Sheridan High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Sheridan, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1976 volume:

THE FIRST 200 YEARS A knowledge of American history is an invitation to experience the ac- complishment, drama, tragedy and hope of an infant nation struggling to grow up. Sturdy, determined pioneers hacked away at the edges of a raw continent and, with blunders and achievements alike, modeled a country with a spirited nature and a united commitment to individual liberty for every one of its citizens. Americans, great and not so great, have given us a heritage to carry on and improve upon. Farmers and soldiers, industri- alists and merchants, dreamers and leaders, are all there in two centuries of progress. But the maturing isn't finished. You'll find the boundaries of growth as endless today as when our forefathers first envisioned them. You can seek out your own destiny with the wisdom and judgement which comes with re-creation of the past. Your knowledge, dreams and industry will carry on through many more centuries of living history. 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Several Americans lost their lives over a snowball thrown at a British sentry. In the fight to achieve commerce equality, the United States found itself in a naval war over shipping lanes. Fort McHenry was heriocally held during a British naval bombardment, and the stars and stripes still flew after a night of hard fighting. The next morning Francis Scott Key penned the immortal words of what would become the national anthem. Settlers had to have permanent access to the new lands, so canals and bridges were built to carry stages and wagon trains loaded with machinery destined for settlements in the West. The pioneers foresaw great wealth in the cheap acreage that was available. Frontiersmen cleared the wilderness, built set- tlements and drove back the Indians. The Pony Express and the telegraph became primary means of communication. Agriculture was the wealth of the country. American inventions of the time were often re- lated to working the soil. The McCormick Reaper, mowing machines, textile looms and the cotton gin were instrumental in the settling of new frontiers. In 1848. James Marshall found gold in the race of a sawmill he was building for John Sutter at Coloma, California. The lust to get rich quick was the force behind this biggest and gaudiest gold rush ever. While gold rush fever gripped the country, states were increasingly more divided on the slavery issue. Civil war broke out in the East. This Brothers War was bitterly fought and, though the seals remain even today, slavery was abolished. Cities grew at an alarming pace; often without regard to the limits of safety. The great Chicago fire of 1871 burned the bustling cattle market empire beyond recognition. But the pioneer spirit was not broken. Chicagoans began re- building and preparations were underway to celebrate the 100th birthday of the country. The Iron Horse, carrying homesteaders, greatly helped settlement of the new country. The first transcontinental railroad connected the country at Promontory Summit. Utah, on May 10. 1869. Transportation was setting the pattern for the American way of life. The country became a mobile society with electric trolleys, automo- biles. farm machinery, and bicycles all the rage Along with the accessibility of travel came a new era of nationalism. A World War called upon the nation's young men to unite and fight. After the war in Europe, the nation pulled itself together and industry flourished once again. A carefree America bur- ied war memories in the new moving pictures, telephones, light bulbs, electric generators, stock market ticker tape machines, phono- graphs and a wealth of inventions from the fer- tile minds of its young inventors. Baseball be- came the national sport and prohibition was law. Black Thursday. October 24, 1029. saw the American stock market crash to the lowest level in history. Panic set in as the unemployment level skyrocketed. The country was in its worst economic crisis. Slowly, but surely, the wounds of the crash, the dust bowl. and poverty healed. RATIONI STAMP NO. I 46 RATIONI STAMP NO. | 47 The steel industry geared up for the revival while rumors were whispered in the Roosevelt adminisliation of another impending war The nation s leaders scoffed, until December 7. 1041 Pearl Harbor' Nearly 100 years of strggling for civil liberties were realized when President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. The Act outlawed segregation in any form Industrial production reached a peak during the war years. Upon their return from four years of battle, the veterans forged ahead with an eye on a better life for everyone. Several mod- erate recessions in the 50's and 60 s reminded cautious citizens of past decades. The seventies shed light on a new trouble for the nation as it approached its 200th birthday. The world s energy sources and natural re- sources were being used up faster than they could be replenished. Americans once again waded into a new frontier. The energy crisis and ecology were prominent words in the language. Ways to save nature from the neglect of mankind and ways of preserving precious fuel without damaging that balance of nature were the objectives of Americans across the country. Huge strides were being’taken in the scientific field. Television became a part of every family's life. National events were household topics — while they happened — thanks to the new medi- um Individuals and groups were seen on the tube' as they advocated new social reform, or justice, or special causes of their own TV gave individuals and political systems power greater than ever before. Audio-visual journalism had made its impact. Earth's crises spurred Americans into further pioneering. This time outer space. Ameri- can astronauts were the first on the surface of the moon and the U.S. was first to build a sky- lab for more scientific study American is still learning and growing after a mere 200-year infancy. The original determina- tion of our forefathers was told again in the words of Neil Armstrong as he made the first step on the moon a small step for man. but a giant step for mankind.’ ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY OFFER FOR 6A.LX ONE MILLION ACRES OF SUPERIOR FABMING LANCS, ut FADin of . Jjj 40,80 A160 acres and upwards at from $8 to $12 per acr NOT Si aPtSNKD HV tSV IN THE WOHI.D. THKV 1 AVI THE WHOLE LINE OF THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS RAILROAD. roc Ml on LOJIO OB AD IT. SIIOKT CREDIT «J foe CASU. lhar c ajluauct � •� TOW VZLLAOBS, BCU001.3 sad CUUHCHM. A Oamei Boone leads pioneers through the Cumberland Gap in this N painting by George Bingham Louisiana Purchase (April 30.1803) lsl Transcontinental Rarlroatf ( %tl |1 Gold Otscovercd m Coloma. California Oan 12.1847) The Alamo. San Antonio Texas (Texas Independence day March ?. 1836) THE CHANGING NATION Ownership of land had been just a dream to most of the colonists from feudal England. With the great expanse of cheap land opening up in the West, the dream became reality. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 opened the first sizable frontier in the Midwest, but the nation was not ready for it yet. It took a growing market in the East, where land was getting high-priced and scarce, and develop- ment of good transportation, to really start the frontier movement. The Gold Rush caused hordes of settlers to take various routes to the Pacific Coast and its yellow riches. The railroads brought farmers and ranchers, along with the miners, who decided to stop all along the routes and build their homes. Railroads were instrumental in the quick civilization of the West, bringing people in num- bers so large that the resentful Indians were finally pushed back into unwanted and infertile areas. America became a haven for immigrants from every na- tion as freedom beckoned them to the teeming cities of the East, the plains, and the rich west coast farmlands. Sick of the Civil War and with their own lands divided up and lost, many Southerners set out to begin again in the virgin territories. Westering soon became the national tradition as North and South moved together toward a new life. Americanism was advanced socially, by the hard-working, bare-fisted types who settled the frontiers. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FLAG ALSO CALLEO SERAPIS FLAG GENERALLY ACCEPUO AS ORIGINATED BY BENIAMIN FRANKLIN AT COURT OF LOUIS XVI CULPEPER FLAG - 1775 ONE OF THE EARLY RATTLESNAKE FLAGS CARRIED 8Y THE MINUTE MEN FIRST STARS AND STRIPES UNITED EMBLEM OF INDEPENDENCE SAID TO HAVE BEEN ORIGINATED BY GEORGE WASHINGTON FOLLOWING ACT OF CONGRESS OF JUNE 14 1777 OLD GLORY- NAME GIVEN BY CAPTAIN WILLIAM DRIVER. COMMANDING THE BRIG CHARLES DAGGETT' IN 1831. . J FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 THE STARS AND STRIPES WITH THIRTY SIX STARS IN THE UNION CARRIEO BY THE NORTHERN ARMIES DURING LATER YEARS OF THE CIVI WAR Banner CONTINENTAL FLAG CARRIED IN 1775 1777 SHWOING PINE TREE SYMBOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY. IN PUCE OF THE CROSSES OF ST GEORGE ANO ST ANDREW LIBERTY TREE AN APPEAL TO GOD LIBERTY TREE FLAG - 1776 THE PINETREE COMES FROM COINS OF THE COLONY OF MASSACHUSETTS. 1652 i FUG OF THE THIRD MARYLAND - 1771 CARRIED AT THE 8ATTLE OF COWPENS JANUARY 1778 ANO USEO AS COLORS OF AMERICAN LAND FORCES UNTIL MEXICAN WAR JOHN PAUL JONES STARRY FUG RESCUEO FROM THE SU BY JAMES BAYARD STAFFORO DURING BATTLE BETWEEN BON HOMME RICHARD AND SERAPIS FREMONT. THE PATHFINDER’S FLAG - 40's EMBLEM THAT BU2EO THE TRAIL FOR THE COVERED WAGON IN THE ROARING AO S THE URLY ENSIGN OF THE PUINS FUG OF THE MEXICAN WAR - 18A5 NOT ACTUALLY USED AS REGIMENTAL COLORS BY TROOPS BUT AS FUG OF CONQUEST AND OCCUPATION CONFEDERATE BATTLE AND NAVY FLAG USED FROM MAY 1. 1863 TO END OF WAR. 1865 THE BATTLE FUG WAS SQUARE FLAG OF THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - 1898 THE EMBLEM OF LIBERTY THAT BROUGHT FREEDOM TO CUBA of Freedom FIRST NAVY STARS ANO STRIPES IN ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENT OF STARS BY CONGRESS JUNE 14. 1777 IT WAS CUSTOMARY FOR NAVY TO PUCE THE STARS IN FORM OF CROSSES OF ST GEORGE AND ST ANOREW FLAG OF THE WAR OF 1812(1812-1114) SHOWING FIFTEEN STARS AND FIFTEEN BARS AS CHANGED UPON ADMISSION OF VERMONT COMMODORE PERRY’S FUG - 1854 THE FUG THAT OPENED JAPAN TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION -Jc NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF Without realizing it, England instilled in the colonists the individual purpose and ingenuity that necessity breeds. With trade goods cut to a minimum, determined young leaders of the time set out to find ways of surviv- ing without support from the Mother Country. Agricultural methods and machines and labor saving devices were designed by our forefathers. As frontiers opened, Yankee genius had to conquer natural barriers in the wild new country, so suspension bridges were invented and methods of transportation were perfected for the purpose of opening the untamed areas. Later, they sought to section off the land with the revolution- ary and controversial invention — barbed wire. Cooper's 1-horsepower Tom Thumb train in 1830 and later, automobiles like the first Model T, and the 4-horsepower airplane ; became American modes of travel from city to city and coast to coast. Americans knew that the fertile lands of this nation would produce unequalled harvests if machines were designed to take over for man. They knew also that trade routes were difficult to travel and manufacturing would have to be done close to home. The cotton gin, textile looms, drill presses and a reaper which could cut six times as much grain as a hand scythe were some of the tools invented. Protection for themselves and for their young country prodded inventors like Eli Whitney to perfect firearms and others to work on plans for the first submarine. Young inventors like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison (called the nation's most valuable citi- zen) visualized machines that would light the country and open up communication with those in the far cor- ners of the nation. The telephone, telegraph, phono- graph and the first light bulb were discovered in the late 1800's and early twentieth century. This American way of doing for oneself inspired many to become inventors in their own right. Some sought to save labor and mass- produce for profit while others envisioned not only riches, but excitement and adventure as they discovered ways to defy nature. Throughout the past 200 years the American mind has been unleashed to take whatever paths necessary to ful- fill the needs. In the last half-century, the pace of dis- covery has been overwhelming and inventions for the taming of the universe lie in the grasp of America while the habit