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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1970 volume:

The Class of 1970 Presents the Northern Lights Valier High School Valier, Montana Dedication Because he has worked for and with us, because he has given generously of his time and wisdom--words are a poor substitute with which to express our sincere respect and admiration for this man. He is head of our track program, was our Sophomore and Junior class sponsor and voluntarily gave so much time to the success of our Junior-Senior Prom. Everyone respects this teacher and looks to him for advice and help. He is never too busy to stop and talk with a student or to help in any way he can. In appreciation for such devoted service, the Yearbook Staff proudly dedicates the 1970 Northern Lights Annual to Mr. Norman Ballantyne. iiriiiiiiriifii Administration Faculty Dear Graduating Seniors, Your years at Valier Schools are finished. Your education for life is not. You will get out of life what you put into it and this is somewhat the same as your years at the Valier Public School. You have had your ups and downs while in school. They will continue in the future. Some of you will make it, some won ' t. But remember, there are all sorts of opportunities to advance yourself in years to come, so whether you make it or not depends solely on YOU. Sincerely, Robert S. Sindelar, Superintendent Mr. Norman Ballantyne Mr. Jack Dunlap Mr. Larry Hodgson Science and Math Social Studies Physical Ed- ucation i) J Mrs. Constance Lohse Mr. Rick Shulund Math and Mr. Dick Sirokman Miss Judy Stephenson English Mrs. Robin Stoltz Home Economics Seven Citizens Serve The school board consists of five persons representing the elementary school district and two representatives from the outlying High School districts. It holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month and may have a special meeting whenever it is necessary. The purpose of the school board is to make the rules and regulations necessary for the function of the schools. The board cooperates closely with the community and the teachers. They receive little recognition for their devoted service to the field of education. Mr. Paul Widhalm, Mr. Albert Jannusch, and Mr. Don Haynes. Mrs. Jim Curry, Mr. Dean Swank, Chairman; Mr. Jim Powers, and Mr. Robert Arnst, Vice -Chairman. Carl Orr, Custodian Lola Geiger, Clerk Carol DeBoo, Secretary IIHIIINH Organizations MIEA or Bust! FRONT ROW: Alice Hayne, Mark Hammer Co- Editor, Evelyn Widhalm Co- Editor, Mrs. VanGordan Sponsor, Pam Crawford Business Manager, Ray Widhalm Business Manager, Candy Parmelee. SECOND ROW: Debra Dean, Fenny Nelson, Loretta Stokes, Twilla Wilson, Alice Peterson, Cindy Swanson, Jewel Stokes, Bonnie Dodge, Jean Wheeler, Vicki Dolan, Debbie Rideout. THIRD ROW: Bill Barron, Karl Rapold, Dennis Chatlain, Doug Bowman, Tom Christiaens, TonyHarwood, Ross Buckingham, John Majerus, Dick Habets. Annual Staff Northern It is the responsibility of the co- editor ' s staff of the yearbook to design layouts for all pages, to select the cover and its design, to take, select, and crop pictures, to write copy, and most of all to meet the deadlines with the completed pages. Oh, this is hard work! One big, happy family. 10 Our Photographer Works for a Better Lights The business manager ' s staff is responsible for all the finances of the yearbook. They must sell adds, supervise the advance sales of the yearbook, collect the payments, write out receipts, and keep an accurate record of all busi ness transactions. ■■ ,-«s i Typist, and Assistant? Very interesting, but will it work? September 26, 1969, the co- editors, business managers, and Mrs. VanGorden attended the Montana Interscholastic Editorial Association (MIEA) conference at the University of Montana in Missoula. There, they learned more about the fine points of putting out a yearbook. 11 FRONT ROW: Pam Crawford, President; Mr. VanGorden, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Dodge, Secretary; Jear. Wheeler, Vice President. THIRD ROW: Alice Hayne, Debra Dean. FOURTH ROW: Mark Hammer, Trudy Hall, Susan Crawford, Jane Hammer, Jan Neyenhuis, Bob Kovatch. F.T.A. Explores Personal Interests and Abilities in Relation to Teaching Mr lb- «.•£■ B V -l a .- jUHB ■ko B The main objectives of the Future Teachers of America is to learn about the opportunities, responsibilities, and democratic role of the teaching profession and to explore personal interests and abilities in relation to this field. Initiation and installation of new officers and members opened the year with Mr. Sindelar assisting with the installation ceremony. The FTA carried out National Education Week by putting up a bulletin board and window display and having a proclamation issued by the mayor. The high school also sponsored Parents ' Day during this week to encourage parent interest in the educational process at Valier High School by allowing them to participate in classes for a day. Two faculty members attended a meeting and related their experiences as student teachers and as first- year teachers. Later in the year, FTA members were allowed to teach a unit of their choice. A student exchange was carried out between Shelby and Valier in which members of each chapter attended classes in the other ' s school. Project 18 was sponsored by the FTA which gave all of the students of VHS the opportunity to voice their opinions on the lowering of the voting age to 18 or 19. A picnic in the spring concluded the activities of the FTA for the 1969-70 school year. © IKisSia] 1 dStt 1 i w ' j£Hi tt Honor Society Sponsors Talent Show Greg Harwood 1st place instrumental, piano solo. Initiation of our three newest members. 