TJ’ d’. CONTENTS '77-'78 Wa-Kaller Wamego High School North Lincoln Wamego, Kansas 66547 Classes .................................................... 12 Clubs ...................................................... 28 Sports ..................................................... 58 Events ..................................................... 90 People .................................................... 110 Index ..................................................... 137 Sometimes we find it difficult to express our feelings through speech — we let others know what we are thinking by writing it down — possibly in a letter! That Is what the Journalism II class undertook this year when deciding on a yearbook theme. Why not write a letter to the students and faculty of WHS and let them see the 1978 school year through our eyes, feel it with our emotions, and remember it through our pictures and words? A letter is something that you can keep with you forever, reading it many times through a lifetime — reading words that can bring so many memories tumbling out of corners almost forgotten. So here Is our package of WHS '78 for you, sealed with a kiss. 4 Freshmen 1. Oh ... The childish ways of these freshman. 2. Stacie, Amy, and Lisa try to act cool as frosh. 3. Freshman class officers: Less Platz, Treasurer; Jane Smith, Vice President; Jerry Zerbe, President; Sandy Bieden- bender. Secretary; Dan Shea, Stu-Co Representative. 4. Ron ... sucker! 5. When I said, go soak your head in a lake, I was only kidding. 6. Gotcha!, Jeff Modean. Sophomores 1. Randy Slack allows his enthusiasm to flow onto his fel- low students. 2. Sophomore class officers, front row (L to R): Dinah Flinn, Stu-Co Representative; Jim Casey Susan Daylor (not pictured). Secretary; Belinda Bellinder, Treasurer. Back row: Carl Riblett, President, John Dyer, Vice-Presi- dent. ■ 3. Tyra Rogers in her usual pose. 4. Curtis Mumaw and Steve Baker show their reactions to the daily noon-hour basketball (?) games. 5. Kim Ebert and Kathy Fector enjoy the sun on a cool, spring day. 6. What am I doing here? UTUiThd- 1. Junior class officers: Mitch Holmes, vice-president; Melissa Eichman, trea- surer; Janette Roth, Stu-Co representa- tive; Cindy Elder, secretary: Sherry Berner, president. 2. Melissa Ane Eichman puts her tal- ents to work In class. 3. Brad is all wrapped up with his new date at the Snake Dance. 4. Donna and Lana trying to print pic- tures. 8 Seniors 1. Senior class officers, (L to R): Scott Harshbarger, Vice-President; Denise Ebert, Treasurer; Mark Morton, President; Becky Eckart, Secretary; Doug Roda, Stu- CO. 2. Wamego High is very proud of Don Herman for his outstanding achievements. 3. Doug Roda. 4. Smile Susan! 5. ... You've got the cutest little baby face ... f2MATB3 SOCIAL SCIENCE jflDR. EDs0 «P.Ei (•MUSIO i 'NlND. ARTS O J «A 0. AG 19 Yearbook Staff Comes Through From the outside. Journalism probably looks like a class to mainly goof off and get an easy A in. That assumption is partially correct, and yet — there comes the time when pages have to be laid out, stories have to be written, copy has to be typed, pictures have to be taken, and that's when you see the real image of journalism students. We have a lot of good times during 4th hour, and there is a common bond holding us all together — our goal is to produce the best yearbook ever put out. A lot of dedica- tion and hard work is put into each yearbook. We are like a football team — busting through the barriers we face, getting enough pages in by the deadline, racing against the clock at times, working together, helping each other. And like the athletes, we have fun doing it. A yearbook is a special thing — our hope is that we have made this treasure of memories a precious one for all of you. 20 1. WHS's dedicated yearbook staff front row, (L to R): Rick Hiegert, Tod Machin, Mark Morton, Jay Clark, Scott Harshbarger, Mr. Kopmeyer, sponsor. Middle row: Lana Muckenthaler, Donna Jacks, Melissa Eichman, Julie Blow, Brenda Kastner, Diana Crilly. Back row: Ben Si- mon, Cindy Etienne, Keri Janssen, Chris Eckart. 2. Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regional Winners, (L to R): Diana Crilly, 2nd, Headline Writing; Brenda Kastner, 1st, Newswriting, 3rd, Copy Writing; Tod Ma- chin, 1st, Layout Graphics Special Effects; (Tod received 2nd at State) Scott Harshbarger, 3rd, Sport's Feature; Keri Janssen, 2nd, Layout Graphic Special Effects; Brad Lichtenhan, 2nd, Cutline Writing. 3. The driving force behind the yearbook. Tod Machin, Diana Crilly and Rick Hiegert shared the Editor responsi- bilities. 4. Diana Crilly sees something she likes as Scott Harsh- barger looks on. 21 Debaters . . . The Debate season was highlighted with a first place finish at Regionals. WHS complet- ed the tournament 9-3 giving them the oppor- tunity to compete at State. This was the sec- ond year in a row the Debate team qualified for State under Mr. Kapfer. The regular sea- son also brought much success. Those placing in tournaments were: Chuck Banks, Denise Brazier, 2nd, Washington, 3rd, Concordia; Mary Beth White, Rick Hiegert, 4th, Concor- dia; Janette Roth, Susan Bosk ill, 3rd, Sante Fe Trial; Rick Hiegert, Shari Smith, 1st, Wa- baunsee; Buck Peddicord, Todd Brethour, 1st, Leavenworth; (WHS also won sweeps at Leav- enworth). 1. 1977-78 Debate Squad. 2. WHS Regional Champs, (L to R): Jane Smith, Janette Roth, Rick Heigert, Chuck Banks, Charlene Farrell, Lynette Roth. 3. Rich Hiegert, 1st Affirmative, was one of two novices on the Regional and State team. 4. Charlene Farrell, 1st Negative, not only out-spoke but out-classed all her opponents. 5. Chuck Banks, 2nd Affirmative, made his second trip to Regionals and State. 6. Janette Roth, 2nd Negative, had the best speaker average on the team. 22 Singers Have Busy Year The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Disappointment spread over the faces of many after hearing the re- sults of the State competition held in Emporia. Of the 13 entries from Wamego, we received only one I rating. It was not a great year but we worked harder than the ratings show, commented Keith Collett, vocal music director. Besides State competition, the choir presented an all-American concert in the fall. They also presented their 5th annual Feast of Carols at Christmas, sang on WIBW television, attended league vocal clinic, and performed a Spring variety show featuring antique popular music. There were tough times but good times too, and it is the good I will remember, said Mr. Collett. 1. Junior Ensemble, first row, (L to R): C. Farrell, S. Berner, L. Roth. Back row: C. Elder, J. Roth, B. Bellinder, B. Bellinder, D. Ditto, K. McDonald. 2. Choir, first row, (L to R): J. Hupe, L. Roth, K. McDonald, D. Ditto, D. Ebert, D. Carter, J. Hol- ley, P. Simmer, J. Dyer, R. Shandy, J. Jones, C. Elder, S. Berner. 2nd row: J. Roth, R. Roth, T. Madorin, K. Fecter, J. Webster, R. Ebert, D. Bellinder, S. Harsh- barger, D. Roda, B. Carnahan, J. Furney, D. Shandy, B. Bellinder, T. Rogers, B. Bellinder, D. Zoeller, C. Farrell. 3rd row: C. Hostettler, S. Manor, N. Steuve, G. Roth, B. Peters, G. Simpson, J. Pittenger, J. Shade, R. Schubert, P. White, B. Stewart, M. Goehr- ing, J. Smith, M. Morton, R. Hes- ton, M. White, K. Ebert, S. Day- ior, M. Morton, P. Snapp, B. Bel- linder, D. Spain. 4th row: C. Vol- drich, M. McDonald, C. Lowry. 24 1. Sophomore Ensemble (L to R): T. Rogers, B. Bellinder, K. Fecter, B. Uhlrlch, S. Daylor, D. Zoeller, S. Manor, T. Ma- dorin. 2. Senior Ensemble, Top row (L to R): J. Webster, S. Cook, R. Roth. Bottom row: B. Bel- linder, R. Shandy, M. White, J. Hupe, J. Jones. 3. Mixed Ensemble, Top row (L to R): G. Simpson, B. Carna- han, C. Voldrich, M. Goehring, M. Morton, J. Furney, S. Harshbarger, D. Shandy. Bot- tom row: R. Roth, J. Hupe, L. Roth, J. Webster, M. White, R. Shandy, B. Bellinder, J. Roth, C. Farrell. 25 Mr. Childs Tabs Pop Corn Concert As Best Yet! 1. Mr. Kids directs band during practice for half- time football shows. 2. Entire band practices for Popcorn Concert. 3. Drum majors: Rick Heigert and Tracie Stewart. 4. WHS twirlers: Sandra Dearing, Becky Eckart, Brenda Warren, and Julie Hupe. 26 1. Becky Viebrock, a friend of the Childs, was a guest performer at the Popcorn Concert. 2. Band members practice routine for half-time show. 3. Mike McDonald, WHS drummer, demonstrates his versatility on the drums as he performs before a large crowd at the Popcorn Concert. 4. Sherri Beach and Jodi Crane pre- pare to play at the Spring Concert. 27 FFA Wins The Wamego FFA Chapter enjoyed a very successful year with impressive placings in contests across the state. The year was highlighted by first place finishes in public speaking, leadership and livestock judging. First year ad- visor Mr. Ebert provided the leadership needed for the success. JO 1. Roy Hatfield and Mark Goehring catch little pigs to show interested onlookers. 2. 1977-78 FFA members. 3. First place Livestock Judging Team, (L to R): Chuck Banks, Julie Tessendorf, Roy Hatfield, Bucky Peddicord, Todd Brethour. 4. FFA Officers, front row, (L to R): Mr. Ebert, sponsor, Roy Peters, Senti- nel; Bucky Peddicord, Reporter; Mark Goehring, Parlimentarian; Roy Hatfield, Vice-President. Back row: Chuck Banks, President, Todd Breth- our, Secretary. (Not pictured Eldon Sylvester, Treasurer.) 5. Mark Goehring displays one of his market lambs. 6. Mr. Ebert holds sheep for elemen- tary students. 31 32 FBLA .... Goin' Strong Starting off the year with 43 talented members, FBLA had 14 students place in state events, and brought home two chapter awards. Three members also qualified for Nationals in San Francisco. Carol Shewmake placed 1st in Accounting I at the last National Conference held in Denver, Colorado. This year's projects included a nationally sponsored walk-a-thon for the March of Dimes, a weiner roast, and a covered dish banquet for the seniors. FBLA continued to promote the Free Enterprise System this year as its national project. 