Rock Port High School - Bluejay Yearbook (Rock Port, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1979 volume:

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Used by Permission All Rights Reserved f J Memories s',,g if 3 H f .f ' Y 4 1 an V- Q' 'ff L.,, ng : Elementary ips J . 1 4 gl- AP' 'A 1 9 - q W .V u 62, ,,V, i . ' if . , . ' W, - W V ,. ,A .,., . - ,,,- ,QQ W ' fl .- 'G'-f ' f ,fry ,',, f .,' 3 X I A N Lg KA 2 ' , ' lf A he an . 97? 3 n an U Lgl' eeie X 27 .. ye ...M ah. M . K ., ,,,f, ' ee ,. Faculty Freshmen Sophomores 65 Juniors 69 ff: I '.,r Table of Confenfs 1 H ' J , -4' fjfx 'f '. :- fr.-'Se l'?mf'-55.559 ,A 4 , f u v, , ',, 1-M. -4 .A '- ,111 ,,'- ff: f,,h'f fgef -V , - - A f 1' .igfigi C 'V' les wwwif --wmsez-f4w,,.f., wigs 11- - 'f . hfsfwdisif ws' , 7 , W., ,mb 22, ,Q Q ff Q ...M ---, . ,M , -. Q f.,s.m fy e Q visa' H4 V X, , O 1 , Q, ,Q TQUDIZU IOHS A -iasfw f i 6, 5313 , A 2 9 f K Q, M, ...,,., ,, wf-fs M2 L5 4, f if ,A Q gf - ' . ,, ,,,. f f m Sporfs 103 Honors 121 Seniors 129 Closing 744 Loving Memory of L.. ix Clay Ellison .lim Kirk David Clay Ellison was a freshman at RPHS when his life was taken in a sledding accident on January 16, 1979. Clay was born to L. E. and Shirley Ellison on February 7, 1964. The following poem Friendship was dedicated to Clay repre- senting his friendship with all of us. When Life has given all that it has to offer, Then the gift of friendship will begin. Through all the good times, and our bad times, But especially through our losses. When the love of those around us will surround our sorrows and heal them .... Mrs. Poi Lyfle Mrs. Patricia Lytle, teacher of Elementary Special Education, passed away of a heart attack on March 11, 1979. Mrs. Lytle attended Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts from 1950 to 1954 where she received her BS degree in education in June of 1954. Positions held by Mrs. Lytle in the past wereg Social caseworker in Oklahoma from 1954 to 1955, elementary teacher in Chickashaw, Oklahoma from 1955 to 1956, in Los Angeles from 1956 to 1957 and in Rock Port from 1957 to 1960 and a teacher of Educable Mentally Retardation from 1967 until the time of her death. In 1967 Mrs. Lytle was nominated Outstanding Elementary Teacher. She was a mem- ber of Beta Zeta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma of Delta State of Missouri, MSTA, Rock Port CTA, Art League, Coun- cil for Exceptional Children. Mrs. Lytle was deeply loved and appreciated and will be greatly missed. Jimmie Dean Kirk, son of J.C. and Betty Kirk, was born on November 17, 1961. Ajunior of RPHS, Jimmie's life was taken when he drowned in the flood waters of the Nishna- botna River on March 20, 1979. The following poem was written in honor of Jimmie by his sister, Diane Kirk Hargrave. Jimmie, the family baby, grew up to be a clown. He was always laughing, cutting up, and we never saw him frown. He made our lives so much richer, that it's hard to understand, why God took him so early, but it must be part of his plan. l figure God and Jimmie, have already been in cahoots. Jimmie's traded brass for the Pearly Gates and got a gold El Camino to boot. Now he's tooling it all over heaven, making the angels smile, Mimicking St. Peter and Paul, and Luke, and doing it all with style. Yes, he's in a better world now, he was too precious for us to keep. He's thriving on those streets of gold, with all the g'Number One's he can eat. And if he could send us a message, through West- ern Union in the sky, He'd say, Dear ones, l'm happier now, so please for my sake, don't cry. 9 Elemenfary Life is a green' bundle of liffle Things. Danny Arnold Leeja Arnold Andy Bachle Ken Bemberger Terry Bennington Joey Bradley Traci Bryan Kari Carpenter Hilary Chastain Robert Comstock Kelly Davis Jennifer Driskell rice Ill, H , L Roxie Ann Dyke Lee Ebrecht Tabatha Esser S N - ' vr' EL- v, :f r 1 Dustin Gallentine - J W Noe Garcia ,ra X ti . .A Johnny Giesken r J Tami Grossman Gregory Gubser , ,t N 'N if XX s , ,V sf axis , ., X... . M , 1 ,M 5 X 5 S' Ronald Guyer up Misty Harbin - Eric Henderson ' ' Marcie Hill J ' .,- -A Jennifer Hodge Leo Holmes Stephanie Horning ' ,. p Q Dawn Howard , - 'J' jp F, ff Jeremy Hughes l y -. as 5 S V . . Joey Hunter 'ef , TRW it 9 Ifl r t ' we fs A Giant Step Forward Kindergarten, the beginning of formal education, is a great step for five year olds. Science, mathematics, reading readi- ness, writing and social studies are presented to the little ones. All of these subjects are made interesting by the use oflarge inflatable dolls, films, records, puppets and games. The children learn by feeling, tasting, smelling, watching and listening. Every special occasion is used to make a last- ing learning experience with the help of Mrs. Charlene Steele and Mrs. Suzanne Fentiman. -, 'C' we X W ik E t f 1 1 W i I jr N1 1 . - Q t,: ..,. fe ' tt , 0.. 'Ev , 'R If I h . J gk , at it Rx I 1 'Q if t X ., , Eric practices his t's. Michael Kennedy Erin Koch Wendy Lane Jeremy Lewis Amy Lininger Lois McCoy Jeffery McGranahan Brandon Morgan Lisa Mulvania Jennifer Nostrant Ryan Ottmann Chasity Parks J .B. Pearce Matthew Pierce Shawn Powell Brian Roach Carrie Rosenbohm Shelley Runkles Charles Salfrank Michael Schlup Angela Schrader Abby Smith Michelle Bennington Gary Bolin Monique Brewer Kenneth Bryant Matt Burke Heather Culjat Brigitte Davis Sabrina Ebrecht Michelle Finch Shannon Fischer Sarah Gaines Tommy Gilliland Kelley Herron Kymm Herron Shawn Herron Kimberly Hines Scott Holmes John Hudson Tricia Ingram Jeri Jensen Kirby Kerr fh- 4040 I knew I should have been home at mid- night. si? X? Ni ii QE Q as .N 5 1: S as I Q Q 5 +fk...,,,A Child of the week project. Me, who do you see? 12 3 x t, 5 ! .gs 'G .. Getting ready for PE. Exploring New Horizons The first graders have met a big challenge learning how to read add and subtract this year. They have also eagerly learned letter sounds, how to write letters, words, and sentences neatly. They have studied about animals, weather, space, maps, other countries, and holiday customs. The use of games, art activities, and group discussions has made learn- ing more fun. First Graders were taught by Mrs. Mary Bryan, Mrs. Deanna Whitford and Mrs. Chen Zimmerman. Richard Kingery Benny Kirk Melissa Kock Trent LaHue Kimberly Lane Phillip Lininger Daniel Lucas Adam Meyer Kevin Moody .,.. i r Ns, X W E is Scott Moody Brandon Oswald Shane Ottmann iii , ,VIZ Gafy is s George Radtke g , j ' Michelle Remick se,-fi , ,,,, 5 -V David Rosenbohm 'A Stacie Savala f Kevin Schomburg Terry Schoonover Terry Schramm Jennifer Stephens Gary Stoner Thimothy Stout Kimberly Thomas Nathan Tiemeyer Michael Vance Ronald Wedel Shelli Welch Mrs. Bryan Mrs. Whitford 13 Craig Abbott Tammy Andrew Melonie Baldwin Marla Beasing Lanie Bendon Ricky Bradley Aree Bly Jason Burke Hallie Case Crystal Coffee Susan Danley Rhonda Daugherty Electa Davis Tracy Davis Bret Deardorff Phyllis Duren Julie Ellenburg Chris Freeman Stephen Gaines Karin Gilbertson Christy Harmon Robert Harris Lori Hartman Todd Hays Matthew Hickey Michelle Hickey Bobby Holley Billy Hulett Travis Husing Jamie Irvine Wendy Kerr Denise Kirby Woody Kirk Linda Krajewski Gail Kuhns Randall Larson Rae Ann Lininger Robbie Lipham Stephanie Lisle Toby Lutz ' fa, 9, 1... WW F' lx it D . 1 fire , We C4 Q I think I've got it! Siep'n UP Second Graders not only worked hard to improve language, reading, and math skills including a study of metrics, but also had fun using the learning centers in their rooms. Some of the highlights of the year were riding on the fire truck, the trips to the Atchison County Library to learn more about the library and its use, the stories told by Miss Proper, Grandparents Day, parties given by the room mothers and joining the Weekly Reader Writer Pals. Second Graders were taught by Mrs. Jane Nigh, Mrs. Dorothy Peck, and Mrs. Cheri Zimmerman. Chester Morgason Roy Munsey Kerri Dawn Muntz Stacy Ottmann Greg Pankau Ray Parks Lydia Pfeil Bobby Powers Tony Ranner James Rightsell Jennifer Rosenbohm Alisa Simpson David Squires Jodi Swofford .Terry Thomas Nick Trainor Billy Walker Sandie Watson Kathy Welch Lynn Zuck Mrs. Nigh Mrs. Peck Mrs. Zimmerman Robert Barnhart Phillip Bendon Michael Bennington Lars Bly Randall Boatman 'rev Michelle Brewer Raymond Chastain Kevin Christian Tracey Duren Jason Garst Nikki Gayler Joe Graham L , The students enjoy the library. Learning in the library Phillip Harmon Tony Haynes Corey Herron Cory Hill Laurie Howard Roy Ingram Learning Fast It has been a big step for those students entering the Third Grade. The year has been filled with learning and experienc- ing many new things. The third graders are introduced to multiplication and division for the first time. To them it is something very new and challenging. At this level they change from manuscript to cursive writing. In language they also spend a lot of time studying capital letters, forms of punctua- tion, the parts ofa sentence, and word usage. While in social studies they concentrate on the study of different communi- ties. Instructors for the Third Grade were Mrs. Doris Kirby and Mrs. Marge Gilbertson. V 5 l ,4s Q. Q....a-ed'-V Timmy looks at the pictures. tx 1 1. .. qw , 7 -w .I Albert Jochim Rachel Kingery Heather Koch John Krajewski Robby Kroll Vicki Kroll Jeff Kuhns Kevin Lane Steven Lann Mike Lewis David Lininger Theresa Lininger Charlie Maddox Michael McKenney Leonard Meek Heather Miles Timothy Muntz Earl Neemann Shauna Ottmann Brenda Parks Cathy Patterson Julie Pearce Sandra Perry Sandra Pfeil Melissa Powers Terry Roach Teresa Schramm Greg Shallenberger Chris Shue Kim Smith Gene Stoner Teresa Stoner Thomas Squires Matthew Tiemeyer Phillip Vogler Gail Welch Mrs. Gilbertson Mrs. Kirby Buffy Case Shelly Chastain Karl Curfman Larry Daugherty Michael Daugherty Cynthia Driskell Deanna Eagans Sandi Foster Kevin Hawk Patrick Hickey Patrick Holmes Amy Horning James Jensen Brian Kelly Scott Lane Tammy Lewis Kenny Lansdown Kellie Maifeld Eric Abbott Harvey Andresen Jeffrey Batson Christy Burke Q 2 uf -fee :eww-,va-V.-'m.,4wz rms, -v -WT Observing the specimens. Terry Mclntosh Sally Neemann Timothy Oswald Kelly Powell Carl Powers Michael Remick Wendy Renken Marlena Rosenbohm Stephen Rosenbohm Jodie Sabo 'Ti' Stephanie Scamman Todd Scamman Marjorie Schierkolk Scotty Schoonover Cory Shue Curtis Siddens Kirsten Stites Billy Bob Thomas Movin' on Up This year the Fourth Grade teacher-pupil ratio was compara- tively low. However, the students still had many activities to keep the year busy. Early in the fall helium-filled balloons with their class name and address attached were launched in hope that someone would find them and write back. The classes also studied various desert areas of the world and added a number of words to their vocabularies. The science unit they enjoyed the most was a study of magnetism and electricity. Many experiments were done, and the students had lots of fun 'fre-discovering electricity. Fourth Grade Teachers were Mrs. Maradi Mifflin and Mrs, LaVona Reid. W e : sf Melissa Watson Tammy Zach Mrs. Mifflin Mrs. Reid Jodi Barnhart Aaron Case Cynthia Catlett Jeffery Cooper Kelly Daugharty Toni Deering Scott Driskell Amy Esser Daniel Gardner Amy Garst Anna Gibson Bonnie Giesken Mickey Gilliland Harland Gilmore Michael Hartman Kelley Hays Alan Herron Todd Herron Thea Herron Julie Holmes Jana Hughes Shawn Hurst Jacquelin Ingram Martin Johnson Alan Kerr Todd King Todd Kroll Tasha LaHue Miles Leisman Randoll Lininger Tina McKibben Timothy Minter rw lst AXE?-Wifi r l! P' , ja, , .Jig t ' M., .. ' . ..' . 4 A w W2 X mt' av- A new way to play. Gang way! 'Q 7 e ev 'T ,, if Take it easy! Hazel Morgason Renee Munsey Betty Neeman Telisa Pankau Lori Patterson Dierdre Peterson Robert Phillips t Stephanie Powers 3 Holly Robinson l Charles Rosenboom Jlee Sauter Bryon Savala -w f Looking io Tomorrow The fifth graders are taught by Mrs. Wilma Moe and Mrs. Dorthy Pierce. In addition to the basic math, reading, writing science, social studies, and English, the fifth graders learn to add and subtract fractions, they studied about the economy, and history of the United States. Darren Schierkolk Julia Schlup Jo Stoner Shelly Stoner Sabrine Swofford Richard Sybert Brian Thompson April Tudor Michelle Welch Matthew Wilczek Mrs. Moe Mrs. Pierce Joy Adamson Pat Alley Venus Batson Gina Bemberger Staci Bennington Gary Boatman 'A'V Betty Bowers . V Tammy Bradley y 'V David Burke Brenda Danley 3- it Chris Davis A Keith Deckard h ,V Mona Deering Sue Driskel Kay Edwards Stacy Fischer Carol Freeman Pat Garst 5 4' M 5, N 1 i i A Dreamin ofv ' ' g g, . ,R g acation time .A f vm :He .f ,, '55 5 ! ff 1 t ? Getting Ready The fascination ofthe sixth grade was captured by choosing and learning to play a band instrument. Polishing their instru- ments and practicing on them, the students were proud to become band members. Band and other activities at home and church make students manage their time. Sixth graders learn- ed the value of time, realizing that much can be accomplished in a few minutes if good study habits are applied. Fractions and decimals dominated math class, but a few math fun days were wedged in. Space exploration and related space topics were also studied. We have concentrated on correct usage of words in language. A special emphasis has been on writing complete sentences in preparation for junior high. Instructors were Mrs. Julie Shrader and Mrs. Linda Kincannon. .Md Busy, busy, busy Britt Harmon Shannon D. Holmes Shannon M. Holmes Roger Houts Darlene Hulett Todd Irvine Becky Kerr Troy LaHue Julee Lair Mike Lansdown Lisa Lawless Martha Ledford Wade Lininger Kristie Lipham Lynn McKibben Bruce Million Alice Parks Jeff Pearce Danny Perry Terry Peterson Dianna Rightsell Billy Joe Roberts James Roberts Billy Sabo Kim Schraeder Matthew Schlup Sara Stites Mike Thomas Scott Trauernicht Julie Vogler Kristee Zach Mrs. Kincannon Mrs, Shrader Helping Hands The elementary students are aided by an additional staff of teachers who dedicate their time and concerns toward the advancement of the children's education. Their devotion to- ward the various students involved is greatly appreciated and a valuable asset to the elementary school system. Pictured at right is remedial reading teacher, Mrs. Margaret Phelps. Pic- tured below is Mrs. Esther Long, remedial math instructor. 