Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1974 volume:

« 2fi£ t ADAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT 59 1G2 f £ P!5 T .m « ■ FROM THE LIBRARY fECGCdSra y -r • r • aa t r -i . ' I i M SENIORS UNDERGRADS 33 ADMINISTRATION 55 FACULTY 63 ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES 119 Editor: Jim Devine, Jill Kopitzke, Assistant Editor: Colleen Parker; Photog- raphers: Mark Brown, David Spence, Cr aig Veller, Jerry Wolf, Jan Selvig, Leo Stockton; Writers: Rod Farrell, Larry Starnes; Art Direction: Jim Devine; Cover Design: Jim Devine. Special thanks go to: Kasper ' s Photo, Shannon Studios, Rocky Development Office, Billings Engraving, June Butler, Jim Hetzer, Verba Valentine, Earl Graves, Harold Jenson, Bill Jamison. Without their contributions this yearbook could not have been possible. Sherrill Baker Elementary Ed Charles Allen Biology Chemistry Robert Axlund and Jill Hedges Business Administration Susan Bandy Historian Sheryl Blank Physical Education Peggy Bamgrover Biology Cherri Bourn Elementary Education •£Z i3- —f ♦•;.: : Arthur Buford Music Hank Clark Business Administration Tim Campbell and Steve Clark (Tuna) Economics History Dennis Crowder Math Brenda Dalasera Biology Bev David Sociology Psychology Tom DeCosta Physical Education Linda Dixon English Hoi lie Egeland Elementary Education Ben Flynn Elementary Education David Floerchinger Psychology Scott Franzen English Rod Gray Math Economics 10 Vein Grimsrud Business Ad Physical Ed ?m F Pat Hanson English Chris Hancock Psychology 11 ' L s • Jim Helge son Elementary Education Jill Hedges English Physical Ed 13 Linda Hilner Music J tM John Hole Physical Education Susan and Ted Huffman Christian Thought and IPS Program 14 Marv Jacobs Sociology 15 Harold Jensen Physical Education Linda Leeming Art J J 16 Kathy LeFurgey Math Chemistry Rocky Lehmann Sociology Psychology 17 J ■ . € • r . -, It Debbie Quilling Music Christian Thought 18 Ron Ray Business Administration Debbie Rubesh Elementary Education 20 Dean Szczepanski Psychology Christian Thought Marj Smith Elementary Ed 21 Mary Lou Stewart Business Administration Dan Tate Physical Ed Sociology 22 n Ann Taylor •y-.wJL— 4, ' . English Drama Miles Torske Business Administration Pat Townsend Elementary Ed 23 Leann Whyttenbach Music Stan Vanover Business Administration 24 Steve Zeidler Business Administration Jack Yeakel Physical Education 25 asat-: Jack Ban Business Administration Rob Burnes Sociology Denise Becker English 26 Mickey Dregoiw Business Ad. Ron Kopitzke Business Ad. Kayleen Jones Music • • •% , 27 Dave Willis Economics Sheryl Prescott Drama English Jim Wichman Math 29 Joe Alger History Jerry Beffert Sociology Verne Beffert History Pam Beck P.E. Tim Biel English German Scott Baxendale Geology Nick Birrer Business Ad Li la Brooks Sociology Pat Brown Biology Dan Camp Math Business Ad Yoly Coronado P.E. Debbie DeBiase French Ron Dimmerman Psychology Wayne Emter P.E. Brian Fowler Psychology Robert Frost Biology Bus. Ad Jerry Fox History Sociology Barry Grivette P.E. Liz Hare History PolySci Anthony Howard History PolySci Lynda Haglund P.E. Psychology Jim Huntzicker History Poly Sci Dennis Jacobsen Sociology Linda Jacobson History Spensin James Chemistry Other Graduating Seniors 30 Bob Kerns Business Ad Barry Larson Business Ad Bruce McCallum Poly Sci Bob McMullin Christian Thought Bill Morrison Business Ad Econ Yvette Morris History Judy Moynihan Elementary Ed Susan Nowicki Sociology Psych Lance Orner P. E. Elementary Ed Jon Phillips Business Ad Econ Robert Quinn German Francis Rowland Business Ad Dana Sobieraj Sima Tafaoimalo P.E. Florestine Taylor Psychology Chris. Thot Mark Taylor Art English Qui Ma Turner Sociology History Larry Walter Business Ad Amy Wells Elementary Ed Sharon Winnett English Drama Clyde Young English Drama RFFE$ aT -v - FKOiVi THE LIBRARY [EAwia - ■. .. r _ ■ ■ . ■ ' ■ - - - ■ ■ : ■ -% ,-,. ! S9 Q2 31 SCARED SHUTTERLESS Melanie Biel Frank Brashear Lexi Burnes Chris Cox Elias Elias Jim Gait Jeannette Glover ' Earl Graves Jan Werner Gail Grovenstein Sociology ' .. 32 JUNIORS Eugene Akpainyang Tom Alger Percy Anderson Frank Backbone Tom Bell Rickey Bender Ken Benedick Fran Bertelsen Dan Billings Kim Bishop Anne Borodine Bev Bovee Wes Bowman Debbie Braa Ginnie Bryan 35 Terry Burke Jack Butler Gale Callison Mona Campbell Kim Carlson Brian Carson Dave Chitty Georgia Clayton Don Cluff Karen Cooper Stephanie Cooper Kim Curtis Debbie Davis Tyree Davis Jim Devine Val Domasco Gwendolyn Dunbar Richard Fluke Jack Frazier Matthew Gilson Mike Gipson Debbie Good Bear Marsha Gordon Julie Halverson Nancy Harper 36 Tom Harper Pat Heald Lee Hilstad Steve Holmes Kidsen Iohp Josie James Bruce B. Johnson Jud Johnson Pete King Colleen Kluver 37 Jim Kofakis Jerome Kolar R. J. Kost Bill Langford Terri Larkin Jan Larsen Mike Larson Ralph Leary Jeanne Maki Neal Marsac 38 39 Anne Masters Dave McAmis Bob Meyer Carol Mick Kirk Montgomery Jan Mular Jim Neighbor Charlie Norris Colleen Parker Chris Pearson Annette Miller 1 M f | )| ii 1 •••••§ 40 Kathy Perrin Lon Peterson Marsha Prindle Avant Ramsey Gerry Ready Tom Rediske Connie Rowe Wava Sanderlin Candy Sasse Shelley Schilling Robin Soderlind Kathy Schultz Rich Steege Frank Stevenson Greg Taylor Tareregne Tesfaye Gary Toombs Jill Van Nice Randy Waitman Estelle Whiteman Art Yerden Carol Youker Steve Zimmerer NOT PICTURED Verne Beffert Nick Birrer Nancy Camp Doug Darkenwald Scott Eldridge Wayne Emter Del Keys Robert Moncrief Joe