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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1974 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS OF VALIER HIGH SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 1974 NORTHERN LIGHTS YEARBOOK VALIER, MONTANA DEDICATION In appreciation of the help and services so freely given to not only the Seniors, but to all the students of Valier High School, and the friendship and guidance that were always there whenever we needed them, we proudly dedicate our 1974 Northern Lights Yearbook to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Gorden. 2 4 Marie Curry Wayne Dean 5 Jill Geiger David Goff Jack Johnson Clint McAlpine Ro Habets Mike Hayes Candy Haynes Gary Hotvedt Julie Pepion Marjean Majerus Loretta Olguin Janet Parr Mike Pepion Robert Reishus Annette Rutherford Lori Stoltz Doug VandenBos Bill Waggener Marie Wall Marlene RunningCrane Agnes Widhalm Don Yeager Helen Zabawa Anita Widhalm Glenn Wunderlich FOOTBALL Front Row: Don Bilbro, Roger Boggs, Lennie Toren, David Swanson, Don Monroe, Burt Geiger, Cody Waggener, Derek Swank, Alvin Crawford, and Mike Hofland, Manager. Second Row: Mr. Rhodes, Asst. Coach; Mr. Goodheart, Asst. Coach; Robbie DeBoo, Mr. Morse, Asst. Coach; Nolan Barrett, Duane Toren, Doug Vanden Bos, Clay McAlpine, John Vanden Bos, Jerry My hr e, Randy Arnst, Jack Johnson, Maury Rideout, Dewey Swank, Duane Monroe, Bob Ruffle, Manager; Glen Hammer, Manager; and Mr. Day, Head Coach. Third Row: David Goff, Tom Rutherford, Richard Fitzpatrick, David Olson, Tex Crawford, Vernon Stokes, Bill Waggener, Richard Rutherford, Mike Belnap, and Jim Adamson. Statistics The football season started the year with three new coaches and one not-so-new coach. There was a fair turnout with the usual few dropouts. Valier was redistricted and met some new competition. We had a fine team which had three wins and several close games. All in all it was a good season and an improvement over the past seasons at VHS. Big Sandy 6 Valier 22 Chester 32 Valier 8 Harlem 30 V alier 14 Sunburst 18 Valier 16 Belt 6 Valier 18 Cascade 0 Valier 8 Fairfield 30 Valier 8 Simms 14 Valier 6 SWANK ENTERPRISES and TIMM'S REPAIR AGONY AND ECSTASY Don Bilbro T ackle Jim Adamson T ackle Robert DeBoo Quarter Back Doug Vanden Bos Full Back David Goff Guard Bill Waggener Tackle Jack Johnson Center Nolan Barrett T ackle Gary Hotvedt T ackle VALIER PHARMACY Hey! What s up Maury? Here we go again. Heard a good one lately? 14 SIS! BOOM! BAH! Sheryl Anderson Jeannie Nelson Roz Habets Gwenna Briden The football cheerleaders proudly supported our team with spirit and enthusiastic cheers. They led the school infigor and pep. Their money-making projects included cake raffles and street dances for the A-squad and selling Sports magazines and doing odd jobs for the B-squads. Roz Habets Lorraine Habets Patty Widhalm Lindy Swier Bernie Moon GIRLS BASKETBALL Front Row: Kathy Moon, Patty Widhalm, Roz Habets, and Lindy Swier. Second Row: Marjean Majerus, Betty Majerus, Jeanne Nelson, Bernie Moon, and Lorraine Habets. Third Row: Marie Wall, Manager; Gwenna Briden, Julie Pepion, Debbie Arnst, Carla Olson, and Mr. Springer, Coach. Statistics Cut Bank 44 Valier 16 Browning 52 Valier 16 Sunburst 46 Valier 20 Shelby 31 Valier 23 Brady 42 V alier 23 Choteau 39 Valier 8 Conrad 52 Valier 19 Cut Bank 56 Valier 16 Sunburst 39 Valier 35 Browning 72 Valier 21 Shelby 48 Valier 31 Brady 44 Valier 22 Choteau 45 Valier 26 Conrad 61 Valier 26 The girls basketball season, if not victorious, was a rewarding one for the team and the coach. They were a closely knit team which helped keep the spirit and moral high throughout the season. They were 13 in number, who were 3 seniors, 2 juniors, 5 sophomores, and 3 freshmen, inspired by a new coach. Practices were 5 days a week until they started playing their games when they practiced only three of four days a week. The girl's team was a member of the Northwest District of the Northern Division. Roz Habest Marjean Majerus Julie Pepion Guard Forward Center SILVER MOON CAFE and LOG CABIN SUPERETTE WRESTLING-BLOOD, Front Row: Neil Jannusch, Rod Moon, Lennie Toren, Brian George, David Norsby, Ralph King. Second Row: Dewey Swank, Duane Monroe, Don Monroe, Mike Hayes, Glenn Wunderlich, Doug VandenBos, Duane Toren, David Swanson. Back Row: Mr. Morse, Coach; Nolan Barrett, Don Bilbro, John VandenBos, Wayne Dean, Jack Johnson, Robert Reishus, Mike Balnap, Chuck Fitzgerald, Manager. Statistics