Valier High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Valier, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1962 volume:

6 ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRAFIY 3 1833 01731 9424 GENEALOGY 978.602 V24VHS 1962 NORTHERN LIGHTS 1 Valier riigli Ocliool Valier, iTioiiit itaff Editor -- BILL PETERSON Co-Editor LEE SWANK Business Manager PAT BROPHY Sports Editor DOUG HENNEMAN Subscription Sales DARLENE SWANSON Junior High-- JUDY GOSSARD Advertising RALPH SANDS Introduction BILL NORSBY Staff BILL PETERSON Dedication JIM BRIDEN Faculty CLARICE LINDQUIST Seniors - LINDA HARTSELL LINDA BRUNER Juniors, Drill Team B Cheerleaders PHYLUS INGEBRIGTSON Sophomores JUDY MAY Freshmen, Pep Club, Prophecy A Cheerleaders VICKI BILLIPS Varsity Football JIM BRIDEN J. V. Football JERRY JONES Football Summary and Trophy DOUG HENNEMAN PAT BROPHY Football Seniors- GERALD BRUNER EVERETT KING Varsity Basketball and Seniors DOUG HENNEMAN PAT BROPHY B Squad, Freshmen GERALD BRUNER Intramural - LYNDON MOLLERSTROM Junior Play, Band -- ART WIDHALM Homecoming, Chorus DAVID WIDHALM Classes - LINDA BRUNER Spring Awards, Who ' s Who DENNIS HAMMER Freshman Initiation ROXANNE VanDeKOP Panther Staff BILL NORSBY Queens CLAIRE WIDHALM Student Council CHUCK SCHNEIDER Honor Roll LINDA HARTSELL Clubs ROXANNE VanDeKOP DONNA WHEELER Spring Commencement DAVID SLEZAK Eighth Grade JUDY GOSSARD Seventh Grade DARLENE SWANSON Jr. High Activities - - JUDY GOSSARD CLARICE UNDQUIST Lake Frances LEE SWANK Advertising Layouts VICKI BILUPS GERALD BRUNER PAT BROPHY ROXANNE VanDeKOP PHYLLIS INGEBRIGTSON SAN PFEIFFER BILL NORSBY LINDA HARTSELL RALPH SANDS Photography HOUGH ' S STUDIO GREAT FALLS Advertising CLARK McCONNABEE Pictures - - A . H. HABETS Sponsor MRS. J. A. TIDYMAN JUeJicat loin MR. JACK DUNLAP To you, Mr. Dunlap, we dedicate our annual for the time and skill you have de- voted to our football and basketball teams. You have made our shop something we can be proud of in the last two years. The Class of 1962 wishes to thank you, Mr. Dunlap, for helping us train our minds and bodies. CLARENCE LEE Superintendent of Schools Algebra MRS. O. F. LOHSE Plays, English CHARLES VanGORDEN Driver Education, General Science, Head Coach, Biology, Algebra WAYNE HAEFER Principal Chemistry, Advanced Math, Geometry, Physics HORACE G. CHADWICK Grade School Music, World History, Band, Chorus EUGENE MACK American History, English II, Government KENNETH KAY General Business, American History, Bookkeeping, Typing MRS. ETHEL K. LEE Physical Education, Home Economics JACK DUNLAP Physical Education, Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts, Assistant Coach, General Math MRS. J. A. TIDYMAN English, Latin CI ass ©j JIM BRIDEN VICKI BILLIPS FHA 1-4, parliamentarian 2, 4, historian 3, State Talent Show 3; Pep Club 1-4, sec. - treas. 3, pres. 4; Play 3; Li- brarian 4; B -Squad Cheer- leader 1,2; A-Squad Cheer- leader 3,4; Harvest Festival Queen 1; Band 2, sec. -treas. 2; Dance Band 2; Panther Staff 3,4 Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 2,3; V-Club 2-4; All- Conference Football 3,4; lA Club 1-4; Class pres. 2-4; Pep Club 1-2 SAN PFEIFFER Class vice pres. 1; Class treas. 3; vice pres. 4; FHA 1- 3; Pep Club 1-4, sec. 3, vice pres. 3; Harvest Festival Queen 3; Chorus 3; Panther reporter 3-4 DOUG HENNEMAN Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 2-4; Band 1-2; Student Council 3, pres. 4; National Honor Society 2-4; High School Week 3; Boys ' State 3; V-Club 2- 4; All -Conference Quarterback 4; Heisey 3 ROXANNE VAN DE KOP Band 3-4; FHA 1-4, reporter 3; Pep Club 1-4; Chorus 1,4; MIEA Delegate 4; Library 3, sec. 3; Panther Typist 4; Play 3; T wirier 4 ART WIDHALM LINDA HARTSELL FHA 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Chorus 1-2; High School Week Delegate 3; National Honor Society 2-4; Panther reporter 3-4 Pep Club 1-4; lA Club 2-4; Play 3; Librarian 3-4; Chorus 4 BILL NORSBY A Squad Basketball manager 2-3; lA Club 1; Science Club 2; Latin Club 4, State Delegate 4; Panther Paws 3; V-Club 2-4; Panther Ed. 4; Librarian 1-4; MIEA Delegate 4 JUDY GOSSARD Chorus 1-4; FHA 1-4, pres. 3-4, State Convention 3-4; Pep Club 1-4; Girl State Alternate 3; T wirier 4; Panther reporter 3-4; Play 3 LYNDON MOLLERSTROM Pep Club 1-2; lA Club 1-4; Foot- ball 3-4 CLAIRE WIDHALM Pep Club 1-4; Panther Staff 3-4; Librarian 1-2 DAVID WIDHALM B Squad Basketball Manage - 2-4 CLARICE LINDQUIST Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Pep Club 1-3; FHA 1-3, Song- leader 1; Panther Staff 1-3 w CHARLES SCHNEIDER Football 3-4; Play 3; Basketball 1, 2,4; V-Club 4; lA Club 1-4; Sci- ence Club 2 LEE SWANK Chorus 1-3; Science Club 2-3; Peanut Queen 3; Pep Club 1-4, vice pres. 4; Gins State a. Associate Justice; Senior Play 3; Play 3; Panther reporter 2-4; MIEA Delegate 4; FHA 1-3, District and State Talent Show 2; Press Club 4; Annual Editor 4 DENNIS HAMMER lA Club 1-4; Pep Club 3-4; Librarian 4; American Legion Essay Winner 1; Panther Staff 3 BILL DABNEY Band 1-2; Pep Club 1-2; lA 1-4; Football 3-4 DONNA WHEELER FHA 2-4; Pep Club 1-4; Band 2-4; Science Club 1; Chorus 1; Panther Paws 1-4; Panther Staff 4 JERRY JONES Football 1-4, All -Conference 2nd Team 3-4; V-Club 1-4, sec. 4; lA Club 1-4, vice pres. 4; Pep Club 1-2; Play 3; Class vice pres. 3 PAT BROPHY Football 1-4; All -Conference End 3-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 2; V- Club 1-4, vice pres. 4; National Honor Society 3-4; Class pres. 1; Science Club 1-4; Class Play 3 JUDY MAY Chorus 1-3; Panther staff 2- 4, Editor 4; Pep Club 1-4, sec. -treas. 