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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1978 volume:

5 . MttCtSL R o c k y M o u n t a i n C o I e From S o u t h w e s t About 1946 or earlier. IN II t J I • ■«-4 « M_ I J • . v: - . . •-  f An Open Door IMV H To Qualified Students Of All Faiths and Races P â–  Seriously in Search of flfctf ttfrf Truth and Knowledge. JHk IS, Where are you going? i j, Are you speeding down a freeway from birth to death — rushing from one encounter to another taking no time to make yourself the center? Perhaps you need an encounter of the fourth kind. Burst forth at Rocky Mountain College and find out. Take this exit NT % to go on a mission of discovery through Rocky to find yourself. ' 878 1511 POLY DRIVE (406) 245-6151 At Rocky Prepare to be part of traffic through the cross roads of the Northern Rockies — Billings, Montana ' s largest city — sports and recreation center — cultural center — business center — one hour from the mountains — 2V2 hours to Yellowstone National Park — only 237 hours to Fairbanks, Alaska — distribution center of Rocky Road ice cream You ' ll find an atmosphere designed for people — 75; 7 student faculty ratio — 500 students (50:50 male female ratio) — over 60% of the profs with PhD ' s — a 4 year, liberal arts college — church related (Methodist, Presbyterian, UCC) — 4-4-1 academic calendar (2 semesters May interim) — accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges — no alligator wrestling — 65% of the students live on campus — 92% of them hate anchovy pizza What fields can 1 get into at Rocky? Well, there ' s the corn field and the ... uh - did you mean major and minor fields of study? Well then, BA and BS degrees are offered in art, music, music education, English, English drama, history, history political science, sociology anthropology, philosophy, Christian thought, elementary education, economics business administration, psy- chology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematical economics, mathematics, physical education, natural science and math, and secondary education certification. PLUS minors in each area AND minors in drama, physics, Spanish, and speech arts. An AA degree is offered for 62 semester hours — As- sociate of Arts for half of the BS, BA degree 124 hours. What if I want something else? If you don ' t fit in these programs, we may be able to build a program to fit you through INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OF STUDY (IPS). With faculty help and approval you can design your own major. Can I get college credit before I enter college? If you pass the exams through the COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP), you can receive up to 30 credits before you enroll. nnpâ„¢ c Become a center of communication Can I say what I want to say to anyone and have it understood? Or do they just think I have rocks in my head? Where can I find help? — artistic communication: music, art, drama — symbolic communication: music, math, literature, art — verbal communication: writing, reading, speech, logic, foreign language — group dynamics and interpersonal relations on the Humanities and Sciences FiCj-arou)! Central Issues — political — economical — ethical — educational — cultural — spiritual — social Can I explore a meaningful and productive career at Rocky? WHA T DO I DO WITH WHA T I LIKE TO DO? Do I go to graduate school? Have I taken the right classes? Who will hire me when I graduate? Rocky places a higher percentage of their graduates than the national average of 65%. Will I be one of those? How do I get ready? I 10 :AREER iW-WMUiONSERVKE 1 i, Have I tried it? Will I like it? In my junior and senior year I can receive college credit for working off campus in my major area. This on-the-job training through COOPERATIVE EDUCATION will help me decide if that career is for me — it is also a good recommendation on a job application. Sing a toot I ' ll be a doer. remain a spectator, life will pass me by. I ' ll include basketball and football and track and intramurals and music and drama and art and . . . I ' ll join Rocky students from 34 states and 8 foreign countries in almost any activity I can imagine. WHO AM I? WHERE AM I GOING? HOW FAST CAN I GET THERE FROM HERE? (I ' ve got to sign up for that new class — Lost -401 G) 12 little, dance a little, my own horn in the center for co-curricular activities Shall I be a leader or a fol- lower to help organize movies and student government and gong shows and invite special guests? When does an education begin? Learning begins at birth. Schooling is sev- eral phases of structured education in life. Learning even happens outside of a classroom! ' .y 9888 5 S When does it end? Learning never ends — though sometimes I put it on hold. After I graduate from Rocky, I can return at night or in the summers to take classes or I can just come back to see my friends at Home- coming. 15 Ik ' fcft do I talk to to find out more about Rocky? Students and alumni and friends and fans of RMC. Explore,:.. with nns:! $ TkCC AG ROCKV 19 College Days Are Here RMC ' s 1977 group of freshpersons began their college careers by sharing a Saga meal with their parents at Sunday ' s Orientation Dinner. After bidding parents farewell, checking into their dorm rooms and meeting room- mates, they set off with Orientation packets in hand to meet the challenges of the next two days (and next four years) • Orientation events included the Outlandish Olympics, a tour of Beautiful Billings on a double-decker bus, an outdoor Bar-B-Que followed by desert at a faculty member ' s home, and a trip to Red Lodge. Wednesday presented the greatest challenge of all: the first day of classes. 5. Jenny Lane piggy backs Coleen King during the Outlandish Olympics. Hey Mom, guess what I learned today? Fitz making more friends. Loralee Shetler tries to finish her run with some water left. A group cheer. 20 21 Individuals Excel Bon-fires, cymbals and trombones; autumn skies full of crisp excitement . . . football was in the air at Rocky- Mountain College. Football is more than just a sport. Scoreboard results and national ranking are by-products of the total campus involvement. 65 men dressed for home games to win 4 of 10 games. The Bears closed the season as the District 12 NAIA passing offensive leader, second in total offense. Senior co-captain Jerry Dolar of Kemmer, WY, led District 12 in passing and was rated in the top 10 in the nation, averaging 193 yards per game. He was named to the All Frontier Conference and All District teams and received All American Honorable Mention. Junior Mike Lohof, Birney, was ranked in the top 10 in the nation as a wide receiver. Senior co-captain Don Dellos of Basin, WY, was chosen as a Most Inspirational Bear and received the team ' s second effort award. Don ranked 4th in rushing yardage in District 12. Senior Al McAmis, Alva, WY, was also voted Most Inspirational. Sophomore Rich St. John of Federal Way, WA, was voted Rocky ' s Most Valuable Defensive Player and shared the Ray Higgin award for outstanding defensive back with Con Rosser of Tacoma. Many Bears were named to the Frontier Conference teams. On the first team On the second team Jerry Dolar - quarterback Don Dellos -- fullback Mike Lohof - wide receiver Rich St. John - linebacker Al Mc Amis - offensive guard One highlight of the 1977 season allowed over 200 Rocky alumni to watch the Bears pummel Montana Tech 35-11 during the Homecoming game. Jerry Dolar threw for four of the TD ' s and ran over the fifth. Rich St. John shone defensively with 19 tackles. The blocking sled . . . the pads and helmets and rolls of tape have been returned to the equipment roon. The excitement and sorrow have been stored in memories leaving thoughts directed to next year ' s goals. 1 . The Bears learn and grow as a team at Breakaway. 2. Rocky Mountain Spirit. 3. Hold everything! 4. (First row) Cheryl Travis, Nancey Battershell, Kim Sowers, Vicki Dang erf ield, (second row) Theresa Bajt, Joan Ramsay, Debra Glowaski, Coleen King, Jan Ramsay, Lori Conlon. 