1. 1977-78 FBLA members, top row, (L to R): J. Bosk ill, E. Bosk ill, B. Barnes, R. Hiegert, D. DeGraff, M. Dawson, spon- sor. 2nd row: C. Elder, K. McDonald, W. Buie, B. Warren, B. Brisbin, L. Brown, J. Seele, B. Holz, S. Pageler, J. Miller. 3rd row: C. Farrell, S. Berner, P. Pageler, L. Hall, D. Bennett, B. Hesse, S. Harshbarger, B. Bellinder, B. Bellinder, M. Bukacek. Front row: T. Machin, Stu-Co; E. Elder, Historian; J. Glasson, Vice-President; C. Shewmake, Treasurer; K. Janssen, Presi- dent. 2. Jo D. Glasson, State Historian. 3. Becky Hesse fills out campaign stickers. 4. Wamego's Campaign Booth received 3rd place at the State Conference. 5. FBLA promotes Free Enterprise. 33 German Club Busy German Club suffered this year from lack of interest but sill managed to keep busy. Among the highlights were a combined pot-luck supper with Spanish Club and a party for the first graders. Mrs. Orbison, sponsor, will be missed as she leaves. Next year German Club will join with Spanish Club to form a Foreign Language Club. 1. Come on Petie, the meeting Isn't that boring! (Or Is It?) 2. German Club Officers, (L to R): Donna Jacks, Secre- tary; Rick Hiegert, Treasurer; Patty Borgendale, Presi- dent; Curtis Voldrich, Vice-President; Shari Smith, Stu- Co. 3. Mrs. Orbison, always grading papers. A. 1977-78 German Club members, first row, (L to R): Shari Smith, Rick Hiegert, Patty Borgendale, Curtis Vol- drich, Donna Jacks. Second row: Mrs. Orbison, sponsor, Beth Uhlrich, Shannan Ritter, Patty Heston, Brenda Bris- bin. Third row: Janet Boskill, Debbie Crawshaw, John Feldhausen, Sheri Colbert. Fourth row: Annette Eckart, Linda Brown, Petie Swearinger, Tessie Grella. 5. Linda Rawson the beauty (Hee-Hee) of the club. 34 Spanish Club Supports Orphan Spanish Club kept busy this year with activities ranging from supporting an orphan in Mexico to having a party for the third graders. At the party the kids played games, had races and enjoyed a traditional Spanish treat — a pinata. This was the last year for Spanish Club as an individual club. It will be com- bined with German Club next year to form a Foreign Language Club. 1. Todd Eisenbeis blows up ballons for the Spanish Club party. 2. 1977-78 Spanish Club members, front row, (L to R): Barb Barnes, Rachel Roth, Susan Bosk ill, Lynette Roth, Carol Shewmake. Back row: Mrs. Orbison, spon- sor, Anita Buchanan, Carol Wilson, Janette Roth, Dwane Whitaker, Jim Casey. 3. Melissa Eichman and Bev Bellinder at the third grade party. 4. Spanish Club Officers; (L to R): Carol Shewmake, Treasurer; Lynette Roth, Stu-Co Rep.; Rachel Roth, President; Susan Bosk ill, Vice-President; Barb Barnes, Secretary. 5. Rachel Roth gives instructions to some of the third graders. 36 37 Service Club Carnival Highlights Year 1. Watch out for those tricky Chinese. Denise Ebert and Beckysan Eckart sell tickets at the Service Club Carni- val. 2. 1977-78 Service Club members, front row, (L to R): Sandy Colbert, Brenda Warren, Susan Bosk ill, Sheri Col- bert, Robin Shandy, Shari Smith. Second row: Andrea Thornton, Denise Ebert, Becky Eckart, Shari Cook, Eve- lyn Elder, Kim Ethington. Third row: Jane Smith, Sherry Beach, Dorthy Spain, Jodi Crane, Gloria Rot, Nancy Steuve, Tammy Menhusen, Mrs. Reddy, sponsor. 3. We thought this was a costume party. 4. Tracie Stewart must be camera shy. 5. Kids enjoy the basket shooting game. 6. The results of a good shot. Service Club, as usual, had a very busy year. Among their many activities were selling holly, having a party for the elderly, and the annual Service Club Carnival. This years event was very successful, with the money go- ing to the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. 38 39 Elaine, Dan FFA-FHA Royalty What would you do If you saw a boy changing a diaper, peeling a potato or putting on panty hose? Or, what If you saw a girl driving a tractor, hammering a nail or milking a goat? Well, what you'd probably do is laugh because it's all part of the annual FFA-FHA Sweetheart Contest. Ten WHS juniors took part in the crazy events and when all the goats were milked and all the diapers changed Elaine Boskill and Danny Riniker were crowned King and Queen. 1. Donna Jacks looks like a regular Ma Kettle. 2. Trade Stewart prepares to mount up. 3. 1977-78 King and Queen Elaine Boskill and Danny Riniker with FFA sponsor Mr. Ebert. 4. Look out ahead! Here comes Teresa Colson. 5. Your supposed to lead Elaine, not shove. 6. Patricia Pagelar leaps off after her turn at the wheel. 40 FHA Keeps Busy This year FHA was very busy. Among the activi- ties which they sponsored were a Pancake Supper for the public and a St. Patrick's Day party for the elderly at Northview Nursing Home. FHA week, which included the Mr. FHA contest, and the FFA- FHA Sweetheart Dance were the highlights of the year. 1. FHA Officers, front row, (L to R): Jamie Seele, Vice- President; Syrena Pageler, President. Middle: Denise Ebert, Secretary; Evelyn Elder, Ex Board; Tracie Stewart, Elaine Bosk i 11 Reporter; Janet Boskill, Ex. Board. Back: Carolyn Back, Historian; Patri- cia Pageler, Ex. Board; Linda Brown, Ex. Board; Susan Bos- kill, Degree Chairman. 2. Residents of Northview enjoy the St. Patrick's Day party sponsored by FHA. 3. 1977-78 FHA members. 41 STUCO Sponsors Many Activities This years student council, led by Bryan Daylor, was very active. The club, along with W-Club, bought the activities sign that is now on the front lawn of the school. They also sponsored various dances throughout the year including a halloween costume dance. Bryan and the other officers helped communicate the student body's feelings and suggestions to the administration. Other officers were Jay Clark, Vice-President; Mary Beth White, Secretary; and Loren Riblett, Treasurer. John Harshbarger was the sponsor. 1. Student Council members smile for the camera. Back row (L to R): Tod Machin, Curtis Voldrich. Third row: Sponsor John Harshbarger, Sandy Colbert, Evelyn Elder, Syrena Pagelar, Patty Borgendale, Roy Hat- field, Sherry Berner, Jerry Zerbe. Second row: Shari Smith, Kim Eth- ington, Keri Janssen, Don Herman, Matt Doperalski, Chuck Banks. Front row: Scott Hashbarger, Julie Blow, Janette Roth, Julie Hupe, Dinah Flinn, Lynette Roth, Brenda Warren, Mark Morton, Robin Shandy, Danny Shea, Brian Carnahan, Doug Roda, Rachel Roth, Carl Riblett. Seated: Bryan Daylor, Loren Riblett, Jay Clark, Mary Beth White. 2. Mary Beth White reads the minutes of the previous meeting. 42 W-Club Promotes Sportsmanship This year the W-Club was very active, led by sponsors John Harshbarger and Jim Lee and President Scott Harsh- barger. W-Club sponsored Basketball Homecoming, the an- nual Athletic Banquet, and along with Stuco, helped pur- chase the activities sign on the front lawn. Many new letter- persons were initiated into the club by going through many torturous (not really) events. 1. The 1977-78 W-Club. 2. Officers for the year were (L to R): Matt Doperalski, Stuco Rep.; Brian Carnahan, V-Pres.; Scott Harshbarger, President; Carol Meinhardt, Secretary; and Loren Riblett, Treasurer. Loren, Don — Leonard Nehring, Senior Research Award Winners Loren Riblett and Don Herman — these two seniors have carved their names into WHS as two of the most out- standing science students in the nation. Their awards and honors wouid fill these pages and then some. This year they added the prestigous Leonard Nehring Science Award and the Senior Science Research Award to the iist. Be- hind the effort of these two outstanding students is an equaiiy outstanding teacher — Mr. Loren Ribiett. Mr. Riblett has developed the WHS Science Department into one of the best. Past Leonard Nehring Award Winners Past Senior Science Research Award Winners Kirk Larson 1966 Jerry Hatfield 1967 Sharon Farrell 1968 Mike Siewald 1969 Vicky Zeller 1970 Earl Glynn 1971 Steve Vincent 1972 Danny Guth 1973 Steve Tessendorf 1971 Rick Vilander 1975 Teri Simpson 1976 Don Kobiskie 1976 Kathy Riblett 1977 Mark Wendland 1977 Don Herman 1978 Loren Riblett, Jr. 1978 Mark Tessendorf 1975 Terry Ethington 1976 Gary Cowan 1976 Robert Herman 1976 Alan Soelter 1976 Rick Sayler 1977 Gordon Smith 1977 Herman Temple 1977 Loren Riblett 1978 Don Herman 1978 Don Herman-4 years Loren Riblett-4 years Gery Simpson-3 years Carl Riblett-2 years Science Club Letter Members Kim Ethington-2 years Jim Burgess-1 year Mark Grannell-1 year Kevin Tharp-1 year Stan Bartley-1 year 1. Loren Riblett. 2. Don Herman. 3. Wamego Elementary pupils participating in the Empo- ria Science Fair were, front row, (L to R): Laura Riblett, Angie Eichem, Chris Eichem, Jeff Lang, Toben Johnson, Debbie Streiner, Chris Wilson, and Kenny Modean. Back row: Donna Whitten, Sami Bender, Andrew Dummer, Ronald Benton, Cameron Vincent, Fred Sisson, Karl Div- er, Melissa Basnett and Lisa Streiner. 4. Entering projects at Emporia from Wamego Junior High were, front row, (L to R): Larry Gladfelder, Tom Riffey, Jeff Harkness, Martin Parr, Dennis Wilson, Trent McCown, Rudy Voldrich, Lisa Fillinger. Back row: Doug Gardner, Eugene Rowley, Tom Crawshaw, Doug Diederich, Brian Springer, Carol Riblett, Lisa Kanode and Tim Hatfield. 6. Wamego High school participants in the Emporia Re- gional Science Fair were, (L to R): Kim Ethington, Jim Burgess, Mark Grannell, Gery Simpson, Don Herman, Loren Riblett, Kevin Tharp, Carl Riblett and Stan Bart- ley. 45 1. Don Herman, 12th Grade, Man vs. Ozone, Battle of the Decade . Selected to present research at Junior Sci- ence and Humanties Symposium at Kansas University. Selected top winner and will present research at the Na- tional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in New Jersey. Top five winners there will go on to the Interna- tional Symposium in London, England. Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting, Highly Superior Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Supe- rior Rating, 1st place in 12th Grade, 1st in Chemistry. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Excellent Rating, Grand Award winner. Will attend the International Science Fair Book Award, Handbook of Physics and Chemistry, Schol- arship award of $400, First place in Chemistry Division, U.S. Air Force Award for the best project in Chemistry, T-shirt Award from the Emporia Regional Science Fair. Kansas Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Ot- tawa University, Superior Rating. Lettered in Science Research four years. 2. Gery Simpson, 11th Grade, Biometeorology . Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting, Excellent Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Supe- rior Rating. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Good Rat- ing, American Meteorological Society Award, 3rd place in Biology. Lettered in Science Research three years. 3. Jim Burgess, 11th Grade, Factors Affecting the Dis- charge Rate of Capacitors . Selected to present research at Junior Science and Jumanitieis Symposium at Kansas University. Kansas Junior Adademy of Science District II Meeting, Highly Superior Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Superior Rating. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Good Rating, 3rd place in Physics Division. Kansas Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Ot- tawa University, Superior Rating. Lettered in Science Research one year. 46 1. Loren Riblett, 12th Grade, A Study of Kirlian Elec- trophotography . Selected to present research at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Kansas Universi- ty. Selected a top winner and will have all-expense paid trip to Princeton University in New Jersey. Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting, Highly Superior Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Supe- rior Rating, 2nd in 12th Grade, 1st in Physics. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Excellent Rating, Grand Award Winner and will attend International Science and Engi- neering Fair at Orange County, California. Book Award, The Encyclopedia of Physics, First place in the Physics Division, 3rd place award from the Junior Engineering Technical Society, Honorable mention from the Eastman Kodak Company, T-shirt Award from the Emporia Re- gional Science Fair. Kansas Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Ottawa University, Highly Superior Rating. Selected as one of two students from Kansas to participate in the National Youth Congress in the state of West Virginia. Lettered in Science Research four years. 2. Kim Ethington, 10th Grade, A Study of Ions in Well Water . Kansas Junior Adacemy of Science District II Meeting, Superior Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Superior Rating, 2nd place in 10th Grade. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Good Rating, Honorable Mention in the Chemistry Division, National Park Service Environmental Conservation Award. Lettered in Science Research two years. 3. Mark Grannell, 9th Grade, A Study of Planaria . Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting, Excellent Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Superior Rating, 2nd place in Junior High Biology Division, 2nd place 9th Grade. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Good Rating. Lettered in Science Research one year. 47 1. Carl Riblett, 10th Grade Gasohol . Selected to pre- sent research at Junior Science and Humanities Sympo- sium at Kansas University. Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting Highly Superior Rating. Wa- mego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Superior Rating, 1st place in 10th Grade, 2nd place in Chemistry Division. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Excellent Rating, 2nd place Junior Engineering Technical Society Award, U.S. Air Force Award for the best project in Engineering, 2nd place Chemistry Division, Book Award, The Encyclopedia of Chemistry. Kansas Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Ottawa University, Superior Rating. Lettered in Science Research two years. 2. Kevin Tharp, 9th Grade, Homemade Solar Absorb- er . Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meet- ing, Excellent Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Superior Rating, 1st place 9th Grade, 1st place Junior High Physics. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Ex- cellent Rating, 1st place Junior High Physics, U.S. Army Award with Lapel pin. Medallion and ribbon. Junior En- gineering Technical Society First place winner, $5.00 Award from the Engineering Society for Equipment, U.S. Department of Energy Award, a polarized light kit. Let- tered in Science research one year. 3. Stan Bartley, 9th Grade, Red Pigment in Rabbit Urine . Selected to present research at Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Kansas University. Kansas Junior Academy of Science District II Meeting, Superior Rating. Wamego Invitational Science Fair, Highly Supe- rior Rating, 2nd Junior High Biology, 3rd place 9th Grade. Emporia Regional Science Fair, Excellent Rating, Book Award, Dictionary of the Biological Sciences, T-shirt Award from the Emporia Regional Science Fair, Navy Science Award for Superior Achievement, Attache case from the Navy, U.S. Air Force Award for the best project in Medicine and Health. Lettered in Science Re- search one year. 48 Don, Loren Symposium Winners Don Herman and Loren Riblett were symposium winners over a three state area at the Junior Sci- ence and Humanities Symposium at Kansas Univer- sity. The two WHS students were among five win- ners selected to attend the National Symposium in Princeton, New Jersey. Don will present his research with 40 other high school science students from across the nation. Five of the forty will be selected for a two week all expense-paid trip to London. 1. Science Club Officers, (L to R): Janette Roth, Secretary; Loren Riblett, V-President; Don Her- man, President; Jim Burgess, Parlimentarian; Elaine Boskill, Treasurer; Kim Ethington, Stu-Co Rep. 2. Symposium winners Loren Riblett, Don Herman and Science Club sponsor Mr. Riblett pose with the other winners. 3. 1977-78 Science Club members, front row, (L to R): Jim Burgess, Janette Roth, Lynette Roth, Vrenda Pritchard, Kim Ethington, Stan Bartley, Ke- vin Tharp, Mr. Riblett, sponsor. Middle row: Elaine Boskill, Dorthy Spaon, Carol Shewmake, Carol Meinhardt, Mary Beth White, Mark Grannell, Carl Riblett, Jeff Fi I linger, Gery Simpson. Back row: Mitch Holmes, Don Herman, Loren Riblett, Mark Morton, Bryan Day lor. Tod Machin, Brian Carna- han, Brad Lichtenhan. Not pictured: Denise Braz- ier, Stuart Braden, Michael Chadwick, Shari Cook, Mark Goehring, Dale Hirsch, David Shandy, Darrell Simon, Pat Worrel, Beth Uhlrich. 49 Pep Club Activities Heighten Raider Spirit The WHS Pep Club was a very active club again this year. Sporting new outfits, they backed all sports ... boys and girls. Pep Club offered support for all athletic teams in many various ways. Colorful signs and brightly decorated lockers added spirit and enthusiam throughout the entire sports year. The club sponsored Football Homecoming and the Spring Dance. 50 1. Pep Club Officers: Robin Shandy, President, Mary Beth White, Stu-Co Rep; Tracie Stewart, Vice-President; Brenda Kastner, Secretary; Melissa Eichman, Treasurer. 2. Julie Blow with this thought, Hmmm, that guy over there is kinda cute. I wonder if he's taken. 3. Junior Pep Club Members, 1st row, (L to R): B. Bellinder, S. Berner, B. Bellinder, C. Elder, B. Jacobson. 2nd row: C Farrell, M. Eichman, B. Kastner, M. Morton, C. Thornton, S. Colbert, L. Muckenthaler. 3rd row: Mrs. Dawson, sponsor, C. White, T. Stewart, K. McDonald, B. Brisbin, C. Nixon. 4. Honor Pep Members, 1st row, (L to R): D. Ebert, J. Blow, B. Eck- art, D. Crilly, J. Hupe. 2nd row: 5. Bosk ill, B. Bellinder, S. Cook, M. White, C. Meinhardt. 3rd row: S. Colbert, D. Bennett, L. Brown, A. Thornton, B. Warren, R. Shandy. 5. Barb, Diana, Sherry, and Cindy help boost school spirit during a game in the Pit. 6. Sherry, Julie, and Barb lead the pep club as they cheer on the Red Raider basketball team. 51 1. Pep Club members cheer while waiting for the WHS basketball team. 2. Sophomore Pep Club Members, 1st row, (L to R): B. Belllnder, S. Daylor, K. Whitney, D. Dreher, R. Ebert. 2nd row: T. Madorln, J. Johnson, K. Ebert, T. Rogers, K. Fechter, T. Krau- shaar. 3rd row: A. Buchanan, C. Wilson, P. Snapp, D. Brazzle, D. Zoeller, T. Farrell, Mrs. Webster, sponsor. 3. Darla explains the situation to Susan during a game. 1. Freshmen Pep Club Members, 1st row (L to R): N. Stueve, B. Lichtenhan, J. Johnson, P. Hupe, T. Menhusen, S. Bledenbender. 2nd row: H. Mahar, T. Eisenbeis, J. Crane, S. Dear- Ing, D. Tessendorf. 2. Diana, Julie, Julie and Sherry discuss the upcoming pep rally. 3. The talented WHS cheerleaders! 53 Hey, We'll Have A Spirit Explosion! Among the cheering crowd of WHS fans comes the traditional chanting and screaming of the girls in red sweaters ... cheerleaders! During the summer, they attended a cheerleading camp at KU. There was the usual giggling and gossip- ing at night and groaning and griping the next morn- ing. The important thing learned, though, was SPIRIT! We loved being a part of It all; the excitement of winning and the heartache of losing. Thanks to all of you that helped us cheer on the Red Raiders. 1. Bev Bellinder, Cindy Elder, and Barb Bellinder (in shining braces!) having a good time at cheerlead- ing camp. 2. Wrestling cheerleaders, (L to R): Barb Jacobson, Denise Ebert, Becky Eckart, and Brenda Warren. 3. Varsity cheerleaders: (L to R): Julie Hupe, Barb Bellinder, Julie Blow, Diana Crilly, Cindy Elder, and Sherry Berner. 54 1. B-Team cheerleaders: (L to R): Susan Daylor, Bev Behinder, Rhonda Ebert, Belinda Bellinder, Karl Whit- ney, and Darla Dreher. 2. Julie Blow, Cindy Elder, and Barb Bellinder rockin' to A-Rock at a pep rally. 