Benson High School - Chippewa Yearbook (Benson, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1965 volume:

National Events Miss Frances Mangan 200 13th Street North Benson, Minn. 56215 Democratic Victor — President Lyndon Johnson won the 1964 election by the greatest plurality and per cent of the total vote in U. S. history. Johnson became President at the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. Many's Mattie for Votes—Sen. Barry Goldwater was surrounded by fans at Knoxville, Tenn., air- port September 16 as he campaigned for the presidency on the Republican ticket. The con- sen alive senator swept to a first-ballot nomina- tion at the convention in San Francisco. in Review—1964 Nobel Prize Winner— Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., right, was greeted by Richard C. Patterson, commissioner of public events, at Kennedy International Air- port Dec. 16 on arrival from Europe. I)r. King was in Oslo to receive the 1961 Nobel Pea Prize. «at few I'm the Greatest—Cassius Clay whooped it up with his handlers after he won the Cards are the Winners-Roger Craig leaped on a group world heavyweight title in Miami Beach of teammates surrounding the pitcher Bob Gibson mo- in February. He was credited with a tech- ments after the last out in the seventh World Series nical knockout of Sonny Liston when Lis- game won by the Rcdbirds over the Yankees, 7-5, in St. ton failed to answer the bell for the sev- Louis. enth round. Alaskan Quake—A whole line of cars rest- ed about 20 feet below street level on a main thoroughfare in Anchorage the day following the disastrous earthquake on March 27. 4 5 j ? BENSON HIGH SCHOOL 1965 BENSON, MINNESOTA THE CHIPPEWA OFFICE PRACTIC OOOKKCC NMa BENSON GROWS Foreward 1 Dedication 6 Foreign Student 7 Administration 8 Faculty 9 IN ACTIVITIES i4 Homecoming 16 Leadership 19 Organizations 21 Music 30 IN SPORTS 36 Football 38 Basketball 41 Wrestling 43 IN STUDENTS 46 Seventh grade 48 Eighth grade 51 Freshmen 54 Sophomores 58 Juniors 61 WITH SENIORS 64 Directory 83 WITH THE COMMUNITY ss CONTENTS On the pages of this book lies the story of growth. Progressive development is the - greatest of all laws. Living under this law we students of Benson High School have better pre- pared ourselves for the ever-changing future. We have grown physically as well as spir- itually, and our disciplined minds have come to realize that nothing is ever completed, but completing. PROGRESS IS THE ACTIVITY OF TODAY AND THE ASSURANCE OF TOMORROW. Emerson. 5 We, the seniors of 1965, dedicate our CHIPPEWA to you, Mr. Grage. Since 1957 you have served the students of Benson High School. A great deal of credit can be given to you for our twenty-one consecutive football victories and our base- ball Region Six victory last spring. For your excellent and spirited coaching, the Class of '65 says Thank you. 6 A vivacious girl—she is active in GAA. The Roy Holmquists-- Margaret's family away from home. Margaret displays en- thusiasm at a game. A BRITISH TEENAGER AT BHS Benson High School has had a new smiling face this past year. Marg- aret Joan Randall, our foreign ex- change student from England, at- tended our high school as a senior. Margaret was born on September 23, 1946. She has a younger brother, Norman, who is nine years old. Her sister Jennifer was married this last August. Since Margaret was three years old, she and her family have lived in Croyden, England. Croyden is a suburb of London, and has a popula- tion of approximately 280,000. It is growing very rapidly and it is being rebuilt and modernized. Benson is a much smaller town than Margaret is used to, but she likes it. She says she is a town girl, and is not used to country all around. While in Benson, Margaret is stay- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holin- quist and family. One major difference for Marg- aret in America is a co-educational school. This is the first year she has attended school with boys. After graduation and a tour of the U.S. in July, Margaret will return to England, and will take up physiotherapy. She will attend Kings College Hos- pital School of Physiotherapy for three years. When she completes this training, she will work on the staff in a hospital somewhere as a junior physiotherapist. Margaret is one of the most well-liked and in- teresting foreign exchange students Benson has ever had. Every senior as well as younger stu- dents and teachers will verify this statement. Speaking for the senior class, We'll never for- get you, Margaret. A fine person like you will always be welcome in Benson. Long hours are spent in Biology. The Randalls await Margaret's return. SCHOOL BOARD: Superintendent L. G. Blood, Mr. Willard Sandstrom, Mr. Vincent Paul, Mr. Robert Chevelier, Mrs. Steiner Olson, Mr. Virgil Eckhoff, Mr. John Dahl, Mr. Maynard Schendel. BUSINESS AND FORMALITIES Mr. L. G. Blood Superintendent Mr. E. L. Groose Junior High Principal ARE PART OF Mr. J. i . Grimstad Senior High Principal ADMINISTRATION - THEY GIVE . . . JUNIOR HIGH HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Josephine Wheeler—Home Economics 7,8. Mrs. Marian Kappahahn--Home Economics 7,9. JUNIOR HIGH SOCIAL DEPARTMENT: Mr. Leo Wilson—Social Studies 7,8. Mr. John Thompson--Social Studies 9. Mr. Donald Eckhoff—Social Studies 7. Mrs. Adeline Johnson--Social Studies 8,9. Mr. Gene Nelson—Social Studies 8, Guidance. JUNIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Robert Dedrickson — Mathematics 8, Higher Algebra 9. Mrs. Cecelia Mikkelson--Algebra 8,9. Miss Pearl Johnson—Mathematics 7. Lt- J±i . I h AND__ PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Mr. Burle Force—Boys Physical Education. Miss Sheila Janisch--Girls Physical Education. 