Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1970 volume:

oofe foerein contains a Valuable i fjeretn...... faministrators, ores, Jfresfjmen, (Organisations, ...... in tfjis pear of nineteen trailblazer 1970 faces of his teammates as they walked slowly toward the practice field. Maybe, just maybe, the smash- ing together of bodies and the taste of sweat in their mouths would take away the pain of their great loss. But they knew deep down inside that it wouldn't. The remembrance of that eager young face would be there every time they put on that uniform. He loved the game. When he put on the colors of his school, he was a different person. He changed from the care-free kid that he was, to a hard-nosed tobacco chewing ballplayer, who didn't know the meaning of the word QUIT! By Ron Pack It was lonely— standing silently, feeling the sweat bum our eyes. So we shouted, and our throats pained with voice, Our mouth guards dried and helmets shrunk, all to the rounds of mellowness, to the smell of flowers, to the casket's hour. A Tribute to Kay Tolson The student body of Twin Bridges was grieved to hear of the tragic death of Ray Tolson of Sheridan. To all of us, his fierce competitiveness and his friendly spirit will surely be missed. i feel, as I'm sure others feel, that the best tribute we can give to Ray is to reflect what he did and more important how he did it, in our school associations and in our lives, Twenty-two men, out together and each alone. And lonelier being together. We had no way out, but to make a team of twenty-two fight as twenty-three. And so we did and so we are, tackling, blocking, busting the line eight man ball, with the strength of nine. by Pliil Cox By Howe Lemm, Editor of the FALCON FLASH Twin Bridges High School October 15, 1969 The students of Sheridan High School were shocked and grieved when the news of the car wreck which took the life of a fellow classmate, Ray Tolson, was received Septem- ber 6. Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Tolson, had resided in Sheridan since birth and attended both grade school and high school here. He was active in sports and other extra- curricular activities. Thomas Walter Jones, son of Mr. G Mrs. Fred Jones, died November 2 at his home. A sophomore at S. H. S. , he was bom at Coulee Dam, Washington, March 10, 1953, and moved to Sheridan in 1961. Tom was a member of the Ruby Valley Chapter of DeMolay. valedictorian WILFRED BARRY BARIL Student Council 4; Class President 4; Class Vice Presi- dent 3; Honor Society 1, 2, 3,4; Boys' State Delegate 3; High School Week 3,4; Chemistry 4; English 4; Economics 4; Biology 2; Social Studies 3; Perfect Attendance 1; Football 1, 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Basket- ball Manager 3; Track 4; S Club 3,4; Vice President 4; Bosch-Lomb Science Award 4: Band 1, 2, 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Trailblazer Staff 4; Editor 4. DAVID LYNN GROTZKE Honor Society 1, 2,3,4; Boys' State Delegate 3; Perfect Attendance 1,2,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 3,4; S Club 3,4; Pep Club 2, 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; French Club 1; Salesmanship award for magazine sales 4. PHILLIP BARRI COX Student Council 1,3; Class Representative 1, 3; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2, 3,4; S Club 2, 3,4; Pep Club 1; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 4; Feature Editor 4; Trailblazer Staff 4. JOAN ANGELA SMAIL Homecoming candidate 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Small Ensemble 1, 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Assistant 4. JANET LEE SAUERBIER Demolay Sweetheart 3; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Student Assistant 4; Passamari Staff 3; Trailblazer Staff 4; FHA Reporter 4. BRUCE ALLEN BURKE Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 3; in charge of circu- lation 3; Trailblazer Staff 4. barry hard salutatorian dave grot z he phil cox joan smail janet saverbier 7 bruce burke gloria edsall Steve cox GLORIA JEAN EDSALL Class Secretary 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; Girls State Alternate 3; Silver Key of Journalism 3; Outstand- ing Business Education Student 4; Advanced Typing Award 4; Prom Princess 3; Queen 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Drill Team 3; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Student Assistant 4; Passamari Staff 3,4; Assistant Editor 4; Trailblazer Staff 4; Assistant Editor 4; FHA 4. STEVEN DEE COX Student Council 1,3; Class President 1; Class Representa- tive 3; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3,4; S Club 3,4; Pep Club 1, 2; Passamari Staff 4; FFA 4. RONALD PACK Student Council 2,3,4; President 4; Class President 3; Class Representative 2; Boys State Delegate 3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Captain 