Spencer High School - Rocket Yearbook (Spencer, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1974 volume:

Memories, bubbling up in the stagnant recesses of our minds; Struggling to surface and stay alive, making their way over traps and partitions we have created. Likewise the stream of life . . . twisting and turning at each new venture, exploring all possible facets of opportunity and experience; Not to be permanently hindered by any obstacles in its way. Rocket 1974 Published by the Students of Spencer High School Spencer, Wisconsin Volume XIX ; Spencer’s version of the Rolling Stones. How sweet it is! Now we know. . . ’’Well what do ya think?” What a Year Ho, Ho, Ho, and a bottle of rum. Total relaxation. 4 HIGH SCHOOL William Ausboume Dale Bruesewitz Roger Beidel Bruce Bonitz Bonnie Carlson 6 Sandra Dimler Robert Doubleday Thomas Dumler Debra Ewald Gary Felten Kathleen Foth 7 Daniel Ftey Janet Gauger 8 Barbara Hebert Debra Hendrickson Marjean Hoff Dale Jacobitz Diane Jacobitz Mark Johnson Sandra Jonctt Ann Kenyon Harlow Kibbel James Krasselt Lori Krause Dale Krause Steven Krause Susan Krause Jeff Krohn Mark Lucht 10 Glen Luepke Mark Meinders Janine Luepke Deborah Nall Ronald Pescinski James Podevels Lonna Potz Randy Ress Steven Rindfleisch Debra Sandley Jacqueline Schulz Dennis Smazal Phyllis Smazal Jerry Sternitzky 12 Mark Straub 1 David Toltzman Bonnie Weidman Sarah Strey Michele Wingert Dennis Wojcik Chosen as Outstanding Senior Students for the Marshfield Elks Club Banquet were: Agriculture—Steve Krause Art--Diane Jacobitz Boy Athlete—Mike Forst Business-Phyllis Smazal English—Michele Wingert Foreign Language—Jerry Sternitzky Girl Athlete—Sandy Jonett Home Economics--Janet Gauger Industrial Arts—Steve Rindfleisch Math--Jim Krasselt Music—Deb Nall Science--Jim Podevels Social Studies—Jackie Schulz Thomas Yost 13 T'rp'ti-m pfUlWipwrqwrp wnp H Mr. James DiUlio, School Administrator; Jackie Schulz and Deb Nall, Valedic torian and Salutatorian; Pastor Dave Ault; Dr. Rockwell, guest speaker; Tom Yost, Brenda Kuehmichel, and John Day, student speakers; Mr. Robert Sladky, H.S. Principal. Just a turn of the tassle and, all the hustle and bustle of school life is over. Pure contentment? We have learned to learn, now may we learn to live. Burgundy Gold Yellow Rose “Seasons in the Sun” 14 The beginning of the last long walk with a little help from Miss Smith. Deb and Dan greet the world with big smiles. Like some low and mournful spell we whisper that sad word “farewell.” Friday, May 24, marked the departure of the 63 members of the class of '74. Three students gave speeches at the commencement. Their speeches brought out the feelings, fears, hopes, and aspirations shared by the class. Speakers were Brenda Kuehmichel, Tom Yost, and John Day. Dr. Lee Rockwell, Director of Admissions at the Sunburst Youth Homes, was the guest speaker. The Lion's Club Award for the Outstanding Male and Female Athlete, the Spencer State Bank Scholarship, the Land O'Lakes Scholarship, the Crossman Scholarship, and awards for the class Valedictorian and Salutatorian were announced and presented. 15 Brenda Kuehmichel Bill Ausbourne Ray Harrell Drama Award Family Leader of Tomorrow Award Marathon Co. Bar Association Award-Silver Janet Gauger Deb Nall Land O' Lakes Scholarship Most Valuable Chorus Member DAR Award Ray Harrell Drama Award Salutatorian Sue Harrell Wisconsin Honor Scholarship Homemaking Skills Award Marathon Co. Bar Association Award-Gold Jim Podevels Spencer State Bank Scholarship Seniors' Honored Sandy Jonett Jackie Schulz Attendance Award Lion's Outstanding Girl Athlete Math Award Lion's Outstanding Student Spencer State Bank Scholarship Valedictorian Wisconsin Honor Scholarship Steve Krause Michele Wingert Dekalb Award Marathon Co. Bar Association Award-Bronze Most Valuable Band Member Jim Krasselt 16 Crossman Scholarship Lion’s Outstanding Boy Athlete Senior Banquet The Senior Banquet was held on May 24 at the Hotel Charles in Marshfield. Guests of the senior class were Mrs. Esther Rannow and Mrs. Jean Zogg. Miss Smith, the class adviser, was also present. Entertainment for the evening was provided by David Y onker. Some members of the senior class honored for their achievements in high school. The awards presented were as follows: class comedian, Mark Johnson; bookworm, Janet Gauger; class freak, Kim Sandley; class greaser, Gary Felten; most likely to succeed, Jim Krasselt; best- dressed, Dale Bruesewitz and Deb Ewald; best sheephead player, Ann Kenyon; best custodian. Bill Ausbourne; foot- in-mouth award, Michele Wingert; homiest senior, John Day; best legs, Bev Gripentrog and David Anderson; most devilish, Jerry Sternitzky; burnt award, Danny Frey; hu- man showcase, Peggy Gehrke; Mr. Vocabulary, Mark Mein- ders; and Harlow Kibbel got two awards, the class drunk and the least likely to succeed. A hungry line approaches the buffet table. 17 We cannot find happiness until we forget to seek it. We cannot find peace until we enter the path of self-sacrific- ing usefulness. Juniors Pat Boe Nancy Buse Bernice Butler Carol Carlson Pat Carlson Marjorie Cook Susan Cramer Jean Degnitz Ray Diers Lester Ecke 18 Craig Eirich Judy Hoff Peggy Hoops Lary Huber Deb Hutter Allen Jicinsky s I m 19 Randy Klimmer Jim Kubs Mitch Langin Steve Lucht Joe Matter Deb Melander Ron Mellenthin Guido Metzger Cindy Mondloch Pat Murphy Andy Nichols Paul Nichols ita In the past two years the junior classes decided to abandon the traditional prom and have a rock dance instead. This year, however, the juniors came to The Midnight Hour all decked out for a prom. Providing music for the couples to dance to was the Jim Weber Combo. The decorations took a lot of hard work but it paid off in the end. The gym was filled with beautiful flower beds, streamers, and a fountain. Junior Prom THE COURT: Marge Cook, Ray Diers, Esther Todd, Ray Melander, David Sautner, Sue Cramer, Mark Lucht, Bill Wilson, Dave Ammons, Phyllis Gauger, Julie Johnson, Tom Day, Adrienne Hammond, Vicki Jacobitz, Randy Klimmer, Pat Carl- son, Spence Graves, Sheri Felten, Rich Wachholz, and Deb Melander. 22 Midnight Hour Queen Phyllis and King David as they dance to the sounds of the Jim Weber Combo. It has been traditional to have the junior class president be the King. Tilings were changed a little this year as the president was a girl; consequently, Phyllis Gauger became Queen. Phyllis' escort and die King was David Ammons. The junior class advisers who put a lot of work into it and made prom possible were Mrs. Florence Knauf and Mr. Vernon Fait. Crown Bearers Vickie Jacobitz and David Sautner as they enter. Attendants—Julie Johnson and Bill Wilson. 