Spencer High School - Rocket Yearbook (Spencer, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1979 volume:

Published by the Rocket Staff of Spencer High School Spencer, Wisconsin 54479 Volume XXIV IN MEMORIAM BOB MURPHY April 7,1961 — May 3,1978 Struck down by cancer in the prime of his life, we all un- comfortably and with sorrow view his death ... Bob was a young man who loved life ... his life showed each of us how to live. He made the most of every day granted him. None of us shall ever be the same again, because each of us knew Bob Murphy. His spirit has merged into our own lives and so he lives on in us. Although he will not pass this way again, we are all better for having known him. Table of Contents Student Life ..............4 Seniors ..................15 Underclassmen.............27 Organizations.............42 Sports ...................66 Special Events............93 7 School Board Administration 3 Leading the Way i 1. James DiUlio, Superintendent. 2. Joseph Colletti, Principal. 3. SCHOOL BOARD: Allen Seitz, Loraine Cook, JoAnne Melander, Elroy Huber, Ralph Mutzner. Librarians 2 Secretaries 3 1. Berniece Gauger, School Librarian. 2. Sandy Mondloch, Secretary. 3. Pat Stephens, Secretary. 5 4. Virgean Zahn, Library Aide. 5. Marlene Schafer, Secretary. 6. Jean Strebe, Clerical Aide. = 9 1. Don Anderson—Industrial Arts 2. Vernon Fait—Industrial Arts, Drivers Education 3. John Zenner-Industrial Arts, Auto and Power Me- chanics 4. An apple a day keeps the teachers away. 5. Joy Goetsch-Business Education 6. Marion Adler—Business Education 7. Kenneth Bukowski—Art to Faculty 1. Judith Rose-Home Economics 2. Florence Knauf—Social Studies 3. David Wille-English 9, Social Studies 4. Dave VanOmum—Agriculture 5. Charles Kretz-Science 6. James Sautner—Science n 1. Steve Christensen-Mathematics 2. Esther Rannow-English 3. Denny Christenson-Mathematics 4. Jean Zogg-Vocations, Guidance Counselor 5. Robert Pilz-English 12 1. Deb Rickard Vocal and Instrumental Music 2. Geraldine Smith Audio-Visual, Language 2 13 3. Jim Weber Instrumental Music 4. Bruce Bukowski-Boys’ Physical Education 5. Linda Fenske—Girls’Physical Education 1. ROW 1: Lila Schwantes, Clara Gunia, Larina Copet, Norma Oelrich, Shirley Zenner. ROW 2: Viola Lllison, Claire Hebert, Inge Brand. 2. Custodian Russell Schalow. 3. Custodian Merlin Kobs. 4. Custodians Edgar Ausbourne Walter Matter. Cooks Custodians i.'- wmm ggllg KV.ilZKi • The time has fin’ly come Lynn Bonitz FFA 3,4; FHA 1,2,4; Bas- ketball 2,3; Volleyball 1,2; Track 1,2; Homecoming Court 2; Drama Club 1,2, 3,4; Drama Secretary 3; Drama Treasurer 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3; Twirler 1,2,3,4; FHA His- torian 2; Forensics 1,2,3,4. David Buse “Dave” Football 1,2,3; Golf 1; Track 2; S Club 3,4; Homecoming Court 1; Drama Club 2,3,4. Russell Bruesewitz Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2; S Club 3,4; Prom Court 3. Elizabeth Burke “Betty” FHA 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Volleyball 2,3,4;Track 1, 2,3; OGA 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Flags 2,3; Librarians 2,3. Dorothy Cherney FFA 3,4; Prom Court 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Flag 2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4;Glee Club 2; Librarians 2. Vance Cook Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2 ;S Club 2,3,4. Jon Burnett Annual 1,2,3,4; Newspa- per 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Wrestling Statistician 4; Baseball 1; Student Gov- ernment 1; Drama Club 1, 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4;Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Forensics 3,4. Dawn Cournoyer FHA 1,2,3; Track 2; Drama Club 3; Band 2,3,4; Twirl- er l,2,3,4;Winterfest Queen 4. 16 for us to lea Janis Diers “Jan” FIIA 3,4; Newspaper 3,4; Basketball Statistician 2,3; Student Government 4; Prom Court 3; Homecom- ing Queen 4; Drama Club 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirl- er 1,2,3,4; FIIA Historian 4. Karen Fields FFA 1,3,4; Chorus 1,3; Glee Club 2; FFA Treasur- er 4. Cliff Eckes Mary Fischer Chorus 2. ✓e this place; Cheryl Hndreas FIIA 1,2,3,4;Pep Club I; Basketball I; Volleyball I, 2;Track 1,2,3; Prom Court 3; Drama Club 1,2. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4;Chorus 1,2;Glee Club 2. Judy Forst FIIA I;Chorus I; Glee Club 2; FFA 3,4. PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE Al Faulkner FFA 4. Amy Gardner Basketball 1.2,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4;Track 1.2,3.4; OGA 3,4; Drama Club 1.2. 3,4; Badger Girl 3; Foren- sics I,2,3.4. 17 Guide us and protect us Connie Griepenlrog Chorus 2. Debra Griepentrog “Deb” FI IA 2,3; Annual 1,2.3,4; editor 3,4; Pep Club 2; Wrestling Statistician 2,3; Student Government 3; Class Treasurer 2; Drama Club 1.2,3; Band 1,2; Chorus 2,3; FHA Treasur- er 3; Forensics 1,2. Mark Harrell FFA 1,2;Wrestling 1,2,3, 4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3;Chorus 1,2,3,4; Winterfest King 4. Ronald Hendrickson “Ron” FFA 1.2,3,4; Football I. Sharol llinkelmann FFA 3,4; Annual 3,4; Newspaper 3,4; Basketball Manager 3; Volleyball 1,2, 3; Volleyball Manager 4; Track Manager 3;OGA 3, 4; Student Government 3; Band 1,2,3,4;Jazz Band 3, 4; Flag 2,3,4; Librarians 1, 2,3,4. Cheryl Hoops “Cheri” Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3, 4; Glee Club 2,3; Librar- ians 2,3,4. Nathan Hastings “Nate” Basketball Manager 2,3; Golf 1,2,3,4; S Club 1,2,3, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Jazz Band 2,3, 4; Forensics 1. Dawn Hopt'ensperger FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual 2; Newspaper 2,3.4; Basket- ball Statistician 2,3; Vol- leyball 1,2; Volleyball Manager I; OGA 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Secretary 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirler 1,2,3,4; FHA Parliamentarian 4; FHA Hditor 3; Forensics 1,2,3,4. 18 and lead us in thy grace Ardis Hubbell Diane Hutter Aniy Jackson Debra Jakel Chorus 3; FHA 4; Student Volleyball 2. Chorus I ;G!ee Club 2; “Deb” Government 4; Librarians FHA 4; Librarians 2,3,4. FHA 1, Annual 2,3; News- 4. paper 2,3.4; Pep Club 1,2; Basketball 1,2,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4;Track I; Track Statistician 3; OGA 3,4; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; J.V. Cheerleader 1; Varsity Cheerleader 3. Rhonda Jicinsky Karen Kobs Catherine Kozlowski FHA 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Class Secretary I; Prom 1,2,3,4; Editor 3; Pep Club Court 3; Annual 3; Basket- I, 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Vol- ball Statistician 4; Librar- leyball 1,2,3;Track I; ians 1,2,3,4. Track Manager 3; OGA 3, 4; Student Government 2, 4; Student Government President 4; Class Treasur- er 3; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; J. V. Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2; Flags 2; FIIA Secre- tary 4. Janet Krause Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3.4; OGA 2,3.4. 19 Wherever life may take us Jerry Krause Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Homecoming Court 2. Marcia Kuehnast Annual 2;Class Secretary 3; FI IA 2,3,4; FI IA Secre- tary 3; FHA Vice Presi- dent 4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4. Lori Landwehr Chorus 1. Lori Lekie FHA 1,2; Newspaper 3,4; Editor 4; Volleyball 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club l,2;OGA 2,3, 4; Student Government 3, 4; Student Government Secretary-Treasurer 4; Class Vice President 4; Drama Club !,2,3,4;J.V. Cheerleader I, Varsity Cheerleader 3; Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Glee Club 2. Lori Luepke FHA 1,2,4; Basketball 2; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Foren- sics 1,2,3,4. Marvin Lattimer “Marv” FFA 3,4. Jenny Matter Pep Club I; Basketball 1,2, 3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Prom Court 3; Home- coming Court 3; Drama Club 2,3,4; J.V. Cheerlead- er 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Parliamentarian 3; FHA President 4; Librar- ians 2,3,4. 20 Sally Mondloch FI IA 1,2; FF'A 3,4; Librar- ians 1,2,3,4. Fred Mutzner Football 1,4; Wrestling 1, 2,3;SClub 1,2,3,4;Stu- dent Government 1,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 4; Swing Choir 3.4; FFA l,2,3,4;FFA Vice President 3; FFA President 4; Badger Boy 3; Forensics 2,3. Debra Mellenthin “Deb” Annual 1,2,3,4;. Basketball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2,3; Volleyball Manager 4; OGA 3,4; Librarians I. Suszanne Matter “Sue” Volleyball 1,2,3;Track I 2; Drama Club 2,3; FIIA 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4. Kay (Pribbernow) Neuman FFA 3,4; FHA 1,3; Chorus I, Glee Club 2; Librarians 1,2,3. Kathy Neeb Annual 3,4; Newspaper 3, 4; Volleyball 3; Wrestling Statistician 3; Baseball Statistician 3; Drama Club 3,4; Forensics 3. Nancy Oelrich Librarians 1,2,3,4 21 Help us share with others Steven Pilz “Steve” Newspaper 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; S Club 1,2,3,4. “Dave” Annual 1,2,3,4; Newspa- per 1,2,3,4; Golf 1.2; Foot- ball l,2;SClub 1,2,3.4; Student Government 1; Drama Club 1,2,3. Lorrie Schafer FHA 1; Pep Club 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4;OGA 3,4; Baseball Manager 2.3,4; J.V. Cheer- leader 1; Drama Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Jazz Band 2,3,4; Forensics 2; Newspaper 3. Angela Schulz “Ang” FHA 3,4; Newspaper 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Volleyball 2,3; Golf 3; Class Treasur- er 4; Student Government 3; Drama Club 3,4,Twirler 3.4, FHA Treasurer 4; Li- brarians I,2,3,4. Wayne Schulz “Chunk” FFA 1; Annual 1,2,3,4; Newspaper 1,2,3,4;Pep Club 2; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3; Wrestling 3; Baseball 1,2;Track 3;S Club 3,4; Student Govern- ment 4; Homecoming Court 4; Drama Club 2.3, 4;Chorus 4; Swing Choir 3,4. Sandra Schultz “Sandy” FHA 1; Annual 2; Newspa- per 2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; OGA 4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Jazz Band 3; Chorus 4;Glee Club 2. Greg Seefeld “Pisa” FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 3; S Club 4. 22 the things we’ve shared today Michael Seitz “Mike” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Football 1;S Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Jazz Band 3. PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE Mike Stafford Douglas Slunk le “Doug” FFA 1,2.3. Mark Shupe Basketball 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; S Club 1,2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Homecoming King 4; Homecoming Court 3; Drama Club 1,2, 3,4; Band 1. PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE Michael Sischo “Mike” Football 4; Track 4. Karla Steffenhagen FFA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3; An- nual 1,2,3; Newspaper 1; Volleyball l;OGA 1,2,3,4; Student Government 1,3; Class Treasurer 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Presi- dent 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jazz Band 2,3,4;Twirler 1,2,3, 4; FHA Historian 3; FFA Reporter 4; FFA Sentinal 4; Forensics 1,2,3.4. John Stephens Track 3,4; S Club 3,4; Drama Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Jazz Band 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Forensics 1. Dean Toltzman Jacquelynn Waldhart “Jaeque” FFA 2,3,4; Annual 4; Newspaper 4; Basketball Manager 4; Track Manager 4; Band 2,3,4; Jazz. Band 2,4; Flags 3,4; Chorus 2,3, 4. Diane Sternitz.ky FI IA 1,3,4; Pep Club I; Volleyball 3; Student Gov- ernment 4; Drama Club 4; Chorus 1,2,3.4; Swing Choir 3; Glee Club 2; li- brarians 1,2,3,4. Theresa Strey FIIA I; Annual 2,3,4; Newspaper 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2;Track Manager 2; OGA 3,4; Class Secretary 2,4; Prom Queen 3; Drama Club 1,2,3.4; J V. Cheer- leader I; Varsity Cheer- leader 2,3; Band 2,3,4; Jazz. Band 4; Chorus 3,4; Swing Choir 3,4; Glee Club 2. 1 I Bonnie Weber Annual 1,2,3; Newspaper 3,4; Pep Club 2; Basket- ball Statistician 1,2,3;Stu- dent Government 2; Prom Court 3; Drama Club 1,2, 3. 4 ♦ Thomas Weister “Tom” Wrestling 2;Golf 1,2,3,4; SClub 1,2,3,4; Student Government 3; Class Presi- dent 4; Drama Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4;Jazz Band 2, 3,4; Forensics 1,3. ▼ ■ I Patrick Wingert “Pat” Pep Club 2; Football 1,2, 3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2;Track 3;SClub 1, 2,3.4;Class President 1; Drama Club 1,2,3,4; Drama Vice President 4; Chorus 4. I 24 25 We Cannot Direct the Wind, COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM - 1979 CLASS COLORS: Light Blue, Dark Blue CLASS FLOWER: Blue Rose PROCESSIONAL — “Pomp and Circumstance”.......................................................Edgar Elgar INVOCATION.....................................................................................Fr. Andrew Bofenkamp STUDENT ADDRESS.......................................................................Dawn Flopfensperger Amy Gardner Karla Steffenhagen Jon Burnett CLASS SONG................................................................................Closing Prayer PRESENTATION OF AWARDS