Benilde St Margarets School - Sangraal / Benilden Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1973 volume:

BENILDEN 1973 Volume 15 DEDICATION BENILDEN VOLUME 15 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF John Gregory Frenz Arthur Albert Kotz MODERATOR Rev. Robert Wieber O.S.B. TABLE OF CONTENTS Academics Pg- 4 Activities pg. 16 Athletics pg. 40 Underclassmen pg. 70 Seniors Pg- 92 Mrs. Margaret Delmore is a vital person behind the scenes for Bcnildc High School in many ways and deserves recognition for her outstanding response to her commitment to the Bcnildc Community. The many letters to you, our parents, alumni, benefactors, staff, and students have come from the typewriter at the desk of Mrs. Delmore. You notice she types excellently. The understanding and cooperation in giving you a kind word when you call the school is the patience and voice of the finest secretary assisting you, especially when a parent calls in that his son will be late or is ill. Students, parents, and visitors are met with kindness - be it at the school as secretary, at a dance as a chaperone, or as a concerned participant in the community. Her cheerfulness and concern during every day of the last five years has made a difference in the betterment of this community. Her great response continues to be an example for each and everyone who has been and is a member of this Bcnilde High School Community. For this generosity we all say a big Thank You. I BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard K. Gohr - President Peter J. Gilligan - Past President Paul Kruse - Secretary Father Corwin Collins O. S. B. Mrs. Joyce Trebisovsky Robert W. Bowler Thomas Carr Patrick Conway Dr. Robert Boiler, D. D. S. George Francis Francis X. McGrath Robert McNulty A1 Reger Thomas Rocheford Paul Stannard ADMINISTRATION Father Corwin, Headmaster, poses for the Benildcn camera. Father also teaches two religion classes, Personality Growth and Religion 10. 6 ABOVE: Mr. Habcn, Principal, pretends to listen to Tim Nolan's complaint. He also finds time to teach Civil War, Medieval History, and Egypt, Greece, and Rome. LEFT: Mr. Schcinost, Guidance Director, teaches Addiction, Society and Self, and heads the Social Service Program. UPPER LEFT: Mr. Patrias, Dean of Men, teaches Aviation, Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Elcmcntry Algebra. UPPER RIGHT: Fr. Arnold, Chaplain, watches another Benildc basketball victory. 7 STAFF ABOVE: Fr. Otto, Building Manager and Student Work Program Director, guards the vault. CENTER: Mr. Saycr, Public Relations and Development, makes another obscene phone call to Sister Mary Holy Water. RIGHT: Dave Rockwell, Maintenance, can repair anything with his eyes closed. f A if LEFT: Cooks, Mrs. Christiansen, Ma Williams, and Mrs. Rose now, stand around waiting for work. Br. Patrick, Maintence, helps. LEFT: Miss Carlson, Librarian, shelves.rctumed books. FACULTY ABOVE: Mrs. Junker shows students how she can draw straight lines with her eyes closed. She also is very good in teaching Music, Music Appreciation, Music Composition, and Band. ABOVE RIGHT: Camera fright stuns Fr. Robert, yearbook moderator, during a Monday morning class. Father teaches junior and senior Religion. RIGHT: Mr. Ek teaches Accounting, Typing I G II, Business Law, Sales, Business Principles, and Marketing. LOWER CENTER: Listen up guys. Mr. Boufford attempts to wake several students in the back of the room. He also finds time to teach Freshman Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Math Analysis. OPPOSITE PACE LOWER LEFT: Mr. Wollmering is interrupted from dissecting his lunch. Biology and Element Algebra are his classes. 10 it - RIGHT Mr. Toohey reaches for his gun to shoot Benilden Photographer. He teaches Religion 9 G 10 and runs the intramural program. LEFT: Mr. Murphy tells Ids story of the guy with two thumbs. (Nobody yelled switch ) He also teaches Latin, English, Typing and Chorus. BELOW: Mr. Ervasti keeps busy teaching Grammar, Literature, Composition and Writing. RIGHT: Groucho Marx wasn't the guy with a mustache and glasses. Ebensteiner teaches German. DIRECTLY ABOVE: Mr. Fronzak tries to explain night soil to a naive Sophomore. Mr. Fronzak has been known to teach Latin America, Minority History, Mid Fast, USSR, and China. CENTER RIGHT: Mr. Kelly describes the midget he dated in high school. He teaches Marriage and Sex, Christian Conscience, and Liturgy and Theology. RIGHT: Why don't you see me during the breaks. Mr. Henrickson finds some questions too dificult for class time. Between questions he teaches Physics, Electricity, and Freshman Science. OPPOSITE PAGE LOWER LEFT: Mr. Niedenfuehr finds that not all the anecdotes arc humorous. Mr. N teaches Media, Word Development, American Literature and Film. LEFT: Mr. Schwaskl takes the guesswork out of Chemistry. He also has Sophomores for Phy Ed., and is Benilde's Athletic Director. BELOW: Well, if you want to get right down to a gnat's... Mr. Jorangcr takes care of Psychology, Economics, Constitution, and Foriegn Policy. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Laliberte teaches Freshman Phy Ed., and Social Studies. BELOW LEFT: Mr. Haider catches a sophomore smarting - off once too often. Besides being the sophomore moderator, he teaches Geometry, Algebra, and Crammer. BELOW RIGHT! Mr. Setzlcr checks the book just one more time. He teaches Reading, Writing, and Speech. OPPOSITE PACE LEFT: Mr. Steeber erases one of many mistakes. He attempts to teach students how to speak Spanish. BELOW: A familiar pose for Mr. James Ryan. He handles British Literature, Composition, Creative Writting, and English 12-H. LEFT: The mysterious teacher pictured teaches only one class, Spanish 4. Her name is Mrs. Koran and this is her first year at Benildc. LOWER CORNER: Mr. Kretseh finds Algebra problems can be quite funny. He also finds humor in Algebra-Trig and Geometry. s % BELOW: (L TO R) R. Francis, J. Urbanck, D. Larkin, P. Rocheford, M. Premo, J. Larkin. P. Hocdeman J. Scherer, C. Volkenant, M. Karels, J. Wolf. FAR RIGHT Joe Larkin contemplates his new strategy. OPPOSITE: Jim Wolf stresses a point. Student Council The 1972-73 Student Council was one of the best Benilde has seen. Under the able leadership of Dan (The Tyrant) Larkin, the Student Council was a financial success. It also represented the students in the Administrative Council. Resolutions were passed advocating open campus for seniors and the removal of Religion from the G.P.A. Due to the efforts of the Student Council the members of the Glee Club were offered a pass--no pass alternative to grades. The treasury was healthy this year with a total budget near $10,000. This money was raised mainly through soc-hops and vending ma-cines. Even the formal dances did well, Homecoming lost a small amount and the Red Knight’s Ball made it back. With this budget the Student Council was able to award three Leadership Scholarships as in past years. This year’s Student Council will be a hard example to follow. BOTTOM LEFT: Student Council President Dan Larkin addresses the Council BELOW: Rick Francis reports on the findings of his Evaluation Committee. Benilden Writing a Yearbook is not something you would want to do everyday. At times it can be fun, but most of the time its a lot of hard work. The staff was lead by Editors in Chief, John Frenz and Art Kotz. Along about the time of the first deadline someone told Glenn Lindgren that there really was a yearbook, and he showed up to help make the first dead-ling. In fact we made all four of our deadlines which has to be a record of some kind. We spent many a Thursday night working until three and four AM, but we did make all our deadlines and it was worth it. Paul Battaglia and Dave Hastert covered just about every event with their cameras. They turned in more pictures than we could possibly use in ten yearbooks. The staff managed to turn in a few of their articles, and whatever help they could give was greatly appreciated. The Yearbook could never have been written without the help of Fr. Robert. He had to correct all the mistakes we made. OPPOSITE PAGE UPPER: Art Kotz does the corssword puzzle in his spare time. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: Glenn Lindgren uses a pencil to free his hand from the typewriter. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Kotz shows Lindgrcn the many uses of the common paper cutter. TOP: (L TO R) A. Kotz, P. Battaglia, D. Hastert, G. Lindgrcn, T. Higgins, J. Frenz, P. Aubart, P. Shallbcttcr. CENTER LEFT: The editors find that not everyone liked the yearbook. CENTER RIGHT: Kotz and Frenz work on layout. OPPOSITE: No Art you can't use my typewriter! Editors in Chief.. .Art Kotz and John Frenz. Associate Editor... Glenn M. Lindgrcn. Photo Editors.. .Paul Battaglia and Dave Hastert. Copy Editors.. .Tim Higgins and Paul Hoedcman. Trainer.. .Paul Shallbcttcr. Staff: Larry Harris, Tim Shields, Peter Aubart, Joe Bums, Jim Wolf, Greg Weinand, Tim Sellner, Jeff Hylden, Mike Karels, Mrs. Miriam Junker, Mr. Ron Kretch, and Del Larson. 21 X- . — The Benilde Glee Club of 1972-1973 has been one of Benilde's best, presenting many fine concerts not only at Benilde but at such places as Southdale, Hopkins Knights of Columbus, St. Margaret’s Academy, Radisson Hotel, Port Snelling, and the 13tli Annual Spring Concert. The highlights of the year were to lx? the acceptance of the invitations to sing in Appleton, Wisconsin, at Xavier High School, and the National Catholic Education Association Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22-26. The Red Knight Glee Club has the singular honor of being the only Catholic liigli school in the United States to be invited 2 years successively. All others must go through diocesan audition competition. As the Glee Club year draws to an end there is a continuous improvement to lx? heard from this singing unit. The fine crowds who hear the group and the wonderful letters received testify to the excellence that the Glee Club attains at Spring Concert time. Along with the familiar sight of Mr. James R. Murphy, its Director of 11 years, the 86 voice Benilde Glee Club is headed by the offices of President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Music Librarians, and Tux Custodians. Holding these respectively are Jim Wolf, also Student Director and accompanist, Tim Higgins, Peter Rocheford, Greg Payne, Kevin Reger, Mike Keefe, Steve Kaminski, and Brian Link. BAND 'Hie band, made up of talented musicians from Benilde and St. Margaret’s, came through with a very successful season. The band was directed by Mrs. Miriam Junker, who completed her second year as director (applaud at tliis point). Tliis year the band enjoyed added growth. Not only the quantity, Ixit the quality of the music was better. Their appearances included several concerts as well as all home basketball games. The band has always been a big part of the school. Needless to say, The band will be back, in ’73. Varstiy Club The varsity club started out looking like it might get up on its feet again. But after the initial enthusiasm, the club returned to its usual dormant state. At the beginning of the year, the varsity club members donated their time to sell candy and take tickets for the athletic club. But after the fall season, volunteers were hard to come by. Granted athletes are busy, but they should be able to put some time into an organization that buys their meals and pays for their trips. FIRST ROW (L TO R) H. Miller, T. Collins, B. Ryan, J. Scherer, K. McNamara, M. Mankey, P. Cics. SECOND ROW (L TO R) M. Kilpatrick, M. Collver, P. Battaglia, P. Rocheford, S. Samuelson, D. Hastert, M. Gohr, M. Malone, A. Patrias, R. Fraser, T. Glynn. THIRD ROW (L TO R) M. Reiser, P. Dalsin, J. Murphy, G. Volkcnant, T. Law, D. Krmpotich, B. Punko. FOURTH ROW (L TO R) C. Wienand, P. Aubart, T. MacDonald, T. Sellner, T. Hubbard, J. Winters, B. Link, G. Hoedeman, D. Dcziel, T. Dunn. FIFTH ROW (L TO R) R. Schwappach, T. Vonhof, M. Bowler, D. Mitchell, J. Minnich, L. Hart, B. Dwyer. LAST ROW (L TO R) P. Dalsin, J. Michaud, M. Reiser, R. Jcnco, T. O'Neil. 24 Dances Benilde hosted many dances this year, and despite the rowdiness of a few seniors the dances were a success. The Commissioner of Student Activities, Joe Larkin, was in charge of lining up the bands and for the most part he did a very good job. The groups included Copperhead, Jesse Brady, and the ever popular Jay and the Reefers. The Reefers put on the best show, with their back to the 50's' music. The Reefers got their start at Benilde and are led by graduate. Jay Totino, and Senior, Jerry Maritato. They were announced by Benilde's resident greaser, Greg Anderson. A dance contest was held and Rick Francis took first place winning a gold studded guitar. The dances were a big success financially netting the student council about $400.00 a dance. As usual the faculty helped out and kep chaos down to a minimum. This year everyone worked together to make the dances a success. 25 Chess (L TO R) M. Wright, P. Aubart, Mark Prcmo, Mike Premo, M. Ullman, P. Hlrschcy, MISSING: T. Graff, T. Daniels. The chess team, in its second year, lias become an integral part of the Bcnilde scene. The team had an undefeated first half, tying only Armstrong. The team was fortunate to have all of its top players returning. The team started the second half by beating Cooper. Next, they were stonewalled by Armstrong, this was the worst defeat of the chessmen’s careers. They finished the season beating Robbinsdale. Their record of 8-1-1, was good enough for First in their division. The team was directed by coach John Boufford. Debate they posted a 1-3 won-lost record. In meetings at Armstrong, Spring Lake Park, and Park Center, the team was 2-2, 1-1, and 2-2 respectively. For the rest of the season the team kept close to the . 