Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1977 volume:

TO SEE THE EARTH AS IT TRULY IS. SHALL AND BLUE AND BEAUTIFUL IN THAT ETERNAL SILENCE WHERE IT FLOATS. IS TO SEE OURSELVES AS RIDERS ON THE EARTH TOGETHER. BROTHERS ON THAT BRIGHT LOVELINESS IN THE ETERNAL COLD. BROTHERS WHO K.NOW THEY ARE TRULY BROTHERS. THESE PAGES ARE WINDOWS AND WINDOWS ARE TO SEE THROUGH. SUCCESS ISN’T A RESULT OF SPONTANEOUS COHBUS TI ON. YOU HUST SET YOURSELF ON FIRE. —ARNOLD GLASCOW 0 The year came.. and it ended, more pages in history Nadia Comaneci and along with the end came books more decisions .. more faces.. more friends . HOT -vn ■ v -y v - ; y I «vs A K K £ v ' A N X SI Hr IV wl V U If Vx 1. Melissa Weinman takes the Nestea Plunge. 2. Mike Dorn, taken by surprise, while working on the computers last summer. 3. Rich Fitzer teaches his sister the ropes of sailing. 4. Sue Bailey contemplates the past weekend at Mason City. 5. Mary Keitel, Steve Helle, Connie Bot, Leanne Uithovenand Tom Herman are intrigued by Paul John- son's war stories. 6 Bryce Mann and his girlfriend let loose on the Scrambler. 7. Band students look forward to a good time on their way down to Mason City. 8. A peaceful end to a summer's day. 9. Whitney Nagelstad twirls her baton and the band marches on. 10. Melissa Weinman and Mary Keitel take time out to ham it up, while wait- ressing for a wedding. 11. Band members proudly march down the street for one of the Bicentennial parades. 12. Russ VanVoorst starts his day out with a patriotic duty. 13. Leanne Uithovenputs in her two bits for the Bicentennial by pitching hay for the Thresh- ing Bee. 14. July 4th, 1976 ... America's 200th birthday. 15. Our life saver on those scorching hot summer days. I can't believe how fast the summer went by. Just think, tomorrow we have to go back to school. How many times have you heard those lines before? For most of us, summer just isn't long enough. We have so many things we want to do and see, yet we're not pressured by schedules and deadlines. We can take it easy, and do what we want to do. There wasn't much time for getting bored this summer. Keeping busy with jobs, the Bicentennial activities, watching the Olympics on the tube, taking vacations, or just a good time with ...we didn't have and twiddle our having friends to sit thumbs. Yes, great! we can all or summer is really It's a time when get away from it just have more time with our families. 8 summer WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE THIS THE BEST GENERATION IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND OR TO MAKE IT THE LAST. underclassmen juniors sophomores freshmen eighth seventh special education pages 27 - 34 pages 35 - 41 pages 42 - 46 pages 47 - 51 pages 52 - 56 pages 57 - 58 experience student council pages 59 - 61 band pages 62 - 66 choir pages 67 - 71 girls' glee pages 72 - 73 annual pages 74 - 75 Echo pages 76 - 77 Kraut Klubbe page 78 Spanish Club page 79 FFA page 80 FHA page 81 GAA page 82 SAE page 83 art club page 84 debate page 85 one act page 86 fall play page 87 snobal1 page 88 competition inspiration homecomi ng football volleybal1 girls' tennis girls' basketball boys' basketball wrestling gymnastics page 103 pages 104 - 107 pages 108 - 109 pages 110 - 111 pages 112 - 113 pages 114 - 117 pages 118 - 121 page 122 faculty pages 131 - 135 school board page 136 administration page 137 custodians bus drivers page 138 cooks nurse page 139 secretaries page 140 11 table of contents Some of us are beginning the cycle for the first time . . . Clockwise: Mr. Franzreadsoff his list of home- room students. Tim Winter, JeffElbers, Todd Connell, Craig Eiter, Troy Sbeeler, Mike Kraetsch, Tim Mulligan, Jeff Kindt, and Vince Gacke express their feelings on the beginning of school. Seniors meet together for their last first day at LHS. Always with hesitation, with apprehension did it begin 12 first day SENIORS 77 Our high school days are ending, but our lives have just begun IT doesn't seem possible. It seems only yesterday that we were getting out our mats for our naps in Kindergarten, or hatching chicks in sixth grade. It was not so long ago that we were the shrimps in seventh grade. It seemed to us that we'd be spending the rest of our lives in school. There were so many years to go. But now all that is past, as our time draws to an end. We've been through so much together, and the years have all been ours. The door will slowly close on the last of our high school days, bringing an end to the life we knew. But yet a light remains, for though our high school days are ending, our lives have just begun. Class Humorist.. Rod Iveland Class Hustlers ... Tim Polzin and Leanne Uithoven Senior class officers: (Left to right) Treasurer Valerie Watts, Secretary Jeff Peterson, Vice Resident Paul Johnson and President Randy Spease. Gallery of predictions Class Couple ... Tim Buss and Deb Joslyn 13 seniors — Marla Wyn i a Bruce Woodley Michelle Willems Linda Westerbur Brenda Weinzetl iiancy Wegner Valerie Watts Vickie Walker Eunice Vos David Viksna Katherine Viessman Sue Vander Kooi Jody Veldkamp Scott Vanderberg Stanley Van Wettering Mark Vanden Hoek Dawn Vant Hof Darrel Van Aartsen Brenda Van Hove Leanne Uithoven Words of Wisdom ALWAYS remember to try for the best; never be satisfied unless you're real.ly happy with yourself. PAM CRAGOE It doesn't matter what you are thought to be, but what you are. JOYCE THODE In this world you have to be just a little bit crazy to save your sanity. SCOTT ROOS Survive, by any and all means. JODY VELDKAMP Make the most of your high school years when you can be without a care in the world. BRENDA DE BOER If you're ever at a loss for words, tell them to sit on it . ROD ROSIN No matter how bad the sit- uation seems... keep smiling. PAT KRAETSCH 1. Bonnie Gerloff and Kris Birdsey help each other in the male-dominated class of Cabinet Making. 2. Mike Eiter finds that women's work is not as easy as it appears. 3. Tammy Cooksley finds study hall to be a good place for writing letters. 4. Avis Olson replaces a silk screen in Graphic Arts. 5. Cabinet Making proves a good oppor- tunity for goofing around for Jody Veld- kamp and John Jarchow. 6. VemMelzerasthewhiteknight Manly Rash in the Theatre and screen play Egad, What a Cad! 15 seniors Seniors: where would the spirit of sports be without them??? 1. Jolene DeVries' look of determina- tion reflects the feelings of the rest of the team as they listen to Mrs. Hemme in the huddle. 2. Seniors Harland Kemerling and Dave Siebenahler practice the fundamentals of wrestling. 3. FootballplayersTim Ahrendt and Jeff Twito proved very valuable members of this year's team. 4. Devotion is shown by all the practicing of basketball player Lori Juhl. Jeffrey Twi to Kathryn Thorson Joyce Thode Ani ta Swenson Sandra Swanson Carol Randall Arlis David Steven Staeffler Spease SI age I Siebenahler Sheeler 16 seniors Rodney Rosin Scott Roos William Remme Bradley Remme 17 seniors Kathleen Sehr Sharon Schomacker Eloise Schmidt Irwin Rozeboom Wayne Reu Warren Sandbulte Scott Ripley Timothy Polzin Jeffrey Eloise Saarloos Michael Ripley Tamara Pederson 1. Brenda Mann goes into her death act as a member of the Fall Play. 2. Co lor guard members Jodie Boelman and Brenda DeBoer hold up their end of things. 3. Rod Iveland and Mike Ripley show their acting ability while Homecoming Floorshow Scott Pedersen Wendel Obermoller Theresa Mulligao Part of so many a part of the Vernon Melzer 18 seniors things, but all 4. Band member Mike Dorn builds up his percussion skills. 5. Pam Gonnerman and Pam Cragoe work on their pages dur- ing Annual day. SENIORS represented a part of most all the clubs and groups in the school. We were involved in everything. Everything from sports to dramatics, from the yearbook to the school paper, from FFA, FHA, and SAE to German or Spanish club. The list goes on and on. There was always something to do and something to be a part of. But no matter how many dif- ferent things we were in, we were still a part of the biggest and most important group of all...the Class of 1977. Gregory Diane Debra McClure McClure McClure Keiko Brenda Larry Matsunaga Mann Lupkes Donald Steven Debra Lenz Larson Lammert 19 senior; When they work, they work; when they play .. ? 1. Working part-time as a check-out girl inKenney's was apart of Bonnie Aanen- son's senior year. 2. Pat Kraetsch picked up a lot of high- quality ski 11s while working at Laudo ns— like wrapping Christmas presents. 3. The Country Kitchen supplied jobs for many LHS students, among them... Michelle Willems. 20 seniors Patricia Kraetsch Harland Kemerling Deborah Joslyn Darlene Koens Mary Keitel Renita Johnson Marty Klooster Lori Juhl Paul Johnson Lynette Jauert John Jarchow Ralph Iverson Rodney Iveland Jeffrey Hussong Candace Horn Jon Hessel Jerry Hendricksen Karen He!lwinckel Steven Helle Pamela Hawes Diane Haraldson Katherine Haper Karen Hansen Penny Hamilton Lori Hamann Mark Granneman Pamela Gonnerman James Glaser Leif Gilbertson 21 seniors Lori Franken Faye Domagala Tammy Cooksley Becky Frahm Jolene De Vries Richard Connell Bonnie Gerloff Michael Eiter Dean DeGroot Megan Connel1 22 seniors Sandra Curtis Gehrke Gacke Jeane Michael Dreesen Dorn Brenda DeBoer Pamela Cragoe Ruth Cleveringa Joyce Chapin We've built our own family, within the walls of our school. And that family remains together, even when we are away. PAM HAWES Timothy Wade Georgia Buss Brooks Brinkhous Kendal Constance Bradley Braa Bot Bosch Jodie Myron Donna Boone Boeve Boeve 1. The Country Kitchen makes a good meeting place for (clockwise starting fn lower left hand corner) Mark Granneman, DeanDeGroot, Jim Glaser, Dave Viksna, and Jay Baker. 2. I'd rather be a motor- head! Rod Rosin, Dave Siebenahler and Leif Gilbertson. 3. Meg Connell and Linda Molberg place their order at JSL's 4. Jim Glaser and Wayne Rue spot some- thing worth watching at a football game. After twelve long years . make the most of our last one together OUR last year is here and we have so many memories to take with us when we leave. Memories of time we spent together, places we went and things we did...some for the last time. Like the Home- coming pep fest. It was to be our last Homecoming and the spirit of it seemed to affect us all. Our class had not exactly been known for our vocal spirit during those pep fests, but we showed them. For the first time in years a jubilant class of '77 walked away with the spirit jug. A walk down the hall before or after school or during noon hour revealed seniors reliving old times, making memories, and planning for the future. We did our best to make use of our last year together. Jodie Boelman Kristine Birdsey Pamela Bentson Debra Bentson David Bendt Michael Baustian Brenda Barth Jay Baker Susan Bailey Lisa Anderson 1. The class loonies pose together one last time before they separate and go out alone into the big, scary world. Left to right: Randy Spease, Mike Ripley, Jeff Petersen and Rod Iveland. 2. Class pre- sident Randy Spease proudly holds the spirit jug after the Senior class won it at the Homecoming pepfest. 