Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1970 volume:

Union High School Union, Oregon 1969-70 BOBCAT Mrs. Charlene Larsen, Advisor Lynne Riomondo, Staff Member Pat Reuter, Photographer Helper 2 Mr. Miss Bobcat CRAIG BEVERAGE LINDA LOFTUS The UHS Student Body voted this year and selected these two seniors as most representative of True Bobcats. BILL'S A W DRIVE IN - La Grande UNION DRUG - Union Sponsored by MELVILLE'S - La Grande O. C. WILDE - Union Remember? Eight years ago, Mrs. Fuller's class included several members of the present Class of 1970. On graduation eve, the following got together for a Remember When picture. 1st ROW: Craig Beverage, Ken Shelton, Steve Nantz, Duane Weise. 2nd ROW: John Sheehy, Susan Cooper, Margie Taylor, Jim Shanks, David Dodds. BACK ROW: Eolyn Lowe, Sharron Wilson, Nora Reuter, Nina Turner, Rick Brookshire, Tanya Mitchell. Sponsored by BERNHARDT'S SHOE REPAIR - La Grande EASTERN OREGON REVIEW - La Grande GLOBE FURNITURE - La Grande BUILDER'S SUPPLY - La Grande ADMINISTRATION Wesley Jahn, Superintendent of Schools and Richard Bonncy, Board Chairman John Kirby, School Board Member and Mr. Bonney Marlene Turner School Secretary Administration Gary Erwin and Ron Mackey School Board Members Vern Adkins School Board Member Linda Brookshire District Clerk UNION BEAUTY SALON 6 Union, Oregon Sponsored by BURGESS MEN’S WEAR La Grande, Oregon Lots of help Extra Duty as bus drivers are Don Stewart and Bill Phillips. Outside their busy kitchen are Marceile Droke and Ruth Mitchell. Gym custodian on the mower Nele Morrison. Dawna Wood, Wendy Orton and Honda Mackey have been good help to Ruth and Marceile this year. TEACHER AIDES, FRONT: Sharron Wilson, Susan Cooper, Tanya Mitchell. BACK: Eolyn Lowe, Kathy Hall, Wendy Orton, Cindy Dunbar, Linda Loftus. Our regular high school custodian, Albert George, was taken ill during the year. Students Don Peterson and Gary Cooper took over after school hours. Sponsored by DEL'S PLACE Union, Oregon Mail was always delivered on time by Lynn Johnson and Mike Lowe. BOHNENKAMP'S La Grande, Oregon 7 Our Mrs. Lorraine DeRosso English-Spanish Mr. James Potter Boys' Athletics Modern Problems Mrs. Hope Fahsholtz English-Journalism Mr. Williams Phillips Mathematics Dean of Boys Mr. Michael Lease Jr. Varsity Athletics Mr. David Shaw Industrial Arts-Counselor Teachers Mr. Donald Stewart Agriculture-Driver Training Mr. David Herries Science Mrs. Helen Stanford Home Economics-English Mr. Everett Stanford Auto Mechanics 9 It looks as if Sgt. at Arms Gary Cooper is trying to convince Vice President Ben Francy of something. Gary takes over as Student President next year. 10 Sponsored by UNION REPUBLIC Union, Oregon ORGANIZATIONS PEP CLUB MEMBERS: Left to right: Hewitt, Cooper, R. Sheehy, Nave, Dunbar, Boothman, Hoyt, C. Wilson, C. Bronson, Riomondo, L. Rogers, Miller, McClellan, Goff, Loftus, Collins, Williams, Tarter, Lowe, C. Mackey, Langford, Naegeli, K. Smith, S. Nielson, Baxter, Stauffer, A. Smith, C. Rogers, Johnson. OFFICERS: President Kenna Smith, Vice President Jeralyn McClellan, Secretary Cindy Dunbar. Pep Club some advice Bart. Pep Club Drill Anything for spirit, huh, Debbie? UNION CHEVRON SERVICE 12 Union, Oregon Sponsored by REYNOLDS INSURANCE AGENCY La Grande, Oregon Team DRILL TEAM, Standing: Debbie Boothman, Lori Ricker, Sharon Mitchell, Angela Smith, Margie Taylor, Linda Greenwood. SEATED: Wendy Orton, Nina Turner, Dawna Wood, Cindy Dunbar. Sharon thinking up a new routine? Sponsored by UNION SHOPPING CENTER Union, Oregon GAA members participating in summer rodeo queen contests are Corena Bivin, Dawna Wood, Blanche Collins, Cathy Williams. Lynn Johnson is a Fair Maid. SENIOR LETTERMEN, STANDING: Tony Wood, Craig Beverage, Duane Weise. SEATED: Ken Shelton, Tom Beeson, John Sheehy, Jim Shanks, Steve Nantz, Rick Brookshire, David Dodds. Athletic GAA MEMBERS, 1st ROW: Taylor, Wilson, T. Mitchell, Loftus, Lowe, Turner, Cooper. 