3. Belinda Bellinder pleads, YOU GUYS!! , at 6:00 In the morning. 4. Freshmen cheerleaders: (L to R): Laurie Herman, Penny Hupe, Sandra Dearing, Lisa Ebert, Sandy Bienden- bender, Theresa Rafferty. 55 56 Drill There have been many new additions and changes to the 1977-78 school year. One of the most successful being the Raiderettes. Wamego's new drill team. This drill team had a hard time getting off the ground but with the help and support of Mrs. Doperalski their sponsor things seemed to work out. There were 17 girls who worked all through the school year to make their first year a success. They did a great job. 1. WHS Drill Team first row: (L to R) Cheryl Holz, Kim Ethington Brenda Pageler Carol Wilson Sheri Colbert. Second row: Jan Miller Jo D. Glasson, Debbie Craw- shaw, Kerry McDonald Anita Buchanan Lana Muckenth- aler. Third row: Wendy Buie Cara Steinberger Robin Shandy Patty Heston. Not Pictured Tammy Smith. 2. Sheri Brenda Anita and Kim give their most during Grand Stand at the last home game. 3. Patty Debbie Jo D. and Jan perform to Car Wash. 4. Tammy shows that camp hasn't tired her out, as she writes a home sick letter. 5. Kerry shows her beautiful face and her terrific sunburn. 6. The Drill Team with a pom-pom routine to Boogie Man. Team Golfers Face Tough Competition The Wamego Red Raider Golf squad exper- ienced an up-an-down season in 1978. Facing very tough competition and dealing with player inconsistency, and extremely poor weather conditions, the team had a difficult time placing near the top in many of the matches. The Red Raider strength was found in the Senior two-man team of Jay Clark and Chris Ceckart, who brought home medals from Clay Center and Council Grove and placed in the top five in four other matches. Juniors Jeff Clark and John Schmidt also had several strong showings throughout the season. The highlight of the season was winning a second place trophy at Osage City for the six-man team total. 1. Two-man team. Seniors Jay Clark and Chris Eckart. 2. The entire varsity squad along with Coach Kopmeyer. 3. Four-man team, (L to R): Todd Brethour, Jim Crane, Jeff Clark and John Schmidt. 4. Fore!! Jay Clark is ready to tee off. 5. Chris Eckart puts himself into it. 6. B-team Squad, front row, (L to R): Lance Braden, Ken Dawson, Paul Deweese, Mike Robinson, Vrenda Pritchard, Penny Hupe. Back row: Gery Simpson, David Wilson, Doug Routh, Jeff Fillinger, Mr. Kopmeyer, coach. 60 WAMEGO GOLF-1978 Match 2-man 4-man 6-man Wamego 5th 7th 6th Abilene 6th 12th 12th St. Marys 11th 4th 8th Marysville 10th 10th 10th Clay Center 2nd 7th 5th Council Grove 3rd 5th 5th Osage City 4th 3rd 2nd League 5th 7th 7th Regionals 5th 8th 7th Spikers Take 2nd At Regionals The girls volleyball team had a successful season. It was a rebuilding year for the team, but the varsity team ended the season by placing second at the regional meet. Denise Ebert was selected as a member of the NCKL All-League team. Tracie Stewart and Brenda Holz were selected to the Honorable Mention All- League team. 1. Tracie Stewart gets a block during practice. 2. Varsity team: back row, (L to R) — K. Janssen, C. Holz, Coach Doperalski, J. Schmidt, T. Stew- art. Front row — B. Holz, D. Ebert. 3. Team: back row (L to R) — L. Dinger, K. Oli- ver, C. Farrell, Coach Doperalski, T. Farrell, T. Stewart, K. Janssen, B. Lichtenhan, B. Jacobson. 2nd row — B. Ulrich, D. Brazzle, T. Menhusen, L. Sylvester, D. Tessendorf, L. Schmidt, D. Ebert, C. Holz. Front row — D. Bennet, V. Pritchard, S. Dearing, B. Holz, S. Beach 62 1. B-team (L to R)- Coach Doperalski, C. Farrell, B. Jacobson, T. Farrell, L. Dinger, L. Sylvester. Front row (L to R)- D. Brazzle, V. Pritchard, B. Ulrich, D. Bennett. 2. Denise Evert returns the ball during a match. 3. Freshman team (L to R) Coach Doperalski, B. Lich- tenhan, S. Beach, L. Schmidt, K. Oliver. Front row (L to R)-D. Tessendorf, S. Dearing, T. Menhusen. 4. Scoreboard Wamego Belleville 15-11, 15-10 Won Wamego Chapman 15-5, 15-2 Won Wamego Marysville 15-9, 15-8 15-12, Won Wamego Abilene 15-13, 3-15, 15-5 Won Wamego Clay Center 15-13 Won Wamego Concordia 5-15, 10-15 Lost REGIONAL S Wamego Tonganoxie 15-7, 15-6 Won Wamego DeSoto 15-9, 15-9 Won Wamego Hayden 7-15, 6-15 Lost 63 Girls Complete Second Winning Season The girls' basketball team under the direction of Coach Spike Harshbarger and Assistant Coach Terry Callender, once again had a winning season. Led by senior Carol Meinhardt and juniors Danell Ditto and Tracie Stewart, the team compiled a 9-8 record. They went into the Sub-State playoffs with a very positive attitude, but were upset by Council Grove. Losing only two seniors, Carol and Mary Beth White, the team is expecting a prominent future. 64 Wamego 59 St. George 32 Wamego 42 Council Grove 35 Wamego 45 Chapman 41 Wamego 49 Clay Center 33 Wamego 48 Abilene 51 Wamego 44 Manhattan 42 Wamego 31 Marysville 49 Wamego 46 Belleville 42 Wamego 46 Clay Center 27 Wamego 55 Chapman 43 Wamego 31 Concordia 34 Wamego 43 Belleville 40 Wamego 44 Chapman 59 Wamego 34 Manhattan 52 Wamego 45 Concordia 47 Wamego 30 Marysville 47 Wamego 31 Council Grove 33 1. Senior members: Mary Beth White and Carol Mein- hardt. 2. Tracie Stewart outjumping her Council Grove oppo- nent. 3. Varsity team: 1st row (L to R); Coach Callender, M. White, T. Stewart, C. Meinhardt, M. Morton, D. Ditto, V. Pritchard, Coach Harshbarger. 2nd row; L. Lowry, B. Uhlrich, J. Johnson, K. Whitney, D. Tessendorf, K. Oli- ver, L. Herman, S. Martin. 4. Girls basketball team: 1st row (L to R); Coach Cal- lender, K. Whitney, M. White, C. Meinhardt, T. Stewart, M. Morton, D. Ditto, V. Pritchard, Coach Harshbarger. 2nd row; N. Stueve, B. Ulrich, J. Johnson, D. Tessendorf, K. Oliver, L. Herman, S. Biedenbender. 3rd row; L. Lowry, T. Kraushaar, D. Shaver, B. Lichtenhan, T. El- senbeis, A. Rosed, L. Sylvester, S. Beach, S. Martin. 5. Danell Ditto putting up a jump shot over an opponent from Council Grove. 6. Head Coach Spike Harshbarger discusses upcoming game with assistant Terry Callender. 65 Runners Go To State The 1977-78 Cross Country Team started the season with high hopes of repeating as league champs and state participants. The squad was minus their top four runners from the year before, but returned lettermen Loren Riblett, David Brazzle, and Pat Worrel. These three runners led the team to a successful season, which many people did not think was possible. Loren Riblett placed first at the league meet; the team took third behind Concordia and Belleville. Tyra Rogers and Debbie Shaver wrote their names in the history books, being the first girls to par- ticipate in Cross Country. Tyra placed high in every meet, in- cluding the league meet, where she won first place honors. The team placed second at the region- al meet, qualifying them for state. The little men with big hearts, as Coach John Harshbarger called them, placed fifth at the state meet. This was a great accom- plishment for a squad not expected to place high in any meet. 66 1. The 1977-78 Cross Country Team. 2. David Brazzle strives for the finish. 3. Pat Worrel, running smoothly. 4. Coach Spike Harshbarger directing at the Wamego Invitational. 5. Loren David, and Pat loosen up for the meet. 6. Back row (L to R) Coach Harshbarger, D. Anderson, J. Casey, M. Russell, R. Peters, D. Hasenbank, L. Riblett, P. Worrel, D. Brazzle, Front Row (L to R) R. Bennett, T. Rogers, D. Shaver, J. Feldhausen, S. Braden, R. Lough, Manager. 7. League Champion Loren Riblett. 67 The season started with the Raiders picked to place fourth or fifth in the league. This was the main discussion topic at the football campout held at Pugh's Pond. The team set many goals, the main one being: win the league championship and get into the playoffs. After winning the first two games against non-conference opponents Council Grove and Nemaha Valley, the Raiders found themselves matched against a much larger Chapman team. The Raiders quickly showed who was tougher as they stuck the Irish 22-7. Two weeks later, after beating Concordia, the Wa- mego-Abilene game was labeled the states Game of the Week. The Raiders smashed the Cowboys 38-19 and found themselves ranked fourth in the state. Jay Clark and Ed Noll were named state players of the week. The league championship soon became a reality, as Wamego stomped on Clay Center, Marysville, Effingham and Belleville. The league champs had little time to cele- brate, due to the playoffs beginning three days later. The Raiders were matched against Goodland, and the field was soaked with two days of rain. Goodland beat the Raiders, 18-6, to end the season. The Wamego Red Raid- ers held their heads high, with nothing to be ashamed of. Jay Clark, Ed Noll, Matt Doperalski, Brad Lichtenhan, and Mark Morton made first team all-league. Scott Harshbarger, Steve Cejda, Chris Holle, and Brian Carna- han made honorable mention. Jay, Ed and Mark made all-area team and Jay was named to the 3A All-State team. He was also asked to play in the annual Shrine Bowl Game. 1. The Raiders, praying not to win, but to play to the best of their ability. 2. Quarterback Brad Lichtenhan. 3. Coaches Kopmeyer and Lee. 4. Mark Morton cuts up field. 5. Scott Harshbarger follows the block of Brian Carnahan. 6. Ed Noll and Jay Clark, two of the states top linemen. 7. Coaches Hemmerling and Lee. 8. The NCKL Champs. Scoreboard Council Grove Wamego 32 Opponent 7 Nemaha Valley 8 0 Chapman 22 7 Concordia 20 7 Abilene 38 19 Clay Center 36 8 Effingham 44 0 Marysville 32 0 Belleville 42 14 Goodland 6 18 1. Steve Cejda takes the fake from QB Brad Llchtenhan. 2. Jay Clark introduces the seniors at the Snake Dance. 3. The Mighty Seniors of the 1977 undefeated season. Bottom row, (L to R): Doug Roda, John Furney, Ed Noll, Jay Clark, Mark Biseniks. Middle: Mark Morton, Scott Harshbarger, Bryan Daylor, Matt Doperalskl. Top: Brian Carnahan, Steve Cejda. 