Wright City High School - Echo Yearbook (Wright City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1976 volume:

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New equipment and literature was pur- chased for the library to establish better refer- ences for the students. All that plus a new vo- cational building began our star-spangled year at WCHS. 2 CONTENTS Highlights Athletics Organizations Faces Groups Advertising ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★• ! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 12 26 50 74 112 132 3 Art Club Design B. Gentry J. Bierer D. Beachump W. Lawson J. v. Cheerleaders D. Reininger J. Bleile T. Heil i i % •cu mm During the Star Spangled Year, Wright City echoed the Bicen- tennial celebration throughout the country. Along with the com- munity, WCHS contributed a special lunch program, which was viewed by the Senior Citizens who attended a dinner sponsored by the Student Council, a fine arts contest, and special Home Economics programs. The Home Economics classes also made a Bicentennial Flag which the members of the class presented to the Student Council. Another booster of the Bicentennial was the pom-pon girls who went by the red, white and blue color scheme for a routine they performed during the regional bas- ketball games. All of these activities help to celebrate our 200 birthday. J. Bierer C. Newcomb D. Reininger M. Rodriguez Hunziker H. Bradshaw Studeat leaders, officers, scholarship winners, honor roll students, students involved and contest champions ere just a few of the students in the spot light through- out the 1975-76 school year. These students provided the backbone and living strength to many of the suc- cessful organizations that added life to WCHS. The hard work was rewarding not only to the individuals, but to the organizations they represented and to the school which definitely benefited from their services and activities. These deserving and outstanding stu- dents were all stars in our star-spangled year. S. Hoeft S. Frye T. Thorp C. Tucker C. Wyatt J. Sydnor P. Woolfolk S. Wilkins M. Brandes - 7 N. Paul J. Bierer J. Bleile Wright City High had even more stars.. .Kings and Queens of Bamwarming, Homecoming, Christmas Prom, Spring Dance and Bicentennial royalty for the first school sponsor- ed football game. With their pictures in the newspapers, the yearbook, and their names known to all as King and Queen, these students receive special recognition. This brings a twinkle to their eyes and a smile to their face as each individual feels the excitement of being a star. 8 9 10 J. Copeland J. Vehige Funny faces, smiling faces, laughing M- Brandes faces, crying faces, all faces, to cele- M- Murphy brate not just any old year, but a real honest-to-goodness, shiny, tinselled, bangled, bo-jangled, star-spangled year. 11 FFA Barnwarming: Proves To Be Another Success Thank heavens this is the end! were the words of many students as they gasped for fresh air after finding the end of the 40' twisting and turn- ing tunnel that served as the entrance to the 1975-76 Bamwarming dance sponsered by the FFA. The dance, held in the new Vo-Ag building, began the year's social enjoyment for the high school students. Rock music, provided by the Clique , filled the air for the students listening and dancing enjoyment. Hay bales stacked along the walls or in heaping piles supplied the chairs and tables for the evening. Free doughnuts and apple cider served by members of the FFA were available for the students pleasure. 14 Below: Donna Hite swings to the beat of the music at the first dance of the school year. Lower Left: What secrets could Mike Rose be sharing with Don Brandes as Karen Collins sits beside them? Center: Along with other students on the dance floor, Keith Ball tries one of the many new dance steps. Far Lower Left: Taking a breather from all the dancing excite- ment, Teresa Rice sits beside the refresh- ment stand with her cider. Far Left: On hands and knees, Janet Copeland arrives smilingly at the end of the tunnel after her long journey through it. Left: Mem- bers of the sophomore class enjoy their refreshments of cider and doughnuts during an intermission. 15 Right: The 1975-1976 FFA Bamwarming Queen, her escort and the entire queer court pose for photograph after the crown- ing. Far Right: Rick Atterberry crawls out of entrance tunnel ready for action. Fai Center Right: Tommy Hoeft caught com- ing out of Bamwarming tunnel. Far Bottom Right: Wrestling in the hay is Pat Gerdeman during an intermission. Center: Bill Holl- enbeck, FFA president, crowns Jackie Bie- rer as the 1975-1976 FFA Barnwarming Sweetheart. Lower Right: Several Freshman guys sit and enjoy their first Bamwarming dance. Below: Janet Copeland boogies to the music of the 'Clique'. 16 Jackie Crowned FFA Sweetheart The traditional event of the 1975-76 FFA Barnwarming was the crowning of the FFA Sweetheart Queen. The candidates for this year were: Jackie Bierer, senior; Mary Neill, junior; Lori Robey, sophomore; Janis Requat, freshman. These Candidates were chosen to represent their class, and collect pennies as their votes. The girl who col- lected the most votes was crowned the new FFA Sweetheart. When the moment arrived for the queen crowning, the announcement was made that Senior Jackie Bierer, escorted by Nelson Paul, was the Bamwarming Sweet- heart Queen for 1975-76. Jackie was crowned by Bill Hollenbeck, FFA President. 17 Lower Right: WCHS students and guests get together December 6, 1975, for the EH A Christmas Prom. Bottom Left: Chap- ter parents attentively watch the new dance steps. Below: The ST. LOUIS EXPRESS , a nine piece brass rock group, provided the music for the even- ing. Middle Top: Senior candidates were Mary Rodriguez and John Gerhardt. Mid- dle 2: Junior attendants were Patsv Lind- sey and Rick Atterbury. Middle 3: Soph- more attendants were Lea Herndon and Eugene Hite. Middle 4: Freshman atten- dants were Rhonda Hinderliter and Bobby Thomure. Far Upper Right: Debra Nojiri and Joe Bliele were crowned the 1975- 76 Echo Queen and King. Far Lower Right: Students and guests in the Holi- day Spirit. 18 Echoes Silver Bells Rang In The 1975-76 Prom In a picturesque holiday set- ting, a feeling of joy was felt by all who attended the Annual Prom sponsored by the F. H. A. The gym was beautifully deco- rated with Christmas trees, bells, and an archway of ever- green and mistletoe, all of these were set a glow by the mirror ball. The coronation of the Echo King and Queen took place in a peaceful coun- try sleighride setting. 19 Wildcats Destroy Lions In Homecoming Battle After a week of preparation, the Wildcats were more than ready to meet the chal- lenge of the St. John's Lions. The excite- ment ran high with the Wildcats pulling ahead in the first quarter with a score of 20 to 16. The Lions puny efforts to catch up were unsuccessful as the Wildcats doubled the Lions scoring attack in the second quarter scoring 20 points to the Lions 10 points. In the second half, the Wildcats lead was increased by only two points as the Lions defense upbraidit- self and slowed the 'Cats scoring drive. The final score was an overwhelming 70-54, giving the ’Cats another Home- coming victory. 20 Below: Howard Bradshaw grabs the rebound for W.C. while St. Johns looks on. Lower Left: Co-Captain Joe Bleile rips through the Homecoming banner with a look of deter- mination. Far Lower Left: Bill Hollenbeck out jumps a St. Johns player while Howard Bradshaw awaits to take it down for two. Far Left: Co-Captain Bill Hollenbeck goes up for two while St. Johns 41 tries a hip block. Left: Jeff Cook is all alone and going up for two in the Homecoming game against St. Johns. 