2nd: Dunbar McClellan, Wood, Goff, Greenwood, Nave, Bivin, Edvalson, Mrs. Thomas. 3rd: C. Mackey, Hoyt, Orton, Riomondo, Miller, Smith, Johnson, Naegeli, Boothman, Hewitt. 4th: Williams, S. Mitchell, Ricker, Tarter, C. Bronson, D. Thompson, A. Smith, S. Nielson, Langford. Sponsored by BAUM INSURANCE AGENCY La Grande, Oregon Groups UNDERCLASSMEN LETTERMEN, 1st ROW: Remington, J. Beverage, Williams, M. Beverage, Smith, Crisp, Brooks, Turner, Mr. Potter. 2nd: Helmer, G. Murrill, Hewitt, L. Murrill, R. Beverage, Gentry, Francy, Lowe. 3rd: Mitchell, Nave, Cooper, Collier, Dunbar, Johnson. Lettermen Secretary John Shcehy. Other officers: President Dale Peters, Vice President Tony Wood, SAA Rick Brookshire. Sponsored by WESTENSKOW'S UNION 76 STANDARD OFFICE EQUIPMENT La Grande, Oregon La Grande, Oregon 15 CHORUS MEMBERS, TOP: Tom Beeson, President Rick Brookshire, John Sheehy, Craig Beverage, Jeralyn McClellan. MIDDLE: Cindy Rogers, Blanche Collins, Nadine Edvalson, Nora Reuter, Secretary Nina Turner, Sherril Bronson. BOTTOM: Corena Bivin, Vice President Tanya Mitchell. WESTERN AUTO STORE 16 La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by SPROUSE-REITZ La Grande, Oregon So proud of their new uniforms are band members STANDING: David Parks, Steve Nantz, Carole Bronson, Sherril Bronson, John Sheeny. SEATED: Stephanie Hewitt, Rosemary Sheehy, Don Peterson, Nora Reuter, Larry Gross, Penny Thompson, Denice Thompson, Hilda Hoyt, Nadine Edvalson. ft Sponsored by PIONEER FLOURING MILL Island City, Oregon HYDE'S FOODLAND Island City, Oregon 17 Initiation Night! MEMBERS, STANDING: Margie Taylor, Anne Stauffer, Mike Smith, Ken Shelton, Honda Mackey, Rosemary Sheehy, Steph Hewitt. SEATED: Nora Reuter, Lynn Johnson, Susan Cooper, Nadine Edvalson, Kathy Hall, Patsy Miller, Don Peterson and Mr. Phillips. PIONEER FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN 18 La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by IVAN'S FOOD STORE Union, Oregon News Around Campus UPPER RIGHT: Co-editor Margie Taylor, Mrs. Fahsholtz, Editor Ken Shelton. GROUP STAFF: Ava Green, Beverly Wellington, Marda Evans, Nina Turner, Kathy Hall, Nora Reuter, Mrs. Fahsholtz, Denice Thompson, Margie Taylor, Ken Shelton. Sag 8jgttx THE BAY LYNX is the official publication of Union High School and is published six times a year by the Journalism Class. STAFF Assistant Editor'........................... M ie aytor loort lt“,tor.....................K ----------------------------- — Nina Turner reporters-----------------------Sarah Brown, Cathy Hoyt, Kathy Hall, Denice Thompson, • and Beverly Wellington Advisor.................................. Hope Fahsholtz r eC %,S ♦a am Sponsored by WILLIAMSON INSURANCE AGENCY La Grande, Oregon SHORB'S, INC. , La Grande, Oregon 19 OFFICERS: Larry Gross, Craig Hooton, Mark Beverage, Mr. Stewart, President Craig Beverage. SEATED: John Hewitt and Mike Smith. FFA ROSTER: Craig Beverage, Mark Beverage, Rod Beverage, Jack Beverage, Melvin Orton, Craig Hooton, Pat Reuter, Mike Reuter, Mike Smith, Don Peterson, Larry Gross, Cecil George, Ted Rorden, Dwight Ambrose, Monte Rinehart, Jim Remington, Lennie Murrill, Gayle Murrill, Don Gross, Willard Elliott, Kevin Haefer, Pat Stitzel, John Hewitt, Ken Gentry, Rick Brookshire. UPPER MIDDLE: Honorary Chapter Farmers - Marceile Droke, Mr. Mrs. Dale Beverage. 