23 Barb Di Ulio Charles Drews Doug Ewald Sharon Fischer Robert Forst Jackie Graves Larry Hamus Ruth Hartl What we forget. learn with pleasure we i never Janet Heisler JoAnn Heisler 24 Sandra Hoops Dale Hutter SPENCER Hiuh SCHOOL SPENCER, WISCONSIN Wilbur Krause Rhonda Krohn Robert McKenzie Ellen M each am Ray Melander 25 Julie Mellenthin Danny Mueller Debra Mueller Pat Mueller Steve Nelson Jesse Nowak Frank Oelrich Randy Mellenthin Dawn Metcalfe Neal Mondloch Dave Murphy Nancy Nall Bob Oelrich David Pescinski Bob Pichler Brian Pilz 26 Susan Ress Robert Rindfleisch Mark Sampson Chris Sautner Debra Sawyer Larry Schade Alan Seefeld Duane Toltzman Arlyn Weis Larry Wells 27 Freshmen Matt Berrier Pamela Beyreis Greg Bodendorfer Gary Bruesewitz Mark Cook Wendy Day Steve Dean Julie Diers Steve Diers Del Dimler Peter Dunbar As dew to the blossom, and bud to the bee, as the scent to the rose, are those memories to me. 28 Judy Esselman Gary Fait Michael Foth David Gall ion Grant Gardner Greg Graves David Griepentrog Scott Griepentrog Frances Hammond Debra Hannan Bruce Harrell Paula Harrell •I Jeff Hoff Steve Huber Darla Jicinsky Judy Hard Mary Hebert Mark Hoefs 29 Clifford Johnson Jill Johnson Kathy Johnson Julie Kasper Kevin Kennow Harold Kenyon Phillip Kerksieck James Kilty Craig Klein Cindy Kowalk Jodi Krasselt Marlene Luepke Brenda Murphy Noel Neumann Thomas Pescinski Earl Pickett Curtis Podelsek Keith Pribbernow Eileen Prokosch Edward Prokopinski Thomas Pue Dale Reckner Gary Rindfleisch Greg Rogers Stephanie Sautner Lisa Schuler Dennis Schulz Douglas Schulz Donna Schumacher Linda Smith Susan Smith Terry Sternitzky Dennis Strey Eugene Stroetz Randall Stroetz Donald Winkler 31 Jeff Zahn Kenneth Bukowski Art Linda Fenske Girls Athletics Bruce Stewart Boys Athletics Robert Bassett Business Education Sue Stilp Business Education Susan Davis English (2nd semester) Donna Irwin English (1st Semester) 32 Esther Rannow Jean Zogg Catherine Southworth English Guidance Counselor Home Economics Thomas Egger Industrial Arts, Drivers Ed. Vernon Fait Ag, Industrial Arts, Drivers Ed. Daniel Schwantes Math Dale Boettcher Math Bernice Gauger Head Librarian 33 Donald Fosberg Band Beverly Evans Vocal Music Charles Kretz Science James Sautner Science Geraldine Smith Social Studies, Languages Florence Knauf Virgean Zahn Jean Strebe Social Studies Librarian Clerical Aide 34 Bill Ausboume, Mark Lucht, Glen Luepke Walter Matter, Bill Kiviko, Edgar Ausbournc What Would We Do Without Them? FIRST ROW: Grace Cohler, Lcnna Copet, Clara Gunia. SECOND ROW: Irene Verch, Norma Oclrich, Claire Hebert, Viola Ellison. 35 Administration James W. DiUlio Administrator Robert J. Sladky High School Principal Robert A. Hinrichsen Grade School Principal SCHOOL BOARD: Robert Keyes, William Shupe, Vilas Lue pke, Charles Steffenliagen, and Elroy Huber. Pat Stephens and Sandy Mondloch Secretaries 36 FIRST ROW: Jesse Nowak, sophomore rep.; Bill Ausbourne, Drama Club rep.; Phyllis Smazal, Library Club rep.; Donna Schumacher, freshmen rep. SECOND ROW: Tom Dumler, senior rep.; Sandy Jonett, Rockette rep.; Sheri Felten and Sheri Shupe, junior reps.; Gary Bruesewitz, fershmen rep. THIRD ROW: Bruce Bonitz and Jim Krasselt, S Cub reps.; Nils John- son, sophomore rep. Not Pictured: Brenda Kuehmichel, Student Administrator: Sue Harrell, secretary-treasurer; Deb Nall, Rocket rep.; Bev Griepentrog, senior rep.; Michele Wingert, FHArep.; Pat Carlson, cheerleading rep. Student Government The student government took on a new dimension this year as represen- tatives from tire various school or- ganizations were added. At Christmas the government hired a band to entertain the students. The dance was fairly successful. The largest project undertaken by the group was the purchasing of new fur- niture for the senior lounge. The furniture included four cushioned chairs, twelve stackable chairs, and one bench. 37 Band FIRST ROW: J. Gauger, M. Kommer, P. Mueller, S. Ammons, B. DiUlio. Squeak! Squeak! SECOND ROW: L. Schuler, R. Krohn, M. Hebert, D. Schumacher, L. Beidel, D. Metcalfe, L. Hendrickson. THIRD ROW: P. Harrell, D. Wichman, C. Mondloch, P. Hoops, N. Nall, J. Degnitz, S. Burnett, J. Johnson, P. Carlson. The band played on! FIRST ROW: P. Gauger, S. Felton, C. Sautner, D. Jacobitz, H. Kibbel, J. Diers, P. Kerksieck. SECOND ROW: E. Pickett, G. Fait, M. Wingert, S. Win- gert, N. Krause, D. Nall. ABSENT: E. Prokopinski. 38 FIRST ROW: J. Krasselt, D. Ammons, T. Keyes, M. Luepke. SECOND ROW: G. Graves, T. Yost, L. Huber. The last practice before a concert is always a tough one. Sue, Julie, and Pat prepare their flute trio for state contest. TWIRLERS: D. Sawyer, J. Mel le nth in, P. Hoops, C. Fryza, C. Mondloch, N. Endreas. The Spencer High School band under the direction of Mr. Don Fosberg stayed pretty busy this year. The band put on three concerts and performed a halftime show at homecoming. In addition they played at all the basketball and football games and took part in the band and choral contests. Six seniors will be leaving the ranks of the band. These students are Deb Nall, french horn; Michele Wingert, baritone; Harlow Kibbel, cornet; Diane Jaco- bitz, coronet; Janet Gauger, baritone saxophone; and Tom Yost, percussion. 39 Chorus FIRST ROW: C. Podbelsek, D. Gallion, B. Harrell. SECOND ROW: T. Yost, D. Wescott, P. Dunbar, T. Stemitzky, J. Nowak. THIRD ROW: B. Wilson, T. Day, S. Dean, B. Ausboume, D. Ammons. Music is the key to happiness. Might as well take a snooze. FIRST ROW: D. Nall, M. Wingert, S. Harrell, J. Mellenthin. D. Ewald, C. Kowalk, A. Vanderhoof, J. Hard. SECOND ROW: C. Carlson, N. Endreas, C. Carlson, D. Hannan, C. Mondlock, P. Hoops, F. Hildebrandt, E. Todd. THIRD ROW: P. Gauger, S. Ammons, J. Graves, D. Hutter, J. Zahn, S. Cramer, D. Wichman, S. Burnett, P. Carlson, J, Kasper. FOURTH ROW: B. DiUlio, S. Smith, D. Melander, L. Hendricksen, D. Sandley. 40 FIRST ROW: D. Kenyon, L. Schuler, S. Wingert, S. Sautner, D. Sawyer, U. Zuege. SECOND ROW: P. Beyreis, W. Day, N. Nall, D. Metcalf, P. Harrell, R. Krohn, J. Beyreis. THIRD ROW: D. Jicinsky, J. Johnson, R. Hard, K. John- son, C. Seehafer, M. Luepke, E. Prokosch. FOURTH ROW: A. Kenyon, D. Hendricksen, P. Gehrke, M. Kcttleborough, J. Gauger, S. Krause, M. Hoff, J. Kasper, and J. Seefeld. SR. TRIPLE TRIO: Michele Wingert, Phyllis Gauger, Sue Harrell, Deb Nall, Sue Krause, Cindy Seehafer, Janet Gauger, Marjean Hoff, and missing--Lori Krause. JR. TRIPLE TRIO: Lisa Schuler, Steph Sautner, Jill Johnson, Ruth Hard, Dawn Metcalf, Nancy Nall, Barb Di Ulio, Susan Wingert, and Rhonda Krohn. 