21 Right: Howard Bradshaw tries his panty hose on for size after receiving five dollars for winning the sexy leg contest. Far Right: A look of disbelief crosses the face of Pam Woolfolk, escorted by Howard Sonny Bradshaw, as they wait for the crowning. Lower Right: Jackie Bierer, student council member, begins to extinquish bon-fire as cheerleaders begin last chant of the afternoon. Center: Some cold and others frozen participated in the bon-fire to raise spirit and excitement for the game that night. Bottom: Pom-pon girls perform their Homecoming dance during half time of varsity game. Below: Mr. Jones over- looks the cheerleaders as they lead the students in their spirit raising chants. 22 ) an Homecoming: Week Of Excitement Homecoming festivities began with Home- coming week, Dec 15-19, as the students at WCHS dressed differently each day in celebration of Homecoming. Various activi- ties were held during the week consisting of; All Wo Hate Lions, Stick contest sponsored by the student council, spirit chain links sponsored by the art club with this years winner being the class of 1979, and a bon-fire was held Friday afternoon to end the weeks activities. In summation of Homecoming festivities, a presentation of $5 and a plaque was made to Howard Bradshaw for being the sexy leg winner and the senior class received $25 for winning the Lions contest. To finalize Home- coming activities, Pam Woolfolk, senior, was crowned 1975-76 Homecoming Queen by Joe Bleile. Annette Redmon, Bill Hollenbeck, Tammy Hunziker, Jeff Cook, Kathy Frye, Terry Frye, Christine Bierer, Preston Love, Debbie Roberts, and Skip Sutter made up the Queen's court. 23 Clockwise From Left: Susie and Cindy bump to Sweet Home Alabama .; Craig Beste and Felina Kenny rock to the music on the dance floor; Patsey, student council member, works in the refreshment stand; Elaine and Gary crown Pam and Kelvin as the new queen and king; Linda Schmidt does the hustle to Hollywood Swinger .; Gloria Harrison, s.c. member, dances in the evenings attire at the Hillbilly Shindig . 24 Bumpin’ And Hustlin’ Raise The Roof At WCHS The students at WCHS bumped and hustled to the sounds of J. B. and the Profiles of Soul which echoed through the cafeteria at the Hill- billy Shindig sponsored by the student council on April 30. Each person wore overalls (or oldest pair of jeans), checked shirt, saddles or tennies, red handkerchiefs and hat as the attire for the evening. Kids snacked on lic- orice, sugar babies, and lemonade sold at the refreshment stand. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of Pam Newcomb and Kelvin Lashley as the 1975-76 Spring Dance Queen and King. The candidates were as follows: Janis Requat and Don Brandes--freshmen; Pam Newcomb and Kelvin Lashley--sophomores; Donna Hunt and Howard Bradshaw--juniors; Cheryl Newcomb and Gary McDaniels--seniors. The retiring King and Queen, Gary Warren and Elaine Eversmyer crowned Pam and Kelvin on a throne consisting of a large tree, flowers, hay bales, cider jugs, and an old-fashioned porch swing. 25 CO fcq tg fcc s tb GAA Extramural Statistics Improve In ’76 The 1975-76 school year has seen an improvement in the statistics of the GAA extramural teams. They don't always come home with a victory, but these girls put forth much effort towards these sports. Each year, tryouts are held for extramural teams with girls spending extra time trying to improve skills and gain experience in the areas of soft- ball, volleyball, basketball, and track field. This year's softball record was six for ten; varsity basket- ball was one for eleven; j.v. basketball six for six; varsity volleyball six for ten; track and field team was zero for five, the team did manage to place second in three meets and sixth in the Troy Relays out of 12 schools who participated. Gymnastics, archery, volleyball, and basketball are the intramural sports participated in by tne girls of WCHS. In gymnastic intramural competition, Lora Reininger and Kim Orre tied for first on the uneven bars; volleyball intramur- als were won by Debbie Reininger's team; basketball in- tramural winners were members of Josephine Syndor's team. Jackie Farek took first place in archery intramural shooting 152 followed by Anita Lemke with 142 and the third place ribbon went to Jackie Bierer with 129 points. The GAA participants have set no outstanding records, but they have improved. Colleen Grobbe was the only member of the track team to receive a medal in the district track meet held in Centralia, MO. The varsity volleyball team tied with St. Dominic for second in conference. Members of GAA feel that improvement has been greatly observed although the records of the teams have not im- proved tremendously. The GAA have hopes of one day receiving more community attendance in their games. 29 Varsity Volleyball Ties St. Dominic For 2nd In Conference Clockwise From Left: Debbie R. uses bump pass to set the ball for the front line; Pam W. and Tammy H. are in position and waiting to receive the serve; Cynthia W. and spectators wait for the starting gun of the 880 relay; Sherry T. races for the fin- ish line of her race; Pam N. goes up for a backhanded spike. 31 Colleen Grobbe Receives Medal At District Track Meet Clockwise From Left: Diane H. waits for good pitch; Pam W. pitches a good fast ball; Sherry T. stands amazed with the basketball in her hand; Tammy H. bumps the volleyball over the net; Bev A. tears across the finish line; Colleen G. clears a good five feet; Karen C. maneuvers around St. Dominic players. 33 Wildcats Make It To Quarter Finals At Flat River Wright City Wildcats Varsity basketball season was a tre- mendous success this year as the team was led to a 23-8 record under the coach Dave Gerdeman. After a discouraging start with a loss to Troy in the season opener, the 'Cats got down to serious business and beat Winfield in their next game. The next game at St. Dom- inic, the team suffered a loss that went right down to the wire, as the Crusaders beat the Wildcats 73-70. With a record of 1-2, the Wildcats entered their own tournament ready for action. They chalked up two easy wins against MSD and Win- field. In the game for first place, the Wildcats beat Els- berry with a score of 86-76. After the tournament, the team racked up more wins against Valley Park, St. John, and another with Val- ley Park. The 'Cats then entered the Troy tournament with an impressive record of 7-2. The first game of the tournament proved dis- appointing as the Wildcats were beaten by St. Francis Borgia by the slim margin of two points with a score of 64-62. But the 'Cats bounced back with a win against Fran- cis Howell. In the game for Consolation, the 'Cats sound- ly beat Clopton with a score of 83-69. The joy was short lived as the 'Cats were beat- en in their next game against Fort Zumwalt. But they came back with an impressive win against Winfield. Winning first in the Ft. Zumwalt Tourney was the next order of business as the Wildcats took home the trophy with three consecutive wins over Cleveland, Fox, and finally, Montgomery City. The Wild- cats won four more regional season games before they were beaten by Orchard Farm in a somewhat disputed game. The 'Cats stretched their losing streak to two as they were edged by Prep South 59- 57. The 'Cats came back and beat St. Dominic before they were again beaten by Prep South by a score of 60- 59. With a record 28-7, the Wildcats entered their regional which was held at Wright City. The Wildcats captured a regional first with three easy wins against Si- lex, Chamois, and grudge victory against Prep South 76-50. The 'Cats fourth win that awarded them the tourn- ament was a very close game with Belle that ended 59-57. The Wildcats proceeded into the state tournament with high hopes. These hopes be- gan to grow as the Crocker Lions succumbed the Wild- cats in the first game 78-67. In the Quarter Finals at Flat River, the second game of the tournament proved less successful for the 'Cats. They were soundly beaten by Scott City Central. The Wild- cats fought tirelessly, but were unable to overcome the uncanny shooting of their adversaries and were beaten 80-54. All told, the season was a great success for the team. We thank them for many hours of exciting en- tertainment and for firing our school spirit. 