Roundup High School - Rodeo Yearbook (Roundup, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1972 volume:

;t 4 ', udiuysdutf -V---T ; ■ sun,unf- SiPfi: 8W s‘}il mm Mm T40M � £M l0m$: Those Were the Da 's, My Friend. We Thought They'd Never End, THOSE WERE TOE DAYS Words and Music by Gene Raskin TRO-Copyright 1962 G 1968 Essex Music, Inc. New York, N.Y. Used by permission. 2 We’d Sing and Dance Forever and a Day; 3 5 6 DON’T PLAY NO MORE OF THEM SAD SONGS. LENNY SENIORS Jerry Anderson Jim Adolph Berta Allen Debbie Amdor David Atwood Steve Bianchi Jake Barthulc Gayla Bailey Dave Breeding Suzanne Brychta Colleen Christian Dwight Cordingly Howard Dixon Marilynn Carpenter OTHERS Roberta Gourley Loris Gebhardt Becky Golob Allan Goffena Cheryl Hannum John Graham Wilbur Harper Dan Harper Debby Hunt Vonnie Horst Tim J ohnson Tim J ahnke Connie ] anich Terry Kombol Steve Kowalski Mike Kowalski Keith Larson Keith W. Larsen What would Confucius say Curt Marking Debbie McCleary Greg Marking Working overtime again, Bev? Pam Sandbak Bev Schaff Pete Tully Nancy Wolt pull out onto life's highway are the Senior Class Officere. Front seat Berta Allen, treas.; Jerry Anderson, pres. Rumble seat: Tim Jahnke, sec.; Keith Larsen, rep. Running Board: Vonnie Horst, vice-pres.; Connie Janich, rep. A highlight for Roundup's Rustic Men was a visit from the Junior Class Officere. Front Rick O'Brien, rep.; Doug Vescovi, pres. Back: Bill Gilreath, vice-pres.; Rozy Schaff, sec. j Jan Davis, treas.; Cheri Snider, rep. 16 THERE ISN'T A ONE OF THOSE UPPER CLASSMEN THA T HAS HAIR AS PRETTY AS YOURS. EVA SOPHOMORES 20 21 KNOW IT'S A FRIGHTENING THOUGHT. MY DEAR. BUT SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BEYOND THIS FENCE LIES THE EDGE OF THE WORLD FRESHMEN 24 Frosh. Class Officers: Susan Adolph, sec. j Denise McCleary, v. -pres.; Nancy Schaff, rep.; Pat Perralla, pres. Not pictured: Dan Cooley, treas. 25 26 WANT TO KNOW WHICH ONE OF YOU KIDS PUT GLUE IN MY HA T YESTERDA Y. AND WANT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW FACULTY Administration and Faculty Handle the Mechanics of RHS Mrs. Eileen Stortz, (upper left), and Mrs. Lillian Heinle, (center left), handle the secretarial work, while Robert Krogh, Supt., (upper right) and J. J ay Erdie, Principal, (center right) suppervise students and faculty. Good morning? Probably. What's all this rig-a-ma-role? Pictured above are the policy-makers of RHS. Left to right are Wesley Adolph, Mrs. Dorothy McCleary, Roy William McCaffree, Lawrence Sealey, Chairman, James Curlee, andj. A. Wier. Pictured above are the bus drivers. Left to right are J. Walter Newton, James Ross, Cloyd Hudson, Ray Hickey, Albert Stoner, Delmar Cross, and Robert Lind, Jr. 28 These Staff Members Help Students Meet Special Needs Serving in a variety of ways are Wayne Adams, guidance counselor (upper left); Mrs. Ramona Mackey, Sp. Ed. (upper right); Charles Carlson and Bob Paulus, custodians (center left); Mrs. Olive Dodds, teachers' aide (center right); Miss Josephine Miklich, librarian (lower left); and Mrs. Lenore Crutsinger, junior high librarian, spelling, and reading. The idea's to put the washer on the rivet. Water seeks its own level. It's already been burned. Teachers Explore the Worlds of “Readin’, 'Rithmetic, and Research.” I'll wait. You guys have an attention span of 15 seconds! Mrs. Marjorie Metcalfe (upper right) teaches English I, III, and journalism. Miss Renee Peterson (center left) instructs English II, Spanish I and II. Miss Margaret Kent (center right) teaches Algebra I, II, physics, and trig. Rockne Eggart (lower left) teaches English I, IV, speech debate, and drama. Miss Lucile Nelson (lower center) instructs junior high English and English I. Kim Baker directs junior high science. Didn't anyone read the assignment? I have complete faith in you. I couldn't get the washer on the rivet. Incidentally. . . . 