Weston McEwen High School - Paws and Claws Yearbook (Athena, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

Ex Libris CONTENTS Seniors Underclassmen Academics Fall Activities Winter Activities Spring Activities Organizations Sponsorships Fire Destroys Athena Grade School Weston-McEwen High School The 1976 Paws and Claws The staff of this year’s Paws and Claws dedicate this annual to the memory of the Athena Grade School. The school was built in 1914. It served as both a high school and grade school up until 1949, when the present Weston-McEwen High was built. On November 7, 197S a fire, of uncertain origin, slowly consumed the school. The Athena tirade School before the fire. 4 Firemen watch as the memories go up in flames. The blaze is going strong. As the day wears on, the fire dies. 5 The doorway to nothing. COUNCIL IN ACTION The Student Council has had a very busy year. On Wednesday of every other week they sponsored a Parliamentary procedure workshop for all officers of clubs. I his helped the clubs get finished with their meetings faster and have more co-operation from the members. They also went to a workshop for Student Council members in Umatilla. They discussed new money making ideas for the schools. They also discussed other problems the schools have. This year the Student Council decided to have Tiger and Scot mascots. The Tiger is Renae Miquez and the Scot is Marianne Bonifer. Kelly Cahill lectures. Very Interesting! SENIORS Marianne Bonifer Kelly Cahill Sponsored by TED’S PHARMACY 12 Senior Class Officers. President: Rick Delph, Vice President: Darrell (iiger, Secretary Treasurer: Lori King, Sergeant at Arms: Cathy Evans. Representative: David Quaempts. Alison Duncan, Great Honors Cathy Evans Duane Pox 13 Mary Huson Shirlccn Isakson Carol Johns 14 15 Tom Payant Kathy Peterson Graduates 16 David Quacmpts Debi Rachor George Rachor Jr., Honors Diane Schultz Tim Smock 17 Smiling faces in happy places! UNDERCLASSMEN No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings. photo: Rick Delph Juniors... Charles Alford Allen Bailey Kevin Beers Larry Bonifer Liz Cahill Kent Cain Sally Crofton Rick Ely Will Gallaway Pat Giger Dan Griffin Robert Grover Stewart Hammill Alison Hansell Kim McMillan is the dum-dum champ of all time! On the rooters hus to Condon Kim broke the world record for eating the fastest dum-dum without taking a bite! Pictured with the famous Junior is Karen Hawk her personal manager and Alison Hansell the announcer. 20 And more Juniors! a ■ jMJ .fj Dwayne Harman Karen Hawk Rocky Hollingsworth Tom Hooker Debbie Hoptowit Charlotte Isakson Tami Kesling Tere King Kim Knox Doyle Koscy Marcella Lloyd Kristan Lybecker Evelyn Martin Mervin McBean Future Seniors? Kim McMillan George Micheaux Tina Montoya Mike Morris Rick Morris Paula Newbold James Patty Martin Rachor Lori Rcncken David Schmidtgall John Schultz Robert Smith Terry Snider Diane Summers Sponsored by Jack and Betty Kesling 22 Class of 7T Mike Summers Jeff Tipton Vickie Townc Dori Upchurch Sandra Warner Susan Warren Cary Lyn Wilbur Susan Zellner 23 Leaders of Tomorrow? Junior Class Officers Treasurer: Tami Kesling Representative: Lori Rencken Secretary: Kristan Lybecker Sgt. at Arms: Tere King Vice President: Karen Hawk Not Pictured. President Li Cahill Sophomores Jerry Baker Jim Barnett Jim Cain Ed Delph Sara Gentry Sherri Giger Ron Griffin Linda Himes Arieta Holmes Charles Jackson Britt Johnson Leland Jones Paul Jordan Janese Lawhead 25 Sophomores enjoy Marcia Lewis Cheryl Licht Michael Lieuallen Andy Lyons Ardith Martin Rosa McBcan Patsy McCullough Brian Montee Stephanie Mullin Krinda Nix Sophomore Class Officers President: Jerry Baker. Secretary: Cheryl Licht. Representative: Kim Sams, Treasurer: Cary Kahn, Vice President: Lcland Jones, Sgt. at Arms: Mike Lieuallen. 26 first year at W-M Marianne Pine Jeanie Rachor Roy Rachor Cary Rahn Randy Rahn Cathy Reed Kathleen Sams Kim Sams Harold Schultz Bill Sherbrun Traci Sloan Victor Sowder 27 Sponsored by AT HEN A AU TO P AR I S Class of ‘78’ Vince Sowder Kimbra Stacey Peggy Summers Scott Surface Susie Swanson Andrea Tilton Rob Tilton Gail Titus Sherri Upchurch Doug Warner Lisa Worley Frank Zacharias Weston-.YfcEwen’s art department offers an extremely varied program. Students may participate in such projects as poster-making, ceramics, pottery, tile graphics, and water colors as well as the traditional drawing classes. Emphasis is placed on quality work and a variety of experiences. Above: Diana Ritchy adds final touches Left: Mr. Tesdal finishes up project Below: Tom Payant, Chuck Griffin and Cary Wilber await instructions Stephanie Mullin uses her imagination 30 Business Skills The business department of VV-M had a very busy year, as Mr. Thunell stated, “it was our most successful year. I enjoyed teaching this year more than any other. Mr. Thunell and Mrs. Gilliland shared the teaching responsibilities of all of the business classes. Mrs. Gilliland teaches Typing I. Bookkeeping and Record Keeping. Mr. Thunell handles Typing II, personal finance, work experience, and other business and clerical skills. These classes are the backbone of the Future Business Leaders of America club. Mrs. Gilliland Strplianir Mullin takes time out from typing to show you how much she likes it. Sponsored by: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENDLETON 31 Home Economics Home economics classes are designed for the student’s future needs and goals. Semester courses in Family Life and Child Development center around understanding self and others and includes a nursery school program. A clothing class is provided to give students an opportunity to use creativity, while Home economics is a basic class for sophomores. All areas of the Home