Rogue River High School - Ro Hi An Yearbook (Rogue River, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1975 volume:

Rc-HI-Ar, l li tclime 44 IImi HU Ic « I ic ie Hm i. Cir n Seniors Page 8 2 Tckble of Ccritents Advertising Page 132 IrUcdurticr Nineteen seventy-five was very special to a lot of people, because it was the last year for all of us at the old Rogue River High building. Not only did the Class of ’75 leave us, but for the rest of the students, classes were moved to the new high school and all that remain are the memories of the good and bad times that old red brick building brought us. At the start of the year, in the fall of '74, after the newness of the school year had diminished and a routine had set in, everyone seemed to be pretty spirited and ready for our first football game with arch rival Illinois Valley. We won this handily 24-0, and it appeared it was an indication of the school year ahead. To many, school was not just an everyday routine. It was a place to grow, have friends, and for some even a barber shop. Some of the faculty had to put up with a little harassing now and then. Mr. Barnard took on a couple of nicknames like Kojak and Telly Savalas. He also had a little sticker on his desk that said bald is beautiful.” Mr. Cheney, the driver education teacher, found it difficult explaining to his students why he got a ticket for reckless driving. Something at RRIIS that we’ll always remember is lunchtime. Even though the two sections of the school were dismissed five minutes apart to go eat, everyone somehow managed to get there at about the same time. We always knew tacos would be served in the cafeteria Thursday because we had chili on Wednesday. And you could almost always depend on seeing suckers in everyone’s mouth right after lunch. 4 Ilie time ef cei liees They say that our high school years are the best time of our lives. When we look back on them when we're older we'll think how trivial and unimportant those problems were, but at that time they seemed like they would shadow us for the rest of our lives. A broken heart, school work interfering with our social life, a tough teacher giving us a hard time, and even losing our first game were so important. Once in a while, we think about the school years behind us and how most of our problems had passed, and had left us only with experiences that might prove to be helpful in our future 3'ears. They had also changed our ideas which might reflect later in life, but this is just part of the making of our character. As time goes by, more difficulties arise and we find ourselves sometimes in almost the same situation as before, and wonder how it could happen. But again it passes, and we find these days of joyfulness and sadness had quietly left us, and we are no worse from the experiences, but are left with knowledge that our high school years were the best time of our lives. Center left: Jim lies has a worried look on his face as Mrs. Misner gives him a haircut. Upper center: Kent Gutches, Jay Wisshack, and Don Blakely show off their muscles. Bottom left: Unidentified legs during a pep assembly. Upper right: Jay Wisshack and Janis Slover at an assembly. Lower right: Terry Strickler in the shop. Bottom right: Kim Kendall, Kim Sease, and Pam Hendricks look at '73-'74 annual. Center right: Dave Irvine and Leo Tocher show how much they care. 5 At times unexpected problems came up. One that could have been a real disaster was during Spirit Week before Homecoming. Because of the high fire danger, the annual bonfire had to be cancelled. In its place the Seniors presented the First Annual Ms. Rogue River Beauty Contest and a trike race around the track between the class officers. These were a big hit with both parents and students. Ms. Elderberry Flats (alias John Custer) was crowned Ms. Rogue River . Another problem that was taken care of quickly, for a while anyway, was the hassle of people loitering in the parking lot. There must have been some sort of record set for suspensions this year, because about 30 people were kicked out for a couple of days at one time. The halls seemed kind of bare that week. This year was very eventful, in a lot of respects. We hope this collection of photographs will help you remember some of the good times that took place throughout our school all year long. 6 Clockwise: Juniors win bottom-sliding contest. Shari’s dressing room. Andy Tocher and Vicki Oachs show a quiet side. Rene Charlebois, Liz Moore, and Terri Primm being camera shy. Becky Jordan bounding in. Mitch Saunders, Terry Wilson, and Sue Misner enjoy the snow. Basketball in Chieftain gymnasium. Center left: Larry Willard working? 7 Schooldays; now only dreams. Flowers always open, Is it your turn to bloom ? 8 Seniors From Left: Karen McGrady, secretary; Mitch Saunders, president; Karen Haberman, vice president. §erler Class Officers Itie ecyal ccuit is arrcirced at the Iwethearts’ Ball Kenneth Beck Don Blakely 10 Tyler Yarbrough wearing his blue jean cap. m Ben Huston takes a break from P.E. class. Cindy Bosworth Dan Brown Greg Copeland Ronald Cornelison Gary Cowie Melanie Crandall SericiV Iiicycle ii f itesl ir Hemetcmlr culhiliei 12 Karen Haberman and John Custer were chosen Most Ideal Couple. Danny Dunn Kelly Durham Terry Lee Evans Melodie Fien 13 fntraree eiarni ard military tests cccupy §erieis9 time Chosen for the Best Personality were Tammy Smith and Mitch Saunders. Elgin Glaves Allen Grant Karen Haberman 14 Coleen Hempel Chris Hochgeschurz Charles Harper Richard Harries Donna Heckathorn Karen Haberman and Rob Badley were chosen to be the ones who had the best Figure and Physique. §ei ieiitis causes t i lns Ic ccurt dcwr the days Ben Huston Jim lies Shannon Iverson Mark Johnson Myra Katzenbach Chuck Kegg Pamela Jean Kirby Donald James Leach Marty Magerle Donny Blakely and Vickie Oachs try a tricky act on the balance beam. Cie Ccpelard likei fiist ir junicr acccurtir Linda Nadine Mathewson Terri Lynn McBee Terry McConnell Karen McGrady Karen Meyerott Harold Miller at state H14 cersertier, |ialifies fci ratierals 19 (lass cf 75’s chalrsaw raffle is a sles staitirt success 20 Brian O'Gara Tamara Jo Paisley Bev Parmelee 21 Michael W. Pearce JanaR. Pilcher Edward Powell Mona Lynn Putnam Carl Rhoten lei lcis erter Hs. Elderberry flats and H§. Pretty 22 Dwayne Sanderson Mitchell Saunders Shelley K. Sharp Yvonne Marie Shatto Fires ir tFe Hi. Fc ee Fivei Beauty Pa eart Andrew Wilson Tocher Vickie Tracer Janis Slover Tammy Smith Connie Stackhouse The Most Popular Seniors for 1975 are Shelley Sharp and John Custer. §ei ici icydlt vei rs at Src bdll Douglas Trobough Ponee Wardle Liz Moore with her excellent piano playing and Dan Brown with his artistic ability were chosen the Most Talented Seniors. Terry Wilson David Winters Jay A. Wisshack Suzan Lynne Worthington Doug Young 25 ta .W: c, i i • S rv : ' ' ' - ' ■ - -ft-; ■ -4 ?-“V'pr ' .'? fiiu J | ««K:: ' , ,;tS- M ’ ijfJuSZA 55«g38ft € £ ? • V F • -• .- - -ifUr ijr r.nrrf'. i«fii-� � :. -- • 7 ■KSlIk'Vt' rv'v L� 1 if ■« • 1 •' V fi .■ v .0 W K fte m AC fc’ •3 1 ■ . • -V.-r (SfcWf' m .; '4% Sr , 3: T � T L Z ar i V a • ‘■A? A‘ V Cf 5 P� .-ir 1® :-• 5 i py:.VS cz - ; V .. V';. .? ■ «- ( c . CV .-H ■ « ! ft ;’sW. • ? % Pi sft J. - gl ■ tei . ST� Money comes in, Money goes out, Either way the organization grows. 