Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1976 volume:

ZMS1976CUBSZZS A Ices ter High School J lees ter. South Dakota 5700 Volume XX VJJJ S W y • « • 0 F V 1 Editor Charmain Height Assistant Ed. IE aura HendriclEs jl ft us. Manager 'Jane Silers yJm Copy Editor • Brenda Crawford Zyping Editor Sherea (Jabel jHl 3 As time passes we now come to our final year at Alcester High School. As students part and go their own separate ways they will always remember their high school days and remember they were the class of ’76. We are trying to show you with this Cubette what the Spirit of 76 and our high school days meant ro us. Our class is proud to have the honor of being the graduating class of '76. The 76 Cubette has a different meaning to every person, but to all of us it means the wonderful memories of past high school days, all the fun times of sharing and special kinds of friendship we have with each other. Our class, the class of '76 hopes to continue to make the world a better place to live and grow and to carry on the Spirit of f76. “Freedom c rain’’ ZHomecoming ’’Freedom Train” was the appro- priate theme for Homecoming ac- tivities held on October 9th and 10th. The Homecoming candidates were Charmain Hagen and Vaughn Johnson, Nancy Kraakmo and Rick Hongslo, and Brenda Crawford and Mitch Kjose. Their freshman attendants were Sheryl Gabel and Todd Merrick; sophomores were Rhonda Ryken and Bryan Crawford; juniors were Mary Jane Anderson and Gene Johnson. Excitement swept the stage as the Mistress of Ceremonies, Sue Berg- dale announced our new King and Queen, Mitch Kjose and Brenda Craw- ford. They were crowned by last year’s King and Queen, Steve Farley and Debbie Moller. Skits and musical numbers amused the royalty and audience. Afterwards everyone gathered outside for the traditional burning ”A”. The ”A” burned throughout the pep rally as the band and cheerlead- ers led the crowd. The spirit of the crowd was high when the evening came to a close. The Aicester Cubs lost a very disappointing Homecoming football game to the Tri-Valley Mustangs by a close score of 8-7. The halftime entertainment had the bicentennial theme ’’America 1776” and consisted of formations and songs by the band and pom pom girls as the royalty and their attend- ants marched upon the field. Homecoming festivities came to an end with a dance after the game. Music was provided by the ’’Outer Limits.” A large crowd of students, alumni, and faculty danced to the music ending a very successful Homecoming 1975. Below: Todd Merrick, Bryan Crawford, Gene Johnson, Rick Hongslo, Nancy Kraakmo, King Mitch Kjose, Queen Brenda Crawford, Charmain Hagen, Vaughn Johnson, Mary Anderson, Rhonda Ryken, Sheryl Gabel. Front Row-Brian Trieber, Danielle Webster, Julie Moller, Joey Twedt. 6 Top: Steve Farley crowns our new King Mitch Kjose. Bottom: Marty Schiefen talks to the great Mystic on the Mountain, Adrian Ludwig. Top Right: Doyle Barnes, John Duncan, and Barry Hughes play the game To Tell the Truth each claiming to be Coach Jerry Joachim. Middle: Laura Hendricks and Evelynn Dunlap show that's the way it was in 1776. Bottom Right: Gloom, despair, and agony on me, take over the freshman class. Top: Tom Zingler interviews cupid played by Martin Scheifen. Bottom: Tory Merrick finds the new orange to join the Fruit of the Loom gang. Top Right: Sherea Gabel finds the CHAR MIN. Middle Right: Shari Erickson presents Queen Charmain with candy from the student body. Bottom Right: We are thee Alcester girls, sang the senior girls for a musical number. 10 Sweetheart Royalty: Nancy Kraakmo, Jane Eilers, Queen Charm a in Hagen, Sue Bergdale, Donna Huenink. Above: Kay Daneilson and Rhonda Weyen do a little song and dance for the audience. Cltarmain flamed Queen The lights went off, the spotlight came on, and Audrey Van Ballegooyen began playing the theme song, Sunshine on My Shoulders. ” The candidates were Donna Huenink escorted by Henry Zabel, Charmain Hag- en escorted by Mitch Kjose, Sue Bergdale escorted by Rick Hongslo, Nancy Kraak- mo escorted by Doyle Barnes, and Jane Eilers escorted by Pat Kruse. Jahn Hultgren, Master of Ceremonies, opened the envelope (with some difficulty), and revealed Chairman Hagen as Alces- ter's 1976 Sweetheart Queen. Last year's Queen Kay (Hendricks) Winquist then crowned Charmain. Shari Erickson presented the Queen with a box of candy. The Student Body then put on skits and songs to entertain the Queen and her court. The Outer Limits provided music for the dance that followed. Above: 1st Row-Sue Bergdale (Madeline Quigley), Lori Roskeland (Aunt Mary), Susie Peterson (Nina Quigley), Nancy Kraakmo (Celeste Nelson), Renae Homandberg (Daphne), Brenda Crawford (Dr. Ann Brown), Sherea Cabel (Frankie Nelson), Charm ain Hagen (Cranny), 2nd Row-Perry Schempp (Uncle Bob), Randy Hakl (Claude), Doyle Barnes (Wilbur Maxwell), Tory Merrick (Hercules Nelson), Mitch Kjose (Henry'), John Duncan (Mr. Jason Quigley ), Jahn Hultgren (Harry Schuster). Seniors Display Acting Ability March 19 and 20 were the dates of the senior class play� Finders Creep- ers. 'Ilie play� a mystery-Comedy, was directed by Mr. Hall and Mrs. Goldam- mer. Nelson Funeral Home is the eerie scene of the play. The plot revolved around Jason Quigley, who is supposedly dead, and the two boys, Wilbur and Her- cules who try to discover who killed him. The production was well-received by the audiences both nights and the cast felt that all the work they had put into it was well worth it. Middle Right: Mrs. Coldaammer puts the final touches on Granny . Bottom Right: Renae Homandberg and Randy Hakl caught in a scene of Finders Creepers . 'Juniors Presents ‘' 3at hers Keen to ’' Fathers Been to Mars was the play performed by the Junior Class on April 1 and 2. Father is Larry Gibson, a T. V. space hero. His habit of wearing his suit at home and talking as if he is living in the 25th century constantly embarrases his 18-year old daughter, Gloria and al- most causes him to lose an important promotion on his job. The day is saved however, by Gloria's boyfriend Ned Morris who comes to the rescue and gets Mr. Gibson his promotion and makes peace in the family. Mr. Jerry Joachim directed the play which was well-received by the audiences both nights. Above Left: Shirley Johnson applies make-up to Kevin Scbesta before the play. Middle Left: Michelle Gross and Rhonda Thompson get ready to leave the Gibson house. Below: 1st Row-Myrth Ludwig (Mildred Bigson), June Crage (Madeline Dreese), Michelle Gross (Louise Mintern), Fvelynn Dunlap (Eartha), Rhonda Thompson (Elizabeth Bosler), Mary Anderson (Gloria Gibson). 2nd Row-Cindy Anderson (Corky Gibson). Kevin Scbesta (Ned Morris), Joe Onnen (Lawrence Gibson). Clifton Saugstad (J. Roland Pierce). German Club Js Hack After being dropped for one year, the German Club has again formed with Mr. Schnabel as their teacher and advisor. Members consists of those taking German I. Selling concessions and providing bands for the Homecoming and Sweetheart dances were this years Student Councils major ac- tivities. At Christmas time the Student Council provided the film Picture Mommy Dead and treats for the students enjoyment. They also purchased a new camera for the school and participated in a state bicentennial proj- ect. Top Right: 1st Row-Cindy Anderson, Serena Barnes, Heather Lusk. 2nd Row-Mike Bernhardt, Scott Sundstrom, Adv. Mr. Schnabel, Scott Lusk. Middle: Student Council officers are Pres.-Doyle Barnes, V-Pres.-Jane Eilers, Tres. -Pam Briggle, Sec.-Nancy Kraakmo. Bottom: Front Row-Brenda Crawford, Jane Eilers, Vaughn Johnson, Mitch Kjose, Bryon Crawford, Warren Johnson. Back Row-Rhonda Thompson, Michelle Gross, Evelynn Dunlap, Lori Roskeland, Audrey an Ballegooyen, Nancy Kraakmo, Sue Bergdale, Pam Briggle, Doyle Bames, Jahn Hultgren, Scott Lusk, Steve Hughes. 14 Above Left-Student Librarians: Back Row-Michelle Gross, Sherea Gabel, Evelynn Dunlap, Kay Danielson, Jill Homandberg, Shelly Newberg, Rhonda Ryken, Laura Hendricks. 