Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1980 volume:

Look’s Like We Made It The 1980 Cubette Alcester High School Alcester, S.D. 57001 '1 Volume 32 2 Look’s Like We Made It It was a special year, a year of gladness and victory, and a year of sadness and defeat. As we reflect upon these days that we have shared, we will always remember the joy of striving, in the midst of the rush of life and living, to obtain our individuality, the special quality that will separate us from the crowd. We set out to remember, yet at the same time we see a hint of our lives developing right before us. We, as the Cubette staff, hope to capture both the moments that will bring to mind thoughts of friends and happy times, and memo- ries of the wonder and the questions we all saw concerning our future. This has indeed been a year that we can look back on with warm thoughts and a feeling of tri- umph. Yes, it looks like we made it. . Top-Matt Eilers and Chris Embrock are lucky winners in trea- sure hunt sponsored by school paper. Middle right-Miss Lund times Roxie Pederson during B team cheerleader initiation. Middle left Mark Fickbohm eager to eat school lunch. Far right-Kristen T. and Vicki T. and mascot plan next routine. Right Mr. Webster, fastest gun in the Chem. Department. 1980 Cubette Staff Editor, Vicki Twedt Jr. Editors-Susan Heiman Diane Ludwig Carol Jensen Copy Editor-Kelli Lapour Layout- Betsy Ahart Typist- Julie Kjose Business- Joni Johnson Stephanie Lappegard Upper right-Homecoming A burns as Jolynne Crawford and Kris- ten Treiber look on. Upper left-A typical study hall scene Above- Macho Matt shows off Cub shirts sold by A Club Below- This must be a result of Muppet mania Lower right- Freshman girls display feeling of “togetherness 3 Yesterday Once More The decade was over and who was sorry? A new decade had begun and who was optimistic? Clear- ly those at Alcester High looked with hope at the future, yet memories of the 70’s linger on in the hearts of those who grew up then. The 1980’s found Americans having fewer chil- dren, living an average of 69 years, and moving from cities to suburbs. Although these statements are fairly widespread, they didn't directly affect the average student at AHS. A subject closer to their hearts, or rather pocketbooks, was skyrocket- ing gasoline prices, which produced a generation of trained conservers. The latter part of the decade showed a parking lot full of the smaller breed of econo-cars, rather than the larger, luxury models. The nation was also faced with a scandal that touched nearly all classes of life. A Poll released in 1970 revealed Richard Nixon as the most admired American, yet by the end of the decade he was the most talked about man in the U.S. for that period, only this time for his role in Watergate. The event shook the country and its effects were endless. Politicians who were ruined numbered in the doz- en as well as giving citizens a skeptical view of government as a whole. During the mid 70’s much attention was focused on the skies. Men at NASA guided the Viking ship through the atmosphere and space with the aid of powerful telescopes to land it on Mars, making it the first such ship to be touched down successfully on another planet. In 1978 people all over the world watched the sky with anticipation, loking for a piece of the falling explorer, Skylab, which finally landed in Australia. Student at Alcester, along with people of the whole nation, celebrated our country’s bicenten- nial, a major event of the year in 1976. This was also the year when James Earl Carter was elected President of the United States, partly because of his image of honesty, a most desireable trait after Watergate. Fashions and trends were a major news item in Alcester too. Styles switched from leisure suits and white belts to cigarette-leg designer jeans, but even though the designers took to printing their initials on the outside of jeans, Levis still held the honors of being top sellers. Below the knee dress- es, also known as “midies”, pushed the miniskirts over the edge, only to find they were surviving to reappear in the 80’s. There were also those who tried to experiment with new hairstyles. Some blew it dry, while others had it shagged. Some liked it straight, and others opted for a permanent Upper left- Enthusiastic booster at District Tourney, Upper right- 8th graders display hats during Spirit Week, Home- coming 1979; Middle left- Swing Choir members practicing on Weird Wednes- day during Spirit Week; Middle right- Miss Lund “Clowning around” on Halloween as Lisa Swanson and Nancy Berdale give encouragement; Above- among classes Mr. Bergjord seems to have had enough; Sharon Peterson prepares for next class; Pep Band lifts spirits at Pep Rally; Mr. Carlson giving art lessons to Jackie, Brenda, and Toshia. wave. Jewelry and other essentials for the “in’ crowd were pierced ears, mood rings, contacts, and eventually digital watches. Calculators of all types were a familiar sight around school. If you were lonely, you talked to your plants, and if they wouldn’t listen, you talked to your pet rock. Adi- das shoes were the status symbol, because they meant you were a member of that ever growing crowd of health enthusiasts. People rode bicycles, became dedicated joggers, but only if they had all of the right high-priced equipment, and played tennis. When they realized that tennis was a very difficult game, they switched to raquetball. A major point in the entertainment scene was the death of “The King of Rock and Roll”- Elvis Presley. His was a life which touched both stu- dents of AHS and their parents. He influenced music more than most singers could hope for, and his style will be a landmark in the history of mu- sic. The Bee Gees led teenagers in the disco craze, a movement developed by John Travolta in “Satur- day Night Fever”. Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, KISS, Abba, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, and Boston were singers and bands whose names will long be remembered. Farrah Fawcett and Bo Derek reigned as pinup queens of the decade, while Bruce Jenner, Eric Estrada, and Robert Redford were favorites among the girls. Popular movies include: “Godfather I and II”, “Star Wars”, “Love Story”, “Jaws I and II”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “Omen”, “M A S H”, “Kramer Vs. Kramer”, and, of course, the TV movie blockbuster, “Roots”. Television also led to the popularity of Jim Henson’s “Muppets”, and subsequently the Academy Award nomination of Miss Piggy, and outspoken but loveable puppet. Some not so loveable characters in the news were the Ayatollah Khomeini and a group of mili- tant students who seized the U.S. Embassy in Iran and took captive 50 American hostages. This news and other world events prompted talk of renewing the draft and including women, but soon Congress decided against registering women, even though equal rights crusaders were all for it. And so, this was the news, and the people who made it real, and important. The changing times, and the events they were marked by had left their sign on the students at AHS. It was the close of an era, but only the beginning of a new challenge for those who would face it. Yes, the past was gone, and always would be, but many will forever cher- ish thoughts of friends, being young, and the times they called the best of their lives. 5 Lessons To Be Learned Eight-thirty was the hour when school began each morning. As the bells rang to signal the change of classes, students hurried through the halls, determined to get to the right room on time. The classes they rushed to were the main reason Alcester High functioned. To teach those who were willing to learn was the goal of teachers at AHS, and to enable them to pursue the career of their choice following graduation, whether it was college or directly on to employment. Freshmen started with the basics in Physical Science, Math and English, their required classes. Typing and English II gave the sophomores something to keep them busy, while juniors took American History and of course English III, all required courses. Seniors earned a credit in both Government and English IV. Sixteen credits were necessary for graduation which meant students were required to take a minimum of four classes at all times. Besides the required courses there were a vari- ety of other classes, varied enough to interest our students, ranging from Algebra to Art, World Problems to Ag., and Accounting to Needlework. % Above-Mr. Hall’s Sophomore English class seems involved in grammar assignment. Right- Typing I class under Mr. Andersen, try to improve speed on Hat Day, Homecoming Week. Above-Mrs. Ericson and Home Economics I class organize for the period's activity. Above Mr. W'ebster assists Jennee Lind and Chris Embrock in Chemistry experiment. Pep Band Members Karen Swanson, Mike Newberg, Scott Livingston, Paul Buum perform at pep rally. 