34 Three Players Named To All-Conference Teams Clockwise From Left: Bill Hollenbeck, senior, was named to Midwest Athletic All-Conference first team, Central All- District and to the Coaches All-State Teams; Larry Pettig goes up for two in a game against St. John; Howard Bradshaw struggles against a Winfield player for the rebound; Joe Bleile, co-captain, succeeds in scoring two for W.C.; Jeff Cook, junior, was also named to the Midwest Athletic All-Conference first team; Donnie Bishop shoots for two as teammates readily await to clutch the rebound; Terry Frye, senior, was named to Midwest Athletic A11-Conference second team. 36 38 Varsity Team Ends Season With 23-8 Overall Record Clockwise From Left: Jeff Cook averaged 17 points per game in Conference Play and 15 points per regular game; Larry Pettig, guard for WC, makes lay-up and schores two as Jeff stands by to see the outcome of the shot; Bill Hollenbeck, voted outstanding player by his team- mates, averaged 15 points per game in Conference Play and 17 points and 10 rebounds per regular play; Howard Brad- shaw brings down the rebound for WC; Joe Bleile exhibits a lay-up as he shoots for another two points; Terry Frye shoots two from the right side of the key. 39 J.V. Looks Forward To A More Promising Record In The Season To Come The Wildcats J. V. Team's rec- ord of 9-12 does not reveal the true success that the team en- joyed in the 1975-76 season. Five of the losses were by five points or less. Sophomore Gary Warren played exceptionally well all season, backing up an average of 12 points and 12 re- bounds per game. Two more sophomores, Lonnie Bishop and Mark Lowry, also contrib- uted to the success of the team. The other two starting posi- tions were shared by four freshmen; Bobby Lewis, Keith Smith, Skip Sutter, and Duane Schamma. Junior Varsity coach, Curt Panhorst, stated, '1 feel that all the sophomores on the team will be capable of contributing to the success of the varsity team next year, and all the freshmen will form a solid core for next year's J. V. team. Gary Warren Has A Good Season Clockwise From Left: Duane Schamma goes up for two in a game against Win- field; Bobby Lewis tries a jump shot from the side; Lonnie Bishop scores two as opponents block his approach; Gary War- ren reaches up over the hand of No. 25 to get the jump ball; Gary Warren grabs the rebound; Mark Lowry scores 1 point at the free throw line; Lonnie Bishop prepares to pass the ball to another teammate. 42 Experience Gained By Jr. High Teams It was a fairly bleak season this year for Jr. High basket- ball coach, Sam Potter. Al- though his teams worked hard, the seventh grade ended the season with four wins, six losses, and the eighth grade with two wins, 14 losses. The seventh grade was slightly hampered with a lack of men on the team, which left them without sub- stitutions if the players be- came tired or began to get into foul trouble. The eighth grade team shaped up considerably the second half of the season and played better even though they won few games. Coach Potter stated that Robbie Stewart won Most Improved Player on the eighth grade team. In spite of their records, the year was not a total loss for the Jr. High teams in the fact that the boys gained ex- perience and were given a chance to enter into com- petitive sports. 45 Poor Pitching Produces A Record Of 0-14 In ’76 Season The insufficiency in pitching was one of the factors which produced a record of 0-14 in the 1976 baseball season. The Wildcats ended the year in last place with a conference record of 0-9. Contributing to this record were the untimely er- rors and poor pitching. However, many of the team members benefited themselves. Kenny Beard had a batting av- erage of . 343 and a fielding average of . 93. Rick Atter- berry held the RBI record with 13 and came up with 15 for the most hits. Larry Pettig made the most home runs with five and Mark Lowry stole 14 bases. The team as a whole had a bat- ting average of .270 and a fielding average of . 84. This has been the best year the 'Cats have ever had for hitting, how- ever; the worst for pitching. 47 The Wildcats Are Still Trackin The cross country team consisted of all fresh- men and sophomores except for one senior who also turned out to be a girl. Annette Red- mon was the first girl to ever be a member of the cross country team. The team had six regular meets with the sev- enth meet being their conference. The WC cross country team finished second in three meets and third in three. In the conference meet, WC finished fourth, ending the year’s cross country meets. The WCHS track team consisted of freshmen, sophomores and juniors this year, which in- dicates another season of trackin' to come. Keith Clark went to the state meet in the long jump and Mark Christopher went in the shot put. Neither man placed in their event, but it was the effort that counted. Several fresh- men did well this year and are looking forward to future meets. 48 49 52 NHS Involves More Students The National Honor Society is made up of students selected by a faculty committee. Selection is based on their qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The purpose of the National Honor Society is four fold: It strives to create an en- thusiasm for scholarship; a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character. This year the members of the National Honor Society worked earnestly to earn money. A chili supper was held during the Wright City A Team basketball Tournament. One evening during the re- gi onals the members helped Mrs. Zuhone serve the dinner in the cafeteria. These were projects to help raise the money needed for NHS Induction. NHS Induction was held April 13, 1976. Five speakers were chosen to talk on the purpose of the NHS. Induction was the climax of the NHS year. Starting From Top: Speakers at induction; members at induction; new members. Student Council Strives To Lift School Spirit The WCHS Student Council sponsored several activities during the 1975-76 school year. For a money making project the mem- bers of the council sold cloth calendars for $1.50. During the Homecoming, they sponsored a whole week of activi- ties to involve the students and lift school spirit. Each day of the week had something special about it. On Friday afternoon, the student council held a Spirit Bonfire for anyone wishing to par- ticipate. The cheerleaders and Spirit Club held their pep rally around the bonfire. During the week, the council also sponsored an All Who Hate Lions, Stick contest, with the senior class splitting half the proceeds for being the contest winner. The students felt that the Student Council brought a lot more meaning to the Homecoming Week. The Student Council also sponsored the annual spring dance. The theme of the dance was hillbilly Shindig”. The music for the dance was provided by J.B. and The Profiles of Soul. The whole evening gave the appearance of a scene from the television show Hee-Haw . Starting From Top: Billy Flesch; Debbie Reininger; Students at bon- fire. 53 Publications: The Voice Of WCHS The 1975-76 W.C.H.S. Yearbook Staff worked hard this year to present the student body with a bigger, better yearbook. The art department developed the unique cover from a basic idea given to them by the Yearbook Staff. Staff members raced to meet deadlines by writing copy, cropping pictures, typing and making page layouts, and overcoming frustrations to create this star- spangled yearbook. New members helped work on the yearbook and received training for next year's job. The goal of the Wildcat Tales Staff was to create more ac- curate and exciting news this year. They toured the Banner of- fices in Warrenton to get a better idea of how a newspaper staff is really run, and attended the Sponsors of School Publications Press Conference at Washington University. They also entered the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association Contests. They competeded in the Northeast Missouri State High School Academic Festival at Kirksville, and received highest honors for the Wildcat Tales . 