The Wrestlers, coached by Mr. Morse, had another great year. They started the year with a good turn out and then went on to have a very successful season. After a lot of hard wrestling, the team came home with a second place at Divisional, just missing first by a few points. The Fighting Panthers then went on to make a good showing at State and came home with a third place trophy. Valier 30 Valier 45 Valier 39 Valier 24 Valier 31 Valier 28 Valier 49 Valier 53 Valier 33 Valier J. V. 30 Valier 69 Valier 70 Valier 42 Valier 42 Valier 20 Valier 26 Fairfield 30 Conrad 21 Browning 24 Chester 30 Fairfield 25 Havre J. V. 33 Sunburst 15 Sunburst 3 Chester 20 Rudyard 40 Chester J. V. 0 Harlem 0 Havre J. V. 28 Cascade 19 Simms 33 Big Sandy 26 Divisional Team 2nd Place State Team 3rd Place SWEAT, TEARS, AND GLORY Jack Johnson 145 Doug VandenBos Nolan Barrett 140 145 Don Bilbro 185 Robert Reishus Hwt. GUS' EXXON WENTWORTH'S CLOTHING and DUPUYER SERVICE STATION THEY GOT THE BEAT Top Row: Tina Stokes. Bottom Row: Cindy Swier, Debbie Turner, and Lindsay Barrett. The Wrestling Cheerleaders worked hard to show their support for the wrestlers. They sold popcorn and raffled off cakes to help pay for their uniforms. They sold pie, cookies, doughnuts, and coffee after home wrestling matches. They also showed their support by giving the team a taco dinner. The cheerleaders were behind the team one hundred percent and did their best to show it. Their sponsor was Miss Strupp. 21 BASKETBALL—MOMENTS OF « ■ + Front Row: Mr. Goodheart, Coach; Maury Rideout, Robert DeBoo, Raleigh King, Gary Comes at Night, Jim Adamson, Tex Crawford, David Olson, David Goff, Randy Arnst, Burt Geiger, Glen Hammer, Manager. Statistics Valier 41 CCHS, Alberta 47 Valier 44 Raymond, Alberta 57 Valier 53 Simms 56 Valier 46 Cascade 64 Valier 59 Hingham 71 Valier 56 Harlem 94 Valier 46 Belt 72 Valier 44 Big Sandy 59 Valier 60 Sunburst 62 Valier 58 Chester 69 Valier 41 Fairfield 68 Valier 56 Cascade 76 Valier 54 Harlem 82 Valier 51 Belt 58 Valier 56 Big Sandy 55 Valier 59 Sunburst 47 Valier 37 Chester 78 Valier 45 Fairfield 73 Valier 63 Simms 59 Valier 41 Simms 49 Basketball got off to a brand new start in 1973-74 with Valier in a new conference and backed by a new young coach, who had fresh enthusiastic ideas. Although we didn t win very often, the season was an exciting one, and the upcoming year will undoubtedly prove to be even better, due to the many returning lettermen. Robert DeBoo David Goff Bill Waggener GTA ELEVATOR TRIUMPH AND DEFEAT Front Row: Steve Bird, Tom Arkinson, Dennis Todd, Wally Boggs, Darrell Crawford, Back Row: Mr. Day, Coach; Tom Crawford, Alvin Crawford, Earl Bennett, Glenn Nadeau, Roger Boggs, Mr. Rhodes, Coach. Statistics Valier 62 Valier 62 Valier 45 Valier 39 Valier 38 Valier 43 Valier 36 Valier 50 Valier 28 Valier 48 Valier 43 Valier 49 Valier 34 Valier 41 Valier 28 Valier 46 Valier 56 Simms 30 Cascade 39 Hingham 59 Harlem 50 Big Sandy 50 Belt 55 Sunburst 53 Chester 37 Fairfield 47 Cascade 65 Harlem 48 Belt 57 Big Sandy 23 Sunburst 49 Chester 54 Fairfield 53 Simms 40 PEAVEY COMPANY and DURNELL'S MERCANTILE 24 P-R-I-D-E WE’VE GOT PRIDE The A-squad cheerleaders led the students of VHS in support of the Panthers. They practiced twice a week after school. To raise money for their uniforms they raffled an 8-track tape deck and speakers. Their sponsor was Miss Laird. The B-squad cheerleaders were the encouraging force behind the Panthers who will be the leaders of VHS in the coming years. They did odd jobs and sold magazine subscriptions during the summer. They practiced twice a week. Their sponsor was Miss Tripp. Top To Bottom: Ros Habets, Jeannie Nelson, Gwenna Briden Left To Right: Patty Widhalm, Bemie Moon, Lindy Swier, Lorraine Habets. CLAUD'S SECOND HAND STORE BOY’S TRACK—INDIVIDUAL Derek Swank, Howard Wall, Robert DeBoo, Roger Boggs, Dewey Swank, Mike Belnap, Glen Hammer, Manager; Mr. Jack Rhodes, Coach. Track got on the road again this year coached by Mr. Jack Rhodes. There wasn t a big turn out but they participated well and showed their enthusiasm. They attended the Divisional Track Meet in Cascade and two participants placed with all making a good showing. Roger Boggs - 4th - Pole Vault Divisional Track Meet 26 John VandenBos - 5th - 880 Yd. Run Divisional Track Meet BOY’S 3 ON 3 1st Place Team Robert DeBoo, Jim Adamson, Tom Rutherford GIRL’S INTRAMURAL 1st Place Team Front Row: Pam Monroe. Second Row Debbie Arnst, Sheryl Anderson. Back Row: Marie Curry, Gwenna Briden, Toni Briden. 