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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1972 volume:

The Class of 1972 Presents the NORTHERN LIGHTS Valier High School Valier, Montana We Proudly Dedicate Our Yearbook Because. . . . . .you have been both teacher and friend . . .you have taken in stride the good with the bad . . .you coached, guided, and supported us through . thick and thin . . .you put up with alot of hassle and torment, yet never hesitated to lend an understanding hand Miss Stephenson, we the Class of 1972 say THANK-YOU. Miss Judith Stephenson The Unleashed Guy Bradley Gary Casey Denise Gossard Dan Dodge Anita Geiger Jean Hayes Jane Hammer Nancy Hayne Joan Famstrum Dave Kovatch Sydney Kincaid Donita Powers Kenneth Kovatch Donna Myhre Jayme Nelson Linda Reishus Ml JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vice President, Ron Widhalm; Treasurer, Diane VanGorden; Secretary, Colette Briden; President, Randy Rideout. JUNIOR SPONSORS: Mr. Johnson, Miss Powell, and Mr. Hodgson SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Vice President, Doug VandenBos; Secretary, Margaret Lamma; President, Jim Adamson; Treasurer, David Goff. SOPHOMORE SPONSORS: Miss Stephenson, Mr. Ballantyne ifi UNDERCLASSMEN FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Vice President, Burt Geiger; President, Randy Amst; Secretary, Sanda Stark; Treasurer, Carmen Boucher. FRESHMEN SPONSORS: Mr. Bogut, Mr. Knueppel Juniors Brett Briden Colette Briden Gary Bruce Nancy Crawford Carlos Eubanks Debbie Fitzpatrick Deana Geiger Jane Getts Carolyn Harwood Chuck King Kathy Kovatch Velda Lund —The Uncertain Ron Moon Madelyn Olson Sue Peterson Georgia Phillips Deanna Rideout Randy Rideout Kathy Rittel Bill Smith Ron Sullivan Robbie VandenBos Diane VanGorden Maureen Widhalm Ron Widhalm Tom Widhalm Scott Wright 11 Sophomores— Violet Ackley Jim Adamson Randy Aiken Nolan Barrett Don Bilbro Toni Briden Marie Curry Wayne Dean Robert DeBoo Bonnie DenBoer Greg Duncan Carol Eubanks Jeanne Geiger Jill Geiger David Goff Ros Habets 12 Mike Hayes Candy Haynes Gary Hotvedt —The Unconcerned Jack Johnson Margaret Lamma Marjean Majerus Clint McAlpine Anita Miller Jacqui Nelson Bruce Newby Janet Parr 13 Anita Widhalm Glenn Wunderlich Donald Yeager Freshmen— Janine Adams Sheryl Anderson Leona Arkinson Barbara Bilbro Debra Bilbro Carmen Boucher John Bruce Victor Arkinson Randy Amst Dorothy Barron Vernon Carroll Raleigh King Ralph King —The Uncommitted Karen Kuka Clayton McAlpine Kathy Moon Brad Neyenhuis David Olson Maury Rideout Leatha Smith Glen Monroe Jerry Myhre Jeannie Nelson Leslie Stoltz Panthers Celebrated Homecoming Queen Donna Myhre, Senior Candidate Rick VanDeKop was presented Mr. Big Stuff Trophy by A-Squad captain, Connie Wenzel. Deb Fitzpatrick, Junior Candidate Queen Donna and Escort Ken Kovatch Juniors captured 1st place with theme, On the Right Track to Victory. The classes entered four interesting floats in the Homecoming parade. After days of preparation and work, the final results were judged and the Junior Class received first place honors with their float entitled, On the Right Track to Victory. The Homecoming game was a tough battle against the Fairfield Eagles, conference leaders. The fighting Panthers showed much determination and spirit but came up in the short end. Sophomores took 2nd place, Panthers are Eagle Handlers. Freshmen won 3rd place, Whip It on 'Em. 19 CAST Front Row: Donna Myhre, Jeannie Nelson; Second Row: Sheryl Anderson, Diane VanGorden, Jacqui Nelson; Third Row: Nancy Hayne, Marie Curry; Fourth Row: Robbie VandenBos, Tom Widhalm, Tim Widhalm, Ron Widhalm. STAGE CREW Front Row: Carolyn Harwood, Deanna Geiger, Kathy Rittel, Jeannine Rittel, Maureen Widhalm; Second Row: Gary Hotvedt, Jim Adamson, Glenn Wunderlich, Gary Bruce, Burt Geiger. See where it's from? Lock, Stock and Lipstick Gordon Warren . Charlie Plunkett Mrs. Maggs. . . Mary Lou Brennan Don Donley. . . Larry Donley . . Miss Entwhistle . Miss Prather . . Jane Gardner . . Carol Izzard. . . Mrs. Donley . . .Robbie VandenBos .Tim Widhalm .Jacqui Nelson .Marie Curry .Tom Widhalm .Ron Widhalm .Nancy Hayne .Diane VanGordan .Jeannie Nelson .Sheryl Anderson .Donna Myhre And that's our director, Miss Stephenson. You wouldn't dare put me out! The magazine! 20 Senior Candidates, Nancy Hayne and Rex Barrett Crystal Illusions Junior Candidates, Nancy Crawford and Gary Bruce The theme for the Christmas Formal this year was Crystal Illusions. The FHA and V Club sponsored it, and Prediction provided the music. Junior Candidate, Nancy Crawford, and Senior Candidate, Rex Barrett, were crowned King and Queen. V Club Pres. Gary Casey and date, Helen Stephen, Matthew Ries, and FHA Pres. Anita Geiger led the Grand March. Santa Queen Nancy King Rex Sophomore Candidates, Margaret Lamma and Robert DeBoo 21 Freshman Candidates, Gaile Whitcomb and Dan Sullivan Girl's and Boy's State Delegates Tim Widhalm and Ken Kovatch were selected to go to Boy's State in Dillon. They stayed for a week and learned about our government. Jane Hammer was selected for Girl's State which was held in Helena. Tim Widhalm, Ken Kovatch, Jane Hammer Junior Miss Candidates These five girls were participants in the Pondera County Junior Miss Pageant this year. The theme of the pageant was Here Comes the Sun. Jane Hammer was chosen as Spirit of Junior Miss, by the pageant participants, for her consistency, adjustment, and friendliness during pageant rehearsals. Front Row: Jane Hammer, Roxanne DenBoer. Back Row: Denise Gossard, Anita Geiger, Rhonda Barron. Office Assistants Left to Right: Jack Whitcomb