70 B-Team, Frosh The B-Team, due to the lack of numbers, was of- ten left short-handed, sometimes suiting up only 12 players. They were beaten by strong teams from Abilene, Chapman, and Marysville. After gaining some experience, they beat Council Grove to end the season. The B-Team was led by Ronnie Trudo, Jim Crane, Roy Hatfield, Todd Brethour, Jeff Clark, and James Seymour. 1. Jeff Clark listens to coach at halftime. 2. The B-Team Squad. 3. The Freshman Squad. The Freshman Team, under the direction of Coaches Dennis Ad- ams and John Heublein, had a very successful season. They post- ed a record of 4-2, losing only to Clay Center and Jay Shideler. The freshmen had a large squad, and many of these young men will move up to varsity level next year. Wamego 12 Chapman 0 Wamego 8 Clay Center 44 Wamego 14 Concordia 0 Wamego 14 Council Grove 6 Wamego 0 Jay Shideler 40 Wamego 12 Marysville 6 71 Wrestlers Have Successful Season This years wrestling team had a very good season considering that only two weight divisions were occupied by seniors for the entire year. The squad finished the season with a 5-5-0 record. They won two trophies at the Wamego and Big Seven tournaments, and finished sixth place in the regional tournament. The wrestling squad was led by senior Lee Platz, who finished his season with a fourth place finish at the state tourna- ment. Mark Biseneiks, Roy Hatfield, and Kelly Bird also made the trip to state after they finished fourth place or better at regionals. 1. Wamego High School wrestling coach, Dwight Hemmerling yells ad- vice to a member of his young squad. 2. On the way to one of his 22 victories of the season, Mark Bisenieks begins to put the kill on his opponent from Clay Center. 3. David Anderson waits tensely for the referees whistle. 72 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS WT. NAME RECORD TEAM 98 Kelly Bird 18-4-0 A Mike Robinson 6-6-1 B [ 105 Russ Pitney 6-9-1 A 3-1-0 B 112 Jerry Holley 4-14-0 A 119 Kevin Hollingshead 3-16-0 A 126 Duane Jackson 0-13-0 A 1 1-2-0 B Aaron Keller 4-4-0 B Danny Shea 0-4-0 A 7-6-0 B 1 132 Roy Hatfield 19-5-1 A Todd Eisenbeis 0-1-0 A 11-3-0 B Steve Bennett 6-8-0 B 138 Randy Sutton 9-9-1 A David Anderson 1-0-1 A 13-1-0 B Steve Baker 9-6-0 B 145 Curtis Mumaw 9-13-0 A 155 Chris Holle 10-3-0 B Ron Trudo 6-7-2 A 6-0-0 B Rusty Chrest 9-2-1 B 167 Jerome Pitney 16-7-0 A 185 Mark Biseneiks 19-6-0 A James Seymour 8-1-0 B Hw. Lee Platz 24-4-0 A 1. Jerome Pitney concentrates on his next move as he waits for the referees whistle. 2. Ron Trudo attempts to break down his opponent. 3. 1977-78 Varsity Wrestling Squad. Top row (L to R): Randy Sutton, Ron Trudo, Jerome Pit- ney, Lee Platz, Doug Roda, Curtis Mumaw, Jay Clark, Mark Blsen- elks. Bottom row: Kelly Bird, Roy Hatfield, Duane Jackson, Jerry Holley, Kevin Hollingshead, Russ Pitney. 73 WRESTLING TEAM RESULTS Wamego 34 Tonganoxie 22 Wamego 38 Osawatomie 23 Wamego 12 Abilene 35 Wamego 19 Marysville 35 Wamego 18 Belleville 39 Wamego 18 Concordia 33 Wamego 14 Seaman 33 Wamego 54 Washburn Rural 6 Wamego 35 Chapman 15 Wamego 29 Clay Center 23 Wamego Inv. Tournament 1st Marysville Inv. Tournament 4th Big Seven Tournament 2nd Regional Tournament 6th 1. As Ron Trudo prepares for his match. Coach Hemmerling congratu- lates Curtis Mumaw for doing a fine job. 2. Kelly Bird keeps his Clay Center opponent under control as he looks for an opening to put his man on his back for a quick pin. 3. Jerome Pitney works over his op- ponent from Chapman on the way to one of his 16 victories of the season. 4. Lee Platz nears his 12th pin of the season against his Chapman oppo- nent. 74 1. Roy Hatfield waits tensely for the referees signal. 2. State Wrestlers, front row, (L to R): Roy Hatfield, Kelly Bird. Back row: Lee Platz, Mark Bisenieks. 3. Mike Robinson puts the crunch on his opponent. 4. Ron Trudo considers his next move as he awaits the referees whistle. 5. B-team wrestling squad, front row, (L to R): David Anderson, Mike Rob- inson, Dan Shea, Steve Bennett, Ar- ron Keller. Back row: Todd Eisenbeis, Chris Holle, James Seymour, Rusty Chrest, Steve Baker. 75 Basketball: “We Really Didn't Lose . . . .. . The Clock Just Ran Out Too Soon Under the leadership of new head coach Mike Kop- meyer, the 1977-78 Raider Cagers made the season a very respectable and exciting one. Coach Kopmeyer taught the philosophy of togetherness and team love to pull the usually outmanned Raiders from a season low of 2-9 to a greatly Improved 9-11. The slow start was soon forgotten, as the Raiders won seven out of their last nine games. At the mid-season CIT tournament in Topeka, Coach Kopmeyer and the squad reaped the profits of two trophies, (Consola- tion Championship and Sportsmanship Award) and placed Scott Harshbarger and Brad Llchtenhan on the All-Tournament team. John Furney was the leading scorer and rebounder with 239 points (a 12.0 average) and 105 rebounds. Mark Morton was the second leading rebounder with 101 rebounds and had an 8.6 points scoring average. Brian Carnahan lead the team in field goal percentage and overall consistency. Brian averaged 9.6 points a game. Scott Harshbarger averaged 10.2 points a game and pulled down 100 rebounds. Brad Lichtenhan aver- aged 10.0 points a game, and handled the ball superbly under pressure. A great asset to the team were Seniors Raymond Rickstrew, Mark Goehring, and Chris Eckart. These three did not start but were always dependable players when called on, and worked hard to help the starters improve their game. 1. Coach Mike Kopmeyer tells ex-Coach Rasmussen the facts. 2. Senior Scott Harshbarger soars toward two points. 3. Brian Carnahan shows his Belleville opponent how to play defense. 4. John Furney, the teams leading scorer and rebounder. 5. Mark Morton puts up a base-line jump shot. 6. 1977-78 Raider Squad. 76 SCOREBOARD Wamego 53 Manhattan Wamego 47 Bonner Springs Wamego 57 Concordia Wamego 67 Marysville Wamego 69 Council Grove Wamego 59 Chapman Wamego 55 Abilene Wamego 44 Clay Center Wamego 56 Belleville Wamego 65 Marysville Wamego 45 Washburn Rural Wamego 49 Sante Fe Trail Wamego 54 Chapman Wamego 59 Concordia Wamego 67 Council Grove Wamego 55 Chapman Wamego 41 Abilene Wamego 41 Belleville Wamego 47 Clay Center Wamego 63 Marysville B-Team Gains Experience Scoreboard Wamego 28 Manhattan 62 Wamego 20 Bonner Springs 48 Wamego 25 Concordia 46 Wamego 35 Marysville 53 Wamego 46 Council Grove 54 Wamego 49 Chapman 79 Wamego 42 Abilene 57 Wamego 46 Clay Center 60 Wamego 41 Belleville 49 Wamego 56 Marysville 62 Wamego 39 Concordia 51 Wamego 36 Council Grove 45 Wamego 53 Chapman 58 Wamego 31 Abilene 78 Wamego 44 Belleville 54 Wamego 32 Clay Center 34 1. A happy Raider team after the CIT. 2. Brad Lichtenhan puts In two points over an Abilene op ponent. 3. B-Team squad, (L to R): Mr. Heublein, coach, Joe Shade, David Shandy, Todd Brethour, John Schmidt, Keith Janssen. Front row: Bart Stewart, Randy Schubert, Ryan Hendricks, Carl Riblett, Jeff Clark. 4. Jim Crane waits for the rebound. 78 Sophomores Successful, Frosh End Season 6-7 Frosh Scoreboard Wamego 40 Council Grove 28 Wamego 41 St. Marys 45 Wamego 44 Clay Center 45 Wamego 41 Council Grove 37 Wamego 51 Northern Hills 46 Wamego 49 Chapman 37 Wamego 39 Alma 40 Wamego 40 Jay Shideler 72 Wamego 29 Marysville 48 Wamego 37 Chapman 45 Wamego 39 Mission Valley 51 Wamego 48 Frankfort 49 Wamego 67 Herrington 29 1. Sophomore squad, back row, (L to R): Mr. Heub- lein, coach, David Shandy, Ryan Hendricks, Keith Janssen, Wayne Schierkolk, Bryan Cowan, Robbie Bennett. Front row: Ronnie Mays, Bart Stewart, Randy Schubert, Daryi Hasenbank, Stewart Braden, Carl Riblett. 2. The Freshmen squad, under Coach Dennis Adams, compiled a record of 6-7. 3. Paul Deweese puts up a baseline shot. 79 Track Team Led By Distance Men This year's track season was highlighted by Loren Riblett setting the NCKL record in the 800 meter run (1:58.1) and the 2-mile relay team of John Hailman, Mark Morton, Ron Trudo and Loren Riblett setting an NCKL record in the 3200 relay (8:21.4). Loren also set the school record in the half-mile (1:58.8), the 2-mile relay team set a school record in the 2-mile relay (8:27.4), and Mark Morton set a school record in the 330 intermediate hurdles (42.9). David Brazzle and Pat Worrel ran the mile and 2-mile runs all year and consistently placed high in all the meets. Les Platz won the NCKL long jump at the freshmen meet with a jump of 17'9 1 2 . David Eckart won the 2-mile run at the NCKL freshmen meet with a time of 11:10, and Ryan Hendricks placed 3rd at the meet in the high jump with a 5'10 leap. 1. Loren Riblett, the NCKL's half-mile champion, breaks the tape just ahead of his opponent from Concordia. 2. Wamego' record-setting 2-mile relay team, (L to R): John Hail- man, Ron Trudo, Loren Riblett, Mark Morton. 3. John Hailman breaks the tape after smoking through the half-mile run for a time of 2:04.2. 4. Coach Spike Harshbarger gives some instructions to James Seymour as David Shandy and Roy Peters observe action on the track. 5. Mark Morton tucks the baton away and takes off on his leg of the 2-mile relay. 1. Pat Worrel strives to lengthen his lead, as David Brazzle starts to make his move on his competitors. 2. Hard at work during a practice session are three of the four members of Wamego's record-shattering 2-mile relay team. 3. WHS track team, 1st row, (L to R): Coach Hamel, D. Eckart, D. Brazzle, J. Hailman, M. Morton, R. Lough, Coach Spike11 Harshbarger. 2nd row: R. Trudo, R. Peters, P. Worrel, S. Braden, R. Ben- nett, C. Riblett. 3rd row: J. Pitney, J. Fur- ney, L. Riblett, D. Shandy, R. Nehring, J. Dyer. 4th row: L. Platz, S. Guy, B. Thom- as, D. Hasenbank, J. Seymour. 5th row: R. Hendricks. T. Meadows, D. Anderson, D. Thomas. 