'Wm if 'fw 'Hara , ra. ,, 3 . if Below is Mrs. Mary Price, instructional aide. Mrs. Diane Abbott, teacher's aide, is shown below. Below is Mrs. Pat Lytle, special education teacher. ' Q. X M 1 r 5 r A. ... 5 X Mn X .,.. ' A gm rlrs' .. -1- A Musicmakers Elementary students under the direction of Mrs. Tamara Curfman enjoyed a very active year in their music classes. The boys and girls performed individual abilities every third week for Talent Day, as well as playing music-oriented games to develop musical skills. This year, the various aspects of the orchestra were studied. December 15, the annual Christmas special was presented. The program was entitled, '4When Toys Come to Life . Mr. Ken Greiner taught the sixth grade band, instructing the beginning musicians on proper care and clean- ing of their instruments, and teaching basic musical funda- mentals as a pre-course for junior high music. At left: Stu- dents awaiting the start of class. Candy kids' Clowns grimace' Little toy soldiers march in time. Elementary band Row l S Holmes M Ledford K Lipham C. Boatman, J. Lair, C. Freeman, Row 2: J. Adamson, K. Schrae der D Hulett G Bemberger C Gilbeitson R Deering S Holmes, S. Stites, B. Million, R. Houts, J. Vogler, S. Bennington, L. Lawless Row3 B Bowers D Perry R Lininger M Thomas P. Alley,T. LaHue,P. Garst, S. Fischer,K. Zack, T. Irvine,S. Trauernrcht M Lansdown Row4 Mr Greiner B Sabo J Pearce,D. Burke,T. Peterson. Junior High You may delay, buf time will nof. Karen Allee Jessie Andresen Trudy Bartles Kerry Beasing Todd Bennington Andrew Bryan Marcy Chamberlain Lisa Chastain Bill Cook Patty Cook Sonny Cook Scott Daugherty Darren Deatz John J. Desmond Jr. Valorie Fischer Tony Gayler Malisa Groff Kent Haynes Mike Herron Amelia Jimenez Jeff Jochim Traci Kelly Patricia Kephart Michelle Lane Shelly Lann Austin Ledford Matt Leisman James Lewis Patty Lewis Ken Lininger Serving as officers for the seventh grade class were: Andy Bryan, and Karen Allee student councilg Shelly Lininger, treasurerg Binky Minter, secretaryg Quint Lingerfelt, vice-presi- dentg and Amelia Jiminez, president. we an .- -'rss' A ft S I'f. ,. .4-A 1- 1 S'- ii J. A R Ex it N .. . X, ff. X X xxx i ge Aren,t they a little old? Shelley Lininger Quint Lingerfelt Mark McMahon Binky Minter Dawn Moreland Tammy Morgason Julie Muntz Rodney Needs Duane Parks Joni Phelps Steve Pierce Norma Reynolds Adding fo the Years This year was a very big step for these youngsters. They were involved in many more activities such as football, basketball, and track. They also experienced changing classes and having different teachers. The students enjoyed this year and are looking forward to next year. Students not shown: Tommy Morgason and Christina Rosenboom. Dee Ann Rosenbohm Theresa Rosenbohm Susan Salfrank Jeff Savala Donna Schoonover Colin Smith Deborah Squires Christopher Stout Kim Thompson Elizabeth Watson David Wedel Dean Welch Mike Welch Billy Jack Wilson Mr. Gaines Mrs. Greiner Mrs. Harmon Mr. Runkles Russell Alley Layton Barbee Monty Barbee Marcy Boatman Gary Bradley Milton Bramble Marvin Cooper Jeff Daugherty LeeAnn Deatz Jim Dockins John Dukes Alan Duntz Prepares for High School This yearas eighth grade had an interesting year The boys participated in their second year of football basketball and track. The girls enjoyed their second year of Pep Club basket ball and track. The new experiences they had in science math language arts, and social studies helped to prepare them for their freshman year. Leading this group of students were Tony Scamman and Marcy Boatman student council Mark Hartman, treasurerg Kelly Lipham secretary Armanda Maheu viee presidentg LeeAnn Deatz president At right Mr Runkles skips out again. Diane Freeman Melinda Garst Thomas Gibson Teresa Gilmore Jim Gilpin Mark Hartman Ton Heard Tony Howell Dena Hudson Sherry Hulett Angie Husing Dan Ingram Phil Ingram Rhonda Kuhns Christie Lane Joy Lewis Kelly Lipham Armanda Maheu Joy works with her calculator. The class officers. V, A..,, Alycia McKibben Mike McMahon Kathy Meek Joann Minderman Neil Mobley Anita Moore Dean Needs Donna Neemann Dennis O'Barsky Becky Pankau Jeff Powell Rick Rightsell Keith Savala Tony Scamman Pam Schlup Stephanie Schoon over Gayle Thomas Christy Webster T. M. Wharton Dena Whitam Mr. Brooker Mr. Eickhoft' Mrs. Marquart M1'. Pearce l l. ,,awMV ' Junior High Educofors Much of the success of the Junior High students this year can be attributed to the time teaching staff. Classes required in Junior High are Health, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physi- cal Education, and English. Others that are electives are Art, Band, Chorus, and Shop. Junior High is a big step, but every- one is looking forward to High School. At right: Mr. Tony Gaines, Social Studies. Mr. William Runkles, Science. ,M ff? fa Mr Rex Brooker Math E.. 3 2 l W Mr. Ken Greiner, Band 'Q Miss Barbara Huber, Art. C Ww- -no Above: Mrs. Sydney Dulgarian, Language Arts and Spanish. Below: Mrs. Vicki Cook, Math. A--.M --enum-f af we amz Mr ax M. 1 ' 1 . ..,, ,T ,WML N Mr. Mike Rader, Ms. Vickie Brubaker, PE and Health. 5 1 K. F- 1-.JJ 3 . WHLQS, gg rg. ' A ,gf in ' i zfmx wwf wif ' .fs igix fr K. , : X vi Ei: Aff? V 'S ' ,WX L i - -. ff wr-FPS' X F . :ze sf- - Above: Mrs. Lynn Hunter, Chorus. Below: Mr. Raymond Eickhoff, Shop. ji l . Junior High Football Team: J. Powell, D. O'Barsky, D. Needs, J. Gilpin, T. Gibson, R. Alley, D. Ingram, A. Duntz. Row 2: S. Daugherty, N. Mobley, M. Hartman, T. Scamman, T.M. Wharton, T. Heard, M. Barbee, K. Savala, B. Wilson. Row 3: T. Morgason, R. Needs, J. Lewis, K. Lininger, M. Bramble, Q. Lingerfelt, M. Leisman, K. Haynes, D. Parks, J. Savala, A. Bryan. Row 4: T. Ben- nington, B. Cook, D. Welch, C. Smyth, J. Jochim, S. Pierce, M. Minter, M. McMahon, D. Deatz, M. Welch, T. Gaylor. 3-7 for Jr. Joys The Junior High Football Team finishes the 1978 season with a 3-1 record. The team had a good season with Coaches Tony Gaines and Bill Runkles, only losing one game. Many players are looking forward to playing high school ball next year. At right: Coach Tony Gaines and Mr. Bill Runkles and their man- agers: Tim Minter, Marty Johnson, Randy Lininger, and Miles Leisman. Below: Jays scramble for the ball. NUM' is 3' W yu End Year with 9-5 Record This year the Junior High boys finished the 1978-79 basket- ball season with a Winning 9-5 record. The boys placed sec- ond in the South Holt Tournament and Third at the West Nodaway Tournament. Head Coach Bill Runkles, who was assisted by Rex Brooker, Worked them hard this year and they should make some fine high school round-ballers next year. At left: T.M. makes a pass. Look! Your shoe is untied. Milton gets hacked. Junior High boys basketball, Row 1: N. Mobley, T. Scammon, D. Needs, R. Needs, A. Bryan, B. Minter. Row 2: Mr. Rex Brook- er, M. Bramble, T. M. Wharton, M. Hartmon, J. Powell, A. Duntz, Q. Lingerfelt, M. Leisman, K. Haynes, P. Ingram, Mr. Bill Runkles. I5 nn. nl' 1 'Kr Jr. High Girls Track team, Row l: A. Jiminez, D. Moreland, K. Thompson, D. Whitham, L. Wat- son, B. Pankau, S. Dillon, P. Lewis. D. Schoonover. Row 2: D. Rosenbohm, C. Webster, K. Lip- ham, M. Chamberlain, J. Lewis, M. Groff, K. Alley, P. Schlup, D. Squires, M. Lane. Row 3: A. Ma- hue, D. Hudson, C. Lane, S. Schoonover, N. Reynolds, D. Freeman, A. Husing, A. Moore, K. Meek, M. Boatman. Row 4: Coach Brooker, Coach Dulgarian. W f s - I fr .5 : 'lgguirjj -W N ' .. .. 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Savala, Jr. High Boys and Girls Track Expands A large number ofjunior high students participated in junior high track this year to make it a very competitive season. The Junior High Boys Track team placed 4th in the Mound City Invitational. The Junior High Girls Track team placed 2nd in the Rock Port Junior High Girls Invitational and 3rd at the Indian Relays in Tarkio. Both teams practiced diligently to make it a successful season. At left: Marcy and Marcy race to the finish. Below right: Dan Sprints to the end. J. Jochim, S. Pierce, T. Morgason, S. Daugherty, R. Ne6dS, J. Savala, A. Bryan. Row 2: B. Cook. D. Parks, D. Smith, K. Lininger, C. Stout, M. Welch, A. Ledford, R. Alley, S. Cook, D. Needs. Row 3: M. McMahon, P. Ingram, D. Deatz, M. McMahon, T. Gaylor, M. Bramble, N. Mobley, J. Gilpin, T. Gibson, R. Rightsell. Row 4: Q. Lingerfelt, A. Duntz, J. Powell, M. Leisman, K. rf Haynes, T. Bradley, M. Hartman, T. M. Wharton, T. Bennington, J. Dockins. Row 5: 5 Coach Dulgarian. S ' Q, A i . 2 ,. 1 4 V rl ' 'Q ,.W Q . - A W 'yyw r . Plee T . if 1 , ' N '-I ' H 1 E? ' ' , . 35.5. ' fag . , fe. . .2 5 i - at 'W 1 fat M . 2 nf w1Jwv3 1 A -It. 5 eww AM? ? gk ffzlzf ff V2 M NEW? 4. , 9 Q fy ff fa WJ 'M YW ml' W K ,jf y ti e? K fe MW '45 . f z l 1 5 E if . c i eww 2 A , Mgr? f 1 . 5 . !..'r'fwf. 9-ixvf f it , '33, 1 ' ' ' ,v acff? l iiggfc' 5 1 ' i are fn. f ' Q H 2 1 . , e V. g ' 1 wail it 1 . , y r 5 ' 7 f-fftiii V' , I I 5 71 ' 'Q ,fate ,yy Q2 . ' Q K germw frw A l I. , ' fewwp:f.i.wM , .. .. . , ' . .warner We., , fy ,, .-Q, . 'f - f fr , , fri-'t 1 2. 57 4 Q mf at f-1 - fm 'L 'E UH rya n .11 ' ,442 1 W 4R.Z4iga'f, 9. . ,gs .. 5 2 f ...ate The Junior High Pep Club and Cheerleaders did a fine job of keeping the overall spirit and enthusiasm going strong this year, even though few in number their were some that were dedicated to keep spirit in J r. High Sports. Cheerleaders, lower right, Row l: Karen Allee. Row 2: DeeAnn Rosen- bohm. Row 3: Malissa Groff, Melinda Garst CHeadj. Row 4: f f Marcy Boatman. Officers, upper left, top to bottom, Dena LM! Hudson, president, Ronda Kuhns, vice-president, Marcy H Q Chamberlain, treasurer, Armanda Maheu, secretary, Donna If . Schoonover, student council. Spirit Makers 38 . 'Y Jr. High Pep Club, Row 1: L. Deatz, D. Squires, L. Chastain, S. Lininger, A. McKibben, C. Rosenbohm, S. Salfrank, D. Schoonover. Row 2: M. Chamberlain, D. Morlin, R. Kuhns, C Webster, S. Schoonover, B. Pankau, V. Fischer. Row 3: T. Kelly, T. Morgason, D. Whit- ham, J. Muntz, T. Bartles, S. Lann, M. Lane. Row 4: A. Maheu, P. Cook, E. Watson, T. Gilmore, C. Lane, P. Lewis, D. Hudson. Row 5: M. Garst, M. Boatman, K. Lipham, Mrs. Runkles CSponsorj, M. Groff, D. Rosenbohm, K. Allee. The girls cheer on !! Jr. High Band, Row 1: D. Squires, S. Lann, M. Groff, M. Lane, M. Chamberlain, D. Schoonover, C. Lane. Row 2: M. Hartman, K. Lipham, M. Boatman, A. Husing, J. Powell, R. Kuhns, C. Webster, S. Lininger, T. Bartles. Row 3: C. Stout, T. Kelly, J. Muntz, D. Rosenbohm, A. Bryan, D. Freeman, D. Hudson, M. Garst, L. Deatz, A. Maheu, A. Duntz. Row 4: T. Scamman, N. Mobley, B. Pankau, K. Savala, M. Cooper, S. Lenard, M. Minter, J. Jochim, K. Lininger, D. Ingram, T. Gaylor, M. Leisman, D. Deatz, D. Needs, D. Parks. Row 5: J. Savala, S. Pierce, M. Bramble, D. Whitham, T. Wharton, J. Gilpin, V. Fischer, Mr. Greiner. .. V, , . e ' M :. -f,. .Www .. 7th Grade Chorus, Row 1: T. Morgason, S. Cook, S. Daugh- erty, R. Needs, K. Beasing, D. Schoonover, P. Kephart. Row 2: M. McMahon, J. Desmond, M. Welch, D. Wedel, J. Lewis, A. Ledford, J. Phelps, E. Watson, K. Thompson, S. Lann, M. Lane. Row 3: J. Muntz, D. Squires, P. Cook, J. Andresen, D. Welch, Q. Lingerfelt, N. Reynolds, L. Chastain, B. Cook, C. Rosenbohm, T. Rosenbohm. IQK Sth Grade Chorus, Row l: K. Savala, T. Bradley, J. Daugher- ty, B. Pankau, D. OlBarsky, T. Gibson, R. Alley. Row 2: S. Hulett, A. McKibben, T. Heard, C. Webster, D. Whitham, J. Lewis, K. Meek, L. Barbee, D. Neemann, R. Rightsell, J. Gilpin. Row 3: Mrs. Hunter, M. Boatman, K. Lipham, A. Ma- heu, C. Lane, L. Deatz, P. Ingram, Mrs. Curfman. Young Musicians Jr. High Band was under the direction of Mr. Ken Greiner and the Chorus was under the direction of Mrs. Lynn Hunter. Mrs. Tamara Curfman was the eighth grade chorus accompan- ist. At left, Jr. High Twirlers, Row 1: Donna Schoonover, Kelly Lipham CHeadj, Malisa Groff. Row 2: Marcy Boatman, Dena Hudson fAlternateJ, Melinda Garst. The Drum Major was Mark Hartman and the Drum Majorette was LeAnn Deatz The alternate was Angela Husing. Both the directors and stu- dents have worked very hard this year. 39 , . ' ' 112 3 . if ,M-1, 'f fffffecffwfbjigf 5 I1 4 V 'Q Y , L ,,x ,X 3. , x V-feb ,, N ,Q 55411 A , W ' riwfffv 11,49 A - 1 If Q Q fif?'fflf? 2' ' 3 4 1,51 j 3 6 Lrg,-. 1- 1 . 1 Q- A 1 ,Jgi2'fl 4 ' i H1 '55 5, , 4 ., A J. if if ?f.'1!i3.sff 1 fl Q ' 1 E - ,: U N,-za ag ' x i r - i Nir, -w , gh, J Ir, ,w,w ,,,, w I N, w , N ,, wnww ,ki A-J , , N , f ,, ' 'N fii A MMM Q 'Z ima , Z, if 'www mmmmw -f-mf fu 2 ' 7 -, , V Q' 'WL- Faculty The man who can make hard fhings easy is the educator. 