27 Clubs Hero leciety Sitting: Doug Trobough, Lois Greenlaw. Standing: Judy Wangeman, Diane Stout, John O'Leary, Jane Lentini, Randy Jentzsch, Dan Dunn, Jeannie Lamb, Jaime Pecor, John Custer, Debby Jochem, Cara Cameron, Mr. Lee Southern, Dalinda Franko, Karen Me Grady, Libby Raynes. The Honor Society, better known as the Whiz-Kids of RRHS, are a select group of students affiliated with Torch, the National Honor Society. Lee Southern, adviser to the group of brain children, has given the club guidance in its pursuit of academic excellence throughout the 74-75 school year. 28 .1.4.1. Left: Mr. Alan Larsen, Nick Barnard, Mike Fraser, Doug Young, John Custer, Phil Eagle, Wally Franko, Gary Cowie, Kenny Beck, Brian Salyer, Wendy Milton, Rick Schlumpberger. Below: Blake Johnson, Dennis Artoff, Cliff Primm, Charles Dollarhide, Mark Johnson, Ed Powell, Jay Woodall, Tim Artoff, Don Drumm, Joe Gilinsky, Mike Trask, Steve Phelps, Scott Varner. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, in its first year of existence at Rogue River High School, was off to a strong start, with a large membership. Under the leadership of Alan Larsen, the club has a promising future at RRHS. 29 Varsity Cheer Leaders: Margene Luebcke, Shelley Sharp, Karen Haberman, Tammy Smith, Jana Keith, Jane Lentini. Below, Left: Margene Luebcke gives it all she’s got as Rogue River successfully makes another basket. Below, Right: Karen Haberman, Tammy Smith, Shelley Sharp, Margene Luebcke. The Rally Squad cheers the Chieftains on as they score another touchdown. 30 Varsity Ctiecrleaders J.V. ard lit ! Upper Left, J.V. Cheerleaders: Tracy Thorpe, Denise Butts, Joanne Umscheid. Lower Left, Frosh Cheerleaders: Kim Sease. Iris Artoff, Kim Pearce. Lower Right, J.V. Cheerleaders: Leah Johansen, Joanne Umsheid, Tracy Thorpe. 31 Clicii Row 1: Karen Parsons, Sheila Greenlaw, Oleita Kent, Diane Whittaker, Karin Ramage, Cheryl Schultz. Row 2: Iris Artoff, Julie Elledge, Cincty Fraser, Cindi Glaves, Janet McGrady, Martha Moore, Rochelle Jentzsch, Deanna Smith, Virginia Irvin. Row 3: Billy Fien, Jennie Haley, Sherri Howard, Renee Snyder, Kelly Wall, Susan Wagner, Mary Moore, Lori Brotherton, Denise Johnson, Terri Primm, Mr. Gene Simmons. Row 4: Paul Kempfer, Ernie Baker, Andy Griffin, Julie Liles, Shelli Shelton, Debbie Reynolds, Leo Tocher. Row 5: Larry Shrewsbury, Terry McConnell, Marg Hardy, Steve Cornelison, Duke Porter. Row 6: Dan Vermersch, Kenny Smith, Danny Ford. 32 Ha league Row 1: John O'Leary, Doug Trobough, Debby Jochem, Laurie Parish, Karen McGrady. Row 2: Mr. Lee Southern, Danny Dunn, Dwayne Sanderson, Jerry Haynes, Jim Ties, Ron Ward, Jane Lentini, Barry Smith, Harold Miller. The Math League competed somewhat unsuccessfully with local schools, in the area of mathematical skills. Although the students did their best and learned a lot, they were seldom a match for the brainy Medford and Grants Pass teams, among others. Svir ClicJi Front: Julie Liles, Karen Me Grady, Tammy Smith. Row 2: Marty Magerle, Liz Moore, Jana Keith, Margene Luebcke. Row 3: Christy Stackhouse, Cheryl Schultz, Jeannie Lamb, Libby Raynes, Randy Jentzsch. Row 4: Mr. Gene Simmons, Craig Hill, Bob Clark, Steve Brown, Terry McConnell, Eddie Dunn, Terry Smith. This year the Swing Choir finally got a class period; previously they had to work a few nights a week which was not enough. The group does popular, jazz, and ballad music, and each member has at least one solo worked up. They performed at school concerts and organizations throughout the valley and traveled to Springfield and Portland for the vocal jazz ensemble festivals. 33 V.I.4. Right: Rob Bradley, Sentinel; Mike Davis, Reporter; Jeff Burman, Treasurer; Terry Evans, President; Dave Irvine, Vice President; Bob Glaves, Secretary. Below: Mr. Lyle Cheney, Richard Carr, Debbie Gale, Jennie Samson, Bill Fien, Bruce Morgan, Dave Mortinson, Rob Badley, Mike Davis, Jeff Burman, Bob Glaves, Dave Irvine, Chuck Kegg, Terry Evans, Leo Tocher, Rick Morgan, Ken Fernandez, Elvin Yawn. The Future Farmers of American is a nationwide organization. In November the Rogue River chapter attended a convention in Portland, although they didn't enter the competition, since this is a new club at RRHS and wasn't ready to be judged by the stiff standards. Next year they plan to have at least one team competing, so the time at this convention was spent finding out how things are done. The group learned a lot from this experience, including parliamentary procedure. At right, Mr. Cheney prepares for Ag class on the bus ride to the new school site. 34 1.1.4. Libby Raynes, April Crist, Pam Kirby, Risa Miller, Judy Morgan, Pam Salyer, Pam Dollarhide, Cheryl Smith, Debbie Irvine, Beth Riech, Cindy VanEss, Terri Rosas, Marty Magerle, Connie Shatto, Maria Morse, Karen McGrady, Diane Stout, Yvonne Shatto, Shelle Ladd, Vickie Tracer, Kim Harper, Shirley Person, Terri Sanderson, Gloria Stout. Future Homemakers of America is a very busy club, having one project after another. In the fall they managed the football canteen and in February, approximately twenty of the forty members aided the Student Council in putting on the Sweetheart’s Ball. With the coming of Easter they were busy doing favors for patients at hospitals in the Southern Oregon area. In April there was a state meeting for the purpose of electing new officers. The goal of FHA is to foster good citizens, and better homemakers. There is only one requirement for membership, which is to be presently enrolled in home economics or already have had one year. 35 Fhyiin ard (henifiliy Club The Physics and Chemistry Club was new this year. What a year it was. After causing an uproar over a well designed constitution, we wobbled off to perform many of the canteens for the winter activities. The money that came from these incredible efforts was used for field trips to the science facilities of the major universities in the state, as well as visits to the House of Mystery and the Trojan Power Plant. In general, we had a tremendous time, and did achieve our goal of gaining a larger insight into the world of science and insanity around us. The Phys Chem Club also was honored when two of our members, Doug Trobough and Nick Barnard, were selected to serve as representatives at the Science and Humanities Symposium in Corvallis, Oregon. Bottom: Mr. Gary Baldwin. Row 2: Lois Greenlaw, Libby Raynes, Karen McGrady, Tyler Yarbrough, Craig Hill, Ron Turentine. Row 3: Nick Barnard, Doug Trobough, Randy Jentzsch, Debby Jochem, Laurie Parish, Richard Harries, Jerry Haynes, Mitch Saunders, Jim lies, Ed Dunn, Harold Miller, Danny Dunn, Dwayne Sanderson. 36 Speech ard Debate Although there were only four people from Rogue River, with one moving away halfway through the year, the Speech and Debate team of Kathy Olmstead, Kevin Muskopf, Lois Greenlaw, and Julie Liles, gained experience in public speaking, and hope the turnout will be larger in years to come. I Staff The annual class started out the year by going to the Oregon Institute of Technology for a yearbook workshop. Also, they traveled to Eugene for a yearbook and newspaper convention. Through their travels they gained some valuable information about yearbook production. Sometimes the pace in annual class was relaxed, sometimes frantic. We hope our efforts prove satisfactory in this year's 1975 Ro-Hi-An. At left, Annual staff members Pam Salyer and Craig Hill show a bit of disagreement over a layout plan. Above, row 1: Vickie Tracer, Yvonne Shatto, Pam Salyer, Cara Cameron, Renee Charlebois, Darin Harper, Liz Moore. Top: Chris Hamre. 