8 Jaimey And Erin Reign Over Ice Castles The lights were low, the music soft as everyone anxiously awaited the announcement of the 1979 Homecoming King and Queen. While awaiting, the Freshman attendants, Patty Hammitt and Keith Lapour, Sophomore attendants, Rochelle Twedt and Kenneth Keiser, and Junior atten- dants, Nancy Bergdale and Mark Fickbohm ap- proached the stage to the sound of “Ice Castles”. The theme song was played by Susan Heiman and accompanied by Kelli Lapour on the flute. Preced- ing the candidates were Hayley Johnson, Lance Joachim, Andrea Quail, and Kyle Wehrs, flower, envelope, and crown bearers. The Senior candi- dates, Belinda Cooper and Tom Light, Stephanie Lappegard and Jeff Pederson, and Erin Lusk and Jaimey Schempp were then spotlighted onto the stage. The drop of a pin could have been heard as Paul Buum, Master of Ceremonies, nervously opened the envelope. Erin and Jaimey were announced as the 1979 Homecoming King and Queen and were then crowned and robed by the 1978 King and Queen, Steve Hughes and Nina Barnes. Jaimey and Erin reigned over all as the student body provided skits and musical numbers for their entertainment. A pep rally was help at the bon- fire following the coronation to prepare for the football game against the Salem Cubs. Spirits were high at the football game, but the Cubs came out behind Salem, 33-7. Tbey played a hard fought game, but just couldn’t pull through. Everyone danced to the sounds of “Party” after the football game to wrap up another memorable Homecoming weekend. Above: 1979-80 Homecoming Royalty (L to R): K. Lapour, K. Reiser, L. Joachim, M. Fickbohm, K. Wehrs, T. Light, J. Pederson, J. Schempp, E. Lusk, S. Lappegard, B. Cooper, A. Quail, N. Bergdale, H. Johnson, R. Twedt and P. Hammitt. Above: The crowd gathered to watch traditional bonfire. CaBtle and ro,lin« hill« snow adorn the stage and set the scene for 1979-80 Homecoming. Below: Junior boys attempt to arouse the crowd with a cheer. 9 King Jaimey Schempp Queen Erin Lusk 1979 Homecoming Royalty Candidates: Belinda Cooper, Tom Light Stephanie I appegard, Jeff Pederson Sweetheart Queen Vicki Twedt 1980 Sweetheart Royalty Above - Candidate Belinda Cooper Above - Candidate Joni Johnson Below - Candidate Kelli I apour Below - Candidate Stephanie Lappegard 11 Right-1980 Sweetheart Royalty-From left, Stephanie Lappegard, Leanne Doty, Kelli La pour, Queen Vicki Twedt, Belinda Cooper, Joni Johnson Muppets Perform At AHS As the curtain opened and the tension grew, Jeff Pederson, MC, announced the 1980 Sweetheart Queen, Vicki Twedt. Jai- mey Schempp, President of the Student Council, crowned Vicki, who was also pre- sented with a box of candy, by Leanne Doty. Making up the court were the other candi- dates, Stephanie Lappegard, Joni Johnson, Belinda Cooper, and Kelli Lapour. A program was presented by a cast of the Muppets. Kermit, played by Matt Onnen, and Miss Piggy, played by Kathy Weyen, were the stars of the show. Also included in the pgrogram were Jeff Pederson as Fozzie Bear, Dean Sommervold as Dr. Bunsen Hon- eydew, Keith Lapour as Beaker, Millie Jen- sen as Scooter, Mike Newberg as the Swedish Chef, Paul Buum as Animal, Kent Anderson and Chris Embrock as Statler and Waldorf, Karen Swanson as Cupid. Featured soloists were Nancy Bergdale, Kevin Gross, and Betsy Ahart. Several Band selections were played by the pit band under the direction of David Larsen. The Senior girls performed “Candle on the Water”. The stage set was put together by Mr. Carlson and the art department. The program was coordinated by Mr. Hall, Miss Lund, and Mrs. Marshall. After the coronation, a dance was held in the gym. Dave Albertson, KMET-TV, Disco. Above-Matt Onnen as Kermit served as MC Right-Nancy Bergdale sings “Septem- ber Morn” 12 Lcft-Erin Lusk and Sandy Green entertain Queen Vicki with Chicken Song Pantomime Below Middle-“Macho Pigs” Becky Johnson, Shelley Hartman, Kathy Weyen, Tara Sonichsen, Kathy Jensen entertain with mime to ‘‘Macho Man” Below-Prof. Honeydew and Beaker create the perfect Sweetheart Queen Left-Betsy Ahart sings the theme song, ‘‘Rainbow Connection”, backed up by Ani- mal, Honeydew, Swedish Chef, Beaker. Fozzie, Scotter, and Miss Piggy in finale of the show. Student Council Serves Student Body Representing the thoughts and opinions of the classes and organizations they were chosen from, was the primary objective of the council members, under the direction and leadership of advisor Mr. Zingler and President Jaimey Schempp. The student government held irregular meetings throughout the year to plan activities and discuss problems. A band was hired with Student Council funds for both Homecoming and Sweetheart dances, events sponsored by the group. The Council also selected the first and second graders to serve as at- tendants at the Coronations. A movie and candy bars were gifts to the students at Christmas time. Another service provided by the Student Council was the concession stands which were made available to the various classes and organizations to raise money. The group also encouraged students to make their opin- ions known to the student government. 1979-80 Student Council Officers - Seated, Jaimey Schempp, President; Kelli Lapour, Vice President; Standing, Stephanie Lappegard, Treasurer; Erin Lusk, Secretary. Left - Tom Light and Kent Anderson reign over Student Coun- cil sponsored Grub Day, Kent, King, Tom, Runner up. Left - 1979-80 Student Council Members - Row 1 from Left- Vicki Twedt. Stephanie Lappegard. Matt Onnen; Row 2 Ro- chelle Twedt, Kathy Jensen, Chris Embrock; Row 3-Barb Coo- per, Erin Lusk; Row 4 (Seated) - Nancy Zingler, Susie Brady, Jolynne Crawford, Kelli Lapour; Row 5 (Standing) - Matt Eilers, Jeff Pederson, Jaimey Schempp, Kent Anderson, Joel Hagen, Randy Hongslo. Below - David Farley, Mrs. Marshall on Grub Day Above - National Honor Society Members - Row 1, From Left, Holly Merrick, Joni Johnson, LeAnne Lingert, Nancy Bergdale, Joel Hagen. Back, from left, Barb Ekanger, Diane Ludwig, Lisa Swanson, Susie Brady, Vicki Twedt, Kelli Lapour, Jennee Lind, Erin Lusk, Kristen Treiber, Jaimey Schempp, Jeff Pederson, Chris Embrock NHS And Librarians Raise Money Selling popcorn was the major effort of the National Honor Society. With the money that the group raised they present- ed a $100 scholarship each to Jaimey Schempp and Joel Hagen. Lisa Swanson, a junior, was the top salesperson. The hon- orary society has nineteen members, con- sisting of juniors and seniors who had maintained a 3 point grade average through high school. A record hop provided funds for the li- brarians. They kept busy during the year acting as student librarians and helping students find books and magazines. Above - Librarians, From left, Susie Brady, Holly Merrick, Kathy Weyen, Diane Ludwig, Barb Ekanger, Mrs. McKellips, Advisor, Sharon Peterson, Above - Librarian Officers, L. to R., Barb Ekanger, Sec. Treas; Diane Lud- wig, Pres.; JoAnn Zingler, VP; Stu. Council Rep. Kathy Jensen. Left - NHS officers were Kelli Lapour, Pres, (seated); Back, L to R, Jennee Lind, Sec. Jaimey Schempp, VP, Jeff Pederson, Treas. IS Cubette Staff Puts In Many Long Hours Creating a book that would be a permanent record of an entire year was not an easy task for the annual staff but they gave it their best. Edi- tor Vicki Twedt attended a Journal- ism camp at SDSU during the sum- mer to prepare herself for the diffi- cult job that was to come. Other staff members took part in a yearbook workshop in the Fall to give them new ideas and to introduce some ex- citing concepts. Mr. Hall advised and helped also. Mr. David Larsen served the staff well as Chief Photographer. As the Cubette staff, we tried to depict the people, events and high- lights of the year at AHS. We spent uncounted hours struggling to meet the deadlines that always came to soon. We hope that within these pages you will find the photographs and the words to help recapture the spirit of the year. Below - Some of the staff members work on picture selection, layouts and copy at one of the work sessions held during year. Right - Staff Officers, Top to bottom, Carol Jensen, Jr. Editor, Diane Lud- wig, Jr. Editor, Joni Johnson. Bus. Manager. Stephanie Lappegard, Bus. Manager, Mr Hall, Advisor, Julie Kjose, Typist. Susan Heiman. Jr. Editor, Kelli Lapour, Copy Editor, Betsy Ahart. Layout Editor, Vicki Twedt, Edi- tor. Below - Cubette Staff, Row 1, from left, K. Lapour, V. Twedt, B. Ahart, S. Heiman, J. Kjose, Nancy Zingler, C. Jensen.; Row 2, Rochelle Twedt, D. Ludwig, Barb Ekanger, LeAnne Lingert; Back Row, Kathy Weyen, S. Lap pegard, Kathy Jensen, J. Johnson. “Bear Facts” Captures News This year the Bear Facts staff consisted of twenty seniors who dedicated their time and talents to writing stories. Each week these stories were handed in to be pub- lished in the Alcester Union. This gave the public a chance to hear about school hap- penings and activities. Senior interviews were a regular feature. The Bear Facts was a part of the Creative Writing curriculum with Mr. Hall as instructor. Above - Bear Facts staff members take a look at stories ready for the deadline. From left - Mr. Hall. Paul Buum, Jeff Pederson, Betsy Ahart, Stephanie Lappegrad, Sandy Green; seated - Vicki Twedt. Above - Creative Writing class members who contributed through the year to the putting together of the “Bear Facts”. In the foreground, from left, Paul Buum. Belinda Cooper, Scott Kroger; Row 2 - Connie Terpstra. Jackie DeYoung, Stephanie Lappegard, Kevin Peterson, Joel Hagen, Sandy Green, Julie Kjose, Brenda Steeneck; Row 3 - Vicki Twedt, Betsy Ahart, Jeff Pederson, Kevin Gross, Jane Quail, Joni Johnson; pictured Mark Eden and Darwin Ryken. At left - Two star reporters Sandy Green and Brenda Steeneck looking for news. 17 A-Club And GAL Club Help Buy Video Tape Selling the white football jerseys that were such a familiar sight around school was one of the major efforts of the A-club. The letter-win- ners also sold Halloween soap insur- ance to raise the money necessary to help buy the video tape machine. The GAL club ran concession stands at tournaments to earn funds to con- tribute toward the recorder as did the student council and other groups. The girls reorganized their member- ship and bought athletic equipment during the year. Mr. Andersen and M iss Lund were advisors for A and GAL club respectively. Top Left: A club officers, sitting pres. S. Kroger. Standing V. Pres. K. Andersen, Sec. J. Schempp. Above: L-R M. Onnen, S. Livingston, J. Schempp, K. Andersen, R. Hongslo, K. Kroger, J. Hagen. M. Fickbohm, M. Filers. S. McKee, C. Embrock. S. Kroger. K. Anderson, 2nd Row - K. Hamilton, J. Newberg, S. Kruse. M. New- berg, K. Peterson, M. Zingler, T. Berg, T. Anderton, I). Grage, K. Gross, J. Peder- son, P. Buum, M. Newberg, G. Gubburd, 4th Row - G. Gubburd, J. Newberg, M. Eden. Above: GAL club - 1st Row -L-R - J. Crawford, J. Pearson, J. Johnson, B. Johnson, J. Lind, K. Treiber. N. Bergdale, J. Zingler. 