500 mark. The team was headed by senior Jeff I Iylden and freshman Chad Klingbeil who finished 1-5, Sophomores Pat Moran and Simon Root, who finished 5-2, and Tim Kelso and Wade English posted a 0-1 record. Next year Benilde should have a strong debate team. Returning will be starters, Pat Moran, Simon Root and Chad Klingbeil. They will lie backed up by Tim Kelso and Wade English. With a little support and more interest, the delate team should be around for many years to come. (L TO R) C. Klingbeil, P. Moran, Mr. Ervasti, W. English, J. 1 Iylden. Lancer-Marscot Things are not going too well for the Lancer-Marscot, but they are not doing too badly either. Merged by an Administration Edict in 1971, this Benilde-St. Margaret’s newspaper has struggled, and has come very close to becoming a successful publication. The paper, in its second year of publication under the combined format, is run by its editor Jeff Sweetser. The Lancer-Marscot has provided Benilde with reports ranging from sports, to the Student Council, to the High School Bowl. Not to be forgotten however, are the other members of the paper, the girls from St. Margaret’s. Ms. Sue Ferron and Ms. Jean Schwind, Leading the St. Margaret's Academy delegation, brought to the Lancer-Marscot a touch of professionalism and femininity (although liberated) that has been sorely lacking in the Lancer. The Lancer-Marscot has served as an interesting beginning. Its creation has shown the problems involved in any form of Ben-Mar merger. But the pain gone through in these first years will pay off. The Lancer and Marscot were fine papers, but the Lancer-Marscot will provide a wider scope, and will eventually achieve a higher degree of perfection. The Lancer-Marscot is still far from perfect, but under the leadership of people like Ferron, Schwind, and Sweetser, and moderators like Ms. Pat Volp and Mrs. Wilson, it will slowly but surely reach the level of respect it deserves from those it serves — Benilde and St. Margaret’s Academy. FRONT ROW (L TO R) C. Cranston, G. Wienand, M. Premo, T. Mikulay, P. Shallbctcr, J. Sweetser, C. Wilson, D. Hasten. SECOND ROW (L TO R) P. Aubart, T. Schunk, G. Volkenant, P. Battaglia, L. Harris. LAST ROW (L TO R) T. Daniels, T. Law, T. Scllncr, T. Higgins, T. Stepnes, and J. Wolf. 28 UPPER RIGHT, CENTER RIGHT, AND LOW ER RIGHT (SEQUENCE): Jean Schwind looks over Lancer copy, describes the article, and threatens the Bcnilden photographer. BELOW: Sue Ferron enjoys her work. HOMECOMING Homecoming arrived this year with the usual buttons, clammor, and fun. This year seemed a lot better to many, even the student council came out ahead, with a small loss. Out on the gridiron the Red Knights met the Tigers. Despite the lack of sunshine, the Knights proceeded to beat the Tigers. To celebrate, the Red Knights and their girl friends came to the Benilde Great Hall (better known as the gym) which had been decorated for the occasion. The hall had been magically transformed (with help of Frenz, Burns and company) into A Night on the North Shore. The decorations were highlighted by a fifteen foot lighthouse, complete with rotating beacon, in the middle of the dance floor. Music was by Jesse Brady and a folk group headed by Chris Regan, Jerry Creedon, and A1 Hickok. At precisely 9:20, Katie Hanson of S.M.A. was crowned queen. It seemed a fitting end for a perfect day. Katie Hanson Mary Hayes Ann Hopkins Patricia Dwyer Cindy Mills Patty Butler Mary Jennings Brenda Bjorkland Jan Gormley 30 OPP. PAGE: Katie Hanson waits in anticipation during coronation. ABOVE: Queen speeches cause mixed emotions among queen candidates and their escorts. LEFT: This block allows Bigelow to score a T.D. in the Homecoming victory overMpls. South, 16-6 31 Fall Play This fall Benilde and St. Margaret's got together for the annual fall musical. The courageous actors put on one of the most difficult plays that could be done by a Iiigh school production group. Hello Dolly. Mrs. Patricia Hemming, in her first year as drama director at S. M. A., had her work cut out for her. Mrs. Hemming, fresh out of college, had many problems to cope with. Many of the duties of set construction, lighting, and other technical arrangements, were left up to one or two people. However, despite these seemingly insurmountable problems. Hello Dolly opened November 17th. The play had a rather short run, only two nights, but to the surprise of many it was a great success. Out of a cast of 39, 15 were from Benilde. Only six Red Knights tried out originally. A fantastic recruiting program had to be started to get the needed males. Some even gave up sports or work, but with the girls out numbering the guys 2 to 1, you really couldn't blame them. It was hard for some to get along with a new director and her new ideas, but eventually everyone got together. The two performances were excellent, with everyone giving everything they had. The only complaint was . . . Why only two? DIRECTOR: Mrs. Patricia Hemming MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Mr. Rob Stnisinski CHOREOGRAPHER: Mrs. Mary Crudnowski TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: John Frcm SET DESIGN: Mrs. Jan Johnson ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Maura Meehan ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR: James Wolf ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHERS: Amy Casserly G Susan Howard CAST Dolly Levi: Diane Lundcen Ambrose: Tim Higgins Horace Vnndorgelder: Chris Regan Ermcrgarde: Amy Casserly Cornelius: Jeff Najczny Barnaby: Paul Shallbctter Irene Molloy: Mi mi Loosen Minnie Fay: Mellissa Mikkolson Mrs. Rose: Kathy Milun Ernestine: Ann Jennings Rudolph: Doug Johnson Stanley; Toni Torborg First cook: Peter Regan Second cook: A1 Cross Policeman: Ed Hartle fudge: A! Gross Court Clerk: Mary Geib BELOW: Waiters admire Dolly Levi (Diane Lundecn) in the waiter's gallop. RIGHT: Well what do we have in here? Ambrose (Tim Higgins) examines Dolly's purse. 32 RIGHT: Minnie Fay (Mcllissa Mikkelson) and Barnaby (Paul Shallbettcr) suggest ribbons down the back to Irene Molloy (Mimi Loosen) and Cornelius (Jeff Nalezny). ABOVE: The cast and chorus put on their Sunday clothes when they feel down and out. CHRISTMAS PARTY Once again this year the student council sponsored it's Poor Children’s Christmas Party. This annual party is presented so that deserving kids can have a Christmas which they might not otherwise have. Under the leadership of Jim Wolf, this years party was again a success. The work began in December, various committees were set up, and Tim Shields was the unanimous choice to play Santa Claus. Contributions were requested from various companies and the student body. Both responded generously, and the workers spent many hours wrapping all the presents. As in past parties the kids were treated to games, refreshments, piggy-back rides, and a visit by Santa. There were clowns, good food, and gifts, and everyone had a good time. The kids came from St. Stephens and Holy Rosary parishes in Minneapolis. It is plain to see that this year and other years, Benilde does much to aid the community. 34 Drama Club BELOW: A1 Gross performs in one of the many Drama Club activities. Yes Virginia, there is a Drama Club at Benilde. These fine, young, upstanding, gentlemen are always running around doing something. What that something is we’ll never know. But the fact remains that they are doing it and they are doing a good job. No, the Drama Club is not just a group of struggling young actors. Although all of them have acted in plays, they are really the handy men of the school. (In more ways than one.) Any time lights need to be set up, chairs taken down, curtains repaired or whatever, the Benilde Drama Club silently jumps into action. Just about every activity held at Benilde involves one of the members. The four veterans of the club are: Joe Burns, John Frenz, Jeff Mattson, and Peter Regan. The club was involved with two plays The Crucible and Hello Dolly . However, none of the plays were put on at Benilde. This might have been due to the poor condition of the curtain. But this year the Student Council came through with the necessary funds ($837.00) for a new curtain. It is hoped that more interest will be put into the Drama Club in the future. The Drama Club is a tradition at Benilde. At least we think