Colette Briden Robbie VandenBos Donita Powers Agnes Widhalm Nancy Crawford Dan Dodge Juniors Created Oriental Dreams Queen Nancy Hayne and King Ken Kovatch The Junior Class chose the theme Oriental Dreams for the Junior-Senior Prom. The New Found Joy provided the music for the evening. All of the royalty candidates were selected from the Senior class. Ken Kovatch and Nancy Hayne were chosen King and Queen. Junior Class President Randy Ridout and Sue Peterson Sophomore Candidates Gary Casey and Jeannine Rittel 23 Junior Candidates Len VandenBos and Nancy Hayne Seniors Captured 1st Poster Contest Sophomores took 2nd Highlighted Purple-White Juniors gained 3rd 4th went to Frosh Things got rolling Saturday afternoon when the Valier matmen hosted the Shelby Coyotes. As the night progressed our Fighting Panthers battled against Shelby in a hot rough game. At half time the spot light turned to our high-stepping CaValiers. Following that, the poster winners were announced with the Seniors seizing 1st place. The evening ended by Shelby squeezing a victory over the Panthers. Does it hurt Munch? St-r-r-r-e-e-t-t-t-ch 25 Go get' em Honey. Faculty Slipped by A-Squad C’mon Paul, can’t we play! Pretty popular huh, Nancy. Gee, it went in! He does have a prettier pose, Len. The annual varsity-faculty game was held again this year. It was a colorful and well-fought game by both top-notch teams. But due to the number of past basketball greats among the teachers the A-squad was not victorious. The results of the basketball game staged between the B-squad basketball team and wrestling matmen were surprising with the wrestlers coming out on top. Considering the obvious advantages of height and skill of the high school girls basketball team, it was not surprising when they won the game with the 8th grade girls. 26 Wilt's Daughters Front Row: Syd Kincaid, Gaile Whitcomb; Back Row: Nancy Hayne, Captain, and Marie Curry. Barbershop Sextet Front Row: Ken Kovatch, Captain, Maury Rideout; 2nd Row: Joe Fitzpatrick, John VandenBos; 3rd Row: Tom Widhalm, David Olson. 2 Un-Scratched The intramural season opened with the boys league consisting of four teams and the girls of three. The games lasted two weeks for both league with the third week consisting of the play offs to determine the champions of each. In the girls section we saw the team of Wilts Daughters roll to an easy championship. That left the Frank'n Berries to grow in second. Over in the boys, we found the Barbershop Sextet winning, but not quite so decidedly. This left it up to the Grumblers to step into 2nd place. The overall intramural season saw alot of good games with people enjoying it all. Frank'n Berries Front Row: Jacqui Nelson, Julie Pepion; 2nd Row: Jeannie Nelson, Nancy Crawford, Captain, Kathy Moon. The Grumblers Front Row: Richie Fitzpatrick, Burt Geiger, Bill Smith; 2nd Row: Ron Moon, Scott Wright, Captain, Jim Adamson. Students Were Rewarded HEISEY AWARDS Front Row: Dan Dodge, Deanna Geiger, Len VandenBos. Back Row: Curt Aaberge, Roxanna DenBoer, Jane Getts. OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS Marlene Arnst, Juniorj Glen Wunderlich, Sophomore; Sanda Stark, Freshman. FIGHTER PANTER Len V andenBos cVc FREE THROW Dave Kovatch UNITED NATIONS PILGRIMAGE Diane VanGorden MR. HUSTLE Guy Bradley HICHPOINT WRESTLER Glen Wunderlich JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD Connie Wenzel AMERICAN LEGION GOVERNMENT TEST Diane VanGorden Ron Sullivan AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ESSAY Nancy Hayne Dorothy Barron for Their Achievements OUTSTANDING VOCALISTS Randy Rideout Denise Gossard BETTY CROCKER AWARD Jane Hammer OUTSTANDING HOMEMAKER Deanna Geiger JOURNALISM SILVER KEY Nancy Hayne HIGH SCHOOL WEEK Diane VanGorden, Honor Student; Jane Hammer, Ron Widhalm, and Nancy Hayne SPORTS Fighting Showed Jo me High School Athletics serve the purpose of preparing a group of young men for life. They learn that it is not all down hill and easy going; that there are some hard knocks, sometimes when you hate the boss but must bite your tongue, and that you must get up and go even when it would be a lot easier to throw in the towel. The team of 1971 fit all of these ideals. There were lots of ups and downs but not once did they quit. They always kept coming back for more, proving to me that they have the high ideals and principles that it will take to survive in the world of work after high school. I have had football teams with better won and loss records but I have never had a team that I was prouder of. To me they exemplify the true spirit of 'Fighting Panthers'. Charles Van Gorden Len VandenBos, Defensive Nose Guard; Gary Casey, Offensive End. Front Row: Richie Fitzpatrick, Burt Geiger, Raleigh King, Clayton McAlpine, Joe Fitzpatrick, Duane Toren, Ron Moon. 2nd Row: Scott Wenzel, Manager; Jerry Myhre, Jack Johnson, Doug VandenBos, Randy Amst, Guy Bradley, David Goff, Randy Rideout, Robbie VandenBos, Manager. 3rd Row: Robert DeBoo, Curt Aaberg, Dave Kovatch, John VandenBos, Rick VandeKop, Len VandenBos, Vernon Carroll. 4th Row: Tex Crawford, David Olson, Chuck King, Jim Adamson, Jack Whitcomb, Gary Casey, Kenny Kovatch. VALIER PHARMACY and JOHN'S WATCH REPAIR Panthers Spirit COACHES: Mr. Paul Knueppel, Mr. Charles VanGorden, and Mr. Harry Morse Statistics Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Conrad Cascade Simms Sunburst Harlem Fairfield Big Sandy Chester TRI-CAPTAINS: Len VandenBos, Guy Bradley, and Gary Casey VALIER BANK of MONTANA Front Row: Rhonda Barron, Deanna Geiger, and Connie Wenzel. Standing: Kathy Kovatch and Donita Powers. Jack Whitcomb Guard Dave Kovatch Guard Kick VandeKop Den Tensive End Ken Kovatch Len VandcnBos Guy Bradley Gary Casey End Fullback, Nose Guard Halfback End, Safety DURNELL'S MERCANTILE and DUPUYER SERVICE STATION I'm ready if they're willing. Follow me boys. Wait a minute guys they called time out! I told you, you play without your blanket! Are you ignoring me? We dare you to get up. Come here, I got a secret! 