Union High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Union, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1972 volume:

A NEW YEAR UNWINDS joined by Sophomore eagerness. to make the year one of sharing, victory, defeat, fun and learning! Administration, Board Faculty were Don Stewart Agriculture Helen Stanford Homemaking English Everett Stanford Auto Mechanics right on academics. Paula Thomas Physical Education Tom Blaylock, Music Hope Fahsholtz, English Ken Henry Industrial Arts Ann Clemens, Library Kyle Jones, Science Betty Cobb, Counselor Loraine DeRosso language Art Bill Phillips Mathematics John Neely Science Frances Robinson Physical Education Teacher Aide They were always Custodians, bus drivers, cooks, helpers and aides play a big part in the running of the district. Clockwise: Elaine Brown, Charlene Moffit; Marceile Droke, Ruth Mitchell; Jacque Tarter, Jedonna Nave, Debbie Goff; Everett Stanford, Bill Phillips; Don Stewart, Ken Henry; Bob Davidson, Glen Aldrich. 12 Sponsored by BOHNENKAMP’S TRU-VALUE HARDWARE, La Grande, Oregon right on” the job. Down: Jim Mahood, Don Peterson, Warren Sutor. Mail carriers: John Hewitt, Mel Orton. Sponsored by PIONEER FLOURING MILL COMPANY, Island City, Oregon FALL brought us lots of fun and spirit. and of it A thank you to Mr. Jones for all his unofficial picture-taking! they kept track all. Mrs. Moffit, Annual Advisor; and Mrs. Fahsholtz, Bay Lynx Advisor. Clockwise right: Sharon Mitchell, BL Editor; Staff: R. Coles, S. King. Mitchell, H. Hoyt, N. Eason, D. Hoyt, M. Nielsen, L. Naegeli. BC Staffs. Mitchell, L. Ricker, P. Reuter, Kathy Hall, Editor. I Sponsored by GENE'S SHOE STORE, La Grande, Oregon 15 Reigning over Homecoming were Michele Wilkie, Queen Patsy Miller, Debbie Goff, Kathy Hall. At right Captain John Hewitt announces queen selection, after a week of spirit, rallies, window decorating and rook initiation. 16 Sponsored by HALLMARK FURNITURE CENTER, La Grande, Oregon Royalty 'n Rooks Homecoming. A highlight of Homecoming week was the initiation of incoming frosh, pre-game assembly antics and dance. Sponsored by UNION CHEVRON STATION, Union, Oregon 17 Juniors played hillbilly. The Junior Class had a lot of fun putting on their hillbilly play, under the direction of Mrs. Clemens. This was one of their many projects to raise prom funds. 18 Sponsored by HYDE’S FOODLAND, Island City, Oregon Clockwise: Larry Ash, Mike Baker, Mark Beverage, Rod Beverage, Dalton Brooks, Ken Gentry, John Hewitt, Ken Nantz, Mel Orton, Mike Smith, Dave Yocum. Coach Potter. Seniors starred in football. Dwight Ambrose, Mike Dilley, Gayle Murrill, Monty Rinehart, Phil Warren, Ron Williams, Chuck Robinson Mgr. 20 These two pages sponsored by UNION SHOPPING CENTER, Union, Oregon Clockwise: Aage Pedersen Mgr., Gary Williams, Randy Williams, Verlin Turner, Jeff Todd, Ritchie Schubert, Pat Reuter, Ken Mackey, Dave McMullen, Richard Lindsay, Las Lequerica, Steve Hewitt, Alan Johnson. Volleyball interest A Squad Wr Row 1: Schubert, Mackey, Loftus, J. Hewitt, Bronson, Mitchell, Hoyt, Miller, S. Hewitt. Row 2: J. Tarter, Prince, Corriell, Beverage, Dickenson, Gray, Wilkie, S. Smith, Breedlove. Row 