CLASS........................................................Prin. Joseph Colletti PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS..............................................................Supt. James W. DiUlio BENEDICTION....................................................................................Fr. Andrew Bofenkamp RECESSIONAL - “Fanfare and Recessional”...................................................James Ployhar LION’S OUTSTANDING ATHLETES Mark Shupe Janet Krause LION’S OUTSTANDING STUDENT Amy Gardner E. J. THUSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jon Burnett Rhonda Jicinsky UNSUNG HERO Mike Seitz Deb Jakel HONOR STUDENTS Janis Diers Amy Gardner Thomas Weister Lori Luepke Rhonda Jicinsky Janet Krause 26 But We Can Adjust Our Sails. The time has finally come for the Class of 79 to gradu- ate. The date chosen for commencement was May 18. Sixty-three students marched down the aisle of the R. J. Tack Auditorium to receive their diplomas. The girls chose to wear light blue robes and the guys dark blue. After each graduate received a white rose tipped blue, they left the auditorium to start a new life of their own. 27 Good-bye May 4 was the last time the entire Class of ’79 got together before their graduation. Tire big occasion was their Senior Banquet held at the Village Pla- za. The guest speaker for the evening was Dan Schwantes, a former teacher and class advisor. Providing entertain- ment were Charles Brauer and his dog, Ranger. Jon Burnett was the master of ceremonies and passed out various awards to the well-deserving Seniors. It was a very successful banquet, and a truly memorable way to say good-bye to classmates. 1. Entertainment by Charles Brauer. 2. Dan Schwantes, guest speaker. 28 Junior Class Officers and Advisors - V-Pres. Scott Berrier, Sec. Linda DiUlio, Treas. Mary Wingert, Pres. Kevin Wich- man, Advs. Mr. Bukowski and Mr. Chris- tensen. Carol Beyer Keith Beyreis Keith Buse Kevin Buse Don Butler Linda Bymers Lynn Cook Sue Diers Cheri Dietsche Linda DiUlio Rick Dumler Gerald Endries 30 1 Dave Freeman Duane Kulke Tim Lang Pam Lobner Pam Kilty Paul Kilty Barb Kobs Jay Krasselt Doug Fisher Brian Fosberg Steve Greenwald DuWayne Griepentrog Judy Hendrickson Laurie Hinrichsen Deb Jensen 2 31 Laurie Mondloch Cindy Mueller Steven Murphy Sandra Nelson Roxanne O’Brien Michael Pankratz Dorothy Pescinski Thomas Prechel Jeffrey Reckner Rhonda Rechner John Reigel 1. The shadows of homecoming. 32 Tammy Ress Terry Rottscheit Kay Sampson Michelle Schafer Robert Schulz Linda Schwantes Cynthia Schwebke Trudy Seefeld Todd Seehafer Deanna Stephens Janell Stelzl Trudy Vaughan Roger Weidman Gary Wentzel Kevin Wichman Mary Wingert Gerald Zahn 33 Sophomores Scott Abbott Deb Ackman Renee Andreae Sue Beyer Kurt Bodendorfer Michele Brandt Joe Burnett Sue Butler Vickie Aumann Bonnie Bauer Dena Bauer Kris Beyer 34 Gary Cook Photograph not available Mike Day Randy Ellis Mitch Fait Rick Felten Jim Fields Cindy Fischer Brent Fosberg Ann Freeman Steve Gallion Danel Griepentrog Diane Griepentrog Dennis Hannan Terry Jicinsky Tom Johnson 35 1. I’m so embarrassed to be seen with short guys. Glen Kasper Geralyn Kerksieck Tim Karau Doug Krause Steve Krug Steve Larkin Rita Lobner Deb Luepke w I Andrea Melander Jancll Mellenthin Mike Minsaas Jill Mondloch at ■ Photograph not available Keith Mondloch Bonnie Nelson Chris Nelson Shelley Neuman Tim Nikolai 1. Sophomores add a twist to Homecoming. 2. “A Flash in the Park.” - 36 Mike Oelrich Chuck Pescinski Barb Podbelsek Ron Roder Lori Ruhbusch Dori Sandley Jim Sautner Don Scharbarth Randy Schofield Jeff Schwantes Vicky Schwantes Cindy Seefeld 37 Freshmen 1. First time for everything. 2. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS- ROW 1: Treasurer Jadee Larkin, Vice-president Robert Fleischman, Advisor Mr. Anderson. ROW 2: Secretary Lynn Mondloch, Pres- ident Lisa Weis, Advisor Mr. Zen- ner. I Mary Ackman Roger Anderson Steve Anderson Kevin Bauer Todd Baumgartner Brenda Beyer Mary Beyer Wanda Boe Greg Bruss Margie Butler Pam Byrne rs Scott Carlson Marcia Christiansen Brad Cook Brian Dallmann Vicki Dietsche David Endries 38 Steve Foth Bob Fleischman Sarah Graves Jackie Hebert Pat Hinrichsen Carl Hoff Shelley Hubbell Dawn Hutter Denise Hutter Chris Jensen Chris Jieinsky Karl Johnson Scott Johnson Keith Kettleborough Tina Kromanaker Lisa Landwehr 2 39 Jadee Larkin Jerome Meacham Jim Miller Lynn Mondloch Crystal Mutzner Kevin Neeb Deb Nelson Erin O’Brien Karen Oelrich Kim Oelrich Michele Oelrich Dave Oestreich Pam Pankratz Scott Pokallus Allen Ress Dean Rindfleisch 2. A new face in town. 40 Wade Vaughan Janene Weber Mark Weber Lisa Weis Karen Wentzel Ken Wentzel Lisa Wolfe Caroline Zuege 1. And I got out of class for this! 41 BfcfelSflp ««■ 4WP !:«pi iSlll ®fMV:UV' KM % :-0mvsm Student Government Student Government is always there when you need them. School had hardly started before they went to work planning Homecoming activities. This year, as in the past, they gave awards for the best hall decorations and the best class skit. Winter found the group even busier. Operation Merry Christmas was conducted to gather food for the elderly. Students who brought food were entertained by Charles Brauer, a folk singer. To break the hum-drum of winter. Stu- dent Government sponsored its first Winterfest. This was a week of fun-filled activities enjoyed by the students. 1. “Long Live the Queen.” 2. Student Government-ROW 1: Sandy Nelson. Jan Diers, Vice Presi- dent Wayne Schulz, President Rhonda Jicinsky, Secretary-Treasurer Lori Lekie. Bonnie Nelson, Terry Jicinsky. Pam Nall. ROW 2: Advisor Miss Smith. Rob Schulz, Sue Diers, Mark Shupe. Mary Wingert, Fred Mutzner. Diane Sternitzky, Ardis Hubbell, Roger Anderson. Crystal Mutzner. 3. It all starts at the bottom. 3 43 Once again this year the Math De- partment entered the Central Wiscon- sin Mathematics League. Mr. Christ- ensen, advisor for the math teams, took three different groups to com- pete at UW-Stevcns Point. Students participated in three categories; Geom- etry, Advanced Algebra, and Trigono- metry. Scoring high from Spencer were Steve Gallion and Tom Weister. 1. Advanced Algebra-KNEELING: Linda Schwantes, Deanna Stephens. SITTING: Dorothy Pescinski. Linda Di Ulio, Sue Diers, Mary Wingert, Jeff Bauer. 2 2. Trig: Advisor Mr. Christensen, Jerry Krause, Nate Hastings, Tom Weister, Janet Krause, Amy Gardner. 