5. An intense moment. 23 District 12 passing leader Dolar To prepare The seniors Dolar, Brown Brooks, McAmes, Wilson ' Tht St. John effort! Lohof on the loose Football 50 and Carroll Rocky! 24 25 COACHES: Dud Lutton, head coach; Larry Green, defense; Howard Lutton, defense; Mike Williams, defense; Mark Clinton, offense. MANAGERS: Bruce Riley, Ben Johnson. TRAINERS: Paul Campbell, Bob Simpson SflM 2 1. Bears ' Brantz and Pearce guide alumni to the turf 2 . Coaches give orders to A 11 -Conference LB St. John 3. Tyler on the loose 4. Big play Lohof for six 5. Getting ready 6. Senior Captain Dellos makes a move 7. Injured veterans Dellos, White watch 8. The Rocky Bears 27 Rocky Spirit Grows The Football Family grew this year with the added enthusiasm of ten cheerleaders. Projects throughout the year helped to pay for brand new uniforms . The season included 6:00 AM Spring Ball Practice with serving breakfast afterwards, to locker room decorating and Friday mailbox good lucks . At the Football Awards Banquet the girls were honored by the team with plaques. w ' j|  28 1. Theresa Bajt, Cheryl Travis, Jan Ramsay, Nancey Battershell, Kim Sowers, Coleen King, Lori Conlon, Joan Ramsay, Deb Glowaski, Vicki Dangerfield 2 . Cheerleaders cheer on the Rocky Bears during Carroll College homecoming. 3. Nancey models Rocky sweatshirt. 4. Helium balloons sold by Steve and Dawn were one of the many money making projects. 5. Mr. Raines with beautiful wax sculpture he donated. 6. Everyone ' s favorite Mom (away from home) having a good time with C.R. and Rocky ' s Busdriver. 7. Rocky Bench Spring Awards Banquet. â– K HSI H â–  ' - 1 i I B§g ISBni -â–  | HH mm I mm 4 B r f n - A â–  J $; â–  â– r i 1 V • V«i fti H.e?8t 1 iAi i 1 ... • - Jf sjiHR IM A ff i7 . S «£ ' ! n Til l Kav fc _ ' 29 Welcome Home RMC ' s October 8th Homecoming victory was celebrated by young and old alike. 150 alumni participated in Homecoming activities organized by Bob FitzGerald. Included were a student alumni art show, a treasure hunt to find ten reasons Rocky is better than Eastern, a tug o ' war which proved alumni better tuggers than students and a pre-game barbecue in Veterans Park. The 35-11 Bear victory over the Montana Tech Orediggers was cheered by alumni cheerleaders. Wanda Cucas, class of ' 31, lit up the stadium with her yellow T-shirt and limitless pep. The RMC marching band was joined by the alumni band during half-time. Joan Ramsay, Minnesota sophomore, and Bruce Lindberg, Sidney, Montana sophomore, were introduced as Homecoming queen and king. The celebration continued at the Northern Hotel with the Homecoming dinner and dance. Royalty Bruce and Joan led in dancing to the music of the Hartmans. During one of the band ' s breaks Wanda Cucas was leading again. This time she applied her pep to tunes on her harmonica. 30 1 . Queen Joan and King Bruce 2. King and queen candidates: Joan Ramsey, Sandy Fris- bee, Deb Larson; (second row) Linda Grande, Marilyn Van Campen, Barb Sten- beck; (third row) Ron Miller, Tom Pierce, Bruce Lindburg, Pete Johnson, John Tavary; not pictured, Boo Simmerman. 3. There ain ' t no flies on us, cheers alumnus Wanda Cue as. 4. The Widenhouse Wipe ' Em wins the decoration contest. 5. Ricky experiences some cheerleading moves which leave a surprise on his chair. I . ' ( - -©  ■ mm 1 r • -w ' ' y . ' 7 3 • - . •  5 W PJO -i Kr f - 31 I 32 1 . The Rocky band waits for their half time performance. 2. Alumni Homecoming organ- izerBob Fitz Fitz Gerald pre- sents Victor George, the oldest alumni, with an original piece of the Rocky rock. 3. The Rocky family. 4. Alumni and current students team up to win the treasure hunt. 5. Alumni vs students in a tug -o -war. 6. Barb and Charlie add to dorm decorations. 7. Dud and Dawn Lutton after the game. 8. Get down and boogie! 9. Sarah, Jim and Susie at the Homecoming dinner. 33 - ' V S §■■ 34 -L 1. Sue Cassidy serving the brew. 2. Kathy Hardy keeping a good eye on dealer, Jeff Hedger and the cards . 3 . Tim Wilson winning at the crap table - looks like Lonnie ain ' t doing too good ! CASINO NIGHT Campus Life sponsored Casino Night at the War Bonnet Inn on October 29, 1978. In a Vegas- style evening students played craps, black-jack and Casino games. Dinners, stuffed animals, theater tickets and other prizes were auc- tioned off at the end of the even- ing. Merchandise was purchased with the play money that was won at the Casino . 35 EMC Invasion Idi Amia, Winnie -the -Pooh, Piglet and Tigger-too, the Statue of Liberty, and last but not least, the Spanish Inquisition and more -- all RMC students invaded Eastern ' s administration building and held the Dean of EMC hostage until the demands were met. Eastern ' s Dean Surwill commented, It ' s a good, fun thing. 36 i 4. 5. Vicki Dangerfield and Lorilee Theade keeping a guard for the invasion. Idi Amien, Tony Brown, reads the demands which include their Dean wears an RMC lettermans jacket, change EMC to Rocky Prep School, and their mascot to the bear cub. Glenn Hammer, the Spanish Inquisition guards the dean with full concentration. Miss Liberty Marcy, Barb Stenbeck marched into Dean ' s office while Andre Wilke brings up the rear. EMC ' s Dean Serwil, follows out demand orders. 37 JB 38 V WMtzr v The Drama Department opened its season November 17, 18 and 19 with JB, a play in verse by Archibald Mac Leish. Under the direction of Professor Neil O ' Leary, the large cast included sophomore Dan Molyneux as Mr. Zuss, Gary Gulliksen- senior -as Mr. Nickles, senior Kathi Smith as Sarah, junior Boo Zimmerman as JB and sophomore Lon Butcher as the Distant Voice . Robert Morrison, art professor at RMC, designed the set for JB. He also created the Godmask and the Satanmask worn by the main characters Mr. Zuss and Mr. Nickles. The cast, technical crew and involved faculty are to be congratulated for their performances in this powerful pro- duction . JB is the story of Job set in verse by MacLeish. (Job) JB is faced with the deaths of his children and the destruction of his surroundings, but he survives. Says JB, I can bear anything a man can bear If I can be one- -if my life Somehow can justify my living- - If my own self can answer. 39 kockv m wmttK 41 Bear Basketball Fourteen Bears earned basketball letters during the 1977-78 season. Toby Kangas, aided by Jayson Holmes, guided the RMC Bears to second place in the Frontier Conference. Relying on speed, hustle, and team play, the Bears proved they are a young team that demands respect. Paul Campbell, trainer, and Bruce Riley, manager, assisted the players through a season that turned in new school records and the pride of being the only Frontier Conference to hand champion EMC a defeat. Seniors earning letters were Mike Lopez, Paul Barta and Greg Ganson; juniors were Bruce Jensen, Scott Keller, Scott Carlson and Mike Curry; sophomores included Andre Wilke, Ron Miller, Bruce Lindberg and Dave Draeger; and freshmen John Flanagan, Brad Jensen and Bart Erickson grabbed letters. Junior Bruce Jensen, Billings, was selected by his teammates the MVP. His 45 points against Metro State of Denver set a school record of most points scored in a game. He led the team for the season by scoring points per game and snagging 9.2 rebounds per game. Bruce was awarded Frontier Conference honors and was named to the first team of District 12 NAIA . Senior Paul Barta, Moore, was voted most inspirational team captain by the Bears. Freshman John Flanagan, Absoarkee, was voted the most improved freshman ball player. 42 1. Just one more inch, Scott. 2. Coaches Toby Kangas and Jayson Holmes consider every angle. 3. The volunteer Rocky pep band adding rhythm to the baskets. 