Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1959 volume:

The Alcester High School CUBETTE staff presents the drama A YEAH AT ALCESTER HIGH SCHOOL” Alcester, South Dakota 1959 Marcia Day, editor -1- We, the students of Alcester High School, take great pleasure in present- ing to you our drama, A Year At Alcester High School. This year has been a fun-filled, exciting, as well as highly educational year at A. H. S. We have grown close to these ivy walls in a year which will live long in our memories. It is the purpose of the CUBETTE staff to present the drama of our school. Much goes into the making of an effective stage drama. First of all we recog- nize the stage and props--our school--next, we see the directors, producers, stagehands, and actors and actresses. Now that we have the personnel, only the script remains. In the following pages we are trying to present this script to you in picture and word form. We hope you enjoy reading about our drama as much as we enjoyed living It. -2- The CUBETTE staff DRAMA As the twig is bent, the tree's inclined--Alexander Pope. The responsibilities and joys of being a teacher, a drama instructor in the drama of A. K. S., are many. Mr. Herbold, our superintendent, finds time in his busy schedule to teach a class of general business. Mr. Dobberstein, veteran of 16 years at A. H. S., serves as agriculture instructor, having ag. 19 and III classes. P. P. A. requires much of his time; Better Days Through Better Ways are taught in both ag classes and F. F. A. work. Coaching is the first-love of Mr. Oaks who works with the freshman foot- ball, ”AM and freshman basketball squads, and track. Biology and American his- tory, are also taught by Mr. Oaks. Algebra, geometry, and chemistry are under the direction of Mr. Thomas, who spends much time coaching football and work- ing with the track team. -u- Micheal Thomas B. S., General Beadle Irl Oaks B. A , Yankton College INSTRUCTORS Kenneth Liveris B. A., Yankton College Mias Janet Keating B. A,, S. D. S. C. English, the golden language is taught by Miss Keating and Mr. Liveris. Along with being in charge of declam and the library,Miss Keating teaches Eng- lish II, III, and IV. She also has served as pep club advisor this year. Mr. Liveris may be found teaching both sections of English I, world history, and the senior government-senior problems class. Working with intramural basket- ball and B team basketball, as well as acting as assistant football coach have been part of Mr. Liveris1s work. He also works .with grade basketball. Is everyone ready for a timing? Mrs. Baird can be heard giving instruc- tions to the many students under her supervision in typing I, office practice, bookkeeping, and shorthand classes. She acts as advisor of CU5ETTE and uAKO.A. Future Homemakers are guided Toward New Horizons by Mrs. fcricson, home economics I,II,and III instructor. She also serves as general science teacher. Miss Young leads A. H. S, musicians in band, chorus, and girls' glee club. Giving lessons and helping soloists and small ensembles prepare for contest are among her duties. She teaches music to the grade school students and directs Junior and senior plays. DIRECTORS OF THE DRAMA A school, like a drama, requires directors who direct and guide the drama s presentation. The Board of Education serves this purpose at Alcester Public School by deciding school policy and regulating the functions of the school. Among their duties are choosing teachers and using school funds wisely. Ably serv- ing as president Is Vere Larsen. Left to right are the other board members: John Anderberg, Richard Johnson, Norma Westin, Marvin Westin, Rev. W. Peterson, and Lester Day. STAGE HANDS Mrs. Irl Oaks acts as office secretary. Keep- ing records of students, answer- ing the tele- phone, and typing are Just a few of her numerous tasks Tasty meals for the hungry actors and actresses are pro- vided by the cooks, Mrs. Judin Solberg and Mrs.Wayne Shuck A busy stagehand at A. H. S. is Oscar Newberg, janitor and custodian. He keeps the stage in good shape for the A. H. S. drama 1 —6 - CUBETTE PRODUCERS Every drama has to have producers. By providing capital the producers make the drama financially sound. The school relies on taxes from the people for its support. Our Cubette likewise must rely on others to help its publication. We salute the town mer- chants and many others who have contributed to this years annual. Thanks to all from the staff and the students of Alcester High School. «Tollinger' s «Alcester Locker Plant «0. G. Book «’Parmer1 s Union Co-op «H 5c N «Larsen's Drug «LaVonne's Beauty Shop «Lincoln-Union Electric «Moris' Grocery «Shuck Brothers «State Bank of Alcester «Thompson Lumber Co. Wheeler Anderson «City of Alcester Alcester Lodge No. 128 Alcester Union Great Plains Supply Co. Pete's Produce Gustafson 5c Anderson Garage Stroshane Hardware Terrace Park Dairy Henning Westin Dr. Bradley Josten's Jewelry Metz Baking Co. Legion Auxiliary Anderson's Garage Anderson's Elevator Dr. Johnson Nilson Funeral Home Susie's Beauty Shop Alcester Cleaners Emery's Recreation Nora Store Ofstad Oil Co. Triangle School Service «These firms have contributed $10 -7- STUDENT DIRECTORS Row 1--Dale Peterson, Doug Costar-vice president, Leland Saugstad- president, Vivian Hagen-secretary, Mr. Herbold. Row 2—Jan Johnson, Steven Ericson, Merlyn Soimnervold, Don Larsen, Sherran McKellips. In September an election for Student Body President was held between Doug Costar, Jan Johnson, and Leland Saugstad following several days of vigorous campaigning. The senior class chose these three as candidates. Campaign speeches were given