3: K. Tarter, C. Tarter, G. Reed, Sheehy, Warren, J. Smith, W. Reed, Williams. Coach Thomas. C Squad B Squad 22 Sponsored by C C CARPET'S, Union, Oregon was high. Enough girls turned out to form 3 squads this year. The A and B squads had just an average season, while the C team met with more success. At the end of the season, they played a game with the district faculty (Lower right). The faculty bested the girls. Sponsored by REUTER HARDWARE STORE, Union, Oregon WINTER kept us inside and student leaders worked. Student Body Officers were Phil Warren, Sgt. at Arms; Lori Ricker, Secretary; Mark Beverage, Vice President; and Mike Smith, President. Advisors to the student body officers and student council were Mr. Both Mark and Mike were active also in FFA. Carlson and Mr. Phillips. The group was most active throughout the year. One of their accomplishments was a student room. Patsy Miller and Jack Beverage are shown below taking advantage of it. At right Lori and Sharon Mitchell hurry to finish up their assignment before the monthly council meeting. These two pages sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON, Union Branch, Union, Oregon A great basketball season. VARSITY SQUAD: Top: Dalton Brooks, Mike Smith, Monty Rinehart, Dave Yocum, Ken Gentry, Mike Dilley. Kneeling: Dale Wood, Mark Beverage, Dwight Ambrose, Rod Beverage, Mel Orton, John Hewitt. Coach Potter. Sponsored by BIRNIE’S JEWELRY, La Grande, Oregon JR. VARSITY SQUAD: Top: Las Lequerica, Gayle Murrill, Pat Stitzel, Phil Warren, Tex Dunn. Kneeling: Richard Lindsay, Jack Beverage, Randy Williams, Rob Gray, Aage Pedersen. Coach Neely. Sponsored by TROTTER’S MEN STORE THE KLOTHES KAVERN, La Grande, Oregon CAROL GAIL CINDY Cheerleaders reflect Basketball season was happily extended with the placing in the Wapiti League. After beating the Huntington Locomotives, they traveled to the state semi-finals in La Grande; however, lost out in the second game. The JV squad ended their season with a mostly-win record. - 28 These two pages sponsored by UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON, La Grande Branch, La Grande, Oregon VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Gail Beverage, Carol Mackey, Captain Sharon Mitchell, Cindy Schubert. JV CHEERLEADERS: Renece Prince, Gwen Francy, Kathy Tarter. UHS BAND Mr. Blaylock Director Music was their thing! Sponsored by BAUM INSURANCE AGENCY, Union, Oregon UHS CHOIR The music department was probably one of the most active in school. Performances included an Oh Happy Day concert, holi day program, Tu-Valley Music Concert, and a hit spring musi-cale, as well as many others. Pictured with Dalton Brooks at left is Kathy Hall who has been accompanist for several years and student secretarial aide to Mr. Blaylock. At right is Don Peterson, student band director, and also recipient of the senior music award for excellence. Sponsored by RED CROSS DRUG, La Grande, Oregon 31 SPRING was the start of many memories— Upper: Craig Hooton, President. Lower: Spring initiates Dave Yocum, Renece Prince, Sharon Mitchell, Debbie Johnson, Lois Breedlove, Perry