28 29 Each individual CaVaiier put out more effort this year than ever before. The eleven girls worked in unison to keep the drill team, which has been a part of Valier's pride for five years, alive. Under the direction of Candy Haynes, captain; Janine Adams, Secretary-Treasurer; Sanda Stark, Historian; and Mrs. Rhodes, sponsor; the CaValiers had a memorable and rewarding year. The group traveled to the LC1 Invitational Basketball Tournament, Fairfield, and the District Basketball Tournament, but the majority of the performances were at home. The climax of the year was at their 5th annual Drill Team Competition where they won first place. Mrs. Rhodes Sponsor CAVALIERS Front Row: Leslie Stoltz. Second Row: Candy Haynes, Captain; Jeanne Geiger. Third Row: Marie Curry, Willie Field, Beverly BuiiChild. Fourth Row: Carmen Boucher, Jill Geiger, Lori Stoltz, Janine Adams, Sanda Stark. 32 BAND Front Row: Carmen Boucher, Marjean Majerus, Mike Belnap, Lori Geiger, Lorraine Habets, Leslie Stoltz, Sanda Stark. Second Row: Leslie Rideout, Cindy Swier, Lindy Swier, David Olson, Gwenna Briden, Wayne Dean, Dorothy Barron, Jill Geiger, Julie Heck, Marie Curry. Third Row: Tom Arkinson, Floy BoyChief, Carla Olson, Janet Parr, Glenn Wunderlich, Doug VandenBos, Toni Briden, Chuck Fitzgerald, Bob Ruffle, Glen Hammer, Dewey Swank. Fourth Row: Beverly BuliChild, Earl Bennett, Janine Adams, Don Bilbro, Jack Johnson, Rene Goff, Colleen Cary, David Swanson, Mr. King, Director; Bob Klosterboer, Crystal Smith, Roberta Wenzel. The Valier High School Band, under the new direction of Mr. King, was active this year. The band played at all the home football and basketball games, and in the Homecoming parade to help support the Panthers. They put on the annual Christmas Concert and had it put over KSEN. This spring, solos and ensembles went to festival on Friday, but due to the bad weather the band was unable to participate on Saturday. They then put on the Spring Concert. The band also marched in the Memorial Day parade in Valier and Dupuyer. Front Row: Marjean Majerus, Leslie Rideout, Lori Geiger, Lorraine Habets, Leslie Stoltz, Sanda Stark. Second Row: Jill Geiger, Lindy Swier, Roberta Wenzel, Earleen Gossard, Floy BoyChief, Carla Olson, Janet Parr, Toni Briden. Third Row: Crystal Smith, Beverly BuliChild, Bonnie DenBoer, Earl Bennett, Janine Adams, Bob Ruffle, Glen Hammer, Bob Klosterboer. KING'S CONOCO and KEITH BELNAP INSURANCE SOUND PRODUCTIONS CLARINET QUARTET: Jill Geiger, Marjean Majerus, Dorothy Barron, Carmen Boucher. I-Rating. Front Row: janet Parr, ond Row: Marie Curry, Jill Geiger, Doug VandenBos. Third Row: Glenn Wunderlich, Don Bilbro, Jack Johnson, Wayne Dean.__________ BAND OFFICERS: Doug VandenBos, President; Dorothy Barron, Secretary; Jill Geiger, Treasurer; Marjean Majerus, Vice President. 35 Piano Solo: Mike Belnap II Rating Trumpet Solo: Bob Ruffle IV Rating Tuba Solo: David Swanson II Rating CHORUS Front Row: Mr. King, Director; Janine Adams, Karen Kuka, Lou Gauthier, Earleen Gossard, Patty Widhalm, Lindy Swier, Bemie Moon, Zerita Wenzel, Jill Geiger. Second Row: Jeannie Nelson, Roz Habets, Bonnie DenBoer, Marjean Majerus, Tami Permelee, Kathy Moon, Jody Kovatch, Debbie Amst, Gwenna Briden. Third Row: Lindsay Barrett, Betty Majerus, Debbie Johnson, Donna Yeager, Dorothy Barron, Rene Goff, Colleen Cary, Marie Wall, Bonnie Bilbro, Carmen Boucher. Fourth Row: Sheryl Anderson, Deb Bilbro, Linda DenBoer, Janet Parr, Beth Culleton, Julie VandenBos, Barb Bilbro, Kathy DeBoo, Leatha Smith, Julie Pepion. Fifth Row: Earl Bennett, Gary Comes at Night, Bob Ruffle, Robert DeBoo, Glenn Wunderlich, Mike Pepion, Chuck Fitzgerald, Doug VandenBos, Wayne Dean, Don Bilbro, Glen Hammer, Mike Belnap, David Olson. The Valier High School Chorus was approximately 50 in number which was the biggest the chorus has been for a long time. They sang at the Christmas Concert. In the spring, solos and ensembles went to the festival on Friday and the whole chorus went down on Saturday and got a III rating. The chorus also performed at the Spring Concert. Left To Right: Sheryl Anderson, Jeannie Nelson, Debbie Johnson, Jody Kovatch, Glenn Wunderlich, Mr. King, Director; Robert DeBoo, Lou Gauthier, Dorothy Barron, Mike Belnap, Doug VandenBos. Valier BANK OF MONTANA HARMONY IN SONG Clockwise: Ros Habets, President: Debbie Johnson, Secretary; Dorothy Barron, Vice-president; Mike Belnap, Treasurer. Dorothy Barron and Mike Belnap, Duet; III Rating; Janine Adams, accompanist Front Row: Bonnie DenBoer, Marjean Majerus, Ros Habets, Janet Parr. Second Row: Marie Wall, Julie Pepion, Jill Geiger, Doug VandenBos. Back Row: Glenn Wunderlich, Mike Pepion, Robert DeBoo, Don Bilbro, Wayne Dean. Vocal Quartet: Dorothy Barron, Patty Widahlm, Bemie Moon, Lou Gauthier. 