30 Teachers “Coach” Students in a Variety of Subjects Moonlighting as coaches they also teach classes. Ted Anderson (upper left) teaches high school boys P.E. and PAD. Larry Van Atta (upper right) instructs junior high boys' P.E. and American history. Steve McCann (center left) teaches biology, chemistry, and general science. Miss Patricia Draeger (center right) instructs junior and senior high girls' P.E. Do you all see what I mean? Did I ever tell you about the GIRLS in Guadalupe? Try the wing wang correction factor. My favorite two words are Let's go. I think all teachers should go on strike. Where are you going with my weights? I'll go through this just ONE more time! Bruce Frank (lower left) directs junior high math and sociology. Gary Ray (lower center) instructs Math I, II, and geometry. Ray Haffey (lower right) teaches grade 8 social studies and world geography. Mrs. Marianne Picchioni (upper left) instructs shorthand, typing, and office practice. Jeff Wulf (upper right) teaches Ind. Arts II, III, IV and driver ed. Vo-Tech Teachers Help Heads That Think and Hands That Work Fast and Accurate! Fast and Accurate! I have something to tell you. Now, girls. This is not a tea party. Jack Sept (center left) teaches soc. studies and art. Lynn Karr (center right) instructs Ind. Arts, arts crafts, mech. drawing, and dr. ed. Eugene Desjarlais (lower left) directs band and bookkeeping. Mrs. Teddy Yates (lower center) teaches chorus. Mrs. Luise Vranish (lower right) teaches home ec. POW! BIF! BLAM! CRUNCH! SPORTS Varsity Puts Best Foot (ball) Forward and Scrimmages for a 5-3 Record Members of the A squad football team are from (Left to Right) Row 1: Rod Larson, Richard Reaves, Brad Voise, Rex Brown, Larry Johnson, Rick Ask, Steve Sanner, Steve Black, Bill Dixon, Pat Murphy, Frank Donnes, Jim Harper, and Tom Liggett. Row 2: Manager Dan Kelly, Greg Raths, Curt Jensen, Doug Vescovi, Bill Hanley, Mike Greener, Martin Dickerson, Lynn Wise, Curt Egge, Larry Vicars, Chuck Romick, and Steve Pfister. Row 3: Coach Gary Ray, Howie Dixon, Steve Kowalski, Max Schaff, Wilbur Harper, Ken Sanner, Curt Marking, Dan Harper, Mike Ross, Keith Larson, Rex Pfister, Steve Bianchi, and Assistant Coach Larry VanAtta. At Right three members of the football team are participating in the an- nual football throw which is sponsored each year by the Lettermen's Club. This event is held each year as part of the Home- coming festivities. Ob- ject of the throw is to pass the football down Main Street and back in the fastest possible time. In the picture Mike Greener (72) and Chuck Romick (46) get ready to catch the ball, as Lynn Wise stoops to re- trieve a ground pass. 34 At Left the Panthers get ready to go for another touchdown in one of their home games. OPPOSING TEAM WE THEY KIND Townsend 8 6 NC—(Montana Playoff) Huntley Project 0 28 C Lodge Grass 12 22 C Red Lodge 20 28 C Harlowton 24 0 C Absarokee 14 12 C Columbus 20 6 C Big Timber 22 14 C 5 wins 3 loses Seniors Add Experience and Depth In rain or shine the Panthers played to win. For this particular game, it was mostly shine as the field was lit up by the field lights, and Roundup won the game against Absarokee. PANtHERS pothers panthers PANTHERS PANTHERS PANTHERS f 36 B-Squad Punts, Passes, and Tackles for a Successful Season mm fUTHEM fMlIHERS flftlHCRS xTHERS From (left to right) B squad football players are Row 1: Richard Reaves, Brad Voise, Rex Brown, Larry Johnson, Rick Ask, Steve Sanner, Steve Black, Pat Murphy, Frank Donnes, Jim Harper, and Bill Dixon. Row 2: Roger Holiday, Allan Feiock, Mike Sherpe, Albert Picchioni, Allan Pratt, Leroy Alt, Richard Kemper, Mitch Rech, Steve Halverson, Joe Mangiantini, Tom Liggett, and Tim Key. Row 3: Rod Larson, Pat Devine, David Davis, Roger Gilreath, Scott Dickerson, Roy Bellew, Pat Perrella, Earnest Reaves, Craig Oveson, Farren Kenda, and Coach Bruce Frank. Above two of the Panthers relax on the Senior float before the Homecoming game. B-SQUAD FOOTBALL SCORES Lewistown J. V. 28 0 NC Home Harlowton J.V. 22 6 C Home Harlowton J.V. 2 14 c Away Lewistown J.V. 14 0 NC Away Huntley Project J.V. 14 6 C Home OPPOSING TEAM WE THEY KIND PLACE 4 wins 1 loss 37 Members of the varsity basketball team from (left to right) are Front Row: Manager Wilbur Harper, Pat Murphy, Jim Harper, Keith Larsen, and Manager Dan Kelly. Standing are Coach Ted Anderson, Steve Blazina, Rick Ask, Bill Hanley, Tom Ask, Terry Watkins, Curt Jensen, Dan Harper, Mike Kowalski, and Assistant Coach Larry VanAtta. The Panthers finished fourth in conference play with a 7-7 record. Panthers Net 4th in Conference With 7-7 Record Above Dan Harper (22) keeps up with his man as Keith Larsen (24) looks on in amazement. Other players on the court are Jim Harper, Tom Ask (in key) and Terry Watkins (20). 