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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1983 volume:

zmcs o? eowzewzs Introduction 1 Seniors 2-7 Dedication 8 Homecoming 10-14 Football 16, 17 Girls Basketball 18-20 Cheerleaders 21, 31 All-School Play 24 Boys Basketball 26-28 Wrestling 29, 30 Christmas 32, 33 Track 36, 38 Senior Play 39 Prom 40, 41 Awards 42, 43 Jr.-Sr. Banquet 44 Sneak Day 45, 46 Graduation 47-50 All-Night Party 51, 52 Juniors 54, 55 Sophomores 56, 57 Freshmen 58, 59 Faculty 62-64 Music 66-70 FHA 72 Indian Club 73 Honor Society 74 Panther Paws 75 Outstanding Pep Club Members 76 Photo Club 77 Student Council 78 VICA 79 Yearbook Staff 80 Grade School Classes 82-90 Additional Staff 91 Grade School Sports and Snaps 92-97 Brands 98-100 £n« tiu IT J(Jl increase passing ij memories. iff ue in dh One w 11 ears. ZMjCS 07 CONZSJOZS Introduction 1 Seniors 2-7 Dedication 8 Homecoming 10-14 Football 16, 17 Girls Basketball 18-20 Cheerleaders 21, 31 All-School Play 24 Boys Basketball 26-28 Wrestling 29, 30 Christmas 32, 33 Track 36, 38 Senior Play 39 Prom 40, 41 Awards 42, 43 Jr.-Sr. Banquet 44 Sneak Day 45, 46 Graduation 47-50 All-Night Party 51, 52 Juniors 54, 55 Sophomores 56, 57 Freshmen 58, 59 Faculty 62-64 Music 66-70 FHA 72 Indian Club 73 Honor Society 74 Panther Paws 75 Outstanding Pep Club Members 76 Photo Club 77 Student Council 78 VICA 79 Yearbook Staff 80 Grade School Classes 82-90 Additional Staff 91 Grade School Sports and Snaps 92-97 Brands 98-100 Tom Belnap, Vic-Pres. 2 Don Connelly Chuck DeBoo Eddie Derks Patty Monroe 3 David Nadeau Milton Rutherford ■■ Seniors Qain New Experiences Mike Lauffer Don Connelly Boys State Delegate and 4-H Trip to Chicago Boys State Delegate Brenda Allderdice I00F Trip to United Nations and FHA Trip to National Convention Chuck DeBoo East-West Shrine Game Candidate Senior Expressions Vary She won’t listen to me! Oh, come on! Sometimes you simply need to escape! Robbie awakes in government. Must have had a Brain Storm! Mike Sirokman Kathy Slezak, Pres. Doug Stephens Joel Stokes Johnny Stokes Mike Stone Mike Tatsey Bruce Stuart 6 Melinda Thomas Sherry VandenBos Anna Weasel Head 'Dedication Zhe yearbook Staff is honored to dedicate the 1983 Northern Cights to Mrs. VanQorden and Mr. Kunz dor their many years of dedicated service to the students in Valier High School dor their continued support in our school activities dor their excellent job as teachers, friends, and advisors dor all their help in presenting this yearbook Robert’s ready to “Beat the Huskies. Stacey gets credit for “Beat the Tigers. Would you help us, PLEASE. Juniors think their a cinch to win. Seniors are the only serious ones. Freshman Float-3rd Place Cheerleaders show enthusiasm? aaberge $ SURE WELL W1H 5 • Junior Float-4th Place Kim and Sandy aren't just clowning around Senior Float-1st Place Various types of excitement. We should be on “HEE HAW.” Wouldn’t you guys like to tackle this. This is the only relaxing part of football Panther Paws start the game in uniform. Fired up and ready! It’s got to come down. Our band is having a hay day. Boy aren’t we good?! Hi, everybody. So we get a little excited. All together now!! Parents were right when they said we spend our life in the gym. It’s hard to run with this in front of you. Are you thinking what I'm thinking. We draw big crowds. 