4. Sink it, Bruce, sink it. 43 •44 ' â– WV y liT i m HJ v r H ft . A ml J ip i r 1 . Mike Curry 2. Dave Draeger 3 . Bart Erickson 4. John Flanagan 5. Greg Ganson 6. Scott Carlson 7. Scott Keller 8 . Brad Jensen 9. Bruce Jensen 10. Mike Lopez 1 1 . Ron Miller 12. Andre Wilke 13. Paul Barta 45 More Basketball Back ro w: Linda Lees, Robin McClure, Rose Ann Capra, Sue Jones, Diane Theusen, Donna Anderson, Theresa Huigen, Kathy Pretty Weasel, Second Row: Lynette Zornem an, Lonnie Lee, Elvira Skurdal, Sandra Aldrich, Ann Marton, Joyce Kelley, Kathy Halleschau. Donna Kester. Front Row: Janet Brummer, Connie Ryals, Mary Vert, Tracy Buckingham, Tawny Worm, Linda Dodson. Coaches C.R. Stiffler and Brian Rogers watch the Bears demonstrate their power. -iSZ ,2 $ - (l t 14 46 The Rocky women ' s basketball team traveled to Spokane and placed fourth in the regional finals of the Northwest Women ' s Athletic Association to highlight a season of growth and learning. The team was awarded an at-large berth in the finals based on its 17-6 season record against Colorado State, the University of Wyoming and MSU in addition to the Frontier Conference teams. Coach C.R. Stiffler and assistant Brian Rogers guided the young team to second place in the Frontier Conference, aided by the taping and talking of Chris Schroeder and the weight training of William Jamison. Junior Donna Anderson of Edmonton, Alberta was chosen by the team as MVP. She was named Frontier Conference center. Sophomore Connie Ryals, Westby, was chosen outstanding defensive player and was awarded all Frontier Con- ference honorable mention. Donna Anderson and Connie Ryals were chosen by their team mates as next year ' s co-captains. Sophomore Kathy Pretty Weasel, Crow Agency, and freshman Joyce Kelly of Greensburg, PA, were named out- standing offensive players. Freshman Tracy Buckingham, White Sulphur Springs, was voted most improved freshman. All of the team but senior Sue Jones, Helena, will return for action next year to improve on a nearly unbeatable year. 47 48 1 . Sue Jones, the only senior, hands Donna Anderson a plaque. 2. Elvira Skurdal tries to gain control. 3. The Bears get psyched up before the game. 4. Joyce Kelley aims to raise the score. 5. Donna Anderson puts the ball back in action. 6. Tracy Buckingham reaches for points. 7. Jump ' em up! 49 RA ' s Feed Studious Minds 50 R. A. BREAKFAST R.A.s flipped out pancakes once again at the annual Midnight Pan- cake Breakfast. This event has become a tasty tradition and di- version, luring students away from their desks during finals week. They come to the SUB for the R.A.s ' tempting variety of pan- cakes. Cheer ' Em All On To Victory Ten cheerleaders kept busy with supporting both girls and guys basketball throughout the season. Highlights of the year included traveling with the team, selling concessions, and the basketball banquet at the Northern Hotel . The season ended with both this year ' s football and basketball cheerleaders supporting the team at the last home game . First Row: Starla Old Crow, Nancey Battershell. Second Row: Kathy Pacheco, Pansy Medicine Horse, Barb Conard. Third Row: Kim Sowers, Terri Murphy, Coleen King. Not pictured: Donna Kester, Lorna Parsons S , U mm I 51 52 Alfred Reed, guest conductor Nancy Hanson solos during Christmas concert. A joint effort. Al Guinn takes a bow. Diane Crimmel finishes her solo. Rocky Music BAND The RMC band, under the direction of Al Guinn, has seen a busy year. As the RMC marching band last fall, the band marched through half times of home football games and hosted high school bands at Band Day. The Concert band presented a Christmas concert with the Jazz band, highlighted by Jody Guinn at the harp. During spring semester and basketball season, band members formed a pep band to play during home basketball games. On March 30, Dr. Alfred Reed, composer, conductor and clinician, conducted the band ' s spring concert. The visiting University of Montana Concert band joined the RMC Con- cert band on April 25 for a band festival in Fortin Education Center. Each band played portions of its own repetoire. They then joined to finish the evening with three combined numbers. 53 1 . Al Guinn conducts the Christmas concert. 2. Majorettes add variety to the half time. 3. Paul Davis adds to outdoor chapel. 4. A cowboy hat is just one of the band ' s marching formations. 5. The band supported the football team faithfully. 54 â–  wmmer rm -yjpmfci i wMrH£lrS r r C ' g a .â–  r ;:;::.:V T C. ' :... .-,-; R ft fc ' • ' ' ! life.. Sfifo v 55 More Rocky Mountain Music Because of the large number of students wishing to sing in the RMC choir, Director Don Pihlaja divided the members into two groups: the RMC Concert Choir and the RMC Singers . While preparing concert material , the choirs alternated singing at most weekly chapels. The choirs presented their Christmas Concert at the First Congretational Church on December 9 . During the spring semester, several members of the choirs were involved in a course entitled ' ' Opera Workshop ' ' . They presented two operas on April 25. Several choir members and Mr. Philaja were cast in the Billings Symphony ' s production of The Magic Flute by Mozart. The spring concert was a Commencement Concert at the First United Methodist Church on May 13. The choirs closed the year by singing at the May 14 Baccalaureate and Commencement services for the Class of ' 78. 56 %W mm ' 1 v C • . f 1 r | 57 Believe In Sharing; Share In Believing The outdoor chapel was the setting for the last chapel service of 1977-78. May 2 the sun shone while students and faculty worshipped in the green of the trees. Chapel services were held each Tuesday morning this year thanks to Chaplin Bob Holmes and the students involved in the Campus Ministry, Held in Loeskamp Auditorium, a variety of approaches were included in the Chapels. Anita Iceman sang a service for us. Reverand Frank Elliott of Billings ' Mayflower Congregational Church and a priest from the Newman Center were guest ministers. Herb Brokering read poetry and asked us to become a kite. One third of the chapel was the string, one third the tail and the final third was the kite body. The highlights of the year were when Chaplin Bob preached. With such titles as When Jesus Lost His Enthusiasm Bob led us to joy and harmony and energy by reminding us that it is a long, long, lonely journey alone. Love and luck and life are intended as close encounters of the sharing kind. When found, a lucky penny is doubled in luck if given away. Life and love are not full until shared by others. Chaplin Bob preaches by living. His home and office and life are open to anyone who reaches out needing a hug or a listener. 58 $ T 3. 4. 5. The Outside Chapel Laura and Gary along with the entire band played hymns. Chaplain Bob Holmes. Offering to the congregation were suckers. Dr. Ramsay 59 Tis The Season Diane Kohrs, youngest student at RMC, received the honor of lighting the traditional Yule log at the Christmas Yule log dinner. Santa Clause paid his yearly visit with chuckles and candy canes for all the good girls and boys. During dinner, students hastened the Christmas spirit by singing songs and playing instruments. Ben Kline shares favorite carols. Santa, Prof. Clark, hands out candy canes to the good little Rocky kids . Bruce Lindberg slices the Christmas dinner. Chow time! Diane lights the annual Yule log. 60 Light The Candles Again For the 69th year, candles were lit to commemorate the move of Billings Polytechnic Institute to our present campus. Saga ' s baked beans were reminiscent of the candlelight meal served in 1910. Chaplin Bob highlighted our evening with his tidings that There ' ll Always Be a Rocky. 4. Cherie DeVries explains the candle light tradition. Memory candlelight. Carol lights the first candle and later presented slide show. Tom Eaton 61 John D. Losekamp has never seen more socks fly through his audito- rium than on the nights of the Tennis Club ' s biannual Gong Shows . Entertainment ranged from mime to punk rock; judges in- cluded President Alton , faculty and students. Socks were purchased from the Tennis Club by enthusiastic audi- ence members who wished to let their opinions ' ' fly ' ' . 1 . MC John Husar 2. Judges Bruce Alton, Laura Stickney and Rick Harbin 3. Vocalists Donna Kester, Kathy Pacheco, Carla McCafferty, Barb Stenbeck, and Nancey Battershell. 4. The Unknown Comic (Greg Thimpson) . 