Ransom High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Ransom, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1976 volume:

YE OL DE LONGHORNE Volume 16 Co-Sponsored By Patricia Crosswhite and Delvin Strecker The 1976 Longhorn Produced by the Annual Staff Ransom High School Ransom, Kansas OUR HERITAGE Brownell In 1880 the first school dis- trict, called the Vonsburg Dis- trict, was organized and a sod school house was built one and one-half mile from the present city of Brownell. 1. In 1881 the Danby school district was organized 2 miles west and 5 south of Brownell. 2. From 1902 to 1937 the two story frame building with red tin covering served the Brownell District. In 1912 one year of high school was started. The building was torn down in 1937. 3. In 1888 the first school in the city limits of Brownell was built. The highest number of pupils for one year was 54. The building burned about 1901. 4. About 1912 we find an early girls basketball team. Pictured are Blanche Haynes, Mary Wyman. Viola Green, Ruby Mus- selman, Emma McCrary, and Ida Philpot. 5. In 1921 a fine brick high school was built. It served the district through the 1959-60 school year. In the spring of 1960 it was unified with Ransom Dis- trict 302 and the building was used as a grade school until the grade students were moved to Ransom in 1968. 6. In 1922 domestic science - a food's course - and sewing were offered for the first time. Pic- tured in domestic science are Miss Ella Moriarty, teacher, Ruth Stull, Halcie Barnett, Fern Barnett, Leona Sawyer, Geneva Copeman and Beulah McCurdy. 7. In the fall of 1937 a similar grade school to the one pictured was built. It burned before the school term was out and was replaced by this three-room grade school at Brownell. Much of the above information and pictures were taken from pp.6-8, 85 Year History of Brow- nell Kansas by Dove Stull Walker. 1972. 2 OUR HERITAGE THE OLD WORLD 7. 3. 1889. FIRST SCHOOL HOUSE IN THE CITY OF BROWNELL. JOHN P. LINDVILLE, TEACHER: Standing: John Anderson, Lew Hurley, Casper Hogsett, Wm. Musselman, Clarence Squier, Ed Meulen. Carrie Ander- son, Daisy Vastine, Retta Westover, Anna Fast, Nettie Westover, Alice Westover, Bell Squier. Kneeling: Harry Barnett, Wesley Carpenter, Dave Hiltabidle, Willie Carpenter, Cap Vastine, Andrew Hiltabidle, Wm. Fast, James Musselman, Elmer Hiltabidle, Chester Westover, Delby Huling, Frank Barnett, Murry Hiltabidle. Sitting: Ed Skaggs, Frank Musselman, Zed Barnett, Arthur Anderson, Roy Barnett, Walter Westover, Mable Hiltabidle, Daisy Westover, Eunice Hiltabidle, Etta Musselman, Daisy Fast, Minnie Huling, May Huling, Jesse Musselman, and Roy Skaggs. 3 OUR HERITAGE History of Arnold 1. 1907 ARNOLD PIONEER SCHOOL: Front Row: Hillard Allen, Paul Allen, Hazel Allen, Josie Burrell, Fern Johnston, Leon Butler. Row 2: Neva Sherwood, Marie Decker, Lloyd Giess, Ralph Allen, Louis Beiber. Row 3: Bryan Eldridge, Joe Burrell, Frances Waltz, Edna Ritterhouse, Lydia Huxman. Frances Pausch, Mary Burrell, Horace Giess, Earl Frinde, Phillip Allen, Ora Rit- terhouse, Harold Giess, Carl Sherwood. Rows 4 and 5, Heads Left to Right: Irene Waltz, Fern Pausch, Opal Peters, Bertha Hux- man, Ida Giess, Nita Eldridge, Julia Nuttle, Sada Sherwood, Cora Giess, Paul Huxman, Lula Proverence, James Eldridge, Harry Wolf, Lester Ritterhouse, Ervin Huxman. Top Row: Frances Eldridge. Glen Sherwood, Reed Butler. 2. SANDWALL DISTRICT 63, 1906-1907: Sitting: Bertha Tray- lor, Flossie Traylor, Loren Nor- ris, Johnny Miller, Hattie Gra- ham, Dora Clyne (Giess). Stand- 4 OUR HERITAGE ing: Edith Giddings (Everhart), Ruth Graham, Lydia Shober (Hos- kins), Emma Shober, Clyde Gid- dings, Nellie Giddings (Defen- bach), Ollie Traylor, Walter Graham. 3. The Lone Star Country School. located north of Arnold. 4. The Arnold Union High School was organized in 1918 from 4 rural districts which adjoined Arnold. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL 1919-1920, FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE CLASS: Sit- ting in Front: John Shearer. Row 2: Archie Sinclair, Nelson Moel- ler, Gerald Coppins. Row 3: Emma Huxmann, Bessie Taylor, Josephine Oliver, Claire Nihiser, Mabel Platt. Row 4: Alberta Yas- mer, Mildred Blackburn, Mil- dred Carter, Rosa Giess, Clara Huxmann, Josephine Burrell. 5. ARNOLD FOOTBALL TEAM. 1923: Front Row: Archie Sinclair. Lester Sinclair, Wayne Jacka, Wayne Platt, John Shearer. Row 2: Obed Sherwood, Les Oliver, Harold Giess, Nelson Moeller, Mayne Jacka, Floyd Traylor. 6. Arnold High School was built in 1922 and served the dis- trict as a high school until 1960. Ransom In 1886 the need for a school became a pressing one, so in the winter of 1886 one was held in a little sod house on the Jacob Abey farm east of Ransom. (1) Then the first school house was built in 1888. It was located at the present Grade School site. This building was used until 1902 when it was moved to be used for the Church of Christ. It is still being used. 2. In 1902 a two story stone structure, called the Grammar Room was built on the east edge of the present grade school ground. The second floor was used for high school classes with the first graduating class being from there. This building was used until 1954 when the present grade school, (3) was built. 4. In 1917 a two story high school building was built south of the present high school. (5) In 1926 an addition, consisting of a gym and classrooms, were built. In 1961 Arnold and Brownell joined Ransom and formed Dis- trict 302. (6) In 1968 the RHS students moved into a new mod- ern high school building. With the fall of 1969 all elementary students in the district, kinder- garten through sixth grades were taught at the grade school. Grades seven through twelve were taught at the high school. 7. Grade school built in 1902. 8. Bethel Country School was used until 1967. 9. Catherine Harkness was a teacher of 52 pupils in 1901 and 1902. 10. A 1913 hay ride provided traditional entertainment for the school students. 6 OUR HERITAGE In 88 years, Ransom has prog- ressed miraculously. At the pres- ent time the district has two good school facilities with an enroll- ment of 295 students, 22 certif- ied teachers, 1 school health nurse, 8 regular bus routes, 3 secretaries, 3 janitors, 2 hot lunch programs with 4 good cooks. 1. A reunion was held in 1935 for Clint Bistline by his former pupils in the Church of Christ where years ago he taught school. The day went just like a regular school day, and about 50 of his 230 pupils answered roll call. Row 1: Zella Scott, Grace Scott, Bill Baer, Daisy Scott, Minnie Douglass, Clint Bistline (teacher), Phebe Snodgrass, Clinton Scherzinger, Jesse Side- bottom, Bill Scherzinger. Row 2: Ervin Platt, Charley Scott, Ward Scott, John Willour, George Snodgrass, Maud Douglass, Bes- sie Fleming, Pearl Snodgrass, Ethel Garner, Edna Funk, Omar Sidebottom, Warren Willour, Bill Willour, Bill Farr. Row 3: Charlie Moyer, Bill Stowe, Ida Goodvin, Bertha Goodvin, Alice Wessa, Lena Ummel, Laura Moyer, Lydia Jaehde, Ethel Gid- dings, Bessie Giddings, Helen Miller, A1 Rider. Frank Schreiber, Kalib Jarvis. Row 4: John Eisenhower, O. L. Lennon, Jap Rogers, Joe Bistline, Gladys Carroll, Gussie Doerschlag, John Snodgrass, Bessie Rogers, Lizzie Ummel, Arthur Fleming, Fred Schell, Ida Rogers, Bert Dubbs, Clark Rogers. 2. GRAMMAR ROOM IN 1904: Row 1: Theo Agle, Carrie Fields, Minnie Dubbs, Agnes Dubbs, Agnes Tawney, Alice Dubbs, Bonnie Lappin, Gladys Carroll, Georgia Blocksome, Willie Rice, Joe Douglas, Herman Fields, Claude Scott, Louis Horchem, and Clarence Horchem. Row 2: Talmage McCloney, Hiner McCloney, Albert Dubbs, Edna Funk, Grace Newman, Zella Scott, Anna Rassicot, Ollie Car- roll, Maurice Dubbs, Vernon Ptomey. Row 3: Josie Rice, Oscar Rice, Daisy Scott, Earle Funk, Bessie Rogers, Mr. Evans (teacher), Clara Douglass, Charles Ptomey, and Harry Scott. A special thanks is given to Chloe Horchem who donated most of the old pictures of Ran- som, and a lot of time in identif- ying the people. THE NEW WORLD 10 SEPTEMBER What's new this year? We came back to good ole' RHS and found new teachers, students, and classes. New teachers are Mr. Davis, English: Miss Locker, Librarian; Mr. Strecker, Ger- man: and Mr. Shklar, Physical Ed. New students are Kevin and Denise Peters, David Soles, Jim Hamilton, Tim Schrag, Susie Randa, and Sandy Coe. New classes are German and Book- keeping II. 1. Pat Sargent, along with others, greets Mr. Ken worthy, principal, on enrollment day. 2. Nancy Mishler meets Mr. Franklin Davis, the new English teacher. 3. Football practice began August 22, 1975. 4. New teacher, Mr. Strecker, talks to his German class. 5. Students Doris Ummel, Mark Horchem, and Darlene Cromwell study in the new Book- keeping II class. 6. James Hamilton reads in the library. _7. Cooling off with a bottle of pop are Ron Kisslinger and David Soles. 8. Kathy Lovitt pays a bill to Jean Huxman. 9. Making friends with a new student, Denise Peters, is Tammy Friess. it SEPTEMBER Homecoming Brought Cartoon Atmosphere Football Homecoming was held on September 26, 1975. It began by a parade of cartoon floats pre- pared by each individual class. The queen candidates were then driven into the field and escorted off. They announced Pat Sargent as queen and Larry Tillitson as king. Everyone was happy and rushed over to shake her hand. We then played a tough game losing to Palco. Later in the eve- ning alumni and students danced to the music of the Uncle Sam Band. 2. 3. SEPTEMBER 1. Pat Sargent was queen and Larry Tillitson, king. 2. Jason Ciempa was football bearer and Nikki Phelps, crown bearer. 3. The king escorts the queen to her chair. 4. All candidates were driven in the parade by Mark. 5. Darlene Cromwell and Richard Flax were attendants. 6. First place float was done by the Sophomore Class. 7. Tami Zordel and Randy Wyman were attendants. 8. Second place float was done by the Junior Class. 9. Third place float was done by the Senior Class. This was the queen's float. 13 OCTOBER The Month of Decisions 1. Rings are in, announced Mr. Kenworthy. They're in, they're in, scream the stu- dents. Oh I don’t have any money; Dad's not home, wails another. After the rings are paid for Debbie Schneider and James Rohr compare rings while Marqueta Rauch looks on. 2. Brent Kraft is deciding on the style and frame for his senior 1. M r OCTOBER pictures. 3. October signifies the close of football season. Rich Flax, a senior, catches a pass. 4. The photographer poses Marie Lutters for her senior pic- tures. 5. and 6. The juniors enjoyed an evening at the Scott City Sports Center. At left Mr. McElhany and Erin watch Ralph Keilman play air hockey. Below Gloria Bauer, Kevin Noll, D.Ann Squier, and Kathy Lovitt enjoy bowling. 7. The band is practicing Rock Around the Clock” forma- tion they presented at halftime. 8. and 9. Rob Dietterich prac- tices his solo for the Fall Concert given on Oct. 30, 1975. 7. 9. 15 OCTOBER All Work to Win 1. Go! Team. Go! Yelling is an imponant part of the game. 2. These boys are hard at work at football practice. They had 3 hard 2-hour practices and 1 light one per week. 3. Girls also work hard during the volleyball season. 4. Warming up is important before a game. l. 16 OCTOBER 8. 5. Pep assemblies occur before every game Friday and are important in raising the spirit for the big game. They’re also a lot of fun! 6. Could 1 ever use some Gato- rade now!! 7. Steve Shklar, new head football coach, has complete attention as he goes over the play. 8. Jo Kenworthy practices her serves for volleyball. 9. The school board lets the bids for the new shop building. 10. The Ransom Longhorn band provided half-time entertain- ment at the football games. 11. Bernice Flax is surprised by the cameraman. 12. Tom Wierman is hard at work on his bookkeeping. n. 12. 17 % NOVEMBER Parents Night November 5 1. The Longhorn Band is a reg- ular feature of football games. It provides half-time entertainment and peppy music. The marching band program was Nostalgia. 2. Randy Wyman, a tail-back in action. 3. The pre-game huddle: Let's Go! Beat’emGuys! Fight! WIN! 4. Richard Flax escorts his par- ents off the field during the pre- game festivities. 5. The proud parents are patiently waiting for their names to be announced. NOVEMBER Basketball Is Finally Here 1. Jon Nuttle, girl's basketball coach, demonstrates fundamen- tals at practice. Leisa Mollen- kamp is assisting. The girls are hoping for a successful season. 2. Boys basketball practice started on November 3. Making free throws can win or lose a game. Richard, Rocky, Bob, and Larry understand the importance of perfecting this skill. 3. Leisa Mollenkamp models her Make It Yourself With Wool contest entry. She received first at District and sec- ond at State in the senior divi- sion. 3. 19 NOVEMBER A World of Make-Believe 1. Keith Blecha is showing slides of Australia in the Novem- ber lyceum. 2. Michelle Flax demonstrates some results of the speech class when they studied stage make- up. 3. One of the activities enjoyed by the Phys. ed. classes in November was archery. Joyce Kenworthy practices her mark- smanship with the help of Steve Shklar, instructor. 4. Two strokes of a paintbrush is all it takes to give Tim Schrag a mustache. 20 NOVEMBER 1. Veta Louise Simmons comes to Chumley’s Rest to get her brother, El wood Dowd, commit- ted to the mental institution. She claims that he spends all his time with an imaginary six foot white rabbit named Harvey. 2. El wood Dowd has developed a crush on Ruth Kelley, the head nurse at Chumley's Rest. 3. Myrtle Mae Simmons stops the advances of Duane Wilson, a worker at Chumley’s Rest. 4. Dr. and Mrs. Chumley and Dr. Sanderson try to locate Elwood, who has escaped from Chumley's Rest. Seniors Present “Harvey ” CAST Myrtle Mae Simmons---------------------------Leisa Mollenkamp Veta Louise Simmons--------------------------------------Tami Zordel Elwood P. Dowd---------------------------------Kent Schneider Miss Johnson............................................Marie Lutters Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet------------------------------------Nancy Mishler Ruth Kelley. R.N..........................................Pat Sargent Duane Wilson--------------------------------------Brent Kraft Lyman Sanderson, M.D.------------------------------------Mark Horchem William R. Chumley, M.D. .........................Dirk Smith Betty Chumley................................Joyce Kenworthy Judge Omar Gaffney--------------------------------Tim Schrag E. J. Lofgren.....................................-Kent Scott Director_______________________________________________Delvin Strecker DECEMBER All German Program Is Successful People from Hutchison, Great Bend, Ness City, Wakeeney, Trego Center, Hays, and Ransom all came out to see the German students present a program; all in German. Some said it was the first German program they’d heard since leaving Germany. 1. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS set the crowd roll- ing, when a human-sized mouse, lo Kenworthy, chased screaming Momma, Kathy Lutters, onto the bed. 2. As the Shepherds, Dirk Smith, Kent Schneider, and Tim Lutters, warm themsleves at the fire, they think of the Christ child the Angel told them about. 3. Director Delvin Strecker teaches the girls German Christ- mas carols. 4. A shining star leads kings and shepherds to the stall where baby Jesus was bom. 5. The finale was an exhib- ition of various German folk dances. 22 DECEMBER The Grades Present Santa's Workshop Christmas Eve is near and Santa Claus has a very bad case of sititis. 1. Mrs. Claus reads a letter to Santa from a student. 2. Acrobats are called in to try and cheer Santa up. It didn't work, Santa stayed put. 3. Curing a bad case of sititis is very hard to do. A group of young elves try singing Christmas carols. 4. Frustrated Mrs. Claus sent out all the elves to bring people to the South Pole in hopes that they would cure Santa's sititis. 5. Here sits Santa with a bad case of sititis. 23 The Yearbook Royalty Dance was held on December 13, 1975, starting at 8:00 P.M. and ending at 11:00 P.M. Mrs. Crosswhite announced the King and Queen which were Tim Schrag and Bernice Flax. Christmas decora- tions were put up, and cupcakes and punch were served as refresh- ments. Yearbook staff brought records to dance to. 1. King, Tim Schrag, and Queen, Bernice Flax. 2. First attendants, Dirk Smith and Tami Zordel. 3. Second attendants, Randy Wyman and Darlene Cromwell. 24 DECEMBER Yearbook Royalty Crowned at Christmas 25 JANUAR Y The crowning of the Basketball Homecoming Queen, Nancy Mishler, and King, Richard Flax, was held during halftime of the Ransom vs. Northern Valley basketball game. The band played, I Won’t Last a Day Without You,” while the three queen candidates were escorted in. Freedom Express provided the music for the dance which was held afterwards in the com- mons area. Cookies and punch were served as the refreshments. 26 JANUARY Basketball Homecoming 1976 1. Our King and Queen. 2. Richard Flax, King, Nancy Mishler, Queen and R-Club can- didate . 3. The Fatal Kiss. 4. Royalty Reigns. 5. 1st Attendants - Larry Til- litson and Leisa Mollenkamp, the Pep Club candidate. 6. 2nd Attendants - Tim Schrag and Joyce Kenworthy, Kayette candidate. 7. The Royal Party. 8. Crown Bearer, Melanie Rubbottom, and Ball Carrier, Tom Flax. 9. Nancy has found being a queen is a happy experience. 27 FEBRUARY All Involved in Basketball 1. One of the main events the juniors had was running the junior concession. 2. Bernard Flax, a sophomore is practicing on his jump shot during practice. 3. Darlene Cromwell and Leisa Mollenkamp are working on their offensive and defensive drills. 4. Teachers help by selling and taking of tickets. Pictured are Mr. Pfannenstiel and Mike Zordel. FEBRUARY This year the Kayettes spon- sored a Sweetheart Dance. 1. and 2. This year's sweet- hearts were Kathy Lovitt and Randy Wyman. 3. All of the candidates are waiting for the moment to arrive to see who will be the 1976 Sweethearts. The candidates seated from left to right are Ed Wierman, Bernard Flax. Randy Wyman, Julie Zordel, Elaine Kisslinger, Kathy Lovitt. and Joyce Kenworthy. 4. The moment everyone had been waiting for came and the Sweethearts were crowned. 5. Kathy Lovitt and Joyce Kenworthy are having fun. 29 1. Players and fans both are happy with a 1st for the girls in Regional. 2. The seventh grade basket- ball team took 1st in the Qua- Valley Tournament. Front Row: lames Sirickler, Chuck Walker, Daren Ciempa, Roger Ummel, Arlan Hair. Back Row: Michael Zordel, Marlin Pfannenstiel, Brad Herndon, Jimmy Craig, Kenneth Roths, Coach Steve Skhlar. 3. The eighth grade basketball team took 2nd in the Qua-Valley Tournament. Front Row: Monty Roths, Tom Rohr, Mike Turner, Terry Flax, Kenneth Flax. Row 2: Kevin Schreiber, Tom Schrag, Greg Flax, Kip Noll, Lynn Sar- gent. Row 3: Rob Tillitson, Dave Storer, Lawrence Wierman, Rob Nuttle, Randy Nuttle, Coach Steve Skhlar. 4. The girls' basketball team took 1st in Regional. Front Row: Manager Michelle Cunis, Dar- lene Cromwell, Connie Wyman, Jill Klitzke. Row 2: Leisa Mol- lenkamp, Bernice Flax, Julie Zordel, D.AnnSquier, Vicki Ummel. Row 3: Tami Zordel. Pat Sargent, Vae Cromwell, Kathy Lovitt, Coach Jon Nuttle. 5. The A and B Team cheer- leaders did their pyramid during time outs at basketball games. Splits: Leisa Mollenkamp, Julie Zordel. Standing: Michelle Cur- tis, Pat Sargent, Jo Ken worthy, Tami Zordel, Michelle Flax. On Shoulders: Jamie Cunis, Darlene Cromwell, Carla Lutters. 30 FEBRUARY 6. The boys' basketball team took 2nd in Regional. Front Row: Larry Tillitson, Bob Bimbaum, Rocky Stegman, Bernard Flax, Rich Flax, Tim Schrag. Back Row: Manager Phil Bauer, Gary Turner, Hubert Lutters, Melvin Hair, Tom Wierman, Brian Herndon, A1 Nichol, Coach Duane Feldkamp. MARCH 1. The boys' basketball team received 2nd place at the sub- state tournament held at Great Bend. Front Row: Bernard Flax, Rocky Stegman, Larry Tillitson, Richard Flax, Bob Birnbaum, Tim Schrag. 2nd Row: Philip Bauer, manager, Gary Turner, Melvin Hair, Brian Herndon, Tom Wierman, Mitch Ummel, A1 Nichol, Coach Duane Feld- kamp. 2. Duane Pfaff, 4th grade, was one of the 18 winners in the state of Kansas Joys of Seeing art contest sponsored by the Kansas Optometric Association. Mr. Thiezen presented his award. 32 MARCH 5. 6. 3. and 4. March 9 was the Cheyenne Conference Band Clinic which was held at Kens- ington. The band left early that morning and returned late that evening. 5. The Ransom High School Carnival was held the evening of March 26. Kami Huxman and Marcia Horchem tried out the marriage booth. 6. The Ransom Invitational Junior High Girls' Volleyball Tournament was held March 18- 19. The 8th grade girls received the consolation trophy. Front Row: Tammy Schneider, Angie Curtis, Connie Wiedeman. 2nd Row: Cindy McDonald, Karen Scott, Chris Froelich, Deea Rider. 7. The 7th grade girls received first place in the tournament. Front Row: Sandra Potter, Tamar Dinges, Melody Mollenkamp, Brenda Kisslinger, Donna Froe- lich, DeAnn Oliver. 2nd Row: Jean Kenworthy, Teresa Lovitt, Sharon Snodgrass, Debbie Hanna, Dara Triplett, Michelle Kraft. 7. MARCH March Blows in Wh irlwin d of A cti vities 1. March 12 find the students doing all sorts of fun things at the Kayette slumber party. Pictured are Nancy Mishler and Michelle Flax trying to get unstrung while Kris Huxman lazily watched. 2. Mixed up at the same party are Julie Zordel and Verna Van Winkle. 3. It must have been a wild night because we find Connie Wyman thinking she is Miss America. 4. We do have some serious students, though. Doris Ummel placed 1st in General Math at State and Class 1A, and Donna Snodgrass placed 3rd in typing at State Class 1A in scholarship tests. 5. The junior high ensemble rated 1 at state. From Top Down, Left to Right: Deea Rider, Donna Froelich, Chris Froelich, Angie Curtis, Karen Scott, Teresa Lov- itt, Sharon Snodgrass, Connie Wiedeman, Jeanne Kenworthy, Tammy Schneider, Cindy McDonald. 6. The Lions Club sponsored the Junior Class on a trip to visit our state capitol. 7. Terry Henning, Melvin Hair, Ron Kisslinger, Michelle Curtis, Michelle Flax and Mr. Darrell Rubottom are watching a session of the state legislature. 8. Kathy Lovitt poses by an antique car in the museum the class also visited while in Topeka. 34 MARCH This Page Sponsored by FIX)YD FLOYD Ness City, Kansas 9. Five received I-ratings at State with their instrumental solos. Back Row: Karen Scott, Brad Herndon. Brian Mishler. Front Row: Connie Wiedeman, Sharon Snodgrass. 10. Five also received I's with their vocal solos. In Back: Brad Herndon. Row 2: Jeannie Ken- worthy, Karen Scott. Front Row: Connie Wiedeman, Tammy Schneider. APRIL Jrs. Present Cheaper by the Dozen 1. Father and Mother Gilbreth. 2. Joe Scales tells Anne that he is going to tell everyone at school what happens when you date a Gilbreth. 3. Father inspects fingernails. 4. Miss Brill accuses Anne of cheating. CAST Mr. Gilbreth (Dad)....................................Tom Wierman Mrs. Gilbreth (Mother)...........................Betty Jean Landwehr Anne..................................................Michelle Curtis Ernestine ----------------------------------------------------Valerie Dietterich Martha------------------------------------------------------------Pam Oliver Frank........................................................Michelle Flax Bill Kevin Noll Lillian--------------------------------------------------------Debbra Schneider Fred--------------------------------------------------Karri Huxman Dan---------------------------------------------------Terry Henning Jackie--------------------------------------------------Gloria Bauer Mrs. Fitzgerald (the housekeeper)........................ Rose Simon Miss Brill (a Teacher)................................j0 Kenworthy Dr. Burton (the family Doctor)---------------------------------Cletus Flax Joe Scales (a Cheerleader)--------------------------------------Kelle Carter Larry (someone speciar ).............................-Melvin Hair 36 APRIL 3 Rate I at State Speech Out of 17 students attending 4 speech festivals. 13 qualified for state. Ratings for state were as follows: Pat Sargent, Informative Speech I; Leisa Mollenkamp, Dramatic Interpretation 1; Kent Schneider, Prose Interpretation 1, Duet Acting II: Brian Herndon. Improvised Duet Acting II: Mitch Ummel, Improvised Duet Acting II: Mark Horchem, Prose Inter- pretation II: Dirk Smith. Duet Acting II. One Act Play III: Joyce Kenworthy. Poetry Inter- pretation II, One Act Play III: Kathy Lovitt. Play III: Tim Schrag, Play III: Michelle Flax, Play III: Jo Kenworthy. Play III. Delvin Strecker was the director. Pictures 1 and 2 are scenes from the one act play. (1) Eddie, (Tim Schrag), relives a scene with Peggy, his dead fiance, (Kathy Lovitt) while the allegor- ical figure of Life (Michelle Flax) and Death (Jo Kenworthy) watch. (2) Stanley, the father (Dirk Smith), and Nurse Curtis (Joyce Kenworthy) try to comfort Zonell, the mother (D.Ann Squier), about their son Eddie's condition. Pictures 3 and 4 are I ratings at the various festivals. (3) Left to Right: Leisa Mollenkamp, Joyce Kenworthy, Dirk Smith, Pat Sar- gent, Kent Schneider, Michelle Curtis, and D.Ann Squier. (4) Mitch Ummel, Mark Horchem, and Brian Herndon. 37 APRIL 5. We Learn in Various Ways 1. The Sophomore Biology Class took a field trip to the fish hatchery at Cedar Bluff Dam. Here they are looking at the rainbow trout. 2. One of the Lyceums this year was the Walihens, origi- nally from Belgium. As part of their program they asked for vol- unteers to try one of their bal- ancing acts. Dirk Smith was one who found out it wasn't as easy as it looked. 3. Stuco sponsored a Hero Day on which students were supposed to come dressed as their hero. Kelle Ummel and Juanita Bauer came as Micky and Minnie Mouse. 4. Further heroes were Pat Sar- gent as Kojak, D.Ann Squier as Miss America, and Joyce Ken- worthy as Harpo Marx. 5. Four beauticians from the Dodge City Cosmetology School came to the Home Ec. Depart- ment. They gave demonstrations on make-up and styling hair. Rocky Stegman was one of the students who took advantage of a free haircut. 38 APRIL Students Attend German Field Day 1. This year German was a new subject offered at R.H.S. As part of the class the students could join NFSG, the National Federa- tion of Students of German. The NFSG Convention was held April 23 at Wichita with the Field Day the 24th. On Field Day the stu- dents competed for awards in the various categories. 2, 3, 4. Three skits were taken to competition. One of these included D.Ann Squier, John Squier and Rob Dietterich. 6. The second skit involved two old ladies (Tami Zordel and Marie Lutters) out for a stroll watching a family prepare for a drive in their car. 5. In the car in the back seat were Sandy Triplett, Debbie Lutters, Kent Schneider, and Doris Ummel. In the front seat were Tammy Friess and Tim Lut- ters. It was a new and successful experience for the group, but everyone was ready to go home. MAY Outstanding Achievements 1. Kelly Zordel took first in the Ness County Spelling Con- test, and Daren Ciempa took third. 2. In Football, Tim Lutters received the Outstanding Blocker Award, Larry Tillitson received the Most Valuable Player award, and Randy Wyman received the Outstanding Tackier award. 3. The Sax Sextet received a 1 rating at the State Music Festival at Colby. The instrumentalists are Kent Schneider, Billy McDonald, Janet Mishler, Con- nie Wyman, Roger Giess, Tom Wierman. and Joyce Kenworthy. 4. Receiving 1 ratings on their instrumental solos were Val Dietterich, Ronald Kisslinger, Rebounds award, and Rob Dietterich. 5. In Basketball, Bob Birnbaum received the Best Free Throw Shooting award, Richard Flax and Larry Tillitson tied for the Most Valuable Player award, and also Larry received the Most O 40 MAY 6. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hob- bick and Vance Carlson, the guest speaker at the Athletic Banquet, are seated at the head table. 7. AWARD WINNERS FROM THE GERMAN CONTEST: Front Row: Darlene Cromwell, Leisa Mollenkamp, Michelle Curtis, Susie Randa, Ruth Bauer. 2nd Row: Joyce Kenworthy. Jo Ken- worthy, D.Ann Squier, Kathy Lutters. Lenny Zimmerman. 3rd Row: Tami Zordel, Nancy Mish- ler, Rob Dietterich, Val Diette- rich, John Squier, Greg Horlick. 6. MAY The Wny We Were The Juniors presented this year’s Seniors with a banquet and prom entitled The Way We Were. ’' The entrance way was an arch decorated with silver roping and red hearts, with trees on either side of it. The walls were cov- ered with stone and pink crepe paper with butterflies attached to the crepe paper. Blue and white streamers adorned the ceiling. The main attraction was the fountain with a pink and white cupola over it. The speaker at the conclusion of the banquet was Joyce Ken- worthy, who taught us what not to do when giving after dinner speeches, followed by Michelle Curtis who sang the theme of the prom. This year, for the first time the music for the dance was pro- vided by The Purple Express,” a twelve member stage band from Dodge City Community College. The money paid to this group went for scholarships in music, and the students received credit for having participated. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the group. 42 I MAY r; This Page Sponsored by THE CASUAL AIRE Wakeeney, Kansas MAY Wind-Up Activities and Awards 1. Two fathers, Russel Squier and Gene Schoeppel play the livesaver game during the Kay- ette Parent-Daughter picnic held May 10th. 2. Valerie Dietterich was named to the high honor plaque. 