Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1971 volume:

Representing everyone connected with Union Public Schools we proudly dedicate this BOBCAT to the memory of ALBERT GEORGE A family man who was always dedicated to education and community. A busy year 4 Marlene Turner Secretary This year's board included (clockwise) Vernon Adkins, Grocer; John Kirby, Auto Parts Store Owner; Wilbur Smith, Rancher Farmer; Mace Schram, Veterinarian; and, Gary Erwin, Bakery Goods Distributor. School clerk, Linda Brookshire. for everyone This year there were several teacher aides and student helpers added to the regular staff including (left) Gwen Francy, Cathy Wilson, Larry Brooks, Lynn Johnson and Kenna Smith. High school custodians (middle) Jim Mahood and Nele Morrison had student helper Don Peterson. Don Stewart, Everett Stanford and Bill Phillips helped drive buses (right). Linda Greenwood and Lynne Riomondo carried the mail. Cooks Ruth Mitchell and Marceile Droke were aided by Dawna Wood, Wendy Orton and Ronda Mackey. especially for our teachers. TOM BLAYLOCK, Music; ANN CLEMENS, Library; LORRAINE DcROSSO, Spanish-English; HOPE FAHSHOLTZ, English; KEN HENRY, Industrial Arts: CHARLENE MOFFIT, Business; JOHN NEELY, Science; BILL PHILLIPS, Mathematics; JIM POTTER, P.E.-Modern Problems; EVERETT STANFORD, Auto Mechanics; HELEN STANFORD, Home Economics-English; DON STEWART, Agriculture-Driver Ed; PAULA THOMAS, P.E. All the school personnel got together for a dinner on the final day of school to especially honor retiring teacher Thelma Miller (center). REYNOLD'S INSURANCE AGENCY 6 La Grande Sponsored by SHORB'S, Inc., La Grande Sponsored by UNION FLOURING MILL COMPANY - Union REUTER HARDWARE - Union 7 Student Government— a full schedule, too. with regularly scheduled student council meetings, there was much student involvement and many things accomplished this year. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS: Gary Cooper, President; Mike Smith, Vice President; Jeralyn McClellan, Secretary; Jack Beverage, Sgt. at Arms. Advisors were Mr. Carlson and Mr. Phillips. Corena Bivin Sherril Bronson Larry Brooks Dody Brown Jim Collier Blanche Collins Gary Cooper Gary Crisp Wes Dunbar Nadine Edvalson Ben Francy Linda Greenwood Sponsored by 10 H H SUPPLY - La Grande BRONSON LUMBER COMPANY - Union Lynn Johnson Bert Kirby Mike Lowe Ronda Mackey Jeralyn McClellan Tom McCrac Bart Mitchell Lennie Murrill Sponsored by H M MEAT COMPANY - Union ELLSWORTH HERMAN Texaco Products - Union 11 Helen Naegeli George Nave Wendy Orton Lynne Rioraondo Don Turner Cathy Williams Dawna Wood Sponsored by 12 RON'S REPAIR - Union FORDICE BARBER SHOP - Union SALUTATORIAN-Nadinc Edvalson; VALEDICTORIAN-Lynn Johnson; SALUTATORIAN-Anne Stauffer. CLASS OFFICERS: Mike Lowe, Vice President; Lynn Johnson, Secretary; Larry Brooks, President. Advisors were Lorraine DeRosso and John Neely. Graduation Advisor was Charlene Moffit. Transfer Student Special Student Sue McCann Holly Brown Sponsored by BERNHARDT'S SHOE REPAIR - La Grande GLOBE FURNITURE - La Grande EASTERN OREGON REVIEW - La Grande BUILDER'S SUPPLY - La Grande 13 MR. MISS BOBCAT The Union High School Student Body selected this year, as their choice for the most representative all-around students. DON TURNER and KENNA JO SMITH. Sponsored by BAUM INSURANCE AGENCY La Grande, Oregon JUNIORS OFFICERS: John Hewitt, Vice President; Rosemary Sheehy, Secretary; Kathy Hall, President. Sgt. at Arms was Don Peterson. ADVISORS: Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. Fahsholtz, Mr. Phillips. 