Sepulveda 41 42 SOPHOMORES Michael Allen Arlyn Anderson Bob Auer Arlene Backbone Bonnie Banks Cathy Barker Mathilda Barreiro Joe Bloomer Manuel Brooks Mark Brown Eileen Buckelk Harold Buckelk Mick Capshaw Bridget Coakley Barb Cole Sandy Coulter Cathy Danner Mary Deines Janet Edwards Rick Eymer Rod Farrell Larry Ferguson Bob Fife Allison Fisher Mikii Foight Gus Forster Becky Franke Gary Gasser Ed Gerrity Dan Gilham 44 Harley Good Bear Robin Gunderson Mary Haff Julleen Haggerty Kris Halverson Rick Halverson Jeff Hanson Suzanne Harden Barbara Hayes Lin Hokana Don Hunt Charlie James Michele Jehowski Jennifer Johnson Bruce A. Johnson Rochelle Johnson Tom Johnson Melanee Jones Melvin Keffer Kathy Kenney 45 Wayne Koepke Dan Korneychuck Jennifer Koffler Sam Leone Lois Lucas Pat Mader LaVonne Maloney John Massey Larry Mathew Valerie May Gordon May Scott McCallum Michelle McGuire Gordon McKinney Tom McKoy 46 Lona McNash Len Messinger Laura Mitchell Stephanie Mitchell Rod Mondt Carlton Morris Larry Morris Steve Murphy- Walter Musnicky Tim Nagengast Dave Neihart Bob Neirath Lori Newman Janet Norton Marty Novak Sam O ' Reilly Patti Page Jim Parker Doug Peterson Sanna Porte Rhonda Price Ron Quarterman Judy Rambold Peggy Ricketts Tom Roberts John Rosen Dale Ross Glenn Roysdon Dave Saunders ' Bruce Schilling 47 Ranae Schlecht Tim Schwartz T. J. Smith Gary Sohm Dave Spence Rick S perry Billy Spurill Claudia Stickney Lynne Stanhope Teresa Stroppel Howard Sumner Jim Taylor Stan Tiedman Frank Toth Laurie Vontz Shannon Weatherly Dale Westermark Rick White Mike Williams James Wilson Walter Wright Dave Wolf Barry Roose NOT PICTURED Axel Alstrom Thekla Finn Darrell Jackson Rich McCann Randy Mote Jim Sahagian Kris Skjervold Norma Sitton John Stanford Marvin Stewart 48 FRESHMAN Dan Anderson Monte Anderson Esther Anguiano John A raas Nadine Backbone Pete Bandel Mike Barber Paul Barta Larry Blacksmith Shireen Boggess Bailey Bolen Melvin Brooks George Brush Les Bullington Paola Bulluch 49 Dennis Carlson Pam Carlson John Carpenter Leslie Carpenter John Cassity Tom Chunkapura Brian Cleary Todd Connell Chris Cooper Karen Cox Keith Currie Sarah Davis Bob Deal Bill Driscoll Kathy Dugan Erwin Dunbar Gail Eisele Mike Feldman Carol Ferguson Linwood Fiedler Mark Fischer Victor Flores Tracy French Bill Gamsby Helen Geiger 50 James Gilchrist Ron Gilham Bob Gilman Pat Gilmore Deanna Good Bear Kellie Green JoEllen Greiff Joel Grenier Bicki Griffith Cindy Grider 51 Kim Grist Troy Gross Frank Hamilton Jeanne Hamilton Marti Hammermeister Cathy Hanson Alida Hanssen Jannie Harper Patty Hartman Jack Hedges Mary Heidel Pete Herbst Darrell Heupel Linda Hildebrant Bill Hodges Vern Huffman Brett Hurley Peggy Irwin Clinton Iron Tom Jacobsen Lee Janssen Linda Johnson Janis Jones Sara Jones Louis Judge Lenore Kibler Pam Kimbro Rick Kimmer Laurinda Knudson Ernie Lambert 52 Bob Larkin Georgie LittleLight Henry LittleLight La Vonne Maloney Terry Marshall Roger Maynard Karen McConnaughay Kim McCann Scott McCulloch Vernon McKinnis Kerrie McMullin Nyla Meeker Rick Mikkelson Karen Moore Debbie O ' Brien David O ' Connor Dean Preble Amy Plain Bull Randy Rask Irving Reddy Joe Rhodes Ron Robinson Sandy Sanregret Jim Schmidt Paul Schoemer Patti Sheets Barb Schonholz Jan Shorthill Melinda Simpson Norma Sitton 53 Linda Small Patty Smith Glen Snell Bill Sorenson Larry Starnes Brian Stovall Peggy Strau Beth Sullivan Bill Tanner Charles Taylor Darrell Todd Craig Veller Mark Wallace Jim Williams Leroy Wilson Rick Willis Jim Winship Debbie Wittman Cari Young Alan Zimmerman i i '   ' ! NOT PICTURED Terese Baker Corliss Davies Mike Dimich Kim Fitzhugh Ann Lambert Jayme Reighard Greg Rollins Theda Walks Maudteina Williams Joe Wooden 54 ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE Billings, Montana 59102 DR. LAWRENCE F. SMALL President To the Class of 1974 As you leave the College our sincere best wishes go with you - For the gi ft of time: time to explore, to plant and water, to prune and harvest, and to savor the fruits of your living; For the gift of place: place to work, place to play, place for excitement, place for serenity, place to be at home in your world; For the gift of wisdom: wisdom that seeks beyond the facts and hidden well-springs of your being; And for the gift of love: love to enrich your time, love to illumine your place, love to breathe life into your wisdom, love to make your work worthwhile, love to hold your home secure, love to outlast the defeats and disappointments and the gray disenchantments of the year. May yours be the peace and happiness of a life that ever seeks its fulfillment. Lawrence F. Small, President 56 «i Bruce T. Al ton Dean of Students James R. Taylor Dean of the College 57 Ernest Big Horn Director of the Center for Indian Studies Dr. Orville Dahl Director of Development and Public Relations Marion Reeder Evans Assistant Librarian M. C. Gallagher Director of Teacher Placement 58 Philip J. Ganson Director of Physical Plant V. s . Luther G arris Counselor James Heitzer Public Relations Dr. Robert M. Holmes Chaplain 59 Dr. Paul Hoyer Campus Physician Robert Lyon Financial Aid Officer Director of Placement  ' | I Gary Johnson Director of Special Services V - ■ ' ' ■ Lidie Miller Director of Library Lois Stiff ler Manager of College Book Store . ' - George R. Nelson Director of Summer School Verba P. Valentine Director of Central Services Margaret Ping Director of the Center for Human Development Raymond F. Whearty Vice President of Finance 61 Dr. Dale