4; Class treas. 4; Homecoming Queen Candi- date 4; Peanuts for Polio Queen 2; Honor Society 3-4; Panther Paws 1-4; Play 3; FHA 1-3; Dance Band 2-3; Press Club 4 GERALD BRUNER Class vice pres. 1; lA Club 1-4, vice pres. 3, pres. 4; V-Club 2-4; Pep Club 1-3; Basketball 1; Track 2; Foot- ball 1-4; All -Conference Tackle 4 PHYLLIS INGEBRIGTSON FHA 1-3; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 2; Chorus 2; Homecoming Queen 3; A -Squad Cheerleader 4; Panther Staff 3-4; Play 3; Peanut Queen Candidate 1 EVERETT KING Football 2-4; V-Club 3-4; Science Club 2; lA Club 1-3, treas. 3; Pep Club 1-2 BILL PETERSON Basketball 1-4; Band 1-3; Foot- ball 1-4; V-Club 3-4; Pep Club 1; lA Club 1; Play 3; Boys State 3; Panther 2-4; Annual editor 4 DAVID SLEZAK lA Club 1-4, sec. -treas. 3; Pep Club 1-4; Librarian 3-4; Panther reporter 4 LINDA BRUNER Science Club 2-3; Pep Club 1-4; Librarian 4; Student Council 1; FHA 2-3; Carnival Queen 2; National Honor So- ciety 2-3; Chorus 4; Play 3 RALPH SAND lA Club 1-4; Science Club 1- 2; V-Club 3-4; All-Conference Football 4; Pep Club 1-3 DARLENE SWANSON Pep Club 1-4; FHA 1-4, treas. 3, vice pres. 4, State Convention 3; Play 3; Band 1-4, All-State 3, Dance Band 2-3; Student Council 2; Chorus 1,3,4; Girls ' State 3; Carnival Queen 4; Science Club 1,3; Panther Staff 3-4 Ramond Bill Bob Jack Evelyn Jerry Undseth Majerus McGrew Miller Monioe Parker Sharon Albert Barney Donny Alan Esther Van Auken Vanden Bos Vanden Bos Vanden Bos Wheeler Widhalm vv- y i yu Douglas Maria Bill Charlann Kenneth Lorraine Lawrence Bruner Chausse Christiaens Field Donovan Halvorsen Keeler Mary Kingsley Lalonnie Peter Linda Joseph Leon a Hayne Kuka Ingebrigtson Martin Leet Miller Mollerstrom Larry Barbara Jim Ellen David Gleruia Edward Miller May Nelson Norsby Osterman Orr Peterson Marsha James Kathy Edwin Patsy Edward Angela Otthouse Scheel Shepherd Toren VanDeKop Wheeler Widhalm Terrence Delores Gary Elsie David Linda JoAnne Widhalm Widhalm Harwood Jacobson Erdman Erickson Widhalm Mark Bennett Peter Habets Diana Dabney Wesley McComb James Ronald Alan Bernard Stephen John Dale Pulver Speer Stokes Widhalm Widhalm Kuka Shephard 4r:teiii%i ' l FRONT ROW, left to right: Emmett Briggs, Ken Donovan, Bill Stokes, Pat Brophy, Ed Peterson, Everett King, Joe King, Bill Majerus, Howard Sand, Larry Miller. SECOND ROW: Jack Miller, Jerry Jones, Ralph Sand, Don Arnst, Gerald Bruner, Bill Kuka, Jim Stephen, Lyndon Mollerstrom, Chuck Schneider, Roy Davis. THIRD ROW: Jim Nelson, Bill Christiaens, Peter Martin, Doug Henneman, Doug Bruner, Bill Peterson. N orih i enirsd FootlLall t naimpioins 61 Div isioiri Valier 7 Shelby 6 Valier 20 Harlem 6 Valier 41 Fairfield Valier 45 Big Sandy Valier 19 Sunburst 13 Valier 14 Great Falls Valier 25 Chester Junior Varsity 20 FOOTBALL SUMMARY This year the Valier football team, under the coaching of Charles VanGorden and Jack Dunlap, won their second consecutive football championship. Sparked by seniors - Jim Briden, Doug Henneman, Gerald Bruner, Jerry Jones, Ralph Sand, Pat Brophy, Bill Peterson, Everett King, and Chuck Schneider - Valier won six games and lost one. Valier ' s only defeat was from the Great Falls Junior Varsity. The first game against Shelby at Valier was a tight defensive game with the score ending 7-6 for Valier. Touchdown was scored by Kuka on a pass from McGrew. Henneman scored the winning extra point. Valier then traveled to Fairfield to play the Eagles. Valier quickly broke into the scoring column when they took possession of the ball on blocked punts. Henneman scored first on a quarterback sneak. Later in the quarter Henneman scored twice more on passes from McGre w. The last score in the half was made by a pass from Henneman to Kuka. The second half saw Jones scoring twice to give the Panthers a 41-0 lead which they maintained throughout the game. The Sunburst Refiners were the next team to invade the Panthers field and found it tough going. After a hard fought game Valier won 19-13. Touchdowns were scored by Briden and McGrew, with Briden getting two. Sunburst was Valier ' s toughest conference foe. The next game saw Valier traveling 175 miles to Harlem