35 ■■ Front Row: Clayton McAlpine, Dan Sullivan, Jerry Myhre, Curt Aaberge, Don Bilbro, Jack Johnson, Len VandenBos, and Glen Wunderlich. Back Row: Mr. Jerry Morse, Coach; Tim Widhalm, Nolan Barrett, Rex Barrett, Robert Reishus, Bill Smith, Wayne Dean, John VandenBos and Dan Dodge, Manager. Young but Mighty This wrestling season the Valier 'Fighting Panthers' were young, but led by a couple of very capable senior leaders. We ended the season with a less than 50-50 win-loss record, but this could easily have been reversed with a little more depth on the team. There were a few highlights of the season. These were: second place finish in our Lake Francis Tournament, beating Conrad, four wrestlers placing at divisional, and last but not least Leonard's 4th place finish at the State Wrestling Tournament. Coach Morse Len VandenBos Dan Dodge, Manager Tim Widhalm Rex Barrett GUS' ENCO SERVICE Statistics Valier 38 Cardston 12 Fairfield Tournament o Valier 4th Place Valier 33 Sunburst 18 Cut Bank Triangular Meet A. Valier 27 Cut Bank 32 B. Valier 33 Shelby 31 Valier 28 Choteau 36 Valier 15 Simms 41 Lake Francis Invitational Valier 2nd Place Lake Francis Valier 25 Simms 33 Valier 24 Browning 33 Valier 18 Cascade 37 Valier 33 Conrad 32 Valier 15 Fairfield 32 Valier 36 G.F.C. JV's 27 Valier 26 Choteau 33 Valier 42 Browning 18 Valier 26 Shelby 35 Valier 15 Fairfield 28 Valier 27 Conrad 33 Invitational Four Qualified for State Len VandenBos, 2nd, 155 lb. class; John VandenBos, 3rd, 138 lb. class; Glen Wunderlich, 3rd, 98 lb. class; and Tim Widhalm, 4th, 112 lb. class. At STATE Len placed 4th. Front Row: Dan Sullivan, 4th, 105 lb. class; Jerry Myhre, 4th, 132 lb. class; Curt Aaberg, 4th, 126 lb. class; Jack Johnson, 4th, 119 lb. class; Glen Wunderlich, 2nd, 98 lb. class. Back Row: Mr. Jerry Morse, Coach; Tim Widhalm, 2nd, 112 lb. class; Wayne Dean, 2nd, 138 lb. class; John VandenBos, 3rd, 145 lb. class; Len VandenBos, 3rd, 155 lb. class; and Dan Dodge, Manager. Not pictured, Chuck King, 3rd, 185 lb. class. COOP SUPPLY CENTER Ask Van if he's pinned, Bill. Oh Van, they don't want to hear about that fish now! WENTWORTH'S CLOTHING and ROY'S TEXACO Wrestling Cheerleaders Debbie Fitzpatrick, Agnes Widhalm, and Carolyn Harwood. The Whole Gang Front Row: Tom Widhalm, Dave Kovatch, Scott Wright, Ron Widhalm, Robert DeBoo, and David Goff. Back Row: Mr. Paul Knueppel, Coach; Ron Moon, Ken Kovatch, Gary Bruce, Gary Casey, and Jim Adamson. Statistics Chester 63 Valier 57 Shelby 63 Valier 51 Valier 79 Cascade 57 Sunburst 59 Valier 33 Cut Bank 64 Valier 39 Conrad 79 Valier 52 Choteau 64 Valier 49 Choteau 47 Valier 38 Shelby 96 Valier 35 Browning 67 Valier 55 Browning 56 Valier 41 Fairfield 76 Valier 37 Sunburst 64 Valier 52 Cascade 78 Valier 60 Conrad 83 Valier 45 Chester 85 Valier 60 Fairfield 78 Valier 44 Conrad 73 Valier 25 Cut Bank 62 Valier 42 Browning 53 Valier 36 Ken Kovatch, Guard Honorable Mention to all Tournament District 3-R Team. Gary Casey, Center FARMER'S UNION GTA Dave Kovatch, Forward This team played near its full potential during the season. It was hampered by numerous injuries and was severely limited in size and speed. Although notching only one victory, heads can be held high when you have done your best irregardless of the score. Coach Knueppel Coach Paul Knueppel, KSEN's Coach of the Year. B-SQUAD Front Row: Burt Geiger, Doug VandenBos, Mike Pepion, Maury Rideout, and Gary Hodvedt. Back Row: Mr. Norman Ballentyne, Coach; David Goff, Ted Crawford, David Olson, and Joe Fitzpatrick, Manager. The 1971-72 season wasn't a winning season, but by the end we had put together good team effort. Also, we were beginning to capitalize upon our height. We lost a number of players through injury route which is always going to hurt. It would be hard to say one person did more than another because all came out fighting by the end of the season. From this young team will come, I'm sure, some very fine ballplayers for Valier High School. Coach Ballantyne C-SQUAD Front Row: Duane Toren, Raleigh King, Richie Fitzpatrick, and Ralph King. Back Row: Mr. Norman Ballantyne, Coach; John Bruce, Vernon Carroll, Randy Arnst, and Joe Fitzpatrick, Manager. PEAVEY ELEVATOR and PARK MOTEL Here conies the fastest man alive. Here COMES the hatchet man! Rhonda Barron Connie Wenzel Basketball Cheerleaders Deanna Geiger I Rhonda Barron Connie Wenzel Donita Powers Ros Habets Toni Brideir Dot Barron Jean Nelson Marie Curry THE SPRAY Kathy Kovatch Donita Powers The Feminine Side of Basketball Front Row: Miss Lynda Shepherd, Coach; Julie Pepion, Jacqui Nelson, Nancy Hayne, Marie CuiTy, and Carolyn Harwood, Manager. Back Row: Kathy Moon, Marjean Majerus, Deanna Geiger, Donna Myhre, and Nancy Crawford. Coach Miss Shepherd Valier 17 Valier 17 Valier 19 Valier 8 Valier 13 Valier 12 Statistics Choteau 6 Valier 16 Cut Bank 11 Frazer 29 Valier 23 Conrad 19 Brady 8 Valier 9 Browning 11 Sunburst 32 Valier 14 Fairfield 28 Browning 24 Valier 14 Shelby 33 Shelby 25 Valier 26 Conrad 33 CURRY'S THRIFTWAY Donna Mayhre The girls basketball team had a very electrifing season that consisted of ups and downs. The team had many exciting victories and a few discouraging failures that made an overall interesting season. This sport