13 14 Looks like we almost faked them out. From a princess to a queen! It’s the annual cock roach races. Amy, Stacey Jackl Melinda It’s been a rough day! Marcie Cindy 15 We helped their dreams come true! football Mas Jts BACK ROW: Robert Swanson, Dean Belnap, Tom Belnap, Mike Kuka, Milton Rutherford, Justin Buchanan. Dean Christiaens, Mike Sirokman, Mike Lauffer, Coach Howard. Coach Paulson. MIDDLE ROW: Mike Stone, John Stokes. Jay Lightner, Bruce Stuart, Kurt Swanson, Jack Holden, Chuck DeBoo, Bruce Broesder, William White Quills. Manager Mike Boy, Coach Steffensen. FRONT ROW: Manager Tim Hartwell. Mike Tatsey, Jon Buchanan, Danny Slezak, Brad Paulson, Mitch Wentworth. Doug Lauffer, Jared VandenBos, Pete Bradley. Wade Welker. FOOTBALL SCORES Non-Conference: Valier 31 Great Falls Sophs 7 Valier 20 CMR Soph 12 Conference: Valier 18 Choteau 7 Valier 34 Harlem 0 Valier 0 Belt 28 Valier 0 Fairfield 27 Valier 13 Cascade 22 Valier 16 Chester 0 Homecoming Lift those knees now, Dean! CHARGE!!! Ups And ‘Dorns 6 B ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS BACK ROW: Robert Swanson, of. wide receiver HM, def. safety HM. Tom Belnap, of. QB 1st Team. def. safety 2nd Team. Dean Belnap, of. running back 2nd Team, def. line backer HM. Justin Buchanan, of. tackle HM, def. down lineman 1st Team. FRONT ROW: Chuck DeBoo. of. running back 1st Team. def. line backer 1st Team. Mike Sirokman, def. end 2nd Team. Kurt Swanson, of. guard HM, def. down lineman 2nd Team. What shall we do now? And the winner is ■ Our Zalents Many BACK ROW: Manager Verna Hellyer, Melinda Thomas. Sherry Slezak. Amy Christiaens, Cindy Sirokman, Lavon Hodgson. Staci Haynes. Stacey Wenzel, Kathy Slezak. Marcie Derks, Coach Durocher, Coach Farago, FRONT ROW: Denise Young Running Crane, Teri Monroe. Jacki Stokes. Valier Tournament Valier 53 Jl 37 Valier 54 wss 50 Simms Round Robin Valier 49 Simms 71 Valier 40 Fairfield 76 Non-Conference Valier 50 Chester 61 Valier 69 Milk River 47 Conference Valier 41 Choteau 48 Valier 65 Fort Benton 44 Valier 47 Cascade 28 Valier 40 Fairfield 66 Valier 49 Simms 73 Valier 61 Belt 51 Valier 54 Fort Benton 45 Valier 64 Cascade 61 Valier 44 Fairfield 53 Valier 58 Simms 57 Valier 55 Belt 47 Valier 37 Choteau 40 District Tournament Valier 57 Cascade 48 Valier 33 Fairfield 55 Valier 49 Fort Benton 33 Valier 25 Choteau 29 ivisional Tournament Valier 45 Conrad 55 Valier 48 Cut Bank 56 18 Lord let me make it! Such form! Who you waving at. Teri? Sacrificing Zime And Sncrgy BACK ROW: Verna Hellyer, Karla Derks. Teresa Moore, Jody Pepion, Verna Kuka. Robin Stokes. Charlene Sirokman. and Loretta Hodgson. FRONT ROW: Denise DeBoo, Jami Welker, Kim VandenBos, Linda McCarthy, Becky Hall, and Darcy Jannusch. Valier 28 Non-Conference Chester 40 Valier 31 Conference Choteau 21 Valier 55 Fort Benton 28 Valier 42 Cascade 17 Valier 52 Fairfield 48 Valier 44 Simms 58 Valier 45 Belt 23 Valier 42 Fort Benton 28 Valier 45 Cascade 25 Valier 37 Fairfield 23 Valier 29 Simms 23 Valier 41 Belt 18 Valier 32 Choteau 19 Valier 33 “C” Squad Fairfield 42 It’s coming back to me! You can’t stop me. I can’t believe she didn’t stuff me! The famous “Chicken Strut!’’ Sponsored by Coop Supply Center No Pains flo (Jains Simon says We are the CHAMPS! Marcie Derks: 6B ALL CONFERENCE 1ST TEAM Do the bunny hop. Monkey see, monkey do! All wound up and no place to 90! Stacey Wenzel: 6B ALL CONFERENCE. 2ND TEAM Don’t cry now, Denise! “Our Spirit Js Sky High!” GBB: Maureen Monroe. Mascot Patty Monroe, Rose Connelly Where’d they go? Bend those knees girls. 21 Meyond Zhe Classroom Boy, the legislature is boring. 