and bringing back a 20-6 victory. Harlem was the only conference team to score against the Panthers other than Sunburst. Two touchdowns were scored by Briden and one by Henneman. The Panthers rounded out their conference play with a 45-0 win over Big Sandy. Touchdowns were made by Briden, two; Henneman, two; McGrew, one; Brophy, one; and Jones, one. Feature of this game was the switching of the backfield to the end line to backfield on defense. The last game the Panthers played was their only loss of the season. A rough and rugged Great Falls team scored the first three touchdowns of the game. Valier came back in the last with two touchdowns by Henneman, but time ran out with the score 20-14. Special credit should be given to the linemen who are the forward wall of a football team. Gerald Bruner and Ralph Sand were both all -conference interior linemen. They played on defense as well as offense. End Pat Brophy was also an all -conference player and a master on defense. Other starting linemen were Everett King and Chuck Scheider. Everett took care of both defense and offense as right FRONT ROW, left to right: Larry Majerus, Glen Neyenhuis, Junior Pepion, Dale Shepard, Wes Mc- Comb, Ron Speer, Rick Gibson. SECOND ROW: Kenny Moon, Bruce Davis, Ron Elings, Mike Jackson, Allen Stokes, Mike Harwood, Daryle May. THIRD ROW: John Kuka, Steve Kincaid, Forrest Karlsgot, Butch Pulver, Mark Bennett. guard. Chuck played defensive tackle and showed great improvement his senior year. Juniors that helped to win the championship were all-conference end Bill Kuka, all-conference halfback Bob McGrew, and tackle Bill Stokes. But it is to be remembered that a football team takes more than eleven players. It also takes those that see the game from the bench and take the beatings during practice. Not just the skill of a few members, but spirit and continuous teamwork determine a team ' s success. Final Statistics Opponents Individual Scores Passes Attempted 73 96 Passes Completed 36 - 33 Total Yards Passing 518 - 353 Carries Rushing 302 209 Total Yards Rushing - 1038 505 Total Yards 1556 858 Points Scored 171 - 45 Henneman 55 Briden 46 Jones 27 McGrew 18 Kuka 16 Brophy 9 I Junior Varsity Scores Valier Conrad 6 Valier 18 Shelby 6 Valier 14 Conrad 13 Valier 20 Shelby Captain Jim Briden presents 1961 North Central Division football trophy to Student Body President Doug Henneman. All-Conference End BILL KUKA All-Conference Halfback BOB McGREW RALPH SAND Good, tough lineman who never griped or complained All-Conference Guard ' 61 GERALD BRUNER An unsung hero, al- ways working, al- ways doing a good job All -Conference Tackle ' 61 EVERETT KING Changed from center to guard, never as tough as he could have been, but of great value. Guard CHUCK SCHNEIDER Tremendously improved this year and a lot of help. Tackle LYNDON MOLLERSTROM His injury hurt us all. He wanted to play. Guard BILL PETERSON Didn ' t see too much game ac- tion, but was of great value to the team. Back JERRY JONES His value cannot be measured in yards gained or points scored, but in team effort. All -Conference Fullback ' 60 and •61 DOUG HENNEMAN Small, smart, tough - gave 100% effort all the time. All -Conference Quarterback Captain ' 61 PAT BROPHY Pound for pound as tough an end as you will find anywhere. All -Conference End ' 60 and ' 61 ■ ' •r uV B B - vfff.: ' ' . . JIM BRIDEN Good runner, lots of desire, good for morale. All -Conference Back ' 60 and ' 61 BILL DABNEY Small boy, big in spirit, would have seen lots of action. Manager PAT BROPHY Center BILL KUKA, JUNIOR All-Conference 1961 Free Throw Award 1961 BILL PETERSON Forward DOUG HENNEMAN Guard CHUCK SCHNEIDER Center A I earn Witlk JUesire amJ JUeteriMLinatioB. KNEELING: Bill Peterson, Bill Majerus, Mgr. Ralph Sand, Ed Peterson, Doug Henneman STANDING: Chuck Schneider, Don Arnst, Jim Stephen, Bob McGrew, Bill Kuka, Pat Brophy, Ken Donovan, Pete Martin Valier 42 Eureka 64 Valier 49 Browning 63 Valier 51 Libby 72 Valier 59 Choteau 72 Valier 38 Choteau 65 Valier 48 Sunburst 51 Valier 35 Fairfield 47 Valier 44 Shelby 51 Valier 51 Choteau 66 Valier 45 Conrad 29 Valier 53 Sunburst 61 Valier 30 Cut Bank 56 Valier 56 Shelby 58 Valier 56 Fairfield 50 Valier 50 Big Sandy 48 VaHer 60 Browning 54 Valier 24 Conrad 43 Valier 58 Harlem 46 Valier 57 Cut Bank 65 Valier 81 Great Falls Valier 37 Fairfield 56 Junior Varsity 65 NORTHERN DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT Valier 49 Sunburst 44 Valier 44 Choteau 45 Valier 55 Shelby 63 1st Place Cut Bank 2nd Place Choteau Int 1 T. rainniuiFal 1 eainas Jim Briden, Roy Johnson, David Slezak, Bruce Davis, Allan Stokes, Art Widhalm Larry Miller, Joe King, Ivan Archdale, Don Dodge, Bill Dabney, Jerry Jones, Larry Keeler Alan Wheeler, Everett King, Barney Vanden Bos, Bill Norsby, Howard Sand, Bill Christiaens, John Kuka M Jim Scheel, Forest Karlsgodt, Gerald Bruner, Ralph