'wvswwvfx Don Mobley, President and Larry Cooper. Board Member Jack Scamman School Board l Sirives for Beffer School The school board held various meetings this past year con- cerning such matters as cheerleading tryouts, the number of activities a student is allowed to participate in and the school budget and funds. At right is the board Treasurer, Paul Tie- meyer. Vice-President Jack Kelly is shown below left. Mem- bers ofthe board shown below right are Billy DeBuhr, Secre- tary Jennie Howell, and Superintendent Frank Rybnick. r 7,5 5 Mr. Robert Couldry, High School Principal, and Mrs. Betty Thomas, High School Secre tary. 4 , The Rock Port High School administration performed along a more rigid basis this year producing an overall more effec-' tive result. Students experienced several new rules and poli- cies instituted such as receiving daily grades, carrying a ruler from the classroom you depart from, and also receiving make up assignments for the days you were absent from a particu- lar class. The administration is truly the backbone of the school system, utilizing vital communication and compromis- ing methods to achieve higher standards and better goals. Pictured at left is Mrs. Wilma Grubb, Elementary Principal. Mrs. Joan Adamson, Elementary Secretary. Mrs Lois Ingebmzen Teachers Aide School Backbone PWM Mr. Steve Scamman, Adminis- trative Assistant and COE Di- rector. Mrs. Jennie Howell, Secretary, Mr. Frank Rybnick, Superintendent. mac: ff' 40a...s..0.s,:,,,g,x..,,,,,. ., N. K Creative Thinking Mrs. Barb Marquart, pictured at right, taught the following classes: Paragraphs, Themes, Research and Critical Papers, Appreciation of Literature and Creative Writing. Paragraphs taught you the basics of writing, while in Creative Writing you wrote stories and Went deeper into the field of writing. Research and Critical Papers taught you how to Write term papers. Ms. Arlene Sollars classes this year consisted of: App- reciation of Literal ire, Grammar, Beginning Theatre and Speech. In Beginning Theatre you learned alot about basic A make-up techniques, parts of a theatre and history of drama. Speech class was devoted to learning how to Write and pre- i sent a good speech. Appreciation of Literature gave you a A good background of short stories, plays, and poetry, While Grammar taught you how to apply the usage of words into making good sentences. Roger'?'?'?l Julie makes a speech. The minutes tick by. , Time for some serious thinking. l r r i , i . i 2 5 E E I 3 3 r 5 Q 5 S S i . tl Hi, there! Engrossed in study. Tomorrow's Homemokers This year Ms. Janette Wessler, pictured at left, classes were: Marriage and Family Living, Advanced Clothing, Home Eco nomics I and ll, Child Development and Personal Manage- ment. Besides learning to cook and sew, they also planned houses and learned the way a child develops. Personal Mana gement class consisted of learning more about you and bet- tering yourself. Kathie tries her hand at sewing. Elaine mixes it up. Shawna cuts a pattern. .....,L Mg.,-... Summing if Up 1 . KX l l , , Freak looks confused. Eric looks busy. Mr. Bachle lectures f4 ' The Professor. Above: Busy, busy, busy. Below: Gary doesnlt understand. RPHS's math department had an added dimension this year, with the acquisition of Mr. Charles Bachle. Mr. Bachle eased the work- load on the other teachers by taking two Algebra l classes as well as a variety of science classes. The Algebra l classes learned the primary rules of factoring and had a small taste of graphing. Mr. Wayne Moore taught the more advanced math courses such as Geometry, Algebra ll, Physics, and Trigonometry. Each of these courses was specialized in its own way, and each one was an ex- tension ofthe one preceding it. Mrs. Carol Harmon taught the re- maining students in her functional math classes. 46 Mad Scientists The science department was expanded this year by Mr. Charl es Bachle, who taught Biology, Physical Science, and Earth Science. Mr. George Radtke also taught two Physical Science classes on top ofthe more advanced courses, like Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, and Advanced Biology. In the Biology classes the students learned the precise meth- ods of dissecting, including identifying and removing various organs. Physical Science classes learned the basics of chem- istry and atomic structure, While the Earth Science class stud ied various aspects about the earth. Chemistry class studied advanced atomic structure and chemical reactions. Laura and Lisa take a test, Mr. Bachle takes a break Hungry or what Looking at slides. Learning of the Past, for the Future This year along with his usual classes of American History and World History, Mr. Gene Finke also taught Decisions. This is a class based on trying to help a student decide on his or her future. Mr. Mark Dulgarian taught Psychology, health, American Government, and Geography. At right: Mr. Mark Dulgarian a fine teacher and a loyal friend. Below: If looks could kill. .1-NM' Weill get them after school. Mr Gene Finke and that s the way it was 5 I can see the world! Elaine works at the drive-in window. 't .M . as ,w Cx B Mr Scamman COE Director. Makin Bakin! Gaining Experience This year's COE class has ten students. These students work- ed at various places of business each school day for a mini- mum of two hours and earning a salary while they worked. There is also classroom work for one hour each day. Some ofthe areas discussed in classroom discussion were: orienta- tion to employment and the world of work, employer-employ- ee relations, coworker relations, job applications and inter- views, federal income taxes, and an investigation of various occupations. Two periods a day were allocated for employ- ment with some students working as many as three. Each student needs a minimum of ten hours per week employ- ment in order to receive credit for employment. COE students for this year, Row 1: C. Rosenbohm, M. Haynes, B. Perry. Row 2: M. Danley, E. McMahon, J. Stoner. Row 3: R. Clark, M. Walker. Row 4: M. Pierce and G. McCall. Mr. Steve Scam- man instructed this class. At left: Now this is what you call an engine! 49 Hs. .X c 1 j A. ,H z jim, k,,....:h , Now boys .... Young Farmers Mr. John Pearce fpictured abovej, instructor of Ag, kept busy with Ag I, Ag II, Ag Ill and AOE for the full year and Small Gas Engines and Ag Construction for one semester each. Ag I studied the history and purposes of FFA, welding, wood- working, and animal sciences. Ag II learned identification and judging of Held crops and weed seeds, meat judging, welding and wood projects, learning how to use power equip- ment, and soil characteristics. Ag III was a class on Farm Management. The students studied livestock, crops, chemi- cals, and fertilizers, and planned a farm. AOE consisted of three students working on farms. In Ag Construction the stu- dents could build anything ranging in size from car ramps to picnic tables to loading chutes. In small Gas Engines class, the students had to tear down and rebuild a minimum of three small gas engines. At right: Pat demonstrates drilling. What are the results? 2 5 Jim nears the completion of a farrowing house Burned out! Mr. Bryan helps Chuck. Where did it go?'?'? Learning New Skills Mr. Raymond Eickhoff had a busy year teaching high school students in drafting, woodworking and general shop. His stu- dents made projects from leather, various types of wood and metals. Mr. Don Bryan and his carpentry class constructed a house. This is the seventh year for this project in which the students work three hours a day. Below left: Mary works on y the lathe. Below: The carpentry house. 5 Mr. Eickhoff explains instructions. ' .Ji I i . ,K in K . Q x. . X we s Helena keeps busy. Julie and Susan hard at work? Gaining Experience Preparing students for the world of business this year were, Mrs. Kathy Runkles and Mrs. Diana White, pictured at right. Teaching Business Law, Business Math, Recordkeeping, Basic Business, Bookkeeping l and ll, and Business English kept Mrs. Whiteis hands full. Mrs. Runkles taught Typing, C.O.P., Publications, and Shorthand. Mrs. Runkles, typing classes en- joyed the pleasure of doing jobs and timed Writings, while Mrs. Whiteis classes Went on tield trips and had guest speak- ers. Both teachers gave their students practice sets which in- cluded Work they would have to do in various fields of business. II . 'H .. Coaches Rader and Brubaker. 'fl got it. 77 They all got along soooooo good. :Take that! ll v 2 Q e 2 f I l V M., ,J 1 ,. ,. .. I W Wm ax aww.. Y Mg e . , fa W 3 ' 'f Z E. a .ima Q ff .3 1' N 12,1 . E, 'gi , 'f SI Q 3 l if f Y i M- -- he me WM--A Aw ryyyy L 33+ W '-:wan i f if in ' ff I' ' 'f serv - fmt, , ,.., , Zi , f . it af 4 Q? ah., J 5,2 E221 1 4 5 s ,r 'W' 9 J ff xf,,,.m-., . 'g6?5iZ2w H ff, ' ff? V064 5 M at Krsna: 4 ' J.. a t wguwwr . .tg 4. ,. JW? f . W3 aww W W , w'ft,e.tu f 'W-W fwfr ,VJ Q I psf.: 'ww 'W .. . 22, , ' iv Q 'as if K' s ,,,mm,fa,, ,,., z ' e-M7 W WW' :W 4 my X if ffm- , . QE 1. ,Ni fin: si? Ale - etfafd it M . f f f sa ' ja? , i gg ,ff ar 1 tm , 5 nfl 'elf it f s ! at 2 . , SI ' X 7,,,, 5? Eg, I ., , ,,,, wif .1 - af yy X 5 tj. 2 ,J fc ,wg f this ' W First Year for Co-ed PE Mr. Mike Rader and Ms. Vickie Brubaker shared the respon- sibility ofa first. This year they had coed physical education classes. Each taught this new class one semester. Some of the units covered by the students wereg fencing, badminton, volleyball, softball, flag football, bowling, and physical fitness. They also had a winter sports unit consisting ofice skating, sledding and Anything Goes in the snow. The students had a lot of fun and are looking forward to it again next year. At left: On guard!! 53 , K If , 5 if Xxxx ff 1 Y 4 . f +8 Leslie daydreams. Artistic Students The Performing Arts classes under the direction of Mrs. Lynn Hunter created many new dances this year. They also read plays and poems, performed gymnastics, and sang selections from chorus folders. They also did some outdoor jogging and performed various skits. The music appreciation classes un- der the direction of Mr. Ken Greiner listened to everything from disco to classical music, they also studied the history of different musicians. The art classes were taught by Ms. Bar- bara Huber. The art classes did some interesting things such as painting ceiling tiles, molding clay and using water paints. At right: Juniors perform better. Laura and Leo listen together. :twrw-waewzawsawfarfw w get ,El , ww W 5 aww? Q g V, B r rift ,HW r I ,, Wu 4 it , , g X 1 ww, fm,WWmwW..MW,W., , , QXESNE we, ,gy ,t w Z, f r, 5 5 f V 4 Mrs. Hunter watches her dancers intently. Q , I 3 'f What a mess! 3 5 Q , 9 . r , Q f V if fl fl W Z rr 5 1 I Y j rr ' V 'A an N gi it 1 , ti: Y X 'W ff f ij if Zi! Trying to study! A New Way of Life The Foreign Language classes offered this year were French Hand III and Spanish I, II and III. Units of study included geography, culture and history of France, Spain and Mexico, as well as the study of basic grammar and pronunciation. A special project in the Spanish classes was making pinatas. The French art of decoupage provided those students with creat- ive activity and some nice Christmas gift items. In the spring semester the Spanish II class and the French classes used the home economics room for some experience in international cuisine. Among recipes tested and tasted were: quiche lor- raine, chocolate mousse, fondue, tacos and sopaipillas. This years foreign language classes were taught by Mrs, Ann Grein- er. At left: Kim gets help on a problem. Mrs. Greiner reads a Spanish Comic Book. Mike and Virgil study diligently. r el This year's reading classes were taught by Mrs. Sharon O'Laughlin. These classes are designed to help students im- prove their basic reading skills emphasizing on vocabulary and comprehension. Mrs. Carol Harmon taught the Ungraded stu- dents. They Worked on special projects through the year While studying basic math, reading, science language, and history subjects. At right: Marty Lytle Works at reading. Building Individual Skills Mrs. O'Laughlin explains the assignment The students of Rock Port High School have a great staff of non-teaching personnel to depend on. Mrs. Marla Greer be- low left, is the speech therapist. She helps students to im- prove their speech problems. Mrs. Beverly Stewart R.N., below right, always seems to have her hands full. During the year she records new records on the students weight, height, ......,6 fr f,-K ,.... 1, . it 3 Er Lending a Hand sight, and hearing. She also takes care of the students ailments. Mrs. Betty Burke, bottom left, was the librarian for elemen- tary and high school. She ordered new books, sent out over- due book notices, and kept the library in order. She also is sponsor for the Librarians Club. Mr. Hal Turner, bottom right, served as junior high and high school guidance counse- lor. He schedules classes and helps students prepare them- selves for the upcoming years. This past year he also taught a junior high English class. . . . ,W mf, .S- f r W f we fl M in iv? V ,Q W,,,,,e,,WWWlWm,,WMmWiaWmpi,WWl,gEWM A x 5 Z ' ' , E 3 2 , . 1 B ,ir r .lc if Wwmaarwwfmmmf V' -f aww amwwaw a , ,, as-f,1m g g,:,F.r L L My I 3 1 - my 4 cw? V WM i 41 , S Z Q ' ,Hf','iV5g ' 'M if :mf kiwi 'Q 4 ,Z 2 1 ', . grae-W, , i, 1 Q. ,, 7 33 7Z.5I1 J,5I1'I11'- Eg- f Cooks, Row l: Sylvia Clodfelter, Annabelle Lewis Lucile Thompson and Ro Sita Stoner Row 2 Becky Kuhns and Verlene Millsaps. Cooks Fill Hungry Tummies The food supervisors for the 1978-79 school year had their hands full preparing food for grades l-12. Head cook Mrs. Sylvia Clodfelter was in charge of keeping her helpers busy At right: Mrs. Adamson punches lunch tickets. Below left: Look it's all gone . Below right: Football players munch before the big game. ,Jw 15.4 A i,,r-lr, il1rV',y2, M c E If f lan Royal Harmon Custodian. Keeping Things in Shape and Students in Line The school custodians and bus drivers had a busy year. The custodial staffs was responsible for keeping the entire school clean. Besides this they did many other jobs such as yard work, painting jobs and anything else that needed fixed. The bus drivers were responsible for getting the students to and from school. And they also took students to out-of-town activities. The bus drivers for the school year were, center left Row l: Loraine Chastain CBus Supervisorj, Steve Grossman. Row 2: Carrol Chastain, Eula Perry, Arnelle Landsdown. Row 3: John Eilers, David Cook, Chuck Carpenter, Mearl Lytle. Row 4: Charles Eddy, Linda Oswald, Bud Hill. Not shown: Gene Swofford, Gary Bogenreif. Duane Thiesfield, Custodian ,ri is a x M if f 647 .10 ,j x -:ig ,X V, Y, Xin gl t A l AW ., fi' .I H..rZ'I5i!f?! H I H' ' r jig? .nw -WW, ., 5 , N I , H ::-.. 