Aldrich. Senior NHS Members: Don Peterson, Mike Smith, Michele Wilkie, Stephanie Hewitt, Patsy Miller, Rosemary Sheehy, Kathy Hall, Dave Yocum, Craig Hooton. Mr. Phillips, Advisor Top: Carole Bronson, Sharon Mitchell, Lori Ricker, Dawn Hoyt, Angie Smith. Lower: Jacque Tarter, Jack Beverage, Chrisanne Baxter, Linda Gray. Sponsored by MELVILLE'S, La Grande, Oregon BERNHARDT'S SHOE REPAIR, La Grande, Oregon 33 DF AMERICA Mrs. Stanford with the 1971-72 officers. Senior FHA: Ronda Griswold, President Patsy Miller, Michele Wilkie, Cathy Wilson, Rosemary Sheehy. Top: Chrisanne Baxter, Shelly Nielson, Jacque Tarter, Carole Bronson, Marla Nielsen, Dawn Hoyt, Linda Witten, Sue Ann Smith. Lower: Yvonne Knowles, Marianne Hall, Vicki Burford, Janice Wellington, Cindy Tarter, Carol McCrae, Janette Langford, Nancy Eason, Terry Sheehy, Dona Sheehy, Ronda Corriell, Lois Breedlove. 34 Sponsored by MILDRED’S BEAUTY SALON, Union, Oregon FHA- Homemaking Models My Favorite Things was the theme of the annual FHA-Home-making Department Mother-Daughter Tea and Style Show. Sponsored by UNION DRUG COMPANY, Union, Oregon 35 A busy, full schedule seemed to be the order of business during the year. Places visited and things done included the Oregon State Fair, pizza feed, open house at the shop, initiation, Pacific International, soil judging contest, an active FFA Week, holiday raffle, State FFA Convention, and annual spring banquet. Officers at left are Mark Beverage, Reporter and Mike Smith, President. Top: Mr. Stewart, Advisor, and Mr. Carlson at Shop Open House; Mr. Stewart with two female members of the FFA: visitors enjoyed an evening at the renovated shop. Lower: Greg Duff, State Vice President; Odin Miller, Mr. Mrs. Ken Smith; John Hewitt, chapter treasurer. 36 Sponsored by ELLSWORTH HERMANN TEXACO, Union, Oregon Craig and new initiates; Jack Beverage and honored guests at the annual banquet; Craig Hooton, Dalton Brooks, Michele Wilkie, Rod Beverage. Peterson, J. Beverage, Robinson, Bronson, Stitzel, Myrna Wilkie, Mitchell, P. Reuter, Murrill, Beverage, Ricker, Rorden, M. Reuter, Elliott, George, Davis. McMullen, Patterson, S. Baker, Sarman, Lindsay, Charlton. J. Smith, Carlson, Creighton, Beverage, Lequerica, Johnson, Pedersen, Coles, King. Sponsored by PIONEER FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN, La Grande, Oregon 37 % Si PROM COURT: King Melvin Orton, Rod Beverage, Rosemary Sheehy, Craig Hooton. Jedonna Nave, Queen Denice Thompson, Mark Beverage, Stephanie Hewitt, 38 Sponsored by REYNOLDS INSURANCE AGENCY, La Grande Union, Oregon John Hewitt, Jacque Tarter, Toastmistress, Mr. Carlson. Patsy Miller Upper: Kathy Hall makes a prophecy. Below Jack Beverage. yrrr We had the Spirit of Youth. Sponsored by CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC UTILITIES, La Grande, Oregon 39 Congratulations, guys. 40 Standing: Aage Pederson, Mike Dilley, Mark Beverage, Ken Gentry, Dave Yocum, Dalton Brooks, John Hewitt, Mike Smith, Jack Beverage, Alan Johnson. Kneeling: Mel Orton, Phil Warren, Randy Williams, Marty Patterson, Las Lequerica, Rod Beverage, Richard Lindsay, Coach Jim Potter. your trophy says