37 Solo: Dorothy Barron with Janine Adams accompanist. Ill Rating. F.H.A Front Row: Dorothy Barron, Song Leader; Marie Curry, District Vice-President; Julie VandenBos, Historian; Roz Habets, Vice-President; Jeanne Geiger, President; Carmen Boucher, Secretary; Beth Culleton, Treasurer. Second Row: Lindsay Barrett, Marjean Majerus, Jill Geiger, Cindy Swier, Loretta Olguin, Miss Tripp, Sponsor; Karen Kuka. Third Row: Lindy Swier, Willie Field, Lori Stoltz, Sanda Stark, Earleen Gossard, Leslie Stoltz, Kathy DeBoo, Candy Haynes, Betty Majerus. Fourth Row: Leslie Rideout, Bernie Moon, Debbie Arnst, Tami Parelee, Zerita Wenzel, Jeannie Nelson, Gwenna Briden, Carla Olson, Teri Hodziewich, Tina Stokes, Lorraine Habets. Again this year the F. H. A. sold concessions at the home football games. We also participated in the homecoming parade. In the fall the F. H. A. held the traditional hay ride to Rock City. At Christmas, with the help of the V-Club we were able to hold a Christmas formal. In February the District I F. H. A. convention was held in Conrad where Marie Curry was District Vice-president, and Dorothy Barron was elected incoming Song-leader for the 74-75 convention. In March our state convention was held in Bozeman on the MSU campus. Jeanne Geiger, Marie Curry, Dorothy Barron, Bernie Moon, Carmen Boucher, and Miss Tripp all attended. When Easter season hit a good time was had by all with the annual Easter Egg hunt in the Valier city park. Last but not least was our Father-Daughter banquet in May. CURRY’S MARKET INDIAN CLUB Front Row: Marie Adamson, Sponsor; Helen WeaselHead, Sponsor. Second Row: Vera WeaselHead, Annette Rutherford, Mike Pepion, President; Julie Pepion, Vice-President; Leatha Smith. Third Row: Marie Wall, Sec. -Treas.; Brenda Weasel Head, Marlene RunningCrane, Anita Adamson, Gary Comes At Night, Gorden Comes At Night. Vera WeaselHead, Princess Annette Rutherford, Anita Adamson The Indian Club is a new club in VHS. Their money-making projects included a dance, bingo, and raffling off a turkey, a quilt, and a beaded necklace and necktie. The money from these activities went toward paying sneak day expenses for senior Indian students and Beverly Bullchild s trip to a medical program in Missoula. RANGER BAR I.A. CLUB Mr. Bogut, Sponsor; Dennis Todd, David Swanson, Dennis Abele, Glenn Nadeau, Charles Fitzgerald, Burt Geiger, Dewey Swank, President; Derek Swank, Vice-President; Rod Moon, Glen Hammer, Secretary. The I. A. Club met several evenings throughout the year. They worked on individual projects and projects for community members. PARK MOTEL and VERNON FITZPATRICK CONSTRUCTION LETTERMEN’S CLUB Front Row: Doug VandenBos, President. Second Row: Don Bilbro, Vice-President; John VandenBos, Sec. -Treas. Third Row: Glenn Wunderlich, Robert DeBoo, Tex Crawford, Randy Amst. Fourth Row: David Goff, Jim Adamson, Wayne Dean, Raleigh King. Fifth Row: Maury Rideout, Burt Geiger, Mr. Day, Sponsor; Mr. Rhodes, Sponsor; Don Monroe, Derek Swank. Sixth Row: Richard Rutherford, David Olson, Nolan Barrett, Mr. Goodheart, Sponsor; Mr. Morse, Sponsor; Duane Toren, Jack Johnson, Lennie Toren. This year, the lettermen s club was only open to those boys who had earned a varsity letter. At Halloween they sold spook insurance to community members. This guaranteed patrons yards would be cleaned and their windows washed of pranksters marks. From this activity, they were able to donate $250 to the fund for the universal gym. 41 LIBRARY AND A.V. Librarians Front Row: Janine Adams, Janet Parr, Annette Rutherford, Marie Curry, Don Bilbro, Candy Haynes, Deb Bilbro, Toni Briden, Mr. Jack Rhodes, Sponsor. Second Row: Jeanne Geiger, Tex Crawford, Agnes Widhaim. Third Row: Mike Hayes, David Goff, Ros Habets. A. V. Personnel Front Row: Julie Pepion, Colleen Cary, Ros Habets, Lori Stoltz, Anita Widhaim, Second Row: Jim Adamson, John VandenBos, Dan Sullivan LOHSE FLYING SERVICE HONOR SOCIETY Front Row: Lori Stoltz, Secretary; Anita Widhalm, President; Marjean Majerus, Vice-President; Agnes Widhalm, Treasurer. Back Row: Willie Field, Janine Adams, Carmen Boucher, Mr. Sindelar, Sponsor; Sanda Stark, Debra Bilbro, Leslie Stoltz. 