economics program are an intricate part of F uture Homemakers of America. Dori sets out glasses for a Home Ec. Luncheon. Marianne and Shirleen give their undivided attention to Miss Frhrcnbacher. Lori steps hack to admire a job well done. What can I say? M iss Fehrenbacher is busy grading papers. Vo. Ag. Shop One of many community and school projects of this years vo. ag. and shop department is to design and construct the swords that will be used in the dance competition at the Caledonian picnic. Doug Warner's ready and willing to take on anything. Mr. Hawk washes his hands after one of his classes. You’ve done it again Kent! Kelly Cahill studies the finer points of w elding Kent Cain frowns as he grinds down the metal, rods. Oh not another Monday morning! Sponsored by Van Petten Lbr. Co. Inc. 44 Mrs. Pat Campbell. Language Arts Mr. Larr Parsons. With an emphasis on basic skills, this year’s Language Arts Department ottered a variety of classes designed to give students a broad educational base. Sophomores took basic composition and speech, while upperclassmen choose from such courses as: Advanced speech, American Literature, Shakespeare, short story media, science fiction, and others. Kent Cain and David Schmidt all have a quiet moment at the end of Kn lish class. Mike Morris studies newspaper style for journalism class. 34 Library Science The Weston-McEwen Library serves as the media center of the school. It provides students a place to meet and exchange ideas. The Library tries to provide a feeling of relaxation while at the same time an atmosphere of learning. Mr . McLean tort� through her variety of odds and ends stacked on her desk. Liz Cahill. Vickie Towne, and Mike Nix study hard. 35 Individual reading class uses the library to concentrate. Pat (liger concentrates on her book during Individual reading. Math and Science With the smell of dissected frogs and the whir of the computor in their ears, students of the Math Science department experience an excellent variety of programs. Classes such as: Biology, Algebra I, Math Skills, and Vocational Math teach students basic skills, while Earth Science, Algebra II, Chemistry, and Computor Programming allow students more advanced training. At right: Hey Jerry, look at this,” says Michael. Russ Snodgrass gives another lecture to his monkies. George Rachor really gets into it. Mr. (rottfried. Rick Dclph. and Alison Duncan chrclc over photos for upcoming contests. Photography Make that Deadline!” is a familiar cry heard by the photography department. The busy shutter-buggers found the time to enter many competitions and exhibits in addition to their many school publication and publicity responsibilities. Weston- McF.wen nabbed every ribbon at the Umatilla County Fair; they took three of tin- four prizes of the Oregon Wheat League Photography contest; the Annual Weston- McFwen Exhibit and Critique was an overwhelming success, with over 200 attending the affair, including photography teachers and students from several schools. Needless to say, photography is a popular W-M pastime, (jet the picture? Top: Left to right: Rddir Dclph, Kim Sams. David Schmidtgal). Charles Alford. Ke in Beer . Doug Warner. David Quempts. Bottom: Terry Snider, Alison Hansell. Ron Griffin. Debi Rachor, Karla Hooker. Paula Newbold. Debbie Hoptowit and Kent Cain. Top: Left to right: George Rachor. Jeff Salters. Alison Duncan. Tom Payant. Bill Gentry, Chuck Griffin, Rick Delph. Bottom: Dwayne Harman. Brad Montce, Mary Husonand Lori King. Physical Education Top Right: Karen Smith and Mi� Frhrcnbaehcr help Debhie Htvptow it Middle right; Mr. Huntsman refs another exciting game between Shirts and Skins. Bottom right: Mr. Gustafson instructs the female part of his c«� -ed P.E. class. It’s been a hard day! Below. Charlie Alford shows his great form. Social Science Social Science classes remained very active this year with individual projects and field trips. ( Jeorge (Jottfried (Top) and Jay Gustafson (Left) did an outstanding job of providing students with a variety of educational experiences, including visits from various authorities. Students also visited the Eastern Oregon Hospital, small claims court, school hoard, and city council meetings. They discussed most phases of government, drug abuse, and the processes of law. 39 Espanol Mr. Huntsman’s Spanish I. II. and III classes learn both the language and culture of old Mexico. An emphasis is placed on both written and spoken language in an effort to produce a well-rounded student. Lori King and Mary Huson work on their Spanish reports after their return from Mexico. Mr. Huntsman and Vickie Townc laugh while Charlie Alford looks unhappy after getting his test back. 40 Kim Knox studies her Fspafiol. Band, Chorus, 6 Guitar Mrs. Pyle, Row I: Karla Hooker. Cathy Reed. Charlotte Isakson, Kathy Peterson. Kristan Lybecker. Arleta Holmes and Patty DeLay. Row 2: Mike Morris. George Rachor, Ricky Delph. Row 3: Alison Hansell, Lori King, Sally Baker, Jeanie Rachor. Ardith Martin. Row I: Kristan Lybecker, Susie Sw’anson. Mindy Lybecker, Evie Alford. Kathy Cahill and Myra Hearn. Row 2: Carol Johns. Kim Stacey. Row 3: Dean Harman, Dan Griffin, Barb Miller. Karen Hawk, Alison Hansell. Sara Gentry. Row 4: Rosa McBean. Kathy Peterson. Jerry Baker. Kim Sams. Bill Sherburn, Scott Surface and Ron Griffin. Mike Morris and Kim McMillian. Schoolboard and Administration Schoolboard members sitting left to right: Sheldon Kirk. James Cahill. Ted Meihart. Standing: Bill Zerba. Boh Bannister. Boh Harman and Charles McCullough. Right: Associate Superintendent (iaylord Salter. Far right: Superintendent Russell McCollister. Left: High School Principal Nolan Ferguson. Right: High School Secretary Darlene Bannister. Sponsored