5 . Andre Wilke 6. Rick St. John and Vince Crow 7. Joel Roseveare 8. Scott Strellmauer 9. Tennis Club members ' 62 oTU 63 FINAL SENIOR EXAM It has come to my attention that many colleges and universities require a comprehensive examination prior to graduating members of the senior class. We have therefore adopted the following examination on a tentative basis. Before submitting it to the Faculty for final approval, however, I thought that the senior class might wish to review it. Sincerely, Bruce Alton President Here is a portion of the exam. More will follow at later dates. POLITICAL SCIENCE: There is a red telephone on the desk beside you. Start World War III. Report at length on its sociopolitical effects if any. MUSIC: Write a piano concerto. Orchestrate and perform it with flute and drum. You will find a piano under your seat. INSTRUCTIONS: Read each question carefully. Answer all questions. Time limit: Four hours. Begin immediately. HISTORY: Describe the history of the papacy from its origins to the present day, concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on its social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical impact on Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. Be brief, concise, and specific. MEDICINE: You have been provided with a razor blade, a piece of gauze, and a bottle of Scotch. Remove your appendix. Do not suture until your work has been inspected. You have fifteen minutes. PUBLIC SPEAKING: 2500 riot-crazed aborigines are storming the classroom. Calm them. You may use any ancient language except Latin or Greek. BIOLOGY: Create life. Estimate the differences in subsequent human culture if this form of life had developed 500 million years earlier, with special attention to its probable effect on the English parliamentary system. Prove your thesis. PSYCHOLOGY: Based on your knowledge of their works, evaluate the emotional stability degree of adjustment, and repressed frustration of each of the following: Alexander of Aphrodisias Rameses II, Gregory of Nicea, Hammurabi. Support your evaluation with quotations from each man ' s work. It is not necessary to translate. SOCIOLOGY: Estimate the sociological problems which might accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment to test your theory. (Questions in the catagories of Engineering, Economics, Epistemology, Physics and Philosophy as well as general knowledge questions will appear soon! ) 64 Noon Needle 1. Editor, Carl Finney 2. Assistant Editor, Marilyn Van Campen A f The Noon Needle, a daily publi- cation at RMC, was edited this year by Carl Finney and Marilyn Van Campen. The Noon Needle carries campus news as well as poetry, cartoons and anything that will fit on an 8 x 11 page. 65 Y e 1 1 o w s t n e S t a f f 1 . Glen Hammer 2 . Nancey Battershell 66 From Me To You Rocky ' s 100th year has passed and the Yellowstone captures many moments for you. As the year started , I was full of enthusiasm and ideas . I could tell you of all the things that went wrong during the year, but why should I bother you with a decreasing yearbook staff, with missed activities, clubs that didn ' t submit pictures , missed deadlines or a stolen camera ? The learning experiences were numerous. Accepting responsibility, handling frustration with patience and learning the entire procedure of publishing a yearbook are only a few of the things I learned. The biggest factor I learned was the importance of working together. Every individual student attending Rocky is important and makes Rocky what it is. There are the crazy, unbelievable moments and the traditional celebrations that make Rocky unique. But it takes participation from everyone to capture those moments , whether it is working on the yearbook staff or just donating snapshots of friends or events . The 1978 Yellowstone, filled with personal accomplishments, is presented to you. Thanks are extended to the student photographers, to Gene Stock and the Josten ' s American Yearbook publishers, to Mary Dingman, Dawn Lutton and Glen Hamner and especially to Toni Brownfox. 67 â–º m w e rtitt i J RMC Students- Barb Conard, Rich St. John, Steve Exley, Mohammed Sidky, Rosey Brown, Theresa Bajt, Steve Hauf. Alpha Psi Omega Black Student Union Circle K Forensics Intervarsity Interface KaHay Indian Club Math-Physics Club Soccer Club Tennis Club Letterman ' s Club Campus Life ASRMC (not pictured) Clubs FCA (standing) Mark Clinton (left to right) Tom Crabtree, Coleen King, Tom Pool, Cheryl Travis, Mark White, Joe Roseveare, Don Dellos 68 ra Spurs - (first row) Cheryl King, Sam Gonzalez, (second row) Gertrude Benner, Loree Camp- bell, Karen Mathews, (third row) Nancey Battershell, Lynda Grande, Joan Ramsay, (fourth row) Laurie Harris, Susan Beley, Kelly Mickell, Paula Wram, (fifth row) Nancy Anderson, Jill Pederson, Cheryl Travis, (sixth row) Vicki Clark, Tracie Payne, Ellen Gueths SKII CLUB: (first row) Don Dellos (second row) Ed O ' Connor, Jay Walstedter, Craig Larson, Jenny Wilson, (third row) Norman Armstrong, Debbie Gregg, Vince Crow, Steve Taylor, Lynda Grande, Barb Conard, Paula Lutey, Carla McCafferty, Kelley Cathcart, Scott Habaner (fourth row) Deb Hansen, Lina Jensen, Coleen King, Ellen Gueths, Terri Murphy TAPA KEGA BREW: (first row) Linda Oetter, John Berkowitz, Mark White, Kevin McCaulley, Blair Tveter, Coleen King, Connie Coggeshall. (second row) Rhonda Cramer, Debbie Gregg, Ed O ' Connor, Linda Jensen, Julie Eckhart, R.J. Scheu. (third row) Kathy Pacheco, Bill Mayouski, Diane Coors, Matt McConville, Loralee Shetler, Beth Whiting, (fourth row) Rick Harbin, Joyce Kelly, Robin Wagner, Steve Taylor, Kurt Rabenold, Ron Harvey. Not pictured: Who knows ? 69 Fards - (first row) Diane Justis, Pam Heilman (second row) Mary M alone, Jerry Kuchera, Susie Berta, Rosemary Williams, Loree Campbell, Glen Hammer, Ellen Nugent, Deb Watson (third row) William Taylor, Rich Behrendt, Linda better, John Tavary, Randy Zickuhr, Jeff Hedger Business Club Officers- John Decker, Jim Young, Tom Butler, Basil Sorrells 70 Model UN Meeting of General Assembly of Model United Nations was held at RMC on April 6, 7, 1978. 125 students from colleges and uni- versities in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming partici- pated. RMC delegations repre- sented USSR, Lesotho, Domini- can Republic, Panama and Ireland. Officers were Paul Davis- President, Mike Barber- Secretary General, and Robert Lyons- ad- visor. 1 . Meeting of the General Assembly of the Model United Nations. 2. Vince Crow and Andre Wilkie discussing their country while Debby Gregg looks over notes. 3. Gail Hoyt and Marty Ding- man representing Japan. 71 Dear Students, You have been exposed to the contagious epidemic called Rocky Mountain Collegitis. Circle the numbers of each of the following symptoms you show: 1 . Your favorite ad says ' ' get a piece of the Rock. ' ' 2. You have been told you have rocks in your head. 3. You dig rock music- -hard rock, soft rock, any rock will do. 4. You wake in the middle of the night singing ' ' Gonna Fly Now ' ' from the movie Rocky. 5 . You are addicted to poprocks . 6. Your favorite ice cream is Rocky Road. 7. You chew on rocks for a snack. 8. Your favorite recreation is walking on hot rocks. If you have circled 1-4, you are only mildly infected by this exposure: 4-8 shows you have developed the incurable form of Rocky Mountain Collegitis. Below are some recommended treatments for the malady. These treatments will not totally eliminate the infection but will ease the discomfort until you are free to spend some time at our treatment center in Billings . 1 . Come to Rocky in Billings to get a taste of the Rock. 2. Build rock jewelry from your assortment of head rocks. 3 . Find a rocking chair to rock to rock music in . 4. Play ' ' Gonna Fly Now ' ' every 10 minutes. 