1st: Larry Ash, Mike Baker, Mark Beverage, Rod Beverage, Debbie Boothman, Cindy Dunbar, Ken Gentry. 2nd: Debbie Goff, Ronda Griswold, Larry Gross, Kathy Hall, John Hewitt, Stephanie Hewitt, Craig Hooton. 3rd: David Hoyt, Patsy Miller, Carl Murrill, Jedonna Nave, Olen Nave, Melvin Orton, David Parks. Sponsored by IVAN'S FOOD STORE - Union 16 RALPH TAYLOR - Union Standard Oil Distributor 1st: Don Peterson, Elaine Santocs, Margie Sarman, Spencer Saunders, Rosemary Sheehy, Mike Smith, Denice Thompson. 2nd: Pam Wellington, Michele Wilkie, Cathy Wilson, Ava Green. Not Pictured: Dalton Brooks, Ken Nantz. Sponsored by BILL'S A W DRIVE IN - La Grande MELVILLE'S - La Grande 17 SOPHOMORES OFFICERS: Pat Reuter, Treasurer; Mike Reuter, Secretary; Lori Ricker, President. Vice President and Monty Rinehart. ADVISORS: Mr. Stewart, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Henry. 1st: Dwight Ambrose, Jack Beverage, Carole Bronson, Debbie Brown, Susan Creighton, Mike Dilley, Willard Elliott. 2nd: Patty Frost, Cecil George, Linda Gray, Kevin Haefer, Dawn Hoyt, Janette Langford, Carol Mackey. 3rd: Sharon Mitchell, Gayle Murrill, Larry Naegeli, Marla Nielsen, Shelly Neilson, Valerie Rayl, Jim Remington. Sponsored by 18 O. C. WILDE - Union UNION DRUG - Union Wendy Tucker, Dale Wood, Chrisanne Baxter Not Pictured: Cindy Schubert, Gregg Davis. 1st: Mike Reuter, Pat Reuter, Lori Ricker, Monty Rinehart, Ted Rorden, Don Royal, Joe Seale. 2nd: Terry Sheehy, Angela Smith, Pat Stitzel, Jacqui Tarter, Penny Thompson, Mryna Wilkie, Ron Williams. FRESHMEN OFFICERS: Kathy Tarter, Vice President; Verlln Turner, Sgt. at Arms; Penny Hall, President; Gordon Fisher, Secretary. ADVISORS: Mr. Potter, Mrs. Clemens, Mr. Blaylock. 1st: Perry Aldrich, Gail Beverage, Leis Breedlove, Buz Charlton, Rita Coles, Dan Colwell, Jil Cooper. 2nd: Ronda Cornell, Ken Elliott, Gordon Fisher, Gwen Francy, Penny Hall, Jim Harris, Steve Hewitt. 3rd: Hilda Hoyt, Vicki Jobe, Debbie Johnson, Sherry King, Brent Kohler, Richard Lindsay, Laura Loftus. 20 BURGESS MEN'S WEAR - La Grande Sponsored by BOHNENKAMPS - La Grande 1st: Terri Morgan, Sid Morris, Lis Petersen, Tracy Posey, Renece Prince, Chuck Redding, Gail Reed. 2nd: Joe Remington, Ronnie Sarman, Sue Ann Smith, Gordon Southard, Kathy Tarter, Janice Trump, Verlin Turner. 3rd: Jim Warner, Phillip Warren, Loretta Williams, Randy Williams. Not Pictured; Linda Witten, Gary Williams, Ritchie Schubert. Sponsored by RADIO MUSIC SUPPLY - La Grande HOUGHT'S 24 Flavors 21 BOBCAT Lynne Riomondo, Editor. Pat Reuter, Photographer. Helpers: Fred Hawkins and Craig Hooton. Advisor: Mrs. Moffit. Kathy Hall, Editor (Annual Photographer); Mrs. Hope Fahsholtz, Advisor; Kathy, Denice Thompson, Jacqui Tarter, Jeralyn McClellan, Cathy Williams, Blanche Collins. Fall begins with ROOKS— Sponsored by 24 TOP SHOP - La Grande GRAHAM DRUG CENTER - La Grande and NHS scholars mop up! Each year, as a service project, the National Honor Society washes the downtown store windows the morning after