of finding a way is ingrained in its people. The seeds of industrial America were sown by these inventors resulting in today's mechanized society. THEY MADE THEIR MARK Men and women who helped shape America's history ABRAHAM LINCOLN eptomue the American dream 0� HARRIET BEECHER STOWE wrote Uncle Tom $ Cabm 1 HORACE GREELEY’S admonition to Co West young I0SEPH PULITZER •� the first ,oumalrst to reach a tru ntmbie youne man ascending to the highest office ot the an effort to make the whole natron realize the inhymam man «as a ra� ymf cry ol the pronetrs of Amenta He ly massive audience His New York World newspaper was land He «as superbly shilled at analog comple, is- ty of sla.ery Her boo results m oneof the most popu was founder and editor of the New York Tribune He was the symbol of yellow |ournai� sm wth its sensational- sues and translating them ,nto meaningful words lor the tar and controversial plays on the American stage The best known for hts philosophy of social reform and h« m aimed at the common man public He was devoted to the prefer ration 0� the Union Civil War was k.ndled by’ this work unsuccessful bid lor the Presidency m 18 2 ANDREW CARNEGIE mh a giant m the railroad and steel industries He believed that it was the duty ot a rich man to distribute his wealth during his lifetime To that end. he established 2800 libraries and many cultural halls throughout America Ser� mg an unprecedented lour terms as President of the United States. FRANKUN DELANO ROOSEVELT was a popular leader who made eitensive use of fireside radio chats lo eiplam ho plans and generate enthusiasm to push them through Congress The cnppler poliomyelitis was conquered by OR IONAS SALK m 1963 after more than ?$ years of research Poho was reduced by 961 m less than ten years SALK's re search continues m California at the Salk institute A lifetime passion for machinery led HENRY FORD to Detroit where, m 18%. ne completed his first motor ve hide The Ford Motor Company manufactured the first Model r m 1909 ROBERT FROST's poetry was clear, understated wen metered and told the stories of rural America He was a four time winner ot the Pulitzer Priie and has been called America s poet laureate One of the most elementary symbols of tne American way of life was established when I EDGAR HOOVER and his federal Bureau of Investigation G-men set out to clean up the country His career spanned over 40 years A plain homeiy woman with tremendous appea' to the masses who was always m the truck of irungs de scribes ELEANOR ROOSEVELT and her lifetime ot poll ««king bes de her husband during his four terms The motion picture industry was revolutionized in Amen ca and DAVID WARK GRIFFITH became r� own a. the Father of the tarn art and - king of directors for hrs part in this «evolution Hrs camera techniques were the pioneering step-, of the industry THURGOOO MARSHALL is the first Negro to serve as a ivsticf of the Supreme Court Hu law career «as a med primarily at civil rights cases MARTIN LUTHER KING was a leader m the cause of civ l rights He had been a pastor before turning to the cause of segregation H« leadership earned him the Nobel Peace Pure m 1964 He was assassinated by fames Earl Ray m 1968 lieutenant Colonel JOHN GIENN -.tailed Americas trav els to outer space when he became the first American to orbit the earth He had been an aviator m World War II and a test pilot m peacetime GERALD R FORD, the first President to achievt the of f«e without an election in 1974 through, a series of scandalous events the Nnon admiration toppled and FORD reached the position through approval by Congress Imagine buying that acre of land you have spotted for $1.25! Or, even at the higher price of $10. Those are the prices offered to our founding fathers to encourage set- tlement of the wilderness areas of this nation. A stage wasn't the most comfortable way to go, but you could get from city to city for as little as $3 — at the amazing pace of six miles per hour. Compare today's wages with a 12-hour day in the early 1800's. A man earned 50c a day. Of course his dollar bought a little more than today's. Butter in 1826 was about 5C lb. in the Midwest; eggs, 3C doz.; corn 6C bu.. wheat. 25c bu.; and a cow could be bought for $5. With travel becoming the American tradi- tion, you could choose train, wagon, horseback or the water. A canal ride, with bed and board included, averaged 3 or 4c per mile. And when you reached your des- tination, you could sit down to a 5, or even 10 course meal for 25C- (Ladies 20c, in consideration of appetite.) Farmers in the early 1800 s could own the famous McCormick Reaper for a mere $100. But the Civil War increased prices as the machine became the first item farmers could buy on time payments for the sum of $1,500. A good suit of clothes then might cost $1.95 and ladies waists (blouses) were marketed for 49c to $3.50 with a whole dress pattern priced at 15c. Cookstoves. quality-satisfaction guaran- teed.'' could cost you $29.25 at $4 per month and a dandy heating stove could set you back as much as $5.73 and up. The first electric refrigerator cost $900 — which might be enough to make you faint on your 1907 fainting couch that had cost a mere $7.85. Your new baby travelled in the height of fashion in a wicker sleeping coach (stroll- er) for the sum of $12.04. If you had $1,500 in 1903 you could show off in one of the first automobiles. Ah, those were the days. Some of the cur- rent prices are reminiscent of those days, but at frontier prices, which were a whole different story. Hardy pioneers had to pay $2 a pound for sugar, too. And the same for a pound of coffee or pepper. Those items were only 15c per pound back in civ- ilized St. Louis. Flour was marked up 100 times for sale to the frontiersmen and dur- ing the famous Gold Rush, that precious commodity went for $400 a barrel. 