5. Devour 1 pack of pop rocks each half hour. 6. Eat 4 scoops of Rocky Road ice cream 5 times a day. 7. Grow a rock garden so you have something to munch on. 8. Pour spring water on your rocks as you walk for a refreshing steam bath to prolong youth. The surest diagnosis can only be obtained by contacting these people at Rocky Mountain College: Bruce Alton, president, Don Killin, head of admissions, and Bob Holmes, chaplin. Any Rocky student or alumnus can give you a partial diagnosis if you write or call them . Harmony , 72 â–  Graduating Seniors Valedictorian Judy Robinson Billings, MT Psychology Sociology Anthropology Summa Cum Laude Norman Armstrong, Billings MT Math Diane Kay Crimmel Sheridan, WY Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude Sylvia L. Undem DeVries Circle, MT Music Education English Summa Cum Laude Cherie Lee DeVries Sidney, MT French Music Summa Cum Laude f 74 ' m 6. Theresa Rose Bajt Joliet, IL Elementary Education 7. Andre Charles Brown Rock- ford, IL Music Education 8. Donald Dale Dellos Basin, WY Economics Business Administration 9. Laurie Michelson Barber Billings, MT Music Education Cum Laude and Michael Arthur Barber Billings, MT Political Science History Cum Laude 10. Laura Virginis Desmond Ft. Lauderdale, FL Elemen- tary Education 1 1 . Michael Ernest Dilley Billings, MT Economics Business Administration 75 5. Deborah Lynne Freeman Butte, MT Art Cum Laude Nancy Kay Hanson Saco, MT Music Education Summa Cum Laude Carol D. Clark Hunter Billings, MT Sociology Anthropology Economics Business Administration Peter Lynn Johnson Billings, MT Economics Business Administration Gail Faye Hoyt Browning, MT Elementary Education I 76 6. Tony Tien Jit Lim Sinapore Economics Business Admin- istration Cum Laude 7. Cynthia Suzanne Kuchera Brockton, MT Music Educa- tion 8. Linda Marie Kahler Miles City, MT Sociology Anthro- pology 9. Holly Marit Ler Savage, MT Elementary Education 10. Susan Karen Tana Jones Helena, MT Economics Business Administration 1 1 . Mary Ann Merz Worland, WY Art Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude 77 Thana Diane Nightingale Miles City, MT Art Cum Laude Jim Douglas Mourich Laurel, MT Math Economics Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Mohammed Homayun Sidky Billings, MT History Political Science Basil Bauman Sorrells, Jr San Carlos, CA Economics Business Administration John Anthony Tavery Cut Bank, MT Art Education Robert W. Fisher Billings MT Math Cum Laude Rosemary Williams Broadus, MT Economics Business Administration James Dennis Young Billings, MT Economics Business Administration •►, • r - : 78 Graduating Seniors Not Pictured Dennis Earl Bakken Economics Business Administration Medicine Lake, MT Magna Cum Laude Paul J. Barta Elementary Education Moore, MT Anne Elizabeth Borodine Geology- Concord, MASS Mark Lee Bruchner General Science Malta, MT Jennifer Joy Burns Economics and Business Administration Billings, MT Cum Laude Mary Noel Casey Elementary Education Lewistown, MT Summa Cum Laude Leigh Suzanne Chapman Sociology Anthropology History Hardin, MT Cum Laude Susan Margaret Decker Elementary Education Billings, MT Nancy Sue Dicken Music Chattanooga, TN Mike William Dimich History Billings, MT Jerry Russell Dolar Economics Business Administration Kemmerer, WY Michael Allan Dymersky English History Political Science Canton, CT Cum Laude Margaret Ann Flanagan IPS Art Drama Helena, MT Cum Laude Gregory Lawrence Ganson Economics Business Administration Billings, MT Duane Marc Grams PE Billings, MT Sandra Gayle Greiman Music Education Glendive, MT Magna Cum Laude Gary Scott Gulliksen English Drama Ft. Wayne, IN Mason Carter Harland History Kalispell, MT Kathleen Patricia Hart English Melrose, MT Magna Cum Laude Stephen Elwell Hauf Elementary Education Billings, MT Bernadine McKinstry Hill IPS Psychology Sociology Anthropology Billings, MT William Lee Hodges History Political Science Psychology Billings, MT Connie H. James IPS Public Relations Portland, OR Harold Franklin Jensen, Jr. PE Billings, MT Frank Johnson Economics Business A dm inis tra tion History Political Science Compton, CA Peter Lynn Johnson Economics Business Administration Billings, MT David Edward Joscelyn General Science Missoula, MT Steve William Keller History Custer, MT Frank John Kromar Psychology Ely, MN Magna Cum Laude Annette J. Lambert History Political Science Brockton, MT Judith Gail Lucas Music Education Billings, MT Cum Laude Alvin Charles McAmis Economics Business Administration Alva, WY Harold William Moore, Jr. Geology Boston, MASS Cum Laude Jim Douglas Mourich Math Economics Business Administration Laurel, MT Summa Cum Laude Edward Kevin O ' Connor History Spring Lake, NJ Terri Emilyn Rice History Political Science Los Angeles, CA Marcia Ann Roberts Economics Business Administration Excelsior, MN Brian Rogers Economics Business Administration Kalispell, MT Brian Rogers Economics Business Administration Kalispell, MT Charlene Frances Romee Elementary Education Billings, MT Patricia Lynn Sheets IPS Drama Helena, MT Kathi Louise Smith Music Education Billings, MT Cum Laude Mary arm Smith Economics Business Administration Denton, MT Michael Dean Smith Economics Business Administration Kemmerer, WY Angela F. Thompson English Billings, MT Cum Laude Lynn Trombetta Music Education Conway, PENN Tim Wilson Economics Business Administration PE Great Falls, MT 79 UINV X ) r 3£ - r •v _ • — s _ I . n irff 81 Seniors Clayton Davis Big Timber, MT Paul Davis Cody, WY Jack Harbison Mills , WY Thomas Pearce Buffalo, WY Kurt Rabenold Plainville , CN Gregory Thompson Salt Lake City, UT Alice Whaley Greybull, WY Michael Boyd Brockton, MT David Shearer Glendive , MT Laura Stickney Miles City, MT Seniors Not Pictured Percy Anderson Chicago, IL Manuel Brooks Chicago, IL Harold BulkElk Brockton Christopher Cox Billings, MT Dave Cravath Whitefish, MT Karen Edwards Lewistown, MT Stephen Exley Phillipsburg , NJ Angela Farrell Eugene , OR Michael Feldman Billings, MT Deanne Good Bear Newtown, ND Debra Gregg Idaho Falls, ID Mardell Hogan Hardin, MT John Husar Redondo Beach, CA Charles Kegel Miles City, MT Scott Keller Billings, MT Michael Lopez Tucson, AZ Debbie Neihart Worland, WY Meryl Nietsch Massapequa, NY Thomas Pearce Buffalo, WY Anthony Pierce Sidney, MT Lori Quigley Geraldine, MT Cornelius Rosser Tacoma, WA Daniel Rowley WBloomfield, MI Orville Salway Rapid City, ND Charles Taylor Billings, MT Elaine Todd Baldwinsville , NY Estelle Whiteman Lodge Grass, MT Steve Wood Kalispell, MT 82 Juniors George Andriklpoulos Billings, MT Kim Behrent Columbus , MT Dale Beckman Glendive, MT Dale Boggs Ekahaka , MT Janet Brunner Power, MT Melanie Bush Big Sandy, MT Lana Butcher Billings, MT Lonnie Butcher Billings , MT Robert Calkins Ashland , MT Horacio Cantu Ballantine , MT Thomas Crabtree Grey Eagle , MN Vincent Crow Saratoga , WY Michael Curry Davis, CA John Decker Billings , MT Jabbar Elmtalab Shahpour, Azar- bayjan Iran Diane Goldhahn Geraldine, MT Michael Gullickson Excelsior, MN Diane Hamilton Poison, MT Debra Hanson Fairfield, MT Steven Hauff Harlowtown, AfT Joann Heil Broadus , MT Theresa Kemmerer Bozeman, MT Robert Knox Denton, MT Bob Lange Billings , IVfT 83 Keith Loran Billings , MT Beverly McCurdy Broadus , MT Valerie McCurdy Broadus, MT Alan Mittge Oakville , WA Ralph J. Scheu Glenview, IL Robert Simmermon Lebanon, PA Douglas Simmons Hamilton, MT Alan Mittge Oakville , WA Robert Teters Wright, WY Kathy Tietema Pryor, MT Jim Uecker Whitefish, MT Shawn Iholts Forsyth, MT George Ainslie Alexandria, VA Donna Anderson Edmonton, Alta Robert Ashley Billings , MT Janet Austin Kimball , NE Charles Ball Billings , MT Patricia Beffert Sheridan, WY Richard Behrendt Bishop , CA Mark Bowman Billings , MT James Brunette Glenrock, WY Eileen Buckman Brockton, MT Thomas Butler Billings , MT Loree Campbell Newburg, OR Scott Carlson Belt, MT Susan Cassiday Glendive , MT Vicki Clark Billings , MT Diane Clay Billings, MT Jean Clendenny Billings, MT Cheri DeNoma Broadview, MT Mary Dingman Billings , MT George Flynn Billings, MT Beverly Gadbaw Gt. Falls, MT James Genatone Carmel, IN Susan Gibson Billings, MT Claudia Gross Billings, MT Caryl Guinn Billings , MT Kyle Hand Alliance , NE Liz Harden Gillette , WY Kevin Herigstad Billings , IVfT Charles Heringer Billings , MT Rex Humphrey Cheyenne , WY Peggy Irwin Billings, MT Bruce Jensen Billings, MT Robert Johnson Sierra Vista , AZ M. Cleone Klinkel Nashville, TN