it is. ABOVE: J. Larkin, A. Cross, J. Frenz, T. Higgins, J. Burns, M. Wolf, P. Shallbetter, J. Nalezny, T. Torborg. Red Knight’s Ball Whenever the snow falls and one gets tired of going to basketball games, one usually turns his thoughts to something more enjoyable. At Benilde something enjoyable this winter was the Red Knights' Ball. This year amid rumors of a flop and financial disaster, the ball was a success. The dance actually made about $25.00, almost a record considering the usual amount of money lost on these affairs. Besides the financial gain, everyone had a good time. This year, under the traditional leadership of the juniors, the Red Knights’ Ball almost died in the Student Council. Finally with the help of Joe Larkin and Randy Jenco, the juniors received the necessary funds for Red Knights. The Ball was held out at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater, a welcome change to most of those attending. Another change was the addition of the Mayerom's , a five piece musical group. The music was soft and created the right atmosphere for the evening. This year seventy couples attended, and once again St. Margaret's won the princess crown. Rita Hathaway was chosen from the group of nine beautiful women. Red Knights was a big success, and it is hoped that there will be more formal dances at Benilde in the years to come. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Charlene Battaglia crowns new Princess Rita Hathaway. OPPOSITE PAGE CENTER: The Red Knights' Princess and the rest of the candidates and escorts. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Rita Hathaway awaits turn at speeches. LEFT: John Scherer and Dan Dezicl host the evening's affairs. CENTER LEFT: Duane Mitchell demonstrates his humming ability. CENTER RIGHT: Slow dancing is fun. BOTTOM LEFT: Tim MacDonald orders a scotch and water to the surprise of his date. BOTTOM RIGHT: (L TO R) Rita Hathaway, Mary Ganley, Laura Jarosh, Vicki McGruder, Linda Weiss, Judy Totzkc, Debbie Geiger, Karen Curry, Mary Lou Williams. Assemblies This year's assemblies were different, if not interesting. No one will forget the group of musicians” from the east coast who delighted the Red Knights with their comedy and musical skill. Their posters weren't the only things that didn’t sell. Then a man from AC spark plugs shocked the Red Knights with a film on driving. Of course the Band and Glee Club, not to be outdone, put on an assembly of their own. This time the local talent put on the best show. Joe Larkin did his best this year, and his work was appreciated by all those involved. Probably the best assembly of the year was a two hour forum for juniors and seniors. Doctors, lawyers, an alcoholic, and a social worker lectured on drugs, venereal disease, alcoholism, and the law. Unfortunately there wasn't enough time to give each speaker the time he needed. Masses were held on various holydays throughout the year. Attendance was usually very good, even though the Masses were voluntary. The assembly of the year came as the Red Knights gathered together in Eucharistic Thanksgiving for the end of the war in Vietnam. TOP LEFT: Jude Drouin speaks to students. ABOVE: Larry Fronczak watches assembly with joy. RIGHT: Father Arnold gives communion to student. LEFT: Tom Glynn lets the rebound get by him Intramurals The intramural program was run by Mr. Toohey this year and it proved to be a big success. Almost all of the homerooms supplied men for the teams. The competition ran high especially among the seniors and juniors. The amateur athletes competed in such sports as football, hockey, basketball, and volleyball. Awards were given to the winning homerooms in the various sports. The hockey players were the most enthusiastic, they tied the National Hockey League record for the most sticks broken in a season. Basketball proved to be a rough sport also. One game ended with senior Pete Tuomisto getting nine stitches in his chin. But even with the minor injuries, everyone enjoyed playings The intramural program at Benilde has given many players an opportunity to play in a sport they might not have been able to otherwise. It is hoped that the intramural program will be as successful in the years to come. BELOW: Action extends into the bleachers. Football It was another disappointing year for the varsity gridders. Although the team had one of it's better defenses, the team was hampered by injuries, mostly towards the end of the season. The offense was inconsistant and never quite got off the ground. There were a few close games and the Red Knights played better than their record indicates. As in past years, the Knights had some outstanding individual players, among them John Scherer, Jim Urbanek, and Paul Pyzdrowski on offense, Chris Bigelow and John Reiser on defense. Tim Dunn had a great season on interceptions, and the defensive front four was held together by the weight of Kevin McNamara and Tom Liddy. The season started with a 6-0 loss to St. Cloud Cathedral. Neither team mounted much of an offense, and St. Cloud scored on a fluke play. The team then went on to their best game of the season a 52-0 rout at Winona Cotter. The next week they were soundly defeated by Hill-Murray, 28-0. The Knights traveled to Austin and played their most exciting game of the year. The team tried a last minute drive late in the game and got inside the ten yard line when time ran out, final score: Pacelli 16, Benilde 14. Benilde did defeat a weak Minneapolis South team on touchdowns by Jim Urbanek and Chris Bigelow, to win Homecoming. This was only the third Homecoming game won by Benilde in it’s football history. Both De La Salle and Cretin got by the Knights in games that could have been won by either side. Even Joranger’s single wing offense could not fool Lourdes, and we lost 45-6 in a game that we actually led at one point. Next year's team has a lot to look forward to. 42 VARSITY 0 52 0 BEN1LDE } 0 8 6 0 6 St. Cloud Cathedral 0 Winona Cotter 28 Hill-Murray 16 Austin Pacelli 6 Minneapolis South 12 St. Thomas 12 De La Salle 45 Rochester Lourdes 7 St. Paul Cretin FIRST ROW (L TO R) P. Williams, J. Nolan, K. Murphy, J. Pyzdrowski, M. Malone, B. Ryan, F. Knapp, C. Wienand, K. Collvcr, M. Keefe, SECOND ROW W. Harding, M. Reiser, H. Miller, K. Kiddoo, T. Dunn, J. Urbanek, B. Punko, K. McNamara, M. Feeney, P. Kaiser, P. Aubart, M. Jackson, M. Williams, THIRD ROW T. Liddy, P. Krmpotich, R. Jenko, A. Patrias, C. Bigelow, J. Scherc, R. Schwappach, D. Dezicl, P. Pyzdrowski, J. Reiser, J. Hannan. 