38 Curt Jensen releases the ball for a free shot in a game against Harlowton. A-SQUAD BASKETBALL SCORES OPPOSING TEAMS WE THEY KIND Hardin 61 62 NC Lodge Grass 67 52 NC Absarokee 62 48 C Red Lodge 64 48 c Lodge Grass 62 64 c Big Timber 58 53 c Boulder 80 60 NC Townsend 72 73 NC Harlowton 62 61 c Huntley Project 65 55 c Columbus 72 75 c A bsarokee 59 65 c Red Lodge 70 69 c Lodge Grass 58 69 c Big Timber 70 75 c Harlowton 62 51 c Huntley Project 66 69 c Columbus 67 72 c Townsend 65 79 NC Belgrade 62 67 NC DISTRICT TOURNEY Red Lodge 60 67 Harlowton 91 66 (3rd Place) E Huntley Project 77 63 Absarokee 64 52 DIVISIONAL TOURNEY Manhattan 75 84 Townsend 66 65 (4th Place) Absarokee 66 58 Belgrade 49 55 At left Panthers get instructions from Coach Anderson during a time out. In top left picture is senior guard Keith Larsen; top right is forward Dan Harper. Mike Kowalski, also a senior guard, is shown in center left as he dunks the ball. At right center Tom Ask tips it to the Panthers. Keith Larsen and Tom Ask were chosen to be on the all tournament team for outstanding performance in the divisional tour- ney this year. 39 Many Help Provide Basketball Excitement for F ans In picture above Mr. Bruce Frank records statistics of a basketball game. At right Keith Larsen goes into the air for two points against Harlowton. With various facial expressions, the Harlowton Engineers watch as Dan Harper releases a jump shot at left. Above Mark Brown watches his free throw drop through the net during a B-Squad game with one second left on the clock. Other Roundup players (in light jerseys) are Rex Brown (22), Jim Rodegheiro (30), and Mark Bublich (40). The B-Squad had a very suc- cessful season, losing only once to the Lodge Grass J.C.'s. 40 B-Squad Nears Perfect Record, Loses Only One; Freshmen Have 7-9 Record in First Season The B-Squad, coached by Larry VanAtta, finished the season with 16 wins and 1 loss. From left they are Jim Rodegheiro, Steve Sanner, Rex Brown, Tom Liggett, Gary Lear, Frank Donnes, Mark Bublich, Dan Cooley, Steve Black, Curt Egge, and Lynn Wise. In front is manager Bill Dixon, and in back is Coach Larry VanAtta. In their first season the Freshmen Kittens had a 7-9 record. From left to right, Row 1: they are Roger Holiday, Coach Steve McCann, Allan Feiock, Joe Mangiantini, and manager Tim Key. Row 2: Pat Devine, Craig Oveson, Fred Winkler, Mike Sherpe, and Steve Halverson. Row 3: Roy Gene Bellew, Leroy Alt, Mark Spranger, Danny Brewer, and Farren Kenda. 41 Bullets Defeat Screamers for Intramural Championship Pictured above are the boys who participated in Intramural Basketball. In the First Row are members of the Bullets” who defeated the Screamers in tournament play for first place. However, the Dildos were un- defeated throughout the regular season. From left to right, Row 1, are Larry Johnson, Steve Kowalski, Rex Pfister, and Chuck Kelly. Row 2: Terry Kombol, Steve Pfister, Ron Lind, and Jake Barthule. Row 3: Curt Marking, Max Schaff, Rick O'Brien, Jim Adolph, and Coach Rockne Eggart. Row 4: Martin Dickerson, Doug Vescovi, Mike Brown, and Howard Dixon. 42 Gymnasts Balance Grace and Power to Take Honors at Several Meets At far left is the boys' gymnastic team. Standing are Brad Marking, Coach Ray Haffey, and Gerald Brown. Kneeling is John Graham, and David Atwood is balancing on the rings. In photo at left John Graham performs a routine on the trampoline. Members of the girls' gymnastics team pose on the uneven bars. Balancing on the beam are Sandy Lyles and Mary Sherpe. Others from left to right are Pam Sandbak, Kim Kombol, Coach Ray Haffey, Lujuana Blackbird, Brenda Arnold, Donna Rice, Lynn Barthule, Cheryl Hannum, Sherry Steffans, and Patricia Reaves. 