3! m So £3k£iTm®mB QUILL Manufacturer CWt ninpton and TZerv cuth yftai s 95 South Second street. r% , Tut. ftiNRcfctftr.R) rt { rrffu)lv inform Ihe Public. ind «hr Ciltreo of Wilmmrlon nd in particular.shat thn have established a Stage for ihc purple of rr inline .Mdil (Ojbpocite the Merchants Coffer-Mouse, PliiUd) MANUFACTURES ALL KIND OK MULLS, between ih afomaid pfnrec. and $U for ihe coivetftinfe of paurns r. t� iH baggage . .ft ill w j • . v rjr morning between � n t ? V Bn: stag's Tavern, in lime for jia nmyri to fake the a o'clock Stage for Philadelphia. Dutch, English, German and Opaque, T� ti Srtge wifTorr innaHv return to Ncw-Castle in the forenoon, when a luffiftcnl number of fa pn enger Mfrr. nnd bark fo Wilmington. and leave there ercrj day for Ncu Gaitl« after the arrival of the Philadelphia Stamen. FROM 12 60 T0 30 S PUR ICO©. SWAN aNIM UOW qtTLLS, at � r iou pHebu Ha •' � o rn f«r 1 Mid keep coMtcnll? on hand, at Manti- facicrtn iirtirt, a large t ykof Paacenger mny rent auurrd. that thi csl bli«hrnnnl mill he much safer and more ripeditieua •han any heretofore established between those two Towns; having the best hor e«, and a eareful driver. JOSEPH BRL rtt HURST. r. . Wilmington. Wilmington DAVID MORRISOA , c. m. w-CcstU. TUIauarr. GRKNYILLE'3 CHEMfCAE INK POWDER, Warranted uj rt«r for iitunm.ik praductian of Jet Black lulu ALSO, SI PKR10R SEALING WAX, tV� rranutf to bum fere � n J «tick well, ot vartOtu colour . '� . LifUi iM Dark Biar, Light ami Dark Gere , tall � . Brnwa, Gold. Ran-. f W . 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Ac Kvr vvboUcaajr at |M k « and on liter ! let mm AtiUl i f tli at� . fm 4« 01 •avfacinrrJ aad for mi bf 0 RftlltN'Sn V, •( in aenra. Ho. 44 hfarfeat atmrl batoara Hec -� d and Thud iir - u omAm ahavaRuaerboray auort. «uil� � Wa. • rah O-ki TO HIRE. Gf.ASS CUTTING FACTORV rj HE «abocribtr «till contimtaa th« Clara Caitu� | bonom, ih all iu ran 01� baacbea, a ad bu ftt hi «tort. No. 6R Noctb 'I bird HfMi, Pbiladrlphia, a t.-ry ni� L in iu Motnt of all t od «4 Gl v, cot, plain ••Jj.reaaed, fur.u«ur« koobt, Ac POWELL THORP’S VF.S TF, UV .VUUTUEIUC THE SPIRIT OF A NATION “I was born American; I live an American; I shall die an American.” daniel webster “Don’t give up the ship ”capt. jameslawrence So you are the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war. LINCOLN to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, ... emma lazarus The people are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. thomasjefferson “A truly American sentiment recognises the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.” grover Cleveland Be sure you are right, then go ahead. davidcrockett A knowledge of the past prepares us for the crisis of the present and the challenge of the future.” johnf. Kennedy “ . . . That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom.” Lincoln Historic continuity with the past is not a duty; it is only a necessity. justice oliver wendell holmes America is a tune. It must be sung together ' ? GERALD STANLEY LEE Go West, young man, and grow up with the CO U nt ry. HORACE GREELEY “I come to present the strong claims of suffering humanity. ” Dorothea dix Administration Secretary-Clerk Peggy Armstrong Superintendent Larry L. Kieckbusch English I, Novel, Short Story, Poetry, American Literature. Principal Larry H. Keller 2 School Board Back Row-LR-Ken Halse, Ted Darby, Ivan Small. Front Row-LR-Margaret Schulz, Dale Elser, Jerry Burke. (Max Miller, Not Pictured) Student Council LR-Becky Swager, student council president; Bill Endy, senior class representative; Mary Birdsill, senior class president; Arlee Eby, student council secretary-treasurer; Valerie Garrison, freshman class representative; Ed Tezak, junior class president; Julie Marsh, freshman class president. Sitting-LR-Tim Shackleton, sophomore class representative; Garth Elser, student council vice-president; Bill Buyan, junior class representative; Glenn Williams, sophomore class president. Faculty World Hlstory Problems of Ameri- can Democracy, U.S. History, Boys' P.E., Boys' Varsity Team, Grade School Social Studies, Assistant Sophomore Adviser. Clay D. Robinson Patricia B. 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Woolrich Ranchwear for the Family: Mastercharge Bankamericard Tack by Colorado Saddlery LR-Standing: Holley Mumme, assistant editor; Marlene Maloney, columnist; Sarah Swager, columnist; Patti Flynn, co-editor; Becky Swager, co-editor; Arlee Eby, assistant editor; Wendy McLaughlin, sports editor; Rusan Schulz, sports editor; Mrs. Raymond, adviser; Tammie Carroll, stylist. Seated: Colleen Cox, stylist; Patti Claypool, business manager. LR-Wendy McLaughlin, Arlee Eby, Julie Turney, Holley Mum me, Kathy Burns. Seated: Mr. Corrigan. Student Assistants Trailblazer Staff LR-Standing: Steve Hancock, photographer; Becky Swager, business manager; Pete Birrer, photographer; Joe Nottingham, photographer; Bill Endy, photographer; Mrs. Raymond, adviser. Seated: Wendy McLaughlin, photographer; Mary Birdsill, associate editor; Arlee Eby, editor; Dan Dedman, photographer. Center: Queen Colleen Student Council float Homecoming 1975 c a n Seniors d i Joe Nottingham Cynthia Tyrrel d Juniors a t Scot Descheemaeker Colleen Cox e s Sophomores Bob Lovejoy Marlene Lovejoy Freshmen Tim Swager Karen Claypool Offense Rob Miller Steve Williams Steve Hancock Scott Allen T odd Endy Bill Endy Craig Cathey Dennis Descheemaeker Front Row, LR-Ken Burke, mgr.. Rocky Rule, Dan Dedman, Jeff McLaughlin, Bob Turney, Chet Graham, Eric Huff, Russell White, Dennis Dedman, J.D. Engle, Daniel Craver. Back Row, LR-Coach Robinson, Rob Record Sheridan - 16 Bozeman Rosary - 28 Sheridan - 8 White Sulphur Springs - 12 Sheridan - 26 Clyde Park - 22 Sheridan - 38 Lima - 22 Sheridan - 65 Wi Isa II - 22 Sheridan - 46 West Yellowstone - 0 Sheridan - 12 Ennis - 28 Football Defense Miller, Steve Hancock, Scott Allen, Dan Allhands, Chris Christensen, Bill Endy, Dennis Descheemaeker, Ed Tezak, Craig Cathey, Bob Decker, Todd Endy, Steve Williams, Pete Birrer, Coach Evans. Dennis Descheemaeker Bill Endy Rob Miller Ed Tezak Steve Williams Steve Hancock Scott Allen Todd Endy 1975 FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP DELL WHITE, Agent 33 North Idaho Dillon, Montana 59725 Sheridan: 842-5729 Dillon: 683-4522 Back Row L-R: Coach Marsh, Patti Claypool (manager), Melanie Wininger, Linda Decker, Dee Dee Graham, Marlene Lovejoy, Kelley Carter, Wendy McLaughlin, Assistant Coach Scully. Front Row: Lori Nicholls, Rusan Schulz, Karen Claypool, Cheryl Brown, Arlee Eby, Holli Maddison, Judy Fournier, Sarah Swager (Manager, Not Pictured). Girls’ Basketbal District Play Sheridan 18 Sheridan 27 Sheridan 32 Sheridan 22 CHALLENGE Sheridan 20 Whitehall 58 Ennis 16 Boulder 28 L ima 18 Willow Creek 18 Conference Record 9 Wins 4 Losses 15 Purplecats Advance to Divisional Sheridan Noxon 30 35 Sheridan Arlee 19 40 D.l. OK HARDWARE Phone 683-4466 Dillon, Montana 59725 pK HARDWARE I YAONTTOOAAE RYj WARD catalog sales agency 24 M, IDAHO DILLON MONTANA 59725 Phone 683-4261 Faster and Better