Sand, Raymond Lindseth A Dquiacll l- lieerleadd LET ' S GO, BIG TEAM I LaLonnie Ingebrigtson Vicki Billips Kathy Shephard Phyllis Ingebrigtson EAIU-Y PEP CLUB RALLY u H iI Ib li- oy ' o ' ' 1 1 fe m 1 ill -i i f m Kvl Jj Sa Bl J VI KNEELING: Jim Nelson, Coach Jack Dunlap, Terry Widhalm STANDING: Rick Gibson, Mike Harwood, Dale Shepard, Ron Elings, Ed Wheeler, Pete Habets, King Kuka, Wes McComb, Doug Bruner FIRST ROW, left to right: Bernard Widhalm, Steve Widhalm SECOND ROW: Daryl May, Mark Bennett, Junior Pepion, Mike Jackson, Larry Majerus, Steve Kincaid, Kenny Moon CURTAIN GOING UP By Gregory Johnson Linda Bruner Miss Burgess Lee Swank Lorry Judy May Nancy Darlene Swanson Miss Moran Faye Henneman Miss Rivers Judy Gossard Elsie Phyllis Ingebrigtson Sylvia Roxie Van De Kop Janet Doris Widhalm Joan Vicki Billips - - Miss Roberts Bill Peterson Mr. Carter Pat Brophy Andy Art Widhalm Jocko Doug Henneman Milt David Slezak Mr. Peterson Chuck Schneider - - Mr. Leveridge lomecoimiiiig T3 c Oh tJ-. S s 3 ti c: lU 5 CO E 1 s ■B _ u m H C — ' - - -X m u o o 3 c .r u o 2 £ 2 Q S g - ■d 3 2 Q Q O u- CO II, H w Tl 3 s: O s S 3 O Z a s TO g re s c ro s: n cl o ' o £, 2 re oq ur. isj S C3 [u O fu O C 5- CL  ■ o a; o, g § S Workimg 1 (Ogetli er ' ■ Making Safe Drivers of the Future Left to right: James Pulver, Laura Wheeler, Jane Burgess, Mr. Van Gorden, Alan Parr Bringing Christmas to Everyone Glenna Orr, Lalonnie Ingebrigtson, Kathy Shepard, Lorraine Halvorson Studying the Effects of Reduced and Increased Air Pressure Left to right: Phyllis Ingebrigtson, Linda Bruner, Judy May, David Slezak, and Mr. Haefer Solving Equations Left to right: Bruce Davis, Carol Chatlain, Glen Neyenhuis, Trudy Sanson, Patty Boucher, David Erdman, Victoria Barron, Linda Johnson, Junior Pepion, Karen Carlson, and Mr. Lee The Sophomore Class Learns to Diagram a Sentence ROW 1: Dolores Widhalm, Patsy Van De Kop, Bill Christaiens ROW 2: Ellen Norsby, Jo Ann Widhalm, Linda Erickson, Angela Widhalm, Genise Bonnet ROW 3: Linda Leet, Kathy Shephard, Lalonnie Ingebrigtson, Maria Chausse STANDING: Lorraine Halvorson, Doug Bruner, Mr. Mack Viewing the Fundamentals of Electroplating Left to right, BACK ROW: Allan Stokes, Mike Jackson, Ivan Archdaie FRONT ROW: John Kuka, Bemard Widhalm, Steve Widhalm, Diana Dabney, Mary Wenzel, Vicki Barron, Mr. Van Gorden Studying the Modern Business World Left to right: Lowell Carlson, Donny Van den Bos, David Widhalm, Roy Johnson, Butch Van den Bos, Lee Swank, Mr. Kay, Barney Van den Bos Preparing Carbon Monoxide Gas Left to right: Maria Johnson, Sherry Sheble, Rita Beaudry, Sue Harrington, Lynn Hall, Sharon Van Auken, Ramon Lindseth, Mr. Haefer LEE SWANK AND DARLENE SWANSON Girls ' State v.H.s; V.I.P. ' s MONTANA: rSnvTSTAfri ] DOUGLAS HENNEMAN AND BILL PETERSON Boys ' State BILL PETERSON AND LEE SWANK Annual Editors -0) v , GUS HABETS Photographer CARL ORR Custodian Mike Harwood, Mike Jackson, John Hammer. John Kuka, Daryl May, Kenny Donovan, Larry Miller, Ron Speer, Ed Peterson. (opJrioinnoFes linitiate F reslnnrTnem Karen Carlson, Ed Peterson, Rick Gibson. Pat Boucher and Larry Majerus. FEATUE EDITOR - Joe Miller SPORTS WRITERS - Richard Gibson, Ed Peterson, Doug Henneman, Jim Nelson STENCIL CUTTERS ' - Phyllis Ingebrigtson, Clarice Lind- quist, Roxie Van De Kop MIMEOGRAPH OPERATOR - Roy Davis MIMEOSCOPE - Jim Briden, Kingsley Kuka JNe ws Is Oiar iViost ImpoFtant JProJuict JUDY MAY, BILL NORSBY Editors MRS. J, A. TIDYMAN Adviser ROVING REPORTERS SEATED, left to right: Angela Widhaim, Agatha Cnristiaens, Elouise Pepion, Marilyn Jannusch, Sue Harrington STANDING: Linda Bruner, Judy Gossard, Lee Swank, LaLonnie Ingebrigtson, Linda Leet, Donna Wheeler, Ellen Norsby, Evelyn Monroe, Rita Beaudry, Marguerite Brophy, Marsha Johnson, Lynn Hall, San Pfeiffer, Vick i Billips, Delores Widhaim, Sharon Van Auken, Darlene Swanson, Mary Hayne, Sherry Sheble, Charlann Field !,uiee]iis oi V oJnloO. 1962 Harvest Festival Queen Darlene Swanson and Candidates ROW 1: Diana Dabney, Darlene Swanson, Sherry Sheble ROW 2: Lalonnie Ingebrigtson Judy May, chairman of Peanuts-for-Polio, holds crown. Row 1: Lynn Boumans, Marsha Otthouse, Marcia Johnson Row 2: Sandra Pfeiffer and Judy May Marsha Otthouse won the Peanut Crown in 1962. The sophomores collected $152.20. Peanuts-for-Polio in V. H.S totaled $489.47. Homecoming Queen Trudy Sanson and Candidates Row 1: Agatha Christiaens, Trudy Sanson, Kathy Shephard Row 2: Judy May • tn ' cleint ' L ©TllIllClJ Left to right: Howard Sand, Vice President; Mr. Haefer, Adviser; Doug Henneman, President; Patricia Bruner, Freshman Representative; Mary Hayne, Secretary-Treasurer This year ' s project of the Student Council is buying a new trophy The Twirlers Led the Homecoming Parade Left to right: Evelyn Monroe, Roxanne Van DeKop, Judy Gossard, Marguerite Brophy, and Sharon Van Auken We ' ve Got