Seeley Swan High School - Snow Country Yearbook (Seeley Lake, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1971 volume:

Dione Kei Staff Teresa Garland Karen'Styier rl Debbie Sheets Emily Slaght Mary Joe Da' IN APPRECIATION To Mr. Mirl Gratton: We, the students of Seeley-Swan High School wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Mirl Gratton, who has shown outstanding leadership in bringing out the importance of the individual student. He has shown great dedication in his coaching, his ecological program, and in his concern for all other school activities. He has led S. -S. H. S. Boy's Cross Country to State victory for two consecutive years, originated and sponsored B. A. A. R.F., and developed an outdoor ecology laboratory for use by all Missoula County students and others interested. Thanhs again for all you have done for us. To Mrs. Rose Baier: In recognition and appreciation of all her special interest, help, and co-operation, we, the student body of S. -S. H. S. wish to express our gratitude to Mrs. Rose Baier. She has helped in Pep Club, Cheerleading, chaparoning buses, selling tickets, and making uniforms. She is always willing to accept any duty which befalls her. Her patience with us is truly remarkable, and she will be remembered in the hearts of Seeley-Swan students for many years. Sponsor: ROVERO'S ARE WE TO MARK THIS DAY WITH A WHITE OR A BLACK STONE -CERVANTES A GREAT STEP TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE IS A GOOD HUMORED STOMACH -SENECA Sponsor: PALACE HOTEL T HEN ANGRY COUNT 4, WHEN VY VERY ANGRY, SWEAR -MARK TWAIN ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Spomor: MISSOULA BUSINESS COLLBGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK ... During your time at Seeley-Swan High School we hope you acquire an academic background that will enable you to do well in your chosen field. Participating in extra-curricular activities, it is hoped, will give you a feeling of belonging and develop your ability to get along with your fellow students and teachers as you work together towards goals you have set. You will be faced with choices now and when you graduate; we hope you make the right choices and that you accept the responsibility for the choices you make. Mrs. Baier: Secretary Mr Vagg: B. S. degree from Montana State U. Graduate Work-Stanford U. Has taught 23 years - Algebra, Geometry, Trig, and General Math. Spons: Band, House of Representatives, Basketball and Football scorekeeper. 14 Sponsor: WESTERN MONTANA P.C.A. Mrs. Baylis: B. A. from U. of Montana Craduate Work-U. of Oregon Has taught 6 years-Home Ec and P. E. Spons: Pep Club, Wres- tling Cheerleaders, Cross- Country coach, Track coach, Gold Party. Mr. Baretta: B. A. from U. of Montana Has taught j years - American and World History, Conte mp., Boys' P.E. Spons: Model U.N. , Assistant coach of Foot- ball, Basketball, and Track, and Cold Party. Sponsor: TYPEWRITER SUPPLY Mr. Gratton: B. S. degree from College of Great Falls M. S. degree from New Mexico Highlands U. Graduate Work-U. of Wyoming, U. of Montana, and San Diego State College. Has taught 9 years- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science. Spons: B. A. A. R. F., Cross-Country G Track Coach, Asst. Football G Basketball Coach, White Party. Mr. Gillespie: B. S. from Western Montana College. Has taught 4 years- Industrial Education, Drafting. Spons: Football, Intra- mural, Black Party. Mr. Munter: B. S. degree from Linfield College -McMinnville, Oregon M.A. degree from East Carolina Univ. - Greenville, N.C. Retired USMC Major in 1970 First year as counselor Mr. Pagett: B. S. from U. of Montana. Has taught 10 years - Typing, Bookkeeping, Business Law, Short- hand, Chorus, Music. Spon: Chorus, Basket- ball Cheerleaders, Pep Band, Annual. Sponsor: JACK'S REXALL DRUG Mr. Salmonson: B. S. degree from Concordia College -Moorhead, Minn. Has taught 6 years- English Spons: Speech and Drama, White Party. Mr. Sandell: B. A. from U. of Montana. Has taught 2 years- American and World History, Contemp., and P. E. Spons: Model U.N. , Assistant Football and Basketball Coach, Track. row 1 Sherri Houtchins Carol Kauffman John Lease Jim Mantei row 2 Brian Johnson John Lapka Mark Mace Jean Matthew Sponsor: YELLOW CAB G HERTZ RENT-A-CAR 19 row 1 Henry Meyer Dan Morris Dave Neal Karen Styler row 2 Dean Moody Ted Murphy Gary Soelter Laurie Teague NOT PICTURED: Mike Boetcher Wes Kesterson Sponsor: MSLA. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS Buck Norris AND LOAN UNDER- CLASS- MEN Sponsor: PETERSON DRUG and GARDEN CITY FLORAL Allen Anderson Bill Baier Annette Bertelsen Jack Brechbill Jim Busch Melvin Cahoon Barbara Copenhaver Mary Done Bill Gehrke Julie Gehrke Vicki Herbert Niki Hoehn Sandy Hultman Robert Holmes Barry Johnson Dione Kendall Nicki McPhee Kirk Mace Jennifer Meyer Colleen Murphy Mike Murphy Don Patterson Lois Seaman Debbie Sheets not pictured: Steve Coverdell JUNIORS Cherri Smith Denise Soelter Joe Stokes Judi Trickey Del Whipple Judy Wilhelm Sponsor: KYSS RADIO Jerry Ashcroft Joyce Brechbill Cathy Coverdell Steve Curtiss Terry Engdahl Willard Hahn Pat Hamilton Mickel Mantei Rodney Kessler Dennis Lease Cheryl Mackie Janet Matthew John Mecham Susan Mecham Carla Nelson Lee Skaw Tammie Ogden April Price Hal Sheets Fred Styler Kathy Styler Andy Teague Arlyss Vagg not pictured: Robert Coverdell Tim Waterbury Mark Webster Rodney Whitcraft Duke Whipple 24 SOPHOMORES Sponsor: WESTERN MONTANA NATIONAL BANK Don Anderson Melody Anderson Russell Britton Beth Busch Lauri Cassidy Mary Jo Davis Don Farra Debbie Foley Gloria Hahn Joe Hals Dan Hamilton Scott Hart Les Herbert Rocky Houtchins Dick Lewis Stefani McPhee Gina Mace Barbara Moody Sherry Morris Gordon Murphy Cindy Nagy Jack Rich Mike Richards Jim Shiner F R E S H M E N Cindy Styler Sharon Terpe Dave Thompkins Cindy Ziech FRESHMAN FUN DAY This year's Fun Day was a joy for the Freshman as well as the rest of the school. It was started as an initiation for the incoming Freshman, usually at the first of the year. The Freshman dressed up in the manner in which the Seniors desired. They performed in accordance to the '71 Seniors' wishes. We had a Fun Day dance and several games for the Freshman to play. (As you can see by the pictures). It was great fun for the 1970-71 newcomers, and for the Seniors. Sponsor: GALE FISTER ELECTRIC STUDENT GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE BRANCH PRESIDENT: BRIAN JOHNSON VICE-PRESIDENT: BARRY JOHNSON SECRETARY: SUSAN BREWER Sponsor: WESTERN MONTANA CO-OP, Ovando MUSIC CENTER SENATE: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: Mr. Haines-Sponsor Teresa Garland-White Perry Coyle-White Kelley Hart-Gold Mary Done-Gold Mark Mace-White Nicki McPhee-Gold Brian Johnson-White Karen Styler-White (Secretary) Niki Hoen-Gold Annette Bertelsen-Black (Secretary) Debbie Sheets-Black Rocky Houtchens-White Gordon Murphy-Gold Lois Seaman-Gold Mr. Vagg-Sponsor John Mecham-Gold Bill Baier-White Steve Curtiss-White Duke Whipple-White Barry Johnson-White Sponsor: HANK’S BEAR ALIGHNMENT COURT: Carol Kauffman-Black (Secretary) Jean Matthew-Cold (Chief Justice) Mr. Munter-Sponsor Mr. Haines-Sponsor Dione Kendall-Black (D. A.) Colleen Murphy-White Kirk Mace-Black Charlotte Hambley-Gold John Lapka-White Willard Hahn-White WHITE PARTY Brian Johnson Chairman Susan Brewer Secretary Sponsor: MEADOW COLD DAIRY P. G S. ENTERPRISES BLACK PARTY: Dione Kendall Chairman Barb Copenhaver Secretary GOLD PARTY: Kelly Hart Chairman Jean Matthew Secretary 32 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1970-71 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. 8 school started 16 Mission-b there 11 freshman fun day Sentinal J. V. -w here 12 Eureka -f there 22 Stevensville-b there 18 girls c-c Ronan-w there 19 Bigfork-f there 23 Darby-b there girls and boys c-c 29 Corvallis-b here 25 girls and boys c-c 30 Loyola-b there Plains-f there Thompson Falls varsity-w th. 26 girls and boys c-c Seeley-Swan J. V.vs. Plains h. 1 senior aptitude test Feb. 5 Bigfork-b there 2 Darby-f here Ronan-w Dis. 3 girls and boys c-c 6 Plains-b here 8 college day Ronan-w Dis. 9 Missoula invitational 12 Libby-w Div. 10 Corvallis-f there Mission-b here boys c-c 13 Libby-w Div. 13 senior pictures . Stevensville-b here 14 class pictures 19 Bozeman-w State 16 Thompson Fa 11s-f there Corvallis-b there girls c-c Div. 20 Bozeman-w State 17 Poison-f there Darby-b here boys c-c 24-27 Ha mi 1 ton-b Dis. 21 St. Ignatius-f here March 23 Navy recruitors 22-23 MEA 26-27 speech and drama Dis. 24 girls and boys c-c State April 2- 3 girls track clinic 27 seniors to Boulder 15-17 Model U.N. 30 Bloodmobile 16 District Music Festival 9 recruiting officers girls-t 14 Libby-w here 19-20 health clinic 17 Arlee and St. Ignatius-w here 24 boys-t 20 Ronan-w here 29-30 High School Week 21 Cutbank G Chinook-w Cutbank May 1 High School Week 2 group pictures Prom 4 Drummond-b there girls and boys-t Stevensville-w here 8 girls and boys-t 5 Drummond-b here State Music Festival 11 Ronan-b here 10 pictures Hellgate J. V. -w there 14-15 girls and boys-t Dis. 12 Thompson Falls-b here 19-20 health clinic Darby-w there 21-22 girls and boys-t Div. Hamilton-w there 26 Awards Banquet 18 Simms-b there 28-29 • girls and boys-t State Superior-w here June 4- 5 Review 19 Bigfork-b here 6 Baccalaureate Corvallis-w there 7 Graduation 8 Troy-b there 6-12 girl and boy state Eureka-w there 9 school ended 9 Eureka -b there 15 Loyola -b here ♦May 6 Style Show Poison-w there Sponsor: SWEET REST MOTEL 33 STATE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPS 2ND YEAR IN A ROW! top; left to right: Kelly Hart, Robert Holmes, Kirk Mace, John Mecham; bottom; left to right: John Lapka, Sandy Hultman, Lee Skaw, Ted Murphy, Mr. Gratton, coach. The Blackhawks of Seeley-Swan won the State Class B title for the second year in a row. With Robert Holmes leading the way the Blackhawks rolled up 83 points to favorite Cut Bank's 97 and Shelby's 111. Manhattan placed 4th with 123. Cross Country running demands a tremendous amount of work from an athlete. As coach, I feel we have seven tremendous boys in Robert Holmes (Jr.), KeUy Hart (Sr. ), John Lapka (Sr. ), Sandy Hultman (Jr. ), Kirk Mace (Jr. ), John Mecham (Soph. ), and Leland Skaw (Soph. ). Robert Holmes, because of his high place finishes in 5 meets, was designated captain for 1970. With five boys back and some promising freshmen from this year, we plan to be right in the middle of things next year in the state meet. Sponsor: R. H. HULTMAN and BEEF-EATER 34 top; left to right: John Lapka, Kelly Hart, Robert Holmes, Kirk Mace, John Mecham, Gordon Murphy, bottom; left to right: Sandy Hultman, Lee Skaw, Joe Hals, Ted Murphy, Jim Shiner, Mr. Gratton, coach. 