on election day by their managers, followed by the voting, which showed Leland Saugstad had been elected Student Body President, with Doug Costar becoming vice president. The council works this year under a new constitution, which was drawn up by the seniors because of the inactivity of last year's council. Student Council planned such activities as Homecoming festivities, Christmas party, school dances, and the school picnic, which was held at Newton Hills. The P. T. A. entertained the students at a Halloween party in October. Students dressed as hoboes for the occasion and a king and queen of hoboes were chosen. On April 10 David Satter was elected Student Body President for 1959-60 from a list of all of the Juniors. -8- SENIOR STARS Motto - ’’They Conquer Who Believe They Can” Colors - Red and Silver Flower - Red Carnation Renee Hammerstrora, treasur- er; Sally Herbrandson, sec- retary; Renette Hammer- stroro, vice president; Charles Peterson,presIdent. On September 21 , at 8 a.m., the senior class roared out of Alcester to start an ad- venturous skip day. After the tour of the South Dakota State Penitentiary at Sioux Falls,they ate dinner and left for Mitchell. At the Corn Palace Days in Mitchell, they attended the carnival in the afternoon, and in the evening they went to the Corn Palace where they saw Guy Lombardo and his ’’Royal Canadians ' They arrived back in Alcester at two a.in. the next morning. On November 13, several of the seniors attended Career Day which was held at Wash- ington High School in Sioux Falls. There were representatives from 35 colleges to help the seniors decide their future plans. Serving on Student Council were presi- dent, Leland Saugstad, vice president, Doug Costar, and Jan Johnson. Subjects offered to the seniors were English IV, government- senior problems, chemistry, bookkeeping, shorthand, office practice, and agriculture III,IV. MARY ANDERSON FHA 1-1 , Officer 3?Cubette 1-1 ; Chorus 1-U; Declara 1, 2,3; Band 1-1 ; Homecoming Attendant 3� U; Sweetheart Attendant; Class Officer 1,2; Jr. £ Sr. Plays. MERLOWE ANDERSON Football 1-1 ; Track 3; Jr. Play; 3asketball manager 2 -1 ; FFA 1; Cubette 3,Uf business mgr.; Homecoming Attendant;Class Officer 3. DOUGLAS COSTAR Basketball 1-U; Track 2,3; Football 2-U; FFA l,2;Cub- ette l,2;Dakota l,2;Chorus l-U; Homecoming Attendant li; Student Council I4, Jr. k Sr. Plays. MARCIA DAY FHA 1-!|, Officer 2;Cubette 1-L|, editor; Chorus 1—14.5 Declam 1,2,4; Dakota 1; Band I-I4; Jr. Play; Girls’ State; D.A.R.; Sweetheart Attendant;Class Officer 3; Valedictorian. MARJORIE ERICKSON FHA I-I4.; Jr. Play. JOHN GUBBRUD Attended Augustana Acade- my 1,2; FFA 3� Basketball 3; Football 3� 4 RENEE A. HAMMERSTROM FHA 1 -[4, Officer, 3; Lib- rary l-l4.;Cubette 3 4 art. ed.; Chorus I-I4; Homecome- ing Queen; Class Officer 2,4; Student Council 2; Jr. Play. RENETTE B. HAMMERSTROM FHA l-U, Officer Jr. k Sr. Play; Declam 3;Cubette l-!i; Chorus 2-l|; Home come- ing Attendant 4; Class Of- ficer i|;Student Council 1; Sweetheart Queen. -11- SARA LOU HERBRANDSON PHA 1-! ., Officer 3; Declam 1-U; Library I- ; Dakota 1 -1 , editor; Chorus 1-L ; 3and l-l ; Sweetheart Atten- dant; Minnie Larson Award; Clas3 Officer 1,4; Jr. c Sr. Plays; Salutatorian; Student Council2 ARVID HOLTHE Track 2; FFA 1; Declam i ; Cubette L ; Dakota 2-1 , bus iness mgr.; Chorus 1. KENNETH HOLTHE FPA 1-3; Track 2; Cubette 2-U; Dakota 2-1 ; Chorus 1, b. GLENN HONGSLO Basketball 1-! ; Football manager I ; Track manager. JAN JOHNSON Basketball 1,2; Track 3; Manarer, Football J; Foot- ball 1,2,145 FFA 1-i , Offi- cer 3 4;Dakota 3 4� sports ed.; Chorus 2; Homecoming Attendant 1,2; Class Offi- cer 2;Student Council 1-1 ; Jr. 5c Sr. Plays. LOREETA McCALL FHA 1,2,1 ; Library 1-1 , Head Librarian i ;Jr. 5c Sr. Plays; Band 1-1 ; Chorus 2- 1 ; Cubette I ; majorette I . -12- CHARLES PETERSON Football 2-! ; Track 3� U; Basketball 2-1 ; Chorus 2; FFA 1-! , Officer 3,l ;Home- coming Attendant 3; Class Officer 2-1 ; Homecoming King; Boys' State. JANICE PETERSON Attended Vermillion High School 1,2; EHA 3,1 ; De- clam 3; Chorus 1 ; Cubette 1 ; Jr. 3c Sr. Plays. RONALD QUALL Football 1; FFA 1; Class Officer 3; Chorus 1-1 ; Jr. i Sr. Plays. LELAND SACGSTAD Football 1-1 ; FFA 1-1 ; Of- ficer 3,1 ; Basketball 3; Track 3; Class Officer 1; Student Council 2,1 , Pres- ident I . ■ RONALD SIEKERS FFA 1-1 , Officer 1 ; Foot- ball I ; Track 1,2; Dakota 1,2; Band 1-1 . -13- ROBERT SKINNER FFA 1-1 ; Football 1 . LOREN SOLBUE PPA 1-4; Cubette 4 Chorus 1-4; Sr. Play. LEROY SVEEGGEN Attended Augustana Acade- my 1; FPA 2-4, Officer 4; Dakota 2-4; Chorus 2-4. BRADLEY TUCKER Basketball 1-4; Track 3; Pootball l,4;Football man- ager 2,3; Dakota 3; Class Officer 2;Jr. 5c Sr. Plays. CHARLES TURNER PPA 1-4, Officer 4;Cubette 2,4; Dakota 1,3; Chorus 1- 4; Band 2-4; Sr. Play. JUDY WARNKV1ST PHA 1-4, Officer 4; Dakota 3,4 feature ed.; Declaro 1,3,4; Chorus 1-4; Band 1- 4; Student Council 2; Jr. Sr. Plays. JUDY WELLS FHA 1-4; Declaro 3,4; Cub- ette 1,4; Chorus 4; Band 1 -4; Jr. 5c Sr. Plays;Sweet- heart Attendant; Dakota 3, 4, asst. ed.-Class Officer 3; B-team cheerleader 2. JUNIOR ACTORS David Anderson Sharon Ball Lynn Bartlett Owen Buun Dennis Da hi in J in Scott, president; Dave Setter, vice pres.; Lauralee Eidsness, sec.; Peter Repp, trees. Rodney Hanson Mariya Hongslo Mar Jean Huebner Adele Johnson Stewart Keiser -15- Dale Slemers Mary Ann Sieroers Beverly Sogn Renee Trudeau Lola Wlberg Prancl9 Peterson Peter Repp David Satter Douglas Saugstad Howard Schoellerman James Scott -16- How 1—Carol Lundberg, president; Marvelyn Evjen, vice president; John Satter, secretary; Edward Peterson, treasurer. Row 2--Mr. Thomas, advisor, Karen Anderson, Beverly Peterson,Milton Williams, Calvin Peterson,Sharon Doty, Karen Lykken, Duane Fickbohm, Judy McCormick, Marietta Day, Colleen Dean,Mrs. Baird, advisor. Row 3--Janet McCormick, Geraldine Hartman, Lois Peterson, Gary Krat- ochvil, David Swanson, Gerald Powell, Marcella Huebner, Judith Beeler, Curtis Sandvall, Carol Campbell, Verdell Swanson, lone Siemers. Row I4.