3. Geometry-ROW 1: Ann Freeman, Deb Luepke, Lynette Wachholz, Vicky Schwantes, Sue Beyer. ROW 2: Tom Johnson, Steve Gallion, Terry Jicinsky. It All Adds Up 44 Librarians are Dependable 1. Officers SITTING: President Amy Jackson. Treasurer Diane Sternitzky. STANDING: Student Government Rep. Ardis Hubbell, Vice President Linda Sehwantes. Secretary Ang Schulz, Advisor Mrs. Gauger. 2. Members- ROW 1: Erin O'Brien. Ann Freeman, Bonnie Bauer, Elaine Caldwell, Nancy Oelrich, Barb Kobs. Karen Kobs. Cheri Hoops. ROW 2: Karen Wenlzel. Mary Ackman, Sandy Nelson, Ardis Hubbell, Diane Sternitz- ky, Ang Schulz, Dorothy Pescinski, Sue Beyer, Sharol Hinklemann. ROW 3: Mrs. Gauger, Linda Sehwantes, Amy Jackson, Vickie Sehwantes, Deb Ack- man. Jill Mondloch, Candy Seitz, Pam Lobner, Wendy Schulz, Sally Mond- loch, Cindy Mueller, Pam Nall, Rhonda Reckner, Lori Taylor. MISSING: Jenny Matter, Toni Stephens. 45 3 1. Advisor Miss Goetsch. 2. Editor Deb Griepentrog. 3. Assistant Editor Pam Nall. 4. Terry doing his thing. The ’79 yearbook staff made Rocket history. With a new advisor pushing us along, we were able to meet our deadlines and make a smashing record of all events held at SHS. Next year the yearbook will be looking for a new start and a new staff. Making History 46 2 1. Photography Staff: Sue Diers, Deanna Stephens, Jon Burnett, DuWayne Griepentrog, Wayne Schulz, Dave Sampson. 3 2. Yearbook Staff—ROW 1: Theresa Strey ROW 2: Crystal Mutzner, Dori Sandley, Cindy Seefeld. ROW 3: Terry Jicinsky, Jacque Waldhart, Candy Seitz. 3. Deb Mellenthin. 47 Doors Open to New Ideas The newspaper staff has worked hard to put out nine suc- cessful and improved newspapers. It takes time and alot of patience to get one out each month but when it’s through you have a sense of accomplishment. 1. Typing, Art. Subscription Staffs-ROW 1: Diane Griepen- trog, Ann Freeman. ROW 2: Elaine Caldwell, Rhonda Jicin- sky. Candy Seitz, Deb Jakel. Sandy Schultz. ROW 3: Theresa Strey, Jan Diers. 2. Editor in Chief: Lori Lekie. 3. Senior Editors-ROW 1: News Editor Rhonda Jicinsky, Typing Editor Jan Diers, Subscription Editor Deb Jakel. ROW 2: Art Editor Theresa Strey, Sports Editor Sandy Schulz, Feature Editor Dawn Hopfensperger. 1. News Feature and Sport Staff—ROW 1: Sharol Hinkle- mann, Mary Wingert, Terry Jicinsky, Joe Burnett, Deb Jakel, Dawn Hopfensperger. ROW 2: Sandy Schultz, Rhonda Jicin- sky, Jacque Waldhart, Sue Schwebke. 2. Rockette Christinas tree. 3. Photography Staff: Sue Diers, Deanna Stephens, Jon Bur- nett, DuWayne Griepentrog, Editor Wayne Schulz, Dave Sampson. 4. Lori hard at work! 4 49 Quill Scroll Food, fun, and friendship were the main features of the ’79 Quill and Scroll Banquet. The banquet was originally scheduled on April 5; but due to inclimate weather condi- tions, it was postponed until April 8. A delicious meal was served at the Amber Inn at Loyal. Initiates to the Quill and Scroll Society were Jon Burnett, Terry Jicinsky, Jan Diers, and Wayne Schulz. Awards were handed out and next year’s editors were announced. 3 4 1. A solemn moment. 2. Oh, what a relief it is! 3. Jon proudly displays his flower. 4. Initiates: Terry Jicinsky, Jon Burnett, Jan Diers, Wayne Schulz. 50 Off to State 51 3. State Forensics Team-ROW 1: Lynn Bonitz, Karla Stef- fenhagen, Linda Schwantes, Dawn Hopfensperger, Crystal Mutzner, Deanna Stephens. ROW 2: Mike Day, Joe Burnett, Jon Burnett, Janell Stelzl, Vicky Schwantes, Terry Jicinsky, Pam Nall, Lynette Wachholz. I Olympic Caliber Forensics Team The SHS Forensics Team proved to be both talented and ambitious by ad- vancing 14 of 17 people to State. With coaching by Mrs. Knauf and Mrs. Ran- now, eight of these students received A’s. In the end, the season was sum- med up as a success. 1. ROW 1: Crystal Mutzner—Four Min- ute Speech, Lynette Wachholz—Public Address, Marcia Kuehnast-Oration. ROW 2: Amy Gardner-Oration, Mary Wingert—Oration, Karla Steffenhagen— Four Minute Speech. 2. Coach Mrs. Knauf, Jon Burnett, Janeli Stelze, Lynn Bonitz-Story Tel- ling. 52 1. Play Acting: Coach Mrs. Rannow, Mike Day, Linda Schwantes, Joe Bur- nett, Deanna Stephens. 2. Prose: Terry Jicinsky, Vicky Schwantes, Dawn Hopfensperger. Poetry: Pam Nall. S3 Arsenic Old Lace It is always a challenge to produce a play as familiar as “Arsenic and Old Lace. The plot is predictable and the out- come assurred. The cast and crews happily rose to the oc- casion and gave us performances that were entertaining and true. Rather than imitating other productions, they strove to make theirs unique-they succeeded. Three “standing room only” audiences didn’t hurt the production either. The group is to be congratulated on their abliity to consistently draw large audiences. This, alone, at- tests to their ability. 1. Director and Cast 2. “We must speak to Mortimor about this!” 3. “He was tied up just like you are.” 4. “Charge!” 5. “It’s Elderberry Wine!” A Great Dramatic Experience 1. Drama Club-ROW 1: Fred Mutzner. Terry Jicinsky, Lori Lekie. Mary Wingert. Wayne Schulz. Lisa Scharbarlh. Jim Wingert, Ann Freeman. ROW 2: Advisor Mrs. Rannow. Jan Diers, Marcia Kuehnast, Karla Steffenhagen. Dawn Hopfen- sperger. Theresa Strey. ROW 3: Jenny Matter, Diane Sternitz- ky, Linda Schwantes, Pam Nall. Sandy Schultz, Pat Wingert, Rita Lobner, Lynn Mondloch, Caroline Zuege, Geralyn Kerk- sieck. Sarah Graves, Rob Schulz. ROW 4: Rhonda Jicinsky, Deanna Stephens, Lori Luepke, Cheryl Endreas, Angela Schulz. Mark Shupe, Dave Buse, John Stephens. Betty Burke, Amy Gardner, Lorrie Schafer, Candy Seitz, Steve Piiz. Kevin Wichman. ROW 5: Kathy Neeb. Kevin Neeb, Jon Burnett, Lynn Bonitz. Wendy Schulz, Pam Lobner, Shelly Schafer, Roxanne O’Brien, Kay Sampson, Sue Diers, Tom Weister, Bonnie Nelson, Deb Luepke, Diane Griepentrog, Deb Jakel, Joe Burnett, Mike Day. 2. Officers: Advisor Mrs. Rannow, Secretary Dawn Hopfensperger, Treas- urer Lynn Bonitz, President Karla Steffenhagen, Vice President Pat Win- gert, Stage Manager Wayne Schulz, Student Government Representative Mary Wingert. 3—4. Jon Burnett and Karla Steffenhagen are co-recipients of the Ray Harrell Award. 3 4 55 FHA. . . A Better You FHA was a busy bunch. They started the year off by selling Stanley Prod- ucts to raise money for their banquet and a trip to southern Wisconsin to tour the House on the Rock. Season’s Celebration was again held at Christ- mas and at St. Patrick’s Day cookies were sold to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Even though the girls put in lots of hard work, they still had fun. 1. The board says it all. 2. FHA Members- ROW 1: Elaine Caldwell, Michele Oelrich, Shelley Hubbell, Vickie Aumann, Karen Went- zel. ROW 2: Ardis Hubbell. Deb Ack- man, Dorothy Pescinski, Jan Wissell, Deb Luepke. Janene Weber. Lisa Weis, Roxanne O'Brien. ROW 3: Ann Free- man, Sarah Graves, Erin O’Brien, Lori Luepke. Amy Jackson, Cheryl Endries, Lynn Bonitz. HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION SERVES THE NRTION NATIONAL ___ FHR ■■I WEEK FHA Officers ROW 1: Vice President Marcia Kuehnast, President Jenny Matter, Secretary Rhonda Jicinsky, Editor Candy Seitz. ROW 2: Advisor Mrs. Rose, Treasurer Angie Schulz, Parliamentarian Dawn Hopfensperger, Student Rep- resentative Diane Sternitzky, Historian Jan Diers. 