Arnink Ass ' t Professor, Christian Thought James H. Bieber Ass ' t Professor, Music Dr. William Ballard Ass ' t Professor, Geology Dr. John Bross Professor, Psychology 64 Dr. Arnold S. Brown Ass ' t Professor, Sociology and Psychology Clifford Clark Professor, Economics Business Ad. Dr. Robert Bulkley Jr. Ass ' t Professor, History Mrs. Hannelor Carter Instructor, German 65 William Cronoble Ass ' t Proffesor, Geology Dr. Thomas M. Dicker) Professor, Christian Thought Carol Douglas Instructor, Physical Education Jack A. Ecklund Assoc. Professor, Physical Education 66 Dr. John R. Fanshawe Visiting Professor, Geology Dr. Raymond Graham Asst. Professor, Chemistry « J « William H. Jamison Professor, Mathematics Kathleen M. Joyce Assoc. Professor, French Spanish Dr. C. Adrian Heidenreich Ass ' t. Professor, Sociology 67 Mrs. Dell Keys Coach, Girls Basketball Frank E. Mathew Professor, Physical Education [ Delmar P. Langbell Visiting Professor, Education Dr. James McDowell Assoc. Professor, Economics Dr. James Masters Assoc, Professor, Education Dale Moffitt Ass ' t Professor, Drama 66 Robert Morrison Assoc. Professor, Art Donald Pihiaja Assoc. Professor, Music Voice Clifford H. Murphy Professor, Philosophy Dr. Richard Ramsey Professor, Biology Mrs. Margaret S. Murphy Professor, English Literature Francis Rose Ass ' t. Professor, Physical Education 69 Elizabeth Rowan Instructor, Applied Music C. R. Stiffler Coach, Baseball Frosh Basketball Mrs. Alice Ryniker Assoc. Professor, Art Richard Sire Instructor, Accounting 70 John R. Taylor Ass ' t. Professor, Psychology Dr. Robert Van Dellen Ass ' t. Professor, English I Dr. William Waggoner Ass ' t. Professor, Music (Bands) 71 Richard M. Walton Ass ' t. Professor, Physics Larry Weirather Ass ' t. Professor, English Palma J. Wolverton Ass ' t. Professor, Music 72 Dr. Dale B. Zindars Assoc. Professor, History . t . « Mrs. Monica Aalgaard Mary Helen Castro Mrs. June Butler Mrs. Dana Coakley I Marilyn Culiflower Mrs. Donna Drinkwalter 73 Mrs. D. G reenfield Mrs. Jack Ecklund Shirley Hart Margaret Houser Mrs. A. Johnson 74 Mrs. Audrey Jurovich Mrs. Sylvia Mick Ann Lambert Mrs. Betty Wilcox Karen Meeks Teina Williams 75 SAGA Lauretta Aalgaard Cook J. 77 Don Guiberson Manager Bessy Denny Baker Georgella Denny Dining Room Dolly Fell Secretary 76 fS fl •v Y, I .11 Jan Froelich Cook and salads • BpL ; r , « ' Ron Hendricks Maintenance i I •r p% r Betty Ryder Snack Bar Bev Teske Cook 77 MAINTENANCE -. Mel Duerst Howard Mocabee . Chet Jones Claude Piccioni  ■ )aak « • m Duane Fendrick Frank Powell 78 Geogina Sieler Lucy Healy Bobby Cambell ™ l , ' Ni Wfc w,.. M a0fc, ! Mr. Mrs. Eli Bauer Lydia Bartz Eric Ramsett 79 Blood, Sweat and Cheers The Bears 1973 football season was filled with broken records for the team and individual honors for its players. After 28 touchdowns, 2768 yards in total offense, 1917 yards in passing offense and more points scored (201) than any other Rocky team, Rocky Mountain College ' s most interesting football season in its history ended. The 1973 season was a season based on experiments, new ideas and a gamble which almost paid off. Rocky ' s championship hopes were crushed by a few mistakes, which will probably be remembered for a long time. A few dropped passes, fumbles, penalties, and bad luck may have prevented Rocky from its fourth championship team in its football history. 83 The fans received their money ' s worth when they came to watch Rocky. Rocky ' s offensive attack called for 30-40 passes per game, and no matter what the situation, you could expect a pass from the accurate arm of Lance Orner. Orner hit Rocky receivers on 50.5% of his passes for 1845 yards. Orner ' s passing ability earned him a spot on the All-District (NAIA) and All-Conference teams. A compliment to Orner ' s fine arm was a crew of exceptional receivers. Regardless of double and triple teaming by defense opponents, they were unable to stop Rocky ' s potent passing attack. Gary Taylor ' s ability to make the big play, Manuel Brooks ' quick- ness and speed and Jim Devine ' s picture perfect routes helped to make the well rounded passing game click. Taylor, who led the nation (NAIA) in receiving, was selected on the All-District NAIA, honorable mention, and All-Conference teams, while Devine was voted Second Team All-Conference. Although Rocky ' s offensive attack was centered around the pass, its running game played a key role. The blocking and power running of Jack Butler and Len Messinger combined with the dodging, darting Mick Capshaw made the run a constant threat. Capshaw, who was selected Second Team A ll-Con- ference, holds Rocky ' s single game and season rush- ing records. Capshaw also caught 19 passes for 185 yards. The offensive line put it all together for the offense. The line ' s strong, consistent blocking performance kept opponents away from th-e quarterbacks and opened holes for the run. Under the leadership of seniors John Hole and Jerry Beffert, the offensive linemen were the hardest working groups on the practice and game fields. They were a major factor in Rocky ' s offensive success in 1973. The defense took on a new structural basis in 1973. Rocky ' s new defense took as much brain power to master as muscle power. The defensive unit needed athletes with both mental and physical attributes. Gary Taylor, who hauled in 51 of Orner ' s 117 completions, averaged 109 yards in catches per game. 84 The defensive linemen and linebackers tackled the task of facing opponents which