1| Doug VandenBos, Betty Majerus, Bonnie Bilbro, Glen Hammer. The Honor Society functioned mainly as an honorary organization this year. They presented Boulder River School G Hospital with a check for $741.52 which was the proceeds from the Walk For Mankind of last spring. They initiated four new members in the spring. CARGILL INCORPORATED and MONTANA POWER CO. Left To Right: Jeanne Geiger, Julie VandenBos, Secretary; Barb Bilbro, Beth Cuileton, Marie Wall, Marie Curry, Marjean Majerus, Willie Field, Deb Bilbro, Leslie Stoltz, Vice-President; Anita Widhalm. Center Front To Back: Candy Haynes, President; Mrs. VanGordon, Sponsor. v Panther Paws is the service organization of VHS. Throughout the year they were involved in various activities which included cleaning the trophy case. At the many athletic events they carried flags, handed out programs, ushered, and held the ropes. They helped at the annual drill team meet by assisting the judges. Handing out programs and ushering at functions such as concerts and graduation were also included in their services to the school. PANTHER PAWS T TNPSFTH ftiAROT AK RANCH anH RAKT.VP p a r PANTHER STAFF Front Row: Julie Pepion, Marjean Majerus, Jeanne Geiger, Agnes Widhaim, Ros Habets, Bonnie DenBoer, Mr. Ballantyne, Sponsor. Second Row: Lindsay Barrett, Rene Goff, Colleen Cary, Kathy Moon, Betty Majerus, Bonnie Bilbro, Kathy DeBoo, Leslie Stoltz, Doug VandenBos. Back Row: Glen Hammer, Dan Sullivan, John VandenBos, Willie Field, Carmen Boucher, Sanda Stark, Dorothy Barron, Julie VandenBos. This year the Panther Staff was only active for half a year due to lack of interest on the staff s part. There were many students out for the honor but few who had the ambition to work and make it a success. The editors published the annual Senior Profiles for the last issue of the 1973-74 school year. AABERGE SADDLERY INC. PEP CLUB Front Row: Roz Habets, President; Jeannie Nelson, Vice-President; Gwenna Briden, Treasurer; Sheryl Anderson, Secretary; Miss Tripp, Sponsor; Miss Strupp, Sponsor; Miss Laird, Sponsor. Second Row: Floy BoyChief, Susie Carroll, Leslie Stoltz, Willie Field, Sanda Stark, Janine Adams, Loretta Olguin, Jill Geiger, Lori Stoltz, Debbie Arnst, Tami Parmelee, Earleen Gossard. Third Row: Karen Kuka, Barb Bilbro, Kathy Moon, Debbie Johnson, Lou Gauthier, Bernie Moon, Patty Widhalm, Agnes Widhalm, Lindy Swier, Debbie Turner, Lindsay Barrett, Jody Kovatch. Fourth Row: David Norsby, Mary Ann DeBoo, Leslie Rideout, Dorothy Barron, Betty Majerus, Julie Heck, Tina Stokes, Julene Powers, Teri Hodziewich, Debbie Breeding, Lorraine Habets, Carla Olson, Tom Dumell. Fifth Row: Julie VandenBos, Chuck Fitzgerald, Cindy Swier, Zerita Wenzel, Bonnie Bilbro, Janet Parr, Kathy DeBoo, Wayne Dean, Deb Bilbro, Vernon Carroll, Robert DeBoo, Glenn Monroe. Sixth Row: Rene Goff, Beth Culleton, Colleen Cary, Mike Pepion, Anita Adamson, Julie Pepion, Leatha Smith, Marie Wall, Marjean Majerus, Anita Widhalm, Glenn Wunderlich. The Pep Club supported the Panthers by operating a concession stand during football and basketball, raising money to take buses to out-of-town games and matches. They were also responsible for dressing up the halls of VHS with spirit posters and putting on skits at pep rallies. 46 SKI CLUB Front Row; Zerita Wenzel, Linda DenBoer, Loretta Olguin, Doug VandenBos. Second Row; Mr. Bogut, Sponsor; Willie Field, Lindsay Barrett, Secretary; Tami Parmelee, Randy Arnst, President; Burt Geiger, Sanda Stark, Derek Swank, David Swanson, Mike Hofland, Treasurer; Dewey Swank, Mike Pepion, Mike Hayes, Gary Hotvedt, Vice-President; Bonnie DenBoer, Nolan Barrett, Leslie Stoltz, Tom Dumeli. The Ski Club was organized primarily to provide transportation for ski enthusiasts who didn't have their own transportation to Teton Pass. The $1.00 dues also provided for discounts on rental of ski equipment and lift tickets. The Ski Club had pretty good participation as they took six buses throughout the season. LOG CABIN BAR and BRIDEN CHEVROLET - CMC STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row: John VandenBos, Junior Representative; Deb Bilbro, Secretary-Treasurer; Don Bilbro, President; Willie Field, Vice-President; David Goff, Senior Representative. Back Row: Mr. VanGorden, Sponsor; Duane Monroe, Freshman Representative; Randy Arnst, Junior Representative; Vernon Stokes, Sophomore Representative; Chuck Fitzgerald, Freshman Representative; Patty Widhalm, Sophomore Representative. The Student Council was