22 |f only you knew how funny you looked. When Jit Doubt, Smile! We’ll drink to that! Good stuff, Linda? Don’t confuse me! Don’t fall to sleep, Mike. He’s so cute!! 8eric Entertainment BOO!!! Sherlock Holmes? Can’t you do anything right? This is a good place for a stick-up. 24 Isn’t that just pathetic? Mike’s a little tied up right now! Okay, who forgot their line? Don’t nag me! You’re touching me! Uoys Win Conference Zitle! BACK ROW: Coach Durochcr, Statistician Jacki Stokes, Bruce Stuart, Milton Rutherford, Eddie Derks, Tom Belnap, Rod Bird. Dean Belnap, Robbie Welker, Robert Swanson, Mike Tatsey, Statistician Charlene Sirokman, Coach Schultz. FRONT ROW: Kevin Kovatch. Hip to Hip 26 Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Valier Sponsored by DeVoes Builders Service Chester Tournament 72 Chester 63 68 Fort Benton 57 Non-Conference 60 Cut Bank 62 48 Cut Bank 59 67 Chester 50 Conference 67 Choteau 55 59 Fort Benton 58 71 Cascade 52 82 Fairfield 73 67 Simms 54 95 Belt 71 70 Fort Benton 35 89 Cascade 61 71 Fairfield 69 78 Simms 75 59 • Belt 67 60 Choteau 57 District Tournament 52 Fairfield 64 56 Choteau 58 Birds really do fly. Fired up and ready! flV dumps 3or Victory! BACK ROW: Manager Jami Welker, Mitch Wentworth, Jay Lightner, Jonathon Buchanan, Joe Hodgson, Rustie Loring, Leslie Wild Gun. Scott Peterson, Danny Slezak, Manager Loretta Hodgson. FRONT ROW: Trent Wolstad, Brad Paulson. Gail Spotted Bear. Coach Schultz. Wade Welker, Ronnie Hall, Arnie Calf Boss Ribs. C-SQUAD Valier 46 Simms 45 Valier 58 Cut Bank 62 Valier 45 Simms NON CONFERENCE 53 Valier 66 Cut Bank 50 Valier 57 Cut Bank 47 Valier 76 Chester 68 Valier 55 Fort Benton 56 Valier 90 Chester CONFERENCE 71 Valier 79 Choteau 40 Valier 93 Fort Benton 46 Valier 101 Cascade 54 Valier 70 Fairfield 58 Valier 70 Simms 51 Valier 88 Belt 58 Valier 53 Fort Benton 42 Valier 56 Cascade 45 Valier 66 Fairfield 49 Valier 90 Simms 71 Valier 70 Belt 66 Valier 87 Choteau 61 Move out of my way! Nothing to it. What’s over there. Gail? Want to dance? Sponsored by Panther Cafe and Slezak Realty 27 Meet Zhe “Panthers” Don’t stuff me! Kevin KovatchlST Team All Conference and All-State Team Robert Swanson-2ND Team All Confer- Rod Bird-All Conference Honorable ence Mention Wrestlers Wring Out BACK ROW: Coach Steffensen, Kurt Swanson, Mike Lauffer, Chuck DeBoo, Donald Connelly, Coach Howard. FRONT ROW: Manager Denise DeBoo, Dodd Allderdice, Jared Vanden Bos, Doug Lauffer, Peter Bradley, Manager Teresa Moore. Not Pictured: Harley McCuin. If I pin him, I might get a kiss! 29 Look, there’s a bug on the mat! Some people just won’t give in! Now don’t pull his hair, Pete! WHT NAME WINS LOSSES 98 Peter Bradley 9 12 98 Doug Lauffer 25 8 105 Jarod Vanden Bos 19 13 112 Harley McCuin 1 15 119 Donald Vanden Bos 12 15 126 Dodd Allderdice 0 17 132 Chuck DeBoo 27 5 138 Mike Lauffer 23 10 155 Kurt Swanson 7 12 Chuck DeBoo-2nd at Divisionals, 5th at State Doug Lauffer-2nd at Divisionals, 4th at State Mike Lauffer-3rd at Divisionals Jared Vanden Bos-4th at Divisionals You could have picked a better dance partner, Harley! Is that my hand or his? Spirit Ceads Zo Victory k 4pr - It doesn’t work. We got the beat. Giddy up horsey. Boys Basketball Cheerleaders: BACK ROW: Stacey Wenzel, Lavon Hodgson. MIDDLE ROW: Teri Monroe. FRONT ROW: Patty Monroe. Wrestling Cheerleaders: Brenda Toeckes. Patty Monroe, Brenda Allderdice. Moliday The elves get in on Santa's action. This looks more like the morning after New Year’s Eve! Announcing the Freshman’s wishes. I would like to tell you a little story Performance Just tell us when Christmas vacation starts! Must be the shy type. And you thought you guys were sexy! 33 Incredibly Peal People A little kiss for Good Luck! Would the next contestant please come down? Some things speak for themselves! But I’m almost potty trained. 