54 Clockwise: Lesa Schaper, Jackie Schrecken- gast; Mary Rodriquez; Gail Symes; Gloria Harrison; Kathy Phegley, Photographer; Bil- ly Flesch; Mary Brandes; Debbie Reininger. •A. U US. Teams Choose Outstanding Extramural Players The Girl’s Athletic Association is one of the organiza- tions that remains active throughout the entire year. Members of GAA participate in intramural sports con- sisting of basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, and archery. Teams are chosen by the coaches to participate in extramural sports of softball, basketball, volleyball, and track and field. During the year the girls worked hard on many money- making projects. Their first project was a bake sale followed by a lunch stand, a calender sale, a plaque and T-shirt sale, the annual sale of Homecoming Mums and they also sponsored a coat check during regionals. One girl from each team in extramural sports is chosen as outstanding player. Each individual team chose their outstanding player, keeping in mind that she should excel in many of the following areas: participation, sportsmanship, cooperation, skill, and full perfor- mance at practice and at a game. These girls won out- standing player of the year: in softball: Pam Koster; basketball: Diane Hollenbeck; volleyball varsity: Pam Woolfolk; volleyball j.v. : Shelly Strick; track: Colleen Grobbe; field: Pam Woolfolk. At the end of the year the GAA members vote on one girl who has shown the most participation in sports and who was better than average in each sport she participated in. At the school awards assembly the announcement was made that Josephine Syndor was given the honor of being named the 1975-76 Best-All-Around Girl Athlete of the year. 56 Clockwise From Left: Josephine Syndor, Tammy Hun- ziker, Lou Ann Hartnagel; Colleen Grobbe; Coach Zel- ler, Miss Emmerick, Elaine Eversmeyer; Diane Hol- lenbeck; Pam Woolfolk; Shelly Strick; Pam Koster; Anita Lemke. FHA: Getting Involved FHS is an organization dealing with the improvement of home and community living. The organization is made up of girls who are interested in bettering their future, because they hope to see their dreams become realities. FHA has become busily involved in many activities this year. The girls sold hotdogs and candy at all basketball and State Regional games. FHA sponsered the annual Christmas Prom with this years theme being Silver Bells and Mistletoe . Other activities contributing to the girls fast pace year were their Bake Sales and White Elephant Sale, the annual Family Banquet and Fashion Show, plus both Regional meetings and a State meeting in June. FHA's contribution to the community was an afternoon mati- nee for children. All these activities have helped to make FHA an organization involved in a very active and successful year. 58 59 Clockwise: Debbie Reininger; Kevin Miller; Larry Pettig; FFA members at Bamwarming; Bill Hollenbeck; Kenny Hunn. FFA: Professional Farmers Of The Future The Wright City Future Farmers of America Chapter participated in many activities during the 1975-76 school year. At the beginning of the year, eighteen members received the Greenhand Degree in ceremonies held before the chapter and parents of the first year Vocational Agriculture students. The annual citrus fruit sales were conducted during December with the chapter and parents of the chapter clearing approximately $500. FFA Week this year was February 21-28. The theme was FFA-A Future For America . Members Displayed posters around the school and town, served coffee and doughnuts in the teachers' lounge, had a dress up day when members wore offical dress and another day when everyone dressed in everday farmers' clothes. On Friday of that week, members conducted a community Junk Drive where they donated their labor and trucks to clean up junk around the communtiy. The students not hauling trash work- ed at the elementary school enlarging the play ground area for the children. Highlights during the year for the FFA members included: Bill Hollenbeck-- received Area Farmer Awards; Chapter members won about $300 showing Livestock, Crops and Mechanic projects at local and state fairs. Highlights for the Chapter: Chapter received the Superior Chapter award, awarded by the State FFA Association. Chapter held a Childrens Barn- yard at the elementary school for all children in the community. To finalize another year of activities, the FFA Banquet was held May 14 in honor of all charter members. 61 The Future Teachers of America is a small but enthusiastic club. Not all the members plan to teach but all have interests centered in education. The club's goals are to increase communication between teachers and students, as well as educating the club members as to what it will be like to be a teacher. Leading the club toward these goals are the club officers; Billy Flesch, Pres., Gail Symes, Vice Pres., Pam Newcomb, Sec. Tres., and Cheryl Newcomb, Student Council Rep. The F.T. A. is truly a club on the rise and will play a major role in school life in the future. Clockwise: Gail Symes; Janis Requat; S.D.A.; Billy Flesch; Virginia Wilding; Christien Bierer. 62 “Gift Of The Magi” Highlights S.D.A. Year S.D. A. is an organization of Jr. High and High school students dealing with the art of dram and speech. From the money raised by selling popcorn, they have gone to different theaters and col- leges to see pantomines and play presentations. Members of S.D. A. and some other high school students attended a speech contest at Winfield in November. Sophomore Gloria Harrison took second place trophy in Creative Original Writing. S.D.A. and other students also put on a play at Christmas time called, Gift of the Magi. In March, they went to the Bam Dinner Theater to observe a professional play presentation. Sponsor Mrs. Baer believes that the organization could be improved through increased membership and participation of these mem- bers. Even though the membership may be improved the various activities have made this organization more exciting for everyone involved. 63 W.C. Band Department Has Outstanding Year The Wright City High School Band Department, which includes Concert Band, Pep Band and Stage Band, has performed during many concerts and contests this year. The Concert Band took part in several concerts wrapping the year up with a Bicentennial Fine Arts Review. Pep Band proved to be a worth while extra- curricular activity as the members provided entertainment for the basketball games. The Stage Band competed in three contests this year bringing home several high ratings. The band department held several money making projects during the year. They sold candles, candy bars, and held a bake sale during the Back to School Concert. The hard earned money has contributed to the purchasing of a Fender Rhodes electric piano. 