1 3fc f i The Dolts, 1st place dancing. FRONT ROW: Eve Widhalm, Donna Myhre, Kathy Widhalm. BACK ROW: Trudy Hall, Candy Parmelee. 1st place vocal: FRONT ROW: Jane Durnell, Debbie Wright. BACK ROW: Sheila Allen, Robin Adams. The main activity of the Honor Society this year was the Talent Show. The purpose was to raise money to be sent to the Boulder River School at Boulder. One hundred dollars was raised and sent. Another activity was caroling at Christmas. FRONT ROW: Karen Rappold, Vice President; Joe Stark, President; Debbie Wright, Treasurer; Kathy Widhalm, Secretary. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sindelar, Sponsor; Alice Hayne, Pam Crawford, Mark Hammer, Jody Field, Bob Kovatch, Robin Adams, Donna Myhre. New Panther Found Acceptable FRONT ROW: Evelyn Widhalm , Pam Crawford, Jean Wheeler, Rick Geiger, Alice Hayne, Helen Stephen, Debbie Rideout, Bonnie Dodge, Mrs. Stoltz, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Susan Russell, Diane VanGorden, Carolyn Harwood, Bob Kovatch, Tony Harwood, Susan Crawford, Tom Christiaens, Candy Parmelee, Greg Harwood, Ray Widhalm, Susan Struss, Karen Rappold, Debra Dean, Debbie Wright, Connie Pepion. What a trip! ! Our editor, and assistant editor. Here! Take it! The school paper, The Panther, came out regularly every two weeks during the school year. There was one special edition for District Basketball Tournament news. The staff tried a magazine format and a survey showed a majority of the students found it more acceptable than the former way. Editor: Alice Hayne Assistant Editor: Helen Stephen Publications Manager: Rick Geiger Sports; Tom Christiaens, Bob Kovatch, Tony Harwood, and Ray Widhalm Artists: Greg Harwood, and Debra Dean Typists: Jean Wheeler, Debbie Rideout, Pam Crawford, and Bonnie Dodge Make-up and Headlines: Connie Pepion, Carolyn Harwood, and Diane VanGorden Reporters: Debbie Wright, Susan Russell, Eve Widhalm, Susan Struss, Karen Rappold, and Candy Parmelee. Sponsors: Mrs. Stoltz LA. Club Builds Useful Projects FRONT ROW: Bill Barron, Secretary; Dennis Chatla in, Treasurer; Doug Bowman, President; Ross Buckingham, Vice President; Joe Stark, Parliamentarian; Mr. Dunlap, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Tim Widhalm, Tom Widhalm, Kenny Kovatch, Gary Arnst, Jerry Widhalm, Greg Harwood, Ray Widhalm, Karl Rappold, Gary Hammer, Larry Wunderlich, Gary Widhalm, and Mike Widhalm. THIRD ROW: Gary Bruce, Robbie VandenBos, Brett Briden, Rex Barrett, Ron Widhalm, Randy Rideout, Rick VanDeKop, Steve Wenzel, Tom Allen, and Terry VandenBos. FOURTH ROW: Randy Boumans, John DenBoer, Ronnie Simmons, Lenny VandenBos, Tom Christiaens, Tony Harwood, Steve Goff, Doug Powers, Dick Wenzel, and Roger Culleton. The members of the Industrial Arts Club of 1969- 1970 would like to thank Mr. Jack Dunlap for the help and interest he has shown in the past years. Under the supervision of Mr. Dunlap, the I. A. Club has undertaken wood- construction projects beneficial to both school and community. Among them were the completion of the concession booth and the construction of a Christmas scene which will be erected annually on the high school roof during Christmas season. 15 Panther Paws are Always Working FRONT ROW: President, Cindy Swanson. SECOND ROW: Vice President, Jan Neyenhuis. THIRD ROW: Secretary, Anita Geiger; Helen Stephen, Nancy Hayne, Donna Myhre. FOURTH ROW: Candy Parmelee, Kathy Widhalm. FIFTH ROW: Pam Crawford, Alice Hayne. LAST ROW: Treasurer, Jane Darnell; Sponsors, Mr. Ballantyne and Miss Stephenson; Eve Widhalm. The Panther Paws is a service organization which serves as a host at all public school functions. These girls assist in carrying the flags, holding ropes for basketball games, ushering, handing out programs, and are available for service whenever needed. 16 Band Becomes More Involved FRONT ROW: Connie Wenzel, Penny Nelson, Nancy Crawford, Diane VanGorden, Kathy Kovatch, Debbie Dolan, Melody Johnson. SECOND ROW: Madelyn Olson, Jane Getts, Leslie Thompson, Candy Parmlee, Larry Wunderlich, Rhonda Stokes, Ron Sullivan, Jean Wheeler, Jan Neyenhuis, Marlene Arnst, Pam Crawford. LAST ROW: Director, Mr. Poelma; Loretta Stokes, Ray Widhalm, Debbie Rideout, Greg Harwood, Bob Kovatch, Dave Kovatch, Ted Holdren, Cindy Swanson, Bonnie Dodge, Donna Myhre, Helen Stephen, John Majerus, Ken Kovatch, Dick Habets, Rhonda Barron, Debra Dean. The band, meeting five days a week instead of three days as in previous years, showed much progress and improvement. It serves the school as a pep band by playing at games and pep rallies, as a marching band in parades, and as a concert band at its annual Fall, Christmas, and Spring concerts. A highlight of the band ' s year was their performance at the half-time of the Homecoming game. They had practiced many weeks to perfect their formations; a rocket, a face, and a mountain. Connie Wenzel, Librarian; Pam Crawford, President; Cindy Swanson, Secretary; Helen Stephen, Librarian; Debra Dean, Librarian; Mr. Poelma, Director. 