has changed in the last couple of years in that it has gained importance and participation throughout the league. The girls involved showed an interest that brought out talent and enthusiasm from all. M. Nancy Hayne No, girls it's like this. Ballet, what form? My chance to be like Big Lew! Sorry, Mike isn't here Deanna This year's team was made up of underclassmen. They worked hard during the track season and will be returning again next year. Some of the potentially good individuals include Randy in the discus; Robbie, pole vault; David, high hurdles; and Gary, 440 yard dash. With the assistance of Maury in the low hurdles and Clayton in the javelin we should have some added depth next year. The mile relay made up of John VandenBos, Robbie DeBoo, David Olson, and Gary Bruce came out with the fastest time in the last five years of relays from Valier. Front Row: Gary Bruce, Ron Moon, Mr. Ballantyne, coach. Second Row: Maury Rideout, Robbie DeBoo, David Olson. Back Row: Clayton McAlpine, Randy Rideout, John VandenBos. Boys Track Involved Eight John Went to State A Freshman joined the team this year and went on to state, proving he has the makings for a track career in his upcoming high school years. John VandenBos, entered in the 880 yard run in the local meets and went on to District from District he qualified to continue on to the Divisional and from Divisional went to State. There he placed 6th, in the 880 yard run. John holds the best Freshman time for anyone from Valier. His time is 2:04:3. Good luck John. TIMM'S REPAIR SHOP and HAWKIN KARLSGODT This year the girls track team took part in ten meets, plus Divisional and State track meets. Six of the girls lettered. They were Trudy Speer, Anita Widhalm, Julie Pepion, Jane Getts, Georgia Phillips, and Maureen Widhalm. Several girls also participated in the AAU Meet in Kalispell the 1st week of June. Front Row: Marjean Majerus, Ros Habets, Toni Ann Briden, Maureen Widhalm. Second Row: Jacqui Nelson, Marie Curry, Trucy Speer, Anita Widhalm. Third Row: Julie Pepion, Irene Getts, Sheryl Anderson, Georgia Phillips. Back Row: Jane Getts, Mr. Knueppel, Coach, Anita Miller. Girls Team Composed of Underclassmen Two Juniors Place at State These two Junior girls participated in track to the fullest degree possible this year. They both were entitled to go to Divisional and then went on to State. Maureen Widhalm ran the 880 yard run and the mile run. She holds the State Class B record, in both, with times of 2:24:4 and 5:31:9 respectively. Jane Getts, in her first year of track, placed 5th at State in the discus with a throw of 94'8 . Congratulations and Good Luck to you both. Ray DeBruycker Dupuyer, Montana RH Donald G Jeanne Anderson Dupuyer, Montana John Matchett Dupuyer, Montana LR Harvey Myhre Valier, Montana N+t Nelson Brother's Valier, Montana ® J KV Kenny X % a VandenBos Valier, X. m a Montana HR V Dh Donald Hay Valier, Mo nes ntana LH % M Gordon King Valier, Montana 5h Jacob Johnsc Valier, Mor n itana RR u RR 1 ) f Dwain Swanson Valier, Montana Joe Widhalr Valier, Moi n atana LR 0 f Duane Toren Valier, Montana 2 1 a Clarence Sv I ■ Valier, Moi Hanson itana RH 4_L Lloyd Eppe Valier, C. W. Field Jr. Valier, Montana RR LR Robert Amst Valier, Montana Stoltz Ranch Valier, Montana Willard G Marie Wenzel Valier, Montana LR George DenBoer Angus Ranch Dupuyer, Montana Advertising Patrons ROCKY MOUNTAIN MOTOR CARGILL INCORPORATED VALIER LAUNDROMAT BILBRO'S UPHOLSTERY POTPOURRI SHOP VALIER UPHOLSTERY HOME CAFE PANTHER DRIVE IN James Geiger Valier, Montana RR Paul Barrett Barrett Ranch Valier, Montana Jack Hayne Dupuyer, Montana Donald DeBoo Diamond D Ranch Valier, Montana Dick DeBoo Valier, Montana Front Row: Connie Widhalm, Jean Hayes, Dan Dodge. Second Row: Jeannine Rittel, Donita Powers, Len VandenBos. Third Row: Rhonda Barron, Jayme Nelson, Roxanna DenBoer, Denise Gossard, Donna Myhre. Back Row: Gary Casey, Syd Kincaid, Anita Geiger, Ken Kovatch. The Yearbook Staff worked the full school year to complete the 1972 edition of the Northern Lights. The work was divided into two sections. Business Managers, who were headed by Donna Myhre and LenVandenBos, sold advertising and subscriptions and this year spaces for brands also. The other sections of Editors drew up the yearbook. They revised copies, drew the layouts, typed, identified and cropped pictures. They were headed by Co-editors Rhonda Barron and Gary Casey. Jayme Nelson was our photographer. She was on hand for all events to snap a few pictures. When she couldn't be present she was assisted by the co-editors. The staff's adviser was Mrs. VanGorden who put in many hours with us, helping and directing us in anyway she could help us put out a better yearbook. Though at times we thought we would never finish it, we worked till the final deadline to produce a book of memories from 1971-72. Staff Produced Book of Memories Adviser Mrs. VanGorden and Business Manager Donna Myhre Assistant Donita Powers and Co-Editor Rhonda Barron Business Manager Len VandenBos Typists Jeannine Rittel and Roxanna DenBoer Sitting: Carolyn Harwood, Junior Representative; Deanna Geiger, Vice-President; Len VandenBos, President; Marie Curry, Secretary-Treasurer. Standing: Dorothy Barron, Freshman Representative; Jacqui Nelson, Sophomore Representative; Guy Bradley, Senior Representative; John VandenBos, Freshman Representative; Mr. VanGorden, Advisor. Student Council Represented Students The Student Council is a small group of students who try to represent all students of Valier High. They kept the student lounge going throughout the year and provided a candy machine for the students. The Fighting Panther flag and a ping pong table were bought. The Constitution was revised, they hosted the Student Council District Meeting, and helped obtain donations for Muscular Dystrophy. 