bySTROBELL. M ABRY DOHERTY, INC. 42 W-M CO-LEAGUE CHAMPS This year Weston-.McEwen came up with one of the most powerful football teams in the state of Oregon. It took a double overtime loss to a big Sherman County team to stop the TigerScots from steamrolling to the state playoffs. It seemed to be a disappointing season, but W-M coach, John Huntsman called it a most enjoyable year he had ever had coaching. ‘‘I felt the attitude of the team was excellent. Everyone worked as a team, helping each other and encouraging each other when the going got tough,” he said. The TigerScots led the Columbia Basin Conference in most areas, and filled seven spots on the All Conference Team, six of them being seniors. They were: Gary Munck. center and def. nose guard; Duane Fox, guard; Dick Beamer, quarterback; Kelly Cahill, halfback; Mike Nix, def. halfback; and Tom Crawford, defensive end. SCOREBOARD WM 26 Umatilla 6 WM 46 Condon 0 WM 19 Pilot Rock 0 WM 49 Wasco Co. 6 WM 18 Heppner 0 WM 40 Stanfield 0 WM 32 Riverside 6 WM 6 Sherman Co. 12 ME FI Ol R Fl( IERSCOTS FOOT BALLTEAM! Bottom row. left to right: Brad Montre, Gary Munck, Duane Fox, Kelly Cahill, Mike Nix, Dick Beamer, Jeff Salter. 2nd row: Coach John Huntsman, Eddie Delph, Charlie Alford. Doug Warner, Kyle Beers. Darrell Giger, Coach John Thunrll. 3rd row: Kevin Beers. Brian Montee. Kim Sams. Bill Sherburn, Terry Snider, Larry Bonifer, Lcland Jones. 4th row: Rick Darrow, Joe Me Bean, Trre King, Jeff Tipton, Mike Lieuallen. Mgr. Mervin McBean. Not pictured: V’ince Sowder. Tom Crawford, and Jerry Baker. 44 In the photo above. Dick Bcamer looks for a receiver while Gary Munck(34) and Kelly Cahi!l(42) block for him. The passing of Dick Beamcrf 12) and the running of Kelly Cahill(42l spark the W-Y1 offense. Hot pursuit is shown by TigerScot gridders as they punish Pilot Rock in the homecoming game. OFFENSE V eston-McEwen s offense again showed the ability to score a lot of points this year, scoring 230 points. Manned mostly by seniors, the team brought experience and a great attitude onto the field each game. The great TigerScot pride was demonstrated as they came away from each game feeling, win or lose, they had tried their hardest. n P □ □ □ □ □ □ 1 1 Sams King K. Beers Vlunek h ox Salter Warner Nix □ Beamer or Alford □ □ Cahill Kevin Beers DEFENSE I he defense was tough as always at Weston-McEwen. I he opponents were able to score only 18 points against the 'I igerScots in regulation time. The seniors gave experience to the unit and the underclassmen brought aggressiveness and desire. They moled together into a quick, hard hitting, smart team. □ □ □ □ Crawford Me Bean Mu nek Brian Montee Brad Montee □ □ □ Delph Cahill Sams □ □ □ Nix Warner Alford 46 Dick Bramfr 6-0.160.Quartrrhack Mike Nix S-ll.l70.WinKback Kyle Beers S-11,1 70.( iuard Rick Darrow 5-9.170,Specialist Brail Mouter S-9.|70.Full Back Jeff Salter S-10.1 SO.Tackle SENIOR J or Me Bean 6-4,2SO.Defensive Tackle Duane Fox 6-0.18S.( Iuard GRIDDERS Tom Crawford Gary M unck 6-2.160.Def. End 5-11 . !90.Center Kelly Cahill S-9.l60.Back Darrell Iiger S-6.1 JO.YVingback 47 Sponsored by JOHN T H U N ELL, FAR M ERS INSU R ANCE 75-76 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL An outstanding attitude was carried on throughout the year for the Weston- McF.wen volleyball teams. The team was young in varsity experience with only 3 seniors, but they worked together as a team. Lori King was voted team Captain by her team mates. Mary Huson and Tami Bannister were cited by Coach Fehrenbacher for their attitude, leadership, and determination. The varsity had a 4 win 8 loss record for their season. Top. left to right: Mary Huson. Pat(� iger. Lori King (tram Captain). Kim McMillan. Sue Warm Liz Cahill. Paula New bold. Tami Bannister, Tami Keslmg. Not pictured Coach Fehrenbacher Sue Warren sets the ball while Liz Cahill gets ready to spike it over. Tami Kesling bumps the hall backwards over the net while Liz Cahill looks on. Mary Huson and team Captain Lori wait patiently for tlie serve. 48 (UNIOR VARSITY Coach Fehrenbacher f« lt the JV and C squad showed outstanding support and improved ability with Karen Hawk as team captain. Kathleen Sams contributed greatly to the varsity team coming up from J V. The JV season record was 8 wins and 4 losses. C squad won 2 of their 6 games. The members came up and helped the J Vs when needed. All of the girls greatly improved over this 75-76 volleyball season. Back row, left to right: Mgr. Dave Quaempts. Vickie Towne, Kim Knox. Coach Fehrenbacher. Kathleen Sain� . Karen Hawk (tram Captain). Mgr. Lori Rencken. Kneeling: Krtmla Nix. Susie Swanson. Kristan Lybccker. Arleta Holmes. Back row. left to right: Charlotte Isakson. Sally Crofton. Coach Fehrenbacher. Rosa Me Bean. Marianne I ram Captain Karen Hawk looks on while pine. Kneeling: Mgr. Dave Quaempts. Tracy Sloan, Sara Gentry, Jeannie Rachor, Lisa Worley, Mgr. Kristan humps another for our team. Lori Rencken. 49 VARSITY VS. FACULTY Although the varsity volleyball girls destroyed the faculty in the first game of their annual battle, the “old folks” recovered with two impressive victories and the match. It was simply a case of experience over ability as the faculty regrouped after their first loss to plan an intricate game of strategy and get a drink of water. The volleyhallers showed their good sportsmanship and held an Awards Banquet in the faculties honor. I he teachers receiving awards were: Mrs. Gilliland-MissGraceful, Mrs. McLean- Mickey Mouse Award, Mrs. Bannister- Double Hit Award, Mr. Parsons-To hump or not to hump. Mr. Tesdal-An Award for an Award. Mr. Taylor- Sexiest legs. Mr. Ferguson-Participation Award. Mr. Thunnel-Slugger Award. Mr. Pyle-Participation Award, Mr. Snodgrass-Keep your cool Award. Miss Fehrenhacher was presented a bouquet of roses by the volleyball girls. I ami Kesling says; Take that Teachers. Mr. Ferguson gives it back to the girls. 