17 Chorus Participates in Concerts, District Music Festival, and Geraldine Workshop FRONT ROW: Mr. Poelma, Director, Jean Hayes, Kathy Widhalm, Jan Neyenhuis, Sheila Allen, Jane Durnell, Roxanna Den Doer, Cindy Swanson, Eve Widhalm. SECOND ROW: Karen Rappold, Linda Reishus, Joan Yeager, Maria Slezak, Anita Geiger, Connie Pepion, Valerie Hale. THIRD ROW: Trudy Hall, Susan Struss, Rhonda Stokes, Rhonda Barron, Helen Stephen, Denise Gossard, Roberta Keeler, Carolyn Harwood. FOURTH ROW: Marie Adamson, Greg Harwood, Ted Holdren, Tony Harwood, Tom Christiaens, Joe Stark, Dennis Chatlain, Bob Kovatch, Judy Hale. The Valier High School Chorus practiced 3 times a week during the 1969- 70 school year. They performed at the Christmas concert, the Spring concert, Festival, and graduation. A highlight of the year and something which had never been done before, was a trip to Geraldine, Montana, where the choruses from eight different schools all sang under the direction of Mr. Trepp, of Northern Montana College. Student Council Informs Students First Row: Nancy Hayne; Secretary- Treasurer, Tony Harwood; President, Bob Kovatch; Vice-President. Second Row: Deanna Geiger; Freshmen Class Representative, Jody Field; Junior Class Representative, Mark Hammer; Senior Class Representative-, Ron Widhalm; Freshmen Class Representative, and Mr. Sindelar; Sponsor. Not Pictured, Jayme Nelson; Sophomore Class Representative. The main governing body of the school does various jobs that help the student Body. Some of the projects done this year were: repainting the goal posts and side line markers on the football field, cutting Christmas trees to be used in the High School, providing candy machines for the Students, and presenting an Anti- Smoking program, which carried a very important message for all, to the Junior High and P. T. A. Besides the small jobs done there was much involvement with the other Student councils in our district. The Student governments of our district joined together to make our schools heard in the State Student Council Convention held in Billings. Tony Harwood, Mark Hammer, and Bob Kovatch, who ran for Vice- President of the State wide organization, went to the large convention as delegates. Bob lost a close election but he did represent Valier and the other schools in our District very well. Within the school the Council worked with the teachers and School Board by giving suggestions for a new dress code and new rules for dances and inform- ing students about various events and curfew. The most important job was working with the other organizations in the school to build school spirit and encourage more activities. CHOP! CHOP! With a chain saw? 19 V — Club Works for Future Athletes FRONT ROW: Tom Christiaens, President; SECOND ROW: Rick Geiger, Secretary- Treasurer; John Majerus, Vice President. THIRD ROW: Dennis Chatlain, Tody Field Bob Kovatch, Gary Casey. FOURTH ROW: Roger Culleton, Gary Arnst, Terry VandenBos, Lenny VandenBos. FIFTH ROW; Dick Wenzel, Doug Powers, Ray Widhalm, Greg pow° , wTj OW: T ° ny Harwood Steve Goff , Joe Stark, Randy Geiger. SEVENTH ROW: Mike Widhalm, Mark Hammer, Dick Habets Valier High School ' s V-Club is an organization that consists of the best athletes in the school. Members must have lettered in Football, Basketball, Wrestling, or Track. Mr. VanGorden G Mr. Ballantyne Mr. Hodgson Mr. Knueppel One of the main goals of this organization is to finish the payment on the purple-blazers that will be worn in the coming years by participants in all of the school sports. 20 FRONT ROW: Mr. Hodgson; Sponsor, Alice Hayne, Loretta Stokes, Debbie Rideout, Kathy Widhalm, Evelyn Widhalm: Secretary, Candace Parmelee; President, Penny Nelson; Vice-President, Jane Durnell; Treasurer, Kathy Kovatch, Nancy Crawford, Donita Powers, Debbie Dolan, Connie Stokes. SECOND ROW: Subrina Simmons, Syd Kincaid, Bonnie Dodge, Rhonda Barron, Leslie Thompson, Carol Eubanks, Jody Field, Jane Hammer, Susan Crawford, Jan Neyenhuis, Robin Adams, Debbie Wright, Donna Myrhe, Pam Crawford, Ron Sullivan. THIRD ROW: Marie Adamson, Roberta Keeler, Trudy Hall, Karen Rappold, Cindy Swanson, Rhonda Stokes, Helen Stephens, Valerie Hale, Ray Widhalm, Greg Harwood, Bill Barron, Mark Hammer, Debra Dean, Collette Briden, Bill Smith. FOURTH ROW: Melody Johnson, Maria Slezak, Susan Russell, Carolyn Harwood, Deanna Rideout, Deanna Geiger, Anita Geiger, Sheila Allen, Rich VandeKop, Kenny Kovatch, Dick Habets, Mike Widhalm, Joe Stark, Diane DeVinney, Connie Wenzel, Charles King. FIFTH ROW: Melody Struss, Vicki Dolan, Alice Peterson, Jewel Stokes, Twilla Wilson, Gary Arnst, Rick Geiger, Rex Barret, Randy Whitcomb, Nancy Hayne, Ronald Simmons, Doug Powers, Steve Goff, Jerry Widhalm. SIXTH ROW: Jane Getts, Debbie Fitzpatrick, Marlene Arnst, Madeline Olson, Aletha Bruner, Denise Gossard, Sue Peterson, Dennis Chatlain, Anthony Harwood, Thomas Christiaens, Dick Wenzel, Roger Culleton, Bob Kovatch, Jean Wheeler, Scott Wright. SEVENTH ROW: Susan Struss, Joan Yeager, Jean Hayes, Judy Hale, Maureen Widhalm, Diane VanGorden, Brett Briden, Randy Rideout, Randy Boumans, John DenBoer, Len VandenBos, Gary Bruce, Ron Widhalm, Tom Widhalm, Tim Widhalm, Robbie VandenBos. School Spirit is Encouraged and Emphasized by Pep Club The Pep Club began the year by selling Panther pins to encourage school spirit. Football and basketball seasons kept Pep Club members busy not only supporting the Panthers, but also selling concessions at home games. in keeping with school spirit, the Pep Club sponsored the Purple and White Day dance which concluded a day of sports activities with Browning. The constitution was revised during the year and will go into effect next fall. Winners of tournament tickets Our spirit is showing FRONT ROW: Marie Adamson, Trudy Hall, Karen Rappold, Susan Crawford, Jane Durnell, Melody Johnson, Jean Wheeler, Debbie Wright, and Mrs. Lohse. SECOND ROW: Sheila Allen, Jewel Stokes and Alice Hayne. Not pictured: Judy Hughes. Interesting Work is Done By Library Staff The Library Staff is the group responsible for keeping order in the library, checking out books, helping people find materials, and changing the bulletin boards periodically for such things as holidays, tournaments, and National Library Week. This year in order to stress National Library Week, the librarians set up Ye Ol ' Book Shop, a used paperback book store, in the Conference Room of the library. They put up several posters for this as well as painting psychedelic designs on the windows. Last spring the librarians took a day off and went on a field trip to Lethbridge, Alberta. Officers for the past year were: Susan Crawford, President; Marie Adamson, Vice President; Trudy Hall, Secretary and Jewel Stokes, Treasurer. Karen Rappold and Melody Struss JVi fl B JM i rH .