Service via teletype Rolandson Equipment Co. Box 1188 Dillon, Montana 59725 1 1 ■ ■ ImJI 17 Pep Club 41 Drill Team LR-Jeanette Brunzell, Daina Atkins, Heather Taborski, Sylvia Tyrrel, Lori Nicholls, Kary Noorlander, Connie Peterson, Rhonda Grotzke, Mary Woodward, Karen Smail, Judy Fournier, Tena Green, Cheerleaders A Squad Cynthia Tyrrel Becky Swager Julie Turney Holley Mumme Julie Marsh Cheryl Brown Fawn Endy Sandy Tezak Girls’ Basketball Patti Flynn Glen Williams Kneeling LR—Dennis Dedman, Steve Stender. Back Row—Manager, Marlene Lovejoy, Tim Shackelton, Bob Decker, Steve Nunley, Neal Elser, Todd Endy, Bob Wilson, Bill Buyan, Coach Dave Marsh. Not Pictured-Eric Huff, Jeff McLaughlin, Ken Burke, Russell White, Kevin Craver. B Squad Basketball 10 Wins—4 Losses SOUTHMONT TRACTOR COMPANY BOX 1032 DILLON, MONTANA 59725 A ALUS-CHALMERS Fountain Drinks Bakery Goods Delicious Snacks SHERIDAN BAKERY Sheridan, Montana Phone 842-5413 20 Back Row L-R: Manager, Bob Turney; Assistant Coach, Dave Marsh; Rocky Rule; Craig Cathey; Steve Hancock: Rob Miller; Scott Allen; Coach, Clay Robinson. Front Row L-R: Chris Christensen; Jim Rossiter; Dan Dedman; Garth Elser; Joe Nottingham; Not Pictured, Roscoe Lagge. A Squad Basketball Season’s Record Conference Home- 36 Willow Creek 43 51 Harrison 34 39 Twin Bridges 61 49 West Yellowstone 43 65 Ennis 75 52 Lima 56 56 Harrison 50 68 Willow Creek 62 40 Twin Bridges 57 56 West Yellowstone 54 52 Ennis 62 65 Lima 59 Non-Confe rence Home- 48 Whitehall 54 55 Boulder 53 37 Christian 67 57 Frenchtown 74 61 White Sulphur 59 44 Rosary 57 45 Bozeman JV 74 68 Bozeman JV 24 47 Harrison 41 57 Ennis 82 48 West Yellowstone 62 21 Total wins - 7 Losses - 5 Total Wins - 4 Losses - 7 22 Boys’ Track Third District LR-Tim Swager, Mark Reinmuth, Jim Rossiter, Pete Birrer, Steve Hancock, Steve Williams, Scott Allen, Rob McKenzie, Dan Dedman (Not Pictured) 24 LR-Sharon Gilman, Julie Turney, Dee Dee Graham, Cheryl Brown, Arlee Eby, Ella Edwards, Becky Swager, Seated LR-Kelly Carter, Val Garrison, Marlene Maloney, Sandy Tezak. Girls’ Track First District 25 Vice-president Tim Shackleton at the Athletic Breakfast, Julie Turney and Roxanne Grotzke chief tasters at the Breakfast, Carnival Royalty--Pete Birrer and Mary Woodward. Boys’ S Club Back Row LR-Rocky Rule, Dan Allhands, Steve Hancock, Todd Endy, Joe Nottingham, Chris Christensen. Middle Row LR-Steve Williams, Rob Miller, Craig Cathey, Jim Rossiter, Dan Dedman, Garth Elser, Ken Burke, Pete Birrer. Front Row LR-Adviser Mr. Robinson, Bill Endy, Eddy Tezak, Scott Allen. Kneeling LR-Joe Tezak, Rob Mckenzie. M 1 - M LEN WATERS MUSIC CENTER 11© North Main St.. Butte. Montana 50701 Phones 723-73-4-4 and 723-7-466 HAMMOND - WURLITZER - VOICE OF MUSIC 26 Carnival Scenes: Mr. Marsh gets a wet sponge, Mr. Jackson calling bingo numbers, and little fisherman enjoying the fish ponds. r VIGILANTE BAR AND CAFE PrimeRib Sundays Laurin, Montana Your electrical • man Girls’ S Club Clockwise: Fawn Endy, Cheryl Brown, Wendy McLaughlin, Kelley Carter, Becky Swager, Patti Claypool, DeeDee Graham, Linda Decker, Tammie Carroll, Hoi I i Maddison, Lori Nicholls, Sharon Gilman, Arlee Eby, Rusan Schulz, Melanie Wininger, Marlene Lovejoy. Advisers: Mr. Marsh, Miss Scully, Mrs. Kieckbusch. THE ARTS fc'Mawup.ww Back Row, LR-Bud Bray, Arlee Eby, Sarah Swager, DeeDee Graham, Bob Decker, Becky Swager, Colleen Cox, Sylvia Tyrrel, Fawn Endy, Vince Tucker. Middle Row, LR-Tim Swager, Tina Baril, Sherrie Stone, Steve Nunley, Sandy Tezak, Jody Flynn, Marlene Lovejoy, Rhonda Grotzke, Kelley Carter. Front Row, LR-Ed Tezak, Rob Miller, Lissa Elser, Kary Noorlander, Alice Cooksey, Connie Peterson, Julie Marsh, Bill Buyan, Garth Elser. Not Pictured: Kristie Halse, Heather Taborski. Band and Girls’ Chorus Back Row, LR-Becky Swager, Marlene Lovejoy, Melanie Wininger, Cheryl Brown, Sylvia Tyrrel, Toni Smith, Judy Fournier, Daina Atkins. Middle Row, LR-Julie Marsh, Fawn Endy, Karen Smail, Pat Woodward, Connie Peterson, Debbie Rodgers, Tena Green. Front Row, LR-Alice Cooksey, Sandy Tezak, Kristie Halse, Mary Jo Vickers, Kelley Carter, Valerie Garrison, DeeDee Graham, Rhonda Grotzke. Not Pictured: Karen Claypool, Sharon Gilman, Roxanne Grotzke, Audrey Maurer, Janice Nelson, Heather Taborski, Ella Edwards. Back Row, LR-Steve Williams, Rocky Rule, Wendy McLaughlin, Kary Noorlander, Sherrie Stone, Julie Turney, Mary Woodward. Front Row, LR-Dee Dee Graham, Tammie Carroll, Patti Claypool, Joyce Sinerius, Roxanne Grotzke, Becky Swager, Tina Baril. Not Pictured-Margie Olson. Mixed Ensemble and Boys’ Chorus Back Row, LR-Craig Noorlander, Neal Elser, Scott Allen, Rob Mackenzie, Glen Williams. Front Row, LR-Eldon Meeks, J.D. Engle, Bob Wilson, Ronald Christensen, Becky Swager, Not Pictured-Daniel Craver, Kevin Craver, John Reinmuth. Old Timers’ Concert The third annual Old Timers' Concert was held March 19, 1976 at the Sheridan Gym. Sponsored by the Music Boosters, this concert brought a large turnout, netting approximately $1200. Fred Massar acted as Master of Ceremonies and was aided by Mr. Evans, property and sound co- ordinator; Mr. Jackson, stage manager; Mrs. Paige, producer and accompanist, and Grace Osborn, Roselle Massar, Roberta Moore, Althea Hancock, and Ella McGregor, accompanists. Directors, Eva Klevgard and Ken Mumme, also contributed to the success. The harmonica solo presented by the ever talented Charles Murray drew a considerable amount of applause. Peterson WILLIAMS Drug FEED, INC. Garden Supplies «I m Feeds, Seed, Fertili zers V Custom Fertilizer Applications Dillon, Montana Sheridan, Montana 31 Ask Any Girl by Winifred Wolfe Presented by Drama Class April 1 and 2 Director-Mrs. Clarke Raymond Cast of Characters Meg Wheeler--the girl........... Mrs. Wheeler—her mother......... Mr. Wheeler--her father......... Aunt Fern—a doting aunt......... Aunt Lettie--another doting aunt . Ada............................. Lisa............................ Ruby............................ Heidi........................... Jeanne ......................... Terri........................... Vince--a smooth operator........ Alvin—a steady worker........... Miles Doughton—head of D D . Evan Doughton—his younger brother Ellen........................... Jane............................ Conductor....................... Telephone Operator.............. Holley Mumme Sarah Swager Allen Oliver or Bill Buyan Janet Marsh Roxanne Grotzke Patti Clay pool Rusan Schulz Cynthia Tyrrel Julie Turney Colleen Cox Becky Swager Dick Lueck or Garth Elser Dan Dedman or Chris Christensen Jim Rossiter or Craig Cathey Ed Tezak or Rob Miller Colleen Cox Cynthia Tyrrel Dave Hansen Colleen Cox Staging, lighting and special effects.................Dave Hansen, Rocky Rule, Dan Allhands Director.............................................Mrs. Clarke Raymond PLACE: New York City TIME: The Present THE HUB RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Teen Game Room Banquet Facilities 32 Charcoal Steaks Ken Sheila Cathey Before After School Remodeled For the 1st half of the year, teachers tried to make themselves heard over hammering and banging as the remodel- ing progressed. At times it was hard to be optimistic when classes were being held in the rooms shown in the Be- fore pictures. But, as the After pictures show, the project was finally finished and some even thought it was worth the wait. Before After 34 Harry Armstrong, Karl Caldwell, and Bud Glasser. Jack Simonsen and Bud Glasser. Bus Drivers, Cooks and Janitors Monica Maloney and Virginia Morris. NEW USED CARS TRUCKS 3900 HARRISON AVENUE BUTTE. MONTANA 59701 PHONE: 494-3301 RICK HUGHES SALESMAN RES: 842-5915 All Sporting Goods 108 S. Main Evinrude Harley Davidson FOUR SEASON SPORT SHOP 35 ACTIVITIES tam Back Row LR-Rob Mackenzie, Glenn Williams, Linda Decker; Middle Row LR-Mitch McMullin, Ronnie Christensen, Craig Noorlander, Karen Smail, Patti Flynn, Rusan Schulz, Kathy Burns, Jeannette Brunzell, Debbie Williams; Front Row-Mrs. Raymond. French Club and Librarians Back Row, LR-Mrs. Edmisten, Karen-Smail, Kate Russell, Lori Nicholls, Melanie Wininger, Sharon Gilman, Cheryl Brown, Heather Taborski. Front Row, LR-Pat Woodward, Janet Davis, Mary Jo Vickers, Sylvia Tyrrel, Marlene Lovejoy. 37 Back Row, LR-Debra Rodgers, Sharon Gilman, LissaElser, Melanie Wininger, Patti Flynn, Connie Peterson, Marlene Lovejoy, Janet Marsh, Lea Ann McLaughlin. Second Row, LR-Mary Ann Birdsill, Mary Woodward, Audrey Maurer, Sylvia Tyrrel, Lori Nicholls, Jody Flynn, Cheryl Brown, Janet Davis, Roxanne Grotzke, Daina Atkins, Tena G.een, Fawn Endy. Third Row, LR-Julie Marsh, Valerie Garrison, Sandy Tezak, Judy Fournier, Toni Smith, Kristie Halse, Kathy Burns, Arlee Eby, Mrs. Jackson. Front Fow, LR-Wendy McLaughlin, Julie Turney, Holley Mumme, Kate Russell, Marlene Maloney, Tammie Carroll, Robin Christensen, Karen Smail, Rhonda Grotzke. STANDARD LUMBER AND COAST TO If it's new, you'll find it at FASHION CENTER COAL COMPANY COAST HAZEL’S Andrus Hotel Bldg. BUTTE SHOPPING PLAZA 3100 HARRISON AVENUE Dil Ion, Dillon, Montana Dil Ion BUTTE. Montana Montana MONTANA 59701 38 LR-Roxanne Grotzke, district officer; Mrs. Jackson, FHA advisor; Tammie Carroll, treasurer; Robin Christensen, reporter; Karen Smail, song leader; Julie Turney, vice president; Marlene Maloney, historian; Rhonda Grotzke, song leader; Wendy McLaughlin, secretary. Not Pictured-Holley Mumme, president. 39 Back Row, LR-Steve Williams, Kevin Williams, Rocky Rule, Chris Christensen, Dan Allhands, Rob Miller, Craig Cathey, Bill Endy, Dick Lueck, Pete Birrer. Middle Row, LR-Dennis Descheemaeker, Vince Tucker, Dave Hansen, Bob Wilson, Neal Elser, J.D. Engle, Ken Burke, Toni Smith, Todd Endy, Bob Turney, Rot Mackenzie, Steve Nunley, Steve Stender, Mr. Lantis. Front Row, LR-Debbie Williams, Dan Dedman, Janet Marsh, Bill Buyan, Garth Elser, Ed Tezak, Scott Descheemaeker, Joe Tezak. HALSE MOTORS Phone 842-5451 p.Q. Box 557 Sheridan, Montana 59749 HONDA TEXACO SCHULZ AND SHAFER Wholesale Tires Retail Batteries Sheridan, Montana 40 LR-Mr. Lantis, adviser; Janet Marsh, sentinel; Garth Elser, secretary; Ed Tezak, reporter; Bill Buyan, treasurer; Joe Tezak, president; Dan Dedman, vice president. FFA Officers Kansas City Delegates 41 LR-Steve Nunley, Steve Stender, Neal Elser, Ken Burke, Rob Mackenzie Janet Marsh Arlee Eby Holley Mumme High School Week Delegates Girls’ and Boys’ State Sarah Swager and Marlene Maloney. Rob Miller, Garth Elser, Ed Tezak. Academic Awards Becky Swager, Music and English; Holley Mumme, Government and Commercial; Arlee Eby, Commercial; Neal Elser Biology; Marlene Maloney, Social Studies and Chemistry; Kathy Burns, Mathematics; Bill Buyan, Vo-Ag; Craig Noorlander, Algebra. Becky Swager Citizenship Track Silver Key of Journalism Honor Roll Kelley Carter J.D. Engle Judy Fournier Cheryl Brown Tim Shackleton Glenn Williams Sarah Swager Marlene Maloney Holley Mumme Arlee Eby Becky Swager Debbie Williams Kathy Burns Janet Marsh Joyce Sinerius Perfect Attendance Neal Elser Pat Woodward Letter Women Girls' Basketball Cheryl Brown Arlee Eby Lori Nicholls Marlene Lovejoy Linda Decker Hoi I i Maddison Kelly Carter Girls' Marlene Maloney Kelly Carter Valerie Garrison Sandy Tezak Cheryl Brown Rusan Schulz Dee Dee Graham Melanie Wininger Wendy McLaughlin Managers: Patti Claypool Sarah Swager Track Sharon Gilman Ella Edwards Dee Dee Graham Julie Turney Arlee Eby Becky Swager Scholarships Janet Marsh Thackery Memorial Julie Turney Baptist Scholarship Holley Mumme Babe Lueck Memorial Athletic Awards Dan Dedman Sportsmanship Football Jim Rossiter Track Lettermen Basketball Steve Hancock Dan Dedman Jim Rossiter Joe Nottingham Scott Allen Rob Miller Roscoe Lagge Chris Christensen Garth Elser Craig Cathey Neal Elser Footbal Track Steve Hancock Dan Dedman Bill Endy Dennis Descheemaeker Steve Williams Eddie Tezak Rob Miller Craig Cathey Dan Allhands Todd Endy Scott Allen Steve Hancock Pete Birrer Dan Dedman Jim Rossiter Steve Williams Scott Allen Robbie Mckenzie Mark Reinmuth Tim Swager Managers: Tim Shackleton Bob Turney 47 CLASSES Standing, LR-Scott Wessel, Brian Smail, Brett Lloyd, Shawn Marsh, Blake Carey, Shawn Lantis. Seated-Michael DeCell, Dusty Canary, Scott Glick, Fritz Bieler, Cole Randol, Tom Funk, Aaron Davis, Robbie McGregor, Doug Wilson, Kim Guinanne, Shelley Tezak, Dulcie Dietrich, Sonja Harness, Shiree Terrell. Not Pictured-Janey Edwards. First and Second Grades Back Row, LR-Clint Mortensen, Wende Ellis, Dawn White, Greg Descheemaeker, Tom Garrison, Lisa Reinmuth, Nancy Wilson, Lisa Shafer. Front Row, LR-Tanya Engle, Marni Claypool, Nicholas Randol, Clinton King, Michael Vesco, Mark Kieckbusch. LR-Shannon Corrigan, Justin Rule, Tim Deitrich, Kathy Steiner, Jane Bieler, Mrs. Wright, Jared Wright, Connie Pearson, Rose Casey, Karen Nunley, Andrew Swager. Third and Fourth Grades Back Row, LR-Ronnie Ellis, Wade Wright, Russel Glick, Dominic Shackleton, Paul Woods, Dave McLaughlin, Tony