5 fa 1 f was 1 Ls ,swam Freshmen Nothing is troublesome, that we do willingly. Sam Bennington Margee Bogenreif Lawna Bray Becky Brusha Mike Burg Brad Burke Cheryl Catlett Brook Cooper Monica Cooper Lynda Danley Kevin Deckard N Madonna Desmond In Exa Easley Clay Ellison Becky Fischer Shelly Freeman Becky Groff Mike Harmon Beverly Haynes Doug Heard Shane Heits Jon Hollister Scott Howell Kevin Hurst Joseph Ingram Michael Jimenez -gg Jim Jochim Carrie Johnson Sherry Kennell Denis Kerr F H., K K ua Seeking New Adventures Sixty-two Freshman, just out ofjunior high and ready for the hectic life of a high school student. The Freshman class par- ticipated in County Government Day, County Band Day they got to attend all the school dances plus participate in organi- zations and sports. The leaders ofthe class were: Sain Bennington, president, Becky Groffg vice-president, Sherry Kennellg secretary, Susan Thompson, treasurer, Eric Mulvania, Brook Cooperg student council. eq, -new f 1 2 F 14. Lee Kirk Gregg Kroll Doug Lade David Lair Doug Lane Marty Lytle J aNay Martin Shawn Minter Pam Mobley Eric Mulvania Lisa Nielsen Kerry Oswald Don Perry Connie Peterson Michael Pfeil Joelene Powers Allen Rosenbohm Kelly Salfrank Slop Day Homecoming Week. Friendly chat in Blue Jay Hall. is -K Eh ' , .Ji , N fa .. Mr. Moore Mrs. O'Laughlin Ms. Sollars Not shown: Mr. Bryan Jill Scamman Kim Scamman Jeff Schlup Virgil Schramm Melinda Shelton Junior Squires Penny Squires Jill Sybert Susan Thompson Stacy Tudor Mianne Underwood Jim Watson H2 My bf af' if f ev 1w2?'?x'-W4 A fi H fa 2 5 , . 1 pw f gg 1, A ' ' 1321 , iii? 1 1 ,,ff11ifffi 2? 'Q 1 sf? Sophomores Truth is the summit of being, justice is the application' of it to affairs. Jeanette Allee Jo Bermingham Randy Burke Bobby Clark t, Teresa Cook Bill Danley 1.37. Susette Daugherty Leo Desmond Amy Duntz Zel Fisher Susan Freeman Tammy Gibson - i Beverly Gilpin Billy Howell Bryan Hurst Bernadine Ingram Yolanda Jimenez Carla Kerr 937 Kim Kroll Michelle Kroll Sandra Lann Roy Lawson Shirley Lawson Sandy Ledford Mark Leisman Mike Leseberg Dianna Lynn Curtis Mather Doug McMahon Terri Minderman Super Sophomores This past year the sophomores got to enjoy and participate in high school life. Since they were no longer underclassmen, they got to choose a few of their classes. They also became more active and participated in different sports and organiza- tions. The sophomores sponsored a sock hop and a bake sale this past year. The officers for the sophomore class were, Row 1: Sandie Morton, secretaryg Doug McMahon and Susan Freeman, student council. Row 2: Lisa Phelps, vice-presidentg L Susette Daugherty, treasurerg Renee Powers, president. i, ' rxx A 4 W 1-5 wg iiisg 2 H A .Q 8 .W fg 24 'MM ,X fy. k mf-- i. If f K w WM QQ ask!! 3 4 i el .1 ,. X Q Q. r 5 i ir A E Q igaes NRS? .,..-X-g.Hf':S?fW: ,QQ N3 X s'gVf ', VVLL Y ,X ,. is K if ff y rr t T W S 5 an ' sw 'et iu,1.Q'3 se . ,, aw Q. 'ax ++ n s. S wr' M, ,cp W , ... ,tt ., ., sa. :Z 92 is s V ,X 1 .. f,..rw,,fQ, , 3 N.. M--M415 -if L' ' ka f .. f' fbjkjgtgwe rx K 'tl .,y:MHA ki. wi xxx. My-q R x gk ' ' t x t, - A r Agvn .K N :pg ,, f i! 2- -an J W Curt contemplates his next move. Ms. Huber Not shown: Mr. Dulgarian Mr. Finke M, Ov Julia Morrison Sandra Morton Donald Neeniann Mike Nielsen Patty O'Barsky Dawn Pankau Conda Peeler Debbie Pfeil Lisa Phelps Kathy Phillips Renee Powers Sherry Record Tamara Rosenbohni Deborah Savala Sue Ann Schoonover Jane Schultz Barton Shaw Pat Sheldon Marieann Smith Sharon Smyth Carolyn Squires Janetta Swofford Mary Grace Sybert ' Whitney Tudor Shannon Underwood Mr, Bachle A if - A, px n Juniors H's nof what you were, if's what you are foday Bill Alloway Christy Armstrong Mike Avrett Bentley Brown Chris Chamberlain Julie Chapple Harry Duncan Larry Duncan Nancy Edwards Lee Ann Erdman James Garst Kevin Gilbertson Julia Groff Shawna Heits Kim Hendrickson Valerie Herron Dave Hudson Ronnie Hurst Advance Toward Goal This has been a very exciting year for the Juniors of 79. They have discovered all the sweat and tears that each preceding Junior class has suffered. They had the thrill of becoming an upper classman, getting class rings, and having the Junior Stand to make enough money to present the Junior-Senior Prom Serving as Junior class officers were: Marcia Mulvania, presldent Cheryl McCall, vice-presidentg Christy Armstrong, secretary Mary Ann Lytle, treasurerg Julie Mobley and Audie Jackson student council. Audie Jackson Not shown: Joey Jimenez Larry Kennell Jim Kirk Wayne Laverentz Mike Leisman Melinda Long Mary Ann Lytle Cheryl McCall Julie Mobley Robin Moore Marcia Mulvania Girls enjoy lunch Q, liar X Julia and Marcia work happily. L.. ..l l w Junior Class Officers. ' -mt 4-.Sig L-ES f 1 if Mrs. Hunter Mr. Turner Ms. Wessler Mrs. White M Charles O'barsky Paula Peck Kymm Phillips David Powers Tod Salfrank Nathan Schaffner Duane Schierkolk Tony Schomburg Denise Schoonover Albert Shaw Larry Shue Matthew Stoner Roger Thiles Cindy Walker Mark Wilczek All smiles. ,ss ,QF 4 i' N Z 3' ga 9 g u I N fx Q 5 ? 2? , E f S f W ff Q , Y? YM Q l 1 .M Q 6? A K if Q T x xi' 1,145 5 . ,n ffl, -: sz' 9 IW? A A 1 -:rig 1 New Y? Q JP xx K M? ig' 1, Q ,M 5, ..,, ' -.xf 1' I ' ' wg J! 3 ' , gg.. Q -, f .. Acfivifies Only cr life livecl for ofhers is cw life worthwhile Football Homecoming Royalty: Tracy Kelly, Matt Leisman, Sam Bennington Brook Cooper Sharon Smyth Mike Walker Brenda Perry, Laura Corken, Jim Knierim, Helena Basham, Jody Ellison Christy Armstrong Mike Lersman Melinda Garst and Neil Mobley. Crownbearers were Tricia Thomas and Ken Bemberger Football Homecoming Week at RPHS was celebrated in many ways. One special festivity that a lot of kids took part in was the different dress code throughout the days of the week. Monday was Hat Day, and everyone tried to wear their favorite hat. Tuesday the fifties really came back into style. Wednesday was Sloppy Joe Day and kids wore their raggiest clothes. Thursday was Mourning Day and everyone wore something black to represent the defeat that would take place the next day. Friday was Blue-White Day. Also during the week each football player had a secret guardian angel. They decorated their lockers, fixed them food and whatever else they could think of. On Friday the Pep Club revealed the guardian angels and the coaches gave a great pep talk at the Pep Rally. The Blue Jays got off to a great start that evening with a conference win over the Fairfax Bulldogs by the score of 14 to 8. Laura Corken and .lim Knierim were crowned queen and king at the conclusion of the game. The dance was held in the Multi-Purpose Room with music provided by '4Mag:num . A Night to Remember boogies! King Jim sits one out. f f ' 'Pig -'??i?, if 26 1 , ea ,QM farm K4 4 Q f P' , 5 1 iss. hw , .eg 9. X , Magnum gets down! At left: Tricia and Ken crownbearers. '78 Football Homecoming Jeff kisses Queen Laura. .. Z if ii King Candidates anticipate the hig moment. This year, Rock Port High School presented the all-school THE PRODUCTION STAFF 'lYour're a Good Mon Charlie Brown musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown , on March 23 and 24. The double-cast play involved the lovable, laughable comic strip characters created by famed cartoonist Charles Schulz. The production featured the Peanuts Gang in person- al glimpses and mini-scenes conveying the unique, individual personalities of each character. The play was directed by Ms. Arlene Sollars and vocal direction by Mrs, Lynn Hunter. THE CAST Charlie Brown. . . ...... Larry Kennell Linus ...... ....... N athan Schaffner Schroeder . . Kevin Gilbertson, Fri. Bob Stanton, Sat. Lucy .... .... L aura Shue, F ri. Cindy Walker, Sat. Patty .... , .Julia Groff, Fri Jo Bermingham, Sat Snoopy. . . .Jim Knierim Fri Paula Peck, Sat Chorus . . . . . .Margee Bogenreif Bev Gilpin Dawn Pankau Snoopy and Patty. Assistant to Director Stage Manager ...... . . Properties ....... . . . Lighting Crew. . . Sound Crew .... Make-Up Crew .... Scenery Crew . . . Marquee . . Costume Crew . . House Managerffickets .... Publicity ........ Program. . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Shue . . . Sharmyn Steele .Sue Ann Schoonover . .Duane Schierkolk Denise Schoonover Cheryl McCall . . . . .Matt Stoner . .Margee Bogenreif Christy Armstrong Denise Schoonover Valerie Herron . .Duane Schierkolk Larry Kennell Brook Cooper Mike Jimenez Julie Chapple Albert Shaw . . . . .Matt Stoner Cindy Walker Brook Cooper Denise Schoonover Margee Bogeneeif . . .Marcia Mulvania Julie Chapple Tammy Gibson Patty O'Barsky Julie Morrison . . . . Mary Cook . . . .Julie Chapple Cindy Walker Robin Moore J aNay Martin Conda Peeler . . . . Becky Brusha The Red Baron flies his plane. All School Ploy A mean looking bunch. Lucy sings to Schroeder. Linus has a few words with Lucy -e Everyone sings along. W-1....4d HC 'Night Before Ch risfmos lhe Student Council picked the theme The Night Before Christmas for this years Christmas Ball, which was held in the multi-purpose room, December l5. The music this year was zi bit different, because instead of a band there was a disc jockey. Coronation took place in the middle of the dance where Bob Stanton and Elaine McMahon reigned as King and Queen. They are pictured at right with crownbearers Kari Carpenter and Shawn Powell. King candidates were Garry, Bob and Mike- Queen candidates were Martha, Elaine and Brenda. I really would .... NE Disco Machine. i z I i Q 5 s 1 'Qfgx 5 At fur left: Malisa and Mark. At left: Paula and Larry. Becky and Mark take a break. Lisa and Brad. 5 . , . A E v 7 - K iwe Lea Ann and Tom. Sandra and Curtis Basketball Homecoming Royalty: S. Freeman, M. Leseberg, S. Heits, M. Wilczek, H. Basham, S. Mulvania, J. Ellison, A. Lininger L. Wharton, J. Hughes, G. Soske, P. Mobley, S. Minter, A. Mahue, T. M. Wharton, M. Chamberlain, B. Minter. HB1 Smile! You're on candid camera. A happy couple. Jay adds the finishing touch. At right: Shawn congratulates Jody. Winter Sports Homecoming Mihai' This year basketball homecoming and wrestling homecoming were combined together and it was called Winter Sports ary l,against Hamburg. The team lost 38-21. February 2, the girls and boys hosted Burlington Junction. The girls Won 45 to 38, and the boys lost with a score of 66 to 87. The Homecoming Dance was held February 3 in the Multi-Purpose room with music provided by HSunset Field . Wrestling Homecoming Royalty: Steve Pierce, Valerie Fisch- er, Becky Fischer, Mike Danley, Marlene Haynes, Rodney Clark, Melinda Long, Bill Alloway, Mike McMahon, Joy Lew- is. Not shown: Zel Fischer, Carla Kerr. Jim presents the roses and a kiss. Wrestling king and queen, Marlene and Mike. The crownbearers: Heather Garst and Joey Bradley. Homecoming. The wrestling match was held Thursday, Febru- m,hL1 , f, nib-'MM-. Y if M Lisa enjoys herself at the banquet. Above: Freak and JaNay have a good time . Below: Taking a time out if J X .sunk Ms. Wessler has a fun evening. What did YOU SHY7? One wild and crazy guy!! J ? 5'N wax, SNR 5 J Three s company Gary discos at prom. Stacy and Paul have a good time Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom uSummer Nights The J unior-Senior Banquet was held in the Multi-purpose room on Saturday, April 21. The meal consisting of ham. scalloped potatoes, corn,jello salad, cherry cheesecake, homemade bread, and tea, was cooked and served by the ju- nior mothers. This year's prom theme was '6Summer Nights' The juniors spent much time decorating the Memorial Build ing with garden furniture, potted trees, and a white arched bridge with draped flowers. The music, The Disco Dance , was provided by Len Becker, Hiawatha, Kansas. The servers were, Row l: Susan Freeman, Susette Daugherty Jo Bermingham, Dianna Lynn, Sandra Lann. Row 2: Curt Mather, Doug McMahon, Sandie Morton, Mike Leseberg. Not shown: Kathie Phillips, Zel Fischer. The butlers were: Pat Sheldon and Mike Nielsen. f . ,,ii1,m,V,..VV V 7 'we 'uri Q .VV A '4 :Li 16!'7Ef?E27 q ,- , A 2 K ff f 5 BV Q W My 4 td, VV Q v 5 1 Q fx wg'fi?11wg.w,.f 1 K f X .L E S , N 2, X X 4 .V,VV,.VHx 1VV s Q Wiz, W V 1 1 f U W fy J, 5 4 ja EEN Q -13 Q 3 if 5 f ,Jw we 3 4 is 1 H, if ? ' f f 5 A 7 wiv wiv A X V any W Z, f 1 mg , W ms gf -fy Q5 mm 4 W Z, HV! M if 3 4,2 5 I J J-N .ale Q' 51. 4 x 4490? W ,Q ,Y , ff Vw V V W A H' V fa ,, ,L . 'wwf-, ' Ni ,, fe z xv i: V , Vi' ' - ' V . , V if ,f ! ' ? - ,, .V - ' Mf g 4 Q' , , . f '15 355 ' 'f - fg 'V , .,,, -V . ,-., 1 ,, V. ,f if v Orgomizafions Live a day at 0 fime and remember fhaf tomorrow is another day. l 3: FFA, Row l: Mr. Pearce, K. Sutter, S. Deatz, L. Kennell, B. Stanton, G. Garst, M. Walker, J. Garst, M. Leisman, Row 2: M. Stoner, G. Soske, C. Chamberlain, T. Schomburg, R. Clark, M. Haynes, K. Phillips, G. McCall, M. Sybert, B. Shaw. Row 3: R. Thiles, L. Duncan, R. Lawson, H. Duncan, C. O'Barsky, J. Watson, B. Howell, P. Sheldon, C. Ellison, D. Perry, S. Heits. Row 4: K. Phillips, J. Ellison, S. Mulvania, D. Briggs, M. Cooper, B. Haynes, D. Lair, S. Howell, D. Ingram, A. Shaw. Row 5: E. Easley, B. Clark, M. Leisman, D. McMahon, J. But- tercase, J. Kirk, B. Fisher, S. Heits, M. Sheldon, L. Neilsen, B. Hurst. Row 6: S. Bennington, Z. Fisher, E. Mul- vania, J. Jochim, J. Squires, K. Hurst, L. Danley, C. Peeler, M. Underwood, B. Danley, D. Neemann. 4 1 , 1 ' ,f Peek-A-Boo Barnwarming royalty. r FFA Keeps Busy I Leading the FFA were their officers at center right, Row l: E' Bob Stanton, president, Larry Kennell, vice president, Jim Garst,secretary1 Scott Deatz, treasurerg Garry Garst, reporter, . Mike Leisman, sentinel. Row 2: Kevin Sutter, student council: Mike Walker, reporter. The FFA this year had many exciting activities, they were: Watermelon Bust, Lincoln State Fair, Chili Supper, Parents Night, Barnwarming, Skating Party, Pig Roast, Farm Machin- ery Show, Oyster Supper, FFA Contests, and Parent and Mem- ber Awards Banquet. With these fun activities FFA had a very successful year. FHA, Row l: T. Minderman, M. Roberts, K. Lingerfelt, C. Peeler, W. 