37 Bard Front Row, Left to Right: Libby Raynes, Kim Sease, Shelley Slayter, Lila Parsons, Diane Stout, Craig Hill. Second Row: Randy Benham, Kenny Dollarhide, David Paisley, Martha Magerle, John Noah, Randy Haberman, Dan Brown, Darin Harper, Bill Fuller, Todd Yarbrough. Third Row: Pam Kirby, Dan Ford, Terry McConnell, Roger Brown, Steve Smith, Rick Garlitz, Steve Parker, Eric Trobough, Ed Powell, Steve Brown, Ron Barnes. Back Row: Mr. Harmon, Debby Jochem, Tim Cornelison, Terry Smith, Joey Gilinsky. 38 First Window, Left to Right: Diane Stout, Ponee Wardle, Dalinda Franko, Shannon Iverson, Tammy Paisley, Greg Copeland. Second Window: Tammy Murphy, Pam Dollarhide, Marty Magerle, Yvonne Shatto, Liz Moore, Vickie Tracer, Linda Mathewson, Karen Meyerott, Kathy Olmstead, Carl Rhoten. Third Window: Mrs. Dick, Shelley Sharp, Cheryl Shultz, Dave Peters, Randy Jentzsch, John O'Leary, Jay Wisshack. 1.1.1.1. 39 ill4 V Mill The Arrow staff printed its newspaper every two weeks. The well organized group put out both a very interesting and informative publication of our school’s activities. From left to right: Greg Copeland, John O’Leary, Shannon Iverson, Ponee Wardle, Judy Wangeman, Claire Rowland, Susan Misner, Cindy Glaves, Dalinda Franko, Steve Modde, Chris Hamre, Terry Wilson, Mitch Saunders. Hie Squad Every time a bell rang three times, the fire squad had to run out of their classes to go fight the fire as quickly as possible. Some students may have considered them lucky, but the fire squad boys might disagree after several hours of strenuous service. From left to right: Brian O'Gara, Leo Tocher, Phil Eagle, Andy Tocher, Dan Vermersch. 40 Dartc learn The dance team started out this year as the Chieftainettes, but because of a lot of disagreement on many matters, this team broke up. Another tryout was held and new members were chosen. The name of the team was changed to the Green Machine, and this group seemed to perform with a little more harmony. By the end of the year the group had even made it out of debt. Left to right: Diane Stout, Susan Boone, Libby Raynes, Renee Snyder, Neta Fisher, Annette Hopper, Risa Miller, Marty Magerle, Janis Slover, Shirley Pearson, Cara Cameron, Denise Kirtley, Yvonne Shatto, Teresa Vernoy, Cindy VanEss. 41 Top row: Rusty Trickey, Ben Huston, Dan Brown, Andy Tocher, John Custer, Mike Pearce, Carl Rhoten, Steve Broun, Brian O'Gara. Bottom: Doug Trobough, Mitch Saunders, Don Blakely, Rob Badley, Jay Wisshack, Ed Powell, Terry Evans, Jim lies, Mike Davis. lelleiner’s Club Top: Jay Wisshack, John Custer, Terry Wilson, Donny Blakely, Mitch Saunders, Ben Huston, Andy Tocher, Brian O'Gara. 2nd row: Steve Wangeman, Keven Mohoney, Doug Trobough, John Woodall, Dave Robinson, Jerry Haynes, Paul Nugent, Steve Broun, Dennis Artoff, Jay Woodall, Randy Jentzsch, Curtis Pilcher, Warren Woodall, Larry Willard, Mike Davis, Dan Broun, Rob Badley, Leo Tocher, Chris Hamre, Brillo Smith, Rusty Trickey, Mike Pearce, Bob Clark, Elvin Yawn, Ed Powell, Terry Evans, Dan Vcrmersch. 1st row: Nick Barnard, Charles Dollarhide, Richard Horn, Billy Fien, Randy Haberman, Ron Ward, Eric Trobough. Although virtually inactive as an organization, except for showing up to receive their letters at awards functions, the lettermen again manage to be in attendance for yearbook photographs. Above, the senior lettermen cloun for the camera. Below, the entire club poses for its group shot. 1.4.4. Play nights and other group activities are some of the fimctions that members of the Girls Athletic Association participated in this year. Top left: Member Kitsy Hall enjoys a sucker after a girl’s basketball game with Phoenix. Top: Adviser Randy Salter also munches her way to relaxation. Front Row: Left, Debby Jochem, Vickie Dey, Tammy Smith, Jaime Pecor, Jane Lentini, Leah Johansen, Julie Lawson, Bonnie Downs, Shelly Slayter, Annette Hopper, Lauri Parish, Terri Primm. Second Row: Sheri Sax, Debbi Irvin, Iris Artoff, Kim Pearce, Vickie Oachs, Margene Luebcke, Jana Keith, Julie Liles, Lori Bloomfield, Rita Montgomery, Gloria Danielson, Risa Miller, Cheryl Smith, Katy Powers, Kelly Kendall. Third Row: Mrs. Salter, Teresa Vernoy, Cindy VanEss, Kim Harper, Terri Ramage, Noreen Pecor, Melanie Crandall, Sheila Greenlaw, Olieta Kent, Kimber Kendall, Martha Moore, Karen Ramage, Terri Rosas, Connie Shatto, Pam Fisher, Tammi Bornholt, Lois Greenlaw, Janet Hample. Fourth Row': Susan Ford, Karen Haberman, Jennifer Haley, Neta Fisher, Beth Rieck, Lori Cook, Libby Raynes, Kim Sease, Norika Stallsworth, Kitsy Hail, Karen Daugherty, Kathy Olmstead, Maria Morse. Top Row: Melodie Fien, Diane Keller, Rochelle Jentzsch, Virginia Irvin, Diana Salyer, Julie Elledge, Diane Barnard, Christie Sawyer, Marianne Hinck, Shirley Jensen. 43 C.U. The Chieftain Victory Club, under the direction of Mrs. Kim Simmons, became a bit more active this year than in past years. Rooter bus ticket sales, poster making, and organized cheering helped to promote team spirit. Bottom row: Becky Hopper, Maria Morse, Karin Ramage, Sherry Sax, Dalinda Franko, Norika Stallsworth, Susan Boone, Cheryl Smith, Karen McGrady, Vicky Oachs, Cindy Bos worth. Middle row: Christy Sawyer, Chris Hochgeschurtz, Julie Elledge, Leah Johanson, Shannon Iverson, Kim Sease, Libby Raynes, Patty Wells, Kim Pearce, Beth Rieck, Shelly Slay ter, Melody Fien. 44 Student Ceurcil The student council began the year with a concerted effort to rid the Rogue River High School schedule of home room. Their efforts were successful, and students once again spent no more time with their first period teacher than with any other. One of the major undertakings of the council was their participation in the local Heart Fund drive. Members solicited contributions from Rogue River merchants and turned over proceeds from a basketball canteen to the worthy cause. The student council also came to the rescue of the sagging spirits of students at pep assemblies, with a sort of do-it-yourself form of entertainment, in which the show was put on by the spectators themselves. Above: Student council members take canteen duty In an effort to raise money for the Heart Fund. Left to right: Jay VVlsshack, Diane Stout, Marty Magerle, Pam Dollarhide, Ron Ward. Below: The School leaders pose for their informal group portrait. Clockwise from top: Steve Wangeman, Mitch Saunders, Diane Stout, Jay Wisshack, John O'Leary, Steve Modde, Shelley Sharp, Liz Moore, Marty Magerle, Pam Dollarhide, Ponee Wardle. Center: Iris Artoff. 45 §rusc ivtNf§ Members of the Arrow Staff led the questioning at the 1975 Meet the Press. This conference, held in the gym, was to introduce the candidates for the up-coming student body officer elections. The reporters kept things going when the candidates got tongue tied and made sure things didn’t get too bogged down. John O’Leary, Greg Copeland, Ponee Wardle, and Judy Wangeman openly questioned Secretarial candidates Debbie Jochem and Laurie Parish, Vice Presidential candidates Louise Wilson and Darin Harper, and Presidential candidates Chris Hamre, Ron Ward, and Steve Modde. The 1974-75 Swing Choir, led by Gene Simmons, was said to be the best in our school’s history. You could see hard work and long hours pay off when the group proved this by coming home from the Northwest Vocal Jazz Festival in Portland with second place in their division. Not only could they perform well as a whole, but nearly all of them sang solos and did them expertly. 46 Books and friends. All levels of intelligence, One year at a time. Classes 47 Remembei nber • • • Junior Class Officers: (From Left to Right) Teresa Vernoy, Secretary; Deanna Smith, Sergeant at Arms; Denise Kirtley, Vice President; Peggy Ward, Prom Chairman; Cara Cameron, Treasurer; Steve Modde, President. 