Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1961 volume:

Have you ever tried to put memories on paper? That is usually thought of as the purpose of a yearbook. The 1960-61 Cubette staff has attempted to do this. We would like to remind you of the experiences, activities, and friendships of which you were a part this year. To all they will have a different meaning. Some of the memories may be bright, while others may bring back thoughts of unforgettable moments. Whatever the case may be, we hope this book will present Aicester High as you have known it and would like to to remember it in years to come. Superintendent VV.B. Her bold Principal E .11. Dobberstein B.S.-N.S.T.C. Agriculture M.A.-U.S.D. B.S.-S.D.S.C. M. Ed.-U.S.D. FACULTY Mrs. Elsie Aaen English Library B.A.-W.S.T.C. Michael Thomas Mathematics Chemistry B.S.-Gen, Beadle Mrs. Esther Maible English Grade Music B. A. -St. Olaf 4 Mrs. Mabel Herboid German Counselor B.S.-U.S.D. M. Ed.-U.S.D. John T. Smith General Science Biology Coach B. S. -S.D.S.C. M. Ed.-S.D.S.C. Gordon Crawford Bookkeeping Shorthand General Business B. A. -N.S.T.C. MEMBERS Marvin Thuringer Mrs. Virginia Ericson Hale Swanson Music B.S. (Music Ed.)-Augustana Grade Coach B. A. -S.S.T.C. Social Science Physical Education Home Economics B.S.-S.D.S.C. 5 SCHOOL Seated: V. Larsen, M. West in, R, Johnson, Standing: Supt. Her bold, L. Numsen, H, Trandahl, Not pictured; N.rs. M, V’ostin and L, Day. BOARD N rs. Anna Ofstad, Secretary AND STAFF Mrs. Wayne Shuck and N.rs. Lee Paulson, Cooks. Orrin Larson, Donowan Larson, Quentin Anderson, Bus Drivers. 6 SEATED: Mr. Herbold. Advisor. M. Day. 5. McKelllpe. B. Dobbersteln. ]. Kratoco- vil, j. Satter. STANDING: D. Flckbohm, J. Hongslo, C. Tiltrum. D. Stene. STUDENT COUNCIL The student council serves as a governing body of the high school. John Satter served as the student body president with the able assistance of the eight other members and Mr. Herbold, their advisor. This year the student council's duties con- sisted of planning the Homecoming activities and the high school Picnic. They also visited the Crippled Children’s Home in Sioux Falls and then carried out a drive for the March of Dt mi's. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT 7 Karen at her Best The New Look Whirl-away Norman, Melva Ronning' Young and Innocent Yell, a little Ju e Watch that Step! louder, Sharon Be Careful. Merlyn Dimples Welch Firing-up the Squad SENIOR CLASS The class of 61 graduated with 33 of it's original 45 students. The class came through with some fine leaders, scholars, royalty, athletes, and a couple of fine class plays. They have had their own successes and momentous times. Some people may not long remember this class, but 33 students will never forget it. Pres. Marvelyn Evjen, Vice Pres. Gary Kratchovil, Sec. Karen Lykken, Treas. Steven Ericson. KAREN ANDERSON She is little, she is wise, but she can be a terror for her size. F.H.A. 1-4, Pep Club 2-4, Girls Glee 4. JUDITH BEELER I believe in work, but I'm not in favor of it. F.H.A. 1-4; Pep Club 2-3; Girls Glee 1-4: Chorus 1-4; Declam 4; Band 4; Vocal Solo 4; Pep Band 4. CAROL CAMPBELL To worry little,and study less is my idea of happiness. F.H.A. 1-4; Girls Glee 1-4. 10 i CLAYTON CAMTBELL JAMES CLEMENTSON LELAND DANIELSON It’s not that I don’t like girls--- but there are more important things to do. He's a big game hunter; women are his game. Boys Glee 1-3, Chorus 1-4, Band 3-4, Football Manager 1-3, Golf 2- 4, Basketball 1-4, Senior Play, Junior Play, Dakota 1-4, Cubette 3- 4, Boys Octet 3, A-Club 4. School breaks up the whole day. Band 1-4, Pep Band 1,3, 4, Boys Glee 1,3, Chorus 1-4, Football 2 MARIETTA DAY Happiness is love and I want to be happy. F.H.A. 1-4, Girls Glee 1-4, Pep Club 2-4, Chorus 1-4, Pep Band 1-4, Band 1-4, Instrument Solo 1-2, 