2ND PLACE-WESTERN DIVISION aXKff GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY top; left to right: Mr. Haines, coach, Stefani McPhee, Judy Trickey, Annette Bertelsen, Lois Seaman, Niki Hoehn, Mrs. Baylis, coach, bottom; left to right: Cindy Ziech, Cherri Smith, Terry Engdahl, Cheryl Mackie, Melody Anderson. SEASON ’70 IN REVIEW Last October, the girl's cross country team captured second place in the B-C Western Divisional Championships held at Seeley Lake. The team included: captain Terry Engdahl, Judi Trickey, Melody Anderson, Annette Bertelson, Cindy Zeich, Stefani McPhee, Nicki Hoehn, and Cheryl Mackie. The girls were coached by Mrs. Baylis and Mr. Haines. In addition to the trophy, Terry Engdahl and Judi Trickey received black letters. Throughout the season, the girls did well. They competed with class AA, A, B season's record: (Lowest score wins) Sept. 18-Seeley Triangular Seeley-Swan 29 (1st) Hellgate 31 Sentinel 76 Sept. 19-Dual with Bigfork Seeley-Swan 23 (1st) Bigfork Sept. 19-Kalispell Invitational Browning 30 (1st) Kalispell 35 49 Seeley-Sway 105 (3rd) Hellgate 129 Browning 135 Hot Springs 138 Bigfork 182 Cut Bank St. Ignatius 264 211 Sentinel 243 Oct. 3-Seeley-Swan Invitational Hot Springs 31 Seeley-Swan 50(2nd)St. Ignatius 84 Bigfork 89 Ronan 126 Oct. 10-Missoula Invitational Kalispell 27 GreatFalls Hi. 74 Hellgate 106 Hot Springs 118 Seeley-Swan 127 (5th)Sentinel 140 Ronan 184 C. M. Russel 215 St. Ignatius 285 Oct. 16-Western Divisional Hot Springs 37 (1st) Seeley-Swan 52 (2nd) Sponsor: PYRMID LUMBER CO. top row, left to right: Perry Coyle, Willard Hahn, Steve Curtiss, Mark Mace, Andy Teague; second row: Mike Richards, manager, Russell Britton, Kirk Mace, Jack Rich, Dan Hamilton, Scott Hart, Bill Baier; thrid row: Carl Sandell, coach, Henry Meyer, John Lease, Rod Kessler, Del Whipple, Duke Whipple, Brian Johnson, Dennis Lease, manager, Mirl Cratton, assistant coach; fourth row: Tim Waterbury, John Mecham, Less Herbert, Barry Johnson, Hall Sheets, Don Farra, Pat Hamilton, Dave Tompkins. FOOTBALL SEASON-1970 This past season, the Blackhawks showed much improvement and more enthusiasm on the football field. Although the season record ended at two wins and five losses over-all and one win and four losses in confer- ence play, there were several bright moments. The first was a 24-0 win over Big Fork, who had never been beaten by Seeley-Swan, and an 8-0 win over Plains. In the final game of the season, Divisional champions, Mission Bulldogs were nearly upset by the Blackhawks as they squeeked by in an 0-8 battle. For their efforts, the seven following members of the Blackhawk's football team received recognition in District play. FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE DISTRICT 8 Mark Mace.......Offensive Tackle Henry Meyer.....Defensive Tackle Brian Johnson...Middle Guard • John Lease......Punter SECOND TEAM ALL CONFERENCE DISTRICT 8 Pat Hamilton....Defensive End Perry Coyle.....Outside Linebacker Duke Whipple....Guard SEASON’S RECORD 1970 Eureka .. 32 Seeley-Swan . .. ... 0 Big Fork .. 0 Seeley-Swan ... ...24 ♦Plains .. 0 Seeley-Swan ... . .. 8 ♦Darby . . 67 Seeley-Swan ... ...20 ♦Corvallis . . 18 Seeley-Swan ... ...12 ♦Thompson Falls . . . .. 8 Seeley-Swan . .. ... 6 ♦Mission Seeley-Swan ... . .. 0 ♦Denotes Conference games With a fine group of young players back next year the Blackhawks have much to look forward to in District 8 football. Sponsor: PYRMID LUMBER CO. Sponsor: J. G C. ALL AMERICAN C. B. RICH left to right; Teresa Garland, Mary Done, Nicki McPhee, Debbie Sheets, and Judy Wilhelm. The football cheerleaders started out with three new recruits this year: Debbie Sheets, Judy Wilhelm, and Mary Done. Teresa Garland and Nicki McPhee enjoyed a year of being the old pros as both girls were on last year's squad. Cheering for the football team was quite an exhilarating experience. The girls got along and worked well together, as they became weathered with the sport. Putting a pep rally together for Homecoming was a lot of fun for them and their audience. Through rain, snow, wind, heat, and cold, they cheered the boys on, and backed them 100% of the way. Sponsor: 1ST NATIONAL BANK of Missoula HOMECOMING Sponsor: BEDFORD EQUIPMENT CO. QUEEN KAREN STYLER and her court-Niki