20 left STANDING: Hoyt, Hewitt, Creighton, T. Sheehy, Goff, Rogers, Frost. SEATED: Bronson, Miller, Boothman, R. Sheehy, Thompson, Dunbar. RIGHT STANDING: Johnson, Smith, Stauffer, McClellan. SEATED: Cooper, Loftus, Edvalson, Mackey. UPPER RIGHT: New initiates: Hoyt, Bronson, Rogers, Frost, Hewitt, Boothman, T. Sheehy, Creighton, Thompson. Sponsored by BOB'S OK TIRE SERVICE - Island City CABLEVISION - La Grande CRAIG'S CLEANERS - La Grande EASTSIDE TAVERN - La Grande 21 Blanche Collins, Linda Loftus, Jeralyn McClellan Cathy Williams, Debbie Goff 22 Sponsored by Union Branch FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON Union, Oregon ACTIVITIES HOMECOMING COURT: Princess Tanya Mitchell, Queen Linda Loftus, Princesses Margie Taylor and Nina Turner. Co-capt. Tony queen 24 Sponsored by La Grande Branch UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON La Grande, Oregon Tea Time INCOMING OFFICERS: Miller, Riomondo, R. Mackey, C. Rogers, Johnson, Smith, Edvalson, Boothman. OUTGOING OFFICERS: Miller, Mackey, Riomondo (President), Cooper, Loftus, Johnson, Sheehy, McClellan. CHAPTER PARENTS: William and Verla Cooper Mrs. Stanford, FHA Advisor has a happy smile after another successful Mother-Daughter Tea. KEITH O’BRIEN La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by CITY FINANCE CORPORATION La Grande, Oregon 25 Juniors Washington Never Slept Here! Director: Mr. David Herries Sponsored by TROTTER'S KLOTHES KAVERN CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UTILITIES 26 La Grande, Oregon La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by ROY FARNAM SUPPLY La Grande, Oregon GENE'S SHOE STORE La Grande, Oregon 27 Court consisted of: Beverly Wellington, Ken Shelton, Queen Susan, King Craig, Eolyn Lowe, Steve Nantz. in Venice” Queen Susan Cooper Other court members are Phyllis Gawith, Salvador Mendoza, Nora Reuter and Dale Peters. The All-School Picnic was held at Radium Springs under cloudy skies. Highlight of tlie day was a catsup fight between Mr. Herries and Dale Peters. DOLVEN'S APPLIANCE - La Grande 30 RON'S REPAIR SERVICE - Union Sponsored by STANDARD OIL DISTRIBUTOR RALPH TAYLOR - Union Sneaky Seniors H H SUPPLY - La Grande REUTER'S HARDWARE - Union Sponsored by BRONSON LUMBER COMPANY Union, Oregon 31 PPER: Nora Router, Valedictorian MIDDLE: Susan Cooper, Co-Salutatorian LOWER: Tanya Mitchell, Co-Salutatorian Special Music was provided at the Baccalaureate Service by the class, I Believe. Sermons were delivered by Dale Peters, Ken Shelton, Eolyn Lowe and Sharron Wilson. Commencement address delivered by Bert L. Wells, EOC Speech Department entitled May You Never Reach Your Goal. much to do—1 f 11 f I a 111 r so little done. UPPER LEFT: Wesley Jahn, Superintendent presents awards and scholarships. Recipient at this moment is Nora Reuter. LOWER LEFT: Navy personnel award special ROTC scholarship to Dale Peters. UPPER RIGHT: Presentation of diplomas was by School Board Member Vern Adkins . Senior Community Awards were presented to Wesley Jahn (upper) by Craig Beverage, to David Berries (middle) by Dale Peters, and a special recognition award to the P. T.A., Mr. Wilbur Smith accepts the award from Eolyn Lowe. Here 'n there and Jack Beverage. SENIORS, STANDING: Dale Peters, Steve Nantz, John Sheehy. KNEELING: Duane Weise, Ken Shelton, Jim Shanks, Craig Beverage, David Dodds, Tom Beeson. Union Union Union Union Union Union Union Union Union 6 Adrian 8 42 Baker 6 0 Umatilla 12 54 Stanfield 12 