43 Thinclads Combine Power and Speed to Go to State Pictured above are track team members (Row 1) Steve Blazina, Roger Gilreath, Steve Black, Steve Pfister, and Scott Dickerson. Row 2: Rick O'Brien, Lynn Wise, Bill Hanley, Martin Dickerson, and Dan Harper. Not pictured: Greg Marking. Below at left Lynn Wise goes over the hurdle and at right Martin Dickerson throws the discus. Participating in a number of events at a meet are members of the RHS track team. In upper left photo Bill Hanley hurls the discus, while Steve Black contorts his body over the high jump. Lynn Wise takes the baton from Tommy Liggett in a relay race in lower left and Steve Black completes in the triple jump. 45 Girl Tracksters Take Off for an Active Season Pictured above (left to right) are Roundup tracksters, Edith Hougardy, Tricia Reaves, and Loris Gebhardt, towing the mark. Coach Patricia Draeger looks on at right side of track. Below Loris Gebhardt poses just before her favor- ite event. On opposite page (upper left) Sherry Steffan grips the javelin at the Divisional Track Meet in Billings. Above right Marty Jo Turley heaves the shot put as Bev Dickerson, team- mate, looks on. Below Pam Sandbak leads the field in the hurdles. 47 Golf Team Swings Into Action in the Spring Golf, a fairly new sport at RHS, became more important this year as team members competed and won at several meets throughout the state. In top left photo are Rick Ask, Chuck Romick, Roy Bellew, Peter Jens, and Tom Ask. At top right, Coach Rockne Eggart demonstrates his swing. In center picture Rick Ask practices, while Roy Bellew tries a new technique. Other team members (lower right) are David Davis, Mitch Rech, and Joe Mangiantini- Not pic- tured: Patty Eli ch. 48 WE THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BELONG TO A CLUB —ASA MATTER OF FACT. IF YOU'D CARE TO BUY ONE WE HA VE SEVERAL FOR SALE RIGHT HERE ORGANIZATIONS Student Council Gathers for “Family Portrait” Governing the student body of RHS is a big job and requires a big family. Above, student council members are involved in various activities. Keith Larsen relaxes in a rocking chair while Jerry Anderson is pulling the cat's tail. Connie Janich is busy washing and Doug Vescovi is churning ice cream. The kids on the floor include Pat Perrella (Sitting), Sheri Snider, Nancy Schaff, Keith L. Larson (holding dish towel), Chris Mangiantini, and Rick O'Brien (crawling around). Climbing up the clock is Bill Gilreath and Monte Gebhardt is in the process of robbing the cookie jar. Not pictured: Dan Cooley. “ . . The Highest Honor That Can Be Achieved. . Reflected here are two of Vonnie Horst's major interests, animals and science. Remember when you tried to pet Mr. McCann's stuffed porcupine, Vonnie? Jerry Anderson pauses during one of his industrious moods, as he (s)lathes away in the shop. Are you still wondering why the paper editor doesn't get 50$ extra for lunch on a field trip, Jerry? Smiling at each classroom, Debbie Amdor (Einy) sets a record as the fastest slip collector in the West. Which classroom gets the biggest smile, Deb? Protesting Mrs. Picchioni's not letting office practice practice office on the front lawn, Nancy Wolt executes a sit down strike. What were you going to use for an extension cord, Nancy? In one of her looney moods, Loris Gebhardt makes a face at a long weekend assignment. Did you have other plans, Loris? Waking from another of her naps in Physics class, Marilynn Carpenter wonders what is going on. Was there someone special you were dreaming about, Marilynn? A happy-go-lucky crowbar, Rex Pfister experiments in the science lab. Remember the time you got hooked in the pants with 51 a dissecting needle, Rex? Paper Staff Puts Out the News Each Month to Keep RHS Well-Informed PANTHER PARADE Staff gathers around work table above for group picture. Seated from Left to Right aic. Marilynn Carpenter and Loris Gebhardt, Proof Editors; Vonnie Horst and Jerry Anderson, Co-Editors; Nancy Wolt, Headlines; and Susan Van Dyke, Circulation. Standing are Mrs. Metcalfe, sponsor; Mary Sine, Art; reporters Colleen Carpenter, Debbi Celata, Jan Davis, Features; Viola Light, Mike Kowalski, Sports; Curt Egge, Cheryl Giesler, Gayla Bailey, Pete Jens, Dan Mejerus, News; Dave Breeding, Terria Steen, Troy Palmer, Donna Rice, Patty Elich, Edith