a Team That ' s Really Neat! Left to right: Gail Wentv orth, Patricia Bruner, Lynn Boumans, and Barbara May H ©nor Ramon Joe Mary Charlann David Ed Lindseth 1 Miller 11 Hayne 9 Field 9 Osterman 7 Peterson ry i . nW Peter Martin 5 Jim Nelson 4 Angela Widhalm 2 Linda Erickson 1 Linda Carol Johnson 4 Chatlain 1 The number after eac h name indicates the number of times it has appeared on the honor roll in high school. JNatioeal O ©lioF Cjociet TOP ROW, left to right: Sponsor, Mr. Wayne Haefer, and Judy May MIDDLE ROW: Douglas Henneman, Bill Majerus, and Jim Stephen BOTTOM ROW: Linda Hartsell, Sue Harrington, Lynn Hall, and Evelyn Monroe LilLrary Staff at W ork From left to right: Joanne Widhalm, Steve Widhalm, Mr. Mack, Bill Norsby, Dennis Hammer, Art Widhalm, Linda Bruner, David Slezak, Vicki Billips JL atm C ilULlb THE ROMANS OFFER A LIBATION TO THE GODS (There should be a fire underneath the bowl. ) Row 1: Angela Widhalm, Linda Johnson, Gayle Wentworth, Charlann Field, Dolores Widhalm, Lynn Boumans Row 2: Mary Hayne, Bill Norsby, Bill Christiaens, Joe Miller, Ellen Norsby, Carol Chatlain, Bruce Davis F.H. A. Officers Ready for Initiation Left to right: Vicki Billips, Ellen Norsby, Darlene Swanson, Marguerite Brophy, Judy Gossard, Lynn Hall, Kathy Shephard, Evelyn Monroe, Lalonnie Ingebrigtson, Advisor Mrs. Ethel K. Lee Left to right: Mrs. Dorothy Kuka, Mrs. Alice Ferguson, Mrs. Vivian Kibbee, Delores Widhalm, Claire Widhalm President Gerald Bruner tries out the bar bells the club bought for the school. lnKoliLastFial Arts OIuiId) ROW 1: Mr. Dunlap, Gerald Bruner, Bill Kuka, James Briden, Jerry Jones, Bill Dabney, James Nelson, Stephen Widhalm, Bernard Widhalm, John Kuka, Forest Karlsgodt ROW 2: Bob McGrew, Kenneth Donovan, Ralph Sand, Charles Schneider, Dennis Hammer, Donald Arnst, David Slezak, Wesley McComb, Edward Wheeler ROW 3: Glen Neyenhuis, Kenny Moon, Bruce Davis, Melvin King, Richard Gibson, Howard Sand, Dale Shephard, Ronald Speer, Alan Parr ROW 4: Ivan Archdale, Larry Miller, Alan Stokes, James Pulver, Junior Pepion, King Kuka, Michael Harwood, Steven Kincaid Linda Leet, Judy May, Ellen Norsby, Pat Boucher, Charlann Field, Marsha Otthouse, Mary Hayne, Mr. Kay Valier ' s Top Athletes ROW 1: Gerald Briiner, Bill Kuka, Jim Briden, Jerry Jones, Pat Brophy, Bill Peterson ROW 2: Bob McGrew, Kenny Donovan, Chuck Schneider, Doug Henneman, Bill Dabney, Everett King ROW 3: Mr. VanGorden, Ralph Sand, Jim Stephen, Bill Majerus, Joe King amcJaer Jraws Panther Paws Usher Linda Leet, Judy May, Ellen Norsby, Pat Boucher, Charlann Field, Marsha Otthouse, Mary Hayne, Mr. Kay ROW 1: Linda Norsby, Anita Barron, Sharon Agee, Ruth Vandenbos, Janice Stokes, Donna On, Mary Widhalm, Ernie Pepion. ROW 2: Warren Archdale, Francey Johnson, Rita Morris, Sharon Mandall, Judy Leet, Permilla Karlsgodt, Susan Egan, Janice Stoltz, Russell Hall, George Stoltz. ROW 3: Charles Christiaens, Jerry Brophy, Kenny Gillette, Tom Shephard, Keith Gillette, Laurie Nelson, Jim Christiaens, Don Snortland, Don Speer. CI. VALEDICTORIAN Judy Leet SALUTATORIAN Permilla Karlsgodt A ards ' pnng x ards SHARON AGEE Heisey Award LAURIE NELSON American Legion Award Heisey Award JUDY LEET Silver Key for Journalism Heisey Award RUSS HALL Heisey Award LEE SWANK Heisey Award DOUGLAS HENNEMAN Heisey Award Joe Diane Gene Jerry Douglas Jerry Bowman Chausse Curry DeVinney Druckenmiller Gibson Michael Jack Leonard Kenneth Tommy Bonnie Hammer King McComb Miller Myhre Norsby Slezak Diane Snortland Jack Stephen Carla Van De Kop Michael Wenzel Linda Wheeler Mervin Widhalm Ralph Widhalm ' evem tlk LjFad Shirley Van Den Bos Sherryl Wenzel John Widhalm JuiiiiioF JnligJi AcfiTities A SQUAD ROW 1: Bradley Erdman, Keith Brophy, Larry Marcum, James Farrington, Ronald Woldstad ROW 2: Coach John Martin, John Widhalm, Robert Christiaens, Dan Christiaens, Leonard Parker, Donald Swanson, Dale Van Den Bos, Thomas Majerus B SQUAD ROW 1: Jackie King, Ralph Widhalm, Doug Druckenmiller, Mervin Widhalm ROW 2: Jerry Gibson, Jack Stephen, Bob Yeager, Gene Curry, Jerry De Vinney, Roger Slezak, Leonard McComb, and Coach Ray Jensen C SQUAD ROW 1: Roger Hale, Roger Wenzel, Dan Widhalm, Dan Stokes, Melvin Christiaens, Randy Erickson ROW 2: Jim Parker, Steve Brown, Gary Neyenhuis, David Johnson, Warren Neyenhuis, Leslie Woldstad ROW 3: Don Parr, Dan Martin, Jim Van De Bos, and Coach Ray Jensen CL eerleaders 1 L % T 1 VI HpHMH lo s 91 ■ ■M HH W. 6 1 1 1 K iO L i l V 1 ' - ' riv PWi S , ' B Hfi| CKMl  ■ - 1 f ,s jypT 1 n Fiii - M VKi W ' ' wl i [ ' TS li 1 Ar i 1 1 H ' . ■ 1 B J 1 ' 1 1 ■ Ki mr4 ■ 1 Jr-li A B!L- ' -9 T 1 1 IjB n P 1 1 1 ■ [H We have got the team that ' s on the beam. Rennae Powers, Helen Hartsell, Wanda Martin, Lana Offerdahl Junior Oiglk Joaiacl ROW 1: Bobbi Lee Hancock, Randa Powers, Diane Snortland, Barbara Van Auken, Janice Burgess, Kathy Speer ROW 2: Jack Stephen, Carla Van De Kop, Nora Leet, Doug Drunkenmiller, Gary Neyenhuis, Roger Wenzel, Keith Brophy, James Farrington ROW 3: Shirly De Vinney, Keith Stark, Roger Hale, Karilee Hall, Warren Neyenhuis, Dan Martin, Mike Wenzel, Gene Curry, Jerry Gibson, Gary Gillette, Linda Wheeler ROW 4: Donna Wheeler, Director Horace G. Chadwick, Tom Majerus, Robert Chiistiaens, Jane Burgess, Laura Wheeler, Trudy Sanson Junior High Measure and Record. Lisa Peterson, Mike Wenzel, Kenny Miller, Pam Otthouse Pr, oplaecy April 16. 