48 Dennis Artoff Nick Barnard Mike Bolen Susan Boone Mike Buchanan Jeff Bur man Cara Cameron Richard Carr Tassy Ceideburg Renee Charlebois Lori Cook Darlene Cranmer Nikki Crotts Sheri Daily Jess Daugherty Mich DelValle Charles Dollarhlde Eddie Dunn Ken Fernandez Neta Fisher Danny Ford Mary Ford Debbie Gale Bob Glaves Lois Greenlaw 49 Ii i i i prepare fer best prem eeer. With dreams of Disneyland in their heads, the class of 76 set out to make more money than any previous class in the history of Rogue River High School. The juniors hope that by next year they'll have enough money to finance their skip trip destination Anaheim. Class treasurer, Cara Cameron, explained the reason that the juniors were so talented at making funds. People know you are making money for the prom and so they want to help. With a balance of $728.30 in their bank account by the middle of February, the class of 76 seems well on their way to realizing their dreams of a trip south. Sharing the secret of the junior class’ prowess at making money, Cara admitted that their most successful ventures were their numerous cake raffles, although the candy sale did fatten their treasury also. Judy Wangeman is quite confident with her hand while playing pinochle in recreation class. Chris Hamre Kim Harper Jerry Haynes Brad Herburger Craig Hill Merrilee Hjelmeir Dennis Hoi ter Annette Hopper Sherri Howard Virginia Irvin Dave Irvine Kathy Jacobs 50 Randy Jentzch Debby Jochem Rick Johnson Mark Katzenbach Jana Keith Kelli Kendall Patti Kent Denise Kirtley Laura Kline Jeannie Lamb Robert Lawson Jane Lentini Julie Liles Margene Luebcke 51 Jui lets vir hall deecraticr cci test vlth theh net ths. Peggy McF.ntire Linda Miller Steve Modde John O’Leary Kathy Olmstead Louri Parish Jaime Pecor David Peters Steve Phelps Tim Phillips Gayline Prefontaine Terri Primm Terri Ramage Libby Raynes Charles Retzloff David Robinson Jeannie Samson Kurt Schefstrom Tammy Shamblin Cheryl Shultz Kathleen Slechta Barry Smith Cheryl Smith Deanna Smith Ken Smith 52 Rhonda Strong Bob Thorpe Leo Tocher Mike Trask Ron Turentine Scott Varner Teresa Vernoy Joe Voehl Judy Wangeman Peggy Ward Ron Ward Sandy Wehde Carlene Welch Patty Wells Larry Willard John Woodall Terry Smith Cristy Stackhouse Diane Stout Terry Strickler Elvin Yawn 53 Sophomore class officers: secretary-treasurer, Gloria Danielson; president, Steve Wangeman; vice president, Cheryl Camden. Scplicincre§ 54 Todd Adams Darla Artoff Tim Artoff Diane Barnard Denise Betts Diane Blakely Donald Bokor Dan Bolen Bonnie Buchanan Denise Butts Cheryl Camden Bob Clark Rosanna Clymens April Crist Bob Conner Stephanie Crist Mike Criss Gloria Danielson When they put their minds to it they got things done, and most came to help when it was needed, remarked president Steve Wangman, when speaking of the Sophomore Class. The students who represent the Class of 77 are not to be scoffed at. They are hard workers, and their class funds prove it. Early in the year the sophomores made $45 at a car wash, then added another $45 from the freshman welcoming dance, and to ice the cake they deposited another $75 from the Homecoming dance. When asked what they planned to do with this money, Steve Wangman replied, Our goal is to be able to put on a good prom, and also a fun skip-trip day. The class of 77 is not without school spirit either, James Reed and Dennis Miller were the representatives to the Ms. Rogue River Beauty Pageant from the Class of 77 . The sophomores tied with the juniors in the Homecoming yell to see who took number one. Remem bei Wber abeimar ai d W ir emar peifermed Gary Daily James Daniels Vickie Dey Kenny Dollar hide Donald Drumm Julie Duke Julie Elledge Debbie Fields Bill Fien Bob Gilinsky Greg Glaves Pat Graham Kent Gutches Randy Haber man Kitsy Hall Jean Haller stiip tease at Us. Beaety Ba eart Marg Hardy Darin Harper Pam Handricks Mike Hill Marianne Hinck Rick Hinkle Richard Horn Brenda Houck Leah Johansen Blake Johnson Becky Jordan Paul Kempfcr Perry Leets Ronda Lopes Kevin Mahoney 57 Nereen leccr was elected fee ttie Hemeeernlr I ilrcess Dennis Miller Risa Miller Vickee Miller Rick Morgan Rita Montgomery Mark Mortinson John Noah Paul Nugent Alan Oachs Steve Parker Karen Parsons Shirley Pearson Norcen Pec or Mont Peters Kelly Phillips Debbie Pilcher 58 Clciii ©t I barely escapes radealler reqeiremerts Curtis Pilcher Cliff Primm James Reed Lorri Ring Bob Rosas Mike Roush Claire Rowland Dana Ramsey Pam Salyer Terri Sanderson Ricky Shamblin Laurence Shrew-sbury Don Shefcheck Shell! Shelton Rene Snyder Norika Stallsworth Tracy Thorpe I.oy Towse Harve Tracer Eric Trobough JoAnne Umscheid Cindy VanEss Dan Vermersch Darrell Wagner Kelly Wall Steve Wan gem an Kadi White Verlyn Wells Dawn Worthington Jay Woodall Warren Woodall Freshman class officers: (Top) secretary, Kim Pearce; president. Iris Artoff; vice president, Cindy Frazier. (Bottom) Sergeant at Arms, Steve Appleton; treasurer, Steve Lentini. 61 Ireslimen Remembei Hber • • • flie (leibmcr fci ct tlie Sherri Antonuccio Steve Appleton Iris Artoff John Ava Ernie Baker Ronnie Barnes This year’s freshmen began the year as any other freshmen; they showed that they were scared, but finally began to fit into high school and its crazy ways. The frosh contributed greatly to homecoming week. The boys went up and did a great job on the R while the girls painted trash cans. Since the annual bonfire was cancelled, the seniors put on the Ms. Rogue River Beauty Pageant. Steve Appleton and Wally Franko represented the class of ”78 . The new Chieftains met up with changes in graduation requirements. When asked about the freshman class, President Iris Artoff replied, The new graduation requirements take away from your electives, but will help in the future, like going to college. Tim Barnes Jay Barrett Perry Bechthold Lori Bloomfield Tammy Bornholdt Bob Bosworth Kellie Briggs Laurie Brotherton Roger Brown Lynette Bryant Larry Coleman Byron Copeland Steve Comelison Tim Comelison Jeannie Cowie 62 ccirpetitlcr yell at tbe first pep assembly Nora Cox Steve Criss Rhonda Cunningham Karen Daugherty Oriana Del Valle Bonnie Downs Cristy Earnest Pam Fisher Cheri Fletcher Suzanne Ford Cyndi Fraser Roy Fritch Wally Franko Bill Fuller Rick Garlitz Joe Gilinsky Kim Goodwin Sheila Greenlaw Andrew Griffin Scott Guthrie Jennie Haley 63 fieshrner kept f i t ttiri theii letter eerntlratien Julie Haller Janet Hampel Lynne Handbury Wally Hefner Peter Hinck Delta Hochgeschurz Mickey Holman Becky Hopper Don Howard Debbie Irvin Marie Jeffries Shirley Jensen Rochelle Jentzsch Steve Johnson Brian Kcgg Dianne Keller Dan Kempfer Kimber Kendall Oleita Kent James Kirby Cindy Lakey 64 I Julie Lawson Steve Lentini Chris Lindquist Janet McGrady Sandi Me Entire Gene Miller Wendy Milton Martha Moore Mary Moore Maria Morse Dan Mortinson Joel Norris Glenn Nugent Kenny Olmstead David Paisley Lila Parsons Kim Pearce Harvey Peters Royce Pierce Connie Polzin Duke Porter Bill Fuller is enjoying a whirlpool. Clasi cf 18 be ar vltb rev (tadiaticr reqeiremerts Carey Plowman Donald Powell Katie Powers Karen Ram age Holly Reed Leonard Renfer Class of 78 raise their voices to cheer. Ronnie Renfro Tom Retzloff Debbie Reynolds Beth Rieck Teri Rosas Diana Salyer Cristie Sawyer Lois Schlegel Randy Scott Kim Sease 66 Kenny Olmstead, above, is daydreaming in geography, while Scott Umscheid, lower left, finds himself comfortable at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Connie Shatto Chuck Skaggs Braide Shipman Shelley Slayter Charles Shrewsbury Steve Smith Bob Strickler Joe Sturdivant Scott Umscheid Susan Wagner Brian Weddle Diane Whitaker David Wilkinson Nancy Zavalney 67 Individuals, teams. Practice and equipment. Striving for a victory. 