2, Declam 3-4, Vocal Solo 3, Cubette 3-4, Student Council 4, Clarinet Quartet 3-4, Dakota 4, Clarinet Solo 4, Girls Sextet 4, Sweetheart Attendant. COLLEEN DEAN Her heart is not her own, but she knows it’s in good hands. F.H.A. 1-3, Girls Glee 1-3-4, Chorus I, Band 1-4, Pep Band 1-4, Library 1-4, Instrumental Solo 1-3, Brass Sextet 1-3, Trumpet Trio 1-2, Student Council 3, Pep Club 4, All-State Band 3, Brass Quartet 3, Dakota 4, Sweetheart Attendant. SHARON DOTY Why worry about life? You'll never get out of it alive. Girls Glee 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Pep Club 2-4, Dakota 1-3, Pep Band 2-4, Declam 2-3. Cubette 3-4, Editor 4, Band 2-4, F.H.A. 1-4, Historian 3. Junior Play, Senior Play, County DAR, Sweetheart Attendant, Clarinet Quartet 3-4, Salutatorian. 11 STEVEN ERICSON MARVELYN EVJEN DUANE FICKBOHM Six foot two, eyes of blue, but oh what that six foot can do. F.F.A. 1, Boys Glee 1,3, Chorus 1-4, Basketball 1, 2, 4, Declam 4. Track 1,2, 4, Class President 1. Class Treasurer 4. Dakota 1,4, Student Council 2, Vocal Solo 1, 3,4, Cubette 4, A-Club. CLIFFORD GUNNARE Girls are bothersome, but I like to be bothered. Chorus 14, Boys Glee 1-3, Band 3 4, F.F.A. 1-4, Treasurer 4, Dakota 3. Basketball Manager 2-4. Basketball I, Football 1-4, All-Conference 3-4, A Club 4, Homecoming Attendant 1, Class Treasurer I. I don't care how you spell my pame, I’ll change it someday just the same. Girls Glee 1-4, Declam 1, Dakota 3-4, Head Reporter 4, Chorus 2-3, Homecoming Attendant 2,4, Pep Club 2-4, Pres. 4, Jr. Play, Cheerleader 3, F.H.A. Trea. 2, Reporter 3, Class V.P.2, Pres.4, Sweetheart 4, Betty Crocker. GERALDINE HARTMAN Just like a pair of scissors, always cutting up. F.H.A. 1-4, Girls Glee 1-4. A great deal of work is in me, but it has yet to come out. Band 2-4, Boys Glee 1, F.F.A. 1-3, Dakota 1-3, Cubette 1, Pep Band 3-4, Junior Play, Student Council 4. GARY HENDRICKS I'm after the man who invented work. F.F.A. 1-4, Football 2-3, Track 2, Basketball 3. 12 RONALD UOLTHE If study were the only cause of death, I’d live forever. F.F.A. 1-4 CAROL LUNDBERG Lots of vitality, full of rascality. Declam 1-4; Glee Club 1-4; Pep Club 2-4; F.H.A. 1-4; Cubette 3; Dakota 1-4; Dakota Junior Editor 3; Dakota Editor 4; Homecoming Attendant I; Class President 2; Junior Play; Senior Play. KAREN LYKKEN She says she studies, but we Wonder. Chorus 1-4; Band 1-4; Girls Glee 1- 4; Trumpet Trio 1-3; Pep Club 2- 4; Pep Club President 3; F.H.A 1- 4; F.H.A. President 2, Vice President 4; Declam 3; Pep Band 2- 3; Cheerleader 4; Cubette 3-4; Dakota 3-4, Business Manager 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Senior Play 13 BEVERLY PETERSON She keeps cupid working overtime F.H.A. 1-4; Girls Glee 1 4; Pep Band 1-4; Chorus 1 4; Declam 1 4; Dakota 1-4; Vocal Solo 1-4; Band 1-4; Cubette 1; Class President 3; Instrumental Solo 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Girls State; Minnie Larson Award. MARCELLA HUEBNER If silence is golden, I'm dead broke. F.H.A. 1-4; Band 3-4; Declam 4; Pep Club 1-3; Cubette 3-4; Pep Band 3-4; Dakota 1; Senior Play. GARY KRATOCHVIL Greater men than I have lived, but I doubt it. F.F.A. 1-4, Secretary 4; Track I; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; A Club President 4; Band 1-4; Golf 2-4; Cubette 3-4; Dakota 1; Class Secretary 1, Vice President 3; Student Council 3; Homecoming Attendant 3-4; Junior Play; Senior Play. CALVIN PETERSON EDWARD PETERSON LOIS PETERSON Why worry about life? You’ll never get out of it alive. F.F.A. 1-4, Chaplain 4, Track 1, Football 2. NORMAN RONELL If he has the speed in life that he has in his car, he'll go places. Band 2-4. Chorus 2-4, Pep Band 2-4, Boys Glee 2-3, Cubette 4, Dakota 4. He doesn’t break rules, he just bends them a little. F.F.A. 1-3, Chaplain 3, Dakota 1-4, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, Student Council 1. CURTIS SANDVALL Parking in the daytime, parking in the night, it’s all the same whether dark or� light. Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Pep Band 2-4, F.F.A. 1-4, Reporter 4, Boys Glee 2-3, Junior Play. The fact a girl isn’t talking doesn't mean she has nothing to say. F.H.A. 1-4, Pep Club 1-4, Band 2-4, Pep Band 3-4, Junior Play, Cubette 1-4, Dakota 1-4, Library 1-4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. JOHN SATTER There's a little bad in every good little boy. Chorus 1-4, F.F.A. 1-4, Vice President 4, Treasurer 3, Track 1-3, Basketball 1-4, Football 1-4, A-Club 4. Homecoming King 4, Attendant 2, Junior Play, Cubette 3-4, Business Manager 4, Octet 3, Student Council 1, President 4, Class Secretary 2, Boys State. 14 GORDON SCHOLLERMAN IONE SIEMERS MERLYN SOMMERVOLD I can resist everything except temptation. F.F.A. 1-4. DAVID SWANSON Work fascinates me, I can sit and watch it for hours. F.F.A. 1-4, Sentinel 4. You don't have to hang from a tree to be a nut. Girls Glee 1-4, F.H.A. 1-4, Secretary 4, Pep Club 1-4, Vice President 3, Library 1-4, Head Librarian 4, Dakota 3-4, Junior Assistant Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4, Senior Play, Junior Play, Sweetheart Queen, Homecoming Attendant 3-4. VERDELL SWANSON They say he was once caught studying. F.F.A. 1-4. He may not like his math, but he knows his figures. F.F.A. 1-4, Parlimentarian 4, Boys Glee 1-3, Chorus 1-4, Class President 3, Dakota 1-4, Cubette 1-3. GAYLORD THORMODSGARD Love is too simple a game for intelligent men to indulge in. Football 3-4, Cubette 3, F.F.A. 1-4, Reporter 3, President 4, Junior Play, Senior Play. 15 Diane Fickbohm Secretary-Linda Trudeau; Treasurer- Claudia Hammerstrom; President - Susan St. Pierre; Vice-President-Ger- aldine Holthe. JUNIOR CLASS James Abrahamson Gracia Bergstrom Franklin Cooper Winston Edson Glenice Ekren Tom Engebretson Linden Fickbohm Marlene Groon Claudia Hammerstrom Geraldine Holthe James Hongslo Don Larsen Mark Leafstedt Mary Ludwig Lloyd Lundberg Jim Me Kee Sherran Me Ke I lips 16 Kathy Moherg Eldean N ontgomery Bud Naeve Steven Peterson Larry Pilia Bill Rabey Melvin Ronning Beverly Rusten Susan St. Pierre Pat Schumacher Dick Siemers Wayne Siemers Darrel Sogn Carole Solbue Carol Stene Dennis Stene Del Ray Stephens Neil Thormodsgard Linda Trudeau Calvin Waddel Clayton Welch Clark Wells Betty Williams 17 Lynda Winquist President. . rry Abrahamson: Vice-Pres- ident; Kathleen Holthe: Secretary; Helen Anderson: Treasurer; Glenda Treiber. Larry Abrahamson Helen Anderson Arlien Beeler Edith Danielson Betty Dobberstein Jerome Erickson SOPHOMORE CLASS Julie Ericson Keith Ericson Barbara Hagen Renee Harders 18 I Glenda Henry Kathleen. Holthe Karen Jurgenson Alona Keiser Jerome Keiser Barbara Lylcken Gary Peterson Gene Peterson Gordon Powell Doreen Ronning David St. Pierre Vernon Sands Myrna Solberg Opal Stene Vivian Swanson Charles Tiltrum Richard Trandahl Glenda Treiber Tom Tuc ker Thomas Turner Susan Westin 19 Sharon Westling President-Curtis Abrahamson; Vice- President-Marlys Quinn; Treasurer- Ilene Siemers; Secretary-Pat Doty. FRESHMEN CLASS Alan Abraham Curtis Abrahamson Loren Anderson Cathleen Campbell Marlyn Dietrich Leonard Elving Clarie Fickbohm David Croon James Heiman Loren Jacobson Judy Johnson David Kiewel JoAnne Kratochvil Mildred Lundberg Linda Lykken Kathy McKellips Janene Mollet 20 Alberta Nelson Jerome Ostlund Russel Paulson Kay Peterson Rodney Peterson Lynn Pi 11a Marlys Quinn Linda Roduner Elaine Rowley Douglas Sandvall Ilene Siemers William Siemers Marlys Sogn Wendell Solberg Arvid Sommervold Dallas Stene Vicki Stubbs Sandra Swenson Eilene Tiltrum Kathy Thormodsgard Paul Thormodsgard Cynthia T rudeau janis Westin Norma Williams 21 SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES ROW ONE: D. Reiser, C. Broline, G. Hovdenes, C. Campbell, R. Hendricks, B.'EU- ingson, D. Anderson, Mrs. Gordon. ROW TWO: B. McKelUps, J. Westin, B. Westling, A. Dobberstein, G. Hongslo, E. Lapour, M. St.Pierre, D. Parsons. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES ROW ONE: R. Keiser, L. Anderson, V. Reiser, R. Fickbohm, B. Elving, B. Wahl, J. Trudeau, D. Fickbohm. ROW TWO: A. Trudeau, R. Peterson, M. Hendricks, A. Pow- ell, M. Buum, S. Peterson, M. Solberg, R. Trandahl, Mrs. McGuire. ROW THREE: D. Hovdenes, T. Nilson, S. Johnson, M. Pederson, M. Westin, K. Naeve, G. Numsen, C. Campbell, J. St.Pierre. NOT PICTURED: C. Stubbs, D. Quinn. 22 THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE ROW ONE: J. Fickbohm, R. Anderson, C. Ellingsen, J. Trudeau, J. Larson. S. Hebert, C. Westin, M. Trudeau, T. Stubbs. ROW TWO: B. Nilson, D. Fickbohm, D. Hebert, C. Campbell, M. Day, M. Numsen, Z, Rabey, L. Hansen, R. Hovdeness, K. Hovdeness, TEACHER: Mrs. Earll FIRST AND SECOND GRADE ROW ONE: J. Anderson. W. Stubbs. J. Thomas. B. Johnson. L. Anderson. M. Ander- son, S. Wahl, R. Jurgenson, L. Ellingson, M. Keiscr. ROW TWO: P. Peterson. N. Hammit, K. Severson, D. Johnson, G. McKellips, C. Sundstrom. D. Pederson, G Kruse. L. Peterson. TEACHER: Mrs. Newberg. 23 Steve's riding high1 Steve trying to sew!. ??Togetherness?? CROWNING OUR HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN ROW ONE: J.Thomas, R.Jurgenson, D.Johnson, G.McKellips. ROW TWO: I.Siemers, K.Lykken. M.Evjen, P.Doty, G.Holthe, J.Ericson. ROW THREE: C.Tiltrum. J.Hong- slo. J.Satter. C.Abrahamson. J.Clementson, G.Kratochvil. CUBS IN ORBIT WISHING FOR VICTORY HOMECOMING ROYALTY QUEEN KAREN LYKKEN AND KING JOHN SATTER DECLAMATION ROW ONE: Mrs. Aaen, B. Peterson, M. Solberg, K. Moberg, G. Henry, B. Rusten, G. Bergstrom, M. Lundberg, V. Stubbs. ROW TWO: M. Ludwig, M. Day, L. Pilla, K. Peterson, C. Lundberg, E. Rowley, A. Nelson, Mrs. Marble. ROW THREE: O. Stene, M. Huebner, D. Fickbohm, S. Ericson, G. Ekren, J. Beeler, K. McKellips. Beverly Peterson was the first place winner at the district contest. Twenty girls and two boys participated in de- clamation work. They were directed by Mrs. Marble and Mrs. Aaen. On October 25, the local contest was held in the high school gymnasium. The winners were as follows: Steven Ericson, oratory; Gracia Bergstrom, poetry; Beverly Pet- erson, humorous; and Carol Lundberg, dramatic. The district contest was held on November 10, with Beverly placing superior, Gracia excellent, and Carol and Steven good. At the regional con- test on November 14, Beverly received an excel- lent rating. 28 ROW ONE: Mrs. Aaen, advisor; B. Hagen, L. Winquist, E. Danielson, C. Hammer- strom, I. Siemers, B. Rusten, J. Kratochvil, J. Johnson. ROW TWO: C. Dean, M. Day, G. Ekren, H. Anderson, E. Tiltrum, I. Siemers, L. Peterson, G. Treiber. LIBRARY Our sixteen librarians have worked hard this year checking books and magazines in and out. The head librarian, lone Siemers, was the assis- tant to Mrs. Aaen, the advisor, in keeping the library in good order and running smoothly. Next year Claudia Hammerstrom, die assistant head librarian, will take over lone's work. The pres- ident, Beverly Rusten, and vice-president. Mar- ietta Day, were in charge of the librarian's meet- ings. Secretary-treasurer Lois Peterson took care of the dues received on over-due books. As a whole, the librarians feel that they have had an educational and enjoyable experience in the lib- rary this past year. 29 Library Scei. s SEATED: Mr. Herbold, Advisor, J. Abrahamson, Jr. Art Editor; N . Huebner, Art Ed- itor; S. Doty, Editor; R. Siemers, Jr. Editor; J. Satter, Business N anager; L. Trudeau, Jr. Business Manager. ROW ONE: E. Rusten, G. Bergstrom, K. Moberg, S. St.Pierre, V. Day, D. Ronning, G. Treiber, B. Dobberstein, J. Johnson. ROW TWO: S. Ericson, C. Hammerstrom, G. Kratochvil, L. Abrahamson, C.Tiltrum, J. Clementson, E. Til- trum, P. Doty, K. Lykken, N. Ronell. CUBETTE Editor, Sharon Doty and Business Manager, John Satter, solving one of the many annual problems. Art Editor, MarCella Huebner and Larry Abra- hamson designing a division page. Cutting and pasting is a general routine. 