-. H , V :y M rw i Sheila Allen, Jane Durnell, and Debbie Wright 22 FRONT ROW: Susan Russell, Jean Hayes, Eve Widhalm, Donna Myhre, Helen Stephen, Pam Crawford, Mrs. Stoltz, Valerie Hale, Jean Wheeler, Cindy Swanson, Anita Geiger. SECOND ROW: Susan Struss, Melody Johnson, Vicki Dolan, Candy Parmelee, Debbie Rideout, Penny Nelson, Rhonda Stokes, Kathy Widhalm, Loretta Stokes, Trudy Hall, Joan Yeager. THIRD ROW: Nancy Hayne, Alice Peterson, Jewel Stokes, Maria Slezak, Sue Peterson, Sabrina Simmons, Deanna Geiger, Carolyn Harwood, Judy Hale, Roberta Keeler, Marie Adamson, Melody Struss. FOURTH ROW: Deanna Rideout, Colette Briden, Connie Wenzel, Nancy Crawford, Connie Stokes, Twilla Wilson, Leslie Thompson, Debbie Fitzpatrick, Diane VanGorden, Madelyn Olson, Kathy Kovatch. Not pictured: Judy Hughes. School and Community Are Centers ofF.H.A.Work The Future Homemakers of America is an organization which provides students with an opportunity to experience activities related to homemaking. New members were initiated at the first meeting, and Mrs. Harry Swanson and Mrs. Norman Holdren were elected FHA mothers. The chapter ' s work was centered around school and community. School projects included concessions at football games, the Hayride, the Homecoming dance, and the Christmas formal which was co- sponsored with the V- Club. A Sunday breakfast, the Co-Op Banquet, and the Senior Tea and Style Show were community projects. A program on birth defects and mental retardation, a handicrafts program, and the Easter Egg Hunt were sponsored as public services. -____ , 4f |XftCNj FRONT ROW: Helen Stephen, Vice President; Pam Crawford, President; Jean Wheeler, Secretary. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Stoltz, Sponsor; Donna Myhre, Treasurer; Cindy Swanson, Songleader; Anita Geiger, Historian; Eve Widhalm, Reporter; Valerie Hale, Parliamentarian. Cavaliers Work for Perfection 1st Place Trophy FRONT ROW: Sabrina Simmons, Jane Hammer, Debbie Wright, Robin Adams, Captain; Marlene Arnst. SECOND ROW: Sydney Kincaid, Carolyn Harwood, Jan Neyenhuis, Maria Slezak, Jean Wheeler. THIRD ROW: Anita Geiger, Trudy Hall, Jewel Stokes, Susan Crawford, Alice Peterson, Manager. Man has a deeply rooted feelinsj and admiration for physical fitness and prowess. The CaValiers work out regularly almost the year around to achiev e this physical fitness and prowess, and thus have gained the admiration of the people in this area of the state. A piece of the success of the CaValiers belongs to each girl who was willing to put in the time and energy necessary to make the group a strong unit. Above all, each girl had to remember that there is no I in TEAM. Mrs. Barbara Knueppel 24 Mrs. Barbara Knueppel, Sponsor SENIORS: Jean Wheeler, Jewel Stokes, and Susan Crawford The CaValiers practiced most of the year to perfect their routines, and worked most of the summer sponsoring Bake Sales and doing odd jobs to earn money for their uniforms. Their first public appearance was when they marched in the Homecoming Parade and performed at the half-time of the Homecoming game. During the Basketball season, they performed at four home games and seven away games and at both the District and the Divisional Tournaments during the half-time of the finals. The CaValiers sponsored an InvitationalMeet in March for six Drill Teams from this area. The CaValiers placed first, followed by the Brady Drill Team second, and Cut Bank ' s third. In May they also participated in the State Drill Team Tournament in Butte. Office Assistants Pam Crawford, Bonnie Dodge, Diane DeVinney, Debra Dean, Evelyn Widhalm, Karen Rappold, Roberta Keeler. Students Teach Students i r Mr. Dan McKenty of Northern Montana College came to ful- fill his college require- ments of student teach- ing. Subjects he taught were Economics and U.S. History. Mrs. Sharon Parks, a student from MSU in Bozeman, did her student teaching in Home Ec. II and III, and Typing I and II. Miss Sharon Stetler, a former graduate of Valier High School, was a student teacher from Western Montana College. She taught English, P. E. , and was assistant coach of Girls Track. Mr. Gary Miller, a student teacher of Northern Montana College taught English II, III, and IV. 26 iiniiiniiiiii Activities The Team Known g As the Fighting Panthers In our estimation the 1969 football team was a great success. Although we won only three out of eight games we had a ' winning season. ' By this we mean that everything we did during this football season was 100 percent all the way toward making a team to be proud of. We, the tri-captains, are proud to be able to say we were a part of this team, and we are sure all the members of the team share this belief. ' Tom Christiaens Denny Chatlain Tony Harwood FRONT ROW: Maurie Rideout Mgr. , Brett Briden, Kenny Kovatch, Lenny VandenBos, Guy Bradley, Dick Habets, Randy Rideout, David Kovatch, Rex Barret, and David Goff Mgr. SECOND ROW: John Majerus, Bob Kovatch, Steve Goff, Jody Field, Doug Powers, Mark Hammer, Gary Arnst, Greg Harwood, Scott Wright, and Chuck King. THIRD ROW: Gary Casey, Randy Whitcomb, Dennis Chatlain, Tony Harwood, Tom Christiaens, Roger Culleton, Joe Stark, Dick Wenzel, and Rick Gieger. Not Pictured, Randy Geiger. Tri-captains: Tony Harwood, Denny Chatlain, and Tom Christiaens. Coaches: Mr. Knueppel, Mr. VanGorden, and Mr. Dunlap. 