34 ■ Season Js L. t: I BACK ROW: Coach Alan Howard, Cindy Sirokman, Bruce Stuart, Johnny Stokes. Robert Swanson, Mike Sirokman, Johnathon Buchanan, Tom Belnap, Joe Hodgson, Dean Belnap, Justin Buchanan, Dean Christieans, Jay Hodgson, Casey Dog Taking Gun, Nelson Green, Mike Lauffer, and Coach Ted Paulson. MIDDLE ROW: Rose Connelly, Raina McCuin, Brad Paulson, Dodd Allderdice, Trent Wolstad, Doug Lauffer, Stacey Wenzel, Lorretta Hodgson, Amy Christians, Charlene Sirokman, Kathy Slezak, and Teri Monroe. FRONT ROW: Manager Brian Paulson. Gonna bite your tongue off. Best Track Efforts 1983 BOYS GIRLS 100 Robert Swanson 11 81 Denise DeBoo 28 78 200 Mike Lauffer 24 8 Denise DeBoo 28 78 400 Mike Lauffer 52 3 Denise DeBoo47 04 800 Joe Hodgson-204.67 Stacey Wenzel 2 :36 8 1600 Joe Hodgson-4:4S Stacey Weruel 5 50 45 3200 Casey Grant 10:40 37 Stacey Wenzel-13:03.23 110HH Dean Belnap-16.07 100IH Raina McCuin-18.32 100IH Kathy Slezak 18 36 300H Dean Belnap-44.49 Raina McCuin-50.5 Long Jump Denise DeBoo 15 11 ' High Jump Tom Belnap-5'10 Charlene Sirokman-4'10 High Jump Cindy Sirokman 'lO Javelin Tom Belnap-135'5” 400 Relay Dean Belnap Charlene Sirokman Bruce Stuart Teri Monroe Robert Swanson 46.87 Denise DeBoo 55.41 Mike Lauffer Stacey Wenzel 1600 Relay Mike Lauffer Denise DeBoo Joe Hodgson Loretta Hodgson Dean Belnap 3:31.09 Charlene Sirokman 4:29.14 Tom Belnap Amy Christieans ’School Record Out of our way. 36 Determination! Jh Quick Stride The bionic woman? Life’s tough! They say to grin and bear it Teri! 37 You can’t catch me, Mike! Am I gonna make it? Seniors Qo Zo Zhe Movies BACK ROW: Assistant Director, Mr. Diede; Stink weed. Mike Sirokman; Hoot Owl Pete, Justin Buchanan; Judge. Bruce Stuart; Ambrose Groves, Tom Belnap; Mrs. Sprool, Brenda Allderdice; Nancy Martin, Verna Hellyer; Anne Martin, Sherry Vanden Bos; Leroy. Jay Hodgson; Director. Mr. Kent. FRONT ROW: Panhandle Jake. John Stokes; Tilly. Kathy Slezak; Beth Malone. Janet Christiaens; Bert Miller, Mike Lauffer. DICK’S GROCERY What’s his problem? YEP; I’m a busy man. I’m fearless. Stinkweed. we don’t want to catch you thinkin again. Dating-. Zhe Ultimate Seniors Candidates- King and Queen Chuck DeBoo Julie Ballantyne Junior Candidates- Robert Swanson Janet Christiaens Sophomore Candidates-Patty Monroe Justin Buchanan Freshman Candidates-Kathy Slezak Tom Belnap Contact Sport Camera shy, Vern? Dance the night away. Time for each other. I did these decorations! Who’s dancing with who? All this closeness steamed up the camera lens. 41 VMS Students Honored dor Stacey Wenzel and Tom Belnap-Most Valuable Track participants Brenda Allderdice-Home Ec Merit Award FOOTBALL. Justin Buchanan Most Valuable Of. Lineman, Jay Ltghtner Most Improved Freshman. Dean Belnap-Most Improved Soph., Kurt Swanson Most 42 Valuable Del Lineman, Jack Holden-Most Improved Junior. Chuck DeBoo-Most Valuable Del and Of Back, Mike Kuka-Most Improved Senior Wrestlers: Kurt Swanson-Mr. Guts, Peter Bradley Most Inspirational, and Chuck DeBoo-Quick Pin and Most Valuable. Patty Monroe-Outstanding Cheerleader Kurt Swanson-Outstanding VICA Member Boys Basketball: Kevin Kovatch Free Throw Percentage, Robbie Welker Most Valuable, Rod Bird Most Re bounds. Eddie Derks-Most Inspirational, and Robert Swanaon Most Valuable Outstanding Achievements PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Donna Wall, Staci Haynes, Stacey Wenzel M ur® n Monroe, Dean Belnap, Brad Paulson. Vern Widhalm, Mitch Wentworth Brenda Allderdice and Jay Hodgson-American Legion Government Survey Test Winners MATH AWARDS: Kathy Slezak, 2nd; Dean Belnap, 3rd; Dennis Connelly, 1st; and Raina McCuin. 3rd. NOT PICTURED Girls Basketball Awards Marcie Derks, Most Improved Stacey Wenzel, Most Valuable Staci Haynes, Most Rebounds Teri Monroe, Most Inspirational Jacki Stokes. Most Free Throws American Legion Auxiliary Essay Winners: Brenda Allderdice. 3rd; Julie Ballan-tyne and Donna Wall, tied for 1st. Banquet Memories Kathy Slezak gave the prayer. Guest Speaker: Mr. Diede. Master of Cermeonies: Mr. Norm Ballantyne Musical Entertainment was provided by Mr. Mike Belnap. 