43 B-SQUAD FRESHMEN 45 Soccer The .soccer team, with seventeen returning letter men and thirteen juniors from the championship B-squad teams of ’70 and '71, had one of its best seasons ever. They tied the school record of twelve victories. There was the disappointment of losing to Blake twice, and tying Brady while out-shooting them 39-2. A victory over Blake with no ties would have meant the state championship. Seniors Marty Gohr, Steve Samuelson, Bob Dwyer, and Jeff Sweetser won all conference honors. The season was climaxed by the Seniors West Indies trip, which the juniors hope will become a tradition. With the thirteen returning letter men, and the B-squad team which Keith Kowalsky coached to another championship, the soccer team is sure to have another winning season next year. 3 1 1 2 3 0 3 0 1 1 3 0 4 2 4 3 3 0 Benilde 0 2 1 3 2 0 4 0 1 1 1 0 3 1 3 1 2 4 1 3 Edina West Hopkins Lindberg Hill-Murray St. Thomas Brady Cretin Minnehaha Burnsville Breck Blake St. Louis Park Hill-Murray Brady Cretin St. Thomas Minnehaha Breck Blake Kennedy (L TO R TOP ROW) H. Sclicinost, J. Reger, R. Sauter, !.. Hart, P. Dalsin, T. Brennan, T. Law, P. Paquette, C. Phillips, J. Burns. (L TO R 2ND ROW) P. Rochefort!, J. Sweeny, T. C.lyjm, C. Hoedeman, R. Ilessling, P. Hoetlcman, C. Volkenant, J. Winters, D. McGrath, J. Richey. (L TO R 3RD ROW) B. Link, R. Fraser, B. Dwyer, J. Matthews, J. Langaard, J. Crecdon, J. Buchanan, J. Sweetser, J. Neuberger, P. Sellc. (BOTTOM 1 TOR) S. Samuelson, R. Shoe, 1. Ball, L. Shoe, M. Gohr. 47 B-SQUAD FRESHMEN 49 Cross Country When all the other teams have failed, the cross country team has come through. This year the team had only one defeat, to Cretin in the final meet for the CCC championship. Benilde's team was led by Jim Clifford '73, Rick Francis '73, Joe Davenport '74, Paul Battaglia '73, and Joe Renier '74. Jim was undefeated all year until the State Meet. He was the run away winner at the Austin Pacelli Invitational and only one runner (Steve Olson of Cretin) managed to come within 30 seconds of him. Jim along with Co-Captain Rick Francis demonstrated the excellent leadership that has become a BENILDE CROSS-COUNTRY tradition. Jim, Rick, and Joe Davenport were all selected on the CCC all-conference team. Rick and Jim for the third consecutive year. Although the State Meet was a disappointment (Jim Clifford fell and did not finish). The fourth place finish must be considered a tremendous team accomplishment. With the injuries to Renier, Michaud, Francis and Clifford most teams would have been complete catastrophes. How the remainder of the team came up to finish so well must be considered a tremendous tribute to the leadership of Clifford, Francis, and Battaglia. 50 51 CROSS-COUNTRY 24 17 17 17 BENILDE 17 23 26 18 19 31 33 39 46 45 44 32 30 45 38 26 Austin Invitational Benilde 3rd. State Meet Benilde 4th. Alumni Minneapolis West De La Salle Brady St. Bernards Hill-Murray St. Thomas Grace Blake Cretin 52 53 Trainers (L TO R) J. Bums, C. Everett, M. Williams, C. Hector, W. Harding. This year for the first time, there was an organized group of athletic trainers for the various teams. Originally, coaches and occasionally a student, had the job of treating injuries that occurred. This year, a five student squad was organized to provide first aid, taping and therapy assistance to the teams. These students are seniors Joe Bums and Mike Williams, junior Bill Harding, and sophomores Steve Everett and Chris Hector. Each year there will be new trainers recruited to replace the graduating seniors and the program will be carried out continuously. 54 Cheerleaders (L TO R) M. Suddendorf, M. Hatlie, S. Bushey, E. Hartle, A. Averbeck, V. Lodermeir, B. Dwyer, M. Dolan, J. Larkin, J. Chromanski, J. Bushey. MISSING: T. Higgins, M. Gohr, C. Regan, J. Wolf, G. Wcinand, K. Kalb, M. Tholcn, L. Humbcutel, A. Ryan. Many times the Editors receive complaints about the number of pictures used (not enough) in the yearbook. So we decided to give everyone 137 more chances of getting their picture in the yearbook. Look closely, you may find yourself. The Editors Hockey This year the hockey team faced a rebuilding year to end all rebuilding years. With only three returning lettermen to work with, coach Larry Fronzak was hard pressed to make a good team. He decided to use mostly underclassmen to build the team for the years ahead. The team did not do too well this year finishing 2-12 in the conference and 4-14 overall. They managed to stay just above the C.C.C. conference cellar. Co-captains Marty Gohr and Mike Bowler played well all season. Heroic efforts were also made by Jim Urbanek, Bob Ryan, and Roy Schwappach. Benilde does have something to look forward to with only six graduating seniors, the team is left with twelve returning letter-men. Outstanding among these were; Chris Phillips, Dave Trebisovskv, Terry Lutz, and Mark Ryan. Benilde will have to look for better times, this year was a bummer. BENILDE 1 — 1 6 SPA BENILDE 4 5 St. Tlxjmas Academy BENILDE 0 10 Armstrong BENILDE 3 6 Brady BENILDE 1 8 Roosevelt BENILDE 1 11 Cretin BENILDE 1 8 Washburn BENILDE 3 15 Bloomington Kennedy BENILDE 3 1 Tartan BENILDE 0 3 Blake BENILDE 1 1 16 Hill-Murray BENILDE I 4 Duluth Cathedral BENILDE 1 0 Brcck BENILDE 2 3 St. Thomas BENILDE 4 5 Rochester Lourdes BENILDE 2 7 Cretin BENILDE 4 1 7 Brady BENILDE 3 7 St. Agnes BENILDE 9 illy 4 De La Salle BENILDE 3 6 Hill-Murray BENILDE 0 II St. Paul Sibley BENILDE 5 2 St. Bernards BENILDF. 2 1 IV Li Salle BENILDE 4 2 Rochester lourdes BENILDF ? 17 Cretin 58 VARSITY BACKROW (LTO R): B. Kruse, K. O'Neill, B. Ryan, R. Schwappach, K. Heitnieier, C. Bigelow, J. Urbanck, K. Healy, C. Showalter, T. Sautcr, P. Cics, M. Ryan, J. Haider, L. Fronczak, FRONT ROW ( LTO R): P. Peller, D. Trcbisovsky, T. Mogush, J. Matthews, M. Mankey, M. Bowler, M. Gohr, J. Dwyer, C. Phillips, T. Lutz, B. Lundbei . B-SQUAD 61 Basketball The Benilde cagers started out the season well, winning in four of their first five starts. Hopes were high for a good season. The team had eight returning lettermen, and a new coach. At midseason, the cagers had a 7-2 record and things looked good for a strong finish. During the Christmas break the Knights took first place in the Delano Invitational Tourney. The Knights finished the season with a disappointing 11-11 record. It was an up and down season as the team would win four in a row and then drop four in succession. Benilde’s big man was Duane Mitchell with help coming from Mark Lenss. Forwards Brad Punko and John Moore helped out in the rebound department. A lot of the scoring was done by Jeff Langaard and Tim Sellner, even so the team maintained a balanced scoring attack. Jerry Reger quarterbacked the club for coach Elmer Schwankl. Finally credit must be given to Kevin Reger, Rick Fraser, and Jeff Sweetser, all had fine years despite the disappointing finish. 62 (L TO R) R. Fraser, J. Pyzdrowski, J. Langaard, T. Scllner, K. Reger, B. Punko, J. Winkcls, M. Lcnss, J. Moore, D. Mitchell, P. Dalsin, J. Mattson, J. Reger, P. Selle, J. Sweetser, (IN MIDDLE) T. Collins, Mr. Schwankl, M. Keefe. 63 BENILDE 56 ■ 51 BENILDE 56 ■ 36 BENILDE 48 ■ 50 BENILDE 65 ■ 48 BENILDE 55 ■ 65 BENILDE 48 ■ 37 BENILDE 57 ■ 52 BENILDE 51 ■ 49 BENILDE 43 ■ 45 BENILDE 5S ■ 62 BENILDE 67 ■ 45 BENILDE 4S ■ 50 BENILDE 55 ■ 65 BENILDE 52 ■ 45 BEN I IDE 76 ■ 54 BENILDE 58 ■ 56 BENILDE 33 ■ 55 BENILDE 41 ■ 56 BENILDE 51 ■ 47 BENILDE 3S ■ 63 BENILDE 55 ■ 61 BENILDE 45 ■ 55 Winona Cotter Mpls. Lutheran St. Thomas Hill-Murray Rochester Lourdes Cretin Delano Orono Austin Pacelli Dc La Salle Golden Valley Grace Winona St. Thomas Owatonna Marian Hill-Murray St. Cloud Rochester Lourdes Blake Cretin Austin Pacelli De La Salle B-SQUAD FRESHMEN 65 Wrestling The wrestling team made a constant improvement as the season progressed this year. This is especially shown by their one point loss to St. Thomas at the beginning of the year as compared to their 20 point victory over St. Thomas at the end of the year. The Junior, Mark Menth, was the most successful member of the team with a 28-1 record, winning four tournaments. Greg Miller was also quite successful having 9 pins during the season. Other talented wrestlers were seniors Tom Hubbard, John Scherer, and Paul