William Lamdin Meeteetse, WY Debra Larsen Glendive , MT Linda Lees Billings, MT Michael Lohof Birney, MT Charlie MacDonald Greenport Li, NY Helga Maki Cut Bank, MT Don Mast Glendive , MT Karen Matthew Anaconda, MT Donald Matthews Washington, DC Dawn McCulloch Forsyth, MT Kelly McLain Carson City, MI Neal Miller Cornwall , PA Edward Mutch Billings , MT Heather Noel Hobson, MT Phillip Palmer Chicago , IL David Payne Lewistown, MT Jamie Pearson Akron, OH Gregory Peterson Billings, MT Verle Rademacher White Sulphur Springs, MT Kathy Rice N. Syracuse, NY Bruce Riley Basin, WY Lynette Scott Terry, NTT Steven Shamion Saratoga, WY Christine Stanisich Whitehall, MT James Stimson Missoula, MT Wendy Swick Upper Saddle River, NH Janet Taylor Billings , MT Robin Taylor Billings, MT Diane Thuesen Billings, MT Cindy Tintinger Helena , MT Tim Tyler Bridgeport, NE Vicki Vaira Richey, MT Oscar Vanadoe Chicago , IL 84 Sophomores Nancy Anderson Plentywood , MT Dean Barrick Moccasin, MT Susan Beley Harlowtown , MT Gertrude Benner Baker, MT Susan Berta Rock Springs , WY Sarah Blackburn Rochester, MN Paul Campbell Billings , MT Rose Ann Capra Boyes , MT Kim Coleman Lewistown, MT Barbara Conard Lewistown, MT Karen Eve Billings , MT John Gilliam Helena , MT Debra Glowaski W StPaul, MN Lynda Grande Martinsdale , MT Ellen Gueths Lewistown, MT Thor Gunderson Flaxville , MT â– ilm ' ft;: ' ftrj , ' t% Glen Hammer Valier, MT Rick Harbin Tacoma , WA Tim Hardy Hardin , MT Laurie Harris Plentywood, MT Jeffrey Hedger Worthington , OH Pamela Heilman Havre , MT Andrienne Hitch Malta, MT Paul Johnson Whitefish, KfT 85 Ben Kline Fairbom, OH Randall Kohler Whitefish , MT Jerry Kuchera Billings , MT Bruce Lindberg Sidney, MT Robin McClure Eureka , MT Kelly Mickell Forsyth, MT Daniel Molyneux Casper, WY Linda Oetter Frankfort, IL Rebecca Olsen Chester, MT Mike Ovitt Joliet, MT Ronald Pasma Glendive , MT Tracie Payne Lewistown, MT Jill Pederson Plentywood, MT Christopher Plemmons Auburn, WA Kathryn Pretty Weasel Crow Agen- cy, MT Joan Ramsay W StPaul, MN Connie Ryals Westby, MT Susie Sessions Billings, MT Jim Sessions Billings, MT Steve Shaw Saratoga, WY Steven Stemmerman Devils Lake, ND Richard Tongen St . Paul , MN Cheryl Travis Sidney, MT Robbin Wagner St. Xavier, MT 86 Sophomores Deborah Watson Havre , MT Mark White Gillette , WY Beth Whiting Sidney Andre Wilkie Gt. Falls, MT Randy Zickuhr Avon Lake , OH Bob Brock Sheridan, WY Rita Gregory Billings , MT iyiiiiiiii i,„„ |f ' « Michael Ballstaedt Federal Way, WA Nancey Battershell Helena , MT Suzanne Beagle Sidney, MT Thomas Brantz Sheridan, WY Joyce Braunbeck Miles City, MT Mary Anne Burnham Missoula , MT Frances Campbell Columbus, MT Cheryl Coker Billings, MT Peder Dokken Billings , MT Kenneth Dunn Billings , MT David Fanyak Roundup, MT Jana Farmer Worthington, OH Scott Pride Duluth, MN Carlson Goes Ahead Pryor, MT San Juanita Gonzalez Hysham, MT Mike Green Worden, MT Charley Gregg Idaho Falls , ID Kirk Manfredi Palos Hills , IL Steve Paul Martin Hardin, MT Meg Masters Billings , MT Martha McAmis Baker, MT Marilyn Van Campen McCormick Missoula , MT Kevin McCready Whitefish, MT Joshua McRae Billings, MT Rozanne Michael St. Paul, MN Ron Miller Sander, MT Mel Moser Casper, WY Terri Mourich Laurel, MT Pamela Nanamkin Lodge Grass, MT Kim Nelson Billings , MT Tracy Petrie Sidney, MT Thomas Pool Sheridan, WY Rick Rafter Hobson, MT Janice Ramsay W St. Paul, MN Lynette Gudmunson Spanish Fork , UT Kathy Hammond Hardin , MT Kathy Hardy Helena , MT Cindy Heiken Columbus , MT Elizabeth Hernandez San Juan, Puerto Rico Steven Holte Helena , MT Linda Jensen Meeteetse, WY Dianne Justus Worland, WY Karry Kaye Kelley Bozeman, MT Gezize Khaneqa Kirkuk, Iraq Sherrill King Bozeman, MT Richard Kline Billings , MT John Laney Plentywood , MT Yelonda Lee Casper, MT Henry Little Light Billings , MT Tim Lujon Billings , MT Maryland Malone Broadus , MT David Rapstad Custer, MT Jack Riley Billings , MT Jerald Ruby Whitefish , MT Rich St. John Federal Way, WA Dan Sandall Billings , MT Jose Santana Billings, MT Robert Schmaing Billings, MT Richard Schulz Billings, MT Kathryn Sennott Federal Way, WA Donna Small Havre, MT Larry Small Billings , MT Robin Stark Billings , MT Marti Steele Whitefish, MT Scott Strellnauer Kingman, AZ Carol Sundahl Billings, MT Pamela Walburn Sidney, MT Carol Whiteman Pryor, MT Paula Wram Whitefish, MT Freshmen Don Adams Bridger, MT Sandra Aldrich Fallon, MT Sadik Musa Ali Baghdad , Iraq Suzanne Allers Richfield, MN Pierre Amicucci Clancy, MT Lee Armstrong Chinook, MT Tom Arriola Chinook , MT Helen Bailey Lewistown, MT Richard Ballantyne Ashland , MT Brad Baxendale Lovell, WY Linda Biggs Whitefish, MT Al J . Bone Livingston , MT William Bowers Missoula , MT Kelley Cathcart Honolulu, HI Peter Cherni Sheridan, WY Rhonda Cremer Melville , MT Martha Dingman Billings, MT Jeanne Dussault Sand Coulee , MT Christine Dyrssen Hardin, MT Bart Erickson Broadview, MT Thomas Farrell Eugene , OR Carl Finney Jefferson, WI Harold Fossum Helena , MT Allen Gabel Worden, MT 88 Debbie Greenfield, Worden, MT Gail Gueths, Lewistown, MT Scott Habener, Billings, MT Ron Harvey, Seattle, WA Dee Hermes, Paradise, MT Dan Hiltz, Deer Lodge, MT Bruce Horton, Dallas, Texas Theresa Huigen, Bozeman, MT Dorci Kafka , Havre , MT Joyce Kelley, Greensburg, PA Ahmed Khaneqa , Azimia , Karaj , Iran Coleen King, Rock Spring, WY Diann Kohrs , Rock Island , IL Jennie Lane, Excelsior, MN Laurie Larkin, Stevensville , MT Craig Larsen, Rock Springs, MT Rhonda Lentz, North Pole, Alaska Randy Livingston , Bridgeport, WA Tammy Luhman, Rosebud, MT Duane Lund, Miles City, MT William Mayousky , Seattle, WA Matthew McConville , Whitefish, MT Scott Morley, Anaconda, MT Mike Mortimore , Thermopolis , WY 89 Freshmen Terri Murphy, Butte, MT Doug Nagel , Billings , MT Terry Nelson, Fort Benton, MT Russell Newbury, Whitefish, MT Mike Oliphant, Billings, MT Lorna Parsons, Soda Springs, ID Pamela Pula, Chinook, MT Twila Raisl, Bloomfield, MT Joel Roseveare , Seattle , WA John Ryan David Safty, Flaxville, MT Loralee Shelter, Fairfield, MT Harripersaud Singh, Coon Rapids, MN Donna Sitton, Billings, MT Elvira Skurdal , Lavina , MT Geoffrey Smith, Ronan, MT Kim Sowers, Cody, WY Barbara Stenbeck , Butte , MT Gary Stremcha , Havre , MT Brian Sykes, Seattle, WA Steve Taylor, Helena, MT William Taylor, Billings, MT Dan Tecca, Big Timber, MT Loralee Theade, Billings, MT 90 tfeF yi . y ? . V vfe : Linda Todd, W. St. Paul, MN Blair Tweter, Victor, MT Daren Wagner, Deaver, WY Jay Walstedter, Westfield, NJ Christina Williams , Cheyenne , WY Deborah Willis, Lovell, WY Tawny Worm , Hysham , MT Jay Yost , Livingston , MT Terrie Vert, Outlook, MT Mary Vert, Outlook, MT Freshmen Not Pictured John Flanagan Absarokee , MT Rebecca Flatmouth Lodge Grass, MT Michael Fosella Pound Ridge , NY Keith Frey Whitefish, MT Sandra Frisbie Carlson White Sulphur Springs , MT Cheryl Gangstad Billings, MT Julie Gregg Whitefish, MT Charlie Grundell Cheyenne, WY William Hall Lafayette, LA Robert Hammer Sidney, MT Lori Hartse Miles City, MT Alexander Heyeman Fishtail, MT Scott Hogoboom Cheyenne , WY Dan Holgate Big Piney, WY Kathy Holleschau Rosebud, MT Russell Hood Philamath, OR Steve Howard Kalispell, MT Gary Innis Saratoga, WY Duane Jaeb Billings, MT Sam Jenkins Sidney, MT Brad Jensen Billings, MT Larry Jeriminski Federal Way, WA Ben Johnson Billings, MT Kevin Johnson Kalispell, MT Heidi Kaiser Geyser, MT Donna Kester Stevensville , MT Val Kretschmer Victor, MT Mary Krogness Long Lake , MN Donna Krueger Billings, MT Amy Larson Chinook, MT Cheryl Larson Great Falls , MT Georgia Little Light Billings, MT Tim Lohof Birney, MT Paula Lutey Billings, MT Steven Markuson Ekalaka, MT Ann Marton Buffalo, WY Carla McCafferty Belt, MT Kevin McCauley Big Timber, MT Fred McGeshick Wolf Point, MT James McLeod Billings, MT Duncan McRae Lewistown, MT Pansy Medicine Horse Wyola, MT Sharon Mikkelson Roundup, MT Marcia Morgan Port Washington , NY Paul Newkirk Fallbrook, CA Steven Norton Billings, MT Ellen Nugent Havre , MT Cheryl Old Bull Lodge Grass, MT Starla Old Bull