4; All-conference 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4; Track 1,2,3; S Club 1,2, 3, 4; Most valuable player in football 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Passamari Staff 4; Sports Editor 4; Trail- blazer Staff 4; Sports Editor 4. JO ANNE DARBY Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Carnival Queen 1; Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Librarian 1, 2,4; Student Assistant 4; Passamari Staff 3,4; Advertising manager 4; Trailblazer Staff 4; Photographer 4; FHA 1, 2, 3,4; Song Leader 2. JULIE LARSON Pep Club 1, 2,3,4; Small Ensemble 2; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Librarian 1, 2; Student Assistant 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Vice President 3; Parliamentarian 1. DAVID ALLEN GINAL Carnival King 3; Boys Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 3; FFA 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary 4; FFA Gold Medal 4. 8 ron pack julie larson jo anne darby dave ginal 9 cathy sch ulz dan thomas paul sturtz ■ barbara alien 10 CATHY SCHULZ Homecoming candidate 4; Carnival Royalty 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Drill Team 4; Band 2, 3,4; Small Ensemble 2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Librarian 4; Student Assistant 4; Passamari Staff 3; Ad Manager 3; Trailblazer Staff 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Secretary 2, 3. PAUL STURTZ Football 2,3,4; Track 2; S Club 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 3; Sports Editor 3; Trailblazer Staff 4; FFA 2,3,4; Reporter 4; Gold Medal 4. BARBARA ALLEN Pep Club 4; Student Assistant 4; Trailblazei Staff 4; FHA 4; Transferred from Girls' Central High School. DAN THOMAS Football 2; Basketball 2; Track 2; Pep Club 1, 2; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Transfer from Deer Lodge 1. BEVERLY SMAIL Class Treasurer 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Drill Team 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Small Ensemble 1, 2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Student Assistant 4; Passamari Staff 3; Trailblazer Staff 4; Grade Editor 4; FHA 2, 3,4; Vice President 4; Historian 3. STEVE PUTNAM Student Council 4; Class Representative 4; Football 2, 3,4; Basketball 2; Track 4; S Club 4; Passamari Staff 4; Trailblazer Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Transfer from Bozeman 2. bev s mail u steve putnam MARY HELEN MOORE Honor Society 1, 2,4; Girls State Delegate 3; High School Week 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Small Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Librariar 1, 2,4; Trailblazer Staff 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 1, 2. THOMAS WALTER Student Council 2; Class President 2, Boys' State Alter- nate 3; Carnival Royalty 1; Dennis Glick 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; All-conference 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; S Club 1, 2, 3,4; Secretary 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 3; Advertising Editor 3; Trailblazer Staff 4. VICKIE SUE ELSER lynne fen ton Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Student Assistant 4; FHA Historian 4. DANIEL LEE SMITH Perfect Attendance 3; Football 3; Track 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Varsity Cheering 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Trail- blazer Staff 4; FFA 2, 3,4; Vice President 4; FFA Gold Medal 4. FRANCES LYNNE FENTON Scholarship award in Government 4; Typing award 3; D. A. R. Good Citizen 4; Drill Team 4; Small Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Librarian 2, 3,4; Student Assistant 4; Marshall for commencement and Baccalau- reate 3. MICHAEL ROY GALIGER Class Vice President 1; Carnival royalty 2; Football 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Passamari Staff 4; Trailblazer Staff 4; FFA 1, 2, 3,4; Sentinel 4. mike galiger baccalaureate Baccalaureate Services were held in the gymnasium on Sunday evening, May 24. Dean H. Wright was the speaker. commencement Friday evening, May 29, the class of 1970 was graduated from Sheridan High School. Senator Frank Hazelbaker gave the address to a large assembly of graduates, relatives, and friends. 14 appreciations Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Allen Wilfred Baril Frank Morris Virginia Burke George Cox Ted Darby Lowell Edsall Wesley Elser Jack Fenton Charlie Mike Galiger Frank Ginal Robert Grotzke Paul Larson Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James Moore Elbert Pack James Putnam Lowell Sauerbier Russell Schulz Keith Smail Ivan Smail Richard Smith Ted Sturtz Mitch Rogers Bill Walter junior-senior banquet The Tobacco Root Guest 1 odge w . s the setting for the Junior-Senior Banquet May 19. The junior and senior girls provided Sv ne entertainment with vocal selections. 