2. We made it all by ourselves. 3-5. Members have a doughnut breakfast to celebrate FHA week. 57 FFA—A Brighter Future; This year the Spencer FFA was under the direction of a new advisor. Mr. Dave Van Ornum. Throughout the year the chapter was involved in selling fruit, and corn and garden seeds. To end a very successful year, the members went to Minneapolis. There they toured the Grain Exchange and the Midland Cooperative Plant. 1. FFA Members-ROW 1: Chuck Pescinski. Jim Waldhart, Matt Bychinski. Crystal Mutzner, Andrea Melander, Marv Lattimer. ROW 2: Greg Bruss, Dan Taylor, Brian (dimmer, Allen Ress, Gary Wentzel, Karen Fields. DuWayne Griepen- trog, Fred Mutzner, Mark Anderson, Karla Steffenhagen, Steve Murphy. ROW 3: Advisor Mr. Van Ornum. Carl Hoff, Dean Rindfleisch, Bob Fleischman, Jerome Meacham. Mark Weber, Lynn Bonitz, Dena Bauer, Vickie Aumann, Jacque Waldhart, Dorothy Cherney, Sally Mondloch, Sharol Hinkel- mann. ROW 4: Randy Rindfleisch, Steve Anderson, Pat Hin- richsen, Kevin Bauer, A1 Faulkner, Harold Chaney. John Meacham, Ron Hendrickson, Steve Krug, Kay Neumann. ROW 5: Greg Seefeld, Wade Vaughan, David Fndries, Jim Miller, Gerald Endries, Jim Fields, Ken Wentzel, Tim Strebe, Tammy Ress. ROW' 6: Cheri Dietsche. Trudy Vaughan. Mark Stelzl, Randy Ellis, Kevin Neeb, Tom Strebe, Steve Gallion, Randy Schofield. 2. Mr. VanOrnum keeps an eye on the boys. 58 A Golden Past 1. FFA Officers: Sentinel Gary Wentzel, Treasurer Karen Fields, Vice President DuWayne Griepentrog. President Fred Mutzner, Secretary Mark Anderson, Reporter Karla Steffenhagen, Advisor Mr. Van Ornum. 2. Parliamentary Procedure Team: Fred Mutzner, Marv Lattimer, Crystal Mutzner, Karla Steffenhagen, DuWayne Griepentrog, Mark Anderson. 3. Karla and Crystal found boxing fruit wasn’t all “peaches ’n cream.” 59 The Many Faces of Band i 1. Concert Band-ROW 1: Laurie Hinrichsen, Deanna Steph- ens, Sue Matter, Linda Di Ulio, Jan Diers, Crystal Mutzner, Scott Carlson, Sue Diers, Candy Seitz, Ann Freeman, Dawn Hopfensperger, Cheryl Endreas. ROW 2: Sue Schwebke, Jackie Hebert, Erin O’Brien, Pam Pankratz, Michele Oclrich, Diane Griepentrog, Janell Mellenthin, Cheri Hoops, Sharol Hinklemann, Dorothy Cherney, Janell Stelzl, Judy Hendrick- son, Trudy Seefeld, Marcia Christiansen. ROW 3: Deb Nelson, Renee Andreae, Deb Luepke, Pam Nall, Mike Seitz, Mary Wingert, Sandy Schultz, Jenny Matter, Lynn Bonitz, Toni Stephens, Cindy Seefeld. DuWayne Griepentrog, Roger An- derson, Brenda Beyer, Chris Nelson. ROW 4: Terry Jicinsky, Kris Beyer, Jon Burnett, Karla Steffenhagen, Tim Lang, Fred Mutzner, Nate Hastings, Lorrie Schafer, Jim Sautner, Glen Kasper, Jim Waldhart, Caroline Zuege. ROW 5: Direc- tor Mr. Weber, Geralyn Kerksieck, Lynette Waehholz, Tom Weister,Joe Burnett, Lori Ruhbusch, Lisa Landwehr, Tneresa Strey, John Stephens, Rita Lobner. Missing Dawn Cournoyer. 2. Flip 2, 3,4. 3. Pep Band at their best. 3 1. Nate Hastings received the John Philip Sousa Award. 2. Practice makes perfect. 3. State Band-ROW 1: Lisa Landwehr, Rita Lobner, Dawn Hopfensperger, Sandy Schultz, Mary Wingert. Deanna Steph- ends, Trudy Seefeld, Nate Hastings. ROW 2: Michele Oelrich, Toni Stephens, Pam Nall, Fred Mutzner, Glen Kasper, Sue Diers, Tom Weister, Lorrie Schafer. ROW 3: Pam Pankratz, Erin O’Brien, Janell Stelzl, Joe Burnett, Mike Seitz, Karla Steffenhagen, Sharol Hinklemann, Theresa Strey. ROW 4: Cheryl Hoops, Cheryl Endreas, Sue Matter, Jan Diers, Candy Seitz, Diane Griepentrog, Janell Mellenthin, John Stephens. ROW 5: Laurie Hinrichsen, Dorothy Cherney, Lori Ruhbusch, Linda Di Ulio, Lynette Wachholz, Kris Beyer, Deb Luepke, Renee Andreae, Terry Jicinsky. ROW 6: Jon Burnett, Jim Sautner, Roger Anderson, DuWayne Griepentrog, Tim Lang, Chris Nelson, Scott Carlson, Geralyn Kerksieck. 61 Jazz Ensemble Swing Choir The climax of the Jazz Ensemble and the Swing Choir’s year was going to state in their first year in Class A music. In honor of the recent success, the Music Department added two new outstanding awards, the Louis Armstrong strong Jazz Award and the Swing Choir Award. 1. Deep in concentration. 2. Louis Armstrong Award winner is Karla Steffenhagen. 3. Jazz Band—ROW 1: John Stephens. ROW 2: Joe Burnett, Tom Weister, Deanna Stephens, Linda Di Ulio, Sharol Hinkel- mann. ROW 3: Lorrie Schafer, Jim Sautner, Glen Kasper, Nate Hastings, Trudy Seefeld, Jon Burnett, Karla Steffen- hagen, Lori Ruhbusch, Theresa Strey, Lynette Wachholz. ROW 4: Toni Stephens, DuWayne Griepentrog, Roger Ander- son, Chris Nelson, Pam Nall, Rita Lobner. 62 Make Their Own Music 2 1. Swing Choir—ROW 1: Linda DiUlio, Wayne Schulz, Jim Sautner, Sue Diers, Mark Stelzl, Lori Lekie. ROW 2: Toni Stephens, Fred Mutzner, Trudy Seefeld, Mary Wingert, Wade Vaughan, Theresa Strey. ROW 3: John Stephens, Ritz Lob- ner, Jim Wingert, Lori Ruhbusch, Joe Burnett, Bonnie Nel- son, Jon Burnett, Deanna Stephens, Nate Hastings. 63 Music Is the Universal Language The voices of Spencer were kept in tune throughout the school year. Choir members participated in various concerts; such as the Christmas Concert, Pre-Festival Concert, Cabaret, and the Pops Concert. The group received a second place rat- ing at the Marawood Music Festival held in Marshfield. They also went on tour with the Rocket Band to Prentice and Ath- ens as part of an exchange program. 1. The Andrew Sisters swing again. 2. Swing Choir Award-Wayne Schulz, National Choral Award-Theresa Strey, Frederic Chopan Piano Award-Nate Hastings. 3. Mixed Chorus—ROW 1: Geralyn Kerksieck, Sue Diers, Deanna Stephens, Toni Stephens, Trudy Seefeld, Jacque Wald- hart, Dorothy Cherney, Jim Sautner, Scott Pokallus, Renee Andreae, Deb Oestreich, Janell Mellenthin, Director Miss Rickard. ROW 2: Terry Rottscheit, Cheryl Hoops, Bonnie Bauer, Theresa Strey, Lori Lekie, Mark Harrell, Mark Stelzl, John Stephens, Jan Wissell, Ritz Lobner. ROW 3: Trudy Vaughan, Cindy Seefeld, Shelley Neumann, Lori Taylor, Diane Sternitzky, Cindy Schwebke, Pam Lobner, Wendy Schulz, Wayne Schulz, Jon Burnett, Pat Wingert, Pam Nall, Janell Stelzl. ROW 4: Deb Jensen, Bonnie Nelson, Deb Nel- son, Lori Ruhbusch, Linda Schumacher, Paula Neumann, Wade Vaughan, Glen Kasper, Joe Burnett, Jim Wingert, Fred Mutzner, Sandy Schultz, Mary Wingert, Linda Di Ulio. 64 2 1. State Chorus-ROW 1: Wayne Schulz, Wade Vaughan, Jim Wingert, Jim Sautner, Nate Hastings, John Stephens, Mark Stelzl. ROW 2: Mary Wingert, Fred Mutzner, Glen Kas- per, Sue Diers, Rita Lobner, Lori Ruhbusch, Pam Nall, Sandy Nelson. ROW 3: Toni Stephens, Deanna Stephens, Linda Di Ulio, Jon Burnett, Joe Burnett, Theresa Strey, Trudy Seefeld. 