Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Crossroads Yearbook (Fennimore, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1976 volume:

E J F PE RN M53 Volume 7 1975-1976 Fennimore,7WI Editor: Lu Ann Oyen Photography Editor: Chuck Bille Advisor: Ms. Catherine Morrissy THE CROSSROADS We, the yearbook staff, dedicate this year's annual to our advisor, Ms. Catherine Morrissy who has help- ed us in our many times of need. Throughout this and the past year she has given of her time,apartment, car, typewriter and most important- ly, herself. For all of this we kind- ly thank you, Ms. Morrissy. er' TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page. . . . . Table of Contean . . . Dedication. . . . . . . . Theme Pages . . . . . Class Division Page . Major Programs. . . . Club Division Page. . . Clubs . . . . . . . . . Athletic Division Page. . Athletics . . . . . . . . Faculty Division Page . District Board. . . . . . Faculty . . . . . . . . Snecial Events. . . . . Winning Entries . . . . . Advertising Division Page Advertising . . . . . . . Newsvage. . . . . . . . BihCentennial Memories. . Snecial Events Division Page. c , Of my Mind Misty Water Color Memories Of the Way We Were The Hopes, the Dreams, the Happiness That Blessed Our Yesterday cattered Pictures of the miles We Left Behind miles We Gave to One Another f the Way We Were Memories Of Our Classes lO ll We,re Filling Out Our Figures In the first year of Business Administration Accounting, students study the basic concepts involved in Accounting and how these concepts relateto the business community. The approach taken is both theoretical and practical in nature. Several general courses are also taken in order to increase the studentst proficiency in areas other than accounting. Row 1: D. Waller, K. Langkamp, J. Flesch, S. Meier; row 2: K. Crotty, T. Raymond, B. Kolmon, L. Hrubes, Instructor, N. Salathe, L. Plantikow, J. Jewell, K. Kleir; missing from picture: K. Faullcner, M. Schoonover, R.Eearce. Row 1: R. Vanderbilt, J. Dressens, L. Myer, J. Thor, C. Weich R. Konichek; row 2: M. Brechler, D. Schmitz, M. Olson, A. Kelly, B. Recher, D. Sikhart; row 3: P. Sedbrook, S. Fox, R. Gorsuch, M. Audetat, J. Salis, G. Kendall. 12 In the second year, the student studies intermed- iate accounting, cost accounting, auditing, and office management, which specifically prepares students for high- er job level entry than the one year program would. Graduates are now working in positions as office man- agers, cost accountants, and head accountants in of- fices throughout Wisconsin and Iowa. First row: P. Elliot, R. Espeseth, J. Watson, C. Flint, R. Pickel, L. Oyen, S. Vaassen; back row: B. Bruckner, P. Kneeland, B. Burkholder, J. Harbach, S. Holmes, B. Stratman, M. Hartung. J. McComish. Second year students: front row-- M. Buch, H. Buckingham, I. Wildman; second row--J. Walker, D. Leibfried, G. Keleher and Mr. Norman. 1. Mr. Hrubes observes as M. Bulman, J. Vosberg, and D. Schmitz find it isn't as easy as it looks. 2. M. Bulman and H. Born recheck figures. 3. According to the book!!!!!! 4. Students listen when Mr. Norman speaks. 5. M. Casper, V. Krohn, and S. Briggs fmd that the work is sometimes enjoyable. First year students: front row--V. Krohn, M. Casper, C. Schurz, S. Briggs; second row--D. Schmitz, D. Mootz, R. Keleher, J.Vosberg, M. Bulman. Amati. 5 Finance Opens To Many Careers The curriculum in the Finance Program has been developed to expose the student to a wide variety of career employment possi- bilities within the field of business. These positions of employment, many progressing to mid-management levels, will vary in nature and responsibility. Some of the areas of employment will include banking, accounting, real estate, insurance, securities, data pro- cessing and consumer finance. 15 Farm Op I students pictured above are: back row--Steve Nowak, Dave Don Austin, Joe Udelhoven, Dave Loy, Randy Nodorft, Marv Buck- Margis, ingham; middle row--Emmet Riley, Don Biddick, Steve Bollant, Ken Kohout, William Enke, Diane Grimme; front row--Ron Bircher, Ron Abing, John Lipska. Farm Op instructors are Wayne Raymond, Court Alm- quist and J ohn Avery. l6 Farm Op 1'! students pictured above are Tom Moneypenny, Ray Richard- son, Dennis Reeve, Don Karasek, Pete Nelson and Dan Karasek. l7 Farm Operator Technician Enrollment Increased 10 Farm Operator Technician is a two year asso- ciate degree program. Their major courses are Agronomy, Animal Science; Farm Mechanization, and Communication Skills. These courses are designed to provide the students with information that will enable them to run a farm operation more efficiently. This program is unique in the state as no other vocational school offers it. This is also the first year that a woman has taken Farm Op. The students went on an agricultural market- ing field trip in the latter part of November to St. Louis where they visited the Ralston Purina Company, the Anhouser Brewing Company, and the Big Arch. They also visited a hog farm in Iowa. By taking this trip they hoped to tie the producing and marketing aspects of farming to- gether. 1. Mr. Avery shows D. Karasek a few pointers on drawing a barn. 2. First and second year Farm Op. students enjoyed a luncheon with their instructors. 3. The students are learning how to wst the dryness and weight of corn. 4. T. Moneypenny and D. Karasek are busy making miniature furniture. WE STRIVE TO SATISFY Machinery partsmen sell replacement parts and access- ories for agricultural implements, tractors, and related machinery. A machinery partsman identifies the part the customer needs hotten only by a general descriptiom and locates the part in the stock room. In this program they learn to keep catalogs and price lists up to date, order parts or replenish stock, maintain sales records and take inventories. K. Rochon, M. McMahan, R. Wilson, L. Kieffer 18 43.3: A 5. : g:l L'- JA VIP! 1 .115. :9 wt, I if h a 1. Second year Partsmen-Salesmen listen with interest as Mr. Sheehan discusses the Psychology of Human Relations. 2. First year Salesmen learn the techniques of filing. 3. Keeping the stock room in good order is essentiaL Here S. Block does a little dusting. 4. T. Rasmussen cuts some how for a customer. 5. Once in awhile classes get bor- ing so R. Wilson takes a refreshing stretch. 6. M. McMahan presents one of his many ideas to his class. 7. Being able to locate items quickly in the parts catalog is one of the more important things the Salesmen learn. Here S. Smith, B. Faulkner and L. Olmstead demonstrate the art. 8. Mr. Ohlert shows A. Brendemuehl and B. Faulkner the correct way to do a price list. Seated, left to right, are: Y. Wood, A. Brendemuehl, L. Birk, T. Rasmussen, S. Block; standing: K. Westphal, M. Abing, Instructor Cletus Ohlert, S. Smith, B. Faulkner, R. Egge, L. Olmstead. Nu 7 nu....Aw l9 Wehre Here To Help You Students in the Retail Sales acquired skills in Applied Salesmanship, Applied Marketing, Applied Retailing, Pro- duct Knowledge, Applied Credit Proce- dures, Fundamentals of Advertising, and Merchandise Display. Students were given the opportunity to use their creativity by setting up displays around the school. In addition, local businesses also allow students to decorate their store windows. The students made several field trips during the year visiting various shop- ping centers and retail stores. Approx- imately 350i; of our working population is in the retail field and opportunities abound for the individual who applies his skills and knowledge in the retail field. L A Front row: Janice Coaper, Terry Zitka, Kathy Schultz, Cindy Kirsc baum, lTanna Severson, Ellen Keller, Linda Drew and Jan Murray; seco row: J1m Bonson, Jill Jacobson, Diana Gander, Deb Dalton,VickiChe and Dennis Ihm; third row: Chuck Wilcox, Bill Stohlmeyer,Julie Lau,l. earns, Greg Felder and Harry Millard. 