15 class of’70 colors- lime green and yellow flower- spider mum motto- you cannot fortell the quality of wool from black sheep. 16 c I a s s e s Early in the school year each of the classes elected officers to guide activities of the class throughout the term. The Junior Class Officers were: Coleen Ward, Representative; Keith Edsall, Vice Pres.; Kay Carter, Pres.; Leslie Hoffman, Secretary, and Lonnie Shorten, Treasurer. Sophomore Officers were: Suzan Halse, Pres. ; Leslie Gilman, Vice Pres.; Kathleen Fenton, Sec. -Treas.; and Terri Lueck, Representative. The Freshmen Class chose Bill Hoffman, Vice Pres.; John Miller, Pres.; Randy Burke, Sec. -Treas.; and Deejay White, Representative. Jim Anderson Joyce Caldwell Pat Day Betty Gilman Bob Hartford Dan Birdsill Kay Carter Marty Doornbos Pam Halse Leslie Hoffman Larry Burke Smiley Crane Alex Flager LouAnn Hardies Kim Hudson juniors The Juniors spent the year preparing for the Prom. Fund-raising projects were sell- ing Zip-Code Directories, sponsoring dances, and the presentation of a success- ful play, GRANDAD GOES WILD. Not pictured are Bob Chamberlin, a transfer from California, and Keith Edsall. Joel Hunt Tom Hyndman Annette Kaatz John King 18 Marie King Edie Martinell Christine Miller Rose Marie Munk Dan Nottingham Frances Petersen The Junior Class Adviser, Mr. Larry Keller, has been at Sheridan High for three years. He is a grad- uate of Brigham Young University. The students appreciate his ability to communicate with them as a friend as well as a teacher. In the past year, Mr. Keller has gotten married and supervised two female student teachers—Now that must say something for the man! Ron Philpott Lonnie Shorten Neil Todd Vicki Schulz Monty Simonsen Coleen Ward 19 Mr. Keller Neil Bamosky Gordon Edsall Judy Grotzke W alt Brown Kathy Elser Sue Halse Bill Christensen Kathleen Fenton Garry Hansen Dean Edmisten Gloria Galiger Jane King Jon Edmisten Leslie Gilman Karen King Mr. James Corrigan, a graduate of Western Montana College, is the Sophomore Class advisor. He is kept busy teaching typing and other com- mercial subjects. 20 Mr. Corrigan Ida Leebenow Leonard McArthur Charlie Osborn sophomores The Sophomore Class activities started with Initiation of the Freshman Class on September 19. They staged a second-place performance in the Amateur Show; and have many fine athletes in their class who will be help- ing Sheridan win their games in the next two years. Greg Hampton, a transfer student, is not pictured. Judy Pauli Dave Philpott Brenda Shipp Dave Smail Max Steiner Sheila Pearson Kristy Sauerbier Dale Smail Sheila Smail Sandy Ward 21 freshmen The Freshmen became full-fledged high school students when they displayed their rare and hidden talents before the rest of the Student Body on September 19. Initiation Day festivities were highlighted by a dance in the all-purpose room. Robin Allen Randy Burke Dallas Bushman Roy Christensen Mike Douglas Ruth Edmisten Dalee Elser Bob Galiger Gail Glasser Dan Hartford Bill Hoffman Mona Jones Dan McLaughlin Bill McLaughlin John Miller Charles Rossiter John Strother Steve Sturtz Julie Todd Ed Walter The pollution problem caused by chalk dust at Sheridan High has been greatly reduced by the addition of Mr. Richard Stone and his collective coat. Mr. Stone, who is enjoying his first year as a teacher here, is a graduate of Michigan Technological University. Dee Jay White 23 Mr. Stone amateur show Juniors - 1st The 22nd annual Sheridan High Amateur Show, sponsored by the F. F. A. , was held on March 20th. It was attended and enjoyed by all. Sophomore - 2nd 7th 8th - 3rd The seniors are not pictured because they are no longer amateurs--they are professionals. 24 A place in the Sun The PEP CLUB supported the varsity teams in all of their games. The offi- cers this year were Pam Halse, Presi- dent, Annette Kaatz, Vice President, and Leslie Hoffman, Secretary- Treasurer. Pep Club dues were used to help defray Cheerleader's expenses to the District Basketball Tournament. 25 Some new dimensions were added to the traditional Christmas activities this year. The girls in FHA decor- ated the front windows of the school to resemble stained glass windows which depicted the real meaning of Christmas. Even the traditional Christmas Program was modernized by having the groups perform in the round rather than on the stage. 26 Presented by Junior CCass Directed by l Vlr JCcCCer and l l lrs. Idaymond Mrs. Morton. ................... Grandad......................... Angie, the maid................. Betty Shadduck.................. Jack Norwood.................... Horatious Xenophon Hooley . . . . Mrs. Victoria Harrington........ Della Harrington................ Grogan, the cop................. Miss Drusilla Dobbins........... Kip Shadduck.................... Jane Woods...................... Pam Halse Alex Flager Coleen Ward Kay Carter Monty Simonsen Jim Anderson Marty Doornbas Leslie Hoffman Joel Hunt Vickie Schulz Kim Hudson Edie Martinell 27 boys state The boys who will represent Sheridan High at Boys State this year are Joel Hunt, Bob Hartford, Monty Simonsen (alternate), %md Jim Anderson. honor roll students 28 award assembly SCHOLARSHIP TROPHY AWARDS Social Studies Government Economics Commercial Chemistry Music Biology English Agriculture Mathematics Pam Halse Lynne Fenton Barry Baril Chris Miller and Vickie Schulz Barry Baril Triple aires Leonard McArthur Barry Baril Leonard McArthur Coleen Ward F. F. A. Good Citizen Jim D. A. R. Good Citizen Lynne Fenton Silver Key of Kay Carter Journalism The annual Award Night was replaced by an Award Assembly held during the afternoon on May 20. The highlights of the afternoon included the announcement of Christine Miller as FFA Sweetheart, and Vicki Schulz as the best individual performer in the Amatuer Show. The Dennis Glick Good Sportsmanship Trophy was presented by Ted Darby to Tom Walter. And, in presenting the FFA Good Citizenship Award to Jim Anderson, Mr. Walter Segunsky urged students to go out into the world and protest, but to protest only with new workable ideas . . . Have something to replace what you are protesting against junior prom Lavendar and Purple decorations adorned the gymnasium on the evening of May 16 when the Junior Class staged their prom. The theme was A Time For Us and scenes from the movie Romeo and Juliet were used. The Orange Funeral provided music for the event at which Vicki Schulz was Princess and Gloria Edsall was Queen. Denise Rabi and Tony Simonsen were crown bearers. 30 o r STUDENT COUNCIL Members of Student Council for the year were: Dee Jay White, Suzan Halse, Kay Carter, BarryBaril, Dan Nottingham (Vice President), Ron Pack (President), Christine Miller (Secretary), Steve Putnam, Coleen Ward, Terri Lueck, and John Miller. The advisor to the Student Council is Mr. Pauli. Congratulations to the members of the class of '70 who worked so long and dili- gently on this year's TRAILBLAZER. The memories envoked in later years by this annual will be pleasing and nostalgic. As reflected by this work, school is not just a matter of grades and credits, but of activities and happenings that contribute to the education of the young people of Sheridan. The High School Band, under the direction of Mrs. Kitt, performed at various football and basketball games, the Christmas Program, the Amateur Show, the Spring Concert, Graduation, and other activities during the year. The band worked on some marching routines but were unable to utilize them this school term. 32 Front row: Julie Todd, Dallas Bushman, Mona Jones, Coleen Ward, Joyce Caldwell; Second row: Terri Lueck, Suzan Halse, Marty Doombos, Kathy Elser, Sandy Ward, Dalee Elser, Mrs. Kitt, Edie Martinell, Lonnie Shorten, Annette Kaatz, Ida Leebenow, Gail Glasser, Lynne Fenton, Kristy Sauerbier; Back row: Ruth Edmisten, Betty Gilman, Mary Moore, Judy Grotzke, Kathleen Fenton, Karen King, Fran Petersen, Pam Halse, Christine Miller, Vicki Schulz, Rose Marie Munk. Front row: Kristy Sauerbier, Karen King, Kathy Elser, Terri Lueck, Coleen Ward, Mrs. Kitt; Second row: Judy Grotzke, Mary Moore, Kathleen Fenton, Fran Petersen, Annette Kaatz, Christine Millerj Pam Halse, Lynne Fenton, Vicki Schulz, Marty Doombos; Back row: Suzan Halse, Sandy Ward, Lonnie Shorten. 5 m a e I n I s e m b I e The Spring Concert, under the direction of Mrs. Kitt, was held May 5 in the school gymnasium. The musical numbers were present- ed by the high school band, girls' chorus, small ensemble, grade band, and other vocal groups and soloists. Sheridan High's TRIPLEAIRES, a triple trio, captured a superior rating at the District Music Festival in Anaconda on April 10. Three weeks later they sang their way to another superior rating at the State Music Festival in Missoula. The song they sang was Let There Be Music. Judy Grotzke, a sophomore, was selected to sing alto in the All-State Chorus at Missoula. The chorus is made up mostly of senior and junior girls from high schools throughout the state. Mrs. Kitt, after many years of teaching and listening to the young and liberal minds of her students, still hasn't mastered the technique for winning the amateur show. A graduate of the Univer- sity of Montana, she is admired by her students for her open-minded- ness and patience. The Senior Class ex- presses its appreciation to Mrs. Kitt, who has been a great help throughout their years of high school as a class sponsor. 