2nd Row-Mrs. Goldammer, Advisor, Joyce Ymker, Myrth Ludwig, Cindy Anderson, Heather Lusk, Ruth Hultgren, Brenda Winquist, Elma Ymker, Rhonda Weyen. Front Row-Brenda Crawford, Nancy Kraakmo, Karen Hakl, Renae Homandberg, Jane Eilers, Pam Briggle. Above-National Honor Society: Front Row-Brad Kleinhans, Gene Johnson. Back Row-Nancy' Kraakmo, Laura Hendricks, Rhonda Thompson, Sue Bergdale, Karen Hakl, Myrth Ludwig. Above-Declam: Dianna Zingler, Roshelle Merrick, Mrs. Goldammer, Advisor, Heather Lusk, Ruth Hultgren. Extra Activities Assisting students in locating and checking in and out books was the main job of our student librarians. Under the supervision of Mrs. Sherry Goldammer, the librarians were also in charge of dusting and keeping the library in order. Points were kept for each librarian, those earning 2000 points received a pin. Twelve students took part in the Local Declam contest this year. All those who participated worked very hard. Local winners were: Oratory-Heather Luck; Poetry-Dianna Zingler; Dramatic-Ruth Hultgren; and Humorous-Rachelle Mer- rick. These four students attended the district contest where they all did very well. The National Honor Society, in its third year of existence started out with two returning seniors, Jahn Hultgren and Sue Bergdale. They were joined by six juniors: Karen Hakl, Laura Hendricks, Gene Johnson, Brad Kleinhans, Myrth Ludwig, and Rhonda Thompson. Another senior, Nancy Kraakmo joined at semes- ter and Susie Peterson, Brenda Crawford, and Lori Roskeland joined the fourth 9 weeks. The purpose of this organization is to honor these students that have maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (B) during their high school career. 15 Spirit Js Five seniors, four juniors, and two freshmen made up this year's cheerleading squad. The main goal of being a cheerlead- er is to get and keep the enthusiasm of the crowd. This year's school spirit greatly improved since last year and helped in supporting our various teams. The cheerleaders once again sold mums at Homecoming to raise money for their uniforms. Top Left: B-team cheerleaders Mary Anderson, Rhonda Jacob, Charlotte Leafstedt, and Rhonda Twedt. Middle Left: Wrestling cheerleaders Lori Johnson, Charmain Hagen, and S here a Gabel. Bottom Left: Shirley Johnson keeps the spirit going. Above: A-team cheerleaders Sue Bergdale, Shirley Johnson, Nancy Kraakmo, and Jane Eilers. 16 Above: A-Club First Row-Vaughn Johnson, Rick Hongslo, John Duncan, Mitch Kjose, John Bergdale, Jahn Hultgren, Kevin Cross. Second Row-Randy Hakl, Pat Kruse, Scott Lusk, Kurt Sommervold, Henry Zabel, Tory Merrick, Mark Anderson. Third Row-Mike Lappegard, Perry Schempp, Stuart Hiemen, Barry Hughes, Jason Peterson, Doyle Barnes, Bryon Crawford, Doug Jensen, Steve Hughes. Fourth Row-Jarvis Peterson, Warren Johnson, Doug Harvey, Brad Kleinhans, Todd Merrick, Dale Pearson. Above: CAL Club Members, First Row-Cindy Anderson, Rhonda Jacob, Nina Barnes, Michelle Cross. Second Row-Ix ri Johnson, Erin Lusk, Shirley Johnson, Rhonda Thompson, Rhonda Twedt. Third Row-Kristi Iingert, Nancy Kraakmo, Charmain Hagen, Brenda Crawford, Jane Eilers, Sue Bergdale, Sherea Gabel, Shellie Newberg. Left: A-Club and CAL Officers-Brenda Crawford (Sec. - Tres.), Ricky Hongslo (A-Club Pres. ), Charmain Hagen (CAL Pres. ), Brad Kleinhans (V. Pres. ), Jane Eilers (V. Pres. ), Front Row-Scott Lusk (Tres. ), Barry Hughes (Sec. ). Below: Sharing the job of editors this year were Sue Bergdale and Jane Eilers. Dakota Captures Main Soents For the second consecutive year the school news was printed in our local pa- per. Jane Eilers and Sue Bergdale shared the job of editor. Every other week one of them compiled the school news and as- signed the stories off the beat sheet to the student reporters. After the stories were approved by Advisor Mr. Ptak, they were taken to the paper to be printed in the Alcester Union. At the end of the year. Sue and Jane compiled the news of the important events throughout the 75-76 year and formed the newspaper. The Dakota '76. Below: 1st Row-Mary Anderson, Michelle Cross, Ruth Hultgren, Sherea Gabel, Rhonda Ryken, Kristi Lingert, Mr. Ptak. 2nd Row-Shirley Johnson, Rhonda Thompson, Charlotte Leafstedt, Evelynn Dunlap, Laura Hendricks, Pam Briggle, Brad Kleinhans, Mitch Kjose, Brenda Crawford, John Bergdale, Wanda Onnen, Bryan Crawford. 3rd Row-Rhonda Weyen, Debbie Jensen, Mytth Ludwig, Karen Hakl. 18 Above: Sitting-Brad Kleinhans, Sherea Gabel, Vaughn Johnaon, Evelynn Dunlap, Mitch Kjose. 2nd Row- Charmain Hagen, Myrth Ludwig, Rhonda Ryken, Laura Hendreicks, Wanda Onnen, Nancy Kraakmo, Pam Briggle. 3rd Row-Rhonda Thompson, Brenda Crawford, Sue Bergdale, Lori Roskeland. Above: Cubette Editors-lst Row-Sherea Gabel (Head Typist), Charmain Hagen (Editor), 2nd Row-Jane Eilers (Business Manager), Brenda Crawford (Copy Editor), Sue Bergdale (Photographer). Cubette Staff Janus Memories of ’76 Spirit of '76: a widely used phrase this bicentennial year is the theme of our 1976 Cubette. Advised by Mr. Hall, the staff and editor, Charmain Hagen worked together to form your memories of the 1975-76 school year. Through much hard work writing and editing stories, shifting pictures and meeting the various deadlines the 1976 Cubette staff hope they have made this Cubette a part of your cherished memo- ries. 19 dinesMace Changed Attending the FHA State Convention at Huron and the Regional meeting at Freeman, was just one of the many events attended by the FHA officers and members. Mrs. Virginia Ericson ad- vised the group and helped them follow through with this year’s theme: ’’You've Come a Long Way. Throughout the year the Future Homemakers of America held the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet, Daddy-Date Night, joint rollar-skating party with the FFA, and a White Elephant sale with the proceeds going to the scholarship fund. To go along with their theme the mem- bers studied styles and customs of the past and actually did discover that they have come a long way. Right Middle: FHA Officers, L. to R. , Lori Johnson-V. Pres. , Dianna Zingler-Historian, Donna Huenink- Music Leader, Lori Roskeland-President, Mary Anderson-Parliamentarian, Wanda Onnen-Reporter, Heather Lusk-Tres. Mrs. Ericson-Advisor, Rhonda Thompson-Sec. Right Above: Lori Roskeland was win- ner of our local Beef-Cook-Off for the second year in a row. 1 Below: 1st Row-Charlotte Leafstedt, Rhonda Twedt, Renae Homandberg, Susie Peterson, Patti McKee, 2nd Row- Laura Hendricks,Rhonda Sommervold Joelle Leafstedt, Debbie Anderson, Mary Anderson, Lori Johnson, Pam Briggle. Rhonda Weyen. 3rd Row-Valerie Johnson, Michelle Gross, Lori Hongslo, Shirley Johnson, Lori Roskeland, Donna Huenink, Wanda Onnen, Ruth Hultgren, Gail Jacob. 4th Row-Marilee Hagen, Rochelle, Mary Dunlap, Shellie Newberg, Heather Lusk, Diana Zingler, Rhonda Thompson, Cherie Sorlie, Kay Danielson, Kristi Lingert. 5th Row-Kay Lapour, Cindy Anderson, Elma Ymker, Rhonda Ryken, Jill Homandberg, Trudy Holtkamp, Junet Verugdenhil, Kandy Osterkamp, Debbie Jenson. 6th Row-Joyce Ymker, Sue Bergdale, Brenda Crawford, Mrs. Ericson, Sherea Gavel, Jane Eilers, Nancy Kraakmo. Above: 1st Row-Tim Osterkamp, Jeff Hall, Mike Lappegard, Randy Ronning, Billy Lind, John Bergdale, Jerome Reynolds, Troy Sonichsen Craig Anderson, Keith Anderson. 2nd Row-Randy Schollerman, Adrain Ludwig, Paul Twedt, Jarvis Peterson, Jason Peterson, Gene Johnson, Dale Pearson, Daryl Warner, Brian Ludwig. 3rd Row-Todd Merrick, Randy Hakl, Mitch Kjose, Brian Quail, Jim Jervick, Troy Merrick, Kevin Merrick, Richard Richter, Jerry Ymker. 4th Row-Bob Keiser, Jhann Hultgren, PeiTy Schempp, Doug Harvey, John Duncan, Vaughn Johnson, Warren Johnson, Stuart Heiman, Advisor, Mr. Quick. Above: Back Row-Perry Schempp-Sec. , Doug Harvey-President, John Duncan-V. Pres, , 2nd Row-Stuart Hieman-Officer at large, Mr. Quick- Advisor, Warren Johnson-Treas, Front Row-Bob Keizer-Sentinel, Jahn Hultgren-Parliamentarian, and Vaughn Johnson-Reporter. JJJ Sell Jruit for j 11 oney-jI akimj Project The selling of citrus fruit to people in the area, was again on the list of money-making projects of the FFA. The Future Farmers of America, under the direction of Mr. James Quick met once each month. A judging school in Brookings was attended by many of the members. Doug Harvey, President, and John Duncan, Vice-President attended the State Convention in Kansas City. The highlight of the year was the an- nual Parent-Son Banquet. 21 Below-Trombone Quartet: Victoria Twedt, Erin Lusk, Myrth Ludwig, Richard Richter. Above-Sax Ensemble: 1st Row-Rhonda Thompson, Trudy Holtkamp, Scott Lusk. Back Row-Jennee Lind, Stephanie Lappegard, Debra Jensen, Kay Lapour. Right-Brass Ensemble-1st Row-Keith Anderson, Craig Anderton, Heather Lusk, Lori Roskeland, Ruth Hultgren. Back Row-Dan Buum, Joe Cnnen, Myrth Ludwig, Richard Richter, Troy Sonichson. Above: 1st Row: Laura Hendricks, Ruth Hultgren, Brenda Winquist, Rachelle Merrick. 2nd Row: Keith Anderson, Paul Buum, Brian Quail, Kelly Lapour. 3rd Row: Charmain Hagen, Billy Lind, Wanda Onnen, Sherea Gabel. 4th Row: Craig Anderton, Donna Huenink, Monica Clark, Scott Lusk. 22 Above: 1st Row: Mary Anderson, Lori Johnson, Cindy Anderson, Debbie Anderson, Joelie Leafstedt, Erin Lusk, Vicky Twedt, Jennee Lind. 2nd Row: Charolette Leafstedt, Shirley Johnson, Lori Hongslo, Susie Peterson, Rhonda Twedt, Kristi Lingert, Rhonda Ryken, Heather Lusk. 3rd Row': Jane Eilers, Brenda Crawford, Nancy Kraakmo, Stephanie Lappegard, Trudy Holtkamp, Kay Lapour, Sue Bergdale, Debbie Jensen. 