3rd Row - V. Twedt, C. Gabel, B. Cooper, S. Lappegard, S. Hartman. L. Swanson, R. Embrock. K Lapour. Bottom Left: GAL club officers, L-R - V. Pres. R. Jurgenson, Pres. E. Lusk, Sec. K. Lapour. Pep Club Members - Row 1, from left, S. Livingston, R. Mulder, S. Kruse, M. New- berg, K. Anderson, M. Fickbohm, M. Eilers, C. Em brock; Row 2, N. Bergdale, L. Lingert, B. Ahart, V. Twedt, D. Ludwig, S. Osterkamp, R. Embrock, S. Heiman, H. Hughes. S. Brady, J. Zingler; Row 3, R. Pederson, T. Sonichsen, S. Hartman, S, Brady, H. Merrick, J. Crawford, R. Jurgen sen, E. Lusk, J. Pearson, K. Treiber, N. Zingler, S. Peterson; Row 4 A. Sundstrom, K. Weyen, T. Limoges, B. Johnson, S. Lap- pegard, J. Kjose, T. Miner, P. Peck, Mrs. Larsen, Advisor, K. Swanson, K. Jensen. Pep Club Works For Spirit In School Above - Pep Club Officers - Front, Susan Heiman, Pres. Back, Left to right, Erin Lusk, Sec. Rhonda Jurgensen, Treas. Shelley Hartman. VP Below - Mascott provided by Pep Club stirs crowd. One goal that the Pep Club chose to aim for this year was - MORE ENTHUSIASM. President Susan Heiman, along with Vice President Shelley Hartman, Secretary Erin Lusk, and Treasurer Rhonda Jurgensen, planned a variety of jobs for the club to do. Painting the concession stand at the football field, helping the cheerleaders make “shakers”, and adding male members to their enrollment were just a few of their accom- plishments. Their most important accomplishment, however, was reaching their goal of more pep. Below - Football team with Mr. Kelley’s help, hold a tug of war with Pep Club members as part of pep rally designed to add spirit. FHA Reaches Out The FHA had a great year, in which their impact project was Reaching Out to all people of the community. Highlights of the year were the Childrens Halloween Carni- val, Daddy Date Nite, Mother- Daughter Banquet and many more. Some FHA members represented the chapter at the State Convention in Huron and the Regional Convention in Marion. At the end of the year the top ten girls with the most points were awarded with a supper in Sioux Falls. Throughout the year the FHA tried to reach out to people old and young, and to help themselves too! Secretary of the State of South Da- kota, Mrs. Alice Kundurt was their guest for the Mother-Daughter Ban- quet while they watched two films at the Daddy Date Nite, “Ten for Gold”, and “Shoplifting-It’s a Steal”. Mrs. Ericson Retires After 30 Years Of Service ABOVE: 1ST ROW-N. Zingler-Student Council Represenative, H. Merrick- Librarian; V. Twedt-Historian; S. Lappegard-President; E. Lusk -Treasurer; J. Lind-V-President; R. Ymker-Secretary; R. Twedt-Music Leader; (not pictured B. A hart-Reporter.) ROW 2-C. Jensen, R. Newberg, J. Lind, J. Pearson, R. Hakl, L. Swanson, J. Kjose, K. Swanson, S. Osterkamp, T. Minor; ROW 3-J. Zingler, S. Hartman, T. Limoges, A. Sundstrom, R. Peder- son, S. Brady, L. Johnson, B. Cooper, P. Tucker, P. Hammitt, Mrs. Virginia Ericson, Advisor. A great loss will be felt in the AHS curruculum next year and to the FHA Chap ter. Mrs. Virginia Ericson, who has been the Home Ec teacher and FHA adviser for the past 30 years, retired at the end of the 1980 school year. Mrs. Ericson has helped the FHA in many ways. She was awarded Hon- orary Membership in FHA. Mrs. Ericson has orga- nized a home economics cur- riculum that has been based on student needs and inter- ests. Over the years single living, foreign foods, needle- work and other special courses have been added to meet student interests. Mrs. Ericson has been part of FHA at District and State levels and has served a mem- ber of professional home eco- nomics organizations. We appreciate her contribution to our school. Everyone enjoyed the food at Daddy Date Night. FFA Keeps Growing The Future Farmers were an active group with many different activities. In the fall they were busy with their fruit sales which were very successful. On November 5, three of the members went to the National FFA convention in Kansas City. Jaimey Schempp, Ke- vin Hamilton and Keith Lapour en- joyed their trip and had a memorable learning experience. The group received a $900 grant from the South Dakota Department of Agri- culture which will be put to good use. They spent it on a BOSDC project which consisted of a mobile blood pres- sure unit, a garage door opener for the ambulance, a new oxygen head, and an ambulance wheelchair lock. A Vial for Life Program was also started. Above-Members dressed for the occasion of Farmer Day during FFA week activities. Above- 1979-80 Chapter of FFA Row 1, from left, D. Sommervold, K. Lapour, D. Schoellerman, R. Ronning, T. Warner, T. Walz, M. Jensen; Row 2- D. Ryken, G. Jensen, K. Hamilton, J. Schempp, Mr. Quick; Row 3- K. Schoellerman, C. Clark, R. Mulder, D. Tucker, T. Anderton; Row 4- B. Sommervold, J. Leafstedt, D. Farley, K. Anderson, M. Eilers, S. McKee. Above-Officers- From top, Mr. Quick, Advisor, Pres. J. Schempp, V.P. K. Anderson, Sec. M. Eilers, Treas. D. Ry- ken, Reporter, S. McKee, Sentinel, K. Hamilton. Left- Officers and Mr. Quick demonstrate meeting proce- dures for FHA. 21 Above-Cast-Back Row: Mark Fickbohm, Kent Anderson, Matt Eilers, Susan Hei man, Robin Embrock, Shane McClara, Chris Embrock, Mark Newberg, John Ahart, Front- Kersten Johnson, Jon I eafstedt, Mike Newberg, Wayne Johnson, Stephanie Lappegard, Erin Lusk, Matt Onnen. Above: Martha and Abby serve tea to Elaine. Above: Teddy takes care of another victim of Martha and Abby. Below: The two officers discuss Below: The nephews, Mortimer and Jon- the arrest of Jonathon. athon. “Arsenic And Old Lace” Delights Audience The students of the high school combined their talents to perform the play “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Under the direction of Mrs. Lau- rel Marshall, the cast filled the au- dience with excitement and sus- pense. The play revolved around Mar- tha and Abby Brewster, two elder- ly women, who murdered lonely men to save them from a life of misery. The plot thickens when their nephew Mortimer Brewster discovers their scheme. “Teddy another nephew whose insanity saves the two old ladies from a prison term provided some comic relief. Backstage crew members provided lighting and help with props. The members of the play worked long and hard to make the play the success it was. Above: Dr. Einstein prepares for sur gery. And The Beat Goes On! Band members spent a busy year, dividing their time between concert band, stage band and pep band. The wheels started turning in the fall, when the marching band travelled to USD and Madison for the colleges’ homecoming day parades. Flag carriers were a welcome addition to the band, and a change from the pompon girls of the past. They performed a routine w the band during parades, and at the customary halftime show at Alcester’s own homecoming. Wintertime meant that the musicians had to begin practicing for the instrumental contest at Vermillion, an event where Alcester placed well, receiving several superior rationgs. The fall, Christmas, spring and Pop’s concerts kept the band working hard and the stage band kept in practice for their annual combination concert with the Moodlighter’s. Fund raising was also a time-consumer as the band worked for money to get them to Omaha, where they performed at a Royals game during the summer months. Band-Row 1-Toshia Miner, Amy Sundstrom, Sandy Green, Teresa Limoges, Penny Peck, Pam Tucker, Shayna Brady, Patti Hammitt, Rhondda Hakl, Lisa Kleinhans, Kelli La- pour. Row 2-Kersten Johnson, Roxie Pederson, LeAnne Lin- gert, Joanne Lind, Diane Ludwig, Chonette Bern, Jon Leaf- stedt, Julie Kjose, Robin Embrock, Shelley Hartman, Kathy Jensen, Tim Anderton. Row 3-Erin Lusk, Vicki Twedt, Kevin Gross, Matt Onnen, Dick Anderson, Karen Swanson, Jennee Lind, Kevin Kroger, Grant Gubbrud, James Newberg, Ro- chelle Twedt, Stephanie Lappegard. Row 4- Scott Livingston, Mike Newberg, Paul Buum, Becky Johnson, Barbie Cooper, Bryan Sommervold, Janice Pearson, Kathy Weyen. Not Pic- tures Dan Schoellerman, Barbara Ekanger, Tara Sonichsen. Flag Carriers-Back Row-Sharon Peter- son, Ruth Ymker, Shelly Osterkamp, Betsy Ahart, Holly Merrick, Nancy Zingler, Susie Brady. Front-Rhonda Newberg, JoAnn Zingler. 