3. Bryce Oldre and Mike Baustian watch video-taped movies during their study hall. 4. Senior girls Jeane Dreesen, KarenHellwinkeland Joyce Chapin spending a noon hour to- gether inthe lunch room. 5. The coming of winter and snow brought a good chance to get back at friends for all the bad things they've done during the year, as Faye Domagala will testify. Bradly Timothy Mark Akkerman Ahrendt Aanenson 5 0 SMILING is contagious when you are around Keiko Matsu- naga-the 1976-77 foreign ex- change student from Japan. Kay is living with the Ron- ald Munns family and has as- similated many of the Amer- ican ways of life. She is active in church groups, sings in the concert choir, and attends many of the school athletic events. Her favorite is football. Kay likes attending our co- ed school better than her school inNikko, Japan which has an all girl enrollment. Another difference Kay en- counters is in the class- room. She feels the teach- ers are more friendly and helpful, and that the class- es are general ly more infor- mal . Kay gladly shares all she knows about Japan and is ea- ger to learn more about Amer- ica. Because her visit is less than a year, she is try- ing to take in as much as possible. She reasons that she will be in Japan for a long time-so she would much rather eat American things while the opportunity is here. Yet Kay has a certain pride in Japan that she shares openly and that can never be lost. Part of Kay's Americanization includes soft drinks like 7-UP. The Ronald Munns' are Kay's host family. Left to right: Mrs. Munns, Rhonda, Kay Matsunaga, Nancy and Mr. Munns. East meets West at LHS Above: Kay tells of her homeland to Mr. and Mrs. Erling Toftland. They were vis- itors at a reception put on by the Student Council to introduce Kay to the community. 26 AFS underclassmen Making the most of it before — _ Harlan Arvin Lorn a Melanie Greg Roxanne Van Wyhe Pres. Van Santen Van Iperen Vander Poel Vande Kamp Valnes the end Dave Vos Phil Vos Bruce Vatland Rich Fitzer, Hey, that's my line! Marcia Swenson Jeff Thorson Bruce Tofteland Laura Swenson Sec. Dan Winter Don Vrtacnik Melissa Weinman Terry Thone Wayne Tilstra The great ’78 Dale LeAnn Reverts Reu Pat Nancy Rolph Roemeling Alan Lorretta Stroeh Stoel Gerrit Calvin Sandbulte Sarrloos Susan Hal Schmuck Schmidt Carol Meg Steams Smook Speech class is playtime for Meg Smook. Charles Smidstra Dwight Smedsrod Valora Severtson David Severtson Darrell Schuur Bonnie Schoep Gary Swenson Scott Surprenant ' - Mark Jerry Remme Reisch James Loose Gary Brenda Quam Predmore Mike Tom Merrill McCormick Brian Lorenzen Richard Don Moerke Meyer Fred Machelle Potter Oltm ans Cheryl Mann Jamie Dean Mohr Mogck Andy Scott Olsen V. Pres. Norton Andy Randy Rhonda Jody Gregg Mary Noll Nelson Munns Mulvihill Mulvihill Mulligan George Lass Leslie Herbert Kara Helling Gloria Hemme V f 7— Martha Hawkinson Randy Hawes Paul Hartz Mark Harrison Greg Haraldson Top: Doug Hamann tests the glowing splint. Above: Doc , Jim Juhl, is fasci- nated by computer science. Opposite page: Scott Sur- prenant and Andy Noll look over and see true personal- ities emerge from class mates. Gary Hansen Carla Hansen Doug Hamann Cindy Hagberg Bernard Green Greg Goembel 31 juniors Sherry Day K ari arm Dahlen Dan Clark Carla Christensen Vicky Bruynes Jacob Bruynes Doug Dan Domagala De Wispelaere 32 juniors Jeanee Shelly Owen Kevin Emery Dougherty Brooks Bourn a Don Kevin Bob Patty Keith Kevin Anderson Ailts Bakken Aiming Ahrendt Aaker them up to him they one dis- s olved on the white ocean o his loyalty. He understands.-you can weep with him, laugh with him, pnay with him-through and underneath it all he sees, knows and loves you. Luana Ball A Friend - I aepeat - Is one with whom you dare to be yourself. —Anonymous Melissa Birkeland Bobbie Boeknan the beginning Vniendship Oh, the eom onX- the in- expnessible com onX o{, heeling sa e. with a pens on. Having neitheA to weigh thoughts, non measune wonds-but pou iing thm att night ouX- just as they one- Chahh and gnain togethen centain thaX icuXh ul hand will take. and sifit them- Keep uihat is wonth keep- ing- and with a bneaXh 0(5 kindness, Blow the nest away. -V. M. M. Cnaik LIFE as a Junior is. Left Class President Huck Van Wyhe. Lower left: Linda Estenson and Bonnie Iverson are skeptical chemists. Below: Paul DeVries reflects on his years at LHS. -putting up with Mr. Crow in Sociology. -early morning band and watching the sun rise through the bandroom window. -sweating through the year wondering, Where is the money coming from? for Prom. -searching for that college of your choice and working so that you can afford it. -enjoying good times in the lobby with your friends. -making the most of it before the end, and looking forward to the beginning... ... . yss im mam Looking forward to. THE transition that occurs at this time of life is unique only to a sophomore. As a sophomore you become part of a new group, the senior high which brings about many good times and frustrations. A few new aspects for a sophomore are the added responsibility of driving, re- ceiving class rings, working and making friends with upper class- men, becoming a full-fledged teenager, beginning the final phase of education at Luverne, and the realization that they are growing up. 35 sophomores The beginning of . . . Senior 1. Left to right: Larry Pap, Scott Olson, Cathy LeBrun, Keith Pike, Crystal Hargesheimer, Sandy Helle, 2. Row 1: Kevin Brandenberg, Kevin Elbers, Steve Baatz. Row 2: Mark Buffington, Peterjessen, CurtSwenson, Kurt Burmeister, Tim Watts, Brad Harms, KevinSmeins. 3. Row 1: Terry Johnson, Dave Olson. Row 2: Julie McFadden, Dave Jackson. Row 3: Jeff Van Hove, Kevin Hemme, Jill Holm, Carolyn Hensel. Row 4: Elwin Brands, Gregg Jauert, Kathy Rosin, Paula Benson, Linda Brakke. Row 5: Tim Knoll, DougVanHeerde, Cindyjepson, Sue Stordahl, Jan Chapin. Row 6: Barb O'Toole, Terri Nath, Tom Herman. 4. Left to right: Mike De- Splinter, A1 Connell, Dave Christen- sen, Harvey Schmidt, Linden DeBoer, Ron Bryan, Larry Do m a gala, Bob Gil- man. 5. Row 1: Luanne Tilstra, Peg Van A art sen, Shirley Van Peur serif. Row 2: Paul Bakken, Tim Knoll, Sheila Loger, Kenny Mann. 37 sophomores a new phase 1. Row 1: Jolene Obermoller. Row 2: Chris Bendt, Debbie El- bers, Jim Kleinke. Row 3: Marla Scherff, Sharia DeVries, Cory Hay era ft. Row 4: Karla Bra a, Terry Sheeler, Larry Smith. 2. Row 1: Becky Lammert, Lora Moerke, Carolyn Hauge. Row 2: Shannon Mulligan, Connie Vander Vliet, Tami Busse. Row 3: Rhonda Gacke, Sue Hilbrands, Val Russman. Row 4: Tim Mann, Jeff Van Hove, Bryce Mann, Randy Slieter. 3. Left to right: Robin Herman, Jody Swenson, Dave Sammons, Dan Nelson, Dumg Ta. 4. Row 1: Dawn Huiskes, Kathy Siebenahler, Joe Foerster. Row 2: Carol Wynia, Deb Haper, Shawn Klosterbuer, Jodie Klarenbeek, Dave Anderson. Row 3: Peggy VandeVegte, Karen Oye, Deb Walgrave, Cindy Kafka, Merlyn Meinerts. 5. Row 1: Jeff Ranschau, Wayne Lafrenz, Dan Walgrave. Row 2: Terry Schneekloth, Craig Dejongh. 38 sophomores at LHS AND THE END AT LHS 1. Left to right; Jan Birdsey, Lisa Gradert, Lauri De Wispelaere, Kevin Van Westen, Colleen Obermoller, Steve Gits, Sheila Bittner, Audrey Baker, Jon Geistfeld, Terry Birkeland. 2. Row lr Amy Welch, Diane Baustian, Cathy McClure. Row 2: Kim Ripley, Pat Remme, Joy Hoffman. 3. Row 1: Darcy Gilbertson, Vem Buss. Row 2: Penny Gross, Dave Christensen. Row 3: Kim Horn, Warren Elbers. 4. Row Is Rod Swenson, Kevin Van Malsen. Row 2: Brenda Van Meeteren, Shannon Mulligan, Marla Scherff. 5. Row 1: Dale Claussen, Darrell Halverson, Mike Groth, A1 Hartz. Row 2: Bob Connell, Rodger Hoff, Brad Snyders, Doug McGuire, Rich Briggs, Tim Frakes. Row 3: Todd Wandersee, Bruce Predmore, JonWildung, John Frahm, Kevin Van Malsen. 6. Left to right: Terri Busse, Kathy Matthiesen, Brenda Wassenaar, Deb Lillegard. 7. Row 1: Linda Sneller, Pat Vanderberg. Row 2: Mike Bailey, Brian Granneman, Paul Brehm, Marjorie Viksna. 41 sophomores Freshmen THE beginning - the end. For the Frosh, this year is .the be- ginning of new respon- sibilities as a part of the Sr. High and the end of old Jr. High attitudes. This year also means they can attend the Sr. High dances as well as having dances with the Jr. High and their own dances. Another privilege a- warded to them is the choosing of their own classes. The Frosh also choose a princess and her escort to rep- resent them in the homecoming events. The Freshman realize that this is a year for lots of fun and the consequences of being an adult are yet to come. That's why they have decided to live this year to its fullest. Kelly Dougherty, President Greg Watts, Secretary Darcy Burmeister, Vice-President Whitney Naglestad, Treasurer Row 1: Dan Hamann, Dean Hamann. Row 2: Randy Haycraft, Kirk Hagberg, Kevin Franken, Bruce Hargesheimer, Stewart Granneman. Row 3: Randy Frahm, David Gil- man, Dena Hessel, Judy Fick, Jim Franz. Row 4: Jennifer Holm, Kathy Hocking, Diane Haper, Deborah Hamann, Orvin Green. Row 5: Pam Goeske, Keely Frakes, Loray Gerloff, Bruce Haro Id son, David Helle. Leaders of the Junior High Row 1: Kathy A nning, Audrey Arends, Darcy Burmeister, Lori Baustian, Row 2: Loma Brooks, Terri Birkeland, Debra Bittner, Carol Baatz, Kandace Ailts. Row 3: Ronald Briggs, Roger Anderson, Craig Ander - son, Todd Baker, Todd Birkeland, Brian Barth. Row 4: Alan Boisen, Blaine Barth, Eddy Bennett, Randy Blake. Left to right: Kim Joslyn, Terri Jungers, Jodie Kloster- buer, Dan Jarchow, Cathy Kjenslee, Shari Kruger, Judy Horn, Carrie Johnson, Dennis Knapp, Joel Krueger, Larry Kemerling, Harvey Kruger, Ivan Kooiker, Dwayne Jacob- sma, Arlan Klarenbeek. The many interested and excited faces of the Junior High as they Kevin and Keith Kuechenmeister, and Kelly Dougherty, not listen to the band Crossfire. Members include Dave Sanny, shown. 43 freshmen I know where I’ve been, Row 1: Ann Davis, LaDonna Cleveringa, Teresa Eiter, Joycelyn Eager, LaDonna Christenson, Sandra Christenson. Row 2: Jean DeBates, BrendaDeSplinter, Sharon Domagala, Jim Fick, Mark Connell, Kyle Eidahl. Row 3: Steven Den Herder, Todd Cook, Tim Emery, Harold Dunkle, David DeBates. Row 4: Kelly Dougherty, Jeff Dirks, Brian Dejongh. Row 1: Joseph Swenson, Misti Stratton, Darcy Siebenahler, Kelvin Stoel. Row 2: Nancy Vander Brink, Sonya Tofteland, Marilyn Vander Vliet, Kiam Ta. Row 3: Dean Toftelan John Van Hove, Donna Swenson, Diane Stroh. Row 4: Tom Swenson, Terry VantHof. Arlyn Vande Kamp, Michelle Teclaw. Harold Dunkle finds being a freshman has many rewards like being crowned Mr. Fumble Fingers of the science room. Freshmen cheerleaders Terri Jungers, Audrey Van Wettering, Kathy Aning and Kim Joslyn warm up during practice. 