Halloween night. Mr. Phillips, Advisor, is talking with Rosemary Sheehy about the event. Sponsored by ANN JOHNSON'S - La Grande Hi-LITE STUDIO - La Grande MEL'S RICHFIELD - La Grande REXALL GLASS DRUG - La Grande 26 MODE O'DAY - La Grande Sponsored by Queen Wendy I reigns— WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY - La Grande Juniors present “3 Fingers in the Door.” Sponsored by BIRNIE'S JEWELRY - La Grande BASCHE-SAGE HARDWARE - La Grande 27 Football in r 1st: Gentry, J. Hewitt, Smith, M. Beverage, Orton, R. Beverage, Gross. 2nd: M. Reuter, Remington, George. with spirit SENIORS: Steve Helmer Lennie Murrill Sponsored by UNION SHOPPING CENTER Union, Oregon SENIORS: Bert Kirby, Gary Cooper, Gary Crisp, George Nave, Don Turner. and that spirit helped us when we beat Pine-Eagle 12-6, but the blow of losing to Wallowa cost us the District Championship and a chance to go to the State playoffs. But it was a good season with MELVIN ORTON coming out as the Most-Improved player and GARY CRISP as the Most-Valuable player. 1st: Rinehart, Ambrose, Murrill. 2nd: Royal, P. Reuter, J. Beverage, Warren, Turner, S. Hewitt, Lindsay. Coach Jim Potter Managers, Elliott Remington. Year-around PEP .■ I 30 CHEERLEADERS: Cindy Dunbar, Captain Debbie Goff, Jeralyn McClellan, Sharon Mitchell, Cathy Williams. POWER DRILL TEAM included: Janette Langford, Angela Smith, Jacqui Tarter, Penny Hall, Kathy Tarter, Carole Bronson. PEP CLUB Members behind Cheerleader Sharon Mitchell (Vice President). 1st A. Stauffer, L. Johnson, S. Smith, H. Naegeii (Secre tary). 2nd: L. Riomondo, L. Rogers, L. Witten. 3rd: C. Baxter, S. Hewitt (President), D. Hoyt, M. Nielsen, S. Creighton. No Winter Blahs at UHS Volleyball VIP’s 77Tf Sponsored by GOLD STRIKE GIFT CENTER - La Grande ROY’S CHUCKWAGON - La Grande COAST TO COAST STORE - La Grande DOT’S IMPORTED SKI TOGS - La Grande And, music took on a new CHOIR 1st: Beverage, Schubert, Neilson, Baxter, P. Thompson, Wilkie, Bronson, McCann, Cooper, Francy, P. Hall, Posey. 2nd: Hoyt, King, Witten, K. Hall, Edvalson, WiHiams, Goff, Bivin, Brown. 3rd: Hinojos, Loftus, Rinehart, Beverage, Hoyt, D. Brooks, Crisp, Trump, Prince, Griswold. 4th: Jobe, Green, D. Thompson, Nave, Stauffer, Collier, Cooper, L. Brooks. BAND: 1st: N. Edvalson, B. Carlson, S. Miller, L. Hoyt, M. Frost, D. Sheehy. 2nd: W. Reed, L. Reed, C. Hewitt, T. Gross, J. Remington, T. Frost, A. Reed, P. Dilley. 3rd: D. Thompson, P. Thompson, G. Reed, S. Smith, P. Williams, R. Sheehy, J. Smith, A. Hodge. 4th: D. Parks, C. Hawkins, D. Peterson, R. Suydam, L. Gross, W. Harris, P. Breedlove, W. Brookshire (Hiddcn-S. Hanson) With tuba-Marty Patterson. Standing: L. Lequerica, D. Tucker, K. Mackey, D. Brookshire, K. Nantz. look! SWING CHOIR was one of the most popular groups this year and consisted of Penny Thompson, Chris Baxter, Denice Thompson, Shelly Neilson, Larry Brooks, Gary Cooper, Cathy Williams, Debbie Goff, Sherril Bronson, Jim Collier, Nadine Edvalson, Myma Wilkie. Mr. Blaylock most ably assists the group. All organization and practices were extracurricular. Senior Nadine Edvalson did much accompanying, and behind-the-scenes work, as well as lots of faithful participation. She received the coveted Music Award. The Music Department had a most active year—Swing Choir! Union Stage Band! Christmas Concert! LaMusique! Tu Valley Musical Festival Host!, and many more outside participations. 