44 : Seniors Slide Into To late to pray now, Brenda. They’re leaving us! The Indy 500? What a day!! Open your eyes Kathy. A T ay Of ?m Relaxing for a little while. That darn car! Raise your hands if you're sure. Don’t cry, Don. Sponsored by W.R. (Bob) KINCAID and DYE, TAVARY JUDGE INC. 46 Isn't this a blast! journey Of M iles Mr. Keith Belnap Invocation diction Julie Ballantyne-Valedictory Address, Honor Scholarship, Cenex Scholarship Mr. Charles VanGorden-Commence-ment Address Kathy Slezak-Salutatory Address, Farmer’s State Bank Scholarship, Jaycee and Jayceen Scholarship, Honor Scholarship, Knights of Columbus Scholarship Mr. Ross Buchanan and Mr. Tim Dunn award diplomas. Sherry VandenBos-Valier Bank of Montana Scholarship; Bruce Stuart-Valier Bank of Montana Scholarship; Melinda Thomas-Valier Bank of Montana Scholarship, Honor Society Scholarship. Student Council Scholarship Robert Swanson-Don Lightner Memorial Scholar-hip, Jaycee and Jayceen Scholarship Patty Monroe-American Legion Award Donald Connelly-Valier PTA Scholarship, Honor Society Scholarship, Student Council Scholarship Begins With A Single Step Tom Belnap-VEA Scholarship, Western Brenda Allderdice VEA Scholarship. MSU Alumni Scholar- Montana Foundation Scholarship, Heisey ship, Heisey Award Award Erik Green-Montana Tech Scholarship Mike Sirokman Tech Scholarship Verna Hellyer-Soroptimist Scholarship Jennifer Rideout-Heisey Award Mike Lauffer-American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship. Valier PTA Scholarship. Farmer’s State Bank Scholarship. Carroll Col- lege Scholarship Our Zime Zogcther I got it. Clean catch! Play AH Night At Walking on water. Zke AU NigktParty 52 I admit. I did it. New crazy dive. Bruce Broesder Arnold Calf Boss Ribs Daniel Comes At Night June Comes At Night Dennis Connelly David Derks Anita DeRoche Angie DeBoo Sec.Treas. Becky Dodge irmeen 54 Staci Haynes Joe Hodgson Lavon Hodgson Jack Holden Kevin Kovatch Linda Kuka Jennifer Rideout Kurt Swanson Frans Swier Daryl VandenBos Donna Wall Delbert Wells William White Quills Brenda Toeckes Vernon Widhalm 55 Amy Christiaens Dean Christiaens Fern Comes At Night Valerie Comes At Night Karla Derks Rose Connelly Marcie Derks Debbie Day Rider Lori DeRoche Denise DeBoo Sandra Dodge Lorinda Grant 56 Nelson Green Glenna Hall Rebecca Hall Ronald Hall Darcy Jannusch, Par. Janice Klosterboer Raina McCuin Kim VandenBos LeAnnette Wentworth, V.P. Stacey Wenzel Pres. Rusty Loring Maureen Monroe Sec.-Treas. Jody Pepion Gale Spotted Bear Leslie Wild Gun Linda McCarthy Teresa Moore Roger Running Crane Sherry Tatsey Clinton Williamson 58 Stacy Lozeau Harley McCuin Scott Peterson Jack Reep Don Running Crane Felicia Running Crane Tracy States Sec.Treas. Robin Stokes Stewert Tailf eat hers Adele Taliaferro Wade Welker Mitchell Wentworth Joe White Quills Trent Woldstad On Zhe Jnside Funny one, Mr. Van. This cake is going in your face. I’m the right height now, Tom. Whoo Chuck, don’t drop me! 60 Lea, are you bluffing? Hey, I’m not doing anything wrong. Time for make up, Stac. Miss USA? Hey, how do you run this? Mr Randy Boumans Trades Industry. Sophomore Advisor Mrs. Sharon Briden Clerk Mr Robbie DeBoo Custodian Mr Ken Died Science. Health, Senior Advisor Mrs Terry Dlede Home Economics. Junior Advisor Mrs. Candy Dunn Title I 62 Mr Tim Dunn Principal Mr Wayne Durocher Math. Junior Advisor Mr Bill Emery Counselor. Drivers Ed.. Sophomore Advisor Mr. Dan Farago Title I. Freshman Advisor Mrs Janell Farago Title I. Art. Freshman Advisor Mr Clayton Heck Custodian Mr. Bill Kent Librarian. Hist., Gov . Jr Adv. Mrs Kathy Kent English III, German. Gov.. Jr. Advisor Mr. Frank Kunz Science. Math, Senior Advisor Ms. Marylin Olson Custodian Mrs. Vicki Pulver Secretary Mr Bruce Schultz English