responsible for organizing Purple-White Day, which included setting up the rules for the posters. During March, they sold shamrocks for muscular dystrophy. They also ran the candy machine and monitored the lounge during the entire school year. BOB KINCAID CONOCO and THE PRAIRIE STAR YEARBOOK STAFF Seated: Agnes Widhalm, Business; Roz Habets, Business; Anita Widhalm, Editor; Marjean Majerus, Editor. Standing: Janet Parr, Marie Wall, Julie Pepion, Lori Stoltz, Gary Hotvedt, Business; David Goff, Doug VandenBos, Editor, Jill Geiger, Loretta Olguin, Mrs. VanGorden, Sponsor. The yearbook staff employed new ideas this year. They elected three editors and three business managers. With the help of Mr. Kunz, they strove toward better quality pictures by using new photography techniques and developing and enlarging the pictures themselves. Mr. Kunz advised them and helped set up the Chemistry storeroom as a darkroom. The business managers worked especially hard, making the total sales of yearbooks, advertising, and brands up over the previous years. It was an enjoyable, productive year for everyone, Mr. Kunz 49 HOMECOMING We fought hard—every second. Seniors were victorious with Stomp Their Butts. Freshmen were awarded third for Lick-'Em. Sophomores took fourth with Panthers Plunge 'Em. Endless hours of practice and days of planning and construction were climaxed Saturday, September 22, 1973, in a grueling battle between the Valier Panthers and the Harlem Wildcats. Activities began with the float construction on Wednesday. Friday night the wildcats were burned in effigy in a bonfire. Jack Chicken Fred Johnson was crowned Mr. Nice Guy. The floats were displayed in a parade Saturday morning. Although the Pantheres were outscored, spirit and competition were at a peak. The Seniors came out on top by capturing first place in the float competition and having their candidate chosen as queen. Queen Roz Habets, Senior candidate; Jeanne Geiger, Junior candidate; Loretta Olguin, Sophomore candidate; Jill Geiger, Freshmen candidate. Second place went to the Juniors' float, It's Like Having Our Own Boardasmorg. I EMTHM5 FUMEK'M FUN, FOOTBALL, AND FLOATS Industrious and hopeful Juniors work frantically. 53 PURPLE-WHITE DAY Purple and White Day activities started on the Wednesday before. Every class worked on posters after school and at night until they were finished. Purple and White Day started off with the B-squad game against Chester with the Valier team winning 50 to 37. The Wrestlers then took on the Chester gapplers and defeated them 33 to 20. Then the A-squad met the Chester A-squad and lost 69 to 58. HANTKERS ARE WEIGH Seniors - 1st Place Freshman 4th Place PANTHERS GOT THE BEAT I ! 5 AKt EOIi-E i Sophomore - 3rd Place nun msR aKE DORKING TOGETHER 54 towbko a utgioKY! Juniors - 2nd Place CHRISTMAS President of FHA - Jeanne Geiger and President of V. Club - Doug VandenBos. Queen Ros and King Don FORMAL 56 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Freshman Candidates Ros Habets and Jim Adamson Junior Candidate - Jeanne Geiger Sophomore Candidates Marjean Majerus and Jack Johnson AWARDS HIGH POINT WRESTLER - Dewey Swank COMMUNITY CLUB FREE THROW STATE CHAMPION WRESTLER - Wayne Dean AWARD - Robert DeBoo HEISEY AWARDS - Front Row: Marie Wall, Karen Kuka, Marjean Majerus, Don Monroe. Back Row: David Olson, Jill Geiger, Gary Hotvedt. WOODWORKING - Kim Reishus 58 DRAFTING - Randy Amst NIGHT Candlelight Ceremony AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP and BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKER AWARD-Anita Widhalm JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD - Jim Adamson- linebacker, 2nd team defense and High School All-Ameri- Marjean Majerus can; John VandenBos- linebacker, 2nd team defense; Doug VandenBos - running back, 2nd team offense. Candlelight Ceremony 59 DISTINGUISH JUNIOR RIFLEMAN and BUILDING G TRADES AWARD Gary Hotvedt SPECIAL ACTIVITIES HIGH SCHOOL WEEK DELEGATES- Burt Geiger, Lori Stoltz, Willie Field, Anita Widhalm. Anita was the recipient of a $200 scholarship. U. N. DELEGATES - Marjean Majerus, Anita BEEF-COOK-OFF CONTESTANTS - Dan Sullivan, Marie Curry, 1st Place; Jeanne Geiger, Tex Crawford. 60 HOUSE PAGE - Anita Widhalm SENATE PAGE - Marie Curry SENIOR TEA AND STYLE SHOW MC 's Dorothy Barron, Carmen Boucher 62 Irene Getts Linda DenBoer SENIOR BANQUET Special Music, Mr. Kunz; Accompanist Mike Belnap Senior Entertainment. 