out-weighed them in every game. These men depended upon quickness, agility, and guts to do their Job. They were led by two Second Team All-Conference linebackers, Charles Morris and Tom Johnson. The defensive backfield intercepted 16 of the op- ponents passes. This year ' s defensive back stand out was the Ray Higgins Award winner, Jim Gait. Gait, who was selected Second Team All-Conference, holds the school record for 9 interceptions in the season and tied another school record of 3 intercep- tions in a single game. Adding to the Rocky attack was Rocky ' s All-Confer- ence kicking specialist Jud Johnson, last year ' s number one IMAIA punter. Jud did it all this year, kicked-off, punted, a nd place-kicked extra points and field goals. Rocky was an offensive threat any- where inside the opponent ' s 40 yard line because of the talented toe of Jud Johnson. Versatile Mick Capshaw did it all on the football field in ' 73. He rushed for 717 yards, netted 185 yards in receptions, and returned punts and kickoffs back for 545 yards, to put him well over 1,400 yards in total offense. In ' 73, Rocky ' s Offense rolled up over 2700 yards in total offense, while averaging 346 yards per game to rank 23 in the nation. 85 Lance Orner, who completed 50.5% of his 232 attempts was third leading passer in the nation. • Sea son at a Glance • RMC - 28. . . Chadron - 45 RMC - 6. . . S.D. Tech - 25 RMC - 29. . . Ft. Lewis - 26 ft RMC - 20. . . Montana State - 45 RMC - 35. . Carroll - 48 RMC - 22. . . Western - 23 RMC - 7. . . Eastern - 17 RMC 52. . Montana Tech - 20 Manuel Brooks averaged 24.3 yards every time he caught the ball in ' 73. Jim Devine, who had 32 receptions for 539 yards, averaged 16.9 yards per catch. 86 .an ? - m m Tom Johnson took solid hold of the left linebacker spot after being switched from def. end. Kicking specialist Jud Johnson, averaged 38.9 yards per punt and hit on 22 of 23 extra points. .v: : ' ■• Scrappy Jim Gait (ABOVE) emerged as the big play defender in the Rocky secondary by swiping 9 passes, while Charlie Norris (LEFT) one of top linebackers in the conference, im- pressed everybody with his play over the middle. ■■ 87 K e i i i «, 1973 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARS BOTTOM ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Rick Willis, Keith Currie, Joe Rhodes, John Carpenter, Coach Francis Rose, Gary Taylor, Coach Frank Mathew, Rod Farrell, Glen Snell, Dan Tate, Vern McKinnus, Bob Larkin (Trainer). SECOND ROW: Steve Zimmerer, Tom Roberts, Len Messinger, Lance Orner, Earl Graves, Jack Yeakel, Jim Gait, Jack Butler, Mike Williams, Jud Johnson, Manuel Brooks, Sam O ' Reily, Brian Stovall, Dave Wolfe, Robert Moncrief. THIRD ROW: Kirk Montgomery, Gus Forester, Rod Mondt, Pat Mader, Doug Peterson, Scott Baxendale, Jerry Beffert, Mel Keffer, John Hole, Joe Alger, Rick White, Charlie Norris, R. J. Kost, Gary Gasser, Bill Hodgens, Tim Nagengast, Greg Rollins, Melvin Brooks. FOURTH ROW: Percy Anderson, Geroge Brush, Roger Maynard, Tom Alger, Jim Parker, Bill Langford, Dave McAmis, Mike Allen, Jim Devine, Tom Johnson, Mick Capshaw, Art Yerden, Mike Gipson. THE FRANK MATHEW TRIBUTE At half-time at the Rocky-Fort Lewis Football Game, a tribute was paid to Football Coach and Educator, Frank Mathew. He was honored by the team with a new set of golf clubs, by the College with a plaque, by the Midland Roundtable with a life-time membership in its organization, and by the Lake Hills Country Club, who awarded him with a years membership. The tribute was paid in gratitude for Coach Mathew ' s dedication to Rocky Mountain College and the Billings community. Coach Mathew was head football coach at Rocky from 1949 to 1967. He returned to coaching this year to assist Head Coach Francis Rose with the football pro- gram and did so without accepting any salary for his service. His experience and knowledge of football played an important role in Rocky ' s success in 1973. The dedication and self-sacrifice of men like Frank Mathews makes our college a better place, for that, we, the students of Rocky Mountain College, give our thanks. 88 Guts, But No Glory Although the Rocky Bears finished the 1973-74 basketball season with a disappointing 9-19 record, the team played some great games, had great mom- ents, and displayed some exceptional basektball talent. At home, the Bears played some of the best basketball seen at Rocky, highlighted by the RMC-EMC games. Two of the three games played were decided by a basket, Rocky winning one of the two. Whether the opponent was Eastern, Western, Tech, Northern or Carroll, the Bears certainly provided the excitement the fans came to see, with thrilling ball- handling, precise passing and accurate shooting. Rocky ' s squad had an abundance of talent, some of whom were recognized on the All-Conference Teams. Tyree Davis was selected for the second straight year. Davis, a 6 ' 4 Junior also set an individual scoring record of 551 points in one season. Frank Stevenson, Rocky ' s 6 ' 6 center, who was selected on the second team All-Conference is one of the shorter centers in the country but still managed to shoot the eyes out of many opponent. Stevenson ' s talented eye, helped him to score 509 points during the 1973-74 basketball season. Frontier Conference honorable mention went to Jim Wichman, a 6 ' 4 Senior and Ron Quarterman, a 6 ' 7 Sophomore, who played only half of the season. Even though these players just mentioned received these outsta nding honors, the Bears still had several other talented ballplayers who went unnoticed in the award giving, they are: Gary Taylor, Vern Grimstud, and highly underated Wes Bowman, who was voted best defensive player by his fellow teammates. The 1973-1974 basketball season was an educational and competitive season. The Bears choose to take on other colleges that had twice and sometimes three times the enrollment of Rocky. Schools like De Paul, Weber State, all very stiff competiton, all which will surely benefit the Bears in the long run. 89 KL m m tiMM Playing only a half season, Ron Quarterman still managed to pull down 112 rebounds. Team Captain, Tyree Davis, (ABOVE) was again the standout for the Bears in 73-74, averaging 19.7 points per game, while Vern Grimsrud, (LEFT) known as Chuck Hustle, was a whiz on defense. 