18 Pine-Eagle 2G 57 Prairie City 6 18 Joseph 12 14 Wallowa 0 25 — Elgin 0 Football banquet was held at The Hut. Speakers were Mr. Jahn (top) and Mr. Potter (bottom). At the awards assembly, the most dedicated football player award was given to Steve Nantz and the most improved award to George Nave. PAT FITZGERALD FLOWERS 36 La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by ANDERSON'S LEATHER SUPPLY - La Grande M. J. GOSS MOTOR CO. - La Grande TOP: Gross, Smith, Gentry, M. Beverage, Rinehart, K. Nantz, Mitchell, Helmer, L. Murrill, Seale, George. KNEELING: Hewitt, G. Murrill, Ambrose, P. Reuter, Remington, R. Beverage, Trump, D. Wood, M. Reuter. - i L xjl jd a) • r 'v - T-V - TOP: Nave, Beeson, Shanks, Beverage, Collier, Nantz, Peters, Johnson, Weise, Shelton, Dodds, Sheehy, McCrae, Dunbar, Lowe, Turner, Crisp. LOWER: Murrill, Lowe, Dunbar, Turner, Crisp, McCrae, Johnson, Mitchell, Nave, Cooper, Collier, Trump, Helmer. Sponsored by GETTINGS-LYNCH MOTOR COMPANY - La Grande LA GRANDE OBSERVER - La Grande 37 Coach Potter and his Bobcat Varsity had a season to be mighty proud of. VARSITY SQUAD: Tom Beeson, manager, John Hewitt, Larry Brooks, Mike Lowe, Dale Peters, Tom McCrae, Roger Johnson, John Sheehy, Ben Francy, Rod Beverage, Steve Nantz and Mark Beverage. Dale Peters named most dedicated player and Rod Beverage most improved player. Union 49 — Stanfield 45 Union 93 -- No. Powder 27 59 — Imbler 40 88 -- St. Francis 52 49 — Stanfield 45 77 — Elgin 83 60 — Cove 45 57 — Joseph 70 41 — Pine Eagle 42 75 — Wallowa 99 87 — No. Powder 21 63 -- Elgin 91 56 — Cove 48 46 -- Joseph 43 59 — Cove 53 45 — Wallowa 80 81 — Imbler 45 66 — Joseph 62 43 — Huntington 50 71 — Harper 60 74 — No. Powder 28 49 — Pine Eagle 61 80 — St. Francis 70 61 -- Huntington 56 51 — Pine Eagle 59 74 — St. Francis 46 50 -- Huntington 67 ♦District Tourney 38 HAND FORD SALES - La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by HALLMARK FURNITURE CENTER - La Grande JUNIOR VARSITY PLAYERS included: Ken Gentry, Mark Beverage, Mike Smith, Jack Beverage, John Hewitt, Melvin Orton. JV Manager was Cecil George. Sponsored by COAST TO COAST STORE - La Grande GOLD STRIKE GIFT CENTER - La Grande DOT'S IMPORTED SKI TOGS - La Grande ROY'S CHUCKWAGON - La Grande 39 TRACK MEMBERS, BACK: Jim Remington, Mgr., Steve Helmer, George Nave, Tom Beeson, Dale Peters, Steve Nantz, Monty Rinehart, Coach David Shaw. KNEELING: John Sheehy, Melvin Orton, Jack Beverage, Ken Nantz, Lonnie Murrill. George Nave participated in the State B Track Meet at Pleasant Hill. He ran the 2 mile - 10:14 for 6tli place. This beats existing UHS record. George received the most dedicated track award, and Monty Rinehart received the most improved track award. TRACK MEMBERS, BACK: Lynn Johnson, Kenna Smith, Marla Nielsen, Steph Hewitt, Jedonna Nave. KNEELING: Dawna Hoyt, Patty Frost, Carole Bronson. BLUE RIBBON WINNERS: Dawn Hoyt, Steph Hewitt and Coach Paula Thomas. Sponsored by 40 BIRNIE'S JEWELRY - La Grande BASCHE-SAGE HARDWARE - La Grande BAKER B LEAGUE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS, STANDING: Ken Shelton, Jim Collier, Larry Brooks, Mike Smith, Ken Gentry, Mark Beverage. KNEELING: Gary Crisp, Ron Williams, Rod Beverage, Gayle Murrill, John Hewitt. Most dedicated player was Larry Brooks. Most improved player was Mark Beverage. Coach Jim Potter. Ken Gentry (top), Rod Beverage, Mark Beverage and Mike Smith on way to practice. RED CROSS DRUG La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by LAURENCE'S JEWELRY La Grande, Oregon 41 The volleyball team came in 2nd in the South