—James Clem- entson, Cliff Gunnare, Neil Thormodsgard, Ronald Holthe, Gordon Schoellerman, Steven Erlcson, Clayton Campbell, Leland Danielson, Merlyn Sommervold, Norman Ronell, Gaylord Thormodsgard, Gary Hendricks. SOPHOMORE PLAYERS 't The Sophomore officers this year are John Sat- ter, secretary; Edward Peterson,treasurer;Carol Lundberg,president; Mar- velyn Evjen, vice presi- dent. Shown at right are several sophomore biolo- gy students and Mr. Oaks disecting a frog. Looks like funt Representing the sophomores on the Student Council are Merlyn Sommervold,Steven Ericson. Homecoming attendants were John Satter and Marvelyn Evjen. Subjects available to the sophomores this year are ag II, home economics II, biology, world history, geometry, English II. In November they enjoyed a party In the gym which was held in honor of Larry Shuck and Orvin Erickson, who moved from the class. Included in the evening’s entertain- ment were a scavenger hunt and dancing. -17- Row 1—DelRay Stephens, president; Susan St. Pierre, vice president; Dennis Stene, secretary; Winston Edson, treasurer; Row 2--Mr. Dobberstein, advisor; Richard Siemers,Melvin Ronning, Russell Skinner, Franklin Cooper, Darrel Sogn, Marlene Groon, Kathy Moberg, Gracia Bergstrom, Betty Williams, Sherran McKel- lips, Mark Leafstedt, Dennis Skinner,Miss Keating, advisor; Row 3—Lloyd Lund- berg, Larry Pilla, Tommy Engebretson, Joyce Paulson, Glenice Ekren. Mary Lud- wig, Linda Trudeau, Diane Fickbohro, Marlys Shuck, Claudia Hammerstrom, Carole Solbue, Patricia Schumacher, Geraldine Holthe, Lynda Winquist, Beverly Rusten; Row 1+—Wayne Siemers, Clark Wells, Eldean Montgomery, Bud Naeve, Linden Fick- bohm, Calvin Waddell, James Abrah mson, Jim McKee, Steven Peterson, Clayton Welch, Lawrence Lind, James Hongslo, Bill Rabey, Donald Larsen. FRESHMEN STARLETS I Donald Larsen, Steven Peterson, and Linda Tru- deau are shown here sol- ving algebra equations. They seem to be enjoying their worki Freshman subjects offered this year are algebra,English 1, general science, home economics 1, agriculture 1, and general business. _ Chosen to serve as their officers are Dennis Stene, secretary; DelRay Stephens, president; Winston Edson,treasurer; Susan St. Pierre, vice president. Freshmen made headlines when they won the Cubette selling contest which gave them the privilege of choosing the Cubette queen from their class. Susan St. Pierre and Clark Wells represented the class as homecoming attendants. Acting as student council representatives are Donald Larsen and Sherran McKellips -19- GRADE APPRENTICES Row 1—Tim Repp, Russell Paulson, Greg Hammerstrom, Marlyn Dietrich,Cynthia Trudeau, Nonna Williams.Carol Hafner, Sandra Swenson, Vickie Stubbs. Row 2—Mrs. KJose, teacher, Richard Trandall, Tom Tucker, Dennis Huddleston, Kathy McKellips, Cathleen Campbell, Janice Westin, Leonard Elvlng. Row 3__Myrna Solberg, Susan Westin, Alone Kelser, Sharon Westling, Betty Dobbersteln, David St. Pierre, Francis Peter- son, Gordon Powell. Row 1--Mrs. McGuire, teacher, Don Anderson, Bruce Ellingson, Jane Westin, Conroy Campbell, Margery St. Pierre, Beverly McKellips, Don Kelser. Row 2—Gary Hongslo, Eileen Lapour, Bruce Westling, Darla Anderberg, Cecilia Day, Arthur Dobbersteln, Danny Parsons. -19- GRADE SCHOOL Row l--Connie Stubbs,Delmar Fickbohm, Larry Anderson, Barbara Wahl, Charlotte Stoen, Bobby Fickbohm, Scott Hammerstrom, Vance Kelser, Bobby Anderson. Row 2--Mrs. Barll, teacher, Merlyn Solberg, Ronnie Trandall, Colleen Campbell, Sheila Johnson, Clarice Anderberg, Allan Trudeau, Jeff Trudeau, Bruce Elvlng. Row 3—Allan Powell,Martin Buram, Margery Westin, Kathy Naeve, Gary Numsen, Mike Pederson, Jamey St. Pierre, Tommy Nilson. Row 1--Su8an Hebert,Mikelyn Huddleston, David Peterson, James Trudeau, Gordon Anderson, Joyce Fickbohm, Bob Nilson, Charles Elling8on, Rhonda Anderberg, Doug Fickbohm, Maria Trudeau, Trudy Stubba. Row 2--Miss Evans, teacher, LaNice Hansen, Carol Westin, Judy Larson, Greig Campbell, Candy Anderberg, Zelda Rabey, Marlin Day, David Hebert, Mark Numsen, Micheal Hafner. -20- FOOTBALL TEAM Row 1--K. Edson, M. Anderson, C. Peterson, D. Costar, J. Johnson, B. Tucker, D. Anderson, D. Edson, J. Scott, L. Hagen. Row 2—J. Larson, R. Hanson, J. Ludwig, L. Saugstad, J. Satter, D. Siemers, D. Setter, D. Saugstad, G. Kratochvil,C. Gunnare, 0. Buum, manager. Row 3—Mr. Thomas,coach, M. Williams, C. Wells, B. Skinne. , C. Welch, J. Abraharason, J. Gubbrud, L. Danielson, G. Thormodsgard, G. Hendricks. The Alcester CUBS had a bad season in football this year, losing all games. They lost their first game of the season to Hurley (12-0), on the home field. Two away games which followed were lost to Lennox (12-0) and Canton (57-9). The CUBS were disappointed as they lost their homecoming game to Centerville (U0-0). The Parker game proved to be a good contest until the final upset of (7-0) by the Parker Pheasants. The last two games with Elk Point and Beresford ended in disaster (28-6) and (20-7). Lettering for Alces- ter this year were seniors--Merlowe Anderson, Douglas Costar, John Gubbrud, Jan Johnson, Charles Peterson, Leland Saugstad, Ronald Siemers, Robert Skin- ner, Bradley Tucker. Junior lettermen were David Anderson, Dennis Edson, Kent Edson, Lowell Hagen, Rodney Hanson, John Larson, James Ludwig, David Satter, Doug Saugstad, Jim Scott, Dale Siemers. Sophomores were Clifford Gunnare and Gary Kratochvil. Freshman letterman was Jim Abrahamson. Named as All-Conference football players were Charles Peterson and Doug Costar. Chuck was named honorable mention in the All- State listings. •22- Homecoming festivities began with the coronation of Queen Renee and King Charles October 2, 1959, they were crowned by Judy Wells and Ronald Quail. Coronation was followed by a bonfire and pep rally. On the following day there was a parade In the afternoon followed by the Centerville-AIces ter game. A homecoming dance concluded the festivities• Sophomores take their place in the homecoming parade. King Charles Peterson and Queen Renee Hammerstrom reign over the homecoming parade. Attending them are Seniors — Douglas Costar, herlowe Anderson, Renette Hammerstrom, and Mary Anderson; Juniors— David Satter and Vivian HagenjSophomores- John Satter and Karvelyn Evjeny wre ■ hroen— Clark Wells and Susan St. Pierre. Crown bearers were Kike Hafner, Bobby Nelson, Judy Larsen, and LaNice Hanson. -23- DAKOTA STAFF Row 1--Mrs. Baird, advisor; J. Johnson, sports editor; Arvld Holthe, Business Manager; Judy Wells, ass't editor; Sally Her- brandson, editor; Judy Warnkvlst, feature editor; Vivian Hagen Row 2—Lois Peterson; Sharon Doty; Diane Erlcson; Lynn Bartlett; Sandra Eggen; Doreen Nurason; Adele Johnson; Sherran McKellips; Gracia Bergstrom. Row 3--0wen Buum; Beverly Peterson; C. Lund- berg; K. Lykken; L. Trudeau; Susan St. Pierre; K. Koberg; B. Rusten; Row Holthe; L. Sveeggen; D. Fickbohm; M. Sommer- void; E. Peterson. The DAKOTA is a monthly publication edited and printed entirely by the students of Alcester High who are on its staff. Preparation for each Issue begins soon after the last paper is distrib- uted. The first step in making the paper is to assign stories to the report- ers. Next the editors plan a dummy paper with certain space for each story. Editing the stories as they are turned in to the editors is the following steps. When the stories are in correct form, they are typed into columns and finally onto the stencils. As each stencil is completed, it is proof read and run off on the mimeograph machine. When all eight pages are completed, the pages are stapled together, and they are distributed to the subscribers. The senior staff is headed by editor, Sally Herbrandson. Sally� s assis- tant editor is Judy Wells. Judy Warnkvist supplies feature articles for each issue and Arvid Holthe heads the business end of production. Jan Johnson acts as sports editor. The seniors are in charge of all issues except the final issue of the year in which the Juniors take over to learn the ropes for the following year. Editors Judy and Sally un- der Mrs. Baird s advising spend many hours typing and running off DAKOTAS'. Judy laughs over a joke for her feature page, Jan types up a sports story, and Arvid staples DAKOTA'S. LIBRARY Row 1--Miss Keating, advisor, S. Eggen, V. Hagen, D. Mudder, A. Johnson, C. Hammerstrom, B. Rusten, L. Windquist. Row 2—M. Day, I. Siemers, R. Hammerstrom, G. Ekren, S. Herbrandson, C. Dean, L. Peterson, L. McCall. Miss Keating, advisor, D. Mudder, president; L. McCall, head librar- ian; V. Hagen, vice president; S. Eggen, treasurer. Hot pictured; A. Johnson, secretary. Fifteen girls, with Kiss Keating as their advisor, had charge of all books and magazines checked in and out of the library. Common Inquir- ies heard dailv are: Hey, where's today's paper?”, Let me see that ----1 , Where can I find some- the Civil War? . Alonp satisfying answers to there is the task Newsweek thing on with giving such questions, of collecting fines from students who forgot to return their books on time. If anyone wondered why the library books were lying on the table for a week. It was because some of the librarians were rearrang- ing the books and repairing them. Many new books were filed in the library this year. Some of the more popular ones are Gone W1th the Wind, Moby Dick, Love is Eter- nal , Karrlei on Wednesday, Lorna Joone, and The Pres ident's Lady. Also a subscription made £ or the very popular magazine. Teen. -25- Working here Is fun DECLAMATION Front Row: Mary Ann Sierners, Sally Herbrandson, Miss Keating, Judy Warnkviat, Beverly Peterson, Judy Wells. Back Row: Marcia Day, Sharon Ball, Arvid Holthe, Sharon Doty, Carol Lundberg. SALLY TAKES STATE ORATORY Sally Herbrandaon, a senior who has been active In declare all four years in high school, talked her way through the local, district, regional (November 13 at Yankton), and state (November 22 at Pierre) contests with her oration, The Young South.” The declam students were under the able direction of Miss Keating, the Eng- lish instructor. The local contest, held October 23, was won by the following: Beverly Peterson,humorous, Soap Opera”; Judy Warnkvist, poetry, The People Will Live On ; Mary Ann Siemers, dramatic, Mary Stuart Pleads ; and Sally Her- brandson. These girls, Alcesterfs repre- sentatives to the district at Elk Point, October 27, rated as follows: Beverly- good, Judy-excellent,Mary Ann-excellent; and Sally-superior. These top ratings enabled them to receive the district plaque. Several assemblies were held in appreciation for the honor they brought to Alcester High School. -26- FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA ALCESTER Row 1--R. Siemors, M. Ronning,B. Montgomery, W. Siemera, L. Lundberg, D. Skin- ner, L. Pilla, F. Cooper. Row 2--H. Schoellerman; C. Turner, secretary; L. Solbue, parliamentarian; L. Sveeggen, treasurer; C. Peterson, president; R. Siemers, sentinel; J. Johnson, reporter; L. Saugstad, vice president; E. R. Dobberstein, advisor. Row 3—P Peterson, J. Abrahamaon, C. Waddell, R. Han- son, C. Ounnare, G. Thormodagard, G. Kratochvil, D. Pickbohm, E. Peterson, M. Sommervold, D. Setter, V. Swanson, D. Swanson, C. Sandvall, C. Peterson, C. Welch, D. Sogn, N. Skinner. Row 1 --D. Saugstad, L. Fdckbohm, D. Stene, J. Mc- Kee, D. Dahlin, J. Setter, W. Edson, R. Holthe, R. Skinner, S. Keiser, G. Schoellerman, N. Thormodagard, G. Hendricks. P. P. A. activities started with sip at the banquet, held November 20. 