Lodge Grass, MT Jeff Omvig Billings, MT Candace Orendorff Powell, WY Kathy Pacheco Libby, MT Keith Peterson Billings, MT Larry Plain Bull Pryor, MT Claire Poppler Billings, MT David Provinse Billings, MT Robin Radamacher White Sulpher Springs, MT John Rae Roundup, MT Lois Rides Horse Crow Agency , MT Jeanne Rosenberry Coram, MT Janet Roush Billings, MT John Ryan Billings, MT Pat Sample Billings, MT James Schaff Billings, MT Robert Schied Billings, MT Catherine Shaw Cody, WY Martha Singer Lodge Grass, MT Christopher Sliter Mt. Prospect, IL Stanley Smith Denton, MT Rick Steinmetz Billings, MT Lynn Stott Cody, WY Dawn Strouf Belt, MT Debra Strouf Belt, MT Mike Sundine Great Falls, MT Patricia Thornhill White Sulphur Springs , MT Kristine Torrence Billings, MT Theodore Torrens Chicago, IL Tsutomu Tsujita Japan Brent Wilcox Billings, MT Jenny Wilson Lander, WY Timothy Worton Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Sharon Zarbock Billings, MT Lynette Zwerneman Livingston, NfT 1 . President Bruce Alton 2. Don Killin, admissions and financial aid 3. Dan Dibiasio, student services 4. Dean Boswell, dean of the college 5. Jon Phillips, finance 92 1 . Margaret Houser 2 . Betty Wilcox 3. Winnie Hewett 4. Darlene Greenfield 93 1. Carole Peterson 2 . Donna Drinkwalter 3. Dana Coakley 4. Julie Dusenbury 5. Judy Hembd 94 a£l â–  1. James Taylor, registrar 2. Mom Stiffler, bookstore 3. Terrance Thompson, library 4. Phil Ganson, physical plant 5. Jo Shaw 6. Terry Mattison, development 95 ' - £ S x t LA Hv v 1 . Dud Lutton, football 2. Lori Keck, continuing education 3. C.R. Stiffler, women ' s basketball, baseball 4. Toby Kangas, men ' s basketball 5. Frank Mathews, athletic director 96 1. Delbert Pancake, Christian Thought 2. Kathryn Clark 3. Clifford Clark, business 4. M.C. Gallagher, teacher placement 5. Chaplin Bob Holmes S. 97 ft l 98 1. Fred Fisher, geology, women ' s track 2 . William Jamison, math, weightlifting 3. ' Doc ' McDowell, business and Richard Ramsey, biology 4. Dick Walton, physics 5. Dr. Brass 6. Richard Ramsey and Clifford Murphy, philosophy 7. Margaret Murphy, English 8. Neil O ' Leary, drama 9. Kathleen Joyce, languages 100 55 n-_ _ i k ' ' ' ' ' Sr . — , 1 . Larry Weirather, English 2 . Bob Morrison, art 3. Don Pihlaja, music 4. Palma Wolverton, music 5. Elizabeth Rowan, music 6. Al Guinn, band 7. Frank Warren, band 101 Mfe S-P RITieCICDE AG KOCKV 103 Who ' s Who Among Students Michael Barber, Mary Casey, Diane Crimmel, Donald Dellos, Deborah Freeman, Nancy Hanson, Kathleen Hart, Stephen Hauf, Sue Jones, Tony Lim, Tom Pearce, Kathi Smith, Tim Wilson. Departmental Awards: Chemistry - Dorcie Kafka Foreign Language - Cherie DeVries History - Rene 1 Dubay, Mardel Hogan Scholarship Awards: Church Women United - Mary Dingman Mary E. Eaton Award - Dawn McCulloch Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter - Kathy Hart, Sylvia DeVries G J Powell Memorial - Wendy Swick Ganson Memorial - Lix Harden Independent Insurors of the Midland Empire - Theresa Kemmerer, Thomas Brantz, Tammy Luhman P.E.O. Chapter AE - Susan Gibson American Business Women ' s Assn. - Rebecca Olsen Billings Business Professional Women ' s Club - Hoback Memorial - Janet Austin Activity Awards: Dramatics - Virginia Madeen Ewing Award - Lana Butcher, Bill Bowers Music - Contribution to Vocal Music - Kathi Smith Athletics - Clara Klindt Awards, Herb Klindt Awards, Ray Higgins Trophy - Sue Jones, Paul Barta, Connie Ryals, Andre Wilkie, Con Rosser, Rich St. John All College Recognition: Dean ' s Cup - Judy Robinson, Jim Mourich Spur of the Year - Nancy Anderson Campus Club Award - Ron Pasma The President ' s Award - Don Dellos, Mary Casey 104 Whooping and foot stomping echoed through the SUB as Dobro Dick and Fiddlin Red shook the campus. Their Blue Grass, down home music set students to dancing. Blue Grass Hits The Sub 1 . Fiddlin Red and Dobro Dick 105 Miss RMC On April 16 Loralee Theade, Billings freshman, was awarded the title of Miss RMC . From her cache of many talents, Loralee chose to perform a Jazz ballet for the talent portion of the Miss RMC Scholarship Pageant. Saturday ' s talent presentations were the climax for a week of preparation and interviews. Loralee ' s reign as Miss RMC in- cludes competing in the Miss Montana Pageant and participaing in many local and statewide events . Following graduation, Loralee plans to work in the public school district to create a greater interest in the fine arts. Finalists in the Pageant were First Runner-up Dorcie Kafka of Havre, Second Runner-up Amy Larson of Chinook, and Third Runner-up Coleen King of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Miss RMC and the finalists each received scholarships, official Miss RMC silverpieces, bouquets of roses and gifts from local sponsors. 106 3. 4. 5. Jan Ramsey, Miss RMC 1978, gives her crown to Loralee Theade Miss RMC 1979. Cheryl Larson, Linda Biggs, Lorna Parsons, Julie Gregg, Coleen King, Amy Larson, Dorcie Kafka, Donna Kester, Loralee Theade and Kristine Torrence. Pageant guests sing You Light Up my World. Loralee — RMC ' s drum majorette Loralee as violinist. 107 Women ' s Track What was track about at RMC this year? Said Dr. Fred Fisher, We ' re concerned with track as a lifelong sport. We learn to handle things — individual success and failure and helping someone else deal with success and failure. His training program? We ' ll play hard some days — soccer and follow the leader; we ' ll run hard some days; and we ' ll loaf hard some days — skiing and swimming. Assisted by trainer and coach Chris Schroeder and coach Tom Gage and weight coach Bill Jamison, Doc Fisher led the RMC women to a season of excellence. Says Fisher, Excellence is hard to grasp. These girls have come closer to grasping it than many people. Doc set the pace for the year on September 24 as he ran from Red Lodge to Cooke City to draw attention to the women ' s program at Rocky. He covered the 58 miles uphill in 11 2 hours and was joined along the way by senior Paul Barta, senior Mary Casey, freshman Julie Drye, sophomore Susie Sessions, trainer Chris Schroeder, alumnus Bob FitzGerald and counselor Toni Brownfox. WW ' 108 The 25 women who completed the Rocky spring season met Doc ' s challenge as they won the Frontier Conference by 65 points, sent 10 members to compete in the North Central Women ' s Sports Association (NCWSA) Regional Championships in Bozeman, and sent Jackie Degel to Knoxville, Tennessee, to compete in the discus at the National AIAW C ha mpionships . 5 women set 6 new Frontier Conference records this spring. Mary Casey — 2 mile Rose Ann Capra -- long jump Jackie Degel — shot, discus 880 medley relay team — Sandy Aldrich — high jump Rose Ann Capra, Julie Drye, Joyce Kelley, Lynette Scott The ten women who qualified for Regionals included: Jackie Degel Julie Drye Donna Anderson Connie Ryals Sandy Aldrich Lynette Scott Mary Casey Rose Ann Capra Joyce Kelley Helen Bailey 1 . Mary Casey 2 . Lynette Scott 3. Rose Ann Capra 4. ' Doc ' and the Cooke City crew after his 58 miles. 5 . National discus qualifier Jackie Degel 6. Donna Anderson 109 The RMC men took second place in the Frontier Conference track with only two meets before the Conference meet and individual practice schedules. The Rocky men took first at the Eastern Invitational and second in the Powell Invitational. Conference champions include Kevin McCauley in javelin, Mike Curry in the mile and 880, the mile relay team and Paul Barta with a new Confer- ence record in the 6 mile run. Other conference finishers were Mike Ballstaedt, Randy Emery, John Flanagan, Mike Green, Thor Gunderson, Tim Lohof, Ron Harvey, and Ron Pasma. Kevin McCauley placed fifth in the NAIA District 12. Paul Barta ran the marathon at the NAIA Nationals in Abilene, Texas. The Rocky men ran well on their own and are looking for some assistance next year. Men ' s Track v no 1. Mike Ballstaedt, Con Ross er, Rick Behrendt, Mike Oliphant 2. Paul Barta warming up. 3. The Frontier Conference 6 mile record holder. 