5. Working towards his best jump of the year (5'8M), Less Platz easily clears the bar. 81 Girls Track Sets 3 School Records This year's girls track team was small young, and in-exper- ienced. But with the experience the girls gained this year, next years team should be tough. There were two juniors, four sopho- mores, and five freshmen on the squad. One freshmen, Sandra Dearing, set a new school record in the 440 yard dash, got 5th place in the NCKL meet In the 200 meters, and then went to the regional meet to run the 400 meters in a time of 65.3 sec- onds. Tyra Rogers set a new school record in the mile run with a time of 5:45.12. She also won the 1600 meters and placed 5th in the 800 meters at the NCKL meet. She then went to the re- gional meet where she ran the 1600 meters for her best time of the year, 5:48.3. Cheryl Holz set a new school record in the discus with a throw of 93'11 1 2 . 1. Tyra Rogers looks for the finish line as she nears one of her many victories for the season. 2. Belinda Bellinder approaches the finish line of the 110 yard low hurdles. 3. Michele Morton keeps a smooth stride as she hits the curve during the 440 yard run. 4. Team picture at the Wamego Inv. Track meet. Back row (L to R): Coach Doperalski, D. Robertson, C. Holz, B. Bellinder, 5. Beach, D. Shaver, B. Bellinder. Front row: S. Dearing, T. Rogers, M. Morton, J. Johnson, S. Biedenbender, B. Ulhrich. 5. Sandra Dearing and Sandy Biedenbender put together a suc- cessful handoff during the 880 yard relay. 6. Jodi Johnson strives for the 16' mark. 83 Girl's Tennis . . . The varsity tennis team ended the season in styie ... all six girls participated In the state meet. Carol Meinhardt, the only senior on the team, finished the state meet in second place. Not only did they do well individually, but the team had six first place finishes and two seconds. The B-team also did remarkably well. They had four first place finishes and one second. Melissa Eichman played 1 singles throughout the season. The 2 spot was alternated between Rhonda Ebert and Lisa Ebert. The doubles spots were also alternated throughout the season. Those teams consisted of Michele Morton and Barb Bel- linder, Kathy Fechter and Kim Ebert, Belinda Bellinder and Laurie Herman, and Sandy Biedenbender and There- sa Rafferty. 84 Story ... 1. State tennis team, front row, (L to R): C. Melnhardt, C. El- der, S. Berner. Back row: S. Daylor, B. Kastner, D. Ditto. 2. Cindy Elder played 2 sin- gles on the varsity team. She placed 2nd at regionals and participated in the state meet. 3. The 1 doubles team, Danell Ditto and Brenda Kastner, placed 1st at regionals and par- ticipated in their third state meet. 4. Girls tennis team, front row, (L to R): D. Ditto, C. Mein- hardt, M. Morton, C. Elder, L. Ebert, S. Biedenbender, S. Berner. Back row: B. Kastner, T. Rafferty, K. Fechter, K. Ebert, B. Bellinder, S. Daylor, R. Ebert, B. Bellinder, L. Her- man, Melissa Eichman (not pictured.) 5. Carol Meinhardt, the only senior on the team, played 1 singles throughout the season. She placed 1st at regionals and 2nd in her second state meet. 6. The 2 doubles team, Susan Daylor and Sherry Berner, placed 4th at regionals and also participated in the state meet. 7. Michele Morton and Barb Bellinder had a successful sea- son, playing on both the varsity and B teams. 8. Rhonda Ebert, B-team sin- gles, also compiled a winning record. 85 1. Laurie Herman looks on as her doubles partner, Belinda Bellinder, strokes the ball. 2. Kathy Fechter prepares for the next shot as Kim Ebert re- turns the ball. 3. Lisa Ebert and Kathy Fechter both scrambling for the ball. Coach Holmes --Thanks for everything you've done for our tennis squad. We feel that you are one of the best coaches at WHS and we shall never forget ya. You gave up a lot of your time and energy for us ... but in our minds it was all worthwhile. We deeply appreciate the things you've done and we will miss your leadership in guiding us to strive for excellence. When girls tennis started three years ago, we never dreamed that we would have the successful team we did this year ... and without you, our dreams never would have been reached. Not many coaches can brag about sending six girls to state In only their third season. You have molded some good tennis players, but you've also helped build strength and character in those who have had the privilege of playing on your team. Even though you hollered and screamed at us, and even kicked buckets of balls over ... we still love ya! 86 Netter's Finish Season Strong, Six Qualify For State A strong performance at the regional meet held at Atchison highlighted the 1978 tennis season. All six members of the tennis squad finished 4th or better and were allowed to go to the state meet. The 1 doubles team of Brian Carnahan and Bryan Daylor won 1st place, and the 2 doubles team of Bart Stewart and Doug Roda got 3rd. In the singles competi- tion, Scott Harshbarger won 2nd place and Jim Baker finished 4th. Another highlight of the season was Scott Harshbarger's 1st place finish at the league meet. 1. Wamego's tennis coach, Ron Holmes. 2. State tennis team: (L to R) Jim Baker, Bart Stewart, Doug Roda, Scott Harshbarger, Brian Carnahan, and Bry- an Daylor. 87 VARSITY Wamego Inv. 1st Baldwin 2nd Gardner 3rd Seaman 1st Wamego 3rd Washburn Rural 2nd Concordia 6th League 3rd Regional 1st B-TEAM Wamego 2nd Wamego (Varsity) 3rd Wamego 3rd Wamego (Fr.-Soph.) 2nd Chapman 2nd Wamego (Fr.) 3rd 2 88 1. NCKL's single's champ: Scott Harshbarger. 3. Bryan Daylor gets ready for his next shot. 4. B-team tennis squad: back row, (L to R), R. Schubert, B row, (L to R), D. Shea, R. Pitney, R. Kastner, B. Stewart. 5. Brian Carnahan concentrates on getting his first serve in. 6. Jim Baker concentrates on his opponents as Doug Roda returns the ball. 7. Freshmen squad: back row, (L to R), J. Modean, S. Baker, M. Grannel, R. Kastner. Front row, (L to R), D R. Pitney, K. Hainline. 8. Bart Stewart studies his opponent. _ _ . . _ 9. Varsity squad: back row, (L to R), S. Harshbarger, B. Lichtenhan, D. Roda, B. Daylor, B. Carnahan. Front row, (L to R), Bart Stewart, R. Schubert, J. Baker. Lichtenhan, K. Janssen, E. Sylvester, S. Baker. Front Shea, 89 V We Love Ya, Mr. Kids! At Open House on May 16, the band gave its last perfor- mance under the direction of Mr. John Childs. Mr. Childs, the band teacher of WHS for the past 12 years, has directed the band through many outstanding and memora- ble performances. When he announced his plan for leav- ing his position at WHS his shocked students felt a great loss. I enjoyed my years here, Mr. Childs said sentimen- tally. Because of a lot of people this place holds a lot of memories. The New York trip, football playoffs, happy things that I'll never forget. And yeah ... I'd do it all again. Mr. Childs was no ordinary teacher. He laughed and joked with the students. He understood them and was on their level. And yeah ... we'll never forget you Mr. Kids! Exhibits of student's work were set up for public display. Awards for Artist of the Year were given to Tod Machin: Junior Senior artist, and Paul Deweese: Freshman Sopho- more artist. 1. Rick Hiegert hands John Childs a scrapbook containing band clippings from the past few years. 2. The band performed at Open House. 3. Students viewing art displays. 4. Julie Henningsen demonstrates spinning wool. 5. Tod Machin's display is admired by onlookers. HA! 92 to- Robin And Scott Homecoming '78 The night of January 21, 1978 was crackling with excitement - not only were the Wamego cagers playing the truest invaders of Raider terri- tory, the Marysville Bulldogs - it was also Bas- ketball Homecoming 1978. The crowning of the king and queen was held between the B and A team games. Wamego did itself proud by making the very deserving Scott Harshbarger and Robin Shandy new royalty. The Bulldogs left with a victory, but never the Raider Pride. 94 1. King Scott Harshbarger grins proudly at Queen Robin Shandy. 2. J.6. and Dope. 3. Brian and Hoop. 4. Mort 5. Moose and Banana. 6. Queen Tweety gives a royal giggle. 7. Queen Robin Shandy and her attendants: (L to R): Carol Meinhardt, Ju- lie Blow, Diana Crllly, and Julie Hupe. 95 8. Meanheart. Oh Men, Amen On November 18, 1977, the class of 78 performed on the stage of Wamego High's new auditorium. Oh Men, Amen was presented to the public after six weeks of practice. The play centers around a crazy sorority of Philbury College. A reporter for the Philbury Falcon is trying to get a story about the sorority and he goes to all extremes to get it. Mr. Dutton, the director, remarked, Considering the calibar of people involved, the play should be a success. I won't be ashamed to be a part of it. Tony Cartwright ... Diane Dodge ....... Herman ............ Miss Brackle ...... Milo Hammersmith Jane Stevens ...... Jonathan Cartwright Miss Lestrade ..... Muriel Dilby ...... Regina Feathers .... Amy Lindstrom .... Eulalia Crabtree ... Hortense Jones .... , Brian Carnahan .... Julie Blow Matt Doperalski .....Shari Cook ... John Furney Betty Bellinder .... Jim Smith ....Susan Bosk i 11 Carol Meinhardt ... Becky Eckart .... Julie Hupe . Brenda Warren . Denise Brazier 1. Tony angrily watches as Diane turns him down for a date. 2. Herman tries to convince an indignant Miss Brackle that he Is not after her body. 3. Miss Brackle tries desperately to explain to Mr. Cartwright. 4. Tony, disguised as the janitor, sneaks around the sorority house. 5. Eulalia and Muriel discover Tony skulking around behind the couch. 6. Jane, the campus snob, reads an article out of the Falcon, while Milo looks on. I Believe In Leadership On the evening of May 1, 14 new members were inducted into the National Honor Society. For the second year in a row, the Society picked an honorary member.' This year it was Mr. Wil- liam Knostman. The new members included 8 seniors and 5 ju- niors. After the induction ceremony, the Society held a recep- tion for the 120 guests that attended the ceremony. 1. Mrs. Rush leads the new members in the NHS oath. 2. Mr. Roda explains the purpose of NHS during the induction ceremony. 