'l'udor. Row 2: C. Rosenbohm, J. Allee, K. Hendrickson, S. Daugherty, K. Schultz, S. Lawson. Row 3: B. Perry, B. Ingram, T. Rosenbohm, H. Basham, P. O'Barsky, Ms. Wessler. Row 4: D. Pfeil, M. Shaw, P. Peck, D. Underwood, J. Morrison, T. Gibson, L. Shue, K. Kroll, Row 5: N. Edwards, C. Squires, M. Cook, D. Ellison, V. Herron, M. Kroll, S. Smyth, D. Pankau. We're the cheerleaders. Active FHA 'ers FHA had many fun times this year with lots of activities. A few were: Powder Puff Football, Parents Night, Skating Par- ty, Chili Supper, and Barnwarming where Bob Stanton and Kim Hendrickson reigned as King and Queen. Officers leading FHA through the year 1978-79 were: Dannye Underwood, president, Paula Peck, vice-president, Debbie Pfeil, reporter, Mary Shaw, student council, Brenda Perry, secretary, Tammy Gibson, historian: Laura Shue, recreation leader, Julie Morrison, treasurer: Kim Kroll, parlimentariang Ms. Jeanette Wessler, advisor. Mutual Decisions The Student Council, under the direction and leadership of President Bob Stanton, enjoyed creating an active, busy year for themselves and for the recreation of others. The council's activities included sponsoring the annual Christmas Ball and 7 . planning and sponsoring the Football Homecoming. Both 5 QP, occasions were well-attended and very successful. lntermit- f 7 j i tent meetings were held throughout the year to discuss import- if , c ant matters such as the current litter problem, location of garbage containers, and establishing appropriate areas for social gathering prior to school hours. Attending the meet- ings and lending beneficial advice was Mr. Hal Turner, spon- sor. Learning from Experience The members of the FTA organization were involved in a variety of exposures and activities pertaining to the teach- ing field this year. The students had an individual choice as to what class they would like to teach, and they also went through a screening process to help affirm their decision. Working with elementary students, they were evaluated by a supervising teacher each day, as well as filling out self-exam- ination forms after completing daily assigned work. One re- quirement for the members was to design a bulletin board during the year. FTA members, Row l: N. Schaffner, N. Edwards, C. Cham- berlain. Row 2: K. Gilbertson, J. Knierim. Not shown: G. Soske, P. Peck, K. Lenard. 78-79 Officers, Row 1: Bob Stanton, president. Row 2: Cheryl McCall, treasurer, Jana Stoner, secretary, Nathan Schaffner, vice- president. The Student Council representatives, Row l: J. Stoner, S. Lining- i er, K. Allee, M. Groff, D. Schoonover, Mr. Turner. Row 2: K. Lipham, M. Boatman, A. Bryan. Row 3: C. McCall, D. Schoon- over, L. Deatz, T. Scamman, J. Knierim. Row 4: B. Cooper, A. J Duntz, N. Edwards, J. Mobley. Row 5: E. McMahon, J. Groff, S. Gebhards, A. Jackson. Row 6: S. Freeman, L. Wharton, B. Stan- ton, E. Mulvania. Row 7: G. Soske, M. Long, K. Sutter, D. Mc- J Mahon. Row 8: M. Shaw. C. Walker, N. Schaffner. l xg S: National Honor Society Rowl N Edwards N Schaffner P. Peck, L. Kennell,C.Walker,M. Stoner,J.Groff, D. Schierkolk J Chapple Row2 M Herts M Walker L Corken K Sutter J.Stoner,B. Laverentz, Mr.Turner,advisor,B.Perry, G. Garst L Nofionol Honor Society lnifiote Nine The National Honor Society held its honorary tapping cere- mony March 5 in the high school gymnasium. Nine junior class members were selected to become members of this prestigious organization on the basis of character, scholar- ship, leadership, and service. Induction ceremonies were held April 23 at the high school, followed by a reception in the home economics room afterward. Mr. Hal Turner served as the advisor. At left: Newly initiated members being congratulated follow- ing the services. The National Honor Society officers: Laura Corken, vice-president g Jana Stoner, treasurerg Lisa Wharton, secretaryg Sharmyn Steele, presidentg Brenda Perry, student council. Anxious initiates. Mike plays Big Ted. R-Club held initiation again this year after a period of dorm- ancy. Fall initiation was held following the football season, and spring initiation towards the end to the track season. Twelve new members were initiated after football, and a few more were brought in following the track season. The members co-sponsored R-Club Fun Night and put on a pep assembly before the Fairfax basketball game. Several other activities were planned, but snow days and other conflicts caused their cancellation. R-Club officers for the ,7S-'79 were, Row l: Jim Knierim, president, Mike Danley, vice-president, Kevin Sutter, sergeant-at-arms, Rod Clark, secretary-treasur- er, Mr. Mike Rader, sponsor. Not shown: Gary Soske, stu- dent councilg Mr. Wayne Moore, sponsor. Boy's R-Club Grows in Number R-Club members, Row l: B. Alloway, A. Jackson, T. Schomburg, M. Danley. Row 2: J. Knierim, M. Leisman, K. Sutter, R. Clark. Row 3: K. Oswald, B. Stanton, M. Wilczek, Mr. Rader. Row 4: M Nielsen, E. Mulvania, C. Chamberlain, P. Sheldon, D. McMahon. Not shown: G. Soske, M. Stoner, T. Salfrank, D. Kerr, Mr. Moore. L i Girl 's R-C lub Excells it with Experience Girls R-Club members, Row 1: S. Heits, K. Salfrank, E. McMahon, L. Wharton, K. Phillips, M. Long, S. Freeman, H. Basham, K. Hendrickson. Row 2: L. Corken, A. Duntz, M. Roberts, R. Moore, J. Groff, C. Walker, D. Schoonover, K. Scamman, M. Haynes, Mrs. Runkles, M. Shaw, M. Loader, S. Schoonover. Girls R-Club had an active year. Activities sponsored by the girls included noontime freethrow and volleyball contests, R-Club Fun Night, and cleaning of the trophy cases. With the money they raised, they bought pins to identify them- selves as R-Club members. They made mini-poste rs every week to boost enthusiasm in girls sports and worked to get new members initiated into the club. Officers were at right: Row l: Mrs. Runkles, sponsor, Laura Corken, vice-president Marlene Haynes, president, Mary Shaw, secretary, Elaine Mc Mahon, treasurer, Melinda Long, student council. Girls defeat women faculty R-Club Fun Night. . . . if .11 2 'A ....i T' The Varsrty and .Tumor Varsrty Cheerleaders had a great . . . . in p year. Both worked very hard at clinic and were 'ustly re- 'A Q rrv ,,,, ., . A' . .1 'f.-. , . W W fig! M M - - - --rr . ,.,. . . ' .1,r . ,W , warded. The Junror Varsrty recerved 1 excellent and 3 su- 99 X p A 32 1 W W' - penor ribbons. The Varsrty recerved 4 superror rrbbons and was nomrnated for the Award of Excellence. Both Varsrty or ' ' ' ff and J unror Varsrty recerved the Sprrrt Strck every day, took , Q 42 3 :VV . . I l . . D I V. ft, X,,.V 11.41, V. me-f-,.a . .V vwigirg m w a, the Splflt Strck home, and recerved the NCA Sprrrt Award. . - - - 'f T' .,' '57'.:sZlSN?fa'li'2fK H ff-' The grrls never relaxed thelr Splflt when the teams needed T- g . . ' . . . ' H Q ffl , N 2 them. At rrght Junror Varsrty Cheerleaders: K. Phrlhps, B. - if y Cooper, S. Freeman fheadj, P. Mobley, and J . Martm. Below , , . ,... RPHS Cheerleadmg Squad: Pam Mobley, JaNay Martin, if .... 'r'1 . . . ': A Chrrsty Armstrong, Julre Mobley, Cheryl McCall, Brook - - ' '? ' Cooper, Kathy Phrlhps, Susan Freeman, Helena Basham . Ai a - ' ...M T . '1 T ,Q-x.f'4 A whiff.. f 'H I-aura Corken fheadl and KYHUT1 PIUUIPS- . Spirited Cheerleaders. Xt A. -X pp . X I Y 5 Varsity Cheerleaders: C. Armstrong, C. McCall, J. Mobley, H. Basham, L. Corken, and K. Phillips. Show School Spirit gf' J Whatdidshesa? Y Royol Rooters The Pep Club carried on the yearly tradition of cheering the Blue Jays on, win or lose, rain or shine. They followed the Jays to nearly every game. This dedicated group of girls often came home late and hoarse and did a terrific job of building up the Blue Jay's Spirit. They also sponsor Football's Dadis Night and Basketball Homecoming. Pep Club officers: Brenda Perry, treasurer, Denise Schoonover, vice-president, Ms. Vicki Brubaker, sponsor, Jana Stoner, president, Julie Chapple, secretary, and Cindy Walker, student council. Above right: Brenda, Jana and Julie cheer Jays on. J Pep Club, Row 1: L. Corken, B. Cooper, J. Mobley, P. Mobley, J. Martin. Row 2, V. Herron, D. Underwood, C. Armstrong, C. l McCall, S. Freeman, H. Basham, K. Phillips, K. Phillips, M. Roberts, C. Walker, D. Schoonover, J. Chapple, S. Steele, Y. J iminez, I L. Bray, K. Salfrank, S. Daugherty, B. Brusha. Row 3: M. Sybert, S. Lann, D. Lynn, S. Smyth, J. Bermingham, A. Duntz, S. Thompson, J. Scamman, M. Cooper, M. Bogenreif, T. Minderman, B. Groff, B. Perry, M. Shelton, S. Freeman, C. Johnson, M. , Kroll. Row 4: C. Peeler, S. Schoonover, V. Brubaker, B. Gilpin, W. Tudor, M. Desmond. i. r we , M .,...,., ik tif if EJIQ RI : iff ff Forensics Hos Busy Yeor Speech and Drama Club, Row l : K. Gilbertson, M. Heits, J. Chapple, M. Shaw, Ms. Sollars Row 2: C. Walker, J. Groff, S. Daugherty, R. Moore, M. Roberts, A. Alley, C. Peeler. Row 3: M. Burg, L. Shue, N. Schaffner, D. Ellison Besides the annual meetings, the Speech and Drama Club held their annual pie sale. They also sponsored the Blue Jay Relay Queen Contest. The club had a new booth at the Mardi Gras this year, it was called the Shot Gun Wedding booth. On their spring trip they went to Anderson School House Theatre. Besides helping in the all school musical 'SYour A Good Man Charlie Brown, many of the members brought home trophies from speech contests. Below left Speech Team, Row 1 : J. Chapple, C. Walker, J. Bermingham, N. Schaffner. Row 2: L. Shue, M. Burg, M. Bogenreif, S. Steele, Ms. Sollars. Officers for Speech and Drama at right, Row 1 : Marissa Heits secretary, Ms. Sollars, sponsor. Row 2: Laura Shue, president, Nathan Schaffner, vice-president, student council and historian. Keepers of the Library The Librarians have been busy this year. ln addition to keep- ing the library in tip-top shape, they were also responsible for the Sadie Hawkins Dance which was held March 8. The students were allowed to dress up hillbilly style that day as shown below by Cindy, Christy and Denise. The officers were, Row l: Mary Shaw, presidentg Julia Groff, vice-president, Cindy Walker, secretary. Row 2: Sandie Mor- ton, treasurer, Mrs. Betty Burke, sponsor. Not shown: Denise Schoonover, student council. .iq 5 ,. ' Q f '-'rfavfef i cj K hi llff5t ' . as A s S ,if 1 s.,' If s'.' N yr 1 M if 1 i.r.i V i . f it rf 4 . f srsr f -if 1 ee f i V - s-,r ,,.,- it 'fr' 1 V ' of 'X ' fi ' w, f,.,g.g,,f:g,gg:itsf1gfi5TZ24 WW 13? il , M ,,v,V,,,lx fx I .1 . ,J:, .,Wf,.,H .. KW V , V,,, F ,, . .H J R, A ,' . ' 4' . ' me , K . wx f W 5 fr kyifruwrw ,ig f, f ef K ---- 2, rf ,nf VM.. . , V, fl I -1 . ,M ' f V Q V f wifii W ,-xr'-4 -qi. H Mfg.: .Q fffff ' ,.,r.- .W ' .-at. ,. E, '-.1 -f' A- - ' Q 4 , 'wwf 4 H A .. '32 ' j ...M 'A .V 5 4, , ,,,. 'Ll'-fflff 6 ,, mji. 2:1 - 'Y , . ,k,.w-vgm'r', , ,, - i if 5 ta Q' --tt , , . ffl - ,,,' .1 3 The A ' iff., 2 , A e. -it 'N er, Fri , n f I - s . A V- i 4'V'a1rf:f: Ziwifz - 4Y'l i, 'Q4Sf4Q. 'K If fg- Librarians Rowl M Shaw J Groff C Walker S Morton,C McCall. Row 2: K. Schultz,Mrs.Burke,J. Chapple, l M Mulvania C Armstrong K Hendrickson, S Daugherty C Peeler. Row 3: Mr. Roberts, K. Phillips, S. Freeman, V? R53 r Ii. Foreign Language Club, Row 1: S. Daughtery, J. Stoner, P. Peck, S. Smyth, C. Squires, S. Steele. Row 2: Mrs. Greiner, M. Heits, M. Shaw, A. Duntz, T. Minderman, J. Svvofford, S. Gebhards, L. Wharton, M. Lytle, L. Corken, K. Scamman. Row 3: M. Burg, V. Schramm, L. Phelps. Foreign Languages Unite The French and Spanish Clubs combined this year to form the Foreign Language Club. Our major event for the fall semester was a Spanish supper prepared, served and enjoyed by the club members in the Home Ec. room. The club cele- brated Christmas in traditional Spanish style with a pinata party. Spring activities centered around the French custom of Mardi Gras, on March 10 with an evening of games, food, and enter- tainment for the entire school. The club plans a spring trip in May to Omaha to enjoy Hcuisine francaisen CFrench cookingj at the Golden Apple restaurant. The ofhcers were Row l: Marissa lleits, president, Paula Peck, vice-president and chairman of Mardi Gras: Lisa Wharton, secretaryg Mrs. Greiner, sponsor. Row 2: Lisa Phelps, histori- ang Amy Duntz, student council, Sharmon Steele, treasurerg Mary Shaw, Mardi Gras co-chairman. 447 Sponge Throw Booth at Mardi Gras. Moth and Science Combine Their Fun The Math Club and Science Club combined this year to form one club. They sponsored a sponge throw booth at Mardi Gras, and had a Halloween party. The officers were: Nathan Schaffner, vice-president Mr. Moore, sponsor: Jo Birmingham secretary-treasurer, Mr. Radtke, sponsor: Marissa lrleits, presi- dent: Lisa Wharton, student council. Math and Science Club, Row 1: M. Sybert, Jo Birmingham, M. Mulvania, J. Chapple, C. McCall, S. Steele, C. Kerr. M. Hcits, D. Schierkolk, L. Kennell, N. Schaffner. Row 2: J. Swofford, J. Morrison, M. Smith, L. Wharton. K. Phillips, S. Freeman, J. Stoner, C. Pceler. Row 3: Mr. Moore, C. Chamberlain, M. Stoner, Mr. Radtke, L. Corken, S. Gebhards, B. Laverentz, G. Soske. , . , .., L . 1 . so .RQ ldv I l Chorus, Row 1 1 C. Armstrong, J. Mobley, D. Savala, M. Bogenreif, D. Schoonover, C. Walker, M. Lytle, J. Groff, C. McCall, S. Easley, L. Phelps, D. Pankau. Row 2: V. Herron, K. Kroll, D. Pfeil, S. Daugherty, M. Roberts, B. Gilpin, S. Kennell, C. Edmonds, M. Burg, M. Jimenez, J. Knierim, B. Brusha. Row 3: C. Squires, S. Thompson, J. Allee, J. Morrison, T. Rosenbohm, R. Moore, L. Shue, S. Schoonover, M. Loader, S. Nielsen, D. Ellison. Not Pictured M. Stoner, L. Kennell, D. Schierkolk, C. Mather, T. Gibson, Y. Jimenez, W. Laverentz, P. Mobley, P. O'Barsky, L. Shue, P. Peck, and T. Salfrank. Sing Along Swing Choir competed in the annual Swing Choir Clinic at Northwest Missouri State University in January, and brought home the first place trophy in the small school division. Pic- tured bottom right are the members, Row 1: J. Mobley, C. Armstrong, M. Bogenreif, Mrs. Hunter, M. Lytle, J. Groff, and B. Gilpin. Row 2: P. Peck, C. Walker, S. Thompson, B. Perry, V. Herron, S. Kennell. Row 3: C. Mather, T. Sal- frank, M. Stoner, D. Schierkolk, and L. Kennell. The mixed chorus, directed by Mrs. Lynn Hunter, attended District Music Contest in Maryville and received a 2 rating. The chorus also performed at the Winter and Spring Pops concert. If Ted could see us now! Swing Choir relives the 50's. ..-..l lg --W?