Pyzdrowski. The team may have done better if not for the injuries of John Hannan and Dave Mason. Seniors composed the majority of the team, which means that the underclassmen, who also did well, will make up the team next year. Coach Hardware Hank Wollmering was extremely satisfied with the results of the team and looks prospectively towards the next season. BENILDE 35 BENII.DK 21 BENILDE 39 BENILDE 26 BLNII.DE 41 BENI1.DK 55 BENILDE 22 DENUDE 29 BENILDE BENILDE 21 BENILDE 9 BENILDE 2S BENILDE 21 DENUDE n BENILDE 37 27 Central 29 Mechanic Arts 18 Minnehaha 27 St. Thomas 18 Cretin 12 Blake 22 Hill-Murray 21 Washburn 19 Brady 27 Dc La Salle 42 Austin 19 St. Bernards 19 Holy Angels 39 Grace 15 St. Thomas VARSITY FIRST ROW (L TO R) D. Truax, T. Hubbard, C. Hoedeman, C. Miller, M. Mcnth, W. Brownson, SECOND ROW D. Mason, J. Scherer, J. Hannan, W. Lundherg, T. Stanglcr, THIRD ROW Mr. Laliberte, Mr. Wollmering, P. Hoedeman, C. Lapicrrc, M. Brink. B-SQUAD 69 FRESHMEN This is probably the first time in the Benilden's prestigious history that the freshmen will not be berated. Perhaps in years past, it was accepted that frosh were all 3'4 and had first tenor voices. Times have changed. Freshmen are on B-squad and occasionally varsity rosters. Even the Glee Club has a few freshmen at the second bass range. The class of '76, by it's involvement in many and varied activities, by the quality of involvement, is an integral part of Benilde. Sure, mentally and physically they are generally underdeveloped but, we all know the story of the little train that said, I think I can. . . T. Ann it age J. Barden P. Bauer L. Beal T. Becker J. Bcnscn N. Benson S. Bianchi B. Biemat P. Borinann J. Boufford D. Brandcl T. Braun S. Brcngman M. Bruckbaucr L. Busch 72 ■■ J A Freshman starts a report that is due next hour. A freshman inquires whether or not he is at the right high school. V. Fiedler K. Foley T. Frederick P. Frenz K. Garrison J. George P. Gerold S. Gleason J. Gordon E. Gross M. Haben M. Hager J. Harm P. Hatlie K. Hcaly R. Hcllen D. Hetman S. Hickok S. Hirschey J . Howard M. Howard D. Hynes J. Jarvis T. Johnson Dan Larkin tries to explain why a freshman can't be student council president. T. Johnson T. Kartak B. Kasbohm M. Kauth G. Kelly T. Kelso G. Kemp T. Kciber M. Kilian J. Kilkelly C. Klingbeil T. Knarr C. Koch T. Kroeten J. Kruse M. Kubat T. Lapping E. Larson P. Leadens J. Lee 75 W. LeVoir S. Lidstone C. Loufek B. Lundberg J. Lundeen T. Lutz C. Lyon J. MacDonald M. Mahre D. Malinowski M. Mankcy C. Mayr M. Meneely M. Mcszaros D. Mculners C. Mikkclson L. Miller R. Miller T. Mogush M. Moore P. Mulhcran M. Mullin R. Mullin S. Meyers P. Neisius M. Newell M. Olsen T. Olson R. Palmer R. Pcppin W. Petersen T. Pichotta W. Pratt J. Prosen J. Randolph J. Reiter 76 77 Mike Mahrc cxcells in K. P. duty C. Remus M. Renier D. Richter D. Robertson L. Rochcford M. Roche ford D. Roth T. Ruff P. Ryan S. Ryan K. Sather B. Scanlan H. Schultz M. Schumacher T. Sears M. Sheets D. Simonson T. Sloan J. Smith J. Snell R. Snyder B. Sonsalla B. Stangler T. Stonach 78 J. Stcichcn M. Steider E. Strait T. Sweeney J. Thelemann M. Turner K. Usher R. Vandcvccr B. Vossberg R. Walsh R. Weber M. Wcrges B. Whiteley J. Wille S. Williams T. Williams B. Wines S. Wetzel M. Yaeger J. Young R. Yunger Father Arnold distributes Communion at all student mass Sophomores As a sophomore, a young boy grows into his adolescence. He knows the ropes, and in most cases is smart enough to avoid being hung by them. Sophomores have the most insecure position in rank. While being far from the oldest, they are equally distant from the infancy of ninth grade. However, a sophomore can try his wings in this insecure position. He begins to discover who he might really be deep inside and he must cope with the situation. The sophomore year is filled with many crucial and complex decisions which can either make or break the man. 80 LEFT: Paul Hazuka and Ed Hartle lead songs during mass. LOWER OPPOSITE PACE: Students exchange their buttons and marbles at the current exchange rate T. Anderson F. Babcock C. Blake K. Blevins B. Blonigan M. Boiler P. Boria W. Brown son M. Burt J. Bushey J. Cafarclla M. Campion T. Carr J. Cich G. Cranston M. Dahl 81 r J. Davenport G. Dorfner D. Dvork J. Dwyer S. Egerer P. Enck G. Everett J. Fashant B. Fitzgerald T. Fleming M. Florence M. Foley D. Forby S. Gaskell J. Gay S. Glynn M. Greene M. Harris E. Hartle N. Hatlic W. Hautman P. Hazuka C. Hector W. Hessling M. Higgins B. Hillstrom D. Hopkins R. Howell A. Janick G. Johnson J. Kattar P. Keefe G. Kemp J. Klien M. Kondziolka P. Lauer 82 Q. Laucr K. Linnihan M. Lobcjko T. Ludwig T. Lutz S. Lyon J. Mavison G. McCabe W. McDowell B. MeFee A. Meyers A. Miller G. Miller T. Miller G. Mitchell P. Moran T. Morin T. Murphy T. Murphy M. Murray G. Musil T. Nafstad D. Obcruc P. O'Shaughnessy D. Pattce P. Peller J. Penaz T. Petroski M. Pollock R. Pouliot M. Premo N. Rasmussen R. Reese P. Regan M. Richter J. Ripple 83 Sophomores try to read between the lines. S. Root R. Ruff M. Ryan T. Sauter R. Saycr P. Schumacher R. Schumer P. Shallbetter C. Showalter K. Smith P. Strot T. Sweeny 84 P. Swintek B. Taber A. Theleman S. Thomson E. Turnquist R. VanDresak J. Vcnncwitz M. Viehman R. Wahl P. Walter W. Walz P. Weber T. Wescly ]. Wescly R. Wolfe C. Wright Sophomore prepares for future career. 85 Juniors The Junior year is a year of security. Being an upperclassman but not bearing the brunt of school leadership makes being a junior a comfortable position to be in. But hanging over a junior's head is the anticipation of the senior year; the fun, the prestige, and the work. A junior must really start searching for the real student to be ready to meet the challenge of senior year. A junior builds his weak, underclass, junior high personality into a confident and concerned character. It has been said that the junior year is a year of change from happy-go-lucky adolescence to a responsible young man. Not everyone can read a book, and eat a pencil at the same time. 86 S. Beal J. Beck M. Bcltrand W. Bono S. Bor an S. Boucher J. Brennan T. Briggs D. Brink R. Busch N. Campion C. Carney D. Can J. Celia A. Chudyk J. Coleman C. Cowen P. Dalsin P. Daniels P. Durkin Future Johnny Carson, Jell Matthews, awaits cue trom the director. 87 Juniors find their credit rating shot after first week. do U 7cftTnmany aPPles tree? 1 °n «y niapL - M. Feeney D. Forster P. Franklin P. Frederick R. Froehling M. Craves A. Gross W. Harding J. Hautman K. Heitmeir G. Hcrsman J. Hetman P. Hirschey G. Hoedeman T. Hromatka M. Imsdahl M. Jackson R. Jenco D. Johnson D. Jones P. Kaiser S. Kaminiski M. Karels M. Keefe J. Kelso D. Kilkelly F. Knapp B. Korkowski D. Krmpotich R. Kruse H. Kunerth M. Kurpierz G. Lahr J. Larkin L. Laskov T. Law 89 J. Lee M. Lcnss T. Lidstonc B. Link J. Matthews J. Mattson M. McDonald T. McGerr D. McGrath M. Mcnth J. Michaud J. Moore R. Morley P. Motzko K. Murphy K. Myhre J. Nagel J. Ncuberger B. Newcomb J. Nolan G. Noll M. Olmscheid G. Olmsted D. Paquette A. Patrias C. Phillips J. Pyzdrowski E. Regan K. Reger M. Reiser J. Rcnicr J. Richey B. Rudd T. Sauter ). Scheiber M. Schultz 90 J. Schweibcrger P. Selle D. Smeija L. Smith S. Smith T. Spartz F. Speakman J. Starccvic J. Steger D. Stroseth S. Stuhr D. Trcbisovsky T. Veches T. Vonhoff T. Vriezen T. Walz D. Wargren J. Warren M. White P. Williams R. Williams J. Wines J. Winters K. Woodfill 