44 freshmen but where am I going!? Row 1: Kevin Wenzel, Bruce VerSteeg, Whitney Naglestad, Susan Wal- grave. Row 2: Mike Vrtacnik, Karla Wenzel, Audrey Van Wettering, BethWyffels, Cindy Wulf. Row 3: Brad Ykema, Mike Winter, Mickey Welch. Row4: Greg Watts, Dana Vaske. Row 1: Harvey Loveland, Pete McCormick. Row 2: David Meyer, KenLonneman, Andy Mann, Paul Larson, Myron Lupkes. Row 3: Deanna Lillegard, Be nit a Mann, Vickie Lass, Kristin Menage. Row 4: Randy Kuechen- meister, Larry Melzer, Doug McClure, John Lindstrom. Janelle Severston looks dreamily into space as she dances with Doug McClure to the mellow music of Crossfire. Mr. Svingen helps one student as the rest of the class wonders what he just said. 45 freshmen Eighth: watch me . .. Picture 1. Row 1: Mark Scherff, Joel Smidstra, Robin Stratton, Troy Sheeler, Ricky Richters, Charlie Schmidt. Row 2:Bryan Roemeling, Nathan Rud Danny Spartz, AnnSiebert, Lorna Stroeh, Norm Sandbulte. Picture 2. Row 1: Felicia Mohr, KevinOehlerts,Dave Renes. Row 2: Tim Mulligan, Orlando Pluim, Linda Potter. Row 3: Jenny Olsen, Sheree Moeller, Mike Predmore, Randy Mul- vihill, Loren Overgaard, Jason Polzen. Picture 3. Row 1:Randy Maxwell, Duane Mark, Dan Meyer, Dave Krug, Mike Kraetsch. Row 2: Darla McClure, Brenda Kurtz, Jackie Medill, Linda Matthiesen, Terri Lorenzen. Sitting: Doug Lafrenz, Jim Loveland ... I’m here at last, soon I’ll be gone Picture 1. Standing: Robert Kooiker, Kathy Huiskes, A my Knoll, Donjacobs- ma, Paul Juhl, Melanie Johnson, Dave HUp. Sitting: Dave Kindt, Dan John- son, ToddKlosterbuer, Robin Kloostcr, Pam Jepson. Picture 2. Row 1: Lori Groth, Ricky Hawes, Gary Haper. Row 2: Mike Haakenson, Duane Hamann, Darla Hansen. Row 3: Robyn Hemme, Shawn Hatting, Chris Haycraft. Row 4: Brad Hamer, Kim Hellwinckel, Angie Hoiland. Picture 3. Row 1: Charlotte Green, SarahFoight, Deb Glatr, Janice Fick, Tina Frost, Sheryl Gonnerman, Vince Gacke, Phil Geistfeld, Ron Gon- nerman, Mike Gilman, Kelly Ganges- tad, Mark Gath. 49 eighth Eighth: we're moving up slowly Picture 1. Ro l: John Connell, Angie De Wispelaere, Jeff Elbers. Row 2: Angie Dahlen, Todd Connell, Amy Dougherty, Craig Eiter. Row 3: Teresa Clark, Dan Duffy, Peggy Cragoe, Deb Deutsch, Randy Elders. Picture 2. Row Is Todd Brinkhous, Richard Bolluyt, Brian Buss, Sue Brand- enburg, Brenda Christensen. Row 3: Ann Buffington, Verlyn Bouma, Linda Brands, Jolene Christensen, SueBruynes, Loren Bolluyt. 3. Loren Overgaard and Pat Baustian. 4. Eighth grade science students. Standing: Terry Blom, Annette Arends, Lyle Authier. Sitting: Pat Baustian, Deb Arnold, Mike Akkerman. 1. Janna Wynia wonders why she has so many books to choose from. 2. Mike Kraetsch, Tim Winter, and Duane Mark try to scare onlookers by saying, ''We're gonna jump! 3. Eighth grade girls share food for dinner. 4. Boy, a guy needs bodyguards these days! 51 eighth Challenging abilities, forming values, and THE end, the beginning. For seventh graders it is the end of grade school and the beginning of a whole new challenge. Just getting to lunch is really an accomplishment. If you don't run, you'll never make it; and if you do run, you usually get caught. Then you are late anyway. You learn the hard way not to ask upper classmen for directions after you end up in the wrong lockerroom a couple of times. You also learn that growing up can't be done alone-friends become more important than ever. Seventh graders enjoy many fringe benefits that they did not enjoy in school. For example, walking on the grass, entering the building before 8:30, talking in the halls, and not having to wait in line to go to the lavatory. But no one makes decisions for you anymore. You're on your on your own. Row 1: Randy Wulf, Roger Red Day, Paulette Wenzel, Melanie Zwaan. Row 2: Joel Vink, Barb Wacker, Paula Van Wyhe, Elizabeth Walgrave, Kirstin Weinman. Row 3: Loren Vos, Todd Wessels, Tom Walker. Left to right: Dave Swenson, Janet Howard Van Otterloo, Mike Van Grootheest, Steve Twait, Bruce Swenson Johnson, Ann McFadden, Anne-Marie andDan Vander Poel appear to be tampering with someone elses lockers. Houser. achieving goals . 7th grade Row 1: lisa Ripley, Lori Obermoller, Jill Slieter, MerecdeSterrett and Jana Spease. Row 2: Allan Olson, Laurie Rust, Denise Pap, Brenda Snyders and LynnSpaitz. Row 3: Craig Niessink, Kent Skyberg, Dan Stepp, Mark Sehr and Randy Schneekloth. Row 4: Jim Ripley, Randy Richters, Rick Nelson, Bill Rasmussen and Craig Nekali. Who am I? What am I doing? Where am I going? Jodie Stoltenberg, Glen Stoel, and Mary Surprenant learn that you have to stick together as seventh graders. 53 seventh Striving to be an individual President: Dan Stepp, Vice-president: Sharon Hoff, Secretary: Tamara Hatting, Treasure: Jana Spease, and room repre- sentatives: Mat McCormik, and Lynn Spartz lead fellow classmates into the unknown world of high school as class officers. 7th grade 7th grade 1. Richy Jeffer, Darrell Jacobsma, Pat Hunter and David Hoff- man. 2. Debra Klarenbeek , Brian Kraayenhof, Pam Joslyn and Sandy Kalass. 3. Ro y 1: Mat Lillegard, Mat McCormick, Chuck Mulligan, Dan Kruger, and Paul Kruger. Row' 2: Mark Merrill, Jeff Menage, Scctt Lopau and Mike Viessman. Row3: Melanie Lupkes, Darcy Mulvihill, Kim Murphy and Deb Mulder. 54 seventh Acrossthe top of the railing: Sue Geistfeld, Tamara Hatting, Sharon Hoff, Dick Hocking and Tom Fick. Across the bottom of the railing: Mary Gits, Avis Glatz, Gina Dengler Denise Duffy, and Mike Harms. Back row: Dave Hartzler, Robert Hargesheimer, Brent Gerloff, PamHinz, and Marcia Dorn. In front of them is: Karen Hansen, Mike Goembel, Tom Eisner and Nancy Gath. And in front: Pam Eidahl, Sandi Rrey, Levy Gilbertson, Tammy Fodness and Todd Hess. Clockwise beginning at the bottom right is: Matthew Barstad, Dan Biever, Bill Benson and Tom Baustian showing off their burls. Julie Anderson, Louanne Arnold, Rose Boll, Mems Birky, Becky Anderson, and Carrie Aanenson think seventh grade is kicks. 55 seventh Clockwise beginning at the bottom left: Todd Creeger, Sandra Frey, Dave Bot- torff, Randy Richters, Mike Goembel, Lori Winter, Bryce Schomacker, and Heidi Baker is in the center. Row 1: Leann Buys, Becky Carroll, Sharon Buss, and John Buffington. Row 2: Laura DeBoer, Terry Connell, Ralph Buss, and Shari Buss. 56 seventh Room 230 THE Special Education system at Luverne is divided into two classes; the Educable and the Trainable. The Educable class is taught academic skills to pre- pare the students for work. The Trainable class prepares its stu- dents for the Day Care Center or sheltered workshops by teaching basic skills. These students are a very spe- cial ingredient at Luverne. They give of their time for the bet- terment of the school by partic- ipating on the Special Olympics teams, selling popcorn balls af- ter school , and managing various teams. 1. Avis Olson, David Kellen and Dennis Schaefer work together on David's lesson. 2. A birthday party. 57 special education The Extra Special People 1. Row 1: Brenda Goembel, Bruce Rye, Dennis Schaefer, Ron- ald Richters, Karen Lonneman, David Kellen. Row 2: Mrs. Vissman, Mrs. Ahrendt, Joyce Keizer, and Mrs. Olson. 2. Row 1: Vicky Bruynes, Cathy Le Brun. Row 2: Dana Vaske, Mike Van Grootheest. Row 3: Leland Jellema, DonLenz, Lorna Brooks, Kenny Lonneman. Row 4: Larry Lupkes, Kevin Elbers, Bob Bakken, Arvin Van Santen, and Kevin Van Malsen. 3: Mia. Sandbulte. I do not know what we are here for upon this wonderful and beautiful earth, this incalculably interesting earth, unless it is to crowd into a few short years every possible fine experience and adventure; unless it is to seize upon every fresh im- pression, develope every latent capacity; unless it is to grow as much as ever we have it in our power to grow. -David Grayson 53 special education Above: Seventh grade officers include Dan Stepp, Sharon Hoff, Tammy Hat- ting, Jana Spease. Below: Eighth grade officers include Teresa Clark, Troy Shee- ler, Mike Kraetsch, Craig Eiter. Jr. High Council adv’ior, Mrs. Christen- sen Above: Freshmen representatives include Randy Frahm, Janet Nash, Keely Frakes, Mark Spease, Rhonda Oye and Stacey Schneekloth. Below: Kelly Dougherty, Whitney Weller, Greg Watts, Darcy Bur- meister. ELECTED by their fellow students, the Junior High Student Council members rep- resent their respective grades in matters that will effect everyone in grades 7, 8 and 9. The main project of the council this year was to establish and maintain a park on the northeast side of the building. They bought tables, benches, a bird fountain and planted trees. Other planned activities include dances, a student exchange in the spring and a slave auction of council members to raise money. Above: Seventh and Eighth grade repre- sentatives include Lori Groth, Amy Dougherty, JeffElbers, Matt McCormick and Lynn Spartz. CTQ CO CD o O o CD co O ■o CD 0) CO CD CO r-¥ c CD 59 student council EVERY two weeks,the members of the Senior High Student Council met'to discuss, work, and help to make LHS a better place to be. The prime objective of this year's council was to provide a place for students to speak out and voice their opinions. Under the leadership of Rick Connell and the cabinet, representatives from every faction of LHS discussed problems and solutions to improve LHS and meet this goal. To start the year out right, the cabinet members attended a convention at Fairmont and Rick Connell and Jeff Petersen studied the art of running a council and still get things done at a workshop in Northfield. The cabinet shared what they learned to solve such problems as hairdryers in locker rooms, music piped into the lobby, and juveniles at basketball games. One of the major topics of discussion was whether or not to present a spring musical. Arguments became heated when the council was faced with opposition from the administra- tion. Petitions were passed and conferences held with the powers that be in an effort to reach a suitable compromise. Arguments, discussions, and good ideas comprised the student council meetings and showed that the student council was working for a better LHS. 50 student council Row 1: Whitney Naglestad, Shelly Dougherty, Randy Spease, Dan Clark, Laura Estenson, Lea line Uithoven, Tim Polrin, Paul Johnson, Jill Holm. Row 2: Barb O'Toole, Debbie Walgrave, Debbie Joslyn, Amy Welch, Brenda Mann, Val Watts, Eloise Schmidt, Candy Horn, Andy Olsen, Sue Vander Kooi. Row 3: Jeff Petersen, Jeff Hussong, Rick Connell, Scott Surprenant, Hal Schmidt, Harlan Van Wyhe. President Rick nnell Advisor Larry Nelson for a better LHS 61 student council to +- ■ MB Q. TO O TO Members of the Senior High Colorguard include (on sign) Sandee Swanson, Luana Ball, Laura Swenson, Jodie Boelman, Brenda DeBoer, Vickie Walker, Melissa Weinman, Peg VanDeVegte, Patty Vanderberg and Jill Holm. Flags include Leanne Uithoven, Loma Vanlperen, Debbie Elbers, Kathy Matthiesen, Gloria Hemme, Corrine Haycraft, Paula Benson, Linda Brakke, Eunice Vos and Faye Domagala. £ BICENTENNIAL celebration were going on all over the the country this past summer and the Luverne High School Marching Band took part in five of them. In early June, the band took off for Mason City, Iowa to participate in a tremen- dous gathering of marching bands from all over the area. Meredith Wilson, creator of The Music Man, originated the parade in the town about which it was written—Mason City. He served as parade marshall and directed the mass bands at a huge band concert on the football field. The Cardinal Marching Band also performed Luverne's Bicentennial celebration along with those celebra- tions of Hardwick, Leota and Edgerton. During the school year, the band, under Mr. Mahaffay, di- rector, hosted the 26th Ann- ual Tri-State Band Festival and performed at the home football games. Adding flash and color to the Luverne band were the colorguard. They performed with new red and white flags, and a rifle corp of four people which exhibited pre- cision in their routines. Vem Melzer and Rich Fitzer question their sanity at 7:30 a. m. Majorettes are Leanne Reuand Pam Gonnerman. Members of the new gun corp include left to right Cindy Hagberg, Sue Stordahl, Mary Keitel, Eloise Schmidt. Members of the band council include (left to right): Andy Olsen, TimKnoll, Lori Juhl, Tami Busse, Jodie Boone and Lauri Estenson. 63 band . there were horns of every shape and kind . AFTER the marching season is over the musicians at LHS turn into a concert band. The change is a big one be- cause of the many adjustments that have to be made. The percussion and trumpets hear words they've seldom heard before-like plav soft, The concert band performs two concerts and a third oerform- ance in the Spring under quest clinician Dr. Frank Ben- criscutto. As of this writing ■k the band is planninq a trip to Kansas City to perform in a band competition. Once aqain in the never- ending tradition of vibrant Cardinal Spirit, the Pep band brought enthusiasm to boys and girls basketball and wrestling meets. Pep band boosted the spirits and brought vitality to the crowds. The Pep band is a rather 'loose' group. Its membership fluctuates because many of the players are also involved in the various sport- ing activities. This col- lection of highly-trained musicians have more fun than anyone else at the games. Members, non-members, and a director of Pep band include Lester Mahaffey, Judy Horn, Candy Horn, Kim Horn, Linda Estenson, Linda Brakke, Brenda Van Hove, Brenda Barth, Nancy Wagner, Michelle Oltmans, Larry Kemerling, Debi Hamann, Patti Schol- ten, Kari Nelson, Darcy Burmeister, Linda Mollberg, Whitney Naglestad, Lynette Jauert, Tami Basse, Vicky Lass, Joel Krueger, Lori Juhl, Laura Estenson, Connie Bot, Deb Lil- legard, Sandee Swanson, Doug Hamann, Dave Olson, Andy Olsen, Mark Spease, Tim Rolzin, Benita Mann, Keely Frakes, Jodie Boone, Bug-eyes Knoll, Mark Goebel, Gary Swenson, Dan Winter, Jim Glaser, Jim Juhl, Stacey Schneekloth, Chester Bendt, Gloria Hemme, Lorna Vanlperen, Lisa Gradert, Bonnie Iverson, Cathy Kjenslee, Kim Ta, Huck Van Wyhe, Cindy Wttlf, Kathy Rosin, Jill Holm, Keith Ahrendt and Harold Dunkle. Luveroe Concert Band members include—(front row): Vickie Walker, Brenda Barth, Corinne Haycraft, Marilee Dorn, Loretta Steel, Linda Brakke, TeriBusse, Kathy Matthiesen, Sue Stordahl, Meg Smook, Brenda Wasenaar. (second row): Candace Horn, Pam Hawes, Jody Swenson, Diane Haraldson, Brenda Van Hove, Kim Horn, Nancy Roemeling, Brenda DeBoer, Machelle Olt- mans, Meg Connell, Cindy Kafka, Jill Holm, Linda Estenson, Sandee Swanson, Faye Domagala, Cindy Jepson, Melissa Wein- man. (third row): Connie Bot, Laura Estenson, Kam Helling, PatVanderberg, Paula Benson, Jeff Petersen, Tim Ahrendt, Steve Gits, DaveOlson, Kathy Rosin, Kevin Hemme, Keith Ahrendt, Doug Hamann, Randy Hawes, Laura Swenson, Shawn Klosterbuer, Tami Busse, Nancy Wegner, (fourth row): Jodie Boone, Vern Meker, Rich Fitzer, Jan Birdsey, Randy Slieter, Harlan Van Wyhe, Tim Knoll, Mark Goebel, Gary Swenson, Jim Juhl, Paul Johnson, Brenda Mann, Shirley Van Peursem, Dan Kindt, Andy Olson; Tim Polzin, Lori Juhl, Le Ann Reu, Lynette Jauert. (fifth row): Mike Dorn, Mary Keitel, Jim Glaser, Dan Winter. Missing: Debbie Lillegard, Rick Connell, Eunice Vos, Todd Wandersee. Dan Winter oompahs the hour away in the Sandee Swanson does some practicing In tuba section. preparation for band rehearsal. Pat Vanderberg spends her first hour tooting her french horn along with other members of the section. Todd Wandersee is in charge of playing garbage during the Conceit Band perform- ance of Shenandoah. 65 band c o CD CD 3 CD bJD PRIDE runs deep at LHS and the Junior High bands are growing up in this tradition. Under the direction of Marcia Samuel and Lester Mahaffay, the 8th and 9th grade bands combine in the fall to form a larger marching unit. This marching band performed at Tri-State and put on a half- time show at one of the foot- ball games. During the winter the sev- enth, eighth and ninth grades form three separate bands. They perform three concerts throughout the year and work on improving the fundamentals of musicianship. Top: Junior High Colorguard is made up of eighth and ninth graders. Center En- thusiastic seventh graders learn through experience. Bottom: The combined eighth and ninth grade bands form an impressive marching unit. 3 66 band Above: The combined Concert Choir and Girls' Glee fill the room with joyous Christmas music. Below: The Madrigals: Margaret Enger, Bonnie Aanenson, Dave Olson, Brenda Barth, Nancy Wegner, Sue Vander Kooi, Shirley Van Peursem. 2: Andy Olsen, Jodie Boone, Kay Mat sun - aga, KariannDahlen, KarlaBraa, luanne TilstTa. 3: Mike Dorn, Mark Harrison, Gary Swenson, Rich Fitzer, Eloise Schmidt, Scott Norton, Tom McCor mick, Ken Mann. Missing: Candy Horn. Let us entertain you Is Tom McCormick, Jeff Petersen, Tim Polzin and Mike Dorn gets into their own music. 2: The Choir Council: Jeff Petersen, Tim Polzin, Jodie Boone, Pam Hawes, Vickie Walker, LeAnn Reu, Connie Bot, Mike Dorn, Tom McCormick. 3: The Lyrics get into Sweet Gypsy Rose. 4: Barbershop Quartet shows their true personalities. 5s Mary Keitel, gives her salemen lingo Buy a candle, pretty please! 6: The choir director: Mr. Craig Arnold. 7. Girls doe: Brenda Van Hove, Jodie Boone, Candy Horn, KayMatsunaga, Peg Van A art sen, Sharia DeVries, Bonnie Aanen n, Shirley Van Peursem, Brenda Barth, Kara Helling, Luanne Tilstra, Karla Bra a. THIS year under the direction of Mr. Craiq Arnold the choir took on various performances. Their first performance was at the Fall Festival, with a clini- cian, Dr. Paul Brandvik, of Bemidji State University. The Concert Choir began working on their next appearance,the Christmas pro- gram, Crown Him King of Glory. This performance was given on Dec. 11 12 involving the Concert Choir, Girls Glee and various small groups. After vacation the choir started work- ing on music for the Pop's Concert, on March 21 22. There's no Business Like Show Business and also for District Solo and Ensemble at Fulda on Feb. 9. ‘From there hoping to go on to Regional Solo and Ensemble at Slayton. Dr. Karle Erickson from Lawrence U, in Appleton will be the choir clinician for the Spring Music Festival on May 12-14. The Choir is taking on alot of work this year,looking forward to eitertaining you! Row 1: CindyHagberg, Candy Horn, Peg VanAaitsen, Jodie Boone, Kariann Dah- len, Sharia DeVries, Mary Keitel, Mar- garet Enger, Brenda Van Hove, Vickie Walker, Sue Vander Kooi, Brenda Baith, JillHolm, Luanne Tilstra, Nancy Wegner, Brenda Mann, Shirley Van Peuisem. Row 2: Marla Wynia, Bonnie Aanensen, Pat Kraetsch, Brenda DeBoer,Kay Matsunaga, Eloise Schmidt, LeAnn Reu, Nancy Roemeling, Pam Hawes, Kam Helling, Karla Braa, Sheila Loger, Laura Swenson, Leanne Uithoven, Ellie Petersen, Lori Hamann, Lynette Jauert, Lori Juhl. Row 3: Dan Kindt, Gary Swenson, Mark Har- rison, Paul Gits, Greg Jauert, Kevin Aaker, Paul Bakken, Mike Dorn, Tim Polzin, Dave Sanny, Scott Norton, Ken Mann, Row4: JeffVanHove, DaveBenut, Randy Spease, Scott Surprenant, Rich Fitzer, Tim Knoll, Rick Connell, Dan Winter, Andy Olson, Jeff Pedersen, Gregg Mulvi- hill, Paul DeVries, Dave Olson. 69 choir Hey look us over, lend us an ear! Practice makes perfect? PREPARING for the future is the Jr. High choirs' main goal. The seventh, eighth, and ninth grade choirs perform two concerts throughout the year! These concerts, are given at'Chrsitmas time and in the spring. This year they may also give a small concert for Music in Our Schools Week. Other than these concerts, the choirs spend their time learning fundamentals, becoming familiar with literature and composers. The Jr. High choirs are indeed working for bigger and better things. Concert Choir, here we come! 71 choir Front to back: Kathy Siebenahler, Kim Horn, Shawn Klosterbuer, Jeanne Emery, RobinHerman, CarolynHensel, Debbie Lillegard, Lisa Gradeit, Debbie Walgrave, Cathy Me Clure, Joy Hoffman, Sandy Helle, Terri Nath, Jody Swenson, JodyKlaren- beek. Girls' Glee Officers: Student Council Representative-Debbie Walgrave, Treasurer-Barb O'Toole, President-Pam Bentson. Mrs. Talbert Row 1: Diane Baustian, Linda Brakke, Faye Domagala, Sandy Helle, JodyKlar- enbeek. Row 2: Shawn Klosterbuer, Rhonda Munns , Kathy S i e b e nahler, Allyson Weller, Jeanne Emery. Row 3: Joy Hoffman, Debbie Lillegard, Kathy McClure, Terri Nath, Barb O'Toole, Sue Schmuck. Row 4: Jody Swenson, Pam Bentson, Lisa Gradert, Carolyn Hensel, Robin Herman, Kim Horn. Row 5: Kathy Rosin, Sue Stordahl, Peg VanDeVegte, Debbie Walgrave, Brenda Wassenaar, Carol Wynia. Missing-Marilee Dorn, GIRLS Glee started this year off with a new twist. Linda McEachran, a choreographer from Illinios, came to demon- strate the Swing Choir Concept. After three days of hard work and mental anguish, they pre- sented a concert to show off their newly found talents. Last year, because of a lack of interest. Girls Glee did not have a Pops Group. This year the group returned once again, decked out in pastel dresses of blue, peach, and green. This year's calander of per- formances included. Fall Choral festival, Novem- ber 6; Christmas Concert, December 11-12; Solo Ensemble Contest, Feb- ruary 9; Solo Ensemble Concert, Feb- ruary 28; Pops Concert, March 21-22 Large Group Contest, April 2; Stage Band Pop Singers Con- cert, April 22; -Spring Music Festival, May 12 -14. Linda Me Eachran shows Girls Glee how to Boogie to the music. 73 girls' glee Drat! Stuck again. How come my mind goes blank every time I try to write this stupid copy? ANNUAL staffers go through alot, and writing words of wisdom for annual pages is just one of many never-ending chores. In the spring of the year, editors are chosen from competiti ve try-outs by the Senior editors. The lucky winners get their first crack at pages with the spring supplement. Soon after, they plan out next year's book. Beginning with the fall, pictures are taken and pages be- gin to take shape. Meeting the deadline involves perils of pulled hair, dodging Mr. Weinman, blood, sweat, and tears, Rubber cement, bro- ken and gnawed blue pencils, and Brenda's sub- tle hints. You have to organize something for yourself, aockuise. Above; Ml. Teming the photography advisor, Mr. and its great to see it happen. Komula, the business advisor, and Mr. Weinman, the head ad- YOUr first real taste of pressure. visor, may have pleasant smiling faces here, but you should Rejecting your feelings on paper. have seen them on deadline day. Below: Section editors Mary It S really important. It s like baby PIC Keitel, Val Watts, Connie Bot, and Randy Spease do the heavy tures— you 11 look back on them and it S really looldng-on while Senior editors Sue Vander Kooi and Brenda important. Mann make coffee and toast for breakfast. Upper left: Section editors Brenda Van Hove, Leanne Uithoven, Jeff Peterson, DeanMogck, Melissa Weinman, Nancy Roemeling, Pam Connerman, Kam Helling, and Sandee Swanson. Upper right: (back row) Greg Vandekamp, Gloria Hemme, Loma Van Iperen, Marla Wynia. (front row) Laura Estenson, Shelly Doug- herty, Linda Estenson, and Candy Horn are the Annual typists. Above: Photographers Mickey Welch, Jerry Hendrickson, Doug VanHeerde, Mike Dorn, Tom Herman, Dave Gilman, Jin Chapin, Barb O'Toole, Jan Birdsey. READ ALL ABOUT IT IN KEEPING the students informed throughout the halls of L.H.S. is the main objective of our school newspaper the Echo. This year the editors came up with new ideas to add pizzazz to the printed page. Among them are; the new masterhead, by-lined stories, the resurrected Personality Parade, and Huey's Holdout. The Echo gives students a chance to ex- press themselves. The articles written by the students, range anywhere from sports to the private lives of seniors. Letters to the editor can always get people talking if the Personality Parade doesn't. 76 Echo HOT OFF THE PRESS 1. Senior Echo Reporters, left to right: Dean DeGroot, Eloise Schmidt, Mark Grarmeman, Brenda Mann, Pam Gon- nerman, Lori Juhl, Mary Keitel, Pat Kraetsch, Val Watts, Leaime Uithoven, Jodie Boelman, and Connie Bot. 2. Mr. Gits with Business manager Sandee Swanson. 3. Seniof Editors, left to right: Lori Juhl, Jeff Hussong, and Val Watts. 4. Sophomore Echo Reporters, standing left to right; Rodney Swenson, Steve Gits, Mark Goebel, Karla Braa, and MarleeDom. Sitting;Barb O'Toole, Peg VanDeVegte, Lisa Gradert, Cory Hay- craft, and Carrie Hauge. 5. Junior Echo Reporters, lefttoright: MissyBirkeland, Paul Gits, Melissa Weinman, Scott Sur- prenant, Gloria Hemme, Linda Esten- son, Rich Fitzer, and Dawn Iveland. 6. Junior Echo Editors; Paul Gits, Missy Birkeland and Dawn Iveland. 7. Typirts: (left to right) Carol Stearns, Loma Van Iperen, GloriaHemme, CindyGoembel, and Faye Domagala. Missing from pic- ture was Linda Westerbuer. 6 77 Echo Spanish Club adds culture to LHS Left; Spanish Club officers; Margaret Engei v. Pres., Kathy McClure-Secratary, Kari AnnDahlen-Treasurer, and Jeannee Emery President. Above; Leader, Miss Sivright. Right; Spanish Club, standing L. to R; Jeannee Emery, Micky Welch, Rhonda Munns, and Kari Ann Dahlen. Sitting; Joyce Lyn Enger, Margaret Enger, Kathy McClure, Pam Goske, Theresa Eiter, and Brenda Barth. German Club’s new identity . Kraut Klubbe YES folks, it's true! Deutsch- klubbe has changed its tradi- tional name to Kraut Klubbe, and you must admit, it does catch your attention. Kraut Klubbe started the year out by having a German picnic. After everyone had stuffed them- selves with sauerkraut and brat- wurst, officers were elected. Sue Vander Kooi was elected Pre- sident, Mary Keitel-Secretary- Treasurer, Mike Merrill-Vice President, and Scott Surprenant- Club Representative. This year. Kraut Klubbe and Spanish Club got together and planned a few joint activities. Both sponsored the Homecoming floorshow which turned out to be a real success. Also, they com- bined their different customs making a unique Christmas party. In February, the club had a German supper called Abendessen. Above; Mrs. Spe as e with president Sue Vander Kooi. German Club, above right,from front to back; Scott Surprenant, Sherry Day, Carrie Hauge, Julie McFadden, Sharia DeVries, Kay Mat - sunaga, Crystal Hargesheimer, Luanne Tilstra, Debi Elbers, Cory Haycraft, Lisa Gradert, Karla Braa, Kendall Braa, Sue Vander Kooi, Connie Bot, Dave Bendt, Mary Keitel, Mark Harrison, Melissa Weinman, Bonnie Gerloff, Sue Hillbrands, Dean Magck, Jim Glaser, Mike Merrill, Leanne Reu, Gloria Hemme, Lorna Vanlperen, Terry Sheeler, Jim Kleinke, and Tom Herman. 78 Kraut Klubbe EARNING money to help students travel to Mexico is one of the projects the Spanish club works for. The floorshow brought in a considerable amount of money plus selling candy proved to be a profitable venture. For- Sadie Hawkins the club sold carnations. With everybody's busy schedules, it was hard to find time for regular meetings. But squeezing in a Christmas party with the Germans and a trip to the El Matador for supper were occasions nobody wanted to miss. 79 Spanish Club Future Homemakers of America WITH the changing role of women in today's society, FHA has likewise taken a new per- spective. The stereotype of homemaker is changing. FHAers do much more than learn how to cook and sew. FHA sponsored the concession stand for wrestling matches, and was in part- nership with Music Boosters for the Tri-State concessi nos. FHA members, on election days, held a babysitting program for voters, and throughout the year they furnished coffee and cookies for teachers on Fridays, gave demon- strations on different products like cake de- corating, and attended the district conven- tion in Hills-Beaver Creek. Row 1: (left to right) Steve Den Herder, Dan Hamann, Dean Tofteland, Craig Anderson, Arlyn VandeKamp, David Meyer , ToddBirkeland, LyleStroeh, Joe Swenson. Row 2: Kenney Lon- neman, James Fick, Kevin Wenzel, Paul Bakken, Mike Winter, Orvin Green, Andy Mann, DavidHelle, Dwayne Jacobsma, Bruce VerSteeg. Row 3: Jeff Thorson, Elwin Brands, Dana Vaske, Jeff Ranschau, Kurt Burmeister, Bruce Predmore, Dale Claus sen. Row 4: Morris Fick. Dan Walgrave, Terry Schneekloth, Kevin Van Westen, Kevin Hemme, Doug Roos, Allan Hartz, Mike Groth. Row 5: Melvin Fick, GeffFitzer, Don Meyer, George Lass, Dave Severtson, Hal Schmidt, Greg Vande Kamp, Arvin Van Santer Dave Hamann, Melvin Garre 11s. Row 6: Mark Kurtz, Calvin Saarloos, CharlesSmidstra, GerritSandbulte, Randy Hawes, Alan Stroeh. Row 7: Perry Klosterbuer, Paul Hartz, Bobbie Boelman, JakeBruynes, Dale Reverts, Warren Sandbulte, Myron Boeve, Don Lenz, Bernard Green. Future Farmers of America FUTURE Fanners of America is a national organization of students, 14 to 21 years of age, whose primary aim is to develop agri- culture leadership, cooperation, and citi- zenship. The Luverne FFA chapter participates in many activities throughout the year. Foot- ball concessions and selling of fruit are the money raising activities. The members participate in local, district, region, and state judging events: Operation Rainguage, needy fami 1 ies at Christmas, Foreign exchange student, parent-member banquet and many more. In general, FFA'ers keep busy doing what they do best, preparing to be Future Farmers. Clockwise: Hal Schmidt-President, Geff Fitzer-Vice President, Wayne Tilstra-Treasurer, Mr. Ouverson-Advisor, George Lass- Reporter, Dave Siebenahler-Sentinel, Dave Severtson —Secretary 80 FFA 1. Senior High members: (Front Row) Nancy Wegner, Brenda Van Hove, Candy Horn, Eloise Schmidt. Brenda Barth. (Back Row)Mrs. Dunn, Sherry Day, Jeanette DeVries, Luanne Tilstra Bonnie Iverson, Kariann Dahlan. (Missing) Jolene De Vries, Debra Joslyn, Jeanne Emery. 2. Senior High Officers! (left to right)Nancy Wegner, President; Luanne Tilstra, Sec-treasurer; Mrs. Dunn, Advisor. 3. Junior High Officers: (Front Row) Kris Menage, VicePresident; BethWyffels, President; Shelly Zinnel, Sec.; Cindy Wulf, Historian; Keely Frakes, Song leader and parliamentarian; AnnSiebert - Treasurer. 4. Junior High mem- bers:(Front Row)CarrieAanenson,Brenda Snyders,Sue Geistfeld, Mary Gits, Becky Carroll, Ann Davis. (Second Row) Miss Werner, Sandra Christensen, Kris Menage, Beth Wyffels, Ann Siebert, Shelly Zinnel, Cindy Wulf, Pam Joslyn, Nancy Van Der Brink. (Missing) Lori Baustian, Jana Spease. FHA JUNIOR High FHA patterns its organization and ideals after the Sr. High. FHA, yet they are their own unique group and do their own things. Members held a bake sale and a concession stand at a volleyball match, and several Jr. High FHA'ers attended the district convention. The organization also sponsored a 50's dance for the Jr. High and other FHA parties. Junior High FHA is a place where girls can start getting involved in activities, and it prepares them for bigger and better things, like Sr. High FHA. 81 FHA STUDENT ACTION FOR EDUCATION LEARNING to teach, and teach- ing to learn are what SAE is all about. Students that con- sider teaching a possible fu- ture profession put their extra time to use through SAE. Each student is assigned a teach- ers) to assist in teaching chores. Work consists of typ- ing tests and worksheets, cor- recting papers, putting up bul- letin boards, and classroom assistance. Most SAEers find their work enjoyable and have fun learning about their as- signed teachers. Since stu- dents select teachers accord- ing to their field interest, their work can be most encour- aging and bring exciting rewards, such as in Physical Education and Special Educa- tion. SAE cannot guarantee success as a teacher, but it's a begin- ning! Left to Right; Row: 1. Linda Westerbuer, Meg Connell, Kathy Viessman, Loretta Stoel, SueHilbrands. Row: 2. Kim Horn, Linda Estenson, Cindy Jcpson, Avis Olson, Laura Estenson, Margaret Enger. Row: 3. Miss Buseman-Advisor, Faye Domagala- Pres. , Candy Horn-St. Council Rep. , Lisa Gradert-Social Com., Sherry Day-Social Com. Missing: Joyce Chapin-Social Com.. Debbie Joslyn-Social Com., San- dee Swanson-Sec., Pat Kraetsch-Tres., Hope Luethje-V. P., Jeanne Emery, Fred Potter. Left: Avis Olson enjoyed helping Dave Kellen. Far left: Like a mother. Sherry Dey's work is never done. 82 SAE GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION WHAT happened to the women of LHS that weren't playing in interscholastic sport? Many were seen on Tuesdays or Thursdays in the gym in some after-school enjoyment. Girls who haven't the time, or the desire to compete interscholastically found fun and fitness in GAA. Last fall, the girls tore through five weeks of volley- ball and drove home five weeks of basketball. When the flakes flew, they bowled over Luverne lanes and hit the mats in gymnastics. For the seventh and eighth grade, the spring season was highlighted when they competed with other schools in track. Archery and softball took full bloom in mid-spring. Under thecoaching expertise of Miss Sivright, Mrs. Hemme and Mrs. Spease, GAA provided a growing experience in team effort and sportsmanship for all. Far left: Amy Knoll looks for a strike. Left: The form needed to win. This page: Lorna Van Iperen sights down the ol' bowling ball. 83 GAA Debate—Polemics of LHS 1. Debate team. Row 1: Missy Birkeland, Ruth Salzer, Carrie Hauge, Mary Welch, Charlie Schmidt, Tim Winter, and Pam Goeske. Row 2: Mickey Welch Mike Kraetch, PaulBrehm, Jody Veldkamp, Sue Vander Kooi, Doug VanHeerde, David Sunny, 2. Debate coaches Mr. Shapley (left) and Mr. Sanden relax at a pool side table. 3. Paul Brehm finds time to swim at an overnight tournament. 4. Missy Birkland and Pam Goeske discuss the upcoming tournament. Vocational Center—A Change of Pace 1. Jody Mulvildll during Health Occupational Class. 2. Don Anderson adds up the bill 3. Mark Anderson cracks a smile as he finds the problem. 4. Martha Hawkinson keeps an eye on her typing. 5. Rod Rosin puts the finishing touches on his car. ASIDE from the regular curriculum offered at LHS, students have the opportunity to take courses in vocational training. The Blue Mound Vocational Center teaches students vocational skills with on- the-job training. Courses offered are Business and Office, Construc- tion Trade, Sales and Marketing, Health Occupation, and many others. Credits are awarded for the courses. Students usually spend two hours a day there. There are two locations to the Vocational Center. One is at the Blue Mound Co-operative Center and the other is at the fair ground. Other students from Rock County attend it also. So the next time you see someone leave during class, you know they're heading to the Vocational Center. YOU may ask, What is.po- lemics? Well, it is the art or practice of disputing other opinions and doc- trines. Debate is a type of formal polemics. It can also be a lot of fun. This year, the L.H.S. debaters captured the Southwest Con- ference championship at Red- wood Fall. Leading the way for the team were var- sity squad members Jody Veldkamp, Sue Vander Kooi, Paul Brehm, and Doug Van Heerde. The team also con- sist of many novices who are mostly freshman. With the success of the team this year, the art of polemiciz- ing or simply, outstanding debate is going to stay at L.H.S. An Occurence at THIS year's one-act play production, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, was presented at the Southwest Conference One-Act play festi- val at Worthington. There they were judged and critiqued on their performance in preparation for the District VIII Contest at Pipestone. The story is set in Civil War times in the South. The main character, Peyton Farguhar,who is a southern gentleman, wants to become a hero of the Civil War. In a desperate act, he is captured in trying to blow up the Owl Creek bridqe. The result is a dramatic hanging scene in which Peyton's dreams are revealed. The climax of the play is the death of Peyton which is situated in the world of fantasy. The cast was formulated of the inexperienced as well as the experienced. The technicians for the play were Kevin Aaker and Dean DeGroot. Directing the play was Mrs. Cheryl Roberts. At the time of publication, the play had not yet been presented at Pipestone. 1. Rod Iveland portrays Peyton Farquhar in his time of dying. 2. Cast members. Row 1: Carolyn Hensel, Julie McFadden, Laura Swenson, Brenda Mann. Row 2: Mike Merrill. Rod Iveland, Mark Harrison. 3. Behind the scenes, Dean DeGroot runs the lights. Students Become Entangled in THE staqe was lit in a sinis- ter mood. The settinq was a top a cliff on the Pacific Ocean in a Victori on House. Web of Mur- der , the fall play production was probably Luverne's first who-dun-it presentation. With an interweaving plot, the cast and crew of 16 kept the audience guessing as to who the culprit was. The story centers around Minerva Osterman who has sum- moned her two nieces to her man- sion. She intends to read her will to them before her death. However, someone amonq them in- tends to inherit the fortune left by Minerva via murder. At the end of the play, the murderer is revealed in an exciting climax. Money raised by the nlay went towards Prom. Owl Creek Bridge Web of Murder 1. Brenda VanHove, Melissa Weinman, and Dave Bendt during a suspenseful moment. 2 and 3. Director Mr. Shapley's reaction to a rehersal. 4. Cast members; front row: Mike Merrill, Laura Swenson, Jody Veldkamp, Brenda Mann, and Dean Mogck. Back row: Val Watts, Brenda Van Hove, Melissa Weinman, and Dave Bendt. 5. Stage Crew: front row: Nancy Wegner, Kris Birdsey, and Dawn Vant Hof. Middle row: Mark Granneman and Dean De Groot. Back row: Kevin Ailts and Kevin Aaker. Snoball sets a festive mood for the Holidays THIS year's winter formal dance should have been call- ed the snowless ball instead of Snowball. But despite the lack of snow, people still seemed to get in the Christmas Spirit as they danced to the music of Cookies. Adding to the excitement. a snow queen was chosen to reign over the festivities. Tammy Pederson, Kathy Sehr, Eunice Vos, and Jodie Boel- man were the candidates, but only one would receive a dozen roses plus a dance with class president Randy Spease, who played Santa for the occasion. Eunice was awarded the honor. This was also a special night for our exchange stu- dent Kay Matsunaga. The senior class presented her with a unique Christmas gift; a peace pipe from the Pipestone Monument. Above; Santa exudes a hearty Ho Ho Ho as he puts the cape on snow queen Eunice's shoulders. Below; A highpoint for Kay wasreceiving a peace pipe from the Senior class. Upper right;The band Cookies Across; The festive atmosphere brought out the squirreliness in everybody, including Mark Herman, Mary Keitel, Connie Bot and Rod Iveland. Right comer; Steve Lar- son asks date Hope Luethje if she's ready to boogie. COACHES Top row, left to right Roger Aaberg- 9th grade football, B-squad wrestling. I-aurin Carroll-Varsity football assistant, Varsity basketball. Don Crow-football assistant, B-squad BB Keith Erickaon-8th grade football, lth grade girls' basket- ball. Second row: Harry Ftanz-Varsity basketball assistant. Emily Harms-foot- balland basketball cheerleading. Katie Hemme-Varsity volleyball and gymnas- tics. VickieHenderson-B-squad volley-, ball, Varsity girls' basketball. Third row: Elmer Menage-Varsity football. Terry Nelson-B-squad football, Junior High wrestling. Terry Rheingans-‘ th grade girls' basketball. Joe Roberts— 9th grade football, 7th grade boys' bas- ketball. Last row: Emerson Russman- 7th grade football. Dave Svingen-girls' tennis. Ken Tietje-8th grade football. Terry Treichel-9th grade boys' basket- ball. Judy Wemer-wrestling cheerlead- ing. Dick Waslien-B-squad football, varsity wrestling. USE a cross-body block instead of a base block. Get closer to the net when you spike it. Feed the post more often. Use a lower stance with the start- ing blocks. Do these words sound fa- miliar? If you have ever had any contact with sports you'll probably recognize these as words of wisdom from your coach. It takes a special breed of person to be a coach. He or she must be willing to put in long hours before and after school, and must have more than just a small lik- ing for it-they usually en- joy their sport immensely. Coaches are special people in other ways also. They don't get their satisfaction from scoring a touchdown or making the winning basket, they get it from watching their work perform in a con- test. All they have worked on is put on display for everybody to see. They may be praised or questioned about what they are doing, but they are the driving force which makes us go on in the world of sports. 97 coaches Cardinal Homecoming Royalty 1976 HOMECOMING week, with its many activities, offered a change in life style for the students at LHS. Throughout the week, each day had a de- signated title and students showed their spirit by par- ticipating in these activi- ties by dressing up for each day's purpose. Tuesday night the girls' volleyball- team started off the Homecoming activities with a game with Pipestone. Wednesday evening a bonfire was held and Thurs- day brought the traditional coronation festivities. After the crowning of King Jeff Twito and Queen Sue Bailey, the spot light was centered on a Floor Show which proved to be a real success. After a pepfest on Friday, school was dismissed early in prep- aration for the Homecoming football game with Worthing- ton. Following the football game, the Apostles provided entertainment for both the student body and alumni at the Homecoming dance. Homecoming Royalty, left to right; Jeff Petersen, Eunice Vos, Rick Connell, Pam Bentson, Paul Johnson, Keiko Matsunaga, Mark Goebel, BarbO'Toole, Steve Helle, Tami Pederson, Sue Bailey, Chris Baustian, Joyce Forsberg, Tim Jungers, Jeff Twito, Jodie Boelman, Mike Baustian, Janet Nash, Pat Surprenant, Laura Swen- son, Keith Ahrendt, Kathy Sehr, Randy Spease, Jody Veldkamp. 98 coronation 99 coronation Opposite page. Upper left: Randy Spease and Kathy Sehr. Upper middle: Rick Connell and Pam Bentson. Upper right: Jeff Peterson and Eunice Vos. This page. Upper left: Paul Johnson and Keiko'Mat- sunaga. Upper right: Queen Sue Bailey and King Jeff Twito. Lower left: Prin- cesses and Escorts: Laura Swenson, Keith Ahrendt, Barb O'Toole, Mark Goebel, Janet Nash, Pat Surprenant. Lower left: Candle lighters and Ushers: Mike Baustian, Jodie Boelman, Tammie Pederson and Steve Helle. ENERGY was displayed as the fall cheerleaders began their work in early July. Practice and more practice yielded enthusiastic squads and provided spirit through- out the season. This year's varsity squad cheered at both football and volleyball games. Highlights of the season were supper at Pipestone with their cheer- leaders and the Homecoming festivities. B-squad cheered both B-squad and JV teams onto successful seasons. The Freshmen cheerleaders were ready for their first game against Brandon. Planning the pepfests and igniting spirit throughout the season was the cheer- leaders' way of displaying Energy. 100 cheerleaders BASKETBALL cheerleaders were chosen in early Novem- ber to lead the fans at the varsity, B-squad and fresh- men games. All three squads were under the. guidance of Miss Harms. Throughout the sea- son, the cheerleaders showed an abundance of energy as they cheered on the basket- ball teams. 101 cheerleaders Wrestling Cheerleaders WRESTLING Cheerleaders cheered for varsity and B- squad wrestling matches and the varsity squad also cheered at home Girls' Bas- ketball games. The two squads planned pep- fests and worked under Miss Werner's guidance. As in the past the wres- tling cheerleaders provided a lot of spirit and were very enthusiastic about the team's success. 102 cheerleaders HOMECOMING 1976 was an event with mixed emotions. The week started out with plenty of spirit as the kids observed each spirit day by wearing some special costume or color. Spirit Week was capped on Thursday with Sue Brakke and Jeff Twito being crowned the Homecoming Royalty, and a highly spirited floor show that followed the coronation. Friday, the day of the Homecoming game, finally rolled around as Luverne faced Worthington. The game was sched- uled to begin at 7:30 p.m. with Mr. Terning and several of his associates skydiving onto the field, but foul weather prevented this. The game started on schedule and the first quarter ended in a scoreless tie with each team showing little offense. In the second quarter, Worthington scored on a long pass and then on a long run to run up a half-time lead of 14 to 0. Luverne, traditional ly a second half team during the season, was confident of a comeback in the second half only to be totally dominated by Worthington. The Trojans put another 21 points on the board and handed the Cards a 35 to 0 defeat. It was a great disappointment to the team and fans, one that few will remember and many will likely forget. 1. Jeff Peterson recovers a fumble early in the game. 2. King Jeff Twito turns the comer and picks up good yardage. 3. Queen Sue Brakke enjoys her royal ride at halftime. 4. Don Meyer charges across the line to make the stop. S. Cardinal tacklers Keith Ahrendt and Jeff Peterson team:up to stop the Worthington ball car- rier. 103 homecoming 104 footbaH SCORES 16 23 Brandon L 19 0 Brookings U 6 21 Pipestone V 28 8 Jackson E 20 6 Slayton R 0 35 Worthington N 15 22 Marshall E 18 14 Redwood 18 13 Wi ndom 1. Tim Ahrendt grinds out tough yards with blocking support from Jeff Hussong and Tim Polzin. 2. Senior manager Brad Remme. 3. Junior manager Bob Bakken. 