28 Statistics Valier 8 Conrad 51 Valier 12 Big Sandy 8 Valier 6 Chester 40 Valier 12 Cascade Valier 28 Simms 7 Valier 2 Sunburst 6 Valier 8 Harlem 30 Valier 22 Fairfield 27 Tom Christiaens was selected for the coaches all -conference first team as an end. Tony Harwood was selected for the coaches all -conference second team as a halfback. Tom Christiaens-End Tony Harwood-Halfback 29 Football Is Action I wonder! Moving out. A big decision. Harlem or bust. A touchdown. 30 Football Cheerleaders Back row: Debbie Rideout, Alice Hayne, Loretta Stokes. Front row: Evelyn Widhalm, and Kathy Widhalm. Deb Eve Kathy We the cheerleaders enjoyed the football season tremendously. Although there were a few rough games, we are very proud of our team and enjoyed cheering for them during the 1969 foot- ball season. 31 Spirit Shown at Homecoming The Valier High School Cavaliers presented their first performance during the half-time of the homecoming football game. IS Za 32 Class spirit was shown through queen candidates and floats. Senior Queen Candidate, Eve Widhalm. II Jk, r fell TO; l J BU 1 Of? TO The second place float was the Senior ' s. Sophomore ' s float placed third. Donita Powers was the Sophomore Queen Candidate. Tfti The Freshman Queen Candidate, Kathy Kovatch, and their float. 33 ■J fev; ilijimiliifr W : case t h e r 5 A Boy Named Sue was the theme for our contest between all Senior football players. Denny Chatlain was crowned SUE . Students show spirit at the Bonfire. Donita ' s escort, Lenny VandenBos. Kathy ' s escort, Randy Rideout. Kathy ' s escort, Jody Fields. Eve ' s escort, Denny Chatlain. Happiness is a Crown! Queen, Kathy Widhalm. Back row, Eve Widhalm, Donita Powers, and Kathy Kovatch. A Kiss for the Queen! 34 The Chips Are Down Tony Harwood - Dirty Dan Jan Neyenhuis - Lilac Valentine Joe Stark - Stainless Steel Robbie VandenBos - Ben Blueberry Jane Durnell - Martha Blueberry Jean Wheeler - Bertha Finch Trudy Hall - Prudence Finch Greg Harwood - Pianist Doug Bowman - Stage Manager Bill Barron - Stage Manager WOW Dirty Ol ' Man Big Mouth Trudy Hall, Greg Harwood, Jean Wheeler, Tony Harwood, Joe Stark, Robbie VandenBos, Jane Durnell, Jan Neyenhuis. Got Him 1 Long Tall Tex Directors: Mr. Joe Poelma, Miss Judy Stevenson, and Mr. Gary Springer. The Drinking Man 35 Jody Field, Rick Geiger, Randy Geiger, Joe Stark, Mr. Ballantyne, Coach; Mr. Knueppel, coach; Tom Christiaens, Tony Harwood, Bob Kovatch, John Majerus. Brady Chester 70 79 Simms 51 Browning Fairfield 79 54 Simms 39 Big Sandy Cut Bank 54 67 Choteau 61 Shelby Sunburst 90 75 Conrad 59 Browning Fairfield 82 61 Cut Bank 62 Choteau 60 Shelby Sunburst 59 76 Conrad 57 Big Sandy Chester 60 59 Browning Conrad 64 55 The 1969-1970 Fighting Panthers Other teams may have been faster than we were, larger than we were, and had more ability than we had-but no team was superior to us in team spirit, fight, determination, ambition, and character. John Majerus Tom Christiaens Tony Harwood John, Tom, and Tony each made a great contribution to Valier athletics. John, a reserve for so long , has to be known as Mr. Hustle. Tom, an all conference performer with a losing team, always thought of the team first. Tony can be remembered for his eagerness and his come back attitude. « Coach Paul Knueppel Leaders of School Spirit STANDING: Loretta Stokes, Alice Hayne, and Debbie Rideout. KNEELING: Eva Widhalm and Kathy Widhalm. FRONT ROW: Eve Widhalm, Kathy Widhalm, and Alice Hayne. SECOND ROW: Loretta Stokes, and Debbie Rideout. BACK ROW: Mr. Hodgson, Sponsor. The long hours and hard work put forth by the 1969-70 A-squad cheerleaders paid off when at the District 3 Class B tournament they were awarded the second place cheerleading trophy. FRONT ROW: Ron Widhalm, Ken Kovatch, Len VandenBos, Dave Kovatch, Tom Widhalm. BACK ROW: Randy Rideout, Rick VandeKop, Scott Wright, Gary Casey, Ted Holdren, Ron Sullivan, Gary Bruce, and Mr. Ballantyne, Coach. B-Squad Showed Enthusiasm The B-Squad worked hard this year, and with a little more desire and experience, many of them could make a fine showing in their next few years. Gary Casey, who worked with the A-Squad much of the time, promises to be an asset to the Varsity next year. Scott Wright, a freshman, was out most of the season due to a knee operation. Even though the team won only a few games, everyone kept trying and often came close to winning more in some high scoring games. FRONT ROW: Kathy Kovatch, Donita Powers, Nancy Crawford. BACK ROW: Debbie Dolan, Connie Stokes. 38 Panthers Show Hustle Panthers Win Eight FRONT ROW: Mike Widhalm, Gary Widhalm, Dick Habets, Gary Hammer, and Greg Harwood. SECOND ROW: Brett Briden, Larry Wunderlich, and Bill Smith. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hodgson, Coach; Randy Whitcomb, Jeff Briden, Terry VandenBos, Karl Rappold, Jerry Widhalm, Ray Widhalm, Gary Arnst, and Tim Widhalm, Mgr. Statist ics Valier 6 Cut Bank 40 Valier 14 Chester 34 Valier 43 Shelby 8 Valier 24 Big Sandy 16 Valier 27 Big Sandy 14 Valier 44 Browning 8 Valier 13 Sunburst 33 Valier 23 Cut Bank 29 Valier 19 Simms 21 Valier 55 Browning 5 Valier 28 Shelby 12 Valier 37 Chester 11 Valier 25 Simms 18 Terry VandenBos, 165 pound class, made an excellent come back after a shoulder injury sustained in a motor -cycle accident the previous spring. Terry went ahead to place third at the Divisional Wrestling Tournament. Led by the co-captains, Ray Widhalm and Terry VandenBos, the Valier mat-men did a fine job in the 1969-70 season. The senior boys did a fine job wrestling throughout the whole season and were a great help in aiding our 8-5 season dual-meet record. Although Terry VandenBos was the only wrestler to go to state, other members of the team showed great improvement. We expect great things of them in the years to come. 40 ' Senior Wrestlers 41 Valier Takes Second in First Lake Francis Annual Tournament m B g) £5 FRONT ROW: Mike Widhalm, 3rd- 98 lb; Ray Widhalm, 3rd- 145 lb; and Dick Habets, 2nd- 123 lb. BACK ROW: Terry VandenBos, 1st- 165 lb; Jeff Briden, 1st- 175 lb; Randy Whitcomb, 4th- 155 1b: Karl Rappold, 2nd- 185 lb; Jerry Widhalm, 2nd 130 lb; Gary Arnst, 4th- 137 lb; and Mr. Hodgson, Coach. Hey Coach! Get up! Up Up and Away Victory send off for the Wrestlers Put me down Basketball is for Girls Clockwise from top: Vicki Dolan, Debra Dean, Pam Crawford, Joan Yeager, Susan Russell, Deanna Geiger, Donna Myhre, Penny Nelson, Deanna Rideout, Rhonda Stokes, Trudy Hall, Nancy Crawford, Candy Parmelee. Center: Mr. Springer. This year some of the girls of Valier High School participated in basketball tournament games with many of the surrounding school ' s girls teams. We also held some games in Valier, which brought a different style of entertainment to the basketball fans. Students Enjoyed Intramural Basketball First Place, The Outcasts. FRONT ROW: Gary Hammer, Dick Habets, Randy Rideout. SECOND ROW: Larry Wunderlich, Gary Casey, Tom Christiaens, Captain; Dick Wenzel. First Place, The Zapernucks. ! ' FRONT ROW: Penny Nelson, Nancy Crawford. SECOND ROW: Melodie Struss, Trudy Hall. THIRD ROW: Deanna Geiger, Marlene Arnst. Not pictured: Eve Widhalm, Captain. Second Place, The Clod Squad. FRONT ROW: Kenny Kovatch, John Majerus, Captain; Jody Field, Rex Barrett. XECOND ROW: Ted Holdren, Randy Boumans, Joe Stark, Gary Bruce. Second Place, The Super Six. FRONT ROW: Deanna Rideout, Susan Russell, Connie Pepion. SECOND ROW: Anita Geiger, Candy Parmelee. Not Pictured: Debbie Rideout, Captain. 1 : «? ■ -m I f v Third Place, The Rockettes. ! ' FRONT ROW: Loretta Stokes, Captain; Cindy Swanson. SECOND ROW: Connie Stokes, Jane Hammer. Third Place, The Screaming Yellow Zonkers. FRONT ROW: Dennis Chatlain, Dave Kovatch, Doug Powers. SECOND ROW: Steve Goff, Randy Geiger. THIRD ROW: Bob Kovatch, Captain. 44 Fourth Place, The Farkle Family. Len VandenBos, Bill Barron, Tony Harwood, Captain; Rick Geiger, Rick Vandekop , and Gary Arnst. Fourth Place, The Be-Boppers. Front Row: Carolyn Harwood, and Syd Kincaid. Back Row: Nancy Hayne, and Rhonda Barron. Not pictured: Kathy Widhalm. ' I can ' t bear to look! ' Faculty vs A — Squad Did you see that foul? SayAhhhhhh!!! 1 45 FHA and V — Club Sponsor Terry VanderiBos and Donna Myhre reign King and Queen. Jody Field and Jane Hammer d participating in the Grand March. Back row: Debbie Rideout and Denny Chatlain, Senior candidates; Terry VandenBos and Helen Stephen, Junior candidates. Front row: Ron Sullivan and Carolyn Harwood, Freshman candidates; Donna Myhre and Gary Casey, Sophomore candidates. Santa crowns Terry and Donna. Seniors Present The Stuck Pot Directors: Mr. Springer and Miss Stephenson. Our make-up expert, Mrs. Lohse. Dean Louise Taggart . Pam Crawford Grace Sedgwick . . . Candy Parmelee Willard Sedgewick . Dick Habets Alice Ann. Sedgwick . Penny Nelson Mary Jane Thompkins. Cindy Swanson Gail Treat Vicki Dolan Kay Emerson .... Jean Wheeler Dr. Jacoby Dennis Chatlain Amy Caldwell . . . Debbie Rideout Lucile Coulter . . . Loretta Stokes Julia Jean Wheeler Ruth Debra Dean Alberta Bonnie Dodge Eunice Alice Hayne Ida Evelyn Widhalm Joan Jan Neyenhuis Martha Debbie Rideout Edward Mott .... Mark Hammer Hubert Farrelly . . . Tony Harwood Grant Weston .... John Maj erus Bob Doug Bowman Jim Ross Buckingham Bill Bill Barron Jason boys Ray Widhalm Tom Christiaens Bedroom scene? Music In Action Band performs with Drill Team at Homecoming. Juniors sing at Christmas Concert. t i Pep Band at Football game. Play your hearts out! y I A ' r ' f$ We all sing together. Solos at District Greg Harwood played The Jolly Coppersmith, and received a two rating. Senior Members CHORUS: FRONT ROW: Eve Widhalm, Cindy Swanson. BACK ROW: Tony Harwood, Tom Christiaens. Allstate Band and Chorus Pam Crawford, 3rd Trumpet, and Penny Nelson, 2nd Clarinet, performed with the All- State Band in Missoula. Music Festival Jan Neyenhuis played Saxene , and received a rating of three. KT : P!PH J |Jf Mr L wf ' L ■ i ' L 4 t?o a Pk ? ■ J ggj [-J BAND: FRONT ROW: Jean Wheeler, Debra Dean. SECOND ROW: Cindy Swanson, Candy Parmelee, Loretta Stokes. THIRD ROW: Penny Nelson, Pam Crawford, Bonnie Dodge, Debbie Rideout. FOURTH ROW: John Majerus, Ray Widhalm, Dick Habets. Cindy Swanson, soprano, and Bob Kovatch, bass, sang at All- State Chorus in Missoula. 