41 FIRST ROW: Advisor, Mrs. Southworth; E. Meacham, P. Harrell, S. Hoops, S. Krause, M. Hoff, D. Ewald, J. Schulz, S Jonett, A. Kenyon, M. Hebert, J. Johnson. SECOND ROW: P. Carlson, J. Kasper, J. Johnson, M. Wingert, J. Gauger, J. Hoff, E. Todd, D. Hutter, S. Jonett. THIRD ROW: L. Hendrickson, C. Seehafer, U. Zuege, N. Endreas, P. Gehrke, K. Hein, B. Weidman, K. Foth, S. Harrell. FOURTH ROW: P. Gauger, P. Mueller, L. Beidel, L. Potz, S. Burnett, S. Win- gert, M. Kommer, D. Sawyer, B. DiUlio. FIFTH ROW: S. Felton, B. Kuehmichel, D. Sandley, P. Hoops, S. Ammons, D. Wichman, D. Jicinsky, J. Hartl, J. Kasper. SIXTH ROW: B. Griepentrog, N. Buse, C. Mondloch, N. Krause, D. Ji- cinsky, W. Day, R. Krohn, K. Johnson, C. Aumann, L. Schueller, J. Krasselt. FHA The FHA, one of the largest school organizations, boasts 75 members. The FHA attended a rally designed to help clubs get into the Act with Impact program, the state theme; put on the traditional Christmas tea; and went carolling to some of the homes of Spencer's senior citizens. Also along singing lines was the trip the group took to Marshfield. They gave performances at the Conva- lescent Home, the apartments for the low income elderly, and the pediatrics ward of St. Joseph's Hospital. LEFT: OFFICERS: S. Felton, Hist.; N. Krause, Pari.; D. Jicin- sky, Treas.; J. Schulz, Ed.; M. Wingert, Sec.; S. Har- rell, V.P.;P. Gauger, Pres.; Mrs. Southworth. 42 OFFICERS: LEFT: S. Rindfleisch, Treas.; M. Forst, V. Pres.; S. Krause, Pres.; C. Elrich, Sec.; K. Schulz, Pari. The annual trip to Canada is the highlight of the year for the FFA members. To earn money for the trip they are involved in projects year round. They have been found going from door to door selling candy bars, seed corn, flowers, and even cases of grapefruit. The FFA also has a lighter side. Every year the Lit- tle Brown Jug playoffs are held. Team sides were Sr. vs. Fresh, and Jr. vs. Soph. FIRST ROW: Mr. Fait, Advisor; M. Meinders, S. Rindfleisch. D. Toltzman, D. Jacobtiz, M. Lucht, S. Krause, J. Kiohn, R. Pescinski, M. Forst. SECOND ROW: D. Smazal, R. Witkus, D. Reckner, M. Barrier, C. Eirich, K. Schulz, G. Patrie, G. Metzger, P. Murphy, S. Sawyer. THIRD ROW: D. Murphy, J. Schultz, R. Forst, A. Nichols, B. Rindfleisch, P. Nic- hols, G. Brusewitz, L. Ecke. FOURTH ROW: D. Toltzman, D. Pescinski, L. Hamus, C. Drews, B. Caldwell. M. Barrier, J. Hoff, R. Nelson. FIFTH ROW: A. Weis, F. Oelrich, R. Melander, S. Nelson, W. Krause, G. Rindfleisch, C. Johnson, S. Dean, B. Stroetz. SIXTH ROW: D. Schulz, D. Reckner, J. Kilty, K. Pribbernow, E. Prokopinski, B. Harrell, R. Schultz. SEVENTH ROW: T. Pescinski, D. Dimler, D. Ewald, S. Diers, A. Seefeld, J. Preschel, B. Pichler. 43 New members of the Quill Scroll Society are listed below. Guest speaker—Mr. Sokolowski Quill Scroll Society Unsie Zuege Dave Ammons Nancy Endreas Peg Gehrke Kathy Foth Dave Anderson Sandy Jonett Michele Wingert Diane Jacobitz The initiation ceremony was performed by editors. The Quill and Scroll Banquet is held to honor those students who devote time and effort to the annual and newspaper. This year's banquet was held on Monday, May 6, at the United Methodist Church. The guest speaker was Mr. Sokolowski, a journalism instructor at the UW Marshfield campus. Mr. Sokolowski talked on the various means of journalism and the importance of journalism in society. New members were inducted into the National Quill and Scroll Society. The announcement of next year's editors was also made at that time. 44 Forensics The forensics turnout was not very large this year, as only 16 students participated. These 16 were top-notch students, and they proved it by bringing home a slate full of A-ratings at the sub-district contest. At the district contest in Stevens Point five students earned A's making them eligible to go to the State contest. These students were seniors,Brenda Kuehmichel, Susan Harrell, and Mich- ele Wingert; and sophomores, Pat Muclle, and Susan Wingert. Of these five contestants only Susan Harrell got an A; the rest received B's. Mrs. Knauf—Coach; Miss Davis--Assistant Coach; B. Kuehmichel, S. Harrell--Memorized Declamation. M. Kommer, R. Krohn--Original Oration; M. Wingert, S. Burnett--Interpretive Reading of Prose. E. Todd—Poetry; P. Mueller—Public Address; D. Wich- man—Significant Speech; C. Seehafer, S. Wingert—4- Minute Speech. K. Johnson, C. Fryza, S. Jonett, D. Sawyer, U. Zuege— Play Acting. P. Mueller, S. Wingert, M. Wingert, S. Harrell, B. Kuehmichel—State Contestants. 45 FIRST ROW: U. Zuege, S. Wingert, S. Burnett, J. Johnson, N. Endreas, J. Kas- per, D. Melander, L. Hendrickson, J. Graves. SECOND ROW: T. Keyes, J. Nowak, P. Boe, J. Matter, D. Jacobtiz, M. Straub, T. Yost, B. Wilson, B. Bonitz, T. Day, C. Shupe, D. Ammons, D. Anderson. THIRD ROW: P. Gauger, S. Felton, B. Kuehmichel, N. Johnson, S. Graves, L. Huber, J. Day. FIRST ROW: C. Carlson, J. Mellenthin, R. Krohn, K. Johnson. SECOND ROW: B. Harrell, D. Nall, M. Wingert, S. Harrell, B. Ausbome. THIRD ROW: G. Smith, G. Fel- ton, N. Buse, R. Mellenthin, B. Griepentrog, A. Jicinsky. OFFICERS: D. Nall, treas.; B. Griepentrog, sec.; B. Kuehmichel, pres. ; B. Bonitz, v. pres. FIRST ROW: F. Knauf, S. Jonett, C. Fryza, E. Rannow. SEC OND ROW: D. Jacobitz, L. Potz, P. Gehrke, M. Hoff, S. Krause, J. Gauger, S. Jonett. THIRD ROW: R. Hartl, N. Nall, D. Jicinsky, S. Jensen, P. Mueller, P. Harrell, N. Krause, D. Sawyer. FOURTH ROW: D. Metcalfe, B. DiUlio, M. Kommer, D. Wichman, J. Hartl. 46 Mrs. Rannow looks on with anticipation. The new Natural look? By the Waters Spoon River Adam Of Babylon Anthology Eve BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON, by Stephen Vincent Benet, dealt with the question Does MAN have the determination to survive? The chorus members learned the art of group speaking, how to get just the right amount of kink in their hair and how short their shorts could be while sitting—without closing the show for indecent exposure. Members of the cast were: A1 Jicinsky, Clint Shot- well, Bill Ausbourne, Sharon Jensen, Gary Sternitzky, Spence Graves, Sue Burnett, Bob Johnson, Phyllis Gauger, Jess Nowak, Julie Mellenthin, Bruce Harrell, Kathy Johnson, and Student Director, Dave Anderson. This one-act play was adapted from a book by Edgar Lee Masters. SPOON RIVER proved quite a chal- lenge for its cast, as no conversation took place and the members had to adapt themselves to more than one character. The lines were actually a collectin of epitaphs of dead people given by their ghosts. The only props used on stage were tombstones as the story took place in the Spoon River Cemetery. Members of the cast were: Gary Felten, Brenda Kuehmichel, Deb Nall, John Day, Michele Win- gert, Pat Mueller, Dave Ammons, Deon Wichman, and Student Director; Lori Hendrickson. This light-hearted comedy ex- emplified the first encounter (bat- tle?) between man and woman. Only Mark Twain could have created this play with its blend of humor, sus- pense, satire, pain, and gentleness. Tom Yost portrayed Adam, Sue Har- rell was Eve, and Sue Jonett was Student Director. 