63 Whoa! Boy am I glad that's over! And here we go! Flirtin' again Bonnie? SKIP DAY: SNEAKY BACCALAUREATE Front Row: Roz Habets, Agnes Widhalm, Toni Briden, Marjean Majems. Second Row: Marie Wall, Julie Pepion, Candy Haynes. Back Row: Anita Widhalm, Bonnie DenBoer, Lori Stoltz, Helen Zabawa, Jeanne Geiger, Jill Geiger, Marie Curry. Front Row: Don Yeager, Glenn Wunderlich, Mike Hayes, Doug VandenBos. Second Row: Mike Pepion, Nolan Barrett, Robert DeBoo, Clint McAlpine, Wayne Dean, Greg Duncan, Gary Hotvedt, Jack Johnson. Back Row: Don Bilbro, David Goff, Jim Adamson, Bill Waggener. Mrs. Linda Holden, Soloist; Miss Marjorie Carlson, Accompanist. 66 GRADUATION Front Row: Mike Hayes, Lori Stoltz, Glenn Wunderlich. Second Row: Anita Widhalm, Helen Zabawa, Jill Geiger. Back Row: Gary Hotvedt, Robert Reishus, Jim Adamson, Bill Waggener. Front Row: Robert DeBoo, Doug VandenBos, Don Yeager. Second Row: Marjean Majerus, Julie Pepion, Marie Curry, Candy Haynes. Back Row: Mike Pepion, Clint McAlpine, David Goff, Greg Duncan. Front Row: Agnes Widhalm, Jack Johnson, Ros Habets. Second Row: Nolan Barrett, Don Bilbro, Wayne Dean. Back Row: Jeanne Geiger, Marie Wall, Toni Briden, Bonnie DenBoer. Marjean Majerus - Salutatorian; American Legion Award, VEA Scholarship. Anita Widhalm - Valedictorian, Honor Scholarship, H. S. W. Scholarship, Elk's Most Valuable Student. 67 THE BIG NIGHT— V Class Officers; Doug VandenBos, President; Agnes Widhalm, Vice-President; Marjean Majerus, Secretary; Jill Geiger, Treasurer. 68 ALL NIGHT 69 s I I P !9 ■OP 'W V JUNIORS 1 Jeannie Nelson, Treasurer; Sheryl Anderson, President; Miss Tripp and Mr. Ballan-tyne, Sponsors; Leslie Stoltz, Secretary; Carmen Boucher, Vice-President. Randy Arnst Dorothy Barron Barbara Bilbro Debra Bilbro Carmen Boucher Vernon C arroll Gary Comes At Night Tex Crawford Willie Field Joe Fitzpatrick Richie Fitzpatrick Burt Geiger Irene Getts Debbie Johnson Raleigh King Ralph King 72 Karen Kuka Clayton McAlpine Glen Monroe Kathy Moon Jerry Myhre Jeannie Nelson Brad Neyenhuis David Olson Maury Rideout Leatha Smith Sanda Stark Leslie Stoltz Dan Sullivan Duane Toren Jr. Debbie Turner John VandenBos Dale WeaselHead Vera WeaselHead Scott Wenzel Donna Yeager 73 74 Bonnie Bilbro Gwenna Briden Keith Briden Colleen Cary Gordon Comes At Night Alvin Crawford Thomas Crawford Beth Culleton Kathy DeBoo Lou Ann Gauthier Perry Getts Earleen Gossard Glen Hammer Randy Haynes Jody Kovatch Betty Majerus 76 Kim Reishus Robert Ruffle Gabriel RunningWolf Richard Rutherford Thomas Rutherford Janice Sand Vernon Stokes Derek Swank David Swanson Cinday Swier Leonard Toren Julie VandenBos Cody Waggener Howard Wall Zerita Wenzel Patty Widhalm 78 Dennis Abele Anita Adamson Leroy Aimsback Tom Aimsback Tom Arkinson Michael Belnap Steve Bird Roger Boggs Wallace Boggs Floy BoyChief Deborah Breding Beverly BullChild Susan Carroll Mike Cary Darrell Crawford Mary Ann DeBoo Linda DenBoei Tom Durnell Calvin DustyBull Charles Fitzgerald Brian George Rene Goff Lorraine Habets Julie Heck 80 Lora Kohles Jim Lund Duane Monroe Rodney Moon Glenn Nadeau Nancy NewRobe Wanda NewRobe David Norsby Carla Olson Debra Payne Julene Powers Leslie Rideout Tina Stokes Ricky Stone Dewey Swank Lindy Swier Susan Tatsey Dennis Todd Brenda WeaselHead Brenda WhiteQuills 81 Mr. Robert Sindelar, Superintendent Mr. Charles VanGorden, Principal, Science Mr. Norman Ballantyne Mr. Don Bogut English, American History Trades and Industries Miss Marjorie Carlson Title I Mr. Dennis Goodheart Mr. Roger King P. E. , Business Math Music Mr. Frank Kunz Math, Science Mr. Jack Rhodes Library, U.S. Government Miss Teresa Tripp Mrs. Rachel VanGorden Home Ec. Business 84 Miss Marie Adamson JOM Mr. Larry Hodgson Drivers Training Miss Helen WeaselHead JOM Mrs. Sharon Briden Secretary Mrs. Kay Tooley Clerk Mr. Clayton Heck Janitor SCHOOL BOARD: Mrs. Sue Walley, Mr. John Boggs, Mr. Kenneth Duncan, Mr. Paul Widhalm, Chairman; Mr. Fay Stokes, Mr. Bob Monroe, Mr. John Holden. 