90 In Stevenson ' s first year as a Bear the big man pulled down 354 rebounds, while averaging 18.2 points per game. Co-captain Jim Wichman ' s Consistent play and Leadership earned him the honor of All-Conference honorable mention. 91 Talented Gary Taylor, (ABOVE), is known throughout the league for his speed and his fancy passes, while Wes Bowman, (LEFT), one of the most underrated players in the Confer- ence was named the Bear ' s best defensive and most im- proved player. Walter Wright Avant Ramsey Season at a Glance RMC 91 RMC 69 RMC 78 RMC 66 RMC 73 RMC 74 RMC 78 RMC 108 RMC 66 RMC 64 RMC 85 RMC 95 RMC 95 RMC 69 RMC 75 RMC 73 RMC 91 RMC 87 RMC 86 RMC 82 RMC 81 RMC 75 RMC 71 RMC 67 RMC 85 RMC 74 RMC 92 RMC 58 Black Hills State 84 North Dakota State 111 North Dakota University 94 University of Wis. At. Mil. 84 DePaul University 91 Black Hills State 73 Dickinson State 73 Dickinson State 93 Idaho State 105 Weber State 96 Eastern Montana 87 Northern Montana 93 Northern Montana 92 Western Montana 83 Western Montana 93 Eastern Montana 72 South Dakota Tech 97 Montana Tech 102 Carroll College 81 Western Montana 87 Northern Montana 98 College of Great Falls 91 Eastern Montana 80 Montana Tech 73 Montana Tech 67 Carroll College 94 Carroll College 107 College of Great Falls 80 93 m 1973 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARS TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Coach Ecklund, Walter Wright, Larry Morris, Gary Sohm, Ron Quarterman, Jim Wichman, Frank Stevenson, Dan Gillam, Avant Ramsey. BOTTOM ROW: Wayne Koepke, Wes Bowman, Tyree Davis, Gary Taylor, Vern Grimsmd. c JUNIOR VARSITY : v 94 W HWt W  Sc ' ii. F w I y The Magnificent Seven The RMC women ' s basketball team, led by fast- breaking guards, senior Yoly Coronado and freshman Sarah Davis, played very well in 1974 finishing a suc- cessful season at 12-2. The 12 straight win streak was the longest in the state and the overall record was the best in the state. Davis averaged 19 points per game to lead in scoring and Coronado followed with 11. Freshmen Kellie Green and Laurinda Knudson were strong on the boards. Juniors Jeanne Maki and Colleen Parker and freshman Sara Jones showed great improve- ment over the season and pulled down valuable re- bounds and showed good defensive ability. All team members worked together to play probably the best defense in the state allowing opponents an average of only 28 points per game while offensively, the Bears averaged 50. Rocky went from a magnificent seven to a super six for the state tournament when starting forward Jeanne Maki was lost due to an appendectomy. The remaining six did a fine job defeating Western 48-40 in a hard fought, come from behind opening game, and then lost a heart breaker 59-55 to Flathead the next night. By the next morning the six were all pretty well worn and lost in consolation to Montana State. Sara Jones and Colleen Parker filled in admirably for Jeanne Maki and Sarah Davis, playing on a sprained ankle sustained in the Western game, still averaged 16 points a game for the tournament. 95 Sarah Davis Kellie Green Jeanne Maki Laurinda Knudson 96 • Season at a Glance • EMC 37 RMC 31 RMC 44 Northern 10 RNC 52 Northern 14 RMC 40 Western 26 RMC 39 Western 32 RMC 44 NWCC, Powell 20 RMC 66 Chadron State B 20 RMC 50 Chadron State A 17 RMC 55 Charroll 29 RMC 65 Northern 22 RMC 79 College of Great Falls 12 RMC 46 EMC 34 RMC 53 NWCC, Powell 29 EMC 47 RMC 42 State - roumament RMC 48 Western 40 FVCC 59 RMC 55 MSU 49 RMC 39 Yoly Coronado HOME OF THE G BEARS 1973 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARS TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Jeanne Maki, Kelly Green, Laurinda Knudson, Sara Jones, BOTTOM ROW: Sara Davis, Yoly Coronado. 97 W ■BMr r W _ ' .-._ ..■ ...... WWW Roll Me Over The 1973-74 wrestling season produced several outstanding individual well-deserved accomplish- ments for its wrestlers. However, due to the fact that only six weights could be filled, the seasonal duel record is quite misleading. Bad luck plagues the wrestling team right to the season ' s end. Two out- standing wrestlers quit school, one wrestler suffered an injury that kept him on the disabled list all season, and one other wrestler was unable to compete due to eligibility problems. But in the midst of all this turmoil, several wres- tlers achieved great success. Outstanding individual efforts were: Vern Beffert, ( 24-3) Bozeman Invita- tional Champ, Western Montana Invitional Champ, and four consecutive Frontier Conference Champion- ships; George Brush, (15-6) Frontier Conference Champ; Rick White, (20-2) Western Montana Invita- tional Champ, third place at Bozeman Invitional Conference, second place in Frontier Conference; Neal Schreibeis, (8-8); Sam O ' Reilly, (10-10); Randy Waitman, (3-6); all second place Frontier Conference in their respective weights. 