Hougardy, and Susan Kombol. Quill and Scroll mem- bers are honored for outstanding service in journalism. In Top Row are pres. Jerry Anderson and v. -pres. Vonnie Horst. Row 2: Mrs. Metcalfe, spon- sor, Nancy Wolt and Loris Gebhardt, histo- rians. New members in Front Row are Mike Kowalski, Gayla Bailey, Dan Majerus, Marilynn Carpenter, Dave Breeding, and Donna Rice. 52 The Panther Parade Beginning the paper cycle, report- er Nancy Wolt hands in copy as- signed her by the news editor. Copy is corrected and sent to the office practice class to be dummied. Deb McCleary and Debbie Amdor run off the pages on the old Gestetner, and office prac. girls correlate and staple the paper together. Pages are then made up and sent back to the typists to be stenciled as Becky Golob is doing. Still Only a Dime Headlines are put on and stencils proofed by Vonnie Horst (fore- ground) and Loris Gebhardt. Back to the typists they go to be corrected before Jerry Anderson gives them the final eyeballing. Finally, the PANTHER PARADE is sold to the students at the doors as Debbie Celata is doing. They are (Clockwise) Connie Janich, Robbie Christian, Becky Golob, Suzanne Brychta, Bev S chaff, and Not Pictured Mrs. Picchioni, Cheryl Hannum, Nancy Wolt, Christie Winkler, and Colleen McCleary. Drama Club Provides Light-hearted Humor for RHS Ali Drama Club members get into the act for their group picture. Standing, Left to Right, are Susan Kombol, director Mr. Eggart, Jerry Anderson, Terrie Brendel, Mike Greener, Gary Lear, Ken Vranish, David Atwood, Patty Elich, LeeAnn Cross, Terria Steen, Cindy Hanley, Deb Hunt, Robby Robbins. Sitting are Mary Sine, Mitch Rech, Davy Davis, Colleen Carpenter, Vicki Bellew, Charlene Buck, Mary Sherpe, Paula Tull, Ida Brendel, Kim Kombol, Toni Lekse, Sheri Adolph, Curt Egge, Saralynn Robbins, Judi Goffena, Dan Kelly, Lindy Burns, and Gloria Brown. On Ladder are Ronna Romick, Pres. Gayla Bailey, and Jan Davis. 54 Speaking Out at Meets in Competition, Speech Team Brings Home the Trophies Shown before their first meet are members of Roundup's Speech team. Row Is Ida Brendel and Gloria Brown. Row 2: Lindy Burns, Terria Steen, and Patty Elich. Row 3: Charlene Buck and Susan KomboL Row 4: Dan Kelly, Terrie Brendel, Colleen Carpenter, and Vickie Bellew. Standing at Left is Speech coach Mr. Eggart. Patty Elich, a freshman, represented RHS at the State Speech Meet in Great Falls. Shop Club Learns Mechanics of Car Maintenance Shop Club members are shown Above, just hanging around the shop. From Left to Right they are Rick Adolph, Dick Rose, Martin Dickerson, Ron Lind, Debbie Hunt, president Paul Johnson, Rex Brown, Monte Gebhardt, Scott Dickerson, Jake Barthule, Mike Kilby, Doug Reighard, Larry Johnson, Mark Bublich, Jim Adolph, Kevin Nason, and sponsors Mr. Wulf and Mr. Karr. 55 Math-Science Club, Librarians Work Year Round Members of Math-Science Club, shown in the lab, often see films concerning these two subjects. Members in Front Row, from Left to Right, are Cheryl Sandbak, Susan VanDyke, Patty Smith, Loris Gebhardt, Marilynn Carpenter, Bev Schaff, Cheryl Giesler, and Patty Griffith. Back Row: Susan Kombol, Jan Davis, Viola Light, sec. , Vonnie Horst, Pam Sandbak, Ken Vranish, v. pres. , A1 Carlson, Wayne Kombol, Mike Greener, pres. , Dan Harper, Marty Turley, and Mike Kowalski. Sitting on stool at Left is advisor Mr. Steve McCann. Members of the Librarians’ Club assist students in finding reading materials. Shown Above in their hangout are (Standing) from Left to Right Miss Miklich, sponsor, Gloria Brown, Linda Johnson, Vonnie Horst, and Cindy Kenda. Sitting are Karen Hannum, Cheri Snider, and presi- dent Cheryl Giesler. 56 District champion calf roper Pete Tullv pitches his slacK and gets ready to wrap up this vealer for his share in another purse. Rodeo’s the Name of Their Game The ropers, bulldoggers, bronc and bull riders, goat tyers, and barrelracers of Roundup High's Rodeo Club get together down at the fairgrounds. Officers in Front are Sandy Lyles, reporter, Terry Kombol, pres, and Vonnie Horst, sec. -treas. Standing are Pete Tully, Dan Majerus, Bev Schaff, Dan Brewer, Jake Barthule, Red Dickerson, Mike Ross, Steve Pfister, Alan Alt, Chuck Kelly, Larry Johnson, and Jack Sept, sponsor. Perched on the buckin' chutes are Debbie Bartow, Rozelle Pfister, and Pat Tully. 