2. Janell sings of love. 3. I don’t believe what I hear. 3 65 Mmmmm , ■ m :vS|8l ;v||- r i|®Jj Egn E fHE £ S. 9fc 67 OGA S Club Raise Money for Athletics 1. OGA -ROW 1: Miss Fenske, Ad- visor. ROW 2: Lorrie Schafer. Deb Jakel. ROW 3: Theresa Strey, Janet Krause, Karla Steffenhagen, Sharol Hinkelmann. ROW 4: Rhonda Jicin- sky, Deb Mellenthin. Betty Burke, Amy Gardner. ROW 5: Mary Wingert, Barb Kobs, Linda DiUlio. Deanna Ste- phens. ROW 6: Kris Beyer. Bonnie Bauer, Diane Griepentrog. ROW 7: Ann Freeman. Lynette Wachholz. ROW 8: Lori Lekie. 2. S Club ROW 1: DuWayne Griepen- trog, Mike Day, Vance Cook. Pat Win- gert. Wayne Schulz. Jay Krasselt. Keith Buse. Mr. Bukowski. Advisor. ROW 2: Tim Lang, Dave Freeman, Fred Mutz- ner. John Stephens, Mark Harrell, Jerry Krause, Nate Hastings. Scott Berrier. ROW 3: Robin Baumgartner. Doug Krause. Don Scharbarth, Jim Sautner, Tom Johnson, Jim Wingert, Brent Fos- berg, Jeff Bauer. Kevin Ammons. ROW 4: Brian Fosberg, Jeff Reckner. Kevin Wichinan, Rick Dumler, Mike Pan- kratz, Steve Pilz, Mike Seitz, Tom Weister. 68 Rocket fans should be well dressed this year from the shirts on their backs to the socks on their feet. Money raising was the project for both the OGA and the S Club this year. 1. OGA OFFICERS: Secretary-Treasurer Lori Lekie. Pres- ident Amy Gardner, Vice-President Deb Jakel, Student Gov- ernment Representative Rhonda Jicinsky. 2. S CLUB OFFICERS: Secretary-Treasurer Vance Cook, President Pat Wingert, Vice-President Mark Shupe missing. 3. Mark cleans up after popcorn sales. 4. Spirit deep down to our toes! 5. A frisk? No, S Club sold Football jerseys. 69 Cheerleaders 1. A solemn moment before the match. 2. Advisors Miss Rickard. Mrs. Adler. 3. Cheering can be exhausting. 4. VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy Nelson, Rita Lobner, Chris Jensen, Geralyn Kerksieck, Sarah Graves. 1. VARSITY WRESTLING ROW I: Deb Jensen. ROW 2: Pam Lobner, Deanna Stephens, Deb Oestrich. ROW 3: Sue Diets. 2. JUNIOR VARSITY WRESTLING-Cindy Seefeld, Crystal V 1 Mutzner. MISSING: Mary Beyer. 3. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Caroline Zuege, Pam Pankratz, Jackie Hebert. 4. VARSITY BASKETBALL ROW 1: Geralyn Kerksieck, Chris Jensen. ROW 2: Laurie Hinrichsen, Sarah Graves, San- dy Nelson. 3 71 2 Coach Bukowski faces his first year of coaching with a young, inexperienced team. He found himself finishing the season with only three seniors. The lack of experience on the playing field resulted in a three win six loss record. Nineteen lettermen will be returning next year with play- ing time on their side to make the future brighter for SHS football. 1. Whose side are you on? 2. My, you have nice ankles. 3. FRESHMEN FOOTBALL Row I: Manager Jadee Larkin, Scott Pokallus, Roger Anderson, Steve Anderson, Mark Stelzl, Brad Cook, David Endries, Pat Hindrichsen. Row 2: Keith Strey, Scott Johnson, Wade Vaughan, Kevin Bauer, Chris Jic- insky, Bob Fleischman, David Ruhbusch. Row 3: Kevin Neeb, Todd Baumgartner, Tom Strebe, Dan Taylor, Scott Carlson. 72 1. VARSITY FOOTBALL-Row I: Jeff Bauer. Jeff Reckner. Kevin Wichman, Dave Freeman, Fred Mutzner, Jerry Krause, Vance Cook, Brian Fosberg, DuWayne Griepentrog, Scott Ber- rier. Row 2: Dick Wilson, Keith Mondloch, Don Scharbarth, Jim Sautner, Tom Johnson, Jim Wingert, Joe Burnett, Doug Krause, Brent Fosberg, Tim Karau. Row 3: Manager Jadee Lar- kin, Mark Stelzl, Roger Anderson, Steve Larkin, Randy Ellis, Tim Nikolai, Ron Roder. Row 4: Assistant Coaches Mr. Christ- ensen and Mr. Christman, Head Coach Mr. Bukowski. Missing Assistant Coach Mr. Zinsli. 2. Senior, Fred Mutzner. 3. Senior, Vance Cook. 4. Senior, Jerry Krause. 5. Senior, Mark Shupe (missing) 6. A serious moment at practice. 73 Set It Up—Sock It to ’em The girl’s volleyball team ended their season with a 3-6 conference record and a 4-11 overall. With that record they ended up in 8th place in the con- ference. Continually trying to improve on their serves, spikes and coverage, the girls took their first win in their fourth match against Athens and won 2 out of their last three games. The girls then participated in Sub Regionals held at Spencer. The Rockets beat Granton allowing them to advance to Regional action. In Regional play Loyal beat Spencer eliminating them from the tournaments. 1. The team will be fired up, right Deb? 2. Will it go over Amy? 3. VARSITY—Row 1: Mary Wingert, Carol Beyer, Deanna Stephens. Row 2: Janet Krause, Amy Gardner, Sandy Schulz, Lorrie Schafer, Wendy Schultz, Kay Sampson. Row 3: Deb Jakel, Coach Linda Fenske, Lori Lekie. Miss- ing: Betty Burke. 74 3 1. Senior Volleyball Players 2. Ann goes up for a fine spike. 3. Junior Varsity-ROW 1: Barb Kobs, Kris Beyer, Linda DiUlio, Sue Diers, Pam Lobner. ROW 2: Deanna Steph- ens, Lynette Wacholz, Laurie Mein- richsen. Barb Podbelsek, Ann Freeman, Trudy Vaughan, Diane Griepentrog, Coach Karlene Beyer. 4. Where did the ball go? 5. Freshmen Team—Crystal Mutzner, Brenda Beyer, Andrea Melander, Can- dy Seitz, Sarah Graves, Cindy Seefeld, Jackie Hebert, Manager Sharol Hinkle- mann. 5 75 We Love Our Rockets Deep Down in Our Hearts The Rocket boys recorded their best season since 1965. They tied for second place in the Marawood Conference with Marathon only to be lead by Edgar. Steve Pilz lead the team scoring with 385 points and Mark Shupe cleared the boards 120 times. They were assisted by the other three starters; Kevin Buse, Jerry Krause, and Vance Cook. The support given by our strong bench can not be over- looked either. The highlight of the season was the last home game when the Rockets defeated the Red Raiders in our jam-packed gym. Tournament hopes were soon ended, though, when the Rock- ets were defeated by Stratford in the first game of the Sub- Regionals. SCOREBOARD Spencer 55 Granton 46 Spencer 50 Edgar 62 Spencer 61 Prentice 47 Spencer 63 Pittsville 52 Spencer 76 Abbotsford 40 Spencer 84 Rib Lake 75 Spencer 46 Athens 42 Spencer 51 Marathon 57 Spencer 68 Stratford 48 Spencer 52 Edgar 63 Spencer 94 Athens 62 Spencer 74 Granton 53 Spencer 65 Prentice 59 Spencer 71 Pittsville 39 Spencer 88 Abbotsford 52 Spencer 82 Rib Lake 78 Spencer 47 Stratford 46 Spencer 65 Marathon 59 Spencer 28 Stratford 33 1. J.V. ROW I: Scott Johnson, Jim Sautner, Joe Burnett, Brent Fosberg, Rob Schulz. ROW 2: Coach Christen- sen, Doug Krause, Roger Anderson, Todd Baumgartner, Ron Roder, Glen Kasper. 