20 Front row: Jan Kuntz, Terri Renner, Pam Slaback. or, Bill Kanable, Chuck Cleary and Chuck Bille. Back row: Dave Gain- 21 lt's Business As Usual The Marketing Program is a two- year associate degree program. Stu- dents receive training in both the whole- sale and retail aspects of running a bus- iness. The marketing students opened the 209 Mini-Mart , a second hand store, for a class project, and it was a real learning experience involving all aspects of running a store from inven- tory to selling. Graduates from the program can get pcsitions as store de- partment heads, buyer trainees, assis- tant store managers, advertising train- ees, salesmen and customer represen- tatives. Muni-Engineers Visit Racine This year, in October, the Mun- icipal Engineers took two days off from classes to visit Racine, Wis- consin, and their waste-water u- tility. In visiting different utilities, the students get to actually see how their classes tie in with the reg- ular operation of a waste-water utility. The second year students receive in-depth training and ex- perience in municipal construction, utility operations tboth electrical and wateri, surveying, sanitation procedures, and platting. l. V. Massey and R. Olson work with the controls in the Municipal Engineering room. 2. By looking over S. King's shoulder we can see what a Municipal Engineer's homework looks like. 3. Here, the first year students can be seen in one of their related classes in the Mechanical Drafting room. 4. This year, Women's Lib stepped in, as can be seen by the presence of this young lady, J. Pink. T. Schwab is shown in the background. Pictured at right were the first year Mun- icipal Engineers. Front row: L. Peterson, C. Maly, D. Pauls, R. Edge, M. Paulus and L. Jones. Back row: T. Schwab, A. Keamer, T. Hampton, J. Pink, F. Fazenbaker, J. Mick, R. Check, and Mr. Shadewald, Instructor. ,. w v. a w u nu r4 m. an xx: 1: n .2: un nsxnummu 23 Pictured at left were the second year Municipal Engineers, S. King, Mr. Shadewaid, Instructor, F. Perry, F. Scherf, V. Massey, J. Abrahamson, T. Junk, J. Reynolds, R. Olson, and C. Woods. A 3055' Best Friend Secretarial Science is a two-year course and the people who take it must be truly devoted to become the key office worker. It involves many related subjects in the secretarial field. The student is taught the full understanding of Typing, Shorthand, Records Manage- ment, Business Math, and Account- ing Principles. when the student completes the Sec- retarial Science program, he or she will be ready for practically any sec- retarial job. 1 EM W. Hill in; x 1mm 1 ,4 - Seated: C. Riniker, J. Fredrick, D. Vondran, D. Klais, C. Freymiller; standing: M. Knoble, K. Koester, D.Bauer, D. Garby, D. Sherry, A. Coleman; miss- ing: L. Fiedler. N. Dowling, L. DuCharme, K. Brown, R. McCabe, C. Kreul, P. Cummins, L. Allen, C. Flogel, B. Henery. Is It Soup Yet? 1. Instructor Alice Doeringsfield along with R. FFBYmiller and B. Johll, mix up something special. ,2, Mary steffes tests her skill at the cash register. 3. J. Gunn offers his advice to R. Kolish anfi J. Barth who seemto be puzzled over their recipe. 4. M. Steffes, R. Riley, D. Becker, and R. Kolish demonstrate thelr talents in the cooking depart'ment. 5. First and second year students attend their PFPP meeting. 6. J. Hudson and B. Bodenbender decide that the kltchen is a good place to stop and have a chat. 7. The students work hard to prepare the day's meal. 8. J . Larson and M. Finn learn by helping each other. Food Service Management students learn quantity food preparation, principles of food production, sanitation and safety procedures, food and beverage management, services and controls, gourmet food preparation, layout and main- tenance of equipment, catering and personnel supervision. Ambitious students are provided outstanding opportunities to prepare for their chosen work, to become proficient in skills required to train and supervise employees and to gear themselves for a career in the expanding food ser- vice management operation. First year students, left to right, are: front:.F. Freymiller, D. Bird, J. Larson, B. Bodenbender, J. Barth, J. Hudson; back: R. Valley, H. Brown, B. Wilson, R. Kalish, J. Bender. 26 Second year students, left to right, are: front: A. Flogel, P. Martin. R. Phole, M. Steffes, B. Johll; back: Instructor Dick Hantelmann, J. Lund, D. Becker, K. Martin, O. Eels; missing: R. Riley. 27 Good Figures Are What We Strive For An. Account Clerk maintains systematic and up-to-date records of the financial affairs of a business. Emphasis in this program is placed on basic accounting and business machine skills. Employment in this field is expected to raise because of continuing business expansion. 1. Business Machines class keeps J. Heuer busy. 2. Left to right, D. Fargen, A. Johnson, B. Trevorrow, S. McCabe, D. Carns, W. Fimk, S. Hach, K. Ewing, D. Rice, J. New- berry. 3. Left to right, P. Balk, J. Heuer, D. Riley, N. Mayne, C. Carthew, H. Zarnes, B. Brownell, P. King, B. Leigh, C. Iange. 4. W. Funk is working on the card punch machine which is a required part of the account clerk program. w Building Our Future The Agricultural Buildings Service- man course is designed to provide students with practical and realistic knowledge of the occupation. Much shop practice has been provided so that the students understand and can solve construction problems , know pro- per procedures, and have good work- manship. 1. Actual on-the-job training is what the Ag Builders program is all about. The, students pictured here are learn- ing to work with cement. 2. These guys seemed to be em'oying their work. 3. Front, left to right, G. Paynter, R. Spoonem, T. Black, M. Hirsch, K. Glass; back: Instructor R. Pasch, J. Kreul, K. Martin, J. Lancaster, M.Kluck, C. Burns, P. Cody. 4. Front, left to right, J. Snodgrass, D. Wesch, J. Coffey, S. McCullick; back: R. Baker, J. Fritsch, G. Mielke, J. Kern, Roger Schrader, Instructor. 29 l. P. Mezera, P. Johnson, B. Stra- lka, J. Linden, D. Austin, A. Cordts, L. Edge, T. Klinger, D. Allen, M. Drake, J. Reicshling. 2. Instructor, Dan Aupperle, is get- ting a head first view of the job. 3. The students are working on the Norman Nelson farm, putting gutter forms in the barn. We're Werking On The Job Since agriculture is being modernized along with every- thing else, training is needed to familiarize the Agri- Equipment Serviceman with these modernizations. The student was instructed in the practical and rea- listic concepts of this field. These skills will help him to service andwor install dairy equipment, grain driers, and processing equipment, manure handling systems and equipment, livestock feeding equipment, ventilation sys- tems, and perform concrete work pertaining to the in- stallation of the above systems. The student must be trained in the related subjects of Materials Handling, Blueprint Reading, Related Weld- ing, and Applied Mathematics. Most of the work is done on the jobli They must work with a contractor on each job. Getting the training on the job is the best way for these young men to see and experience their work first hand. Today's farmers depend on good service and thatis why the Agri-Equipment Serviceman is being trained. 3O 31 Front row: E. Bindl, S. Williams, S. Ewers, M. Wonderlin, L. Olson, J. Adams, W. Ham- lin, D. Vondrum; back row: Rich Minnick, D. LaGrange, D. Keys, P. Graber, J. John- son, D. Mellsen, D. Brandt, S. Parkinson, S. Lambert, T. Klinger. Missing: T. Fine, D. Williams. Sitting: L. Wallace, R. Zeller, D. Bell, B. Stevenson, D. Miller; kneeling: C. Pink, B. Austin, J . Jackson, M. Ayers, J. Knudson, R. Fessenden; standing: R. Gallagher, D. Moen, L. Eastman, John Schindler, Instruc- tor. ' Keeping Your Body In Shape The Auto Body field is a much more complex field than most people anticipate. It takes an artistic eye and a knowledge of repair to do a good job. Also, the Auto Body re- pairman must have pride in his work. Each student must have training in Welding, Repair Estimating, Align- ment and Straightening, Communica- tions, Mathematics, Graphic Interpre- tations, Auto Body Theory, and most important Auto Body Lab. Besides being a trade, Auto Body is also a true art! Agricultural Mechanics As the need for more complex mach- inery developed so did the need for mechaniCS to fix and adjust these com- plex sub-assemblies and equipment. The Agricultural Mechanics program places emphasis on mechanical skills and related technical information as it is needed to perform these skills. An agricultural mechanic sets up , diagnoses, repairs and adjusts all types of equip- ment used in productive farming. Shop practices, pre-delivery services, troubleshooting, repair and safety prac- ttroubleshooting, repair and safety in assembling, Operating and servicing farm equipment is stressed. 