23 Ensembles Work Hard Above-Clarinet Choir-Front from left-Sandy Green, Barbara Ekanger LeAnne Lingert; Back-Joanne Lind, Roxie Pederson, Kersten Johnson, Toshia Miner, Amy Sundstrom. Left-Contest accompanists- Patty Hammitt, Belinda Cooper, Lisa Kleinhans, Susan Heiman, Nancy Berg- dale Left-Percussion-From Left-Kathy Weyen, Becky Johnson, Barbie Cooper, Janice Pearson, Mike New- berg, Scott Livingston, Paul Buum Above-Diane Ludwig and LeAnne Lingert went to Augustana Band Festival, and LeAnne received the honor to be in All-State Band. Left-Woodwind Ensemble- From Left-Rhonda Hakl, Kelli Lapour, Lisa Kleinhans, Patti Hammitt. „ . „ __ .... i. n L- d l Li t f Below-Trumpet Trio-Diane Ludwig, Chonette Bern, Below-Brass Ensemble-Leisa Johnson, Robin Embrock, Jon Leafstedt, , K- Kevin Kroger, Matt Onnen, Grant Gubbrud v v Above left-Flute Ensemble-Left to right-Shana Brady, Penny Peck, Pam Tucker, Teresa Limoges. Above right-Trombone Quartet-Left to right-Kevin Gross, Vicki Twedt, Dick Anderson, Erin Lusk Left middle-Saxaphone Ensemble-Left to rigt- Karen Swanson, Jennee Lind, Rochelle Twedt, Stephanie Lappegard. Left-Girls Ensemble-Row 1, from left- Patty Hammitt, Roxie Pederson, Ker- sten Johnson; Back row-Leisa Johnson, Lisa Kleinhans, Robin Embrock, Amy Sundstrom, Beth Sullivan, Carol Jen- sen. Left- Mixed Ensemble- Row 1, from left- Betsy Ahart, Tara Sonichsen, Joni Johnson, Robin Embrock, Vicki Twendt; Row 2- Jeff Newberg, James Newberg, Jon Leafstedt, Matt Onnen Chorus Groups Attend Contest Nine soloists, three ensembles, and the Swing Choir attended the Region I contest in Vermillion this year. All those participating received excel- lent ratings with Erin Lusk, Stephanie Lappegard, LeAnne Lingert, Jonathan Leafstedt, James New- berg, and the girls ensemble receiving superior ratings. Under the direction of Mrs. Connie Larsen, the chorus groups also performed in four concerts throughout the year. A highlight this year includ- ed a special concert presented by the Swing Choir and Stage Band. The point system was used again this year as in previous years. Points were earned by participa- tion in concerts and involement in other Musical activities. A total of 13 points was needed to letter. The Chorus groups added spark this year by their determination to participate and learn. At Right-Girls Chorus-Seated from left-K. Johnson, R. Pederson, G. Grage, A. Sundstrom; Row 2-J. Pearson, L. Johnson, B. Sullivan, L. Kleinhans, Mrs. Larsen; Row 3-D. Hemmingson, J. Quail, L. Lingert, T. Sonichsen, J. Johnson; B. Ahart, J. Lind; Back Row- C. Jensen, E. Lusk, V. Twedt, S. Lappe- gard, J. Kjose At Right-Contest Soloists-Row 1, LeAnne Lingert, James Newberg, Erin Lusk, John Ahart; Row 2-Stephanie Lappegard, Kevin Gross, Jon Leafstedt, Betsy Ahart, Matt Onnen, Leisa John- son. All State Chorus Representatives-From Left, Vicki Twedt, Alto, James Newberg, Bass, Matt Onnen, Tenor, Betsy Ahart, Soprano Above-Mixed Chorus- Row 1, From Left- K. Jensen, R. Hakl, S. Brady, S. Hartman, T. Limoges, M. Newberg, J. Newberg, Ma Onnen, J. Ahart, J. Pearson, R. Pederson, N. Zingler, L. Johnson; Row 2- K. Swanson, S. Osterkamp, T. Sonichsen, J. Johnson, R. Twedt, W. Johnson, T. Light, K. Gross, S. Lappegard, S. Peterson, P. Hammitt, G. Grage, B. Cooper; Row 3- K. Johnson, B. Sullivan, R. Ymker, H. Merrick, L. Lingert, R. Embrock, T. Walz, S. McKee, J. Leafstedt, J. Newberg, J. Lind, K. Treiber, Jo. Lind, L. Kleinhans, B. Cooper; Row 4-C. Jensen, J. Quail, R. New- berg, J. Kjose, K. Weyen, A. Sundstrom, E. Lusk, P. Tucker, C. Bern, M. Boston, B. Ahart, T. Miner, V. Twedt, C. Gabel, D. Hemmingson, S. Brady. At Left-Swing Choir- Row 1, From left- Janice Pearson, Tim Walz, Be linda Cooper, John Ahart, Joni Johnson, Patty Hammitt; Row 2- Erin Lusk, W. Johnson, Tara Son- ichsen, Leisa Johnson, Kevin Gross; Row 3- Stephanie Lapoegard, Mark Newberg, Robin Embrock, Matt On- een, Nancy Bergdale, Tom Light, LeAnne Lingert; Row 4- Vicki Twedt, Jon Leafstedt, James New- berg, Jeff Newberg. At Left-Girls Ensemble that re- ceived a superior rating at Contest- Seated LeAnne Lingert, Jane Quail, Vicki Twedt; Standing, Janice Pear- son, Erin Lusk, Betsy Ahart, Julie Kjose, Stephanie Lappegard, Joni Johnson. 27 “Last Dance” Is Presented On Saturday, May 3 the Junior class presented the Sen- iors with a very nice prom. The auditorium was decorated almost entirely with streamers to the theme of Last Dance. The banquet started at 6:30 with each Senior being introduced as they walked in. The Junior class president, Susan Heiman, welcomed the Seniors. After they finished the meal, they were entertained by the Junior girls singing the theme song, Last Dance. After the entertainment, the class prophecy was read by Scott Livingston and Matt Eilers. Paul Buum read the class history in his own special wav. Mr. Joachim, the guest speaker, gave a very enjoyable speech. The dance followed the banquet at 9:00. Music was provided by KELO-Disco on Wheels. The movie Ice Cas- tles, followed the dance at 12:45. Breakfast was served between 3:00 and 4:00. A $5, $3 and $2 door prize was given away at the breakfast. It was a very enjoyable and memo- rable prom. Above - Mr. Joachim, featured speaker Above - Waiters and Waitresses for the Prom - Row 1, from Left, Joanne Lind, Rochelle Twedt, Shelley Hartman, Robin Em brock, Kathy Jensen; Row 2 Mark Newberg, Ken Keiser, Kevin Kroger, Tim Anderton, Grant Gubbrud. Above - Seniors escorted to tables individually. Junior girls sing them song, “The Last Dance” as entertainment. Below - The Program is enjoyed by juniors and seniors. Jr. Class Pres. Susan Heiman gives wel- come. Below Mr. Webster presented with flower in appreciation for help. 29 Students Achieve Recognition Above - Joni Johnson, winner of the Arvid Thormodsgard Scholarship Boys and Girls State - From left, LeAnne Lingert, Alternate, Susan Heiman, Girls State, Scott Livingston, Boys State, Kent Anderson, Alt. Above - winners of Voice of Democracy essay contest - Jon Leafstedt, 3rd place. Stephanie Lappegard, 1st, Wayne Johnson, 2nd. Left - Jaimey Schempp, Star Chapter Farmer, FFA, and winner of DeKalb Award. He also won the DAR award. Ken Keiser, winner of the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Award Above - Scott McKee - Golden Harvest winner Far left - Del mar Scott FFA award went to Kevin Hamilton. Left - Cindy Gabel won the local Beef Cook-off Left - Winners of Hammitt Music Award, from left, Vicki Twedt, Stephanie Lappegard. Kevin Gross, Erin Lusk 31 Above: The Class of 1980. Seniors Unite As One For Final Time May twenty-second saw the senior class depart from the Alces- ter school system to become alumni. The thirty class members received their diplomas from school board president Melva Leaf- stedt at the graduation ceremony that night. Belinda Cooper, one of the three senior NHS members el selected to speak at the Commencement exercises, gave the Salutatory address. Co-Vale- dictorians were Joel Hagen and Kelli Lapour, two seniors with perfect 4.00 grade averages. Baccalaureate and Commencement were made special by the addition of several musical groups which performed including the senior chorus, mixed chorus, Mood Lighters, and soloist, Mr. Hall. Reverend Neal Ahart officiated at Baccalaureate on May eigh- teenth and gave the invocation, sermon, and benediction. Mr. Don Kratochvil, a 1941 graduate of AHS, delivered the commencement address to the senior class. Mr. Kratochvil, is president of the State Board of Education and an employee of the Sakota Seed Company. As the class marched out together there were many tears of sadness, yet none were strong enough to cloud the look of hope that shone from their eyes. Above: Pastor Ahart delivers sermon on Bac- calaureate. Below: Dr. Don Kratochvil addressed the sen- ior class. Below: Seniors anticipate the night’s event. Below: Senior Class Motto. OUR GLORY CONSIST VIDT IN NEVER FAIL!' BUT IN RI5ING iVERY TlflE UE FALL Above: J. Hagen and K. Lapour were selected as Co-Valedictorians with Salutatorian Belinda Cooper. Middle Left: K. Gross is awarded his diploma. Below: Senior Chorus. STUDENT LIFE Freshmen do their thing lor school spirit t� n Weird Day, ns a port of Homecoming week. Relnw Matt, Stephanie, and Kathy, show their best side. Above Richard Mulder’s interior decorating? AJmve Kent Anderson. alias Jane Russell with tfeo arms Right-Jeff Pederson and Scott Livingston in study hall siesta. 34 Hercomer warms up in the Biology room just before lunch, Stephanie abuses mascot during break from basketball. Mike New berg and Scott Kroger run relay at Hep Hally. Kathy Jensen andShelley Hartman-you’re on candid camera! Susan Hetman creams pie in Jeff Pederson’s face in pep rally. 35 Student Life What happened, Mark, did your razor break? Mark Newberg and Stephanie Lappegard in scene from “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Above right - Hey, Jeff. You mean they really want us to get out there and play football? Above - The Odd Couple, B. Ahart and S. Green Left - Scott Livingston pleads, “Mr. Webster, please tell me the answers to the test.” I eft • Susan Heiman helps her- self to a piece of pie with a little help from Chris Embrock at pep rally. Right - Joel Hagen, Senior class President at his best. Alxive Right - D. Ludwig. D. Hemmingson, and B. Kkanger check nut action at track meet. Above middle - “Susan, what is the grin for?, Susan playing Klaine in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace. Above Right - Lisa Kleinhans learns the good and bad of cheerleading initiation. Left • 'James, did your mother say no again?, dames Newlierg in long jump for track meet Right - S. Brady and R. Pederson in Home Ec. “Are you sure this recipe calls for frog legs?” Below 1,6ft - “Hey, Robin, You can let Mrs. Marshall out of the window seat now.? Below right - Kevin Kroger can’t believe he ran the whole thing. Student Life Kim Andersen works on computer project on Hat Day, a part of Homecoming Spirit' Week. Belinda Cooper Mark Eden Jackie DeYoung At right, Senior Class Officers From left, Tom Light, Treasurer, Erin Lusk, Secre- tary, Joel Hagen, President, Paul Buum, Vice President 40 A Time When Dreams Were Made Graduation didn’t seem so far away as the class of ’80 began their senior year. Talk was full of plans for the future as the seniors chose their announcements, class colors, and motto. During the year the future alumni spent time raising money for the skip day to Kansas City. The group attended a Senior day at Worlds of Fun where seniors from eight states were also present. Fund raisers included a springtime car wash, and a pie sale, as well as the usual conces- sion stands. There were grades to be earned and responsi- bilities to be met, but there was still time left for the good times, the times when memories were made. Cindy Gabel Sandy Green Kevin Gross 41 Glenn Jensen Scott Kroger Julie Kjose Stephanie Lappegard Joni Johnson Kelli Lapour 42 Tom Light practicing his form at a Cross Country Practice U0ur Glory Consists Not In Never Failing But In Rising Every Time We Fall”-Motto Tom Light Janice Pearson Strongman Paul Buum served as class body guard. Jen nee Lind shows her running form in cross country. Jennee Lind Erin Lusk 43 Brenda Steeneck Connie Terpstra Vicki Twedt 46 One More Year To Go Above-Junior Class Officers, Seated, Susan Heiman, Presi- dent, Standing, From Left, LeAnne Lingert, Treasurer, Nancy Bergdale, Vice President, Kristen Treiber, Secre- tary. Row 1- Kent Anderson, Nancy Bergdale, Susie Brady, Jo- lynne Crawford, Matt Eilers; Row 2- Barb Ekanger, Chris Embrock, Mark Fickbohm, Jan Hansohm, Susan Heiman; Row 3- Heidi Hughes, Carol Jensen, Judy Jensen, Becky Johnson, Rhonda Jurgensen; Row 4-Scott Kruse, LeAnne Lingert, Scott Livingston, Diane Ludwig, Scott McKee; Row 5- Holly Merrick, Richard Mulder, Jeff Newberg, Mike Newberg, Shelly Osterkamp; Row 6- Pam Peck, Sharon Peterson, Peter Robertson, Ke- vin Schoellerman, Bryan Sommervold Row 7-Lisa Swanson, Kristen Treiber, Ruth Ymker, Mike Zingler, Nancy Zingler. Election of class officers was the first of many tasks the junior class was faced with. Susan Heiman, Pres; Nancy Bergdale, V-Pres; Kirsten Treiber, Sec- retary; and LeAnne Lingert, Treasurer were the peo- ple they chose to lead them. They also elected Matt Eilers, Chris Embrock, and Susie Brady to represent them in Student Council. Magazine sales at the beginning of the year boost- ed the Junior class funds to help them pay for the annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom. Diane Ludwig was top salesman and Susan Heiman ranked second. The last half of their year was spent in determining a theme, decorating the auditorium, and performing all the other responsibilities of putting on the Prom. Mark Fickbohm and Nancy Bergdale were chosen as Homecoming attendents for the class. Mr. Hall and Mr. Webster proved very helpful through being their class advisors. Below-Junior Homecoming Attendants selected by class- mates were Nancy Bergdale and Mark Fickbohm. 47 Above-Sophomore Class Officers- From left, Wayne Johnson, Presi- dent, Kenneth Reiser, Vice President, JoAnn Lind, Secretary, Tim Anderton, Treasurer. Sophomores Begin Their Quest For Money Decorating the gym and buying the flowers for graduation were the main pro- jects of the sophomore class. At the begin- ning of the year the students voted for officers to lead them and hopefully put some organization into an almost new sit- uation. Wayne Johnson was chosen Pres, with Kenneth Keiser to help him out as V- Pres. JoAnn Lind was in charge of keeping the records and Tim Anderton took care of finances. Student Council representatives were Matt Onnen and Rochelle Twedt. To raise some money for graduation flowers and to start them on their way for next year’s prom, they sponsored a bake sale which was held following a basketball game. Tbe sophomores also chose a girl and a boy to represent them in the Homecoming Coronation; they were Rochelle and Ken- neth. In the fall the kids bought class rings if they wanted one. All these activities were held under the director of their advi- sor, Mr. Larsen. Row 1-Dick Anderson, Tim Anderton, Tim Berg, Clay Clark, Robin Embrock Row 2-David Farley, David Grage, Rhonda Hakl, Shelley Hartman, Deb Hemmingson; Row 3-Kathy Jensen, Grant Gubbrud. Wayne Johnson, Ken Keiser, Kevin Kroger; Row 4 Rhonda Newberg, Jon Leafstedt, JoAnn Lind, Tos- bia Miner, James Newberg; Row 5- Mark Newberg, Matt Onnen, Penny Peck, Bentley St. Peter, Tara Sonichsen; Row 6- Karen Swanson, Dennis Tucker, Rochelle Twedt, Kathy Weyen, Joann Zingler. Below-Kathy Weyen, Toshia Miner in their natural state. Row 1-John Ahart, Chonette Bern, Shayna Brady, Barb Cooper, Patty Hammitt Row 2-Randy Hongslo, Millie Jensen, Kersten Johnson, Leisa Johnson, Lisa Kleinhans Row 3-Keith Lapour, Teresa Limoges, Shane McClara, Roxie Pederson, Ryan Ronning Row 4-Danny Schoellerman, Dean Sommervold, Amy Sundstrom, Tim Walz, Pam Tucker; Row 5 Tim Warner Below right-Keith Lapour—a foreign ex- Below left-Frshman girls—eating again!! change student?! Freshmen Are On Their Way Up New to the high school scene were the freshmen. Their elected officers were: Keith Lapour as Presi- dent, Amy Sundstrom as Vice President, Roxie Pe- derson as Secretary, Sbane McClara as Treasurer, and as their represntatives in Student Council, Bar- bie Cooper and Randy Hongslo. Homecoming attendants were chosen by the class and they were Keith Lapour and Patty Hammitt, the class also presented two skits for the program. Class pins were ordered for the class of 1983. Mrs. Marshall was their advisor. Above-Freshman class officere-Amy Sundstrom, V. Pres.; Keith Lapour, Pres.; Roxie Pederson, Secretary; Shane McClara, Treasurer Above- Homecoming Attendants Patty Hammitt and Keith Lapour. Shane McClara taking a break from classes?!! Jill Abraham Curtis Gaveshausen Robbie Heiman Trent Nelson Landra Allen Mike Gross Michael Hongslo Melanie Ronning Doug Andersen Jeanine Hagen Kevin Jacob Thurlow Steen Beverly Ekanger Jim Hamacher Eric Johnson Kathryn Treiber Todd Embrock Sally Hanilton Mary Beth New berg Todd Wells Paula Evanson Steve Hartman Tom McKee Not pictured - Myron Von Bochove Junior High Keeps Moving On In addition to their required classes, the 7th and 8th graders had many activities to occupy their time. Getting involved in sosports like foot- ball, basketball, track and wrestling, as well as participating in chorus and band helped to pre- pare the students for the rigors of high school life. Besides the homework and numerous assign- ments, the Junior High students faced the chal- lenge of getting acquainted with their new sur- roundings. Although they were a separate unit from the high school, they were a valuable part of student life. 52 Above- Junior High football team calls plays. Theron Ahlers Terry Jensen Michael Schumacher Tina Vanderham Johnette Banks Carl Johnson Tammi Sogn Gayle Van Wyk Mark Doty Patty Limoges Teresa Sogn Terry Warner Kevin Hansohm Tamra Tucker Carl Treiber Mary Weyen Jon Hodgson Mitch Merrick Chad Trudeau Randy Ymker Not pictured-Todd Mennis, Lisa Holt, Lydia Miner Elementary-They’ll Only It all happened in a large building, 3 blocks east of the high school. The building mentioned above was the elementary school and the event in ques- tion was the development of young minds. Seven classes, kindergarten through sixth grade, met each day and were kept busy participating in Be Young For A While physical education, art, and music, which included work in a musical, “Wheels”, along with their in- struction in the basic curriculum. Mr. Saugstad, elementary principal, helped keep the whole sys- tem functioning properly and efficiently. 6th Grade-Top from left, Mrs. Light, Mark Quail, Danielle Webster, Dan Wiberg, Steve Peck, Terry Goetz, Angela Brick- house. Debbie Limoges, Dale Goetz, Carmen Ahlers. Row 2-Robert Miner, Karl Johnson, Connie Paulson, Rick Lundberg, Ross Abraham, Kristi Mer- rick, Dwight Gubbrud, Pam Albers, Charles Nygard, Tracy Vanderham. Row 3, Brian Treiber, Tracy Nelson. 5th Grade-Top from left, Mrs. Tiltrum, Mike Weyen, Jody Goetz, Paula Wiberg, Clint Haage, Randy Anderton, Margaret Lind, Gavin Clark, Mary Johnson, Jason Fickbohm. Row 2- Wendy Lundberg, Teresa Greenhagen, Renee Pederson, How- ard Hamaker, Julie Moller, Shelley Lappegard, Kirsten Ander- son, Doug Medema, Karla Allen, Stacie Pilla. Row 3- Shari Erickson, Jeff Schumacher, Carrie Wehra, Chad Wells, Shane Carlson, Teresa Sonichsen, Corey Steen, Paul Kruse, Cassan- dra Joseph. Not pictured Joey Twedt, Kerry Koeshall. 54 4th Grade-Row 1-Mrs. Quick, Michelle Hongslo, Mike Embrock, George Metzenthin, Julie Hamacher, Kristi Mygard, Greg Swanson, Tim Hodg- son, Karla Schumacher, Jason Johnson; Row 2-Kim Rogneas, Kate Buum, Tonya Steen, Kelly Knutson, Nathan Grage, Patti Jensen, Joe VanBallegooyen, Jill Lundberg, April Heeren, Kathie Brady. Row 3- Eddie Williams, Jay Schoenberger, Robert Kezar, David Saug- Smith, Mike McMillan, Mr. Bertus 2nd Semester Teacher of stad. Not pictured Greg Schiefen, Kaylee Koeshall, Mark the class. Grade 3-Row 1-Miss Knock, Tiffany Boyer, Connie Kroger, Jennifer Johnson, Jeff Klemme, Tricia Treiber, Gretchen Gub- brud, W'ade Hartman, Michael Kezar, Doug Moller, Annette Schoellerman, Darwin Sogn; Row 2-Cathy Peck, Kitay Kra- tochvil, Craig Treiber, David Fickbohm, Matt Newberg, Jolene Johnson, John Lutter. Not Pictured-Bryce Sullivan, Becky Osterkamp, Jeff Wasz, Lynette Schollerman, Elizabeth Brick- Sol berg, house, Christopher Powell, Renee Ludwig, Bobby Schurman; Row 3-Angela Erickson, Ira Cooper, Lisa Thompson, Michelle Grade 2-Row l-Mrs. Anderson, Regan Ronning, Cherilyn Joseph, Wade Steeneck, Amy Wiberg, Shannon Carlson, Andrea Quail, Genelle Van Wyk, Doug Schoenbemer, Kyle Wehrs; Row 2- Aaron Johnson, Ginger Waddell, Heidi Heeren, Misti Sletto, Paul DeVaughn, Valerie Harris, Tricia Lundberg, Sheryl Farley, Amy Numsen, Lesley Ronning; Row 3- Randy Cowherd, Alyson Ahlers, Darcie Webster. Not pictured- Kenny Hansohm, Keith Koeshall, Tina Smith. 55 1st Grade-Row 1-Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Lykken, Sonja Lerseth, Chris Brady, LeAnne Doty, Greg Pigman, Jim Paulson, Stephanie Boyer, Melissa Hodgson. Todd Chance; Row 2-Rachelle Talbott, Wendell Steeneck, Heather Heeren, Charles Green, Wendy Keller, Jared St. Pierre, John Snderson, Stacy Twedt, Ryan Schur- man, Lance Joachim; Row 3-Ramsey Steen, Jason Albers, Scott Williams, Thad Kiewel, Brian Klemme, Hayley Johnson, Lance Allen, Jody Numsen, Angie Glenn, Tammy Sommervold; Row 3- Christa Fickbohm, Kandy Kratochvil, Paige Gubbrud. Not Pictured Amy McMillan, Dean Moller. Kindergarten-Row 1-Miss Williams, Valerie Harris, Kimberly Keiser, Jason Bergjord, Shane Talbott, Sarah Hamacher, Krista Melvin, Wade Johnson, Shawn Drown, W'alter Jensen, Matthew Saugstad; Row 2-Anne Smith, Shayne Ludwig, Karri Sogn, Susan Smith, Carl Smith, Ronnie Gray, Scott Hammitt, Catina Quick, Katherine Limoges, Amy Akland, Debbie Boyer; Row 3-Anthony Anderberg, Brandi Hanson, Jennifer Blake, Allen Albers, Kari Hagen. Not Pictured Kimberly Haage. BelowAidesGladys Johnson, Lois Hongslo, Ruth Lind, Marge Eilers, Marilyn Newberg, Not Pictured Betty Bleeker, Coor- dinator Title I. Left Mr. Loyal Saugstad Saugstad, Principal Mall Kilers and Kim Andersen discuss the name during time away from action 1979 Football Squad How 1, L to R, K. Andersen St. Man- Hagen, J. Pederson, Paul Bumm; Row 3-J. Schempp, S. ager, T. Ben?, K. Keiser, G. Gubbrud. T. Anderton, M. Kruse, M. Fickbohm, S. Livingston, M. Filers, J. Newberg, Newberg, J. I eafstedt, T. Walz, S. McClara, M. Onnen-St M. Kden. S. McKee, Mr. Kelley. Manager; Row 2-Mr. Bergjord, J. Newberg, D. Grage, J. Cubs Display Fighting Spirit Just as people aren’t always what they seem, win-loss records don’t always portray the entire picture. This year the 26 Cubs out for football worked hard, fought hard, and practiced many long hours, although their record only showed 1-7. They were evenly matched with most teams as they lost 5 games by 7 points or less. The loss of 7 seniors and also unwanted injuries to a few players was a large disadvantage to the Cubs. Kent Anderson led the defense in tackles and received the annual Headhunter award. Kent also was voted MVP by his fellow team mates. Joel Hagen and Jaimey Schempp were chosen as Co- captains for the team. All-conference honors were earned by Kent, Jaimey, and Mike Newberg, while all conference honorable mention went to Scott Kruse, Mark Kden, and Scott McKee. Kent also received the honor of being chosen All-State hon- orable mention. Overall, the Cubs had 21 letter- men, 15 of whom will be returning next year. Mr. Kelley proved to be a new but very worthy coach as this was his first coaching at Alcester. He was pleased with the team’s progress and feels that with the experience gained this year, and a good effort put forth, the Cubs could have a chance of winning the conference next year. Below Seniors Paul Buum, Joel Hagen, Jeff Pederson, Jai- mev Schempp, Kevin Peterson, Mark Kden. 58 Defense-Row 1, Jaimey Schempp, Soott McKee. Kevin Peterson; Row 2, Mark Fickbohm, Matt Filers, Kent Anderson, Joel Hagen. Mark Eden, Row 3- Paul Buum, Mike Newberg, Jeff Pederson, Jeff Newberg. I eft-Matt Filers tries a pass play. Below-Offense- From left. Row 1, Jeff Newberg, Mike Newberg, Scott McKee, Kevin Peterson, Jon Leaf- stedt, Mark Fickbohm, Scott Kruse, Jaimey Schem Kruse, Jaimey Schempp, Grant Gubbrud, Ken Keiser; Backfield, Matt Filers, Joel Hagen, Kent Anderson, Chris Em- hrock, Jeff Pederson I-eft -Cheerleaders for Football Steph- anie Lappegard. Belinda Cooper, Jo- lynne Crawford, Kristen Treiber, Cindy (■abel, Nancy Bergdale, Susan Heiman. Vicki Twedt. 59 Lind Qualifies For State Although few in numbers, the 1979 Cross Country team successfully par- ticipated in that sport of the long distance, high endurance runner. Seven members, six boys and one girl, placed well at all meets, compet- ing in both varsity and junior varsity events. A third place win by Jennee Lind at the Regional cross country meet set a new school record in the 3000 meters as well as giving her a chance to run in statewide competition. At the state meet Jennee came in 8th. She also placed in the upper three at 8 out of 10 meets. I eft-Jen nee strains to finish Scott Kroger set a record in the 5000 meter race by runnin it in 16:29 at the Elk Point Invitational. At Re- gions, Scott and Randy Hongslo came in 21st and 28th respectively. Captains for the cross country team were Scott, Randy, and Jennee, and the Most Valuable Players were Scott and Jennee. Letterwinners were Scott, Kevin Kroger, Randy, and Jennee. The Cubs were coached by Glenn Kroger. Above-1979 Cross Country team, from left, row 1, H. Mulder, K. Kroger, M. Gross; row 2, S. Kroger, R. Hongslo, T. Light, J. Lind, Mr. Kroger Above-Go, Scott, Go Right-Only a little farther, Kevin! Girls Basketball Squad-From Left: Becky Johnson, Barb Cooper, Shelley Hartman, Teresa Limoges, LeAnne Lingert, Nancy Bergdale, Susan Heiman, Kelli Lapour, Rhonda Jurgensen, Cindy Gabel, Karen Swanson, Heidi Hughes, Jolynne Crawford, Robin Fm brock, Coach Andersen, Miss Lund-Asst. Coach Experience Counts On August 16th, 23 girls showed up for basketball practice with enthusiasm and hopes of victory. They finished the season with a 8-12 record which doesn’t give a very accurate picture of the team. There were several very close games, some even com- ing within on point each. The young team, coached by Vernal Andersen and Kathy Lund Asst, coach, was led in scoring by Susan Heiman, followed by Jolynne Crawford. Rhonda Jurgenson led all rebounding with Susan finishing second. Nancy Bergdale had the most assists for the team and Susan led with most recoveries. Susan was voted as Most Valuable Player by her teammates and Kelli Lapour and Susan took the honors of being named Co-Captains. Jolynne was the Cub’s All-Conference choice while Susan and Kelli received Honorable Mention. The “B” team finished with a 10-5 record under the leader- ship of Barbie Cooper, high scorer and LaAnne Lingert, who led in rebounding. Senior letter winners for the 1979 Girls Basketball season were Kelli Lapour and Cindy Gabel. Susan Heiman shoots for two. Girls Basketball Cheerleaders-L to R- Kristin Treiber, Vicki Twedt, Stephanie I ppegard, Belinda Cooper B-Team, How 1, L to R K. Swanson, C. Bern, A. Sund- Htrom, L. Kleinhans, How 2-S. Hartman, L. Lingert, B. Johnson, H. Hughes, T. Limoges, Row 3-B. Coopar, T. Sonichsen. S. Osterkamp, S. Brady, R. Newberg, Coach Lund N. Bergdale practices her form. J. Crawford drives for a layup K. Swanson concentrates before shooting. Coach Andersen discusses the next play r i Above 1979-80 Wrestling Squad Front Row- Jon Hodgson, Todd Wells; Row 2-Shane McOlara, Mark Fickbohm, Mike Zingler, Kevin Kroger, Dick Anderson. Tim Anderton; Back David ('.rage. Standing. Curtis Oeveshausen, kneeling. 64 Above Todd Wells looks over the opposition. Left-Coach and teammates look on. Kroger Competes in Regions Ahove-Todd Well� puta on pressure. First year wrestling coach Mr. Barry Kelley had a young crew to work with, but major improvements were made as the season progressed. During the campaign, the grapplers worked hard on their technique and at keeping their weight down. Kevin Kroger, a 105 pound matman, was elected the team � most valuable wrestler by his peers, and Mike Zingler was chosen captain of the team. Kroger also placed third in the District Tournament at Beresford and qualified for the Regional� . Zingler and Kroger, as well as Todd Wells and Tim Anderton, were letterwin- ners for the year. Alcester wrestling fans look with hope to the future and many successful seasons, as the underclassmen squad gains valuable experience. 