1972 Fairbanks. Alaska Dear San, Ten years ago we received our diplomas from dear old V.H.S. and departed to follow our various paths. We shared many wonderful memories together as seniors in high school. The highlight of the year was our graduation. I am working for T.W.A. in Alaska now and really like it up here. In my spare time I am an active mem- ber of the Johnny Reb Battalion, which helped the South win Civil War II. I was wondering what our former classmates had been doing these past ten years so I flew to visit all of them last month. Lee Swank is a second Hedda Hopper. She always did know a lot of gossip. She is giving our 10 -year class reunion in Hollywood the 16th of next month. David Slezak has really got it made. He is the janitor at Stevens College in Missouri. As you know, Stevens is an all-girl college. Linda Hartsell was a chemistry teacher at Harvard University, but her brilliant mind suddenly cracked while wondering which came first - the chicken or the egg. Judy May Nelson has been named Mother of the Year , for she just had her third set of twins in Dillon, Montana. Jerry Jones also holds a title as Fullback of the Year at Notre Dame. But he has resigned his position and is going back to mule skinning. Roxanne VandeKop is still head majorette at Valier High School. She never could leave all her boyfriends. Billy Jay Norsby has taken over Mr. Kay ' s commercial teaching at the high school. Claire Widhalm is now the chef at Mr. Kruschev ' s residence in Russia. She says those three years of Home Ec. finally paid off. Lyndon Mollerstrom has invented a new shaving cream in Cuba in hopes that Castro will approve of it. I couldn ' t believe this because Ralph Sand never did like Texaco, but he is now the owner of all the Texaco stations in the United States. I guess Bob McGrew will finally graduate from Valier High this year, as Phyllis Ingebrigtson is now the English teacher. Art Widhalm has gone to the moon again for more green cheese. He says his business has doubled and he is now a millionaire. Remember how well Donna Wheeler liked to ride wild cows? Well, she has been awarded Riding Rookie of the Year. Bill Dabney is better known as Gil Favor as he has now replaced Eric Fleming as the trail boss on Rawhide. Chuck Schneider is also on television. He replaced Sergeant Bilco. David Widhalm is now a famous author. His edition of The Haunted House is in the White House Library. Darlene Swanson is a panelist on I ' ve Got A Secret. She always did have a lot of secrets. Bill Peterson is a surgeon and he specializes in removing adenoids. Linda Bruner is still working on her art course at home, waiting for Bob Brophy to graduate from college. Dennis Hammer is now with the F. B.I. and is a second Elliott Ness. He always seems to find where people hide their stills and moonshine. Wonder why? Everett King has made headlines for the past two years. He is the world ' s most famous physicist. Judy Gossard is still babysitting for Don Haynes in hopes that Jerry will soon return. Gerald Bruner has recently bought the State of Texas to run his 50, 000 head of sheep on. Clarice Lindquist has taken over her dad ' s farming job and says it ' s quite fun. Pat Brophy is the mayor of Helena. He always did like that town and the girls down there. Doug Henneman is the owner of our old home town, Dupuyer. He has converted it into a hunting resort. I had to talk to him by telephone because his resort is for MEN only. Remember how well Jim Briden flew airplanes in English class? Well, he is the president of T.W. A., and I see him quite often. As for yourself, how do you like your new job as the first woman colonel in the army? Well, I must close now, and I ' m looking forward to seeing you and our former classmates at our reunion in Hollywood. Love, Geese Rising from a Field near the Lake ]L aJke Jr ranees By Lee Swank Lake Frances borders Valier on the west and south. For fifty years the lake has influenced our high school students. It is a close and intimate friend, and we are always conscious of its presence. The contrast of its deep blue with the stripped, cultivated fields and rolling hills to the stately Rocky Mountains makes a background of beauty and excitement through the chang- ing seasons. It has been our playground, the place where many of us first learned to swim, to boat, to fish, to hunt, and when