65 Chorus Members Gave Top Performances The melodious voices of the high School students are joined together every year to form the Chorus. Chorus has been involved in several contests and con- certs this year. Joined with the band, chorus has per- formed a Back to School Concert, Christmas Concert, Precontest Concert, and a final, a Spring Concert. They have also participated in a Precontest Concert at Lind- wood College, a Music Festival at Francis Howell, and the Music Contest at Mexico. Within the organization a girls sextet was formed for Contest at Mexico. The sex- tet consisted of, Shiela Wilkins, Patsy Lindsey, Donna Hite, Janis Mound, Gloria Harrison, and Sherry Sutter. Chorus sold shampoo during the year to raise money to busy robes and are still planning more money making projects for next year, in hopes of ordering the robes soon. Spanish Exhibit Receives II At Kirksville Hablas Espanol? Yes, many students at WCHS have had the opportunity to learn the Spanish language because of the new Spanish Club. This is the first active year for the hard working group. They have taken part in many money-making projects such as bake sales, selling of Rex all purpose cleaner, helping out with the refreshment stand during regionals, working a booth at the PTA Carnival and planning a car wash for spring. One of the newer events that the Spanish Club provided for the community was a Spanish Dinner. The dinner proved to be a success and plans are hopeful for an- other dinner next year. The club also participated in the foreign language fair at Kirksville for their first year. An exhibit of Spanish posters and drawings re- ceived a II rating for the Spanish Club. All of the long hours of work and hard earned money of the club will go towards a summer trip to view the splender of Mexico. Many of the members are eagerly looking forward to the new adventure. They feel the trip will help them gain experience in learning more about the Spanish customs and language. Clockwise From Left: Ms. Zutter, Gloria Harrison, Pam Newcomb, Christine Bierer; Debbie Nojiri, Terry Penrod. 68 I JLENT FLICKS TApA 23 130 pm •bright City High. School , _ . Cafeteria tAfc CfMPO 0, 1 Me ceysrovfc xo? Featuring. Lon. Chaney Art Club Sponsors Silent “Flicks” With only nine members, the Art Club proves to be a very active club. Besides helping almost every other club with posters, they sponsor many of their own activities. This year alone they sponsor- ed a dance and light show for which they made their own slides. They also spon- sored a silent flick” night, sold candy, and sponsored Rent-A-Santa. They were commissioned by the Lion's Club and the student council to create a new school sign which would direct newcomers to the school. After finishing this project, the club began work on the sign for the PTA Carnival. With school drawing to an end, the Art Club continues to enrich their summer break by planning activities for the club to work on throughout the summer. Clockwise From Left: Advertisement made by the Art Club for their silent flick ; Fawn Curtis; Virginia Schreckengast. H.S. Cheerleaders, Pon And Spirit Club Gain Spirit Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders practiced many hours in order to be able to do their best when leading cheers at games. To improve their skill, the cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleaders Association camp at South West Missouri State University, during August. They learned new cheers, jumps and received new ideas to promote spirit. The Pom-pon girls spent many hours practicing, which enabled them to give a good performance. With the help of Mr. Lake, they were able to invent clever and different marches as well as graceful dance steps. The girls captured the attention of each spectator as they performed their routines each home game. This year the pep club was re-organized and re- named the Spirit Club. This new spirit was evident at every game. They also purchased new sweaters to distinguish them from the crowd. With the help of Patty Krueger and Josephine Sydnor they were capable of backing the cheerleaders and showing the true spirit of a spirit club. 70 Clockwise: Beverly Anderson, Linda Brandt; H. S. Pom-pon; Varsity Cheerleaders; Elaine Eversmeyer, Michelle Massey, Gloria Harri- son; H. S. Pom-pon; Spirit Club; J. V. Cheer- leaders. J.H. Cheerleaders, Pom- Pon And Pep Club Strengthen Spirit The ]. H. cheerleaders practiced hard to perfect their for- mations and timing in their cheers. They were thrilled with victory and learned to accept defeat. Their dedication to cheerleading was evident as they continued to cheer re- gardless of the score. The J.H. pom-pon girls had a very difficult task to accomplish this year. They performed every routine to music which made their routines even hard to smoothly perform. Through many hours of practice, they were able to perfect these eye catching routines. The enthusiasm of the J.H. pep club was well appreciated by the cheerleaders. Their loyalty and support gave the added en- couragement needed to bring the team from behind for a win. 73 I Clockwise From Left: Sam Potter; Dave Gerdeman; Rev. Wer- ner Strick; Mildred Hollenbeck; Curt Panhorst; Emmons Jasper- ing; Bob Cook; Bob Wyatt; Paula Zeller; Iris Schaper; Fraser C. Small; Bob Lewis. 77 Administration Donald Jones George Ritchie Francis Frazier Shirley Godt Dan Charlton Lila Brandes Ted Baker Wayne Utley Barbara Timm Joseph LaMantia Brigit Lonergan Susan Kane Jennifer Baker Debbie Scholl Tom O'Brien Connie Brooks Dale Hackman Carol Green Diane Baer Marcia Scheeter Shirley Utley Rebecca Buckler Leslie Morris Sharon Neil Pam Zutter Frank Lake 78 79 80 Mike Abrolat Bonnie Adkins Debbie Adkins Karen Arnett Malissa Bailey Lorn a Bote Margie Boyd Jo Bueneman Linda Butler Pam Clark Vickey Crawford Cornelius Davis Cheryl Fversmeyer Robin Fliehman Doris Fincher Jimmy Ford John Ford Pat Garrett Jimmy Hancock John Hankins Scott Hardy William Hartnagel Cindy Hoeber James Holladay Rita Johnson Verchell Johnson Douglas Jones Marcus Jones Mark Jones Jenny Kerr Dennis Key Randy Lewis Tom Lockhart Mike Love Kevin Lumos Doug Maestas Jenny Massey Scott Mintner George Mozee Sandy Nailor 82 Cheryl Neagles Don Odum Class Of ’81 Ricky Patton Susie Pettig Paul Phiropoulos Carolyn Probert Vickie Ramey Gerald Reckamp Carol Richardson Lloyd Rowan Kenny Sadler Susan Sanson Gary Schmitt Lisa Schreckangast Lorie Schreckengast Kevin Schriener Stuart Sida Jeanne Sommer Scott Stewart Steve Strick Sherri Summers Mark Sutter Stanley Sydnor Stanton Sydnor Kenny Taylor Steve Taylor Melisa Tilley Ted Towner Tim Volmert Brad Wahle Mark Waldo Glendia Watson Jeff Welge Debra Wilding Audrey Willyard Joseph Zykan 84 Mike Aemisegger Edward Anderson Haroldene Ball Danny Beard Danny Beauchamp Craig Beste Karen Bierer Richard Boley Tom Booher Nick Brunstein Becky Bueneman Marisa Chambliss Kevin Chandler Debbie Christopher Theresa Copeland Greg Czemiewski Daniel Davis Larry Delaney Carolyn Diehl Peggy Dorman Doug Dotson Carolyn Driemeyer Charles Edwards Mary Estes Steve Fosnok Sharon Frye Danny Granzow Cheryl Hancock Sandra Harrison Kellie Herndon Ronald He Ivey Jim Hinrichs Donald Hite Sandy Hoeft Jo Ann Hunt Yvette Jones Mary Kalhbrier Mark Lang Frank Lewis Jane Logan 86 Karen Meyer Larry Mikus Alfred Mozee Danita Mozee Johnny Mueller Kimberly Murphy Sandra Neagles Ivan North Anthony Odum Frank Odum Vemon Reckamp Cindy Redmon Teresa Reed Jackquelyn Rhodes David Riggs Tina Robey Richard Rodriquez Herman Ruppert Teresa Schamma George Schreckengast John Schreckengast Sherry Simpson Jo Ann Smith Ricky Smith Robin Spencer Robbie Stewart Lesa Stude Tonda Thorp Diane Tinsley Donna Tomshin Brenda Trembly Brian Trembly Connie Tucker Julie Volmert Donna Wells Kathleen Wilmsmeyer 87 Markeeta Anderson Kim Ball Rosemary Barker Peter Beeney Randy Biggs Wendi Boley Laura Bote Mavis Boyd Don Brandes Bryant Buescher Dan Chandler Jan Chandler David Christopher Karen Collins Debbie Derosa Sandra Diehl Darlene Dotson Joey Estes Ka hy Ford Jody Grobbe Janette Hagen Michelle Hansen Rhonda Hinderliter Donna Hite Dianne Hollenbeck Ray Hollenbeck Kenneth Hun Carl Klem Brian Lewis Robert Lewis Pam Love Daniel Maestes Michelle Massey Kevin McDaniel Joe Metzger Debra Mikus Eugene Mikus Steve Mueller Steve Murphy Mark Nolting 89 90 Class Of ’79 Henrietta Obenhaus Kim Orre Connie Park Chris Penrod David Redmon Janis Requat Teresa Rice Helen Richardson Cary Riggs Debbie Roberts Mike Rose Tony Rowan Carl Runyan Alfred Sadler Duane Schamma Linda Schmitt Lee Ann Schreckengast Nancy Shelton Keith Smith Skip Sutter Pandora Sydnor Linda Taylor Scott Taylor Michael Thomure Vera Tiffany Teresa Towner Sherry Twiehaus Dave Vehige Ricky Wahle Jay Waldo George Washington Cigi Washington Bret Woody Sheila Woolfolk Anita Wyatt Kelly Zykan I Sophomores David Albertemst Keith Ball Christine Bierer Donnie Bishop Lonnie Bishop Nancy