47 Masque Bauble Presents Major Barbara - iST Rehearsals can be tiring. We're companions in misfortune, Rummy.” 48 Sue knows concentration is what makes a good play great. Bill tells Barbara Aw ain't to be bought. How could you strike an old woman? Go; and may you have a great meeting! Barbara and Dolly, die young lovers. Major Barbara, by George Bernard Shaw, proved to be one of the most difficult productions tackled by the Drama Club. The cast even had to acquire English accents. The play was based on the conflict of who will be the Undershaft heir and succeed to the cannon foundry?” The catch was that die heir must be an adopted foundling, and as far as Undershaft was concerned, there were no de- cent heirs to be found. The Salvation band was the highlight of the play. Most of the band members didn't even know which end of the instrument to blow. Add the Army uniforms and pomp to music, and it equaled excitement. Cast of Major Barbara Lady Britomart—Michele Wingert Stephen Britomart—Spence Graves Morrison—Jess Nowak Brabara Undershaft—Brenda Kuehmichel Sarah Undershaft—Sue Harrell Charles Lomax—BE1 Ausboume Adolphus Cusins—Gary Felten Andrew Undershaft- -John Day Snobby Price—Dave Ammons Rummy Mitchens—Deb Nall Jenny Hill—Deon Wichman Peter Shirley—Al Jicinsky Bill Walker—Tom Yost Mrs. Baines—Pat Mueller Bilton—Bob Jonnson 49 The Rockette ADVISORS CO-EDITORS: Sue Harrell, Mr. Sladky, Mr. Schwantes, Jackie Schulz. NEWS STAFF: Lori Krause, Phyllis Smazal, Sandy Jonett, Rhonda Krohn, Michele Wingert. Photography Staff: Diane Jacobitz FEATURE FICTION STAFF: Marie Kommer, Deon Wichman, Tat Mueller, Sue Wingert, Sue Burnett, SITTING—'Deb Nall. Editor 50 TYPING--FIRST ROW: Deb Sawyer, 'Nancy Endries. SEC- OND ROW: Lori Krause, Marjean Hoff. SPORTS--David Ammons, Tom Yost, Tom Day, CIRCULATION STAFF—FIRST ROW: Bernice Butler, 'Peg- gy Gehrke, SECOND ROW: Bonnie Weidman, Kathy Hein. ABSENT: 'Kathy Foth. ART AND LAYOUT STAFF--FIRST ROW; David Anderson, Barb Di Ulio, 'Unsie Zuege. SECOND ROW: 'Nancy Nall, Sandy Jonett, JoAnn Heisler. The school newspaper hasn't been looked on too fav- orably the past couple of years and hasn't had a very big following. Few people fail to realize all that goes into making the paper. It takes cooperation, work, and frustra- tion involved in thinking of what to write about, writing the articles with interest, and getting the news in on time. The paper is not infallible, but what is? The paper enables students and faculty members at Spencer and the surrounding schools to get first-hand in- formation on all the happenings at school. This year the paper has covered all the football, basketball, wrestling, track, and baseball events, as well as keeping up with the FHA, FFA, band, chorus, drama club and forensics. Who else can boast the same? si SUBSCRIPTION STAFF: Deon Wichman, Sheri Felten, Phy- llis Gauger, Sue Burnett—Editor, Kathy Hein. ADVERSTISING STAFF: John Day, Jackie Schulz-Editor, Glen Luepke. ASSISTANT EDITOR: Unsie Zuege; ADVISER: Miss Sue Stilp; EDITOR: Deb Nall. A tribute to those who made it possi- blc--from the Editor: Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But she with a chuckled replied That maybe it couldn't, but she would be one who wouldn't say so till she'd tried. So she buckled right in with the trace of a grin on her face. If she worried she hid it. She started to sing as she tackled the Tiling that couldn't be done, and she did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start as you tackle the tiling That cannot be done, and you’ll do it. Rocket 52 LAYOUT STAFF: Sandy Jonett, Kathy Johnson, Nancy COPY STAFF: Janet Gauger, Sue Burnett, Michele Win - Nall. MISSING: Sarah Strey—Editor. gert—Editor. TYPING STAFF: Deb Sawyer, Nancy Endreas, JoAnn Heisler, Marie Kommer, Deb Jicinsky, Deb Melander, Sue Harrell—Editor. ART STAFF: Bruce Bonitz; Photogra- phy Staff: Diane Jacobitz. 53 Mrs. KnauPs artistic talent expresses the teachers' innermost wishes. . . the end! This wasn't MY idea! Why me!? Take a picture—it lasts longer. Behind the closed door. 54 ORGANIZATION OF GIRL ATHLETES—FIRST ROW: Deb Sawyer, Julie Mellenthin, Pat Carlson, Sharon Jensen, Marge Cook, Sandy Jonett. SECOND ROW: Jackie Seefeld, Jane Kasper, Sheri Felten, Sheri Shupe, Nadine Krause, Deb Melander, Linda Fenske--Adviser. S'’ CLUB—FIRST ROW: Les Ecke, Ken Schulz, Randy Klimmer, Chris Sautner, Dave Ammons, Brian Pilz, Bruce Stewart—Adviser. SECOND ROW: Tim Keyes, Joe Matter, Bob Doubleday, Brad Ewert, Mike Greenwald, Spence Graves, Larry Huber, Dale Aumann. THIRD ROW: Tom Yost, Rich Wachholz, Alan Jicinsky, Jerry Sternitzky, Kim Sandley, Ray Diers, Tom Dumler, Jim Krasselt. FOURTH ROW: Mark Johnson, Mike Forst, Dan Frey, Ron Mellenthin, Tom Day, Bruce Bonitz, John Day. FIFTH ROW: Andy Nichols, Jeff Schumacher, Mark Meinders, Dale Bruesewitz, Bill Wilson. c L U B 55 Homecoming In keeping with the winning straight, the Rockets upset the Pittsville Panthers October 5 to post a 22-12 homecom- ing victory. Pittsville was ranked number four in the state at the time. Half time activities included a marching performance by the band and the promenading of the Homecoming court as well as introduction of the parents. The game was the culmination of a week of home- coming activities. Features were Slave Day, Sucker Day, Student Take-Over Day, Red-White Day, and the pep rally and bonfire. Results of the hall decoration judging were an- nounced with the seniors capturing first place.This year the snake dance was revived and was termed successful. They always say trouble comes in numbers--anyway for this guy it does! The Spencer High School marching band with their half time performance. Mr. Kretz, is that how you spend your spare time? Ron Mellenthin leading the Spencer attack. There's one panther that doesn't have much of a chance. 