4th Row: Rhonda Thompson, Lorie Raskeland, Joe Onnen, Dan Buum, Richard Richter, Myrth Ludwig, Wendy Schempp, Troy Sonschiesen. Above: Soloists-Brenda Crawford, Wanda Onnen, Kay Lapour, Joe Onnen, Dan Buum. Point System Used As with many other organizations and clubs this year, the High School Band has set up a point system for lettering. A Band Council consisting of one member from each of the grades 8-12 decided on the number of points to be received for each performance. It was decided it would take 16 points to letter. The 49 member band gave a total of 10 performances this year, which includes 4 concerts, marching at Hobo Day, Da- kota Days and the Tulip Festival at Orange City. The band also performed at the Veteran's and Memorial Day services and played several numbers at Commence- ment. 23 Above: Woodwind Choir-lst Row-Wanda Onnen, Lori Johnson, Cindy Anderson, Lori Hongslo, Laura Hendricks. 2nd Row-Rhonda Thompson, Debra Jensen, Jane Eilers, Rhonda Ry ken, Charmain Hagen. 3rd Row-Sue Bergdale, Brenda Crawford, Sherea Gabel, Rhonda Twedt, Susie Peterson. Right: Senior Ensemble-1st Row-Jane Eilers, Sherea Gabel, Charmain Hagen. 2nd Row-Nancy Kraakmo, Sue Bergdale, Brenda Crawford. Left Middle: Percussion Ensemble-Paul Buum, Lori Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Nancy Kraakmo, Wanda Onnen, Donna Huenink. Left Bottom: Clarinet Quartet-Susie Peterson, Kristi Lingert, Rhonda Ryken, Debra Anderson. Below: Flute Duet-Mary Anderson, Shirley Johnson. Chorus Groups Attend Contest Seven soloists and five ensembles at- tended the Region I contest in Vermillion this year. All those participating re- ceived above average ratings with Lori Johiison, Wanda Onnen, Audrey VanBal- legooyen and the two girls ensembles re- ceiving superior ratings. Under the direction of Mrs. Connie Larson, the chorus groups also per- formed in four concerts throughout the year. A point system was established; points were earned by participation in concerts and attending other concerts. A total of 13 points was needed to letter. For the second consecutive year KSFY T. V. taped the Girls Chorus, Boys En- semble and Swing Choir as a part of the Christmas in Song” series. Lori Johnson, Ruth Hultgren, Randy Hakl, and Scott Lusk represented A Ices- ter at All-State Chorus in Watertown. Left-Boys Chorus-1st Row: Doyle Barnes, Perry Schempp, and Henry Zabel. id Row: Randy Hakl, Jahn Hultgren, Mitch Kjose, Kurt Sommervold, Scott Lusk, and Tom Zingler. Below Left-Soloists-Scott Lusk, Audrey VanBallegooyen, Lori Johnson, Charolette Leafstedt, Wanda Onnen, Janet Vregudenhil, and Doyle Barnes. Below Right-Boys Ensemble-1st Row: Randy Hakl, Tom Zingler, Henry Zabel, Scott Lusk, Clifton Saugstad, and Jahn Hultgren. 2nd Row: Mitch Kjose, Perry Schempp, and Doyle Barnes. 25 Choruses Perform Above-Girl's Ensemble-1st Row-Debbie Anderson, Lori Johnson, Donna Huenink, Wendy Schempp. 2nd Row-Brenda Crawford, Wanda Onnen, Laura Hendricks, Shirley Johnson, Above-Girl's Ensemble-lst Row-Heather Lusk, Lori Hongslo, Audrey VanBalleogyn, Monica Clark. 2nd Row-Charmain Hagen, Ruth Hultgren, Mary Anderson, Charlotte Leafstedt, Rhonda Twedt. Below-1st Row-Mrs. Larsen, Ruth Hultgren, Sheryl Gabel, Lori Hongslo, Lori Johnson, Wanda Onnen, Donna Huenink, Michelle Gross, Cindy Anderson, Brenda Winquist, Rhoda Sommervold, 2nd Row-Joelle Leafstedt, Rachelle Merrick, Monica Clark, Patti McKee, Charolette Leafstedt, Diannia Zingler, Charmain Hagen, Pam Briggle, Shirley Johnson, Mary Anderson, Lori Rookeland, Susie Peterson, Heather Lusk. 3rd Row-Valerie Johnson, Debbie Anderson, Candy Osterkamp, Gail Jacob, Marlene Larson, Mary Ann Dunlap, Shelly Newberg, Rhonda Ryken, Kay Lapour, Elma Ymker, Janet Vreugdenhil, Kay Danielson. 4th Row-Laura Hendricks, Debbie Jensen, Audrey VanBalleogyn, Brenda Crawford, Rhonda Twedt, Wendy Schempp, Rhonda Thompson, Kristi Lingert, Renae Homandberg, Trudy Holtkamp, Joyce Ymker. ?6 Mixed Chorus-1st Row: Mrs. Larsen, Rhoda Sommervold, Rachelle Merrick, Charolette Leafstedt, Sheryl Gabel, Heather Lusk, Wanda Onnen, Pam Briggle, Debbie Jensen, Shelly Newberg, Lori Johnson, and Mary Dunlap. 2nd Row: Brenda Winquist, Diannia Zingler, Rhonda Ryken, Marlene Larson, Randy Hakl, Clifton Saugstad, Shirley Johnson, Charmain Hagen, Michelle Gross, Mary Anderson, Rhonda Twedt, and Kay Danielson. 3rd Row: Kristi Lingert, Valerie Johnson, Ruth Hultgren, Patti McKee, Gail Jacob, Tom Zingler, Perry Schempp, Doyle Barnes, Audrey VanBallegooyen, Janet Vreugdenhil, Wendy Schempp, Trudy Holtkamp, and Kay Lapour. 4th Row: Rhonda Thompson, Brenda Crawford, Monica Clark, Elma Ymker, Henry Zabel, Scott Lusk, Mitch Kjose, Kurt Sommervold, Renae Homandberg, Lori Roskeland, Donna Huenink, and Susie Peterson. I Above Right-All-State Chorus Members: Lori Johnson, Scott Lusk, Randy Hakl, and Ruth Hultgren. Above Left-Mixed Ensemble-lst Row: Ruth Hultgren, Rachelle Merrick, Audrey VanBallegooyen, and Lori Johnson. 2nd Row: Scott Lusk, Mitch Kjose, Doyle Barnes and Randy Hakl. Below Left-Swing Choir-1st Row: Ruth Hultgren, Lori Johnson, Brenda Crawford, Audrey VanBallegooyen, Lorie Raskeland, and Donna Huenink. 2nd Row: Randy Hakl, Charolette Leafstedt, Wendy Schempp, Scott Lusk, and Henry Zabel. 3rd Row: Doyle Barnes, and Mitch Kjose. 27 Memories Were Sparked Memories of the last four years filled the minds of seniors as they attended ’’Moments to Remember”--Spirit of '76, on May 1, 1976. A delicious meal of chicken, ham, longjohn potatoes, corn and Rainbow sher- bet was served by the Village Bowl. The Program was opened by Evelynn Dunlap, Mistress of Ceremonies giving the Welcome and the acceptance was given by Doyle Barnes. Lori Johnson sang a solo as the Junior Class entertainment. The waiter and waitresses performed many amusing numbers to go along with the prom theme and the class history. prophecy and will were read. Cocoon played for the dance after the banquet from 9:00 till 12:00. After which the students drove up to Canton to see the movie Let’s Do It Again.” After a long, but enjoyable, night, everyone met back in Alcester for a breakfast of pan- cakes and sausages. The Junior Class put a lot of hard work and time into the plans and decora- tions and helped make it a special Junior- Senior Prom that we will always remem- ber. 28 Above: 1st Row-Gail Jacob, Pam Briggle, Diana Zingler, Ruth Hultgren, Heather Luck. 2nd Row-Mike Lappegard, Bryan Crawford, John Bergdale, Randy Ronning, Mike Zingler. These were the waiters and waitresses. Top: Is THAT really me?????????? Bottom: The Sophomores prepare for the banquet. Top Right: Juniors, Seniors, and Teachers wait for the banquet to begin. Bottom: Discussing the night's plans by the Junior girls before the activities get under way. 29 Below: Mr. and Mrs. Goldammer, Mr. Zingler and Mr. Joachim discuss what the night might bring. Top Left: Kurt Sommervold and Michelle Gross stop and pose for a picture at one of the scenic spots. Bottom Left: The Juniors have a hungry look to them before the banquet. Bottom Right: Evelynn Dunlap was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. 30 Student Cife Right: Mr. Kroger can t be THAT bad! Above Right: Ever tasted a wild hickory nut? Below Right: 'Tm ready, where s the party? 32 33 Student JCife Above Right: Would you believe this is seconds- thirds? Middle Right: It's Girls' night!!! !!! Below: Charmain canned her own can ! Above: Rhonda Jacob feels at home in her litter box CAN! Below Left: 1 wish I may, I wish I might, that basketball go in tonight. Below Right: Having a gay-ole time in the whirl- pool! 35 Omaha Was the Sight for Miceutenuia I Class The seniors saw their class treasury quickly dwindle as they departed on April 2, for their class trip to Omaha. The day was spent touring the Henry Doorly Zoo, Eppley Airfield, and witnessing a fire at McDonald's--but not before they got their food. The rest of the day was spent touring the Omaha Police Station, KETV Television, KOIL Radio, shopping at West Roads and attending a movie. Doyle Barnes was our class President; he along with Mr. Jerry Joachim advised the class. The major money making projects for the year was the Senior Class Play, Finders Creepers, which was directed by Mrs. Goldammer and Mr. Hall. As in the past, the senior pictures were taken by Tollingers, the seniors also took the ACT and Armed Services test. As the last half of the year came around, much time was spent making after graduation plans, trading senior pictures, and just realizing that they would be the last few months spent as the class of '76. Jay Ahart Sue Bergdale Doyle Barnes Brenda Crawford Below: Sherea Gabel studies her lines during the