3. Michelle Cunis is telling the small children a story at the nursery school. 4. Joyce Kenwonhy tied with Leisa Mollenkamp (not pictured) for the John Phillip Sousa Award. 5. Brent Kraft's buffet was selected best project in the school. MAY Winners in Industrie! Arts 1. Jody Kraft won best woods project 9th grade with his minia- ture buffet. 2. Phil Bauer won best open project 9th grade with his horns. 3. ROSETTE WINNERS: Row 1: Brain Mishler, Brent Kraft, Spike Huber, Jim Suppes. Row 2: Phil Bauer, Dale Cofer, Jody Kraft, Greg Flax. Row 3: Dwayne Rich- ardson, Kent Scott, Brian Hern- don, Ed Wierman, Hubert Lui- ters. Not Pictured: Melvin Hair and Randy Snodgrass. 4. Melvin Hair won best wood project 11th grade with his dres- ser and also the Steve Hilmes Award. 5. Hubert Lutters won best pro- ject 10th grade metal division. 45 MAY Leisa anci Pat Co-Valedictorians This year two girls, Pat Sar- gent and Leisa Mollenkamp, tied for the honor of valedictorian. Both have demonstrated out- standing achievement in scholas- tic activities throughout their high school careers. 1. Pat Sargent made the high honor roll plaque two of her high school years, including her senior year. Other honors she received are an academic scholarship to Fort Hays, one of the Rebecca Dubbs scholarships, the Kansas State University award for out- standing student in Science and Math, Kansas State Scholar, and the Kansas University Alumni Award. 2. Leisa Mollenkamp made the high honor roll plaque this year, was co-John Phillip Sousa award winner, received co-underclass- man band award, Outstanding Musician, and the Kansas Uni- versity Alumni Award. Ransom High School Commencement Processional.............................Jo Ken worthy Invocation.................... Rev. Robert Jeffries Welcome.............................Bernice Flax Class President Music.................................... Mark Horchem The Times of Your Life” Valedictory........Leisa Mollenkamp and Pat Sargent Address............................. Ron C Pflughoft Assistant to the President, Fort Hays KSC Music............................. Saxophone Ensemble Song and Caprice” by Lloyd Conley Presentation of Class.... Prin. Ralph F. Kenworthy Presentation of Diplomas.....Supt. Carl D. Thieszen Benediction............................. Rev. Robert Jeffries Congratulations Seniors MODERN CLEANERS Ness City, Kansas Recessional......................................Jo Ken worthy 46 GOODBYE Goodbyes are never easy, but this year we say goodbye to one who has taught in our system for eleven years. As school closes, Mrs. Eun- ice Gibson will be saying goodbye to a way of life she has known for 26 years. This will be the last inven- tory, the last time to work with our children. When asked what she liked about teaching, she replied, helping kids. She now plans to work on crafts, do a bit of travel- ing , and do some of those things she couldn't while teaching. You have our very best wishes as you retire, Mrs. Gibson - The Annual Staff THE COLONISTS ADMINISTRATION Board Finalizes New Shop One of the main projects during this year has been the Shop Building Program. The original building plans were completed last fall. Due to the cost of the project, as indicated by the bids received, some revisions were made in the building plans and final contracts for construction were approved in March. This added educational facility of 80 feet by 120 feet will greatly improve the condition and space available for a good industrial program. 2. 3. 50 5. 1. Mr. Thieszen is superin- tendent of schools and grade school principal. 2. Mr. Kenworthy is high school principal. 3. The School Board consists of Kent Huxman, John Dietterich, Robert Mishler, vice pres.; Bill Scott, Gale Squier, and Mary Jane McClain, president. (corn, page 51, col. 2) SENATORS Special Ed. Has Improved All of our Special Ed. instruc- tors are coming to our schools to work with our students. This is an improvement over past years as it allows the student to remain in the same school and same classes as their friends,” said Mr. Kenworthy. On the staff are Mr. Hoss, Miss Jacobs, Mrs. McElhany, Mrs. Hurter and Mr. Riefschneider. 4. Jean Huxman is treas. of the board and high school secretary. 5. Emma Anderson is sec. of the board and sec. to Mr. Thi- eszen. 6. Mrs. Pat Crosswhite, AB in Business Ed., Wichita U., MS in Business Ed., Fort Hays. 7. Mrs. Glenda Hurter, BA in Speech and Drama, Panhandle State, MS in Speech Pathology, FHKSC. 8. Mr. Paul Riefschneider, BS in Psychology and MS in School Psychology, Fort Hays. 9. Miss Kathy Jacobs, BS in Education, Fort Hays. 10. Mr. Harold Hoss, BS in 52 Alva, Okla. 2. Mr. Pat McElhany, BS in Music Ed., K. State. 3. Mrs. Virginia Crabtree, BS in Art, MS in Elementary (read- ing specialist), Ft. Hays. 4. Miss Janice Friess, BS in Elementary Ed., Kans. Newman Co. 5. Mrs. Gloria Pfannenstiel, BS in Elementary Ed., MS in Speech Pathology, Ft. Hays. 6. Miss Mary Ann Locker, BS in Education, Ft. Hays, MS in Library Sc., Catholic U., Wash. D.C. 7. Mr. Darrell Rubottom, AB and MS in Political Science, Ft. Hays. 3. SENATORS Up-to-Date Our school is keeping up-to- date with a highly trained staff. Eight of our high school faculty and 4 in our grade school faculty have master's degrees. Nearly all of them spent 3 to 4 summers in school to obtain the degree. Mr. Strecker traveled in Ger- many last summer as a part of his work. 1. Mr. Steve Shklar, BS in P.E., N. Western State U., 8. Mr. Franklin Davis, BA in English and MS in English Ed., K. State. 9. Mr. Steve Hoch, BS in Industrial Ed., MS in Indus. Ed., and Education, Ft. Hays. 10. Mr. Delvin Strecker, BS in German, Bethany. 11. Miss Ruth Ann Conard, BS in Education, MS in Ed., Ft. Hays. 12. Mr. Presley Herndon, BM in Music, Bethany. 13. Mr. Donald Storer, BS in Math, MA in Math and Ed., Ft. Hays. 14. Mr. Ray Whipple, BS in SENA TORS Education, K. State. 15. Mrs. Eunice Gibson, BS in Education, Ft. Hays. 16. Miss Janel Pahls, BS in Home Economics, Ft. Hays. 17. Mr. Duane Feldkamp, BS in Physical Ed., K. State. 18. Mr. Jon Nuttle, AB in Biology, MS in Sec. Admin., Ft. Hays. 19. Mr. Charles Pfannenstiel, BS in History and Math, K. State, MS in History and MS in Certification counseling. Ft. Hays. 20. Mrs. Kathryn Blocksome, BS and MS in Ed., Ft. Hays. 14. REP RESENT A TIVES HATS OFF These people are the spokes which make up the wheels which keep our organization running smoothly. Without them we would be most unhappy. 1. HIGH SCHOOL COOKS AND SERVERS: Michelle Flax, Rose Simon. Lucille Cromwell. Edith Larson. 2. STUDENT JANITOR: Pam Oliver. 3. DISH WASHERS: Marqueta Rauch and Marilyn Rauch. 4. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS: Sil- ting: Mark Horchem, Jim Sup- pes, Dwayne Richardson. Stand- ing: Nancy Mishler, Doris Ummel, Kent Schneider, Julie Zordel, Rhonda Kraft, Miss Locker, Librarian. 5. BUS DRIVERS: In Back Seats: Willard Huber, Verle Giess, Ivan Stetler, Betty Rich- ardson. Front Row: Vincent Schreiber, George Noll, Char- lotte Giess, Pat Roths. 6. GRADE SCHOOL COOKS: Elda Kysar and Pat Roths. 7. JR. HIGH SERVERS: Kris Huxman and Vae Cromwell. 8. STUDENT JANITOR: Debbie Horchem. 9. HIGH SCHOOL JANITORS: Jerry Liekam, Vernon Van Win- fclc • 10. GRADE SCHOOL JANITOR: Gerald Briand. 13 COLONIES Colony of '76 Larry Briand Sandy Coe Darlene Cromwell Bernice Flax, President Richard Flax Mark Horchem Joyce Kenworthy, Stuco Brent Kraft Renata Kraft, Vice President Rhonda Kraft Kathy Lutters Marie Lutters Tim Lutters Nancy Mishler Leisa Mollenkamp Pat Sargent, Secretary Kent Schneider Tim Schrag Kent Scott Dirk Smith Jim Suppes Larry Tillitson Doris Ummel Randy Wyman Tami Zordel, Treasurer Ralph Kenworthy, Principal Presley Herndon, Class sponsor Delvin Strecker, Play Director 57 13 COLONIES 1. JR. OFFICERS: Front Row: Bob Birnbaum, Treas. Row 2: Kathy Lovitt, STUCO; Jo Kenworthy, V. Pres.; Don Storer, Sp. Row 3: Charles Pfannenstiel, Sp.; Michelle Flax, Sec. Not Pictured: Pat McElhany, Sp. Val Dietterich, Pres. 1. Gloria Bauer Ruth Bauer Bob Birnbaum Kelle Carter Michelle Curtis Valerie Dietterich Cletus Flax Michelle Flax Tammy Friess Melvin Hair Terry Henning Karri Huxman Ralph Keilman 58 13 COLONIES Colony of '77 Russell Keilman Jo Kenworthy Ron Kisslinger Jill Klitzke Betty Jean Landwehr Kathy Lovitt Debbie Lutters Kevin Noll Pam Oliver Susie Randa Marilyn Rauch Marqueta Rauch Dwayne Richardson Jim Rohr Debbra Schneider Rose Simon Kathy Snodgrass D. Ann Squier Rocky Stegman Sandy Triplett Tom Wierman 59 13 COLONIES Colony of '78 Wendell Briand Dale Cofer Rob Dieiterich Bernard Flax Kenneth Flax Randy Giess Brian Hemdon Deva Horchem Reita Horning Spike Huber Kris Huxman Annette Kraus Billy Landwehr Hubert Lutters 60 13 COLONIES 1. OFFICERS: (from left to right) Bernard Flax, Pres.: Steve Hoch, Sp.; Janet Mishler, Stuco; Connie Wyman, Vice-Pres.; Franklin Davis, Sp.: Kris Hux- man, Sec.-Treas. 2. Julie Zordel, our only soph- omore cheerleader shown here doing the splits. 3. Twenty-one out of 26 soph- omores are in the Typing I class. Students learned to type themes, letters, and tables. One of the most valuable training tefehni- ques used were 20 minute pro- duction tests in which students learned to type correctly under pressure of speed. 3. Janet Mishler A1 Nichol Denise Peters Annie Schoeppel Craig Scott Sara Smith Donna Snodgrass Gary Turner Mitch Ummel Vicki Ummel Connie Wyman Julie Zordel 61 13 COLONIES Colony of '79 Juanita Bauer Phil Bauer Vae Cromwell Jamie Cunis Lola Dinges David Evel Mike Flax Sylvia Froelich Roger Giess Jim Hamilton Dale Hanna Greg Horlick Jeff Kenworthy Elaine Kisslinger 62 13 COLONIES 1. CLASS OFFICERS: Phil Bauer, Sec.; Vae Cromwell, Photographer: Ed Wierman, Pres.: Mr. Duane Feldkamp, Sponsor; Jeff Kenworthy, V. Pres.: Mr. Steve Shklar, Sponsor: Mike Flax, STUCO. Myron Kisslinger Jody Kraft Brad Lovitt Dave Luetters Carla Lutters Richard Lutters Billy McDonald Alan Roths Mike Schneider Jeff Schreiber Randy Snodgrass David Soles John Squier Rich Sunley Scott Suppes Audrey Ummel Kelle Ummel Verna Van Winkle Ed Wierman Lenny Zimmerman 63 13 COLONIES Colony of '80 Angela Curtis Gregory Flax Kenneth Flax Terry Flax Chris Froelich James Henning Lee Kraft Larry Landwehr Cindy McDonald Brian Mishler Kip Noll Randy Nuttle EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFI- CERS: Left to Right: Kip Noll, Vice-President; Billy Rider, President; Monty Roths, Secre- tary: Mr. Delvin Strecker, Spon- sor. The Eighth Grade is probably the most memorable of all, so far. Three new classes are intro- duced - shop, home ec., and American history, along with the regulars, English, science, math, and band or vocal. Stu- dents get an opportunity to expe- rience working in a concession stand during the Junior High girls’ volleyball tournament. The exciting year is ended with an all-day class trip. 64 13 COLONIES Robert Nuitle Billy Rider Deea Rider Tom Rohr Monty Roths Lynn Sargent Tammy Schneider Tom Schrag Kevin Schreiber Karen Scott Dave Storer Rob Tillitson Michael Turner Connie Wiedeman Lawrence Wierman In the Eighth Grade Home Ec. class, the girls studied several new topics including clothing selection and construction, the effects of color, grooming, make-up, foods, and nutrition. They put the principles they had learned to use in constructing smocks and in meal preparation concentrating on foods for breakfast. At left, Angie Curtis tries the effect of mascara on Connie Wiede- man. 65 13 COLONIES Colony of '81 SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFI- CERS: Standing: Teresa Lovitt, Treasurer; Michele Kraft, Vice- President; Miss Mary Anne Locker, Sponsor. Seated: Brenda Kisslinger, Secretary; Sandra Potter, President. Daren Ciempa Jim Craig Tamar Dinges Donna Froelich Arlan Hair Debbie Hanna Brad Herndon Jean Kenworthy Brenda Kisslinger Michele Kraft Teresa Lovitt Melody Mollenkamp 66 13 COLONIES DeAnn Oliver Marlin Pfannenstiel Sandra Potter Kenneth Roths Sharon Snodgrass James Strickler Ira Stull Dara Triplett Roger Ummel Charles Walker Michael Zordel Steven Zordel 7th Science In the Seventh Grade, students concentrate upon the area of Life Science through the study of anatomy and physiology of man, the animal kingdom, lower and higher plants, ecology and con- servation of non-renewable resources. Students are also introduced to the world of physics and the metric system. The units on the invertebrates and vertebrates generate the most interest as students try their skill at dissection work and ana- tomical studies of various ani- mals. In the picture, students are involved in the study of anatomy of a lower invertebrate, the earthworm. 67 Barbara Landwehr Duane Luetters Susan McDonald Russel Nutile Valerie Nuttle 13 COLONIES Colony of'82 Mark Dinges Kevin Flax Kim Harris Troy Haug Brent Huxman James Pfaff Susan Pfaff Edwin Rauch Gina Rufenacht Gary Sargent 68 Shenna Siek, Doug Storer, Mark Ummel, Bonita Zimmerman, Kelly Zordel, Mr. Ray Whipple The Sixth grade had many interesting topics in sci- ence. They learned about the simple machines - levers, pulleys, and wheels. A stethoscope was used to allow them to listen to their hearts, and other devices were used for taking blood pressures and looking into their ears, eyes, and throats. The class was involved in a basketball Intramural Tournament. The crowds attracted weren't large, but everyone had fun. Gary Sargent, Bonita Zimmerman, and Kelley Zor- del participated in the Conservation Essay Contest, with Gary Sargent placing second. Near the end of the year the sixth grade presented their second play production saluting the Bicentennial. The writing, acting, and singing of the play were done by the sixth graders themselves. 