50 Teachers rejoice over victory. Seniors And Community Shed Light On Sports Mr. MrCollistrr pitches in. When tin class of 76” decided to give a scoreboard to Weston-McEwen High as a gift. The immediate problem was bow to raise money. They decided to sell cast's of pop. Led by (iary Munck and with donations by the Sophomore and Junior classes, raised almost $2,000 in less than 9 months. Special thanks should also go to the many local businesses who helped advertise and sell pop. At the same time, several loyal W-M fans donated their time to help construct and install new lights on the football and baseball fields. Our new scoreboard and lights not only add class to Weston-McEwen High, hut proves once again that TigerScot fans are super. DOWN TOGO BALLON QTI Mr. Hawk. Kelly Cahill. Gary Munck. and Mr. Ferguson with Weston-McFwm’i new scoreboard. Sponsored By KEN’S KUSTOM KABINETS 51 HOMECOMING 75 Spirit was the word. Weston McEwen s 1975 Homecoming events began with a serpentine through tin- streets of Athena and a sacrificial burning of Pilot Rock’s hope for victory. Then on Friday, Sept. 26th, Wcston- McEwen stopped Pilot Rock, 19-0. before an enthusiastic crowd. Mary Huson was named ‘Homecoming Queen’. I he homecoming dance, symbolically the last to be held at the Athena ( irade School before it burned, capped a week to remember. And that’s the way it was September 29, 1975. TigrrScots krrp it ttigctlier. Pilot Rin k grt burned! DOWN TOGO BUI ON OTB. 3 BB 3B I WE WON!!! Quern Mary Muyin and Princesar Chrryl Lichr, Karrn Hawk, and Karhy Evans. 53 Tina and Robert Ferguson await thr crowning of Queen Mary at halftime. INITIATION For the first time in several years Weston McFwen had a Sophomore initiation. In order to acquaint the underclassmen to the High School. The upperclassmen made the Sophomores dress up as many different characters, such as; Snow White and the Seven Dwarves; Peter Pan, the Kool-Aid man, and the Three Bears. Some of the newcomers were blindfolded and forced to eat peanut butter while others climbed trees and ate bananas. Still others ran races with raw eggs in their mouths. All in all. it was good fun for everyone. Sara (irntrv. alias K()()L- AI I). Sophs , do ckk scramble. WOW. Jim Barnett has leu ! 54 Aren't those Sophs, adorable? HILLBILLY WEDDIN' Mirror mirror. Cast Crew Paw Belsnickle . Rick Delph Maw Belsnickle Ceelie Belsnickle Bonnie Mae Belsnickle. . Junev Lou Belsnickle. . . . Four Belsnickle Five Belsnickle Six Belsnickle . . Debi kachor Obeev Upsclilager Chiz Upschlager Ronald Maxwell Lucv Maxwell The Reverend . . . Tom Crawford Cousin Zeke The Cousins . . Mile Nix Sally Baker Charlie Alford Kim Sams Make-up Props Diana Ritchey Cathy Evans Director 55 Paw anti Obecy rngrosscd in a checker game. The Rrvrrcnd Craw ford “Come and get it. VARSITY LOGS 19-4 RECORD Thr 1976 Varsity basketball tram. Left to right. Dave Quaempts. (iar M uncle, Charles Alford, Duanr Fox, Terr King. Cary Rahn. J«h- Me Bean, Tom Crawford. Dick Beamer. Doug Warner. Mike Nix. Kim Sams. Front. Head coach Larry Parsons, assistant and JV coach Russ Snodgrass. Dick Beamer picks up an assist against Pilot Rock. Coach Parsons shows his nervousness in a close game. Doug Warner scores over a Sherman County defender. Dick Beamer drive around Slirrman County’s Paul Frifts during W-M's third place win in flu- district tournament. (Jary Murick scores for the TigerScots. The 1975-76 edition of the Weston- McEwen TigerScots basketball team proved to he a pleasant surprise for many W-M supporters. The team started off the year on a winning note in the fourth game, by knocking off the eventual state champions, the Elgin Huskies. After the loss of four starters and most of the 1975 varsity team, most TigerScot fans didn't believe this year's team could he successful, as last year’s team won the state championship. Aggressive play by all squad members surprised fans and provided them with an exciting team. The TigerScots compiled an overall record of 19 wins and 4 losses, recording 14 wins and only 2 losses in league play, tying Wasco County for the Columbia Basin Conference title. The only disappointment of the season came at the District tournament, played in Pendleton. Weston-McEwen, the number two seed, faced Pilot Rock, the number three seed, in the opener. W- M won two ‘barn burners’ in league play over the Rockets, and this game proved to be no exception. The game appeared to be in the Rockets hands, but the TigerScots came back and evened up the game in the final minutes. Pilot Rock eventually won by one point. 75-74. on a last second bucket. Although the players were obviously down after the loss, they came back to win the third place trophy over number four seed Sherman County in two overtimes, 94-93. Even though Weston-McEwen did not make it to the state tournament and a shot at a second consecutive state title, the fans of Weston and Athena have a team to be proud of. A. R. P.A. BEAMER 4.7 9.6 23.5 NIX 3.2 4.3 10.4 Me BEAN .7 11.9 13.4 MUNCK 1.0 5.5 6.4 FOX .0 .5 .4 QUAEMPTS .0 .1 .2 CRAWFORD .0 .5 .3 KING .2 1.8 1.7 ALFORD 2.9 2.8 5.5 WARNER 2.5 3.3 10.4 SAMS .5 .5 1.5 RAHN .0 .3 .3 (SEASON AL AVERA( jES) Mike Nix puts up a jumper over Bob Rue of Pilot Rock during our district loss to the Rockets. Joe Me Bean scores over the Kopp brothers of Pilot R.x-k. Dave Quaempts and his mother, Mrs. Jack Pierce. ReNar Vfigur with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fd Migursr.. Dick Beamrr with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beamer. Each winter at W eston-McEwen