9 JUNIOR HIGH ENGLISH DEPARTMENT: Miss Frances Mangan—English 7,9. Miss Mr. C. A. Landgre be—Vocal Elizabeth Biren—English 9. Miss Janet Watson—English 7,8. Mr. Wayne Baker— Music. English 8. Mr. Joel Taylor, Art. Mr. Albert Lokken--Instru- mental Music. Mr. Paul Peterson--Instru- mental and Vocal Music. Mr. Jerry Hess—Industrial Arts 7,9,10. Mr. Ernest Wheeler— Industrial Arts 7,8,9. Mr. Henry Hanson—Spanish. JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Paul Gilles—General Science 9. Miss Olleen Remmers—Physical Science, General Science 8, Mathematics 8,9. Mr. Ted Rist—General Science 9. Mr. Clare Kapphahan—General Science 7,8. TO INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE Mr. Paul Kittelson--Speech, English 10. Mr. James Johnson—Counselor. SENIOR HIGH ENGLISH DEPARTMENT: Miss Joan Anderson—English 12. Mr. Vernon Thompson--English 11,12. Mr. Leonard Brzinski—English 9,11. Mr. Anton Rothschadl—English 10. rmWRITf HtrBOA.RO fceo©6efc©©e = ooooooooooo qooooooo© jSoooooo©© Mr. Allan Grage—Boys Physical Education, Physical Education Health. Miss Rachel Helland—Bookkeeping, Personal Typing. Mr. Dwight Olson—Stenography I, II, Typing. Mrs. June Thompson—Senior High Home Economics. Mr. John Skala—Industrial Arts 10, 12. WITHOUT THEM, WHAT WOULD WE DO? SENIOR HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Leon Brockmeyer —World History. Mr. Tom Buckingham—Social Studies 12. Mr. Merle Long—U.S. History. Mr. Gary Nygaard--History, Social Studies 12. Mr. Vernon Prail—Drivers Education. SENIOR HIGH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Earl Orr—Biology. Mr. Gerald Dillon—Chemistry, Physics. Mr. Orlo Quame—Biology. SENIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS: Mr. Leon Geithman—Higher Algebra, Senior Mathematics. Mr. Darrell Lilleberg--Geometry, Modern Algebra Trig. A NECESSARY PART OF BHS CUSTODIANS: L. Holland, J. Johnson, E. Wall, S. Hanson, R. Olson. OFFICE SECRETARIES: Miss Helen Ranney, Mrs. Edna Larson, Miss Kathy Hilke, Mrs. Arlene Svea. BUS DRIVERS: Mr. E. Olson, W. Boone, H. Pederson, F. Swanberg, M. Swanson, B. Pederson. SECOND ROW: M. Rasmussen, C. Wick, K. Johnson, C. Lee, W. Anderson, R. Gustafson. THIRD ROW: A. Kruschke, J. Johnson, J. Sandstrom, K. Tatge, E. Gunderson. ACTIVITIES QUEEN LEAH KING BOB ROYALTY—J. Gallagher, J. Lee, D. Neuhaus, K. Tucker, R. Peterson, L. Eberley, J. Prail, K. Griffin, M. Johnson, C. Ferry. HOMECOMING— 1964 Our new Senior High School played host to the 28th annual Homecoming festivities. A victorious atmosphere hovered over the student body during this week of excitement. An exuberant audience witnessed the crowning of Queen Leah and King Bob Thurs- day evening. Following the coronation an unprecedented program was presented to the royalty and alumni. Two outstanding acts were Off the Cuff Comments by Betty Doherty, and The Lighthouse-Keeper by a group of senior girls. The grand finale, Halls of Ivy, brought forth the memories of loyalty and dignity toward BHS. Many attractions accented Homecoming week. Decorated halls and a homeroom poster contest added to the spirit. Mr. Buckingham's 12th grade homeroom was vic- torious. Excitement mounted for the pepfest Friday afternoon. The first annual Powder Puff football game was played between the junior and senior girls. A wonderful homecoming was concluded with a victory over Morris, followed by the annual alumni dance. 17 MAKE BENSON’S HOMECOMING A MOST MEMORABLE ONE COMEDY, MUSIC, AND SUSPENSE HOMECOMING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN—FIRST ROW: K. Tucker, L. French, B. Doherty, M. Christenson. SECOND ROW: L. Fahl, J. Regan, G. Foster, A. Olson, K. Lang. Xb-Ulfc CkiMV CnK t 3v3K I ai)T V)? 6H0S3 H°q3 M TH MTiC: TACKLE tHE TICEPS! % Off the Cuff Comments with My Cuffs Off. Little Blue Riding Hood 18 FIRST ROW: K. Griffin, D. Hughes, A. Holmquist, M. Sucher, E. Troseth, M. Nyhusmoen, A. Lee, C. Buyck, R. Smith, J. Klenken, M. Schloendorf. SECOND ROW: K. Lang, J. Prail, P. Ferguson, E. Miller, D. Ogle, B. Doherty, L. Eberley, L. French, K. Tucker, J. Wheeler, A. Olson, J. Engleson. THIRD ROW: E. Gjerdingen, D. Espelien, P. Svingen, G. Sandstrom, E. Nelson, R. Peterson, D. Pederson, M. Johnson, C. Tatge. ACCEPTANCE IS THE AWARD OF N.H.S. Bob Peterson Boys State 1964 will always be classi- fied as one of the greats in my life. The most interesting part was meeting new friends. At Boys State my fellow staters and I were introduced to the fundamentals of state, county, and local government. The days were filled with speeches, posters, and rallies. Throughout the en- tire week we listened to men from all branches of the government, legislative, executive, and judicial. To the American Legion and to the Benson High School I am deeply indebted for giving me the honor of representing Benson at the 1964 Boys State. Judy Engleson Girls State is truly the most enriching experience I have ever had. At Girls State we developed a love for our flag and country because for one short week we were the leaders in our mythical state. On our shoulders rested the responsibil- ity for good city, county, and state gov- ernment. We listened to many speakers on subjects varying from the threat of communism to racial prejudice. We were instilled with true patriotism, we made many friends, and obtained memories to last forever. G.A.A. OUR LARGEST GROUP IS FUN, FUN STUDENT COUNCIL, GOVERN- MENT IN ACTION FIRST ROW: K. Johnson, S. Hanson, E. Miller, J. Hanson, C. Wambach, M. Wagner, J. Young, J. Pederson, B. Winkleman, P. Burns, M. Norr, K. Hanson, L. Franzmier, M. Hilke, N. Sandmeyer, B. Alsaker, M. Becker, M. Paul, M. Rasmussen, E. Holmquist, S. Himley, S. Lucking, R. Radischat, P. Hudson, B. Dahl, I. Griffin. SECOND ROW: K. Each social class elects a student to represent them at Student Council meet- ings. The Council consists of two groups, Senior High and Junior High. Although the two governing bodies are separate, they still function under the same constitution and work together to sponsor projects. This year's senior high officers are: President, Paul Svingen; Secretary, Mary Schloendorf, and Vice-President, Mark Larson. The Student Council continues to promote cooperation throughout the school. FIRST ROW: M. Huston, R. Smith, S. Amlin, J. Klen- ken. SECOND ROW: A. Douglas, E. Troseth, K. Maa- num, M. Schloendorf. THIRD ROW: R. Moline, J. Christenson, J. Hanson, N. Johnson. FOURTH ROW: M. Johnson, R. Peterson, J. French, M. Larson. FIFTH ROW: J. Odden, E. Nelson, P. Svingen, G. Sandstrom. SIXTH ROW: J. Prail, K. Griffin, D. Lageson, M. Randall. I 20 Hilleren, L. Byrne, J. Christenson, L. Keintz, M. Fennell, D. Hanson, P. Force, M. Mittness, D. Ferry, A. Boone, J. Jergenson, D. Berens, J. Prail, M. Ran- dall, J. Wheeler, M. Rooney, A. Olson, K. Ranney, M. Peterson, L. Radischat, S. Scheffler, L. Hawley, M. Lucking, B. Gilronan, A. Albani. THIRD ROW: J. Johnson, D. Neuhaus, G. Gensmer, K. Griffin, D Schendel, C. Fritz, L. French, C. Force, K. Paul, K Tucker, M. Amundson, L. H. Smith, B. Ahrndt, I. Johnson, G. Miller, D. Chamberlain, J. Tjosaas, I. Simonson, M. Christenson, R. Moline, M. Albani, D. Goggin, L. Rice, N. Johnson, J. Gallagher. OFFICE