I. Freshman Advisor Mr Richard Sirokman Superintendent Mr Steve Steffensen P E. Sophomore Advisor Mrs. Rachel VanGorden Business Senior Advisor 63 ' dree Zime dor VMS Staff 64 So what did you put in it, Mr. Schultz? Music BAND BACK ROW: Brian Benzing, Donald Connelly, Verna Hellyer, Brad Benzing, Vernon Widhalm, Mike Lauffer, Lavon Hodgson, Cindy Sirokman, Amy Christiaens, and Dean Belnap. MIDDLE ROW: Sherry Slezak, April Comes At Night, Linda McCarthy, Lori Walley, Brenda Toeckes, Stephanie McComb, LeAnnette Wentworth, Leanne Broesder, Stacey Aiken, and Anita DeRoche. FRONT ROW: Jared VandenBos. Alex Holden, Steve Smith. Leanore Running Crane. Christie Stark. Veronica Monroe, Teri Monroe, Raina McCuin. Kathy Monroe. Shawn Guthrie. Director, Miss Biggs; and Dodd Allderdice. CHORUS BACK ROW: Vernon Widhalm, Dean Christiaens, Bruce Stuart, Robert Swanson, Dean Belnap, Verna Hellyer, Lavon Hodgson, Cindy Sirokman. Amy Christiaens. MIDDLE ROW: Dodd Allderdice. Sherry Slezak. Anita DeRoche, Donald Connelly, Bruce Broesder. Brad Paulson. Stacey Wenzel. FRONT ROW: Teri Monroe, LeAnnette Wentworth. Darcy Jannusch, Brenda Toeckes. Linda McCarthy. Lori Walley, Director. Miss Biggs 66 Members BACK ROW: Mike Lauffer, Bruce Stuart, Dean Belnap, Robert Swanson, Brad Paulson. MIDDLE ROW: Sherry Slezak, Verna Hellyer. Amy Christiaens, Cindy Sirokman. FRONT ROW: Brenda Toeckes, Linda McCarthy, Teri Monroe, Darcy Jannusch, Director Miss Biggs. festival Karla Derks-Flute Solo-Rating III Miss Linda Biggs-Director and Amy Christiaens-Accompanists. Not Pictured: Barb Went-Raina McCuin-Clarinet Solo-Rating III worth Teri Monroe and Sherry Slezak-Vocal Duet Rating Stacey Wenzel-Vocal Solo-Rating II II 68 Lavon Hodgson-FIute Solo-Rating II Verna Hellyer-Sax Solo-Rating II Lavon Hodgson and LeAnnette Wentworth-Flute Duet-Rating II Participants Cindy Sirokman and Linda McCarthy • Vocal Duet • Rating I STATE RATING I Chorus: Rating III Dean Belnap • Tuba Solo • Rating I STATE RATING • II Darcy Jannusch Vocal Solo - Rating II NOT PICTURED Sherry Slezak - Flute Solo Rating I STATE RATING • II Sherry Slezak, Teri Monroe, Linda McCarthy, Cindy Sirokman Beauty Shop Quartet - Rating II Bruce Stuart, Teri Monroe, Darcy Jannusch, Dean Belnap Vocal Double Duet - Rating II Chorus Zakes Action Is this practice or a concert? COKE is it. fourth Annual Ke Rose Winner BACK ROW: Advisor, Mrs. Diede. MIDDLE ROW: Vice President, Brenda Toeckes; Rose Connelly; Anita DeRoche; Historian, Becky Dodge; Verna Hellyer; FRONT ROW: President, Brenda Allderdice; Voting Delegate, Sandy Dodge; Reporter, Kim Vanden Bos; Muffy Calf Boss Ribs. Not pictured • Karla Derks, Sec.-Treas. Hi kids, take off your coats and stay awhile. Karla: “People are going to eat these?” What am I suppose to do with these? 72 Come on spit the words out Sandy. Don’t give me that look. Judiatt Club Recreation BACK ROW: Advisor Mr. Briggeman, Eugene White Quills, Rusty Loring, Ronald Hall, Danny Guardipee. William White Quills. Merlin Heavy Gun, Herman Long Time Sleeping. MIDDLE ROW: Lori DeRoche, Jodi Vaile, Stacey Lozeau, Becky Spotted Bear. Carol Comes At Night, Helen Comes At Night. Debbie Day Rider. FRONT ROW: Secretary-Treasurer Muffy Boss Ribs. President Denise Young Running Crane, June Comes At Night. Valerie Comes At Night. Daniel Comes At Night, Fern Comes At Night, Leslie Wild Gun, Stewert Tail Feathers. Vice President Arnold Boss Ribs. Taking a break from school. We’re advertising who we are Don’t take my picture now. 73 Knowledge-. Zhe Key Zo Success BACK ROW Angie DeBoo, Sherry Slezak, Donna Wall, Vernon Widhalm, Eddie Derks, Dennis Connelly, Lavon Hodgson. Mike Lauffer. Donald Connelly. MIDDLE ROW: Jacki Stokes. Patty Monroe. Brenda Toeckes, Staci