there is a special night held in honor of all seniors involved in winter sports. Held on the night of the last basketball game, the occasion honors seniors and their parents for contributing to the success of Weston- McEwen in hoys and girls basketball. I his year thirteen seniors and their parents were feted before the final home game, an 82-6S win over Stanfield. Mothers were presented a single red rose, and congratulations were offered all around. It was a proud and happy, yet sad night all involved seniors will not easily forget. Thank you for your contributions to our success, 1976 seniors. I hr W-M bench shows the tension felt dunne the district tournament. JVs Have Another Fine Year! Back row (L-R): Bill Shrrburn. Brin Johnson, Randy Rahn, Terc King. Jerry Baker, Cary Rahn. Mike Lieuallen. Leland Jones. Kim Sams. Roy Rachor. In front is coach Russ Snodgrass. Kim Sams puts up a jumper against Riverside. Coach Russ Snodgrass is well-known for coaching his Junior Varsity teams to winning seasons, and the 75-76 J Vs were no different. Compiling a 20-1 won-loss record the future varsity stars showed attitude and ability at every game. This year’s JVs will be the backbone of the 1976-77 varsity basketball team, and should provide W-M fans with another great team. Cary Rahn. 6-1 center, scores for the JVs vs. Condon. Britt Johnson puts in a bucket for West on- McEwcn. JUNIOR VARSITY SHOWS PROMISE IN 75-76 SEASON Cary Ralm firrs a jumper as Terr King gets rehouruling position. Kim Sams shows his shooting form. Mike Lieuallen scores with a driving layup. BASKETBALL GIRLS “Do The Hustle” The biggest problem for this year’s girls basketball team was not defending against a 6’2” center, but finding a gym to practice in. With that problem solved, and with the addition of the 9th grade girls midway in the season, the 197S-76 “Lady Roundballers” compiled a respectable 4-7 record. Graduating seniors Tami Bannister, Lori King, and Alison Duncan will certainly be missed, but Coach Tesdal looks for Weston- McEwen’s young squad to be back on top next year. Hang in there. Ladies! Left t« Right; Alison Duncan. Paula Newbold. Kathleen Sams. Cheryl Licht. Kathy Cahill. Lori King. Li Cahill. Sue Warren. Fvie Alford. Kneeling; Coaches Tesdal and Campbell. Not pictured; Krinda Nix and Tami Bannister. Sue Warren scores two! Paula Newbold watches the team. Kathy Cahill puts one up. Taini Bannister fights for the ball. Coach Tesdal congratulates the team. Lori King in hot pursuit of the ball while Liz Cahill comes to help out. 64 JV’s Have What It Takes To Win Left to right; Janet Flock, Dianna Schirwc, Alison Hansell. Barbie Miller, Ardith Martin, Debi Rachor, Krinda Nix, Dianne Summers. Front, left to right; J Coach Brown. Assistant Coach Ms. Campbell, and Varsity Coach Doug Tesdal. 65 KniuJa Nix puts one up as Kathleen Sams watches. 66 ii VARSITY RALLY Gets on the Goodfoot” Tup-Bottom: lami Kesling. Susie Swanson. Paula New bold, Teresa Kaup. Lori King, and Sally Baker (co-head cheerleaders). This year’s Varsity Rally spent the year “(Join the Frankenstein”, and “bumping and boogying” as they led YV-M fans through action-packed football and basketball seasons. Our foxy-ladics, dressed in super-fine outfits and armed with a variety of shakers, buttons, and free kiss passes mesmori .ed the crowds with the sexiest smiles in the league. Everyone gets into the action during Homecoming week. T he Cheerleaders were always up to something. 67 Paula and Susie discuss homework over a dum- dum. Left-Right: Susie Swanson. Paula Ncwbold, Sally Baker. Lori King. Tami Bannister, and Tami Kesling. tt J.V. RALLY Bumps and Boogies 99 Mascots taler a rest before thr varsity game. J.V. Cheerleaders get into Action during a Pep Rally. 69 Sponsored by: J.C. PENNY COM PANY. PIE EATING CONTEST J udge Susie Swanson watches closely. The audience eats it up. I he pit rating contest, sponsored by FBLA, was held during a pep assembly for the Enterprise Basketball game. Each contestant payed a $5 entry fee. First prize was $8.25, second and third prizes were $2.75. Liz Cahill representing the Juniors won by eating 3 pies. Mr. Pyle being a sore loser smashed a pie in Mr. ThunelPs face which led to a chase down the main hall. I he cheerleaders acted as judges, but they laughed just as hard as everybody else. Jeff Salter pie face. Mr. Pyle feeds it to Karen Hawk. I he Winner: Liz Cahill representing the Junior : HIGHLAND FLING The Highland Fling talent show, put on by the Highland Lassies, was a big success this year. There were many acts from different eras and different countries. Barbara Streisand (alias Mr. Scheurman) made a guest appearance for the highlight of the show. A German Band made an appearance for the last act of the show, and a young miss performed the Charleston. The Highland Six do the Fling. it Barbara Streisand or Mr. Scheurman? Miss Fehrenhacher does the Charleston. Emcee’s Bill Gentry and Gar Munck do their thing. King and Mr. Parsons in the skit Pencils.' The W-M Chorus gets ready to sing. Winter 6 Spring Concerts Mr. Pyle leads W-M High School Band as they play Hallelujah Chorus. Our High School Chorus, led by Mrs. Pyle, stands ready and waiting for their next song. Sponsored by BARNETT-RUGG INC. 72 Photo Contest Above: Winners of the Inland Empire Photo Contest standing left to right: Chuck Griffin, Alison Duncan, Debi Hoptowit, Jeff Salter. Ricky Delph, Alison Hansell. George Rachor. Kneeling: Eddie Delph. Ron Griffin, Dwayne Harman and David Quempts. Left: Trophy winners left to right: Jamie Newton, Ricky Delph. Jeff Salter. Jan Dickerson and Ed Broberg. Below: Jeff Salter and Ricky Delph show prize winning photos. SWEETHEART BALL Let’s Boogie! Tom Crawford and Kelly Cahill take