68 Spots Back row: Eric Trobough, Dave Irvine, Bob Clark, Joe Sturdivent, Steve Appleton, Jim lies, Ed Powell, Rusty Trickey, Dan Howard. Front row: Bill Fien, Loy Towse, Mark Mortinson, Randy Haberman, Randy Jentzsch, Leonard Renfer, Steve Lentini, Dan Mortinson. ficii Ceurtn Although it was young and inexperienced, composed mainly of freshmen and sophomores, with a few juniors and seniors, this year’s cross country team went out and competed with the Skyline League. Led by Randy Jentzsch and Randy Haberman throughout the season, they finished up the season by taking 10th place in the league. Randy Jentzsch and Randy Haberman, taking 42nd and 43rd respectively, with times of 14:54 and 14:55, were closely followed by Joe Sturdivant (46th, 14:59) and Bill Fien (50th, 15:13). At the same league meet the J. V. runners took third. Led by Dan Mortinson who took seventh, Steven Lentini took twelfth, Leonard Renfer took nineteenth, and Steve Appleton and Loy Towse at twenty-first and twenty-second. Coach Roberts felt that the high point in the season was when they won the Riddle Invitational. Cross country was not limited to boys. For the first time ever Rogue River had a girls cross country team. These girls, who were led by Cheryl Camden and Vickie Dey, were very competitive. At the league meet our girls took fifth with Cheryl Camden taking ninth at 14:12 and Vickie Dey taking twenty-second in 16:28, over the two mile course. 69 Top: Demonstrating their form for the camera are Randy Jentzsch, Jim Ties, Randy Haberman, Ed Powell, Rusty Trickey, Joe Sturdivant, and Bill Fien. Bottom: Virginia Irvin, Cheryl Camden, Debbie Irvin, Kelly Kendall, Kitsy Hall, Vickie Dey, were Rogue River’s answer to girls cross country. Not pictured: Diane Keller, Cheryl Smith. 70 Cyrrrastlti 1st row left to right: Jane Lentini, Iris Artoff, Cindy VanEss, Libby Raynes, Judy Wangeman. 2nd row: Lois Greenlaw, Tammy Bornholdt, Sheila Greenlaw. 3rd row: Kimber Kendall, Norika Stallsworth, Kathy Olmstead, Shelly Slayter, and Martha Moore. The gymnastics team for 1974-75 improved considerably over last year. The team consisted of 13 girls: 5 juniors, 2 sophomores and 6 freshmen. Seven girls out of the 13 were returning members of last year’s team. Coach Randy Salter worked hard with each of the girls, helping them with form and routines for each event. I feel the girls did very well. They are hard working and all of them improved over the season. ” In gymnastics the girls have four events to choose from. They are: uneven parallel bars, balance beam, floor exercise, and vaulting. They competed in 8 meets against schools such as Medford, Grants Pass, Phoenix, and Eagle Point. Out of these, they won two meets against Grants Pass, Henley, and Lakeview. They received eighth place in District at Crater. Home Opponent Place Date 2nd Eagle Point 1st Oct. 1 3rd Lakeview 1st Oct. 11 Eagle Point 2nd 3rd Medford 1st Oct. 17 Roseburg 2nd 4 th Phoenix AA Tnv. Oct. 26 2nd Henley 3rd 31 Phoenix 1st 1st Henley 3rd Nov. 5 Lakeview 2nd 1st Grants Pass 2nd Nov. 7 8th District at Crater Nov. 16 71 Vanity I II ill Rogue River Opponent 24 Illinois Valley 0 24 Glide 0 13 South Umpqua 34 24 ♦Sutherlin 2 20 Lakeview 0 13 Eagle Point 34 14 Henley 26 14 Phoenix 40 8 Douglas 22 Four wins. Five losses ♦Homecoming Right: Dennis Artoff and Mitch Saunders return to their feet after bringing down an I. V. running back. Below: Terry Wilson calls the signals as the Chieftain offense starts a new play. 72 Left: Dan Brown runs for yardage against Glide. Left center: Terry Wilson uncorks another pass on his way to gaining over 1200 yards in 74. Right center: Doug Trobough widens the gap between himself and the Wildcats on his way for six. Bottom right: The Chieftain bench looks on with intensity as the defense puts up another stand. 73 Top: Andy Tocher ’’taking five” after being brought down by the Cougars. Right center: Jay Wisshack thinks about his last high school season. Left center: With Dennis Artoff holding, Curt Pilcher attempts a P.A.T. Bottom: Chieftain defense gathers around to look upon a fallen Wildcat. 74 Ii i i i Varsity fcctball Rogue River Opponent 6 Medford Mid High 22 8 Crater 42 0 Eagle Point 22 18 Illinois Valley 0 19 St. Mary’s 12 16 Henley 22 6 South Umpqua 14 ♦Overtime Top: Junior Chiefs keep the St. Mary’s Crusaders pinned back. Center: Leo Tocher blocks while Phil Eagle punts. Bottom right: Junior Chiefs pursue a crusader ball carrier. Bottom left: Rick Schlumpberger is brought down by a host of Comets. 76 Opponents R.R. VafsilY l isl tl ill Gold Beach 46 45 Glendale 42 53 Coquille 73 34 Coquille 47 55 Phoenix 43 51 S.U. 42 38 I. V. 66 52 E.P. 72 52 Glide 60 47 Sutherlin 46 40 Douglas 61 43 Phoenix 50 55 S.U. 56 75 I.V. 89 63 E.P. 59 55 Glide 91 81 Henley 81 87 Sutherlin 71 56 Douglas 90 42 Lakeview 80 63 Henley 66 56 Lakeview 64 61 WON 6 LOST 15 Top left, Ed Powell concentrates on his free throw, while Mitch Saunders, top right, drives toward the basket against Sutherlin. Bottom left, Coach Roberts prepares second half strategy while Mitch Saunders, Jim Ties, Andy Tocher, Eric Trobough, and Bob Clark look on. Terry Wilson, bottom right puts up a shot against the Lancers. 77 Top left, Andy Tocher moves against the Lancers, while Eric Trobough, top right, puts up a shot against Sutherlin. Middle left, Mitch Saunders takes the tip from the Lancers, to help Bob Clark, middle, score. Jay Woodall, middle right, returns to the court after a jump shot. Under the eyes of the crowd, bottom, Jim lies clogs the middle and steals the ball from a Lancer. J.V. l ist 4 tt ill Top: Paul Caskey puts up a shot, while Coach Rolph, Top right, talks at the bench during a time out. Bottom left: Loy Towse shoots a free throw, and Curtis Pilcher, bottom right, goes for a tip under the watchful eyes of Steve Wangeman and Paul Caskey. 79 Standing, left to right. Coach Larry Robin, statistician Rick Garlitz, Dave Paisley, Brian Weddle, Harvey Peters, Steve Appleton, Dave Wilkinson, Don Howard, Bryon Copeland, Joe Sturdivant, statistician Peter Hinck, Leonard Renfer, Roy Fritch, Dan Mortinson, Larry Coleman, Steve Lentini, Duke Porter, Andy Griffin. ficih l tl ill Dan Mortinson would probably agree that one problem of being small is always getting elbows in the face. 80 Back Row (left to right) Diane Barnard, Dana Ramsey, Kitsy Hall, Maria Morse, Libby Raynes, Judy Wangeman, and Chris Ilochgeschurz. Front Row (left: to right) Caryl Lilly, Tammy Bomholdt, Jana Keith, Coach Dick Cecil, Jane Lentini, Terri Ramage, and Iris Artoff. CIlls’ Varsity Home Opponents 16 Eagle Point 27 Eagle Point 43 Henley 21 Eagle Point 34 Grants Pass 26 Medford 32 Phoenix 44 Canyonville 45 Ashland 34 Grants Pass 50 Henley 44 Phoenix 49 Medford 57 Ashland 74 Henley WIN 8 LOST 7 l ist tl ill Date 42 Jan. 6 38 Jan. 10 14 Jan. 10 48 Jan. 10 46 Jan. 19 28 Jan. 23 45 Jan. 23 20 Feb. 10 43 Feb. 14 51 Feb. 17 37 Feb. 17 28 Feb. 24 39 Feb. 27 44 March 2 37 March 4 81 I I Judy Wangeman scores high against Phoenix. Clockwise: Judy Wangeman adds two more points to break the school record. Kitsy Hall out jumps Phoenix’s center. Terri Ramage comes under the basket for a layin. Jana Keith prepares for a fast side shot. Maria Morse puts one up from the free throw line. 82 Back Row (left to right) Kelly Kendall, Rita Montgomery, Sandra Wehde, Karen Daughtery, Coach Kim Simmons, Bonnie Buchanan, Norika Stallsworth, Debby Jochem, and manager Chris Hochgeschurz. Front Row (left to right) Karin Ramage, Gloria Danielson, Kelly