Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

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FFA Keeps Growing The Future Farmers were an active group with many different activities. In the fall they were busy with their fruit sales which were very successful. On November 5, three of the members went to the National FFA convention in Kansas City. Jaimey Schempp, Ke- vin Hamilton and Keith Lapour en- joyed their trip and had a memorable learning experience. The group received a $900 grant from the South Dakota Department of Agri- culture which will be put to good use. They spent it on a BOSDC project which consisted of a mobile blood pres- sure unit, a garage door opener for the ambulance, a new oxygen head, and an ambulance wheelchair lock. A Vial for Life Program was also started. Above-Members dressed for the occasion of Farmer Day during FFA week activities. Above- 1979-80 Chapter of FFA Row 1, from left, D. Sommervold, K. Lapour, D. Schoellerman, R. Ronning, T. Warner, T. Walz, M. Jensen; Row 2- D. Ryken, G. Jensen, K. Hamilton, J. Schempp, Mr. Quick; Row 3- K. Schoellerman, C. Clark, R. Mulder, D. Tucker, T. Anderton; Row 4- B. Sommervold, J. Leafstedt, D. Farley, K. Anderson, M. Eilers, S. McKee. Above-Officers- From top, Mr. Quick, Advisor, Pres. J. Schempp, V.P. K. Anderson, Sec. M. Eilers, Treas. D. Ry- ken, Reporter, S. McKee, Sentinel, K. Hamilton. Left- Officers and Mr. Quick demonstrate meeting proce- dures for FHA. 21

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FHA Reaches Out The FHA had a great year, in which their impact project was Reaching Out to all people of the community. Highlights of the year were the Childrens Halloween Carni- val, Daddy Date Nite, Mother- Daughter Banquet and many more. Some FHA members represented the chapter at the State Convention in Huron and the Regional Convention in Marion. At the end of the year the top ten girls with the most points were awarded with a supper in Sioux Falls. Throughout the year the FHA tried to reach out to people old and young, and to help themselves too! Secretary of the State of South Da- kota, Mrs. Alice Kundurt was their guest for the Mother-Daughter Ban- quet while they watched two films at the Daddy Date Nite, “Ten for Gold”, and “Shoplifting-It’s a Steal”. Mrs. Ericson Retires After 30 Years Of Service ABOVE: 1ST ROW-N. Zingler-Student Council Represenative, H. Merrick- Librarian; V. Twedt-Historian; S. Lappegard-President; E. Lusk -Treasurer; J. Lind-V-President; R. Ymker-Secretary; R. Twedt-Music Leader; (not pictured B. A hart-Reporter.) ROW 2-C. Jensen, R. Newberg, J. Lind, J. Pearson, R. Hakl, L. Swanson, J. Kjose, K. Swanson, S. Osterkamp, T. Minor; ROW 3-J. Zingler, S. Hartman, T. Limoges, A. Sundstrom, R. Peder- son, S. Brady, L. Johnson, B. Cooper, P. Tucker, P. Hammitt, Mrs. Virginia Ericson, Advisor. A great loss will be felt in the AHS curruculum next year and to the FHA Chap ter. Mrs. Virginia Ericson, who has been the Home Ec teacher and FHA adviser for the past 30 years, retired at the end of the 1980 school year. Mrs. Ericson has helped the FHA in many ways. She was awarded Hon- orary Membership in FHA. Mrs. Ericson has orga- nized a home economics cur- riculum that has been based on student needs and inter- ests. Over the years single living, foreign foods, needle- work and other special courses have been added to meet student interests. Mrs. Ericson has been part of FHA at District and State levels and has served a mem- ber of professional home eco- nomics organizations. We appreciate her contribution to our school. Everyone enjoyed the food at Daddy Date Night.

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Above-Cast-Back Row: Mark Fickbohm, Kent Anderson, Matt Eilers, Susan Hei man, Robin Embrock, Shane McClara, Chris Embrock, Mark Newberg, John Ahart, Front- Kersten Johnson, Jon I eafstedt, Mike Newberg, Wayne Johnson, Stephanie Lappegard, Erin Lusk, Matt Onnen. Above: Martha and Abby serve tea to Elaine. Above: Teddy takes care of another victim of Martha and Abby. Below: The two officers discuss Below: The nephews, Mortimer and Jon- the arrest of Jonathon. athon. “Arsenic And Old Lace” Delights Audience The students of the high school combined their talents to perform the play “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Under the direction of Mrs. Lau- rel Marshall, the cast filled the au- dience with excitement and sus- pense. The play revolved around Mar- tha and Abby Brewster, two elder- ly women, who murdered lonely men to save them from a life of misery. The plot thickens when their nephew Mortimer Brewster discovers their scheme. “Teddy another nephew whose insanity saves the two old ladies from a prison term provided some comic relief. Backstage crew members provided lighting and help with props. The members of the play worked long and hard to make the play the success it was. Above: Dr. Einstein prepares for sur gery.