Booher Linda Brandt Theresa Brooks Barbara Bueneman Becky Bums Mark Chase Mark Christopher David Crollay Leo Diehl Robert Dobsch Martha Doyle Elaine Eversmeyer Jackie Farek Terry France Pat Gerdeman Janis Hagen Ralph Hardy Gloria Harrison Theresa Heil Lea Herndon Tommy Hoeft Jay Hearst Pam Koster Kelvin Lashley Craig LeBeau Anita Lemke Mark Lewis Preston Love Mark Lowry Matt Lowry Mark Lumos Donald Maestas Kenny Matthews Kevin Miller Beckie Morris 92 93 94 Mike Schriener Dannie Schmidt Larry Schmidt Jackie Schreckengast Virginia Schreckengast William Schreckengast Michael Sims Sandy Sommer Shelly Strick Terri Summers Pearl Towner Nancy VanZuyen Debbie Vehige Becky Waldo Terry Walker Class Of ’78 Janice Mound Gale Murphy David Neill Kenny Nieman Pamela Newcomb Robin Probert Ralph Reckamp Jeff Redmon Jan Reed Lora Reininger Donna Richardson Lori Robey Juanita Rose Earl Sadler Lesa Schaper Raymond Walter Garry Warren Kevin Wilding Roger Wilkins Glenn Williams Karen Wilrasmeyer Monica Wilson Jerome Wyatt Karen Wyatt Robin Zykan Juniors Beverly Anderson Rick Atterberry Kenny Beard Tim Bohler Howard Bradshaw Kevin Buescher Marc Cady David Charlton Keith Clark Jeff Cook Marjorie Skorcz Hillard France Kathy Frye Jane Garrett Pete Gentile Bobby Gentry Colleen Grobbe Curt Hartnagel Joyce Held Judy Helvey Mike Hemmer Donna Hunt Tammy Hunziker Leslie Kauble Felina Kenny Barb K etc hum Mike Larenson John Lawson Wendy Lawson Patsey Lindsey % David Maestas Laura Manda Marilyn Mason Margaret Murphy Mary Neill Billy Niemann Corliss North Cindy Park Pam Patton Larry Penrod Larry Pettig Linda Probert Sharon Reckamp Winston Schreckengast Kathy Shoemaker Dana Smith Cheryl Sutter Kim Symes Bonnie Talley Joe Thorp Andy Trantham Joan Vehige James Vertrees Joan Wilding Candy Wright Lester Wyatt James Zykan Class Of 98 99 Seniors DEWAYNE DOYLE CHRIS HEIL CURTIS HOEFT JACKIE BIF.RFR MARY LUE BRANDFS ROBIN ENG FLAG F WILLIAM FLFSCH 100 % JOSEPH BLF3LF TIM BROWN ANDREA BUESCHER JANET COPFLAND TFRRY FRYF LOU ANN HARTNACEL BILL HOLLENBFCK PEGGY JACKSON CHFRYL NEWCOMB Class Of ’76 CARY MCDANIEL BRENDA MEYER DEBBIE NOJTRI DARLENE OSTMANN ANNETTE REDMON DFBBIF REININGER CINDY MINTNFR CAROL MITTLFR FRED MUFLLFR NELSON PAUL KATHY PHECLEY DENNIS MURPHY MARY RODRIGUFZ EMMA SOMMFR GAIL SYMES ED VEHICE VIRGINIA WILDING SHELIA WILKINS CYNTHIA WYATT VIRGIL WYATT Charlie Plumb Addresses Class Of ’76 Commencement ceremonies for the graduates of Wright City High were held on May 27, 1976. The 44 graduates gathered together under the Bicentennial theme of My America , which was reflected by the gaily decorated red, white and blue gymnasium and red carnations that the seniors carried. This theme was also in keeping with the commencement address which was given by Charles Plumb, a former Navy pilot and prisoner of war in Vietnam. In his address, titled My America , Mr. Plumb described his small-town Kansas upbringing and his days as a POW. His message stressed the importance of having faith in God, pride in yourself and a commitment to society. Also during the ceremonies, many awards and scholarships were presented to the class by Superintendent Fraser Small. The presentation of diplomas by school board pres- ident, Robert Lewis, climaxed graduation night. Wfffi mtyrtii Clockwise From Top: Commencement speaker, Char- lie Plumb, giving his speech; The graduating class and audience of friends and relatives; Debbie Nojiri re- ceiving the John Phillips Sousa award; Debbie Reinin- ger is presented with a certificate for being in the top 15% of the senior class; DeWayne Doyle accepting his diploma; Cheryl Newcomb, winner of the first alumni association scholarship, given to her by alumni presi- dent, Jack Groeper; Nelson Paul receiving his certifi- cate as a member of the top 15%; Tammy Hunziker and Patsey Lindsey, junior attendants, led the proces- sional and recessional of the senior class. 107 Clockwise: Lou Ann Hartnagel stepping in time to Pomp N' Circumstance; Bill Flesch receiving one of his many awards from Mr. Small; Roland Niemann, Farmers Elevator manager, presents Jackie Bierer with the MFA Scholarship; Emma Sommer and Debbie Reininger receive from PTA president, Mrs. Billy Arnett, a framed certificate and check as winners of the PTA Scholarship; Gail Symes is presented with a regents scholarship by Mr. Small; The senior class as they sing the musical selections, May You Al- ways and America ; L—R: Fraser Small, Charlie Plumb, Donald Jones, Robert Lewis, Rev. Werner Strick and Rev. Victor Schroeder. Top Seniors Given High Honors Relatives and friends had a right to be proud as several mem- bers of the senior class were honored with scholarships and awards graduation night. Among those with top honors was the class Valedictorian, Bill Flesch. Bill received the University of Missouri Curators Scholarship and the Permaneer Corp. Scholarship. He also received the senior citizenship award and was recog- nized as a winner of the Danforth Foundation '1 Dare You award. The Salutatorian address was given by Gail Symes, who was the winner of the Wiley Eugene Daniel Scholarship. Cheryl Newcomb, winner of the Cardinal Key Award, also re- ceived the Wright City Alumjii Assoc. Scholarship. The MFA Foundation Scholarship and the Wright City Athletic Club Scholarship both went to senior Jackie Bierer. The Wright City PTA Scholarships were presented to Debbie Reininger and Emma Sommer. Debbie was also recognized as a winner of the Danforth Foundation '1 Dare You award. 109 110 W.C.H.S. Holds 29th Alumni On June 5, 1976, the Wright City Alumni Association held its 29th meeting. After the banquet, served by Mrs. Garnett Zuhone, president Jack Groeper opened the business meeting by introducing the 1976 officers. One of the issues on the agenda was the continuation of the Alumni Scholarship, and a collection was taken for this fund. Mrs. Ida Marie Witthaus and Miss Ruby Bebermeyer were honored guests for their long years of hard work and service as teachers at Wright City Elementary School. The alumni guests enjoyed themselves at the dance held in the Wright City Lions Club building after the meeting. Music was provided by Bill Whyte and the Shortline Express from 9:00-1:00. Clockwise From Left: Lynn Warren, a '74 graduate, enjoys a break at the Alumni dance; An honored guest at the banquet was Ms. Ruby Bebermeyer; Playing bass for Bill Whyte and the Shortline Express , is '72 graduate, Mike Herndon; Jack Groeper conducts the business meeting; '76 graduates really enjoy their first alumni dance; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Symes dance to ,rFeelings during the evening; Standing for recogni- tion is '76 graduate of WCHS, Mary Lue Brandes; Mrs. Ida Marie Witthaus presents her speech of thanks to the alumni guests. Echo Staff Wildcat Staff Row One: Corliss North, Candy Wright. Row Two: Barbara Timm, Advisor, Jackie Bierer, Billy Flesch, Debbie Reininger, Kathy Phegley. Row Three: Mary Lue Brandes, Sheila Wilkins, Cheryl Newcomb. Row One: Gail Symes, Virginia Wilding, Peggy Jack- son, Row Two: Barbara Timm, Advisor, Donna Hunt, John Gerhardt, Fawn Curtis, Kathy Phegley. Row Three: Joan Vehige, Wendy Lawson. Art Club SDA Row One: Sponsor, Mrs. Baer, Debbie Christopher, Kim Symes. Row Two: Freddie Lewis, Michelle Mas- sey, Becky Bueneman, Kellie Herndon, Lea Herndon, Danny Beauchamp. Row Three: Pete Gentile, Gloria Harrison, Janis Reed, Jim Zykan. Row One: Kenny Hunn, Barbara Ketchum, Joe Thorp. Row Two: Sponsor, Mrs. Scheeter, Peggy Jackson, Felina Kenny, Marc Cady, Colleen Grobe. Row Three: Jane Garrett, Mary Neil, Virginia Schreckengast, Ray- mond Walters. 114 F.T.A. Row One: Colleen Grobbe, Sponsor, Mrs. Baker. Row Bierer, Pam Newcomb, Anita Lemke, Billy Flesch, Two: Cheryl Newcomb, Virginia Wilding, Christine Gail Symes, Tammy Hunziker. Student Council Row One: Sandy Hoeft, Barb Ketchum, Kevin Schrie- ner, Patsy Lindsey. Row Two: Rhonda Hinderliter, Diane Hollenbeck, Mr. Frazier, Gloria Harrison, Becky Bueneman. Row Three: Joyce Held, Debbie Reininger, Mary Lue Brandes, Cheryl Newcomb, Elaine Eversmey- er, Debbie Nojiri, Terry Walker. Row Four: Brad Wahle, Larry Penrod, Billy Flesch, Jackie Bierer, Bill Hollen- beck, Joe Bleile, Felina Kenny. 