1958. About 125 boys, fathers, and guests attended. Rex Messersmidt, WNAX, showed slides from a recent trip to Europe. Robert Anderson, former chairman of the Board of Education, was given the honorary Chapter Farmer Degree. The National P. F. A. convention was held in Kansas City during the month of October. Representatives attending from the Alcester chapter were Charles Peterson and Leland Saugstad. On April 20,21 the Alcester chapter attended the State P. P. A. Conven- tion in Brookings. Chapter delegates were David Satter and Douglas Saugstad. Alcester can be very proud of its chapter because they received a superior rating at the convention. These awards are based on accomplishments made by the chapter daring the year. Pour officers, Charles Turner, Charles Peter- son, Loren Solbue, and Leroy Sveeggen discuss P. P. A. policies. Several Agriculture III students do a lit- tle welding in the shop. -27- Row 1—B. Peterson; M. Huebner; M. Siemers; L. Wiberg; L. Eldsness; M. Evjen, Treasurer; K. Lykken, President; A. Johnson, Vice President; R. Hammerstrom. Secretary; J. Warnkvist, Parliamentarian; M. Day; I. Siemers; C. Dean. Row 2___ V. Hagen; K. Anderson; M. Erickson; R. Trudeau;B. Sogn; M. Groon, G.Bergstrom; K. Moberg; B. Williams; S. McKellips; S. St. Pierre; C. Hammerstrom; L. Win- quist; B. Rusten; L. McCall. Row 3 D. Mudder; C. Lundberg; J. McCormick; G. Hartman; L. Peterson; S. Doty; G. Ekren; M. Ludwig; L. Trudeau; D. Fiekbohm; M. Shuck; P. Schumacher; C. Solbue; G. Holthe; J. Peterson; J. Wells. Row U— S. Eggen; J. McCormick; C. CampbelljJ. Beeler; M. Huebner; J. Paulson; G. Lud- wig; M. Hongslo; D. Erickson; D. Numsen; E. Nylund; S. Herbrandson; M. Ander- son; M. Day; R. Hammerstrom; L. Bartlett. FUTURE HOMEMAKERSof AMERICA Future Homemakers of America at A. H. S. have been busy this year with their various projects. In October, Marcia Day, retiring State F. H. A. His- torian, and Mrs. Ericson, chapter advisor, attended the state convention in Huron. A penny carnival was held on October 16 to raise money for the UNESCO, Crippled Children's Horae, and State F. H. A. Scholarship projects. Our Christ- mas party featured Daddy-Date night. The year’s events climaxed with the Mother-Daughter banquet held March 19 in the gym. Eighth grade girls were en- tertained at a tea in April. Mrs. Ericson, advisor, and Karen Lykken,pres- ident, at the Mother- Daughter Banquet, Mrs. Virginia Wennblora, speaker at Mother-Daugh- ter banquet on Under- standing Our Neighbors at Horae and Abroad . Mrs. Walt Hammerstrom, senior chapter mother, gives the response to the welcome. Mrs. Einar Anderson, seated right,showed slides of Sweden. ACT II JUNIOR CLASS PLAY B. Sogn, D. Madder, L. Lind, K. Edson, D. Erlcson, A. Johnson, 0. Buum, E. Nylund, S. Eggen L. Hagen, J. Larson, D. Anderson, V. Hagen, D. Siemers, R. Hanson, P. Repp, S. Ball, D. Edson, L. Bartlett. Bill Jones (David Anderson), fresh out of the navy, returns home to find hie sweetheart, Lorie Wilson (Vivian Hagen), in the act of marrying Clarence (Peter Repp), a dignified lawyer. Mayor Wilson (Lauren Lind), Lorie s father, resents Bill and insists that he leave their household. However, his wife, Verna Wilson (Diane Mudder), is less resentful towards the new house guest, because Bill is an adopted grand- son of her mother, Maggie Jones (Sharon Ball). Unable to hold a Job, Popcorn (Bill), creates much trouble in the Wilson home. Although he becomes an enemy of Mayor Wilson,he proves to be quite pop- ular among the college students. An election is held which results in Pop- corn becoming the new college president in spite of his lack of intelligence. At the wedding ceremony of Popcorn and Lorie, Popcorn realizes that the life he really wants is the navy life, and once again a wedding is stopped. Lorie is understanding, and Popcorn returns to the navy leaving a very happy Mayor Wilson. MI now pronounce you man and wife.” How- ever, these last three words are never spoken by the parson (John Larson) when Popcorn decides to return to the navy life. Clarence (Peter Repp) is all caged up by college students (Owen, Sandra, and Vivian) when he interferes in their election plans. A” TEAM BASKETBALL Row 1--S. Ericson, G. Hongalo, G. Kratochvil, L. Hagen, J. Larson, J. Clementson Row 2—Mr. Oaks, 0. Euum, L. Lind, D. Costar, K. Edson, B.Tucker, D. Edson, C. Peterson, M. Anderson Opponent We They Hudson 53-1+9 Worthing 53-32 Hawarden 51-59 Baltic 56-68 Chancellor 39-59 Lennox ¥+-59 Elk Point 60-65 Hurley 62-59 Beresford 56-71+ Worthing 52-5U Hudson 51-lj.U Gayville 83-1+6 Canton 51-1+7 Parker 1+3-63 Centerville 1+5-67 Lennox 55-69 Elk Point 57-69 Hurley 63-72 Bere sford 51+-61+ Hudson 91-61 Canton U1-50 Parker 50-61+ Centerville 52-72 Worthing 102-70 Worthing 69-50 Parker 39-62 Playing their fourth season in the Big Eight, Alcester displayed a good scoring punch but were unable to out score most of their opponents. The last game of the regular season was a repeat win over Worthing 102-70. This last win proved to be a record smashing victory for the