57 CTrr P Front Row: Miss Shepherd, Deanna Rideout, Vice President; Kathy Kovatch, Treasurer; Deanna Geiger, Historian; Carolyn Harwood, Song Leader; Anita Geiger, President; Jill Geiger, Reporter; Diane VanGorden, Secretary; and Donna Myhre, Parlimentarian. Second Row: Jacqui Nelson, Leslie Stoltz, Ros Habets, Marjean Majerus, Sue Peterson, Kathy Moon, Nancy Crawford, Syd Kincaid, and Jeanne Geiger. Third Row: Karen Kuka, Trudy Speer, Margaret Lamma, Jean Rittel, Kathy Rittel, Velda Lund, Julie Dumell, and Marie Curry. Fourth Row: Jean Nelson, Toni Briden, Anita Miller, Carmen Boucher, Lori Stoltz, Dorothy Barron, and Willie Field. An Inspired FHA FHA activities started with the football season. They painted garbage barrels for the field, ran a concession stand, and sponsored the Homecoming Dance. With the V-Club as co-workers the Christmas formal was put on. They held a Mother-Daughter Explorer's Dinner, a Father-Daughter Banquet, sold cookbooks, cards, and candles. At the District FHA Convention in Dutton, Diane VanGorden was elected District Chairman and Kathy Kovatch songleader. Six members traveled to Missoula for the State Convention in March, where Diane was installed as State Treasurer. The Sr. Tea Style Show, This Magis Moment, for the departing Senior girls closed out the years activities. Top Left: Randy Rideout, Tim Widhalm, John VandenBos, Len VandenBos, Rick VandeKop, Chuck King, Jack Whitcomb, Dave Kovatch, Gary Casey, Ken Kovatch, Guy Bradley, Jim Adamson, Nolan Barrett, Jerry Myhre, Glen Wunderlich, Burt Geiger, and Robbie DeBoo. Center Back: Mr. Morse, Mr. Ballantyne, Mr. VanGorden, and Mr. Knueppel. Lettermen Led Fighting Panthers The V-Club is an all-male organization made up of the young men who were in sports and received letters for their outstanding participation. They helped the FHA put on the Christmas Formal and had their own ham raffle. Gary Casey was President, Ken Kovatch, Vice-President; and Dave Kovatch, Secretary-Treasurer. Their advisors consisted of the coaches from each sport. ROYSV1LLE and RANGER BAR 59 Seated: Colette Bidden, Jane Hammer, Tim Widhalm, Donna Myhre, Diane VanGorden. Standing: Anita Widhalm, Marjean Majerus, Maureen Widhalm. Honor Society Showed Leadership MONTANA POWER and LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD The Valier Chapter of the National Honor Society was active in trying to aid other groups with their activities. The members are selected on the basis of four principles. These are Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, and Service. They worked under other groups to help them show the idea of leaders as working examples. They tried to express the idea of leaders and followers equality. Front Row: Donna Myhre, Vice-President; Diane VanGorden, Treasurer; Jane Hammer, Secretary. Back Row: Mr. Sindelar, Adviser; Tim Wadhalm, President. Mr. Bogut, Adviser; Ron Widhalm, Glen Wunderlich, Rex Barrett, Curt Aaberg, Ken Kovatch, Burt Geiger, David Olson, Don Yeager. I.A. Club Hammered Around The I. A. Club officers for this year were: Rex Barrett, President; Ken Kovatch, Vice-President; and Glen Wunderlich, Secretary-Treasurer. The Clubs activities for this year include giving the bleachers a complete paint job, on which the girls gave them a hand, and once again working on the pews for the Lutheran Church. SWANK ENTERPRISES Pep Club Supported Panthers Pep Club, this year, started out with lots of enthusiasm and school spirit. The officers selected were: Robbie VandenBos, president; Anita Widhalm, vice-president; Debbie Fitzpatrick, secretary; and Kathy Kovatch, treasurer. The Pep Club ran consession stands at the football games, basketball games, and wrestling matches. Panther mascot pins were sold to raise money, throughout the year. As an active organization the Pep Club would have never made it without the splendid help of their sponsor, Mr. Hodgson. AABERGE SADDLERY and LINDSETH CHARLOIS RANCH Velda Lund, Miss Stphenson, Sponsor; Maureen Widhalm, Jeanne Geiger, Georgia Phillips, Anita Geiger, Jayme Nelson, Denise Gossard, Diane VanGorden, Marie Wall, Donna Myhre, and Nancy Hayne. Panther Paws Performed Services Panther Paws maintained a busy schedule throughout the year by working at all athletic events and school related functions. In order for new members to be chosen, they must show an interest in civic and school activities and maintain an acceptable grade. Donna Myhre was president, Maureen Widhalm was vice-president, and Jeanne Geiger was secretary-treasurer. 63 Front Row: Nancy Hayne, Miss Stephenson, Colette Briden, and Jayme Nelson; Back Row: Tim Widhalm, Tom Widhalm, Maureen Widhalm, Ron Widhalm, Robbie VandenBos, Diane VanGorden, Donita Powers, Jacqui Nelson and John Speer. The Panther Proved Worthwhile The Panther Staff contributed a lot of effort in putting out a school paper. Since it is an extracurricular activity much free time was used in planning, writing articles, typing, stenciling, and arranging. The paper, titled The Panther, proved to be a worth while effort. PANTHER STAFF Editor..............................Nancy Hayne Assistant Editor....................Robbie VandenBos ....................Colette Briden Artist..............................Jayme Nelson .............................Jacqui Nelson Comedy Section......................Ron Widhalm Publications Manager ....... Diane VanGorden Reporters and Typists...............Donita Powers .............Maureen Widhalm .............Tim Widhalm .............Tom Widhalm .............John Speer Advisor.............................Miss Stephenson 64 Seated: Jean Hayes, Roxanna DenBoer, Vice-President; Georgia Phillips, President; Kathy Rittel, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Powell, Instructor. Standing; Deanna Rideout, Denise Gossard, Jane Getts, Sue Peterson. Library Staff Audio Visual Added for Enjoyment Len VandenBos, Gary Casey, Connie Widhalm, and Rex Barrett. This year new equipment was installed in the library for the listening enjoyment of the students. Eight listening stations were installed, which are all hooked up to two tape players and a record player. Interested students were taught how to run the units and were in charge of them each day. At semester the group of people in charge of the units changed and a new group was taught the use and control of them. LOHSE FLYING SERVICE Jill Geiger, Lori Stoltz, Willie Field, Diane VanGorden, Margaret Lamma, Jane Hammer, Syd Kincaid, Marlene Amst, Leslie Stoltz, Jeanne Geiger, Sandra Stark, Anita Geiger, and Madelyn Olson. CaValiers Top Performers Leading the CaValiers this year were Senior Co-Captains Jane Hammer and Syd Kincaid. Jean Geiger was Historian and Jill Geiger, Secretary. The CaValiers performed at football and basketball games throughout the year. Our Rock Band provided the music for them at the Tournament and the Big Sky Meet in Butte. They also, hosted their annual drill meet in April. Routines for the girls were written by their adviser, Mrs. Knueppel, with the help of the Senior girls. Mrs. Knueppel attended practices only when they were learning new routines, otherwise self-discipline by the girls and captains was kept. Practice was held 5 days a week in approximately 2 hour sessions. During the summer the girls worked at odd jobs and bake sales to raise the money for their new uniforms. Purple velvet jumpers with matching capes were made. Lavendar slippers and blouses along with their swords completed the outfits. Marie Curry, Manager 1 Barbara Knueppel, Adviser BOB KINCAID CONOCO OIL COMPANY Anita Geiger Jane Hammer Syd Kincaid Front Row: Connie Wenzel, Nancy Crawford, Madelyn Olson, Jill Geiger, Marjean Majerus, Glen Hammer, Diane VanGorden, Trudy Speer, Irene Getts, Leslie Stoltz, Kathy Kovatch, Gail Whitcomb, Sanda Stark. Second Row: Carmen Boucher, Dorothy Barron, Cindy Sweir, Marlene Amst, Glen Wunderlich, Ken Kovatch, Toni Briden, Doug VandenBos, Janet Parr, Robert DeBoo, Dan Sullivan, Jane Getts, Ron Sullivan, Maure Curry, Gwenna Briden, Clayton McAlpine, Randy Haynes, Derek Swank, Mr. Johnson, David Swanson, Donna Myhre, John Bruce, Keith Briden, Burt Geiger, Rhonda Barron. Music Music Music First Row: Kathy Kovatch, Debbie Johnson, Ros Habets, Julie Durnell, Jeanne Nelson. Second Row: Mr. Johnson, Randy Rideout, Robert DeBoo, Glen Wunderlich, Carolyn Harwood, Leslie Stoltz, Marie Curry, Jean Hayes, Kathy Moon, Deanna Rideout, Jeanine Rittel, Georgia Phillips, Kathy Rittel. Third Row: Ron Moon, Bruce Newby, Rhonda Barron, Gaile Whitcomb, Trudy Speer, Connie Wenzel, Willie Field, Dorothy Barron, Marie Wall, Julie Pepion, Bonnie DenBoer. Back Row: Rick VandeKop, Robbie VandenBos, Carmen Boucher, Janine Adams, Roxanna DenBoer, Denise Gossard, Janet Parr, Sandra Stark, Linda Reishus, Donna Yeager, Jane Getts, Velda Lund. FRONTIER DRIVE IN AND CAFE and LOG CABIN SUPERETTE The members of the band consisted of 8th grade through Seniors this year. Throughout the year they performed in the Fall, Christmas, and Spring Concerts. The band was present at home Football and Basketball games to porvide some entertainment. They marched in the Homecoming, and Memorial Day Parades. This year when they traveled to Great Falls for the District VI Music Festival they received a II rating. The band is directed by Mr. Stan Johnson. BAND OFFICERS First Row: Marlene Amst and Donna Myhre, co-captains. Second Row: Connie Wenzel and Rhonda Barron, librarians. Back Row: Curt Geiger and Glen Wunderlich, lieutenants. TRUMPET TRIO Glen Wunderlich Marlene Amst Ken Kovatch ACCOMPANIST Mrs. Johnson Under the direction of Mr. Stan Johnson, the chorus performed in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Their selections included pop, negro spirituals, and contemporary music. Mrs. Stan Johnson accompanied them. Several members tried out for All-State Chorus held in Missoula. Randy Rideout, tenor, was selected. Chorus officers for the year were: Connie Wenzel, President; Dorothy Barron, Secretary; and Jeannine Rittel, Treasurer. 69 More About Music ROCK BAND Mr. Johnson, Glen Wunderlich, David Olson, Jack Johnson, Randy Rideout, Rick VandeKop, Bruce Newby. BEAUTY NOOK and RUTH'S CONOCO SERVICE Top Left: Carolyn Harwood, Gaile Whitcomb, Kathy Kovateh, Rick VandeKop, Denise Gossard, Janet Parr, Mr. Johnson, Marie Curry. WANDERERS Randy Rideout Top Right: Carmen Boucher, Connie Wenzel, Rhonda Barron, Robbie VandenBos, Dorothy Barron, Deanna Rideout, Glen Wunderlich. Two days were spent in Great Falls by the Music Department at the District VI Music Festival. Friday the small groups and soloists attended and Saturday the Band participated. Ratings of I through V were given: I, Superior; II, Excellent: III, Good, IV, Fair; and V, Poor. All who received a I were automatically entitled to go on to the State Music Festival in Missoula. At the same time the All-State Band and Chorus. The clarinet quintet, which received a I at District was selected to play in the Honors Concert on Saturday evening. Marlene Arnst Trumpet Solo I Randy Rideout, Tenor All-State Selection TRIPLE