91 Four years is not a lengthy span of time in relation to an entire lifetime, but the four years we Seniors have spent at Benilde will remain with us forever. We have seen more change, more problems, and more good times than any other class in Benilde's history. There was Jan. 29, 1970 when we as Freshmen were told we probably wouldn't graduate. Then Fr. Burton and the Benedictines arrived to operate the school. Our Sophmore year saw a plant manager replace the dean of men and the hockey tournament in Duluth. But to see us through our first two years, Bro. Lawrence was always there to make sure we took our showers and stayed off the gym floor. With the Junior year came licenses. girls, parties, MacDonalds and we beat De. Red Knight's and Prom proved that some guys were whipped and some guys weren’t. Senior year is a time to reflect and a time to enjoy. We reflect on our days with the star of the DuDa Story , winning football seasons, and 8th grade girl friends. But more important it was a time to enjoy: the unauthorized open campus. Homecoming, Reger's party, the Senior Class keggar, fuzzy without his beard, and Jumpin' Jim. It was the year All-Star Wrestling and Ding-a-Ling gained a new found fame. It was also the year for college representatives and parents trying to keep their son in school and out of that immoral state. Gregory- Anderson (Voomski) Tennis 3-4. John Babcock Paul Battaglia (Batts) Cross Country 1-4, Lancer 3-4, Track 1-4, Yearbook 3-4. Charles Becker Tim Armstrong (Stronghcad) Wrestling 1. Robert Bangasser Hockey 1-2, Tennis 3-4. Peter Aubart (Aubi) Football 1-4, Band 1-4, Chess 3-4, Debate 2, Lancer 3-4, Student Council. Christopher Bates Kevin Beddor 95 Kelly Bchrcndl (Kcl Q) Hockey 1-2. Jeremy Best (Jerry) Soccer 2. Robert Bigelow (Smiley) Football 1-4, (Captain 4) Hockey 1-2,4. Michael Bowler Hockey 1-4, Student Council 2-4, Baseball 1-3. Tim Brennan Cross-Country 1, Soccer 2-4. 96 Mark Brink James Buchanan (Punch) Soccer 1-4, Kong Studios 4. Joseph Bums Drama Club 2-4, Lancer 2-4, Trainer 4, Glee Club 2. Timothy Carr (Ed Guinc) Basketball 1, Wrestling 1, Lancer 4, Art and Poster Club 1-4, Student Council 1-4. James Clifford Cross-Country 1-4, Track 1-4. 98 Walter Creedon (Jerry) Soccer 1-4, Track 1-2. Kong Studios 4. Rick Croulcy Timothy Daniels Debate 2, Lancer 3-4, Chess Team 3-4. Steve Dorff (Evets) Hockey 2, Football 1-2. Thomas Edmond Jeffrey Demar (Jeff) Tennis 3-4. Timothy Dunn (T) Football 1-4, Hockey 2, Track 1-2, Senior board 4. Mark Fiedler (Fieds) Wrestling 1-2. Daniel Deriel (Rich) Football 1-4, Wrestling 3, Track 1-4. Robert Dwyer (Pi) Soccer 2-4, Cross Country 1, Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-4, Lancer 4, Cheerleading 4. Richard Francis (Rick) Cross Country 1-4, Track 1-4, Wrestling 1, Soph. Class Pres. , Clee Club 3-4. 99 Richard Fraser (Scrap) Football 1, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4. John Frenz Cross-Country 1-3, Track 1-2, lancer 1-4, Drama 1-4, Benilden 2-4, (Editor in Chief 4) Student Council 2-3. Jeffrey Gacck (Rowdy) Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-2 Band 1-2, Student Council 1-2. Gregory Camroth (Rong- Janies Gardner William Gatz Way) Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-4. Paul Cics Thomas Glynn (Tom) Martin Cohr Soccer 1-4. 100 Thomas Graff Jeffrey Hall (Oscar) John Hannan (Johnny Smoke) Debate 2, Chess Club 3-4. Glee Club 1-4, Wrestling 1. Wrestling 3, Football 4, Track 1. Robert Harris (Larry) Larry Hart David llastert (Track Captain) Swimming 1-3, Be nil den - Track 1-4, Cross Country 2- 4, Lancer 2-4. 4, Benilden 3-4, Lancer 3- 4, Varsity Club 4, Debate 2. BJ ♦ Martin Hatlie Swimming 1-3, Glee Club 3-4, Chorus 3-4, Cheer-leading 4. Timothy Hauge (Hands) Kong Studios. Mark Havel Lee Hayek (B. Bengie) 102 Bob Hessling (Pork Chop) Soccer 3-4, Golf 3-4. Allan Hickok Hockey 2, Band 4. Patrick Hogan (Old Mel) Glee Club 2-4. Tom Hubbard (Leotis Dub-bert) Timothy Higgins Soccer 1-3, Student Council 3-4, Lancer 3-4, Glee Club 2-4, Drama 3-4, Swimming 2. Paul Hoedeman Soccer 1-4, Wrestling 1,3-4, Track 1, Tennis 2-4, Lancer 3-4, Benilden 4. 103 Matt Humphries Patrick Jackson (Bot) Swimming 1-3, Student Council, Glee Club 1-4. Jeff Kaminski Drama Club 1-3, Wrestling 1, Glee Club 1-4, Gymnastics 4. Mark Humphries Jeffrey Hylden (Jeff) Debate 1-4, Wrestling 1, Soccer 3, Chess 3-4. Warren Johnson Swimming 1, Soccer 2. Michael Husting (Golden Pube) Thomas R. Johnson Swimming 1, Baseball 2. Nicholas Kaminski (Nick) Glee Club 3-4. 104 Richard Raster William Kelly (Bill) Kevin Kiddoo Wrestling 1-3, Baseball 2, Football 2-4, Basketball 1-2. Track 3-4, Senior Board 4. Michael Kilpatrick Track 2-4, Football 4, Varsity Club 3-4. Joseph Knapp Wrestling 1, Hockey 2. Thomas Kopilchak David Kormanik Joseph Kolars Speech and Debate 1-3. Arthur Kotz (Tex) Bcnildcn 4, (Editor in Chief 4), Debate-Speech 1-3, Student Council 2-4, Curriculum Committee 3-4. 105 The Senior Class Poll Paul Kruse Student Council 4, Glee Club 1-4. Jeffrey Langaard Charles I aPierre I rack 1, Soccer 2, Wrestling 3-4, Student Council 1, 3. BEST LOOKING: JERRY REGER BIGGEST BROWN: TIM SELLNER MOST POPULAR: TIM SHIELDS BEST ATHLETE: JIM URBANEK BIGGEST GOOF-OFF: ROY SCHWAPPACH MOST TALENTED: CHRIS REGAN BIGGEST LOVER: TIM HIGGINS BEST SENSE OF HUMOR: JERRY CREEDON MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: DAN LARKIN MOST INTELLIGENT: TIM DANIELS MOST LEADERSHIP: DAN LARKIN MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: JIM WOLF MOST AMBITIOUS: TIM SHIELDS BEST DRESSED: TIM SHIELDS FAVORITE GIRLS SCHOOL: ST. MARGARET'S MOST ACTIVE: JIM WOLF MOST SOCIABLE: TIM SHIELDS----VENEREAL DISEASE TYPICAL SENIOR: DAN DEZ1EL QUIETEST: TIM DANIELS FAVORITE SPORT: HOCKEY SLEEPIEST: PAT MENEELY BIGGEST FREAK: JOHN PETRIE BIGGEST ROWDY: CHRIS BIGELOW BIGGEST R. S. cr: JERRY MARITATO BEST MOVIE: THE GODFATHER-----EVERYTHING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX • •BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK. BEST T. V. SHOW: ALL STAR WRESTLING----ALL IN THE FAMILY BEST SONG: MY DING-A-LING Daniel Larkin Daniel I.cbens (Lebes) Band 1, Cross-Country 1-2, Track 1-2,4, Debate 2, Student Council 1-4, (President 4), Lancer 3-4, (Editor 31. 106 Remember... BROTHER GEORGE... FRESHMAN YEAR. .. DULUTH... JOE RANGER... RIOT WITH DE. .. FRITO BANDITO... KECGERS... BURTON... THE BIG J ... FARGO... OMAR... SUE G... WE GOT FOUR OR FIVE OR FIFTEEN SOPH-O-MORES ... MA'S COOKING... BEN-MAR ... SAVE BENILDE... BROTHER LAWRENCE... J B ... ONES STAND STILL, TWOS TAKE TWO, THREES TAKE FOUR, FOURS TAKE SIX... MR. O'REILLY... THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS... MR. O'NEILL... JAY AND THE REEFERS. .. PEREGRIN. .. WEST INDIES.. . PASS AROUND PACK.. . PHILLY.. . LIKE KICKING A DEAD HORSE ... NOONAN... BROTHER LAWRENCE'S SWEAT SHIRT.. . MUSKRAT BRFAULT... DRINKING TEAM... BROTHER ANDREW'S ENGLISH. . . BEAT BOARD... MARY LOU DOLAN FAN CLUB.. . BROTHER BENEDICT ... LEDERMAN'S CHEM CLASS... MR. JOHNSON'S ALGEBRA... SPARK PLUGS RETREAT. .. MR. HAIDER'S GEOMETRY CLASS. . . HAMEL... RIPPLE. .. DUNROVIN ... MS. MCCANN... JUMPIN'JIM... LARRY FISH.. . NEIL TREMBLEY'S CO BENILDE... CARLSON. .. CHEEKS ... R1C ROSOW... HAWKINS. .. QUE-BALL. .. STATUE OF ST. BENILDUS.. . LUIGI... SCRUM... MACS FOR LUNCH... BOUF... YOGI... Kerry Levandowski Tom Liddy Football 2-4, Student Council, Doughnut eating 4. Charles Lee (Chuck) Baseball 1-4, Chess 1, Wrestling 2-4. Patrick Lennander (Pat) Glenn Lindgren (Glenn) Lancer 2, Benilden 4, Band 1-2. 