1. Section III A, are: front: G. Dans, R. McNett, R. Mayne, K. Schneller, R. Berg; back: D. Edge, R. Fox, D. McMahon, G. Freymiller, G. Niemeyer. 2. Section 111 B, are: front: T.Kieffer, P. Rood, D. Biddick, D. Olson; back: G. Wedig, A. Heffner, S. Jones, T. Reeder; missing S. Pittz. 3. Don Kaus shows D. Wiles and D. Macke some important features on abaler. 4. Section I A, are: front: K. John- son, D. Johnston, J. Colon, J. Davis, 'D. Austin, G. Bennet; back: R. Nihles, D. Vosberg, J. Trewartha, K. Groon, S. Lange, Instructor Marv Case; miss- ing: R. McNett, D. Neuroth, J. Ogles- by. 5. Section I B, L-R are: front: In- structor Chet Nowak, J. Munson, 0. Schimmel, M. Buss; back: D. Olsen, S. Brogley, D. Murphree, J. Bierman, J. Crubel, D. Martin, W. Kramer, L. Nodolf, T. Gross; missing: T. Byrnes, D. Atkinson, S. Rule, C. Wiegel. 6. Section I C, are: front: B. Gil- bertson, J. Wellnitz, D. WileS, T.Samp- son, T. Wendt; back: M. Bausch, R. Carlson, A . Faherty, D. Macke, B. Tredennick, Instructor Don Kaus. a I a O 32 7. Learning to operate various types of machinery is an important part of ag mechanics. Here T. Sampson, T. Wendt, and B. Tredennick demonstrate the art of operating a fork lift. 8. Ag Mechanics also learn to weld. The student pictured above is doing arc welding. 33 Our Nation Runs On Wheels Our country has been aptly re- ferred to as a nation on wheels. In fact, the very essence of our eco- nomic life and growth is dependent, in a great part, upon the continued improvement and advancement of the automobile. The automotive field has become so large that today it employs about one out of every seven workers in our nation. With the increase of tech- nology in the automotive area, comes a thorough understanding of the de- sign, construction, and operation of the Automotive Units. The first year automotive tech- nician is involved in such areas as tune-up and engine diagnosis, elec- trical repair, fuel systems, engine overhaul, and electrical accessory repair. A vast portion of time is devoted to correct procedure in troubleshoot- ing malfunctioning automotive units, and the repair of these units. The second year auto mechanics are involved .in the more compli- cated side of the automotive fleld. 'Ihey are trained to operate the com- plex testing machines, and also to repair the more complicated automotive problems of their field. I W. Burke, J. Sarbacker, D. Allen, M.. Bass, J. Gindt, R. Williams, J. Bird, R. Munson, M. Rogers, R. Oswald, D. Grawehr, C. Dahl, P. Schwartz, T. Martin, B. McKeon, V. Hawkinson. aJ. Fowler, K. Elmer, G. Bowles, A. Loeffelholz, K. Jacobsen, J. Johnsrud, J. Hesseling, G. Watrud, T. Myers, D. Vondra, K. Vaassen, J. Litchfield, P. Paull, M. Finger- son, G. Gempler. I Front row--J. Cornford, K. Durst, R. Whiteaker; back row--D. Schild- den, K. Fleege, J. Fleege, D. Rein- bold, R. Kever. 35 4 Front row--J. Walling, R. Kisting, J. Barrette, R. Dowling, L. Schultz; back row--P. Clark, J. Beals, D. Sheff, G. Leeck, M. Murphy, J.Dowl- ing. We're Keys In The Business World Students in the Business Machines program are taught to be proficient with the following machines: keypunch machine, adding machines, calculating machine, typewriter and transcribing machine, and duplicatingmachines. They are also qualified as billing clerks and payroll clerks. Because office work is becoming more mechanized, more personnel are required in this field. 1. I've got the answer. 2. This machine canit add right. 3. I think I've got it this time. Front row: D. Holtz, C. Harbough, K. Baker, J. Weigel, S. Couey; back row: Ms. Schneiter, A. Harms, D. Larson, C. Cleary, N. Breuer, J. Lucas, K. Woodward, C. Buskee. 36 Front row: M. Anderson, C. Leahy, B. Cullen, B. Dressler, C. Trevorrow, D. Kever, P. Wepking, C. Gilbertson; back row: J.Brunker, P.McVay, C. Pink, J. Everson, A. Wilder, D. Howell, S. Pittz, R. Martin, J. Stitzer. 37 1. No kidding, Pm reallytakingdictation. 2. Hmm. This will take some figuring. Pictured at left are: front row-- M. Swart, C. Trevorrow, L. Holliday, D. Wanderlin, D. Clark, L. Forgen; back row--L. Rogers, L. Lathrop, D. Kubicek, P. Ostecholz, A. Noyes, C. Menne. You're The Key Woman Clerk-Typists receive training in many areas such as IBM keypunch machines, calculating machines, ma- chine transcription, various duplicating methods, simple record keeping, basic typing, and technical typing. Stress is placed on accuracy, neatness and com- pleteness. Excellent opportunities are available to the well trained clerk- typist. We Have A Creative F uture The Home Furnishing Assistants Program offers a great degree of self-satisfaction by the use of creativity, ori- ginality and self-expression. Students in this program learn the basin of color and design, room arrangements, light- ing, furniture selection and arrangement, wall and window treatment, floor covering, and accessories. Many hours of practical work are involved giving the students con- fidence in their abilities. Student studies also involve projects outside the classroom. First row: K. Gaebel, J. Granville, V. Austin, P.Mello J. Cox, K. Jacobson; second row: S. Jentz, B.Koresh, Hottenstein, B. Gold, N. Lange, A. Johnson, D. Melnari missing: M. Latham, R. McDowell. First row: K. Droullard, V. Dressen, B. Hill, J. Williams; Second row: T. Terrill, J. Bryne, B. Jerrett, D. Smith, S.Nee, P. 0' Con- nor; third row: D. Springer, K. Hendricks, R. Renter, K. Kuhls,M. Ruppert, K. Walz. We Have The Fastest Hands In School Stenos excelled in the working knowledge of shorthand and transcription skills. They were also skilled in basic and technical typing, short- hand dictation, machine transcription, filing, telephone usage, calculating extensions, simple record keeping, and various duplicating meth- ods. Stress was placed on accuracy, neatness and completeness. A steno who is proficient can gain rapid advancement in her chosen field. 1. Pictured is Mr. Ken Murphy, Recreation- al Equipment Instructor. 2. B. Kartman and J. Dunn work on the bottom of a boat. 3. Repairing one of the twenty-eight used motor- cycles purchased this year were: D. Cooper, and G. Dowhen, 4. Shown in the back rows were: J. Dunn, S. Young, G. Dowhen, K. Gohde, C. Drews, D. Casper, S. Doughtery, D. Irish, B. Tanner. Kneeling were: B. Kart- ma n, B. Dunbar, and M. Leffler. Twenty-eight Used Bikes Purchased This year, in addition to the regular school work of repairing motorcycles, snowmobiles, inboard and outboard boats and campers, the Recreational Equipment Servicemen took two field trips. From September 16-17, the class toured Thief River Falls Arctic Cat En- terprises in Minneso+ . Fondulac Mercury Motors in Fondulac was the site of their second field trip from December 16-17. 4O 1. The Mechanical Draftsman this year were: E. Place, T. Gerlich, B. Bresee, E. Willie, C. Harsha, R. 01- son, S. nyferoen, J . Kwallek, D. Pow- ers, J. Swenink, D. Schaff, D. Liv- ingston, R. Mayer. 2. Pictured in class Working were: J. Swenink, R. Mayer, R. Olson, D. Powers, D. Liv- ingston, E. Place, D. Schaff, and T. Gerlich. 3. J. Kwallek is pictured working in class. 4. Working so hard at 7:30 in the morning? Wing Neat And Precise Counts Students in Mechanical Drafting learn how consistent practice insures correct interpretation of their drawings, there- by saving time and reducing cost, error and waste. Their curriculum includes: Introduction to Mechanical Drafting; Orthographic Projection; Tools, Mater- ials, and Geometric Constructions;Co.1- ventional Practices; Lettering; Dimen- sioning, Tolerancing; Fastening; Basic Shop Mathematics; Applied Communi- cations; Manufacturing Processes; and Job Relations. Precision and standard- ization will help students in this pro- gram to easily receive their vocation- al diploma. Pictured at right is the Morning Welding Class: front row, D. Dax, W. Burns, R. Mar- tin, R. Kroll, S. Muldoon, D. Schmitz, T. Ellingson, J. Jacobson, S. Gilbertson, V. White, D. Straka, M. Fisher, B. English. Back row, C. Ruchti, R. Kieler, M. Stephens, J. Kraska. 