49 New Enthusiasm Builds Track Spirit Front Row: Dave Kovatch, Guy Bradley, Kenny Kovatch. Second Row: Ron Sullivan, Lenny VandenBos, Dick Habets, Randy Rideout, Jody Field. Third Row: Gary Bruce, Tony Harwood, Denny Chatlain, Tom Christiaens, Tom Widhalm. Fourth Row: Gary Casey, Joe Stark, Rick Geiger, Larry Wunderlich. Not pictured, Greg Harwood. Considering the rainy, snowy, windy weather the Valier High School Girls ' and Boys ' Track teams came through quite well. The greater participation and more enthusiasm was shown by the increase in numoer of members since last year. The teams scored more points than any in the recorded history of the Valier Track program. Mrs. Sharon Christiaens First Row: Connie Pepion, Penny Nelson, Maureen Widhalm , Kathy Widhalm , Second Row: Marlene Arnst, Diane VanGorden, Debbie Rideout, Nancy Hayne, Third Row: Candy Parmelee, Carolyn Harwood, Eve Widhalm, Leslie Thompson. Mr. Paul Kneuppel 50 Tony Harwood, Senior These four track members pictured: Tom Christiaens, Tony Harwood, Jody Field, and Dick Habets, participated in the Divisional Track Meet held in Great Falls at Memorial Stadium. To qualify for the Divisional meet a track participant must place in the top five places in the District Track Meet. This year Dick qualified in the Javilin Throw by placing fourth. Jody placed fifth in his specialty, the Pole Vault. Tom qualified in the Shot Put with third place. Tony placed first in the Mile and 880 yard Runs. In the Divisional Track Meet Dick and Jody failed to place. Tom and Tony qualified for the State Track Meet in Missoula with Tom placing fifth in the Shot Put and Tony placing first in the 880 and Mile Runs. This year Tom and Tony qualified for the Inter-Scholastic Track and Field Meet held in Missoula. At this track meet Tony placed third in the 880 yard Run and fourth place in the Mile Run. Tom gave a very good effort but failed to make the finals in the Shot Put. Tom Christiaens, Senior Dick Habets, Senior Tom Christiaens Tony Harwood Denny Chatlain, Senior 51 At the District Track meet in Choteau five girls qualified for the Divisional Track meet at Fort Benton. Candy Parmelee placed third in the discus, Penny Nelson placed fifth in the 100 yard dash, Kathy Widhalm placed third in the 50 yard and 80 meter hurdles, and the 880 medley relay team, consisting of Penny Nelson, Marlene Amst, Kathy Widhalm, and Maureen Widhalm placed third. At the Divisional Meet, Kathy Widhalm placed third in the 50 yard hurdles, which qualified her for State. The 880 medley relay team did place fifth, but didn ' t qualify for State. There was much competition from all the other surrounding Class B and C schools. Penny Nelson, Senior Candy Parmelee, Senior Kathy Widhalm Kathy went to the State Track Meet in Billings to compete in the 50 yard hurdles. Although Kathy didn ' t place she put forth a great deal to get in the finals. Evelyn Widhalm , Senior Debbie Rideout, Senior 52 Juniors decorating? The majestic moment Her Majesty and His Highness Juniors Presented Royal Dreams Hey Ronnie, we ' re missing all the fun Other candidates: EveWidhalm, Ross Buckingham, Cindy Swanson 53 F.H.A. Involved in Many Activities State Convention Delegates: Donna Myhre, Helen Stephen, Sponsor Mrs. Stoltz, Diane Van Gorden. t r President, Pam Crawford Decorating for the Christmas Formal Students Participated in Montana Boys and Girls State Tony Harwood and Mark Hammer Pam Crawford 54 Easter Egg Hunt in the Snow The Dolt Dancers Fun and games at the Slumber Party Father - Daughter Banquet Father Paul Kingston, Speaker at Banquet 55 We Let the Good Time Help we ' re sinking Come on the actions over here. BrrrnT Whatcha dreaming that is so funny? ZAP 56 Swing at Lake Blaine Rolling around They found us again! Pam ' s tired Sleeping Beauty? Hey Alice, You ' re almost all wet. 57 Students Work is Heisey Award Winners: Karl Rappold, Cindy Swanson, Doug Bowman, Marie Adamson, and Mark Hammer. Evelyn Widhalm received Cindy Swanson was the Home Economics recognized as the Outstand- Crisco Award. ing Homemaker. Alice Hayne won the Silver Key of Journalism and the Betty Crocker Award. 58 Recognized at Class Night Dennis Chatlain received the Extra Effort Football Award. Tom Christiaens earned the Community Club Free Throw Award Seniors who received the American Legion Citizenship award were Pam and Mark. Pam was also a State winner. Mark was awarded the Bill Adamson Memorial. Pam Crawford Mark Hammer Juniors who received the American Legion Citizenship Award. Terry VanDenBos was recognized as the High Point Wrestler. Karen Rappold 59 Larry Wunderlich Students Received Other Awards Pondera County Junior Miss Pageant participants were Cindy Swandon, Susan Crawford, and Alice Hayne. Susan was named Second Runner-up. Pam Crawford received the first place trophy in Shorthand I competition at the Great Falls Commercial College. Joe Stark won the Sun River Rural Electric Cooperative Washington D. C. trip. Evelyn Widhalm placed second in the Cow -Bells Beef Cook-Off. ? Robin Adams Jane Durnell Karen Rappold These four interested students attended High School Week at Bozeman. Mark was second place winner in Class B. 60 Happiness is — the Senior Tea and Style Show Sponsor, Mrs. Robin Stoltz; President, Pam Crawford; and Chapter Mother, Mrs. Harry Swanson. The F. H. A. sponsors the Senior Tea and Style Show annually. All Home Economics girls participate in the style show, modeling their Home Economics projects. Each Senior girl was presented with a long stem rose, and her future plans were presented. The Senior Girls Deanna Geiger was presented the Out- standing F. H. A. award, and Debbie Rideout was chosen as honorable mention. Maria Slezak modeling Jane Hammer ' s formal. Debbie Rideout modeling her dress. 61 Banquet Enjoyed By Seniors and Guests Mr. Charles VanGorden, Master of Ceremonies Our Guest Speaker, Mr. Bob Norris This years Senior Banquet was attended by the Seniors, their parents, and the members of the High School Faculty. All of the hard work, such as preparing and serving the banquet, was done by the members of the Junior Class and their parents. The class colors, blue and yellow, were used by the senior class for their table decorations. An attentive audience Entertainment was provided by Cindy Swanson who sang May You Always, and by Susan Crawford who danced. 