13 COLONIES Colony of '83 Fifth grade did a variety of things this year. Math and spelling were individualized so that each student could learn at his own rate. Some interesting living matter studied were frogs, mealworms, isopods, crickets, and tulips. To prepare for leadership each student had a chance to be an officer during the weekly class meet- ings that were held. Films and slides made an enjoyable break in geography and health. Jacob Bauer 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 Michol Keith Peters Connie Pfaff Diane Roths Troy Schneider Todd Siek Michael Snodgrass Brenda Ummel Chris Zordel Eunice Gibson, Tchr. 69 13 COLONIES Colony of '84 During science class the fourth graders got to use microscopes in studying bread molds, fungi, and bacteria. A special project the students look forward to is the exchanging of letters with the children of American Oil Company's employees located in Saudi Ara- bia. For seven years now the fourth graders have been obtain- ing first-hand knowledge of this country through correspondence. Steven Albers John Edgington Bradley Flax Dennis Flax Paula Foust Jay Harris Corina Kaler Niki Haug Wendi Kraft JoAnn Leikam Joni Nuttle Duane Pfaff Tim Schreiber Lori Shellenberger Lori Strickler Jeff Smith Daniel Stull Kathy Ummel Ronald Ummel Mrs. Blocksome, Teacher 70 13 COLONIES Colony of 85 Some of the special interests for our class this year are the activity centers developed for the student's use after regular classroom assignments have been successfully completed. The reading center includes books, games, and activity fun sheets. The listening center has a recorder player and earphones and is a main attraction. A math Dean Conkright Daniel Dinges Kenny Edgington Patrick Evel Cathy Flax Brent Foust Norman Green Cheri Harris DeeVon Leikam Terry Siek Lynne Snodgrass Chad Strickler Robert Thieszen Carolyn White Mrs. Pfannenstiel, Teacher center provides an interesting and enjoyable way to drill on various mathematical concepts. Materials include flash cards, math games, and System 80 materials. Snoopy’s Corner is composed of two individual study units. One of the units contains materials to stimulate creative writing. The study units may also be used on occasion where a student may just have the need to be alone to think or read a book. 71 13 COLONIES Colony of '86 Probably the most interesting highlight for the Second Grade was the new Science Kits that were purchased for the class- rooms. The children seemed to have enjoyed doing the few experiments we have done and are anxiously looking forward to getting more involved with other experiments. Filmstrips to go with their sci- ence. health, and social studies classes were also frequently used to help impress upon their minds the subject matter that was being studied. Various math, reading, and phonics games were available for their individual or small group use. Many of these materials were checked out from the Instructional Materials Center in Dodge City. Beatrice Bauer Marsha Horchem Kami Huxman Richard Klitzke Julie Miller Teri Lea Neyer Joni Pfaff Kathy Phelps Andy Rauch Lisa Storer Michael Toedman Karla Triplett Lawrence Ummel Butch Ummel Jacinda Zimmerman 72 13 COLONIES Colony of '87 Greg Cunis Carol Dinges Sherri Edgington Polly Evel Jeffrey Flax Roben Friberg Kristin Harris Monica Kraus Monica Sue Luetters Lesa Peters Johnny Pfaff Belinda Oliver Grant Shellenberger Larry Snodgrass Lori Storer Carol Thieszen Annetta Ummel As a salute to our country's Bi- centennial year. First Grade spent January studying the history of our local area and state. On Kansas Day, First Grade presented a program we devel- oped as a culminating project of our study. The program high- lighted historical events in Kan- sas from the time of Indians to the present day. The program was also presented to residents of Grisell Nursing Home. 73 13 COLONIES Colony of '88 Work, rest, and play always fill a young child's day. 1. Classwork is a main pan of the learning experience. Jason Ciempa, Jeanne Miller, and Lucinda Rufenacht are working hard. 2. At rest on her mat is Mela- nie Rubottom. 3. Brandon Randall, Shawn Sprier, Robbie Evel, and Kent Ummel find that sharing while playing is fun. Ruth Ann Conard John Carr Jason Ciempa Nancy Dinges Robbie Evel Tom Flax Corena Hall Dorothy Kisslinger Becky Keilman Jeanne Miller Nikki Phelps Shawn Sprier Melanie Rubottom Brandon Randall Lucinda Rufenacht Kent Ummel Anita Wierman 74 13 COLONIES Grades Enjoy Holidays 1. The 2nd and 3rd grades pre- sented a February assembly. Richard Klitzke, Beatrice Bauer, Butch Ummel, Danny Dinges, Terry Siek, Dee Von Leikam, and Andy Rauch are pictured in a play about Abe Lincoln. 2. The 4th, 5th, and 6th grades presented a St. Patrick's Day program. Lori Shellenberger and Mark Ummel are pictured. 3. Pictured is part of the 4th grade class dressed up in their Halloween costumes. 4. Corena Hall, Becky Keil- man, Nikki Phelps, Dorothy Kis- slinger, Tom Flax, and Jeanne Miller are coloring Easter eggs. 5. The 2nd grade donned their self-made headdresses at dinner in celebration of Thanksgiving. 75 REGIMENTS Varsity Power Coach Shklar was very happy with the way the season turned out. He believes that in a couple of years Ransom should be one of the best teams in the league, because his football program will be well on its way. He also believes that our students are great to work with. This Page Sponsored by NORRIS OIL COMPANY Arnold, Kansas 1.-r SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: Front Row: Jeff Kenworthy, Scott Suppes, Gary Turner, Kenny Flax, Hubert Lutters, David Luetters, Brad Lovm, James Rohr, Ronald Kisslinger. Row 2: Tom Wierman. Mitch Ummel, Lenny Zim- merman, David Evel, Jim Suppes, Kevin Noll, Rob Dietterich, Spike Huber, A1 Nichol, Randy Wyman, Phil- lip Bauer. Row 3: Mr. Steve Shklar, Head Coach; Tim Lutters, Larry Briand, Rich Sunley, Larry Tillitson, Brian Herndon, Ed Wierman, Rich Flax, Dirk Smith, Mr. Steve Hoch, Assistant Coach. 76 REGIMENTS Jr. Hi Champs 1. Ransom Longhorns top pun- ter was Larry Tillitson, who averaged 31 yards per punt. 2. 1975 Qua Valley League Champions were the Ransom Raiders. They have now taken this two years straight with an undefeated season this year. SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY Dighton 0 27 Northern Valley 14 0 Palco 14 24 Logan 6 48 Quinter 12 65 Natoma 0 9 Kensington 20 6 Pawnee Hts. 18 24 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY Dighton 8 0 Otis-Bison 20 6 Quinter 32 0 Jetmore 28 6 McCracken 38 8 Ness City 24 0 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: Front Row: Monty Roths, Kenneth Flax, Daren Ciempa, Michael Zordel, Billy Rider, Charles Walker, Michael Turner, Kenneth Roths. Row 2: Lee Kraft, Tommy Rohr, Tom Schrag, Kevin Schreiber, Terry Flax, Gregory Flax, Kip Noll, Roger Ummel, Lynn Sargent. Row 3: Mr. Duane Feldkamp, Head Coach, Larry Landwehr, Rob Tillitson, Randy Nuttle, Lawrence Wierman, David Storer, Robert Nuttle, Brad Herndon, Marlin Pfannestiel, Brian Mishler, Mr. Steve Shklar, Assistant Coach. 77 REGIMENTS Volleyball The 1975 volleyball season was a success as the girls had a 9-4 record. Of the four losses, two were to Morland, the 1A state champs, while we lost to only one league team. The girls worked extremely hard in prac- tice and showed good teamwork and sportsmanship during the games,” said Mr. Feldkamp. 1. A TEAM STARTERS: Dar- lene Cromwell, Tami Zordel, Pat Sargent, Coach Duane Feld- kamp, Leisa Mollenkamp, Joyce Kenworthy, and Connie Wyman. 2. SQUAD: Front Row: Kelle Ummel, Elaine Kisslinger, Karri Huxman, Janet Mishler, Connie Wyman, Leisa Mollenkamp. Row 2: Kathy Snodgrass, Joyce Ken- worthy, Julie Zordel, Pat Sar- gent, Nancy Mishler, Kris Hux- man. Row 3: Michelle Flax, Reita Horning, Donna Snodgrass, Jo Kenworthy, Vae Cromwell, Darlene Cromwell, Tami Zor- del. Row 4: Coach Duane Feld- kamp. 3. B TEAM STARTERS: Julie Zordel, Jo Kenworthy, Vae Cromwell, Michelle Flax, Janet Mishler, and Karri Huxman. VOLLEYBALL SCORES A TEAM B TEAM Opponent We Op We Op Kensington 2 0 2 0 Bazine 2 0 2 0 Palco 0 2 1 2 Morland 0 2 0 2 Logan 2 0 2 1 Quinter 2 1 2 0 Natoma 2 0 2 0 Utica 2 1 Bazine 2 0 Logan’ 2 0 Kensington0 2 0 Morland” 0 2 Waconda East’ 1 2 •Regional Tournament. 4th Place 78 WESTERN KANSAS WORLD For all your printing needs 743-2155, Wakeeney, KS Repeat First in Region a Is The high point of girl's basket- ball the past season would have to be our repeating as Regional Champions. The team this year was a complete team of 17 girls who were willing to get up early, work together and work hard, accept discipline, and never give up. I have never coached a group of greater kids, said Coach Nuttle. 1. Pat Sargent at rebounder. 2. B TEAM: Front Row: Connie Wyman, Jill Klitzke, Julie Zor- del, Vae Cromwell, Kathy Lov- itt, D. Ann Squier, Michelle Flax, Co. Jon Nuttle. (Corn. 3rd col.) REGIMENTS A TEAM B TEAM Opponent We Op We Op Wheatland 17 26 Kensington 59 6 40 5 Lenora 30 42 27 25 Pawnee Heights 21 38 22 20 Njftoma 21 26 7 19 Northern Valley 27 31 19 5 Logan 53 16 39 8 Palco 53 18 Northern Valley 16 12 Natoma 18 24 Lenora 28 40 Quinter 44 21 16 8 McCracken 42 25 12 4 Spearville 28 34 Jennings 25 27 23 12 McCracken 39 37 Pawnee Heights 36 33 Healy 31 24 Bucklin 24 44 Row 2: Asst. Co. Kim McElhany, Deva Horchem, Audrey Ummel, Kris Huxman, Jamie Curtis, Verna Van Winkle, Vicki Ummel, Manager Michelle Cur- tis. 3. A TEAM: Front Row: Man- ager Michelle Curtis, Darlene Cromwell, Connie Wyman, Jill Klitzke. Row 2: Leisa Mollen- kamp, Bernice Flax, Julie Zor- del, D. Ann Squier, Vicki Ummel. Row 3: Tami Zordel, Pat Sargent, Vae Cromwell, Kathy Lovitt, Coach Jon Nuttle. Thanks For An Exciting Season GIESS ANGUS RANCH Arnold, Kansas 79 REGIMENTS i. Varsity 2nd in Substate Boys’ basketball was very success- ful with a 17-6 record, the 2nd best winning record in the last 10 years. We had an 8-0 record in League, came within one game of State. Our exciting team made up for their lack of height with outstanding hus- tle, good shooting and excellent team play. 1. A-TEAM: Front Row: Manager Philip Bauer, Rocky Stegman, Rich Flax, Larry Tillitson, Bob Birn- baum, and Bernard Flax. Row 2: Asst. Coach Steve Shklar, Melvin Hair, A1 Nichol, Hubert Lutters, Brian Herndon, Tom Wierman, Tim Schrag, and Coach Duane Feld- kamp. 2. JUNIOR VARSITY: Front Row: A1 Nichol, Melvin Hair, Hubert Lutters, Brian Herndon, Tom Wier- man, Mitch Ummel, and Gary Turner. Row 2: Manager Philip Bauer, John Squier, Lenny Zimmer- man, Ed Wierman, David Evel and Greg Horlick. Row 3: Coach Duane Feldkamp, Randy Snodgrass, Brad Lovitt, Richard Sunley, Scott Sup- pes, Jeff Kenworthy and Coach Steve Shklar. Not Pictured: Craig Scott. TEAM RECORDS A-TEAM B-TEAM Opponent We Op We Op Wheatland 68 59 29 22 Kensington 72 55 51 31 Jetmote 80 73 36 39 Dighton 61 64 33 35 Lenora 69 48 40 30 Pawnee Heights 81 58 51 36 Natoma 46 45 32 26 Nonhem Valley 79 46 56 10 Logan 57 56 66 46 Palco 42 39 40 37 Nonhem Valley1 81 43 Kensington1 62 68 Natoma1 53 52 A-TEAM B TEAM Opponent We Op We Op Spearville 89 58 49 42 Jennings 48 12 36 19 Hill City 46 48 44 57 Quinter 79 77 46 40 McCracken 66 78 33 47 Utica5 66 56 Hanston- 70 54 McCracken- 69 71 Sa tanta3 66 62 Macksville3 61 74 1. League Toum., 3rd: 2. Regional Conf., 2nd; 3. Sub- state 2nd, 1st in Conference. 80 3. FRESHMEN: Front Row: Philip Bauer, Manager: Jeff Kenworthy: Greg Horlick; Brad Lovitt; and Randy Snodgrass. Row 2: John Squier, David Evel, Lenny Zimmerman, Ed Wierman, Richard Sunley, Scott Suppes, and Coach Steve Shklar. REGIMENTS Seventh 1st Eighth 2nd The Seventh and Eighth grade teams showed a great deal of continuing promise through future years. Coach Shklar stated the boys showed a great desire to win. Seventh tied for 1st in the League and took 1st in Qua Val- ley Tournament: Eighth placed 2nd. 1. SEVENTH GRADE: Front Row: Kenneth Roths, Roger Ummel, Charles Walker, Daren Ciempa, James Strickler, and Arlan Hair. Row 2: Michael Zor- del, Ira Stull, Brad Herndon, Marlin Pfannenstiel, Jimmy Craig, and Coach Steve Shklar. 2. EIGHTH GRADE: Front Row: Manager Billy Rider, Monty Roths, Kenneth Flax, Terry Flax, Mike Turner, Gregory Flax, and Manager Brian Mish- ler. Row 2: Tom Rohr, Lynn Sar- gent, Kevin Schreiber, Lee Kraft, Tom Schrag, and Kip Noll. Row 3: Assistant Coach Duane Feldkamp, David Storer, Rob Tillitson, Lawrence Wier- man, Rob Nuttle, Randy Nuttle, and Coach Steve Shklar. JR. HIGH SCORES SEVENTH EIGHTH Opponent We Op We Op Ness City 28 20 24 35 Otis Bison 30 26 22 26 McCracken 35 8 38 28 Jetmore 19 9 32 22 Dlghlon 24 37 30 33 Sacred Heart 30 31 48 40 FRESHMAN SCORES Opponent We Op Jetmore 62 26 Dighton 53 31 LaCrosse 38 41 LaCrosse 65 46 Northern Valley 51 27 Hays 44 56 Logan 54 70 Pawnee Heights 67 42 81 REGIMENTS Ten New Track Records PLACEMENT AT TRACK MEETS Utica BOYS 1 GIRLS 1 Jetmore 2 4 LaCrosse (Boys) 1 - Hill City 8 6 League 4 4 Quinter 1 4 Regional S 4 1. Val Dietterich set a new record in ihe 60 yd. dash, and Connie Wyman broke the school record in the mile run and soft- ball throw. 2. Darlene Cromwell set new school records in the 110 yd. hurdles and 440 yd. dash, and placed 3rd at State in the 440 yd. dash. 3. Ralph Keilman broke the 2- mile school record placing 4th in Regional. 4. Melvin Hair in high jump tied the school record and placed 1st in League and 6th in State. 5. Vae Cromwell, Connie Wyman, Darlene Cromwell, and Debbra Schneider broke school records in both the 440 and mile relay. The mile relay was 1st at Regional and 7th at State. 6. Bob Birnbaum broke the school record in the one mile run. 7. Scott Suppes broke the school record in the 60 yd. dash, placed 2nd in 100 yd. dash at League, in long jump was 2nd in Regional and 5th at State. 8. Bernard Flax placed 2nd in 220 and 440 yd. dash at League. Coach Shklar said He was the kid who ran his tail off at every track meet. ’' 9. GIRLS SQUAD: Front Row: Connie Wyman, Donna Snod- grass, Darlene Cromwell, Debra Schneider. Back Row: Valerie Dietterich, Coach Dwayne Feld- kamp, Kris Huxman, Manager; Vae Cromwell. 82 REGIMENTS 10. BOYS SQUAD: Front Row: Jeff Kenworthy, Gary Turner, Russell Keilman, Bernard Flax, Ralph Keilman, Rob Dietterich, Manager. Row 2: Craig Scott, Lenny Zimmerman, Mark Hor- chem, David Evel, Richard Flax, Scott Suppes. Row 3: Ed Wier- man, Tom Wierman, Bob Birn- baum, Brian Herndon, Melvin Hair, Wendell Brian, Mitch Ummel, A1 Nichol, Coach Steve Shklar. 83 REGIMENTS 47 Involved in Jr. High Track JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS: Back Row: Tamar Dinges, Donna Froelich, Deea Rider, Debbie Hanna, Karen Scon, Dara Triplett, Coach Steve Shklar. Row 2: Mel- ody Mollenkamp, Cindy McDonald, Michelle Kraft, Connie Wiedeman, DeAnn Oli- ver, Sharon Snodgrass. Row 1: Brenda Kisslinger, Sandy Potter, Chris Froelich, Angie Curtis, Teresa Lovitt, Jean Kenworthy. PLACEMENT AT TRACK MEETS Triangular 7th O Boys 8th o 7th 1 Girls 8th 2 Meet (La Crosse) McCracken 1 3 1 Ellis 6 7 . . LaCrossc 5 4 4 4 League o 1 4 4 This Page Sponsored by THE SHOE SHACK Ness City, Kansas JUNIOR HIGH BOYS: Row 1: Monty Roths, Arlin Hair, Kenneth Flax, Daren Ciempa, Chuck Walker, Roger Ummel, Mike Turner, Steve Zordel, James Strickler. Row 2: Mike Zordel, Kenny Roths, Kevin Schreiber, Lynn Sargent, Kip Noll, Greg Flax, Terry Flax, Tom Rohr, Lee Kraft, Tom Schrag. Row 3: Coach Duane Feldkamp, Billy Rider, Jim Craig, Brad Herndon, Marlin Pfannenstiel, Larry Landwehr, Dave Storer, Lawrence Wierman, Bob Nuttle, Brian Mishler, Bob Tillitson, Randy Nuttle, Coach Steve Shklar. 