57 Spirit Is Boosted Throughout the Year by Cheerleaders Traveling all over Pan- ther Country to support B-squad and Freshman teams are the B-Squad cheerleaders. From Left to Right: Chris Mangiantini, Pam Heinle, Marty Jo Turley, and Lindy Bums. 58 Lettermen and Pep Club Specialize In Sports and Spirit RHS lettermen stand on new bleachers purchased by the club. Back Row from Left to Right are Larry Vicars, Dan Harper, Steve Blazina, Bill Hanley, Rod Larson, Bill Dixon, Steve Sanner, Dan Kelly, Tom Liggett, Larry Johnson, Terry Watkins, Rex Brown, Pete Jens, Steve Black, John Racki, Curt Egge, Mike Greener, Martin Dickerson, and Jim Rodeghiero. Row 2: Ken Sanner, Frank Donnes, Jim Harper, Pat Murphy, Brad Marking, Chuck Romick, Keith Larson, Lynn Wise, Richard Reaves, Brad Voise, Rex Pfister, and Greg Raths. Front Row: Coaches Larry VanAtta, Ted Anderson; members Curt Marking, Steve Bianchi, Mike Ross, Curt Jensen, Wilbur Harper, Max Schaff, Steve Kowalski, Mike Kowalski, Coach Gary Ray, Doug Vescovi, Greg Marking, and Steve Pfister. Pep Club girls, Front Row from Left to Right, are Deb Amdor, Rose Gecho, Lori Kilby, sec. -treas. Berta Allen, and pres. Connie Janich. Row 2: Mary Devine, Cindy Hanley, sponsor Miss Draeger, v. pres. Susan Raths, and Lindy Bums. Row 3: Cindy Robertson, Karen Hagstrom, Gayla Bailey, Kim Kombol, Derinda Upchurch, and Sylvia Sercel. Row 4: Ronna Romick, Sherry Steffans, Lynne Hague, Robby Robbins, Susan Cross, Lee Ann Cross, Darlene Preshern, and Chris Mangiantini. Row 5: Frances Fink, Patty Smith, Peggy Anderson. Row 6: Beth Brewer. Viola Light, Mary Sherpe, Susan Adolph, Pam Heinle. Row 7: Karen Pasley, Natalie Sprague, Lajuana Blackbird, Karen Hannum, Judi Goffena, Mary Sine, Sheri Adolph, Debbie Harper. Row 8: Elaine Robertson, Saralynn Robbins, Vickie Bellew, JoAnn Adolph, Toni Preshem, Colleen Carpenter, Jan Davis, Mary Perkins, and Marty Turley. GAA Provides Physical Activities Through a Variety of Sports Enjoying a variety of sports and activities are members of the Girls' Athletic Associa- tion. Pictured Above from Left to Right are (First Row) Sec.-treasurer Antonette Preshem, pres. Loris Gebhardt, and Rozy Schaff. Row 2: Maebeth Hague, Sherry Steffans, Mary Sherpe, Cecelia Voise, Mary Perkins, Lynn Barthule, Becky Rogers, Nancy Schaff, Rosell Pfister, and Lynn Hague. Row 3: Patricia Reaves, Pam Sandbak, Susan Adolph, Debbie Harper, Darlene Preshem, Patty Smith, Bev Schaff, Sheri Snider, Viola Light, Theresa Bell, Edith Hougandy, Jeri Bartow, Cheryl Hannum, Cheryl Sandbak, Donna Rice, Bev Dickerson, Eva Hledik, and sponsor Miss Patricia Draeger. At a GAA sponsored volleyball game (At Right) some of the RHS teachers get into the action while the girls look on. Shown watching as the ball comes down are Miss Draeger, Mr. VanAtta, Miss Kent, Mr. Eggart, and Miss Peterson. In the Bottom Right Comer Mrs. Picchioni attempts to hit the ball before it's too late. 60 Twirlers who performed during half-time of basketball games this year are (from Left to Right) Lori Kilby, Cindy Robertson, Peggy Anderson, Gloria Brown, Marty Jo Turley, Sheri Adolph, Cindy Hanley, Mary Ellen Devine, Lee Ann Cross, and Lynn Hague. Head majorette Becky Golob poses in Center. Twirlers and Majorettes Entertain With Routines Majorettes are selected through individual try-outs and by num- ber of years in twirling. Mem- bers of the elite group (Back to Front) are Pam Heinle, Lindy Bums, Ronna Romick, Susan Raths, head majorette Becky Golob; (Front to Back) Debbie Amdor, Robby Robbins, Beth Brewer, and Elaine Robertson. 61 Chorus Groups Provide Music for RHS Members of the Chorus selected to be in Choralaires from Left to Right are Robby Robbins, Alan Alt, Gayla Bailey, Terria Steen, Rick Mikkelson, Charlene Buck, Mary Sine, John Graham, Susan VanDyke, Laura Gildroy, Lindy Bums, and Alan Goffena. Chorus members include: Row 1, Left to Right; John Graham, Director Mrs. Yates, Pat Tully, Robby Robbins, Kim Kombol, Charlene Buck, Lindy Bums, Terria Steen, Toni Lekse, Linda Carlson. Row 2: Rick Mikkelson, Alan Alt, Bev Schaff, Mary Sine, Laura Gildroy, Karen Pasley, Paula Tull, Pam Alexander, Susan VanDyke, Gloria Brown. Row 3: Roy Bellew, Gerry Brown, Alan Goffena, Theresa Bell, Susan Roen, Rozy Schaff, Deb Bartow, Gayla Bailey, Mary McConnell, Judi Goffena, and Sandy Lyles. 