3. NHS members 1st row, (L to R): B. Carnahan, L. Rib- lett, C. Banks, J. Roth. 2nd row: Mr. Knostman, C. Meinhardt, S. Cook, J. Blow, R. Roth, R. Shandy, D. Ebert. 3rd row: Mr. Roda, M. Morton, B. Lichtenhan, J. Clark, D. Roda, T. Stew- art, C. Farrell, L. Roth, Mrs. Rush. 98 1. Doug Roda lights the tra- ditional candle, a symbol of NHS. 2. Coach Adams congratu- lates Shari Cook on her in- duction. 3. Tracie Stewart, one of five juniors inducted into NHS. 4. NHS advisor, Mrs. Rush, speaks at the induction. 99 Juniors Say Good-Bye With Poems, Prayers Promises ... p om '78 was as special as the class which put it on. From the time you entered the brightly decorated K-State Ball Room you knew this would be a night to remember. The band. Glass Apple, was super, the music loud and the memories ... cherished. Thanks Class of '79. You've made our three years together really special. We'll never forget you or our night. 100 1. Jeff shows how much fun the prom was. 2. Sandy and Todd just have to take a little rest from all the dancing. 3. Jim and Sherry ... aren't they cute? 4. Shine on, Bev, and give Jay's leg a rest! 5. What a group full of class!! 6. Mark really lets it all hang out! 101 Junior Play Is . . O' 1978 — the year of the space fllck that's how it might be remembered. The two large box office successes this year were Star Wars and Close En- counters of the Third Kind. Realizing the current appeal of the science fiction dramas, the Junior Class presented a space comedy — Way Out by John Vorn- holt. The plot was based on a family who became disenchanted with the crowded living conditions on Earth, so they purchased their own planet in another gal- axy. Unfortunately, they couldn't afford the best and their planet, Zanzibar III, turned out to be more of a headache than could have been expected. Not only is their planet of questionable value, but it also has several other draw- backs — namely a slightly crazed computer-robot named Arthur and some unexpected inhabitants, in spite of the guarantee that the planet was uninha- bited. In the end, however, all their problem are humorously resolved. The play featured some unusual costumes and a creative set. Those who missed the performance actually missed a memorable experience. 1. Judy (Charlene Farrell) gets a sudden case of moon measles In a plot to stay on Zanzibar HI. 2. Arthur (Chris Holle) enjoys his latest recrea- tional Invention, Arthuretta (Brenda Kastner). 3. Harry (Mitch Holmes) pleads for anything but creamed egg plant or synthetic oysters. 4. Clang, clang, clang, clang ... aliens, aliens! 5. Mrs. Noon (Barb Jacobson), Mr. 009317 (Jeff Clark), and Mr. 582116 (Roy Peters) attempt to settle their disputes over the real estate sales on Zanzibar III. 6. My cone's a mess and I can't do a thing with It! 7. Mrs. Noon (Barb Jacobson) falls into the arms of Harry (Mitch Holmes) after a close encoun- ter with Arthur's force field. And Now It's Time . . . Goodbye May 17, 1978 ... The long and anxiously awaited graduation night. Thanks to a sunny and clear day, graduation ceremonies were held on the football field this year. The band performed Pomp and Circumstance as the graduates marched onto the field, crowded with parents, friends, and relatives. Speeches were given by senior class president, Mark Morton, valedictori- an, Rachel Roth, and salutatorian, Loren Riblett. Julie Hupe and Diana Crllly brought smiles to the faces of many by performing two songs which they had composed for this special occasion. The diplomas were distributed and this marked the end of the graduates years at WHS. 1. The face of Jay Clark shows satisfaction after receiving his diploma. 2. Mike Riat, Tammy Smith, Mark Wilson, Jan Miller, and Jim Smith stand, anxious to receive their diplomas. 3. Chuck Banks marches In to Pomp and Circumstance, per- formed by the WHS band. 4. Bryan Daylor expresses his joy at finally receiving his diplo- ma. 5. Rachel Roth was selected as valedictorian of the senior class. 6. Mark Morton, senior class president, speaks at graduation ex- ercises. 104 Senior Sneak??? These pages were originally designed to hold the senior sneak pictures but we had a little problem — there wasn't a senior sneak. So we figured these pictures showed a hard-working class of '78 as they sneaked around WHS. 108 The crowning glory of a victorious hard-played game against Abilene on Oct. 7 was the placing of a sparkling tiara on the head of Mary Beth Wte during halftime. It was a game filled with tension, fer both teams were un- defeated, and it was our homecom- ing. The Big Red Machine pulled us through to the fifth straight victory of the season. 1. 1977 football queen---Mary Beth White 2. Candidate Carol Meinhardt 3. Candidate Mary Beth White 4. Candidate Betty Bellinder 5. Candidate Julie Blow 6. Candidate Julie Hupe 109 113 114 115 116 7t C s?u4rt d Barb Bellinder Bev Bellinder Sherry Berner Ron Blanka Dennis Anderson Terri Bailey James Baker James Baker Todd Brethour Brenda Brisbin Marvin Brown Brad Burger Jim Burgess Kim Cabbage Donette Carter Jeff Clark Sheri Colbert Teresa Colson Jim Crane 118 Mark Goff Lisa Hall Roy Hatfield Wally Heineken Becky Hesse Patty Heston David Hibbs Chris Holle Jay Hollingshead Mitch Holmes Donna Jacks Barb Jacobson Keri Janssen Russell Jarvis Larry Johnson 119 1 Brad Lichtenhan Charles Lowry Tod Machln Kerry McDonald Roy Peters Jerome Pitney Linda Rawson Cathy Nixon Carl Oliver Doug Patton Patricia Pageler Bernard Menhusen Michele Morton Lana Muckenthaler Tom Nihart Doug Ridder Donald Riffey Daney Riniker Danny Riniker 120 Ed Rosei I Janette Roth Lynette Roth Mark Russell Joe Shade Clark Shaver Terry Shoe Gery Simpson Kent Schlerkolk John Schmidt Bobby Sender James Seymour Connie Thornton Fletcher Tidwell Jay Uhlrlch Stan Wendland Christine White Melvlda Woodyard Brenda Zoeller 121 Kevin Baker Belinda Bellinder Robbie Bennett Susan Boardman Sharon Boggs Janet Boskill Stuart Braden Christine Brazzle Donna Brazzle Anita Buchanan Jim Casey Loretta Charlton Bryan Cowan Debbie Crawshaw Billy Crowder Susan Daylor Lori Dinger Darla Dreher Ramona Duncan John Dyer Kim Ebert Rhonda Ebert Todd Ebert Anette Eckart 122 Todd Eisenbeis Jim Elder Teri Etienne Kim Ethington Theresa Farrell Kathy Fechter John Feldhausen Jeff Fi I linger Dinah Flinn Warren Glover Theresia Grella Daryl Hasenbank Cheryl Holz Kevin Howard Duane Jackson Keith Janssen Ryan Hendricks Dale Hirsch Gerald Holley Kevin Hollingshead Janie Johnson Terri Kraushaar Tracie Madorin Sherri Manor Ronnie Mays Curtis Mu maw Ron Nehring Brenda Pageler Penny Patton Bucky Peddicord Wayne Peters Jim Pittenger Vrenda Pritchard David Prockish Carl Riblett Lori Richards Debbie Robertson Tyra Rogers Wayne Schierkolk Jeanne Schmidt Randy Schubert David Shandy Pat Simmer Darrell Simon Randy Slack Bonni Smith James Smith Shari Smith 124 Pam Snapp Dorothy Spain Cara Steinberger Bart Stewart Penny Stewart Eldon Sylvester Lynette Sylvester Ronald Trudo Beth Uhlrich John Walker Jeannette Walsh Randy Warren David Wilson Vicki Wilson Diana Worden Pat Worrel Kari Whitney Shawn Willard Debora Willox Carol Wilson Diana Zoeller David Anderson Melvin Roodeman Andy Sutton 125 Julie Anderson Roger Anderson Steve Baker Stan Bartley Sherri Beach David Bollinder Steve Bennett Bobby Benton Sandy Biedenbender Kelly Bird David Bisenieks Brenda Blanka Lance Braden Patty Brazzle Ronny Brazzle Lisa Brummett Michael Chadwick Rusty Chrest Tina Clark Donald Colson Jodi Crane Kenneth Dawson Sandy Dearing 126 Paul Deweese Sandy Dinger Lisa Ebert David Eckart Tara Eisenbois Brenda Elder Annette Etienne Robbie Figge Charles Francis Ruth Glover Mark Grannell Kristi Griffin Sam Guy Keith Hainline Gari Hamden Dallas Hasenbank Debbie Hasenbank Sally Hatfield Teresa Heine Susan Henry Courtney Hercules Laurie Herman Penny Hupe 127 Hanna Mahar Stacie Martin Tammy Menhusen Chris Nykaza Kayla Oliver Rebecca Peters Russ Pitney Cathy Pittenger Les Plat Sam Plummer Theresa Rafferty Lora Rhodeman Rexene Richards Brian Ridder Shannon Ritter Mike Robinson 128 Amy Rosei I Gloria Roth Lori Schmidt Wanda Seele Debbie Shaver Dan Shea Jane Smith Stacy Swank Petie Swearingen Billy Swiger Debbie Tessendorf Sally Smith Bernard Straub David Stauffer Nancy Stueve Paul White Cindy Willox Michael Witt Jerry Zerbe 129 Dear WHS Faculty — Just a quick note to let you know that, even though we are not always one big happy family ... you are appreciated and respected by the majority of the student body. We hope you realize that despite our sometimes, well, un-angellc actions. KEITH COLLETT Vocal Music RAY CRAWFORD Shop MARY DAWSON Business JOAN DOPERALSKI Physical Education HAROLD HAMEL Language Arts JOHN HARSHBARGER Driver's Ed.. First Aid DWIGHT HEMMERLING PE. Driver's Ed JOHN HEUBLEIN Mathematics BELVA ORBISON Foreign Languages KATHY REDDY Language Arts LOREN RIBLETT Science JUDY RUSH Language Arts DENNIS ADAMS Industrial Arts TERRY CALLENDER Lab Science. Biology Faculty we know that you're there to help us when we fall — and you will forever be the re- cipient of our gratitude. Sincerely, The Student Body TONY DUTTON Social Science GEORGE EBERT Vocational Agriculture MYRNA EISENBEIS Home Economics JIM ETHINGTON Counselor MARK KAPFER language Arts MIKE KOPMEYER Language Arts JIM LEE Mathematics PEGGY LENHERR Business CORWIN SEAMANS Social Sciences RICHARD SIMPSON Art BARBARA SUNLEY Home Economics JANEICE WEBSTER Language Arts Administration Oversees Activities At W.H.S. Good administrators are necessary to keep a high school running smoothly. From the superintendent on down, all these people play an important part in the WHS scene. 1) Iron Man of WHS, Vice-Principal, Mr. Ron Holmes. 2) Mr. Richard Roda, Principal. 3) Mr. Clifford Reed, Superintendent. 4) Mr. Craig Campbell, the assitant superinten- dent. 5) Mrs. Rosella Riblett, secretary at District Office. 6) Mrs. Janette Evans, secretary at the District office. 7) Mrs. Patricia Deweese, another secretary at the District office. 