84 REGIMENTS Cheerleaders — Always Behind the Team This year both Varsity and Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders attended cheerleading camp conducted by the National Cheerleading Asso- ciation at Fort Hays State Col- lege. The Varsity Cheerleaders competed in a cheering and spirit contest sponsored by the Mall in Hays. They performed a cheer and were judged on spirit and appearance of performance. They received a fifth place tro- phy for their efforts. Pictured Above. JR. VARSITY: Jamie Curtis, Jo Kenworthy, Michelle Curtis, Michelle Flax, Carla Lutters. Pictured at Left. VARSITY: Front Row: Julie Zordel, Darlene Cromwell, Leisa Mollenkamp. Standing: Pat Sargent. Top: Tami Zordel. This Page Is Sponsored by LARRY'S IGA Ness City, Kansas 85 REGIMENTS German Club Make Pretzels The Ransom Deutsch Verein is the latest addition to the school organizations. The club is affili- ated with the National Federa- tion of Students of German (NFSG). Making pretzels, play- ing games, and dancing were the highlights of the German Club party held on March 8. The club participated in the school carni- val by sponsoring two booths, a nickel toss and a root-beer drink- ing contest. On April 23, the club attended the NFSG conven- tion, banquet, and costume ball held at Wichita. The following day, German Field Day, pro- vided competition in skits, musi- cal ensembles, prose and poetry interpretation, and written and oral examinations. 1. OFFICERS: Joyce Kenwor- Mishler, Sec.; Tim Lutters, thy, Treas.; Debbie Lutters, V- Pres. Pres.-. Herr Strecker, Sp.: Nancy 2. MEMBERS: Gloria Bauer, Ruth Bauer, Darlene Cromwell, Michelle Curtis, Rob Dietterich, Val Diette- rich, Tammy Friess, Greg Horlick, Jo Kenworhty, Joyce Kenworthy, Ron Kisslinger, Kathy Lovitt, Debbie Lutters, Kathy Lutters, Marie Lutters, Tim Lutters, Nancy Mishler, Leisa Mollenkamp, Susie Randa, Kent Schneider, Rose Simon, Dirk Smith, D.Ann Squier, John Squier, Sandy Triplett, Doris Ummel, Lenny Zim- merman, Tami Zordel. 86 Stuco Plans Community Carnival 1. STUCO MEMBERS: alpha- betically: Val Diettetich, Michael Flax. Mark Horchem. Jo Kenworthy. Joyce Ken worthy. Kathy Lovitt, Janet Mishler. Nancy Mishler, Leisa Mollen- kamp, Pat Sargent, D.Ann Squire, Tom Wierman, Tami Zordel, JonD. Nuttle, sponsor. 2. STUCO OFFICERS: Leisa Mollenkamp, Secretary-trea- surer: Pat Sargent, President: D.Ann Squier, Vice-President; Jon D. Nuttle, Sponsor. 87 RESER VES Vocal Shines on Folk Songs Vocal this year attended the State Music Festival at Dodge City, Vocal Clinic at Logan, and gave two concerts. The fall con- cert had a bi-centennial theme. A Christmas program was pre- sented to Junior and Senior High. Pictured at right are the officers: Michelle Flax, Secretary of State: Mark Horchem, Foreign Minister: Mr. McElhany, Spon- sor: Michelle Curtis, Queen; Jo Ken worthy, Prime Minister. VOCAL: Front Row: Debbra Schneider: Leisa Mollenkamp, Pianist: Jo Kenworthy. Pianist; Deva Horchem- Karri Huxman. Row 2: David Luetters, Juanita Bauer, Jamie Curtis, Verna Van Winkle, Elaine Kisslincer, Reita Horning, Kelle Carter, Michelle Flax. Row 3: Michelle Curtis, Jeff Kenworthy, Michael Flax, Rob Dietterich, Mark Horchem, Craig Scott, Kent Scott, David Evel. Row 4: Jody Kraft; Richard Lutters; Philip Bauer- Terry Henning; Brian Herndon; Brad Lovitt; Mr. Pat McElhany, Director; Richard Sunley. 88 RESERVES Band Does Own Arrangement This year the Band had many great events - invitation to KMEA Convention at Wichita (which we could not attend because of a blizzard), the play- ing of Superstar” arranged by Michelle Flax, Jill Klitzke, Tom Wierman and Kent Scott at the Fall Concert, marching at the Fair, doing halftime shows, and going to League Band Clinic and State Music Festival. Pictured at left are the officers. Standing: Nancy Mishler, Vice President: Mr. Presley Herndon, Sponsor; Mark Horchem, Student Director; Joyce Kenworthy, Sec- retary; Pat Sargent, Drum Major- ette; Darlene Cromwell, Presi- dent; Tom Wierman, Point Chairman. Seated: Jo Kenwor- thy, STUCO. BAND- Front Row: Leisa Mollenkamp, Michelle Flax, Jo Kenworthy, Vema VanWinkle, Vicki Ummel, Mic- helle Curtis, Julie Zordel, Michael Flax, Darlene Cromwell, Betty Jean Landwehr. Row 2: D.Ann Squier, Donna Snodgrass. Jamie Curtis. Kris Huxman. Valerie Dietterich, Gloria Bauer. Pat Sargent, Kent Schneider, Brian Herndon, Vae Cromwell, Janet Mishler, Billy McDonald, Elaine Kisslinger, Rodger Giess, Tom Wier- man, Karri Huxman, Connie Wyman, Joyce Kenworthy. Row 3: Kelle Ummel, Audrey Ummel, Annie Schoep- pel, Reita Horning, Dale Hanna, Deva Horchem, Myron Kisslinger. Ed Wierman, Billy Landwehr, Kathy Lov- itt Rob Dietterich, Philip Bauer, Michael Schneider, Brad Lovitt, Kent Scott, Dwayne Richardson, Wendell Bri’and. A1 Nichol, Jeff Kenworthy, Jill Klitzke. Mark Horchem. Nancy Mishler. Row 4: Mr. Herndon, Direc- tor; Ron Kisslinger; John Squier; Alan Roths; Lenny Zimmerman; Gary Turner; Mitch Ummel: Craig Scott, not pictured. 89 Jr. Hi. Music JUNIOR HIGH BAND: From Row: Sharon Snodgrass, Karen Scott, Deea Rider, Cindy McDonald, Jean Kenworthy, Brenda Kis- slinger, Theresa Lovitt, Melody Mollenkamp, Chris Froelich, Connie Wiedeman. Row 2: Ste- ven Zordel, Dara Triplett, DeAnn Oliver, Tamar Dinges, Daren Ciempa, Larry Landwehr, Brad Herndon, Arlan Hair, Greg- ory Flax, Jim Craig, James Strickler, Chuck Walker, Mike Zordel, Lynn Sargent, Mike Turner, Sandra Potter, Roger Ummel, Angie Curtis, Brian Mishler. Row 3: Presley Hern- don, Director: Lawrence Wier- man, Marlin Pfannenstiel, Ira Stull. JUNIOR HIGH VOCAL: Front Row: Brenda Kisslinger, Michele Kraft, Sharon Snodgrass, Sandra Potter, Melody Mollenkamp, Tammy Schneider, Angie Cur- tis, Connie Wiedeman, Theresa Lovitt, DeAnn Oliver, Chris Froelich, Pat McElhany, Direc- tor. Row 2: Kenneth Flax, Mike Turner, Steven Zordel, Dara Triplett, Jean Kenworthy, Karen Scott, Debbie Hanna, Donna Froelich, Deea Rider, Cindy McDonald, Chuck Walker, James Strickler, Row 3: Gregory Flax, Kenneth Roths, Terry Flax, Tom Rohr, Daren Ciempa, Billy Rider, Lee Kraft, Arlan Hair, Roger Ummel, Mike Zor- del, Monty Roths, Kevin Schreiber, James Henning, Lynn Sargent. Row 4: Randy Nuttle, Brian Mishler, Robert Tillitson, Tom Schrag, Larry Landwehr, David Storer, Lawrence Wier- man, Robert Nuttle, Kip Noll. Jim Craig, Marlin Pfannenstiel, Brad Herndon. 90 RESERVES Staff Observes Bi-Centennial 1. Preparing copy is one of the main jobs. Val Dietterich is typ- ing dummy copy. After she pre- pares this copy she then prepares final copy with three carbons. 2. STAFF OFFICERS: Mr. Del- vin Strecker, sponsor; Tami Zor- del, assistant editor; Mrs. Pat Crosswhite, sponsor; Doris Ummel, business manager; Mark Horchem, editor; and Jo Kenwor- thy, photographer. Tami Zor- del, Doris Ummel, and Mark Horchem have been on the Staff for three years. 3. Mr. Strecker made cropping pictures for the annual much simpler with a new method and by doing most of it. 4. ANNUAL STAFF: Standing: Jo Kenworthy, Karri Huxman, Tami Zordel, Mrs. Crosswhite, Mr. Strecker, Darlene Crom- well, Doris Ummel. Sitting: Val Dietterich, Nancy Mishler, Kris Huxman, Jill Klitzke, Gloria Bauer, Mark Horchem, Leisa Mollenkamp, Joyce Kenworthy, and Vae Cromwell. 91 RESERVES R-Club Buys Popcorn Machine To start off the year R-Club initiated 13 new members into the organi- zation. Activities of the club were selling popcorn, co-sponsoring Bas- ketball Homecoming, and sponsoring a trip to the K.U. -vs. - Oregon State football game, and buying a new popcorn machine. 1. Tom Wierman and Melvin Hair. 2. Top to Bottom: Mr. Duane Feldkamp, Mr. Steve Shklar, Sponsors: Tami Zordel, STUCO; Darlene Cromwell, Secretary- Treasurer: Valerie Dietterich, Vice-President: Randy Wyman, President. 3. Clockwise From Lower Left: Karri Huxman, Connie Wyman, Darlene Cromwell, Tami Zor- del, Bernard Flax, Randy Wyman, Melvin Hair, Larry Til- litson, Michelle Flax, Valerie Dietterich, Bob Birnbaum, Pat Sargent, Julie Zordel, Tom Wierman, Leisa Mollenkamp, Joyce Kenworthy, Jill Klitzke, D. Ann Squier, Jo Kenworthy, Kathy Lovitt, Mark Horchem: Mr. Duane Feldkamp, Mr. Steve Shklar, Sponsors. 92 Pep Club 1. OFFICERS: Bernice Flax, Vice-Pres.; Julie Zordel, Sec.; Mr. Rubouom, Sponsor: Renata Kraft, Treas.; Marie Lutters, Pres.: Val Dietterich, STUCO. 2. Janet Mishler, Joyce Ken- worthy, and Nancy Mishler sell chances on cakes. 3. PEP CLUB: Front Row: Mic- helle Curtis, Jamie Cunis, Carla Lutters, Jo Kenworthy, Michelle Flax, Pat Sargent, Tami Zordel, Julie Zordel, Darlene Cromwell, Leisa Mollenkamp. Row 2: Vae Cromwell, Betty Jean Landwehr, Debbra Schneider, Kelle Carter, Elaine Kisslinger, Kelle Ummel, Ruth Bauer, Reita Horning, Joyce Kenwonhy, Sylvia Froelich. Row 3: Bernice Flax, Kathy Lovitt, Janet Mishler, Connie Wyman, Valerie Dietterich, Gloria Bauer, Kathy Lutters, Sandy Tri- plett, Marie Lutters, Kathy Snodgrass, Susie Randa. Row 4: RESERVES Annie Schoeppel, Annette Kraus, Donna Snodgrass, Jill Klitzke, Debbie Lutters, Tammy Friess, Nancy Mishler, Kris Hux- man, Sara Smith, Karri Hux- man, Mr. Darrell Rubottom, Sp. Row 5: Mike Schneider, Deva Horchem, D.Ann Squier, Renata Kraft, Denise Peters. Kent Schneider, Philip Bauer, Brad Lovitt, Mike Flax, Dave Luet- ters. Not Pictured: Doris Ummel, Rose Simon, Pam Oliver. RESERVES Kayettes 1. KAYETTE BOARD MEM- BERS: Sitting on Floor: Joyce Kenworthy, Pres.; Nancy Mish- ler; Pat Sargent, Sec. Row 2: Michelle Flax: Jo Kenworthy, Vice Pres.; Julie Zordel; Kathy Lovitt; Tami Zordel: Kris Hux- man: Darlene Cromwell: Leisa Mollenkamp; D.Ann Squier: Michelle Curtis; Miss Pahls, Sponsor. 2. Front Row: Annie Schoep- pel, Carla Lutters, Leisa Mollen- kamp, Karri Huxman. Row 2: Kris Huxman, Verna Van Win- kle, Darlene Cromwell, Miss Pahls, Sponsor. Row 3: Denise Peters, Kelle Ummel, Vicki Ummel, Pat Sargent. Row 4: Sara Smith, Gloria Bauer, Elaine Kisslinger, Vae Cromwell. Row 5: Donna Snodgrass, Valerie Dietterich, Reita Horning, Kathy Snodgrass, Jamie Curtis. Row 6: Annette Kraus, D.Ann Squier, Michelle Flax, Michelle Curtis, Sandy Triplett. Row 7: Julie Zor- del, Marie Lutters, Kathy Lut- ters, Renata Kraft. Row 8: Deva Horchem, Debbie Lutters, Susie Randa, Rose Simon. Row 9: Con- nie Wyman, Jo Kenworthy, Kathy Lovitt, Tammy Friess. Row 10: Janet Mishler, Tami Zordel, Joyce Kenworthy, Nancy Mishler. 94 RESERVES Industrial Arts Club This year the Industrial Arts Club went to Colorado on their trip. They left Sunday night, April 19. They toured the Coors Brewery, the Rio Grad Railway Shop, The U.S. Mint. The National History Museum, and the Monford Feed Lot. This is the first year girls have been eligible to go on this shop trip due to their being in Indus- trial Arts Classes; Tami Zordel was the only girl who went. 1. INDUSTRIAL ARTS OFFI- CERS; Standing: Cletus Flax, Vice Pres., Tom Wierman, Stuco, Mr. Hoch, Sponsor, James Rohr, Sec.-Treas. On Top: Brian Herndon, Sergeant - at-Arms, Brent Kraft, Pres. 2. Kneeling: Dave Luetters, Philip Bauer, James Rohr, Cletus Flax, Randy Snodgrass, Kenny Flax, Gary Turner, Dale Cofer. Row 2: Debbie Lutters, Jody Kraft, Rob Dietterich, Ralph Keilman, Richard Lutters, Kathy Lutters, Marie Lutters, Greg Hor- lick, David Evel. Row 3: Lenny Zimmerman, Sandy Triplett, Tom Wierman, Brian Herndon, Ed Wierman, John Squier, Brent Kraft, Mr. Hoch, Sponsor. 95 SHOPKEEPERS Professional Page Hours 9:00-12:00 a.m. 1:30-5:00 p.m. Kenneth McLain, M.D. Closed Thursday Phone and 731-2295 Saturday Afternoons H. D. Santala, D.V.M. Ness County Vet Hospital Weekdays Phone East on Walnut 9:00-12:00 a.m. 798-3232 Ness City, Kansas 67560 1:30-5:30 p.m. 96 SHOPKEEPERS Ransom Co-Op Phone Elevator: 731-2275 Service Station: 731-2792 W. E. Cromwell, Manager Storage Capacity: 965,843 Bushels Feeds Grains Fertilizer Petroleum Hardware Hot Point Appliances Bulk Feed Deliveries Hours: 9-12 A.M. - 1-6 P.M. SINGLE SOURCE CONVENIENCE Automotive Pans Supplies - Accessories Equipment NATIONALLY KNOWN BRANDS Complete Line of Accessories and Replacement Parts for Auto Trucks and Tractors Ness City Auto Parts 798-2267 After Hours Call 798-3510 202 Penn Ness City, Kansas You Can Always Find a Variety of Fine Fabrics and Patterns at Jenny's Fabric Shop Ness City, Kansas 97 SHOPKEEPERS SHOPKEEPERS Pl MERITI' ‘ n j 3� qpiJT Susan's Hair Hut For Latest Trends in Haircuts and Styling For Both Guys and Girls Ransom, Ks. Phone 731-2321 Ra nsom AG Produce - Fresh Meats Fresh Baked Goods Daily Custom Processing rnr� r‘c cc : MfATSjf. GROC Hembree Tank Service Oil Treating Tank Cleaning Water Hauling Weed Mowing 24 Hour Service Ness City, Ks. Phone 798-3408 Wes+side Service Vickers Petroleum Products Bulk Deliveries Wholesale - Retail Complete Grocery Line Ness City, Kansas Open Sundays 99 SHOPKEEPERS The Best Repair Shop in the West Clark Motors Phone 731-2598 Ransom, Kansas Harkness Insurance Company Ness City, Kansas If it's worth owning, it's worth insuring! ’ ’ Why pay more, shop our store! Ralph's Bestyet Foods Ness City, Kansas 100 SHOPKEEPERS Prompt, Courteous Service at Hammond Rexall Drug Phone 798-2897 Ness City. KS Schwa r+zkopf Sales and Service Plymouth - Dodge - Chrysler - Cars Case - Massey Ferguson - Tractors Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-2215 For All Your Farm Needs See The Right Co-Operative Ass'n. Ness City 101 SHOPKEEPERS Be a Wise Old Owl for All Your Sand Needs Buy the Best Quality Sand From Stebert Sand Co., Inc. Ness City, Kansas Phone 798-2224 Durfee Motors, Inc. FORD MERCURY NEW HOLLAND Sales and Service Ness City Phone 798-2213 Leroy's Mr. A.G. Shurfine Foods at Ness City U.S. Choice Meats Fresh Produce 102 SHOPKEEPERS Elmer's Burger Bar Ransom, Kansas Phone 731-2286 You’ll Be Singing too When You Install Central Heating and Air Conditioning Don L. Bain Electric Heating and Air Conditioning Ness City Phone 798-3434 Deines Corporation Ransom, Kansas Tired of Buying a Mower Every Year Invest in One That Will Last for Years BUY A MARTY-’’]” Attachments Available for Marty- J’' Grass Catcher Snow Thrower Blade Vacuum Collector 103 SHOPKEEPERS I I Congratulations Class of 1976 From The Ross Potter Family Start Your Home in Style Get Your Lumber From Richolson Lumber Ness City, Kansas Phone 913-798-2237 Lundy Nye Insurance Agency Harry H. Linn and Mrs. I la Fritzler, Owners Ness City, Kansas 67560 Phone 913-798-2744 104 SHOPKEEPERS Kays Marine Sell the Best and Service the Rest Southside Cedar Bluff Lake Phone 913-731-2211 Snodgrass Trucking North, South. East, or West, If You Need Hauling Done, We’re the Best! Phone 913-731-2211 105 SHOPKEEPERS For In Thee Do I Put My Trust — Psalms 16:1 First Christian Church Corner of Ogden St. and Tennessee Ave. Built in 1905 Last Service 1964 Last Minister, Reid Swindler Church of Christ Corner of First St. and Tennessee Ave. Brother Ron Friburg, Minister Built in 1888 Bible Class 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. j- i United Methodist Church Robert R. Jeffries, Minister Chr. of Admin. Board--------------------Gale Harris Chr. of Council on Min.