56 Sandley scores another six for the team as Krasselt and Frey look on. Saturday, October 6, was the night of the big dance. Some am- bitious students decorated the gym with streamers, balloons, and tribu- tes to the senior players. Providing music for the evening was the Plush.” A bit of incentive? ! Slave Day keeps Jeff Schumacher in hot water. King Dale Brusewitz and Queen Debbie Ewald: 1973 Home- coming Royalty. Other members of the court were Bruce Bonitz and Sheri Felton, Sr.; Tim Keyes and Susan Win- gert, Jr.; Chris Sautner and Nadine Krause, Soph.; Peter Dunbar and Kathy Johnson, Fresh. LEFT: Well, not every- one can play at the same time. 57 Senior—Dan R:ey Senior--Jim Krasselt Senior—Kim Sandley 58 FIRST ROW; D. Schulz, M. Berrier, P. Kerksieck, S. Huber, D. Strey, G. Graves, G. Gardner, Asst. Coach B. Bassett, Coach B. Stewart, SECOND ROW: R. Melander, G. Fait, K. Schulz, T. Bender, E. Pickett, S, Gricpentrog, Asst. Coach J. Sautner, Asst. Coach S. Christman. THIRD ROW: C. Sautner, D. Wescott, J. Nowak, J. Krasselt, T. Dumler, M. Forst, B. Doubleday, D. Griepentrog. FOURTH ROW: B. Pilz, T. Keyes, K. Sandley, D. Frey, D. Bruesewitz, D. Am- mons, D. Schulz. FIFTH ROW: L. Ecke, T. Day, R. Mellenthink, B. Bonitz, J. Schumacher, M. Berrier, B. Caldwell. Spencer fans saw some of Spencer High's best football ever this season. The Rockets ended the season with a fantastic 8-1 record, losing only to a tough Marathon team in a closely fought battle. We couldn't have picked a better year to initiate the new athletic field. All games played on the field were won--and rather handily at that. Perhaps, having such great facilities was enough to spark all the drive that was penned up in previous seasons. Eight seniors provided the nucleus for the team. What dynamos they were, ending their high school football careers in such a grand style! Good playing was exhibited throughout the squad. On the field they all thought the same--WIN!--and their teamwork proved it. The Rockets landed three on the Marawood All-Conference team: Senior Tom Dumler, and Juniors Ron Mellenthin and Jeff Schumacher. Tom Gluefin- gers Dumler was also chosen as a Channel--7 Allstar. The 1973-74 football season will go down in Spencer's History as one of the finest and will be talked about for years to come! Spencer 40 Rib Lake 0 Spencer 30 Nekoosa 12 Spencer 32 Edgar 0 Spencer 20 Athens 0 Spencer 18 Stratford 13 Spencer 22 Pitts ville 12 Spencer 8 Marathon 10 Spencer 8 Auburndale 6 Spencer 12 A bbotsford 6 59 Spencer 51 Stratford 47 Spencer 50 Pittsville 31 Spencer 37 Marathon 66 Spencer 45 Auburndale 56 Spencer 57 Abbotsford 59 Spencer 68 Rib Lake 54 Spencer 45 Nekoosa 66 Spencer 51 Edgar 50 Spencer 61 Athens 65 Spencer 50 Stratford 53 Spencer 65 Pittsville 68 Spencer 50 Marathon 84 Spencer 59 Auburndale 73 Spencer 50 Abbotsford 60 Spencer 80 Rib Lake 63 Spencer 57 Nekoosa 76 Spencer 64 Edgar 66 Spencer 59 Athens 57 Tom Dumler MANAGERS: Brian Caldwell, Dale Aumann; Tom Yost, Tom Dumler, Bill Wil- son, Joe Matter, Tim Keyes, Bruce Bonitz, Jim Jubs, Mike Greenwald, Ron Mellenthin, Rich Wachholz, Allen Jicinsky, Coach, Bruce Stewart. Bruce Bonitz 60 Bruce Bonitz puts up a shot. FIRST ROW: Steve Huber, David Gallion, David Griepentrog, Doug Schulz, Greg Graves, Kurt Podbelsek. SECOND ROW: Coach, Bob Bassett; Chris Saut- ner, Brian Pilz, David Wescott, Dale Hutter. FIRST ROW: Julie Kasper. SECOND ROW: Nancy Nall. Cindy Kowalk. THIRD ROW: Stephanie Sautner, Jill John- son. FOURTH ROW: Julie Diers. Basketball It was not our year for a winning season as is evident by our 6 win-12 loss record. The scores do not tell it all though. They do not account for the struggle, heartbreak, and most of all the determination shown by the guys. 61 Senior--Mark Meinders: Wt. 132 Senior--Jim Krasselt: Wt. 138 Senior--Mike Forst: Wt. 145 Senior--Dennis Wojick: Wt. 155 Senior--Jerry Sternitzky: Wt. 167 Junior—Randy Klimmer advanced to sectionals BACK: C. Ammons. D. Metcalfe. FRONT: M. Hoff, S. Krause 62 FIRST ROW: Coach Dan Schwantes; P. Dunbar, G. Fait, T. Sternitzky, P. Kerk- sieck, D. Strey, Assistant Coach Charles Kretz. SECOND ROW: T. Bender, G. Bruesewitz, D. Winkler, A. Nichols, E. Pickett. Wrestling The Matmen finished their season with a 6 win--9 loss record. Their conference record was 2 wins, 7 loss- es. Although the team record may not seem very impressive, certain indi- viduals did quite well at the tourna- ments. Six boys placed at the con- ference tourney. They were Jim Krasselt and Craig Eirich in 4th place, Mike Forst and Mark Meinders in 3rd place, Lester Ecke in second place, and Dennis Wojcik was con- ference champ in his weight. Dennis and Randy Klimmer placed in the sub-regional tourney held at Medford. From there they went to Cadott for the regional. Randy placed here also and continued to the sec- tional at Schofield, but unfortunately that tourney halted his winning streak. Coach Jim Sautner, Assistant Coaches Charles Kretz and Dan Schwantes; L. Ecke, J. Sternitzky, D. Ammons, D. Wojcik, M. Forst, J. Krasselt, M. Meinders, J. Nowak, R. Klimmer, C. Eirich. Dennis Wojcik shows why he is conference champ. Spencer 9 Nekoosa 48 Spencer 8 Park Falls 45 Spencer 24 Owen- Spencer 20 Athens 32 Withee 37 Spencer 13 Stratford 40 Spencer 31 Columbus 24 Spencer 41 Abbots- Spencer 20 Auburn- ford 15 dale 36 Spencer 40 Granton 19 Spencer 26 Edgar 29 Spencer 31 Pittsville 18 Spencer 16 Cadott 37 Spencer 23 Marathon 33 Spencer 30 Laona 15 Spencer 45 Thorp 18 63 The Rocket track team had a fair- ly good showing diis year. For the first time in Spencer history the Roc- kets were able to host a meet due to the building of the track. In the dual meets die Rockets re- cord was 2-2. Most of their competi- tion was at invitationals. At die Neillsville Invitational the Rockets placed 6th out of 9 teams. The Roc- kets captured fourth place out of eight teams at the Apache Invitation- al: sixth place out of 10 teams at the WDLB relays: and finished sixth at the conference tournament. Senior—Kim Sandley Senior—Mark Johnson Senior--Jerry Stemitzky Senior—Ron Pescinski Senior—Tom Yost Boy’s Track Several new school records were established this year. They were by Mark Johnson in die 100 yd. dash (10. .4 sec.); Mark Johnson in the 220 yd. dash(23.3 sec.). Ron Pescinski in the 2 mile (11:08.2 sec.); and Tom Yost, Kim Sandley, Steve Hu- ber, and Mark Johnson in die 880 Re- lay (1:40.9 sec.). The most outstanding track mem- ber was senior Mark Johnson. Besides breaking two school records, Mark was the conference champion 100 and 220 yd. dashes, captured second place in the 100 yd. dash at the reg- ional, first place in the 220 yd. dash at the regionals, and fourth place in the 100 yd. dash at the sec- tional tournament. FIRST ROW: C. Johnson, E. Pickett, A. Nichols, D. Griepentrog, M. Berrier, S. Huber. SECOND ROW: M. Langin, D. Reckner, G. Rogers, T. Yost, D. Strey, Coach Jim Sautner, Coach Dan Schwantes. THIRD ROW: M. Berrier, R. Wachholz, J. Stemitzky, M, Johnson, C. Eirich, K. Sandley, K. Pescinski. ABSENT: R. Pescinski. 