Haynes. Becky Dodge. Melinda Thomas. Brenda Allderdice. Sherry Vanden Bos. Teri Monroe. FRONT ROW: Secretary Treasurer Janet Christiaens, Vice-President Kathy Slezak. President Mike Sirokman. Advisor Mr Dunn. Come on candle, light! New members recite National Honor Society oai NEW MEMBERS: Amy Christiaens, Sandy Dodge, Raina McCuin, Maureen Monroe. Brad Paulson. Cindy Sirokman, Kim Vanden Bos. Lea Wentworth. Stacey Wenzel. Don’t drop it. Janet. Panther Paws Sleet 8 New Members LEFT TO RIGHT: Teri Monroe. Lisa Widhalm. Brenda Allderdice, Anna Weasel Head. Sherry Slezak. Patty Monroe-Secretary. Janet Christiaens-President. Julie Ballantyne Vice President. Linda Kuka. Kathy Slezak. Jackie Ballantyne. Mrs. VanGorden-Advisor. Jen Rideout NEW MEMBERS: Stacey Wenzel, Karla Derks. Lori Walley, Maureen Monroe. Sandy Dodge. Becky Dodge, Anita DeRoche. Not pictured: LeA Wentworth. r Mr. VanGorden won the 1983 Easter basket raffle. Sponsored by ROCKY MOUNTAIN MOTORS and CURRY’S THRIFTWAY Zorn Belnap Dare {Jannusch Leorra Sheble fat Kideout Dean Christiaens Mike Sirokman Mike Cauffer Iiohn Stokes Dean Belnap Kobert Swanson Lori Wallet Bruce Stuart {Janice Klosterboer Kevin Kovatch Chuck DcBoo Srik (preen Vern Widhalnt Brad Paulson Bruce Broesder Verna Jiellyer Charlene Sirokman JCoretta Hodgson Kobin Stokes Angie DeBoo Karla Derks fami Welker Kurt Swanson Maureen Monroe Staci Haynes {Justin Buchanan Don Connelly Lea Wentworth Nelson (preen Cindy Sirokman Amy Christiaens Sherry Slezak Outstanding Pep Club Members Boy are we enthusiastic Hurray, I’m for the other team. They really can play basketball. Cights, Camera, Action BACK ROW: Advisor Mr Diede, Vernon Widhalm, Doug Gaylord, Eddie Derks, Jonathon Buchanan. Dennis Connelly. Mike Lauffer. Advisor Mr. Kunz. MIDDLE ROW: Danny Slezak, Mitch Wentworth, Jay Lightner, Sherry Slezak, Jay Hodgson, Rose Connelly. David Derks, Stacey Wenzel, Amy Christiaens. FRONT ROW: Doug Lauffer, Denise DeBoo, Teresa Moore, LeAnnette Wentworth, Brenda Toeckes, Marcie Derks. Brad Paulson. 78 Zhe Student Center BACK ROW: Freshman Representative Doug Lauffer, President Chuck DeBoo. Senior Representative Mike Lauffer. Advisor Mr. Dunn. FRONT ROW: Junior Representative Jacki Stokes, Secretary Kim Vanden Bos. Sophomore Representative Amy Christiaens, Freshman Representative Robin Stokes. Looking for our approval? Our secretary taking some time off. VJCA Named State’s Outstanding Club BACK ROW: Advisor Mr. Boumans, Scott Peterson, David Derks, Parliamentarian Kurt Swanson, Doug Stephens, Peter Bradley. FRONT ROW: Reporter Donald Connelly, Treasurer Dennis Connelly, President Chuck DeBoo. Secretary Vernon Widhalm, Vice President Jack Holden. Stand-In Club Advisor Daryl Vanden Bos. Building 1983 Memories TREE: Tom Belnap, David Derks BACK ROW: Advisor Mrs. VanGorden, Ronnie Hall, Mitch Wentworth. Mike Lauffer. Kevin Kovatch, Vernon Widhalm, Brad Paulson. Doug Gaylord. Robert Swanson. Bruce Stuart, Johnny Stokes, Dean Belnap. MIDDLE ROW: Donna Wall, Lisa Widhalm, Angie DeBoo, Business Manager Sherry Vanden Bos, Rose Connelly, Brenda Toeckes, Co-Editor Janet Christiaens, Kathy Slezak, Sherry Slezak. Co-Editor Cindy Sirokman, LeAnnette Wentworth. Jacki Stokes, Editor Patty Monroe. FRONT ROW: Co-Editor Maureen Monroe, Brenda Allderdice, Melinda Thomas, Sandy Dodge. Staci Haynes, Becky Dodge, Verna Hellyer, Robin Stokes. Alfred DeBoo Daniel Hellyer Alexandra Holden David Holden Kelly Lightner Stephanie McComb Anita McCurdy Tammy Rutherford Kenny Slezak 82 Kristie Stark Mary Stone Billy VandenBos Keith Widhalm Mr. Bruce Schultz Eric Gaylord Mona DeBoo Wade DeBoo Shawn Guthrie Mike Dunlap Steve Escallier Tom Kuka Avolon Kipp Joleen King Julie McCurdy Kathy Monroe Veronica