time to cool Duane Fox and Mary Huson seem to be enjoying off. themselves. M iss Fehrenbacher and Mrs. Gottfried serve the cake. T he FH A girls put alot of time into this dance and it was worth it. 74 BASEBALL 76 Clate ofi 976 ----------'L The 1976 Weston-McEwen baseball team was characterized by a very good defense, good hitting, and adequate pitching. The team was primarily a running hall club with most of the games being won by good defense, hitting the long ball, and making the double play. Some outstanding individual performances that helped produce the 9-8 overall win loss record this year included Duane Fox’s no-hitter against Touchet. Britt Johnson’s six hits in two games, Kelly Cahill’s two home runs and four hits in a single game, and Doug Warner’s two triples in one contest. The team finished second in the Columbia Basin Conference east-end standings with a 7-3 league mark. “76” BASEBALL (L Rl front row: Sally Baker (Sr., Mngr.), Jon Salter (Fr.l, Seth Johnson (Fr.). Dean Harman (Fr.l, Mark Johnson (Fr.). Britt Johnson (So.), Cary Rahn (So.). Leland Jones (So.). Tami Bannister (Sr.. Mngr.). BACK (L-R): Coach Jay Gustafson. Terry Snider (Jr.). Jeff Salter (Sr.). Doug Warner (So.). Charlie Alford (Jr.). Dick Beamer (Sr.). Duane Fox (Sr.). Kelly Cahill (Sr.), and Darrell Giger (Sr.). 76 Sponsored by WALLY JACKSON AUTO REPAIR Below: Kelly Cahill is safe on a close play as coach Gustafson looks on. Leland Jones slides safely into second base. Left: Outfielder Jeff Salter is one of W-M's top RBI producers. Below: Sophomore Britt Johnson is one of W-M’s leading hitters. Below: Doug Warner is safe diving back into first base. 78 Ihiaru Fox takrs thr throw on a pickoff play at second base. Boys Track 76 The 1976 track team was unique in the fact that it consisted of 5 seniors, 2 juniors and 6 freshmen. Overall we were very strong in field events, mainly the javelin, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus. Our running events were somewhat weaker, but the next year or two will improve this situation as the freshmen mature and become leading contenders in most running events. Congratulations to those who set new school records and to those who went to state. The seniors did an outstanding job of leading the team and will be missed next season. Coach Snodgrass gives Duanr Fox advice on throwing the javelin. Front row. left toright-Tony Hill. Kevin Beers. Jack Agee. Mickey Wilbur. Dave Quaempts, Brandt Bannister, back row-John Alleman, Mike Nix, Charlie Alford. Joe Me Bean, Duane Fox, Gary Munck, Tim Herndon, Coach Snodgrass. 80 Mike Nix is getting warmed up. Track teams take time out to rest during a meet. 81 Sponsored by WALLA WALLA AUTO DEALERS Left to right, Coach Dennis Brown. Arlcta Holmes. Vickie Towne. Kathy Cahill. Lori King, Ardith Martin. Sue Warren. Lori Rencken, Tami Kesling, (not pictured: Li . Cahill). The girls loosen up before a practice session. 83 Sponsored by: JOHNSON RANCHES 84 Tennis Team Racks ‘em up’ I singles Gary Mu nek returns the ball with grace. George Rachor returns a “hot one”. Snow, rain, sleet, hail and cold did not delay the W-M tennis team. This year’s season was headed by Gary Munck, Alison Duncan and George Rachor who provided good leadership. Determination, pride and a love of tennis brought 24 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors out to make a very busy season. Congratulations for a job well done. Standing L-R: Alison Duncan. Coach Fehrenbacher. Kim McMillian. Mike Morris. George Rachor. Kim Knox. Charlotte Isakson Rosa Me Bean Kristan Lybecker. Patsy McCullough. Paul Jordan. Gary Munck. Randy Rahn. Jeanie Rachor Sitting: Sally Crofton. Diana Schiewe. Mindy Lybecker. Melvn Schmidtgall. Barbara Harris. Kimbra Stacey. 85 Sponsored by BICK SNOW FORD “Keep Your Eye on the Ball” Anticipation Paul Jordan returns the ball with power. Alison Duncan and Kim McMillian team up for 1 doubles. Working hard while listening to tapes. Coach Fehrenbacker. (VtVuVl Y 86 KEN MILTON ATHLETIC SUPPLY NIGHTS ON BROADWAY 1976 Jr.-Sr. Prom Everyone enjoys the slow music. Isn’t Decorating fun? Li7. Cahill and Terr King hang the crepe paper 88 Decorating Goes On! Sue Warren gets into the action by throwing crepe paper to Tere and Liz. 89 Queen Dori Reigns over Dum Dum Invitational The Second Annual All- American Dum Dum invitational track meet, was held on April 5, 1976 at the W-M track. Dori Upchurch was the lucky junior girl who reigned as queen over the Dum Dum meet. Queen Dori passed out over 1000 Dum Dum’s to all competitors. She also posed for publicity pictures. Doug Warner and Paula New’bold were the outstanding boy and girl competitors. Doug Warner. Dori Upchurch and Paula Ncwbold Her Highness, show their Dum Dum’s. hand off. F.d Delph takes the lead in the Dum Dum relay, where instead of a baton, 2 Dum Dums were taped together. 90 PRINGLES POWER-VAC (Furnace Cleaning) MEXICO “76 ABOVE: Mexico students relax alter a long climb. Typical tourist� Alison. Karen Kristan and Cliarlotte in Mexico City. LEFT: Lori King and Kim Knox wake up in L. A. Lonesome for Mom. Kim calls home. Kelly. Brad, and Gary huff and puff as they make their way to the top of the pyramids. Beak , there HAS to he a morning after! LEFT: Lori King poses in fromt of the Olympic stadium. Either we ll find a way or we ll make one! The Annual Staff puts it ALL Together! This year’s annua! staff has worked very hard to put together the best annual ever. Most of the staff were inexperienced, but they all came through. This year’s staff was headed by Karla Hooker, Editor; Kim McMillan and Alison Hansell, Junior Editors; Rick Delph. Bill Gentry, Ron Griffin, Dwayne Harman, Tami Kesling, Kristan Lybecker, Patsy McCullough, George Rachor, Jeff