-----------Olga Schwartzkopf Pres, of Un. Meth. Women.............Mary Strickler Supt. of Sunday School..............Ralph Ken worthy Chr. of Trustees-------------------- John Ohlemeier First Mennonite Church Rev. Willard Schrag. Minister First Served Ransom in 1885 Present Bldg. Dedicated July 15. 1956 ORIGINAL FAMILIES: Aeby Families. Abraham Ummel, G. F. Rufenacht. Henry Rutschman, Julius Jaehde. Ben Baumgartner. David and Christian Ummel, and Ulrich Amstutz 106 SHOPKEEPERS Our Boosters A K Specialties Gostnell's Arnold, Kansas Daylight Donut Ness City, Kansas 798-2262 Perry's Body Shop Ness City, Kansas 798-2683 Alice's Cafe Fern Haug, Manager Ransom, Kansas Dutch Flats Angus John Dietterich Ransom, Kansas Rev. and Mrs. Frank Canfield United Methodist Church Arnold, Kansas Anderson's Locker Plant Ness City, Kansas 798-2878 Fashion Fabrics 128 Main Wakeeney,Kansas 67672 Schoeppel Shop Ransom, Kansas Bauer's Greenhouse Ransom, Kansas Fred H. Bauer 731-2472 Fitzgerald Furniture Ness City, Kansas Ph. 798-3243 Stenzel Beauty Salon Ness City, Kansas Irene Stenzel, 798-2466 Be-Lov-Lee Open Tuesday thru Saturday Rita Leiker 798-2411 Glenda's Reflexology Ransom, Kansas Glenda Bauer 731-2472 The Style Shop Next Door to the Bank” Ness City, Kansas Casey's of Ness Your Jean Headquarters Ness City, Kansas Hinshaw's Appliance Good Service ''All-ways” the Best of Everything Wakeeney, Kansas 67672 Thelma's Apparel 798-2884 Ness City. Kansas Claypool Body Shop Metal Work and Painting Glass Replacement 798-2874 Ness City. KS Home Oil Co. 798-2776 Ness City, Kansas The Toggery Clothes for the Family Ness City, Kansas Cora's Beauty Salon Ness City, Kansas Janes Jeans Square Dance Club Dances 2nd and 4th Saturdays Ransom, Kansas It Pays to Look Good Wasinger Barber Shop Ness City. Kansas D J Flower and Gifts 426 Barclay Avenue Wakeeney, KS 743-2012 M M Pump and Supply Inc. North on Hi way 283 Ness City, Kansas Western Auto 115 Main Street Wakeeney, Kansas 67672 Dairy Bar 798-2907 Ness City, Kansas McCracken Ramblers Dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays McCracken, Kansas Yaeger Barber Shop Ness City, Kansas 107 FOREFA THERS Alumni of Brownell •Deceased (Married Name) 1916 Cress, Nell (Wyman) •Coughenour, Lucille (Keil) Garrett, Randall •Longstreth, Ted 1918 Barry, Oma •Cunningham, Bernice Johannes, Huldah Leighton, Clan Stull, Dove (Walker) •Wheeler, Hester (Sullivan) 1919 Johannes, Lester Longstreth, Mary (Stang) Mettlen, Joe Mettlen, Warren •Roser, Ralph 1920 •Wyman, Erastus Wyman, Neva (Twiselton) 1921 •Gordon, Edna (Williams) Gordon, Winnie (Crone) Hiltabidle. Myrl (Siegrist) Stull, Thomas 1922 Johannes, Lillian (Crofford) McCurdy, Beulah (Anspaugh) •Mettlen, Dwight Roser, Joe Stull, Clarence Wilson, Mabel (Hogsett) 1923 Barnett, Halcie (Brundage) Hogsett, Elon Lambert, Merl (Horton) 1924 •Ault, Russell •Barnett, Fern 1. FIRST GRADUATING CLASS, 1916: Standing: Lucille Coughenour and Nellie Cress. Seated: Randall Garrett and Theodore Longstreth. 2. 1922 GRADUATING CLASS: Standing: Clarence Stull, Joe Roser, and Dwight Mettlen. Seated: Beulah McCurdy, Lillian Johannes, and Mabel Wilson. FOREFA THERS FRESHMAN MANUAL TRAINING CLASS OF 1922: Pictured Left to Right: Bill Snodgrass, Mr. Harry Olson (Instructor), Vern Richardson, Gordon Sekavec, Eldon Steller, Raymond Hiltabidle, and Verb Wheeler. Stull, Clara (Sidebottom) Stull, Elza 1930 Anderson, Lucile (Kelly) Fagan, Howard George, Elsie (Perry) Hiltabidle, Clydene (Kranz) Huling, Mildred (Johannes) Sunley. Irene (Smith) Welch, Nora (Godwin) Wilson, Clifford 1931 Baker, Byron Feezor, (Fuller) •Montgomery, Wendell Squier, Lavon (Scott) •Stull, Woodrow Welch, Telva (Everett) Gordon, Edith (Holmes) Johannes, William Lincoln, Glen Mothershead, Hazel (Hasler) •Ryan, Bill •Sherrill. Kenneth Squier, Bertha (Casey) Stetler, Eldon Stull, Ruth (Snodgrass) 1925 Barry, Florence (Christiansen) Copeman, Geneva •Hiltabidle, Raymond Houghton, Julius McCurdy, Edith (Stillman) •Musselman, Fayne (Jones) Richardson, Vemon Ryan, Gladys (Ault) Sekavec, Gordon Skaggs, Bernice (Roser) Snodgrass, Bill Stull, Ronald •Wheeler. Verb 1926 •Anderson, Artie Brown, Harry Guyer, Elmer •Hair, Rebecca (Gibson) Hoffman, Gladys Johannes, Walter Longstreth, Elvah (Ricks) Montgomery, Victor Roser, Carl Ryan, Gayle 1927 Anderson, Milton •Barry, Merritte Hoagland, Marguerite (Johannes) McMillan, Mildred (Painter) Moore, John Sekavec, Steve Stetler, Iva (Roser) Stull, Verna (Barber) Sunley, Opal (Barry) Swartz, Maragrete 1928 •Adkinson, Ruth (Arnold) Fuller, Leo Guyer, Edith (Brady) Montgomery, Sam Sidebottom, Cordie (Guyer) Walker. Marjorie (Schenkel) 1929 •Barnett, Lucille (Martin) Hoagland, Madena (Chittenden) Likes, Carl Likes. Stella (Sherrill) •Musselman. Charles •Rice, Harland Sherrill, Bonnie 1932 Ault, Alden Brown, Pearl (Craig) Musselman, Lorene (Smith) Pugh, Joy (Zahn) Ramsey, Thais (Stull) Wheeler, Ivan 1933 Barber, Doyle Clabaugh, Robert Green, Mary (Rictor) Havlovitz, Raymond Holroyd, Earl •Smith, Frank Squier, Irene (Gaer) 1934 Butler, Ira Everhart, Milton Feezor, Alice (Barber) Gordon, Glendoris (Holmes) Heinze, Theodore Likes, Sadie (Maul) Roser, Lucille (Wiseman) Zordel, Alvina (Ricks) 1935 Barnes, Earl Edwards, Thelma (Stull) Edwards, Wilma (Ault) Halbleib, Claude Havlovitz, Maxine (Hiltabidle) Likes, Frieda (Lewis) FOREFA THERS A new driver's education car is shown being delivered to James H. Cochran, instructor at the Brownell High School, by Roy Billings, sales- man at the Ness City Motor. Students shown in the picture include, Left to Right: Ralph Schuster, Larry Stull, Mildred Higgins, Albert Peters, Barbara Green, Gale Squier, Wilma Enochs, (Billings handing keys to Cochran), Henry Hearting. Charles Smith, Hal Walker, Lavern Snod- grass, and Richard Stull. Alumni of Brownell •Longstreth. Pauline (Foster) Montgomery, Bob •Musselman, Doris (Lindensmith) •Musselman, Margaret (McDonald) Pugh, George Rice, Dale (Jones) Sunley, Paul Wray, Louise (Smith) •Zeller, Joe Jr. 1936 Everhart, Ruby (Squier) Hearting, Ellen (Moore) Rankin, Vernon Ryan, Howard Sauer, Frankie •Sekavec, George Smith, Grace (Husted) Squier, Gale Zeller, Mary (Graham) 1937 Fuller, Juanita (Sramek) Gordon, Chester •Keil, Herman Likes, Virgil •Lott, Orville McGinnes, Bernice (Sidebottom) Ramsey, Betty (Grimes) Rice. Daisy (Goldsmith) Waite, Charlene (Cook) 1938 Everhart, Marion Hearting, Kenneth Lott, Neil Musselman, Opal (Burden) Pavlu, Dorothea (Hoss) Peterson, Henrietta (Stecklein) Ryan, Bonnie (Linden) Smith, Howard Sunley, Cecil Sunley, John Weeks, Clyde 1939 Anderson, Ray Green, Clyde Hair, Wilma (Bornholdt) Keil, Ruben Lott, Dale Musselman, Paul Musselman, Richard Pavlu, Francis Sekavec, Harvey Skaggs, Dorothy (Galbraith) Stetler, Glenn 1940 Bovard, Mary Allyn (Philip) Keil, Eddie Likes, Laurel (Hodgins) Likes, Ruth (Green) Skaggs, William Squier, Martin •Stegman, Marjorie (Montjoy) Sunley, Carol (Hearting) Zeller, Francis 1941 Baumgartner, Adolph Hoagland, Keith McCurdy, Delbert Schaumburg, Leo Wiedeman, Hubert 1942 Case, Myrtle (Larson) Foster, Donna (Nuttle) Keil, Dorothy (Anderson) Likes, Velma (Schmidt) Likes, Vera Beth (Harter) McGinnis, Ethel (Sunley) Richardson, Dale Squier, Russell Sunley, Thelma (Wiedeman) Wiedeman, Francis (Michaelis) Wyman, Carol (Skaggs) Wyman, Yvonne (Diekman) 1943 •Brown, Keith •Davis, Vernon Everhart, Floyd Likes, Billy McGinnis, Eunice North, Keith Richolson, Philip Squier, Delia (Kozak) 1944 Adkinson, Richard Weeks, Donald 1945 Brown, Jean (Schoschke) Keil, Ruthye (DeWald) Musselman. Fern (Nuttle) 10 FOREFATHERS BASKETBALL TEAM 1946-1947: Willa Snodgrass, Veta Walker. Betty Lou Foster. Mary Ann Halbleib, Phyllis Stegman, and Betty Adkinson. Schwartzkopf, Doris (Cline) Schwartzkopf, Dorothy (Weeks) Sultzer, Jimmy 1946 Davis, Evelyn (Horlick) Deines, Glen Richardson, Glenn Sultzer. Clyde Sunley, Marion Turner, Nina (Weisgerber) 1947 Green, Lucille (De Carlo) Horlick, June (Ryan) Likes, Ila Mae (Lempka) North, Harley Wahlborg, Alice Ann (Lynd) 1948 Adkinson, Betty (Gaschler) Brundage, Florine (Breit) Halbleib, Mary Ann (Schreiber) Peters. Colleen (Webster) Smith, Marvin Snodgrass, Willa (Hair) Turner. Wayne Walker, Veta (Squier) Hendrix, Wayne 1949 Augstine, Ted Davis, Ira Foster, Betty (Richardson) Howell, Donna (Weeks) McGinnis, Marlin McGinnis, Merlin Smith, Fern (Marhofer) Snodgrass, Wanda (Wierman) Stegman, Phyllis (Green) Stoskopf, Ramona (Davis) 1950 Green, Betty (Holtz) Likes, Eugene Musselman, Joan (Garrison) Wahlborg, Edith (Lynd) 1951 Horlick, Jack Likes, Kenneth Schuster, Dorothy (Walker) Steerman, Leland Steerman, Ronald Wyman, La Verne 1952 Adkinson, Ramona (Pearson) Beyrle, Valentine Birzer, Richard Green, Leo Green, Norman Kutina, Jack Sunley. Dixie (Freeman) 1953 Baumgartner, Mary (Wyman) Birzer, Donald Kranz, Jo Ann (Benteman) Schuster, Alfred Sekavec, Norman Turner. Delores (Hendrix) Turner, Leo Walker, Peggy (Birzer) Wyman, Laura (Turner) 1954 Kutina, Shirley (Granahan) Litzenberger, Lois (Stull) McDonald, Jerry Showalter, Lavem Stull, John Walker, Mary Ellen (O’Loughlin) 1955 Brundage, Stephen Freeman, Mary (Suppes) Kutina, Jeanette (Parsons) Turner, Delbert 1956 McDonald, Joe Peters, Albert Snodgrass, Lavem 1957 Higgins, Mildred (Rumpel) Schuster, Ralph Squier, Gale Dean Stull, Larry Stull, Richard 1958 Aschenbrenner, Robert Baumgartner, Jo Ann (Brehmer) Freeman, Kathryn (Bradburg) Kranz, Kay (Squier) Schuckman, Fern (Turner) Sekavec, Melba (McBride) Showalter, Karen (Borger) Snodgrass, Norman Snodgrass, Rex 1959 Barber, Donald Brown, Richard Green, Marjorie (Horlick) Halbleib. Karen (Deil) •Turner, Ronnie 1960 Birzer, Karen (Miller) Brown, Ann (Jones) Brown, Duane Squier. Louella (Barber) ill FOREFATHERS Arnold Alumni About 1922, Arnold High School graduated its first senior class. Pictured are the teachers on the back row, G. H. McPheron and Kathryn Sargent. The students in front are Gerald Coppins and Alberta Yasmer. 1922 Coppins, Gerald Yasmer, Alberta (Horchem) 1923 Carter, Mildred (McFerrin) Giess, Rosa (Wheat) Huxman, Clara Huxman, Emma (Bembeck) •Moeller, Nelson •Nihiser. Claire (Jarvis) Platt, Mabel (Chamberlain) Sinclair, Archie •Shearer, John 1924 Burrell, Gladys (Shearer) •Coppins, Alden Dubbs, Maye (Schertz) Farr, Rheba (Ummel) •Jacka, Mayne Jacka, Wayne •Traylor, Earl Yasmer, Fern (Nave) 1925 •Breit, Helen (Marhofer) •Nihiser, Claude Traylor, Floyd 1926 Doerschlag, Geoa (Petrie) Doerschlag, Raymond Dubbs, Beth (Carter) •Luckey, Liddie (Rauch) Nimz, Emma (Moody) Platt, Faye (Blatchley) •Platt, Wayne Shearer, Ethel (Hinnergardt) Sinclair, Lester Sinclair, Viola (Jacka) •Sonnenburg, Ethel (Jarvis) Yasmer, Boyd 1927 Blackburn, Cleo (Woodbury) •Elliot, Frances (Riedel) Fan, Delma (Ummel) Jacka, Clyde Nimz, Leroy Taylor, Alice (Mrsny) Ummel, Lorene (Duncan) 1928 Adams, Ruth Bernbeck, Gilben Clyne, Elva (Clews) •Jacka, Kenneth Jennings, Francis Klitzke, Teddy McNinch, Mary (Kaler) Mollenkamp, Luella (Griffith) O’Toole, Thomas Shearer, Charles Sonnenburg, Elsie Ummel, Elmer Yasmer, Lowell 1929 •Artz, Corenna (Newland) Burrell, Audra (Collins) •Burrell, Warren Dubbs, Owen Giddings, Grace (Gisick) Holmes, Ernest •Holmes, Oliver Humphrey, Irene (Smith) Myler, Russel Nihiser, Howard Schertz, Willard •Sonnenburg, Arthur Traylor, Charlie 1930 Artz, Orreleana (Pivonka) Bembeck, Dale Clyne, Harold Huxman, Opal (Halliburton) Jacka, Birdie (Sinclair) Johannes, Harold Mollenkamp, Clara (Montgomery) Nimz, William, Jr. Rupp, Katheryn (Kern) Smith, Carroll Smith, Ray 112 FOREFA THERS 1931 Bembeck, Bernard •Breit, Sylvester Dubbs, Dale Farr, Virgil Koeppen, Richard •McNinch, Harold Myler, Elmer Nuttle, Wayne •Platt, Marlyn Rupp, Ida (Clark) Schertz, Harold Smith, Hubert Traylor, Ruth (O'Toole) Wheeler, Everett 1932 •Huxman, Edgar Jr. Laas, Sekhardt McNinch, Bertha (Senter) Mollenkamp, Mildred (Smith) Sinclair, Maurice Waters, Oris 1933 Conkright, Orval Smith. Charles Traylor, Wayne About 1922. the Arnold baseball team was the WKEA champs. Back Row: Floyd Traylor, Alden Coppins, Nelson Moeller. 2nd Row: Wayne Platt, John Shearer, Earl Traylor. Front: Mayne Jacka, Wayne Jacka, Archie Sinclair. 1934 Arnett, Donald Artz, Zelda Breit, Ruth (Herman) •Breit, Victor Burrell, Leon Burrell, Marguerite (Smith) Conkright, Beulah (Huxman) Frye, Herbert Humphrey, Merle (DeHaven) Jacka. Edith (Owens) Nuttle, Maxine (Jackson) Oliver, Daisy (Basinger) 1935 Arnett, Keith Bauer, Raymond Conkright, Maxine (Giess) Laas, Katherynne McNinch, Harlan •Platt, Donald •Richardson, Remo Rohr, Leo Sonnenburg, Bertha (Leiker) 1936 Arasmith, Vannie Breit, George Giess. Hubert Jones, Kenneth •Nuttle, Marjorie (Depee) Seewald, Elsie (Lister) Sutton, Max 1937 Bauer, Herman Everhart. Hazel (Lacy) Mollenkamp, Evelyn (Roper) Wallace, John 1938 Artz, Verda (Turley) Breit, Anna Belle (Tanner) Burgess, Orley Everhart, Mildred (Koester) Frye, Iris (Carrabino) Giess, Esther (Stewart) Hinkle, Lyle W. Jennings, Ralph McNinch, Bessie (Michaelis) Myler, Cleo (Bowen) Nuttle, Dudley Rohr, Herman A. Small. Louis Smith, George 113 FOREFA THERS Arnold Alumni The 10-member Arnold Senior Class of '42 plus 3 sponsors took a Sen- ior Sneak through Okla., Texas, New Mex., and Colo. Back Row: Betty Nash, Vera Jean Conkright, Rex Huxman, Supt. Lloyd Jamison, Ronald Huxman, Vernon Berry, Mrs. Lloyd Jamison, Richard Huxman, Keith Clark, Dorothy Yasmer. Front Row: Vera Jean Seewald, Dorothy Frye. 1939 Clews, Fern (Green) Herrman, Jerome Laas, William Luckey, Opal (Stiles) 1940 Biggerstaff, Marshall Breit, Vivian (St. Clair) Clark, Keith Everhart, Velma (Burwell) Frye, Loris (Jacka) Giess, Norma (Kowitz) Hinkle, Ohlene (Query) 1941 Clews, Lindsay Clyne, Marjorie (Taylor) Everhart, Dessie (Hatter) Giess, Verle Henderson, Ruth (Abell) Huxman, Dale Huxman, Ruth (Meyer) Jennings, Eugene Potter, Jennie (Tillitson) Sutton, Donna Faye (Biggerstaff) Ummel, Evelyn (Clark) Webster, Donald 1942 Berry, Vernon Conkright, Vera Jean (Huxman) Frye, Dorothy (Taylor) Huxman, Rex Huxman, Richard Huxman, Ronald Moeller, Bob Nash, Betty Seewald, Vera Jean (Brady) Yasmer, Dorothy (Nicks) 1943 Giess. Bob •Giess, Velma (Mai) Jarvis, Laurence Ummel, Mildred (Fink) Webster, Lewis 1944 Hinkle, Wanda Huxman, Doris (Brown) Huxman, Wilma (Wheatcroft) Leiker, Elmer Potter, Ross 1945 Bauer, Dave Biggerstaff, Wilbur Burnell, Bill Clews, Leroy Frye, Marian Niquette, Dorothy Shearer, Phyllis (Potter) Ummel, Donald 1946 Jarvis, Keith Kirkstatter, Vernon Marhofer, Verda (Smith) Ummel, Phyllis (Flaherty) 1947 Bauer, Verda (Ochs) Breit, Bob Breit, Dale Flax, Paul Marhofer, Darlene (Nicklin) Niquette, Ernest Nuttle, Gene Webster, Thelma (Holmes) 1948 Clews, Floyd Huxman, Kermit Long, Harold Moeller, George Niquette, Carroll Ummel. Kenneth 1949 Jarvis, Marjorie (Long) Niquette, Mary Ummel, Marvin Webster, Betty (Wick) 1950 Bauer, Anna (Mollenkamp) Froelich, Donald Giess, Wilma (Huxman) Marhofer, Marilyn (Segarini) 114 FOREFATHERS Arnold High School Basketball Team. 1942, 2nd in State, Class B. Back Row: Coach Everett Fitzwater, Alvin Herman, Bob Giess, Vernon Berry, Ross Potter, Bob Breit. Front Row: Ronald Huxman, Rex Huxman, Lewis Webster, Bob Moeller, Richard Huxman. Last Grads Top Row: Dale Haug, Adolph J. Flax. Bottom Row: Jon D. Nut- tie, Lindsey R. Clark, Principal. Schuckman, Floyd 1951 Clews, Marvalee D. (Grunke) Jarvis, Wilma M. (Zordel) Kirstatter, Francis 1952 Bauer, Charles Brown, Vernon Everhart, Bruce McClean, Darrel Ummel, Eunice 1953 Clews, Donald Everhart, Judy (McReynolds) Flax. John Jarvis, Ramona (Brooks) Schuckman, Melvin Shearer, Patricia (Mishler) Sonnenburg, Duane 1954 Brown, Florence (Luse) Clews, Earl Dundas, Alta (Levin) O’Toole, Patrick Schuckman, Velma (Bauer) 1955 Chapman, Revel (Merryfield) Chapman, Royce Flax, Leonard Griffith, Robert Haug, Dallas Hoover, Emmie Lou (Nipps) McClean, Carol (Guyer) Ummel, Ralph 1956 Bernbeck, Marilyn (Summey) Chapman, Charlotte (Martin) Dundas, Kay Wm. Huxman, Gary Summey, Don 1957 Clews, Dale Clews. Vyrl Everhart, Jerry Flax, Dorothy (Jacobs) O'Toole, Ailene (Thornburg) 1958 Chapman, Gary Griffith, David Kraus, David McNinch, James Misner, Sue (McNinch) Smith, Valda (Haug) 1959 Burwell, Douglas Clews, Mildred (Courson) Crabtree, James Jr. Evel, Dale Evel, Shirley (Clews) Gostnell, John Kirstatter, Bonnie (Weiss) Leiker, Marjorie (Pfannenstiel) McNinch, Roxie (Fore) Schuckman, Dorothy (McCabe) 1960 Flax, Adolph J. Haug. Dale Nuttle, Jon D. ns FOREFATHERS 1. FOURTH. FIFTH. AND SIXTH GRADES IN 1914: Row 1: Elmer Holmes, Russell Shellen- berger, Herman Johannes. Leo- nard Kraus, Christopher Adair, Roy Scherzinger. Row 2: Hugh Carroll, Ira Holmes, Herbert Barkley, Dorothea Osborn, Melba Horchem, Anna Agle, Nell Horchem, Bernadine Metz- kar, Esther Schreiber, Blanche Horchem. Row 3: Orville Hor- chem, Forest Brundage, Roy Schell, Gilbert Horchem, Ruth Engle, Elizabeth Ford, Angeline Brundage, Fred Rufenacht, Lyle Horchem, Ida Rufenacht, Ruth Poland, teacher. 