8) Last, but not least, Mrs. Elva Pageler, our secre- tary at WHS, who has put up with a lot of statice from the WHS students. 132 133 It's time now to end this letter and sign off another school year. It's been a good one, and we don't think any of us have re- grets that we were here, together. Like all years, we had our high points to write of and recall happily, and we had our low points to be glad they are past. But it takes both types of experiences to make life, and we are so happy to have shared them with each other in the halls of WHS. 136 Index Adams, D. 71, 99, 130. Anderson, D. 30, 31, 75, 81 Anderson, D. 30, 31, 66, 67, 118 Anderson, J. 126 Anderson, R. 71, 126 Back, C. 41, 112 Bailey, T. 118 Baker, J. 43, 66, 88, 118 Baker, J. 22, 23, 118 Baker, K. 122 Baker, S. 71, 75, 87, 89, 126 Baker, T. 112 Banks, C. 22, 23, 30, 31, 42, 98, 104, 106, 112 Barnes, B. 32, 36, 37, 93, 112 Bar; , C. 112 Bartley, S. 30, 31, 48, 49, 126 Beach, S. 27, 39, 41, 63, 65, 126 Bellinder, B. 24, 27, 43, 51, 54, 55, 82, 85, 103 Bellinder, B. 6, 24, 25, 43, 51, 52, 55, 82, 83, 85, 86, 122 Bellinder, B. 25, 32, 50, 51, 97, 109, 112 Bellinder, B. 24, 32, 37, 51, 54, 55, 103 Bellinder, D. 71, 126 Bennett, D. 32, 50, 63, 112 Bennett, R. 43, 66, 67, 78, 79, 81, 122 Bennett, S. 71, 75, 126 Benton, B. 126 Berner, S. 8, 24, 43, 51, 53, 54, 84, 85, 118 Biedenbender, S. 5, 53, 55, 65, 82, 83, 85, 126 Bird, K. 71, 73, 74, 75, 79 Bisenieks, D. 126 Bisenieks, M. 14, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 75, 107, 112 Blanka, B. 126 Blanka, R. 30, 31, 118 Blow, J. 20, 21, 42, 50, 53, 54, 55, 94, 96, 97, 98, 109, 112 Boardman, S. 122 Boggs, D. 112 Boggs, S. 122 Borgendale, P. 34, 35, 42, 118 Boskill, E. 32, 40, 41, 49, 103, 118 Bosklll, J. 32, 34, 35, 41, 122 Boskill, S. 11, 22, 23, 36, 37, 39, 41, 50, 112 Braden, L. 61, 71, 126 Braden, S. 27, 43, 66, 67, 79, 81, 122 Brayton, E. 118 Brayton, M. 30, 31, 112 Brazier, D. 27, 97, 106, 112 Brazzle, C. 122 Brazzle, D. 66, 67, 81 Brazzle, D. 52, 63, 122 Brazzle, P. 41, 126 Brazzle R. 71, 126 Brethour, T. 22, 23, 30, 31, 43, 60, 61, 68, 69, 71, 78, 118 Breymeyer, R. 30, 31, 113 Brlsbin, B. 32, 34, 35, 51, 118 Brown, L. 32, 34, 35, 41, 50, 113 Brown, M. 118 Brummett, L. 113 Brummett, L. 41, 126 Buchanan, A. 36, 37, 41, 52, 56, 57, 122 Buie, W. 32, 56, 57, 113 Bukacek, M. 32, 113 Burger, B. 118 Burgess, J. 46, 49, 118 Cabbage, K. 118 Callender, T. 64, 65, 130 Carnahan, B. 22, 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 49, 68, 69, 70, 77, 78, 88, 95, 96, 97, 98, 106, 109, 113 Carnahan, S. 131 Carter, D. 24, 118 Casey, J. 6, 36, 37, 66, 122 Cejda, S. 68, 69, 70, 113 Chadwick, M. 126 Charlton, L. 122 Childs, J. 26, 92, 131 Chrest, R. 75, 126 Clark, J. 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, 42, 43, 60, 61, 68, 69, 70, 73, 95, 98, 99, 104, 109, 113 Clark, J. 43, 60, 61, 68, 69, 71, 78, 102, 103, 118 Clark, T. 126 Colbert, S. 39, 42, 50, 113 Colbert, S. 34, 35, 39, 51, 56, 57, 118 Collett, K. 130 Colson, D. 30, 31, 113 Colson, D. 126 Colson, T. 40, 41 Cook, B. 113 Cook, S. 25, 39, 50, 51, 96, 98, 99, 113 Cowan, B. 30, 31, 79, 122 Crane, J. 60, 61, 68, 69, 71, 77, 78, 118 Crane, J. 27, 39, 53, 126 Cwawford, R. 130 Crawshaw, D. 34, 35, 41, 56, 57, 122 Crilly, D. 20, 21, 22, 23, 50, 51, 53, 54, 94, 95, 113 Crowder, B. 122 Daylor, B. 14, 22, 23, 42, 43, 49, 68, 69, 70, 88, 89, 106, 109, 114 Daylor, S. 24, 25, 43, 51, 52, 55, 84, 85, 122 Dawson, K. 22, 23, 61, 126 Dawson, M. 32, 51, 130 Dearing, S. 26, 53, 55, 63, 82, 83, 126 DeGraff, D. 32, 114 Deweese, P. 61, 71, 79, 127 Dinger, R. 119 Dinger L. 63, 122 Dinger, S. 127 Ditto, D. 18, 24, 43, 64, 65, 84, 85, 119 Doperalskl, J. 63, 64, 82, 130 Doperalski, M. 42, 43, 68, 69, 70, 95, 96, 113 Dreher, D. 52, 55, 122 Dreher, R. 119 Duncan, R. 56, 57, 122 Dutton, T. 15, 131 Dyer, J. 6, 24, 81, 108, 122 Ebert, D. 10, 24, 39, 41, 43, 50, 51, 54, 63, 64, 114 Ebert, G. 30, 31, 40, 131 137 Ebert, K. 7, 24, 41, 52, 85, 86, 122 Ebert, L. 4, 55, 85, 86, 127 Ebert, R. 24, 43, 51, 52, 55, 85, 122 Ebert, T. 30, 31, 122 Eckart, A. 34, 35, 122 Eckart, B. 10, 26, 39, 41, 50, 51, 54, 96, 97, 114 Eckart, C. 20, 21, 43, 60, 61, 77, 114 Eckart, D. 71, 79, 81, 127 Eckart, J. 119 Eichman, M. 8, 20, 21, 37, 43, 50, 51, 92, 119 Eisenbeis, M. 41, 131 Eisenbeis, T. 41, 53, 65, 127 Eisenbeis, T. 36, 68, 69, 71, 75, 123 Elder, B. 41, 127 Elder, C. 8, 24, 32, 51, 54, 55, 84, 85, 103, 119 Elder, E. 32, 39, 41, 42, 114 Elder, J. 30, 31, 123, 131 Ethington, K. 39, 41, 42, 47, 49, 56, 57, 123 Etienne, A. 127 Etienne, C. 20, 21, 119 Etienne, T. 123 Farrell, C. 22, 23, 24, 25, 32, 51, 63, 98, 102, 103, 119 Farrell, T. 52, 63, 123 Fechter, K. 7, 24, 25, 52, 85, 86, 123 Feldhausen, J. 34, 35, 66, 123 Figge, R. 30, 31, 71, 127 Figge, R. 30, 31, 114 Fi I linger, J. 30, 31, 49, 61, 68, 69, 71, 123 Flinn, D. 6, 16, 41, 42, 123 Francis, C. 71, 127 Furney, J. 24, 25, 43, 58, 68, 69, 70, 76, 77, 78, 81, 97, 114 Glasson, J. 32, 56, 57, 114 Glover, R. 41, 127 Glover, W. 123 Goehring, M. 24, 25, 30, 31, 77, 78, 114 Goff, M. 119 Grannell, M. 22, 23, 47, 49, 71, 79, 89, 127 Grella, T. 34, 35, 41, 123 Griffin, K. 127 Guy, S. 71, 81, 127 Hailman, J. 80, 81, 115 Hainline, K. 89, 127 Hall, L. 32, 41, 119 Hamden, G. 127 Harshbarger, J. 42, 58, 64, 65, 66, 67, 80, 130 Harshbarger, S. 10, 20, 21, 24, 25, 42, 43, 68, 69, 70, 77, 78, 88, 94, 98, 114 Hasenbank, D. 66, 71, 127 Hasenbank, D. 30, 31, 79, 81, 123 Hasenbank, D. 127 Hatfield, R. 30, 31, 40, 42, 68, 69, 71, 73, 75, 119 Hatfield, S. 41, 127 Heineken, W. 119 Hemmerling, D. 68, 69, 70, 72, 74, 130 Hendricks, R. 68, 69, 71, 78, 79, 81, 123 Henningsen, J. 93, 114 Henry, S. 127 Hercules, C. 127 Herman, D. 10, 42, 49, 115 Herman, L. 4, 55, 64, 65, 85, 86, 127 Hesse, B. 32, 33, 119 Heston, P. 34, 35, 56, 57, 119 Heston, R. 24, 114 Heubleln, J. 71, 77, 78, 79, 130 Hibbs, D. 119 Hiegert, R. 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 32, 34, 35, 92, 115 Hirsch, D. 22, 23, 123 Holle, C. 43, 68, 69, 71, 102, 103, 119 Holley, G. 24, 73, 123 Hollingshead, J. 119 Hollingshead, K. 73, 123 Holmes, M. 8, 49, 102, 103, 119 Holmes, R. 87, 133 Holz, B. 32, 64, 115 Holz, C. 43, 56, 57, 64, 82, 123 Howard, K. 123 Hupe, J. 24, 25, 26, 42, 50, 51, 53, 54, 94, 95, 97, 115 Hupe, P. 53, 55, 61, 127 Jacks, D. 9 20, 21, 34, 40, 41, 119 Jackson, D. 30, 31, 68, 69, 71, 73, 123 Jacobson, B. 43, 51, 54, 63, 102, 103, 119 Janssen, K. 73, 75, 78, 79, 89, 123 Janssen, K. 20, 21, 32, 33, 42, 43, 68, 69, 71, 92, 102, 103, 119 Jarvis, R. 119 Johnson, J. 52, 123 Johnson, J. 53, 64, 65, 82, 83, 128 Johnson, L. 30, 31 Johnson, L. 120 Jones, J. 24, 25 Jones, W. 128 Kapfer, M. 22, 23, 131 Kastner, B. 20, 21, 50, 51, 84, 85, 102, 120 Kastner, R. 5, 71, 79, 89, 128 Keller, A. 75, 128 Kopmeyer, M. 20, 21, 60, 61, 72, 76, 77, 78, 131 Kraushaar, B. 115 Kraushaar, T. 52, 65, 123 Ledeboer, B. 30, 31, 120 Lee, J. 68, 69, 70, 74, 131 Lenherr, L. 128 Lenherr, M. 120 Lenherr, P. 131 Lichtenhan, B. 9, 43, 49, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 88, 89, 98, 120 Lichtenhan, B. 53, 63, 128 Lough, R. 81, 115 Lowry, C. 24, 120 Lowry, L. 64, 65, 128 Machin, T. 20, 21, 32, 42, 49, 120 Madorin, T. 24, 25, 41, 52, 123 Mahar, H. 22, 23, 53, 128 Manor, S. 24, 25, 123 Martin, S. 4, 64, 65, 128 Mays, R. 79, 124 McCown, G. 73 138 McDonald, K. 24, 32, 51, 56, 57, 120 McDonald, M. 24, 27, 115 Meinhardt, C. 43, 49, 50, 64, 65, 84, 85, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 106, 109 Menhusen, T. 39, 41, 53, 63, 128 Miller, J. 32, 56, 57, 105, 115 Modean, J. 5, 89 Morton, M. 10, 20, 21, 24, 25, 42, 43, 49, 68, 69, 70, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81, 95, 98,105, 109, 115 Morton, M. 24, 43, 51, 64, 65, 82, 83, 85, 120 Muckenthaler, L. 9, 20, 21, 51, 56, 57, 120 Mumaw, C. 7, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 124 Nehrlng, R. 30, 31, 43, 68, 69, 71, 81, 124 NI hart, T. 120 Nixon, C. 51, 120 Noll, E. 43, 68, 69, 70, 115 Nykaza, C. 79, 128 Oliver, C. 120 Oliver, K. 41, 63, 64, 65, 128 Orblson, B. 34, 35, 36, 37, 130 Pageler, B. 124 Pageler, E. 133 Pageler, P. 32, 40, 41, 120 Pageler, S. 32, 41, 42, 116 Pattan, D. 120 Pattan, P. 124 Peddlcord, B. 22, 23, 30, 31, 124 Peters, R. 41, 128 Peters, R. 19, 30, 31, 43, 66, 80, 81, 102, 103, 120 Peters, W. 124 Phillip, D. 116 Pitney, J. 43, 73, 74, 81, 120 Pitney, R. 71, 73, 89, 128 Pittenger, C. 128 Pittenger, J. 24, 30, 31, 124 Platz, L. 73, 75, 116 Platz, L. 5, 71, 79, 81, 128 Plummer, C. 116 Plummer, S. 128 Pope, J. 116 Pritchard, V. 30, 31, 49, 61, 63, 64, 65, 124 Prochish, D. 124 Rafferty, T. 55, 65, 85, 128 Rawson, L. 52, 120 Reddy, K. 39, 130 Rhodeman, L. 128 Rhodeman, M. 124 Riat, M. 105, 116 Riblett, C. 6, 42, 43, 48, 49, 78, 79, 81, 124 Riblett, L. 42, 43, 47, 49, 66, 67, 80, 81, 116 Riblett, L. 14, 49, 130 Richards, D. 27 Richards, L. 124 Richards, R. 128 Rickstrew, R. 30, 31, 40, 77, 116 Rider, B. 30, 31, 71, 128 Riffey, D. 120 Riniker, D. 30, 31 Riniker, D. 30, 31, 40, 77, 120 Riniker, J. 116 Ritter, S. 34, 35, 128 Robertson, D. 82, 124 Robinson, M. 61, 71, 75, 128 Roda, D. 10, 24, 42, 68, 69, 70, 73, 88, 98, 99, 116 Roda, R. 98, 133 Rogers, T. 6, 24, 25, 43, 52, 66, 82, 124 Roscovious, R. 116 Rosell, A. 4, 65, 129 Rosell, E. 121 Roth, G. 24, 39, 41, 129 Roth, J. 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 36, 37, 42, 49, 98, 103, 121 Roth, L. 22, 23, 24, 25, 36, 37, 42, 49, 98, 121 Roth, R. 24, 25, 36, 37, 42, 98, 105, 116 Routh, D. 61 Rush, J. 98, 99, 130 Russell, M. 66, 121 Schierkolk, K. 73, 121 Schierkolk, W. 73, 79, 124 Schmidt, J. 59, 63, 64, 124 Schmidt, J. 43, 60, 61, 78, 121 Schmidt, L. 24, 63, 129 Schubert, R. 7, 24, 68, 71, 78, 79, 88, 89, 124 Schubert, R. 43, 116 Seamans, C. 131 Seele, J. 32, 41, 117 Seele, W. 129 Sender, B. 121 Seymour, J. 30, 31, 68, 69, 71, 75, 80, 81, 121 Shade, J. 24, 30, 31, 77, 78, 121 Shandy, D. 24, 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