Salter, Kimbra Stacey, Scott Surface, and many other students. A special thanks goes to Mr. Gottfried’s photography department and the students who helped sell sponsorships. Tami Kesling. Scott Surface. Rick Delph. and Kristan Lybecker enjoy working on the annual. ,Mr. Parsons helps George Rachor with copy for his page. Kim McMillan and Alison Hansell. junior editors, work on layouts. Sponsored by HANSELL FARMS INC. 94 FBLA FBI.A Chaptrr Members: (top row) Marty Rachor, Mike Morris, Linda Zacharias, Karla Hooker. Tina Montoya, ReNae Miguez, Tom Hooker, Adviser John Thunell. (Bottom Row) Paul Jordan, Duane Harman. George Rachor, Debi Rachor, Sara Gentry, Jeanie Rachor. Arleta Holmes, Sherri (i igrr, Cary Wilbur, and Sally Crofton. FBLA Officers: (top row) George Rachor Chapter President; Karla Hooker District Vice President Chapter Vice President; Sally Crofton Chapter Reporter; Mike Morris Student Council Representative; Tom Hooker Chapter Treasurer; and Duane Harman Chapter Secretary. Mr. Thunell bobbing for apples. With activities ranging from apple bobbing and pie-eating contests (remember Mr. Thunell’s pie in the face?) to skills contests and formal banquets, Weston-McEwen’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) enjoyed one of its most successful years. Seven FBLA’ers were eligible for competition at the state skills contest in Portland, with George Rachor placing second in data processing. Mr. ThunelFs 1976 FBLA proved that being a business organization doesn’t have to be dull. Pictured above is Senior Future Business Leader George Rachor. holding his 2ND place plaque from the State Skills Conference. FBLA DISTRICT SKILLS CONTEST WINNERS. Future Homemakers of America The members of FH A had a very successful year. Among the many activities was the selling of cookbooks, Pancake Feed, and a Friendship Meeting. The girls also had an egg sale to raise money for the Athena Grade School’s Book Fund. FH A members hold State Officers meeting in YV-M Library. Officers (l-r): Sally Crofton, Sec.; Jeanie Rachor. Historian; Miss Fehrenbacher, advisor; Mary Huson, Pres.; Karla Hooker. Publicity Ch.; Tin Montoya. Degree Ch. Not Pictured: Debi Rachor. Vice Pres. Members (back l-r): Karla Hooker, Marcia Lewis. Sandra Warner. ReNae Miguez. Stephanie Mullin, Tina Montoya. Mary Huson. (2nd row l-r): Sue W’arren, Sally Crofton. Jeanie Rachor. Sara Gentry. Miss Fehrenbacher. and Krinda Nix. Not pictured: Debi Rachor, Lori Upchurch. Sherri Giger. 96 Future Farmers of America Britt Johnson likrs P.l. L-R: Sara Gentry, Sec.; Jerrv Bakrr. Reporter; Mike Lieuallen, Sentinel; Cathy Evans. Treas.; Kent Cain. Vice Pres.; Bill Gentry. Pres.; Mr. Hawk. Advisor. Bottom (l-r): Michelle Mackey. Arleta Holmes. Chris Griffin. Seth Johnson. Britt Johnson. Paul Jordan. Roy Rachor. Middle (l-r): Tim Hearndon. Rick Delph. Mervin Me Bean, Barbie Miller. BillCjentrv. Jerry Baker. Mike Lieuallen. Ed Delph. Brian Montee. Mr. Hawk. Top (l-r): Gale Hackler, Connie Patterson. Heather Kenney, Judy Himes. Sherri Rachor. Cathy Evans. Sara Gentry. Randy Rahn, Leland Jones. Not pictured: Alison Hansell and Kent Cain. Bill Gentry competes in speaking contest. 97 Sponsored by ROL MORRISON NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back Row-L to R Ricky Delph. Cary Rahn. Sally Baker. Ciary Munck. Lori King. PatGiger, Kelly Cahill. Kim McMillan. Kim Knox. Kathleen Sams. Advisor. Mrs. McLean. Middle Row. L to R-Alison Hansell. Tami Bannister. Sara Gentry. Alison Duncan. Karen Hawk. Kristan Lybecker, I ami Kesling. Bill Gentry, Front Row L to R-George Rachor, Lori Rencken. Sherri Giger. Jeanie Rachor. Michael Lieuallen. Randy Rahn. Paul Jordan. 98 Sponsored by WESTON-MCEWEN TEACH ERS HIGHLAND LASSIES Highland Six plus onr. Jcanir Rachor alternate, Tami Bannister. Susie Swanson, Sally Baker, Sara Gentry, Alison Hansell. Kristan Lybecker. Right-One of the many performances given by the Highland Lassies. Highland Lassies in parade formation practicing for a performance. Lead drummer-Sally Baker, Drum Major-Karen Hawk, Pipe Major-Alison Duncan, Pipe Sergeant- Alison Hansell. Sponsored by EASTERN OREGON MUSIC AND YAMAHA 99 New Zoo Review Recording the latest happenings at W-M is one of the primary functions of the New Zoo Review. News features, sports, and editorials are the main areas covered by the paper. Of special interest this year was the editorial page, on which several letters from anonymous writers roused our readers to the defense of W-M. BELOW: Left to right: News Editor-Kathy Peterson, Sports Editor-Duane Fox. Exchange Editor Diana Ritchey. Assistant Editor-Dave Schmidtgall, Feature Editor-Lori King. Editor-Karla Hooker. Front row, left to right; Mary Huson, Diana Ritchey, Lori King, Kathy Peterson, Back row. left to right; Mrs. Campbell. Duane Fox. Charlie Alford. Tere King, Dave Schmidtgall. Terry Snider. Jeff Salter. Photography S.O.C. Photo Contest winners. jr, Gottfried and some students look at a filmstrip. B.M.C.C. Skills Contest participants; 6 blue ribbons. 3 red ribbons, and a team rating of excellent. 101 Sponsored by: WESTON MARKET HARDWARE Spanish Club goes to Mexico Spanish Club Officers: L-R. Vickie Towne Sec., Kelly Cahill President, Sally Baker Vice Pres. The Spanish Club had many money making projects to help fund their Mexico trip. Included in these projects were a slave auction, taco feed, candle sale and football concessions. The Spanish club members left for Mexico March 19 returning VIarch 31 tired and suntanned. It was a very successful trip. Left-Right: Brad Mon tee, Kelly Cahill, Dick Beamer. Ricky Delph. Bill Gentry. Duane Fox, Charlie Alford. Tere King. Sarrell Giger, Kim Knox. Sally Baker. Alison Hansell. 