2. FRESHMAN ROW I: David Ruh- busch. Brad Cook, Chris Jicinsky, Pat Hinrichsen, Scott Johnson. ROW 2: Scott Pokallus, Todd Baumgartner, Roger Anderson, Keith Strey, Coach Christensen. 76 2 5 1. VARSITY ROW 1: Steve Pilz, Vance Cook, Brent Fosberg, Doug Krause, Mike Pankratz. ROW 2: Coach Pilz, Mike Seitz, Mark Shupe, Jerry Krause, Kevin Wichman, Kevin Buse. Todd Scehafer. 2. Senior Mark Shupe. 3. Senior Steve Pilz. 4. Senior Jerry Krause. 5. Senior Vance Cook. 6. MANAGERS AND STATISTICI- ANS: Mike Day, Randy Rindfleisch, Karen Kobs, Candy Seitz, Lori Ruh- busch. 77 Go Big Red Lady Luck was not with the Rock- et Girls this season. If superstitions are true, a black cat must have crossed their path before each away game leaving them 0-9 on the road. Although the team’s hard work and efforts were not always rewarded, a few individuals had the satisfaction in knowing they went down in the stats. The top scorer for the regular season was Senior Janet Krause with 206 points. The top re- bounder for the Rockets was another Senior Amy Gardner, with 99 rebounds. 1. VARSITY Row 1: Kris Beyer, Coach Miss Fenske, Ann Freeman. Row 2: Diane Griepentrog, Deb Jakel, Betty Burke, Janet Krause. Row 3: Lorrie Schafer, Lynette Wachholz, Amy Gardner, Sandy Schultz. SCOREBOARD Spencer 19 Edgar 17 Spencer 24 Granton 41 Spencer 31 Stratford 16 Spencer 35 Prentice 50 Spencer 50 Pittsville 54 Spencer 48 Athens 29 Spencer 33 Abbotsford 44 Spencer 43 Rib Lake 52 Spencer 25 Edgar 29 Spencer 51 Granton 29 Spencer 44 Marathon 56 Spencer 42 Prentice 63 Spencer 39 Athens 45 Spencer 45 Abbotsford 62 Spencer 44 Rib Lake 39 Spencer 35 Stratford 48 Spencer 37 Marathon 59 Spencer 41 Pittsville 31 1. Amy takes it all the way. 2. Let it be free! 3. J.V.-Row 1: Rita Lobner, Dena Bauer, Andrea Melander, Mary Wing- ert, Carrie Rux, Brenda Beyer. Row 2 Lisa Scharbarth, Marcia Christiansen, Deb Luepke, Deb Nelson, Erin O’Bri- en, Coach Mrs. Beyer. Scott Grapples His Way to State 1978-79 was the year for Rocket wrestlers to break individual and team records. Freshman Scott Carlson was the first wrestler in SHS history to qualify for the state tournament. He wrestled in the 98 pound weight class and lost his first match to Cleveland Allan of Milwaukee West. Scott now holds the best record for a Freshmen wrestler with 19 wins. Other individual records were set also. Jay Krasselt had the most wins in one season with 21 wins; 7 being pins. He won 17 matches in a row putting his career wins at 54. Pat Win- gert set the new school record for takedowns at 109. Team effort produced the first points ever scored at a sectional tourn- ament for SHS. Three team members qualified for the sectional and two finished as place winners. Congratulations for a job well done! 1. Scott at State Tournament. 2. Seniors; Pat Wingert. 3. Seniors; Mark Harrell. 4. Statisticians Managers-ROW 1: Carol Beyer. Dean Rindfleisch. ROW 2: Sue Beyer, Laurie Mondloch, Pam Nall. 5. Grapplers do their thing. 3. Wrestlers ROW 1: Scott Carlson, Tom Johnson. Pat Win- gert. Mark Harrell, Jay Krasselt, Kevin Neeb. ROW 2: Chris Nelson, Tom Strebe, DuWayne Griepentrog, Tim Lang, Duane Kulke. Wade Vaughan, Jim Wingert. ROW 3: Robin Baum gartner, Brian Fosberg. Mark Stelzl. Kevin Ammons, Bob Fleisehman, Randy Ellis. 81 SHS Tracksters Keep on Truckin’ The Rocket boys’ track team was a very young team this year, with only one senior. The year started out by the team losing the shot-put on the bus at their first track meet. Don Scharbarth had the most points, with Tim Lang earning the second most points and also being the most improved mem- ber. The highlight of the season was having the Conference Track Meet here. The Rockets are looking for a more experi- enced team next year with sixteen people returning. 1. Tim runs to victory! 2. Senior: Pat Wingert 3. Don is ahead again! 4. Jeff in action 2 1. Who is that masked man? 2. Team-ROW 1: Tom Johnson, Scott Johnson, Dave Freeman, Pat Wingert, Mike Sischo, Statistician Pam Bymers. ROW 2: Statistician Erin O’Brien, DuWayne Griepentrog, Kev- in Bauer, Tim Lang, Keith Strey, Jim Wingert. ROW 3: Coach Bukowski, Don Scharbarth, Jeff Bauer, Todd Baumgartner, Roger Anderson, Scott Berrier, Doug Krause, Manager Dick Wiiscn. 83 Off and Running Tlie Rocket Track team’s biggest competition this year was the weather. It seemed on the days scheduled for meets the rain beat the girls to the track. Even though the weather was gloomy for the meets, the sun did shine for several girls. Individual records were set in the discus by Amy Gardner, in the two-mile run by Kris Beyer, and in the 220 hurdles and 440 run by Bonnie Bauer. When the season came to an end, Ann Freeman accumulated the most points and was named MVP. 1. Flying high. 2. Senior Amy Gardner. 1 2 3. Track-ROW 1: Kris Beyer, Brenda Beyer, Jackie Hebert, Caroline Zuege, Lynn Mondloch. ROW 2: Assistant Coach Mrs. Wojcik, Barb Kobs, Carrie Rux, Sarah Graves, Marge Butler, Diane Griepentrog, Manager Elaine Caldwell, Marcia Christiansen. ROW 3: Manager Jacque Waldhart, Mary Win- gert, Pam Pankratz, Janene Weber, Lisa Scharbarth, Ann Freeman, Betty Burke, Bonnie Bauer, Amy Gardner, Coach Miss Fenske. 84 1. Concentration keeps the pace. 2. Better late than never. 3. A successful handoff. 4. Kris leads the way. 85 Rocket Sluggers Swing at State 2 The 1979 baseball season proved to be the most successful athletic season in any Rocket sport. For the first time in Spencer’s history, a team made it to the final Class C Champi- onship game. Only then did the Rockets meet their downfall as they lost to Gibralter 8-4. The Rocket Sluggers brought home the 2nd place Class C State Tournament trophy, the highest award ever received by a Rocket team. 1. Baseball-ROW 1: Jadee Larkin. Brad Cook, Steve Larkin, Jim Sautner. ROW 2: Mike Pankratz, Rick Dumler, Joe Burnett, Glen Kasper, Brent Fosberg. ROW 3: Gary Cook, Steve Pilz, Mike Seitz, Kevin Wichman, Mark Shupe, Jerry Krause, Brian Fosberg, Coach Christensen. 2. Swing batter swing. 3 3. Baseball Managers: Lorrie Schafer, Kay Sampson, Ritz Lobner. 87 Tee off to Win The Golf Team headed out for the course six times. Since Spencer is the only school in the Conference that offers golf, team members teed off against other golfers from Loyal, Owen-Withee, Chippewa Falls. Neils- ville, and Black River Falls. The Marsh- field Country Club served as the home green for the Rocket golfers. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. Golf Team-ROW 1: Rick Felton, Todd Weister, Bonnie Nelson, Tom Weister, Dean Rindfieisch. Coach Mr. Colletti. ROW 2: Brian Dallman, Nate Hastings, Ron Rodcr.Greg Seefeld, Rob Schulz. 88 89 Athletic Banquet 4 5 1. Basketball Letter Recipients: Vickie Aumann, Elaine Cald- well, Jacque Waldhart, Lynette Wachholz, Ann Freeman, Diane Griepentrog, Deb Jakel, Sandy Schultz, Lorrie Schafer, Janet Krause, Amy Gardner. 2. Dr. Karen Toburen, UW-LaCrosse, was the banquet speak- er. 3. Basketball Letter Recipients: Todd Seehafer, Mike Pan- kratz, Kevin Buse, Mark Shupe, Mike Seitz, Steve Pilz, Jerry Krause, Vance Cook. 4. Pat Wingert was awarded Most Valuable Wrestler. 5. Wrestling Letter Recipients: Scott Carlson, Jim Wingert, Mark Harrell, Kevin Ammons, Jay Krasselt, Pat Wingert. � o 6 92 Map tespgSipg Ip W i' W . l§H W-4-: ■-•: - ; • ‘ a . s S Mbbbk •'..-: ? Homecoming SHS celebrated its Homecoming the week of September 18-22. The special events held during this week included: 50’s day, slave day, sucker day, red and white day, and T-shirt stuffed animal day. The traditional hall decorations, skits, pep rally, and bonfire were also held. Seniors took first in hall decorations with their theme, “Disco ’79 Style,” and the Sophomores took first place with their skit. The big game proved to be more than the Rockets could handle as they were defeated 34-6 by the Stratford Tigers. To climax the '78 Homecoming, a dance featuring Timepiece was held. King Mark Shupe and Queen Jan Diers reigned over the Homecoming festivities. 1. Piled high! 2. A Rocket News Rasher. 3. Hey, where do you want this? 4. A-a-a-y! 5. Homecoming Court ’78. 2 3 1. King and Queen, Mark Shupe and Janis Diers. 2. Senior Reps, Wayne Schulz and Mary Wingert. 3. Junior Reps, Kevin Buse and Lisa Scharbarth. 4. Sophomore Reps, Brent Fosberg and Kris Beyer. 5. Freshmen Reps, Roger Anderson and Sara Graves. Winterfest 79 A week of “wild and crazy” activities flooded SHS in February this year. Student Government sponsored its first Winterfest. It proved to be a big success. Activities started on Tuesday with the crowning of the King and Queen and ended with a dance on Friday with mus- ic by Zoom. In between students participated in many winter events that were dominated by the Juniors winning the sled race, the snowman contest, the Gong Show, and broom hock- ey. Senior Theresa Strey entered the prize-winning snowflake. Students promoting Winterfest with buttons were given ice cream bars for their support. 1 6 1. “If you want my body... ” 2. No. 1 snowman in town. 3. Juniors sweep the Freshmen. 4. So what if we don’t have good form! 5. The girls know “how” to make a snowman. 6. Seniors get psyched before the battle. 97 Springtime Brings “Crazy Love” 2 Friday, April 27, was the date chosen for the Junior Prom. The Juniors recreated the gym into a garden scene in colors of forest green and light green. Earl Gamble announced the couples as they walked through an arcade to enter the world of “Crazy Love.” The Dave Edwards Group provided music to highlight the evening. 1. Court: Sandy Nelson escorted by Dave Freeman, Linda Bymers escorted by Jeff Reckner, Crown Bearer Greg Schaf- er, Prom King Kevin Wichman, 1978 Prom Queen and King Theresa Strey and Brian Hammond, Prom Queen Deanna Stephens, Crown Bearer Tonia Bymers, Carol Beyer escorted by Todd Seehafer, Deb Jensen escorted by Jay Krasselt. 2. The moment’s rest. 3. The boys add a “twist” to prom. 99 2 1. Elk Club Awards-ROW 1: Angela Schulz, Business; Marcia Kuehnast, Home Economics; Rhonda Jicinsky, English; Janet Krause, Athletics; Amy Gardner, Science. ROW 2: Mark Shupe, Athletics and Social Sciences; Jon Burnett, Music; Fred Mutz- ner, Agriculture; Tom Weister, Math. Missing: Mary Fischer, Art; Lori Luepke, Foreign Language. 3 2. Badger Boys: Representatives Tim Lang and DuWayne Griepentrog, Alternate Kevin Wichman. 3. Badger Girls: Alternate Mary Wingert, Representative Deanna Stephens. too Special Events Can be Intellectual i 2 1. DAR Recipient Marcia Kuenhast 2. National Merit Award Winner John Stephens 3. Voice of Democracy Participants Tom Weister, Karla Steffenhagen, Lynette Wacholz, Vicky Schwantes 3 101 Patrons Many thanks to the following patrons who helped make this Rocket possible. PATRON CLASSIFICATION: Bronze Star S7.50-S10.00; Silver Star SI 1.00— S20.00; Gold Star S21.00-S34.00; Spec- ial Recognition S35 and over. Professionals are listed separ- ately. Professionals Sherwin Williams Co. Shoe Mart St. Clair Page Speltz Music Dr. James Beery Spencer Bowl John Day, Attorney-at-Law Spencer Farm Supply Spencer Jaycees Spencer Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilary Bronze Star Post 10407 Spencer Roofing Insulation, Inc. Tastee-Treet United Building Center Bruesewitz Farm Home Center Weister Construction Buse Enterprizes Wisconsin Gas Co. C V Home Sales Central State Bank Citizen’s National Bank Trust Coast-to-Coast Crown Olds-Cadillac, Inc. Fashion Flair Silver Star Golden Shear Al’s Sport Shop The Greenery Boock Insurance Agency Jacobitz Service, Inc. Clark Electric Co. Jail dee, Inc. Figi’s, Inc. Jerry’s Bakery Forest Homes Jerry’s Lawn Garden Equipment Gambles—Norm Sischo K S Radio TV Hastings Beauty Shop Klein Auto Parts Kaiser Auto Sales Kohlbeck Jewelers Kasper’s Shoe and Sport Roller’s Foods Keller Kirby Sales and Service Luepke’s Gift Health Beauty Aids McDonalds Marshfield Thorogood Credit Union Marshfield Savings and Loan Modern Insulation Nall’s Electronics Mr. Richards Barber Shop Northland Home Products Papa John’s Rux Funeral Home Photo Shop Shopko Stores, Inc. Picus IGA Spencer Lions Club Rice Rust Pharmacy Spencer State Bank Seifert’s Spencerland Realty-Steven R. Christman Associate Shari’s Boutique WDLB and FM 106 Radio Shear Magic Beauty Shop Webster’s United Foods 102 Gold Star Special Recognition John H. Keel 343 S. Central Ave. Marshfield. WI 54479 ARTCRAFT HOMES-WICK BUILDING SYSTEMS. INC. 100 PARK STREET SPENCER. WI 54479 Touch of Nature, Inc. Health Foods 107 W. Second St. Marshfield, WI 54449 BURNETT BUS SERVICES SPENCER. WI 54479 6594391 ED’S REFRIGERATION SALES AND SERVICE ADMIRAL. TAPPAN, AND SPEED QUEEN DEALER SPENCER, WI 54479 6594224 FARMER’S COOP YOUR FRIENDLY SUPPLIER SPENCER, WI 54479 659-3811 LAND- O’ LAKES, INC. BULK PROCUREMENT AND PROCESSING DIV. SPENCER. WI 54479 103 intor collegit press. in