35 Our coaches are still smiling— P. E. Department Coaches John Neely, Paula Thomas, Jim Potter VARSITY SQUAD, 1st: J. Hewitt, M. Orton, G. Crisp, R. Beverage, D. Brooks, L. Brooks. 2nd: M. Dilley, G. Nave, B. Francy, M. Beverage, K. Gentry, D. Turner, M. Smith. (Inset) Jim Remington, Manager. It seemed that lack of size led to a disappointing season for the Bobcats; DON TURNER came out as the Most-valuable player, and JOHN HEWITT as the Most-improved. Sponsored by 36 THE HUT - Union UNION REPUBLIC - Union JR. VARSITY SQUAD, 1st: S. Saunders, R. Williams, V. Turner, J. Beverage, D. Ambrose. 2nd: P. Warren, M. Rinehart, D. Royal, P. Stitzel, G. Murrill, Coach Neely. Sponsored by GETTINGS-LYNCH MOTOR CO. - La Grande LA GRANDE OBSERVER - La Grande 37 Suddenly—it’s 38 Spring! And many activities dominated the spring scene—one highlight was the series of plays put on by Mrs. Clemens1 speech class, shown at right. 39 NHS initiates while MEMBERS 1st: Hooton, Sheehy, Wilkie, Miller. 2nd: Hoyt, Johnson, Baxter, Edvalson, Ricker, Mackey, Gray. 3rd: Stauffer, Smith, Hewitt. (Left) Spring candidates are initiated. Officers arc Hooton, VP; Edvalson, Pres.; Mackey, Trcas.; Stauffer, Sec. (Right) Mr. Phillips, Advisor. Mr. Carlson speaks to group at initiation ceremonies. 40 LAURENCE’S JEWELRY - La Grande Sponsored by RED CROSS DRUG - La Grande Mrs. DeRosso Director Seniors produce “Finders Creepers.” Sponsored by CITY FINANCE CORPORATION - La Grande CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UTILITIES - La Grande 41 Sponsored by Active 1970-71 MEMBERS (Downward) D. Ambrose, J. Beverage, M. Beverage, R. Beverage, B. Charlton, W. Elliott, K. Gentry, C. George, L. Gray, J. Harris, F. Hawkins, J. Hewitt, C. Hooton, J. Langford, C. Mackey, S. Mitchell, G. Murrill, L. Murrill, L. Naegeli, D. Peterson, C. Redding, J. Remington, M. Reuter, P. Reuter, L. Ricker, M. Rinehart, L. Rogers, T. Rorden, A. Smith, K. Smith, M. Smith, P. Stitzel, V. Turner. Not pictured: Dalton Brooks, Greg Davis, Ava Green. (Lower right) Shown with Mr. Stewart, Advisor, is Oregon Treasurer Cal Ranson. Others pictured are visiting Joseph chapter members. 42 ROY FARNAM SUPPLY - La Grande GENE'S SHOE STORE - La Grande Future Farmers Recipients of FFA honors at the banquet were (right) Odin Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith, Chapter Farmer Awards. Mrs. Georgia Ricker and Mrs. Charlene Moffit, along with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Trenkcl of Ontario received certificates of appreciation from the chapter. PAT FITZGERALD FLOWERS La Grande ANDERSON'S LEATHER SUPPLY-La Grande M. J. GOSS MOTOR CO. - La Grande Sponsored by Mrs. Stanford, FHA Advisor sees if Debbie Boothman and Patsy Miller are sewing it right.1 A high point of the Annual Tea and Style Show was the initiation of the new officers. Outgoing officers pictured at top are Kenna Smith, Ronda Mackey, Nadine Edvalson, Lynn Johnson-President, Patsy Miller, Debbie Boothman, Mrs. Stanford, Lynne Riomondo, Rosemary Sheehy. TROTTER !S 44 KLOTIIES KAVERN - La Grande FHA sews up MEMBERS (Clockwise