Hurley High School - Hurkota Yearbook (Hurley, SD)

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Fitting In A big change was what the junior high students en- dured this year. The sev- enth and eighth graders learned how to adjust to new roles in life. Did anyone see ALF last night? Walking into an eighth grade class on Tuesday morning without seeing ALF was a capital offense! Kristin Woodward and Molly Gerdes had a unique reason for watching ALF. “Alf makes Mondays go by faster!” This strange sentiment was echoed by other eighth graders also! Why was this show so popular? Only the eighth graders know! Although it is hard to believe, this group of 10 kids can do some- thing besides watch TV! Many of the students are involved in sports, and half the class is a part of the band. Being the new kids on the block was a challenge for many of the seventh graders. Not knowing where to go and learning how to make the most of the three min- utes between classes were things that took patience and a lot of de- termination. “Getting to be part of the high school crowd is great, but it sure took some getting used to, ” said Beth Trenerry. Learning how to juggle home- work, sports, and fun were quite a problem for the class at first. Eventually, most of them got the hang of it. Even their teachers no- ticed the improvement. “Their ad- justment period is over. I think they are finally used to junior high,” said their geography teach- er, Mr. Kent Wolford. Becky Jacobson Delena Johnson Jennifer Johnson Kristy Jorgensen Eric Knock Sara Mellegaard Amy Morck Joel Oltmanns Laura Stacey Beth Trenerry

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 ► Jennifer Johnson looks up from her computer during seventh grade math. The seventh graders learned comput- er basics from Mr. Holzkamm. Russ Anderson loafs during his fa- vorite class, home ec! The boys trad- ed shop for home ec during the sec- ond semester. i Jtk Cindy Andersen Russ Anderson Jamie Brandsrud Mitch DeNeui Tommy Elsberry Molly Gerdes Chris Hovaldt Jim Jager Carmen Rayburn Kristin Woodward 20 Junior High

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£ £ aught in the Act” ■ suits the students m of the fifth and sixth grade well. They are always doing something! The fifth grade, taught by Mrs. Jan Harmon, achieved many thingsN that were thought to be impossible in the fourth grade. Learning huge spel- ling words and playing an instrument weren’t as hard as everyone thought! Studies were difficult, but fun. While studying about Pilgrims, the students ate a real ‘Pilgrim” meal. The sixth grade was not to be out- done! Members of the girls basketball team (including the fifth grade) could boast of an undefeated season. The boys also chalked up a good season of play, as they gained the experience they needed for future years. Whether it was studying capitals or just having fun; this class is always capable of showing their stuff! Fifth Grade, Back row; D.J. Ebdrup, Angie Reiners, Chris Goettertz, Corey Anderson. Chuck Gerdes Middle row, Mrs. Harmon, Lynette Bagley, Erin Nielsen, Jenny Olesen, Dalice John- son, Jim Gerdes. Front row; Billy Jacobson, Brad Lange, Mitch Smith, Melissa DeNeui, Jarrod Sixth Grade, Back row; Jeanme Monen, Julie Plahn, Leasa Woodward. Laura Woodward, David Stacey. Heidi Mehlhaf Front row; Mr. Janssen. Sara Bunger, Shelly Mills. Amy Abbas, Jackie Brandsrud, Joe Mikkelsen, Mrs. Halverson. » David Stacey looks up from his craft he is making This group of fifth grade students looks surprised as the camera catches them puzzling over during the sixth grade class free time. an intriguing problem. The fifth grade class worked in groups and made life-size pictures of several famous people. 22 Fifth Sixth