Half B League. Members of the A Squad are Dawn Hoyt, Margie Taylor, Lynn Johnson, Captain Kenna Smith, Steph Hewitt, Nina Turner and Tanya Mitchell. Pictured lower left are B Squad Captain Patsy Miller, Susan Creighton, Helen Naegeli, Debbie Goff, Sharon Mitchell, Carol Mackey, Angela Smith, and Cathy Williams. LOWER RIGHT: Mrs. Thomas, Coach, and Lynne Riomondo, manager. Steph Hewitt (center inset) was awarded the most improved and most dedicated player awards for both volleyball and track. ANN' JOHNSON’S 42 La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by BENNETT’S STUDIO La Grande, Oregon SENIORS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ADVISORS: Mr. James Potter, Mr. Orley Friessen, Mrs. Charlene Larsen, Nora Reuter-President, Tanya Mitchell-Secretary, and John Sheehy, Vice President. MEL'S RICHFIELD - La Grande 44 MODE O’DAY - La Grande Sponsored by WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY - La Grande REXALL GLASS DRUG - La Grande SUSAN COOPER CRAIG WAYNE BEVERAGE DALE ALLEN PETERS JAMES DEAN SHANKS NINA DIANE TURNER EOLYN KAY LOWE 45 SALVADOR MENDOZA CERVANTES SHARRON ANN WILSON JOHN EDWARD SHEEHY DAVID ROBERT DODDS NORA GENE REUTER KENNETH ROBERT SHELTON PHYLLIS JEAN GAWITH LINDA JEAN LOETUS TONY R. WOOD THOMAS S. BEESON BEVERLY LaRUE WELLINGTON CATHERINE HOYT BROWN RICHARD BERYL BROOKSHIRE NOT PICTURED: Stephen Charles Nantz nrrimirrii mp mitiimii I! Class of 1970 48 GRAHAM DRUG CENTER La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by RADIO MUSIC SUPPLY - La Grande HOUGHT'S 24 FLAVORS - La Grande UNDERCLASSMEN Laura Rogers Steve Helmer Wes Dunbar Anne Stauffer JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ADVISORS: Mr. David Merries, Jim Collier, Bart Mitchell-President, Mr. David Shaw and Mrs. Lorraine DeRosso. Blanche Collins Gary Cooper Corena Bivin Jim Collier Roger Johnson Nadine Edvalson Tom McCrae Linda Greenwood Gary Crisp Everett King t Shirley Idrogo Helen Naegeli Bert Kirby Honda Mackey Ben Francy Fred Hawkins Lynn Johnson Steve Trump Gayleen Ringer 51 Bart Mitchell Lynne Riomondo Don Turner Cathy Williams Mike Lowe Dawna Wood Lennie Murrill Sherril Bronson [ Melvin Orton e Rosemary Sheehy Don Peterson David Parks Jeanne Pattin Margaret Sarman Cathy Wilson Jedonna Nave Olen Nave SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ADVISORS: Mr. Bill Phillips, Craig Hooton-SAA, Mrs. Hope Fahsholtz, Steph Hewitt-Secretary, Mrs. Helen Stanford, Mike Smith-President. 1 Mike Smith Pam Wellington Denice Thompson Chris Webb Carl Murrill Larry Ash Cindy Dunbar Mike Baker Marda Evans Rod Beverage Debbie Goff Debbie Boothman Ava Green Mark Beverage Ken Gentry Rick Holcomb Larry Gross Cleve Kimball Kathy Hall Craig Hooton John Hewitt David Hoyt Steph Hewitt Jesse Soles Patsy Miller Mike Reuter Ted Rorden Pat Reuter Don Royal Lori Ricker Joe Seale Monty Rinehart Angela Smith Cindy Rogers Terry Sheehy FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS ADVISORS: Mike Reuter-Vice President, Jack Bcverage-Trcas., Sharon Mitehell-President, Pat Reuter-Secretary, Mrs. Ann Clemens, Mrs. Paula Thomas, Mr. Don Stewart. Pat Stitzel Debbie Stultz Jacque Tarter Tad Teel Penny Thompson Ron Williams Dale Wood Dwight Ambrose Susan Creighton Chrisanne Baxter Willard Elliott Jack Beverage Patty Frost Carole Bronson Cecil George Debbie Brown Don Gross Dawn Hoyt Gayle Murrill Kevin Haefer Larry Naegeli Janette Langford Marla Nielsen Carol Mackey Shelly Nielson Sharon Mitchell Jim Remington 60 • - s' __ JzZ Sr- ’: _ - v 5 --• ' -- -- g? - - - ... j L- r • -v-. . w -; Tr .;vS - .. . - _ '• sts J