right) K. Smith, N. Edvalson, L. Johnson, M. Wilkie, R. Sheehy, B. Collins, R. Mackey, L. Riomondo, S. Neilson, J. Cooper, C. Baxter, T. Morgan, L. Witten, L. Breedlove, R. Prince, S. Smith, R. Cornell, G. Reed, G. Beverage, D. Hoyt, C. Mackey, C. Bronson, P. Frost, W. Tucker, S. Creighton, M. Neilsen, J. Langford, J. Tarter, H. Naegeli. A. Stauffer. Sponsored by DOLVEN'S APPLIANCES - La Grande Sponsored by 45 PIONEER FLOURING MILL - La Grande HYDE S FOODLAND - Island City PROM ROYALTY (Top) Dawna Wood, Larry Brooks, QUEEN NADINE EDVALSON and KING MIKE LOWE, Jeralyn McClellan, George Nave, Linda Greenwood, Bart Mitchell. Sponsored by WESTENSKOW!S UNION 76 = La Grande 46 STANDARD OFFICE EQUIPMENT - La Grande WESTERN AUTO STORE - La Grande SPROUSE-REITZ - La Grande Mistress of Ceremonies for this year’s Jr.-Sr. Banquet was Kathy Hall. Reading the Senior Will was Gary Cooper, after which Nadine Edvalson related the class prophecy and Lynn Johnson brought back many memories. The Senior class sang the song “We’ve Only Just Begun. ” Sponsored by DELfS PLACE - Union UNION CHEVRON SERVICE - Union 47 Athletics right on! At the AWARD'S ASSEMBLY, Coach Jim Potter presented the District Championship Baseball Trophy to Gary Cooper, ASB President. LETTERMEN had the limelight at the Award's Assembly. Center left are officers John Hewitt and Mike Lowe. MEMBERS included below 1st: Bart Mitchell, Lennie Murrill, George Nave, Jim Collier, Gary Crisp, Don Turner, Steve Helmer. 2nd: Dalton Brooks, Melvin Orton, Mike Smith, Mark Beverage, Ken Gentry, John Hewitt, Rod Beverage 3rd: Mr. Neely, Ben Francy, Jim Remington, Ken Nantz, Gary Cooper, Mike Dilley, Dwight Ambrose, Mr. Potter. Sponsored by WILLIAMSON INSURANCE AGENCY - La Grande CRAIG'S CLEANERS - La Grande CABELVISION - La Grande BOB'S OK TIRE SERVICE - Island City Sponsored by PIONEER FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN - La Grande KEITH O'BRIEN - La Grande 51 Happy is the what to remember what to enjoy in what to plan in BACCALAUREATE Speakers: Faith — Gary Cooper Character — Larry Brooks Citizenship — Blanche Collins Service — Jeralyn McClellan John Kirby, Board Member and Mr. Carlson present seniors with that long-awaited diploma. 52 person who knows in the past— the present— the future. The Senior Class chose Mr. A1 Stanley, owner of the Knotty Pine, to receive the Community Award. The presentation was made by Fred Hawkins. Fred, on behalf of the class, also gave Mrs. Moffit an appreciation gift. Giving the commencement address was Dale Slusher, Pacific Northwest Bell. He posed the question, “What Now?”, to the class. 53 On our Middle left: J. Hewitt, K. Gentry, If, Smith, M. Beverage, R. Beverage, Dalton Brooks. Lower left: Seniors Larry Brooks, Gary Crisp, Mike Lowe, Jim Collier. Middle Team Picture: Middle Picture: The team was coached ly Jim Potter and included standing: M. Rinehart, J. Remington, R. Beverage, J. Hewitt, M. Dilley, D. Brooks, M. Smith, M. Beverage, K. Gentry. Seated: P. Warren, M. Lowe, L. Brooks, J. Collier, G. Crisp, W. Elliott. Most Valuable Players: Larry Brooks John Hewitt Most Improved Player: Mike Dilley way Sponsored by LA GRANDE BRANCH United States National Bank of Oregon La Grande, Oregon 55 Perfect ending to a great year! John tells Rosemary how it was! Sponsored by UNION BRANCH First National Bank of Oregon Union, Oregon