play??? John Duncan Randy Hakl Donna Huenink Jane Eilers Doug Harvey Barry Hughes Sherea Gabel Renae Homandberg Jahn Hultgren Chairmain Hagen Ricky Hongslo Valerie Johnson 37 '' Zo Accomplish ip rent Zlungs. We Must A'ot Only Act But 'Dream, Xot Only Plan But Also Believe. Pat Kruse Susie Peterson Marlene Larson Richard Richter Kevin Merrick Lori Roskeland Tory Merrick Perry Schempp Top: Granny and Mr. Quigley do a little jig in the senior class play. Middle: The senior class presented the skit, Fruit of the Loom, with orange, banana, apple, pear, and grapes. Bottom: Madeline crys over Mr. Quigley’s death as Mr. Schuster tries to comfort her. Above: The class officers were president Doyle Barnes, vice-president Pat Kruse, treasurer Charmain Hagen, and secretary Brenda Crawford. Right: Sue Bergdale wins the Betty Crocker Home- maker Award. Kurt Sommervold Larry Ymker Henry Zabel ‘Juniors Sant Money for Prom Fathers Been to Mars” was the name of the play the junior class selec- ted to put on this year, it was directed by Mr. Jerry Joachim. Money earned from this and their magazine sales was used to pay for ex- penses at the Junior-Senior Prom. Mr. Alan Hall was their advisor this year. Evelynn Dunlap, Warren Johnson, Scott Lusk, and Rhonda Thompson are the stu- dent council representatives. Delgates for Boys and Girls State were Brad Kleinhans and Rhonda Thomp- son; their alternates were Warren John- son and Laura Hendricks. Top Right: Gloria and Ned talk to her space hero father in a scene from the Junior class play. Middle Right: The Junior girls play the Neighbor Game at Sweetheart. Cindy Anderson Debbie Anderson Mary Anderson Serena Barnes Evelynn Dunlap June Grage Michelle Gross Karen Hakl Stuart Heim an Laura Hendricks Lori Hongslo Debbie Jensen Gene Johnson Lori Johnson Shirley Johnson 40 Warren Johnson Brad Kleinhans Myrth Ludwig Scott Lusk Joe Onnen Tim Osterkamp Dale Pearson Jarvis Peterson Jason Peterson Clifton Saugstad Kevin Sebesta Scott Sundstrom Rhonda Thompson Bill Trudeau Rhonda Twedt Darrell Warner Jerry Ymker Joyce Ymker Above: Junior class officers, President-Evelynn Dunlap, Vice-President-Brad Kleinhans, Secretary- Mary Anderson, Treasurer-Shirley Johnson. Above: Boys State winner-Brad Kleinhans, Warren Johnson was his alternate. Rhonda Thompson was chosen as Girls State with Laura Hendricks alternate. John Bergdale Mike Bernhardt Pam Briggle Bryan Crawford Kay Danielson Todd Hakl Jeff Hall Trudy Holtkampt Jill Homandberg Ruth Hultgren G ail J acob Mike Lappegard Billy Lind Kristi Lingert Adrian Ludwig Heather Lusk Patti McKee Wanda Onnen Kandy Osterkamp Randy Ronning 42 Below: Class Officers-President-Mike Lappegard, Vice-Pres. -Diana Zingler, Secret ary-W and a Onnen, Treasurer-Tom Zingler. Sophomores Solve Money Problems Financial problems faced the sopho- more class at the beginning of this year. The problem was solved by the selling of flowers for Sweetheart and running the concession stand at basketball games. Along with these projects the class was kept busy building the A for Home- coming and buying flowers for com- mencement. Ten people were selected as waiters and waitresses for the Junior-Senior Prom. The student council represent- atives were Bryan Crawford and Pam Briggle. The Sophomore class advisor was Mrs. Sherry Goldammer. Rhonda Ryken Wendy Schempp Martin Schiefen Randy Schollerman Cherie Sorlie Brian Steenick Sally Tucker Paul Twedt Janet Vreugdenhil Rhonda We yen Diannia Zingler Tom Zingler 43 Keith Anderson Mark Anderson Craig Anderton Neal Barnes Nina Barnes Brian Berg Danny Buum Monica Clark Mary Ann Dunlap Sheryl Gabel Marilee Hagen Steve Hughes Rhonda Jacob Doug Jensen Kevin Keiser A yew Beginning The Class of '79 started their first year of high school with 32 students. The freshmen were required to take English 1, Physical Education, and Physi- cal Science. Other courses were offered to fill up their schedule, and extra curri- cular activities were offered to full up their free time. The freshmen took the Iowa Test of Educational Development and the California Occupational Prefer- ence Scale survey. Their advisor was Mr. Schnabel. The class officers were Brian Ludwig-Presi- dent, Dan Buum-Vice-President, Rachelle Merrick-Secretary and Kay Lapour- Treasurer. The student council repre- sentatives were Audrey Van Balleogyn and Steve Hughes. Attendants for Home- coming were Sheryl Gabel and Todd Mer- rick. Above: Freshmen class officers, Brian Ludwig- President, Dan Buum-Vice-President, Rochelle Merrick-Secretary, Kay Lapour-Treasurer. 44 Kay Lapour Charolette Leafstedt Joelle Leafstedt Brian Ludwig Rachelle Merrick Todd Merrick Shelli Newberg Peggy Peck Jerome Reynolds David Schiefen Rhoda Sommervold Troy Sonichsen Michael Stubbs Audrey Van Ballegooyen Brenda Winquist Above: Rochelle Merrick tries her luck at kissing the frog, during a Sweetheart skit. Above: Audrey Van Ballegooyen waits patiently for her handsome prince. 45 Above: 7th grade: 1st Row: Ruth Ymker, Barbara Ekanger, Kathy Bernhardt, Judy Jensen, Shelly Osterkamp. 2nd Row: Diane Ludwig, LeAnne Lingert, Jolynne Crawford, Heidi Hughes, Holly Merrick. 3rd Row: Scott Livingston, Scott Kruse, Scott McKee, Jan Hansohm. 4th Row: Peter Robertson, Mike Newberg, Mike Zingler, Keith Leafstedt. 5th Row: Lisa Swanson, Mark Fickbolm, Kevin SchoeHerman, Duane Cnnen. 6th Row: Sharon Peterson, Mark Johannson, Kent Anderson, Mr. Kroger, Advisor. Back Row: Kristen Treiber, Nancy Zingler, Susan Heiman, Rhonda Jurgensen. Below: Declam winners: Front Row: Stephanie Lappegard, Victoria Twedt. Back Row: Belinda Cooper, Jennee Lind. Below Right: 8th grade: Front Row: Rachelle Reierson, Paul Buum, Joni Johnson, Scott Kroger. 2nd Row: Jane Quail, Stephanie Lappegard, Jennee Lind, Ramona Johannson. 3rd Row: Sandra Green, Julie Kjose, Janice Pearson, Susan DeVires. 4th Row: Doug Schouten, Brenda Steeneck, Cindy Gabel, Vicki Twedt, Kelli Lapour, Belinda Cooper, Erin Lusk, Rhonda Grage. 5th Row: Joey Limoges, Larry Reynolds, Mark Eden, Kim Anderson, Mrs. Meadors. 6th Row: Darwin Ryken, Kevin Gross, James Robertson, Glenn Jensen, and Jaimey Schempp. Below: Speller Contest winner: Kelly Lapour. 46 Sixth Grade: 1st Row: (L to R): Kathy Weyen, JoAnne Zingler, Tammy Reierson, Rochelle Twedt, Shelly Hartman, Tara Sonichsen, Diane Nielson, Robin Embrock. 2nd Row: Tami Hansohm, Joanne Lind, Rhonda Hakl, Brenda Larson, Kathy Jensen, Clay Clark, Dick Anderson, Ken Keiser, Wayne Johnson. 3rd Row: Carol Robertson, Karen Swanson, Jon Leafstedt, Tashia Miner, David Farley, David Grage, Dennis Tucker. 4th Row: Debbie Hemmingson, Susan Schiefen, Bentley St. Peter, Mark Newberg, MattOnnen. Tim Berg. Ron Upton, Grant Gubbrud, Kevin Kroger, Mr. Walz. Fifth Grade: 1st Row: Dean Sommervold, Gail Grage, Melanie Homandberg, Patti Hammitt, Danny Schoellerman, Teresa Limoges. 2nd Row: Ryan Ronning, Kristi Kaskie, Carol Hamaker, Millie Jensen, Barbara Cooper, Shane McClara. 3rd Row: Mrs. Tiltrum, Randy Hongslo, Jamie Frye, Keith Lapour, Pam Tucker. Tim Walz, Chonette Bern, Karlinda Schouten, Lisa Kleinhans. Fourth Grade: 1st Row: Mike Gross, Glenn Jager, Lynette Larson, Kelli Stephens, Shellie Upton, Mark Sheldon, Sally Hamilton, Kathryn Trieber, Jeanine Hagen. 2nd Row: Jill Abraham, Beverly Ekanger, Melanie Ronning, Crystal Harvey, Robbie Heiman, Jerry Frye, Randy Kaskie, Jim Hamaker, 3rd Row: Carey Strough, Jeff Thompson, Trent Nelson, Brian Satter, Todd Wells, Erik Johnson, Mike Hongslo. 4tlfRow: Todd Embrock, Kevin Jacob, Tom McKee, Doug Anderson, Steve Hartman, Mrs. Hultgren. 3rd Grade: 1st Row-Tammi Sogn, Stephanie Reierson, Jimmy Upton, Chad Trudeau, Michael Hieison, Carl Johnson, Todd Mennis. 2nd Row-Terry Warner, Jeff Kruid, Lisa Parker, Mitch Merrick, Carl Treiber, Tamra Tucker, Patty Limoges, Tina Vanderham, Terri Sogn. 3rd Row-Mrs. Shoraga, Lynnette Peterson, Randy Ymker, Lydia Miner, Teresa Danielson, Julie Dean, Kevin Hanshom, Johnette Joseph, Mary Weyen, Michael Schumacher, Lezlie Hammer. 2nd Grade: 1st Row-Ross Abraham, Chad Wells, Dawn Harvey, Tracy Lottman, Debbie Limoges, Karl Johnson, Danielle Webster, Charles Nygard, Kristi Merrick. 2nd Row-Tracy Vanderham, Pam Albers. 3rd Row-Mrs. Anderson, Kara Ericson, Tracy Nelson, Daniel Wiberg, Teresa Lohr, Connie Paulson, Wendy Lundberg, Ricky Lundberg, Brian Treiber. Top-Robert Miner, Rod Stephens, Dwight Gubbrud, Arlan Bern, Michael Jones. 1st Grade: 1st Row-Howard Hamaker, Gavin Clark, Shari Erickson, Nicole Oncnpner, Margaret Lind, Michael Kruid, Michelle Berglund, Rochelle Thompson, Kristen Anderson, Julie Moller. 2nd Row-Tom Peterson, Jeff Schumacher, Mary Johnson, Jason Fickbohm, Sara Voeltz, Carmen Hays, Shelly Lappegard, Kelly Kaskie, Clinton Haage, Doug Medema. 