ASSISTANTS = WORK FIRST ROW: G. Hallaway, S. Olson, G. Gensmer, V. Klyve, I. Johnson. SECOND ROW: D. Ellingson, C. Fritz, A. Lee, L. Bridgeland, S. Amlin, L. H. Smith, B. Schafer. THIRD ROW: D. Chamberlain, P. Ferguson, L. French, A. Strese, M. Goulson, J. Brott, D. Knutson, D. Lageson, B. Cook. FIRST ROW: I. Simonson, J. Jenson, T. Janke, R. Lageson. SECOND ROW: D. Neuhaus, B. Winkle- man, I. Johnson, D. Knutson. THIRD ROW: A. Fragodt, J. Tjosaas, B. Ahrndt, J. Olson. FOURTH ROW: L. Franzmier, K. Lietz, D. Chamberlain, G. Miller. FIFTH ROW: K. Boutain, C. Breen, M. Manley, M. Johnson. SIXTH ROW: A. Bouta, B. Benliam, P. Grothe. SEVENTH ROW: D. Ellingson, S. Olson, M. Hilke. EIGHTH ROW: C. Buyck, J. Tjosaas, S. Kepner. NINTH ROW: Miss P. Johnson, L. Hilleren, G. Janson. USHERETTES, JUNIOR RED CROSS SET THEIR GOAL- SERVICE! FIRST ROW: M. Manley, L. Ellingson, E. Fjordbak, J. Olson, T. Diedrick, L. Bridgeland, M. Klyve, M. Hilke, K. Boutain, C. Mittness. SECOND ROW: H. Doherty, D. Chamberlain, G. Miller, K. Lietz, P. Rode, B. Simonson, D. Langred, R. Beyer, J. Tjosaas, J. Boutain, F. Olson, J. Miller. THIRD ROW: J. Dolan, M. Johnson, B. Moross, S. Pederson, A. Bouta, C. Mattheisen, M. Noor, P. Grothe, G. Halloway, L. H. Smith, A. Boone. FOURTH ROW: Miss Johnson, J. Miller, J. Tjosaas, S. Olson, M. Christenson, P. Holmes, B. Evenson, S. Kepner, B. Schafer, B. Doherty. 22 FIRST ROW: L. Hathaway, T. Goulet, W. Lee, R. Neuhaus, R. Moline, T. Kvamme. SECOND ROW: K. Ranney, J. Miller, G. Halloway, P. Burns, J. Jergenson, E. Miller. THIRD ROW: L. Haw- ley, S. Scheffler, L. Amundson, M. Peterson, M. Swanberg, K. Lang, B. Hanson, S. Harstad. ARTISTS AND PROJECTORS FORM UNUSUAL CLUBS FIRST ROW: S. Anderson, D. Abner, R. Wollschlager, E. Nelson. SECOND ROW: P. Ollendick, T. Burmeister, G. Raasch, H. Rutledge, R. Stay, R. Gustafson, T. Randt. THIRD ROW: Mr. Gillis, L. Raasch, K. Kirschbaum, D. Boutain, G. Grussing. 23 FIRST ROW: B. Smith, J. Gallagher, P. Hudson, J. Hanson, H. Doherty, J. Dolan, M. Manley, P. Lonneman. SECOND ROW: D. Orr, S. Gilbertson, R. Knutson, S. Gutzman, G. Foster, D. Espelien, E. Nelson, D. Tatge, T. Larson, P. Bridgeland. THIRD ROW: E. Gode, K. Ranney, L. French, D. Ogle, E. Pride, D. Ferry, S. Johnson, M. Schloendorf, M. Sucher, J. Klenken. FIRST ROW: D. Orr, B. Janke, K. Hanson, D. Dainsberg, C. Fritz, K. Ranney, K. Hilleren. SECOND ROW: S. Anderson, B. Ellingson, P. Strand, T. Albright, M. Johnson, G. Foster, D. Pederson. THIRD ROW: K. Albright, J. Forbord, K. Tucker, D. Schendel, J. Wheeler, A. Olson, M. Amundson. TAXIDERMY, SCIENCE—CLUBS OF INTEREST FIRST ROW: G. Johnson, J. Praii, K. Griffin, M. Rooney. SECOND ROW: M. Klyve, L. Bridgeland, B. Simonson, S. Amlin, D. Ogle. THIRD ROW: L. Hawley, S. Scheffler, K. Tucker, L. Gunderson. FOURTH ROW: K. Wester, M. Peterson, D. Hughes, J. Wheeler, L. Fahl. FUTURE NURSES CANDY STRIPE FUTURE TEACHERS ASSIST FACULTY FIRST ROW: M. Mitteness, K. Paul, S. Hanson, M. Dolan, A. Holmquist, R. Lokken, D. Espelien, D. Lageson. SECOND ROW: B. Doherty, L. Johnson, K. Boutain, D. Orr, J. Pederson, J. Hanson, P. Hudson, S. Giblertson, D. McGeary. THIRD ROW: E. Miller, B. Schafer, K. Albright, D. Ferry, A. Olson, D. Schendel, J. Wheeler, K. Ranney, D. Ogle, D. Pederson. FOURTH ROW: L. Byrne, J. Christenson, L. Keintz, K. Hilleren, E. Gode, G. Gensmer, V. Klyve, M. Sucher, M. Lucking, A. Albani. FIRST ROW: I. Johnson, G. Miller, S. Olson, E. Gode. SECOND ROW: L. Bridgeland, D. Neuhaus, B. Ahrndt, D. Ellingson. THIRD ROW: S. Tatge, A. Strese, L. Hilleren, J. Jergenson, I. Simonson, L. Gunderson. MODERN LIBRARY INCREASES DEMAND UPON LIBRARY CLUB EL SOCIO DE ESPANOL ES MU Y DIFFERENTE FIRST ROW: M. Juntilla, A. Douglas, L. Gunderson, R. Nelson, R. Moline, E. Gode, B. Hanson, K. Ranney, H. Doherty, A. Bouta, L. S. Smith. SECOND ROW: B. Smith, E. Pride, S. Hanson, A. Albani, M. Lucking, E. Miller, D. Ogle, L. Radischat, K. Maanum, L. Hawley, S. Scheffler. THIRD ROW: D. Pederson, S. Gilbertson, M. Stone, M. Schloendorf, S. Johnson, M. Peterson, K. Griffin, I. Simonson, P. Ferguson, M. Dolan. FOURTH ROW: M. Doherty, D. Hilleren, L. Eberley, D. Stone, R. Osterbauer, J. Krattenmaker, M. Coy, K. Hanson, R. Gomer, P. Bridgeland. 26 ONIONS IN THE STEW THE CAST: J. Forbord, A. Foster, G. Kriese, S. Miller, R. Erickson, A. Lee. SEC- OND ROW: S. Gilbertson, D. Ogle, M. Swanberg, M. Krattenmaker, A. Albani, K. Johnson, T. Perrizo, M. Sucher. THIRD ROW: Mr. Brzinski, M. Lucking, A. Holm- quist, B. Smith, A. Douglas, L. Petrick, S. Amlin, S. Rasmussen, T. Larson. FOURTH ROW: L. Erickson, S. Gutzman, R. Knutson, M. Peterson, H. Peterson, S. Offerdahl. All this to protect Margo Come on I'll race ya. from the hornets? Onions in the Stew was presented by the junior class on November 13 and 14. The play was directed by Mr. Brinzski. The story revolves around a family who moved out to an island, and the many problems that they have to cope with. JUNIORS ENACT A FAMILY’S PROBLEMS CHIPPEWA EDITORS—K. Griffin, D. Ogle, J. Engleson, K. Lang. BRAINS + WORK + SALES = YEARBOOK SCRIPT WRITERS—D. Hughes, C. Force. Typ- ists— A. Lee, M. Nyhusmoen. Although the annual staff meets only one half hour a day, they are working continuously. The business staff is busy selling ads to meet their quota. Pictures are being taken, and script is being written and then typed. The editors are kept busy with layouts, copy, and making sure the deadlines are met. All the time and effort will prove to be worthwhile when the annual is com- pleted. The annual staff hopes it will bring pleasant memories to all the stu- dents of BHS. BUSINESS STAFF--C. Fritz, J. Wheeler, M. Amundson, K. Tucker, D. Lageson, J. Prail, P. Ferguson, L. Hille- ren, L. Fahl. SPORTS EDITORS—D. Esplien, G. Foster. PHOTOGRAPHERS—P. Svingen, T. Thomas. A FIRST-CLASS PUBLICATION During homerooms, after school, and on Saturday mornings Whistle editors and reporters could be seen scampering for scoops. However, the time and effort paid off. Under the advisorship of Miss Anderson the staff produced a paper that re- ceived a first class rating in a national school paper contest. But more important, the Whistle ful- filled its function of keeping the community informed of school event s. EDITOR'S--M. Sucher, C. Buyck, J. Wheeler TYPISTS—P. Fergu- son, D. Ellingson, PHOTOGRAPHER P. Svingen. . 