42 43 Welders We Will Be Welding, a one year vocational-di- ploma program consists mainly of much laboratory practice so that each student may attain his highest level of pro- ficiency. The student's curriculum in- cludes: Ow-acetylene Welding and Cut- ting; Metallic Arc Welding; MIG, TIG, and Special Welding Processes; Applied Mathematics; Job Relations; Applied Communications; Blueprint Reading and Sketching; and Employment Orientation. After receiving his diploma, the stu- dent will be prepared for jobs as a welder or maintenance mechanic. 1. M. Day, T. McCann, and C. Get- ter watch as Mr. Tupta illustrates with the torch. 2. Pictured are M. Stevens and V. White working in class. 3. D. Wood sets up the oxy-acetylene equipment. 4. J. Kraska, C. Ruchti and B. English are pictured in class. 4. R. Ploessl is pictured preparing weldments. The Afternoon Welding Class con- sists of: front row, J. Dailey, R. Hop- penjan, R. Johnson, J. Gable, T. Mc- Cann, K. Gobin, J. Brunker, R. Ploessl, M. Putman, P. Udelhoven, C. Getter. Back row, M. Day, D. Welsh, D. Wood, J. Gilbertson. Lending A ; Helping Hand The Home Management program pre- pares students for job opportunities in domestic areas such as: Private housekeepers, substitute mothers, in- stitutional cleaning, child care, hoteU motel cleaning. The course runs for 18 weeks, with 10 hours a week of direct laboratory experience. The course opens the door to many other job opportunities such as Food Pre- paration Assistant, Nurses Aide and Cesmetology. l. Home Management students show an interesting way to dress up a salad. 2. Students pictured, left to right: N. Olson, P. Wilson, J. Kenny, L.Doyle; missing: D. Anderson, L. Nies, Instruc- tor Karen Slaman. 3. Second semester students, left to right, row 1: M. Wilson, D. Colson, L. Doyle; row 2: C. Scherf, M. Trax- inger; H. Houle; missing: P. Chris- topherson, M. Baus. 4. Instructor Dave Jenkins; row 1, left to right: E. Hamilton, R. Leh- man, R. Delong, D.Paeth, R. Hick- man; row 2: P. Morgan, M.Vacha, R. Schreopfer, J. Cornford, S. BarnOWSke. 5. Row 1, left to right: C. Smith, R. Rogers, M. Lebeck, B. Buch- holtz; row 2: M. Rohde, E. Chez- ik, T. Haffele, B. Stelptlug, D. Jenson, K. Martinson; row 3: R. Krahn, J. Dressler, T. Olson, M. Youngs, L. Brown. 6. Instructor Warren Gregory, row 1, left to right: S. Pfaff, J. Litch- field. L. Hanson, R. Glasbrenner, R. Schmidt; row 2: T. Krueger, D. Buss, C. Berg, G. Williams, D. Schink. 7. Instructor Luke Moffet, row 1, left to right: B. Wiest, E. Dug- olenski, J. Hanlette, M. Karins, F. Saunder; row 2: J. Cruse, J. Leist, M. Wisdom, C. Alf, B. Page. 8. Instructor Ken Bisarek, row 1, left to right: D. Bruce, R. Hale, S. Grunewald, B. Coberly, D. Lee; row 2: A. Stulka, D. Palskill, B. Price, P. Langkamp, G. Lytle. 44 9. Row 1, L-R: G. Blum, J. Lam- mers, W. Voight, B. Regan; Row 2: R. Smith, D. Wedemayer, T. Marth, T. vanDellan, K. Crary; Row3:M.Kane, S. Gourlie, S. Ripp, P. Becker. Chop 'Em Up! The All-Around Butcher program provides students with practical and realistic know- ledge of the meat proces sing occupation. San- itation procedures and customer relations are stressed. After finishing the course, the student will be prepared to function ef- fectively as an entry level butcher and ad- vance to more responsible positions once plant procedures are learned. 45 Nursing Assistants - Ward Clerks, Helping Hands In The Hospital Successful completion of 180 hours of super- vised training in both the classroom and hos- pitals and nursing homes would qualify a stu- dent for a vocational certificate in the Nur- sing Assistant program. With this certifi- cate, a well trained nursing assistant can obtain positions in hospitals and nursinghomes. While taking this course, the student re- ceives instruction in comfort and care measures, motivation and rehabilitation, safety measures, pre- and post-operative care, geriatrics, and the basics of human relations, and patient and team communication. The Ward Clerk program provides the stu- dent who successfully completes the one sem- ester course, with a vocational certificate and the opportunity to seek positions in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics in the surrounding area. Students receive training relative to charts and charting procedures, medical terminology, and practical work experience in institutions within the vocational district. The Nursing Assistants, P. McKinley, C. Fing- erson, S. Peak, S. Wright, M. Adams, A. Granville, R. Strang, pictured in the front row and D. Check, 0. Seullion, C. Dunnam, C. Theobald, N. Devine and R. Meister, In- structor, pictured in the back row, graduated on October 21, 1975. In December, the second group of Nursing Assistants, R. Meister, Instructor; D. Slack; R. Key; M. Mergen; E. Brindley; K. Falk- ner; V. Callow; N. Barnett; M. Atkinson; D. Reynolds; and M. Schrader, Instructor; grad- uated. In January a third group of Nursing Assistants began classes. They were: front row; G. Kleven, S. Hrubes, K. Payne, S. Ransom and V. Selleck. Back row: J. Vandeloop, J. Eher- enman, L. Skaife, E. Samvelson, P. Prefon- taine, and Mary Schrader, Instructor. 46 'si' $3-1va E9 0: Q A 1, F. McGraw, C. McIntosh, S. Turner, M. Vondra, D. Ihm, C. Blindert and V. Selleck, the first semester Ward Clerks, are pictured here on their graduation day. 2. D. Hoelzel, P. Wendling, J. Noble, M. AndreWS, J. Richter and L. Zarnes, sec- ond semester Ward Clerks took time from a busy schedule to pose for a pic- ture. 3. Eli Samvelson looks on as Leola Skaife takes Paul Prefontainys temperature. 4. Graduation day is an all important event in anyone's life. Here we see a Nursing Assistant on her big day. 47 Whi Practical Nursing Begins Its First Year At SWVTi The Practical Nursing Program began its first year The program is one academic year and one summer with 24 students. Students in Practical Nursing will session in length. Required in addition to classes on be given training in Body Structure and Function, Growth campus is supervised practice in the clinical area which and Development, Mental Health Concepts, Nursing and includes: local hospitals, nursing homes and convalescent the Child, Nursing and the Adult, Geriatric Nursing, Ma- homes. After graduation students are eligible to write ternal and Infant Nursing and many other' related courses. the licensure examination for practical nurses. 1. Bonnie Smola, Instructor, weighs students, L. McNamee and N. Rabehl. 2. D. McGuire has his blood pressure taken by student, P. Douglas and Carol Leineweber, Instruc- tor. Section A of the Practical Nursing class consisted of: K. Thoftne, E. Anderson, J. Moen, E. Jones, L. McNamee, B. Sierra, K. Jack- h son, M. Schlarmann, E. Brandt, G. Blank, V. Marg. , 3 - , f3 ! 3. Carol Leineweber, Instructor, looks on as E. Anderson has her blood pres- sure taken by M. Schlarmann. 4. A. Loy and J. Marshall examine the human body. Members of Section B were: N. Rabehl, E. Smith, D. Middaugh, P. Douglas, B. McMahon, T. Payne, D. Burke, T. Clauer, K. Payne, R. Schafer, S. Dax. 1. Mrs. Davis helps F. Sander and L. King in the Learning Center. 2. S. Brooks, D. Let- tman and T. Waller enjoy lunch in the caf- eteria. 3. Pictured in one of their develop- mental classes were: R. Polkinghorn, P. Hart- man, J. Wyttenback, S. Miller, J. Rictchie, T. Waller, and T. Bolchen. We Developed New Skills The Vocational-Technical Developmental Pro- gram is designed for students whose skills in basic academic classes is felt to be below standard. The student's curriculum includes English 1, Math 1, Science I and Social Science I. In addition to these classes, the student is required to be enrolled in one vocational or technical course in his area of interest. Upon receipt of a passing grade, the student will be given credit for the vocational or tech- nical course in which he was enrolled. Students in Developmental Mathematics this year were: S. Mulli D. Rothenbuehler, S. Brooks, D. Larson, L. Schmitz, Instructor, L. G ville, and D. Lettman. 