35 The PASSAMARI is a bi-weekly publication put out by the Sheridan High School journalism class. It is a member of M.I.E.A. All State Co-Editors....................Kay Carter, Gloria Edsall Copy Editor...................Leslie Hoffman Sports Editor.................Ron Pack Feature Editor...............Phil Cox Advertising..................Jo Anne Darby, Mike Caliger News Reporters...............Steve Cox, Steve Putnam Smiley Crane, Kim Hudson Adviser......................Mrs. Clarke Raymond Mrs. Clarke Raymond, faculty advisor for the PASSAMARI, is a grad- uate of the University of Utah. Among her varied interests are travel and study throughout the United States and many foreign countries. This year she and Mr. Keller co-directed the successful Junior Class Play, GRANDAD GOES WILD. 36 student assistants STUDENT ASSISTANTS, who are second year typists, gain secretarial practice by work- ing for the teachers. This year they are: Lynne Fenton, Barbara Allen, Joan Smail, Julie Larson, Janet Sauerbier, Vickie Elser, Beverly Smail, Cathy Schulz, Gloria Edsall, and JoAnne Darby. librarians Mrs. Kitt is the adviser for the girls who devote much of their study hall time to working as STUDENT LIBRARIANS. Left to right are: Mary Moore, Betty Gilman, Ruth Edmisten, Fran Petersen, JoAnne Darby, Marie King, Pam Halse, Leslie Hoffman, LouAnn Hardies, Jane King, Cathy Schulz, Sheila Smail, Brenda Shipp, and Lynne Fenton. Mr. Douglas, the vocational agriculture teacher and principal, has been teaching at Sheridan High for twenty-two years. He is a graduate of Montana State University. The Ruby Valley Chap] their advisor, Mr. Annual Amateur Sho’ Banquet, hayrides, nies. r tire direction of msoring the 22nd in the FFA-FHA allation ceremo- convention delegates 38 Mrs. Betty Jackson teaches home economics and biology in the high school. She is a graduate of Montana State University. FHA Officers: (standing) are Pam Halse, Treasurer; Kay Carter, Secretary; Cathy Schulz, President; Bev Smail, Vice President; Mrs. Jackson, advisor. SHADOW ZONE SENIORS: Bev Small, Cathy Schulz, Lynne Fenton FRESHMEN: Dallas Bushman, Gail Glasser, Robin Allen, Mona Jones SOPHOMORES: Kathy Elser, Karen King, Sandy Ward, Kathleen Fenton, Kristy Sauerbier, Suzan Halse, Terri Lueck JUNIORS: Annette Kaatz and Edie Martinell Th Sherid at most games nament fromanc by the Zone. erformed etball ict Tour- their per- companied Shadow home were hn King, Smiley Crane, in Birdsill, Mike Douglas, b Chamberlin DRILL CAPTAIN: Kay Carter Coach Larry Kieckbusch is in charge of all boys athletics and physical education in the school. He is a graduate of Western Montana College. “s” club Front row: David Crotzke, Pat Day, Alex Flager, Jim Anderson, John King, Barry Baril. Second row: Coach Kiechbusch, Leonard McArthur, Dave Smail, Evan Munk, Dan Nottingham, Keith Edsall. Third row: Phil Cox, Steve Putnam, Garry Hansen, Paul Sturtz, Monty Simonsen. Fourth row: Dale Smail, Larry Burke, Joel Hunt, Steve Cox, Tom Walter, Dan McLaughlin 41 Back row: Coach, Larry Kieckbusch; Larry Burke; Ron Pack; Joel Hunt; Steve Cox; Steve Putnam; Barry Baril; Phil Cox, Paul Sturtz; Middle row: Dan Nottingham; Keith Edsall; Monty Simonsen; Evan Munk; Dan Biidsill- Dave Small; Jim Anderson; John King; Alex Flager. Front row: Pat Day; John Miller; Dee Jay White- Randy ’ Burke; Jon Edmisten; Leonard McArthur; Neil Todd; Charlie Rossiter. X V SEASON RECORD football “1969” Sheridan 22 Ennis 6 Sheridan 6 Twin Bridges 14 Sheridan 39 Lima 14 Sheridan 20 West Yellowstone 8 Sheridan 39 Clyde Park 16 Sheridan 47 Wilsall 6 Sheridan 35 Gardiner 14 Coach Kieckbusch formally presents the Tolson Memorial Most Valuable Football Player Award to Ron Pack at the Award Assembly on May 20. a-team cheerleaders ColeenWard, Chris Miller, Gloria Edsall, and Lonnie Shorten b-team cheerleaders Suzan Halse, Sandy Ward, Terri Lueck, and Kathleen Fenton Cheerkings were initiated into the Panther Pep Section to boost school spirit. Bob Chamberlin and Dan Smith were responsible for creating a new burst of enthusiasm among all students. HOMECOMING QUEEN LESLIE HOFFMAN Only tvvo home games—one the first week of school and the other on a Wednesday afternoon— caused a great deal of controversy regarding a homecoming dance and festivities. After a hard fought battle (we say battle because the war had not yet been declared) the students enjoyed a dance on the evening of October 22, 1969. The Shadow Zone provided the music for the well- attended event. Standing: Coach Kieckbusch; Evan Munk; Dan McLaughlin; Joel Hunt; Tom Walter; Keith Edsall; Coach Jackson. Kneeling: Alex Flager, Mgr. : Dave Grotzke; Pat Day; Monty Simonsen; Dan Nottingham; Ron Pack; Jim Anderson, Mgr. “a” team thanksgiving tournament 46 “a” team record Ennis Tourney Sheridan 76 61 Regular Season Sheridan 65 47 59 76 71 83 73 46 49 74 70 50 72 43 48 94 District Tourney Sheridan 47 92 47 West Yellowstone 44 Ennis 54 Lima 56 Willow Creek 68 Twin Bridges 79 Manhattan Christian 65 Alumni 70 West Yellowstone 51 Harrison 32 Ennis 59 Willow Creek 50 Lima 47 Manhattan Christian 83 Twin Bridges 72 West Yellowstone 51 Crummond 58 Ennis 68 Harrison 36 Manhattan Christian 50 Harrison 28 Twin Bridges 67 “b” team 'B' Team Front Row: Bill Hoffman, Charles Rossiter, Steve Sturtz, Dee Jay White, Jon Edmisten. Second Row: Ed Walter, Leonard McArthur, Dale Smail, Dave Smail, Coach Jackson. Third Row: Bob Hartford, Gordon Edsall, Max Steiner, Neil Bamosky. boys track and cross country The annual Veteran's Day Cross Country run was won by David Grotzke of Sheridan. 