64 Baseball Spencer 0 Nekoosa 15 Spencer 2 Marathon 7 Spencer 9 Edgar 3 Spencer 1 Auburndale 7 Spencer 3 Athens 14 Spencer 3 Abbotsford 2 Spencer 5 Stratford 7 Spencer 1 Pitts ville 8 Spencer 8 Loyal 5 Spencer 9 Granton 8 Spencer Rockets won the Sub-Reg- ional game against Stratford 2 to 1 and stomped Abbotsford for the Sub- Regional Championship 10 to 6. The Rockets advanced to the Regional championship but were defeated by Merrill 0 to 11. FIRST ROW: T. Bender, B. Pilz, D. Reckner, C. Sautner, G. Gardner, F. Oel- rich. SECOND ROW: T. Dumler, A. Jicinsky, B. Bonitz, T. Keyes, J. Matter, M. Greenwald, Coach Bruce Stewart. Bench warming on a cool day? Senior—Tom Dumler I don't believe it! Senior—Bruce Bonitz 65 Coach, R. Bassett; L. Ecke, J. Matter, T. Keyes, N. Mondloch, S. Sawyer, G. Fait. Golf Tim Keyes makes sure to keep his eye on the ball. Les Ecke ties one up at the Country Club. Joe Matter sinks a putt while Tim Keyes tends the flag. TRIANGULAR MEETS Spencer 235 Mosinee 189 Marshfield Columbus 172 Spencer 235 Owen-Withee 180 Thorp 175 DUAL MEETS Spencer 223 Owen-Withee 190 Spencer 226 Port Edwards 173 Spencer 241 Granton 210 Spencer 204 Nekoosa 167 Spencer 214 Loyal 234 Spencer 222 Faculty 189 Spencer 196 Granton 208 The team placed 8th in Regionals, and the season record was 2- 7. New records set this season were: 9 hole individual—Steve Sawyer 44 9 hole team 196 18 hole individual—Steve Sawyer 106 18 hole team 467 Tim Keyes gets ready to putt out on 9. 66 These four students received the trophies they deserved for their efforts. They were Ron Mellenthin—most valuable football and basketball player and football Missile”; Tom Dumler—honorary football and basketball captain, Anti-Mis- sile, and winner of the Dennis Luepke Memorial Award; guest speaker; Ted Fritsch; Nadine Krause--outstanding girl volleyball and basketball player; and Mike Forest--honorary captain of the wrestling squad and winner of W Club Award. Absent was Dennis Wojick who won the trophy for most takedowns scored in wrestling and outstanding wrestler. Lettering Boys Bruce Bonitz Dale Bruesewitz Bob Doubleday Tom Dumler Mike Forst Dan Frey Jim Krasselt Kim Sandley David Ammons Lester Ecke Tim Keyes Ron Mellenthin Ken Schulz Jeff Schumacher Tom Day Brian Pilz Chris Sautner Lettering Girls Sandy Jonett Pat Carlson Margie Cook Jane Kasper Deb Melander Sheri Shupe Jackie Graves Sharon Jensen Nadine Krause Julie Mellenthin Deb Sawyer The speaker for the evening was Ted Fritsch, a former Packer player, who originated here in Spencer. Fritsch is now working with the park system in Green Bay, W is. Athletic Banquet The S Club decided to break the ties of tradition, and on April 25 held the annual Athletic Banquet in the R. J. Tack Auditorium, the home of the Rockets. Amid tables and streamers were posters depicting the various aspects of sports the Rockets were involved in. The banquet serves as a means to recognize all the guys and girls for their work and determination through- out the year. 67 Girls’ Volleyball FIRST ROW: J. Graves, J. Diers, M. Cook. SECOND ROW: Coach L. Fenske, D. Melander, J. Kasper, S. Shupe, P. Carlson. A tense moment. FIRST ROW: M. Kommer, J. Krasselt, M. Hebert, N. Nall, D. Metcalfe, S. Sautner, D. Sawyer. SECOND ROW: S. Burnett, D. Jicinsky, D. Wichman, J. Kasper, B. DiUlio, K. Johnson, J. Mellenthin, S. Wingert, S. Ammons. Spencer 3 Nekoosa 2 Spencer 1 Edgar 3 Spencer 0 Athens 3 Spencer 2 Stratford 3 Spencer 1 Pittsville 3 Spencer 1 Marathon 3 Spencer 3 Aubumdale 1 Spencer 1 Abbotsford 3 Spencer 0 Rib Lake 3 Scores given are the number of games won in each match. 68 Girls’ Basketball FIRST ROW: J. Mellentin, J. Grave, D. Sawyer, M. Cook, S. Wingert. SEC- OND ROW: Coach Linda Fenske, N. Krause, S. Jensen, B. DiUlio, S. Shupe, S. Jonett. Spencer 16 Abbotsford 51 Spencer 20 Athens 45 Spencer 23 Auburndale 51 Spencer 33 Edgar 23 Spencer 39 Marathon 37 Spencer 22 N ekoosa 29 Spencer 32 Pittsville 42 Spencer 20 Rib Lake 58 Spencer 16 Stratford 27 This year marked the second year of Girls’ Basketball at Spencer High. Accompanying the girls during their season were high spirits and high hopes. FIRST ROW: M. Heben, J. Johnson, D. Jicinsky, S. Sautner, D. Hannan. SEC OND ROW: J. Krasselt, K. Johnson, M. Luepke, S. Hoops, W. Day, Coach Linda Fenske. Will it ever come down? Concentration works wonders! 69 TRIANGULAR MEET Spencer 41 Edgar 56i Athens 36i DUAL MEETS Spencer 31 Athens 65 Spencer 70 Pittsville 26 Spencer 75 Stratford 30 Spencer 71 Abbotsford 25 Spencer 73 Columbus 32 Spaneer 86 Granton 10 Spencer 65i Marathon 39i Girls' Track FIRST ROW: S. Sautner, D. Jicinsky, J. Krasselt, J. Johnson, M, Hebert, J. Mellcnthink, D. Sawyer. SECOND ROW: S. Ammons, C. Kowalk, S. Wingert, L. Hendricksen, P. Carlson, K. Johnson. THIRD ROW: D. Jicinsky, S. Jonett, S. Felten, J. Kasper, S. Jensen, N. Krause, J. Kasper, Manager--Sheri Shupe, Coach Linda Fenske. Absent: Sue Jonett, Manager—Jackie Graves. Senior—Sandy Jonett Sheri uses her mind and her legs. Nadine jumps with all her might. The girls' track team did fairly well in their second season. The girls, coached by Miss Linda Fenske, wound up their season with a 6 win--2 loss record and places sixth in the conference meet. The girls even had a representa- tive at the sectional track meet, junior Pat Carlson who competed in the high jump. A number of records were broken, some of them more than once. The new records set were by Wendy Day in 880 yd. run (2:39.40); Nadine Krause in the 100 yd. dash (12.5); Sharon Jensen, Deb Jicinsky, Jane Kasper, and Pat Carlson in the Medley Relay (2:02.4); Sandy Jonett in the discus (87 10|); Susan Jonett in the shot put (39'2”); and Mary Hebert in the high hump (4'9 ). Pat's up in the air. 70 FIRST ROW: P. Reckner, G. Kommer. SECOND ROW: J. Day, W. Mueller, J. Jakel. THIRD ROW: J. Wlngert, M. Todd, J. Prechel. Mr. Christman, Mr. Heuer. FIRST ROW: T. Schafer, K. Boe, S. Endreas. SECOND ROW: T. Huber, P. Prokosch, J. Rubusch, J. Kulibert. FIRST ROW: J. Burke, G. Aumann, S. Seefeld, K. Krause, L. Krug. SECOND ROW: E. Meacham, A. Meinders, D. Hinrichsen, B. Witkus, J. Jonett. Eighth Grade It seems so long, but time is run- ning out. Soon they will find them- selves graduating. FIRST ROW: T. Nelson, T. Mutzner, T. Schafer, D. Patrie, C. Popp. SECOND ROW: D. Winkler, N. Jacobitz, T. Nichols, C. Caldwell, C. Nelson. FIRST ROW: J. Biedel, C. Cook, B. Schweke. SECOND ROW: M. Bymers, R. Pescinski, C. Wentzel. FIRST ROW: I. Zuege, B. Ress, B. Sandley. SECOND ROW: M. Houtari, J. Johnson, S. Endreas. FIRST ROW: W. Vaughan, J. Graves, D. Bauer, R, Cournoyer. SECOND ROW: S. Butler, D. Reckner. 73 FIRST ROW: B. Weber, M. Seitz. W. Schultz, N. Hastings. SECOND ROW: R. Bruesewitz, L. Peckham, L. Stroetz, M. Shupe, V. Cook. THIRD ROW: K. Degnitz, L. Lekie, C. Griepentrog, J. Krause, J. Burnett, D. Hutter. FIRST ROW: J. Diers, C. Endreas, D. Hoefs, J. Forst. SECOND ROW: C. Regel, E. Heisler, M. Harris, B. Hammond, R Nelson. FIRST ROW: D. Jakel, K. Kautzer. SECOND ROW: R. Jicinsky, C. Law- rence. THIRD ROW: S. Schultz, R. Hindrickson. FIRST ROW: D. Chemey, A. Schulz, S. Matter, D. Cour- noyer. SECOND ROW: M. Harrell, P. Wingert, F. Mutz- ner. FIRST ROW: S. Russell, B. Gauger, T. Weister, T. Strey. SECOND ROW: B. Burke, L. Schafer, S. Mondloch. 