Monroe Jody Paulson Ronnie Pepion Ira Proctar Steve Smith Carolyn VandenBos Raymond VandenBos Brent Widhalm Kim Woldstad Mr. Alan Howard 83 Patrick Augare Tom Busby Leanne Curry John Hodson Hallie Lauffer 84 Duane Rutherford Albert Escallier Traci Habets Holly Jennings Lena Kohles Christie Kynett Coby Schultz Trent Stoltz Jon Welker Mr. Kim Briggeman Kelly Stoltz Tami VandenBos Troy VandenBos Monica Wenzel Mrs. Maxine Crumpacker Frankie Boggs Douglas Connelly Shyron Guthrie Melissa Heck Bryan Jennings 86 Jason Sage Jacy Widhalm Scott Widhalm Mrs. Patty VandenBos Heidi DeBoo John Rappold Danette Habets Christian Schultz Tracy Kynett Jason Walley Lon Anderson Jennifer Clifford Teresa Layne Mathew Wenzel Clark Chatlain Karen Connelly Janelle Nelson Mrs. Audrey Brown 87 Neely Adamson Jason Moon Jenny Offerdahl Kenny Peterson 88 Jamie VandenBos Nicole Wellman Brandy Widhalm Klint Swanson Shannon Widhalm Mrs. Aileen McComb Michelle Myhre Justin Nelson Gina Offerdahl Christy Peterson Julie Rappold Nikki Thorson Chris Wenzel Amber Widhalm Shirley Cain Robbie Ray Christiaens Eric Clifford Scott Curry ■■■■■ ■■■■■■ Josh Inabnit Terish Kuka Carrie Prescott James Raines Levi Widhalm Miss Jane Konen Heather King Kalvin Kovatch Amy Kundey Kristi McAlpine Shane Rideout Nicole Rutherford Brandy Sage Naomi Schock Daniel Stark Gwen Stoltz Stephanie VandenBos Keri Welker Megan Widhalm Mrs. Carla Raines Ms. Marylin Olson Custodian Mrs. Bonnie Osterman Resource Room Mr. Ted Paulson Elementary Principal Mrs. Carol Steffensen Resource Room 91 Sue Walley, Betty Klosterboer, Karen Dunlap Judy Stokes Lonnie Stokes VffM Shows Athletic Spirit PURPLE TEAM: BACK ROW: Coach Briqoman u..u , c. c .u c,,. q c . r� d •• , Syman, Hyland Layne, Steve Smith, David Holden, EddieBoggs Frosty DeBoo, John Hudson. Eric Gaylord. FRONT ROW: Jeremy Schultz. M.ke Linguist. Turk Cobell. Damon King. Rory Christiaens. Brandy Pulver. LAVENDER TEAM: BACK ROW: Coach Briggman, Loren Aiken, Tom Kuka, Mike Dunlap, Ernie Boumans, Billy VandenBos, Manager Harley McCuin. FRONT ROW: Coby Schultz, Trent Stoltz, Barney Augare, Jon Welker, Duane Rutherford, Eric Matye. Let’s “DOG PILE!” B CHEERLEADERS: Kim Wolstad, Joleen King, Stephanie McComb. A CHEERLEADERS: BACK ROW: Tammy Rutherford, Jody Paulson. FRONT ROW: Veronica Monroe, Kathy Monroe. 92 Move him out of the way! Are you all ready? Just tak’in it slow! Hr. High QM Jn Action A SQUAD: BACK ROW: Stephanie McComb, Stacey Aiken, Leigh Ann Broesder, Mary Stone, Coach Emery. FRONT ROW: Kelly Lightner, Kristie Stark, Veronica Monroe. B SQUAD: BACK ROW: Lori Broesder, Mona DeBoo, Joleen King, Kim Wolstad, Jenifer McCuin. FRONT ROW: Julie McCurdy, Hallie Lauffer, Bobbie DeBoo. It slipped! I’m roll’in now!! Could I have this dance? Hands don’t fail me now! lJr. High KttU (Jains Experience C SQUAD: BACK ROW: Loren Aiken. Duane Rutherford, Cye Harwood, John Hodson. Frankie Boggs. Trent Stoltz. FRONT ROW: Bryan Jennings. Brandy Pulver, Rory Christiaens. Scott Wid-halm, Brian Paulson. Douglas Connelly. B SQUAD: BACK ROW: Chad Onstad. Mike Dunlap, Eric Gaylord, Ernie Boumans. FRONT ROW: Steve Escallier, Jon Welker, Coby Schultz. NOT PICTURED: Ronnie Pepion, Eddie Boggs It’s flying away! I got it, I got it! A SQUAD: BACK ROW: Frosty DeBoo, Brad Benzing, Daniel Hellyer, Tom Kuka. FRONT ROW: Brian Benzing. Barney Augare, Kenny Slezak, Turk Cobell. Up and over! 94 It looks so far up there What School’s About Monkeying around. Aren’t we good? Roni: Somebody said boys? But we’re better. We’re off to see the wizard 95 Elementary Musicians Do we have to stand by the boys? That wasn-t a very funny joke Miss Biggs % (jet Kid Of ]four Zroubles Is he pinned yet? Quit scratching. YA, I’m cool! 1 Wrestling fans. 97