it has frozen over, to skate. A few of us in the past have even constructed ice boats to sail upon it. The lake area is a glacial depression located uniquely on top of a hill, with the prairies falling gently away from it to both the north and east. The Seven Block Ranch owned by W. G. and Charles Conrad surrounded the lake. Their farsighted engineer, M. S. Darling, became aware of its possibilities. In order to irrigate the large hay meadow. Darling planned and built a canal system from Dupuyer Creek. Needing more water, the Conrads also built a canal from Birch Creek. Most of the area now submerged was the enormous hay meadow, where the Seven Block Ranch cut and stacked the hay necessary for their cattle herds during the long winters. Their feeding sheds were on the high ground in the center of what is now the town of Valier. In 1909 the Cargills from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, purchased the Seven Block, together with the livestock for a reputed million dollars. Application to the State of Montana to construct an irrigation project under the Carey Act was granted to the Cargills. They built a dam across «- Launching a Boat on the New Ramp at the Big Cove the valley at the eastern end, approximately 700 feet long and twenty feet high. They named the lake that they created Lake Frances after a Cargill wife. The dike at the western end was not finally completed until 1927. The lake when filled was roughly six miles long and three miles wide and covered 5,600 acres. It had 112,000 acre feet of water with a maximum depth of thirty-six feet of usable water in addition to about fifteen feet of dead storage below the ele- vation. About 70, 000 acres of irrigable land is watered from the lake, and the lake also supplies the town of Conrad. In 1934 Joe Fuller built a peninsula and a large resort, the Airport Inn. The cove was de- veloped, cabins and boats were for hire. Because of the depression years and too small a popu- lation to support it, the venture failed and the Inn was later torn down. Lake Frances is on the main flyway for the waterfowl that travel north in spring and south in fall. Geese by the thousands and many swan come in about the first week in October each year. Ducks migrate during November, according to the weather. With the arrival of the geese and ducks, the shores of the lake are in a complete turmoil. The flapping wings, quack- ing of ducks, and raucous honking of geese can be heard for miles around. Because many grain fields surround Lake Frances, the fowl take advantage of the marvelous feeding area. Many hunters searching favorable hunting grounds come to Valier, and the area is classified as a hunter ' s paradise. The fishing has ranged from fair to excellent. Many fish are caught each year, both during the summer from boats and through the ice in the winter. Also, thousands of salmon are snagged every fall on their spawning beds. Rainbow trout and a trace of perch are among the species of fish in the lake. In 1954 the trend to boating moved over the nation. Lake Frances took this in stride and joined the movement. Docks and ramps were built at the peninsula and bigger and faster boats began to appear on the lake. Through the Valier Community Club, a large scale improvement began in January of 1961. A planning committee came forth with an outline for adding recreation facilities at the lake, both present and future. With volunteer labor and equipment, docks were repaired, two coves were dug deeper, one almost making a harbor. The grounds were cleaned, and the American Legion placed tables around for picnics. Since this project was started in the winter when farmers of our community are not so busy, farmers and townspeople have spent many weeks digging with caterpillars, hauling gravel, and bulldozing to form a deep cove and channel. Cold and snow did not dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic workers. Soon it was decided that the project could go no further without funds to purchase cement for boat ramps and camping facilities. Volunteers immediately came forth and called on all interested to contribute to the Lake Im- provement Project. The response was tremendous, and we received hundreds of dollars contri- buted not only from our local citizens but from many in surrounding communities. The efforts have been devoted to developing this peninsula, which lies north of a twenty- acre island, with launching sites, kitchen and sanitary facilities, fireplaces, and camping spots. During a pleasant Sunday afternoon, it is not unusual to count as many as one hundred boats on the lake. Water skiing, fishing, and just joy riding make for much fun for vacationers. The future will be even more exciting than the past. Next year trees will be planted along the shore, and, if possible, another cookhouse will be built. Possibly the lake will be listed