85 86 FIRST GRADE Diana Abele Jackie Ballantyne Dean Belnap Amy Christiaens Rose Connelly Denise DeBoo Leslie DeBoo Karla Derks Marcie Derks Shannon Fitzgerald Becky Hall Julie Harris Steven Hix Trent Holstein Troy Holstein J anice Klosterboer Stacy Lighthizer Maureen Monroe T abitha Payne Jody Pepion Cindy Sirokman Sherry Tatsey Debra Tooley Kim VandenBos Le Annette Wentworth Stacey Wenzel Brian Widhalm Vernon Widhalm Mitchell Williams Miss Laird Not Pictured Tim Newman 88 SECOND GRADE Bruce Broesder Dennis Connelly Angela DeBoo David Derks Douglas Gaylord Ross Goff Staci Haynes La von Hodgson Jack Holden Gregory Holmlund Darin Hotvedt Kristi Karow Kevin Kovatch Linda Kuka Verna Kuka Teri Ann Monroe Georgia Norsby Jennifer Rideout Sherry Slezak Jacki Stokes Kurt Swanson Frans Swier Darrin VandenBos Daryl VandenBos Mike Waggener Deidre Wenzel George Winkler Mrs. McComb Not Pictured Kelly Brucker THIRD GRADE Charles DeBoo Eddie Derks Jay Hodgson Todd Holstein Mike Kuka Mike Lauffer Lloyd Makes Cold Weather Lisa Sue McM aster Patty Monroe David Nadeau Tony Orr Sally Pepion Mike Sirokman Kathy Slezak Joel Stokes Johnny Stokes Robert Swanson Sherry VandenBos Anna Weaselhead Howie Welker Robbie Welker Lisa Widhalm Wyle Williams Miss Strupp FOURTH GRADE Kelly Broesder Kip DeBoo J ackie Derks Julie Donovan Roger Habets Roger Hammer Laura Holden Sara Karow Barry Kovatch Kip Monroe Karla Rispen Douglas Sheble Julie Sindelar Kirby Swanson Keith VandenBos Richard Walbert Kim Wentworth Mr. Shortell 91 FIFTH GRADE Brenda Bride n Joseph Broesder Maria Christiaens Debra Donovan Nettie Donovan Roger Heck Danny Klosterboer Darlene Kohles Mary Ann Kuka Donna Lighthizer Leigh Ann Parr Kent Sheble Stephen Sindelar Jonathan Stoltz Traci Swank Dale Swanson Donnie VandenBos Mark VandenBos Terry Waggener Todd Wentworth Ginny Wenzel Douglas Widhalm Deena Williams Mrs. Crumpacke: 92 SIXTH GRADE Debora Abele Karen Arast Sherrie Belnap Sandra Dee Boggs Memorie BoyChief Donnie Bride n Marty Byrd Joel Christiaens Kimberly DeBoo Mark DeBoo John Dunlap Karalee Kovatch Julie Monroe Rebbecca Payne Susan Pepion Shari Ann Raines Russell Rideout Mary Jo Smith David Stokes Wade Toren Brian VanDeKop Douglas VanGorden Clayton Waggener •Kelly Wentworth Keith Widhalm Albert Winkler Tammie Yeager Mr. Watson SEVENTH GRADE Richard Adamson Cheryl Amst Larry Belnap Deby Boggs Betty BullChild Mary Lynn Byrd Glenda Carroll Myrna Chatlain Jody Christiaens Lawrence DeBoo Kathy Dunlap Peter Fitzpatrick Ricky Heck Tony Hix Keith Hofland Jeff Hofstad Gale Holmlund Charles Hotvedt Lee Kuka Donna Lightner Jana McAlpine Ruth Monroe Louis Olson Jim Orr Hazel Stark Danny Swanson Debbie T atsey Lisa Welker Annette Widhalm Roslyn Widhalm Cindy Yeager Mr. Morse Not Pictured Lorraine Boutier EIGHTH GRADE Amy DeBoo Deanna Diamond Lori Geiger Monte Gossard Robert Klosterboer Tom Kuka Pam Monroe Brenda Moon ■ Brian Nadeau John Peterson Annie Rideout Tracey Sindelar Crystal Smith Cheryl Stokes Tom Stokes Rorrie Toren Danny VandenBos Lonnie VandenBos Bill Walbert Rod Welker Roberta Wenzel James Widhalm Randy Widhalm Mr. Springer Daryl Bowman Lois Calftail Louis Calftail Casey Grant Jim Payne Julie Swanson Mrs. Osterman Mr. Shipek SPECIAL EDUCATION Mr. Richard Sirokman Elementary Principal, Athletic Director. Mr. Robert Nelson Remedial Reading Mrs. Helen Johnson Teacher's Aide Mr. Harold Johnson Custodian Mrs. Jane Rhodes Practice Teacher % JR. HIGH VARSITY - Front Row: Tom Stokes, Bob Kloster-boer, Brian Nadeau, Rorrie Toren, Randy Widhalm, Louie Olson. Second Row: Mr. Watson, Coach; Danny Swanson, Tom Kuka, Tom Barron, Larry Belnap, Danny VandenBos, Monte Gossard, Lonnie VandenBos, Manager. JR. HIGH WRESTLERS - Front Row: Rick Heck, Roger Heck, Wade Toren, Steve Sindelar, Mark VandenBos. Second Row: Clay Waggener, Doug VanGorden, Mark DeBoo, Don Briden. Third Row: Mr. Morse, Coach; Larry Belnap, Danny VandenBos, Lonnie VandenBos. JUNIOR VARSITY - Front Row: Tony Hicks, Rick Heck, Jim Orr. Second Row: Dan Swanson, Larry Belnap, Mr. Watson, Coach; Louie Olson. Jeff Hofstad. 5TH 6TH GRADE - Front Row: Terry Waggener, Rick Heck, Wade Toren, Keith Widhalm, Rusty Rideout. Second Row: John Dunlap, Doug VanGorden, Brian VandeKop, Joel Christiaens, Clay Waggener, Don Briden, Steve Sindelar, Jonathan Stoltz. Third Row: Mr. Watson, Coach. JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS - Front Row: Cheryl Stokes, Deanna Diamond, Lori Geiger Second Row: Tracy Sindelar, Lisa Welker. Speer Livestock Dick DeBoo Don G Jeanne Anderson Bills Ranch Co. Jim G Mary Ann Sullivan cr Jack G Harriet Hayne Clarence Swanson Mearlin Thomas Joe Widhalm A Webb Pepion l7Z Lewis Carroll U Bob Arnst Y Kingsl White i jury G omb Elmer Parr 4 Russell Matchete 1 BC Bud Adamson K 0 Bud G Sandy Walbert I LJJ Esther Geiger Jill E. Geiger Dollic Stone I James E Geiger M- e Bradley 5H Jacob Johnson 1 JP Harvey Mynre Wallac Joe G Peggy Broesder X Marias Hereford Ranch n Maurice G Marcel A. Tack z' Norbert fi Majerus jT William H. 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