30 SEATED: Mr. Crawford, Advisor; B. Peterson, Feature Editor; M. Evjen, Head Re- porter; C. Lundberg, Editor; I. Slemers, Assistant Editor; L. Peterson, Art Editor; J. Clementson, Sports Editor; K. Lykken, Business Manager. ROW ONE: J. Kratochvil, B. Rusten, K. Moberg, G. Ekren, L. Winquist, B. Hagen. ROW TWO: G. Bergstrom, D. Larsen, J. Ericson, K. Holthe, M. Day, C. Dean, L. Lykken, S. McKeilips, M. Lundberg. ROW THREE: L. Pilla, C. Abrahamson, M. Ronning, J. Isakson, S. Eric- son, N. Ronell, E. Tiltrum, H. Anderson, DAKOTA Mr. Crawford giving advice to puzzled staff mem bers. Beverly Peterson, lone Siemers, and Lois Peter- son writing stories for the Dakota. Beverly and Lois Peterson doing the art work on the stencils. 31 F.H.A SEATED: S. St.Pierre, parliamentarian; K. Lykken, vice-president; I. Siemers, secretary; H. And- erson, historian; K. Moberg, president; S. Me Kelli ps, treasurer; G. Holthe, reporter; K. Ho It he, music leader; Mrs. Ericson, advisor. ROW ONE: C. Trudeau, S. Swenson, J. Johnson, J. Kratochvil, I. Siemers, N. Williams, K. Anderson, R. Harders, L. Winquist, B. Williams, B. Peterson, E. Row- ley, K. Thormodsgard, V. Swanson. ]. Ericson, B. Hagen. ROW TWO: E. Danielson, G. Hartman, K. Peterson, M. Groon, J. Moliet, B. Dobberstein, B. Draves, S. Westin, L. Roduner, J. Westin, A, Beeler, M. Ludwig, L. Lykken, M. Sogn, M. Lundberg, V.Stubbs. ROW THREE: C. Fickbohm, G. Treiber, A. Nelson, K. McKellips, P. Doty, C. Lundberg, J. Beeler, M. Quinn, M. Evjen, S. Doty, K. Jurgenson, A. Reiser, L. Trudeau, P. Schumacher. ROW FOUR: B. Rusten, G. Ekren, D. Ron- ning, S. Westling, M. Day, L. Peterson. G. Ekren, O. Stene, M. Huebner, E. Tiltrum, C. Stene, B. Lykken, C. Hammerstrom, C. Solbue, M. Solberg.G. Bergstrom. 32 ROW ONE: D. Swanson, Sentinal; C. Sandvall, Reporter; C. O.mnare, Treasurer; G. Thormodsgard, President; J. Sat ter, Vice-President; M. Sommervold, Parlimentarian; G. Kratochvil, Secretary; Mr. Dobberstein, Advisor. ROW TWO: L. Anderson, A. Sommervold, W. Solberg, D. Kiewel, G. Teterson, L, Lundberg, R. Paulson, D. Groon. ROW THREE: E. Montgomery, M. Holthe, V. Sands, A. Abraham- son, J. Erickson, C. Wells, D. Sogn, D. Stene, J. Heiman. ROW FOUR: T. Turner, K. Ericson, L. Pilla, F. Cooper, R. Peterson, V. Swanson, C. Peterson, P. Thormodsgard. ROW FIVE: C. Tiltrum, J. Isakson, J, Keiser, R. Holthe, J. McKee, G. Schoellerman, C. Abrahamson, G. Hendricks. F.F.A. The local FFA chapter has a membership of forty-one members. At the beginning of each school year a Program of Work is drawn up outlining the activities for the year. Some of the highlights include the Father and Son Banquet, activities far FFA week in February and participation in the State FFA Judging con- test and convention at Brookings in April. Scenes from FFA Banquet 33 Professor Partridge Edward Homey...., Ned Fuller........ Guisseppe......... Jonathan bedgewick. Alvetta Wingert.... Danny Homey....... Joe Reade......... Martha Homey...... Bridget........... Diane Melville.... Juanita Murray.... Carol Homey....... Patty Homey....... Mary Jane Graham. ...........Bud Naeve ...........Jim Hongslc ........Wayne Siemers ...........Don Larsen ......Jim Abraham son Claudia Hammerstrom ......Dick Siemers ........Mark Leafstedt ......Kathy Moberg .......Glenice Ekren ........Carole Solbue .... .Sherry McKellips ......Susan St.Pierre ......Geraldine Holthe ........Lynda Winquist JUNIORS PRESENT QUIET