- ' K- A The Blue Jay Marching Band. Keeping , I I7 Drum Majorette Bev Gilpin. Step The Blue Jay Band had a tremendous marching season in '78, performing at all home games and receiving the first place trophy at the Holt County Festival and Missouri West ern Homecoming. They also received second place trophies at Maryville and Clarinda, IA. The performances in com- petition resulted in an invitation to apply forthe Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D,C. The Tvvirlers were, bot- tom left: Julie Chapple flieadj, Laura Corken, Cindy Walk- er, and Julie Mobley. The Flag Corps members were, top right: Becky Fisher, Bernadine Ingram, Sandy Morton, Dan nye Underwood, Helena Basham, Mianne Underwood, Jo Bermingham, and Monica Cooper. Concert Band, Row l: J. Chapple, J. Mobley, J. Scamman. J. Martin, B. Cooper, M. Bogenreif, M. Underwood, M. Smith, L. Corken and J. Stoner. Row 2: J. Swofford, C. Squires, D. Lynn, S. Lann, W. Tudor, M. Mullins, L. Erdman, D. Underwood, S. Thompson, B. Haynes, B. Groff, A. Duntz, L. Wharton, and S. Gebhards. Row 3: D. Schoonover, B. Ingram, B. Gilpin, M. Cooper, B. Fischer, P. Squires, M. Heits, J. Squires, S. Morton, K. Gilbertson, C. Johnson, K. Scamman, B. Burke, and M Wilczek. Row 4: T. Schomburg, N. Schaffner, S. Schoonover, S. Minter, B. Brusha, J. Ingram, J. Hollister, P. Mobley, D. Hudson, E. Easley, J. Jochim, and S. Tudor. Row 5: S. Bennington, R. Burke, M. Lytle, J. Knierim, J. Sybert, K. Oswald, S. Deatz, K. Hurst and Mr. Greiner. Not shown: S. Steele, G. Soske, M. Mulvania, T. Salfrank, D. Schierkolk, P. Peck, L. Kennell, C. Mather, J. Bermingham, S. Kennell, D. Lane, and Kelly Salfrank. Concert Band Performs The Concert Band started off with the County Mass Band Day, which was held at Rock Port, followed by a winter concert. The band participated in District Music Contest, receiving a II rating. They also presented a Spring Pops Concert in May and held a pie stand at Mardi Gras. At right: Getting ready for band. Below left: Jazz Band performs at Spring Pops Concert. Spring Pops Concert . Trip to D.C. On January l, the Rock Port Blue Jay Marching Band re- ceived notification that our band had been accepted to per- form in the concert competition of the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade in Washington, D.C. The Cherry Blossom Festival is the best, most prestigious marching and music festival in the United States today. The band per- formed in Constitution Hall, which is renowned for its physi- cal beauty and acoustics, on April 6. The band toured many points of interest in Washington, D. C. and the surrounding area. With the Rock Port communities help, the band raised enough money for the big trip. At left: Loading up for the big trip. Below right: Weary travelers arrive home. Finally home. 1 x F W B sk' aff Q is xt L , ' I!- X a. ..- L- U ,, ' 1 532 Q-uw 45545 'fda' A--.,.,lI 'l l wunlllnii M Sporis To hit the mark, you musf aim a liffle above if. 'IO4 L s Football Team, Row 1: G. Garst, G. McCall, R. Clark, M. Walker, J. Knierim. Row 2: J. Ellison, K. Sutter, S. Mulvania, B. La- verentz, G. Soske, Row 3: D. Burke, M. Wilczek, C. Chamberlain, B. Alloway, A. Jackson, T. Schomburg, L. Kennell. Row 4: M. Thomas, C. Mather, M. Stoner, J. Garst, D. Schierkolk, M. Leisman, L. Shue, Row 5: M. Nielsen, D. McMahon, M. Leisman, Z. Fisher, P. Sheldon, B. Clark. Row 6: B. Million, A. Rosenbohm, J. Schlup, K. Oswald, C. Ellison, S. Minter, S. Howell, J. Watson Row 7: J. Hollister, D. Lane, S. Bennington, E. Mulvania, J. Jochim, K. Hurst, D. Lade, G. Kroll, Row 8: Coach Moore, Coach Rader' Coach Finke' Coaching Staff and Student Managers. Mahal: at A . 275 Conf. Champs 8-O Jays charge on. The 1978 Blue Jay football team had an exciting and highly successful season, going undefeated in the regular season win- ning the 275 Conference Championship, and playing in the Quarterfinals of the Missouri State Play-Offs. Highlights of the 8 win and no loss regular season were excit- ing victories over West Nodaway, Fairfax, and Tarkio. , The Blue Jays played the Princeton Tigers in the Quarterfinals of the Missouri State Play-offs. In the hard fought game played P at Bluejay Stadium, Rock Port was narrowly defeated 14 to 13. Princeton went on to finish second in Class IA. Leading the football team were seniors: Mike Walker, Kevin Sutter, Gary Soske, Shawn Mulvania, Gavin McCall, Bill Laver- entz, Jim Knienm, Garry Garst, Jody Ellison and Rod Clark. i Mighty Defense. A .1 ,...... 1 M Q E , I , , . - . .... . 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Jim assumes the position. Wrestlers Grip 7-7 Record The wrestling team was coached by Mr. Mark Dulgarian. They participated in several tournaments placing first at the Albany Quadrangle, fourth at the South Page Tournament and sixth at the Sabetha Tournament. They Hnished seventh at District and had four wrestlers Jim Knierim, Larry Kennell, Jim Watson.z1nd Zel Fischer qualified for sub-state. Zel Fischer, sophomore, went on to state. At right: Rodney gets his vict- ory. Ef- N 5 108 The girls golfteam finished their 1978 golf season with great success. The varsity team was undefeated with a record of 8-0, and finished 3rd in districts. The Jr. Varsity was also un- defeated with a record of 4-O. Thanks to Coach Vickie Bru- baker the girls had a good season. Girls Golf Team below, Row 1: Laura Corken, Monica Coop er, Denise Schoonover, Cindy Walker, Whitney Tudor, Susan Freeman. Row 2: Sue Ann Schoonover, Kim Scamman, Jill Scamman, Coach Brubaker, Melinda Long, Maria Mullins, Kelly Salfrank. Laura keeps her distance. ff, Kim is concentrating hard. Swing fo Good Season wswssevi Q . 'ta QP if -N ,aft lr 5-1' ' .. an . , Denise is lining up her shot Boy's Golf Teom Young ond Few In Row 1 : Jon Hollister. Row 2: David Lair, Bentley Brown, Shawn Minter, Mr. Hal Turn- N b er, coach. Not shown: Todd Salfrank. I I e r The Boyis golf team, coached by Mr. Hal Turner, had a disappointing season this year. Their team was young and few in numbers with only live boys participating. This was Mr. Turneris first year to coach, pictured at lower right. Lower left: Bentley practices his putting. Mark goes for the rebound and misses, Discrppoinfing Season 7-75 The Varsity and B-team boys basketball seasons ended on a disappointing note this year, with the Varsity compiling a record of 1-15, and the B-team going 1-1 l . Head Coach Mike Rader and Assistant Coach Gene Finke did an excellent job coaching, but the team just couldn't quite get it together. The Bluejay basketball players were Row l: Pat Sheldon, Mike Nielsen, Mike Leseberg, Mark Wilczek. Row 2: Coach Finke, Jody Ellison, Shawn Mulvania, Gary Soske, Mark Leis man, Jim Garst, Doug McMahon, Curt Mather, Coach Rader. Not shown: Chris Chamberlain. we?--14 Xrgrsrffg Yr ,bQ5,r.J5,,g ' ,QE it - 932.1 sw S544 rzxVamJM2 ' nr- Varsity team, Row l: J. Chapple, S. Steele fManagerj, B. Haynes. Row 2: Coach Gaines, L. Wharton, E. McMahon, M. Haynes, S. Corken, S. Heits, M. Long, P. Mobley, K. Phillips, S. Freeman, K. Scamman, Coach Brubaker. This year the Varsity girls had a pretty good season with a record of 12-7. They participated in two tournaments, one at Fairfax where they brought home a third place trophy and one at Mound City where they brought home a second place trophy. The Junior Varsity also had a good season with a record of 9-l and a first place trophy in the Rock Port B- Team Tournament. Two seniors, Marlene Haynes and Lisa Wharton were selected to the Second Team All-Conference. Coaches this year were Tony Gaines and Vickie Brubaker, who are pictured at right during a pep assembly. r Junior Varsity team, Row 1: J. Scamman, B. Haynes, S. Thompson. Row 2: Coach Brubaker, S. Freeman, K. Phillips, C. Johnson, P. Mobley. Girls On Top 72-7 Mag- -K Af W. mf gk 7 4 5 x 1- fm Conference, Disfricf, ond Sfofe Champs Boys Track Team, Row 1 : S. Mulvania, G. Soske, M. Danley, J. Ellison, R Clark Row 2 M. Wilczek, D. Schierkolk, C. Chamberlain, T. Schomburg. Row 3: Coach Moore C Mather, L. Kennell, B. Alloway, A. Jackson. Row 4: M. Nielsen, P. Sheldon The Rock Port Blue Jay Track Team had an outstanding sea- son this year. They placed third at Blue Jay Relays, second at Quad State, first in several triangulars and quadrangulars, and first at Rocket Relays. They were also crowned 275 Con- ference Champs for the second year in a row. They ran away with the District Track Championship outscoring runner-up Worth County 109-70. This year was a first for Rock Port as the Track team took first at STATE with 52 points defeating Missouri School for the Deaf with 50 points. With only six- teen members on the team seven were sent to state in nine events and one relay. Individuals qualifying were: Rod Clark in the 100, 200, and 440 yard dashed, Chris Chamberlain in the 100 yard dash and the longjumpg Mike Nielsen in the mile and 2 mile runs, Jody Ellison in the discuss, and Gary Soske in the high hurdles. The 880 yard relay of Chris Cham- berlain, Bill Alloway, Audie Jackson and Rod Clark also qualified. Rock Port's scores in individual events at STATE were: 100 yard dash-Chris Chamberlain first 10.6, Rod Clark seventh 100 yard dash, first 440 yard dash 50.91, third 220 yard dash 23.4g Mike Nielsen fifth mile run 4-40.5, fourth two-mile 10-14, Chris Chamberlain fourth longjump 19'11W'g 880 yard relay first 8-33.83. The team was coached by Wayne Moore who is shown at right. Mike and Mark set their pace. I w J ff' Shawn puts style in his throw Curt clears the hurdle 'I' L,,f1 sry' -x I P UE Ni. ,QL s 3, -' rar- or - '-Sir TM .-asf: LSL f . H fk'NL4 ' VN 'f -ea L -QL L? Q I- X is 5. a t ,L LAKF LL xg? A L, L, LL 1 IA L N. W KI L ff, :ir-:Q i is .L L A ,L A E- N V 5 ,isgif K fr 'K 5 Q 5 3 I' M ,... I m fzggigsx k X55 L: f :. .5,5. ,:,.:Y 2el3,5l -- -5-, .:E ,J - L L e ,ms Mimi L- X L A 1 L, g HL ,Es- x r T Lex- Lswgff-TseQfzw ,vs L L ' il- ' , KIL iw i fffff - ' XI ,. TZ LL sv-sew jjifil xx ' V 5 WT' 3 s L V - L ld A '5Ilii5?1?i1 L s L Audie pulls away Chris wins! At left: Pat works hard Below: Rodney acknowledges the crowd Mike pushes on! Duane watches Jody's victory. E We - Debbie crowned queen. Race to the finish. Finally made it. 2 . 1 25 2321 a . 'K K g s. rt ' ' Bi' Bluejay Relays The fourteenth annual Blue Jay Relays were held April 6, Albany captured first place with a total of 86 points over Hamburg, with a score of 60. The Blue Jays placed third out of 18 schools with 55 points. Laura Shue was chosen by Speech and Drama Club members as the official Blue Jay Relay hostess. She led the crowning ceremonies in which Debbie Glenn of Hamburg, Iowa was crowned as Queen. At right: Teammates watch for finish. Queen candidates, Row 1: Janet Beattie, Ann Bender, Debbie Glenn, Sally Orht, Laura Shue, Cathy McCrander. Row 2: Debbie Ellison, Arlene Sollars, Martha Roberts, Robin Moore, Rachel Snider, Julie MacAninich, Alicia Barry. Girls Crowned 275 ond T District Girls track team, Row 1: Coach Brubaker, J. Martin, C. Armstrong, S. Daugherty, H. Bash- am, M. Roberts, M, Heits, M. Shaw, Coach Eickhoff. Row 2: L. Danley, L. Nielsen, S. ' Thompson, B. Cooper, R. M001-e,J. Groff, C. Walker, B. Groff, s, Heits, A. Duntz. Row 3: GI I lp I 0 ns L. Bray, S. Ledford, K. Scamman, S. Freeman, M. Long, K. Phillips, P. Mobley, S. Schoon- over, P. Squires, C. Squires, P. O'Barsky, Composed of 24 talented and dedicated athletes, the Jay girls took first place honors at St. Joe Indian Relays, Rocket Relays and numerous triangulars and quadrangulars. The most coveted honor of all was being crowned 275 Conference Champions and District Champions. The Jays had nine girls Qualify for state. Those included: Helena Basham, Shawna Heits, Julia Groff, Kim Scamrnan, Pam Mobley, Brooke Coop- er, Susan Thompson, Susan Freeman, and Lynda Danley. This talented group also broke numerous school records as well as Susan Freeman setting a conference mark in the triple jump 31, 9Wl, Julia with a 2:37.3 880 run, the mile ralay of Julia, Shawna, Pam and Susan T. turning in a 4232.1 and the two-mile relay of Kim, Brooke, Shawna, and Julia with a time of 102593. The girls were coached by Mr. Raymond Eick- hoff and assisted by Ms. Vickie Brubaker. Mr. Eickhoff wonders why! Mary with a good throw. Kathy jumps the hurdles. l Susan races to the finish. 35. A . Q Fooib all Rock Port 35 Nodaway Holt Rock Port 26 Mound City Rock Port 29 West Nodaway Rock Port 14 Fairfax Rock Port 29 Craig Rock Port 40 South Holt Rock Port 60 North Nodaway Rock Port 20 Tarkio Rock Port 13 Princeton B-Football Rock Port 20 Fairfax Rock Port 12 Tarkio Rock Port 18 West Nodaway Rock Port 0 Nodaway Holt Baskefb all Rock Port 42 Tarkio Rock Port 40 Fairfax Rock Port 32 Mound City Rock Port 29 Craig Rock Port 48 South Holt Rock Port 37 Craig Rock Port 44 Nodaway Holt Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port 66 Hamburg ' 67 North Nodaway 43 Nodaway Holt 53 Tarkio 66 West Nodaway 55 Fremont Mills 53 Fairfax 50 Sacred Heart Rock Port 46 Fillmore B-Basketball Rock Port 44 South Holt Rock Port 27 Tarkio Rock Port 23 Craig Rock Port 38 Nodaway Holt Rock Port 62 Hamburg Rock Port 29 West Nodaway Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port 32 Fairfax 32 Fremont Mills 46 Fairfax 34 Tarkio 57 Sacred Heart 23 Mound City Scoreboard 78-79 l I 4 Wrestling Rock Port 31 Southeast 33 Rock Port 33 South Holt 28 Rock Port 18 Tarkio 43 Rock Port 24 Savannah 40 Rock Port 23 South Harrison 41 Rock Port 40 Albany 18 Rock Port 40 Stanberry 27 Rock Port 36 South Holt 27 Rock Port 29 Tarkio 28 Rock Port 26 Hamburg 35 Rock Port 24 Fremont Mills 30 Rock Port 39 South Holt 24 Rock Port 51 Stanberry 15 Rock Port 19 South Page 39 Rock Port 6th Sabetha Tourn. 