McPhee C Debbie Sheets top to bottom; left to right: Vicki Herbert, Jean Matthew, Debbie Shets, Judy Wilhelm, Cathy Coverdell, Cindy Nagy, Gloria Hahn, Mickel Mantei, Cherri Smith, Mary Anders, Tammie Ogden, Valli Wagner, Karen Styler, Roxy Stokes, Susan Brewer, Sherri Houtchens, Susan Mecham, Dione Kendall, Carol Kauffman, Lois Seaman, Beth Busch, Denise Soelter, Carla Nelson, Laurie Cassidy, Cindy Ziech, Gina Mace, Joyce Brechbill, Julie Cehrke, Melody Anderson, Mrs. Baylis, sponsor, Sue Copenhaver, Annette Bertelsen, Laurie Teague, Nicki McPhee, Janet Matthew, Barbara Moody, Stefani McPhee, Sherry Morris, Sharon Terpe, Emily Slaght, Mary Done, Cheryl Mackie, Debbie Foley, Mary Jo Davis, April Price, Colleen Murphy, Arlyss Vagg, Terry Engdahl. PEP CLUB Sponsor: AL'S SALES PAGETT AND COMPANY top; left to right: Nicki McPhee, Annette Bertelsen, Mary Done, Teresa Garland, Barbara Copenhaver, Vickie Herbert, Beth Busch, Joyce Brechbill, Susan Mecham, Julie Gehrke, Mr. Pagett, director; bottom; left to right: Debbie Foley, Dione Kendall, Carol Kauffman, Gina Mace. Pagett and Company , a special select singing group made up of 14 girls, was started last fall under the direction of Mr. Pagett, with Mrs. George Hart as accompanist. The girls chose black A-line dresses with full sleeves and silver trim as their outfits, and Mrs. William Gehrke Jr. graciously took on the job of making all of them. Thanks again!! After much preparation and hard work, they made their debut at the November meeting of P. T.O., closing with the theme song, California Dreamin' . Practice continued, this time in a Christmas mood in preparation for the Home Demonstration Club Christmas dinner and the grade school Christmas program. Barbara Copenhaver and her guitar, along with a special arrangement of the School Song, made singing for the District Basketball Tournament in Hamilton a highly successful and fun performance. After the basketball season came to a close, work on selections for the District Music Festival was undertaken. Participation in the District Music Festival was another first for the girls of Seeley-Swan, and receiving a superior rating at Ronan caused quite a sensation on the home front. This milestone led to participation in the State Music Festival at Great Falls. Repeating their performance of district, the girls brought home another superior rating and earned their places in the black letterman's club. Next year's group has a tough reputation to uphold and a great deal of work to undertake. top to bottom; left to right: Barbara Copenhaver, Peggy Ashcroft, Jo Ann Turner, Gregg Foley, Beth Busch, Mike Richards, Debbie Sheets, Arlyss Vagg, Gary Turner, Mary Anders, Linda Brechbill, Mr. Vagg, director, Joyce Brechbill, Tammie Ogden, Lisa Hautzinger, Stacey Wentworth, Mr. Pagett, asst, director, Stefani McPhee, John Carlson, Janet Matthew, Carol Kauffman, Cindy Ogden. PEP BAND The Blackhawk Band, organized primarily as a pep band for school activities, had a busy and successful year. They performed at all home football games, all home basketball games, several home wrestling meets and the District Basketball Tournament at Hamilton. They also played at several pep rallies in the school. They concluded the year by playing for commencement exercises. Sponsor: MI SSOULA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DIVISIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPS— THIS MAKES 5 YEARS IN A ROW! The 1970-71 wrestling season proved to be rewarding, yet frustrating. The team showed real promise early in the season, by drubbing Ronan and by coming within one match of State Champion Cutbank. We went on to beat all comers and by mid-season were regarded by many as the team to beat. At this point, we had men in all 12 weight classes, and it looked favorable for a peak year. About mid season, however, there began a plague of injury and illness. It soon became obvious that we had lost the power that we had shown earlier. We hit our lowest ebb late in January when we lost to both Ronan and Poison. At this time Meyers was in bed with measles, Morris was out with an elbow injury, Melvin Cahoon was out permanently with a knee injury and several other Blackhawks were ailing. With three big tournaments only days away the prospects looked gloomy. We won the Ronan B and C Tourney by a slim 2 points with Ronan crowding us right to the finish. Allen Anderson and John Mecham were our only first place winners compared to 7 from Ronan. The only real high light of the Ronan tourney was when John Mecham pinned his 4 opponents with no points scored against him and won the outstanding wres- tler's trophy. We went into the Divisional ABC tourney at Libby as underdogs to Ronan as everyone was out to keep the Hawks from winning their 5th straight Divisional Championship. When the dust had.settled, however, we led the B-C pack by 4 points to retain the championship. Mecham finished in first place while Meyers, Lapka, and Anderson finished second. Johnson, Mace, Morris, and