by Rand McNally as a state recreation area on the maps. An application to have Lake Frances area declared a State Park has been made. Those of us who have enjoyed the privilege of living near Lake Frances will always carry fond memories of all the wonderful days that we have spent on the lake. Since Lake Frances assures our community of a prosperous livelihood through her ample water supply for irrigation, we have not only love but respect for our lake. Geese Feeding JH HlHi = ' ' ' — « ' «;3Uf: ■-iir ! iM4l% . W i. t j4 i . . •- A ' vt -. ' - . VALIER FRIENDS OF V.H.S. In all kinds of weather Mr. Kincaid is ready to deliver his product. CONOCO BULK PLANT Left to right: Don Wentworth, Art Wunderlich, and Frank Moravec Center for Farm Needs FARMERS UNION OIL CO. Wes Schneider helps George Henneman. Your Local Conoco Gas and Cas Dealer WESLEY ' S SERVICE STATION Rita Stokes hands Mrs. Pat Wheeler a package of meat. Fancy Groceries and Meats DAN ' S MARKET M m- jfj i L B H - WmK m f A ,pjP|Jtr B Jr 1 f .% C-€ THE PANTHER DRIVE INN Proprietor, GENE BONNET Left to right: Alan Wheeler, Lawrence Keeler, Laura Wheeler, Wanda Martin, Bob- bi Lee Hancock, and H. G. Chadwick A Popular Hangout for Teenagers Jiilil] - i ' k The G. T. A. has added a new steam roller mill. THE G.T.A. ELEVATOR Mrs. Moran gives Mrs. Jim Geiger the finishing touches on her perma- nent as Mr. Ernest Lauffer looks on. VALIER HOTEL BEAUTY SALON LttlBE Bartender, WALLY McCRACKEN Left to right: Steve Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Reeves, and Cecil Carey Satisfied Customers THE STOCKMANS BAR Carl Miller is prepared to supply your building needs. THE VALIER LUMBER CO. Barb Wentworth will style your hair as she has done for Genise Bonnet at BARB ' S CUT AND CURL CORNER. Come to LLOYD ' S BARBERSHOP for the Latest in Men ' s Haircuts. 1 iiamms sr : ' ■e As Mrs. Karl Ingebrigtson arranges the counter, Mrs. Ralph Bowman loads her basket. i Go to CURRY ' S for Fine Groceries. 4- You Wreck It; We Fix It. FITZ ' S REPAIR SHOP Valier Cleaners clean and press clothes like new. VALIER CLEANERS It ' s pie and coffee time at the Trail Cafe Left to right: Mrs. Dick Leet, E. F. Nicholson, and Dan Stokes TRAIL CAFE International Harvester Agent VALIER IMPLEMENT COMPANY Dorothy offers the latest in fashions WENTWORTH ' S A Friendly Game of Cards at THE MINT BAR At table: Scot Crum- packer, John Roberts, Bob Norsby and Bud Gillette Standing: Paul Mon- roe, Harry Palin, and Vern Powers Walt Wendland Serves His Customers. New Owners, WALT AND MARLISS WENDLAND The Place for a Shave and a Hair Cut MAX JACOBSON and BERT ELINGS BERT ' S BARBERSHOP TED ' S BAR THE PARK MOTEL New, Modern and Hospitable Elmer Hotvedt and Gloria .Moon give friendly service to their customers. Paul Chatlain examines their fine stock of jewelry. THE VALIER DRUG The GREELY ELEVATOR, managed by Bud Gillette, gives excellent grain service. LOUIS LEET Where You Get Better Service The Sign of Happy Motoring HAWKINS KARLSGODT Your Distributor of Enco Products ■-.«e¥,. DEVOE ' S BUILDER ' S SERVICE Congratulations to the Class of ' 6Z From MR. AND MRS. SWANK AND DEAN. Mobil Oil and Gas Screening and Treating Grain CARGILLS Specialists in Agriculture Come in to See the ' 62 Ford Features of the Future. FORD GARAGE James Pulver fills Mrs. H. L. Henneman ' s order on Saturday morning. DICK ' S GROCERIES KEEPING OUR SERVICE YOUR BEST BARGAIN IS EVERYBODY ' S JOB AT THE MONTANA ,r ' POWER COMPANY Clayton Briden displays the new ' 62 Chevy at BRIDEN CHEVROLET get mi. story Hour at the VALIER LIBRARY From left to right: Donny Hazen, Ladona Jensen, Marie Curry, and Gary Wiinderlich On the floor: Mark Hazen, Joe Jensen, Keith Jensen, and Glen Wunderlich Story Teller, Mrs. Bob Wenzel 1 ;gu 5Ut Ui nd r vii lHHi idfti Fji If it ' s a jacket you want, Lloyd Eppe can supply it. LLOYD ' S THE LIGHTHOUSE Al and Kay Boeck supply boaters and fishermen with tackle and fine food. LOHSE FLYING SERVICE !  ■EicTr jjHigKii: 1 r f ' ' flBi r S H 1 Hail Suppression Crop-Dusting Weed Control We Are Remodeling Your Local Friendly Gamble Store Featured are Jim Hayes and Vern Urness DUPUYER BOOSTERS i 7|f§ ' ,tLwi Joe Stetler and Ora Seward are always ready to serve their patrons. Mrs. J. A. Tidyman feeds the Heart Fund. BOB ' S BAR Croxdale ' s Trading Post solves your gift problems. CROXDALE ' S TRADING POST Coffee hour at the Hi-way Cafe. Left to right: Fritzi Byers, Mrs. A. C. Jannusch, Mrs. Don Phillips, and Dave Wall. HI-WAY CAFE Albert Jannusch gives efficient service at the Dupuyer Service Station. DUPUYER SERVICE STATION Kelvinator Appliances Motorola - T.V. and Service Bill Forgey serves Mr. Habets at the CHADWICK SON RANGER ' S BAR Saturday Morning Shopping Left to right - Bob Wentworth, Brian, Fred, and Barbara Phillips ANDERSON MERC. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY