Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1984 volume:

Jt- m f, ' it: ’ '.- .'..v; ■- .-• - . • • v.- v. • , eniors CARDI, Luverne Junior-Senior High School 709 North Kniss Luverne, MN 56156 Volume 39 A yearbook is primarily a book of memories. To help preserve these memories, the annual staff has put in literally thousands of hours, taken well over fifteen hundred pictures, and written, edited, and typed innumerable pieces of copy. This tremendous investment of time and energy has resulted in the book you now hold in your hands. We hope you enjoy it! 1-4 1-5 1-6 1. There was a time when you were there. 2. A typical scene on a burrr winter day. 3. You will never know! 4. Renovation produced aes- thetic beauty plus many dollars in tax savings to the tax payers of the school district. 3 Opening Section We made it! My thanks to a great staff. We had our ups and downs, a few choice words under our breath, some anxious moments, a learn- ing experience, and some fun. A special thanks to the two senior editors, Michele Mann, and Bjorn Helgaas. They made it hap- pen! Enjoy the book and tell the that you appreciate theirjHf L i • ' S' 1-8 What makes seniors unique? Seniors. Although they attended the same school, lived in the same town, and worked, ate, and slept just like everyone else, their lives always seemed to be separate and special. We discovered, however, that the reality of becoming a senior is far different than anything we imag- ined earlier. This final year is simul- taneously the closing and opening of chapters in our life histories. The prospect of leaving behind the friends that have come to mean so much is saddening. We have shared many good times, such as the state basketball tournament, and helped each other through the bad. But the challenges of the future cannot be ignored, and as we create our new goals and hopes, one thing is certain: The Class of 1984 and the memories of our senior year shall always be cherished. It seems like just yesterday we were beginning the 7th grade talk about exciting! Since then, the stu- dents that I have seen at LHS have all had the same unique quality. We all know how to appreciate both good friends and an excellent education. Being a student in the Luverne school system has not only been a unique experience, it has also been a great privilege. Trust and support are two of the main items that make our school superior to others. It's nice not having to lock your locker, and it's great knowing that you are being supported by your classmates in whatever you do. I hope that as we leave this building on May 31, each of us will always remember all of the great times we had together as the class of 1984. Tim Olson Victoria Roberts Signing endless senior pictures is part of the sen- ior year. Angie Michelsen gets a start on her share in the lobby. Graphic arts is one of the more popular classes for seniors. Greg Carrol works on a linoleum print for Graphic Arts I. 2 Kristin Achterhof Brad Ahrendt Janine Anderson Timothy Anderson Lori Ask Tony Baustain Gilles Bersier Debra Blom Wayne Brands Jean Buffington Rhonda Burmeister Dale Bush Tim Buss Troy Buss Gregory Carroll Jayne Christensen Annette Christiansen Casey Connell Dawn Cragoe Lana DeGroot 3 Steven DeSplinter Deanna Deutsch Michele DeYong Darren Duffy David Eidahl Sheila Eiter Joel Elbers Jodi Enninga Kevin Fick Paul Fick Terri Fleseland Troy Fodness r 4 ■ Where do we go from here? For the student who decides to continue his education beyond high school, the choices can be somewhat overwhelming. He must choose one of the thou- sands of colleges, vocational schools, and universities. This choice might not be so stagger- ing if he were well-informed about the schools. Unfortunate- ly, other than promotional litera- ture, he is likely to have little in- formation about a school. Does well-written literature mean that the school is good? Obviously not, but is there an alternative? Seniors who decide to continue their education beyond high school face a bewildering array of choices. “I look for a pleasant atmoshpere, female to male ratio, friendly faculty, and a lively social life Todd Iverson things like academic standards, cost, and location were the determining factors . Lori Ask y Sue Foerster Dawn Geslin Deborah Gieske Elizabeth Gits Reva Green Loren Halvorson Brian Hansen Gordie Hansen 5 Darla Haraldson Maryln Haraldson Lynn Harms Wayne Harms Joel Hartz Bjorn Helgaas Lisa Hellwinckel Bruce Hess r CarS! On the road to independence Owning their own car is im- Seniors' cars range from re- portant to many seniors. A car stored old models to sparkling provides freedom and inde- new Camaros. Cruising the Pa- pendence and at the same mida Pizza Hut strip is a rou- time teaches responsibility, tine weekend event, and Dale Bush drives a gleaming green Monte Carlo with a white interior. Jeff Malone is the owner of this shining red Camero. 6 ■ Harvey Horn Lance Huges Staci Israelson Paula Iveland Todd Iverson Barbara Jacobsma Lois Jacobsma Don Kalass Gloria Klarenbeek Pamela Klooster Jill Klosterbuer Slacey Klosterbuer 7 Beth Knoll Shari Lange Wade Lawrence Marcia Lupkes Boi Mach Jeff Malone Michele Mann Scott Mark Dan McGuire Todd Meinerts Angie Michelsen Greg Moeller Lori Mulder Mickey Mulligan Lynette Niessink Tim Olson Jean Papik Joel Pickett Kathy Reverts Victoria Roberts 8 Oh, is THAT what it was for? From choosing a topic to typing the final draft, reference and re- search is intended to prepare stu- dents for all aspects of the pro- duction of a research paper. The class, taught by Mr. Gits, is consid- ered by many to be essential for the college-bound student. Below: Jean Buffington used a microfilm reader to check one of her sources for her R R paper. In today's world, some knowledge of computers is needed for many jobs. In his computer science classes, Mr. Weinman attempts to give students a brief overview of the history and application of computers and to give them as much experience as possible in all aspects of computer use. Bottom: Mr. Weinman is always willing to help con- fused students like Angie Michelsen with their computer programs. r v. Karla Scherff Randy Schomacker Tracy Shirkey Sheila Siebenahler Sharon Smook Scott Smythe Mary Spartz Amy Spease 10 Pizza is a universal favorite Far Left: A pepperoni and sausage pan pizza hot out of the oven. Left: The most popular album of the fall of 1983 was Def Leppard's Pyro- Far Left: Leather coats were a widespread fad last fall. Left: Mr. Russ- man, the seniors' favor- ite teacher, teaches cabinet-making and sev- eral other shop classes. Favorite Teacher 1. (22%) Mr. Russman 2. (19%) Mr. Smith Favorite Food 1. (53) Pizza 2. (10%) Steak Favorite Album 1. (18%) Def Leppard Pyromania 2. (8%) ZZ Top Eliminator Favorite Movie 1. (19%) Fast Times at Ridgemont High 2. (10%) Mr. Mom Jennifer Sprock Gregory Staeffler Mary Beth Sterrett Julie Sudenga Danette Swenson Jill Swenson Terry Swenson Stewart Talbert 11 John Thorson Rick Usher Debra Van Batavia Shelly Vance Ferlin Vander Poel Greg VandeVelde Bonnie Lorenzen Andrew Van Wettering r Vonda Viland Wade Vink Tomorrow. . . The late actor John Wayne once wrote, Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yester- day. As seniors we've come to a time for the truth of this statement to be realized. Graduation is one of the many turning points which we are to encounter throughout our lifetimes. It serves as a time for retrospection and decision- making. Our past years have been important one for growth and for experiencing life together. Although often unrealized, each day was preparing all of us for our futures and the time when we must eventually leave our togetherness. However, our memories and the experiences we've shared must not be taken lightly. Rather, they should be applied in fulfilling the responsibility which we all hold toward to- morrow as individual. Kristin Achterhof 12 Lisa Waagmeester Byron Wagenaar Jodie Wange Steve Wethor Renee Wieneke Pam Wilson Ronald Wolfswinkel Mark Jensen y 13 New activities enliven Homecoming Senior girls take first powderpuff football game in rainy weather This year's homecoming activities were high- lighted by a new event, the powder puff foot- ball game. Initiated by the senior high student council, the game pitted the junior girls against the senior girls and was played on a cold, rainy Thursday night. Coronation, of course, was held on Monday night, and Gordie Hansen and Lynette Niessink were crowned king and queen. The traditional floorshow after coronation was not held this year because not enough skits were entered. Other activities during the week included Oc- cupation Day, Inside-out Backwards Day, 50's Day, Formal Day, and Red and White Day. 1. 1983 Homecoming King Gordie Hansen and Queen Lyn- ette Niessink. 2. Lynette Niessink and Tim Olson sang a duet during the coronation ceremony. 3. Queen candi- dates were Mary Beth Sterret, Paula Iveland, and Staci Is- raelson. King candidated were Joel Elbers, Greg Carroll, and Stewart Talbert. 14 1. The junior princess was Tammy Madison, and her escort was Todd Flatequal. 2. Sopho- more princess. Missy Bollinger, was escorted by Dan Serie. 3. The freshman princess and es- cort were Crissy Fleseland and Stuart Hoime. 4. Two of the most formal for Formal Day were Susie Foerster and Laura Herman. 5. Candlelighters were Sheila Sie- benahler and Amy Spease, and the ushers were Brad Ahrendt and Dan McGuire. Gilles Bersier, the foreign exchange student, escorted Bees Gits. 6. Kathy Re- verts closes in on Nancy Dirks. 15 Gilles: He likes the girls, but he can't stand the awful, rotten weather! Gilles Bersier, Luverne's AFS student this year, is from Switzerland and is staying with the Don Talbert family. Gilles' many interests range from guitar- playing to girls to computers, which he was not exposed to in Switzerland. He also likes to hunt, preferably for rabbits, because pheasants are too fast for him! He has been out for football and basket- ball, and he plans to go out for tennis in the spring. I have the feeling that I have improved myself in every sport I went out for. It was not every day that I went with a smile into the locker room, but with a lot of satisfaction that I went out. Gilles is a senior while in Luverne, but when he gets back to Switzerland, he will still have at least two years of high school left. 1. Gilles is very interested in computers, and he spends much of his spare time in the computer room. 2. Accounting is another class that takes much time outside of school. 3. Gilles likes to relax by playing the guitar. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Talbert and their son Stewart were Gilles' host family during his stay in Luverne. i r Music 1. 1984 Southwest Conference mass choir. 2. The choraliers in performance. 3. Many memories were formed here for the choir. 4. Gilles and Loren jamin' at the Fall floorshow. 4. 5. The concert choir performing their Christmas Cantata. 6. Lynette and T.O. per- forming the duet O Holy Night. Row one: Ruth Fick, Theresa Hansen, Julie Predmore, Stacy Shearer, Van Bcmmel, Linda Achterhof, Janine Anderson, Amy Paulson, Kris Lorce Kraayenhof, Kristi Hocking, Danillc Day, Julie Bonnema, Bonnie Schei, Barb Jacobsma, Julie Scholten. Missing: Rhonda Van Otterloo, Jacobsma, Jennifer Matus, Dyan Carroll, Tammy Madison. Row two: Mechelle Erickson. Missy McClure, Stacey Michelsen, Ellen Jarchow, Missy Bollinger, Missy This year the choraliers were blessed with the directing talents of Luverne's new mu- sic teacher, Mrs. Goheen. The group is twice the size of last years so they're get- ting a bigger and better sound. The choraliers went to St. Louis, Missouri, with the concert choir. They also competed against other choirs and performed admi- rably. The group performed at the Southwest Choral Fes- tival, the Christmas Concert, Large Group Contest, and the Spring Concert. The choraliers also had indi- viduals perform at District and State solo and ensemble contests. They gave it their all and gave good perfor- mances. 1. Julie Predmore, Missy Van Bemmel, Amy Paulson, Loree Kraayenhof, Linda Achterhof, Janine Anderson, Kris Schei. 2. Mrs. Goheen in action. 3. Choraliers practicing for their next concert. 4. Julie Bonnema, Jennifer Ma- tus, and Dyan Carroll. C h 0 r a 1 • I e r s 19 c o n c e r t C h 0 • 1 r Row one: Michele Mann, Jean Buffington, Kelly Mclgaard, Caren Stoel, Paula Stoltenberg, Terry Hamann, Eric Eisner, Don Baustian, Darwin Lindblom, Mark Lloyd, Craig Hoyme, Priscilla Holling, Lucinda Madtson, Darci Christoffels, Annette Christiansen, Patricia Holling, Amy Spease. Row two: Debbie Blom, Lois Jacobsma, Emily Mahaffay, Vickie Roberts, Kris Achterhof, Mark Engebretson, Scott DeBates, Loren Halvorson, Gilles Bersier, Tim Olson, Brad Petersen, Seana Roberts, Kaylecn Moeller, Angie Michelsen, Laura Herman, Brenda Matthiesen, Melinda Jacobsma. Row three: Pam Cook, Kari Oldre, Renee Breuer, Bees Gits, Roger Wynia, Von Russman, Bryan Miller, Todd Iverson, Scott Ehde, Todd Elatequal, Dan McGuire, Doug Siebenahler, Brian Gunnink, Jim Emery, Steve Wethor, Tony Baustian, Laura Schmidt, Mary Beth Sterrett, Staci Israelson. Row four: Dawn Geslin, Deanna Deutsch, Kris Gangestad, Lynette Niessink, Jennifer Bot, Gloria Klarenbeek, Chris Zewiske, Scott Stoltenberg, Joel Pickett, Stewart Talbert, Gerry Hamann, Tim Van Enge- lenhoven, Rick Usher, Rhonda Burmeister, Jean Papik, Karla Scherff, Julie Sudenga, Lisa Hellwinckel. This year the choir took a trip to St. Louis, Missouri. They articipated in a contest with choirs from all over the country. The swing choir also compet- ed in a small group contest there. The choir hosted the Southwest Choral Festival this year. Dr. Brandvik was the mass choir director. The seven southwest schools were combined to- gether to create a mass choir of about six hundred students. Luverne was represented at the Minnesota All-State Choir by Kris Achterhof, Angie Michelsen, and Joel Pickett. To have three people involved at All-State from Lu- verne was unusual because the number chosen from one school is based on population. 1 Roger Wynia, Craig Hoymc. 2. Mrs. Talbert doing her Norwegian bird imitation. 3. Pricilla Holling, Lucinda Madtson. 4. Soprano section of concert choir. 5. Mark Lloyd. Tim Van Engelenhoven, Laura Herman. Bees Cits, and Danny McGuire in action. 6. T O. and Kris, the dippy duo. 7. Row one: Jean Buffingtion, Emily Mahaf- fay. Row two: Kris Achterhof, Tim Olson, Lynette Nies- smk, Vickie Roberts, Joel Pickett. Row three: Lois Ja- cobsma. Jim Emery, Mary Beth Sterett, Todd Flatequal, Rhonda Burmeister. Gerry Hamann. Row four: Stacy Is- raelson. Loren Halvorson, Amy Spease, Rick Usher, Glo- ria Klarenbeek. Bryan Miller. Missing: Mark Lloyd, Angie Michelsen. Caren Stoel, Carrie Laabs. 8 Row one Carrie Laabs. Emily Mahaffay. Seana Roberts. Row two: Patricia Holling, Anne Tofteland. Brenda Matthiesen. Row three: Renee Brewer, Pam Cook. Missing: Jennifer Ma- tus. 9. Gloria Klarenbeek, Vickie Roberts, Michele Mann, Bees Gits, Rhonda Burmeister. Deana Deutsch, Mary Beth Sterrett. Lynette Niessmk, Kris Achterhof. Amy Spease. Missing: Angie Michelsen. 10. Gloria and Loren strolling down the avenue. Small Groups 21 1. Concert choir section leaders. 2. Secretary-Mary Beth Sterrett, President-Loren Halvorson, Senior representa- tive-Lynette Niessink, Junior representative-Todd Flate- qual, and Choir Mom-Bees Gits. 3. Concert choir accom- pianists: Angie Michelsen, Jean Buffington, and Emily Ma- haffay is missing. 4. All-Staters: Kris Achterhof, Joel Pickett, and Angie Michelsen. 5. Choralicr accompianisls: Stacy Shearer, Ruth Fick, Amy Paulson. Jr. High Choirs Junior high choirs are the building blocks for the future concert choirs and choraliers. Here they learn the proper breathing techniques, the correct posture, discipline, and how to sing with feeling and emotion to make the music more exciting and more enjoyable. Junior high choirs performed at a Christmas Concert, a Spring Concert, and also partici- pated in Music in our School's Week. Mrs. Talbert directed the choirs this year. She said the participation of the junior high grades are enormous because the eighth and ninth grade choir has over one-hundred students. 1. Don't ever sing a wrong note again, or else bang!! 2. Eric Berg and Tony Carroll. 3. Lisa Bird and Connie Lais. 22 Row one: Teresa Mcnning, Carrie Hansen, Michelle Rasmussen, Robyn Bruhn, Michele Bendix, Shelley Baustian, Sigrid Nelson, Kathy Van Aartsen, Heidi Folle, Amy Dispanet, Chad Sandstede, Greg Hoogeveen, Tim Buss, Kent Heronimus, Darwin Brands, Jon Maras, Tim Paulson, Peter Byhre, Eric Binford, Carter Headrick, Christine Stroeh, Michael Stoltenberg, Tim McFadden, Tim Ren- ken, Robyn Usher, Ann Zewiske, Barb Osenga, Sheri Dahlin. Row two: Michele DeGroot, Kim Hoff, Phoebe Johnson, Sherry Richters, Tanya Wenzel, Laura Stegenga, Chrristina Emery, Lisa Uithoven, Karla Ailts, Jennifer Miller, Jay Wanse, Tony Carroll, Steve Smedsrud, Thad Roberts, Brad Tofteland, Tim Ver Steeg, Todd Nath, Mike Nath, Brenda Hansen, Connie Lais, Amy Rhor- son, Brenda Jacobsma, David Streeby, Shirley Barton, Penni Spaid, Machelle Sandbulte, Kris Petersen, Michele Bremer. Row three: Amy Hatting, Tammy Kalass, Tanya Van Essen, Kami Staeffler, Nancy Rath, Sarah Nelson, Angie Salzer, Shelly Hall, Lynette Boeve, Jennifer Hatting, Gina Jarchow, Eric Berg, Paul Arends, Tom Menage, Steve Odland, Scott Ehde, Mandel Zwaan, Doug Johansen, Stephanie Flatequal, Lisa Bird, Shelly Thics, Sharia Van Meeteren, Nancy Ossenfort, Lynn Halverson, Debbie Vander Vliet, Patricia Oye, Georgette Kautz, Lisa Jauert, Rhonda Hanson. Row four: Kelly Hellwinckel, Susan Bakker, Angie Shutz, Debbie Fleseland, Michele Miller, Lisa Gerloff, Amy Siebert, Brenda Hal- verson, Wendy Wilson, Patricia Hess, Robyn Claussen, Karri Staeffler, Amy Bonnema, Gaylcen Bouma, Brian Sietsema, Darrin Lindblom, Jeff Vost, Bridget Boelman, Becky Opsata, Robyn Swenson, Michelle Shaw, Kathy Broer, Caryn Mahaffay, Sarah Rud, Kristi Moeller, Jean Jongerius, Sheri Dahlin, Pam Kessler. h s e v e n t h Row one: Kelley Tollefson, Amy Wessels, Robyn Johnson, Lisa Nath, Dawn Hoogeveen, Marta Achtcrhof, Sharyl Phelps, Jodi Miller, John Siebenahler, Todd Eernisse, Wade Sandstede, Dana Tabbert, Adam Hansen, Andrew Golla, Jason Bird, Jeremy Reu, A.C. Dispanet, Cory Norman, Heath Peterson, David Cook. Row two: Kim Wessels, Kim Baustian, Stacia Mulvihill, Susan Harms, Cheryl Fluit, Bethany Opsata, Julie Laabs, Mistyne Ouverson, Jean- ette Jensen, Dana Geslin, Kristy Baustian, Kyle Hoyme, Chad Meinerts, Darin Kindt, Steve Lorenzcn, Mark Lyon, Roland Day, Jill Flatequal, Lori De Johgh, Jill Van Batavia, Luther Halvorson. Row three: Kari Heikes, Kari Reu, Beth Jacobsma, Barb Cattnach, Darcy Klein, Heather Johnson, Jennifer Bullis, Tiffany Roberts, Karric Schoon, Kris Heck, Sarah Schei, Lori Hoven, Denise Chris- toffels, Cory Gyberg, Daniel Stewart, Ricky Wessels, Chad Nelson, Steve Hansen, Sha.inon Walgrave, Darrin Johnson. Row four: April Anderson, Debra Niessink, Amy Hollander, Stacey Sietsema, Mary Medil, Deb Hoogeveen, Dallas Boelman, Mark Aukes, Bryce Stoltenberg, Randy Baker, Verlyn Brands, Trevor Hansen, Mike Vost, Jim Remme, Tom Maras, Greg Olson, Bryan Brands, Darryl Boltjes, David McDonald, John Mohr. 23 The fifty-one 7th grade band members were continuing work on fundamentals as they were growing in their band performance. They participated for winter and spring concerts. Solo recitals contribute to their growth to prepare them for 8th and 9th grade band, and in a few years they'll be ready for the Senior High Band. Mr. Ma- haffav also prepares them for marching next year, by tak- ing them out marching. Group picture. Row one: Paul Van Wyhe, Jeremy Reu, Julie Laabs, Tim Bol- linger, Cory Bloemendaal, Andy Golla. Row two: Tiffany Roberts, Jeff Umbreit, Sharyl Phelps, Dana Tabbert, Joel Loveland, Darin Kindt, Jamie Stratton, Marta Achterhof, Sara Schei, Alexia Bucher, Mary Fick, Jill Flatcqual, Merry Medill, Bethany Opsata. Row three: Heath Petersen, Todd De Schepper, Mark Lyon, John Mohr, Luther Halvorson, Stacy Cragoe, Pam Mulder, Debbie Hoogeveen, Sara Dispanet, Lori Hoven, Kelly Tollefson, Jeannette Jensen, Kelly De Schep- per, Bunny Bonnett. Row four: Dawn Hoogeveen, Stacia Mulvihill, Kristin Severtson, Karie Schoon, Kari Heikes, Darcy Kleine, Stacie Bush, Misty Ouver- son, Sarah Danielson, Vicky Renken, Laura Tomlinson, A.C. Dispanet, Steve Lorenzen, Kim Wessels, Jodi Miller, Lori De Jongh, Renee Nieuwboer. 1. The percussion section keeping the beat. 2. Rehearsal time is a time for learning. 3. Mr. Mahaffay conducting his 7th grade band and preparing for their winter concert. 4. Practice makes perfect. 24 The Senior High Band had 96 mem- bers and of those 96 members they will lose 20 seniors. The Concert Band gave a Winter Concert, and a Spring Pops Concert. They also competed in a large group contest. A guest conductor came in February, worked with the band, and then gave a concert. The Pep Band played a lot of new pop tunes tnis year at the boys' and girls' basketball games and at tne wrestling matches. Mr. Olson is the director of the Senior High Bands. 1. Lynette Niessink, Mark Engebretson, and Janine Anderson during Pep Band. 2. The percussion section of Pep Band. 3. Mr. Olson giving Gerry Hamann a tuba lesson. 4. The 20 Seniors of the Senior High Band. Missing: Jill Klosterbuer and Michele Mann. Group picture: Row one: Elizabeth Gits, Deanne Guy, Jennifer Bot, Linda Achterhof, Kristin Suhr, Wendy Nelson, Emily Mahaffay, Kris Achterhof, Gloria Klarenbeek, Carrie Laabs, Lois Ja- cobsma, Melinda Jacobsma, and Angie Michelsen. Row two: Katie Connell, Paula Stoltenberg, Leanne Veldkamp, Lisa Ahrendt, Anne Tofteland, Janelle Schmuck, Julie Bonnema, Jean Buffington, Janine Anderson, Pam Cook, Bren- da Matthiesen, Kari Oldre, Amy Paulson, Stacy Shearer, Mary Spartz, Krisi Hendricksen, Jennifer Matus. Row three: Jane Kirchhofer, Kris Schei, Jill Nelson, Scott DeBates, Barb Ehlers, Don Baustian, Wendy Wassenaar, Bryan Miller, Paula Stoltenberg, Darwin Lindblom, Michelle DeSplinter, Beth Knoll, Chad Hall, Rick Renken, Seana Roberts, Loren Halvorson, Tania Lyon, Tom Roberts, Barb Rolfes, Cindy Harner, Amy Gonnerman, Terry Hamann, Julie Scholten. Row four: Jill Swenson, Paul Vande Velde, Paul Fick, Ruth Fick, Laura Schmidt, Kay Wethor, Craig Creeger, Todd Flatequal, Patricia Holling, Sue Barton, Wayne Johnson, Susie Spartz, Joe Zewiske, Sue Smook, Joel Pickett, Priscilla Holling, Sheri Severtson, Caren Stoel, Craig Hoyme, Jeff Sudenga, Bernt Helgaas. Fifth row: Pat DeYong, Mike Zinnel, Tom Kirch- hofer, Gerald Hamann, Tim Olson, Bjorn Helgaas, Renee Breuer, Troy Buss, Sterling Severtson, Mark Christensen, Jeff Malone. Sixth row: Tish DeYong, Mark Lloyd, Patty Stordahl, Wendy Cragoe, Dan Emery, Mark Engebretson, Mark Stearns, Pat Bredesen, Lynette Niessink, Mr. Olson. 25 MAKING GREAT MUSIC 1. The Senior High Marching Band in their new uniforms. The front row is the rifle squad. Their captain was MaryBeth Ster- rett. In the back row is the colorguard. Kris Achterhof is on the left and Bjorn Helgaas is on the right of the picture. 2. The Senior High Marching Band uniform, which they will also use during concert band. 3. Three of the trophies that the band received this year in competition. 4. Mr. Olson is teaching his son to be a director. The Senior High Marching Band participated at many contests and came home with quite a few trophies. They took first place in class A division and the Sweepstakes trophies at Beresford, SD. The band was performing in new uniforms. The major and majorette this year were Bjorn Helgaas, and Kris Achterhof. Mrs. Goheen was the choreo- grapher for the colorguard and the rifle squad. Mr. Olson is the band director of this great sounding band. 26 GROWING IN MUSIC The Junior High Band marched at Tri-State. The band was big in numbers, and they did an excellent job. Their majorettes were Amy Siebert and Sigrid Nel- son. The Concert Band gave a Winter and a Spring concert. Mr. Mahaffay is the band director for the Junior High Bands, marching and concert bands. 27 Senior High Jazz Band is off to a good start this year. They performed at the floor show the night of the chili supper and they sounded great. The Jazz Band Played at the spring pop concert. They were also in the small group contest in April, which took place in Adrian. They also participated in the small group and solo contest in March. There is also a Junior High Jazz Band, directed by Mr. Mahaffay. 28 1. Mr. Olson playing along with the Jazz Band. 2. Senior High Jazz Band during The Senior High Band council Kris Achterhof, Lynette Niessink, Elizabeth Gits, one of there early morning practices. 3. Bjorn Helgaas and Angie Michelsen Lisa Ahrendt, Loren Halvorson, Bernt Helgaas. 5. Ruth Fick playing the paino. 6. taking it easy. Mr. Olson giving the Jazz Band a few pointers. ACTIVITIES 1. Claudia Thompson working on her pages. 2. Angie Michelscn trying to make her pages look right. 3. Carrie Laabs working on her hard copies. 4. Kristi Hendricksen, Carrie Laabs, and Lcanne Veld- kamp giving opinions. 5. Craig Creeger when he is supposedly print- ing pictures. Annual Left- Row one: Amy Spease, Bjorn Helgaas, Michele Mann, Chris Zewiske, Loren Hal- vorsan, Todd Iverson. Row two: Danielle Day, Jill Swenson, Angie Michelsen, Gloria Klarenbeek, Annette Christiansen, Claudia Thompson, Shannon Hughes. Row three: Barb Jacobsma, Lois Jacobsina, Ellen Zar- chow, Deb Blom, Jean Buffington, Craig Creeger, Tom Kirchhofer. Right- Annual Advisor, Mr. Bonnema. 30 ANNUAL STAFF- BEHIND THE SCENES Throughout the year you have prob- ably been assualted by people going through the halls with camera's. These people have probably embarrassed you beyond belief by taking a picture of you being yourself. You can find these people anytime of the day or night, tired and bleary-eyed working in the annual room. These people are surrounded by rubber ce- ment bottles, dripping negatives and a lot of confusion. The 1983-84 staff consists of 33 people. This large bunch of people are under the leadership of Senior editors Mi- chele Mann and Bjorn Hclgaas. This year's junior editors are Craig Creeger and Ellen Jarchow. The photography advisor is Mr. Bonnema and the editing advisor is Mr. Weinman. We hope that this year's annual staff has succeeded in capturing all of your great memories at LHS during the 1983-84 school year. Annual Left- Annual advisor, Mr. Weinman. Right- Row one: Chris McDonald, Lau- ra Stegenga, Brad Gruis, Kristi Hen- dricksen. Row two: Kristi Hocking, Jane Kirchhofer, Anne Tofteland, Tania Lyon. Row three: Leanne Veldkamp, Seana Roberts, Renee Breur, Carrie Laabs, and Amy Paulson. 31 Future Farmers of America 1. Jill needs something to drink. 2. Todd Meinerts, Kathy Reverts, Wayne Brands, Greg Staeffler, Jim Klosterbuer, and Craig Enninga. Missing: Tim Heronimus and Joel Hartz. 3. Troy Bosch digs in. 4. Preparing for the initiation. 5. Mr. Kloster. FFA members were very busy this year. They held their annual fruit sale, which is their money maker, in the fall. Greg Staeffler was the high seller. The annual corn drive for Camp Courage was also a big success. Nearly $700 in cash and corn donations was collected On November 10-12, some of the officers attended the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. They also attended the American Royal livestock Show. Other members of the FFA were kept busy with twelve contests during the year such as the National FFA Week on February 20-25, and the state convention on April 29 - May 1 FFA 32 Row one: Dale Stroh, Leslie Ask, Rod Richters, Paul Arends, Mike Van Der Brink, Debbie Steele, Sherri Swenson, Roger Wynia, and Troy Bosch. Row two: Stacey Klosterbuer, Julie Mc- Donald, Shannon Hughes, Laura Schmidt, Kay Moeller, Grant Binford, Stuart Arends, and Craig Stegenga. Row three: Mark Bakken, Sterling Se- vertson, Tony Reu, Joe Zewiske, Dean Christoffels, Paul Sandbulte, Marlin Van Meeteren, and Melroy Buys. Row four: Kathy Reverts, Carmen Stroeh, Tim Pick, Lance Hughes, Wayne Brands, Craig Enninga, Doug Fick, Brian Den Herder, John Rust, and Harvey Horn. Row five: Bonnie Lorenzen, Wayne Kruger, Jim Klosterbuer, Brian Stroh, Bryce Brands, Andy Van Wettering, Todd Meinerts, John Thorson, Greg Staeffler, Dennis Klarenbeek, and Steve DeSplinter. OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Wayne Brands VICE PRESIDENT: Greg Staeffler SECRETARY: Kathy Reverts TREASURER: Todd Meinerts REPRESENTATIVE: Joel Hartz SENTINEL: Tim Heronimus PARLIAMENTARIAN: Jim Klosterbuer HISTORIAN: Craig Enninga ADVISOR: Mr. Kloster Toward New Horizons Future Homemakers of America is a vocational student organization functioning as an integral part of the Home Ec. curriculum that provides a frame-work in which youth-planned and youth- directed activities can be extended beyond the classroom to enrich learning. FHA provides opportunities at national, state and local level to develop leadership skills by cooper- ative and competitive activities. FHA is the only student organization that has the family as its central focus. The Goal of FHA is to help youth assume their roles in society in areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation and community in- volvement. 1. Lonna tries to talk Trudy into buying a popcorn ball. 2. Please buy a popcorn ball from us! 3. Lonna DeBoer, Julie Bosch, Jodi DeBeer, and Michelle Hanson are the Sr High FHA. 4. Mrs. Vogt. 5. Row one: Kim Wessels, Bethany Opsata, Tiffany Roberts. Stacia Mulvihill. Row two: Deb Hoogeveen, Sara Dispanet, Stacie Bush, Kelley Tollefson. FHA JR. HIGH OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Bethany Opsata VICE PRESIDENT: Sara Dispanet SECRETARY: Stacia Mulvihill TREASURER: Tiffany Roberts REPORTER: Kelley Tollefson PHOTOGRAPHER: Stacie Bush SONG AND GAME LEADERS: Kim Wessels Deb Hoogeveen Row one: Cheryl Fluit, Angie Earl, Beth Opsata, Sarah Danielson. Row two: Kari Heikes, Karie Schoon, Tiffany Roberts, Stacey Cragoe, Stacia Mulvihill. Row three: Lori Dejongh, Kelley Tollefson, Steve Lorenzen, Greg Olson, Kim Wes- sels, Laura Tomlinson. Row four: Stacie Bush, Dana Geslin, Darcy Klein, Sara Dispanet, Deb Hoogeveen, Barb Catt- nach, Amy Hollander. 33 What's Debate??? What's debate-you ask; a sport of intellec- tuals, a sport for blabbermouths or per- haps an excuse to get out of school ? Actu- ally, it is a combination of all three of these and more. This year's debate team extensively re- searched and argued this year's topic, The U.S. should establish uniform rules governing the procedure of all criminal courts in the nation. The novice team was enlarged by many ambitious new members, and of course the old veterans were back for another agonizing season of debate that will end in success. The team attended numerous tourna- ments including two novice tournaments at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and one tournament at Beresford, placing re- spectively. The junior and varsity team travelled to locations throughout Minne- sota and South Dakota. They participated in Little Nationals in St. Paul and Augus- tana College Tournament in Sioux Falls. Mr. Sanden and Mr. Benson accompa- nied, chauffered the team, and may have even done some coaching. Debate Back row: Anne Tofteland, Amy Siebert, Nancy Rath, John Mohr, Mark Lyon, Luther Halvorson, Jane Kirchhofer. Mid- dle row: Mr. Sanden, David McDonald, Seana Roberts, John Hamann, Carter Headrick, Gary Clausen, Kris Achter- hof, Vonda Viland. Front row: Marta Achterhof, Kelley Tollefson, Andy Golla, A.C. Dispanet. 1. Mr. Benson and his favorite way to pass time — beating up on his students! 2. When all else fails — dig out the maga- zines! 3. The champs, Kris and Vonda. The Stars of tomorrow 1. Welcome to my bakery! 2. Friends! Hansel and Gretel Hard, long hours of work, dedication, and fun were three characteristics of Hansel and Gretel, which was put on by the Luverne High School Children's Theater Troupe this year. Mr. Smith served as the director with Vickie Roberts assisting him as a student director. The play was put on six times including a trip to Fulda and Worthington. The audience the play was geared towards was the elementary students, but it was also well received by the adults. This enchanting tale portrays the adventures of two young children. Hansel and Gretel. Hansel was played by Eric Eisner and Gretel was played by Sigrid Nelson. Their malevolent stepmother. Sue Foerster, sent them off into the forest so that she wouldn't have to tolerate them any longer. After wandering aimlessly through the woods, they found themselves in the land of the hungry witch, played the most devious of us all, Tania Lyon. The two clever children tricked the witch and escaped into the loving arms of their papa, played by Loren Halvorson. There were many other people, other than the cast, that assisted in making the play a thriving success. Bjorn Hel- gaas, Chris Zewiske and Todd Iverson managed the light- ing equipment. Michele Mann was put in charge of cos- tuming the irregular cast. Amy Spease and Vonda Viland skillfully applied the necessary makeup. Back row: Tania Lyon, Mark Engebretson, Lori Mulder, Sig- rid Nelson, Eric Eisner, Loren Halvorson, Sue Foerster, Lori Ask, Jim Emery. Front row: Wendy Nelson, Shannon Hughes, Darla Haraldson, Ellen Jarchow, Deanne Guy. 36 3. Ring around the rosie anyone? 4. The two masterminds; Mr. Smith and Vickie Roberts! 5. Vonda shows her makeup artistry. 6. Boy Eric? 7. Yoo Hoo! Yoo Hoo! Yoo Hoo! 8. Please, no autographs! Niemand Sagt There were fifty-eight Deutsch Klub members this year and they were as active as ever. The year was started off with a picnic at the city park, where officers were chosen and other activities were planned. The Klub also sold German candy in the fall of the year. October's activity was, of course, Oktoberfest, a traditional southern Germany celebration. Advent calendar sales started out the winter season for the Klub, and they also had a party for Weihnachten in the German room on December 22. Some club members decorated the room and others wrote letters to St. Nikolaus to get ready for this celebration. In January, the club went to the Blue Mound Inn for a German supper. Deutsch Klub I I'll II I Row one: Amy Walgrave, Ellen Jar- chow, Darcy Kroontje, Eric Eisner, Kel- ly Knutson, Kim Reischx. Row two: Brenda Kruger, Kristin Suhr, Stacey Mi- chelsen, Vonda Viland, Angie Michel- sen, Kari Oldre, Claudia Thompson. Row three: Julie Bonnema, Cindy Harner, Jane Kirchhofer, Tania Lyon, Carmen Stroeh, Melinda Jacobsma, Gilles Bersicr. Row four: Frau Spease, Darwin Lindblom, Kim Heck, Kris Ach- terhof, Vickie Roberts, Chris Zewiske, Curt Ruddy. Advisor Mrs. Spease President: Angie Michelsen Vice President: Kari Oldre Secretary: Heidi Folle Treasurer: Tania Lyon Student Council Rep.: Vonda Viland 38 Es Besser 1. Freshmen wait patiently for their Oktoberfest meal. 2. Mingling at the picnic. 3. Isn't Oktober- fest fun?!? 4. Kim, Jane, and Stacey like the picnic food. 5. Frau Spease. 6. What did you say? 7. Tania Lyon, Kari Oldre, Vonda Viland, Angie Michel- sen, and Heidi Folle. 8. Kari demonstrates how to cut the cake. 9. President Angie Michelsen. Deutsch Klub Activities: picnic Oktoberfest German candy sales Advent calendar sales Weihnachtsfest Supper at Blue Mound Inn Row one: Shelly Baustian, Karri Staeffler, Chris McDonald, Diana Buff- ington, Angie Salzer, Brett Miller. Row two: Dawn Anderson, Kim Kremin, Mike Van Essen, Sara Rud, Robert Frakes, Carter Headrick, Heidi Folle, Georgette Kautzx. Row three: David Kannenberg, John Hamann, Paul Schmuck, Nancy Ossenfort, Tammy DeSchepper, Angie Kessler, Darrin Lindblom, Melanie Dahlin, Sigrid Nel- son. Row four: Brenda Jacobsma, Sarah Nelson, Kelly Loosbrock, Amy Siebert, David Gibson, Lenny Akkerman, Jeff Smook, Lisa Gerloff, Roxanne Green. 39 1. The ECHOnewspaper 2. Mr. Weinman proofreading 3. Scolt Bowman and Eric Berg reading the ECHO A. Al Fikse and Mickey Mulligan deliver- ing the ECHO to Miss Norell and her class. Echo ............................ ■ ■■|. ..|r.r_rfjJj1L1rj,- 40 One of the best ways of keeping the students and faculty of LHS informed, The ECHO, proves to be a challenging and beneficial ac- tivity for students interested in journalism. The activity involves studants in the step by step pro- cess of developing a newspaper. Thanks to Mr. Gits, the Echo advi- sor, who lends a helping and sometimes proding hand, trying to get the paper out on time. Mr. Weinman is the typing advisor. Our special thanks goes to the Rock County Star Herald, who prints the Echo. The Echo usually comes out once a month, and is distributed to each classroom. The Echo staff has made a fine ef- fort and created a very informa- tive school newspaper. 1. The ECHO a t the printing press. 2. Lucinda Madtson writing her assigned article. 3. Bjorn Helgaas typing Echo stories. ECHO Editors: (left to right) Mr. Gits, Cindy Harner, Lucinda Madtson, Vickie Roberts, and Angie Michelsen Re- porters: (left to right) Annette Christiansen, Vonda Viland, Kathy Reverts, Kristin Suhr, Kris Achter- hof, Tania Lyon, and Gloria Klarcn- beek Typists: (left to right) Angie Michelsen, Craig Creeger, Loren Halvorson, and Michelle Mann ECHO ADVISOR: Mr. Gits TYPING ADVISOR Mr. Weinman SENIOR EDITORS: jean Buffington Angie Michelsen Vickie Roberts TYPING ADVISOR: Bjorn Helgaas 41 School leadership begins here. 1. President Paula Iveland conducts the meeting. 2. Senior High Student Council members. 3. Junior High Student Council. 4. President Kristi Moeller leads the meeting. 5. Discussing important matters. Senior High Student Council. Row one: Advisor Larry Nelson, Vonda Viland, Mary Beth Sterret, Paula Iveland, Nancy Dirks, Kris Gangstede, Dyan Carroll. Row two: Kris Achtorhoff, Paul Ebert, Eliza- beth Gits, Scott Stoltenberg, Scott Wessels, Loren Halvorson, Vickie Roberts. Advisor: Larry Nelson President: Paula Iveland Vice President: Scott Stoltenberg Secretary Treasurer: Mary Beth Sterrett Cabinet Members: Sheila Siebenahler Loren Halvorson Scott Wessels Activities: Planning Coronation Planning Homecoming Sponsor Powder Pulf Football Schedule Dances Lobby Parties Attend District and State Student Council Conventions Sponsor Magazine Sales Sponsor Milk Machine and Vending Machine 42 The Student Council involved them- selves in many various activities during the school year. Under the direction of some very fine leaders, the Student Council undertook many projects and tried some new ideas which proved to be very worthwhile. Leadership for the school is learned through the participation in Student Council. These members, who are the leaders of the school, will go on to be- come the leaders after their gradu- ation. Junior High Student Council Advisor: Keith Erickson President: Kristi Moeller Vice President: Stuart Hoime Secretary: Scott Ehde Treasurer: Amy Waagmeester Activities: Sponsor Parties Slave Auction Operate School Store Host School for Southwest Division Student Council Convention Student Exchange Program with Worthington Adopt a Grandparent Program with Residents of the Mary Jane Brown Home Row 1: Scott Ehde, Amy Waagmees- ter, Stuart Hoime, David Gibson, Tom Beimers, Tom Maras, Staci Busse. Row 2: Tony Carroll, Tom Menage, Carter Headrick, Melissa Serie, Ann Zewiske, Renee Nicw- boer, Stacie Bush, Kristi Moeller. Row 3: Robby Arp, Sarah Danielson, Sigrid Nelson, Debbie Niessink, Denise Christoffels, Angie Salzer. 43 Sno- Ball Sno-Ball 1983 was another suc- cess. A 10 foot video screen was featured and most of our favorite top-40 hits were played. The dance had good attendance and almost everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Refresh- ments were available for those who wanted to take a break from the dancing to rest. 1. The video-screen 2. Couples slow-danc- ing, swaying to the music. 3. Eight graders decorating the cafeteria before the dance. 4. Lynn, Bjorn, and Chris talking to Dave and his date. 46 Shooting for the stars 1. Jodie Wange protects the ball. 2. Paula Iveland shoots for two. 3. The bench looks on with hope. 4. Lisa Ahrendt goes for two on a fast break. 5. Lisa Waagmeester goes up for two. 6. Rhonda Burmeister tries to get hold of the ball. 7. Mr. Schmidt gives a few words to the players during a time out. The 1983-84 girls' basketball season was a season of experience gaining and an over abundance of hard work. Our seniors had some big shoes to fill this year and though the season might not have seemed as productive as they wished, they proved to themselves that they could stay with most of the teams they played and that sheer determination and hard work can fill the body with a satisfactory feeling. Juniors, with the experience they gained from the leadership of our graduating group and the development of our soph- omores, our future, looks good. Girls Basketball Varsity SCHOOL WE THEY Jackson 26 63 Pipestone 49 44 Worthington 32 34 Redwood Falls 23 53 SW Christian 34 45 Hills Beaver Creek 39 49 Hendricks 50 47 Slayton 46 54 Jasper 35 42 Windom 39 59 Marshall 53 32 Jackson 52 58 Ellsworth 54 45 Pipestone 39 57 Worthington 30 38 Slayton 43 51 SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE RECORD: 2-4 DISTRICT RECORD: 4-12 COACH: Kim Schmidt CAPTAINS: Rhonda Burmcister Paula Iveland Lisa Waagmccstcr Jodie Wange VARSITY BASKETBALL: Row one: Mgr. Kelly Stacffler, Paula Iveland, Nancy Dirks, Lori Mulder, Mgr. Mary Spar! . Row two: Beth Knoll, Lisa Ahrendt, Jodie Wange, Lucinda Madtson, Chantel Viessman, Julie Bosch. Row three: Barb Ehlers, Rhonda Burmeister, Coach Kim Schmidt, Lisa Waagmeester, Cindy Harner. CHEERLEADERS: Pam Wilson, Trudy Kroontje, Marylyn Har- oldson. 47 Girls Basketball B-squad SCHOOL WE THEY Jackson 26 15 Ellsworth 22 24 Pipestone 34 31 Worthington 21 25 Southwest Christian 31 33 Hills Beaver Creek 24 10 Adrian 32 22 Windom 26 32 Marshall 11 30 Jackson 40 34 Ellsworth 30 19 Pipestone 26 31 Worthington 35 17 Slayton 45 20 RECORD: 8-14 COACH: Mary )o Graphenteen B-SQUAD BASKETBALL: Row one: Dyan Carroll. Row two: Amy Gonnerman, Kay Wethor, Sue Christensen. Row three: mgr. Carrie Laabs, Katie Connell, Missy Bollinger, Jenni Bot, Jill Nelson, Coach Mary Jo Graphenteen. Missing: mgr. Pam Cook, Missy McClure. CHEERLEADERS: Row one: Colleen Biever, Christina Emery. Row two: Trudy Moore, Amy Bonnema. Working towards 48 the future!!! The Cardinal B-squad girls' basket- ball team had an eventful year of ups and downs. Many of their games were played with a rather small squad due to three starters out with injuries. Nine sophomores started the season and five freshman also played to help the team out in numbers, spirit, and scoring. 1. Jenni Bot goes up strong. 2. Missy McClure shoots for two. 3. Jenni Bot tries for two. 4. Sue Christensen eyes the basket. 5. Missy Mc- Clure fights for posession of the ball. Girls Basketball 9th grade Row one: Amy Waagmeester, Kelly Loosbrock, Kelly Hellwin- kel, Lisa Gerloff, Anne Helgaas, Shelly Thics, Michelle Ah- rendi. Row two: Sheila Aancnson, Kristi Moeller, Sara Rud, Crissy Fleseland, Julie Nath, mgr. Sarah Nelson, Coach Marian Norell. 8th grade Row one: Robyn Usher, Sheri Dahlin, Kathy Broer, Carrie Hansen, Lynn Halverson, Lisa Uithoven, Julie Pick. Row two: mgr. Lisa Medill, Michelle Sammons, Tanya Van Essen, Chris- tine Stroeh, Lisa Jauert, Caryn Mahaffay, Becki Opsata, Ann Zewiske. Row three: Coach Terry Altoff, Diane Cragoe, Mi- chele DeGroot, Paula Hoffman, Staci Busse, Bridget Boelman, Brenda Halverson. 7th grade Row one: Amy Hovland, Sarah Danielson, Debbie Niessink, Sharyl Phelps, Renee Nieuboer, Kari Reu, Stacy Cragoe, Beth Jacobsma. Two two: Stacia Mulvihill, Kristy Baustian, Kim Baus- tian, Sarah Schei, Bethany Opsata, Denise Christoffels, Alexia Bucher, Dary Kleine. Row three: Barb Cattnach, Angela Earl, Misty Ouverson, Stacey Sietsma, mgr. Julie Laabs, Jenny Bullis, Tiffany Roberts, Stacie Bush. 49 Boys Basketball Varsity Pipestone 43 Luverne 57 O'Gorman 35 Luverne 49 Worthington 45 Luverne 47 Brandon 44 Luverne 56 Redwood Falls 51 Luverne 66 Minneota 31 Luverne 66 Hills-Beaver Creek 52 Luverne 63 Slayton 46 Luverne 60 Marshall 65 Luverne 64 Windom 49 Luverne 56 Jackson 59 Luverne 67 Worthington 55 Luverne 51 Pipestone 63 Luverne 76 Redwood Falls 77 Luverne 88 Central Lyon 45 Luverne 65 Record Coach Captains Varsity Cheerleaders: Amy Spease, Connie Murphy, Lyn- ette Niessink, Wendy Cargoe. Row one: Mgr. Tim Van Engelhoven, Brad Ahrendt, Dan Em- ery, Brian Stewart, Bryan Miller, Greg Carroll, Steve Wethor, Mgr. Steve Rolfes Row two: Scott Smythe, Al Fikse, Gilles Bersier, Bryce Brands, Gordie Hansen, Joel Pickett, Joel Elbers, Todd Flatequal, John Nekali, Coach Laurie Carroll. Predicted to be the team to beat in the South- west Conference this year, the 1983-84 Luverne boys' basketball team is living up to the expecta- tions set for them. Starting off the season with a conference win over Pipestone, the Cards went undefeated in 8 match-ups. which included winning the first an- nual Luverne Invitational Tournament. Their win- ning streak was broken in a close, overtime game against Marshall. The guys then came back with conference wins over Windom and Jackson in two good games, but were beaten by Worthington, 55-51, in a very hard fought match-up. Hoping The Cards then defeated Pipestone, Redwood Falls, and Central Lyon by presstime. They have four tough games left in regular season play, and then will try for their 7th district win in eight years. 50 for another trip to the cities CENSORED 1. Slight disagreement between Coach Carroll and the Refs, 2. Joel Libers, 3. Greg Carroll, 4. Steve Wethor, 5. Gordie Hansen 51 Bombers Boys Basketball B-squad B-squad had a great year thus far into the season. At the time the Annual went to press they had 11 wins and only 2 losses. This is a great record and hopefully well be continuing to do well with the rest of the season. Pipestone 30 O'Gorman 46 Worthington 26 Brandon 33 Minneota 39 Hills-Beaver Creek 35 Slayton 27 Marshall 36 Windom 27 Jackson 37 Worthington 37 Pipestone 22 Central Lyon 20 Cheerleaders this year were: Patty Stordahl, Kris Schei, Ju- lie Bonnema, Jenni Matus. Luverne 51 Luvcrne 42 Luverne 39 Luverne 36 Luverne 54 Luverne 50 Luverne 58 Luverne 43 Luverne 26 Luverne 56 Luverne 51 Luverne 51 Luverne 69 Left to Right: Tom Roberts, Todd Tweet, Tim Ehde, Bernt Helgaas, Todd Haraldson, Bryce Brands, Scott DeBates, Greg Guhin, Jeff Sudenga, Tim Menning, Craig Hoyme. Coach Terry Rheingans, Cory owka. 53 Row one: Jeff Vogt, Colin Bergs, Cory Nowka, Grog Maras, Jeff Nelson, Row two: Stuart Hoime, Lenny Akkerman, Greg Gu- hin, Brian Sietsema, Scott thde, Mr. Graff. Eighth Row one: David Buffington, Brad Tofteland, Eric Berg, Corey Hilbrands, Lance Olhausen, Brian Hamann, Doug Johansen, Tim McFadden, Todd Leech, Row two: Tony Carroll, Tim Tweet, Kevin DeBeer, Jon Maras, Scott Bowman, Todd Nath, David Streeby, Jay Wange, Row three: Jason Sudenga, Peter Byhre, Tim Vcr Stecg, Greg Johnson, Greg Fiksc, Scott Men- sen, Brian Hoime, Bryan Thorson, Tom Menage. Seventh Row one: Todd Ecrnisse, David McDonald, Dan Stewart, Andy Golla, Rick Wessels, Kyle Hoyme, Jeff Umbreit, Trevor Hansen. Row two: David Cook, John Siebenahler, Mark Aukes, Darrin Johansen, David Halverson, Chad Nelson, Steve Hansen, Mike Vogt. Tow three: Dallas Boclman, Cory Bloemendaal, Jason Bird, Tom Maras, Luther Halverson, Jim Remme, Darin Kindt, 54 Adam hjansen. 1. Tom Roberts 2. Bernt Helgaas The Beam Walkers The gymnastics team was lead by Deanna Deutsch and Sheila Sieben- ahler. Deanna was a consistent top performer on beam and vault. Sheila missed all of January with a shoulder separation, but returned in February to see limited action. Tammy Madison injured her knee and missed the rest of the season. Robyn Claussen dislocated her ankle and was out for the rest of the season. The young team performed very well and showed steady progress. Gymnastics is looking toward a very bright future with several very fine young gymnasts. Gymnastics Varsity Gymnastics We They 100.5 122.35 Jackson 90.9 93.4 Lincoln JV 78.2 Huron JV 95.0 94.0 Brandon 8th 91.0 89.6 Marshall 93.6 111.6 Windom 100.7 109.9 Lincoln JV 94.3 111.2 Brandon 99.3 West Central Coaches: Mrs. Hcmmc Mrs. Hinck Ms. Kruse Captains: Sheila Sicbenahler Deanna Deutsch Row one: Amy Walgrave, Sheila Siebenahler, Deanna Deutsch, Tammy Madison, Stephanie Flatequal. Row two: Kim Reisch, Lori Ehlers, Kelly Knutson, Phoebe Johnson, Tish DeYong, Angie Salzer, Shelly Hall. Row three: Jennifer Walgrave, Melis- sa Serie, Kim Hoff, Lynette Boeve, Jennifer Hatting, Brenda Jacobsma. Row four: Gaylene Bouma, Robyn Johnson, Dawn Hoogevecn, Kelley Tollefson, Jill Flatequal, Lori De Yongh, Debbie Hoogeveen. Not pictured: Robyn Claussen. Coaches: Mrs. Hinck, Mrs. Hemme, Ms. Kruse. 55 Picture one: Tammy Madison on the uneven bars. Two: Dawn and Debbie Hoogeveen and Kim Hoff goofing off. Three: Tish DcYong during her beam routine. Four: Phoebe Johnson, Amy Walgrave, and Tammy Madison cheering their teammates on. Five: Coach Hemme instructing Jennifer Walgrave. Six: Deanna Deutsch on the beam. Seven: Kim Reisch during her routine. 56 57 1. Bart Thiclbar gains control over his opponent. 2. Lance Hughes attempts a reversal. 3. Darren Duffy tries to take Troy Vink down in practice. 4. Warm- ing up is an important part of prepara- tion for a meet. 5. Dan Serie tries to break his opponent down. 6. Wrestling cheerleaders not only cheer, they also serve coffee and cookies after the meets. 7. Dan Amborn, the junior high coach, Dan Bearfield, the B-squad coach, and Mark Lundgren, the varsity coach. 8. Troy Vink maintains control over Darren Duffy. 58 5 Wrestlers gain experience This year's wrestlers have had a season of ups and downs. Although team victories have been few, individual victories have kept the team going. The 1983-84 varsity wrestling team is composed of two seniors, Darren Duffy and Lance Hughes, two juniors Paul Ebert and Troy Vink, six sophomores, one freshman, and one eighth grader. Although the team is young, each new season brings with it new wrestlers, more experience, and more chances for overcoming their opponents. Wrestling Varsity SCHOOL WF THEY Sherburn 8 42 Jackson 21 39 Worthington 3 53 Pipestone 21 36 Lakefield 56 6 Redwood Falls 20 37 Tracy 12 41 Marshall 19 45 Fulda 20 39 Tri-Valley 49 6 Windom 42 16 Record: 3-8 Coach: Mark Lundgren Captains: Darrin Duffy Lance Hughes VARSITY WRESTLING: Row one: Greg Hoogeveen, David Duffy, Eric Eisner, Lance Hughes, Paul Ebert, Troy Vink. Row two: Darren Duffy, Brad Petersen, Ryan Maxwell, Dan Serie, Bart Thielbar, David Gibson. CHEERLEADERS: Row one: Michelle Erickson, Lori Ask. Row two: Shannon Hughes, Paula R. Stoltenberg, Amy Paulson. Wrestling B-Squad SCHOOL WE THEY Sherburn 9 47 Jackson 18 47 Pipestone 12 42 Lakefield 39 12 Redwood Falls 20 37 Tracy 9 54 Marshall 9 47 Fulda 24 21 Ellsworth 14 46 Record: 2-7 Coach: Dan Bearfield 60 B-SQUAD WRESTLING: Row one: Jeff Stearns, Jason Aan- enson, Scott Kruger, Mike Loft, Mark Eidahl, and Kent Heronimus. Row two: Tim Paulson, Tim Gust, Doug Sie- benahler, Dave Beimers, Jorge Serie, and Todd Schmuck. 1. Scott Kruger tries for a pin at the Sherburn meet. 2. Vickie Vance, Janet Arnold, Peggy Day, and Valerie Horn are members of Mat Maids, an organization which helps support the wrestling program. 3. Doug Siebenahler works for a take-down. Intramural basketball pro- vides students with an op- portunity for playing bas- ketball in a team atmo- sphere, but most of all for a little fun. Intramurals is also a chance for the stu- dent who works, or is in- volved in other activities, or is too busy to go out for a team. 1. Chris Zewiske moves the ball downcourt while Wayne Kruger plays tough defense. 2. Scott Stoltenberg goes for two. 3. Scott Wessels goes up strong. I t r a m u r a I a s e t b a I I Cl mmmi nrm) H fit f ) n nr m imi X 1 -1 i 1 i vn i H t Determination and concentration are put behind every shot The Girls' Tennis Team had a challenging season with no team wins. At the Southwest Conference Tournament, Kathy Reverts and Bees Gits were champions of first place doubles and at Region II Individual Tournament they were third place doubles. The Region II Team Tourna- ment resulted with Luverne winning over St. James in round one and in round two losing to Blue Earth. 62 TT r y t  —, - - 5 1. Sarah Rud and Paula Hoffman playing doubles. 2. Sigrid Nelson anticipates her next move. 3. Vickie Rob- erts concentrating on hitting the ball. 4. Bees Gits lunges to return a serve. 5. Kathy Reverts reaches to put everything she has behind her hit. Girls tennis Varsity SCHOOL WE THEY S.F. O'Gorman 0 9 Redwood Falls 2 3 Marshall 1 4 Worthington 1 4 S.F. Lincoln 3 6 Pipestone 1 4 Brandon Valley 3 6 Southwest Conference Tournament Kathy Reberts and Bees Gits 1st place doubles Region II Individual Tournament Kathy Reverts and Bees Gits 3rd place doubles Region II Team Tournament won first round Coach: Dave Svingen Front Row: Sarah Rud, Sigrid Nelson, Paula Hoffman. Back Row: Kathy Reverts, Bees Gits, Jean Buffington, Vickie Roberts B-Squad Front Row: Michelle Shaw, Ann Zewiske. Back Row: Karo Oldre, Ellen Jarchow, Paula Stoltenberg. 63 Cards break 23 game losing streak. The Cards opened their 1983 football season with two non-conference games. They didn't score in either game. For the conference opener with the Marshall Tigers, Luverne jumped to a seven to zero lead. They led through the first three quar- ters, but in the last quarter Marshall came from behind to win 15 to 7. Luverne hosted Jackson on Flomecoming. They were not able to score. Their next game was against Pipestone. They won 16 to 13 and brought the Battle Axe back to Luverne after a nine-year absence. Luverne lost to Blue Earth. In Luverne's game against Windom they won 19 to 6. Luverne went on to lose the final game of the season against Worthington. Luverne broke their three- year losing streak with their win against Pipestone. Students and fans gave their support — it did make the difference! 64 Football Varsity Football Luverne 0 Brandon Valley 20 Luverne 0 Adrian 22 Luverne 7 Marshall 15 Luverne 0 Redwood Falls 20 Luverne 0 Jackson 20 Luverne 16 Pipestone 13 Luverne 7 Blue Earth 21 Luverne 19 Windom 6 Luverne 3 Worthington 22 Coaches: Elmer Menage Laurin Carroll Record: 2-7 Row one: Dan Emery, Wayne Kruger, Greg Carroll, David Niessink, Tim Fick, Von Russman, Darren Duffy, Tim Buss, Steve Wethor, Tim Heronimus, Steve Rolfes. Row two: Brian Miller, Casey Connell, Dan McGuire, Dan Pick, John Rust, Kevin Fick, Stewart Talbert, Dale Bush, Doug Fick, Scott Stol- tenberg, Scott Wessels, David Eidahl, Todd Iverson. Tow three: Coach Laurie Carroll, Bruce Hess, Brian Stewart, Tom Dohl- man, Todd Flatequal, Allen Fikse, Gilles Bersier, Joel Pickett, Gordie Hansen, John Thorson, Joel Elbers, Mark LLoyd, Scott Smythe, Tim Van Engelenhoven, Coach Elmer Menage. 65 1. Trying for the touchdown. 2. Concentration. 3. Enthusiastic fans. 4. Gilles Bersier and Stewart Talbert. 5. Luverne's defense in action. Football B-Squad Football Luvernc 0 Marshall 32 Luverne 14 Jackson 0 Luverne 33 Worthington 0 Luverne 13 Pipestone 6 Luverne 18 Adrian 6 Luverne 18 Windom 19 Record: 4-2 Coaches: Terry Rheingans Terry Nelson Row one: Jeff Holmgren, Ryan Maxwell, Todd Tweet, Tom Roberts, Mark Iveland, Joe Zewiski, Dan Serie, Eric Eisner. Row two: Coach Terry Nelson, Bart Thielbar, Jeff Sudenga, Todd Haraldson, Bryce Brands, Alan Hinz, Scott DeBates, Dave Fran- ken. Coach Terry Rheingans. 66 1. The dedication of daily practices. 2. Row one: Kayleen Moeller. Bridget Snyders, Jodi Fnninga. Row two: Stephanie Flatequal, Shelly Mall, Angie Salzer, Kelly Knutson. 3. Junior High supporting team. 4. Freshman football maniacs. Football 9th Grade Football Team Row one: Co y Nowka, Mike Nath, Loren Van Groolheest, Mark Opitr, Jeff Vogt, Todd Nelson, Brian Arendi, Colin Bergs. Row two: Karri Staeffler, Mike Luft, Scott EhJe. Jeff Nelson, Paul Schmuck, Steve Smedsrud, Darrin Lindblom, Greg Maras, Tim Gust, Leroy Van Grootheest Row three: Tom Beimers. Todd Schmuck, Brian Sietsema. Craig Becker, Randy Honken, David Gibson, Jeff Smook, Greg Guhin, Stuart Hoime, Lenny Akkerman, Mike Van Der Brink. Trisha Hess. 8th Grade Football Row one: Kris Muivihill, Troy Tofteland, Scott Kruger, Tim McFadden, Terry Runge, Jody Rcisch, Greg Hoogeveen, Chad McClure. Brad Tofteland Row two: Don Buss, Tony Carroll, Corey Hilbrands. Vince Stickels, Tim Paulson, Brian Ha- mann, Peter Byhre, Jason Sudenga, Doug lohansen, Eric Berg, Jon Maras, David Streeby, Mandel Zwaan, Tom Menage, Tim Tweet, Kent Hcrommus. Lance Olhau- sen, David Beimers, Scott Bowman. Todd Nath, David Buffington. Row three: Tim Ver Steeg, Jorge Sene, Greg Johnson, Scott Mensen. Greg Fikse, Bryan Thorson. David DeWispelaere, Chad Sandstede. 7th Grade Football Row one. Steve Hansen. Jason Kremin. Gary Kruger. Jeremy Rue, David McDonald, Cory Norman, Rob Arp. Bobby Kunkel, Dan Stewart, A.C Dispanet Row two: Darrin lohansen, Ricky Wessels, David Halverson, Chad Nelson. Jeff Eick, Randy Baker. Trevor Hansen, John Siebenahler, Joel Loveland Row three Wade Sand stede, leff Umbreit, Cory 8ioemendaal, Jason Bird, Darin Kindt, Tim Bollinger. Mike Vogt. Jason Aanenson. Steve lorenren. Row four Andy Golla. Paul Van Wyhe. Jamie Stratton. Tom Maras, Jim Remme, David Jacobsma, Larry McClure. Mark Aukes, Todd De Schepper. Knee pads are This year's volleyball team had a new varsity coach, Mrs. Graphenteen, to lead the team to victory. The team consisted of fourteen play- ers, nine juniors and five seniors. The team ended the season with a winning record of 13- 10 with a conference record of 2-4. Jodie Wange was voted all conference volley- ball player, and teammate Nancy Dirks was named to the honorable mention. The cheerleaders for volleyball this year were all seniors. They were Staci Israelson, Amy Spease, Mary Beth Sterrett, and Renee Wien- eke. 68 in this year 1 Cindy Harncr spikes the ball. 2. “Let's Win!! 3. Mrs. Graphenteen gives the team a pep talk. 4. Wendy Cragoe sets the ball. 5. Rhonda Burmeister attempts to block the ball. Volleyball Varsity SCHOOL Edgerton Public Adrian West Lyon Marshall Central Lyon Ellsworth Redwood Falls Windom Central Lyon Pipestone Hills-Beaver Creek Ellsworth Brewster Jackson Southwest Christian Fulda Hills-Beaver Creek Worthington Slayton Chandler-Lake Wilson Jasper Slayton WE THEY 1 2 2 0 2 3 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 1 2 2 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 RECORD: 13-10 COACH: Mary Jo Graphenteen MANAGER: Marylon Haraldson ALL CONFERENCE: Jodie Wange HONORABLE MENTION: Nancy Dirks Front Row: Lisa Ahrendt, Connie Murphy, Lucinda Madt- son, Jodie Wange, Rhonda Burmeister, Cindy Harner, and Audra Huisies, Back Row: Coach Graphenteen, Paula Ive- land, Lynette Niessink, Deanna Deutsch, Nancy Dirks, Jodi DeBeer, Theresa Hansen, and Wendy Cragoe. 69 1. Rhonda Burmeister attempts to bump the ball. 2. Paula Iveland tips the ball over the net. 3. Mrs. Graphenteen gives some players some helpful tips. B Squaders Volleyball B Squad SCHOOL WE THEY Edgerton Public 2 0 Adrian 2 0 West Lyon 2 1 Marshall 0 2 Redwood Falls 0 2 Windom 2 1 Central Lyon 2 0 Pipestone 2 1 Jackson 2 1 Southwest Christian 1 2 Fulda 0 2 Hills-Beaver Creek 1 2 Worthington 1 2 Slayton 1 2 RECORD: 7-7 COACH: Lori Vinson Front Row: Stats-Kay Wcthor, Sue Christensen, Dyan Carroll, Missy McClure, and Wendy Wassenaar. Back Row: Paula Stol- tenberg, Patty Stordahl, Rhonda Van Otterloo, Missy Bol- linger, Kris Gangestad, and Coach Vinson. 1. Coach Vinson gives the team a pep talk. 2. Kris Gangestad tries to spike the ball over the net. 3. The team gets ready for the serve. 4. Katie Connell attempts to bump the ball. 5. Let's Win! 70 i In action Volleyball 9th Grade Row one: Brenda Bush, Kammi Stacfflcr, Trudy Moore, Kelly Loos- brock, Amy Waagmeester, Melissa Kuechenmeisler, Melanie Dah- lin Row iwo: Manager Nancy Ossenfcrt, Crissy Fleseland, Angela Kessler, Sheila Aanenson, Krisli Moeller, Michelle Ahrendt, and Manager Amy Siebert. Row three: Coach Marian Norell, Julie Nath, Colleen Biever. Row three: Coach Marian Norell, Julie Nath, Col- leen Biever, Diana Buffington, Penni Spaid, Beth Baker, Ginger Aukes, Debra Vander Vliet. 8th Grade Row one: Jodie McDowell, Lisa Nielsen, Kim Hoff, Staci Bnsse, Michele DeGroot, Wendy Wilson, Nancy Rath. Row two: Teresa Menning, Michele Wynij, Shelli Malmquist, Lynn Halverson, Amy Dispanet, Tanya Van Essen, Amy Baerenwald. Row three: Jean Jongerius, Rhonda Hanson, Becky Opsata, Lisa Uithoven, Lynette Boeve, Julie Pick, Kathy Broer, Melissa Serie. 7th Grade Row one: Kim Baustian, Debbie Hoogeveen, Amy Hovland, Sarah Dispanet, Lori Hoven, Misty Ouverson, Amy Wessels, Beth Jacobsma. Row two: Stacia Mulvihill, Sarah Danielson, Sharyl Phelps, Jill Flatequal, Debbie Niessink, Lori De Jongh, Renee Nieuwboer, Sara Schei, Jill Van Batavia, Dawn Hoo- geveen, Row three: Lisa Nath, Kari Heikes, Tiffany Roberts, Bethany Opsata, Amy Hollander, Stacie Bush, Angela Earl, Stacey Sietsema, Julie Laabs. 71 Strike to win Intramural bowling is one of the sports in our school that doesn't get much attention. These bowlers show up faithfully every week to com- pete with the other members of their league. Towards the end of the ten week bowling session the competition gets heated. Each team is going for the title of league championship. In the bowling league history no one has had a perfect score of 300, but a few have broken 200, including Dan McGuire this year with a score of 209. Picture one: Mrs. Spease helps Lynn and Chris figure out their scores. Picture two: Trying for a strike. Picture three: Kidding each other about their scores. Picture four: Janine concentrates on getting a strike. 4 72 UNDERCLASSMEN 73 74 As we, the class of 1985, look back over our junior year, we remember all the great times we had. We are ready to take over the role of seniors. This year we have played major roles in all senior activities: music, plays, clubs, and sports. We surpassed our goal for magazine sales. The money earned through these sales pays for the Junior-Senior Prom. We have enjoyed every minute of our junior year, but we are looking forward to our year as seniors. 1. Brian Den Herder lakes a stroll. 2. Kari Oldre 3. The Smiling Brothers: Allen Fikse and Dan Emery. 4. Ralph Anderson work- ing on his Graphic Arts while Jed Hicks is wondering what is going on. 5. Tom Nath loves his computer. 6. A star is born: Gerald Hamann. 7. The four stooges: Barb Ehlers, Nancy Dirks, Lucinda Madtson, and Lisa Ahrendt. Lisa Ahrendt Ralph Anderson Kristy Baerenwald Julie Bosch Melroy Buys Mark Christensen Darci Christoffels Gary Clausen Wendy Cragoe Craig Creeger Danille Day Jodi DeBeer 75 Forging ahead Lonna DeBoer Todd DeGroot Brian DenHerder Michelle DeSplinter Nancy Dirks Tom Dohlmann Troy Donth Paul Ebert Barb Ehlers Mark Eidahl Dan Emery Mark Engebretson Craig Enninga Doug Fick Ruth Fick Tim Fick Allen Fikse Todd Flatequal Brian Gunnink Deanne Guy Cindy Harner Kim Heck Laura Herman Tim Heronimus Beth Hessel Jeff Hicks Priscilla Holling Shannon Hughes Audra Huiskes Bonnie Jacobsma Melinda Jacobsma Ellen Jarchow Wayne Johnson Mark Kannenberg Tom Kirchhofer 77 Angie Latten Darwin Lindblom Mark Lloyd Tammy Madison Lucinda Madtson © (At 1C tii Julie McDonald Pat McFadden Kelly Melgaard Bryan Miller Kayleen Moeller Randy Mulder Connie Murphy Tom Nath John Nekali Mary Nelson 78 the end of the tunnel Wendy Nelson Dave Niessink Kristie Obermoller Kari Oldre Dan Pick Julie Ranschau Ronald Richters Steve Rolfes Curtis Ruddy John Rust Laura Schmidt ♦ Julie Scholten Shannon Schutz Sherilyn Severtson Doug Siebenahler Suzanne Smook Bridget Snyders Susie Spartz Kelly Staeffler Brian Stewart 79 Jennifer Stewart Caren Stoel Scott Stoltenberg Claudia Thompson Dave Tofteland Paul VandeVelde m Tim Van Englenhoven Chantel Viessman Troy Vink Amy Walgrave Scott Wessels Amy Wieneke t v 1 V 1 % ? Brenda Wilson Treva Woodle Chris Zewiske 80 SOPHOMORES 1. Leanne Veldkamp, Linda Achterhof, Kristi Hocking, Stacy Shearer, and Amy Paulson. etc. Etc. etc. Being a Sophomore means getting a class ring, (so you can give it away), getting a driver's license, (whether you're a safe driver or not), and getting contacts, (because you can't be the only one with glasses). But that's not all there is to being a Sophomore .. . 1 82 1. Carrie Laabs, Kim Reisch, Vickie Vance, Ja- net Arnold, and Paula Rae Stoltenberg. 2. Mark Carlson, Terry Kalass, Terry Hamann, Alan Hin , Jeff Holmgren, and Mike Zinnel. 3. Pat Bredesen, Pat DeYong, and Rick Renken. 4. Craig Hoyme, Paula Ann Stoltenberg, David Franken, and Bernt Helgaas. 1. Jeff Sudenga, Ryan Maxwell, Randy Harms, and Sam Mulford. 2. Mark Roberts, Don Baustian, and David Duffy. 4. Mark Iveland, Kay Wcthor, Bakken, Kelly Knutson, and Troy Bosch. 3. Patty Stordahl, jenny Bot, Tom Brenda Mathiesen, Rachelle Jeffer, Patricia Holling, and Kris Schei. 83 1. Randy Anderson, Brad Petersen, Todd Schadwinkel, and Fred Kortlever. 2. Tony Reu, Craig Stegenga, Paul Sandbulte, Marlin Van Meeteren, Kristi Hendricksen, Julie Predmore, and Sandy Pike. 3. Danny Serie, Katie Connell, Terry Hoffman, Mark Stearns, Troy Boel- man, and Wayne Domagala. 4. Todd Haraldson, Grant Binford, Dean Christoffels, Kevin Fluit, Anne Tofteland, Tania Lyon, Jane Kirch- hofer, Seana Roberts, and Rhonda Van Otterloo. 84 Etc. etc. etc. Tennis, football, debate, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, golf, speech, track, echo, play and annual are all part of a Sophomore's hectic life. But that's not all we Sophomores do 1. Darcy Kroontje, Janelle Schmuck, Janna Wessels, and Barb Rolfes. 2. Amy Gonnerman, Kris Gangestad, Missy Bollinger, Dyan Carroll, Missy McClure, and Todd Tweet. 3. Jill Nel- son, Jennifer Matus, Sterling Severtson and Wendy Wassenaar. 4. Bryce Brands, Sue Bar- ton, and Stuart Arends. 85 1. Sue Christensen, Emily Mahaffay, Jim Emery, Scott DeBates, Brad Gruis, and Tom Halverson. 2. Joe Zewiske, Bart Thielbar, and Tim Menning. 3. Stacey Michelscn, Loree Kraayenhof, Missy Van Bemmel, Valerie Horn, Terry Hastings, and Ryan Maxwell. 4. Pam Cook, Kristin Suhr, Julie Bonnema, Peggy Day, Renee Breuer, and Beth Lopau. 5. Tish DcYong, Tim Ehde, Roger Wynia, Eric Eisner, and Mary Opitz. 86 FRESHMEN Memories Freshmen, the name signifies the best of Junior High, and next year Senior High!! Cone is the 'Little Kid' stigma and now on to better things. Forget those career pa- pers and the autobiographies, the algebra and the Odessey, you've made it through, barely! Now on to better things, most im- portantly Senior High!! Good Luck! Amy Waagmeester, Kristi Moeller, Stuart Hoime, Scott Ehde. Row one: Sigrid Nelson, David Kannenberg, JJoxann Green, Diana Buffington. Row two: Kim Kremin, Nancy Ossenfort, Trudy Moore, Paul Schmuck. Row three: David Gibson, jeff Smook, Amy Siebert, Lenny Akkerman. Row one: Paul Arends, Lisa Gcrloff, Kelly Hellwinckel, Mike Van Der Brink. Row two: Angela Salzer, Shelly Hall, Ginger Aukes, Brenda jacobsma. Row three: Julie Nath, Lauree Hubbling, Shelly Thies, Brenda Bush. Row One: Penni Spaid, lissy-MeiJLiil, Shelly Baustian, Lori DeBeer. Row two: Leroy Van Grootheest, Heidi Folle, John Hamann, Brenda Christiansen. Row three: Colin Bergs, Lori Ehlers, Gaylene Bouma, Randy Honken. 89 90 Freshmen Row one: Todd Shcmuck, Jeff Nelson, Darrin Lindblom, Joe Mulford. Row two: Glenn DcYong, Mark Opitz, Dawn Anderson, Michelle Arendi Row three: Connie Hoy, Robert Frakes, Angela Kessler, Robyn Bruhn. Row one: Carter Headrick, Debbie Steele, Colleen Bicver, Melanie Dahlin. Row two: Sheri Swenson, Karri Staeffler, Sarah Nelson, Tammy DeSchepper. Row three: Loren Van Grootheesi, Leslie Ask, Dale Stroh, Rodney Richters. Row one: Mike Nath, Shaun Baker, Mike Luft, Cory Nowka. Row two: Christina Fmery, Sheila Aanenson, Shelley Creeger, Chris McDonald. Row three: Kammi Staeffler, Amy Bonnema, Amy Waagmeester, Missy Kuechcnmeistcr. Row one: Karla Rue, Deb Vander Vliet. Row two: Phoebe Johnson, Beth Baker, Brian Arends, Steve Smedsrud. Row three: Steve Odland, Brian Sietsema, Brian Stcgenga, Jeff Vogt. Row one: Kristi Moeller, Georgette Kautz, Brett Miller. Tow two: Patricia Hess, Jada Johnson, Stephanie Flatequal, Anne Helgaas. Row three: Christy Fleseland, Todd Nelson, Greg Guhin, Tom Beimers. Row one: Bruce Cattnach, Greg Maras, Tim Gust, Paul Wagenaar. Row two: Sara Rud, Jimmy Keiper, Mike Van Essen, Jeff Wieneke. Row three: Kelly Loosbrock, Stuart Hoime, Craig Becker, Scott Ehde. 91 92 1. Our football team in action. 2. Mr. Nelson having a “ball at the roller skating party. 3. Tim, Tom, and Jason really getting into a game of “TURBO. 4. Let's really g ;t into our bumps! 5. This is the first annual pat-a-cake contest. It really looks to me like Becki and Ann are in the lead. 6. Vinnie and his girls as they do the twist. Eighth grade - what a year. The year when you are too young to attend senior high events, and yet you are old enough to yell to the little seventh graders, Get out of OUR hall!! You are too young to cruise and yet too old to go home after the basketball games. Changes and growth are the words that sum up the eighth grade. 1. Just hanging around is a favorite noon your pastime. 2. David Beimers and Tammy Kalass don't smile like that! People might wonder what you are up to!! 3. Tanya Van Essen, Lynette Boeve, and Jenny Walgrave-after all friends are what it is all about! 4. Two of our eighth grade debaters, Nancy Rath and Amy Dispanet, pulling their hair as they try to get a case together. Row one: Michele Rasmussen, Terry Runge, Troy Toftcland, Robyn Usher. Row two: Tricia Oye, Dan Niessink, Sherry Richters, Amy Thorson, Kathy Van Aartsen. Row three: Tanya Wenzel, Laura Stegenga, Gorge Serie, Ardell Van Weltering. Row one: Scott Viessman, Barb Osenga, Michelle Shaw, Julie Pick. Row two: Michelle Sammons, Tanya Van Essen, Mandel Zwaan, Christine Stroeh, Peggy Stroh. Row three: Nancy Rath, Wendy Wilson, Bryan Thorson, Vin- cent Melvin Stickels. Row one: Jean Jongerius, Sheri Dahlin, Kathy Broer, Lisa Uithoven. Row two: Jennifer Hatting, Lynette Boeve, Angie Schutz, Lynn Halverson. Row three: Janeen Marr, Brenda Halverson, Lisa Nielsen, Susan Bakker. Row one: Kris Mulvihill, Tim Buss, Eric Berg. Row two: Kevin Jacobsma, Kent Heronimus, Tony Carroll, Corey Hilbrands. Row three: Darwin Brands, Greg Fikse, Becki Opsata. Were not quite there, Row one: Greg Hoogeveen, Mike Stoltenberg, Chad McClure, David Buff- ington. Row two: Brian Hamann, Thad Roberts, Todd Nath, Jay Wange, Scott Kruger. Row three: Kevin DeBcer, Greg Johnson, Scott Mensen, David Beimers. 94 but we're working on it. Row one: Pam Kessler, Shelli Malmquist, Tammy Kalass, Brenda Hansen. Row two: Carrie Hansen, Shirley Barton, Gina Jarchow, Michele Miller, Lisa Mcdill. Row three: Karla Ailts, Michele Bremer, Bridget Boelman, Caryn Mahaffay. Row one: Jodie McDowell, Julie Scrie, Brad Tofteland, Tim McFadden. Row two: Robyn Swenson, Teresa Menning, Robyn Claussen, Jamie Buss, Melissa Serie. Row three: Michele Wynia, Sharia Van Meeteren, Paula Hoffman, Amy Dispanet. Row one: Kristen Petersen, Lisa Jauert, Scott Dohlmann, Doug Johansen. Row two: Tim Tweet, Tom Menage, Scott Bowman, Peter Byhre, Jason Sudenga. Row three: Chad Sandstede, David Streeby, Tim Ver Steeg, Amy Hatting. Row one: Wayne Arnold, Don Buss, Tim Renken, Eric Binford. Row two: Rhonda Hanson, Lisa Bird, Michele DeGroot, Lance Olhausen, Jody Reisch. Row three: Connie Lais, Todd Leech, David DeWispelaere, Janene Wagen- aar. Row one: Mike Leicher, Michele Bendix, Jenny Miller, Jennifer Walgrave. Row two: Machelle Sandbulte, Ann Zewiske, Debra Fleseland, Amy Baeren- wald. Row three: Tim Paulson, Kim Hoff, Staci Busse, Jon Maras. 95 1. Laura's groovin' with the rest of her class on 50's day during spirit week. 2. Are these our boys? 3. At our annual class rollerskating party, Foose-Ball was voted the most intellectual, mind stimulating, challenging, physically demanding game of the year. 4. Julie, as secret agent from the secret service from the islands of Indonesia, is strategically planning to turn our school into a communist concen- tration camp. 5. Michelle DeGroot and Rhonda Hanson are having a so-called short break from their studies. 96 Oh what a feeling We're just beginning The high points of the seventh graders' year were, Jr. High Dances, the Worth- ington exchange, and their first pep fest. The seventh graders enjoyed many new freedoms and were allowed to participate in competative athletics. Many new and different classes were a big change from grade school life, and being on time wasn't easy. Basically, the seventh graders enjoyed Jr. High life. To show our style Picture 1. The tough guys. 2. Debbie and John looking out of the lockers. Row one: Debbie Niessink, Gary Kruger, Dave McDonald. Row two: Jodi Miller, Stacia Mulvihill, Dodi Nowka. Row three: Pam Mulder, Darcy Kleine. Row four: Joel Loveland, Terry Myer. Row five: Chad Nelson, Darin Kindt, Larry McClure. Row six: Chad Meinerts. Row one: Dana Tabbert, Jeremy Reu, Amy Wcsscls. Row two: Bryce Stol- tenberg. Heath Petersen, Laura Tomlinson. Row three: Kim Wessels, Sara Schei. Row four: Bethany Opsata, James Stratton. Row five: Tiffany Roberts, Stacey Sietsema. Row one: Sharyl Phelps, Vicky Renken, Kristin Severtson. Row two: Jill Van Batavia, Ricky Wessels. Row three: Mike Vogt, Shannon Walgrave. Row four: Wade Sandstede, Rachel Vollmer. Row five: Misty Ouverson, Paul Van Wyhe. 99 Class of 1989 Row one: Jeff Fick, Tim Jungers. Row two: Lori Hoven, Sarah Danielson, Sara Dispanet. Row three: Steve Hansen, Kim Baustian, Randy Baker, David Halverson. Row four: Darryl Boltjes, Bryan Brands, Tim Bollinger. Row five: Dallas Boelman, Cory Gyberg Row one: Jim Reeme. Row two: John Mohr, Cory Norman. Row three: Jeff Stearns, Todd Swenson, Jeff Umbreit. Row four: Dave Jacobsma, Lance Vink, Jason Bird, Mark Lyon. Row five: Verlyn Brands, Greg Olson. Row six: Andy Golla, Tom Maras. Row one: Jason Aanenson, Marta Achterhof, Lori De Jongh, Beth Jacobsma. Row two: Alexia Bucher, Dana Geslin, Kristy Baustian. Row three: Heather Johnson, Kari Heikes. Row four: Angela Earl, Stacie Bush. Row five: Jennifer Bullis, Amy Hollander. Row one: Kris Heck, April Anderson. Row two: Susan Harms, Jill Flatequal, David Cook. Row three: Denise Christoffels, Cheryl Fluit, Todd De Schep- per. Row four: Todd Eernisse, Cory Boemendaal. Row five: A.C. Dispanet, Adam Hansen, Rod Day. Row six: Luther Halverson. Row one: James Meester, Kelly Tollefson, Robbie Moore. Row two: Dan Stewart, Jeff Sasker, Bob Kunkel. Row three: John Siebenahler, Kari Rue. Row four: Steve Lorenzen, Karie Schon. Row six: Merry Medill, Julie Laabs Row one: Robyn Johnson, Kelly De Schepper, Bunny Bonnett. Row two: Debra Duffy, Amy Hovland, Dawn Hoogeveen. Row three: Jeanette Jensen, Robbie Arp, Trevor Hansen, Debbie Hoogeveen Row four: Darrin Johan- sen, Mark Aukes, Mary Fick. Row five: Kyle Hoyme, Barb Cattnach. 100 v ACADEMICS 101 The Enforcers Mr. Rath Mr. Miller Mr. Harrier Mr. Rath, the senior high principal, and Mr. Harner, the junior high principal try to keep the school run- ning by okaying passes, writing ex- cuses, stopping food fights at noon, and keeping order in the halls. Superintendent, Mr. Miller, along with the principals, is the one who keep this school running smoothly. Considering what kind of students we are, he does an excellent job. The school board, which meets at least once a month, decides what the school should do about problems that arise, decides how to spend money, and gives the parents a chance to have a say in their stu- dent's education. 102 The Decision Makers Listening Jarnet Johansen Barbara Golla Arthur Wolf Dr. Verland Johnson And Studying Eugene Cragoe Wendell Goeske Michael Reker Terry Althoff St. john's University, BS Daniel Bearfield Mankato State University, BS Jerry Benson Bemidji State University, BS Louise Berg Augustana College, BA George Bonnema University of South Dakota, MA Laurin Carroll University of South Dakota, MA Ernest Dahlberg Cornell College, BA Keith Erickson Mankato State University, MS Laurie Fahlberg Augustana College, BA Gordon Gits Mankato State University, MS Mary Goheen Mankato State University, BS Roger Graff Northern State College, BS Teachers: Activities are important, Teachers are the core of our school. Al- though classes are often overshadowed by extracurricular activities, they are still the most important part of school. In today's so- ciety, a basic knowledge of math and science is becoming almost essential. The dedication and perseverence taught by activities is still important, but the skills needed to get a good job are taught mainly in class. 104 Mr. Benson lectures to an American history class. but classes reign supreme. Mary Jo Graphenteen University of Minnesota, BA Elaine Harms Southwest State University, BA Roger Headrick St. Cloud State University, MA Kathleen Hemme Southwest State University, BA Jerome Jensen Dakota State College, BS Dennis King Bemidji State University, BS Mel Kloster South Dakota State University, BS Dale Knoll Mankato State University, MS Steve Kollman University of Mimmesota, Morris, BA Linda Limesand Valley City State College, BA Lois Lindstrom Mark Lundgren University of Minnesota, Morris, BA Lester Mahaffey Luther College, Ba Elmer Menage Morningside College, MS 105 Janice Nelson Concordia College, BA Larry Nelson University of South Dakota, MS Terry Nelson Mankato State College, BS Marian Norell Bemidji State University, BS John Oksness Luther College, BA Peter Olson Bemidji State University, BS James Ouverson South Dakota State University, MED Sam Polzin Mankato State University, BS Beverly Rath Moorhead State University, BS Terry Rheingans University of Minnesota, BA Cheryl Roberts Mankato State University, BS Joseph Roberts Mankato State University, BA 106 Emerson Russman Wayne Slate, BAS James Sanden Northern State College, BS Kim Schmidt Augustana College, BS Janice Schneider Dakota State College, BS Daniel Smith Northwestern College, MA Elaine Snyders Esther Spease Mankato State University, BS David Svingen Concordia College, BS Mr. Mahaffey teaches his junior-high students the fundamentals of percussion. Dolly Talbert Bemidji State University, BS Debra Vogt Mankato State University, BS Debra Ward St. Cloud State University, BS Charles Weinman Mankato State University, MS 107 Secretaries of Luverne High The secretaries at Luverne High play a vital role in the organization and efficiency of the students and faculty. Our secretaries have to be quite versatile in order to com- plete their varied duties, some of which include keeping records, answering phones, keeping attendance, filing, and making announcements. Our secretaries also have several different titles such as secretary to the superinten- dent, and secretary to the counselor. We extend our appreciation to these dedicated people for their fine work. 1. Karen Van Weltering. 2. Twila VerSteeg. 3. Margaret Winter. 4. (left to right) Diana McClure, Connie Nash, Margaret Winter, Sharon Buss, Karen Van Weltering, and Marlene Mann. 108 These people deserve recognition Keeping us healthy is the objec- tive of the cooks and nurse. Whether striving to give us a bal- anced meal or tending to our var- ious ailments, they show us they care. Head Cooks: Dolores Strassburg, Mavis Herman, Lorna Loren en, Mary Meyer. Cooks: Front Row: Betty Bouma, Barbara Wills, Anna Mae VerSteeg, Arta Bakker, Ann Rowland. Back Row: Rose Aanenson, Pat Stoltenberg, Marilyn Swenson, Eleanor Loger. Nurse: Colleen Hoyme. 109 1. Don Mitchell heads home after a day at school. 2. LHS bus drivers include: Row one: Betty Iveland, Hilke Garrels, and Pauline Aills. Row two: Lon Remme, Supervisor, Ron Wil- son, Howard Iveland, Phyllis Mohr, and Larry Harms. Row three: Marvin Aaker, Don Hub- bling, Roger Henderson, George Den Herder, and Norman VerSteeg. Missing: Robert Erick- son, Gordon Hansen, and Earl Blom. 3. Janitors are: Row one: Lin Becker, Isak Rye, Dick Baatz, and Bob Mann. Row two: Del Slagel, John Navara, Marv Doering, Don Mitchell, and Vic Hoeck. 4. John Navara among a few of the tools of his trade. Unsung heroes of LHS The janitors and bus drivers are a vital, but often overlooked part of our school. Janitors are like good friends; we rarely appreciate them until they are gone. If the janitors ever took a day off, we would notice them in a hurry! Like janitors, bus drivers perform an often thankless job. With all the fights, spit wads, and other distractions they have to cope with, it is sometimes surprising that they make it to school at all. One-act play Overtones This vear's one-act play was Overtones performed by a four member cast, Tania Lyon, Bees Gits, Vickie Roberts, and Jennifer Stewart. The cast started prac- ticing the end of December and by January 26 they proved to be ready. District competition was held in Pipestone where Luverne took first followed by Slayton and SW Chris- tian. Advancing to regions, at Mountain Lake, Lu- verne received runner-up and Lake Crystal took first place honors. Technical crew for the play, Craig Creeger and Doug Fick, controlled the lights and sound. The judges highly praised and enjoyed the play. Mrs. Roberts, the director, felt the cast did an excellent job and performed the best they could. 1. Cast members: Bees Gits, Vickie Roberts, Tania Lyon, and Jennifer Stewart. Cardinal 1984 Staff Senior Editors Bjorn Helgaas Michele Mann Junior Editors Craig Creeger Ellen Jarchow Page Editors Janine Anderson Deb Blom Jean Buffington Annette Christiansen Dawn Cragoe Barb Jacobsma Lois Jacobsma Gloria Klarenbeek Angie Michelsen Jill Swenson Brad Gruis Shannon Hughes Claudia Thompson Renee Breuer Kristi Hendriksen Kristi Hocking Jane Kirchhofer Carrie Laabs Tania Lyon Amy Paulson Seana Roberts Anne Tofteland Leanne Veldkamp Becki Opsata Laura Stegenga Advisor Mr. Charles Weinman This yearbook should be like the trophy case; it should be a place where we can look to reflect on times past. We hope Special thanks to Chad Feye and Don Suprenant of Myhre's Studio for taking and printing many of the group pic- tures. Craig Creeger, Carrie Laabs, and Rhonda Van Otterloo for contributing much extra time to help complete pages. that when you page through this book, it brings back many happy memories. Colophon Cardinal 1984, Volume 39 Printed by the Yearbook Division of Jostens, Inc., in Visalia, California. Body copy is set in 10 point Optima, caption copy is 8 point Optima, and most headlines are 24 or 30 point Opti- ma. 112 . - '' 'g 'frU, • -w t O'? U V i  8« Uv H • ;• ■M ;aH % Jr VV, . V-i ®S 5§A S a ?®! , ■ ■ ■ —  ■ - — - 2 « -i y r i tv + M — i •;-.