Phillips, Delta Hochgeschurz and Pam Fisher. Cirl§9 J.V. I i l II ill Home Opponents Date 2 Eagle Point 27 Jan. 6 11 Eagle Point 31 Jan. 15 22 Grants Pass 23 Jan. 15 17 Medford 30 Jan. 23 28 Phoenix 10 Jan. 26 13 Ashland 29 Jan. 26 23 Grants Pass 30 Feb. 17 28 Phoenix 26 Feb. 17 23 Medford 55 Feb. 27 26 Ashland 50 March 2 40 Henley 27 March 4 32 Henley 30 March 6 WIN 4 LOST 8 83 Diane Barnard dribbles skillfully down the court. Dcr 11 il l . State ftiarrp Don Blakely brought Rogue River its first state championship in two years. Coached by Mr. Brian Richards, Mr. Dick Springer, and Mr. Larry Shurtz, Don recorded a twenty-seven win, two loss record, with twenty-five victories coming from pins. His two losses were avenged when he came back to pin both of them in later matches. After Don won the District Championship, with three pins and one decision, he then went on to pin his first two opponents at state, then he decisioned his next opponent 9-3, advanced to the finals to defeat Mark Stevens of Gervais 4-1 to claim the State Crown at the 191 pound class. Top: Coach Richards and Don Blakely display the state championship bracket board. Above: Don poses with his District and State Bracket boards. 84 Front row: Kent Gutches, Don Bokor, Gary Daily, Kelly Gutches, Mike Pierce, Dave Robinson, Back row: Jerry Timbs, Don Blakely, Mike Davis, John Custer, Nick Barnard, Dave Irvine, Blake Johnson. Wiestlir Front row: Bill Fuller, Randy Scott, Jim Doak, Ron Schlumpberger, Back row: Wally Franko, Leo Tocher, Bob Rosas, Scott Varner, Rick Schlumpberger. 85 Wrestling Clockwise starting at top: Mike Davis struggles at district. Jerry Timbs is ready for a kill. Coaches Richards and Springer show their concern in a duel against Douglas. John Custer gets take-down for 2 points. Mike Pearce is ready to go. 86 Right to left starting at top: John Custer is relieved .after a match at district. Don Bokor throws a cross-face. Don Blakely gets a head and arm hold. Kelly Gutches applies cross-body-ride prior to a guillotine for a pin. Kent Gutches breaks down an opponent, while coach Shurtz gives encouragement in background. ION II U I Kllll IN I IN 11II I This years track team, although young and small in size, started slow but came on to finish respectably at the end of the season. While posting a three win, two loss dual meet record during the season, and competing in bigger and more important meets on Saturdays, the Chieftain thinclads smoothed some of the rough edges and began to prepare for district. Before district the Chiefs were rated low and expected to finish at the bottom of the district meet standing. But with a number of lifetime bests, the Chieftains took the fourth spot in the District meet and sent Larry Willard to State in the 120 yard high hurdles, and also in the 180 yard lows, along with Paul Nugent in the long jump. The team roster included seniors Dan Brown, Terry Evans, and Dwayne Sanderson. Juniors Dennis Artoff, Dan Ford, Chris Hamre, Dave Robinson, Craig Hill, Jerry Haynes, and Jerry Timbs. Sophomores Jay Woodall, Bill Fien, Blake Johnson, Paul Nugent, Curtis Pilcher, and Pat Graham. Freshmen Bill Fuller, Glen Nugent, Joe Sturdivant, and Greg Zummerman. 88 Top: Joe Sturdivant runs third in the two mile at Illinois Valley. Center: Curtis Pilcher gives it all in the javeline. Bottom: Dan Brown, Paul Nugent, Jerry Haynes, and Larry Willard gets third in the 440 yard relay. 89 HIM ill 1M SM INI IE4VN II ilill Left top: Jerry Haynes wins the 100 yard dash again. Right top: Chris Hamre and Dan Ford strain to gain ground in the 880 yard run. Left Bottom: Tiny fire’s the shot. Right bottom: Jay Woodall flies through the air with the greatest of ease. 90 Left top: Dave Robinson doesn’t have it this time. Right top: Chris Ilamre finishes at a good pace. Left bottom: Jerry Timbs lets go of a long one. Right Bottom: Dennis Artoff bends the pole for a high lift. 91 Top row, left to right: Kim Pearce, Barbara Huston, Iris Artoff, Noreen Pecor, Cheryl Smith, Diane Salyer, Kim Kissee, Tammy Bornholdt, Jaime Pecor, Vickie Dey. Bottom row: Shannon Iverson, Libby Raynes, JoAnne Umschetd, Risa Miller, Tammie Murphy, Melodie Fien, Cheryl Camden, Caryl Lillie, Norika Stallsworth, Kitsy Hall, and Dana Ramsey. This year's girls track team proved to be a powerhouse in the Skyline Conference. Finishing the season undefeated in dual meet competition, the girl tracksters broke eight school records, and tied two. Those who broke records were Libby Raynes in the shot put, with a throw of thirty-seven feet, three and three quarters inches. Cheryl Camden broke the school record in the 440, with a time of 60.1. Vickie Dey added the 880 mark in 2:39.9. The mile mark was cracked by Risa Miller, w'hen she ran a 5:46.17 at the district meet. Dana Ramsey put her name in the recor board in the 110 yard hurdles in 15.68 seconds. Kitsy Hall's 147 foot | inch javelin throw gave her a school record and one of the top throws in the state. The 440 yard relay mark was changed to 52.49 seconds by Tammy Bornholdt, Judy Wangeman, Kitsy Hall, and Cheryl Camden. Cheryl also tied the school record in the 100 yard dash, in 11.8 and the 220 yard dash in 27. 5. Libby Raynes, Kitsy Hall, Cheryl Camden, Tammy Bornholdt, Carly Lilly, and Judy Wangeman were chosen as Skyline Conference All Stars. Right: Judy Wangeman Stretches for every inch in her long jump. Page 93, top left: Vickie Dey is on her way to setting the school record, while the track team, top right, takes time out for a group shot. Bottom, page 93: Kim Pearce, Judy Wangeman, Cheryl Camden, and their opponents fly down the track during their heat in the hundred yard dash. 92 ( IRIS III I IIIII l I 1 11 If I HI 11 Top: Cheryl Camden and Judy Wangeman strive for first place. Bottom: Dana Ramsey takes the lead in the hurdles at Illinois Valley. Page 95-Left top: Iris Artoff looks rather discouraged. Right top: Melodie Fien goies for the hundred yard dash at Crater and does well. Left bottom: Tami Murphy cools it on the back stretch of the mile run. Right bottom: Risa Miller pulls in a fourth at district in the mile run. 94 sim mis 111nsisi Kins mi sun Top row: Vickie Oachs, Gayline Prefontaine, Julie Duke, Patty Wells, Cara Cameron, Marty Magerle, Margene Luebcke, Pam Fisher, Bonnie Downs, Leah Johansen, Terri Rosas, Jana Keith, Shirley Pearson, Kim Harper, Denise Butts, Tracy Thorpe, Laura Kline, Connie Shatto, Gloria Danielson. DATE OPPONENT PLACE SCORE Wed. April 9 Douglas Rogue River 2-3 Sat. April 12 St. Mary’s Medford 4-6 Tues. April 15 Douglas Douglas 6-3 Wed. April 16 Ashland Ashland 1-9 Thurs. April 17 Roseb u rg Roseb u rg 4-5 Thurs. April 24 Ashland Ashland 0-1 Wed. April 30 Grants Pass Grants Pass 1-8 Thurs. May 1 Crater Central Point 2-6 Sat. May 10 District Medford Right: Vicky Oachs and Marty Magerle were the only two returning seniors for the 74-75 season. Page 97, top left: Jana Keith awaits her match. Right: Jana again, in action. Bottom: The team, along with interested spectators, show concern over the events on the court. 