107 Christopher Long Bill Lundberg (Lundy) Wrestling 1-4. Steven MacDonald (Steve) Student Council 3, Wrestling 2. Tim MacDonald (Bird) Baseball 1-2, Golf 3-4, Golf Captain 4. Martin Mankey (Derek) Hockey 1-2. Jerry Maritato ('Tato-Wop) Student Council 1-3, Football Cheerlcading 3. 108 Michael Malone (Nic Tar) Football 1-4, Basketball 1, Baseball 1, Wrestling 3. Steven McCullum Football 1, Track 1-2 Timothy Martin David Mason (Davey) Football 1, Wrestling 2-4, Track 2-4. Kevin McNamara Tim McNulty Thomas Mikulay Glee Club 1-2, Lancer 3-4. Daniel Nelson Albert Miller (Hume) Football 1-2,4, Student Council 1-2, Track 1. Duane Mitchell (Mitch) Basketball 1-4, (Captain 4), Baseball 2, Varsity Club 3-4. Timothy Nolan Student Council 1-2, Wrestling 1, Benilden 2, Band 4. Jeffrey Nalemy (Maestro) Chorus 1-4, Tennis 3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Drama Club 2,4. Gregory Oakland no Lee Offerman (Leo) Kevin O'Neil Track 1, Student Council 3. Football 1, Hockey 4. Gregory Payne (Gregor) Clee Club 1-4, Drama 2. Michael Premo Debate 1-2, Track 1-2, Chess 3-4, Band 1, Student Council 2-4. Ill Bradley Punko Paul Pyzdrowski Christopher Regan Gerald Reger (Jerry) John Reiser John Reiter Baseball 1-4, Football 1-4, Basketball 1, Varsity Club 3-4. Mark Reubish Peter Rocheford Mark Rode Glee Club 1-4. Mark Rucinski (Ski) Robert Ryan Steve Samuelson (Phantom Jr.) Soccer 1-4, Track 1-4, C-le Club 4, Wrestling 1, Varsity Club 2-4, Basketball 2, NH Roy Schwappach Jr. Kenneth Selle (Hoos) Baseball 2-4, Basketball 2. Joseph Sirba (Joe) Timothy Shields (Fuzzy) Class President 4, Student Council 1-4, Track 1-4, Lancer 1-4, Benilden 1-4, Varsity Club 3-4, NHS, P. R. 1-2. Tom Schunk (Fritz) Student Council 4, Track 2, Lancer 3-4, Tennis 3-4. Timothy Sellner (Spendel) Baseball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Lancer 4, Benilden 4, Cross-Country 3, Debate 2, Student Tom Stangler 114 Mark Theil Joe Sweeney Wrestling 1-2, Baseball 1-2, Soccer 4. Douglas Thompson (Doug) Jeff Sweetser Lancer 3-4 (Editor 4), Student Council 1-4, Tennis 1-4, Basketball 2-4, Band 1-2. Kurt Timian Mike Tomascak (Toe Skag- gle) Tom Torborg (To Tosgood) Wrestling 1, Drama 1-4, Glee Club 1-4. Dan Traun 115 Daryl Troax Michael Ullman (Norm) Chess 3-4, Football 2, Baseball 2,4, Wrestling 2. Gary Volkenant (Eddie) Soccer 1-4, Drama 2, Varsity Club 3-4, Student Council 1,3-4, Lancer 3-4, NHS, Benildcn 4, Glee Club 1,4. Peter Tuomisto (Pete) Bill Tyler Track 1-3, Student Council 1-2. James Urbanek (Urby) Football 1-4, Hockey 1-4, Baseball 1-2, Track 3-4, Student Council 2-4, Class President 3. Lancer 3-4. Jim Ventura Wrestling 1-3, Cross-Country 1, Soccer 2, Student Council 1-2. Michael Waterston (Wad) Gregory Weinand Michael Williams (Wilber) Track 3-4, Trainer 3-4. James Winkcls Basketball 1-4, Lancer 4, Band 1-4, Varsity Club 3-4. James Wolf (Jim) Student Council 1-4, Lancer 1-4, Bcnilden 4, Glee Club 3-4, Debate 1-2, Drama 2-4. Mark Wolf Band 1-4, (president 4) Track 3,4. Michael Wright RETROSPECT It was the best of times, it was the worst of times! The Supreme Court ruled that laws against abortions were unconstitutional. Two Presidents died. Marry S. Truman and Lyndon Baines Johnson. Two entertainers Wally Cox, and Edward G. Robinson died. Mafia Leader Carlo Gambino died and Charles Bremmer tried to kill George Wallace. He was unsuccessful. In the world the dollar was devalued, and the United States finally dropped the gold standard. The Viet Nam War finally ended, and our P. O. W. 's were released. Nixon travelled to China and re-established relations with the Communists. Nixon and Agnew were re-elected to a second term. The Chicago seven were acquitted. Daniel Ellsberg was brought to trial. The last moon shot of the decade was made. 'The United States and Russia agreed on an arms limitation pact. All in the Family became the nations number one show. Cigarette advertising was banned from TV. In sports, Miami won the Superbowl, George Foreman beat Joe Frasier for the Worlds Heavyweight title. Oakland won the World Series. Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at the Olympics. Derek Sanderson got paid a million dollars not to play hockey. The University of Minnesota basketball team was ranked third in the nation. At Benilde, Dan Larkin was elected Student Council President. Elmer Schwankl took over as head Basketball Coach. Father Corwin became Headmaster. The carpeting was ripped out of the union. The library was open. Students skipped classes and somehow all of the seniors managed to graduate. FAREWELL What can we say. We have said it all in the previous one-hundred and eighteen pages. It is hard to believe. We finished right on schedule. But, we did it. We did the impossible. We completed a Benilde yearbook without missing any deadlines. For that matter, any yearbook completed on time is a miracle. Fromothe planning stages to the finished product, the operation went successfully. Don't get us wrong, we did have trouble getting pictures and articles in some sections, but we pulled a few teeth and put together a yearbook which the Seniors and underclassmen can be proud of. We wish to give our deepest thanks to Glenn Lindgren for his invaluable help on layout nights. He is the guy responsible for most of the captions and several articles. Thanks to Father Robert, our moderator, for his assistance in planning, proofreading, and most of all, prayer. (We needed alot of prayers.) Our yearbook representative, Ken Whittemore, deserves a round of applause for his wisdom in all aspects of journalism and his constant attention. (Let's hear it for Ken baby!) Last but not least, our thanks to to DelLarson Studios and Scherling-Pletsch for their photography and photographic assistance. We hope next year's yearbook turns out as good or better than this book. We laid the ground work and proved that it could be done. Good luck to next year's editor and staff. Editors-in-Chief t CREDITS Picture credits arc listed by letter, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND TOP TO BOTTOM. If picture appears on tow facing pages it is listed on the even numbered page. Senior photos were taken by: DelLarson Studios, Scherling-Plctsch Studios, Camera Art, Kong Studios, Varden Studios, Gene Garret Studio. Undercalssmcn pictures were taken by Camera Art. John Frcnz — la, 2a, 3abcdc, 4a, 6a, 7abcd, 8abcd, 9ab, lOabcd, llabcd, 12abcd, 13abcd, 14abcd, 15abcd, 16a, I8abc, 19ab, 20abc, 21b, 24c, 25ab, 26a, 27a, 28a, 29abcd, 36c, 38a, 40a, 49ab, 5la, 54ab, 55abc, 59cc, 61b, 62a, 63ac, 64ace, 65ab, 66c, 67abc, 68d, 69ab, 70a, 74a, 75a, 78a, 79a, 80ab, 84a, 85a, 87a, 92a, 102a. Paul Battaglia — 22a, 23a, 24b, 34abcd, 3Sab, 39ab, 4Sd, 50b, 52c, 58abc, 59ab, 62b, 63b, 64bd, 66ab, 67b, 68acc, 77a, 88ab, 96a, 97a, 101a, 103a, 113ab, 120a. Dave Hastert — 24c, 31a, 44c, 46abc, 47a, 48abc, 50a, 51b, 52ab, 53abc, 59d, 60abcd, 61a, 73a, 77b, 86a, 94a, 98a, 108ab, 114a, 116a. Scherling-Plctsch — 30bcdefghij, 32ab, 33ab, 35a, 36ab, 37acefghijklm. Dellarson — 24a, 43b, 45ab, 47b, 62c. Jerry Beck — 30k, 32ab, 44a, 91a. Glenn Lindgrcn — 21c, 37b, 37d. Tom Briggs — 43a, 44b. Keith Cole — 118a. Art Kotz — 21d. Larry Harris — 30a. Tim Shields -- 24d. Kevin O'Neil — 21a. Kevin Reger — 35b. 120