74 Seventh Grade FIRST ROW: A. Jackson, L. Bonitz, D. Buse. SECOND ROW: M• Nichols, L. Luepke, J. Krause, M. Fischer, D. Mellenthin. THIRD ROW: D. Sampson, D. Toltzman, A. Gardner, D. Griepentrog. FIRST ROW: D. Caldwell, N. Oelrich, S. Piltz. SECOND ROW: P. Weis, D. Metcalf, K. Degnitz. THIRD ROW: L. Dinner, C. Hoops, D. Steffenhagen, D. Mueller. FIRST ROW: C. Prokopinske, D. Hopfensperger. SECOND ROW: D. Sternitzky, K. Pribbernow, L. Reely. THIRD ROW: M• Kuehnast, J. Matter, S. Hinkleman. 75 School Assistants CLERICAL AIDES: FRONT: Bette Shupe. BACK: Malene Schafer, Dol- ly Patrie, Bonnie Beyreis. Library Aide: Ruby Neumann Frostig Aide: Freida Oelrich Learning Disabilities: Marcille Tra- County Psychologist: Eric Hartwic han Developmental Reading: William Dietsche 76 FIRST ROW: N. Hastings, D. Buse, M. Harrell, T. Weister, P. Wingert, R. Gauger, S. Pilz, J. Stephens. SECOND ROW: Coach Kundinger, D. Metcalfe, R. Bruesewitz, M. Shupe, D. Sampson, V. Cook, W. Schulz, M. Seitz, J. Burnett. FIRST ROW: D. Jakel, T. Strey, R. Jicinsky. SECOND ROW: C. Endreas, J. Matter. A-Team Statistics Spencer 36 Abbotsford 54 Spencer 38 Auburndale 28 Spencer 42 Stratford 27 Spencer 32 Granton 27 Spencer 33 Pittsville 50 Spencer 34 Auburndale 41 Spencer 42 Loyal 22 Spencer 28 Stratford 27 Spencer 37 Abbotsford 44 Spencer 38 Pittsville 35 The Spencer Jr. High Basketball teams had very successful seasons this year. The seventh grade team compiled a fine 9 win--l loss record. The eighth grade with a team effort came from a 1--9 record in 1973 to a 6 win--4 loss record in 1974. Junior High Basketball FIRST ROW: W. Mueller, J. Ruhbusch, J. Day, S. Endreas, T. Huber, P. Pro- kosch. SECOND ROW: Coach Christman, J. Jakel, D. Hinrichsen, J. Burke, N. Jacobitz, D. Auman, J. Wingert, T. Nelson, J. Graves. FIRST ROW: B. Schweke. SECOND ROW: S. Sawyer, I. Zuege, G. Kommer, T. Schafer. THIRD ROW: S. Endreas. 77 FIRST ROW: D. Griepentrog, R. Gauger, L. Bonitz, J. Matter, L. Schumacher. SECOND ROW: A. Jackson, M. Seitz, J. Burke, W. Mueller, M. Wingert, P. Nall, S. Schultz. THIRD ROW: J. Step- hens, B. Fosberg, T. Lang, S. Krohn, M. Keyes, L. Schafer, N. Hastings. Jr. Band Chorus FIRST ROW: K. Steffenhagen, J. Bur- nett, K. Krause, L. Bymers, S. Hinkle- man, D. Che me y. SECOND ROW: L. Hinrichsen, D. Oestriech, D. Stephens, S. Matter, L. DiUlio, B. Burke, S. Sawyer, S. Endreas, J. Diers. THIRD ROW: C. Schwebke, K. Sampson, T. Seefeld, C. Hoops, C. Lawrence, L. Reely, M. Houtari, G. Kommer, B. Weber, D. Reckner. FOURTH ROW: D. Mondloch, T. Vaughn, J. Hendrickson, D. Hopfensburger, C. Endreas, T. Schafer, D. Mellenthin, J. Stelzl, D. Griepentrog, R. Jicinsky, I. Zuege. FIRST ROW: T. Weister, M. Synder, S. Diers. SECOND ROW: J. Graves, J. Krasselt, M. Shupe. 78 FIRST ROW: D. Coumoyer, S. Matter, J. Matter, C. Prokopinski, J. Forst, T. Strey, L. Dittner, I. Zuege, D. Caldwell, B. Burke, S. Mondloch, K. Kautzer, D. Jakel, C. Lawrence. SECOND ROW: J. Diers. C. Endreas, D. Cherney, D. Hoefs, S. Hinkleman, B. Schweke, G. Kommer, M. Houtarl, R. Jicinsky, M. Fisher, D. Griepentrog, M. Kuehnast, K. Kobs, C. Cook. THIRD ROW: D. Stemitzky, L. Bonitz, D. Mellenthin, B. Weber, C. Hoops, L. Luepke, L. Landwehr, M. Snyder, T. Weister, R. Hendricksen, D. McKenzie, S. Schultz, C. Steffenhagen, D. Hoffensberger, S. Butler. FOURTH ROW: J. Jonett, C. Nelson, C. Caldwell, J. Krause, A. Gardner, L. Lekie, W. Schultz, J. Burnett, R. Bruesewitz, M. Shupe, S. Pilz, V. Cook, D. Metcalfe, K. Degnitz, D. H utter, C. Griepentrog, C. Krause. Beginners’ Band FIRST ROW: B. Fosberg, D. Griepentrog, C. Beyer, J. Mellenthin, D. Griepen- trog, W. Shotwell. SECOND ROW: S. Gallion, C. Seefieldt, D. Burke, D. Ackman, R. Andreae, T. Stephens. THIRD ROW: J. Wingert, M. Bychinski, L. Wachholz, K. Mondloch, J. Burnett, M. Fait, G. Kasper, J. Sautner. 79 FIRST ROW: K. Busc, J. Reigel, D. Griepentrog, T. See- hafer, S. Krohn. SECOND ROW: S. Greenwald, K. Mar- tin, P. Nall, J. Stelzl, K. Sampson. FIRST ROW: C. Beyer, D. Weis, J. Krasselt, M. Pan- kratz, C. Dietsche. SECOND ROW: G. Beidel, M. Win- gert, D. Pescinski, L. DiUlio, J. Zahn. Sixth Grade FIRST ROW: T. Vaughn, J. Schafer, D. Mondloch. SEC- OND ROW: G. Endries, T. Lang. THIRD ROW: R. Baum- gartner, P. Kilty, G. Wenzel. FIRST ROW: K. Wichman, B. Fosberg, M. Keyes, R. Krug. SECOND ROW: E. Klien, B. Rue, J. Reckner, K. Buse. THIRD ROW: T. Seefeld, M. Peckham, C. Schwebke, R. O’Brien. FIRST ROW: P. Kilty, R. Weidman, R. Dumler. SECOND ROW: W. Schultz, S. Nelson, S. Berrier. THIRD ROW: K. Ammons, G. Hammond, P. Neuman. FIRST ROW: D. Butler, K. Beyreis, K. Carlson, S. Murphy, M. Anderson, L. Cook. SECOND ROW: R. Patrie, K. McKenzie, L. Hinrichsen, L. Schumacher, J. Hendricksen, L. Schwantes. THIRD ROW: T. Anderson, T. Ress, R. Reckner, S. Berghammer, L. Mondloch, J. Kowalk. FIRST ROW: T. Goings, T. Prechel. SECOND ROW: B. Kobs, S. Diers. THIRD ROW: L. Bymers, M. Scha- fer. 81 Fifth FIRST ROW: G. Cook, T. Weister, C. Seitz, SECOND ROW: D. Hannan, J. Burnett, L. Ruhbusch, L. Wachholz, S. Butler. THIRD ROW: S. Abbott, J. Schwantes, A. Melander, J. Mondloch, D. Luepke, M. Minsaas. Team effort is always the best. FIRST ROW: T. Nikolai, R. Ellis, D. Ackman, K. Boden- dorf, D. Mueller. SECOND ROW: T. Johnson, T. Jicin- sky, T. Karau, V. Schwantes, D. Griepentrog. THIRD ROW:M. Day, K. Beyer, R. Andrea, J. Mellenthin, G. Kerksieck. School work takes second place to a photographer every time. Mrs. Hanneman, Miss Algood, Mrs. Olsen. 82 Grade FIRST ROW: R. Schofield, M. Bychinski, J. Sautner. SECOND ROW: D. Griepentrog, K. Mondloch, S. Neu- mann, L. Taylor, M. Fait. THIRD ROW: S. Beyer, W. Shotwell, K. Johnson, D. Wilson. FIRST ROW: B. Fosberg, J. Wingert, G. Kasper. SECOND ROW: D. Krause, B. Podbelsek, B. Nelson, V. Aumann. THIRD ROW: R. Roder, S. Gallion, C. Fischer. FIRST ROW: J. Zahn, C. Seefeld, D. Bauer. SECOND ROW: E. Caldwell, S. Biggs. FIRST ROW: L. Hoefs, C. Kautzer, B. Weis, D. Carlson, D. Sandley. SECOND ROW: S. Krug, T. Strebe, D. Krause, K. Mondloch, C. Pescinski. 83 FIRST ROW: M. Beyer, M. Ackman, T. Strebe, G. Hammond. SECOND ROW: L. Landwehr, D. Mueller, G. Bruss, S. Johnson, D. Taylor. THIRD ROW: B. Bychinski, S. Miller, M. Weber, D. Nelson, A, Ress. ABSENT: E. O’Brien. Fourth Grade Who ever said 4th grade was a breeze? Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Dix, Mrs. Spindler. FIRST ROW: L. Weis, L. Wolfe, L. Hoefs, D. Hutter, S. Stroetz. SECOND ROW: D. Mueller, J. Dietz, M. Smith, J. Meacham, C. Hoff. 84 FIRST ROW: P. Bymers, J. Hebert, V. Dietsche, B. Cook. SECOND ROW: W. Boe, K. Oelrich, P. Nel- son, C. Jicinsky. THIRD ROW: B. Klimmer, K. Strey, K. Wentzel, R. Rindfleisch, D. Rindfleisch, L. Hammond. FIRST ROW: M. Butler, S. Foth, C. Mutzner. SECOND ROW: S. Schwebke, D. Hutter, T. Baumgartner. FIRST ROW: J. Biggs, J. Weber. SECOND ROW: S. Ander- son, R. Fleischman. THIRD ROW: J. Imig, L. Mondloch. FIRST ROW: M• Oelrich, W. Vaughan, K. Smith, K. Oel- rich. SECOND ROW: B. Beyer, K. Murphy, D. Ruhbusch, E. Harris, K. Kettle borough. THIRD ROW: S. Carlson, K. Wentzel, T. Krohn, C. Zuege, S. Carlson. FIRST ROW: P. Hinrichsen, T. Buskirk, J. Miller, D. En- dries. SECOND ROW: P. Pankratz, G. Fruehbrodt, C. Rux, B. Rose. THIRD ROW: B. Dallman, M. Stelzl, J. Keyes, R. Anderson. ABSENT: P. Jonas. 85 Third Grade FIRST ROW: J. Dick, P. Jonas, G. Gilhausen, C. Sand- ley. SECOND ROW: T. Johnson, R. Rizzi, J. Wingert, P. Beidcl. THIRD ROW: S. Cook, L. Mueller, T. Johnson, N. Weis. RIGHT: If a smile goes along with the work it isn't quite as bad. FIRST ROW: S. Elsinger, J. Day, B. Bruss, K. Below, E. Andreae. SECOND ROW: J. Wiersig, S. Jicinsky, J. Jen- sen, D. Ellis, D. Gamble. THIRD ROW: D. Smith, M. Bychinski, J. Boe, K. Beyreis. Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Sienkiewicz, Mrs. Ehrike. FIRST ROW: F. Kann, D. Ress, L. Heisler, K. Johnson, R. Ruffi. SECOND ROW: K. Thompson, M. Eisseran, C. Diers, M. Strey, P. Cherney. 86 FIRST ROW: J. Prokosch, C. Strebe, C. Schafer, J. Stef- fenhagen. SECOND ROW: D. Marden, D. Schultz, P. Lekie, T. Schwantes. THIRD ROW: J. Jensen, W. Ste- phens, D. Foth, J. Krasselt. FIRST ROW: B. Fleischmann, J. Endreas, R. Pue, V. Lud- tke. SECOND ROW: R. Fruehbrodt, D. Sampson, R. Schweke, L. Todd. THIRD ROW: R. Matter, T. Meyer, J. Dietz, C. Reckner. FIRST ROW: N. Hastings, R. Fait, J. Lang, T. Karau. SECOND ROW: R. Jakel, D. Hebert, S. Gropp. 87 FIRST ROW: J. Reckner, C. Shotwell, J. Pescinski, M. Neumann. SECOND ROW: J. Mullan, G. Wiersig, S. Fleischman, D. Reddi. Second Grade Mrs. Witte, Mrs. Graupner. FIRST ROW: R. Reddy, M. Melander. SECOND ROW: G. Dahlman, B. Tal- cott. THIRD ROW: R. Pilsner, D. Drews. FIRST ROW: D. Griepentrog, D. Gamble, C. Caldwell, B. Shotwell, D. Pan- kratz, D. Jakel. SECOND ROW: L. Ruhbusch, P. Hinrichsen, B. Weis, C. Iwaszezenko, R. Sternweis, M. Day. THIRD ROW: A. Ruffi, G. Fleischman, R. Ramker, S. Schultz, D. Kobs, P. Gennett. FIRST ROW: R. Hutter, C. Lipsey. SECOND ROW: C. Griepnetrog, L. Mueller. THIRD ROW: B. Genett, D. Smith. Mrs. Talcott, Mrs. Sauer. It's reading time again. 88 FIRST ROW: D. Mueller, D. May, S. Endries, R. Diet- sche, B. Kobs. SECOND ROW: T. O'Brien, M. Minsaas, D. Peckham, D. Beyer, M. Endreas. THIRD ROW: M. Minsaas, M, Hertrampf, B. Pescinski, M. Fischer, R. Kilty, T. Foth. THIRD ROW: P. Miller, D. Oelrich, T. Hutter. SECOND ROW: P. Krause, T. Cook, S. Darnick, L. Carlson. THIRD ROW: A, Taylor, S. Thompson, R. Harrell, S. Dietz. FIRST ROW: T. Schalow, S. Vaughan, C. Strey, J Hoefs. SECOND ROW: J. Regitshig, S. Cramer, B. Mur- phy, V. Hederer. THIRD ROW: M. Harris, A. Burke, R. Reckner, D. Abbott. FOURTH ROW: P. Kolb, B. Krohn, L. Gropp, C. Dekarske, ABSENT: P. Gilhausen. FIRST ROW: J. Griepentrog, B. Strey, D. Sautner, M. Hoff. SECOND ROW: S. O'Brien, T. Gallion, R. Ovehalt, J. Ovehalt, J. Oelrich, S. Hebert. THIRD ROW: R. Reckner, T. Strebe, D. Roder, J. Meinders, C. Scho- field. LEFT: Let's made a real long one. 89 FIRST ROW: J. Zahn, G. Beyer, C. Ellsinger. SECOND Miss Lindner, Mrs. Nipko, Mrs. Weiske. ROW: D. Hale, D. Ruffi, M. Pickett, J. Griepentrog. THIRD ROW: T. Schwantes, M. Yakish, T. Hebert, L. Lang. FIRST ROW: A. Neumann, K. Woodkey, K. Gamble, R. Talley, B. Gamble, R. Zimmerman, M. Ruhbusch. SECOND ROW: D. Anderson, K. Huotari, J. Carlson, A. Lang, K. Chemey, M. Dietsche. THIRD ROW: M. Marten, P. Kolb, T. Strey, K. Johnson, D. Carlson. FIRST ROW: S. Stephens, B. Reely. SECOND ROW: D. Lekie, J. Buse. THIRD ROW: N. Sternweis, R. An- derson. 90 FIRST ROW: L. Thompson, A. Neidlein, B. Hedercr, B. Day, D. Weinfurter. SECOND ROW: R. Pecsinski, J. Dun- bar, T. Nicklai, K. Price, K. Wentzel. THIRD ROW: C. Smith, J. Nowak, T. Kowalk, J. Hansen, S. Flieschman. � 9 Ifs as simple as ABC. FIRST ROW: K. Draybeck, P. Todd, S. Damick, P. Sma- zal. SECOND ROW: T. Boushan, L. Hoemke, M, Car- penter, M. Melander, M. Bodendorfer, V. Pilsner. FIRST ROW: L. Wiersig, L. Stemitzky, P. Heckel, D. Butler. SECOND ROW: D. Ackmann, B. Krause, K. Krohn, C. Kenyon. THIRD ROW: D. Schneider. S. Kilty, P. Zimmerman, C. Stargardt. A typical classroom scene. 91 Mrs. Fosberg, Mrs. Weiler. Mrs. Fosberg helps this little Indian get ready for a pow- wow to be put on for the parents. This pow-wow is the end result of an Indian study. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FIRST ROW: K. Schneider, T. Taylor, T. Fischer, T. Burke, D. Wilke. SECOND ROW: M. O'Brien, L. Boushon, B. Wiersig, J. Jonas, T. Stargardt. This program is designed for pre- school and kindergarten children and enables them to pick up basic, but necessary skills. FIRST ROW: J. Talcott, P. Zimmerman, V. Weis, T. DeKarske, S. Taylor. SECOND ROW: D. Fleischman, C. Lawrence, M. Carpenter, K. Fleishman, R. Mueller. THIRD ROW: J. Johnson, B. Helsten, D. Herbert, C. Oberholt, B. Aumann. 92 Kindergarten FIRST ROW: S. Klimmer, M. Ackman, L. Dietsche, K. Endries. SECOND ROW: K. Schneider, B. Meyer, S. Wells, K. Abbott. THIRD ROW: K. Mondloch, S. Saut- ner, B. Hoefs, T. Burke, D. Moen. At least they seem like friendly Indians. FIRST ROW: N. Kenyon, J. Pupp, T. Moats. SECOND ROW: B. Hale, G. Henke, R. Bymers, D. Gamble, D. Damick. THIRD ROW: L. Kann, M. Kordus, J. Yakish, M. Jicinsky. FOURTH ROW: K. Seitz, L. Neitzel, L. Andrew, W. May, T. Foth. ABSENT: D. Kobs, V. Strey. FIRST ROW: T. Taylor, K. O'Brien, N. Stemweis, S. Kappel, S. Kilty, A, Open teepee--warm heart. Rose. SECOND ROW: T. Gallion, C. Luedtke, T. Ault, M. Gamble, P. White, T. Fischer. 93 Homes JBfSJ, Oickman Homes, Inc. Farmers Co-op F. Maurer Roofing Co. ILC Products Conr Jacobitz Service Jensen Motors, Inc. John D. Day John H. 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But.ltcrc in ifie struggle for fame, and pelf, i waijr. to'fee able to like myself.-! • I don’t want to look at myself artd know That-l.’ni bluster and bluff and. empty .show. lean never .hide myself pom. hie; . ’ I see what others may never sefe'r.' • f. know what others may never know, i rtever can Tpoi my.self, and- so,. . Whatever happens, 1 want to be . ■ Sel.ffrespec.ting and conscience ftee, ■ Edgat A.; Guest- Life is divided into three terms . . . that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better for the future.