1979-80 Squad How 1, from left, Scott Livingston, Jaimey Schempp, Scott Kruse, Matt Kilers, Scott McKee, Jeff Newberg; Row 2 Kent Anderson, Jeff Pederson, Mike Newberg. Kim Andersen, Scott Kroger; Row 3-Chris Em brock, Paul Buum; Back Row- Mr. Andersen, Coach, John Ahart, Student Manager, Mrs. Bergjord, Assistant Coach. ‘ % 4 5, ' -'v i' Em IjI - Mike Newberg demonstrates form as he goes up for a layup a- ;| Sr,'� 66 Above-Anticipation of Kim A. and Scott Kroger as basket rolls the rim. B Team Squad- Row 1, from left, James Newberg, Mark Newberg, David Farley; Row 2-Keith Lapour, Jon l eafstedt, Grant Cubbrud; Back- Ryan Ronning, Kandy Hongslo, Ken Keiser, Matt Onnen. Above-Cubs are named District 23 Basketball Champions at Ver- million. |jeft-Jon I afstedt shoots for two for Jr. Varsity. Alcester Reigns As District Champ It was a long grueling season but the Cubs came out ahead, with a winning season and a district title. Coach Andersen’s crew fought a good fight to the very end, as they were defeated in Region play by the Beresford “Watchdogs , the State tourna- ment’s runner-up. Always there to lead the rest in case of trouble was MVP Scott Kroger, and standing by to help him were his fellow tri-captains Jaimey Schempp and Kim Andersen, elected by their teammates. Mike Newberg, a junior starter, was high scorer, averaging 13.6 points per game. He was followed by Jaimey who was also leading rebounder, pull- ing down a total of 185. Scott Kruse jumped up and grabbed 140 to be next in line. Kroger and Newberg showed their teamwork efforts by dish- ing out the highest number of assists. Other letter- winners besides Kroger, Schempp, Andersen, Newberg and Kruse were Jeff Pederson and Matt Kilers. Larry Bergjord, a new member to the team, was assistant coach. The efforts of the “B team resulted in success as they completed the season with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses. Statistics showed Grant Gub- brud ahead of all the rest in both scoring and rebounding. Ken Keiser was runner-up in scoring as well as leading in assists. The junior varsity squad showed some promising talent to be helpful in future years. Far Team Cheerleaders Top to bottom-Robin Kmbrock, Koxie Pederson, Lisa Kleinhans, Rhonda Jurgensen I .eft-Varsity Cheerleaders- Top- Jolynne Crawford, Kristen Treiber Bottom-Belinda Cooper, Nancy Bergdale 67 Life In The Fast Lane Girls Track Team - 1st Row - L to R., K. Swanson, T. Limoges, S. Brady, R. Jurgensen, N. Bergdale, J. Zingler; Row 2 - A. Sundstrom, S. Hartman, R. Newberg, J. Lind, N. Zingler; Row 3 • Coach Lund, R. Embrock, S. Heiman. J. Crawford, Student Mngr. K. Jensen. Fourteen girls and a new track coach showed up this spring to have another go at the sport of track. These girls, coached by Miss Kathy Lund, worked hard, and their determination showed up through their efforts. The girls captured the Dell Rapid’s Inv. trophy and also placed a strong second at their Regions. Seven girls placed second at their Regions. Seven girls lettered and six girls won the honor of going to the State Meet in Sioux Falls, den nee Lind and Robin Embrock each set new individual Region records in the mile and the 880, respectively. Three relay teams and also girls in 3 individual events participated in the State Meet. Jennee re- ceived the honor of being selected MVP by her teammates and Robin, Jennee and Nancy Bergdale were chosen as tri-cap- tains of the team. Life in the fast lane really does describe this successful season of the girls track team. Below - Susan Heiman's mind is on the hurdles. Above - Medley Relay, Left to Right, JoAnn Zingler, Shelley Hartman, Nancy Bergdale, Jennee Lind. Below Mile Relay. Left to Right, JoAnn Zingler. Robin Embrock. Nancy Bergdale. Jennee Lind. Above • 2 Mile Relay, Left lo Right, Robin Embrock, Rhonda Jurgensen, Shelley Hartman, Jennee Lind. Top Right - R. 'Jurgensen pushes in the Hurdles. Above - Robin responds to Coach Lund's cheer. Far left - N. Bergdale gets her breath after race. l-eft - Jolynne and Karen make ex- change in relay. 69 It Keeps Them Running Top: M. Fickbohm runs leg of relay. Top Right: Members of 2 mile relay team, M. Filers, M. Fickbohm, R. Hongslo, D. Grage, G. Gubburd. Hopes of going to the State Track Meet is what kept the 22 boys out for track running. For 9 of these boys, this dream was realized when they won their Region and qualified for State. This didn’t come easy though, many long weeks of hard practices were put in before they won this all-important meet. Mike Newberg set a Region and school record in the Long Jump and the 880 and Medley Relay Teams also broke school records. Joel Hagen quali- fied for State in the Pole Vault and Scott Kruse qualified in both Shot Put and Discus. All in all, the boys had a very exciting and most of all, a very rewarding year. 70 Above: School record holders in the Medley Relay - M. Newberg, J. Leafstedt, M. Fick- bohm, M. Filers. Right: K. Reiser strains for the last few yards. Above • J. Leafstedt hurls the shot. Top Left - Row 1 - S. McClara, D. Grage, S. Kruse, M. Fickbohm, M. Filers, J. Newberg, K. Anderson. Row 2 - D. Schoellerman, R. Hongslo, K. Kroger, J. Hagen, M. Zingler, D. Farley, M. Newberg, S. Kroger. Row 3 - K. Keiser, J. Leafstedt, G. Gubbrud, T. Berg, M. Newberg, J. Newberg, C. Embrock Middle Left - J. Newberg, C. Embrock, M. Fickbohm. J. Leafstedt. M. Newberg, 800 Me- ter Relay. Bottom Left - J. Newberg places 4th in 165 meter low hurdles. 71 Girls Basketball n We They Elk Point 53 41 Gayville-Volin 47 28 Garre Lson 37 50 Tri -Valley 29 56 Viborg 41 50 Harrisburg 43 50 Salem 50 44 Parker 32 33 Irene 30 58 Jefferson 28 73 Wakonda 48 37 Dell Rapids 32 33 Hurley 46 18 Conference Tourney Garretson 30 57 Marion 48 28 Harrisburg 47 44 Be res lord 37 .36 Centerville 11 22 Districts Elk Point 35 41 Irene 23 40 Scores We They West Sioux 44 68 Hudson 68 34 Garretson 64 44 Wakonda 73 68 Tri-Valley 61 67 Elk Point 51 55 1 Conference Tourney Parker 44 62 I Tri-Valley 84 42 1 Finals Conference Tourney Marion 50 59 Harrisburg 75 67 Viborg 47 51 Salem 62 t i Jefferson 73 58 Parker 53 47 Irene .56 49 Centerville 65 51 Dell Rapids 62 67 Beresford 41 59 District 23 1st Place Regional Tourney Beresford 42 Football We They Elk Point 12 18 Garretson 0 36 Tri-Valley 14 20 Harrisburg 6 0 Salem 9 33 Parker 0 7 West Central 20 26 Dell Rapids 14 16 Boys Track Dan Lennon Relays Elk Point Inv. Dell Rapids Inv. 4th Parker Inv. 2nd Alcester Inv. 3rd Menno Relays 7th Big Sioux Conf. 4th Jefferson Inv. 3rd Region Meet 1st Girls Track Dan Lennon Relays Elk Point Inv. Dell Rapids Inv. 1st Parker Inv. 3rd Alcester Inv. 2nd Menno Inv. Big Sioux Conf. 4th Jefferson Inv. Region Meet 2nd Wrestling We They Beresford 6 58 Chester Inv. 8th Place Garretson 13 48 Early Bird Tr. 4th Place Tri-Valley 15 48 Elk Point o 62 Dell Rapids 3 60 Harrisburg 15 53 Conference Tourney 18 pts. Akron 19 46 Salem 23 45 Parker 7 54 Scores Cross Country Salem Inv. 10th Elk Point Quad. 2nd S.F Christian Inv. 8th Alcester Inv. 5th Alcester Triangular 2nd Freeman Acad. Inv 7th Elk Point Inv. 4th Lennox Inv. 9th Big Siouz Conf. 4th Region Meet 10th 72 Mr. Kelley, football coach speaks during Homecoming Pep Rally. Row 1, from LeftMrs. Avon Dietrich, Mrs. Virginia Ericson, Row 2- Mr. Larry Bergjord, Mr. Roy Webster, Mr. Robert Mrs. Connie Larsen. Miss Kathy Lund. Mrs. Patricia Anderson Carlson. Faculty Encourages Student Development “To inform, to cultivate, and to enlighten the understanding of.. .” These are definitions of an educator. Teachers at Alcester have led students in the learning process, as well as advising, coach- ing, and directing in extra-curricular activities. Distinct personalities were displayed throughout the year, from Mr. Hall’s obsession with funny ties to Mr. Andersen’s trucking stories, from Mrs. Marshall’s gullibility to Mr. Bergjord’s love for overhead transparencies. In charge of all these teachers was Mr. Zingler, high school principal and teacher. Holding a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Dakota Weslyan University and USD respectively, Mr. Zingler instructed juniors in American History and advised both Student Council and National Honor Society. This was his ninth year in the Alcester School system. Some of his hobbies are gardening, canoeing and hunting. Athletic Director Vernal Andersen coached both boy’s and girl’s basketball during this, his seventh year at AHS. He taught Psychology, Busi- ness Law, and Typing I, along with his duties as A- club advisor, Mr. Andersen graduated from Dako- ta State College with a bachelor’s degree in Secon- dary Education, and from SDSU with a master’s degree. Mr. Alan Hall, yearbook, junior class, and Bear Facts advisor received his AB and MA from the University of Northern Colorado. He taught Eng- lish II and Creative Writing as well as serving as Guidance Counselor. He is interested in vocal mu- sic and church work and has been in the school system six years. The agricultural aspect of