48 The boys' track team got off to a good start by bringing home the trophy from the M.S.U. Invitational Track Meet in Bozeman on April 4. They scored well in the Manhattan Four Rivers Meet on April 24, and won the invitational at Dillon on May 2. After winning the District Meet in Ennis on May 6, they placed second to Hot Springs at the Divisional Meet in Missoula. Tom Walter, Dave Grotzke and Keith Edsall led the Panthers to a fourth place in the State Track Meet. PAT AND DAN The students of Sheridan were grieved for a third time this year when they re- ceived word of the drowning death of Keith Edsall. The accidental death occurred dur- ing a Junior Class outing following the com- pletion of semester tests on June 4. 49 girls' The CROSS COUNTRY team won the Southwestern Montana Divi- sional Meet in Bozeman. Runners for Sheridan were Sandy Ward, Dallas Bushman, Gail Glasser, Kathy Elser, and Karen King. The girls also ran in the Veteran's Day Cross Country Meet in Sheridan. Sheridan's nine member track team was cut to six at the District Meet in Boulder. The girls who qualified for the divisional at Dillon were Gail Glasser in the mile, 100 yard dash, and the long jump, Sandy Ward in the mile and long jump, Kathy Elser in the mile, Karen King in the 880, Judy Grotzke in the 50-yard hurdles, and Gloria Edsall in the discus. Gail and Sandy represented our school at the State Meet in Billings. 50 track Miss Pat Thompson has taught at Sheridan High for the past two years. She has served as Trailblazer advisor, Drill Team advisor, and coach for the girl's track and Cross Country teams. Next year she will attend Montana Tech to obtain a degree in Mathematics. G 51 intramural basketball SECOND PLACE—SOPHOMORES Coach—Jack Simonsen Teams representing the four classes in the high school and one from the seventh and eighth grades took part in a post-season intramural basketball tournament. Referees for the event were Coach Kiechbusch, Mr. Jachson, and Ted Darby. 52 THIRD PLACE--SENIORS Coach: Mr. Murray s r Top Row: Eric Bamosky, Ben Swager, Brad Chisholm. 2nd Row: Paul Deschermacker, David Chrest, Dennis Lueck, Tony Simonsen, Bobby Davis. 3rd Row: Ronnie Lavergne, Billy Flynn, Jeff Pack, Gavin Bushman. Bottom Row: Mrs. Elser, Kari Salisbury, Carlie Maddison, Cynthia Warner, Vicky Morgan, Denise Rabe, Sherry Tezak, Carol Steiner. Absent: Dean Halse, Tina Chamberlin, Gerri Lienau. Mr. Murry the grade Principal graduated from Western Montana College in 1927. He has been teaching here since 1932. As a gen- eral comment he says the kids at Sheridan are pretty good. Pupils in Sheridan have always done well. We have a lot of Graduates here in Responsible positions. GRADE 2 Front: Julie Eby, Lois Moltich, Marcia Sinerius, Michael Maloney, Donna Dedman, Ellen Wilson, Dena Simpson, Lauri Cox, Nancy Claypool, Alison Taborski, Kandi Dedman. Back: Mark Melaughlin, Timothy Nicholls, Todd White, Dennis Simpson, Clifford King, Michael McAllister, Miss Mann. Front Row: Kneeling; Jeff Melaughlin, J.D. Engle, Ronny Christensen, Russell White, Tim Swager, Chet Craham, Dennis Dedman. 2nd Row: Sandy Tezak, Diane Simpson, Daina Atkins, Donna Dixon, Kelly Carter, Sylvia Tyrrel, AvisRosdahl, Mary Jo Vickers, Debbie Warner. Back Row: Brent Hunt, Tena Green, Kristie Halse, Jerry Patrick, Wendi Waterman, Karen Claypool, Eldon Meeks, Bobby Wilson, Debbie Rogers, Mrs. Wright. Absent: Julie Marsh, Faith Lienau. Sitting: Lori Nicholls, Heather Taborski, Nancy Cox, Rhonda Grotzke, Karen Smail, Lynne Haney, Holli Maddison, Lori Rosdahl, Alice Cooksey. Standing: Miss Steiner, Lissa Elser, Jody Flynn, Colleen Douglas, Neal Elser, Karen Chisholm, Clive Bray, Jeanette Brunzell, Dave Talbott, Kenny Burke, Mrs. Brown, a student teacher from Western Montana College. GRADE 4 55 Standing: Steve McAllister, Murray Vickers, Arnold Rosdahl, Marlene Maloney, Roxanne Grotzke, Ilene Hunt, Robin Christensen, Patricia Flynn, Becky Cooksey, Sarah Swager, Chris Christensen, Deiadra Graham, Sandv Warner, Rusan Schulz, Patti Claypool, Mrs. Warner. Seated: Mark Rabe, Eddy Tezak, Billy Buy an, Scott Descheemaeker, Garth Elser, Jimmy Morgan. Not pictured is Craig Cathey. GRADE 5 Color Guard: Arlee Eby, Janet Marsh, Margo Knaggs, Mary Maloney, Wendy McLaughlin. 