Murphy all placed fourth. The high lights of this tournament were when Anderson and Lapka defeated Anaconda in the semi finals, when Johnson, Mace, Meyers, and Murphy fired up and really came through with badly needed points in the wrestle back, and when John Mecham pinned Hager from Anaconda to win his Divisional Championship. We took eight men to State and still had a chance to come in second place behind Cutbank. We lacked the drive to do this, however, and the only high light of the State meet was when John Mecham became Seeley-Swan's first State Wrestling Champion. The team finished 4th behind Cutbank, Ronan, and Baker. This was our lowest in 4 years. WON LOST 13 5 Ronan B and C Tourney Champions Sponsor: MACE'S U-STOP ABC Divisional Tourney Champions-B and C ABC State Tourney 4th place -B and C top; left to right: Barry Johnson, John Mecham, Ted Murphy, Willard Hahn, Mark Mace, Dave Tompkins, Mr. Mecham, coach; bottom; left to right: Jim Shiner, Allen Anderson, John Lapka, Fred Styler, Sandy Hultman, Dan Morris, Rod Whitcraft. _ Sponsor: ROVERO'S SEELEY’S FIRST STATE CHAMP SENIORS MAKE FINAL SHOWING DAN'S FOOD MARKET Jim Shiner, Dennis Lease, Dan Zebarth, Don Farra, Bill Cehrke, Melvin Cahoon. Seeley-Swan 59 Seeley-Swan 62 Drummond 56 Stevensville 79 Seeley-Swan 64 Seeley-Swan 55 Drummond 60 Darby 74 Seeley-Swan 77 Seeley-Swan 55 Ronan 81 Loyola 42 Seeley-Swan 81 Seeley Swan 65 Thompson Falls 72 Corvallis 73 Seeley-Swan 56 Seeley-Swan 58 Simms 55 Bigfork 60 Seeley-Swan 79 Seeley-Swan 65 Bigfork 61 Plains 59 Seeley-Swan 52 Seeley-Swan 69 Troy 48 Mission 70 Seeley-Swan 74 Seeley-Swan 70 Eureka 68 Stevensville 76 Seeley-Swan 49 Seeley-Swan 50 Loyola 53 Corvallis 69 Seeley-Swan 72 Seeley-Swan 82 Mission 61 Darby 85 All Conference Second Team-Kirk Mace and David Neal Free Throw Trophy-Robert Holmes Tournament games Seeley Swan 46 Loyola 55 Seeley-Swan 82 Seeley-Swan 56 Darby 85 Stevensville 81 BASKETBALL 1970-71 Sponsor: MACE'S U-STOP VARSITY top; left to right: John Lease, Kirk Mace, Kelly Hart, Robert Holmes, Jack Breckbill, Joe Hals, Dave Neal, Steve Curtiss, Scott Sponsor: ROVERO'S Hart, Pat Hamilton, Bill Baier, Brian Johnson, bottom; left to right: Mr. Haines, coach, Mike Richards and Cary Soelter, managers, Mr. Mr. Cratton, asst, coach. top; left to right: Mr. Cratton, B squad coach, Rusty Britton, Dan Hamilton, Lee Skaw, Andy Teague, Mark Webster, Jim Busch, Dick Lewis, Mike Murphy, Jack Rick, Mr. Sandell, freshman coach, bottom; left to right: Mike Richards, Cordon Murphy, Kessler, Jerry Ashcroft, Tim Waterbury, Duke Whipple, Hal Sheets, Les Herbert, Rocky Houtchens. JV FRESHMAN Sponsor: 4-B’S CAFE READY! GET SET! GO? Sponsor: SUPER AMERICA SERVICE STATION S1 Sponsor: DAN'S FOOD MARKET This year we started out with an entirely new A-squad cheerleading team. None of the girls had ever cheered for Varsity Basketball and they learned early in the season that it took a lot of work to get a good squad. They worked hard at being original in their cheers, and tournament uniforms, and were behind the team 100% at all times, as were all the cheering squads. The B and Freshman cheering squads did a lot of hard work this year. They worked diligently at the concession stand, and helped the A-squad earn money to pay their way to tourna- ments. It has been fun for all the girls this year, and we wish to thank each of you for your patience and support. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Vicki Herbert Dione Kendall Cheryl Mackie Wilhelm FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS left to right: Debbie Foley, Cindy Nagy, April Price, Mary Jo Davis and Cathy Coverdell J.V. CHEERLEADERS left to right: Gina Mace, Valli Wagner, Cherri Smith, Arlyss Vagg, and Terry Engdahl Sponsor: KRAMIS HARDWARE CO top to bottom; left to right: Mr. Haines, coach, Annette Bertelsen, Nicki McPhee, Stefani McPhee, Judy Trickey, Barbara Copenhaver, Janet Matthew, Mrs. Baylis, coach, Julie Cehrke, Cindy Ziech, Charlotte Hambley, Cherri Smith, Lois Seaman, Jean Matthew. GIRLS BASKETBALL The Girl's Basketball team brought home 3rd place from the AAU tournament in Ronan. The Blackhawks defeated Bigfork the first night, but lost to Kalispell the next evening. Saturday morning they met Poison, whom they defeated, and earned the right to play in the consolation game where they again played Bigfork and won 3rd place. Cheerleaders were: Debbie Foley, Gina Mace, G Beth Busch Sponsor: L. G M. CERAMICS TRACK SEASON ’71 Seeley-Swan Blackhawks again experienced a year of building in track. We had some very good individual performances, but as a team we could only muster enough points for fourth place at District and seventh place at Divisional. Twenty-six boys reported for track. Of these, nine made it to District: Dave Neal, Kelly Hart, Robert Holmes, Kirk Mace, Sandy Hultman, Pat Hamilton, Dan Hamilton, Scott Hart, and John Mecham. We had five boys qualify for State from Divisional: Pat Hamilton, John Mecham, Kirk Mace, Robert Holmes, and