99 -■ Sophomore sensation, Rick White, has an incredible 20-2 record. Vern Beffert established a new school record with the quickest pin. It took him 30 seconds to do it. Big George Brush amazed everybody with his uncanny style on the mat. 100 Randy Waitman has overcome a serious physical defect to become one of the top wrestlers in the con- ference. Guttsy Sam O ' Rielly lead the team in escapes with 20. Neil Schreibeis took second in the Frontier Conference Tournament. 101 1973 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARS TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Sam O ' Rielly, Gary Gasser, Rick White, George Brush, Tom Alger. BOTTOM ROW: Randy Waitman, Charles Allen, Verne Beffert, Brian Stovall. h: Mind Over Matter Strength is probably 3rd or 4th in importance to the members of the Rocky Mountain Weightlifters. Their training that starts in early September and con- tinues till June for those of natural caliber puts bal- ance, flexibility and speed as the major items for these Olympic lifters. The two competitive lifts put the emphasis on explosive power and ability to concentrate on the lift, not on the amount of weight or the bar. Only in this manner can these lifters lift more than a hundred pounds over their body weight from the floor to arms length over head. A few of the lifters can come close to or even exceed double body weight in the clean and jerk. Leg power is basic to most all athletics; and is of prime importance to Olympic lifters. As a result of lifting and training for the Olympic lifts, these team members end up with a very symmetrical physique, and under proper training, enjoy a competitive span of close to 20 years or more. Rocky has had many fine lifters, with Phil Sanderson, who still lifts and trains at Rocky winning a national championship in the 132 pound class and at the present time developing into a true world class lifter. Jim Taylor a junior at Rocky and Charles Morris a senior, competed in the Junior Na tionals last year and hope-along with Dan Billings to return to the Juniors and maybe even the Senior Nationals this year along with Phil. Dan Billings 103 Jim Taylor M Charlie Morris 104 1973 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEARS TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT); Ron Dimmerman, Pete King, Dennis Crowder, Charlie Norris. BOTTOM ROW: Jim Taylor, Barry Larson, Dan Billings. Poetry in Motion Rocky has a small but dedicated team for 1973-74. Four girls, most without any experience, put in a long season, from August to March, working on vaulting, uneven parallel bars, floor exercise, and balance beam. Although Rocky won one meet with Casper Community College, the girls always placed in the top five at every meet we attended. Rocky held the state meet this year and the fol- lowing girls placed: Teresa Stroppel, second in floor exercise, third in vaulting; Terry Baker, first in un- even parallel bars; Bve Bovee, first in balance beam, second in floor exercise. Besides attending meets in Capser and Missoula, the girls helped Mrs. Douglas put on various clinics in the state and also helped the College of Great Falls, Absorakee and Jordan get a start into gymnastics. The girls deserve a lot of credit for their dedication and work. 105 %u ; r - ' 4NH H Bev Bovee: second in floor exercise. Teresa Stroppel, second in floor exercise. Terry Baker, first in uneven parallel bars. Colleen Kluver, first in our hearts. 106 You ' ve Gotta Believe For the past two baseball seasons, You gotta be- lieve has been the team ' s motto. In those last two years, the Bears have won the Frontier Conference Championship twice. The motto had a special mean- ing during the 1974 season, though. Towards the end of the season, Rocky ' s hopes for a second conference championship were very dim. Going into the final week of conference competition, Rocky had five con- ference games left to be played. In order to win the conference, the Bears had to win all five. Senior pitcher, Dana Sobieraj came up with the motto, and the Bears came up with five straight victories. Of course, it wasn ' t the motto that won the five games; it only provided the inspiration that Rocky needed. Timely hitting, clutch fielding, and pitching, along with the proper coaching, won the conference. Rocky ' s second championship can be credited to a squad of fine dedicated coach. Every game Rocky fielded nine exceptionally gifted ballplayers, some of whom were recognized on the all-conference, and all-district teams. Named to the A 1 1- Conference team were seniors: Ron Kopitzke, Dana Sobieraj; juniors; Robert Moncrief, Ken Benedict; and sophomore sen- sation, Rod Farrell. Sobieraj was also named to the A 1 1- District second team as a pitcher. Other players not recognized on the A 1 1- Conference but contributed greatly to Rocky ' s success in ' 74 were: pitching dan- dies, Monte Anderson and Bruce Schilling; sure-handed shortshop, Dave IMeihart; and Mr. Inspiration himself, third baseman, Jud Johnson. Sobieraj was voted most valuable player for the 1974 season by his fellow teammates. His outstanding clutch pitching performances earned him this honor. Rocky wrapped up its second straight conference championship in ' 74 and their hopes for the future are strong, but will be weakened by the loss of some out- standing seniors. The best of luck to them in the future. 