Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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H-Pin Winners ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS... in high school activities for four years were honored by receiving H-Pins. They were Kay McGirr, Lois Harter, Steven Bortness, Ann Odegaard, Peggy Hale, and Karen Alger. Leadership, Citizenship Awarded GOOD CITIZENSHIP TROPHY. . .was presented to Karen Algor AMERICAN LEGION CITIZENSHIP AWARDS. . .presented by by Mr. Hayes, editor of the Highmore Herald. Mr. Day. went to Craig Fausett and Vicki Thingelstad. 21

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STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. . .Jim Owens took over his new duties on Awards Night. CONGRATULATIONS. . .were extended by out-going president. Greg Myers, to the new vice-president, Roger Day. Awards Night Honors Individuals A year of hard work by HHS students was recog- nized on Awards Night. This annual event culminated many long hours of practice, study, and work. Recognition of scholarships received was given to Pam Brecht, Steven Bortness, Vicki Thinglestad, Charles McDonnell, and Lois Harter. Lois’s was actually a prize for her placing second in the Sigma Tau Delta poetry contest sponsored by Northern State College. Karen Alger and Steven Bortness were the recipients of the “I Dare You” award which encourages promising young people to make the most of themselves and their talents. Lois Harter was the recipient of a Letter of Com- mendation for her results in the National Merit Scholar- ship Qualifying Test. These winners placed just below the 15,000 semi-finalists across the nation. Those receiving awards for their musical abilities included the girls ensemble, the boys ensemble, the clarinet ensemble, and the flute duet. These groups received superior ratings in contest. DA R WINNER. . .Karen Alger was chosen by vote of the faculty. Peg Hale and Kathy Stirling were also chosen by the seniors to compete for the title. 20

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Charm and Poise Rewarded FHA Sweetheart The seventh annual FHA Sweetheart’s Ball was cli- maxed by the crowning of sophomore Carla Konrad as the 1969 FHA Sweetheart Queen. Candidates for this honor were chosen by the FHA girls, and the final decision was made by the voting of the student body. Roger Day sang as the girls entered the auditorium. Others vying for the title were Barb Schicketanz, Deb Rinehart, Karol Branine, and Peg Hale. During the evening the “Intimates of Sound” provided music for the royalty. Punch and cake was served during the evening as HHS students and couples enjoyed the event. Carla re- ceived a decorated cake as a prize. Miss Holiday Highmore's representative in the Miss Holiday con- test at Huron on December 28 and 29 was senior Peg Hale. The two day event took place during the college basketball tournament. On the first day the girls had a chance to meet each other and received coaching on sitting, standing, etc. Saturday was the day for personal interviews with the judges. The finalists were announced at the first game of the second night, and after final interviews before the judges, the winners were chosen. 22