Cubs. Tucker, Costar, Kent Edson, Larson, Kratochvil, and Lind led the attack with well-balanced scoring. During the regular season, Alcester made a short road trip to the Sioux Falls area. They played Baltic on Friday and Lyons High on Saturday. Alcester spent Friday night in Lyons and came home late Satur- day. The District Tournament found Alcester facing Worthing once again and spelled defeat for Worthing even though the Cubs were cold from the field. The second game of the tournament w 9 against Parker who eventually won the District and went to the finals in Region 5. Parker beat Alcester; after a very close first half the Parker club pulled away from Alcester in the last two periods. Alcester hosted an invitational tournament this season. After leading Worthing by as much as twenty points,they went ice cold in the second half and were beaten 51 to 52 in the first round play.Alcester won third place in the tournament by defeating Hudson. Letter men on the 58-59 squad were Doug Costar, Charles Peterson, Glenn Hongslo, Bradley Tucker, Kent Edson, Dennis Edson, Owen Buum, John Larson, Lauren Lind, and Gary Kratochvil. -31- B” TEAM Row 1--R. Hanson, W. Siemers, D. Stephens, P. Repp� D. Sieraers, M. Leafstedt, C. Gunnare Row 2--Mr. Liveris, J. Setter, W. Rabey, W. Edson, D. Stene, D. Anderson, D. Satter, J. Hongslo The B team came through the year with a record of ten wins and thirteen losses. The team was composed basically of Juniors, but on several occasions freshmen boys played. Excellent rebounding and consistent scoring kept the crowd at the edge of their seats. It was a fairly successful season, although a few of the ironies were lost in the last few seconds by one or two points. The best team record was sgainst Centerville, when the Cubs won with a score of 57 to 35« -32- FRESHMAN TEAM Row 1—D. Skinner, W. Sieraers, D. Stephens, R. Siemers, L. Pilla, D. Larsen, M. Leafstedt, D. Sogn. Row 2--L, Fickbohra, J. Hongslo, S. Peterson, J. Abra- harason, D. Stene, W, Edson, B. Rabey, C. Waddell, Mr. Oaks. The freshman team was very successful this season with eight wins and three losses. The team had one or more wins over Canton.Elk Point, Jefferson, and Hudson, winning their last few games by large margins. Team scoring was very well balanced with very exceptional rebounding ability. GRADE TEAM Row 1—D. Anderson, D. Parsons, G. Hongslo, T. Repp, M. Dietrich, B. Westling, D. Keiser, R. Paulson. Row 2—3. Hamraerstrora, T. Tucker, L. Living, F. Peter- son, D. St. Pierre, G. Powell, D. Huddleston, Mr, Liveris, R. Trandahl, A. Dobberstein. The grade team won 3 games and lost 3 defeating Canton (21-20) at home, ousting Hurley (23-22),then losing to Elk Point (57-27 ),but coming back to win three straight games. They lost a thriller to Jefferson (ljl-37) in our Grade Invitational Tournament. Wagner, larger in size than the CUB-lets, defeated them (I4.I—23) at the H-Y tournament at Sioux Falls on April 3 -33- PEP CLUB Anyone for chile? Under the direction of Miss Keating, pep club members served chile to many avid basketball fans and players preceding the Parker-Alcester game. Along with giving the team moral support, the pep club members were busy selling concessions at the home games and making pom-poms for the tournament. Cheerleaders pictured above are from left to right:Adele John- son, Doreen Nurnsen, Vivian Hagen, and Gracia Bergstrom. Officers for the year were—President, Sandra Eggen; Vice President, Sharon Ball; and Secretary-Treasurer, Diane Ericson. Shown at the Canton Tourna- ment, February 26, 27, 28, is the Alcester cheering section. The Pep Club made blue and gold pom- poms for the tournament to add color to the cheering section. At right are the boys they were cheering. John Larson is shown at right making a shot. -3U- Adele Johnson Gracia Bergstrom SWEETHEART RENETTE Friday, February 13th proved to be a very lucky day for Sweetheart Queen Renette Hammerstrom. Renette was crowned by Student Body President Leland Sougstad following the basketball game between Alcester and Centerville. Renette and her attendants--Judy Wells, Mary Anderson, Sally Herbrandson, and Marcia Day—were royally entertained by musical numbers. Queen Renette began her reign over Sweetheart Festivities as she and her partner led the students in the grand march preceding the Sweetheart dance. -35- CUBETTE STAFF Seated--Mrs. Baird, advisor; D. Peterson, asst, art ed; R. Hammer- strom, art ed.; M. Day, editor; M. Anderson, bus. mgr.; J. Scott, asst, ed.; M. Siemers, asst. bus. mgr.; Row 1—E. Nylund,J. Peter- son, M. Huebner, J. Wells, L. Eldsness, S. Eggen, D. Mudder,R. Trudeau, L. Wiberg, B. Sogn, L. McCall. Row 2--E. Fickbohm, S. Ball, R. Hammerstrom, M. Anderson, L. Solbue, C. Turner,K. Holthe, A. Holthe. The Job of recording the drama of A. H. S. in pictures and word form is a big task for the hard-working Cubette staff. Cropping pictures, writing copy, typing, and pasting constituted their work. A contest was held between classes to sell annuals. 1II4. were sold in the fall, with the freshmen selling the most. The freshmen received the privilege of electing the Cubette Queen, Kathy Moberg, who is pictured on the opposite page. The result of this election was kept secret until the publication of the annual. About this time, the business staff was downtown getting contributions from the business concerns. Work on lay-out pages began in earnest upon the return of the pictures. The editor Marcia Day and hard-working associates spent many hours on the pro- duction of this year’s annual. The art staff, under the direction of Renee Hammerstrom drew the many art sketches which portray the theme of this year’s annual. Staff members were under the supervision of Mrs. Baird. Merlowe Anderson, manager, and his Mary Ann Siemers, totaling Cubette the year. Buslness assistant are busy sales for -36- Renee Hammerstrom,art editor; Marcia Day, editor; Dale Pet- erson, asst, art editor; Ji« Scott, asst, editor have con- ference . CONGRATULATIONS CUBETTE QUEEN BAND Back Row: J. Wells, L. Peterson, S. Doty, S. St.Pierre, C. Turner, B. Peterson, M. Day, 0. Buum, G. Kratochvil, B. Williams, P. Repp, D.Peterson, C. Sandvall, E.Nylund, K. Edson, S. Herbrandson, D. Numsen. 