107 Dave Neihart, one of the conferences top infielders, hit at a .290 clip in ' 74. Dana Sobieraj (LEFT) was Rocky ' s pitching ace, with a 0.55 era. Jud Johnson (RIGHT) Rocky ' s workhorse played in all of the Bear ' s 25 games and finished with a .313 average. Robert Moncrief (BELOW) the Bears, centerfielder, hit .297 and also had 14 stolen bases. Vern Grimsrud, filled the bears gap at second base, and hit a respectable .254. Les Bullington showed great promise in the leftfield position for the Bear ' s Arlen Anderson (RIGHT) was plagued with a sore elbow all during ' 74 after a banner year in ' 73. Gary Sohm (LEFT), has enough potential to work himslef right into the Bear ' s regular rotation. Big Bruce Schilling was plagued with back trouble all year but still managed to pitch in 49 innin Rod Fan-ell (LEFT), the Bear ' s top hitter and designated hitter, hit for a well rounded .400. Ageless C.R. St iff ler (ABOVE) piloted the Bears to their second straight conference championship. Pitching dandy, Monte Anderson, proved to be a pleasant surprise for Bear fans. Tom Decosta (ABOVE), the Bears first sacker hit for a respectable .262. Ron Kopitzke (BELOW), slugging catcher for the Bears in ' 74, had a .312 lifetime batting average. Leadoff hitter Ken Benedick showed the needed spark for the Bears in ' 74 hitting .288, with 24 hits and 12 stolen bases. I TOP ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Coach C. R. Stiffler, Bob Meyer, Bob Larkin, Percy Anderson. SECOND ROW; Dana Sobieraji, Gary Sohm, Vern Grimsrud, Tom DeCosta, Ron Kopitzke, Arlen Anderson. FRONT ROW: Ken Benedick, Rod Farrell, Dave Neihart, Bruce Schilling, Jud Johnson, Monte Anderson, Robert Moncrief. • Season at a Glance • RMC 3 CSI 2 RMC Southern Idaho 8 RMC i CSI 5 RMC i Black Hills State 6 RMC 5 Mi not State 12 RMC 11 Dickinson State 2 RMC 2 Northern Montana RMC 4 Black Hills State 2 RMC 1 Black Hills State 3 RMC 2 Eastern Montana 4 RMC 4 Northern Montana RMC 10 Northern Montana 3 RMC 10 Northern Montana 9 RMC 4 Eastern Montana 3 RMC 5 Eastern Montana 8 RMC 12 Northern Montana RMC Eastern Montana 4 RMC 2 Black Hills State 9 RMC 10 Black Hills State 11 RMC 1 Eastern Montana 4 RMC 6 Eastern Montana 4 RMC 4 Eastern Montana 3 RMC 4 Huron 13 RMC Yankton 8 I t 112 ■■ - f HOMG QDMING ■ 113 114 B c SPURS ■ 1 • •• •■ 1 .•«!■■■ 131 I The Miracle Workers The 1973-74 year in Rocky 1 s Drama Department was another year of growth and development. The number of students participating in Prof. Dale Moffit ' s department has grown steadily and is ex- pected to continue. The 1973-74 season saw a variety of full-length plays, student directed plays, and a new addition, Mime. The season began with the production of an old classic Trojan Women. The play was of the Fall of Troy, set up against a beautiful simulation of the fallen city. A series of student directed plays followed the Trojan Women. Among these student productions was a new twist, a student directed Mime Troupe. Members of the Rocky Drama Department per- formed under the direction of Bonnie Banks. A few members of the troupe include Patti Fleming, Jan- ice Harper, Sanna Porte, Larry Starnes, Claudia Stickney, and others who gave their time and efforts. The props department, and the Mime Troupe, as it is called, went on tour during the in- terim break. The 1974 half of the season brought the production of The Miracle Worker . This play of a blind, deaf girl ' s struggle for communication with the outside world brought tears to those in the audi- ence. The play also provided us with some very fine performance by the entire cast. The season closed with one more Mime show and an air of optimism. Although Professor Moffit will be taking a leave of absence next year, the department is growing and developing on its own. In closing, we would like to wish Professor Moffit a good time, and to say farewell to those who graduated this year. Their talents and contribu- tions are what have made Rocky 1 s drama depart- ment develop, and they surely will be missed. M| 111 l . The Miracle Worker In the spring of 1974, Rocky 1 s Drama Department, presented William Gibson ' s Miracle Worker . This play was the story of Annie Sullivan, teacher of the famed deaf, blind child, Helen Keller. The play told the story of those people who influ- enced Miss Sullivan before and during her teaching Helen. The audience was carried through the tedi- ous process of learning by Helen, to a tear render- ing climax, as Helen finally understood what Annie was trying to get through to her. The Miracle Worker in this case was Prof. Dale Moffitt, who directed the large cast through the play. As usual, he withstood the casts best efforts to render him insane and was awarded the endur- ance award for the year. The set was designed by an EMC student and constructed by Dave Willis, who was said to have gone off the deep end during its construction. Nancy Harper played Annie Sullivan, the Irish girl who would sooner die than give up. Bonnie Banks played Helen Keller, the unkempt, unruly blind child. Steve Holmes played Captain Keller, the head of the Keller household. Sharon Winnett was Mrs. Keller, the tormented Mother of the child. Ralph Leary was James Keller, son of Captain Keller. Larry Starnes played Prof. Anagwos, who was Annie Sullivan ' s teacher. Janice Harper played Viney, servant of the Keller family. This production seemed a fitting conclusion to the season as the Miracle Worker himself, will be on