50 Come One Come All, It's Free The Learning Center is an open-lab type situation where anyone in the district may come for help. Help, in this situation, is educational help, including reading, En- glish, and math. GED students often come in for help in studying for their equivalen- cy test. Business math seems tobea tough area, for many students ask for help in understanding it. 1. P. Biba, D. Burkor, D. Wunderlin and B. Meyers work hard on their stud- ies. 2. Many people come to the Learn- ing Center for help, including college stu- dents who need help with algebra. 3. Pic- tured below are: J. Gabel, B. Meyers, P. Preston, D. Wunderlin, C. Spect and D. Tanner. 4. Mrs. Davis helps R. Row- ley with his reading and comprehension skills. emories Of Our Clubs M 52 FORWARD IN THE SPIRIT OF '76 Office Education Association is designed to pro- vide the student with the necessary skills, know- ledge, and ability to perform in a leadership role while participating as a member. More importantly, it provides the student with the ability to apply these leadership abilities after leaving school and flnding employment. OEA members started off the year with a for- mal Initiation service that was attended by OEA State President Ron Schindel, State Secretary Shelley Mullvihill, and also by members of the Advisory Staff. They also sponsored card parties, bake sales, attended Leadership Conferences, decorated the Good Samaritan Center, and held various fund- raising activities. 1. OEA teamed up with DECA to provide the needy with food baskets. 2. OEA members, left to right, row 1: D. Holt, J. Jewell, B. Hill, Advisor Larry Pagel; row 2: M. Olsen, A. Kelly, C. Flint, V. Check, S. Pittz, J. McComish; Missing: M. Ruppert, V. Dresen. 3. Officers, left to right, row 1: Treasurer C. Freymiller, President V. Check, Historian B. Hill; row 2: Vice-President K. Langkamp, Par- liamentarian C. Flint, Secretary A. Kelly. 4. The Initiation Service for officers was at- tended by the Advisory Staff. Seated, left to right, are: John Lalor, Joyce Irish, Marie Cain, Charlotte Kratochvill, Florence McNett, and Mar- ilyn Gibson. Exmususm Com: n ma 55 Get Involved With DECA DECA members started off'the year with a Clean up campaign that in- cluded combing Highway 18 in front of the campus for litter. They also created tray favors, center- pieces, and along with OEA and TM students, entertained and decorated the Good Samaritan Center for Christmas. They also sponsored a Unicef Drive and with the help of OEA and TM net- ted $200. 1. T. Zitka, C. Kirschbaum, J. Cooper and D. Ihm are busy making tray fav- ors for the residents of the Good Sam- aritan Home. 2. DECA members, left to right, row 1: D. Ihm, L. Drew, J. Cooper, T. Zitka; row 2: S. Grimme, K. Schultz, C. Bille, C. Kirschbaum, J. Kuntz. 3. K. Schultz is ready with trash bag as DECA begins its Clean up Campaign. 4. DECA members created Snowmen for the Good Samaritan Home. 5. Officers of DECA are: Parliamentar- ian K. Schultz, Secretary J. Cooper, President J. Kuntz, Treasurer C. Kirschbaum; Missing: Historian S. Grimme, Vice-President T. Renner. 6. J. Cooper, S. Grimme, J. Kuntz, and K. Schultz display their signs for DECA's Clean up Campaign. Farm Operators Club Grows For The Future The Farm Operators Club took a trip to St. Louis, Mo, To fi- nance this trip they sold light bulbs to raise the necessary funds. Along the way they stopped at the Ray Eldridge farm near Daven- port, Iowa, to tour a progressive, up-to-date low overhead hog operation. They also visited the Ralston-Purina Research farm before returning home. 1. President, D. Karasek; Vice--President,D. Loy; Secre- tary, R. Abing; TreasurenD. Karasek. 2. D. Karasek examines plants in experimental green house. 3. First row: R. Richardson, D. Karasek, D. Reeves, T.Money- penny, D. Karasek; second row: D. Grimme, D. Biddick, R. Abing, E. Reilly; third row: M. Buchingham, K. Kohout, S. Billant, J. Lipska, W. Enke, R. Bircher; fourth row: R. Nodorft, D. Austin, J. Udelhoven, D. Margus, F. Knapp. PFPP Learn By Doing Professional Food Preparation Person- nel members are students enrolled in the majors of Food Preparation and Food Service Management. PFPP is a nation- al organization. In the course of the year they did the daily tasks of preparing the breakfasts and the luncheons in the cafeteria. Also, they catered to the el- derly in the area. In addition, they sponsored the Madrigal Dinner and pre- pared gourmet meals for the general public as a learning experience for them- selves. Proceeds from dances and tips received from banquets were used to sponsor a field trip to the national food show in Chicago. 1. Members gather for informal meet- ing. 2. President D. Becker; Vice-Presi- dent D. Dobson; Student Council Repre- sentative O. Eells; Secretary M. Steffes; Treasurer R. Riley. 3. Center: Instructor D. Knutson, D. Becker, J. Bender, R. Riley. Seated: R. Freymiller, B. Johll, P. Martin, K. Martin, H. Brown, R. Valley, 0. Eells, D. Bird. Standing: J . Larson, R. Kalish, B. Wilson, J. Hudson, B. Bodenbender, J. Barth, D. Dobson, M. Steffes. 57 Students Develop Leadership The Student Senate is composed of one repre- sentative from each program and two represen- tatives from each of the major clubs on campus. The Senate allocates funds for school projects, es- tablishes the regulations for the Student Center, encourages scholarships, and aids the various or- ganizations. Besides helping clubs with their various activ- ities the Student Senate also provided entertainment such as: the Edmunds and Curley Comedy Team, Brian Schellinger, who sang during lunch hours, Ed Baron, a hypnotist, who hypnotized members of the student body who were brave enough to vol- unteer. They also sponsored tournaments for Foosball, Ping Pong, and Pool with cash prizes awarded to the winners. One of the highlights of the year held for the student body was Spring Fever which in- cluded the various programs competing as seperate countries in a mini-olympics and a dance with ttClicker. Some members attended the various WSCTE Con- ferences where they discussed various bills before the Congress and how to improve the individual campuses. 1. Left to right, Advisor Randy Weinbrenner, Vice President J. Jacobson, Parliamentarian K. Schultz, Vice President J. Kwallek who became President after the departure of S. Turner, Regional Chair- person B. Logsdon, President S. Turner, Trea- surer K. Crotty, Public Relations L. Drew; miss- ing Secretary D. Holt. 2. President Julie Kwallek and Advisor Randy Wein- brenner listen intently to an idea brought up by one of the Senators. 3. Members openly discuss new ideas at a meeting. 4. Secretary D. Holt writes down a few of Keith Morris's ideas for promoting Vocational-Education Week. 58 ' WTIA-VICA is designed to develop leadership T h I Club LOSES AdVIsor abilities, interest in America's trade and in- dustry, and competency in th05e related occu- pations within the framework of vocational and career education. During the 1975-76 school year, the Southwest Techts chapter attended a Leadership Conference in Wausau, October 4-5 and the Skill Olympics for competition in In- Crosse, April 2-4. They also sponsored numerous dances, sold calendars, washed cars, built a spook house, held a scavenger hunt, and spent many enjoyable evenings.visiting with the residents of the Good Samaritan Home. The middle of the year brought about a great disappointment to members of the local chap- ter. Mr. Denis Kester, the club's Advisor, re- signed his position at Southwest Tech for per- sonal reasons. Mr. Kester organized the or- iginal T851 Club on campus and since that time has been a dominant force in promoting activ- ities and creating enthusiasm for the members of the club. Since Mr. Kester's departure, other staff members have taken on the responsibilities of supervising the club. 1. L. Schultz, K. Schneller, C. Klein, and R. Fax helped with a fund-raising car wash. 2. Left to right, B. Logsdon, B. Ebert, J. Corn- ford, D. Conely, R. Fox, C. Klein, G. Frey- miller, K. Schneller, D. Sheff, P. Hartman, T. Waller, S. Block, A. Brendmuehl, and Ad- visor Denis Kester were members attending the Leadership Conference held in Wausau. 