2nd Row: D. Ander- son, S. McKellips, E. Flckbohm, Miss Young, Director, S. Eggen, G. Bergstrom, L.Danielson. 1st Row: J. Warnkvist, M. Day, M. Sieroers, B. Dobbersteln, A.Johnson, L.McCall, M. Anderson, L. Eidsness, K. Lykken, L. Lind, D. Dahlln, C. Dean. Not pictured: Ronald Sieraers. Band activities started early in the fall when over 30 band members marched in the Homecoming Parade. Snappy tunes by the pep band were heard at all bas- ketball and football games. The brass ensemble played Christmas carols at the Christmas program. Instrumental soloists and groups won six superior ratings at the contest. On April 11, the band partici- pated in the regional contest and presented a Spring Concert the following week. P. Repp, L. Eidaness, S. Herbrandson, D. Numsen, D. Dahlin, and C. Dean composed the sextet, which received a superior rating at the contest. Their piece was Memories of Stephen Foster , Members of the quartet, S. Herbrandson, C, Dean, L, Eidsness, and D, Dahlin, also rated super- ior with mode Religioso . Representing Alcester with solos were D. Numsen, baritone, Atlantic Cephyrs , superior; C. Dean, trum- pet, Jupiter , superior; M. Day, clarinet, Irish Lullaby ; L, Eids- ness, French horn, Romance , sup- erior L. McCall, flute, Romance ; B. Peterson, saxaphone, Sax King . Not Pictured: M. Dav, piano, Noc- tourno and Allegro , superior. Pieces which the band plaved at the Regional contest were 'Invercar- gill ; Overture’ Eroica , Little Norweigen Suite , Adagio Contable , and Amparito Roca . These pieces were played at the Spring Concert. Some time was devoted to sorting old music In the file. K. Lykken, D. Dahlin, and C. Dean composed the trumpet trio which played Exultation Waltz . Marching in t’:e Homecoming Parade is lots of fun. -39- How l--Director, Kiss Young, B. Rusten, G. Holthe, S.McKellips, L. Trudeau, S. St. Pierre, B. Peterson, A. Johnson, D. Numsen, V. Hagen, D. Mudder, M. Siemers, B. Williams, L. McCall, M. Groon. Row 2—C, Campbell, C. Hammer- strom, G. Hartman, L. Eidsness, I. Siemers, M. Shuck, J. Peterson, S. Eggen, K. Lykken, J. Warnkvist, K. Moberg, C. Solbue, G. Bergstrom, J. McCormick, L. Winquist. Row 3—M. Day, M. Evjen, S. Doty, K. Day, J. Beeler, J. Paul- son, G. Ludwig, R. Hammerstrom, S. Herbrandson, G. Ekren, E. Nylund, M. And- erson, R. Hammerstrom, D. Ericson, J. Wells, L, Bartlett. The girls' glee club, made up of forty-six girls, presented their first concert on December 1$, singing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Come to the Manger, and 0 Holy Night. They went to district contest at Vermillion on April 11 where they sang The Ashgrove and Madame Jeanette. On April 17, the mixed chorus appeared at the spring concert with The Happy Wanderer, The Light of Liberty, and Ifca's Castle. The glee club sang their con- test songs. Sextette's contest numbers were Halls of Ivy and Noctourne. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Soloists were Peter Repp, tenor, The Holy City ; Renee Hammerstrom, alto, I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked , superior; Judy Warnkvist, mezzo soprano, Homing ; Mary Anderson, soprano, Stranger of Galilee. Mary Ann Siemers and Marcia Day accompanied chorus, girls' glee club and soloists for the contests. Sextette members are Renette Hara- meratrom, Renee Hammerstrom, Mary Anderson, Lynda Winquist, Judy Warn- kvist, and Adele Johnson. SENIOR CLASS PLAY The murderer in the black cape (Loren Solbue) arrives to kill Helen Barrett (Janice Peterson) a heiress of Mr. Barrett. The Cast Willie, an idiot boy................ Jan Johnson Mrs. Welsh, a housekeeper .......... Loreeta McCall Nona Barrett, a girl in danger. . . Judy Wells Dusty Lane, a radio comedian. . . . Bradley Tucker Rufus Nichols, his gag writer • . . Ronald Quail Ted Howard, a would-be heir . . . . Douglas Costar Helen Barrett, a would-be heiress • Janice Peterson Estelle Barrett, her daughter . . . Mary Anderson Jonathan Vardon, an attorney. . . . Charles Turner Buck McChesney, a bodyguard .... Loren Solbue Queenie Snow, a movie actress . . . Judy Warnkvist Malignant Jones, a colored maid . . Renette Hammerstrom ”So dat's the game you wants to playl Malignant Jones (Renette Hammerstrom) receives a scare from the idiot boy (Jan Johnson). Dusty Lane (Bradley Tucker), a radio comedian temporarily without a spon- sor, and Rufus Nichols (Ronald Quail) his gag writer, are bound for the Idle- rest Sanitorium, where Dusty is to recuperate from a recent nervous breakdown. The night is dark and stormy, and they mistake their directions, finally wind- ing up at the Barrett Mansion, which is located on an isolated country road, fifteen miles from the nearest town. Here Nona Barrett (Judy Wells) mistake� Dusty for the bodyguard she has sent, for from the Never-sleep Detective Agency. Dusty falls for Nona and doesn't tell her of her mistake, thus letting himself in for a night of the wildest, thrill-packed adventure. For on this night, all the heirs of the estate of the late Daniel Barrett are assembling at the mansion to hear the reading of his will, and