4. The offensive team rushes to the line to execute the next play. 5. The de- fense readies themselves to take on the opponent. TO most people high school football begins with the sea- son opener, but the players and coaches know better. On August 16, the gridders met for their first day of the new season. The first week basically consists of conditioning the body and learning plays. The second week is a little harder as contact starts and practices are held twice a day. The first two weeks went quickly and Luverne opened the season on September 3 at Brandon Valley, where the Cards were disappointed with a loss. Next week they traveled to Brookings and finished their non-conference games with an impressive win. The Cards then set their sights on the Southwest Confer- ence, but they started slowly by losing the game of the BattleAx to Pipestone. The next two weeks they made up for this by defeating both Jackson and Slayton handily. Homecoming was next with Worthington and the Trojans spoiled the Cards Homecoming. Next the Cards played the Marshall Tigers and lost a squeaker. At this time the Cards were 2-3 in the conference. They evened their record at Redwood Falls the next week and prepared themselves for their final game of the year with Windom. In one of the hardest fought games of the season, the Cards pulled off one of the conference's most exciting plays. It involved a quarterback sneak on first down, then the team did not go to the huddle but formed a line. The quarterback, Tim A., then bent over the ball and fired a direct snap to halfback Jeff T. who ran ninety yards for a touckdown. That was the margin of victory needed as the Card finished the season with a 5-4 win-loss record and a third place tie in the conference. Jeff Twito, Rick Connell, and Tim Ahrendt were placed on the Al1-Conference list for their excellent efforts, but there was a good team effort form everybody on the squad. And thus ended the 1976 football season, a hard fought, but rewarding experience. 105 football Row 1: Hal Schmidt, George Lass, Rod Rosin, Mike Merrill, Jeff Hussong, Steve Larson, Paul Gits, Doug Hamann, Paul DeVries. Row 2: Jim Juhl, Steve Shee- ler, Jeff Twito, Brad Akkerman, Mark Harrison, Randy Spease, Greg Mulvihill, Harlan Van Wyhe, Mark Remme. Row 3: Andy Olsen, Scott Norton, Leif Gil- bertson, Jack Kruger, Randy Nelson, Marty Korthank, Keith Ahrendt, Dan Kindt, Tim Bent son, John Benson. Row 4: Rick Connell, Dave Bendt, Tim Ahrendt, Jeff Peterson, Kevin Bouma, RichFitzer, Jamie Mohr, Geff Fitzer, Don Meyer. Not Pictured: Tim Folzin. Pic- tures below: 1. Luveme scores again against Jackson. 2. The end of the final game of the season.. 3. The bench in- tensely looks on as coaches Menage and Carroll discuss the next play. The Big Red Machine rolls on 106 football Sophs and Frosh: Learning through experience GUIDED by new Bomber head coach Dick Was! ien and assis- tant Terry Nel son, the B-squad finished a respectable season with a 3-3-1 win-loss record. This was their last year to compete soley as a class, as their final years will bi spent competing on the varsity level. It is hoped that they have gained much experience during the year and will be- come the backbone of varsity squads to come. Scores Sophomore Football Squad. Row 1: Dan Nelson, Doug McGuire, Doug Deutsch, Brad Snyders, Kevin Brandenberg, A1 Connell, Jeff Van Hove, Keith Kuechenmeister, Tim Mann, Bryce Mann, Randy Slieter. Row 2: Mike Groth, Kevin Kuechenmeister, Tom Herman, Jon Wildung, Dave Sammons, Gregg Jauret, Rich Briggs, Dave Olson, Mike Bailey, PaulBrehm. Row 3: Bob Connell, Kevin Van Westen, Mark Buffington, A1 Hartz, DaveSanny, Tim Knoll, Tim Watts, Paul Bakken, Terry Sheeler. Not Pictured: Tim Birkeland. Freshmen Football Squad. Row 1: Larry Melzer, Randy Kuechenmeister, AlBoisen, Mike Rath, DaveMeyer, RandyFrahm, JohnLindstrom, Dave Gilman, Pat Surprenant, Dave Helle, Mickey Welch. Row 2: Andy Mann, Kirk Hagberg, Paul Larsen, MarkSpease, Kyle Eidahl, Bryce Niessink, Dennis Knapp, John Van Hove, Joel Krueger, Kevin Rasmussen, Randy Hay era ft, Mike Rasmussen. Row 3: Steve Den Herder, Bruce Harald- son, Craig Anderson, Ron Briggs, Todd Mulvihill, Dean Hamann, Doug McClure, Tim Emery, Stu Granneman, Kelvin Stoel, Sean Mulligan. L 18 0 Jackson U 37 6 Marshall V 6 8 Jackson E 0 6 Worthinqton R 8 8 Pipestone N 28 20 Windom E 16 20 Brookings ONCE again the coaching duo of Joe Roberts and Roger Aaberg has come up with a powerful freshmen squad. After losing to Brandon Valley, the team put it all together and finished the season 5-1, including losing to no Southwest Conference schools. If their record is an indication, you can expect good Luverne squads in the years to come. Scores L 7 12 Brandon Valley U 20 18 Pipestone V 16 0 Jackson E 22 8 Windom R 14 12 Worthington N E 28 16 Brookings 107 footbal Picture 1. Row 3: Coach Hemme, Carla Hansen, Brenda Mann, LoriHamaim, Kara Helling, Nance Roemeling, Jolene DeVries and Kathy Thorson. Row 2: Cheryl Mann, Patty Aning, Missy Birkeland, Lauii Swenson, Brenda DeBoer and Diane Haraldson. Row 1: Luana Ball, Dawn Breland, Gloria Hemme, Kathy Sehr, Lauri Estenson and Shelly Biiicy. Not pictured is Linda Estenson. Picture 2. Row 3: Coach Henderson, Jan DeVries, Brenda Wassenaar, Terri Busse, Pat Remme, Sue Hilbrands, Sandy Helle, Peg VanDeVegte and Shawn Klosterbuer. Row 2: Cindy Kafka, Karla Braa, Darcy Gilbertson, Jill Holm, Sharia DeVries, Jolene Obermoller, Amy Welch and Lauri De Wispelaere. Row 1: Barb O'Toole, Marge Viksna, Linda Brakke, Tammi Busse, Colleen Obermoller, Sheila Bittner and Cory Haycraft. Picture 3. Row 3: Coach Henderson, Joycelyn Enger, Vickie Lass, Diane Stroll, DebHamann, Michelle Teclaw, KeelyFrakes, Audrey Arends, Terri Jungers and Noreen Vander Poel. Row 2: Darcy Siebenahler, ClierylKruger, Cindy Wulf, Kristin Menage, Judy Horn, Darcy Burmeister, Lori Baustian, Benita Mann and Teresa Eiter. Row 1: Jenny Holm, Diane Harrison, Kathy Hocking, WhitneyWeller, Kary Nelson, Kim Joslyn and Stacy Schneekloth. Not pictured is Kristi Roemeling. 108 volleyban THE Volleyball girls saw some real ly exciti ng pi ay duri ng the 1976 season. Although the re- cord did not show it, there was alot of individual talent in the group. The girls found that the teamwork was the key to a successful season. Theteamwas the first to use the new volleyball net. But dontaskany of the girls about their run-ins with the guide wires. The victory, defeat, laughter, and tears will prove Power volleyball 109 volleyball LOBBERS “O Q) D CL CO Dual Matches Redwood Falls 4 Luverne 1 Marshall 4 Luverne 1 Windom 2 Luverne 3 Pipestone 2 Luverne 3 Worthington 5 Luverne 0 110 girls' tennis Above. Left to right: Patti Scholten, Kathy Kjenslee, Levi Gilbertson, Susan Walgrave. Absent for photo: Debbie Wal- grave, RondaGacke, Paula Reisch, Kiam Ta. Picture 1: Deb Elbers. 2: Becky Lammert. 3: Debbie Lindblom. 4: Sue Vander Kooi. 5: Paula Benson. 6: Shelly Dougherty. WITH Connie Bot, Debbie Lindblom, Sue Vander Kooi, Shelly Dougherty, Paula Benson, Debbie Elbers, and Becky Lammert as returning letterers, the team went through the regular practice fundamentals to become the team with endurance. The Lobbers went through the season very confident. They pulled through with a record of two wins and three losses entering district play. In district play Connie Bot, the captain of the team, advanced into region play along with the doubles team of Shelly Dougherty and Debbie Lindblom. As the girls tennis season comes to an end the girls felt a sense of defeat yet a real feeling of satisfaction. 111 girls' tennis WITH five returning let- termen, the girls' basket- ball team saw an action- filled season. There were three new seniors out for buckets. Also, it's the first time in girls' buck- ets at Luverne, that soph- omores were on the team and one held a starting posi- tion in the later part of the season. They were Laurie DeWispelaere and Pat Vanderberg, respectively. Also, the same coach, but a new name, Mrs. Henderson. The coach looks forward to a season next year just as exciting as this year. rj3 John Lippi, LHS's first waterboy for the girls' buckets team along with Tommy Menagefnot shown) sees that you don't need to be tall to carry a water bottle. A-squad managers Linda Estenson andKam Helling work diligently on the statistics of the game. Girls’ Buckets shoot on through THE Big Red Machine relied mainly on de- fense through most of their season, as they were at the top of the conference in team defense. Aiding in Luverne's high rankings was the experience provided by many letter winners returning from last year's squad. The team was basically a senior team composed of six seniors and seven juniors. The Cardinals broke through the first part of the season stronq with four straight vic- tories, including the season opener against Pipestone, 67 - 53. The Cards then went to Worthington for their first defeat, 62-51. They came back strong the next week to beat undefeated Marshall, 49-47. During Christmas vacation, the Cards com- peted in a tough Windom tournament, but lost two successive games. The following week Luverne traveled to Slayton and Jackson coming up with strong showings and two marginal victories. Redwood Falls came to Luverne and was the team who eliminated the Cardinals from the conference race by taking a 46-44 win. Although six losses were far from most people's mind, the '77 squad revived a Luverne tradition, a winning season, and a strong hope in the District tournaments. ’76-’77 Squad returns the winning tradition Standing: KeithAhrendt, JeffTwito, Mike Ripley, Rick Connell, Korthank. Kneeling: Coach Carroll, managers-Paul Johnson, Bob Tim Ahrendt, RichFitzer, Scott Surprenant, Scott Vanderberg, Bakken, and assistant coach, Harry Franz. Jeff Petersen, Andy Noll, Paul Gits, Dan Kindt, and Marty Bombers shoot for a better season Standing: Larry Pap, Terry Sheeler, John Geistfeld, Gregg Watts, Steve Gits, Tim Knoll, Kevin Kuechenmeister, Steve Baatz, and Coach Don Crow. Kneeling: Randy Kuechenmeister, Terry Johnson, A1 Connell, Larry Domagala, Kevin Brandenburg, BradSnyders, Randy Slieter, Keith Kuechenmeister, and Vern Buss. 117 basketball WRESTLING, one of our oldest sports, is quite a unique sport in the way that it is both an individual as well as a team sport. When an individual wrestler is out on the mat, he is all alone with no one to help him, but when he comes off the mat, he has in one way or another determined his team's standing score. Individual sacrifices are a part of the normal life of a wrestler. He must sacri- fice his time for long hard hours of practice and his appetite so he can stay at the weight which best suits him in wrestling. These sac- rifices prepare an individu- al for confrontation with an opposing wrestler. The oppo- nent is not just a mechani- cal barrier to overcome, but a physically equipped oppo- nent who also wants to win. These sacrifices are all behind an individual as he steps unto the mat ready to challenge his opponent. And the feeling when the last buzzer sounds and his hand is raised makes up for all the hardships, for a champi- on has been born. Opposite page. Left: Dan Clark. Upper ri ght: Bryce Mann waits in anticipation for the referee's whistle. Lower ri ght: Harland (Duck) Kemerling ready and willing for action. Thispage. Upper: A last minute pep talk by Coach Waslien. LoweriVarsity Grapplers. Row 1: Dan Clark. Brian Barth, Dave Kemerling, Kiik Hagberg, Bryce Mann, Brian Lorenzen, Dan Walgrave, Tom Swenson. Row 2: Coach Waslien, Rod Swenson. Kevin Aaker, Tim Watts, Harlan Van Wyhe, Don Meyer. Dave Bendt, Hal Schmidt. Dale Reverts, Dave Siebenhaler, Terry Schneekloth. Bomber matmen B-SQUAD, a very important part of the wrestling cycle, is where all wrestlers must begin. This is a wrestler's first experience with action and competition as a team ef- fort. The first experience with competition