3. C. Klein, R. Fox, G. Neimeyer, and D. Sheff promoted the Haunted House in down- tOWn Fennimore. First row--R. Fox, S. Block, T. Waller, C.K1ein, B. Ebert, D. Williams, J . Barrette. Second row--M. Smith, second semester advisor, K. Elmer, D. Grawehr, D. LaGrange, R. Zeller, D. Melssen, W. Burke, D. Sheff, P. Hartman. Third row--G. Freymiller, D. Reinbold, W. Kramer, S. Welsh, B. Logsdon, J. Cornford, L. Wallace. Missing--M.Murphy, K. Schneller, A. Brendmuehl, L. Birk, M. Day, B. Ebert, D. Conley, P. Graber, L. Schultz. 59 t Smaller Staff Tackled More Work This year Ms. Candace Smith was Advisor of the Crossroads Clippings with Mr. William Wolfe assisting with the journalism class. A very small but dynamic staff produced the four page neWSpaper every three weeks to facilitate timeliness. This year students did most of the layouts themselves as opposed to having the newspaper do them in the past. From January 26-29, the neWSpaper staff accompanied the yearbook staff to Kansas City where they toured the Inter-Collegiate Press plant. ICP produces the yearbook for the vo- cational school. For special occasions, the student body was treated when a color or two appeared in the Crossroads Clippings. Also, this year, baby pictures of teachers were seen and students asked to Guess Who . 1. Ray Check looks over the final copy of the newspaper . Ray joined second semester. 2. Miss cardace Smith, newspaper advisor, is pictured to the right. 3. Vickie Check, Dennis Conley and Jim Jew- ell are pictured discussing the next issue of the Crossroads Clippings. 4. Co-editors Jim Jewell and Vickie Check work hard to meet a deadline. 5. The journalism class, with Mr. William Wolfe as instructor, is taught the art of cor- rect writing in a newspaper. Mr. Wolfe, Diane Smith, Vickie Check and Jim Jewell, are pictured here. 60 The Editorial Staff of the Crossroads feels that if this act was intended as a joke, it mast certainly was not fun- ny. This threat hurt everyone involved, including students, faculty, and administration. Many people had to either miss work or school due to the Saturday scheduling of classes. We hope that this ridiculous stunt never occurs again and that if it should, the person responsible be duly punished. 61 Bomb Threat Leaves Our School Vacant On November 5, 1975, a phone call received by the Iowa County Sheriff's Department threat- ened that the Fennimore School would be blown up at 10:15 a.m. The school was immediately evacuated at 9:25 a.m. and after an hOJr of waiting and thorough searching, the school was deemed safe to enter. At 1:30, due to the pcs- sibility of a delayed bomb, school was called off for the remainder of that day and the fol- lowing day. Classes missed were made up on Saturday, November 15, and December 6. This past summer, Advisor, Ms. Mo'rrissy, Ed- itor, LuAnn Oyen and Photography Editor, Chuck Bille spent a week at Inter-Collegiate Press' Year- book Seminar in Whitewater, Wisconsin, at which 250 yearbook staff members, advisors and instruc- tors were present. The week was spent in classes and workshops where they. studied the various as- pects of theme development, copy writing, photo- graphy, and layouts. Although most of the time was spent in class, they were treated to free swimming free bowling, a dance, and skit night. 1. Miss Morrissy looks on as interested students sign up for yearbook staff. 2. Ann Wilder devotes her time to creating the cover for our yearbook. 3. Adviser, Miss Morrissy. 4. Chuck Bille and LuAnn Oyen display last year's yearbook and a certificate they won for the year- book. 5. Kim Langkamp is briefly interrupted from her work. 6. Dale Powers has helped the yearbook staff with blow-ups and he has also helped develop pictures. 7. Terri Raymond arranges pictures for a layout. DEDICATION IS REWARDING Alot of time and hard work were required to put the yearbook together. e The staff dedicated their time to produce a yearbook that should be long remembered by all. Being a member of the yearbook staff provided an opportunity to get involved and proved to be a re- warding experience. Members of the staff were: Ed- itor, LuAnn Oyen, Photography Editor, Chuck Bille, Kim Langkamp, and Terri Raymond. 64 Chargerhs Have An Up 8: Down Season 1. Front row: L. Edge, K. Martin, J. Walker, R. Mayer, R. Bircher. Back row: J. Linden, C. Cleary, R. Carlson, J. Coffey, M. Strommen, K. Kleir. 2. Coaches K. Mouras and R. Wein- brenner discuss strategy before game. 3. J. Walker scores from foul line. 4. K. Martin scores two more points for the Chargers. 5. Chargers relaxing before game. 6. Team centers leap for ball at on- set of game. 7. Intersquad game is practice for a tough game. 8. Ball, ball, who has the ball? 9. J. Walker passes off after re- bound. 10. Opponents score two points. The 1975-76 basketball season came to an end February 23rd with a 95-56 loss to Eau Claire. Highlights of the year were 102 points scored against Calmar and a 72-59 victory over WI. Rapids. Jeff Walker scored 37 points against WWTI IaCrosse and 46 points against Calmar. The following players were awarded let- ters: K. Martin, J. Walker, J. Coffey, R. Carlson, C. Cleary, J. Linden, L. Edge, M. Strommer, R. Mayer, R. Birch- er and K. Kleir. In summary the 1975- 76 season was one of learning by both players and coaches and will be looked upon as a cornerstone in future success- ful basketball seasons. Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Sauthwest Tech 6 wins-----8 losses BASKETBALL SC ORES Blackhawk UW-Baraboo LaCrosse Calmar Blackhawk Calmar Blackhawk Wisconsin Rapids Calmar Mt. St. Claire Barron Campus Mt. St. Claire LaCrosse Eau Claire D. Biddick S. Block T, Bolcghen Chargers On Their Way Up Dennis Conley--Most Valuable Player Waukesha Invitational--6th out of 8 teams Dennis Conley--Captain Madison Tech mvitationalulOth out of 12 teams Baraboo Invitational--7th out of 11 teams Wisconsin Jr. College Athletic Association--5th out of 8 teams Conference Meet--placed 3rd Southwest Tech 35 UW-Richland Center 20 Southwest Tech 50 UW-Richland Center 36 Southwest Tech 50 UW-Barron 44 Southwest Tech 35 Maranatha Baptist College 20 Southwest Tech 30 Maranatha Baptist College 25 68 J . Reynolds R. Wenzel 1. D. Schmitz getting a reverse. 2. D. Schmitz and opponent locked up in a battle for control. 3. Coach A1 Hawley watches his players closely. 4. Pictured, was the SWVTI's wrest- ling team, consisting of team members: R. Abing, D. Biddick, T. Fine, D. Conley, J. Bender. Back NW: D. Schmitz, D. GraWehr, C. Berg, S. Christian, and S. Pittz. Miss- ing from the photo were: M. Putnam and W. Kramer. 5. D. Conley getting out of a tight situation. 6. The players lined up for in- troductions before the meet started. 7. Team watches and waits while a fellow player tackles his opponent. 8. Cross Country team man- agers were: Jayne Watson and Mary Hartung. 9. Pictured were: D. Schmitz, who placed first in the 158 pound weight class, and R. Abing, who placed second in the 118 pound weight class at the WJigztA state meet in Richland Center. Both S'unitz and Abing also won first place medaix: at UW-Baron and first place trophies at Maranatha. Big Victory Over Waukesha Tech, 28-22 On December 3, 1975, the Chargers Wrestling Team won their first victory in a meet a- gainst Waukesha Tech. The score, 28-22, was the first victory for SWVTI's wrestling- team in their three year history. Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest TtEch Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech Southwest Tech SCORES OF THE 1975-76 SEASON 0 Maranatha 0 Moody Baptist 15 UW-Richland Center 46 UW-Platteville JVs 28 Waukesha Tech 12 Marquette JV's 3 Madison Area Tech 18 Milwaukee Tech 19 UW-Richland Center 3 Madison Area Tech 18 Milwaukee Tech 18 UW-Platteville JV's l7 UW-Baron 21 Waukesha Tech Maranatha Tournament placed 7th Barron County Invitational placed 5th Wisconsin Junior Colleges State Tournament placed 5th UW-Richland Invitational placed 15th INTRAMURALS ARE FUN 1. Shown in formation during a wrestling match were: Vicky Dresen, Anita Kelley, Bev Hill and Susie Grimme. 2. Caught in the act during practice were: Viclw Dresen, Bev Hill, Anita Kelley and Susie Grimme. 3. Bev, Susie and Vicky doing their thing. 74 New Pom Poms Added To Cheerleaders' Act This year the wrestling cheerleaders were granted new pom poms which greatly added to the cheers as Susie Grimme, the only returning member will agree. Susie was also this years Captain and did a fine job. Advisor, Mrs. Jewell was not avail- able for a picture. 