EVERYBODY 34 Lulu Grumbine Janis Brown... Judy Mills..... Miss Chisle... Mrs. Matertett. Barbara Clancy Harry Cooper. Jackie Trent... Arlin Abbott... Mr. Agnew.... Spaceman....... .MarCella Huebner ....Karen Lykken .. .Carol Lundberg . .Beverly Peterson .....Sharon Doty ....lone Siemers James Clementson . .Gary Kratochvil ..Duane Fickbohm ., .Steven Eric son SENIORS PRESENT A ROCKET IN HIS POCKET 35 SEATED: J. Ericson, Secretary-Treasurer; M. Evjen, President; L. Trudeau, Vice-President. ROW ONE: J. Johnson, J. Kratochvil, IL Siemers, N. Williams, K. Anderson, R. Harders, B. Peterson, V. Stubbs, E. Rowley, L. Winquist, B. Williams, G. Holthe, B. Rusten, B. Hagen. ROW TWO: C. Tru- deau, S. Swenson, P. Doty, K. McKellips, J. Moliet� B. Dobberstein, D. Ronning, S. McKellips, M. Quinn, L. Roduner, J. Westin, M. Ludwig, L. Lykken, M. Lundberg, K. Thormodsgard, C. Fickbohm, ROW THREE: G. Henry, C. Dean, G. Treiber, E. Danielson, M. Croon, C. Lundberg, S. Westin, P. Schumacher, D. Fickbohm, S. St.Pierre, M. Sogn, K. Holthe, K. Jurgenson, A. Keiser, G. Bergstrom ROW FOUR: A. Nelson, S. Westling, M. Day, L. Peterson, K. Lykken, I. Siemers, G. Ekren, O. Stene, H. Anderson, E. Tiltrum, B. Lykken, C. Stene, C. Hammerstrom, C. Solbue, M. Solberg, K. Moberg. PEP CLUB The Pep Club backed the athletic teams at all of the games. They had a bake sale, sold pencils, had charge of the coat check, and sold candy to raise money for the A” team cheer- leader's uniforms and to earn their pins. At the end of the year, they presented the school with a large pennant. 36 Cheering the Cubs on to Victory. BRASS ENSEMBLE Glenice Ekren Kathleen Ilolthe Curtis Sandvall Karen Lykken Colleen Dean GIRLS’ SEXTET Julie ftricson Severly Peterson Janene Mollet M arietta Day 3usan St.Pierre Barbara Hagen CLARINET QUARTET Marietta Day Sherran McKellips Barbara Hagen Sharon Doty RUW uiNt,: m . Day, 5. MeKeHips, B . Dobberstein, H. Anderson. ROW TWO: L. Peterson, G Holthe, M. St.Pierre, S. Doty, B. Hagen, K. McKellips. O. Stene. ROW THREE: V. Stubbs, J Westin, D. Parsons, M. Dietrich. J. Moliet, P. Doty. ROW FOUR: J. Beeler. J. Clementson,' G Kratochvil, M. Huebner, B. Rusten, B. Lykken. BAND MARCHING BAND 38 ROW ONE: B. McKellips, S. Swenson, K. Lykken, C. Dean. ROW TWO: B. Peterson, M. Groon, G. Ekren, J. Ericson, G. Bergstrom, L. Danielson. ROW THREE: G. Treiber, D. Ronning, V. Swanson, S. St. Pierre, K. Holthe, D. Sandvall, R. Trandahl, L. Winquist, D. Fickbohm, E.Tll- trum, K. Jurgenson, D. Siemers, N. Ronell. ROW FOUR: C. Gunnare, C. Sandvall, STANDING: Mr. Swanson, Director. BAND GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB ROW ONE: J. Johnson, J. Kratochvil, K. Peterson, I. Siemers, N. Williams, K. Anderson, R. Harders, K. Thormodsgard, E. Rowley, B. Peterson, D. Ronning, L. Wlnquist, B. Williams, B. Hagen, J. Eric- son, V. Swanson, G. Holthe. ROW TWO: C. Trudeau, S. Swenson, K. McKellips, G. Hartman, D, Fick- bohm, J. Moliet, B. Dobberstein, B. Draves, S. McKellips, M. Quinn. L. Lykken, J. Westin, A. Beeler, M. Ludwig, V. Stubbs, M. Lundberg. C. Fickbohm, ROW THREE: Mr. Swanson. Director. C. Lund- berg, G. Henry, A. Nelson, P. Doty, C. Dean, G. Treiber, E. Danielson, M. Groon, S. Westin, M. Sogn, S. St.Pierre, K. Holthe, K. Jurgenson, A. Keiser, M. Evjen, L. Trudeau, P. Schumacher, C. Campbell. ROW FOUR: B. Rusten, K. Moberg, S. Westling, I. Siemers. J. Beeler, G. Ekren, K. Lyk- ken, O. Stene, S. Doty, H. Anderson, E. Tiltrum, B. Lykken, C. Stene, C. Hammerstrom, C. Solbue, M. Soiberg, G. Bergstrom. TRUMPET TRIO The music department under the direction of Mr. Swanson worked hard preparing selections for the annual contest in Vermillion and for the local con- cert. The contest was held on Saturday, April 8, 1961, with the band, mixed chorus, and girls' glee club receiving excellent ratings. The concert was held on Tuesday, April 25, 1961, in the high school gymnasium. 