Tezak, Todd Allen, Mr. Harness. Front Row, LR-Lynn Elser, Kim Dietrich, Kelly Decell, Carol Larson, Janet Hook, Joan Bieler, Korinne Lueck. Fifth and Sixth Grades Back Row, LR-Kent Cathey, Gavin Bushman, Randy Fosseco, Brian Vesco, Mark Woods, Tim Schulz, Tim Dolan, Tim Funk, David Claypool, Scott Depew. Middle Row, LR-Robin Moran, Lisa Glick, Dee Dee Rodgers, Paula Elser, Judy Hoffman, Bonnie Shackleton, Sara Steiner, Rona Massey, Lisa Davis, Mr. Marsh. Front Row, LR- Rodger Decker, Wes Parsons, John Magnus, Guy Buyan, Bobby Nunley, Dennis Lueck, Brad Guinnane, Billy Flynn. (LaRonda Costle and Robbie Sturtz, Not Pictured) Back Row, LR-Pat Descheemaeker, Steve Chrest, Jay Funk, Ron Nunley, Marvin Elser, Eric Endy, Steven Shafer, Aaron Curry, Dean Vesco, Tim Hansen, Miss Scully. Middle Row,LR-Elaine Simonsen, Lisa Burton, Mary Moran, Jean Bieler, Billie Jo Parsons, Sarah Wilson, Debbie Simpson, Karen Hook, Gina Mortenson, Elizabeth Swager. Front Row, LR-Kali Massar, Darlene Rule, Shawna Burke, Lisa Graham, Andrea Smail, Mary Ann Casey, Ray Ann Casey, Brenda Decker. Back Row, LR-Julie Eby, manager, Judy Brown, Nancy Claypool, Nina Casey, Anita Rule, Carol Steiner, Gayl Russell, Coach Scully. Kneeling, LR-Ellen Wilson, Karen Nunley, Lois Moltich, Sherry Tezak, Pam Reinmuth, Kerri Cathey, Vickie Turney. Girls’ Basketball Boys’ B Squad Basketball LR-Eric Barnosky, Andy Allhands, Tim Cox, Mark Nunley, Malcolm Burns, Coach Jackson. Front Row, LR-Alan Craver, Greg Guinanne, Bobby Davis, Tony Simonsen, Jerry Stewart, Tim Nicholls. LR-Ben Swager, Dean Halse, Todd White, Cliff King, Roger Decker, Mark McLaughlin, Rudy Noorlander, Mike Maloney, David Chrest, Coach Jackson. Boys’ A Squad Basketball N Ph: 406:842-5346 Larry Rule, Broker Box 186 Sheridan, Montana 59749 I Office on Highway 287 Between Sheridan, Mont, and Twin Bridges, Mont. Cheerleaders Judy Brown, Vickie Turney, Lois Moltich. Seventh and Eighth Grades Back Row, LR-Mr. Jackson, Jeff Pack, Jerry Stewart, Dean Halse, David Chrest, Tony Simonsen, Paul Descheemaeker, Ben Swager, Eric Barnosky, Mark Nunley, Bobby Davis. Front Row, LR-Brenda Stolz, Marcia Sinerius, Carli Maddison, Vickie Turney, Nina Casey, Pam Reinmuth, Sherry Tezak, Carol Steiner, Judy Brown, Ellen Wilson. Not Pictured-Kurt Doffinger Back Row, LR-Ronnie Decker, Mike Maloney, Andy Allhands, Todd White, Greg Guinanne, Dennis Simpson, Tim Cox, Tim Nicholls, Mark McLaughlin, Cliff King, Alan Craver, Rudy Noorlander, Malcolm Burns. Middle Row, Mr. Lloyd. Front Row, LR-Julie Eby, Anita Rule, Nancy Claypool, Lois Moltich, Gayl Russell, Rhonda Bullock, Kerri Cathey, Dena Simpson, Donna Dedman, Alison Taborski, Sherry Huff, Kelly Nunley. ft ft ft ft 55 Class of ’79 Kristie Halse John Reinmuth Officers L-R: Julie Marsh, president; Tim Swager, vice- president; Kelley Carter, secretary-treasurer; Valerie Garrison, representative. Russell White Judy Fournier Eric Huff Julie Marsh Sylvia Tyrrel 56 Eldon Meeks Craig Noorlander Toni Smith Chet Graham Tim Swager 57 Bob Love joy Lori Nicholls Melanie Wininger Heather Taborski Tim Shackelton Neal Elser Cneryl Brown Sharon Gilman Clive Bray Steve Nunley Scott Allen Ken Burke Karen Smail Lissa Elser Sam Maloney Glen Williams Pat Woodward Robbie Mackenzie Steve Stender Rhonda Grotzke Not Pictured Roscoe Lagge Mitch McMullan Ella Edwards Todd Endy Bob Turney Kevin Craver Murray Vickers i k Marlene Maloney Rob Miller David Hansen Scott Descheemaeker Kevin Williams Daniel Craver Not Pictured Robin Christensen Officers-LR. Eddy Tezak, president; Colleen Cox, vice president; Bill Buyan, representative; Sarah Swager, secretary-treasurer. ]( Dan All hands Tammie Carroll Steve Williams Craig Cathey Patti Cl ay pool Roxanne Grotzke Dee Dee Graham Bill Buyan Chris Christensen 61 Royalty Cliff Mantha Queen Debbie Williams Princess Dee Dee Graham Ed Tezak Treat your clothes Wright RUBY VALLEY CLEANERS SHERIDAN, MONTANA I Wish You Peace” Sheridan Gym, May 8 Music by Beckers’ Band Ted J. Darby Insurance _______Agency Senior Wills Wendy McLaughlin Class Prophecy Jim Rossiter Mary Birdsill Junior-Senior Banquet Class History Janet Marsh The Jr .-Sr. Banquet was held at 5 p.m. the day of Baccalaureate, May 23. Juniors, seniors, and senior parents attended. Served that evening was baron of beef, corn, baked potatoes, rolls, salad, and frozen dessert; all prepared by the junior mothers. Dedication In Memory of our beloved classmate and friend, who left us in her sophomore year. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest, Was not spoken of the soul. ---From Longfellow's Psalm of Life . When death overtakes us, all that we have is left to others; all that we are we take with us. Denise Rodgers James E. Corrigan As the 1976 graduating students of SHS, we would like to extend our appreciation to Mr. James Corrigan, who was our adviser for three and one half years. He helped us through the aggravation of dances, bake sales, and last, but not least, the Junior Prom. Thanks, Mr. Corrigan, for keeping a lid on the excitement. 66 Back Row LR-Kary Noorlander, Steve Hancock, Wendy McLaughlin, Mark Reinmuth, Jim Rossiter, George Wheeler, Pete Birrer. Middle Row LR-Mary Woodward, Joyce Sinerius, Julie Turney, Becky Swager, Cynthia Tyrrel, Joe Nottingham. Front Row LR-Margie Olson, Holley Mumme, Janet Marsh. Arlee Eby. Not Pictured- Dan Dedman, Dick Lueck, Tina Baril, Mary Birdsill, Kathy Burns, LaWanna Meeks, Debbie Williams. 67 Frances Arlee Eby Arlus” Band 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 4; Algebra Award 1; Typing Award 3; S Club 4 (President 4); Passamari Staff 4; Assistant Editor 4); Trailblazer Staff 4 (Editor 4); Drama Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FFA 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4 (Sec- retary-Treasurer 4); Class Secre- tary-Treasurer 2; Drill Team 1,2,3 (Captain 3); Girls' State Delegate 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; District Music Festival 1,2,3; Student Assistant 4; Honor Society 1 2,3,4. Motto: Take Time for Tomorrow.” Flower: Red Rose Colors: Red White Blue Class of ’76 Valedictorian Salutatorian 68 Holley Anne Mumme Ham” Class President 1; Student Council 1; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Homecoming Candidate 1; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1; FHA 1,2,3,4 (Reporter 3, President 4); Girls' State Alternate 3; Chorus 1,2,3; District Music Festival 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 