2. FIRST RHS GRADUATES: Agnes Dubbs (Hays), L. A. Dubbs, Gladys Carroll (Bowen), at their 40th class reunion. Not Pictured: Minnie Dubbs (Mill- brook) . 3. 1916 SENIOR CLASS: Row 1: Leslie Tilley, Joe Oppliger, Andrew Schoeppel, Russell Strickler, Rinehardt Noll. Row 2: Stella Frankenstein, Leola Pto- mey, Jesse Dieffenbach, Lela Cearcy, Florence Robinson. Row 3: Nay Combest, Laura Robinson. Everett Engle, Ida Craig, Ruth Harkness. Not Pictured: Laura Gilmore. 4. PRIDE COUNTRY SCHOOL IN 1916. Row 1: Lucy Schoeppel, Lena Gronniger, Letha Mast, Daisy Schoeppel, Anna Kraus, Clemence Gronniger, Caroline Miek, Bill Scott, Joseph Kraus. Row 2: Frank Kraus, Chloe Scott, Johanna Gronniger, Zora Scott, Mable Schoeppel, Millie Kraus, teacher; Florence Scott, Helen Kraus and Leo Gronniger. 5. FIRST RANSOM BAND: Jesse Parks, Will Scherzinger, Ott Schell, Eli Shellenberger, Her- man Shellenberger. Clint Bist- line, W. O. Dubbs, F. H. Moyer, Bill Baer, (Little Drum- mer). 6. 1917 Student Body, included are the first seniors to graduate from the New High School. Row 1: Elva Miller, Ber- tha Dubbs, Myrtle Dubbs, Cynt- hia Jarvis, Nelle Giddings, Mary Turner, Nell Schell, Elizabeth Schoeppel, Jennie Mast, Maye Robinson. Netta Dubbs, Bertha Cofer, Margaret Dubbs, Daisy 116 TT Mr Bai FOREFATHERS Ransom Alumni 1913 Carroll, Gladys (Bowen) •Dubbs, Albert Dubbs, Agnes (Hays) Dubbs, Minnie (Millbrook) 1914 •Dubbs, Alice (Gravatt) •Johannes, Gertrude (DeWitt) 1915 Dubbs, Mabel (Adkinson) Harkness, Lorena (Amstutz) •Horchem, Clarence •Kraus, Mildred (Fouquet) •Noll, John •Stowe, Agnes (Cook) Suickler, Frank Tilley, Elsie (Horchem) Ummel, Lydia (North) 1916 Carrol, Lela (Cearcy) Combest, Nay Dieffenbach, Jesse Dubbs, Ruth (Harkness) •Engle, Everett •Gilmore, Laura •Opplinger, Joe Ptomey, Leola (Van Winkle) Robinson, Florence Robinson, Laura (Wright) •Schoeppel, Andrew Hazen. Row 2: Carol Noll, teacher; Anna Miek, Lucille Johannes. Reva Holmes, Edith Vermillion, Ella Shearer, Mary Rubel, teacher; Bernice Jorden, Grace Rowson, Vera Dubbs, Myr- tle Coppersmith, Dora Dubbs, Lillian States. Row 3: Harold Graham, John Yost, Ira Vermil- lion, Pete Horchem, Jr., John Oppliger, Ronald Robinson, Ken- neth Scott, Oscar Engle. Ceorl Gillmore, Alfred Coon Holmes, Charlie Dubbs. Harold Robinsin, Hubert Horchem, Clarence Pavey, Guy Jesse, Mr. William Scalapino, teacher; Earl Combest. 7. 1918 CLASS PLAY HELD IN THE RANSOM OPERA HOUSE: Netta Dubbs, Clarence Pavey, Carl Sherwood, Bertha Cofer, Margaret Dubbs, and Daisy Hazen. 1917 •Blocksome, Donald Dubbs, Charles •Giddings, Nelle (Dieffenbach) Gilmore, Ceorl Jarvis, Cynthia (Frye) •Mast, Jennie (Newlee) •Robinson, Maye (Guest) Schell, Nell (Swisher) Schoeppel, Elizabeth •Schreiber, Martin Turner. Mary (Hill) 1918 Anspaugh, George Baumgartner, Elma (Anspaugh) •Cofer, Bertha (Horchem) •Dubbs, Margaret (McMillin) FOREFA THERS Ransom Alumni M 1919 GRADUATES: Standing: Lucille Johannes. Elva Miller, Myrtle Dubbs, Harold Graham. Ira Vermillion, John Yost, Peter Horchem, Edith Vermillion, Ella Shearer. Seated: Bertha Dubbs, Irene Rowson, Anna Miek, Reva Holmes. Dubbs, Netta (Curry) •Hazen, Daisy (Vermillion) •Horchem, Hubert •Pavey, Clarence •Sherwood, Carl 1919 Dubbs, Bertha (Graham) Dubbs, Myrtle (Stover) Graham, Harold Holmes, Reva (Klitzke) Horchem, Peter, Jr. Johannes. Lucille (Jesse) Miek, Anna (Sargent) Miller, Elva (Page) Rowson, Irene (Maneval) Shearer, Ella Vermillion. Edith (Huff) Vermillion, Ira •Yost, John 1920 Combest, Earl •Douglas, W. W. Dubbs, Vera (Huxman) Dubbs, Dora (Tuttle) Engle, Oscar Oppliger, John Rowson, Grace (Luce) •Robinson, Harold •Scott, Kenneth 1921 •Douglas, Grace (Miller) Jesse, Elsie (Mollenkamp) Moeller, John Schoeppel, Mabel (Russell) •Scott, Zora (Horchem) 1922 Barkley, Herbert Schreiber, Esther (Welch) 1923 Doty, Amy (Jarvis) Grisell, Albert Hoover, Marie (Rider) LaPlante, Phoebe (Scott) Horchem, Melba (Bondurant) Osborn, Dorothea (Barry) •Scherzinger, Roy Schoeppel, Lucy (Goss) Scott, Chloe (Horchem) •Scott, Ralph Shellenberger, Russell Stowe, Willard 1924 •Buxton, Mont Combest, Florence (Engle) •Craig, John •Dubbs, Rebecca Houghton, Blanche (Van Winkle) Houghton, Myrtle •Kraus, Frank Kraus, Joseph Miek, Caroline (Anderson) •Neyer. Phil •Petty, Ivan Randall, Violet (Lange) Sipe, Wilbur •Van Winkle, Vina (Dennis) 1925 Douglas, Lila (Scott) •Eisenhour, Glenn Horchem, Fern (Shellenberger) Scott, Florence (Hartman) Scott, Lester Simpson, Hazel (Jaehde) Willour, Orville Wilson, Jerome Yost, Ulrich 1926 •Barber, Elizabeth (Dalyrymple) Barber, Hazel Combest, Bertha (Hall) •Engle, Carlyle Jaehde, Eva (Horchem) Miller, Rhea (Evel) Mitchell, Lester Osborne, Jessie (Glentzer) Richards, Edrie (Williams) Schreiber, Emma (Bloxom) Willour, Dorothea (Foster) 1927 Buxton, Dale Buxton, Wilma (Mitten) Doty. Kenneth Goodwin, Stella (Shun) Horchem, Otis Kraus, Anna (Buxton) Kraus, Helen (Sunley) Long, Caroline (Whisler) Schaeffer, Beulah (Klitzke) Schoeppel, Daisy (Jacobus) Scott. Robert •Scott, William See, Florence (Trimble) Ummel, Rosa 118 FOREFA THERS Mark Horchem examined the first yearbook put out by the Ran- som High School in 1921. The first one published by Brownell was the BROWNIE in 1922. 1928 Buxton. Enid (Scott) Farmer, Hollis (Stowe) •Gill. Viola (Clark) •Jaehde, Anna (Holmes) Jaehde. Martha (Willour) Jaehde, Mary •Long, Carl Mast, Letha •McNinch, Nelle Miller, Vera (Garten) Mishler. Melba (Marburger) Neyer, Helen (Rufenacht) Scherzinger, John 1929 •Barber, Russell Conley, Marion Curry, Thelma (Ensminger) Duncan, Fern (Sonnenburg) Elliott, Ora Graham, Ralph •Horchem, Ralph Jackson, Alberta Jackson, Robert Jarvis, Jesse •Klein, William LaPlante, Theron McGimsey, Ralph Miller, Fern 1921 WKEA CHAMPS: Row 1: Audra Slaughter, Zora Scott, Mildred Carter, Violet Randall. Row 2: Coach Minnie Dubbs, Chloe Scott, Lucy Schoeppel, Mabel Schoeppel, Louise Oppliger. Mishler, Alice (Parker) Oppliger, Alice (Willour) Rufenacht, Eleska (Mishler) Scherzinger, Cleta (O'Connor) South, Dorothy •Stover, Gayle Ummel, Kathryn (Johannes) •Van Winkle, Clyde •Willour, Clyde •Yost, Jennie (Rufenacht) 1930 Amstutz, Ralph •Barber, Blanche (Meisner) Berry, Florence (Schertz) •Carroll, Nathan Conard, Ruth Ann Dean, Beulah (Jarvis) Garre Its, Herbert GUI, Alice (Clark) Grisell, Shirley (Maddem) Haug, Everett McGimsey, Felton McNinch, Dallas Neyer, Marian (Blue) Olsen, Orville Rider, Opal (Doerschlag) Wheeler. Dorothy (Winkler) Willour, Waldo •Cofer, Evelyn (Yost) •Grisell, William •Moore, Elsie 1931 Berry, Anna (Schertz) Brewer, Bonnie (Schneider) Buxton. Faye (Bailey) Doty. Helen (Clouston) Dubbs, Wendell Elliott, Harry Hoover, Bessie (Barr) Horchem, Willard Houghton, Eunice (Conley) •Houghton, Virgil •Houghton, Bernice Long, Jacob McGimsey, Kenneth Montgomery. Lenora (Hafliger) Montgomery, William Osborn, Violet (Carroll) Strieker, Emma (Naiman) Thomas. Ruth (Neyer) •Ummel. Dave Vanderlip, Ruby (Arthur) VanWinkle, Ray Yost, William 1932 •Cofer, Harvey Cofer, Harriet (Pfaff) Combest, Blanche (Zitnik) Conard, Peggy •Elliott, Melvin Garrelts, Glenn Jackson. Maurice 119 FOREFA THERS 1935 RANSOM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Hazel Grubbs, Opal Lynn, Vera Jaehde, Rosalie Doty, Helen Jaehde, Pauline Green, Faith Thomas, Winifred Schreiber, Edith Van Winkle, Paul H. Andres, Coach. Ransom Alumni 1932 (Corn.) Jennings, Vera Kraus, Bernard Luetters, Werner Lyon, Freida (Stowe) •Lyon, Joe McNinch, Mildred (Shank) Montgomery, Ora (Keyser) Olsen, Blanche (Newkirk) Oppliger, Emma (Hamlin) Roth. Evelyn (Hunter) Shellenberger, Edwin Snider, Hazel (Andrew) •Stowe, Rex Strieker, Dave Weedin, Carl •Yost, Charles 1933 Barber, Marie (Paris) Buxton, Reginald •Clodfelter, William Haug, Velma (Felton) Haynie, Mary Sue (Horchem) Krug, Lutie (Schwein) Luetters, William •Mast, Howard Mast, Mary Miller, Phyllis (Dooner) Mishler, Ruth (Green) O’Neill, Lucille (Luetters) Oppliger, Oscar Petty, Jessie (Scott) Sidebottom, Harold Sidebottom, Opal (Hahn) Stover, Dean Strieker, Mary (Marcy) Strieker, Hannah (Naiman) Yost, Albert 1934 •Amstuiz, Fred Barkley, John •Blackburn, Johnetta (Duncan) Doty, Rosalie (Schweitzer) Garrelts, Gladys (Friedell) •Gill, Ralph Jaehde, Helen (Robison) Krug, Henry Long, Victor Lyon, Lorena (Reeves) McGimsey, Cleo (Lynn) O’Neill, Rosa Lea (Kraus) •Pabst, Ida Randall, Theron Stowe, Orel (Cafferal) •Sweasy, Lyle Willour, Russell 1935 Anderson, Harold Baer, Dorothy (Hobson) Baer, Willa (Jones) Bruntzel, Dorothy (Darcey) Clawson, Mildred (Clark) Green, Pauline (Wilson) Grubbs, Hazel (Cable) Jaehde, Bill Kraus. John Lynn, Opal (Cornell) •McKenzie, Mabel (Brack) •Schreiber, Leslie Schreiber, Lester Schreiber, Vincent Sidebottom, Daisy (Musnon) Sipe, Mildred (Nuss) Wonnell, Rex 1936 Aeby, Dorothy (Patrick) Brock, Vera (Kuhlman) Conard, Willard •Eisenhour, Doyle •Harkness, Vance Jaehde, Vera (Long) LaPlante, Lorraine (Berger) O'Neill, Gordon Petty, Harold •Schreiber, Virgil Schreiber, Winifred (Stover) Stutzman, Ruth (Ritter) Stutzman, Evelyn (Hallick) Stutzman. Vernon Willour, John Morton, Dorothy (Fearing) 1937 Barber, Adelbert Blocksome, Keith Brock, Wilbur Doty, Reita (Schreiber) Fairbank, Ralph Glazier, Vera Mae (Smith) Grubbs, Delmar Long, Fred Moore, Calvin Oppliger, Eric •Robbins, Melvin Rutchman, Edward Schreiber, Delbert Sidebottom, Victor Simpson, Virgil Sipe, John Stutsman, Dorothy (Walters) Van Winkle, Edith (Mauch) Zordel, Paul 1938 Aeby, Evelyn (LaOrange) Cofer, Virgil 120 1939-40 Ransom High School Band, excellent rating at Scott WKEA. Drum Major: Betty Glazier, Band Director: Glen Garten, Twirlers: Drucilla Van Winkle and Edna Mae Beamer. Front Row: Vivian Horchem, Carol Barry, Melba Dubbs, Mildred Hilmes, Verla Dieffenbach, Alice O'Neill, Ed Doty, Gayle Miller. Francis Hilmes. Second Row: Inez O'Neill, Nathalie Combest, Rita Belle Miller. Florence Dubbs, Wilma Oppliger, Clara Louise Dubbs. Ralph Schreiber, Marge Schreiber, Anita Lee Miller. John Mishler. Third Row: Ila Fish, Thelma Dubbs, Darlene Schreiber, Velma Willour, John Marhofer, Fern Schreiber, Ben Cowan, Paul Albrecht. Gladys Schreiber, Esther Strieker. Fourth Row: Evelyn Kraus, Charlotte Miller, Norman Petty, Otis Sidebottom, Shelby Doty, Delven Schwanzkopf, Johnetta Hilmes, Walt Doerschlag, Wayne Willour, Carl Everhart. Garrelts, Wayne Glazier, Eugene •Jarvis, Cecil Wayne Krug, William Niblock. Blanche (Wolfe) Noll, Kathryn (Blocksome) Sargent, Marjorie (Jaehde) Schreiber, Clarence Sidebottom, Fern (Leiker) Willour, Carl Wisehart, Evelyn (Duffey) Wonnell, Truman 1939 Amstutz, Hazel (Davis) Cofer, Herman •Combest, Merwin Conard, Ena (Hanke) Cowan, June (Ronga) Elliott, Wilbur Everhart, Rolla Garrelts, Geneva (Merriman) Harkness, Keith Hazen, William Landwehr, Urban Luetters, Elfreida (Roth) Luetters, Kathryn (Kraus) McNinch, Lila (Israel) Roth, Francis Roth, Gilbert J. Roth, Olivia Sargent, Laurel Schreiber, Earl Schreiber, Melvin Stutzman, Mary (Morehead) Stutzman, Mildred (Stoddard) Tilley, Dorothy (Phelps) Vanderlip, Fern (Burrows) Roths, Dorothy (Stettler) 1940 Albrecht, Paul Clawson, Harry, Jr. Dieffenbach, Verla (Klitzke) Doerschlag, Walter. Jr. Glazier, Betty (Blunt) Kraus, Evelyn (Olson) McKenzie, Lois (Schwein) •Miller, Anita (Daily) Noll, Wilma (Sim) Schwanzkopf, Delven Sidebottom, Otis Willour. Velma (Fairbank) 1941 Amstutz, Cleo (Somy) Amstutz, Fayne (Sneddon) •Amstutz, Fern (Crossland) Cowan, Ben Doty, Edwin Dale Dubbs, Thelma (Anderson) Fairbank, Elmer Fairbank, June (Banlett) •Haug, Russell Horchem, Junior Horchem, Loren Horchem, Opal (Baker) Klitzke. Virgil Landwehr, Marcellus Luetters, Huben McKenzie, Lyle O'Neil, Inez (Frank) Oppliger, Wilma (Demuth) Schreiber, Fern (Haug) Ummel, Rolla •Willour. Wayne Zordel, Juanita (Van Winkle) 1942 Barber, Faye (Jarvis) Beamer, Edwin Combest, Nathalie (Elswood) Dubbs, Clara Louise •Everhart, Carl FOREFA THERS Ransom Alumni Haug, Louie Hilmes, Johnetta (Matter) Kreuizer, Rosa (Wolfe) Long, Mary (Craig) Marhofer, Dorris (Kraus) Mast, Harold Luetters, Martha Miller, Rita (Rolf) Mishler, John F. •Randall, Victor Roths, Irene (Hazen) Schreiber, Darlene (Sargent) Sidebottom, Wayne Van Winkle, Daisy (Richolson) Van Winkle, Drucilla (Witham) Zordel, Wanda (Nixon) 1943 Anspaugh, Oral Beamer, Edna (Simpson) Dubbs, Florence (Roat) Dun, Merrill Hilmes, Mildred (Keller) Landwehr, Gilbert Lyon, Twila (Kraus) Marhofer, Vernon Miller, Charlotte (Wisehart) •O'Neill, Alice (Pfannenstiel) •Petty Norman Robinson, Vance Schreiber. Gladys (Corder) Schweitzer. Virginia (Conkright) Smith, Laura (Luetters) Strieker, Esther (Tuxhom) Ummel, Fred Wisehart. John 1944 Amstutz, Max Anspaugh, Letty (Foos) Barber, Betty (Rider) •Bentley, Robert Cowan, Joyce (Bailey) Doty, Shelby Dubbs, Melba (Tillitson) Friess, Lewis Hoagland, Marcheta (Rasmussen) Horning, Seraphine (Knoblauch) Landwehr, Philip