3rd Row-Corey Steen, Sandra Joseph, Trae Sebesta, Mike Weyen, Cheyenne Harvey, Terri Jager, Kyle Sheldon, Stacie Pilla, Tereas Sonichsen, Randy Anderton, Paul Kruse, Paula Wiberg, Miss Wollner. grades Kept Busy For the third year the elementary school and gymnasium have been kept busy with various activities. Besides the daily routine of classes, the elementary teachers and aides are kept busy by helping arrange Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day parties for the students' enjoyment and for a break in the daily class routine. The gymnasium is kept occupied not only by both boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and music concerts but by oc casional recesses for students on cold winter days. Top Left: Mr. Saugstad serves as the grade school principal. Middle Left: Teacher's aids; Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Lappegard, Mrs. Eilers, Mrs. Dietrich, and Mrs. Hongslo. Kindergarten: 1st Row-Stephen Reynolds, Jason Johnson, Shawn Riffe, Nathan Grage, Joe Van Ballegooyen, Jamie Richter, Eddie Williams. 2nd Row-David Saugstad, Greg Swanson, George Metzenthen, Mike Berglund, Michael Embrock, Todd Tunell, Wade Smith, Bob Kezar. 3rd Row-Tonya Steen, Sheila Lohr, Kim Rogness, Heather Voeltz, April Heeren, Jill Lundberg, Heather Ericson, Kristi Nygard, Christa Lundberg, Greg Scheifen. 4th Row-Julie Hamaker, Karla Schumacker, Kate Buum, Janie Ptak, Kathie Brady, Michelle Hongslo, Jacqueline VanWald, Annette Behrends, Bryce Sullivan, Patti Jensen. Students Sam Recognition Award programs held throughout the year gave many students the well earned recognition they deserved. This year Jane Eiiers was named D.A.R., while Lori Roskeland was the local beef-cook-off winner for the second consecutive year. In FFAf Doug Harvey received the Dekalb award and John Dun- can received the Delmar Scott award. Donna Huenink and Brenda Crawford were awarded the Hammitt Music Award and Sue Bergdale received the Betty Crocker Award. The Voice of Democracy award was given to Dianna Zingler. Myrth Ludwig received the Minnie Larsen Award as the outstanding junior and Doyle Barnes was awarded the Arvid Thormodsgaard Schol- arship. Below: Jason Peterson received the first Head- Hunter Award in football for making the most tackles during the 1975-76 football season. Bottom: Being awarded the Hammitt Music Award were Brenda Crawford and Donna Huenink from Mrs. Larson (Left) and Mrs. Hedeen. Top: Doug Harvey received the Dekalb Award in FFA. 50 Top Left: Doyle Barnes was the recipient of the Arvid Thormodsgaard Award. Middle Left: The Delmar Scott Award was received by John Duncan. Bottom Left: This year's Voice of Democracy Award went to Dianna Zingler (Center) Janet Vreugenhil- 3rd (Left) and Ruth Hultgren-2nd (Right). I Above: The Minnie Larson Award was presented to the most out- standing Junior, Myrth Ludwig. 51 Top: The senior swing choir sang at both Baccalaureate and Graduation night. Bottom: Nancy Kraakmo gives her Salutatorian address. Top Right: Mr. Milo Weking addressed the class of 76. Middle Right: Sue Bergdale served as Valdictorian for the class of '76. Bottom Right: The Alcester High School Graduates of 1976! 52 Above: 1st Row-Mgr. Keith Anderson, Warren Johnson, Brian Berg, David Schiefen, Jarvis Peterson, Steve Hughes, Paul Twedt, Barry Hughes, Dan Buum, Brad Kleinhans. 2nd Row-Mgr. Tom Zingler, Gene Johnson, Joe Onnen, Bryan Crawford, Scott Lusk, Stuart Hieman, Todd Merrick, Jason Peterson, John Bergdale. 3rd Row-Coach JeiTy Joachim, Mark Anderson, John Duncan, Pat Kruse, Doug Harvey, Vaughn Johnson, Rick Hongslo, Mitch Kjose, Asst. Coach Gary Kropuenske. Cubs Jmprove Record Through much hard work and effort the Alcester Football Team showed much improvement this year. Because of the small number of boys out for the sport the Jr. Varsity games had to be can- celled. The varsity had a Conference record of 2-4 which tied them with Salem for 4th place in the Big Sioux Conference. Vaughn Johnson, Mitch Kjose, and Jason Peterson made the All-Conference Team. Vaughn also was selected M.V.P. and made Ace of the Week for rushing 119 yds. against Parker. Jason Peterson recieved the Cubs first Head Hunter Award for getting the most tackles of the season. The Cubs played good football all year and gave it their hardest effort ending the season with a 2-8 record. Middle: Vaughn Johnson and Mitch Kjose were se- lected Co-Captains by their fellow teammates. Bottom: Coach Jerry Joachim and Asst. Coach Gary Kropuenske contributed to the teams' improvement. 54 Top Left: Tom Zingler and Keith Anderson helped the coaches and players out. Middle: The Cubs in action. CUBS 8 26 Elk Point CUBS 14 8 Chester CUBS 6 20 Harrisburg CUBS 0 31 Garret son CUBS 7 12 Salem CUBS 7 8 Tri-Valley CUBS 30 7 Parker CUBS 6 34 Flandreau CUBS Indians ♦denotes Big Sioux Conference Games Bottom: The Defensive Linemen are: First Row-Mitch Kjose, Pat Kruse, Warren Johnson, Doug Harvey, Jarvis Peterson. Back Row-Mark Anderson, Bryan Crawford, Jason Peterson, Vaughn Johnson, Brad Kleinhans, and John Bergdale. 55 Top Right: Coach Jerry Joachim, yells some en- couraging words to the fighting CUBS. Middle Right: Jason Peterson received the first Head-Hunter Award, for making the most tackles during the 1975 Football season. Below: Football cheerleaders for the 1975-76 season were: Sherea Gabel, Sue Bergdale, Charmain Hagen, Nancy Kraakmo, Lori Johnson, Jane Eilers, Shirley Johnson. Offensive Line-lst Row-John Bergdale, Doug Harvey, Mitch Kjose, John Duncan, Stuart Heiman, Pat Kruse, Barry Hughes, 2nd Row-Rick Hongslo, Bryon Crawford, Vaughn Johnson, Brad Kleinhans. 56 U- Teams Gain Much Experience The junior varsity wrestling team consisting of Freshmen and Sophomores, gained much experience for next year. They wrestled against the various towns before the A matches. Those looking for more action next year are: Martin Schiefen, Craig Anderton, and Mike Zing- ler. The B” team basketball team pulled down another outstanding season. Those who took scoring and rebounding honors; Bryan Crawford and Jeff Hall. Many of the players who had the lack of experience at the beginning of the season will be a great asset for next year. Below: Wrestling: 1st Row-Keith Leafstedt, Martin Scheifen, Troy Sonichsen, Craig Anderton, Billy Lind, Mike Zingler. Below: B team: 1st Row-Brian Quail, Keith Anderson, Brian Berg, Bryan Crawford, Billy Trudeau, Dan Buum, Mike Stubbs. 2nd Row-Kevin Keizer, Scott Lusk, Scott Sundstrum, Joe Onnen, Jeff Hall, Brian Ludwig, David Scheifen, Mr. Joachim. 57 Cubs Display Spirit Defeating Elk Point in the second round action of the District Tournament was one of the great moments of the '76 basketball season. Mr. Vernal Anderson, assisted by Mr. Jerry Joachim coached the Cubs to a 14-9 record and also a second placing in both the Conference and the District. Brad Kleinhans was most valuable player this year. Co-captains were Vaughn Johnson and Kurt Sommervold. Both Kurt and Mark Anderson received an Argus Leader Ace-of-the-Week card. Kurt for his 31 points against Harrisburg and Mark for his 33 points against Gay- ville-Volin. Mark Anderson and Brad Kleinhans made All-Conference listing and Kurt Sommervold and Vaughn Johnson made Honorable Mention. Top Right: Vaughn Johnson slips through for a basket. CUBS 80 29 Hudson CUBS 63 52 Chester CUBS 97 48 Wakonda CUBS 57 75 Scotland CUBS 63 65 Custer CUBS 69 60 Salem CUBS 64 53 West Sioux CUBS 80 69 Harrisburg CUBS 90 82 Gayvi lie-Volin CUBS 79 65 Garre tson CUBS 70 74 Salem CUBS 60 61 Elk Point CUBS 77 50 Jefferson CUBS 57 68 Tri-Valley CUBS 69 75 Parker CUBS 53 55 Centerville CUBS 59 56 Akron CUBS 54 60 Irene CUBS 55 61 Beresford CUBS 64 57 Viborg CUBS 80 60 Gayville -Volin District Tourney CUBS 70 64 Elk Point District Tourney CUBS 56 65 Irene-District Above: Kurt Sommervold fights for the tip-off. 58 ♦denotes Conference games Right: Mark Andersen breaks free for a shot. Below: John Bergdale looks the situation over before making his move towards the basket. A-team: 1st Row-Paul Buum, Bryan Crawford, Barry Hughes, Perry Schempp, Student Manager-Kevin Keizer, Scott Lusk, Vaughn Johnson, Bill Trrudeau. 2nd Row-Mark Andersen, Kurt Somme rvold, Mr. Vernal Andersen, Mr. Jerry Joachim, Jeff Hall, Brad Kleinhans, John Bergdale. 