3; Drama Club 4; Passamari Staff 4 (Assistant Editor 4); FFA Good Citizen Award 3; Student Assistant 4; Typing Award 3; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Honor Society 2,3,4; Trailblazer Staff. Chorus 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 1,2,3,4; District Music Festival 1,2,3,4; State Music Festival 1; Band 3,4; Typing Award 3; Biology Award 3; Honor Society 1,2,3; FHA 1,2; Drill Team 1,2. Peter Lee Birrer Pete” FFA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; S Club 3,4; Football 4; Basketball 3,4; Track 2,3; Rodeo Club 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Drama Club 3; Carnival King 4. FHA 1,2,3,4 (Reporter 2); Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1; Homecoming Candidate 3; Typing Award 3; Class Vice-President 2; Class President 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Passamari Staff 3 (Adver- tising Manager 3); Trailblazer Staff 4 (Associate Editor 4); Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 4; Drama Club 3. Kathleen Judith Burns Kathy” Transfer from Hamilton 4; FHA 4; Rainbow 4; Honor Roll 4; French Club 4; Student Assistant4; Cow- belle cook-off 4; Merit Scholar 4. Daniel Lee Dedman Dan” Steven Mark Hancock Hane” Football 3,4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2 3,4; Captain 4; All-Conference 1st team 4; FFA 1,2,3,4; (Parliamentarian 3, Vice President 4) Class President 3; Class Vice President 1; Class Representative 4; Track 3,4; Ray Tolson Memorial Football Award 4; Band 1,2,3; Kansas City Dele- gate 2; Washington D.C. Delegate 3; S Club 3,4 (Secretary 3, President 4) Drama Club 4. Richard James Lueck Lueck” FFA 1,2,3,4. Football 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Track 3,4; FFA 2; Trailblazer Staff 4; S Club 3,4; Boys' State Delegate 3; Class Treasurer 2. Wendy Louise McLaughlin Janet Marie Marsh 'Windy” Cheerleading 2; Basketball 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4 (Sec- retary 4); Class Secretary- Treasured; Passamari Staff (Sports Editor 4); S Club 4; Stu- dent Assistant 4; Drama Club 3; Chorus 1,2,4; Small Ensemble 3,4; Carnival Queen Candidate 3; Typing Award 3; Trailblazer Staff (Photographer 4); Drill Team 1. FHA 1,2,3; FFA 2,3,4 (State Farmer 4, District Speech Meet 4, Sentinel 4, Reporter 3, KC Delegate 3, Washington DC Delegate 4); Cheerleader 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1; Class Vice-President 3; Chorus 1, 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Librarian 2. 70 r «a Julie Elaine Turney Julie” Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,47 FHA 1,2,3,4 (Songleader 3, Vice President 4, Outstanding Senior 4); FFA 2,3 (Secretary 3, Kansas City Delegate 3); Track 1,2,3,4; Typing Award 3; Trail- blazer Staff 4 (Business Manager 4); Drama Play 4; S Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Chorus 1,2; Small Ensemble 1,4; Student Assistant 4; Band 2,3. Deborah Marie Williams Debbie” Transfer from Twin Bridges High 3; Librarian 3; Pep Club 3; FFA 4 (Chapter Sweetheart 4); Prom Princess 3; Prom Queen 4; French Club 4; Trailblazer Staff 4. Cynthia Lynn Tyrrel Cindy” ‘ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Small Ensemble 1,2,3; State Music Festival 1,3; FHA 1,2,3 (Historian 3); FHA District and State Talent 1; Drill Team 1; Cheerleader 3,4; Drama Club 4; Trailblazer Staff 4; Home- coming Candidate 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4. Mary Jane Woodward Mar” Chorus 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; (Cap- tain 4) Carnival Queen Candidate 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4. George Wheeler FFA 1,3; Pep Club 1,3. Mark Robert Reinmuth Mark” Transfer from Fergus County High School 2; Track 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Football 3; Student Council 3; FFA 4; S Club 3,4; Trail- blazer Staff 4; Homecoming Es- cort 2; Carnival King Candidate 3. James William Rossiter Jim” Track (2nd. place state champion- ship) 1,3; Basketball 3,4; FFA 4; StudentCouncil 1; Football 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; S” Club 3,4; Boys' State Delegate 3; Trail- blazer Staff 4; Homecoming escort 2; Keith Edsall Memorial 3. Joseph John Tezak Joey” FFA 1,2,3,4 (Sentinel 3, President 4); S Club 3,4 (Vice President 4); Class Vice-President 4; Judo 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 3. Rebecca Ann Swager Becky” Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Stu- dent Council 2 (President 4); Class President 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Small Ensemble 1,2,3,4; S Club (Vice-President 4); Home- coming Candidate 2; Typing Award 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheer- leader 4; Trailblazer Staff (Busi- ness Manager 4); Passamari Staff (Co-Editor 4); Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Gail Glasser Memorial 3; Drama Club 4; FHA 1,2; State Music Festival 1,2,3; Honor Society. 72 Joyce Ellen Sinerius Joyce” FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 1,4; District Music Festival 1; State Music Festival 1; French Club 2,3; Honor Society 1,2,4; Typing Award 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Assistant 4. LaWanna Joan Meeks LaWanna” Kary Noorlander Kary” Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,3,4; FFA 2. FHA 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Small Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 2,4; Honor Society 1,2; Typing Award 3; Perfect Attendance 3; State Music Festival 1,3; Class Treasurer 3; Trailblazer Staff 4; Band 3,4; Pep Club Treasurer 4. Joseph Lee Nottingham Joe” Basketball 2,3,4; Trailblazer Staff (Photographer 4); S Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,4; Boys' State Delegate 3. Margaret Olson Margie” Transfer from Wallace, Idaho 3; FHA 3; Pep Club 3; Trailblazer Staff 4. Senior Trip Great Falls May 14-15-16 74 Pleasing you pleases us! Bank of Sheridan 110 S. Main SKtridan, MU Be especially proud of our nation in this bicentennial year. 75 Back Row LR-Debbie Williams, George Wheeler, Steve Hancock, Pete Birrer, Jim Rossiter, Joe Tezak, Kathy Burns, Kary Noorlander. Middle Row LR-Tina Baril, LaWanna Meeks, Becky Swager, Cynthia Tyrrel, Joe Nottingham, Wendy McLaughlin, Arlee Eby, Mark Reinmuth. Front Row LR-Holley Mumme, Janet Marsh, Dick Lueck, Julie Turney, Dan Dedman, Mary Birdsill, Mary Woodward, Margie Wininger, Joyce Sinerius. Baccalaureate Commencement May 23-24 Speakers Reverand Grotzke Judge Frank Blair