AHS was in the hands of Mr. James Quick. He taught the various shop mini courses such as Drawing, Electricity and working at Alcester eight years. Camping and woodworking are some of his special hobbies. Dur- ing the last summer vacation he spent his time moving into the new Ag building. Mrs. Virginia Ericson, a teacher with over thirty years experience in this school, taught Home Ec I, Marriage, Child Development, Foreign Foods, Single Living, 7th Grade Art and Advanced Cloth- ing. Mrs. Ericson enjoys needlework, weaving, and reading, and has advised FHA. She is a graduate of SDSU. Miss Kathy Lund, a first year teacher, advised the GAL club and cheerleaders, coached girls track and assisted with girls basketball. Miss Lund taught Accounting I and II, General Business, Of- fice Machines, Advanced Typing and Phys. Ed. She graduated from Northern State College. Larry Bergjord, another first year teacher, en- joys camping and reading. He holds a BS from SDSU and taught American Government, English Lit. and Phys. Ed. He assisted in coaching football and boys basketball and coached Jr. high track. Photography and Bowhunting are some special interests of David E. Larsen, band director. He graduated from Black Hills State College with a BS in Education. Mr. Larsen directed fifth grade and concert bands and taught Jr. High Boys Music and band lessons. He was also sophomore class adviser, and photographer for the Cubette and Bear Facts. He has been in the school system four years, and holds the office of President in the Alcester Education Association. 74 Row 1, from Left- Mrs. Deb McKellips, Mrs. Laurel Marshall, Mr. Alan Hall, Mr. David Larsen. Mr. Vernal Andersen, Mrs. Mr. Barry Kelley, Mr. Glenn Kroger. Row 2-Mr. James Quick, Mary Horst. Blasting and trivia are just a few of the many hobbies of Mr. Roy Webster, the high school’s math and science expert. He taught Algebra II, Calculator, Geometry, Senior Math, Physical Sci- ence, and Computer Programming, This busy schedule still left time for advising the junior class. Mr. Webster graduated from SDSU with a BS degree and from USD with a masters degree. He has been with the Alcester school six years. A long time resident of Alcester, Mr. Glenn Kroger, has taught in Alcester sixteen years. Coaching cross country and jr. high boys basket- ball and teaching 7th grade Science, Physical Sci- ence, Biology, Physiology and Ecology kept Mr. Kroger busy during the day, but in his spare time he enjoyed camping and hunting. Mr. Kroger graduated from USD with a BS and MS in Science and Secondary Education. Mrs. Marshall, an Augustana graduate with a Bachelors degree, taught English I, II and III. This was her first year at Alcester. Mrs. Marshall was adviser to the 9th grade class and had declam, and all school play. The spectacular stage decorations at Homecom- ing and Sweetheart were credited to Mr. Robert Carlson, art teacher at AHS. He taught Art I and II and jr. high art classes during his eight years at AHS. He graduated from Sioux Falls College with a BA and enjoys tennis and painting. Mr. Barry Kelley, football and wrestling, and boys track coach, was a first year teacher at Alces- ter. He taught junior high Social Studies and Phys. Ed. Mr. Kelley graduated from Northern State College with a Bachelors degree in Secon- dary Education. Vocal music at Alcester High was under the direction of Mrs. Connie Larsen, who directed the Girls and Mixed Chorus, Swing Choir, Jr. High girls chorus, Jr. High Band, and Guitar and music lessons. She was Pep Club sponsor and was a gra- duate of Huron College where she received her Masters degree in Music Education. Mrs. Larsen enjoys reading and golf and she also directs the Community Singers. She has been at Alcester nine year. Mrs. Avon Dietrich was the Title I aide in Read- ing and Math in Junior High. She has been in the school system eleven years and attended the U of South Dakota and Ellsworth College in Iowa. Junior High Language Arts was the responsibil- ity of Mrs. Mary Horst, a 4 year teacher at AHS. She graduated from Sioux Falls College with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Deb McKellips served in her first year at AHS as Librarian. A graduate of USD, Mrs. McKellips served as adviser to Librarians Club, as well as keeping the Library functioning. Last but not least was Mrs. Patricia Andersen, Junior High Math, Algebra I and Practical Math instructor. She graduated from Dakota State Col- lege with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Educa- tion and has been teaching in Alcester five years. With varied backgrounds and abilities and in- terests, each faculty member brought his own uniqueness to his job and made his impression on the student at AHS. Right - School Board: L-R - Sitting; Rod- ney Schempp. Melva Leafstedt, Dick Mer- rick. 2nd Row « Jerry Kratochvil, Don Drown, Jerry Gubburd, Ron Treiber. Administrators Keep Wheels Turning 76 Superintendent Kenneth Wurtz and High School Principal Don Zingler were the gears that kept the school system running smoothly. They supervised the teachers and enforced the rules and decisions set up by the school board. They also made the many on-the-spot decisions during the regular guidance of a school day. Without their help and guidance a machine as complicated and effec- tive as the present high school would collapse. We are very grate- ful to them. Mr. Wurtz relaxes after a hard day. Administrators: L-R - Marchi Larson. The School Board pre- sents Mrs. Ericson with a plaque to honor her for her 30 years of service. Lingert, Don Zingler, Kenneth Wurtz, Donawon Staff Thanks Those Behind The Scenes The Cubette staff would like to set aside this page to the people who help to keep the school system running smoothly. We would like to thank them on behalf of the entire student body for the services they provided that made things easier for us all. The cooks prepared a nutritionally bal- anced hot meal each day. These meals were served at the high school and also transported to the elementary school. The job of getting the students to and from school belonged to the bus drivers, who drove through all kinds of weather. They were also responsible for transporta- tion to extra-curricular activities such as games, field trips, and music contests. The custodians kept the walks shoveled and safe and the rest of the school clean. Last but not least was the office person- nel, Donawan Larsen, business manager, and secretary, Marchi Lingert. Wanda On- nen was on hand later in the year to help out while Mrs. Lingert was away. Thanks again to these very special peo- ple who have contributed to the welfare of those of us in school. Upper Right - Cooks during the 1979-80 school year - From left. Evelyn Ekren, Venice Harders, Head Cook; LaVila Johnson, Donna Schoellerman, Inez Holthe, Mary Trudeau. Above - Bus Drivers. From Left. Ed Hartman, Rosa Muller, Herb Croon. James Quick, Relief Driver; Bob Ness. Not pictured, Ted Schurman Left - Custodial staff, from left. Jim Baker, Orville Embrock. Myrtle Sol- berg. 77 Our Contributors The 1980 Cubette Staff wishes to acknowledge the following contributors and to thank them for their generous support of this year’s publication. Aleester Locker Alcester Union Alcester Veterinary Clinic Barnes’ 3B IGA. Alcester Beck. Gubbrud and Haugland, Attorneys, Alcester Booth Drug. Hawarden Brown’s K K, Hawarden Cenex. Alcester Custom Coils, Alcester Dale's Appliance, Hawarden Dels DX, Alcester Great Plains Supply, Alcester Gustafson and Anderson Garage. Alcester Lacy Lovelies by Millie, Alcester Larsen Drug, Alcester Lutter’s Hardware, Alcester Morningside Manor, Alcester Pete’s Produce, Alcester Ron’s Farm Supply, Alcester The Smart Shop. Hawarden State Bank of Alcester Stubb’s Barber Shop. Alcester Student Council of Alcester High School Wheeler Anderson. Co., Alcester Looks Like We Made It Memories are all we have left to leave behind and to keep for ourselves. We have been togeth- er for thirteen years and have grown as one. Now the time has come when we must go our separate ways. United, our lives resemble a puz- zle, each piece a unique individual, yet a neces- sary part of the whole. We belong together, and have fit into our own space through the years, our shape formed by the laughter and the tears that we have shared. Now the puzzle must break, never to fit so tightly and unified again. Even so, we are glad. We have grown and need to try on our own. At last, “it looks like we made it”! Top Left: Martha and Abby plan their next murder. Top Right: K. Andersen takes his Student Managing job serious. Middle: Seniors anticipate their graduation. Bottom Left: “Tom you have muscles?” Bottom Right: T. Light and J. Pederson; the blind leading the blind. 79 J. 3- n 5? c ft 3 3 Memories, light the corners of my mind, misty water-color memo- ries, of the way we were. Scattered pictures, of the smiles we left behind. Smiles we gave to one another, for the way we were. Can it be that it was all so sim- ple then, or has time rewritten every line? If we had the chance to do it all again, tell Memories, may be beautiful and yet, what’s too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget. So it's the laughter, we will remember, whenever we re- member, the way we were. ■