96 Tennis, like the other spring sports, had a tough time getting going this spring, as its major opponent turned out to be the weather. Matches were postponed and rescheduled, which played havoc with out yearbook photographers in trying to cover the matches. At right, Terri Ramage receives some advice from Alan Oachs before she takes the court. Below, Vicky Oachs reaches gracefully to return the ball. 98 Front Row: Paul Caskey, Brad Herburger, Mike Hill, Warren Woodall, Tim Phillips, Jim Doak. Second Row: Jay Wlsshack, Nick Barnard, Joe Voehl, Don Leach, Charles Harper, Mike Bolen, Eric Trobough. Back Row: Coach Benner, Barry Smith, Doug Trobough, Mark Johnson, Jess Daugherty, Jerry Timbs, Ed Powell. Varsity IimIiII Left: Barry Brillo Smith's smile doesn't reflect the early part of the season. With many of the early games rained out or postponed, Chieftain base ball got off to a slow start but later picked up. Front row: Peter Hinck, Ron Barnes, Larry Coleman, Scott Umscheid, Steve Lentini, Tim Cornelison, Dan Mortinson, Richard Horn. Back row: Leonard Renfer, Gene Miller, Dale Mattewson, Gary Brendt, Ken Olmstead, Monroe Pierce, Wally Franko. J.V. I lM I ill Identification of individual photos: Right, Mike Bolen, Paul Caskey, Page 101 top: Jess Daugherty, Jim Doak, Charles Harper, Mike Hill. Middle: Mark Johnson, Don Leach, Tim Phillips, Ed Powell. Bottom: Eric Trobough, Joe Voehl, Jay Wissack, Warren Woodall. 100 101 102 faculty t in ii Nti ilier Principal Hazen R.C. Barnard, left, reflects over another school day. As usual, the door to his office is wide open, a signal to students and teachers alike, that they are welcome. Right, R. Terry Gail, Vice Principal, almost cracks a smile in spite of his stern role as disciplinarian. Ccunelcis Traffic is heavy through the office occupied by Debbie Faast, left, and Jon Webb. Everything from grade problems to university requirements is discussed in the counselors' office—the only place in school with comfortable couches. Office Itaff With the phones ringing, the intercom chiming, three teachers talking at once, and 18 students needing absence slips, Pat Whetman, above, and Jenny Giesen face another frantic day in the high school office. 103 Arts Beginning with freshman language arts, and continuing through senior electives, English classes are a continual necessity in any high school career. This year the language arts department continued to offer diversity in its elective program for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Classes included Western Literature, Science Fiction Trilogies, Stage n, and Speed Reading. Looking ahead, the English program will undergo some big changes in 1975-76 to conform with the new graduation requirements. 104 Clockwise: Sybil Yoder, Spanish, English electives; Troy Rolph, freshman language arts, drama, English electives; Larry Shurtz, reading; Mary Salyer, library aide; Patricia Rieck, librarian; Susan Mlsner, journalism, annual, English electives; Kim Simmons, freshman language arts, speech, English electives. 105 PNsical I Ji t it i i Physical Education is a class required for freshmen and sophomores. This year as an elective, many students took co-ed recreation. This class entailed volleyball, card playing, basketball, and they took a hike with the High Country club. It’s just an all around fun class. From left to right: Randy Salter, girls P. E., co-ed recreation; Rex Benner, boys P.E., drivers education. Science Two years of science is also required for graduation. Freshmen were required to take general science and sophomores took biology. The Freshmen class experimented with bunson burners, the sophomores with plants, and the chemistry and physics had a great time with their chemicals and formulas. From left to right: Richard Springer, general math, general science; Gary Baldwin, chemistry, science lab, physics, biology, general math. 106 Social Science Three years of social science are required for graduation. Students were offered, psychology, U. S. history, geography, and modern problems. Modern Problems is a class required for all seniors. Many students agree this class is the most helpful for preparing for your future. From left to right: Charles Roberts, U. S. history, psychology; Brian Richards, cultural geography, math concepts; Tony Brauner, modern problems, world history. 107 Husic There are many students that believe our music department is one of the best departments in the school. Here students can play an instrument to their heart’s content. From left to right: Gene Simmons, choir; Theos Harmon, band. Haiti Two years of math are required at Rogue River High School. But many students planning on going on to college took more. Many students took pleasure in being on the math league. Students traveled to other high schools and to colleges to test their math abilities against others. From left to right: Our new addition to the math department, Larry Robin, Algebra, Consumer Math; Lee Southern, Algebra 1, Geometry, General Math, Consumer Math. 108 Heme fccrcmlts Home Economics is a class for both boys and girls. Students learn interior decorating, cooking, sewing, and the basics of raising children. Top left: Gloria Stout, home economics. iuiiress 109 The business department offered vocational training. Some of the classes offered were, bookkeeping, record keeping, typing, careers, office machines, and vocational business. From top right to bottom: Dick Cecil, typing, record keeping, careers; Shirly Dick, typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, office machines, vocational business. The Rogue River Art Department has many talented people. There is always some beautiful project being made. Above: Jim Misner, art, vocational art. Vocalicral Mi oilier Many students agree that the most beneficial classes offered at Rogue River High School are the vocational classes. Loosely labeled shop classes, the courses offer practical experience in the areas including woodworking, metals, construction, agriculture, and drafting. With the big push in Oregon for career education in the high schools, the vocational teachers are striving to develop a program in which students will graduate with enough skills to enter the job market without further training. From Top: Lyle Cheney, career coordinator, forestry, vocational drawing, driver education; Alan Larsen, metals-mechanics, drafting; Willard Herzberg, wood, construction, construction careers; Mel Nankervis, shop and construction aide, work experience. n no Eus Drivers Sometimes nerves of steel are needed by the bus drivers, who put up with students’ temperaments on gloomy Monday mornings, jubilant Friday afternoons, and the hassle-filled days in between. Even more taxing for them are the rooter bus trips, when enthusiastic fans fill the buses with off-key, raspy renditions of On Rogue River as the buses pull into the opponents’ territory. Somehow, they can always be counted on to get us there and back again. Top row: Mr. Olson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Willard. Bottom: Mrs. Fien, Mrs. Phillips. CccDs From the few and far between turkey and dressing lunches, to the inevitable Friday fish sticks, school lunches are the most popular way to fill up at Rogue River High School. The kitchen staff manages to withstand the horde of hungry highschoolers that mob them every noon hour. From left: Mrs. Vernoy, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Eagle, Mrs. Tocher, Mrs. Belt, Mrs. Finney, Mrs. Hill 111 Studying, dances, leisure time, Another day, different happenings, All affect an individual life. 112 iluJerl life §c«Jal life charges vith the seasons. Life at Rogue River High School this year started outdoors. Football season encouraged the outdoor lifestyle. Students found themselves spending lunch hours and after school on the lawn cooling themselves in the grass. Students soon rediscovered the warmth of the gym when basketball season rolled around. Bottom photo: Arnie Smith caught in his favorite hiding place. Top to Bottom: Mrs. Salter prepares Chris Hamre for Football season. Junior Varsity Coach, Troy Rolph gives inspiring pep talk at halftime. With Rogue River snowbound, students hope for school to be dismissed. 