4. Pictured in the stands at a wrestling match were the Pep Squad: Jan Murray, Deena Garvey, Sheila Meyer, Linda Plan- tikow and Wanda Funk in the second row. 5. They yelled the Chargers to victory. 6. We caught them peeling their new pom poms. 7. Captain of the wrestling cheerleaders, Susie Grimme, demonstrates a new cheer as Anita Kelley looks on. 75 l .2 Basketball Cheerleaders Double This year, because of lack of Pom Pom Squad, the Cheer- leaders are doing both. Much credit should begiven these girls and their advisor for all the time and energy spent in practice and during games. These are the girls you will be seeing during half time doing their routine. 1. Posing for her picture, Deb Hottenstein, looks like a real cheerleader. 2. Practice is also part of cheer- 76 As Pom-Pom Squad leading as can be -seen by this picture. Here, Julie Harp- er helps Sue Pittz with her situps. 3. Darlene Howell does her leg stretching exercise. 4. Marianne Knoble does her leg stretching in a vertical manner. 5. Pictured in for- mation are the Basketball Cheerleaders. In front, Jill Jacobsen. Standing are: Deb Hottenstein, Darlene Howell, Julie Harper, Marianne Knoble and Sue Pittz. 6.Ms. Mor- rissy, Basketball Cheerleading Advisor, instructs the girls before try outs. 7. Deb Hottenstein S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-S. 8. Something funny, Darlene? Memories Of Our Faculty 79 The District Board is pictured above. Seated: John Kramer, Chairman; Walter Calvert, Vice-Chair- man; Earl Anderson, Secretary; and Roger Biddick, Treasurer. Standing: John Cottingham, Jack White and Cecil Wanless. , Director Says iiKeep Abreast The Southwest Wisconsin Vocational-Technical Institute is proud of its faculty, facilities, equipment--and most of all, its graduates. Iwould like to take this opportunity to congratulate each of you on your educa- tional achievements while attending Southwest Tech. . You are about to enter the working world that will allow youto use the skills and knowledges you have acquired. Technology is rapidly chang- ing and I would encourage you to keep abreastli by attending short-term programs whenever pessible. This annual pictorial review will help to preserve some of the mem- ories that you have of the school and of your social and educational ac- tivities. I hope that your educational needs have been met and would like to wish you success in your future. Pictured above is the District Direc- tor, Mr. Ronald H. Anderson. 81 1. Administration: Ed Gorman, Richard Duf- fy, Ron Anderson, Dan Wagner, Dave Lin- dow, John Stroebel. 2. Coordinators: seated James Nelson, Jolly Michel, Melba Ginter, Arthur Harb; stand- ing Nick Scholl. 3. Divisional Chairpersons, left to right: D. Barton, C. Nowak, W. Raymond and J. Lalor. Director, Ronald Anderson con- fers with officer during the first bomb scare in the history of Southwest Tech. Data Processing Personnel Up 2 1. Data Processing Personnel are: J. Haz- en, H. Millin, K. Lange, M. Kroll, and S. Hollmann. 2. Judy Hazen relaxes in the com- puter room during her break. 3. Student Ser- vices Staff are: J. Stroebel, D. Becwar, J. Erickson, P. Trumpy, G. Czaplewski, R. Weinbrenner, K. Mouras, J. Zimpel, L. Rei- chert. Pictured above is Mr. Charles Sell, manager and proprietor of Chucks Media Center in Building 200. Mr. Sell is a General Education Instructor who teaches Human Re- lations, Communication Skills and Employ- ment Orientation. 82 83 Harold Krubsack New Media Center Man 4. Learning Resources Center Per- sonnel are: B. Johnsrud, P Payson, H. Krubsack, and A. Schultz. 5. Randy Weinbrenner and some of the secretaries watch one of their fa- vorite soap operas during morning break. 6. School secretaries this year are: front row, H. Laufenberg, J. Roesch, J. Brown, M. Siltala, B. Osterholz, N. Richter; second row, K. Lange, B. Martin, N. Edge; third row, L. A1- derson, J. Schaefer, M. Kroll, J. Lau- fenberg, P. Mulrooney, S. Chapman, S. Kinder. 7. Media Center Secretary, Barb Johnsrud, gets into the Halloween spirit. Instructors Showed Us The Way I- Health Occupations Personnel are: front row, H. Weber, B. Smola, K. Medeke, M. Ginter; second row, B, Judkins, 0. May, R. Meister, J. Anderson. 2. Home Economics Personnel are: front row, B. Gold, J. Cull, J. Reeves, D. Bar- ton; back row, R. Hantelmann, 'K. Slaman, B. Bernhardt, B. Rands, T. Hantel- mm. 3. Business, Marketing, and General Ed- ucation Personnel are: front row, W. Wolfe, C. Smith, J. Lalor, C. Morrissy, G. Gib- son; second row, R. Norman, M. Gibson, T. Sheehan, M. Jewell, D. McGuire, W. Hillmer, W. Henderson, L. Pagel; third row, M. Westburg, A. Schleicher, L. Knoble, J. Cullen, B. Ott, K. Schneiter. 84 And Guided Our Progress 4. Farm Training Personnel are: sit- ting, A.Marshall, M. Gundlach, F. Bosch; standing, R. Havlik, J . McNett, E. Scad- den, V. Lewison, L. Ahrens. 5. Trades and Industries Personnel are: front row, V. Noyes, M. Case, M. Zink; second row, J. Gindt, R. Weygant, R. Minnick, L. Sloulin. ' 6. Trades and Industries Personnel are: front row, D. Judkins, D. Kester, J. Pratt; second row, J. Schindler, K. Murphy, F. Shadewald, M. Smith; last row, R. Tupta, D. Dimpfl, E. Korb, R. Lamb, C. Nowak. 7. Personnel in the Agriculture Divi- sion are: front row, J. Stephenson, D. Aupperle, W. Raymond, M. Case, H. Ow- ens; back row, R. Schrader, C. Ohlert, R. Pasch, R. McNett, R. Bussan, J. Av- ery, D. Kaus. . + ' kg :N .: t 3W mm; M 86 Pictured above were: tDR. Duvall, Production Ag and Welding Instructor; CDG. Smea- ton, Municipal Engineering Technician Instructor; CDD- Jinkins, L. Moffett, W. Greg- ory, All-Around Butchering Staff; ODJ. Giffey, Secretarial Instructor; 6m.Knutson, Food Preparation Instructor; GDP. Shadewald, Municipal Engineering Technician'Instruc- tor; me. Almquist, Production Ag. Instructor; J. Zimpel, ProductionAgand Farm Op Instructor; GDC. Leineweber, Practical Nursing Instructor; GDV. Johnson, Pro- duction Ag Instructor. 87 Southwest Wisconsin Vocational-sTechnical Institute came into ex- istence in the late 60's. . We decided to ask eight long-time instructors to reflect on the changes they have noted since they came. Staff members RefleCt Their answers seem to reflect not only the diversity and quality of their backgrounds, but also the high regard we all feel for South- 'On The Good New Days westTech, The student body has improved in both ability and desire to learn. This comment came from Dr. Wayne Gustafson who was placed here in 1969. Being the major instructor for the Mechanical Drafting Program seems to fit Dr. Gustafson. He was in the manufacturing business before coming to Southwest Wisconsin. The biggest changes noted by Doc are that the school has grown and that the facilities have changed--for the better! Who taught in a federal prison system in Florida? An- swer--Ron McNett who came to us in 1968 because he thought he was getting into a good vocational system. Mr. McNett now frankly states that he stays because he can't afford to move. Mr. McNett teaches in the Agricultural Mechanics Pro- gram and tells us that everything on the campus has changed! The chairperson of the Trades and Industry Division, Mr. Chester Chet Nowak, was originally hired in 1969 as an instructor in the Agricultural Mechanics Program. Having worked as a farm implement dealer, he had a par- ticular interest in our young, growing institution. Mr. Nowak observed that not only do we have more instructors, better equipment, and a larger variety of programs, but also we have methods of instruction which are constantly undergoing change and improvement. Before moving to southwest Wisconsin in 1969, Mr. Rex Duvall had a variety of occupations and trades. He was ideally suited to be a welding instructor in an institute for vocational education. He wanted a varied type of work and an opportunity to further his own education. Mr. Duvall has been impressed with the tremendous growth and upgrading of the programs plus the high cal- iber of students who attend our school. Before Mr. William Wolfe came to us in 1969, he was the principal of the Platteville