40 J. Ericson, C. Dean, K. Lykken. MIXED CHORUS ROW ONE: V. Swanson. B. Hagen,M. Croon, M.Sogn, h. Rowley, B. Williams. L. Wynquist, B. Peter- son. J.Mollet, K. Lykken, C. Hammerstrom, K. Thormodsgard, G. Bergstrom, B. Rusten, G. Holthe I. Ericson. ROW TWO: A. Beeler, S. McKellips, S. St. Pierre, B. Dobberstein, M. Quinn, O. Stene G. Ekren, ]. Beeler. H. Anderson. E. Tiltrum, S. Doty, L. Trudeau, K. Moberg, G. Henry, M. Day, C. Solbue. ROW THREE: H. Swanson, M. Dietrich, R. Trandahl, D. Siemers, M. Leafstedt, K. Eric- son, C. Welch, C. Abrahamson, C. Gunnare, D. Sandvall. J. Ostiund. ROW FOUR: J. Ericson. S. Peterson, L. Fickbohm, J. Abrahamson, D. Stene, C. Wadell, S. Ericson, J. Hongslo, J.Satter. L. Danielson, J. Clementson, M. Ronning, D. Larsen, M. Holthe. NOT PICTURED: L. Elving, J . Reiser, T. Engebretson. ACCOMPANISTS SOLOISTS Julie Ericson, contralto; Lynda Winquist, mezzo-soprano; Marietta Day and Kathleen Holthe Janene Mollet, soprano; Marlyn Dietrich, baritone; Steven Ericson, bass. 41 JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM CLASS OF 61 GRADUATES Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Rose BACCALAUREATE COMMENCEMENT Processional................... Sherran McKellips Invocation............................Rev • Rendahl Hymn................... Come Thou Almighty King Scripture and Prayer..................Rev. Rendahl Girls Glee Club............ Climb Every Mountain Mixed Chorus............... Today There is Ringing ' You'll Never Walk Alone Sermon...... A Time Like This ........Rev. Giddings The Lord is My Light and My Salvation Beverly Peterson Benediction............................Rev. Rendahl Recessional..................................Sherran McKellips Processional...........................A.H.S. Band Invocation........................Rev. Giddings valutatorian..........................Sharon Doty A.H.S. Band......................... Hall of Fame Air and March Valedictorian..............................Colleen Dean Presentation of Awards.. . ,Prin. E. R. Dobberstein Presentation of Speaker.......Supt. W. B. Herbo Id Speaker... Geometry of Success ... LeRoy Nelson Trust ............................ Steven Ericson Presentation of Class.........Supt. W. B. Herbold Presentation of Diplomas......................Vere Larsen Benediction...................................Rev. Giddings Recessional.................................A.H.S. Band 44 FOOTBALL ROW ONE: T. Tucker, L. Elving, G. Peterson, G. Kratochvil, C. Gunnare. R. Siemers, M. Leafstedt. ROW TWO: D. Stene, C. Abrahamson, A. Abraham, D. St. Pierre. J. Satter, D. Sogn, L. Abrahamson, J. Abrahamson. ROW THREE: J. McKee, D. Stene, ]. Hongslo, C. Welch, L. Fickbohm. G. Thormods- gard, C. Waddell, D. Stephens, W. Edson. TRACK ROW ONE: R. Trandahl, manager; L. Elving, C. Tiltrum, D. St.Pierre, S. Peterson, D. Stephens, L. Abrahamson, G. Peterson, J. Smith-coach. ROW TWO: D.Siemers, C.Abra- hamson, C. Waddell, N. Thormodsgard, J. Abrahamson, J. McKee, S. Ericson, L. Fick- bohm M. Leafstedt. ROW THREE: D. Kiewel, P. Thormodsgard, C. Welch, W. Edson, j. Hongslo, D. Sogn, K. Ericson, M. Holthe, W. Solberg. ROW FOUR: R. Paulson, M. Dietrich, D. Stene, A. Abraham, J. Hetman, J. Isakson, J. Keiser, A. Sommervold, W . Siemers. WEIGHT ME N Kneeling: J. Abrahamson, J. McKee. Standing: L. Fickbohm, C. Welch, C. Abrahamson. RELAY MEN Row one: C. Tiltrum, L. Abrahamson, L. Elving. Row two: N. Thormodsgard, D. St.Pierre, J. Abrahamson, D. Stephens, S. Peterson. 