Long, Lillian (Skinner) Mai, Walter Roth, Howard Schneider, Lester •Schreiber, Ralph Sidebottom, Virgil Ummel, L. D. Zordel, Marion (Overbay) 1945 Blocksome, Neta (Hafliger) Gerstner, John Hilmes, Francis Horchem, Vivian (Klitzke) Schoeppel, Eugene Landwehr, Bemiece (Pfannenstiel) O'Neill, Jim Schreiber, Marjorie (Bartkoski) •Schreiber, Louis Smith, Grant Van Horn, Cleo (Jesse) Whitfield, Maxine (Clarnan) Willour, Rosanne (Hilmes) 1946 Barber, Dorothy (Schreiber) Clawson, Tholen Curry, Jack Curry, Joe Dennis, Willis Luetters, Leonard •Mishler, Evelyn (Carlson) Paul, Florence (Myers) Roths, Jake Sidebottom, Earnest Whitfield, Melvin 1947 Allen, Dean Combest, Gayle Gerstner, Mary (Englert) Hilmes, Chester Landwehr, Laveme Robinson, Valda (Rogers) Scott, Donna (North) Stanton, Violet (Young) Stowe, Lloyd Zordel, Lila (Reeder) 1948 Durr. Dorothy (Fabrizius) Fairbank, Laura (Kraft) Farmer, Marilyn (Mollenkamp) 122 John F. Mishler and Wayne Side- bottom in graduation suits in 1942. Friess, Anna Mae (Perez) Hilmes, Harold Hilmes, James Hilmes, Joan (Roths) Klitzke, Russell Kraft, Violet (Mai) Musselman, Ruth (Mateyec) Rauch, Dale Schreiber, Vera Mae (Whitfield) Scott, Wilma (North) See, Betty (Kessler) Stanton. Vera (O’Brien) Strieker, Adam Stowe, Gloria (Folkers) •Van Horn, Wayne Zordel, Edgar Zordel, Walter, Jr. 1949 Allen, Aloise (Oriez) Gerstner, Angelus Ketzner, James Klitzke, Louis Luetters, Vernon Mai, Francis (Mast) Neyer, Phil, Jr. Strickler, Robert 1950 Hilmes, Gerald Hilmes, Marvin Horchem, Richard FOREFA THERS 1953 SENIOR PROM: Rosella Friess. Virginia Hilmes, Rita Schreiber, Frankie Roth, Arlene Landwehr, Mary Hilmes, Roselma Farmer. Hosman, Lynn Klitzke. Jean (Patterson) Kraft, Ruby (Allen) Landwehr, Leona (Schulte) Mishler, Joy Jean (Antenen) Roth, Darlene (Foster) Schneider, Leon Schweitzer, Francis Scott, Richard •Smith, Audrey (Hilmes) Willour, Mary Anne (McMurry) 1951 Fairbank, Carol (Blackwell) Gertsner, Joe Horchem, Ronald Ketzner, Marie (Schuckman) Kraft, Evelyn (Can) Mussellman, Jim Ohlemeier, Rex Kysar, Warener Robinson, Willafred (Hilmes) Stowe, Gwendolyn (Klitzke) Schreiber, Rosalea (Gertsner) See, Charles Ummel, Robert Ummel, Roby (Deiser) Zordel, Robert 1952 Friess, Bernard Hazen, Dean Hilmes, Arlene (Roth) Hilmes, Robert Horchem, Rex Horning, Francis Luetters, Rosanne (Veeder) Mai, Hilda (Wilson) McDaniel, Dorothy (Horchem) Mishler, Virginia (Dietterich) Mussulman, Esther (Gottberg) •Neyer, Tom Randall, Joan (Rothe) Rauch, Darlene (Kraft) Schneider, Clarice (McRae) Schweitzer, Mary (Glazier) Scott, Bill Snyder, John Stover, Rebecca (VanBergen) 1953 Bentley, Wallace Fairbank. Chester Farmer, Roselma Friess, Rosella (Flax) Hazen, Jack Hilmes, Mary (Klitzke) Hilmes, Virginia (Stoeklein) Horning, Virgil Hosman, Harold Landwehr, Arlene (Langer) Mishler, Robert Roth, Frankie (Oliver) Schreiber, Rita (Sekavec) Ummel, Edward Zordel, Roy 1954 Fairbank, Paul Fairbank, Esther (Zordel) Farmer, Lowell Dean George, Lloyd Green, Donald Hartman, Norma (Wagner) Hartman, Norman Luetters, Louis Neyer, Richard Oliver. Bill Rufenacht, Vyrl Schreiber, Bill Schweitzer, Darrel Scott, Bob Shellenberger, Sharon (McKinnie) Steinert, Wayne Stowe, Patricia (Rogers) Stull, Ronald Ummel, Barbara (Kisslinger) Ummel. Lyle Willour, Jim Zordel, Ida Mae (Decker) Zordel, LaVonne 1955 Farmer, Wilbur Friess, Harold Hilmes, Ralph Horchem, Jean (Snook) Horning. Edward Klitzke, Max Neyer, Jane (Ball) Rufenacht, Kolleen (Overman) Snodgrass, Larry Stover, Judy (Runyon) 1956 Friess, Fred Garrelts, Gayle Harris, Arlyn Hilmes, Ronald Horchem, Mary Lou (Willour) Kisslinger. Joe Kraft, Darlene (Cody) Kyser, John Luetters, Tom Roth, Janie (Boyd) Schreiber, Ken Steinert, Gary Ummel, Beverely (Greenlee) Zordel, Albert 123 CHEERLEADERS: Vicki Klitzke, Claudia Nuttle, Nancy Klitzke, Janice Stetler, and Kay Shellenberger. Row 1: Joann Humburg, Delma Mai, Nancy Turner, Corlie Mollenkamp, Vada Huxman, Diane Luetters, Linda Hor- chem, Margaret McLain, and Joyce Eisenhower. Row 2: Dana Mai, Bernice Randall, Carol Harris, Theresa Horlick, Judy Ryan, Carolyn Luetters, Mary Schreiber, Rita Hiltabidle, Pam Deines, Shirley Schweitzer, Ruth Smith, Myrna Foster, Shirley Sunley, and Carol Schuster. Row 3: Virginia Cofer, Francine Callow, Donna Albers. Sandra Klitzke, Linda Albers, Betty Turley, Laverne Ummel, Vicki Phillips, Linda Turner, Doris Flax, Rosalea Schwartzkopf, Linda Luetters, Mary Lutters. Row 4: Alana Giess, Dora Fairbank, Jeannette Evel, Eleanor Graf, Betsy Schreiber, Barbara Bauer, Carol Lutters, Jonie Crabtree, Kim Buxton, Rosanne Homing, Diana Larson, and Joyce Sekavec. 1957 Hilmes, Larry Horning, Don Johnston, Ralph Kraft, Wilma (O'Krakel) McKenzie, Virgie (Renner) Ohlemeier. Denny Raskopf, Nancy (Snodgrass) Rauch, Don Rauch, Melba (Roatch) Rufenacht, Don Schweitzer, Angela (Berning) Scott, Tom Snodgrass, Earl K. Zordel, Don 1958 Combest, Gwen (White) Friess, Daniel Harris, Gail Horning, Mary Lou (Durall) Hilmes, Fred Hilmes, Loren Hilmes, Loretta (Ummel) Kisslinger, Dorothy Kysar, Laureen Luetters, Eugene Neyer, Gary Stowe, Claudia (Neyer) Sonnenberg, Barbara (Poage) Steinen, Stanley 1959 Harris, David Hinnergardt, Larry Horchem, Sandra (Allen) Kysar, Vern Luetters, Mary Ann (Munsch) Musselman, Daniel Rufenacht, Kirk Ummel, Dean Yost, Barbara (Schreiber) 1960 Anderson, Delores (Guice) Buxton, Jerry Fairbank, Robert 124 FOREFATHERS Friess. Earl Graf. Eugene Harkness, Gary Mishler. Richard Musselman. Ross Smith, Robert Ummel, Rosemary (Hinz) Wildeman. Kathy (Wendler) Zordel, August 1961 Bauer, Carole (Wolfe) •Bauer, Curtis •Bauer, Lexie (Deines) Chapman, Sharon (Rupp) Conkright, Doug Dalrymple, Carol (Koch) Giess, Dwight Gostnell, Versa Lea (Foos) Harris, Bertha (Shannon) •Horchem, Janet (Weideman) Kraus, Judy (Bembeck) Kraus, Michael •Leiker, Tom Luetters, John Luetters. Susan (Bellerive) Luetters, Thelma (Ciempa) Luetters, Velma (Garcia) Marhofer, Kay (Borger) Offuti, Gerald Sekevek, Jimmy Schuckman, Maynard Sunley, James Turley, Karen (Riha) 1962 Bradshaw, Bob Combest, Signe (Barnes) Crabtree, Jackie Higgins, Evea (Rumple) Kraft, Helen (Wagner) Luetters, Janice (Houdeshell) Rider, Becky (Petrowsky) Schwartzkopf, Earlene (Fairbank) Simpson, Janie (Lambert) Ummel, Wilma (Carr) Wildeman, Robert Zordel, Dollie (Shoupe) 1963 Bauer, Lynetta (Skaggs) Blocksome, Roderick Fairbank. Richard Horchem. Sally (Giess) Hinnergardt, Carol (Thompson) Horchem, Jane (Lovelady) Jarvis, Basil Kaler, Duane Kisslinger, Bernice (Thernburgh) Klitzke, Fred Kraus. Nancy (Foust) Kraus, Timothy Leiker, Donald Leiker, Maxine (Berry) Luetters, Charles Mollenkamp, Gerald Musselman, Kirk Ohlemeier, Karla (Ewing) Shellenberger, C. R. Jr. Schreiber, Virgie (Conrady) Ummel, Robert Wildeman, Richard 1964 Albers, Donna (Klitzke) Callow, Francine (Mishler) Combest, Dirk Flax, Francis Giess, Rodney Graf, Elmer Hiltabidle, Rita (Stoppel) Horchem, Gerald Horchem, Linda (Claycamp) Huxman, Vada (Farrington) Larson, Jerry Luetters, Diane Lutters, Joe McLain, Margaret (Larson) Neyer, Terry Oliver, Jim Phillips, Vicki (James) Schreiber, Mary (Porterfield) Schwartzkopf, Rosalea (Bruner) Scott, David Stetler, Janice (Leiker) Smith, Lynn Stull, Susan (Zordel) Ummel, Earl Wiedeman, Jerry Yost. Glen •Zitnik, Eddie 1965 Albers, Albert Blocksome, Kent Buxton, Paul Cofer, Virginia (Toedman) Fairbank. Dora (Kraus) Halbleib, Chet Haug, Russell Horchem, David Humburg, Joann (Wildeman) Luetters, Carolyn (Maska) Leiker, Bob Mai, Delma (Collins) Mollenkamp, Corlie (Halbleib) Nuttle, Claudia (Anderson) Ohlemeier, Terry Sauer, Tom Simpson, Greg Shellenberger. Kay (Conkright) Stegman, Jnell (Hill) Tillitson, Ron Turner, Nancy (McDonald) Ummel, Rich Van Winkle. Dick 1966 Berry, Mike Conkright, Tom Deines, Pam (Peak) Evel, Jeannette Flax, Doris (Limbird) Foster, Myra (Solomom) Graf, Eleanor (Lauxman) Griffith, Brad Harris, Carol (Halsey) Higgins, James •Hilmes, Steve Horlick, Theresa (Simpson) Huxman, Kent Klitzke, Vicki (Burns) Klitzke, Nancy (Powers) Larson, Diana (Copeland) Luetters, Doug Luetters, Linda (Hess) Luetters, Kenneth Lutters, Mary (Funk) Mai, Dana (Carpenter) McLain, Robert Randall, Bemeice (Wilcox) Rider, Jim Ryan, Judy Schwartzkopf, Herb Schweitzer, Shirley (Basgall) Schuckman, Herb Squier, Leland Sunley, Robert Sunley, Ronnie Tillitson, Dave Turner, Linda Ummel, Bill Ummel, Lavern (Fisk) 125 FOREFA THERS Ummel. Lester Wildeman, Gary 1967 Albers, Linda (Dietz) Bauer, Barbara (Sunley) Bauer, Del Bottom, Robert Buxton, Kim (McElhany) Flax, Fred Giess, Alana (Thomas) Harkness, Steven Horning, Rosanne (Haberman) Klitzke, Sandra (Siebel) Klitzke, Steve Lutters, Carol (Dunbar) Nuttle, Rick Offutt, Norman Pfannenstiel, Duane Ryan, Tom Schreiber, Betsy (Herbst) Schuster, Carol (Eckhardt) Sekavec, Joyce (Crawford) •Squier, Bill Sunley, Shirley (Fowler) Turley, Betty (Tenny) Weeks, Bob Wiedeman, Dale 1968 Bauer, Sylvia Bottom, Carol Briand, Marjorie (Tillitson) Davis. Richard Evel, Ronald Flax, Harold Harkness. Mary Jane Hiltabidle, Norma (Tillitson) Kraus, Jeanette (Flax) Kraus, Shirley (Stegman) Landwehr, Susan (Ketter) Luetters, Donna Luetters, Kathleen (Clement) Lutters, Jeanette (Hornung) Richolson, Karla Rider, Willa Sue (Luetters) Schweitzer, Betty (Atkinson) Stetler, Barbara Stramel, Steven Summers, Susan (Pfannenstiel) Tillitson, Jeanette (Albers) Tillitson, John Townsend, Sandra (Shirley) Ummel, Alice (Myers) Walker, June (Fairbank) Weeks, Larry 1969 Albers, William Bauer, Judith (Lee) Davis, Leslie Deines, Kathy (Berry) Fairbank, Stanley Flax. Alice (Fox) Flax, Robert Giess, Connie Haug, Wilma (Pfannenstiel) Henning, Donna (Bollig) Horchem, Paula (Huxman) Humburg, Janice (Gawith) Huxman, Kim Kraus, Marie (Ney) Leiker, Patricia (Moeder) Lutters, Edward Lutters, Ronald McLain, Mary Kathleen (Hlabek) Mishler, Bruce Nuttle, Ted Pfannenstiel, Terry Ryan, Julie (Nuttle) Sauer, Gerald Schreiber, Clark Schweitzer, Kenneth Squier, Lee Stegman, Philip Leon Tillitson, Mary Lou Ummel, Fern (Renner) 1970 Albers, Randy Bauer, Linda (Ummel) Berry, Stan Buxton, Scot Flax, David Flax, Margaret Flax, Virginia Gish, Debbie (Atkins) Hair, Juliana Hilmes, Alan Hilmes, Kenneth Horning, Emily Huxman, Gil Kraus, John Kraus, Julie (Kramer) Landwehr, Betty (Fiske) Lutters, Jim McFall, Arlene (Barnett) McLain, Allen Ohlemeier, Reita (Weeks) Potter, Dick Randall, Tim Roths, Mary Ann (Davis) Scott, Jim Steinert, Myron Stramel, Carol (Ryan) Summers, David Sunley, Darrell Van Winkle, Judy (Luetters) 1971 Blocksome, Craig Briand, Gerald Davis, Randy Evel, Ethel Flax, James Hair, Calvin Henning, Kenneth Horchem, Carol (Anderson) Huber, Bruce Klitzke, Joy (Madden) Kraft, Lon Kraus, Pat Mai, Debbie Offutt, Kevin Pfannenstiel, Galen Roths, Carol Schreiber, Jim Schuckman, Janet (Albers) Schwartzkopf. Maribeth Schweitzer, Cindy (Berry) Stegman, Kirby Turley, Jim Ummel, Betty (Briand) Ummel, David Wierman, Judy (Schreiber) Willour, Randy 1972 Albers, Dave Brungardt, Kervin Carter, Shirley (Weeks) Davis, Kathy (Lutters) Dinkel, Denice Flax, Bernadette Flax, Pat Giess, Alan Giess, Mike Gish, Doug Haug, Bob Keilman, Don Klitzke, Bonnie (Slocombe) Klitzke, Jeb Kraft, Loretta Luetters, Jerome Lutters, Garaldine 126 FOREFA THERS 4? I V in 4. 1 I 3 ' Hll V-wi r « A i 1 t nP In 1972, the RHS Track team took first place in State and set a new state record in the medley relay with a time of 3:38.3. Members were Vernon Flax, Glenn McFall, Nolan Cromwell and Raymond Simon. McFall, Glenn Oliver, Randy Potter, Steve Ridenour, Robynn Schreiber, Robert Schuckman, Wayne Schweitzer, Wally Simon, Raymond Sunley, Leon Walker, Bob Weeks. Kathy (Willour) Wiedeman, Susan (Kraus) Wyman, Marilyn (Kelley) 1973 Alberts, Reni (Potter) Bauer, Mark Briand, Joan Cromwell, Nolan Flax. Eugene Henning, Carol (Nemechek) Horchem, Gary Kraus, Mark Lutters, Barbara (Summers) Lutters, Greg Noll, Eric Offuit. Marla Oliver, Rhonda (Younger) Rauch, Lonie Rider, Jerry Simon, Robert Squier, Lavern Tillitson, Ellen (Albers) Van Winkle, Dennis Walker, John Wyman, LeRoy 1974 Evel, Loretta Fairbank, Rod Flax, Norbert Flax, Vernon Giess, Rob Huxman, Craig Keilman, Steve Kisslinger, Judy Klitzke, Taa (Schweiterman) Kraft, Rick Landwehr. Joann Larson, Lois McFall, Ralph Mishler, Alan Mollenkamp, Kirby Pfannenstiel, Elaine Ridenour, Dena Roths, Tom Sargent, Susan Schuckman, Pam Schweitzer, Anna Mae (Klitzke) Smith, Sheila Triplett, Rick Turner, Vicki Wierman, Gene 1975 Cromwell, Korene (Triplett) Davis, Sam Evel, Charletta Flanders, Marilyn Giess, Darwin Henning, Joe Horchem, Debbie Keilman, Sharon Kenworthy, Jim Kisslinger, Linda Klitzke, Rex Kraus, Brad Lutters, Bill Mollenkamp, Jim Noll, Byron Rider, Kip Simon, Steve Tillitson, Vona Triplett, Debbie Turner, Bev (Simon) Ummel, Don Walker, Linda Weeks, Terry Wyman, Gerald Zordel, Allen 1976 Briand, Larry Coe, Sandy Cromwell, Darlene Flax, Bernice Flax, Richard Horchem, Mark Kenworthy, Joyce Kraft, Brent Kraft, Renata Kraft, Rhonda Lutters, Kathy Lutters, Marie Lutters, Tim Mishler, Nancy Mollenkamp, Leisa Sargent, Pat Schneider, Kent Schrag, Tim Scott. Kent Smith, Dirk Suppes. Jim Tillitson, Larry Ummel. Doris Wyman, Randy Zordel. Tami 127 As this school year closes, we look back on all the hard work and fun we had. This book helps rekindle the fond memories of the past year. A special thanks is given to our communities, students, and teachers for their cooperation. Also we would like to recognize Mrs. Crosswhite, and Mr. Strecker who donated a lot of valuable time and effort; they also put up with a lot of headaches. Without this, our book could not be a suc- cess. - Mark Horchem, Editor We Celebrate the Past the spirit of seventy I here was an enormous force which strengthened the colonies, which exists today, and which has carried America through its great history. That force is known to us all to be the Spirit of 76. ” It is a SPIRIT OF LIBERTY and the know!- edge that one man's freedom is more important than anything else on earth. li is the SPIRIT OF OPTI- MISM of knowing that we can always make things better — of working only for the best, and expecting only the best. ffi ■ ■ v2' V2 Ly— r'r'ZH —vr?lt - r Ji + Is ? iZ 6 ’ •iSSgSsp sm1tZ+- j . It is the SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY — of allowing every man his own view and his distinctive ways and of tolerating the differences of the society . George Washington I homas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton James Madison John Hancock It is the SPIRIT OF YD V7DI ALISM — acknowledging a birthright of opportunity and freedom drawn from the strength of our fathers. Indeed the SP1NIT OF ’76” was, and is, many things, each of which has been a building block of our national greatness. Our country grew on that spirit and prospered on that spirit. 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