113 IW Hcmeccmir$ team i tciiee§ fev li e first time in J years. The Rogue River Chieftains soundly whomped the Sutherlin Bulldogs 24-2 at their homecoming game this year. It was Rogue River's first homecoming victory in three years. Spirit week started this year with a hall decorations contest. The Chieftain Chanters voted on the decorations and announced a tie between the juniors and sophomores. The student council then decided to break the tie by a competition yell. The juniors won. When the bonfire had to be cancelled this year due to fire conditions, the senior class brought in a new addition to spirit week: The first annual Ms. Rogue River Beauty Contest. The freshmen were represented by Wally Franko and Steve Appleton. The sophomores selected James Reed and Dennis Miller. The juniors chose Barry Smith and Dave Irvine. The seniors elected John Custer and Jay Wisshack. The three finalists were: Barry Smith, John Custer, and Jay Wisshach. The winner—the first Ms. Rogue River ever—Ms. Elderberry Flats, John Custer. When asked about it John said it was a very emotional experience, truly a never-to-be-forgotten day. 114 lammy §mitli ticwred Hcmeccmfr queer. Tammy Smith, senior class princess, escorted by John Custer, was crowned 1974 Homecoming Queen. Her court consisted of junior class princess, Neta Fisher, escorted by John Woodall; sophomore class princess, Noreen Pecor, escorted by Ron Schlumpberger; and Iris Artoff, freshman princess, escorted by Steve Cornelison. Left: Karen Haberman, Tammy Smith, and Shelley Sharp at Homecoming Pep Assembly. Below, left: 1973 Homecoming queen, Shelley Sharp, and date, Jay Wisshack enjoy dance. Below, right: Bonnie Downs and date dance to the music. 115 Hi. V i II ( ii I ii,l li Hs Sadie Hawkins Da If a prize was to be given, surely Mr. Southern would have won when he dressed up on Sadie Hawkins Day and revealed a personality like that of no other mathematician. Along with him, many other teachers and students had prize winning costumes. Below, Tracy Thorpe. The class of 1975 recreated an old era with a Sadie Hawkins-fashion marriage Booth and Honeymoon Suite. Cornstalks and straw were added to this phenomenon to make the dance a big success. Below left, Kenny Smith and Janet McGrady back in the ’’good old days”. 116 Top photo: Long Johns are in. Center: Another successful shotgun marriage. Senior class president, Mitch Saunders said, ’’The class was pleased with the turnout and that the dance was well worth the time and effort. Entertainment was provided by the band ’’Brew” and refreshments were served by the senior class. 117 Clockwise: Risa Miller, Ron Schlumpberger, Tracy Thorpe and Elvin Yawn enjoy dance. Paul Caskey, Blake Johnson, Larry Willard and Eddie Dollarhide share after dance plans. Sheila Staker and Charles Retzloff find themselves with each other rather than the dance. Sweethearts’ Ball bfy seeeess The FHA and Student Council worked extra hard to make the Sweethearts Ball a big success. It was held in Grants Pass at Larry’s La Casita and a record of 93 couples attended. Decorations followed the Valentines Day theme. Senior class princess, Liz Moore, escorted by Richard Harries was crowned queen. Judy Wangeman and Paul Caskey represented the junior class and Denise Butts and Gary Daily were chosen by the Sophomores. The freshmen selected Pam Fisher and Leonard Renfer. Bottom photo: Pam Hendricks, Chuck Kegg, Rick Morgan, Kelly Briggs, Debbie Murphy, Darla Artoff and Bruce Morgan enjoy dance. V Kieii Up Days Dress up days played a major role in social life this year. School participation was exceptionally high on Nifty Fifty Day. Mrs. Salter taught all students who were taking gym classes to bop and stroll. The Nifty Fifty dance had a large turnout. Clockwise, starting at left: Judy Wangeman on hat day. Danny Brown, John Custer, and Larry Willard discover life in the fifties. Jay Wissack, Kim Sease, Norika Stallsworth and Iris Artoff demonstrate their Nifty Fifty spirit. Norika Stallsworth and Denise Butts in conference at hat dance. Jay Wissack, Rob Badley, Margene Luebcke, Don Blakely, and Melodie Fien. Danny Brown interprets how it used to be . Leah Johansen and Jo Anne Umscheid. Karen Habernan and Tammy Smith bopping in gym class. Kim Sease, Shelli Sharp and Tracy Thorpe at hat dance. Dave Irvine and Jana Keith Social life Clockwise: Judy Wangeman attempts a goal at girls basketball practice. Diane Barnard and Curtis Pilcher enjoy after game soc-hop. Senior class president Mitch Saunders rediscovers his early childhood at a canteen during a wrestling match. Jenny Samson, Kelly Phillips, Becky Jordan, and Cheryl Camden look their prettiest on grubby day. Clockwise starting at left: Margene Luebcke accepts a sucker from student body president Jay Wisshack as a token of victory. Cheryl Camden and Becky Jordan demonstrate the improper techniques of wrestling. Jana Keith, Terri Ramage, and Judy VVangeman rest after girls basketball game at Phoenix High School. Mr. Baldwin and wife enjoy a girls basketball game. 123 Pep 4§§enblle$ Clockwise starting at right: Tammy Smith, Bill Fien, Tracy Thorpe, and Rick Schlumpberger entertain at pep assembly. Tracy Thorpe, JoAnne Umscheid and Denise Butts cheerleading. Becky Jordan, Ronda Lopes, Cheryl Camden, Ken Hultquist and Leo Tocher posing for Grubby day awards. John Woodall and Steve Modde envy Dennis Artoff transferring life savers to Neta Fisher. Chieftain audience. Teachers in normal position during pep assembly. Top Left: Shelly Sharp at halftime during Chieftain Varsity basketball. Judy Wangeman sizing up to Terry Evans. Debby Irvine after winning hat decoration contest. Mrs. Stout, Mr. Webb, Mr. Shurtz, Mrs. Misner, Mrs. Yoder, and Mr. Baldwin dressed their Grubbiest”, for the grubby day pep assembly. 125 faces Faces are: sad, happy a grim reminder of yesterday's sorrow, an expression of one's inner self. A face may laugh but never completely covering a crying soul. A face is a silent communicator: a face can relate what a thousand words can't tell. While history can be changed, a face remembers forever. 126 A face can be incredulous. A face holds the answer as to what will be A face can inspire victory or pull one down to defeat. No two faces are the same. But at Rogue River High School, each face is familiar. 127 •R.-SI. PRC U The Jr.-Sr. Prom was an especially exciting event for Karen Meyerott who was crowned queen. Karen was escorted by Grant Jones. Other members of her court, which was selected by the senior class, were Karen Haberman, escorted by John Custer, Shelley Sharp, escorted by Bob Thorpe, Tammy Smith, escorted by Steve Brown, and Cindy Bosworth, escorted by Mitch Saunders. Above: Dan Brown and Terri Ramage find relaxation in the Rogue Valley Country Club. Right: John Custer and Karen Haberman take time out to chat. Counter clockwise starting at right: The camera catches Kim Harper and Cara Cameron during a break in dancing. John Custer and Karen Haberman enjoy the dance. Ken Hulquist and Peggy McEntire are among other couples who enjoyed the music of the band, Garonuce. Mitch Saunders and Cindy Bosworth dance to the prom theme song, Nights in White Satin. 128 This book would not be, but for businessmen's support, Support them back. 131 Advertisir V4UEY ©nuc l€Cl)l BAN© CCIDEN HIE EEIUIUIM STORE HCCRECRD SAEES FORD 311 S. E. 6th St. 913 S. E. 6th St. Grants Pass Oregon 133 TIP TOP CAFE P.O. 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