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Rock Port lst Albany Quadrangle Rock Port 12th Districts Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Golf 235 Auburn 215 Tarkio 209 Nebraska City North Nodaway 199 Maryville 220 Nebraska City 225 North Nodaway 211 Falls City 209 Auburn 219 Maryville 205 Tarkio 18th District Track rd Blue Jay Relays 2nd Quad State 188 Craig West Nodaway QV Fairfax South Holt North Nodaway 87 Nodaway Holt South Holt 75 Mound City Craig Fairfax lst Rocket Relays 89 Fairfax South Holt 6lV2 Tarkio Nodaway Holt lst 27 5 Conference 1 st District lst STATE I 4 1 v 1 1 I l l I 1 E 5 190 l 164 1 179 1 201 Q 158 220 1 215 1 169 1 225 1 164 2 168 E I I 1 119 1 80 74 il 39 7 I 50 1 32 5 49 Q 28 1 25 5 I 44 i 29 ' 53426 40 f l l l 118 l Jr. High Boys Jr. High Girls Girls Basketball Basketball Basketball Rock Port 27 Savannah No. 2 16 Rock Port 16 Savannah No. 2 14 Rock Port 24 South Holt 21 Rock Port 16 Tarkio 25 Rock Port 27 Craig 28 Rock Port 20 Fillmore 9 Rock Port 41 Mound City 44 Rock Port 24 Mound City 13 Rock Port 41 West Nodaway 14 Rock Port 20 West Nodaway 23 Rock Port 34 South Holt 23 Rock Port 24 South Holt 21 Rock Port 23 Fairfax 31 Rock Port 25 Fairfax 18 Rock Port 23 North Nodaway 32 Rock Port 28 North Nodaway 8 Rock Port 38 Tarkio 14 Rock Port 21 Tarkio 20 Rock Port 38 Craig 32 Rock Port 23 Craig 34 Rock Port 43 Nodaway Holt 28 Rock Port 13 Nodaway Holt 15 Rock Port 33 North Nodaway 29 Rock Port 29 Mound City 19 Rock Port 20 Mound City 35 Rock Port 20 West Nodaway 28 Rock Port 41 Jefferson 39 Rock Port 13 Jefferson 31 Jr. High Football Rock Port 32 South Holt 16 Rock Port 28 West Nodaway 8 Rock Port 0 Nodaway Holt 12 Rock Port 18 Tarkio 8 J r. Hi gh Boys Track Rock Port 3rd Indian Relays Rock Port 65 West Nodaway 55 Fairfax 4 Rock Port 64 Nodawa Holt 465 , Mound gity 155 Girls Track Rock Port 875 Craig l 31 South Holt 75 Rock Port 6th Indian Relays Tarkio Rock Port 50 Tarkio 78 Rock Port 1885 Craig 78 Fairfax 6 Fairfax 61 Rock Port 2nd JH Girls Invitational North Nodaway 48 South Holt 445 West Nodaway 26 Jr. High Girls Rock Port Rock Port Rock Port Ro l k Port Ro k Port I K Track 76 West Nodaway 40 Fairfax 1 8 35 Nodaway Holt 59 Mound City 43 4th Mound City Invitat. 685 Craig 47 South Holt 215 48 Tarkio 72 Fairfax 20 Rock Port lst Indian Relays St. Joe Rock Port 88 Nodaway Holt 11 South Holt 50 Rock Port 795 Craig 335 Fairfax 1 5 ' Mound City 31 Rock Port lst Rocket Relays Rock Port 68 Nodaway Holt 24 Tarkio 54 Rock Port lst 275 Conference Rock Port lst District Rock Port 10th STATE Rock Port 23 Fairfax 34 Rock Port 40 West Nodaway 33 Rock Port 33 Tarkio 27 Rock Port 42 Nodaway Holt 28 Rock Port 25 Fairfax 46 Rock Port 36 Fairfax 56 Rock Port 40 Mound City 33 Rock Port 35 Craig 25 Rock Port 28 South Holt 27 Rock Port 45 Sacred Heart 17 Rock Port 27 N.E. Nodaway 42 Rock Port 33 Nodaway Holt 31 Rock Port 16 North Nodaway 25 Rock Port 29 Nodaway Holt 35 Rock Port 64 Tarkio 26 Rock Port 45 West Nodaway 38 Rock Port 45 Tarkio 31 Rock Port 37 South Nodaway 30 Rock Port 33 Fairfax 64 B-Basketball Rock Port 1 8 Fairfax 15 Rock Port 41 West Nodaway 19 Rock Port 36 South Holt 16 Rock Port 39 Tarkio 24 Rock Port '61 Craig 32 Rock Port 45 Nodaway Holt 28 Rock Port 31 West Nodaway 24 Rock Port 30 Fairfax 34 Rock Port 46 Fairfax 29 Rock Port 31 Tarkio 21 Girls Galt Rock Port 200 Central 219 Rock Port 225 Benton 250 Rock Port 295 Maryville 318 Rock Port 148 North Nodaway 226 Rock Port 217 Central 229 Rock Port 204 Benton 252 Rock Port 110 North Nodaway 135 Rock Port Maryville Forfeit B-Golf Rock Port 222 Central 240 Rock Port 123 Benton 130 Rock Port 132 North Nodaway 72 Rock Port 84 North Nodaway 95 119 Niall 'N 2 V L fb f 5. Wim: M78 WW WE 39 4-W-f Y' W4 T ,,, l'm9, W'-5291? M Wx. 51 K 3 I , .. 4 ' ' -nv-nf . w LL Q-Ni' f Ee 'f -' We ' 77 wgilg M, iff? .MQ V ,, H, K Y z W V g H g K I md mevwkfv fkfw, ff . A f 'mf , , , .K ,7 ff ra K fi , ,W ,V M - 1 ,nj ' fff:,11',4 X g Qf2 Qf.4fLQQ 9, , ' ' ?' V ,gg , , fp: . . J Honors If ls Beffer fo Deserve Wifhouf Receiving, Than fo Receive Wifhouf Deserving. Laura and Sharmyn. The top ten seniors at center right, Row l: Gary Soske CSD, Bill Laverentz and Marissa Heirs C101 Row 2: Jana Stoner GJ, Lisa Wharton C41 Row 3: Laura Corken CU, Sharmyn Steele C21 Not shown: Stacy Gebhards f9J, Mike Walker Q81 Marlene Haynes GJ, Jim Knierim 165. Top students in each class were: Freshmen-Connie Peterson l0.83g Sophomore-Renee Powers l0.52g Junior-Matt Stoner lO.97g Salutatorian-Sharmyn Steele l0.80g Valedictorian- Laura Corken 10.98. Renee Powers Rock Porf Tops Connie Peterson E sSGix,g iw! 2 erik! Matt Stoner l Named Good School Citizens of Rock Porf R-ll Each year the National Honor Society gives honors to eight students of Rock Port High School naming them Good School Citizens. Two students, one boy and one girl, are chosen for service to the school each quarter. This years' Good School Citizens were: First Quarter, below right: Kevin Gilbertson and Sharon Smyth. Second Quarter, center left: Pat Sheldon and Lisa Wharton. Third Quarter, below left: Bill Laverentz and Valerie Herron. Fourth Quarter, top left: Shawna Heits and Larry Kennell. State Speaker Jo Bermingham Cpictured at rightj represented Rock Port at the annual Missouri State Speech Contest on April 20 in Col- umbia. She competed in the prose reading category and re- ceived an average rating. State Ager's Agriculture State Contest was held April 19-20 in Columbia. Qualifying for State were: Soils Team-Matt Stoner, Scott Deatz, Jim Garst, Larry Kennell. Poultry Team-Mike Leis- man, Bob Stanton, Marlene Haynes, Don Perry. The soils team placed 32nd out of 60 teams and received a group 3 rat ing. The poultry team placed 25th out of 40 teams and ob- tained a 3 rating. Poultry Team. Soils Team Nb Duane Schierkolk, Vocal State Vocalists Saxophone Quartet Clarinet Trio. Saxophone Sextet Flute Trio. Slate Music Rock Port high school had 20 students participating in State Music Contest at Columbia on April 27. The following ensem- bles and soloists competed: Jana Stoner Cflute solojg Kim Scamman Cbassoon solojg Marcia Mulvania Csaxophone solojg Julie Chapple fclarinet solojg Duane Schierkolk Cvocal solojg Jana Stoner, Marieann Smith, Laura Corken Cflute triojg Julie Chapple, Julie Mobley, Kim Scamman Cclarinet triojg Junior Squires, Susan Thompson, Amy Dunta, Pam Mobley fsaxo- phone quartetjg Marcia Mulvania, Becky Groff, Bev Haynes, Sherry Kennell, Duane Schierkolk, Dave Hudson fsaxophone sextetjg Valerie Herron, Julia Groff, Christy Armstrong, Julie Chapple, Mary Ann Lytle, Julie Mobley fvocal sextetj. At left: Soloists. Receiving I at state were: Jana Stoner, Julie Chapple, Julie Mobley, Kim Scamman, Pam Mobley, Amy Duntz, Susan Thompson, Juniors Squires, Marcia Mulvania, Bev Haynes, Sherry Kennell, Becky Groff, Duane Schierkolk, Dave Hudson. 125 All-District Football. Top Afhlefes All-Conference Football: Garry Garst, senior linebacker, Shawn Mulvania, senior tackle, Chris Chamberlain, junior honorable mention running back, Kevin Sutter, senior center. Making All-District for Rock Port were Shawn Mulvania and Jody Ellison. Jody also made All-State as a defensive lineman. Chosen for second team All-Conference basketball were Lisa Wharton and Marlene Haynes shown at right. The boys qualifying for state in track, Row l: Jody Ellison, discus, Audie Jackson, 880 yard relay. Row 2: Gary Soske, high hurdlesg Bill Alloway, 880 yard relay, Rod Clark, 100, 220, and 440 yard dashes, 880 yard relay, Chris Chamberlain, 100 yard dash, long jump, 880 yard relay, and Mike Nielsen, mile, 2-mile. Those placing in the state track meet included: Chris Chamberlain, first in the 100 yard dash, 10.6 seconds, fourth in the longjump, 19 ft. 115 in., Rod Clark, seventh in the 100 yard dash, third in the 220 yard dash, 23.4 seconds, first in the 440 yard dash, 50.91 seconds, Mike Nielsen, fifth in the mile, 4-40.5, fourth in the 2-mile, 10-143 and the 880 yard relay placed first, 803383. All-Conference Football. -.fi The girls qualifying for state in track, Row 1: Lynda Danley, shot, Helena Basham, 880 yard relay, Susan Freeman 880 yard relay, mile relay. Row 2: Brooke Cooper, 2-mile relay, Shawna Heits, 880 yard run, 2-mile relay, Susan Thompson, 440 yard dash, 880 yard relay, mile relay. Row 3: Julia Groff, 880 yard run, mile relay, 2-mile relayg Pam Mobley, 880 yard relay, mile relay. Those placing in the state track meet included: Susan Thompson, fifth in the 440 yard dash, 1 62.3 seconds, Julia Groff, eighth in the 880 yard rung 880 yard relay, eighthg mile relay, third, 4-17.4, and the 2-mile relay, second, 10-44.64. 'V ' 11543 s Q Nr . 'X 34161 fliiititttr I O Soph. Pilgrimage Zel Fischer was elected Sophomore Pilgrim by the sophomore class to represent them at the Sophomore Pilgrimage in Jeffer- son City. He will tour the capital building and learn more about the government system in Missouri. Renee Powers was chosen as alternate for the trip. The Sophomore Pilgrimage is sponsored by the Continental Club. At State Paula Peck and Nancy Edwards were the junior girls selected to represent Rock Port at Girls State. Paula was sponsored by the American Legion Auxilary and Nancy was sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi. Girls State was held for one week in Ful- ton, MO, where they learned the functions of state and local governments. Girl Staters are pictured above: Paula Peck, Cindy Walker falternatej, Shawna Heits falternatej, and Nan- cy Edwards. Representing the boys at Boys State were, Row l : Matt Ston- er, sponsored by the American Legion, Nathan Schaffner, sponsored by Citizens Bank. Row 2: Todd Salfrank, sponsor- ed by Chamber of Commerce, Larry Kennell, sponsored by Bank of Atchison County. Boys State was held for one week in Warrensburg at Central Missouri State University, where they learned the functions of state and local governments. District Wrestlers Top Blue Jay wrestlers, at left, who placed in All Districts at Maysville were, Row 1 : Jim Knierim, 4th, Jim Watson, 4th. Row 2: Zel Fischer, 2nd, and Larry Kennell, 4th. In the Re- gionals at Lathrop, Kennell lost 6-2 to Eaton, who finished 3rd in state, Watson lost by a pin to Lehra, who finished 6th in state, and Knierim was unable to wrestle because of an in- jury. Fischer beat Gentry by a pin and made it to the first round at state. He lost his match 9-3. 127 Presentation of Awards GIRL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR-Laura Corken. BOY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR-Rod Clark. DRAMA AWARDS-Best Performer, All-School Play: Laura Shue. Outstanding Achievement: Duane Schierkolk. Out- standing Performers: Cindy Walker, Nathan Schaffner, Larry Kennell. Speech team: Laura Shue, Cindy Walker, Mike Burg, Nathan Schaffner, Julie Chapple, Jo Bermingharn. FHA AWARD-Cathy Rosenbohm. OUTSTANDING HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT-Laura Shue. AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS-Laura Corken, Sharmyn Steele, Jim Knierim, Gary Soske. TYPING AWARDS-Sandie Morton C401 Connie Peterson C401 Carolyn Squires C431 Kim Kroll C441 Christy Muntz C441 Sharon Smyth C441 Cheryl Catlett C451 Stacy Geb- hards C521 SHORTHAND AWARD-Stacy Gebhards C701 BOOKKEEPING AWARDS-Jana Stoner, Nathan Schaffner, Julie Chapple. 1 ra - .. A .. :-,- -:'- PUBLICATIONS-Yearbook Editor: Jana Stoner. Photog- rapher: Matt Stoner. MUSIC AWARDS-Chorus COutstanding Boy1 Jim Knierim. COutstanding Girlsj: Brenda Perry and Laura Shue. CAc- companistj: Paula Peck. Most Improved Band Student: Kim Scamman. Outstanding Senior Musician: Jana Stoner. SOPHOMORE PILGRIMAGE-Zel Fischer. DANFORTH FOUNDATION CI Dare You Awardj-Larry Kennell and Julie Chapple. D.A.R. AWARD-Jana Stoner. OUTSTANDING GOOD SCHOOL CITIZEN OF THE YEAR I -Maria Mullins. a Q a 5 rg r 4. Q 6 1, 2 if fy 1-W nu .A W ,W...,:Mh.sw.f. 3 Seniors Our fodays and yesterdays are fhe blocks wifh which we build. I y M 'M Q? 4 , 4 X see s 1 ' J sf! f -s,s 4 1? Q we fc Im, -f f. N, - ,yi if eggs 14.-., i. ,- his . , 7V.V,V , .,V, j X, 4 V? L 'Xi if .V , 5 5,511 3 V- Xu V 4 X ' f. W ' S M M f V. gm . is , x wg, . eg .,,, .3 .45 I , s. gy ,gm . L. , I x f V - -4-'53 ' - ., Q f wesaffpssff 1-1':s,L'f1Qf1i:1 .9 4 f'f'Z'F?fff1v -f'mwwww-rfvgwwwe. V ,. swf? ' 1 -- + f . .wg:iv. ,,kk, , A gtwgmf ,fssmfw . fff'C?2:e,xi-1 eff , gm: gg - 1' K V -M L' ' is , A z 2 - 4 M 3 Class Moffo: 5 Look fo this day! For yesferday is l l l already a dream, 3 1 and fomorrow is 1 O n G I O n ' Angie Alley Helena Basham 4 l 1 I l 1 John Buttercase Rodney Clark Mary Cook l Laura Corken Mike Danley Scott Deatz Vice-President Class Flower: . Cornofion l,,,F l l Sheila Easley Chris Edmonds V nfs Debbie Ellison Jody Ellison Garry Garst Stacy Gebhards Marlene Haynes Marissa Heits Leslie Judson President Class Colors: Purple ond Lavender J im Knierim Bill Laverentz Student Council Michelle Loader Gavin McCall Elaine McMahon Maria Mullins Student Council Shawn Mulvania Mary Neemann Sharmon Nielsen 132 N E? Class Song: Free Bird Brenda Perry Mike Pierce Martha Roberts Cathleen Rosenbohm Kathy Schultz Mary Shaw X Laura Shue Gary Soske Bob Stanton Student Body President Commencement: Moy 20, 7979 Sharmyn Steele Jana Stoner Treasurer Secretary Joe Struthers Kevin Sutter Dannye Underwood Mike Walker ew . K. X,,r Lisa Wharton Mrs. Sydney Dulgarian Mr. Mike Rader Mr. George Radtke ,ff 135 ANGIE ALLEY-Track-1 g Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4. HELENA BASHAM-Varsity Cheerleader-4g Pep Club 3,4g Basketball-3,4g Basketball Homecoming Attendant-3g Bas- ketball Queen Candidate-4g Football Queen Candidate-4g FHA-4g Barnwarming Queen Candidate-49 Track-3,4g Shorthand Award-3g Chorus-3g District Music Contest-3g Girls R-Club-4g Flag Corps-4gBusiness Contest-4gAttended Farragut High School-1,2. JOHN BUTTERCASE-FFA-1 ,2,3,4g AOE-43 Ag Mech Award-4. RODNEY CLARK-FFA-1 ,2,3,4g Boys State-3g R-Club- l,2,3,4g Secretary-Treasurer-43 Football-1,2,3,4gWrestling -l,2,3,4g Co-Captain-43 Track-1 ,2,3,4g Boy Athlete of the Year-4. MARY COOK-Play Crew-1 ,2,3,4g Speech and Drama Club -2,3,4g FHA-2,3,4g Librarians-1,2,3g Chorus-1,2g Speech Team-4. LAURA CORKEN-Student Council-l ,3g Pep Club-1,2,3, 4g Spanish Club-l ,2,3g Foreign Language Club-45 Vice-Pres- ident-2,3gGolf-1,2,3,4gCaptain-4g Basketball-l,2,3,4g Track-2g Good School Citizen-1 g County Government Day -1 3 Class Treasurer-2 3 Class Vice-President-4g Prom Server -23 Girls R-Club-2,3,4g Vice-President-45 Varsity Cheer- leader-2,3,4g Head-4g Math Club-2,3g Science Club-l ,2,3g Twirler-2,3,4g Head-3g Band-1 ,2,3,4g State Music Contest -2,3,4g Sophomore Pilgrimage-2 g Typing Award-2 g Publica- tions-3g Math Contest-2,3g Football Homecoming Atten- dant-3 g National Honor Society-3,4g Vice-President-4g Math and Science Club-4g Danforth I Dare You Award-3g American History Award-1 g Football Homecoming Queen- 4g Highest GPA-1 ,2,3,4g Who's Who Among American High School Students-4g Girl Athlete of the Year-4g American Legion Award-4. 