TRIO III Top: Carmen Boucher, Carolyn Harwood, Rhonda Barron, Jeannie Nelson, Dorothy Barron, Denise Gossard, Gaile Whitcomb, Kathy Kovatch, Deanna Rideout CLARINET QUINTET I Bottom; Mar jean Majerus, Nancy Crawford, Connie Wenzel, Jill Geiger, Madelyn Olson 71 Front Row: Clay McAlpine, Nancy Crawford, Gaile Whitcomb, Bonnie DenBoer, Marie Curry, and Mr. Bogut. Second Row: Mr. Knueppel, Toni Briden, Brad Neyenhuis, Roxanna DenBoer, Tex Crawford, and Scott Wenzel. Ski Club Was Organized After many tries atorganizing a ski club in Valier, we have finally come through. In the last few years, quite an interest has been taken in skiing. There were approximately 14 high school members, plus the grade school, and adults that showed interest. The officers for the club were Marie Curry, President; Tex Crawford, Vice-President; Nancy Crawford, Secretary; Gaile Whitcomb, Treasurer. They were sponsored by Mr. Bogut and Mr. Knueppel. The group furnished bus expenses through donations. You did not have to be a member of the club if you wanted to go, everyone was welcome. To keep up the interest, trips were taken to the Teton Ski Lodge approximately every two weeks on Sundays. 72 Doug VandenBos, Treasurer; Tim Widhalm, President; Gary Bruce, Vice-President; Linda Reishus, Diane VanGorden, Secretary; and Miss Powell, Adviser. German Club New Foreign Language Clubs Created French Club Front Row: Miss Powell, Jean Hayes, President; Colette Briden, Secretary; and Maureen Widhalm, Vice-President. Back Row: Anita Miller, Treasurer; Denise Gossard, and Carolyn Harwood. 73 SENIOR ACTIVITIES They don't suspect a thing Louise. Why Mrs. Noster! Seniors Presented Hot Ice Snooping again Sharp? Russell, Please! Cast Stage Crew Nancy Hayne Rhonda Barron Connie Wenzel Jayme Nelson Denise Gossard Donna Myhre Jean Hayes . Tim Widhalm Rex Barrett . Ken Kovatch Len VandenBos • . Velma Warren . . Patricia Warren . . Mrs. Warren • . Olivia • .Louise Temple . .Mrs. Noster . .Miss Emerson . . Earl Wakefield . . Sharp . . Matthew Warren . . Robert Moore “This Magic Moment Was for the Senior Girls This Magic Moment was the theme of the Senior Tea and Style Show presented by the FHA. The Home Ec. girls modeled the clothes they had made throughout the year and to add to the show, formals from the past to the present were also modeled. Dorothy Barron and Denise Gossard, accompanied by Mr. Johnson provided entertainment. Each Senior girl was presented with a carnation by Diane VanGorden while their futures were foretold by the gypsy, Deanna Geiger, as she gazed into her crystal ball. Kathy Kovatch was chosen as Outstanding FHA'er and was presented with a gift. The chapter mothers were also presented with a gift. Mrs. Bruner and Miss Shepherd, who both taught Home Ec. this year were honored guests and received a present from the FHA. 77 Seniors Snuck 78 to Flathead Lake 79 Juniors Served Senior Banquet Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hodgson Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ballantyne Mr. Norman Ballantyne was the guest speaker for the Senior Banquet. He gave a very commendable speech on Striving to Improve One's Self. ” Mr. Larry Hodgson acted as Master of Ceremonies. Entertainment from the senior class included two piano solos, one by Anita Geiger, and the second, Roxanna DenBoer, and a vocal duet by Connie Wenzel and Rhonda Barron. A delicious turkey dinner was prepared and served by the Junior Class. 80 r $■ r Seniors Worshipped Together The Sunday evening before graduation the Seniors gathered together for worship services. Baccalaureate is held each year as a traditional church service for the graduating class. This year Pastor Homlund gave the invocation and benediction. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Robinson. Following the sermon, music was provided by Mrs. Bob Adams, Mrs. John Holden, and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson. 81 Somehow Someway Somewhere Someday The date was May 22, 1972, the time was 8:00 p. m. , the place was the Multipurpose room of the Valier High School. This was the scene of the graduation of the Class of 1972. The class chose Somehow Someway Somewhere Someday as their motto and lime green and lemon yellow for their class colors. For their flower they had white orchids tied with green ribbons flown in from Hawaii for the occasion. Valedictorian, Donna Myhre; and Salutatorian, Jane Hammer, gave their addresses and then Mr. Myron Verburg, from Coots, Alberta, Canada, who was a delegate from Alcoholics Annonymous spoke to the Seniors. Following his address, Dan Dodge was presented the American Legion Award and Tim Widhalm received the Valier Education Association Scholarship. Father Werner delivered the invocation and benediction. Along with the 27 graduating seniors who received diplomas another graduate was recognized. Mr. Carl Orr, who had been custodian at the High School for 30 years, was retiring. He was presented with a picture with deepest admiration from School District No. 18. AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Dan Dodge VEA SCHOLARSHIP Tim Widhalm GUEST SPEAKER Myron Verburg HONORED GRADUATE Carl Orr Seniors Celebrated All-Night Following the graduation exercises the student body attended a dance where our own Rock Band provided the music. When the dance ended at 1:00 a.m. everyone left except the Seniors and their guests. A spinetingling movie was shown and then everyone went for a swim. There was plenty of food on hand all night for those who were hungry. Winding up the all-night activities at 5:00 a. m. we all trailed down to the hall where the Oddfellows served us a hearty breakfast. 