it WAPITI LEAGUE BASEBALL CHAMPS all! 41 Tricky Trackers Coach Thomas Stephanie Hewitt participated in Top row: Cindy Tarter, Peggy Williams, Wanda Reed, Janice Hewitt, Janice Pughbauer, the Oregon State Meet, and came Laura Loftus, Gail Reed, Linda Witten, Cindy Schubert, back with several medals. BOYS’ TRACK TEAM MEMBERS: ed by Mr. Neely. Dwight Ambrose, Dale Wood, Ronnie Williams, Gayle Murrill, Ken Nantz, Larry Gross and coach- Sponsored by HOUGHT’S 24 FLAVORS, La Grande, Oregon The seniors had a lot of good times producing their play, which also was their last joint effort before graduation. Directed by Mr. Phillips, the 3-act comedy mystery was a great success. Scary Seniors Sponsored by CUPBOARD CAFE, La Grande, Oregon A time for praise Sponsored by THE TOP SHOP, La Grande, Oregon Mrs. Moffit opened the Awards Assembly by introducing Mr. Baker of the Union Pacific Railroad who presented Patsy Miller with a scholarship. Dona Sheehy receives a Spanish award from Mrs. DeRosso. Lower pics show music awards being given by Mr. Blaylock in music and by Mrs. Moffit in business. Newly-elected Student Body President Pat Reuter accepts the gavel. Cindy Schubert, as new Student Body Secretary receives minutes from Lori Ricker. Stephanie Hewitt (not shown) was given most valuable award in both volleyball and track. Cindy Tarter most improved in volleyball, and Cindy Schubert most improved in track. letter men led. (L to R) Gentry, Ash, Hewitt, R. Beverage, M. Beverage, Brooks, Smith, Yocum. Upper: Dilley, Williams, Ambrose, Randy Williams, Warren, Colwell, Murrill, Robinson. Lower: Gross, Nantz. Most Valuable: John Hewitt-FBaU Rod Beverage-BxBall Dalton Brooks-BBall Dale Wood-Track Most Improved: Gayle Murrill-FBall Mel Orton-BxBall Phil Warren-BBall Dan Colwell-Track John Hewitt SHRINE REPRESENTATIVE in East-West Game. Coach Potter presents student body Wapiti League baseball trophy. Sponsored by BURGESS FASHION CORNER, La Grande, Oregon Sponsored by SHORB'S TYPEWRITER SALES SERVICE, 46 Portable Typewriters, La Grande, Oregon Top: Mr. Carlson presents an award to Rosemary Sheehy. Middle: Kathy Hall, Speaker, Salutatorian Stephanie Hewitt, Valedictorian Craig Hooton, Patsy Miller, Speaker. Lower: Don Peterson, Speaker, Rev. Clyde Dilley, recipient of Senior Community Award, Spencer Saunders, Speaker. Sponsored by CHERRY'S FLORIST, La Grande, Oregon 48 Hi-LITE STUDIO, La Grande, Oregon . Top: Mr. Harvey Bennett, E.O.C.; Debbie Goff gave the senior community award. Below: Patsy, Jedonna and Craig with advisor Mrs. Moffit. Jedonna makes final repairs before they march in. Jerry G. came over and took pictures prior to commencement. Valedictorian Award, Larry Ash Gene Beeson Mark Beverage Rod Beverage Dalton Brooks Lorraine Crow Cindy Dunbar Mike Baker Ken Gentry Debbie Goff Ronda Griswold Larry Gross 50 Sponsored by KNOTTY PINE CAFE, Union, Oregon Kathy Hall John Hewitt Stephanie Hewitt Craig Hooton Patsy Miller Carl Murrill Ken Nantz Jedonna Nave Melvin Orton David Parks Donald Peterson Sponsored by GETTINGS LYNCH MOTOR COMPANY, We’re happy to furnish UHS their driver ed car. , La Grande, Oregon 51 Spencer