1 GOPHER'S WHISTLE REPORTERS—D. Schendel, B. Doherty, L. Eberley, A Olson, C. Tatge, L. Smith, V. Klyve, B. Smith. Miss Anderson, Adviser GOPHER’S WHISTLE FIRST ROW: D. Hughes, A. Douglas, R. Smith, J. Pederson, P. Hudson, M. Forbord, B. Dahl, M. Sucher, A. Holmquist, K. Griffin, R. Lokken. SECOND ROW: D. Schendel, E. Holmquist, K. Ranney, L. Amundson, A. Erick- son, L. Radischat, P. Force, S. Rasmussen, J. Wheeler, A. Olson, M. Pederson, K. Paul, K. Estenson, L. Smith, J. Hanson, M. Coy. THIRD ROW: S. Johnson, A. Klyve, L. Rice, P. Heike, A. Nordstrom, M. Amundson, D. Blood, G. Sandstrom, A. Lee, T. Kufrin, C. Holmquist, R. Syverson, K. Hanson, P. Holmquist, D. Knutson, D. Pederson, SENIOR BAND AND CLARINET CHOIR—FIRST ROW: D. Hughes, B. Smith, J. Pederson, D. Schendel, L. Holmquist, K. Ranney, M. Peterson, K. Paul, N. Sylte, L. Bron- niche, D. Ogle. WOODWIND QUINTETTE—R. Lokken, M. Coy, A. Olson, L. Smith, A. Douglas. FLUTE ENSEMBLES—R. Lokken, K. Griffin, A. Holmquist, M. Sucher, B. Dahl, M. Forbord, P. Hudson. D. Ogle, N. Sylte, L. Bronniche, R. Overlie, L. Erickson, M. Becker, T. Thomas, L. Hawley, J. Frail, FOURTH ROW: D. Goggin, K. Maanum, H. Peterson, D. Schaaf, M. Paul, M. Darling, G. Laurant, D. Dainsburg, J. Odden, L. Keintz, D. Ferry, S. Gutzman, M. Larson, E. Gjerdingen, J. Swanson, P. Svingen, B. Pederson, A. Lee, L. And- erson, D. Nelson, J. Hughes, L. French, S. Himley, L. Petxick, K. Albright. FIFTH ROW: C. Force, I. Griffin, R. Peterson, R. Erickson, W. Johnson, A. Foster, Mr. Lokken, Mr. Peterson. ENSEMBLES EXCELL HORN ENSEMBLE--A. Erickson, L. Radischat, P. Force, S. Rasmussen, J. Wheeler, A. Olson. BRASS ENSEMBLE—FIRST ROW: C. Holmquist, T. Kufrin, G. Sandstrom, D. Blood, M. Amundson, A. Nordstrom, L. Keintz, J. Wheeler, P. Force, L. Radischat. SECOND ROW: R. Knutson, D. Pederson, S. Gutzman, E. Gjerdingen, J. Swanson, L. French, J. Hughes, D. Nelson. WITH THE BEAUTY OF ITS MUSIC 33 SPORTS FIRST ROW: T. Kvamme, R. Syverson, J. Gallagher, R. Peterson, J. Lee, R. Gustafson, W. McGeary, A. Nord- strom, G. Herfindahl. SECOND ROW: R. Overlie, W. Johnson, J. Lee, D. Wigfield, D. Rutledge, D. Nelson, S. Gilbertson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Grage, Coach, T. Kufrin, T. Griffin, G. Strand, R. Kellner, P. Johnson, K. Perizzo, M. Coy, K. Kent. FOURTH ROW: C. Ferry, M. Johnson, S. Johnson, M. Doherty, M. Anfinson, K. Albright, G. Williams. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Rist, Coach, M. Abner, R. Berens, R. Tiffany, G. Fahl, S. Miller, B. Hetrick. BRAVES FINISH SECOND Opponents We They Alexandria 33 6 Litchfield 13 18 Appleton 33 0 Sauk Centre 20 0 Willmar 12 6 Morris 13 6 Staples 25 12 Glenwood 26 20 Montevideo 27 0 Coaches T. Rist and A. Grage at work. 38 Jerry Gallagher shows form as Benson's leading pass Determination by defensive squad is shown by receiver. Jerry Gallagher. The Benson Braves started the season with a record never before equaled in the history of Benson High School. The battling Braves, under the guiding hands of coach Grage and coach Rist, stretched their string of successful games to 22 before suffering a temporary set-back at the hands of the Litchfield Dragons. The Braves regrouped their forces and finished the season with an impressive eight and one record, placing second in the West Central Conference with a five and one record in conference play. The Braves' defensive unit allowed the opposing teams an average of just over seven points a game, including three shut-outs. The Braves offensive unit averaged just under 23 points a game. Four Benson players were cited for their play during the season. They were Ronald Tiffany, Marvin Johnson, Jerry Gallagher, and Gary Williams. All were chosen for all-conference titles with the exception of Gary Williams who was also chosen to the WCCO all-state team. SOPHOMORE SQUAD FIRST ROW: R. Comer, J. Tucker, D. Burbank, P. Strand, J. Carlson, G. McDaniel, S. Larson, K. Hanson, M. Kellner, D. Klyve. SECOND ROW: G. Ellingson, B. Janke, G. Knutson, L. Lundebrek, M. Larson, J. Odden, D. Bangsund. THIRD ROW: T. Welker, D. Orr, A. Berens, W. Johnson, H. Krupke, R. Cannon, G. Cleland, S. Burns. FOURTH ROW: G. Kavanaugh, Mr. Hess, Coach, T. Albright. FIRST ROW: J. Lee, D. Pederson, R. Peterson, A. Nordstrom, L. Matteson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Eckhoff, Coach, R. Syverson, B. Lucking, R. Knutson, T. Griffin, S. Offerdahl, G. Nordby, Mr. Nygaard, Coach, L. Erickson, Stu- dent Manager. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Benson 51 Hancock 38 Benson 63 Appleton 53 Benson 69 Glenwood 52 Benson 47 Wheaton 70 Benson 44 St. Cloud Tech 64 Benson 46 Elk River 44 Benson 33 Willmar 62 Benson 58 Breckenridge 54 Benson 45 Starbuck 35 Benson 60 Glenwood 40 Benson 64 Morris 61 “B” SQUAD FIRST ROW: G. Loen, P. Perrizo, S. Collins, D. Dainsberg, S. Larson, T. Welker, P. Holmquist. SECOND ROW: Student Manager H. Saulsbury, W. Johnson, J. Odden, J. Carlson, D. Bangsund, H. Krupke, G. Knutson, M. Larson. FIRST ROW: J. Collins, D. O’Leary, J. Gutzman, C. Tatge, E. Roggeman, C. Hanson, SECOND ROW: Mr. Quame, Asst. Coach, Student Manager, L. Dokkebakken, J. Klenken, D. Ahrndt, R. Jacobson, G. Nordaune, Mr. Hess, Coach. THIRD ROW: J. Gallagher, D. Cronen, J. Lee, M. Haase, R. Berens, G. Williams. “A ” MEET SCORES Benson 29 Litchfield 15 Benson 44 Sauk Centre 8 Benson 41 Wheaton 5 Benson 26 Appleton 17 Benson 25 Monte 14 Benson 30 Glenwood 15 Benson 35 Willmar 10 Q Benson 25 Brainerd 16 Benson 36 Alexandria Benson 31 Morris 5 18 WRESTLING FIRST ROW: C. Erickson, S. Anderson, D. Tatge, B. Forbord, B. Dlingson, D. Peterson, J. Gallagher. SECOND ROW: D. Anderson, T. Larson, S. Gilbertson, J. Olson, R. Larson, L. Pearson, D. Gallagher, P. Wamback, D. Smaagaard, S. Anfinson. THIRD ROW: D. Burbank, H. Peterson, D. Wigfield, P. Strand, J. Thole, T. Randt, E. Knutson, G. Abner. PUTTIN ON THE STYLE STUDENTS FIRST ROW: E. Curley, A. Broin, P. Chamberlain, C. Dahl, K. Breen, C. Bisgaard, C. Chevalier, C. Diedrich. SECOND ROW: B. Bailey, C. Anderson, D. Anderson, C. Buckner, B. Dokkebakken, J. Christenson, R. Bur- meister, L. Anderson, W. Bridgland. THIRD ROW: D. Cook, D. Burns, R. Aldrich, D. Albright, K. Christenson, S. Bouta, D. Benson, B. Alsaker. FIRST ROW: B. Gibbs, M. Fragodt, L. Hanson, J. Gan- drud. SECOND ROW: S. Erickson, L. Johnson, N. Hanson, D. Hoverson, S. Erdman. THIRD ROW: L. Hanson, J. Hilleren, B. Harstad, J. Gunderson. FOURTH