Middle School. He felt that until our school was formed, the vocational idea had long been neglected. He wanted to be a part of its growth and noted that the student-teacher rates are better than at any other level. Mr. Wolfe informs us that the growth and our student unity are the largest changes. His only regret is that he really can't get to know all the students anymore. Mrs. Marilyn Gibson, a former high school teacher and homemaker, came to us in 1968 to teach secretarial skills. Mrs. Gibson is very impressed with the excellent facilities and the cooperation of the staff and her students. Increasing enrollment is the change that seems to stand out in Mrs. Gibson's mind. A part-time instructor at first, Mrs. Gibson is now the program representative for the secretarial branch of the Business Education Division. Mrs. Janice Cullen was hired as a part-time mathe- matics instructor in 1968. A classroom of hers was the basement of the public library. Mrs. Cullen gave us specific changes she has seen such as the addition of a school library, media center, and food service. She also told us the school originally had no unity because the students were all over. Mrs. Cullen now teaches full time in addition to work- ing with her husband in their jewelry store in downtown Fennimore. Even a broken ankle doesn't slow her down. Mr. Wayne Raymond who was hired by Southwest Tech in 1968 was previousLy a Farm Management Agent for the University of Wisconsin extension. Mr. Raymond came to us because he wanted a more personal contact with farmers in a highly agricultural area. His duties now include being the Chairperson of the Agricultural Division at our institute. Mr. Raymond sees the greatest changes in our school as the increases in the number of programs offered, the size of the faculty, and increased student enrollment. Memories of Special Events 91 MADRIGAL DINNER IS A SUCCESS l. Chiefs D. Hantelmann and D. Knutson prepare food. 2. J. Lund and D. Hantelmann make ice sculptures. 3. B. Johll, M. Steffes, and T. Hantel- mann make final check. 4. T. Wilson, J. Kenny, N. Olsen, P. Wilson wait for call. 5. D. Becker- -Maitre dk-holds boars head. 6. L. Doyle leads the way. 7. Bloomington Brass Band plays Mad- rigal Music. 8. Bloomington Madrigal Singers. 9. Guests arrive for dinner. King John And Queen Darlene Reign Over Homecomin Homecoming was a great success despxce loging the basketball game 68-45 to Blackhawk Tech, and the wrestling game to Milwaukee Tech 30-18. The court is made up from members of the basketball and wrestling team, and the cheer- leaders. Students vote for one girl and one boy as they enter the dance. The girls and boys re- ceiving the most votes are on court with the top two being King and Queen. 94 1. Dennis Conley and Sue Grimme. 2. Cheerleaders started Homecoming off with a pep rally at school. 3. Couples dance to the music of NIGHT TRAIN. 4. . Queen Darlene Howell and King John Coffee. 5. Rick Carlson and Julie Harper. 6. Beverly Hill and Dan Schmitz. 7. Students take a break from the dance to enjoy the beer being served by DECA and the Student Senate. 8. Vicki Dressen and Doug Biddick. 9. J . Coffee sinks a lay-up shot during practice before the big game. 96 Lefs Boogie ?iazzw 97 They Made Us Laugh, Think, and Hum Alon l. The large number of students attracted by the comedy team of Edmonds and Curley is proof of their talent. Bennetti Meditation 2. Mr. Tom Transcendental gave an informative lecture on tTMt in the cafeteria. Check, Retail Sales Student helps out the playing Tom's date. 3. Here Vicki comedians by 4. Terry Croft and Mark Monroe provided a pleasant atmosphere for students lunch hour one day. 5. Mr. Roger Lehmann was guest speaker in Mrs.Ma Jewell's Credit Procedures class one afternoon. provided a lecture on the importance of the four Character, Capital, Capacity and Collateral. 6. Mr. Jim Olson told us of his experience with TM highly recommended it. 7. Here Tom Curley portrays a patient in Dr. Edmonds dentist chair. 8. Brian Schellinger provided a lunch hour of folk s from the past and present. Memor'! 9.1.5 7V; waohxeb QiiunlLQd in our mU'WC! Marllyn Ruppert S73ededi Oui-LP 77mg. years 07: fima, Ramemberinq wajv 771714115 Of 000; Uv'kydn sfovfid wikimrn 0MP chidkoad. Locking 797:1;ka QM vae'ue: 7'de Ude, fans? 70 gorqqgffkow. mo'men'b 01': bad , uf' Why :S'IEACLKX .2932, Noe, QhOVkexF LUCK ,7 List 77de .3502'7 7 for on unkind day. 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Mavis. , TWO HUNDRED Y 1ch138,, OF A NATION ' Wx b mm i , , a MWQ m, Vs? r Wmm 2m. , ' a'. :xNVW , . axkfh 1h --:m'.$ 4V 1.59 ,1 $W .xv ', LJH 1K N A, V NV wv PW! Mi X! Y .,A , ;$ a :aa- , ,ayet Wyee ' T . .. . . yea , ya , , , , , he idea of the original thirteen colonies isiak'ei ' , oz; a , a, v , and their leaders was born out of a passion 0y, , 2' . , 7,47 Q to be free-to chart their own destiny of s axzxinngy: building a country out of this thin fabric called 0, z ,, U i 4, Freedom. ' . 4 I750 i 'i i ., a a .. The break from England was not to come I; i ,9, a 4 ' easily, as this fledgling was viewed as a ser- ious threat to the tentacles of the vast and far-flung British Empire. H i I u! . a i MXQA' i i 1,44; , 1mm mmum mm N. 3 9? 43a :y $4.. 3x . Q aw. P atriots rose from every corner of the struggling country. Help came from other European countries to add to the flame of breaking the grip of England. Farmers, fish- ermen, cobblers and men from every walk of life took up their arms to defend this new- felt right to be free. As the smoke began to clear, ideas on organizing this diversity of colonies into a coalition of united states began to take shape. The form of a Constitu- tion and Bill of Rights was molded by states- men who previously were nonexistent. 2 ,e F! i . 1 7 . F1 ext ' MsmuEFFFFFFFFFFFFMMF 5; i! 2 3! F: F1127 F :F M FF , ;F F FF '2 L e, Ff . 1 . . FFF'HFFM v , . ; H ,m : '2 FF- FFFFFF i F F FL Ft .AFF'T F F F F 1' ' A s the word spread in other parts of the world of this new country, with its vast do- main and resources, thousands of immigrants poured in to start a new life. With the added growth of population, new frontiers were needed. This stretching brought new con- flicts with foreign powers who previously had laid claim to parts of the interior. A s the gangling country continued to grow, internal disagreement erupted into a battle of economic and philosophical differ- ences. The battle was to leave scars which would heal only after generations had passed. Out of the wounds came a. stronger fiber of freedom for the individual man. The country had survived as a unit and now its energies would be put to work in rebuilding the found- ing fatherst ideals. ,' '2 2 32222711! GoooBYaiiooSpAREYOU ,. ' f , 12$ .3 K qu . x 5. 2, : 2 2 2 2... 4.x. E. . K 'THI: Run FOR Harts INVOKLAKOMA. A.?: m.gv 'y a.g-A m7: m WW mummy k 9-; IHW aw! W I I. Mu, Villa; 19' J1 .I' ' I Q h :L' I'IIW 1 y yMah NM'! livid r . w W 3W he need for new frontiers continued as movement spread West. A rapid explosion of technological advances pointed the country into the fore as an industrialized nation. A s one of the leading industrial nations, this strapping, growing giant became em- broiled in the first of the World Wars. After its success with other Allied Nations, a never- before-felt boom and prosperity was followed with the shattering bust of the Great De- pression. J: H gJ'f. Viis'; New leaders were sought to pull the Country out of its fall, while on the horizon new storm clouds were building across the oceans. . .. iwmiwmitrhe, M; H 1151' :11; 4-, W ?ahyhmw-Hw. - -- eWWtAmiuiw ' .K , riniki .. 7333;.375iww .i - . .r;i Me i 4 ,i r v ,? 3V r 21w V hffw i -:i .7 , u 1, , M'J 1 1,.me ,wHHWK fn-Jg K, ; 4.x i lift ,4 wwwxwm wn ! ,5,4 , ;!, A second World War was fought to pro- tect the cause of freedom, as the now grown giant emerged to take its place as the leader of the Free World. This new role has brought with itemany challenges-many successes- some failures . . . and through it all a spirit for all nations to envy--a burning passion that all men may one day be free . . . Photo Credits: National Archives-National Geographic Photographer US. 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