56 GRADE 6 A' ujuaJ. m - ♦ --- v r Front Row: Daniel Dedman, Dick Lueck, Joseph Nottingham, James Rossiter, Joseph Tezak, Dennis Descheemaeker, John Simpson, Stephen Cox, George Wheeler. Back Row: Joyce Sinerius, Lea Ann McLaughlin, LaWanna Meeks, Wendy McLaughlin, Khristine Chisholm, Janet Marsh, Cynthis Tyrrell, Denise Rogers, Arlee Eby, Christina Baril, Rebecca Swager. Mary Jane Woodward was not enrolled at the time the picture was taken. Front Row: Lois Lavergne, Donna Sheridan, Cynthia Halse, Jane Rossiter, Lorie Kaatz, Pam Ward, Roselle Massar. Second Row: Mary Maloney, Christine Wessel, Cindy McLaughlin, Valarie Simonsen, Scott Bone, Mr. Jackson. Back Row: Eric Smith, Ford Davis, Gary Christensen, David Hoffman, David Pearson, Ken Steiner, Mike Schulz. GRADE 7 57 “a” cheerleaders Front Row: Kathleen Darby and Lorie Kaatz. Back Row: Pam Ward, Peggy Kaatz, and Cynthia Halse “b” cheerleaders Left to right: Valarie Simonsen, Roselle Massar, Jane Rossiter, Marilynn Birdsill, Karla Bamosky. EIGHTH GRADE: Row 1: Andy Putnam, Marilynn Birdsill. Row 2: Matt Nottingham, Kelly Elser, Peggy Kaatz, Steve Burke, Margo Knaggs, Lori Elser. Row 3: Kathleen Darby, Marve Nelson, Karla Bamesky, Bernard Hansen, Suzy Cooksey, Dan Cox, James Gilman, Diane Armstrong, Dave Eby. Row 4: Dean Simonsen, Crank Baril, Jeff Marsh. Row 5: Joyce Duffnar, Gary McLaughlin, Cindy Schulz, Jim Brunzell, Tammy Todd (standing), Diane Hardies. Mrs. Edmisten is the teacher. GRADE BASKETBALL Front row: Kelly Elser, Matt Nottingham, Dan Cox, Andy Putnam, Steve Burke, Jeff Marsh. Back row: Mr. Jackson, Ford Davis, Dean Simonsen, David Pearson, Gary McLaughlin, James Gilman, Ken Steiner, David Hoffman. The Grade School Team had a very tough Season winning 3 games and losing 5. The Girls' P. E. Show was held May 24 in the Sheridan High School Gymnasium. The show was pre- sented under the direction of Mrs. Corrigan and Mr. Murray and was enjoyed by all who attended. 59 school board Seated: Ivan Smail, Pat Burke, Warren Swager, Dave Rossiter; Standing: Bruce Pearson, Max Miller, Ted Darby school board clerk Mrs. Ruth Beiler custodians Bud Glasser and Jack Simonsen Mrs. Virginia Morris 61 Bud Glasser, Dick Todd, Smokey Axtell smokey Smokey and Sheridan's first school bus Frank Axtell, better known as Smokey , has been around for a good many years. The last forty have been partly devoted to us as a community. Today we pay tribute to our faithful friend who has transported the kids to and from school for these past forty years. Smokey began in 1930 driving his own twenty-year-old Pierce Arrow and con- tinued driving this for five years until he purchased a new car in 1935; this Chevrolet he used for fourteen years. During this period of time he drove for the Robbers Roost school district and also delivered children to Sheridan. Meanwhile, the high school students of Alder, Laurin, and Upper Ruby areas were obliged to find their own way to classes at the Sheridan School. Finally, through Mr. Axtell's efforts, a bus was purchased with Smokey the driver at the wheel . He established this route which has grown from approximately twenty students to the present seventy-two. He says he has always enjoyed his work, and that the kids are pretty much the same from year to year. He really hasn't any outstanding memories, but I'm sure there have been a lot of memorable days—blinding snow storms, thirty below zero weather, slick and muddy roads, with always the thought of the many children who were in his care; yet Smokey has never had an accident and for this he has received an award for which we can be very proud. The children who have traveled with him from their first day of school to their last have only fond and gentle memories, so here's to you, Smokey; may there be many more school day's and many more children who are trustfully put into your hands. A feature article by JoAnne Darby taken from the PASSAMARI, November 26, 1969 62 Pittsburgh Paints Complete BIRRER LUMBER YARD Hardware Building Sheridan , Montana Lumber Materials Congratulations to the class of 1970 SKEETS CAFE DR. JOHN B.McCOLLUM D.D.S. Dillon, Montana Dillon, Montana ALWAYS FIRST QUALITY Charge, Cash, or Lay Away Dillon, Montana CHARLES ♦drugs WALTER, ♦DRY GOODS INC. ♦SCHOOL SUPPLIES ♦GROCERI ES Phone 842-5413 ♦HARDWARE SHERIDAN, MONTANA A SHERIDAN STANDARD fri� CTOi� t ( IQUIPMINT J HALSE MOTORS SERVICE Proprietor: Harold R, Smail Ford Tractors New Holland Farm Equipment Tires Wheel Alignment Honda Batteries Atlas Products Sheridan, Montana ELIEL’S DEPT. STORE DILLON, MONTANA SHERIDAN BARBER SHOP Free Gift Wrap LAY AWAY SHERIDAN SHOE SHOP Proprietor Ivan Bushman FREE DELIVERY CHARGE CASH SHOE REPAIRING Best wishes to the TRAILBIAZER staff and Graduates, VISIT OUR CARPET DEPARTMENT FOR IDEAS IN CARPETING— IN-DOORS AND OUT OF DOORS. THE DILMAKT General Electric Sales and Service DILLON, MONTANA DILLON DAILY TRIBUNE-EXAMINER Serving . Associated Press Southwest Montana . Complete Local News . Commercial Printing 22 S. Montana, Dillon . 