ROW: B. Ellingson, B. Forbord, G. Herfindahl, R. Hanson. FIFTH ROW: R. Fragodt, B. Force, R. Grothe, R. Gunderson. SIXTH ROW: T. Edman, T. Estenson, K. Gades, A. Forbord. FIRST ROW: S. Sather, J. Weber, S. Sylte, M. Thompson. SECOND ROW: L. Smith, S. Smith, J. Thompson, L. Smith, B. Wollschlager. THIRD ROW: S. Stubbs, R. Sulier, R. Underthun, R. White. FOURTH ROW: P. Wambach, C. Wall, B. Sisco, D. Syverson, R. Stone. FIFTH ROW: G. Svingen, K. Tolifson, B. Vogt, D. Smaagaard. SIXTH ROW: L. Williams, K. Sorenson, R. Wayne, P. Weber, J. Wigfield. FOR FIRST TIME, THEY’RE PART OF BHS FIRST ROW: L. Kolstad, L. Jaeger, P. Kellen, S. Johnson, R. Larson, D. Loy, P. Larson, K. Lietz, C. Kopp. SECOND ROW: J. Krohn, K. Jacobson, D. Jaeger, K. Loen, J. Lorenz, D. Lang, J. Jacobson, D. Kriese, S. Johnson. THIRD ROW: E. Landgrebe, D. Johnson, S. Lonneman, C. Johnson, S. Larson, M. Johnson, B. Lang, M. Lee. CLASS OFFICERS--L. Johnson, President; D. Hoverson, Secretary- treasurer; B. Force, Vice- president. CONFUSED SEVENTH GRADERS FIRST ROW: F. Olson, N. Platow, J. Muehlbauer, M. Osterbauer, P. Palil. SECOND ROW: A. Peterson, M. McGeary, M. Miller, C. Mitteness. THIRD ROW: M. Rodi, J. Miller, J. Peterson, S. Nelson, C. Oglesby. FOURTH ROW: R. Lye, T. Muehlbauer, J. Moline, L. Ostby. FIFTH ROW: S. Olson, G. Martinson, D. O'Mal- ley, R. Nelson. SIXTH ROW: R. Ness, B. Mauch, M. Olson, M. Meyer. LEARN TO ADJUST FIRST ROW: S. Goldenstein, J. Jones, H. Hawkinson, P. Janke. SECOND ROW: J. Jen- sen, G. Johannessen, R. Goulet, B. Johnson, V. Harildstad. THIRD ROW: C. Hawley, E. Hoiland, J. Jorgenson, J. Hanson. FOURTH ROW: M. Goulet, G. Ingvaldson, D. Heike, C. Johnson, R. Hanson, J. Holmquist. FIFTH ROW: J. Jacobson, P. Grendahl, L. Grussing, R. Grussing, L. Hettver. SIXTH ROW: T. Goff, G. Jergenson, D. Hanson, J. Hoiland, L. Holm. CONFIDENCE SHOWS AFTER FIRST YEAR FIRST ROW: P. Larson, L. Matteson, M. Olson, R. OUendick, B. Miller, G. Kirchof, S. Loen, N. Olson, C. Overlander, D. McGee, J. Mills. SECOND ROW: K. Larson, E. Lagred, B. Onstad, M. Neuhaus, M. Olson, M. Miller, L. Offerdahl, C. Nissen, D. Neuhaus, F. Kirschbaum. THIRD ROW: T. McGeary, L. Payne, L. Ness, W. Moline, R. Landgrebe, G. Mitteness, T. Mooberry, W. Knutson, R. Nordby, J. Peterson. 51 FIRST ROW: D. Conyers, P. Fredine, C. Forbord, M. Fernholz, L. Foster, M. Dolan, M. Gandrud, K. Cronen, B. Ellingson, J. Erickson. SECOND ROW: M. Flolo, R. Farmer, L. Forbord, N. Darling, B. Evenson, H. Ferry, D. Diederich, L. Fjordbak, M. Ellingson. THIRD ROW: D. Erenberg, T. Gallagher, W. Dokken, D. Forbord, D. Dainsberg, T. Fritz, J. Gallagher, C. Gallagher, D. Gades, T. Coy. ALGEBRA? THAT’S EASY FIRST ROW: T. Simmonds, B. Smith, M. Tostenson, G. Wester, L. Suter, M. Thole, S. Wells, D. Tatge, M. Sucher, G. Torguson, L. Schwendeman, M. Sheridan. SECOND ROW: R. Peterson, M. Stiel, S. Svingen, J. Peterson, J. Svingen, J. Svingen, A. Strand, S. Reuss, B. Wrobleski, M. Sulier, B. Schirmer, L. Peterson, V. Smith. THIRD ROW: G. Platow, G. Tjosaas, J. Staton, R. Sulier, T. Smith, J. Wagner, A. Sylte, G. Sandberg, S. Tatge, J. Wrobleski, M. Tjosaas. FOURTH ROW: M. Schendel, B. Svea, R. Sandberg, M. Rolfzen, J. Weber, J. Quigley, R. Thompson, B. Sanders, P. Tatge, W. Razink. 52 STATUS ACQUIRED BY PROMOTED EIGHTH GRADERS CLASS OFFICERS--W. Knutson, Presi- dent; G. Ingvaldson, Vice-President; J. Hanson, Secretary-Treasurer. —— FIRST ROW: S. Anfinson, P. Bouta, P. Birch, D. Atchison, C. Amundson. SECOND ROW: A. Anderson, M. Anderson, F. Becker, V. Bjerk. THIRD ROW: J. Anderson, D. Brott, A. Burbank, B. Amundson, D. Christenson. FOURTH ROW: L. Bridgland, M. Anderson, W. Ahrndt, J. Boutain, T. Benham, G. Amborn. FIFTH ROW: J. Buyck, W. Collins, R. Berg- strom, R. Boutain, L. Benoit. SIXTH ROW: M. Benson, R. Burns, J. Amundson, D. Brouwer, D. Bouta. 53 FRESHMEN REIGN OVER JUNIOR HIGH FIRST ROW: D. Larson, B. Lee, P. Kellen, D. Lindahl, W. Lee, M. Krattenmaker, M. Lundebrek, D. Loen, M. Lee, E. Larson. SECOND ROW: M. Klang, B. Kent, M. Laughlin, S. Lee, K. Lonneman, J. Kriese, A. Kent, W. Klucas, T. Larson, S. Lang. THIRD ROW: M. Kirschbaum, R. Klucas, R. Krattenmaker, L Knutson, J. Klassen, B. Kufrin, D. Lee, J. Knutson, D. Landgrebe, R. Krohn. NEXT YEAR, A NEW SCHOOL FIRST ROW: S. Tatge, V. Stone, L. White, J. Wester. SECOND ROW: B. Svea, J. Smith, M. Staton, P. Wrobleski, K. Thompson. THIRD ROW: S. Smith, W. Svor, T. Sucher, T. Thole. FOURTH ROW: D. Tatge, T. Smith, J. Smith, J. Vetter. FIFTH ROW: T. VanderWeyst, D. Thompson, T. Swanson, T. Tucker. SIXTH ROW: T. Wiles, T. Skaife, T. Twitchell, R. Vlach. FIRST ROW: K. Miller, S. Meleen, P. McCarty, L. Oglesby. SECOND ROW: G. Nordby, C. McGeary, L. Mitteness, D. Mauch, D. Mitchell. THIRD ROW: M. Nissen, C. McGee, D. Matthews, M. McGee, C. McGeary. FOURTH ROW: L. Pahl, D. Onstad, S. Olson, P. McGeary, A. Ostby. FIFTH ROW: S. Maanum, D. Minor, M. McLaughlin, R. Overlie, S. Lysen. SIXTH ROW: R. McCarthy, R. Mikkelson, J. Miller, J. McGee, T. O'Malley. CLASS OFFICERS--R. Pctrick, Secretary-Treasurer; M. Holmquist, Vice-President; T. Wiles, President. FIRST ROW: D. Bergstrom, M. Brouwer, C. Cameron, L. Carlson, M. Burns, L. Amborn, J. Aslakson, D. Christenson, J. Albright, B. Atchison. SECOND ROW: A. Adolphson, C. Breen, J. Byrne R. Benson, R. Chamberlain, D. Bjerk, R. Carruth, S. Anfinson, D. C. Anderson, S. Collins. THIRD ROW: D. Cameron, D. Brott, O. Ahrndt, P. Bahl, D. H. Anderson, R. Anderson, G. Abner, J. Con- nelly, K. Bogie. 