136 MIKE DANLEY-Football-1,25Wrestling-l ,2,3 ,4 g Wres- tling Homecoming King-4g Outdoor Track-1 ,2,3,4g Indoor Track-4g R-Club-2,3,4g Vice-President -45 COE-4. SCOTT DEATZ-FFA-1 ,2,3,4g District Ag Contest-1 ,2,3,4g State AG Contest-3,43 Treasurer-4g Band-1 ,2,3,4g Boys State-3g Publications-3. SHEILA EASLEY-Chorus-1 ,2,3,4g Basketball-1 g Track-l ' Speech and Drama Club-2 g Junior Play-33 COE-4. 3 CHRIS EDMONDS-Band-1,2 g Chorus-4. DEBBIE ELLISON-Librarians-3gPep Club-35 Speech and Drama Club-3,4g FHA-4g Speech Contest-4g Chorus-4g Track-3g District Music Contest-4g All School Play-4. JODY ELLISON-Football-1,2,3,4g Basketball-1 ,2,3,4g Track-2,43 FFA-l ,2,3,4g Publications-4g Basketball Home- coming King-4. GARRY GARST-Football-1 ,2,3,4g All-Conference-4g FFA -l,2,3,4g District Ag Contest-2,3g State Ag Contest-2,3g Reporter, Star Chapter Farmer, Leadership Award-4g Bac- calaureate Escort-3g National Honor Society-3,4gBand-1,2 Christmas Ball King Candidate-4. STACY GEBHARDS-Pep Club-l ,2g B-Team Cheerleader- l,2g Band-l,2,3,4g Student Council-4g District Music Con- test-1,2,3,4g Stage Music Contest-1,2g Stage Band-2,3,4g Clarinda Band Day Jamboree Queen Candidate-4g Spanish Club-l,2,3g Foreign Language Club-43 Student Council- l,2,3g Math Club-2,3g Science Club-1,2,3g Math and Sci- ence Club-4g County Government Day-l gPublications-3,4g ' -ngr.,A f, ,r . 4 ,Train , 3 , A.W,L., 1-- ., Ir.. nga I if 'WQQ' f,'.f.,f,'jf',t-ffl - I tr ' ,. eg ' 7,, 2 ffl? . , ,, ,.,k .,.,k . V .,,,, h,,, I I is 5' Typing Award-2,45 Shorthand Award-4gWho's Who Among American High School Students-3 3 Girls State Alter- nate-3g Business Contest-4. MARLENE HAYNES-Basketball-l ,2,3 ,4g Girls R-Club-2, 3,43 President-4g FFA-1 ,2,3,4g State Ag Contest-3,4g Mardi Gras Queen-2g Baccalaureate Usher-35 Second Team All-Conference-3,4g COE-43 Track-l ,2 g Prom Server-2g Wrestlette-4gWrestling Homecoming Queenw4 g Chorus-l ,2. MARISSA HEITS-Band-l ,2,3,4g Student Council-2 g Vice- President-4g Basketball Manager-l,2gTrack-1,2,3,4g French Club-2,33 Librarians-2,3g Sophomore Pilgrimage Alternate-2g State Music Contest-3 g Junior Class Play-3g Speech and Drama Club-3,45 Secretary-Treasurer-4g Nation- al Honor Society-3,4g Foreign Language Club-4gPresident -4g Math and Science Club-4g President-4g Senior Class President-4gWho's Who Among American High School Stu- dents-3,4. JIM KNIERIM-Football-1,2,3,4gWrestling-1 ,2,3,4g Co- Captain-4gDistricts-l,2,3,4gRegionals-2,3,4gTrack-1 g R- Club-1,2,3,4g Secretary-3 g President-45 Science Club -2g Math Club-2g FTA-2,4g Secretary-43 Football Homecom- ing King-4g Band-l,2,3,4g District Music Contest-2g Swing Choir- l ,3,4g Jazz Band-l ,2,3,4g Prom Server-2g Business Contest-45 National Honor Society-3,4g Boys State-33 Stu- dent Council-l ,2,3,4g Junior PlayM3g All School Musical- 4g County Government Day-1 g American Legion Award-4g Outstanding Boy Chorus Member-4. BILL LAVERENTZ-Football-1 ,3,4g Wrestling-1 ,2,3g Honor Society-3,4gMath Contest-2,3,4gMath and Science Club-2,3,4g Commencement Usher-3 g Prom Server-2g Mardi Gras King Candidate-l g Football Homecoming Atten- dant-3g Good School Citizen-43 Boys State43g CTA-l. MICHELLE LOADER-Track-3g Girls R-Club -4g Chorus- 4g Publications-4g FFA-1. GAVIN MC CALL-Football-1,2,3,4g FFA-2,3,4g Who's Who Among American High School Students-33 COE-4. ELAINE MC MAHON-Basketball-l ,2,3,4g R-Club f2,3,4g Treasurer-3,4g Track-l,2g FFA-1,2,3g Prom Server-2g Commencement Usher-3 g Christmas Ball Attendant -35 Queen-4g Publications-3g Band-l g Pep Club-l g County Government Day-l 3 Student Council-2,3,4g COE-4g Typ- ing Award-4g State Ag Contest-3g Mardi Gras Queen-l g Basketball Homecoming Attendant-l. MARIA MULLINS-Track-l g Basketball-2,3 g Math Club-l Band-l ,2,3,4g Pep Club-l g Class Treasurer-l g Librarians- 2,3g FFA-2,35 French Club-2,3g Golf-4g Outstanding School Citizen-4. SHAWN MULVANIA-Football-l ,2,3,4g All-Conference-4g All-District-4g All-State Second Team-4g Homecoming At- tendant-Zg Basketball-l ,2,3,4g Basketball Homecoming At- tendant-1,33 Basketball Homecoming King Candidate-4g Track-2,4g FFA-l,2,3,4g District Ag Contest-2,3g State Ag Contest-2,3g County Government Day-l g Math Club-2g Science Club -2 3 Prom Server-2. MARY NEEMANN-FFA-1,2. SHARMON NIELSEN-Band-1,2g chorus-3,4. BRENDA PERRY-FHA-2,3,4g Secretary-4g Swing Choir- 3,4g Treasurer-3g President-4g National Honor Society-3,4g Student Council-4g Barnwarming Attendant-25 Barnwarm- ing Queen Candidate-4g Pep Club-l ,2,3,4g Treasurer-4g Football Homecoming Queen Candidate-4g Christmas Ball Attendant-2g Christmas Ball Queen Candidate-4g Chorus -2,3,4g COE-4g County Government Day-1 gJunior Play- 3g Publications-3,43 Typing Award-33 Band-1 g District Music Contest-l,2,3,4g Outstanding Girl Chorus Member-4. MIKE PIERCE-Wrestling-3,43 FFA-4g COE-4. MARTHA ROBERTS-FHA-1 ,2,3,4g Chorus-1 ,2,3,4g Track -1 ,2,4g Librarians-2,3,4g Pep Club-1,3,4g FTA-2g speech and Drama Club-4g Football Homecoming Attendant-1 g Barnwarming Attendant-1,2g Christmas Ball Queen Candi- date-4g Girls R-Club -2,3,4. CATHLEEN ROSENBOHM-FHA-4g Chorus-1 QCOE-4g Outstanding Home Ec Student-4. KATHY SCHULTZ-Pep Club-2g FHA-4g Librarians-4g Basketball-2g Business Contest-4. MARY SHAW-Girls R-Club-3,4g Secretary-4g Track-l ,2, 3,4g State Track-3g FHA-3,4g Student Council-4g Chorus- Zg Spanish Club-2,3g Treasurer-3g French Club-1,2,3g For- eign Language Club-4g Mardi Gras Chairman-4g Librarians- 2,3,4g President-4g Publications-4g Speech and Drama Club -3,43 Student Council-4g County Government Day-1 gJu- nior Play Crew-3. LAURA SHUE-Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g President- 4g Forensics Team-1,2,3,4g Junior Play-1 ,2,3g Senior Play- 1,2,3g All School Musical-4g Best Actress-3,4g French Club -1 ,2,3g Historian-3g Mardi Gras Queen Candidate-3,4g FHA -3,4g Recreation Leader-4g Outstanding Member-4g Barn- warming Queen Candidate-3g Librarians-1 ,2,3g Science Club-2g Track-1,25 Chorus-4g Vice-President-4g Baccalau- reate Usher-3g Blue Jay Relay Hostess-4g Outstanding Speech Team Member-4g Outstanding Chorus Member-4. GARY SOSKE-Football-1,2,3,4gTrack-1,2,3,4g State Track-3,4g Basketball-l ,2,3,4g Basketball Homecoming King Candidate-4g Golf-1,2g Math and Science Club-4g FFA-l ,2,3,4g District Ag Contest-2,3,4g State Ag Contest- 3g Junior Play-3g Boys R-Club -2,3,4g Treasurer-3g Student Council-4g Publications-3g National Honor Society-3,4g FTA-4g President-43 Math Contest-3,4g Math Club-2,3g Science Club-1,2,3gAmerican Legion Award-4. BOB STANTON-Class President-1,2,3g American Govern- ment Day-1 g Band-1,2,3g Christmas Ball Attendant-1,2,3g Christmas Ball King-4gProm Server-2gGood School Citizen -2g FTA-2g Junior Play-3g All School Play-43 Mardi Gras Attendant-2 g King-3g Student Body President-4g Vice- President-3g Commencement Escort -33 FF A-1 ,2,3,4g Presi- dent-4g Barnwarming Attendant-1 ,2 g King-3 g District Ag Contest-2,3,4g State Ag Contest-3,4g Wrestling-4g Track- lg R-Club-4. SHARMYN STEELE-Pep Club-1 ,2,3,4g National Honor So- ciety-3,4gPresident-4g Band-1,2,3,4g Junior Class Play-3g All School Musical-4g Speech and Drama Club-2,3,4g Speech Team-3,4g Science and Math Club-2,3,4g Librarians -1 ,2,3,4g Basketball Manager-1,2,3,4g Track Manager-l ,2, 3,4 g Math Contest-2,3,4g County Government Day-l gClass Treasurer-3,4g DAR American History Award-2gWho's Who Among American High School Students-4g Foreign Language Club-l,2,4g Treasurer-1 ,2,4g President-3 5 Dis- trict Speech Contest-33 Girls State-3g American Legion Award-4. J ANA STONER-Pep Club-l ,2,3,4gPresident-4g Spanish Club-1 ,2,3g President-2g Foreign Language Club -4g Science Club-1,2,3g Math Club-2,3g Student Council-3 3 Math and Science Club -4g National Honor Society-3 ,4g Treasurer-43 Student Council-3,4g Secretary-4g Class Secretary-1,2,3,4g Band-l,2,3,4g Student Council-2g Secretary-Treasurer-3,43 Drum Majorette-4g District Music Contest-1,2,3,4g State Music Contest-2,3,4g Publications-3,4g Assistant Editor-3g Editor-4g Award-4g Basketball-2,3 g County Government Day-l 5 Business Contest-2,4g Math Contest-2,3 g Prom Server-2g Typing Award-2 g Bookkeeping Award-4g Bac- calaureate Escort-3g Good School Citizen-3gJunior Play Crew-3g Who's Who Among American High School Students -2,3g COE-4g Outstanding Senior Musician-43 DAR Award -4g Attendance Award-4. J OE STRUTHERS-FFA-1 ,2,3g Science Club-1 . KEVIN SUTTER-Football-l ,2,3,4g Co-Captain-4g AllCon- ference-3,4g FFA-1,2,3,4g R-Club-2,3,4g Sergeant of Arms -4g County Government Day-l g Student Council-3,4g Band -1,2g AOE-4g National Honor Society-3,43 Attendance Award-4. DANNYE UNDERWOOD-Pep Club-1,2,3,4g FHA-1,2,3,4g Reporter-3g President-4g Band-1,2,3,4g District Music Con- test-3g Flag Corps-4g Librarians-2,33 French Club-3 g Ju- nior Play-3g Business Contest-3,4g Bookkeeping II Award- 3. MIKE WALKER-Football-1,2,3,4g Football Homecoming Attendant-4 g Golf-2,3 gWrest1ing-2 gProm Server-2 g Christ- mas Ball King Candidate-4g National Honor Society-3,4g Boys State-3g FFA-2,3,4g Reporter-4g County Govern- ment Day-1 g Class Vice-President-3 3 Publications-3 g Typ- ing Award-25 Baccalaureate Usher-3 g Who's Who Among American High School Students-3. LISA WHARTON-Basketball-1,2,3,4g All-Conference Sec- ond Team-4g Basketball Homecoming Queen-4gBand-1,2, 3,4g Stage Band-4g District Music Contest-2,3,4g State Music Contest-1,2,3 g Math Club-2,3 g Math Contest-2 g Pep Club-1,2,3g B-Team Cheerleader-1 ,Zg Head-2g Varsity Cheerleader-3 5 Science Club-l ,2,3g Student Council-3g Math and Science Club-4g Student Council-4g Spanish Club -1,2,3g Secretary-2,35 Foreign Language Club-4g Secretary -4g Student Council-3,45 National Honor Society-3,43 Sec- retary-4g Typing Award-2 g Prom Server-2g Junior Play Crew-3g Class Vice-President-1 ,2g Girls State-3g Who's Who Among American High School Students-3 g Girls R-Club-3, 43 Publications-3,4g Good School Citizen-4. Senior Trip fo Bronson At 12 midnight, May 14, the seniors started out for Bran- son, MO. After a few stops throughout the night, they ar- rived around 8:3O at the Holiday Inn in Branson. A bus was taken to The Shepard of the Hills after lunch, but many seniors stayed in the motel and slept or found other activities to do. The next day all the seniors loaded the bus and went to Silver Dollar City. Around 1:00 the bus loaded again and headed home. At right: Jana shows off. A happy gang! Jim and Kevin relax. Getting her beauty slefep f 1 , It's all over! Lisa gets congratulated. Seniors sing Halls of Rock Port. Kevin and Laura are ready for the evening. Diplomas to 42 Seniors The class of '79 spent several mornings and afternoons preparing for Senior Class Day and Baccalaureate and Commencement. The seniors read their class history, class Will, and class prophecy on Senior Class Day, which was held May 17. This year, Baccalaureate and Commencement were com- bined into one evening. The service was held May 20 in the gym. Mr. Steve Scamman, assistant principal, was the guest speaker. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Don Mobley, President of the School Board. Mr. Robert Couldry and Mr. Steve Scamman shook graduates hands and congratulated them. At left: Laura receives her diploma The Blue Jay yearbook staff experineced an industrious school year in 1978-79. The staff sponsored the photo selling booth at the annual Mardi Gras, and they were actively occu- pied with basic duties and mandatory work projects. Each week, members of the Publications staff had to complete a typed story for the Blue Jay Corner. In addition, each stu- dent had a required number of pages to complete for the yearbook, including selecting pictures, drawing layouts, writing copy, and stamping all cropped pictures for yearbook use. The Publications class was under the direction and super- if vision of Mrs. Kathy Runkles. At right are Mrs. Runkles and editor, Jana Stoner. LiSH Brenda. Melinda, Stacy, and Mark. Denise and assistant editor, Cindy. Lee Ann, Valerie, and Christy. 4 Matt, photographer. The Sta ff LIFE IS A . CHUCK! ,il 2 if 3 Row l : Mary Ann and Kim. Row 2: Michelle and Mary Retires After Nineteen Years Mr. Royal Harmon, custodial worker at Rock Port High School for nineteen years, retired with the closing of the school year in May, 1979. Before becoming employed at Rock Port High School, Mr. Harmon served as an operator, welder, and mechanic at F.C. Karns Construction in Fairfax for several years. In 1956, he was co-owner of the Rock Port Machine Shop which provid- ed blacksmithing and Welding. In June 1960, Mr. Harmon begun his career as a custodian at Rock Port High School, also serving as a bus driver for 5 years. His duties included repairing furniture and fixtures, scrub- bing and stripping wax from the floors, painting, small elec- trical repairs, and general maintenance work. He pointed out some of the more prominent memories he had over the years, and these included the building of the new football field and the sayings the children have had. I have enjoyed working with the people and the kids es- peciallyfi Mr. Harmon replied as a general comment. A big thank you is extended to Mr. Royal Harmon for his dutiful service to the school, as well as from all the students who came to know him as a good friend. 3 Q W l Yesferclc1y's dearesf momenfs are foday's dearesf memories If 1 f 1-vw Q A 4 1,4 gg . ,E . if . 1 m Q ' W1 , , 12 1 W V43 4 P ' 1' 5. fig- -Emir ni ggiqi 2 '?'d'3 -' ,M L., , , :MA f ' .. :fe '1 .W V X, , , , Xu' . f W Mx 4 gf. 1 -Q'-. ,Q , Y ,f .- 4- ' 451, M ,, A ' : ..- Q , ,'i51' . x .,., , ,MG ,nn . 'Xi - ,y n if . 11 'l'l!. 1 '5! '42f' 'J '.J'Gl.-. 4 If! w. 4- .in 1 23,0 Laffy sa-'Y 1 H iff? K I , , m rp' . ' f,