62 The Sunday before graduation, Baccalureate is always held for the graduating class. The religions of the class of ninteen- seventy united this year to express their need for God ' s help in the future. Impressive words were offered by local Religious leaders. Religion is Still Relevent to Todays Youth Just waiting Father Timothy Werner, Rev. James Holmlund, Mrs. Linda Holden, Pianist; Mrs. Pattie Jo Christiaens. Soloist. 63 First Outdoor Graduation Ceremony Held on the Football Field Mr. James Lucas, Commencement Speaker Alice Hayne, Valedictorian Mark Hammer, Salutatorian Today is the First Day Juniors held pine boughs 64 Colors - Royal Blue and Yellow Flower - Yellow Mum ■ ' jarte EHfe A ' i-JIL Pam Crawford was presented with the American Legion Award Ray Widhalm and Penny Nelson received the I Dare You award of the Rest of Our Lives 65 Graduates Will Remember Their Senior Party Some others who made it through the night. Wide awake? Watching The Happening. ' f You woke me up just to take a picture? Everybody in. ■urn A Secretary, Alice Hayne; President, Jean Wheeler; Vice President, Ray Widhalm; Treasurer, Dennis Chatlain. Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanGorden William Cline Adamson mM This Is the Way We Will Remember Him loyal friend and classmate 68 Thomas Allen Ross Buckingham 69 Dennis Chatlain Bonnie Dodge 70 Vicki Dolan 71 Penelope Nelson Jewel Stokes 72 Loretta Stokes Twilla Wilson 73 HDU WE GONNA BEAT THOSE INDIANS? I with PDU, m THAT ' S HnUI 1 I The Senior Purple -White Day poster took third place. What ' s this? A teacher-student relationship?? Sponsors: Mr. Norman Ballantyne , Mr. Joe Poelma Helen Stephen, Vice President; Jane Dumell, Treasurer; Kathy Widhalm , President; Marie Adamson, Secretary Junior Class Robin Adams John DenBoer Marie Adamson Jane Durnell Gary Amst Randy Geiger Roger Culleton Rick Geiger Greg Harwood Judy Holdren Melodee Johnson Roberta Keeler 76 Susan Struss Melody Struss Terry VandenBos Dick Wenzel Steve Wenzel Jerry Widhalm Robert Kovatch Doug Powers Joe Stark Jan Neyenhuis Karen Rappold Helen Stephen Gary Widhalm Kathy Widhalm In Memoriam We, the Class of ' 71, dedicate this portion of the Northern Lights to the memory of our dear friend and fellow classmate, Desi, who met her death in an automobile accident August 11, 1969. Our hearts will remain with her always. Mike Widhalm Randy Whitcomb Jacquelynne Desiree Pepion 1 la WL J A 9 «? « s Debbie Wright Larry Wunderlich 77 AAr , Tin BASKETBALL LOOK DOWN In WRESTLING]; as The Juniors Purple -White Day poster took first place. Hard at work You better take that back Are you sure Joe? This is fun Kinda pretty Delicious? 78 HBSHraUHUHHHHIHM Sponsors: Mr. Paul Knueppel, Mr. Jack Dunlap B Donita Powers, Secretary Wk Lenny VandenBos, President MTl J Donna Myhre, Vice President jd Q Kenny Kovatch, Treasurer iiriiiiiifi Sophomore Class Rex Barrett Rhonda Barron Roxanna DenBoer Diane DeVinney Guy Bradley Dan Dodge Alethea Bruner Debbie Dolan Gary Casey Anita Geiger Denise Gossard Jane Hammer Jean Hayes Nancy Hayne Sydney Kincaid Dave Kovatch ' • ' ■• . 80 Kenny Kovatch Jayme Nelson Connie Pepion Donita Powers Linda Reishus Susan Russell Maria Slezak Ronnie Simmons Rhonda Stokes Rick YanDeKop Lenny VandenBos Connie Wenzel Tim Widhalm Joan Yeager The Sophomores Purple -White Day poster got fourth place. I hate modeling I Love You Panthers Would you let go of the board Dave Look who ' s working 82 Sponsors: Mrs. Robin Stoltz, Miss Judy Stephenson h 1 • ' Ron Sullivan, Vice President ■ i 1 | Colette Briden, Treasurer . L .i Connie Stokes, Secretary ..-■ ■ .■ . r.. «_ J BSk. Na n cy Cra wford. President null Freshman Class Marlene Arnst Bret t Briden Debbie Fitzpatrick Deanna Geiger Colette Briden Carlos Eubanks Gary Bruce Carol Eubaiiks Nancy Crawford Jane Getts Judy Hale Carolyn Harwood Ted Holdren 84 Randy Rideout Sabrina Simmons Vr Bill Smith Connie Stokes Ron Sullivan Leslie Thompson Madelyn Olson Sue Peterson Georgia Phillips Deanna Rideout Diane VanGorden Robbie VandenBos Maureen Widhalm Ron Widhalm Tom Widhalm ftjhftd Scott Wright 85 VtHEY WIN EM t WITH A 1 % it 1 te  PANTHERSV (M ARE A X r , SILLY 3 MILLIMETER X ,___jjm;ei? n Ronnie, I ' m embarrassed. The Freshman ' s Purple -White Day pos ter took second place. Cowboy Bob What ' s he talking about anyway? 86 Don ' t you dare take that picture iiHiiinniiii ADVERTISING Valier Aaberge Saddlery Barb ' s Beauty Shop B B Implement Briden Chevrolet-GMC Vera Carey Cargill Inc. Conoco Distributor Co-op Supply Center Inc. Curry ' s Thriftway Dick ' s Grocery Durnell Insurance Agency Farmer ' s Union GTA Gambles Hammer Plumbing G Heating The Joint Lohse Flying Service Wrights Enco Mint Bar Montana Power Company Palin ' s Car Wash Panther Drive -Inn Park Motel Peavey Co. Producer Service The Spray Swank Enterprises Swier Postyard Valier Bank of Montana Valier Drug John ' s Watch Repair Valier Hotel Marie ' s Beauty Nook Valier Laundromat Valier Upholstery Wentworth ' s Clothing Wenzel Artie Cat Sales Dupuyer Chadwick Son Home Cafe Dupuyer Service Station Durnell ' s Bill Dorothy Forgey Linseth Charlois Ranch Log Cabin Superette Through the sale of advertising the production of this yearbook has become a reality. The business managers would like to thank these business firms for their support of the 1970 yearbook. We think these firms well deserve your patronage. ■ 88