Saunders Rosemary Sheehy Mike Smith Denice Thompson Pam Wellington Michele Wilkie Cathy Wilson Dave Yocum Not pictured: Mike Baker Debbie Crisp Margie Sarman Mr. Carlson shown with scholarship recipients Patsy Miller, Stephanie Hewitt, Craig Hooton and Rosemary Sheehy on the eve of graduation. Sponsored by ROY FARNAM SUPPLY, Phone: 963-2123, La Grande, Oregon GLOBE FURNITURE, La Grande, Oregon Row 1: Dwight Ambrose, Chrisanne Baxter, Jack Beverage. Row 2: Carole Bronson, Debbie Brown, Sue Creighton, Greg Davis, Gaye Dickenson, Mike Dllley. Row 3: Nancy Eason, Willard Elliott, Patty Frost, Cecil George, Linda Gray, Kevin Haefer. Row 4: Dawn Hoyt, Janette Langford, Carol Mackey, Sharon Mitchell, Gayle Murrill, Larry Naegeli. 54 Sponsored by KEITH O'BRIEN, La Grande, Oregon BASCHE-SAGE HARDWARE, La Grande, Oregon Row 1: Marla Nielsen, Shelly Nielson, Mike Reuter, Pat Reuter, Lori Ricker, Monty Rinehart. Row 2: Chuck Robinson, Celeste Roderick, Lynn Roderick, Ted Rorden, Don Royal, Cindy Schubert. Row 3: Terry Sheehy, Angie Smith, Rhonda Stanley, Pat Stttzel, Jacqui Tarter, Penny Thompson. Row 4: Myrna Wilkie, Ronnie Williams, Dale Wood, Doug Calvinsky. Sponsored by CABLE VISION, La Grande, Oregon BEAUTON'S KNIT SHOP, Union, Oregon 55 Row 1: Perry Aldrich, Gail Beverage, Lois Breedlove. Row 2: Sandy Brown, Buz Charlton, Rita Coles, Dan Colwell, Jil Cooper, Ronda Corriell. Row 3: Ken Elliott, Gordon Fisher, Gwen Francy, Penny Hall, Steve Hewitt, Hilda Hoyt. Row 4: Debbie Johnson, Sherry King, Ella Kissel, Brent Kohler, Melissa Lilly, Richard Lindsay. 56 Sponsored by BUILDER'S SUPPLY, La Grande, Oregon HALL'S TYPEWRITER SERVICE, La Grande, Oregon Row 1: Laura Loftus, Terri Morgan, Sid Morris, Lis Pedersen, Tracy Posey, Renece Prince. Row 2: Gail Reed, Ronnie Sarman, Ritchie Schubert, Sue Ann Smith, Jim Southard, Kathy Tarter. Row 3: Jeff Todd, Janice Trump, Verlin Turner, Linda Valette, Phil Warren, Gary Williams. Row 4: Loretta Williams, Randy Williams, Linda Witten. Sponsored by WESTERN AUTO STORE, La Grande, Oregon HAND FORD SALES, La Grande, Oregon 57 Row 1: Jack Aldrich, Sam Baker. Row 2: Paul Breedlove, Dennis Brookshire, Vicki Burford, Bonnie Carlson. Row 3: Sherry Creighton, Patsy Dickenson, Gene Dunn, Margie Frost, Carl George, Roby Gray. Row 4: Lori Haefer, Marianne Hall, Tim Hall, Stacey Hansen, Wesley Harris, Janet Hewitt. Row 5: Kim Irvin, Alan Johnson, Nila Johnson, Susie Johnston, Yvonne Knowles, Trudie Kohl. 58 Sponsored by FITZGERALD FLOWERS, La Grande, Oregon WILLIAMSON INSURANCE AGENCY, La Grande, Oregon Row 1: Las Lequerica, Carol McCrae, David McMullen, Kenny Mackey, Susan Markum, Steven Nave. Row 2: Marty Patterson, Aage Pedersen, Janice Pughbauer, Wanda Reed, Ronda Roderick, Robin Seale. Row 3: Dona Sheehy, Jackie Silvey, Janice Smith, Larry Smuts, Billie Southard, Shirleyann Stacey. Row 4: Roger Suydam, Cindy Tarter, Carla Warren, Janice Wellington, Dorena Wilkie, Peggy Williams. Sponsored by DOLVEN'S APPLIANCES, La Grande, Oregon CRAIG'S CLEANERS, La Grande, Oregon 59 MR. MISS BOBCAT Sponsored by WESTENSKOW'S 76 STATION, La Grande, Oregon 60 GLASS REXALL DRUG, La Grande, Oregon