leave next year. A Doctor Kris Halverson Kate Sharon Winnett Keller Stephen Holmes Helen Bonnie Banks Martha Claudia Stickney Percy Robert Fife Aunt Ev Ann Taylor James Ralph Leary Anagnos Larry Starnes Annie Sullivan Nancy Harper Viney Janice Harper Blind Girls Janet Edwards Jill Hedges Kirsten Pihlaja Melinda Simpson 136 TROJAN WOMAN 137 Trojan Women The crux of the drama season 73-74 began with a renovation of Euripides Trojan Women . The cast performed the version as adapted by Sartre. This classic is a tale of the women of troy after that city ' s fall to the Greeks because of the famous Tro- jan horse episode. The play was directed by Prof. Dale Moffit, head of Rocky 1 s Drama Department. Professor Moffit chose to set the play against the fallen walls of Troy. The set itself was spectacular. It was designed by Prof. Morrison and constructed by Dave Willis. Their combined efforts gave the audience a beauti- ful representation of Troy after the fall. Prof. Moffitt directed the cast through the final acts of the Greeks conquest and departure, as the women mourn and the unfortunate die. Kris Halverson plays the God, Poseidon, who was the diety of fallen Troy. Janice Harper played the role of the fickle Goddess, Pallas Athene, upon whose Troy was destroyed and the Greek Mavy about to be. Sheryl Prescott played the leader of the defeated women, Hecuba. Ralph Leary played Talthybios, messenger of the Greek Army. Sanna Porte played the role of the visionary Cassandra, who foresaw the Greeks end. Nancy George played the role of Andromache, whose child was to be battered on the walls of Troy. Larry Starnes played the role of Menelaus, leader of the Greek Army and husband to Helen, played by Sharon Winnett over whom the entire Trojan war was waged. Poseidon Pallas Athene Hecuba Chorus Leader Chorus Talthybios Cassandra Andromache Helen Menelaus Soldiers Kris Halverson Janice Harper Sheryl Prescott Teina Williams Ginny Bryan Paola Bulloch Janice Harper Nancy Harper Anne Masters Ralph Leary Sanna Porte Nancy George Sharon Winnett Larry Starnes Brett Hurley David Willis 140 The Mime Troupe Something new was added to department this year and as usual with the Rocky theatre arts group it existed for the participants as well as the audience. The something new is the Props Dept. Mime Troupe. Under the direction of Bonnie Banks, who attended a summer camp on Mime, a group of drama stu- dents studied under her to learn the art of Mime and aid her in her 390 Production. The group wasextremely enthusiastic and decided to stick together and gave the troupe a name. Those original Mimes were Bonnie Banks, Janice and Nancy Harper, Patti Fleming, Kris Halvorsen, Sanna Porte, Claudia Stickney and Larry Stames. There have been losses, Kris Halvorsen, and additions, Debbie Davis, Patti Sheets, Jim Taylor, Beth Sulli- van, and Steve and Tim Holmes. After the group ' s first performance they decided to work during interim and then go on a short tour. The Troupe gave an interim performance here and then went to Bozeman for two shows and Helena for 1 show. The trip went well as did the shows. The quality of the Troupe continually increased and they kept on giving community and short trip per- formances. The art of Mime, acting without words, was quite proficiently handled by the group. They made their own costumes, and money. The climax of their first year ' s achievement was in their final show of the year in May. The Troupe carried off its biggest and most diverse show of its first year. The fate of the Troupe seems certain to continue its development. The Troupe is looking forward to its next season and so too are the spectators. The Props Department Mime Troupe Bonnie Banks Patti Fleming Kris Halverson Jannie Harper Nancy Harper Sanna Porte Larry Stames Claudia Stickney Under the direction of Bonnie Banks 144 MISS RMC BETH SULLIVAN 145 PEOPLE TREE 146 j Hn .■■■-• A ft 1 B ' A ■K - - . ' JF+ ' nisFf, 1 ' ■UM ill I W « fmm ' Wk f ■ tfm ' 1 a 1 JIM STAFFORD 147 ■ PP 7 frr- i ijIA 1 . EJ  t : i ll il  l mPr rMi I 1)1 ti IK 1 Jj THE MED 148 CINE SHOW 149 ROCK-A-THON 1 - f ' 1 4 ■ 1 j 1 : 1 ■ 1 j 1 V KJ TALENT SHOW ■ ■■■ %iP n n ' ■■ ' ■ sisii ' ■■ ■■ ' ■■■■ - : ■■ ' ; Sp j, 4 1jC- ' ?f [:■: . . . k ■ V m 1 c i x V 1 | _ r i « t ft E C£_- 3l , ..„ ...... ! J .. J m « 152 153 BdCC LdURC dT€ 156 m£ GMDUOTION Charles Allen Arthur Buford Nancy George Sll WHO ' S UJHO 158 Mark Taylor NOT PICTURED Peggy Barngrover Gerald Fox Lance Orner 159 €f Ta me fellow students, Well de gigantic job of completing de 1974 Yellowstone has been achieved, and it tis now up ta you guys ta decide wedda er not its a success. De task wuz not exactly da most pleazent one I ' ve ever dunn, but shere wuz ' n educa- tional one. Da many sleepless nites of bitch ' n and moan ' n try ' n ta git a respectable look ' n layout, ' n de out biosts of laughta frum look ' n at cha uglie mugs, were da highlights in da assembly of dis edition. Me only hope is dat dis issue of da Yellowstone brings a smile of satisfaction ' n delight ta yer face. In da future years when yer ' ole ' n gray, I hope ya kin take dis off da dustee book shelf ' n look trew it ' n recall all da excit ' n memories you ' n I have shared here at good ' ole Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Montana 59102. Take care of yerselves, m (J GfJJU fUp£Jb ' U 3 J2jtf Cj QvOGa M I 160 % - 161 DE END m ■ AMERICAN YEARBOOK ,J J II! £5v 3 % ! - ' 5m Rocky Mountain College Library 3 3712 00060 1154 li --■• V -AM P ' tWO 4