683-2331 PICK PAN PHARMACY WALTER F. RUBY VALLEY ♦Perscription Service JENKINS CLEANERS ♦Vet Supplies ♦School Supplies ♦Cosmetics Phone 842-5461 Sheridan, Montana ELECTRICAL R. E. McCrea Best Wishes to the Class of 1970 SERVICES and R. H. Wright DOORNBOSINSURANCE AGENCY Sheridan, Montana Sheridan, Montana MA DDISON’S MEA T MA RKET and MYRNA’S BEAUTY SHOP MADDISON'S GROCERY Meat Wigs Hair Styling Lockers Groceries Wiglets Permanents Produce Sundries Sheridan, Montana Sheridan, Montana HEBERLING’S GranMed 28 So. Idaho Dillon, Montana 'Where every day prices are lower. There's NO substitute for Quality and Service • STEVE’S COUNTRY STORE 137 EAST MAIN — BOZEMAN In the heart of the Big Main Shopping Center ! TIE UP AT STEVE'S COUNTRY STORE UNDER THE SIGN OF THE HORSE SAVE DOLLARS. MENS, LADIES, BOYS , GIRLS G CHILDRENS WESTERN WEAR FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. We never forget friends ALDER MERCANTILE Orville W. Kelly Phone 842-5545 Continental Oil Products SMAIL SERVICE AND MOTEL Ivan and Violet Smail Alder, Mt. UNDERWOOD - OLIVETTI MACHINES OFFICE FURNITURE G SUPPLIES COPY MACHINES DUPLICATING MACHINES DICTATING EQUIPMENT DON'S OFFICE MACHINE COMPANY UNDERWOOD-OLIVETTI SALES AGENT 123 N. Main St. BUTTE, MONTANA D. J. McLaughlin Office Ph. 792-3019 BANK OE SHERIDAN Sheridan, Montana A Montana Bank for Montana People Complete Banking Service Livestock Loans - Auto Loans Member FDIC SCHULZ AND ARMSTRONG TEXACO Wholesale Retail Sheridan, Montand Tires Batteries PAIGE INSURANCE AGENCY Your Independent Insurance Agent Sheridan, Montana We don't want all insurance-Just yours. reamre Jl SPO ?r VG GOODS Award Sweaters and Emblems Complete team G Sports hSadquarters 18 W. Park Butte Ph. 723-6120 P.O. BOX 24 BUTTE, MONTANA 59701 Jim Wedin Don Miles Bob Worley Butte Plaza Free Parking Lay-a-way 723-6577 City Bus Service Charge Accounts YOUR COMPLETE FAMILY DEPT. STORE CHARLES (Chuck) Richards REMO J. ROCHELLE WHEN YOU LOOK YOUR BEST YOU DO YOUR BEST 17-19 NORTH MAIN STREET -:- TELEPHONE 792-1761 BUTTE, MONTANA - 59701 Established 1915 J.C. PENNEY’S CO. THE FAMILY STORE Mens Dept. Womens Dept. Childrens Dept. Domestic Dept. Piece Goods Dept. Ready to wear Dept. Sportswear Dept. Budget Dept. Jewelry Dept. Cosmetic Dept. Accessory Dept. PETERSON DRUG Don Peterson, Reg. Ph. Dillon, Montana PRESCRIPTIONS Butte, Montana 101 W Park HORD’S JEWELRY DIAMONDS—WATCHES—REPAIRING 79 West Park Street ♦Kodak G Film Butte, Montana Cosmetics Whitman Candies SERVICE—OUR MAIN CONCERN ! Art Carved Diamonds First Love Diamonds Bulova, and Omega Watches c . R. ariTHOnY CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES RETAIL DEPARTMENT STORES Dillon, Mont. 4-SEASONS SPORT SHOP Sheridan, Montana All Sporting Goods and Apparel. Harley Davidson Motorcycles and Evinrude Snowmobiles. Equipment _ for n PHONE APE A CODE 40« • 483 4540 SNEED’S SPORTING GOODS Equipment hr . ARCHERY FOOTBALL ■ - 130 NORTH MONTANA ST BASEBALL GOLF CAMPING RSH1HG DILLON. MONTANA 59723 3� 11 BOATING HUNTING BAsnmMu. RE. LOADING ISABELLA’S DRESS SHOP HAZEL'S STYLE SHOP For the prettiest and newest in ready-to-wear for the High School Cutie, see: If its new you'll find it at HAZEL’S Isabella’s Dress Shop Andrus Hotel Bldg. 39 No. Idaho St. Dillon, Montana Phone: 683-2111 Dillon, Montana WILLI A MS STAMM JEWELERS FEED, INC. DILLON, MONTANA Feeds Seed Fertilizers Custom Fertilizer Applications DILLON SHERIDAN Our 78th Year Serving Southwestern Montana with Fine Jewelry Watches, Diamonds, Silverware, and Trophies as well as dependable Repair Service. Your Personal Photographer Bozeman ♦Wedding DUNCAN MACNAB MACNAB STUDIOS Portrait Commercial Phone: 587-4033 BUTTE BUSINESS DEES FABRICS MACHINES Latest in Fashionable Fabrics. 101 E. Broadway, Butte, Montana Sweater Bodies - Knits - Bathing Suit Material Telephone 792-2334 Girdle Fabric - Western Patterns and Jim Fisher--Ken Flink Stretch and sew Patterns in stock. Office Supplies Office Furniture Olympia typewriters We service what we sell. 25 South Idaho Dillon Open till 9:00 P.M . Monday MARILYN’S BEA UTY SHOP GAMERS SHOES 102 Water Street Two Locations: Sheridan 3100 Harrison Ave 54 West Park Ph. 842-5415 Marilyn Silve BUTTE, MONTANA' DILLON A UTOMOBILE RUBY VALLEY GARAGE, DEALERS ASSOCIA TION Distributor Gasolines-Fuel Oils College Motors, Inc. Davis Motors, Inc. Lubricating Oils G Greases E G H Ford Sales, Inc. Howard Motors, Inc. Paul's Chevrolet, Inc. Phone 842-5503 Alder, Montana Beaverhead Truck and Equipment mod day May 19 was the day that all of Sheridan High's students had an opportunity to wear their ,,MOD est clothes to school. The girls took advantage of the opportunity to wear pants to school, but not too many boys looked different than normal. 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