it isn't long before terror is let loose in the house. There are screams in the dark, an idiot boy (Jan Johnson) with murder in his heart, a hidden fortune in diamonds, and the mystery man in the black cape (Loren Solbue) who brings death. Further complications are pro- vided by the arrival on the scene of Dusty's persistent ex-flnancee, Queenie Snow (Judy Warnkvist), the movie actress, and her colored maid. Malignant Jones (Renette Hammerstrom). Before morning. Dusty has solved two murders completely recovered from his breakfown and found romance with Nona. TRACK TEAM 2-KILE RELAY SQUAD C. Peterson, J. Larson, D. Slemers, D. Saugstad RELAYERS J. Larson, D. Slemers, L. Hagen, C. Peterson, D. Setter, D. Saugstad Row 1—Gary Hendricks, DelRay Stephens, Lowell Hagen, David Sstter, John Lar- son, John Setter, Dale Slemers, Row 2—Mr. Oaks, Charles Peterson, Nell Thormodsgard, Lynden Flckbohm, Jim McKee, Dennis Stene, Jim Abrahamson, Jim Scott, Steven Peterson, Doug Saugstad, Mr. Thomas. The Alcester track team participated In ten meets this season and placed In all but one. The season was a success with several outstanding performers. Charles Peterson was the only senior. The most successful relay team Alcester had was the two mile relay. The two mile relay team consisted of John Larson, Doug Saugstad, Dale Slemers, and Charles Peterson. They placed third or bet- ter in every meet. The highlight of every season Is the region track meet. This year Charles Peterson and John Larson won first and second, respectively in the 800 hard run and qualified for the State Meet at Watertown. Three golfers--Gary Kratochvil, Jim Clementoon, and Mark Leafstedt--represented Alcester In the State Golf Meet at Watertown. -1 3- 1 Music of the Roaring 20 8 was played throughout the banquet on the vic- trola in this living room scene from that era. 2. Individual tables graced the ”201s ballroom scene. 3. Hits of the 20 8 were featured in one corner of the room. 1 . Sophomore waiters and waitresses were Jim Clementson, lone Siemers, Cliff Gunnare, Marvelyn Evjen, Merlyn Sommervold, Beverly Peterson, Karen Lykken, Gary Kratochvil, Marietta Day, and John Setter. 5. Enjoying a 3:00 a.m. breakfast following the evening's festivities are several juniors and seniors. The seniors were royally entertained in the atmosphere of a Roaring 20's ballroom by the Juniors on May 8 at the City Auditorium. Introducing the program was Jim Scott, Junior class president. David Setter's welcome was answered by Charles Peterson of the senior class. Sally Herbrandson read the senior class history, followed by the will by Doug Costar. Diane Mudder gave a prophecy of the senior class members. The waiters and waitresses then pre- sented their version of the Charleston. Miss Keating, Sweet Georgia Brown, gave a humorous address. A musical trio, Pete Repp, Owen Buum, and Mary Ann Siemers, then performed, followed by the farewell by Jim Scott. Following the banquet, a prom was held. The Juniors and seniors enjoyed the movie, Buc- caneers, at the Beresford theatre and Journeyed back to Alcester for a break- fast. Tired and happy, they headed for home following a fun-filled evening. _______________________________________-kkz______________________________________ JUNIOR - SENIOR BANQUET BACCALAUREATE COMMENCEMENT They Conquer Who Believe They Can I Graduation time has arrived! Twenty-six seniora happily looked forward to that day and all the activities which precede it. Two early morning break- fasts were held at the golf course in the two weeks preceding graduation. A round of golf was enjoyed following the delicious breakfast which was made by the senior girls. Senior Recognition Night nas given by the P. T. A. on April 27. Senior members were introduced and Mr. Johnson of Augustana College in Sioux Palls spoke. Lunch was served at a beautifully decorated graduation table. Baccalaureate services were held May 17 at the City Auditorium. Pastor Bergstrom spoke on the topic, Balm for the Beaten. Special music was pro- vided by the girls glee club, which sang I'll Walk With God, and Doreen Numsen who played a baratone horn solo. The seniors were led by the Junior class officers. May 22 marked a mile-stone for the seniors as they were finally graduated from Alcester High School after four years of hard work as well as many good times. The Juniors, followed by the seniors, entered as Mary Ann Siemers played the processional. The invocation was given by Pastor Bergstrom, fol- lowed by the salutatory speech, given by Sally Herbrandson. The girls' glee club sang Halls of Ivy, which was followed by the valedictory speech by Marcia Day. Mr. Dobberstein presented special awards, which included perfect attendance awards to Sally Herbrandson, Glenn Hongslo, Sharon Doty, Geraldine Hartman, Lois Peterson, Diane Fickbohm, James Hongslo,Pat Schumacher, Marlys Shuck. The valedictorian award was presented to Marcia, with the salutatorian award going to Sally. Marcia Day received the Hammitt Music Award, Adele John- son the Minnie Larson Award, Leland Saugstad the Dekalb Agriculture Award, and Charles Peterson the Robert Johnson Football Award. Mr. Lloyd Uecker,Mitchell High School Superintendent, gave the address, Because I've Never Been There. Lynn Bartlett then sang a solo. Mr. Herbold presented the class and Mr. Vere Larsen, president of the school board, presented the diplomas. The benediction was given by Pastor Bergstrom, followed by the recessional Many friends and relatives were on hand to wish the graduates much success. INTER COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements Factory — Home Office Kansas City, Mo. U.S.A.