62 Bands Pep up School With Lively Tunes Neatly uniformed band members pose in concert formation. From Left to Right they are (Row 1) Suzanne Brychta, Ronna Romick, Sheri Adolph, Mary Sine, Debbie Egge, Diane Amdor, Carolyn Ask, Laurie Krogh, Cindy Robertson, and Susan Kombol. Row 2: Rozell Pfister, Sherrie Steffans, Mary Sherpe, Natalie Sprague, Colleen Carpenter, Ernest Reaves, Rod Halverson, Karen Hannum, A1 Carlson, Doug Newton, Madelana Picchioni, Eileen Hougardy, Charlene McCleary, Mary Perkins, Sylvia Sercel, Gary Lear, and David Atwood. Row 3: Yvonne Marking, Paulette Snortland, Dana Gebhardt, Linda Majerus, Jane Liggett, Danelle McCleary, Louise Kombol, Fred Bums, Steve Halverson, Don Newton, Marla Lind, Mari Hoiland, Theresa Turley, Deb Kowalczyk, Denise McCleary, Beth Brewer, Elaine Robertson, Mike Jones, Troy Palmer, and Rick Mikkelson. Row 4: Judi Goffena, Mike Murphy, Derinda Upchurch, Wayne Kombol, Pat Perrella, director Eugene Desjarlais, Anthony Perrella, John Graham, and Doug Reighard. Sacrificing much of their personal time, these con- cert band members also play in the RHS pep Band. These musicians supply music for sports events, assemblies, and other ac- tivities. This group is also directed by Mr. Desjarlais. 63 Diligent Staff Innovates New Techniques Shown at Left are three annual staff members at one of many nightly work sessions. Many new ideas were tried this year by the inexperienced staff. To help finance the book, the staff managed con- cessions at basketball games. Thanks to all who helped. These senior girls found that building an annual meant a lot of hard work as well as some fun aad go°fiiig around. Sharing an annual staff joke are Cheryl Hannum, Nancy Wolt, co-editor Miss Kent, advisor, Manlynn Carpenter, editor, Bev Schaff, Loris Gebhardt, co-editor and ’ Vonnie Horst. Not Pictured: Mark Spranger, photographer. ’ 64 LOOK AT IT THIS WAY SOMEONE HAS TO PLAY THE PART OF A FLOWER IN THE CLASS PLAY ACTIVITIES Freshmen “Worms” Bow Low to Senior Masters During Freshmen Iniation Week, seniors showed the new recruits who was boss. Throughout the week they were forced to carry books and bow at every opportunity. Then, on Friday afternoon some freshmen painted the R while others were in- volved in activities such as shaving water balloons. The week was topped off by a dance with Rozelle Pfister and Roy Gene Bellew reigning. 66 Homecoming and Christmas Ball Highlight RHS’s Winter Season The sophomore float in upper left photo, Mark of Victory, took first place in the homecoming parade. Expecting a Victory, the freshman float took fourth place. At left the twirlers get ready to march in the parade. The Panthers played Red Lodge and lost 28-20, and Suzanne Brychta was chosen queen. The next school dance was held at Christmas time with Brenda Arnold reigning over the evening. 67 Homecoming Queen Gayla Bailey Becky Golob Suzanne Brychta Cheryl Hannum Berta Allen Maebeth Hague Robbie Gourley Brenda Arnold Prom Queen Joann Adolph Rozy Schaff Ronna Romick Edith Hougardy May Queen Vonnie Horst Bev Schaff Loris Gebhardt Charlene Buck Activities Keep Students Busy At right are MIEA delegates and sponsor Mrs. Metcalfe. They are from left Nancy Wolt, Dan Majerus, Vonnie Horst, Marilynn Carpenter, and Jerry Anderson. These students spent two days at the University of Montana for journalism workshops. Below are student body president candidates and their managers. The pri- mary was won by Larry Vicars and Curt Egge. Curt went on to win the election. At right are High School Week dele- gates. From left to right are Pete Tully, Mike Kowalski, Deb Amdor, Dan Majerus, Jan Davis, and Elaine Robertson. They were chosen to represent RHS at MSU's high school week on basis of their scholastic record. MSU... THE STATE] IS OUR CAMPUS I Panthers Take 3rd in District; 4th in Divisional Above the three senior members