begins in prac- tice, where B-squaders work out with varsity members. Their main goal-to beat out an A-squad member and win the chance to wrestle on varsity themselves. The bombers are a group of individuals who seemingly do all the odd jobs to keep the wrestling progam moving. Bomber grapplers-working to be champions of tomorrow. Opposite page. Upper left: Andy Mann sticks his opponent in a cradle. Middle left: Dave Siebenahler shakes hands with his opponent before the match. Lower left: Dave Kemerling works for a pin. Upper right: Harland Kemerling tries to break away. Lowerright: Coach Waslien gives Don Meyer a piece of advice. This page. Upper left: A bomber wrestler working toward a win. Middle left: Larry Melzer wrestles for experience as a bomber. Lower: Rowl: Tim Frakes, Dan Meyer, Andy Mann, Dan Walgrave, Gary Swenson. Row 2: Coach Aaberg, Marty Klooster, Brace Harsldson, Larry Meber. Terry Schneekloth, Kevin Aaker, Gerry Reisch. c Q) E 3 CD £ CD C c o TO o £ C ) cr LU IN the wake of Nadia Comaneci and Olga Korbut, gymnastics in Luverne is only beginning. This year's team is a small one, dominated by freshmen and sophomores, but Coach Katie Hemme is optimistic about her promising gymnasts. The girls must work on at least two events and compete in at least one. They choose from either floor exercise, unevenparellei bars, balance beam, or vaulting. The team has a new set of bars to work on, as they practice daily in the new gym. Gymnasts may be short in numbers at LHS, but they are never short on enthusiasm. Members of the gymnastics team include Paula Reisch, Jody Swenson, Carolyn Hensel, Debbie Walgrave, Cindy Jepson, Kathy Matthieson, Cathy Kjenslee, Kari Nelson, Sue Walgrave, Cindy Wulf, Janet Nash, Amy Welch, Allyson Weller, Mar- tha Hawkinson, Cathy McClure, Keely Frakes, Val Russman, Kim Ripley, and Sheila Loger. Lower Right, Kathy Mat- thieson performs a bit of her beam routine. Lower Left, Janet Nash shows near-perfect form in a front-walkover. 122 gymnastics FACULTY: THINK back over all the teachers you have had. What was it about them that you liked? Was it their patient and sympathetic way of-under- derstanding your problems,or their consideration of you as an individual? Was it the satisfaction you got from knowing that you could talk to them and they would respect your opinions? Or perhaps you appreciated their keen sense of humor that helped smooth over the tense and anx- ious, movements in the class- room. For one reason or other we look up to our teachers. They are our source of inspi- ration. Our source of inspiration Roger Aaberg St. Cloud State College BS Biology Mr. Shapley (top) and Mr. Sanden (bottom) demonstrate their techniques to keep stu dents interested. Garland Anderson S.D.S.U. BS Agriculture Craig Arnold St. 01 af College BA Vocal Music Eugene Bendix U.S.D. MNS Chemistry Physics FACULTY Louise Berg Augustana College Librarian George H. Bonnema U.S.D. Business Education Deb Bowman Dakota State English Sherri 1 Buseman S.D.S.U. English Laurin Carroll U.S.D. Algebra Geometry Marjorie Christensen Macalester College Social Studies Don Crow Bemidji State History Ernest Dahl berg Cornell College Physics Algebra Debra Dunn Mankato State Home Economics Keith Erickson Mankato State Geography Harry Franz S.D.S.U. Earth Life Science Gordon P. Gits Mankato State English 132 teachers Elmer Menage Nebraska State BA Phy. Ed. Athletic Director FACULTY Emily Harms Augustana College MA English Kathleen Hemme Mankato State BS Phy. Ed. Health Vicky Henderson Northwestern College BS Phy. Ed. Health G. C. Hussong Central Iowa BA American History Jerome Jensen Dakota State BS Physical Science James Keiper Winona State BS Industrial Arts Dale Knoll Mankato State MS Counselor Steve Komula U. of M.—Morris BA Social Art Lester W. Mahaffay Luther College BA Instrumental Music Janice Nelson Concordia College BA Typing Larry Nelson U.S.D. MA History Geography 133 teachers James Ouverson S.D.S.U. MED Agriculture Susan Peterson St. Olaf College BA English Sam Polzin Mankato State BA Graphic Arts Terry Rheingans U. of M.—Morris BA Drivers' Education Cheryl Roberts Mankato State BS Language Arts Joe Roberts Mankato State BS Mathematics Emerson Russman Wayne State BSE Industrial Arts Virginia Sandbulte Northwestern College BS Special Education FACULTY Terry Nelson Mankato State Phy. Ed. Health Olga Olson Mankato State Special Education Marcia Samuel Concordia College Instrumental Music James Sanden Northern State Social Studies 134 teachers FACULTY David Shapley Mankato State Speech Psychology MS Ellen Sivright fiustavus Adolphus Spanish BA Esther Spease Mankato State German English BS Carol Svingen Concordia College S. L. B. P. BA David Svingen Concordia College English BA Dolly Talbert Bemidji State Vocal Music BS Kenneth Tietje Augustana College Math Phy. Ed. BA Terry Treichel St. Cloud State Mathematics BS Dick Terning Hutchinson Vo-Tech AV-Technician Dick Waslien Concordia College Art BA Charles Weinman Mankato State Business Education MS Judy Werner Mankato State Home Economics BS 135 teachers School Board: Carrying on business as usual ONCE again this has been a busy year for the school board. Besides their regular duties, the members went through an election year with no new members elected. One reason the board has been busy this yearis because of routine matters that must be gone over, such as; the salaries of teachers and ad- ministrators, planning the school budget, and running over applications for next year's new teachers. But new matters have also faced the board. In the midst of one of the coldest winters in history, theschool has been struck with an energy problem. The board ordered thermostats to be lowered in all classrooms. At this writing, the board is dis- cussing the possibility of a four-day school week. These matters should keep the board busy for some time as they strive to carry on business as usual. 1. John Petersen-8 years of service on the board. 2. Erling Toffceland-7 years. 3. Keith Connell-6 years. 4. Verland Johnson-4 years. 5. Wendell Goeske-3 years. 6. A1 Slieter-3 years. 7. Art Wulf-2 years. 136 school board The Administration: Striving for a better school THE men pictured on this page are people who are fa- miliar to all of us. They are known as administra- tors and their job is to keep the school operating. John Rath and Jim Harner are the two principals of the school. They are kept busy by setting up class schedules, student sched- ules, maintaining order, and the school calendar which involves all school- related functions. Both have been with the school for awhile and are experi- enced at what they do. Harvey Eitreim, School Superintendent, has been with the school for 34 years. His job involves many things such as; repre- senting the administration at school board meetings, carrying out the school budget, and handling many of the school's financial matters. Mr. Eitreim is also the man who decides if we get a snow day or not. The school system depends alot on these men, who are striving for a better school. 1. James Harner checks a student's file. 2. John Rath checks the school calendar about the feasibility of an event. 3. A normal day in the Superintendent's office for Harvey Eitreim. 137 administration Upper left: Mr. and Mrs. Hargesheimer. Upper right: Mr. and Mrs. Neilsen. Lower left: bottom to top, Russell Van Voorst, Joe Visker, John Navara, Marv Doering, Merle Hamann, BobMann, LinBecker. Middle right: (left to right) Hilke Garrels, Don Wilcox, Bud Bryan, Duane Pike, Dolores Wendt, Sig Jacobson, Virian Bryan, Pauline A fits, Duane Kloosterbuer, Howard Iveland, Sharon De Vries. Lower right (left to right) Betty Hansen, Ron Wilson, Phyllis Moore, Milford Remme, Don Hansen. Missing bus drivers include Russell Olson and Ray Hansen. Essential women of LHS COLLEEN Hoyme, after app- lying for and being accepted for the position of school nurse, comes to us with many credentials. She graduated .from Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis and since then has served as a nurse at both the Fairview and North Memorial Hospitals. This is, however, her first school nurse position, as she is taking the place of Sue Tol- lefson, the former school nurse who devoted many years to the health of Luverne students. Mrs. Hoyme's duties include individual student medical record up-keep, an- nual ear and eye check-ups, administering T B Mantoux tests, admitting students to school after being ill, determining whether a stu- dent should return home if he feels he is sick and if so calling his parents, and the daily routine of admin- istering first aid supplies to those students in need of them. Upper right. School nurse Colleen Hoyme. Middle right. Mrs. Hoyme examines Jody Veldkamp in routine procedure. Lower right. Head cooks: LeonaMcClure, Lorna Lorenzen, Delores Strassburg. Lower Left. Servers: Ema Jessen, Lila Stubbe, Dorothy Diekmann, Clara Larson, Nettie Slieter, Adrianna Wagley, Margaret Jepson. Behind all great men there are great women BEHIND all great men, there are great women is a statement that is no exception in the case of the secret- aries at LHS. The secretaries in essence, keep the school alive. They sell lunch tickets, keep the students' records in order, take care of the make-up slips, handle school supplies, figure out the payroll and give the announce- ments. In addition to the secretaries, there are the students that assist in the office. These people help take the attendance. 1. Office Assistants: Row 1: Margaret Enger, Sherry Day, Michelle Hamilton. Row 2: Diane McClure, Jeane Emery, Karla Braa. Row 3: Loretta Stoel, Bonnie Schoep. 2. Carolyn Larson. 3. Mariam Hanson. .4. Marlene Mann. 5. Connie Nash. 6. Sharon Oldre. 7. Margaret Winter. T It brought the close of the 1976-77 school year, more memories, and exper- iences to reflect upon. It left echoes of laughter ringing in familiar halls, and smiles at its passing. To the class of 1977, the end brought the final bell of high school, the parting of old friends, and many good- byes. The beginning. It takes over where the end becomes the end. It broadens our horizons, and offers a fresh chance to begin again, to renew purposes, friendships, and lives. We, as editors of the 1977 Cardinal, along with an indispensible staff, photographers, and typists, have attempted to preserve your memories of the end; but entrust to you, the students of LHS, the formation of the beginning. _____________Jjjl ____________ OUR Til NEVER FEAR THAT YOUR LIFE MIGHT COME TO AN END. RATHER. FEAR THAT IT SHOULD HAVE NO BEGINNING. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS LINKED TO THE GROUP OF CREATURES CALLED HANK IND UE MUST LIVE TOGETHER COMMUNICATE SHARE OUR LIVES. AND WHEN OUR PHYSICAL BEINGS. FADE INTO NOTHINGNESS UE LIVE ON IN THE LIVES OF THOSE UE’VE TOUCHED. YOU NEVER REALLY LEAVE A PLACE OF LOVE. PART OF IT YOU TAKE WITH YOU. LEAVING A PART OF YOU BEHIND. OGETHER BEEN SHORT BUT IT’S BEEN LONG ENOUGH FOR US TO BECOME BEST FRIENDS I DON’T KNOW UHICH IS HARDER. SAVING GOODBYE OR STARTING NEU. NEITHER ONE IS EASY, BUT I NEED BOTH... CHANGE IS A PART OF MY GROWTH. THE MEMORY HAS PAINTED THIS PERFECT DAY LIITH COLOR THAT NEVER FADE. AND UJE FIND AT THE END OF A PERFECT DAY THE SOUL OF A FRIEND UE’VE MADE. —CARRIE JACOB BOND