84 Mr. Norman Ballantyne English, Social Studies Mr. Don Bo gut Industrial Arts Mrs. Barbara Bruner Home Economics Mr. Stanley Johnson Music Mr. Larry Hodgson Science, Math Mr. Paul Knueppel Social Science, P.E. 86 Mr. Jerry Morse Gen. Math, Gen. Science Miss Carolyn Powell Library, Foreign Language Miss Lynda Shepherd Home Economics Mr. Charles VanGorden Principal, Science 87 Mrs. Rachel VanGorden Business Clerk Lola Geiger Secretary Sharon Briden Student Teachers Math Beverly Pollard Lewistown, Mt. US History Am Govt. Margaret Kern Absorkee, Mt. 88 The Valier Eighth Grade finished first in the Northern Division Junior High Tournament. Overall the team compiled a 13 win, 4 loss record. With an undefeated conference season and only one non-conference loss, the Valier Seventh Graders took first place in the B Division of the Northern Junior High Basketball League. Mr. Gary Springer coached the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams. Three Junior High boys showed outstanding participation in wrestling and track this year. These young men were coached by Mr. Jerry Morse. Tom Wright, eighth grade, placed 1st in the Divisional Wrestling Tournament and 3rd in the State A.A.U. Wrestling Tournament. He wrestled in the 147 lb. weight class. In track he took 1st in the shot put and 220 yard dash, and 4th in the 100 yard dash and broad jump. Tom broke the Divisional record in the shot put with a shot of 49'2 . Another eighth grade boy, Lennie Toren, wrestled at 87 lbs. to capture 1st at the Divisional Wrestling Tournament. Dewey Swank, 105 lb. seventh grader, placed 1st at the State A.A.U. Wrestling Tournament. Mr. Richard Sirokman Elementary Principal Left to Right: Lennie Toren, Derek Swank, David Swanson, Randy Haynes, Vernon Stokes, Tom Wright, Glen Hammer, Keith Briden, and Gary Springer, Coach. Left to Right: Mike Hofland, Jim Lund, Dennis Todd, Glenn Nadeau, Gary Springer, Coach; Duane Monroe, Dewey Swank, Chuck Fitzgerald, Rod Moon. Not pictured Dennis Abele. Eighth Grade Debbie Amst Lindsay Barrett Gwenna Briden Keith Briden Beth Culleton Kathy DeBoo Earlen Gossard Glen Hammer Colette Hayes Randy Haynes Jody Kovatch Betty Majerus Don Monroe Bemy Moon Tami Parmelee Janice Sand Vernon Stokes Derek Swank David Swanson Cindy Swier Lennie Toren Julie VandenBos Zerita Wenzel Patty Widhalm Tom Wright Mr. Gary Springer 92 Not Pictured: Tana Row Seventh Grade Dennis Abele Donna Ackley Anita Adamson Tom Arkinson Floy Bull Child Beverly Bull Child Susan Carroll Mary Ann DeBoo Charles Fitzgerald Lorraine Habets Janet Hayes Teri Hodziewich Mike Hofland Deana Lamma Jim Lund Duane Monroe Rod Moon Glenn Nadeau David Norsby Carla Olson Debbie Payne Julene Powers Leslie Rideout Lisa Seidler Myrna Smith Dewey Swank Lindy Swier Dennis Todd Elizabeth Wagner Mr. Jerry Morse 93 Sixth Grade Corlene Arkinson Elaine Amst Thomas Barron Wynema Calftail Cynthia Davis Amy DeBoo Deanna Diamond Cathy Eubanks Lori Geiger Monte Gossard Robert Klosterboer Tom Kuka Pam Mouroe Brenda Moon Brian Nadeau Brenda Oilinger John Peterson Anne Rideout Scott Rittel Tracy Sindelar Chrystal Smith Lorie Staber Cheryl Stokes Rorrie Toren Danny VandenBos Lonnie VandenBos Patricia Wagner Bill Walbert Roberta Wenzel James Widhalm Randy Widhalm Julie Wright Mrs. Paulette Northup 94 Fifth Grade Shirley Ackley Richard Adamson Cheryl Amst Daryl Dowman Lori Brandt Jeff Brown Betty Bull Child Glenda Carroll Myma Chatlain Jody Christiaens Lawrence DeBoo Kathy Dunlap Peter Fitzpatrick Keith Hofland Jeffrey Hofstad Gale Holmlund Charles Hotvedt Lee Kuka Donna Lightner Jana McAlpine Ruth Monroe Louis Olson Jim Orr Denise Smith Loris Stabor Hazel Stark Danny Swanson Annette Widhalm Roslyn Widhalm Albert Winkler Cindy Yeager Mrs. Maxine Crumpacker 95 Fourth Grade Debora Abele Karen Amst Memori Boy Chief Don Briden Joel Christiaens Kim DeBoo Mark DeBoo John Dunlap Andrea Dumell Dwayne Eubanks Joey Jensen Karalee Kovatch Julie Monroe Rebecca Payne Susan Pepion Shari Raines Rusty Rideout Mary Jo Smith David Stokes Wade Toren Brian VandeKop Doglas VanGorden Kelly Wentworth Roberta Wheeler Keith Widhalm Tammie Yeager Mr. John Shortell 96 Not Pictured: Annette Ollinger Third Grade Brenda Brandt Brenda Briden Joseph Broesder Margie Brown Maria Christiaens Kevin Davis Daniel Klosterboer Mary Kuka Leigh Parr Robbie Scheel Kent Sheble Stephen Sindelar Jeffrey Smith Lonnie Staber Jonathan Stoltz Traci Swank Dale Swanson Donald VandenBos Mark VandenBos Richard Walbert Todd Wentworth Ginny Wenzel Kenneth Wheeler Douglas Widhalm George Woodward 97 Mrs. Emily Bogut Second Grade Kelly Broesder Forest Calftail Kip DeBoo Jackie Derks Dewayne Gravitt Roger Habets Roger Hammer Laura Holden Karen Jensen Sara Karow Barry Kovatch Lloyd Makes Coldweather Kip Monroe Mark Seidler Douglas Sheble Julie Sindelar Kirby Swanson Keith VandenBos Kim Wentworth John Woodward Mrs. Aileen McComb 98 Not Pictured: Fred Larson Jean Ollinger First Grade Rhonda Ackley Julie Ballantyne Kerri Bare Donald Connelly Charles Deboo Eddie Derks Patricia Eubanks Casey Grant Jay Hodgson Todd Holstein Klint Knueppel Michael Kuka Michael Lauffer Patricia Monroe David Nadeau Tony Orr Sally Pepion Lisa Scheel Michael Sirokman Katherine Slezak Debbie Smith Joel Stokes Johnny Stokes Robert Swanson Sherry VandenBos Anna Weaselhead Howard Welker Lisa Widhalm Raelene Wilson Mrs. Ester Geiger Not Pictured: Patrick Larson 99 Sugar Calf tail Spike Calftail Alfreda Calftail Forest Calftail Roberta Hayes Jimmy Payne Bruce Seidler Julie Swanson Miss Mary Kay Micheletti Mr. Robert Nelson Remedial Reading Special Education 100