115 GAA Row One: Sponsor, Miss Zeller, Joyce Held, Tammy Hunziker, Elaine Eversmeyer, Debbie Reininger, Jac- kie Bierer, Sponsor, Mrs. Neil. Row Two: Shelly Strick, Bobbi Bueneman, Pam Newcomb, Christine Bierer, Nancy Shelton. Row Three: Cynthia Wyatt, Pam Woolfolk, Gloria Harrison, Karen Wyatt, Jackie Farek, Anita Lemke. Row Four: Linda Brandt, Beverly Anderson, Josephine Syndor, Anita Wyatt, Sheila Wool folk, Teresa Rice, Gail Symes. Row Five: Pam Ros- ter, Michelle Massey, Kim Symes, Lesa Schaper, Lora Reininger, Sherry Twiehaus, Diane Hollenbeck. Spanish Club Row One: Terry Penrod, Debbie Nojiri. Row Two: Miss Zutter, Gloria Harrison, Pam Newcomb, Christine Bierer, Jodi Grobbe, Marilyn Mason. 116 FFA Row One: Advisor Dale Hackman, Kirk Warren, De- Wayne Doyle, Jackie Bierer, Bill Hollenveck, Terry Frye, Billy Nieman, Nelson Paul, Joyce Held. Row Two: Sherry Sutter, Tommy Hoeft, Roger Wilkins, Keith Clark, Kenny Beard, Terry Walker, Larry Pettig. Row Three: David Crolley, Mark Lowry, Gary Warren, Matt Lowry, Ralph Reykemp, Lee Ann Schreckengast, Nancy Shelton, Steve Mueller. Row Four: Craig LaBoh, Mark Christopher, Pat Gerdaman, Kenny Matthews, Michelle Massey, Eugene Mikus, Mark Cady. Row Five: Theresa Brooks, Kelvin Lashley, Larry Schmitt, Kevin Miller, David Albertemest, Mark Lewis, Briane Lewis. Row Six: Danny Schmitt, Jeff Redmon, Scott Taylor, Kenny Hunn, Carl Klem, Ricky Wahle, Ray- mond Hollenbeck, Bobby Dobsch. FHA First Row—(L-R) Barb Ketchum, Joan Wilding, Gail Symes, Sheila Wilkins, Mary Lue Brandes, Cheryl New- comb, Jackie Bierer, Virginia Wilding, Etonna Hite. Second Row--(L-R) Mrs. Utley, Cheryl Neagles, Tresa Schamma, Brenda Trembly, Sandy Hoeft, Karen Col- lins, Linda Schmitt, Debbie Cristopher, Debbie Wild- ing, Vicki Ramey, Pam Clark, Janis Requat, Nancy Booher. Third Row—(L-R) Julie Volmert, Karen Bierer, Christine Bierer, Annette Redmon, Felina Kenney, Pam Newcomb, Mavis Boyd, Marilyn Mason, Laura Bote, Karen Meyer. 117 High School Pom-Pon Squad Left To Right: Janis Requat, Josephine Sydnor, Sheila Lindsey, Diane Hollenbeck, Christine Bierer, Cynthia Wilkins, Linda Schmitt, Mary Lue Brandes, Patsey Wyatt, Virginia Schreckengast. Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders Row One: GiCi Washington, Michelle Massey, Sheila Woolfolk. Row Two: Elaine Eversmeyer, Gloria Harrison, Sherry Twiehaus. 118 NHS Kneeling: Jackie Schreckengast, Mary Neill, Gloria Bobbi Bueneman, Gail Symes, Howard Bradshaw, Shelly Harrison, Mary Brandes, Pam Newcomb, Christine Strick, Bill Flesch, Cheryl Newcomb, Mr. LaMantia, Bierer. Standing: Debbie Reininger, Marilyn Mason, sponsor. Jr. High Cheerleaders Left To Right: Jo Ann Hunt, Karen Meyer, Ann Bueneman, Susan Pettig, Jennifer Massey, Lisa Stude, Sandy Hoeft, Becky Bueneman. 119 Jr. High Pep Club Row One: Ann Bueneman, Jenny Massey, Sandy Hoeft, Cheryl Eversmeyer, Vickie Ramey, Lori Schreckengast, JoAnn Hunt. Row Two: Becky Bueneman, Susie Pettig, Jennifer Kerr, Stantor Syndor, Yvetta Jones, Rita John- Karen Meyer, Lesa Stude. Row Three: Jane Logan, son, Sandy Neagles. Spirit Club Row One: Sherry Twiehaus, Sheila Woolfolk, GiGi Washington, Michelle Massey, Elaine Eversmeyer, Gloria Harrison, Janis Requat, Donna Hite. Row Two: Pam Woolfolk, Rhonda Hinderliter, Josephine Sydnor, Diane Hollenbeck, Linda Schmitt, Christine Bierer, Bobbi Bueneman, Lori Reininger, Cheryl Sutter, Col- leen Grobbe. Row Three: Debbie Roberts, Linda Brandt, Teresa Rice, Jodi Grobbe, Lee Schreckengast, Mavis Boyd, Jackie Schreckengast, Shelly Strick, Donald Maestas, Raymond Walters, Terri Summers. Row Four: Bev Anderson, DeeDee Schmuke, Sandy Sommer, Pam Love, Nancy Van Zuyan, Karen Wilmsmeyer, Kim Symes, Annette Redmon, Pam Newcomb, Karen Wyatt. 120 Jr. High Pom-Pon Varsity Cheerleaders Row One: Yvetta Jones, Robin Fliehman, Row Two: Rita Wyatt, Danita Mozee, Doris Fincher, Terry Cope- land. Row One: Lea Herndon. Row Two: PamWoolfolk, Bobbi Bueneman. Row Three: Colleen Grobbe, Sherry Sutter, Lora Reininger. Vocational Students Left To Right: Fred Mueller, Mr. Graveman, Nelson Paul, Jim Zykan, Kevin Buescher, Tim Bohler, Leslie Kauble, John Lawson, Cynthia Wyatt, John Walker. 121 Concert Band Row One: Sheila Wilkins, Josephine Sydnor, Pam Wool- folk, Nancy Booher, Mary Lue Brandes, Karen Wyatt. Row Two: Dan Maestas, Darlene Dotson, Debra Mikus, Elaine Eversmeyer, Shelly Strick, Terry Summers, Deb- bie Nojiri, David Redmon, Randy Biggs. Row Three: Peter Beeny, Bobby Lewis, Skip Sutter, Don Brandes, Raymond Walters, David Maestas, Keith Smith, Bryant Buescher, Mark Lowry, Jeff Redmon. Row Four: Mr. O'Brien, Director, Bobby Gentry, Don Maestas, Bobbi Bueneman, Michelle Massey, Duane Schamma. Stage Band Row One: David Redmon, Randy Biggs, Debbie Nojiri, Ricky Smith, Bryant Buescher, Mark Lowry, Jeff Red- mon. Row Two: Howard Bradshaw, Terry Summers, Bobbi Bueneman, Bobby Gentry, Billy Niemann, Mr. O'Brien, Director, Peter Beeny, Don Brandes, Raymond Walters, David Maestas. Jr. High Band Row One: Becky Bueneman, Laura Bote, Jennifer Mas- sey, Julie Volmert, Sherry Sommers, Pam Morris. Row Two: Susan Pettig, Cheryl Eversmeyer, Marjie Boyd, Vershell Johnson, Cindy Hoeber, Donna Tomschin, Mike Aemisseger, Brad Wahle, Sandy Hoeft. Row Three: Nick Brunstein, Steve Strick, Doug Dotson, Ann Buene- man, Susan Sanson, Scott Hardy, Tim Volmert, Jay Holladay, Mark Jones, Tom Booher. Row Four: Mr. O'Brien, Director, Doug Maestas, Rick Smith, Danny Meyers, Lloyd Rowan. Pep Band Row One: Dan Maestas, Darlene Dotson, Debra Dotson, Shelly Strick, Terry Summers, Karen Wyatt. Row Two: Peter Beeny, Bobby Lewis, Jeff Redmon, Debbie No- jiri, Randy Biggs. Row Three: Skip Sutter, Don Brandes, David Maestas, Raymond Walters, Keith Smith, Bryant Buescher, Mark Lowry, David Redmon. Row Four: Mr. O'Brien, Director, Nancy Booher, Duane Schamma, Don Maestas, Bobby Gentry. 123 High School Chorus Row One: Kim Ball, Joan Wilding, Janice Mound, Donna Hite, Fawn Curtis, Shelia Wilkins, Cheryl New- comb. Row Two: Shelia Woolfolk, Monica Wilson, Sherry Sutter, Linda Brandt, Patsey Lindsey, Pam Love, Janice Hagen, Linda Probert, Kathy Frye, Wendi Bo- ley, Nancy Shelton. Row Three: Anita Wyatt, Gloria Harrison, Robin Zykan, Linda Taylor, Henritta Oben- haus, Bonnie Talley, Junette Hagen, Thersea Towner, Juanita Rose, Robin Probert, Beverly Anderson, Kathy Shoemaker, Pleasant Hurst, Miss Buckler. Jr. High Chorus Row One: Sandra Harrison, Mellissa Tillie, Carol Ri- chardson, Caroline Probert, Jinnifer Kerr, Lisa Schrec- kengast, Lori Schreckengast, Karen Arnett. Row Two: Rita Johnson, Danita Mozee, Haroldene Ball, Theresa Copeland, Cheryl Hancock, Teresa Reed, Carolyn Driemeyer, Sharon Frye, Tina Roby, Diane Tinsley. Row Three: Jerold Reykamp, Vernon Reykamp, John Hankon, Mark Waldo, Randy Lewis, Tommy Lock- hart, Robert Stewart, Dan Davis, Kim Murphy, Deb- bie Christopher, Karen Bierer, Lisa Stude, Linda But- ler, Miss Buckler. 124 Jr. Varsity Basketball Row One: Manager Matt Lowry, Mark Lowry, Gary Warren, Coach Curt Panhorst, Glenn Williams, Lonnie Bishop, Manager Roger Wilkins. Row Two: Keith Smith, Scott Taylor, Preston Love, Tony Rowan, Skip Sutter, G.W. Washington, Duane Schamma, Bobby Lewis, Danny Maestas, Gary Riggs. Row One: Mike Larenson, Larry Pettig, Bill Hollenbeck, Bradshaw, Rick Atterberry, Jeff Cook, Terry Frye, Joe Bleile, Donnie Bishop, Coach Dave Gerdeman. Row Assistant Coach Curt Panhorst. Two: Tom Hoeft, Manager, Curt Hartnagle, Howard Varsity Basketball High School Track Baseball Back Row: Bobby Lewis, Don Brandes, Skip Sutter, Gary Warren, Don Maestas, Mark Christopher, Keith Clark; Front Row: Joe Estes, Bryant Buescher, David Redmon, David Christopher, Danny Maestas, Winston Schreckengast. Back Row: Larry Pettig, Jim Vertrees, Tony Rowan, Kenny Beard, Mark Lowry, Scott Taylor, Curt Hart- nagel, Rick Atterberry, Coach Potter; Front Row: David Vehige, Scorekeeper, Michelle Massey, Preston Love, Keith Smith, Matt Lowry, Gary Riggs. 