55 FIRST ROW: K. Holmquist, C. Gandrud, D. Jaeger, K. Hilleren, K. Holzheimer, D. Gorres, D. Johnson, C. Jacobson, L. Goulet. SECOND ROW: D. Hilleren, R. Holmes, M. Holmquist, C. Johnson, C. Johnson, L. Grif- fin, A. Hanson, D. Jacobson, M. Jeitz. THIRD ROW: R. Hanson, R. Hagen, C. Hilleren, M. Herfindahl, R. Gallagher, D. Goldenstein, J. Gutzman, G. Johannesson. FIRST ROW: A. Dahlen, J. Ellingson, M. Died- erich, R. Ellingson, C. Ellingson. SECOND ROW: R. Erenberg, C. Fahl, M. Ferguson, C. Cornelui- sen, M. Coy. THIRD ROW: J. Ellingson, D. Fahl, L. Doyle, F. Farmer. FOURTH ROW: F. Gallagher, O. Forbord, P. Erickson, M. Frey, L. Erickson. FIFTH ROW: R. Erickson, P. Doherty, D. Dannen, J. Fennell. SIXTH ROW: S. Ferry, T. Dolan, B. Folsom, R. Forbord, D. Engleson. FIRST ROW: J. Roggeman, D. Schloendorf, R. Simonson, S. Retrum. SECOND ROW: J. Sandberg, R. Schreck, E. Radischat, J. Schafer, P. Pederson. THIRD ROW: L. Randt, L. Raasch, C. Rensink, J. Schnitzler, P. Pillatzki. FOURTH ROW: F. Paul, D. Simonson, R. Rasmussen, T. Regan. FIFTH ROW: R. Peterson, R. Pcerboom, T. Reardon. SIXTH ROW: G. Preuss, M. Scheffler. A. Rice, R. Petrick. SOCIAL LIFE BROADENS FIRST ROW: J. Iverson, M. Huston, L. Houde, D. Goggin, M. Hilke, L. Johnson, H. Hoverud, E. Holmquist, S. Hanson. SECOND ROW: I. Griffin, P. Grot he, D. Hanson, J. Hanson, P. Hudson, S. Himley, K. Hanson, N. Johnson, P. Holmes. THIRD ROW: J. Hughes, R. Halloway, R. Goggin, G. Giese, P. Holmquist, B. Janke, K. Hanson, R. Houde, G. Kavanaugh, W. Johnson. SOPHOMORES KINDLE A SPARK OF LIFE FIRST ROW: G. Meyer, M. Paul, M. Noor, J. Pederson, R. Ranney, J. Platow, C. Miller, S. Preuss, J. Puchal- ski. SECOND ROW: E. Pride, M. Rasmussen, B. Moross, M. Mitteness, S. Puchalski, S. Reuss, R. Nelson, S. Pederson, R. Radischat, R. Molin. THIRD ROW: R. Nissen, M. Ninneman, S. Naig, J. Odden, G. Raasch, L. Pearson, D. Orr, S. Miller, A. Olson, R. Qfferdahl, P. Perrizo. 58 FIRST ROW: M. Manley, R. Lee, B. Lietz, K. Lageson, P. Lageson, C. Lofgren, C. Mattheisen, P. Loen, L. Keintz, S. Kvamme. SEC- OND ROW: G. Laurant, G. Loen, A- Lee, R. Larson, D. Klyve, L. Larson, P. Lonneman, S. Lucking, R. McGeary, E. Knutson. THIRD ROW: L. Lundebrck, G. Landmark, M. Larson, M. Kellner, S. Larson, C. Martinson, G. Knutson, D. Mazurek, T. Lang, G. McDaniel, H. Krupke. OPPORTUNITIES ARISE AS FUTURE BECKONS FIRST ROW: N. Sandmeyer, J. Young, M. Wrobleski, S. Simon- son, N. Sylte, S. Svor, L. Selgeby, L. Wogan, J. Rodahl. SECOND ROW: R. Wollschlager, L. Tostenson, C. Wamback, L. Sukkc, L. Rice, M. Wagner, J. Vergin, B. Skaife. THIRD ROW: W. Svea, H. Saulsbury, G. Thompson, D. Tjosaas, T. Stevens, G. Svor, G. Smith, T. Skare, A. Rosby, J. Tucker. 59 FIRST ROW: A. Bouta, L. Byrne, B. Alsaker, M. Albani, J. Christenson, M. Aust, D. Amborn, P. Amundson, K. Boutain. SECOND ROW: T. Burmeister, M. Becker, S. Barnes, L. Arnc- son, A. Atchison, J. Boutain, D. Abner, T. Albright, P. Bridg- land, D. Amundson. THIRD ROW: G. Anderson, S. Clausscn, J. Carlson, D. Bangsund, D. Blood, S. Burns, R. Ahrndt, A. Berens, R. Cannon, D. Burbank, J. Benham, G. Amundson. FORMALDEHYDE AND FROGS FIRST ROW: L. Dokken, B. Dahl, J. Gallagher, M. Fennell, K. Estenson, A. Cronen, L. Franzmier, A. Fragodt, M. Frederick. SECOND ROW: P. Force, M. Darling, A. Erickson, J. Dolan, M. Farmer, H. Doherty, M. Forbord, D. Dingwall, D. Dainsberg. THIRD ROW: M. Erenbcrg, D. Cronen, J. French, C. Erickson, S. Ellingson, B. Ellingson, J. Fennell, G. Ellingson. CLASS OFFICERS--J. Gallagher, Secre- tary; J. Odden, President; J. Hughes, Treasurer; D. Orr, Vice-president. FIRST ROW: L. Bridgland, S. Amlin, P. Albani, L. Ellingson, J. Boutain, R. Beyer, A. Douglas, L. Bronniche. SECOND ROW: J. Collins, L. Dokkebakken, S. Anderson, M. Coy, R. Ascheman, L. Birhanzel, L. Amundson, R. Dugan, J. Brott. THIRD ROW: T. Ascheman, D. Carlson, D. Ahrndt, M. Anfinson, M. Doherty, R. Birch, R. Amborn, D. Dolan, A- Brouwer, J. Dokken. HARD WORK YIELDS GOAL . . . BANQUET FIRST ROW: E. Fjordbak, S. Harstad, B. Hanson, L. Hawley, B. Gilronan, E. Gode, M. Goulson. SECOND ROW: F. Hargreaves, S. Gilbertson, L. Erickson, D. Ferry, J. Evenson, S. Hanson, B. Evenson, L. Gunderson, L. Hathaway, R. Fernholz. THIRD ROW: J. Forbord, A- Foster, D. Grendahl, R. Goldenstein, G. Fahl, T. Griffin, D. Grussing, R. Erdman, S. Gutzman, L Gjerdingen. 61 FIRST ROW: M. Klyve, M. Juntilla, K. Johnson, M. Krattenmaker. SECOND ROW: E. Kirckof, S. Johnson, P. Heike, M. Klicke, J. Jergenson, L Johnson, A. Holmquist. THIRD ROW: D. Hilleren, R. Knutson, C. Holmquist, G. Kriese, P. Johnson, R. Kent, R. Kellner, L. Klassen, J. Klenken. FIRST ROW: M. Lucking, K. Maanum, J. Moli, S. Loen, R. Lageson, P. Mattheisen, B. Nauschultz, C. Lundebrek, D. Lagred. SECOND ROW: L Miller, R. Lokken, G. Martinson, D. Larson, L. Miller, A. Nordstrom, T. Larson. THIRD ROW: A. Lee, G. Nordaune, D. Mitchell, D. Nelson, S. Miller, T. McGinty, J. Lysen, J. Lee, R. McGivern. EAT, OVEREAT, 62 FIRST ROW: B. Smith, S. Simonson, D. Sulier, J. Tjosaas, S. Tatge, E. Tro- seth, J. Wrobleski. SECOND ROW: G. Thompson, M. Stone, M. Schloendorf, A. Strese, M. Sucher, M. Swanbcrg. THIRD ROW: M. Williams, J. Twitchell, D. Tatge, J. Thole, T. Thomas, D. Staton. FOURTH ROW: D. Wigfield, G. Strand, R. Syvcrson, S. Wayne, V. Schuerman. FIRST ROW: B. Platow, M. Pahl, D. Ranney, D. Olson, L. Petrick, S. Reuss, S. Scheffler, P. Olson. SECOND ROW: T. Pcrrizo, D. O'Leary, H. Peterson, P. Rode, M. Peterson, S. Rasmussen, L. Radis- chat, D. Ogle, A. Ostcrbauer. THIRD ROW: T. Randt, D. Miller, R. Moline, R. Jacobson, P. Ollen- dick, D. Rutledge, D. Pederson, R. Osterbauer, J. Olson, S. Sanders, K. Perrizo, S. Offerdahl. SENIORS Education begins with life and ends with death. Every minute of every day we are educated. Graduation from our new Benson High School is a great event for us. Our mem- ories of high school will be centered around our senior year. We have finished our apprenticeship to life and the time for social and self maturity has arrived. Challenge is knocking at our door while Future waits. With our ambitions and knowledge we shall set out to contribute our share to the ever-changing world. We must be prepared to apply our knowledge in a practical manner to everyday problems as the world progresses. We must strive for success and happiness as adults. With an attitude of faith in our ability, we, as seniors, are anxious to begin striving toward our goal in society. SUCCESS IN LIFE IS A MATTER NOT SO MUCH OF TALENT OR OPPORTUNITY AS OF CONCENTRATION AND PERSEVERANCE. C. W. WEN DTE CLASS OFFICERS Robert Peterson, treasurer; Kathryn Tucker, secretary; Judy Engleson, vice-president; Arlene Olson, president. 