Dave Neal. Dave placed fourth in the pole vault in State. We broke several records during the year, mostly by underclassmen, so with a little work and determin- ation we could be right at the top next year. Records were broken as follows: Scott Hart.........high hurdles Pat Hamilton.......100 yd. dash 220 yd. dash low hurdles long jump Robert Holmes......2 mile Dave Neal..........triple jump tied record in pole vault top to bottom; left to right: Kirk Mace, Andy Teague, Dave Neal, Joe Hals, Robert Holmes, John Lease, Mr. Gratton, coach, Les Herbert, Jack Rich, Scott Hart, Dan Hamilton, Bill Baier, Dave Tompkins, Mike Richards, Don Farra, John Mecham, Sandy Hultman, Kelly Hart. Sponsor: NATIONAL FARMERS UNION INC DIVISIONAL WINNERS IN GIRLS TRACK Our season began in Kalispell, April 3, with a clinic conducted by Brooks Johnson, this year's Pan-American Coach and former Olympic winner. This got our team off to a rousing start and a hope- ful season. Our season was successful, but there were disappointing days for all the gals. We were District 8-B champs with the following girls being eligible for Divisional: Charlotte Hambley, Lois Seaman, Jean Matthew, Stefani MePhee, Annette Bertelson, Nicki MePhee, Terry Engdahl, Melody Anderson, Judy Trickey, Cherri Smith, Cheryl Mackie, and Cindy Zeich. These girls then be- came Divisional B-C champs at Kalispell with the following earning the right to participate at the State meet in Missoula: Charlotte Hambley, Lois Seaman, Annette Bertelson, Melody Anderson, Judy Trickey, Cherri Smith, Cheryl Mackie, and Cindy Zeich. At State we tied for third with Valier. Taking medals at state were: Charlotte Hambley- 2nd discus; 4th, shot put; Judy Trickey-3rd, 440 yd. dash; Cheryl Mackie-4th, long jump; 880 yd. pursuitmedley relay, 4th; 440 yd. relay, 4th. The relays were made up of Judy Trickey, Cherri Smith, Cheryl Mackie, and Cindy Zeich. Track did not end after the State meet as the girls continued to work out for the summer AAU meets. The following girls became eligible for the Regional Junior Olympics in Bismark, North Dakota this past summer: Judy Trickey, Cheryl Mackie, Annette Bertelson, Mary Hultman, Cindy Zeich, and Cherri Smith. They earned this right by placing 1,2, or 3 in the Junior Olympics meet in Kalispell and if they place 1,2, or 3 in North Dakota, they will participate at the National Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs, Colorado. top to bottom; left to right: Mr. Haines, coach, Nicki MePhee, Annette Bertelsen, Lois Seaman, Jean Matthew Charlotte Hambley, Mrs. Baylis, coach, Stefani MePhee, Coaches and Captains Colleen Murphy, Niki Hoehn, Cherri Smith, Janet Matthew, Cindy Ziech, Terry Engdahl, Cheryl Mackie, CTn.rr noi.r Judy Trickey, Barbara Moody, Melody Anderson. Sponsor: b 10ICK ukul RELAY TEAM—4TH STATE SCHOOL RECORD HOLDERS Sponsor: HARRY’S A. 6 W. B.A.A.R.F. front row, left to right: Cina Mace, Barry Johnson, Julie Cehrke, and Vickie Herbert, second row: Sue Copenhaver, Susan Brewer, Dan Hamilton, and Scott Hart, third row: Mike Richards, Karen Styler, Jim Busch and sponsor; Mirl Gratton. top to bottom; left to right: John Lapka, Sue Copenhaver, Jim Busch, Gina Mace, Mike Richards, Karen Styler, Dione Kendall, Gary Soelter, Barbara Copenhaver, Debbie Foley, Cindy Nagy, Mr. Baretta, sponsor, Terry Engdahl, Beth Busch, Kelly Hart. Not pictured are Arlyss Vagg, Scott Hart, Teresa Garland, Brian Johnson. MODEL U.N. left to right: Lois Seaman, Sue Copenhaver and Jean Matthew Sponsor: GLACIER GENERAL SPEECH ANNUAL STAFF top to bottom; left to right: Mr. Pagett, sponsor, Laurie Teague, Gary Soelter, Emily Slaght, Karen Styler, Debbie Foley, Mary Jo Davis, Mary Done, Vickie Herbert, Julie Gehrke, Teresa Garland, Colleen Murphy, Susan Brewer, Barbara Copenhaver, Sue Copenhaver, Dione Kendall, Carol Kauffman. QUEEN: JEAN MATTHEW “EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL” Sponsor: BIG SKY CYCLERY Mr. Swanson-Janitor left to right: Susan Brewer, Julie Cehrke, Laurie Cassidy, Sharon Terpe, Barbara Moody, Sue Copenhaver, Laurie Teague, and Karen Styler. LIBRARIANS Ny left to right: Hal Sheets, Julie JL Cehrke, and Melvin Cahoon. Not pictured Debbie Sheets. 1 FOR THE MONEY -SENIOR CREDITS- MARY ANDERS- SUSAN BREWER SUE COPENHAVER. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep club 1,2, 3, 4; Model United Nations 3; B. A. A. R. F. 4; Chorus 3; Track 1,2; Annual 1, 2. Pep club 1,2, 3,4; Pep club girl of the month 1; Pep club Sergeant of Arms 2; Pep club Treasurer 3; Pep club President 4; B.A.A.R.F. 3,4; B. A.A.R.F. Treasurer G Secretary 4; Librarian 2, 3,4; Annual 1,2, 3,4; Photographer 4; Speech 2; White Party 2, 3,4; White Party Secretary G Treasurer 4; Track 1,2,3; Cheerleading Drummer 3,4; Freshman Cheerleading Advisor 4; Football Cheerleading Alternate 4; National Cheerleader's Association member 4; Basketball B-squad cheerleading alternate 1, 3; Color Guard 2; outstanding Pep Club Girl of 1970 3; Outstanding Salesmanship Award 3; Drama 1, 2, 3,4; Model United Nations 3; Delegate to High School Week 3; Student Council (Sergeant of Arms) 1; Office Girl 1; Secretary to President of Student Body 4; Chorus 3. Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 1,2; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 3; Out- standing Cheerleader Trophy 3; Football Cheerleader 3; Speech 2, 3, 4; Drama 2, 3; Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Assistant Business Manager of Annual 4; Soroptimist Girl of the Quarter, Winter Quarter 4; Girl's State Alternate 3; Student Senate Secretary 3; Sophomore Justice, Student Court 2; Vice-chairman Gold Party 4; Librarian 4; Model United Nations 1,2, 3, 4; Chairman of Poland 4; Chorus 3; B.A.A.R.F. 3,4; Track 1,2; Cross-country 1; Office Girl 2; Honor Roll 8 Semesters Third in class; Color Guard 4; Blackhawk Smarty 4. Sponsor: MISSY'S UNIFORMS -SENIOR CREDITS- PERRY COYLE-Football Football 1,2,3, 4; Captain 3,4; Co-Captain 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2, 3,4; Drama 3; All Conference Team (2nd) Line Backer 4; House of Representatives 2; Senator 3,4. BRAD ENG DAHL - B.A.A.R.F. 3; Track 3; Football 4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 1; Model United Nations 4; Drama 3. TERESA GARLAND- Transferred from Augusta High School 2; Football Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Outstanding Cheer- leader Trophy 3; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2, 3; Student Court 3; Senator 4; Party Co-Chair- man 4; B.A.A.R.F. 3,4; Secretary 3; Chorus 3; Pagett G Company 4; Drama 3,4. CHARLOTTE HAMBLEY- Track 1,2, 3, 4; Captain 3,4; Band 2; Pep Club Vice-President 3; Girl's Basketball 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; House of Representatives 2, 3; Student Court 4; Holds school record for Discus, Shot, and Javelin 3,4; Office girl 4. KELLY HART- Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,3,4; Cross-Country 1,2, 3, 4; Drama 3,4; Model U.N. 3,4; Boys State Delegate; Who's Who among High School Students 3; Gold Party Chairman 4; School Senate 4; Black Letter 3,4. SHERRI HOUTCHENS- Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Track 1; Annual 1; Librarian 3; B Squad alternate cheerleader 2; Pep Club treasurer 4; Pep Club pep girl of the month 1; Pep Club Salesmans award 1; Drama 3; Speech 3. BRIAN JOHNSON- Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3; Vice President of the Student Body 3; President of the Student Body 4; Model U.N. 3,4; Drama 3. CAROL KAUFFMAN- Band 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; House of Representatives 3; Student Court Secretary 4; Annual 4; Business Manager (Annual); Track 1,2, 3,4; Drama 3; Chorus 3; Pagett and Comapny 4; Office 2,4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4. JOHN LAPKA- Transferred from Leola, South Dakota 3; Student Council 1,2; Track 1,2, 3; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Model United Nations 4; Student Court 4; 2 Black letters 3, 4. JEAN MATTHEW - Band 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Student Court 3, 4; Speech 3, 4; Model U. N. 3; Drama 3,4; Prom Queen 4; Honor Roll 1,2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer of Gold Party 4; High School Honor Scholarship 4; Betty Crocker Award for Homemaker 4; Montana Girl's State Delegate 3; Girls Basketball 4; Valedictorian 4. HENRY MEYER- B.A.A.R.F. 3; Cross Country 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; Second Place in District 4; Second in Divisional 4. DAN MORRIS - Track 2, 3; Wrestling 3,4; Second Place B G C Division 4; Second Place A, B, G C Division 4. JOHN LEASE- Football 1,2, 3, 4; All Conference Punter 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Drama 3. MARK MACE- Football 1,2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Wrestling 1,2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Drama 3,4; Model U.N. 3; All Conference 1st Team Left Tackle 4; Senator of White Party 4. JIM MANTEI- Football 1; Wrestling 1; Track 1; Lil' Abner Play 3. WES D. KESTERSON- Football 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. TED MURPHY- Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; Student Senator 3; Seeley-Swan nominee for outstanding boy at Western Montana Fair 4; Black Party candidate for Student Body President 4; Drama 3, 4. DAVID NEAL- Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3,4; 2nd place State Track Meet in pole vault 3; 2nd team District Basketball team 3,4; Gold Party Candidate for Student Body President 4; Gold Party Vice Chairman 3; School record in pole vault 3; School record in Triple Jump 4. GARY SOLETER- Transferred from Billings Central 3; Track 1; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Drama 3; Basketball Manager 4; Track Manager 4. KAREN STYLER- Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Cheerleader 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. R. F. 4; Model U.N. 4; Drama 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Spring Festival Princess 4; Secretary of the Senate 4; Chorus 3. LAURIE TEAGUE- Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club Vice-President 4; Track 1; Cross-Country V .