47 Winston Edson Jim Clementson DelRay Stephens Jim Abrahamson David St. Pierre Linden Fickbohm Dennis Stene Gary Kratochvil Jim Hongslo Dick Siemers 48 ROW ONE: 3. Peterson, Manager; D. Siemers, G. Kratochvil, D. Stephens, J. Satter, J . Clementson, Coach Smith. ROW TWO: L. Fickbohm, J. Abrahamson, W, Edson, S. Ericson , D. Stene. |. Hongs lo, D. St.Pierre. M A” TEAM Opponent We-They Hudson 67--33 ! lawarden 58--52 Chancellor 66--33 [efferson 52--47 Hurley lO i i 00 ■V Be res ford 37--43 Westfield 59--41 Elk Point 52--54 Vermillion 54-42 Centerville 62- -52 Canton 52-51 Centerville 49--59 Elk Point 58--54 Lennox 57--55 Irene 53--56 Canton Academy 49--43 Parker 45-46 Worthing 46--43 Hurley 56- -45 Parker 66--53 Lennox 50--33 Dell Rapids 60--64 Lyons 29 - -47 Conference Games District Tournaments Regional Tournaments 49 FIRST ROW: Caoch Smith, M. Dietrich, P. Thormodsgard. D. Stene, ]. Heiman L. Diving, Manager: R. Trandahl. SECOND ROW; T. Tucker, C. Tiltrum. L. Ab- raham son, C. Abrahamson, A. Abraham. NOT PICTURED; G. Petersun B” TEAM The ”B team consisted of seven freshmen and five sophomores this year. They played 18 games with 10 wins and 8 losses. Two sophomores, Gene Peterson and Charles Tiltrum, were selected as the most val- uable and the most improved players, respectively. Opponent We - They 1 iudson 47-20 Hawarden 33-56 Chancellor 19-33 Jefferson 36-16 .lurley 30-25 Reresfcrd 36-20 Westfield 27-19 Elk Point 22-19 Vermillion 38-41 Centerville 31-33 Canton 30-34 Centerville 27-37 Elk Point 40-32 Lennox 41-42 Faculty 42-39 Canton Academy 29-30 Parker 38-28 Worthing 52-36 50 A CLUB Seated: Nr. Smith, W. Edson, Vice-president;]. Hongslo, secretary-treasurer; G. Krat- ochvil, president. ROW ONE: D. Siemers, C. Cunnare, L. Abrahamson, D. St.Pierre, J. Sattcr, S. Peterson, D. Sogn, J, Clementson, M. Leafstedt. ROW' TWO: L. Fickbohm, D. Stene, C. Waddell, J. Abrahamson, C. Welch, J. McKee, D. Stephens, G. Thormod- sgard. GRADE BASKETBALL ROW ONE: R. Fickbohm, D. Anderson, R. Peterson, D. Reiser, V. Reiser, D. Fick- bohm, Mr. Thuringer. ROW TWO: J. Trudeau, R. Trandahl. S. Peterson. M.’ Buum, M Pederson, A. Trudeau, L. Anderson. ROW THREE: M. Solberg, G. Numsen, B. West- ling, C. Hongslo, A. Dobberstein, D. Parsons, T. Nilson, J. St.Pierre. 51 A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Susan Westin Karen Lykken Sharon Westiing Gracia Bergstrom The student body held the election of cheerleaders in the fall. Out of the eighteen girls who tried out, four were selected as A” team cheerleaders and four as B' team cheerleaders. Only one of the eight had been a cheerleader in previous years. This was the first time that Alcestcr has had B” team cheerleaders in several years. The cheerleaders worked hard preparing for pep meetings and leading yells at all of the games. This year they had the privilege of cheering the Cubs on to victory through the district tournaments and into the regional tournaments. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Judy Johnson Cynthia Trudeau Pat Doty JoAnne Kratochvil 52 Following are those who have helped make this year's annual possible. Their donations have been greatly appreciated. Alcester Locker Plant Alces ter Union Anderson Elevator Anderson Garage Art's Service Station Aslesens Carrie's Cafe City of Alcester Continental taking Co. Dr. C.E. Johnson Ci. L. H. Shoraga Emery's Recreation Farmers Union Great Plains Supply Co. Gustafson Anderson Garage HiN Iowa Public Service Larsen Drug LaVonne's Beauty Shop Lincoln-Union Electric Moris Grocery Nilson Funeral Home Nora Creamery O.G. Beck Paul's Produce Pete's Produce Shuck Brothers State Bank of Alcester Stroshane Hardware Stubbs' Barber Shop Swenson's Gamble Store Swenson's Grocery Terrace Park Dairy TolLinger's Studio Walt Polk Westin Radio-T.V. Wheeler Anderson Contributed $10.00 53 Graduation is a time that every student looks forward to from the time that he enters highschool, and this is that time for the class of '61. The annual staff would like to express their appreciation to all those who helped make this year- book possible. 54