'I'am Bannister. Charlotte Isakson. Marcella Lloyd. Karen Hawk. Mary Huson. Vickie Towne, Pat Giger. Sue Warren. Lori King. Kristan Lybecker, and Mr. Huntsman. 102 Thespians The purpose of Thespians is to provide an extracurricular activity for those students interested in the theatrical arts. Members of Thespians put on a school play each year. There are opportunities to get involved in costumes and props, besides filling the acting parts. Thanks to excellent participation this year, Thespians have had an excellent year. Mrs. Campbell trying to ge a point across. Tbe officcrs arc PatGigrr, Tami Bamstrr. Lori Rencken and Sue Warren. Sitting L-R Kim Sams. Duane Fox. Darrell Giger. Britt Johnson. Standing L-R Mary Huson. Lori King. Rick Delph. Tami Bannister. Diana Ritchy. Lori Rencken. Bill Gentry. Ms. Campbell. Sally Baker. Alison Duncan. Cary Rahn. Alison Hansell. Pat Giger. Sue Warren, not pictured Cathy Evens and Leland Jones. 103 Sponsored by: THESPIANS W-M CLUB With a cry of, You’ve come a long way baby, this year’s W-M club opened its doors for the first time to girls. Although the boys claim it was merely a coincidence, this was also the W-M club’s most successful season, according to advisor John Thunell, as the club sold booster jackets throughout the school year. Officers: Vice-President Gary Mu nek, Secretary Kristan Lvbecker. President Mike Nix. Treasurer Kim McMillian. Sergeant at Arms Tom Crawford. Front row: Gary Munck, Vickie Towne, Sue Warren, Tami Kesling, Duane Fox, Tere King, Charles Alford. Kevin Beers, Joe McBean. Second row: Kristan Lybecker. David Quempts, Sally Baker. Alison Duncan. Karen Hawk, Lori Renken, Tami Bannister, Cary Rahn, Britt Johnson. Miss Ferhenbacher, Advisor John Thunell. Third row: Debi Hoptowit, Jerry Baker. Leland Jones. Darrell Giger, Dick Beamer, Jeff Salter. Kelly Cahill, Kim Sams. Doug Warner, Brian Montee. Fourth row: Ricky Delph. Lori King. Alison Hansell, Kim McMillian. and Mary Huson. 104 Sponsored by: MARSH’S MENS W'EAR. Special Awards ACADEMIC AWARDS Journalism-Karla Hooker, Ed. -Jeff Salter Thespians-Alison Duncan Journalism Thespians-Rick Delph EHA-Honorary Members-Gary Munck, George Rachor and Mr. Ferguson Art-Outstanding art student-Dave Quaempts Chorus-National Choral Award-Rick Delph Band-John Philip Sousa Award-Rick Delph Outstanding Highland Lassie-Alison Duncan Typing-Paul Jordan Math Award-Pat Giger Chemistry Award-Kim McMillan Library-Kathy Peterson Audio-Visual-George Rachor Mr. Ms. FBLA-George Rachor Karla Hooker T yping 11-Sally Crof ton Spanish-Gary Munck Social Citizenship-Kim McMillan Annual Award-Kim McMillan Sc Alison Hansell Mr. Hawk, FFA Honorary State Fanner: Bill Gentry, FFA State Farmer. PlMilography-lmage 2000 Trophy-Rick Delph; St. Johns Trophy-Chuck Griffin; Photo Imageneering Trophy-George Rachor; Photography Trophies-Rick Delph. Chuck Griffin. Bill Gentry, Jeff Salter. Dave Quaempts. Dwayne Harman; Outstanding 1st year photographers-Alison Hansell. Ed Delph, David Schmidtgall. Ron Griffin. Dave Quaempts, Dehbie Hoptowit. 105 Sports Awards FOOTBALL BOVS’ BASKETBALL Captains: Kelly Cahill. Gary Mu nek and Mike Nix Best Defensive Lineman: Tom Crawford Best Defensive Linebacker: Kelly Cahill Best Back: Mike Nix Best Offensive Lineman: Gary Munck Best Offensive Back: Dick Beamer Most Improved: Joe McBean, Ed Delph Most Inspirational: Brad Montee. Ed Delph Most V aluable Player: Kelly Cahill. Gary Munck C.H. Simpson Award: Ed Delph. Kim Sams. Dick Beamer. Mike Nix. Darrell Ciger. Brad Montee. and Duane Fox All State: 1st Team. Gary Munck. Tom Crawford All State: Team. Kelly Cahill. Mike Nix Honorable Mention: Joe McBean. Dick Beamer. Duane Fox GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Most Improved: Alison Duncan M iss Hustle: Paula Newbold Captain: Liz Cahill Most Inspirational: Lori King Sportsmanship: Sue Warren TRACK Most Improved: Kevin Beers Most Inspirational: Joe McBean Most Points: Mike Nix, Kevin Beers Captain: Mike Nix TENNIS Best Doubles: Kim McMillan, Alison Duncan Best Singles: Gary Munck Sportsmanship: Paul Jordan Most Inspirational: Kim Knox Most Improved: Randy Rahn BASEBALL Leading Hitter: Dick Beamer Most Improved Hitter: Jeff Salter Most Improved Defense: Cary Rahn Most Inspirational: Kelly Cahill (iolden Glove: Charley Alford Leading Base, tealer: Doug Warner Best Pitcher: Duane Fox C.H. Simpson Award: Britt Johnson Captain: Dick Beamer Sportsmanship: Gary Munck .Most Improved: Joe McBean Best Defense (Mr. Hustle): Kim Sams Most Inspirational: Dick Beamer Most Rebounds: Joe McBean Free Throw %: Mike Nix VOLLEYBALL Best Defensive Player: Lori King Best Offensive Player: Sue Warren Best Spiker: Kim McMillan Most Inspirational: Lori King Sportsmanship: Mary Huson 106 Upper left corner: Boys’ State del. David Schmidtgall and Charlie Alford. Upper right corner: Award winning photographer’s Rick Delph, Chuck Griffin, Dave Quaempts, and George Rachor. Middle left: Girls’ State del. and alt. Kim Knox alt.. Karen Hawk del.. Alison Hansell del.. Kim McMillan. Below left corner: Music In May participants Alison Duncan Band. Rick Delph and Tami Bannister Chorus. Below right corner: W-M concert band that placed first in district contest. Oregon State Scholars Awards: Sally Baker Tami Bannister Alison Duncan Whitman College Certificate of Honors: Alison Duncan •American Legion Citizenship Awards: Rick Delph Lori King Robert Pinkerton Award - Outstanding Athlete: Dick Beamer Linda Meier Award - Outstanding Senior Girl: Lori King Richard McCracken Award • Outstanding Soph Boy: Cary Rahn Athena Civic Memorial Scholarship: George Rachor, $250 Reeder Scholarship Award - Two Top Students: Sally Baker. $100 Tami Bannister. $50 BMCC Scholarships • Full Year: Lon King Bill Gentry 108 J� : ' • - T .JL s� r • J 35-i •■- E; £-