4. Ed Mutch 5. a pole vaulter 6. Con Rosser 7. Rick Behrent 111 The Birthday Party, by Harold Pinter, was presented April 6, 7 and 8 by the RMC drama depart- ment under the direction of Neil O ' Leary and sophomore assistant Dan Molyneux. Audiences left the Billings Studio Theater playing 20 Questions following the lead of Stanley in the play who asks, Tell me, Mrs. Boles, when you address yourself to me, do you ever ask yourself who exactly you are talk- ing to? Many viewers realized that the answers must be found within themselves and that Pinter himself might not have known the answers to questions he asked through the play. The cast included juniors Lon and Lana Butcher as McCann and Meg; senior Gary Gulliksen as Goldberg; junior Neil Miller as Stanley; sophomore Pamela Heilman as Lulu and freshman Bill Bowers as Petey. The performers followed Professor Kathleen Joyce ' s instructions to master the cockney dialect. Lon Butcher also designed the set. Birthday Party 112 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Goldberg, Lulu, Meg and Mc Cann toast Stanley ' s birth- day. Goldberg questions Stanley. Petey and Meg consider break- fast. The set designed by Lon Butcher. Lulu watches as McCann, Goldberg and Meg help Stan- ley with his drum. 113 Circle K Raises $2048.62 l. 2. 3. Dancers still going strong. John Tavery encourages pledges which later totalled to $2,048.62. Thank you for being a friend , was the perfect song to end hours of devotion. RMC ' s Circle K sponsored a Dance-a-thon this year for Easter Seals. The 24 hour marathon, held at Rimrock Mall, was open to anyone interested. Some participants collected pledges for Easter Seals and danced for handi- capped children. Dancers were allowed breaks during the marathon to rest weary feet and replenish energy. Thank you for Being a Friend was the final song dedicated to the pledgers, who circled arm in arm and shouted happy feelings. 114 Others Ran RMC sponsored a Walk-a-thon Jog-a-thon on May 6 to raise funds for over 20 projects. Projects ranged from a new flag pole (to replace the cherished bent pole of tne mall) to a stereo listening center for the library, travel ex- penses for the athletic teams and funds to bring in speakers and films through the Campus Ministry. Students and faculty and staff asked sponsors to back them with a pledge per lap. Laps completed ranged from one to over 40. 115 Friends, formals and flowers, three items found in abundance on the night of April 2lst - SPRING THING! After the hectic last-minute prepara- tions, the men emerged just as handsome as the women were beautiful . The dance was held at the Northern Hotel. After a chicken dinner, the H.P. Riot, a versitile, seven piece band, kept the Rocky students on their feet dancing the whole night. Combining the music, dinner, and yes, even the dancing on the tables, it truely was a night to remember! A Spring Thing 116 RMC Lifters The RMC lifters begain training September 5 and finished the season April 22. Competetors included Daniel Molyneux, Ron Harvey, Henry Rides Horse, Kurt Rabenold and Chris Plemmons. Seniors John Tavary and Bob Fisher helped with the team, but did not compete. The Rocky team participated in six meets this year, two in Canada, two home meets, a local meet and the Montana Open. The outstanding lifter for the team was captain Kurt Rabenold. In the Alberta Winter Games — the western Canadian championships -- Stan Smith placed third in the 75 kg class, Kurt Rabenold placed second in the 82.5 kg class and Chris Plemmons took third in the 100 kg class. The Rocky team won the Regional meet. Kurt won the 82.5 kg class; Chris won the 110 kg class; Stan took second and Ron third in the 75 kg class. This year the undergrad lifters will watch alumnus Phil Sanderson compete as defending national champion in the 132 pound class at York, Pennsylvania on June 10 and play how they will arrive at either the Junior or Senior Nationals next year. 11 Rainy Baseball Season • r The toughest opponent for the 1978 Rocky baseball season was the weather. The climax of a rainy season came when the NAIA District playoffs were rained out. The weather allowed 28 games this spring against teams like the University of Wyoming, the U.S. Air Force and national champions Lewis and Clark College. In a heavy road schedule the young Bears finished the season with a iC-28 record. Led by two seniors, Pete Johnson and Steve Keller of Billings, the Bears gathered experience for next year. Sophomore Rich St. John, Federal Way, WA, was ranked nationally for his home runs and batting average. 118 1 . Scott Kellr 2. C.R. Stiffler 3. The baseball team 4. Chuck Ball 5. The Rocky Bench 6. Mound talk 7. Scott and the team mascot Taffy I 119 1 . Charlie Mac Donald at bat. 2. Warm up 3. Jeff Omvig and Kyle Hand S 120 Greased Squeakers j mm v A V I V m â– â– . a t . | i I i 1 • f J iflWll â–  Caught a greased pig lately? Deb Hanson, Lonnie Lee, Don Dellos and Jerry Ruby did to win prizes at the Greased Pig Contest in May behind Widen- house Hall. This was one of the activities for Spring Clean-up that was not rained out. 121 Senior Shows And Recitals T h e a t e r 3 9 Theater 390 is a labratory ex- tension of the course Directing the Play. Its goal is to provide an initial experience in the transition from theory to practice. In this sense, its intent is as much to raise questions as to answer them. Graduation With tests and term papers completed, job interviews and future plans to look forward to, the class of 1978 attended Baccalaureate and Commence- ment in the Fortin Education Center. The services marked the end of the 100th academic year for RMC . Reverand Kurt Mc Nabb, founder of Fort Shiloh, a boys ' home near Lovell, Wyoming, addressed the graduates at the morning Baccalaureate. The RMC choir presented special music. A luncheon for the graduates and their families was held in the Student Union Building. Dean Boswell and President Alton presented Margaret House, finan- cial aid secretary, Palma Wolverton, assistant professor of music and Larry Weirather, pro- fessor of English, with certificates in recognition of their years of service to the college. Dr. John Sagan, vice-president and treasurer of the Ford Motor Company, delivered the Commencement address. Dr. Clifford Murphy, retiring professor of philosophy, and M.C. Gallagher, director of placement, received sculptures made by alumnus Tim Holmes for their many years of dedication to and hard work for Rocky. The RMC band, under the direction of Al Guinn, played the processional and recessional marches. The RMC choir, directed by Donald Pihlaja, presented two songs from their repetoire. 124 1 . Pomp and Circumstance has finally arrived. 2. The graduation ceremony. 3. Judy says good-by to President Alton. 4. President Alton introduces speaker Sagan. 5. Pete ' s moment is finally here. 6. Dr. Murphy receives a Tim Holmes sculpture for his dedication. 125 The annual awards banquet at Rocky Mountain College was held in the SUB April 20, 1978. In addition to introducing the RMC Who ' s Who Among Students winners the following students were honored: Chemistry -- Dorcie Kafka Foreign Language — Cherie De Vries History -- Rene Dubay and Mardel Hogan Church Women ' United — Mary Dingman Mary E. Eaton Award -- Dawn McCulloch Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter — Kathy Hart, Sylvia DeVries G.J. Powell Memorial — Wendy Sevick Ganson Memorial -- Liz Harden Independent Insurors of the Midlan Empire -- Theresa Kemmerer, Thomas Brantz, Tammy Luhman P.E.O. Chapter AE Susan Gibson American Business Women ' s Association -- Rebecca Olsen Hoback Memorial -- Billings Business and Professional Women ' s Club -- Janet Austin Dramatics -- the Virginia Madeen Ewing Award -- Lana Butcher, Bill Bowers Contribution to Vocal Music - Kathi Smith Clara Klindt Awards -- Sue Jones, Paul Barta Herb Klindt Awards — Connie Ryals, Andre Wilke Ray Higgins Trophy — Con Rosser, Rich St. John Spur of the Year — Nancy Anderson Campus Club Award — Ron Pasma Dean ' s Cup — Judy Robinson, Jim Mourich The President ' s Award -- Don dellos, Mary Casey 126 qplfli w ' â–  •: ' . ' .! .Â