59 Wrestlers .Hare Record Season! Highlights of the 1975-76 wrestling season were taking first place in the Ear- ly Bird Tournament and defeating Chester and Harrisburg. The AHS wrestlers finished their sea- son with a 6-3 record. This dual record was by far better than the previous dual record of 2-7-1 in the 74-75 season. The team had four wrestlers qualify- ing for the Regional Tournament at Park- er, they were Doyle Barnes, Mitch Kjose, Tory Merrick, and Mike Lappegard. Doyle Barnes received a 4th place at re- gions qualifying him for the State Tourna- ment at Huron. Doyle was also elected most valuable wrestler. Co-captains for the season were Jahn Hultgren and Mitch Kjose. Most im- proved wrestler was Steve Hughes. This year’s wrestling season is gone, but the fun times and hard earned vic- tories will never be forgotten. CUBS 58 6 Chester CUBS 53 14 Harrisburg CUBS 21 39 Garre tson CUBS 32 16 Salem CUBS 14 40 Akron Tri-Valley - Cancelled CUBS 30 29 Parker CUBS 7 44 Beresford . CUBS 42 21 Centerville CUBS 39 21 Elk Point Early Bird - 1st Conference - 2nd District - 5th Top Right: Coach Gary Kropuenske poses with Co- captains Mitch Kjose and Jahn Hultgren, Doyle Barnes was voted Most Valuable Player. Middle Right: Big M -Tory Merrick uses his weight to pin another man. Bottom Right: cyle Barnes placed 4th at the Region- al to qualify for State Tournament. 60 Glenn Jensen 6-12 98 lbs. Steve Hughes 12-12 105 lbs. Jahn Hultgren 16-7 112 lbs. Doug Jensen 3-7 119 lbs. Doyle Barnes 19-7-1 126 lbs. Mike Lappegard 9-14 132 lbs. Todd Merrick 10-10 145 lbs. Mitch Kjose 17-9 155 lbs. Jarvis Peterson 7-14 165 lbs. Pat Kruse 3-15 185 lbs. Tory Merrick 13-9 HWT lbs, 61 Above: A-Team-Front-Nina Barnes, Lori Johnson, Mary Ann Dunlap, Michelle Gross, Rhonda Jacob. 2nd Row- Mrs. Joanne Rozell, Marilee Hagen, Sue Bergdale, Brenda Crawford, Jane Eilers, Rhonda Twedt, Kristi Lingert, Rhonda Thompson, Nancy Kraakmo. CUBS 34 36 Parker CUBS 12 57 Jefferson CUBS 35 19 Hudson CUBS 35 17 Gayville-Volin CUBS 42 56 Viborg CUBS 56 36 Wakonda CUBS 24 38 Irene CUBS 35 38 Elk Point CUBS 35 19 Centerville CUBS 40 55 Hurley CUBS 34 47 Vermillion CUBS 43 54 Beresford District 23 1st Round-Bye 2nd Round CUBS 43 56 Irene Consolation CUBS 36 28 Elk Point 62 Right: Rhonda Twedt goes up for another lay-up. ( iris (Jain Below: Voted by her follow teammates, Rhonda Twedt was named Most Valuable Player for the 1975 basketball season. The girls basketball season ended with satisfaction as the team defeated Elk Point for third place in the District Tournament. This was the second con- secutive year of girls basketball at AHS. The varsity squad finished with a 5-9 record. Jane Eilers led the team in scoring with 143 points. Rhonda Twedt led in both defensive and offensive rebounds and Sue Bergdale boosted the team with the most assists. Jane Eilers and Rhonda Twedt were selected captains for the season. Rhonda Twedt was also voted Most Valu- able Player. The Junior Varsity girls finished with a 7-5 record. Shirley Johnson was selec- ted captain of the team. High scorer was Mary Dunlap with 103 points. She was also high rebounder followed closely by Marilee Hagen. Both teams were coached by Mrs. Joanne Rozell. 63 Above: B-team-Sitting-Rhonda Jacob, Ruth Hultgren, Kay Daneilson, Nina Barnes, Mary Jane Anderson. Back Row-Mrs. Joanne Rozell, Michelle Gross, Patti McKee, Shellie Newberg, Marilee Hagen, Sheryl Gabel, Mary Ann Dunlap, Dianna Zingler, Shirley Johnson. TEAM PLACiNGS-BOYS CUBS Elk,Point Dual 1st Hawarcien Quadrangular 2nd Alcester Triangular 2nd Beresford Dual 1st Elk Point Quadrangular 2nd Hawarden Invitational 6th Elk Point Invitational 3rd Alcester Invitational 6th Big Sioux Conference 4th West Central Invitational 5th Irene Invitational 3rd EHandreau Invitational 5th Region 9th The cross country team, Top Right, 1st Row: Doyle Barnes, Kurt Sommervold. 2nd Row: Kevin Gross, Mr. Kroger, Advisor. Middle Right: Mr. Kroger wraps up the cross- country season with a little help from Kevin Gross. Bottom Left: Doyle Barnes thinking just one more lap left to go! M Below: 1st Row: Rhonda Jurgenson, Heidi Hughes, Jolynne Crawford, Nancy Bergdale. 2nd Row: Jill Homandberg. Erin Lusk, Rhonda Grage, Mr. Kroger, Advisor. TEAM PLACINGS-GIRLS CUBS Hawarden Quadrangular 2nd Alcester Invitational 1st Hawarden Invitational 3rd West Central Invitational 4th Irene Dual 1st Flandreau Invitational 4th Hawarden Triangular 2nd Lennox Invitational 6th Middle Left: There must be something waiting at the finish line for Kurt Sommervold as he strides along. Cross-Country (Jains experience The Alcester Cubs cross-country teams completed a successful '75-'76 sea- son. The girl’s team was young and inex- perienced with one High School and eight Jr. High students participating. Erin Lusk was the lone letterwinner placing in the top 15 in each meet and receiving medals for each meet. The boys were led by Doyle Barnes, who placed in the top 15 in 10 out of the 12 invitationals attended. Alcester's Top team finish was third with three out of four team members lettering. Kurt Sommervold placed in the top 15 four times and Kevin Gross the third letterman placed in the top 15 three times. Doyle Barnes' best time for 2.2 miles was 11:39 and Erin Lusk's best time for 1. 5 miles was 8:49. Mile Relay j o. One! Seventeen Alcester Cindermen hit the with coach Glenn Kroger the boys had a successful year. The mile relay consist- ing of John Bergdale, Barry Hughes, Brad Kleinhans and Mark Andersen had a rec- ord breaking time of 3:34. 8 at the regions and qualified for the State meet at Rapid City. At the State meet the relay team placed 1st in the Class B schools. John Bergdale also went to State in the Triple Jump and Bryan Crawford went in the Pole Barry Hughes was voted Most Valu- able Player. Barry along with Brad Klein- Top Right: Placing 1st in the State of Class B schools, the mile relay team consists of Brad Kleinhans, John Bergdale, Barry Hughes, and Mark track this year to show much improve- ment over last year. After many long hours of practice Vault. bans was also selected as co-captains. Middle Right: Showing his form at the shot put is David Schiefen, Pat Kruse looks on. Andersen. Below: 1st Row-Dan Buum, John Bergdale, Barry Hughes, Mitch Kjose, Brad Kleinhans, Joe Onnen. 2nd Row- Mr. Kroger, David Scheifen, Mike Zingler, Bryan Crawford, Pat Kruse, Steve Hughes. 3rd Row-Mark Andersen, Scott Lusk, Doyle Barnes, Bryan Berg. Top Left: Long distance runners were; 1st Row- Brian Berg, Dan Buum, Steve Hughes. 2nd Row- Mike Zingler, Doyle Barnes, and Joe Onnen. Middle Left: Mitch Kjose and Mark Anderson par- ticipated in the Hurdles. Bottom Left: 880 relay consisted of Bryan Crawford, Brad Kleinhans, John Bergdale and Barry Hughes. Below: The Medley relay was run by Doyle Barnes, Mitch Kjose, Scott Lusk, and Bryan Crawford. Above: Mark Andersen clears another jump in the high jump. 1st Row-Mrs. Rozell, Brenda Winquist, Kristi Lingert, Nancy Bergdale, Kandy Osterkamp, Janet Vreugenhil. 2nd Row-Jill Homandberg, Lori Johnson, Cindy Anderson, Rhonda Thompson, Rhonda Tewdt, Brenda Crawford, Jane Eilers, Sue Bergdale. 3rd Row-Marilee Hagen, Erin Lusk, Evelynn Dunlap, Rhonda Jacob, Mary Dunlap, Charlotte Leafstedt, Nina Barnes, Dianna Zingler. Above: Co-captains Brenda Crawford and Dianna Zingler hold the 1st place trophy from Region 5. Top Right: The mile relay consisted of Mary Ann Dunlap, Kristi Lingert, Jane Eilers, and Erin Lusk. Bottom Right: 44 relay was run by Brenda Crawford, Sue Bergdale, Dianna Zingler, and Rhonda Twedt. - ’.Jm 68 Top: Discus and Shot Putters were Evelynn Dunlap, Marilee Hagen, Jane Eilers, Rhonda Thompson, and Kandy Osterkamp. Middle Left: Brenda Crawford, Dianna Zingler, Nancy Bergdale, and Erin Lusk made up the medley rel ay. Girls Show Jnip went ait Capturing the Region 5 trophy was the highlight of the year for the girls track team. The girls placed in the top four at all the meets they attended and showed much improvement over last year. As the track season came to an end the girls realized all their hard work and effort paid off as they saw all of last year’s school records fall and they sent eight girls to the State Track meet at Rapid City. The girls were coached by Mrs. Rozell. Qualifying for State were Rhonda Twedt, Evelynn Dunlap, Marilee Hagen, Dianna Zingler, Sue Bergdale, Brenda Crawford, Nancy Bergdale, and Erin Lusk. Most Valuable Player went to Brenda Crawford who was also voted co-captain along with Dianna Zingler. Bottom Left: Hurdlers were Shelli Newberg, Jane Eilers, Rhonda Jacob, and Rhonda Twedt. Below: Doing the long jump were, 1st Row-Janet Vreugenhil, Shellie Newberg, Mary' Dunlap, Brenda Winquist, Charlotte Leafstedt, Marilee Hagen. 69 Satior Ccttcrmai m w Kurt Sommervold Barry Hughes Perry Schempp Vaughn Johnson Top Right: Track lettermen-Mitch Kjose, Pat Kruse, Doyle Barnes, and Barry Hughes. Middle Right: Girl's basketball lettermen-Sue Bergdale, Bergdale, Jane Filers, Nancy Kraakmo, and Brenda Crawford. Sue and Brenda also lettered in girl's track. Bottom Right: Football lettermen-lst Row-Vaughn Johnson, Rick)’ Hongslo, Barry Hughes. 2nd Row-Doug Doug Harvey, Mitch Kjose, Pat Kruse, and John Duncan. 70 Mr. Vernal Anderson - Physical Education, Psychology, Athletics. Mr. Robert Carlson-Art I and II, Grade School Art. Mrs. Virginia Ericson- Home Economics. Mrs. Sherry Goldammer- English I and II, Librarian. Mr. Alan Hall-American Government, Guidance Counselor. Mrs. Charolette Hedeen- Instrumental Music, Band, 7th Grade English. Staff Puts in i'ana Hours Guiding the students in their search for knowledge are the educators. They move among us, explaining, clarifing, and giving of what they know. Beyond the classrooms and co-curri- cular activities we find our school staff coping with the many everyday problems with which they are faced. No new faculty members were added to the staff, so the students were not giv- en a chance to break in a new teacher. The faculty has the vital role of ful- filling the goal of a high school, providing education. Mr. Jerry Joachim-English III and IV, Athletics. Mr. Glenn Kroger-Junior High Science, Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Physiology, Athletics. 72 Mr. Gary Kropuenske-Junior High Social Studies, Physical Education, Athletics. Mrs. Connie Larsen-Vocal Music, B Band. Mrs. Joanne Rozell-Cirls Athletics. Mr. Delmar Schnabel-8th Grade Math, Algebra I and II, Geometry, German I. Mr. Kroger and Mr. Anderson take a breather at the Region Track Meet. Mr. Melvin Ptak-Office Machines, Typing I and II, Bookkeeping, General Business. Mr. James Quick-Agriculture, Agriculture Shop. Mr. Roy Webster-Physical Science, Chemistry, General Math, 7th Grade Math. 73 Top Right: Superintendant Mr. Kenneth Wurtz takes a break from his busy schedule. Middle Right: Mr. Donald Zingler, fills the position of principal for the grades 7-12. Bottom Right: School board: Gordon Crawford, Rodney Schempp, Donowan Larson, Dennis Hultgren, Owen Buum, Jerry Gubbrud, Richard Merrick, Roger Anderson, and Kenneth Wurtz. Below: Mr. Milo Wepking paces the stage floor at graduation as he gives his address. 74 Top: Cooks rest after busy noon hour. Left to Right-Mrs, Harders, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Trudeau, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Sorlie, and Mrs. Holthe. Middle: Bus drivers take a break from the noisy students. Left to Right-Lloyd Saugstad, Rosa Muller, Gaylon Reiser, James Quick, and Milo Sheldon. Not Pictured Ed Hartman. Bottom: Office work takes up much of Donowan Larson and March! Lingert's time. Special Services Count These are the people that keep our schools progressing to be what they are today. Mr. Donowan Larson, business manager, and Mrs. Marchi Lingert, sec retary, took care of correspondence and keeping records up to date. The cooks worked hard each day to provide us with good meals; along with the bus drivers who got up early each morning to make sure the students arrived at school on time. Orville Embrock, Gaylon Keiser, and Myrtle Solberg were in charge of cleaning the schools and keeping them neat for each day. Most of all our princi- pal, superintendent, and school board were responsible for making the impor- tant decisions that hold our school and these special people together. 75 Below-Pom-Pon Girls-lst Row-Rhonda Jacob, and Michelle Gross. 2nd Row- Nina Barnes, Diannia Zingler. 3rd Row-Rhonda Weyan. Patti Mckee, Kay Danielson, Mary Dunlap, Sheryl Gabel, and Shellie Newberg. Pep Club-Above-Row Cne-Marlene Larson, Susie Peterson, Eveiynn Dunlap, Lori Hongslo, Nina Barnes, Rachelle Merrick, and Rhoda Sommervold. Row Two-Charmain Hagen, Renae Homandberg, Ruth Hultgren, Donna Huenink, Heather Lusk, Pam Briggle, Cherie Sorlie. Row Three-Charolette Leafstedt, Shirley Johnson, Lori Johnson, Michelle Gross, Mary Anderson, Rhonda Jacob, Sue Bergdale, and Brenda Crawford. Row Four-Valerie Johnson, Serena Barnes, Cindy Anderson, Jane Filers, Sherea Gabel, Nancy Kraakmo, Trudy Holtkamp, Kay Danielson, and Kandy Osterkamp. Row Five-Monica Clark, Kristi Lingert, Audrey VanBalleogyn, Rhonda Thompson, Rhonda Twedt, Diannia Zingler, Gail Jacob, and Wanda Onnen. Row Six-Lori Roskeland. Laura Hendricks, Debbie Jensen, Kay Lapour, Jannette Vreughenhil. Row Seven-Rhonda Ryken, Patti McKee, Debbie Anderson, Mary Dunlap, and Shelli Newberg. 76 Wheeler Anderson Shoenman Building Supply Center Clothing and shoes Lum be r-P a int -Build ers Larsen Drug for the family Hardware-Carpet-Tile Alcester A Ices ter Hudson Alcester Locker Plant Prompt custom butchering Lutters Our Own Hardware Farmers Union Cooperative Associ- ationCenex-where the customer is the company and processing Alcester Alcester Alcester John Mobil Service Wass Furniture tankwagon service Morningside Manor and Quality Furniture Carpet mobil chemical company Beresford Alcester Hudson f 3B-IGA Ron's Farm Supply Great Plain Supply Company Sioux-Preme Packing Company Where Alcester Saves Supersweet Dealer Alcester Alcester Alcester Louis H. Shorga, D.O. Gustafson Anderson Physician and Surgeon Alcester Tollinger's Studio Canton Allis Chalmer Sales and Ser. Alcester Alcester State Bank McKellips Insurance Agency Fashion Center Alcester Hawarden Brown's K and K Del's DX Anderson Garage Hawarden Alcester Alcester Alcester Body Shop Alcester Union Swede's Place Alcester Alcester Alcester 78 Wass Home for Funerals Anderson Carpet Beresford Merriman Drilling Company Wass Funeral Home Alcester M-M Manufacturing Co. Inc. Beresford Water Specialists Beresford Pete 's Produce Alcester Custom Coils Inc. Alcester Stubbs Barber Shop Exper Barber work Hair Styling Good Stories Alcester Village Bowl and Motel Alcester Westin Radio and TV Alcester Sears Catalog Sales Hawarden A.N. Overbaugh D.D. S. wm1| m D.B. Helgevoid D.D.S. Wards Catalogue Agency Beresford Rodney's Studio Specializing in Senior portraiture form a Is, casuals, grubbies, and garden settings Hawarden Fullenkamp Rexall Drug Bernard and Mary Fullenkamp, owners Rx Prescriptions and vitamins Hudson State Bank Banking and Insurance Hudson, member of F. D. I. C. Dan Cotton Chevrolet Beresford specialist Christensen's IGA Hudson Beresford Corner Cafe Alcester Senior Directory JAYAHART: Football-1; Band-1-3; Class Play-3. DOYLE BARNES: A-Club-2-4; Cross Country-1-4; MVP-3-4; Captain-4; Track-1,4: Wrestling-1-4; MVP-4; Captain-3; Boys Chorus-1-4; Mixed Chorus- 1- 4; All-State Chorus-3; Swing Choir-2-4; Soloist- 2- 4; Ensembles-1-4; Student Council-3,4; Presi- dent-4; Class Officer-Vice Pres.-l, Pres.-4; Prom Waiter-2; Class Play-3-4; Honor Guard-3; Arvid Thormodsgard Award-4. SUE BERGDALE: GAL Club 2-4; Secretary-3; Track- 1-4; Basketball-3-4; Girls Glee-1-3; Mixed Chorus- 1-3; Band-L-4; Ensembles-1-4; Swing Choir-1-3; Soloist-3; FHA-1-4; Pep Club-1-4; Student Council- 2,4; National Honor Society-3-4; Class Officer-Presi- dent-3; Librarian-3; Dakota-1-4; Cubette-1-4; Cheer- leader-1-4; Girls State-3; Prom Waitress-2; Sweet- heart Attendant-4; Valedictorian-4; Minnie Larson A ward-3. BRENDA CRAWFORD: GAL Club-2-4; Secretary-4; Basketball-3-4; Co-Captain-4; Track-1-4; Girls Glee- 1-4; Mixed Chorus-1-4; Band-1-4; Ensembles-1-4; Swing Choir-3,4; FHA-1-4; Reporter-3; Pep Club- 1-4; Secretary-4; Student Council-4; National Honor Society-4; Librarian-1-2,4; Class Officer-Secre- tary-4; Dakota 1-2; Cubette-1,4; Voice of Democ- racy-2-3; Prom Waitress-2; Class Play-3-4; Home- coming Queen-4; Declam-1; Honor Guard-3; Hammitt Music Award-4. JOHN DUNCAN: A-Club-3-4; Football-1-4; Wres- tling-1; Boys Chorus-1; FFA-1-4; Officer-at-large-3; Vice Pres.-4; Ag. Judging Teams-1-4; Class Play- 3-4; Honorable Mention Football-4; Delegate to Na- tional FFA Convention. JANE EILERS: CAL Club-2-4; Vice President-2-4; Basketball-3-4; Co-Captain-3,4; Track-1-4; CO- Captain-3; Girls Glee-1-3; Mixed Chorus-1-3; Band- 1- 4; Ensembles-1-4; Swing Choir-2-3; Soloist-3; FHA-1-4; Pep Club-1-4; Secretary-3; Student Coun- cil-1,3-4; Vice President-4; Class Officer-Treasurer- 3; Librarians-3-4; Dakota-1-4; Co-Editor-4; Cubette- 2- 4; Cheerleader-1-4; DAR-4; Prom Waitress-2; Class Play-3; Homecoming Attendant-2; Sweetheart At- tendant-4. SHEREA GABEL: GAL Club-2-4; Cross-Country-3; Track-1,3; Girls Glee-1-3; Mixed Chorus-1-3; Band- 1-4: Ensembles-l-4; All-State Chorus Alt.