of the basketball team accept 3rd place trophy at the Divisional Tournament. After a week of extra school spirit and daily pep rallies, the Panthers placed in both tournaments in Billings. Below Keith Larsen shoots an important free throw and at right Tom Ask attempts to control a jump ball. 73 BOOKS AND CROOKS was the first drama production of '72. Mike Greener stole the show with a duel role as a bank robber and principal, aided by his flunkie Curt Egge. Highlights of the play were Jerry Anderson's andGayla Bailey's smooching scene, the stickup, and catching of the crooks in the principal's office. BLAZING GUNS AT ROARING GULCH, a melodrama, featured Curt Egge in a duel role, Judi Goffena as the Black Widow, and Jan Davis as a lady sheriff. The Chorus Girls' line added variety. Comedies Feature Shootouts, Holdups, and Kissing in the Principal’s Office New Arrangement Makes ’72 Prom Unique The Junior-Senior Prom, with Cloud Nine as a theme, was a two night event this year. On Friday the banquet for all juniors and seniors was held at St. Benedict's church basement, with Howard Porter of Billings Business College as guest speaker. The next night Tom Ask and Joann Adolph reigned over the prom dance, and a movie, They Gave A War and Nobody Came, ended the evening. In upper left photo at the guest table are Father Dwyer, Howard Porter, Jerry Anderson, Doug Vescovi, Mr. and Mrs. JayErdie, and Mr. and Mrs. Desjarlais. Other photos include the banquet (center), students in the grand march at the open- ing of the prom, and Tom and Joann enjoying their royalty dance. 75 Teachers and Students “Swing” at Prom to Mod Music by The Express 76 Queen Bev Reigns Over May Day Festivities Awards Night was highlighted by the coronation of Bev Schaff as May Queen, a salute by the majorettes, and entertainment by the gymnastics team. At left Bev leads the recessional after reigning over the activities. Below senior girls wind the Maypole in the traditional May Dance. The Queen's Court (above) consisted of Charlene Buck, Vonnie Horst, Sandy Lyles, and Loris Gebhardt. 77 ii ‘'f® 1; Seniors of 1972 Receive Their Certificate to the World k � i M. On May 22, 1972 the Class of 72 bid farewell to RHS, with their motto being Not the Sunset, But the Dawn. In upper right photo Debbie McCleary and Robbie Christian enter the gym before Commence- ment Exercises, for the last time as stu- dents of RHS. At right the first row of seniors to receive their diplomas grin broadly after checking to make sure that they are signed. Below Pete Jens acts as if he can hardly believe his eyes as Lawrence Sealey hands him his diploma. Valedictorian Mike Kowalski (lower right) receives his high honors diploma with confidence. At left Jim Adolph becomes the first senior to receive his diploma at RHS in '72. Above Ken Sanner and Connie Janich enter anxiously awaiting their turn. Debbie Amdor accepts her diploma and the Marking brothers can t help but grin (below) as they realize that now they have it made. Their were sixty graduating seniors in the class- some laughed, some cried- but, all knew that it was not the sunset, but the dawn to a bright future. CLASS OF '72 Class Motto: Not the Sunset, But the Dawn Class Colors: Turquoise and Silver Class Flower: Blue Carnation Valedictorian: Mike Kowalski Salutatoriam Vonnie Horst My high school days are a part of the past now, and I can begin to think about the future. First, I'd like to remember for a fe v minutes. There were many days which I thought would never end. But, more often my days were filled with events and people who knew, each thing I did, wi As I finish the last page o: important part of my last and trying project, it taugt faction of accomplishment, ho rrfcl I ke up precious memories. And each person I elp determine what I am and what I do. annual,1 I r.mnot help but feel that it was a very school year. Although it was a time consuming he the importance of responsibility and the satis- In closing, I just hope that this will be a meaningful record book of the past year at RHS. Also, I would like to thank Nancy Wolt for the extra effort she put out in working on the book. Marilynn Carpenter Editor, 1972 RODEO