-icy • 'tling Cheerleader 2; JV Basketball Alternate 3; Spring Festival Princess 4; Drama 3; O rus 3; Annual 4; Librarian 1,4; B.A.A.R.F. 4. 64 HONOR ROLL OF BLA Loren Johnson - 1 Black Letter.............. Christy Christensen - 2 Black Letters. . . . Denice Mace - 2 Black Letters............... Jim Styler - 4 Black Letters................ Joe Anders - 2 Black Letters............... Larry Baker - 1 Black Letter............... Marsha Grey - 1 Black Letter............... Sandi Smith - 1 Black Letter............... Bill Anderson - 1 Black Letter............. Charlie Mecham - 1 Black Letter............ Bill Krier - 2 Black Letters............... Barney Jette - 2 Black Letters............. Wayne McNeally - 2 Black Letters........... Jim Duncan - 2 Black Letters............... Vera Spencer - 1 Black Letter.............. Gary Swanson - 2 Black Letters............. Gary Smith - 2 Black Letters............... Don Neal - 2 Black Letters................. Hank Holmes - 2 Black Letters.............. Larry Brewer - 2 Black Letters............. Jim Kelley - 1 Black Letter................ Gary Styler - 1 Black Letter............... Jon Wiscarson - 1 Black Letter............. Jean Buege - 2 Black Letters............... Karen Baier - 3 Black Letters.............. Paul Murphy - 1 Black Letter . Dan Baker - 1 Black Letter . . John Cahoon - 2 Black Letters . 4th in State in Basketball, 1967 State Champion Cheerleader, 1967 3rd in Half Mile Relay at State, 1967 State Champion Cheerleader, 1967 3rd in Discus at State, 1967 6th in State Cross Country, 1966 1967 4th in State in Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State in Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 9th in State Cross Country, 1967 State Champion Cheerleader, 1967 State Champion Cheerleader, 1967 State Wrestling, 1968 State Wrestling, 1968 4th in State in Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 3rd in Half Mile Relay at State, 1967 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 4th in State Basketball, 1967 State Basketball Champions, 1968 State Basketball Champions, 1968 State Wrestling, 1968 10th in State Cross Country, 1967 3rd in Half Mile Relay, State, 1967 5th in State 880 Medley, 1969 3rd in Half Mile Relay, State, 1967 6th in State Cross Country, 1968 5th in 880 Yard Medley Relay, 1970 8th in State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Wrestling, 1970 K LETTER WINNERS oily Darlington - 1 Black Letter........... obert Holmes - 2 Black Letters............. elly Hart - 2 Black Letters................ hn Lapka - 2 Black Letters................ irk Mace - 2 Black Letters................. erry Engdahl - 2 Black Letters............. herri Smith - 3 Black Letters.............. )hn Mecham - 3 Black Letters............... Iharlotte Hambley - 3 Black Letters . . . . ,inda Knapp - 1 Black Letter............... ,ois Seaman - 1 Black Letter............... jdy Trie key - 4 Black Letters............. ave Neal - 2 Black Letters.............. Iheryl Mackie - 1 Black Letter........... !indy Zeith - 1 Black Letter............. j e Skaw - 1 Black Letter................ arbara Copenhaver - 1 Black Letter . . . . lary Done - 1 Black Letter............... )ione Kendall - 1 Black Letter........... ricki Herbert - 1 Black Letter........... larol Kauffman - 1 Black Letter.......... )ebbie Foley - 1 Black Letter............ ’eresa Garland - 1 Black Letter.......... Jina Mace - 1 Black Letter............... ieth Busch - 1 Black Letter.............. licki McPhee - 1 Black Letter............ oyce Brechbill - 1 Black Letter.......... usan Mecham - 1 Black Letter............. ulie Gehrke - 1 Black Letter............. 3rd in Half Mile Relay, State, 1967 State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1970 Champions 10th in State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1970 Champions State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1970 Champions State Cross Country, 1969 Champions State Cross Country, 1970 Champions 8th in State Cross Country, 1969 5th in Divisional Cross Country, 1970 5th in 880 Medley, State, 1969 5th in 880 Medley, State, 1970 4th in State Relays, 1971 2nd in State Wrestling, 1970 State Cross Country, 1970 Champions State Wrestling Champion, 1971 1st in State Discus, 1969 3rd in State Discus, 1970 2nd in Discus, 4th in Shot Put at State, 1971 2nd in State Discus, 1970 5th in State 880 Medley, 1970 5th in State 880 Medley, 1969 5th in State 880 Medley 4th in 440 yd. Run, 1970 3rd in Divisional Cross Country, 1970 4th in State Relays, 1971 2nd Pole Vault at State, 1970 4th Pole Vault at State, 1971 4th in Relays and Broad Jump at State, 1971 4th in Relays at State, 1971 State Cross Country, 1970 Champions Superior Rating, State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 State Music Festival, 1971 Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating, Superior Rating,