-3; Pom Pom Girl-1; FHA-1-4; Pep Club-1-4; Librarians-1-4; Cubette-3-4; Cheerleader-2-4; Prom Waitress-2; Class Play-1,3-4; Declam-3-4. CHARMAIN HAGEN: GAL Club-2-4; President-4; Basketball-3; Track-1,3; Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed Chorus-1-4; Band-1-4; Ensembles-l-4; Soloist-3; FHA-1-4; Parliamentarian-2; Vice President-3; Pep Club-1-4; President-3-4; Student Council-3; Secre- tary-3; Librarian-1-3; Class Officer-Treasurer-4; Dakota-1-3; Cubette-2-4; Editor-4; Cheerleader-2-4; Prom Waitress-2; Honor Guard-3; Declam-2; Home- coming Attendant-1,4; Sweetheart Queen-4. RANDY HAKL: A-Club-2-4; Football-3; Wrestling- 1- 3; Boys Chorus-2-4; Mixed Chorus-2-4; Ensemble- 4; All-State Chorus-4; Swing Choir-4; FFA-1-4; Ag. Judging Teams-3-4; Class Play-4; One Act Play-2. DOUG HARVEY: A-Club-4; Football-1,3-4; Wres- tling-1; Boys Chorus-1; FFA-1-4; President-4; Ag. Judging Team-1-3; Prom W’aiter-2; Class Play-3; Dekalb Award-4; Delegate to National FFA Conven- tion. RENAE HOMANDBERG: Cross-Country-3; Track-1; Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed Chorus-1-4; Banner Carrier- 2- 3; FHA-3-4; Pep Club-1-4; Librarian-1-4; Class PI ay-3-4; Dakota-1-2; Cubette-3-4. RICKY HONGSLO: A-Club-2-4; Vice President-3; President-4; Basketball-1-2; Football-1-4; Cross Country-2; Track-1-3; Student Manager-BB-1; Prom Waiter-2; Homecoming Attendant-4. DONNA HUENINK: Cross-Country-3; Track-3; Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed Chorus-2-4; Ensembles-274; Band- 1-4; Swing Choir-3-4; FHA-1-4; Music Leader-4; Class Officer-Treasurer-1; Cubette-3; Class Play-3; Sweetheart Attendant-4; Hammitt Music Award-4. BARRY HUGHES: A-Club-3-4; Basketball-1-4; Foot- ball-1-4; Track-1-4; Student Manager-BB-1; Prom Waiter-2. JAHN HULTGREN: A-Club-3-4; Basketball-1; Wres- tling-2-4; Most Improved-3; CO-Captain-4; Track-2; Boys Chorus-3-4; Mixed Chorus-3; Ensembles-4; Band- 1-2; FFA-1-4; Reporter-3; Parliamentarian-4; Stu- dent Council-3-4; Chess Club-2; National Honor Society-3-4; Class Office-President-1; Secretary-2; Dakota-3; Cubette-3-4; Ag. Judging Teams-3-4; Class Play-3-4. VALERIE JOHNSON: Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed Chorus- 3-4; Accompanist-3-4; FHA-1-4; Pep Club-1-4; Declam-1-2. VAUGHN JOHNSON: A-Club-3-4; Basketball-1-4; Honorable Mention-3-4; Football-1-4; All confer- ence-4; Honorable Mention-3; Track-2; Band-1; FFA- 1-4; Treasurer-3; Representative-4; Student Coun- cil-4; Cubette-4; Ag Judging Teams-1-3; Homecom- ing Attendant-4; MVP-Football. BO ROBERT KEIZER: Basketball-1 j FFA-1-4; Sential-4; Ag Judging Teams-1-3; Delegate-State Convention. MITCH KJOSE: A-Clubl-4; Football—1-4; Captain-4; All Conference-4; Honorable Mention-3; Track-1-4; Wrestling-1-4; Captain-4; Boys Chorus-1-4; Mixed Chorus-1-4; Swing Choir-2-4; Soloist-2-3; FFA-1-4; Student Council-4; Class Officer-1; Dakota-4; Ag Judging Teams-1-3; Prom Waiter-2; Class Play-4; Homecoming-Attendant-2 Homecoming King-4. NANCY KRAAKMO: GAL Club-2-4; Basketball-3-4; Track-3; Girls Glee-1-3; Mixed Chorus-1-3; Band- 1-4; Ensembles-1-4; Swing Choir-1-3; Soloist-1,3; FHA-1-4; Music Leader-3; Pep Club-1-4; Secretary-3; Student Council-4; Secretary-4; National Honor Society-4; Librarian-1-4; Class Officer-Secretary-1,3; Dakota-3; Cheerleader-2-4; Salutatorian-4; Prom Waitress-2; Sweetheart Attendant-4; Homecoming Attendant-2,4. PAT KRUSE: A-Club-3-4; Basketball-1-2; Football- 1-4; Track-1-4; Wrestling-3-4; Class Officer-Vice President-4; Homecoming Attendant-3. MARLENE LARSON: Girls Clee-1-4; Mixed Chorus- 1-4; Banner Carrier-2-3; FHA-1-4; Pep Club-3-4; Librarian-1-4; Cubette-3; Prom Waitress Alt.-2; Class Play-3. PERRY SCHEMPP: A-Club-4; Basketball-1-4; Boys Chorus-2-4; Mixed Chorus-2-4; Band-1-2; Ensemble- 3-4; Swing Choir-3; FFA-1-4; Secretary-4; Ag Judg- ing Teams-2-3; Boys State-3; Class Play-3-4. KURT SOMMERVOLD: A-Club-1-4; Basketball-1-4; Co-Captain-4; Football-1-3; Cross-Country-1-2,4; Track-1-3; Boys Chorus-3-4; Mixed Chorus-3-4; Band-1-4. LARRY YMKER: Boys Chorus-1. KEVIN MERRICK: Basketball-1; Football-1-3; Wres- tling-3; FFA-1-4; Ag Judging Team-2; Class Officer- Treasurer-2; Prom Waiter-2. TORY MERRICK: A-Club-3-4; Football-1,3; Wres- tling-1,3-4; Boys Chorus-3; FFA-1-4; Class Officer- President-2; Ag Judging Teams-1-2,4; Class Play- 3-4; Declam-1-2. SUSAN PETERSON: Cross-Country-3; Track-3; Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed Chorus-2-4; Band-1-4; Ensembles- 3-4; FHA-2-4; Pep Club-2-4; National Honor So- ciety-4; Dakota-3; Cubette-3-4; Class Play-4. RICHARD RICHTER: Track-1; Boys Chorus-1-3; Mixed Chorus-i-3; Band-1-4; Ensembles-4; Swing Choir-2, FFA-1-4. LORI ROSKELAND: Cross-Country-3; Track-3; Girls Glee-1-4; Mixed-1-4; Band-1-4; Swing Choir-4; FHA-1-4; President-4; Pep Club-1-4; Student Coun- cil-4; National Honor Society-4; Class Play-4; Beef- Cook Off Winner-3-4. HENRY ZABEL: A-Club-3-4; Football-1-3; Track-1; Wrrestling-1-2; Boys Chorus-1,3-4; Mixed Chorus- 1,3-4; Swing Choir-4; Student Council-2; Class Offi- cer-Vice President-3; Class Play-3. 81 Senior Class of 1976 TORY MERRICK wills his wrestling ability to DARRELL WARNER so he doesn't get beat up at the bowling alley any more. DOYLE BARNES has already willed his Harrisburg experiences to LAURA HENDRICKS since we can already see from her neck she knows what Tiger bites are like. PERRY SCHEMPP wills his new car to JUNE GRAGE and DEBBIE JENSEN so they can drive around instead of walk. LORI ROSKELAND wills the brakes on her car to JOE ONNEN so he'll know when to stop. VALERIE JOHNSON wills her knitting ability to LORI HONGSLO so she has something to do with her time while Kenny's gone. RANDY HAKL wills his needlepoint talent to TIM OSTERKAMP so he has something to do in study hall besides talk. KURT SOMMER VO LD wills his bolt” to WARREN JOHNSON so he can have a ’’bolt on his ’’doorknob. ” RENAE HOMANDBERG wills her ability to forget to be librarian to MYRTH LUDWIG and KAREN HAKL so maybe next year someone else can get a few points. KEVIN MERRICK wills his ability to take days off from school” to RHONDA THOMPSON so she can miss chemistry once in awhile. CHARMAIN HAGEN wills her laugh to DEBBIE ANDERSON so she can keep up the tradition of driving Mr. Zingler crazy. SUSIE PETERSON wills her afro to DALE PEARSON so he can be a ’’Hairy” spider. BRENDA CRAWFORD wills her ability to write good love letters to SHIRLEY JOHNSON because she'll have to learn the technique for next year. MARLENE LARSON wills her engagement ring to CINDY ANDERSON so she won’t have so many guys bothering her at track meets. NANCY KRAAKMO wills her patronage to ’’Dave's Mobile” in Beresford to EVELYNN DUNLAP so she never runs out of gas. SUE BERGDALE wills her nice car to LORI JOHNSON so she doesn't have to use the pick- up any more. 82 BARRY HUGHES wills his chewing ability to KEVIN SEBESTA so his mouth will stay closed some of the time. DONNA HUENINK wills her ability to kiss and make up to JASON PETERSON so at least he'll havean excuse for doing it. VAUGHN JOHNSON wills all of his legs to SCOTT LUSK so he can creep down the halls a little faster. HENRY ZABEL wills his driving ability to JOYCE YMKER to put a little excitement into her life. RICK HONGSLO wills his summer camping trips to GENE JOHNSON so he will know what its like to get in trouble once in awhile. PAT KRUSE wills his ability to doubt Mr. Joachim to JARVIS PETERSON so next time he asks if its going to hurt he won't believe him. RICHARD RICHTER wills his ability to keep two women interested to CLIFTON SAUGSTAD so he can keep his hands full too. LARRY YMKER wills the Ymker name to his brother JERRY YMKER so he’ll be the Head Ymker at school now. BOB KEIZER wills his car to LAURA HENDRICKS so she can always be in it. DOUG HARVEY wills his name of Circus to MARY ANDERSON so she won't be known as Kevin any more. JOHN DUNCAN wills his ability to have a place reserved on country roads to STUART HEIMAN so he'll have a place of his own next year. JAY AHART wills his ability to manuever fast to RHONDA TWEDT so she can jump the hurdles even faster. JANE EILERS wills her ability to never be caught on a country road to BRAD KLEINHANS and SERENA BARNES so they can finally have the privacy they don't have in school. MITCH KJOSE wills his wrestling ability to MICHELLE GROSS so she won’t get pinned against the wall on her way to English class. JAHN HULTGREN wills his ability to have a different girl every weekend to BILL TRUDEAU so he doesn't get bored on weekends. SHEREA GABEL wills her little black book, with stars and circles in it to the entire JUNIOR CLASS OF GIRLS so they never have a dull moment. The SENIOR CLASS will their Brains. Talent, Charm, Good Looks, Sense of Humor, Wit, Modesty, Friendliness, Beauty, Versatility, Greatness, Spirit, Courage, and Toughness, to the JUNIOR CLASS so there will still be someone cool around after we leave. 83 And so now you have witnessed with us the memories of our last high school year. Our class picture on the wall--the only material thing we left behind, but more than that we left our thoughts and ideas, the spirit of ’76; behind in the minds of others. So as we walk out the doors of this school for the last time, we leave with high hopes for the future and with hopes that not only our class but all future classes can carry on with pride the Spirit of '76. —