66 JUDI AMUNDSON LARRY ALLEN BONNIE BENHAM 67 “A WORK OF REAL MERIT DONALD BLOOD CYNTHIA BUYCK DENNIS BOUTAIN DONNA BERENS HOWDICE BROWN ROGER BERENS PHYLLIS BURNS DIANNE CHAMBERLAIN FINDS FAVOR AT LAST —A. B. ALCOTT MARILYN CHRISTENSON DOUGLAS CRAMLET WILLIAM COOK THERESA DIEDERICH “EDUCATION . . . OUTSIDE OF fi THIS ARK ALL IS DELUGE GLORIA HALLAWAY “CHARACTER ... A DIAMOND OTHER KATHLEEN GRIFFIN ROY GUSTAFSON MICHAEL HAASE THAT SCRATCHES EVERY GARFIELD HERFINDAHL GWENDOLYN JOHNSON KENNETH KELLEN STEVE JOHNSON HAZLITT “TALENT IS A WHILE GENIUS ANNETTE KLYVE DAVID KLICKE VICKI KLYVE DOROTHY KNUTSON VOLUNTARY POWER IS INVOLUNTARY” DAVID KNUTSON JENNINGS LARSON THE MOST PERSEVERING” —NAPOLEON KATHERINE LIETZ RITA McGEE ALONAH LEE JEROME LEE WILLIAM McGEARY BRENT LUCKING JAMES LEE LORAN MATTESON GERALDINE MILLER “HAPPINESS DONNA NEUHAUS ALVIN NISSEN RONALD NEUHAUS ELLIOT NELSON IS IN ACTION” •V' DENNIS PEDERSON MARION NYHUSMOEN JAMES OFFERDAHL RICHARD OVERUE KAREN PAUL ARLENE OLSON —D. THOMAS SOLVEIG OLSON “EVERY TEAR OF SORROW SPRINGS UP ROBERT PETERSON DAVID PLATOW JULIE PRAIL LESLIE RAASCH OTTO PUCHALSKI KAY RANNEY JULIE REGAN 80 SOWN BY THE RIGHTEOUS A PEARL” M. HENRY ROBERT RODAHL EUGENE ROCGEMAN MICHAEL RODE RICHARD ROBINSON ELIZABETH SCHAFER DeANN SCHENDEL RANDAL STAY JUDY STATON “LIKE SOME LOW SPELL, WE WHISPER WILLIAM STEVENS ROBERT SMITH DELROY THIELKE AND MOURNFUL JEANNE TJOSAAS RONALD TIFFANY THAT SAD WORD . . . CHARLES TATCE KATHRYN TUCKER ‘FAREWELL’” —P. BENJAMIN MARY LOU VANDERWEYST LINDA VANDERWEYST MARILYN KRUPKE 'M KATHRYN WESTER JOSEPH VLACH BONITA WINKELMAN GARY WILLIAMS JANE WHEELER NOT PICTURED: Sharon Amundson Barbara Burns Jesse Nordby Marion Norrman Mary Anne Rooney David Syverson Gerald Weiss LEE’S BEN FRANKLIN STORE Where People Shop with Confidence Benson, Minnesota SIMONSON MOTORS Oliver Farm Machinery Benson, Minnesota BENSON FLORAL CO. Flowers—Gifts a —Corsages ™ 842-5821 QUINN'S l-H Chrysler—Plymouth 842-6601 F. H. PEDERSON, D.D.S. Office 114 14th St. No. SWIFT CO-OP OIL COMPANY Gas—:—Oil KROHN'S L.P. 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Benson, Minnesota Phone 842-7871 CLONTARF CLUB Clontarf, Minnesota Congratulations Seniors A H DRY CLEANERS LAUNDERERS Marvin Pitt Della Hanson BENSON LANES Bowl for Recreation For Reservation Call 842-6281 CHAMBERLAIN OIL COMP' vY Clontarf __ WELKER'S CITIES (S) SERVICE Phone 842-5021 Benson COMPTON'S MEN'S SHOP Benson Benson PETERSON FUNERAL HOME 24 Hr. Ambulance Service C. Howard Peterson Compliments of BOB CHEVALIER CATALOG MERCHANT 842-0401 Benson, Minn. KNUTSON ELECTRIC 842-5291 x Benson KBMO Good Listening 842-4601 Compliments of HOLMQUIST HOLMQUIST Attorneys 842-5391 —Benson GOGGIN'S PURE OIL SERVICE (pure) Firestone Tires ODDEN'S JEWELRY Radio Arcade Benson AMLI E-STRAND HARDWARE 842-7581 Our Own Hardware Benson T vrsrJr Benson, Minnesota DOKKEN MACHINE WORKS 842-0494 1—. V % SWIFT COUNTY BANK j Your Home Owned Bank ! Complete and Dependable Banking Service | Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 1 215--13th Street South--Benson--842-0101 1 Senior Marcia Amundson uses the 1 conveniences of the new Swift County Bank. CHUCK LOGAN'S I.G.A. STORE Call for Delivery 842-7221 Be Sociable Say Pepsi Please BENSON BOTTLING COMPANY Manufacturers of Pepsi Cola—Hires Root Beer— Orange Crush—Squirt and Other Carbonated Beverages Ford Mercury Benson, Minnesota WHITE'S BODY SHOP Benson . ALBRIGHT-KEINTZ CHEVROLET Chevrolet Cars and Trucks Johnson Outboard Motors Benson—842-4861 THOMPSON'S Ladies' Children's Fashions Benson, Minnesota 842-6431 Compliments of DR. NYBERG COLLINS AND HANSON Used Cars— Sales Service Cities' Service Products Phone 842-6371 BILL KENNEDY COMPANY Benson, Minnesota R4?-7nni Benson grendahl W NEUHAUS service DEMARCE THEATRE Benson, Minnesota AGRALITE co-°p mw Benson SIMONSON OIL COMPANY Reuben Simonson Benson, Minnesota ANDERSON READY MIX North 13th Street 842-3831 Benson MARDAIN'S Men's and Boys' Wear Benson BREEN'S PHARMACY Your Prescription Drug Store Benson, Minnesota LOEN ELECTRIC Farm Commercial Wiring 711 12th St. North 842-6291 RANGAARD’S CAFE Benson, Minnesota SWIFT COUNTY MONITOR AND NEWS Your Hometown Newspapers Quality Job Printing BENSON MACHINE CO. MM—MF Farm Implements Benson 842-4721 DALEN ELECTRIC Motor Repair Benson, Minnesota HOWARD'S PRODUCE Complete on the Farm Grinding Mixing Service 842-3591 BOB SWANSON TRUCKING AND FERTILIZER SERVICE 842-5041 FRED J. HANSON Franklin Life Insurance Agency 842-5181 400—10th St. N. McNELLIS VARIETY FOOD STORES Murdock Degraff DeGRAFF LUMBER COMPANY DeGraff, Minnesota BENSON CO-OP CREAMERY Benson 842-7891 MUNSON SEED COMPANY Benson, Minnesota NORTHSIDE RECREATION Where Men Meet SUTFIN INSURANCE AGENCY Life Insurance Mortgage Loans 842-7711 Benson CULLIGAN Water Conditioning Benson, Minnesota 842-5851 STANDARD LUMBER COMPANY Benson 842-4241 FIRST STATE BANK Insurance—Savings Accounts—Auto Loans— Mortgages—Personal Installment Loans Every Banking Convenience 1302 Atlantic Avenue—842-7601 Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Senior Kathy Tucker uses the services offered by the First State Bank. The BENSON ! ARIETY STORE A ' 1 -■ i 8 __ a ■ BENSON VARIETY STORE The Store of Everyday Low Prices' 1309 Pacific Carl Hansen 842-3191 MAUCH SUPER VALU The Store of Friendly ,. n —w Service £3 Benson LORENZ MACHINE SUPPLY Auto Parts—Engine Rebuilding—Crankshaft Grinding LORENZ MFG. CO. Benson's Grinder— Mixer and Self- Contained Hydraulic System McCarthy lumber COMPANY Benson 842-7101 KELLNER SINCLAIR SERVICE 15th Atlantic Ave. Benson, Minnesota 842-3891 BENSON LUMBER CO. Benson Phone 842-4351 DAROLD'S RED OWL Benson's Friendly _ Food Store (30 842-7261 BARDUSON ELECTRIC AND GIFT Donald Schaaf RCA—Zenith — Whirlpool—Hot Point BENSON BAKERY AND CAFE We Specialize in Wedding Cakes Benson 843-2641 HOWARD TUCKER DX Bulk Products 842-3951 DIANE'S SWIRL CURL Radio Arcade Bldg . 842-3661 KENYON DRUG Complete Cosmetic and Hair Care Products 842-3171 Benson, Minnesota T. S. EBERLEY 211-11th St. No. Benson 842-3241 HAWLEY'S Complete Plumbing and Heating Service Benson JOJEAN p) FASHIONS Radio Arcade H Benson, Minnesota BENSON CLEANERS 842-8185 842-8185 Benson DR. SUND JACK'S NORTH STAR North Star Cafe WEST CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVES INC. Benson, Minnesota 842-6201 JOEL'S STANDARD SERVICE A 842-0004 Benson Vxati CLARK'S DRUG STORE Dedicated to Your Good Health Phone 842-3221 KATHY'S BEAUTY SHOP 842-0514 Benson, Minnesota CARL T. HANSON Supplier of Sinclair Products Station—842-3891 House—843-2511 KROHN Pontiac—Buick Highway 29 Church St. Benson BENSON CLINIC Drs. Griffin Wagner Benson, Minnesota BENSON MARKET CO. Grain, Feeds, and Seeds 842-7131 Benson, Minnesota LLXS COMPANY J RAY'S GARAGE Rambler Sales and Service 842-9103 Benson Portrait and Commercial Photography Black White or Natural Color Done in a Distinctly Modern Style Also: Wedding Candids, Copies and Restorations. JAMES STUDIO 505 14th St. No. Phone 842-7401 Benson FIRST ROW: M. Amundson, G. Janson, A. Olson, D. Lageson. SECOND ROW: J. Prail, D. Neuhaus, J. Tjosaas. THIRD ROW: S. Olson, J. Wheeler, K. Tucker, K. Griffin, C. Fritz. THE SWEETHEART BALL The annual Sweetheart Ball was held on February 12, 1965, following the Benson-Sauk Centre basket- ball game. The three princesses were announced during half-time by Paul Svingen, Student Council President. Nancy Wanberg, 1964 Sweetheart Queen, broke the suspense when she crowned the 1965 Queen at the dance. A new procedure was started this year for select- ing the candidates. Each senior social class chose two girls, making a total of twelve in all. The queen was selected from the voting of the entire senior high. Donna Neuhaus OUR QUEEN OF HEARTS Declam--FIRST ROW: Mr. Kittleson, L. Raasch, P. Svingen, G. Herfindahl, D. Cramlet, D. Ogle, M. Randall, S. Hanson, E. Miller, J. Dolan, J. Iverson. SECOND ROW: T. Kvamme, M. Wagner, D. Lageson, P. Heike, E. Nelson, G. Sandstrom, V. Klyve, A. Olson, P. Holmes, D. Goggin, C. Johnson. THIRD ROW: K. Lang, L. John- son, L. Ellingson, R. Beyer, L. S. Smith, M. Swanbeig, D. Olson, D. Sulier, M. Forbord, J. Young, A. Erickson, B. Smith. FOURTH ROW: K. Wamback, G. Meyer, D. Lagred, M. Klyve, M. Lucking, K. Johnson, A. Albani, M Dolan, K. Ranney, J. Hughes, J. Hanson, M. Albani. DECLAM AND DEBATE ARE TWO VERY POPULAR ACTIVITIES Debate--FIRST ROW: T. Kvamme, G. Herfindahl, D. Cram- let, D. Ogle, E. Troseth, G. Sandstrom. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kittleson, K. Wester, G. Johnson, T. Larson, T. Ascheman, R. Smith, D. Schaaf. Superior—FIRST RCW: M. Dolan, J. Iverson. SECOND ROW: M. Randall, D. Cramlet, D. Ogle. THAT ROARED— FIRST ROW: G. Sandstrom, G. Weiss, W. McGeary, D. Schaff, T. Kwamme, D. Espelien, C. Frit2. SECOND ROW: R. Smith, K. Albright, G. Herfindahl, G. Janson, E. Nelson, J. Prail, V. Klyve, G. Gensmer, D. Stone, K. Lang. THIRD ROW: D. Lageson, P. Svingen, A. Olson, C. Buyck, G. Johnson, L. Eberle, M. Haase, L. Eberley, M. Randall, P. Fer- guson, M. Rooney, L. Hilleran, K. Leitz, K. Ranney, I. Simonson, J. Wheeler. THE MOUSE THAT ROARED is a play about the small country of Grand Fenwick. The people of this nation are having economic problems, and decide to plot against the United States in order to obtain help. They declare war on the United States, hoping to be de- feated and receive foreign aid. How- ever, Grand Fenwick wins, and still receives a settlement from the United States. THE MOUSE These two are girls! Two thousand square miles? Go pick on someone your own size. TENNIS SQUAD FIRST ROW: M. Haase, D. Stone, W. Johnson. SECOND ROW: G. Foster, D. Pederson, L. Eberley. DENNIS PEDERSON WINS CRAIG JOHNSON AWARD FIRST ROW: A. Foster, D. Blood, G. Kavanaugh, G. Geise, S. Larson, T. Tucker, G. Knutson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lilleberg, C. Martinson, G. Herfindahl, A. Nordstrom, H. Krupke, L. Jeitz, J. Collins. THIRD ROW: G. Nordby, R. Peterson, J. Gallagher, T. Kufrin, A. Johnson, R. Gustafson, D. Rutledge. FIRST ROW: Mr. Force, P. Holmquist, B. Janke, D. Dainsberg. SECOND ROW: J. Hughes, T. Griffin, T. Al- bright. f. A m - m m m m ? FIRST ROW: M. Huston, S. Luck- ing, M. Albani, L. Arneson, S. Himley, R. Radischat, P. Loen, M. Fen- nell, L. Holm- quist, J. Hanson. SECOND ROW: L. Pearson, R. Canon, J. Hughes, M. Erenberg, M. Larson, D. Bang- sund, I. Griffin, J. Gallagher, G. Laurant, A. Lee, D. Klyve, P. Perrizo, T. Lang, D. Orr. GAY PAREE SETTING FOR 1965 BANQUET AND PROM Students danced to the music of the Dave Leonard Combo. FACULTY FOR A DAY Stenography: Cheryl Fritz Phy. Ed.: Jane Wheeler Chemistry: Leah Eberley Administration: Butch Berens and Bob Peterson. Chou Listens—Red Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai held an earpiece as he listened to an address by the Soviet Union’s new party leader, Leonid Brezhnev, during a meeting of world Communists in Moscow on November 6. Alexei Kosygin, Soviet premier, is at right. They Died in '64—These world figures died during the year. From left are Prime Minister Nehru of India, General.Douglas McArthur of the United States and former President Herbert Hoover. Stretcher Cases—Wounded white hos- New President—Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat (right) was formally notified in Rome on the night of December 28 that he had been elected president of Italy. World Events in Review—1964 Alliance Talks— British Foreign Secre- tary Patrick Gordon Walker, left, talked with West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard in Bonn on November 15 during efforts to find a compromise on a new nuclear force for the trou- bled Atlantic Alliance. tages and Belgian paratroopers were carried from rescue plane at Leopold- ville after it arrived from Stanleyville November 24. The paratroopers de- scended on the rebel-held Congo city just as a massacre of hostages began, and their quick work saved the lives hundreds. 5 l Pope Visits India—The 38th International Eucharistic Congress opened in Bombay. India, on November 28. In December, Pope Paul VI made the longest papal journey | in history to attend sessions of the congress. litinie at 90 — Winston Churchill acknowledged leers of well-wishers who gathered outside the indow of his Hyde Park home in London on dveniber 30. The occasion was his 90th birthdav. Tokyo, Japan—William H. Mills (left) of the lT. S. A., led Mohamcd Gain- moudi of Tunisia across the finish line to win the Olympic 10.000 meter event on October 14. Swampy Victory—A group of Viet Cong prisoners sat quietly in Camau last Oc- tober while guarded by armed South Vietnamese troops. The prisoners were among those captured during a major battle on the Camau peninsula. Reunions at the Wall—An East German mother embraced her West German chil- dren last November at the Helmstedt railway station after the border dividing East and West Germany was opened for the first time since 1961 for East Germans. Change of Power—Alexei Kosygin, 60. left, and Leonid Brezhnev, 57, respectively, were named to be premier of the Soviet In ion and secretary of the Communist party on October 15. They took over the posts vacated by the resig- nation of Nikita Khrushchev. Space Team Welcomed — Cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov. Col. Vladimir Komarov and Dr. Boris Ycgorov, left to’ right, waved to the crowd from an auto during their greeting in Moscow on October 19. The trio had just returned from a 16-orbit flight in space in the Vokshod.”