8th Grade Basketball Row One: Ed Anderson, Charles Edwards, Craig Beste, Jeff Bohler, Alfred Mozee. Row Two: Greg Czerriew- ski, Mike Hite, Mike Aemisegger, Ivan North, Robbie Stewart, Doug Dotson, Nick Brunstein, Coach Potter. Maestas, Mike Love, Kevin Schriener, Steve Strick, Lloyd Rowan, Coach Potter. 7th Grade Basketball Row One: George Mozee, Randy Lewis, Mark Jones, Jeff Welge. Row Two: Manager Ted Towner, Doug Jr. High Track Back Row: Tom Booher, Steve Fosnock, Mike Hite, Jeff Bohler, Alfred Mozee, Mark Sutter, Kevin Schrie- ner, Mike Love, Doug Maestas; Front Row: John Sch- reckengast, Dennis Key, Ed Anderson, Kenny Taylor, Lloyd Bowan, Randy Lewis. Cross Country Bobby Lewis, Don Brandes, Skip Sutter, Redmon, Bryant Buescher, Keith Smith, Mark Lowry. Jeff Redmon, Gary Warren; Front Row: David 128 Girl’s Softball Row One: Kim Symes, Anita Lemke, Jackie Farek, Josephine Syndor, Pam Woolfolk. Row Two: Mi- chelle Massey, Sherry Twiehaus, Diane Hollenbeck, Karen Wyatt, Tammy Hunziker, Lora Reininger, Teresa Rice, Not Pictured Ms. Zeller, coach. Girl’s Track Kneeling: Pam Koster, Bev Anderson, Lesa Schaper, Lora Reininger, Joyce Held, Nancy Shelton, Jackie Farek, Donna Hite, Linda Brandt, Shelia Woolfolk, Michelle Hansen. Standing: Sherry Twiehaus, Diane Hollenbeck, Gloria Harrison, Elaine Eversmeyer, Col- leen Grobbe, Teresa Brooks, Karen Wyatt, Tammy Hunziker, Shelly Strick, Anita Lemke, Cynthia Wyatt, Teresa Rice, Pam Woolfolk, Monica Wilson, Coach Zeller. 129 Girl’s Basketball Row One: Shelly Strick, Tammy Hunziker, Pam Ros- ter, Karen Collins. Row Two: Karen Wyatt, Cindy Mintaer, Virginia Schreckengast, Sherry Twiehaus, Diane Hollenbeck, Anita Lemke. Row Three: Mrs. Neal, Coach, Theresa Rice, Josephine Sydnor, Sheila Woolfolk, Linda Brandt, Beverly Anderson, Joyce Held, Jackie Farek, Lora Reininger, Row Four: Elaine Evers- meyer, Theresa Brooks, Christine Bierer, Pam Newcomb Colleen Grobbe, Gloria Harrison. Girl's Volleyball Row One: Joyce Held, Lou Ann Hartnagle, Josephine Sydnor, Pam Patton, Row Two: Jackie Farek, Pam Woolfolk, Tammy Hunziker, Debbie Reininger, Jackie Bierer, Anita Lemke. Row Three: Mrs. Emmerick, Assistant Coach, Lora Reininger, Anita Wyatt, Pam Newcomb, Ealine Eversmeyer, Shelly Strick, Karen Wyatt, Ms. Zeller, Coach. 130 Cooks Custodians Left To Right: Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Eversmeyer, Mrs. Zuhone, Mrs. Charlton. Left To Right: Mr. Blount, Mrs. Korte, Mr. Stevenson. Bus Drivers 131 This picture is dedicated to the busdrivers at WCHS. Bus drivers are as follows: Pat Voshen, Wayne Utley, Dan Charlton, Nancy Hensiek, Raymond Requat, Vin- cent Alberttemast, Les Morris, Harry Graveman, Cliff Hain. A D V E R T I S I N G 134 LEWIS CONSTRUCTION John C. Lewis and William R. Flesch Washington Missouri ■r ♦ « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ • « « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ IP ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ STATE FARM INSURANCE ® Wentzville, Missouri Agent A M. 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Wrecker Service Ted Schamma Owner EN 1st Street Phone: 745-3603 Wright City, Missouri NO-WAY CONCRETE Fresh Concrete Mixed at Every Job Site Clarence Luecke Owner Phone: 456-2534 Warrenton, Missouri 139 FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK WRIGHT CITY MO Involved In The Growth of Our Community Since 1910 Chartered to Serve Oldest Bank in Warren County Member FDIC 314 — 745-3339 140 +++ ++ +++++ + + ++ ++ + + ++ + + ++ ++ + ++ � MCCARVER'S PROTRAITS WEDDINGS APPLICATION PHOTOS Phone: 327-4280 Wentzville, Missouri ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «- ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Established Since 1884 THE BANK WITH TIME FOR YOU WENTZVILLE STATE BANK Complete Banking Services t- � 5 W. PEARCE WEXTZVII.LE. MISSOURI 63383 PHONE! 314 327.8111 JJappy S h ippy —moppa HALLMARK CARDS and GIFTS Phone: 327-5656 Wentzville, Missouri iggy ss rv WENTZVILLE CONST. CO. Wentzville Missouri s5 MARTY’S JUNIORS JEANS THINGS V, 4 % o. 1 East Allen Wentzville Missouri A ,-V ri ( ¥ « ¥4 I¥¥¥¥¥¥ w¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ 141 142 Bueneman's rirO Inc. a Phone: 745-3200 Wright City, Missouri CJN PRODUCTS INC PRODUCTS Pre-Cast Concrete Products Warrenton, Missouri Phone: 673-2016 Foristell, Missouri Foristell Missouri MISSOURI EDISON COMPANY Phone: 327-6203 Wentzville, Missouri 143 76 TRUCK STOP St. Louis West 70 Truck Plaza Foristell, MO Restaurant HEALTH THROUGH CHI ROPRACTICS LAWN MOWER SALES SERVICE Wright City, MO Boyds 144 compliments of LUKE’S DRIVE-IN DAIRY QUEEN Wright City, Missouri Warrenton, Missouri ♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ � ♦ � � � ♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ � � ♦ ♦ ♦� � � � � 145 ft ♦ + ♦ + ♦ ♦ +m Congratulations Seniors Fayette F. Paul, President McCoy-Paul Troy, MO 528-8244 Nieburg-Paul Warrenton, MO 456-3316 Prinster-Paul St. Charles, MO 724-0283 Nieburg-Paul Wright City, MO 745-3316 ♦ - ■ m Burgqrabe Qruck CLines Phone 456-3381 Warrenton, MO St. Louis Terminal 6025 Hall Street St. Louis, MO Phone 421-6044 FINLEYS Men’s Clothing Family Shoes Warrenton, MO AL WITTHAUS REALTY AND INSURANCE Office: 456-3407 Home: 745-3578 Warrenton, MO 146 MFA INSURANCE AGENCY Mike Schriener Phone: 745-2541 Wright City, Mo. Clothes And Shoes For All Seasons Downtown Shopping Area Phone 456-3412 Warrenton, Mo. WRIGHT CITY LUMBER CO. Wright City Mo. Div. of Wentzville EXCAVATING PAVING PKG. LIQOURS LAUNDROMAT CAR WASH Phone: Wright 147 iv � ? � � ft ♦ Wildwood Lakes S««5 E3Q Fishing, swimming, camping, trap shooting, meat shoot, recreation, and refreshments. Phone: 673-9606 Strack Church Road, Rt. 1 Wright City, MO ECONOMY THRIFTWAY Quality Groceries and Fresh Fruits Phone: 745-3400 Wright City, MO Serving the Warren County Area Since 1865 WARRENTON BANNER For news or advertising Phone: 456-3388 Warrenton, MO HOOD GO. INC. Building And Supply Company, Inc. Highway 70, Junction AA Wentzville. MO | StelOQQDL j. Hooosssmss faaory (tostoun HOODS 148 a V S MIXED DRINKS 5% BEER Phone 745-9463 WRIGHT CITY MISSOURI 24 HOUR TOWING GEIDE'S AUTO SALES MOBIL SERVICE Owner Gene Brown DAY 745-9275 NIGHT 745-2580 MFA FARMERS ELEVATOR Phone 745-3515 WRIGHT CITY MISSOURI WRIGHT CITY, MISSOURI Ir ♦ + - • ♦ ♦ ■ • • • ♦ CONTINENTAL TELEPHONE CO. OF MISSOURI WENTZVILLE , MISSOURI BLUMENBERG REALTY Phone 745-3777 WRIGHT CITY MISSOURI STEWARTS DRUGS WARRENTON MISSOURI METTE FAMILY SHOE STORE FASHIONS by LIFE STRIDE HANDBAGS, HOSE WENTZVILLE MISSOURI + T49 STRIKE MOR BOWL Lounge and Snack Bar Phone 327-8955 Wentzville, MO FOODLINER Wentzville, MO BEGKMEYGR TV-Appliances RCA, Zenith, Admiral Sales Citizen’s Band Proprietor Kent Bcckmeyer Servicing All Makes and Models BUSH NELL LINOLEUM CARPET Large Selection of Linoleum, Carpet Wall Coverings CERAMIC TILE Phone 327-6211 Wentzville, MO 150 WRIGHT CITY Dances at the Lion’s Building Every Saturday Night Wright City, MO B SERVICE AUTO BODY INDIAN HEAD LODGE 24 hr. Wrecker Service Business Phone 745-3126 Night Phone 745-3487 745-3407 Ron Zumwalt Owner Wright City, MO Wright City, MO Complete Real Estate Service HUFFMEIR-KUHN Real Estate Brokers Wentzville, MO Phone 327-4725 BOOSTERS 151 Like a tree in spring It is time To begin. We'll reach out, Slowly at first. Searching; Up toward something We're not sure of-- Our Future. There are fragments Of memories Crowded together Like fallen autumTT leav Each year adding more. It is spring, now. We are young and strong. The world must move aside For we are eager To right all wrongs. We are powerful. Yet the flowers on our Graduation gowns are Wilted from tears. by Mary Rodriguez