Browns Valley High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Browns Valley, MN)

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The last shot fired in World War II gave birth to an unstable peace, a peace disturbed by occa- sional frowling pains. But more important, perhaps was the birth of a new group of citizens one day to be known as the Class of »62», Browns Valley . From the dramatic date in his- tory, which delivered the new child peace, until the end of the next decade in ’55’, little was seen or heard of the Class of 62 . But much was being done heredity and environment, working hand in hand with experience, served a dynamic function in preparing a new generation of citizens to face the difficult problems of a coming Space Age. Suddenly the world was given a preview of the Class of »62». Junior High began immediate training—a two year period of rigid mental and physical discipline—to give them the background necessary for their first brief struggle with responsibility. They had become Browns Valley Freshmen. Fourty-four students were on hand that first notable year to grapple with the problems of organization and administration. The triumphant shot of a victorious army sounded their Homecoming float theme, Carry the Torch to Vic- tory . Homecoming attendants from the freshmen class were James Westbrock and Jackie Duffield. To fulfill the offices of student government with the aid of their advisor, Mr. Krystosek, were President Wayne Randall, Vice-President Curtis Piechowski, and Secretary-Treasurer David Schwagel. In addition James Westbrock represented the freshmen class as a Student Council member. Sports and extra-curricular activities were important, also. There were five B-team basketball players and two wrestlers from the freshmen class. Twelve members participated in the band. A valiant thirty-eight returned to shoulder the increased responsibility of the first year in senior high. As sophomores, the Class of »62» became notable through increased participation in all events. Reflecting regal glory was Home- coming attendant Barbara Zacharias. Student Council representatives were Virginia Hedrick and Patty Wog. Class officers, aided by class advisor, Mr. Driscoll, were President Shirley Kallstrom, Vice-President Virgil Hein, and Secretary-Treasurer Jackie Duffield. Three of the class served on the football team, five on the B-basketball team, and four on the wrestling squad. There were ten chorus members and eleven band members. Other firsts for this ambitious sophomore class were claimed by Patty Wog, who started marching with the band as a Majorette, and Sharon Rowland and Jackie Duffield, who became members of the National Honor Society. Rigors of the preceeding year brought only one casualty, as Junior roll call revealed thirty-seven present and accounted for. Representing the busiest year to date, came Shirley Cardwell, as Homecoming attendant. Roll call also indicated many increased activities, old and new: Dance band, 3j Lettermen, 6} National Honor Society, 5; Football, 5; A-team Basketball, 3; Wrestling, 3; and chorus with the addition of James Westbrock to the chorus. Patty Wog, as an A-team cheerleader, helped the basketball team gain victory. To this ambitious roll must be added the j'unior class officers—James Westbrock, Presi- dent; Harlan Steen, Vice-President; and Patty Wog, Secretary-Treasurer. Not to be daunted by the thought of overwork, the j'uniors staged their class play, Little Women , starring Shirley Kallstrom, Pamela Foster, Jackie Duffield, and Janet Englert. The class prompted the Prom with the theme stat- ing Paradise of the Deep . Congratulations were extended to Delores Peterson, our Girl s State representative. A tremendous magazine drive helped j'unior fi- nances, and class rings were chosen. All these things brought renown and fa- tigue to a slightly used class of 62 . With the idealistec goal of their freshmen Homecoming theme still echoing in their ears, they again shouldered an ever-increasing responsibility to serve as model and mainstory. Reigning for the class of »62 as Homecoming King and Queen were Everett Sykora and Shirley Kallstrom. Attendants were Patricia Torgerson, Sharon Rowland, Gary Tobeck, and Harlan Steen. Student Council representatives were Jackie Duffield and James Westbrock. Everett Sykora served as class president, Betty Oletzke as Vice-president, and Janet Englert as secretary-treasurer. The mighty senior class members continued to participate in varied acti- vities. The year found five members on the National Honor Society, two members on the basketball team and three members on the wrestling squad, while both band and chorus continued as status quo. The Senior class play, Pride and Predjudice , brought well deserved cur- tain calls. After endless preparation, waiting, and expectancy, not to men- tion a hesitant reluctance, came the finale—May 18, and Graduation. The Class of »62 had received its baptism of fire with eyes to the future and heart in the glorious past.

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Duane Bartz Karen Whalen Kathryn Whalen There may be a taller man but I doubt it Sorry X ’m late but someone Sure I’m modest, but I’m fcurned off the alarm clock good looking FHA 2,3,4 FHA 2,3,4 Annual 4 Annual 4 Class Motto: Finished Yet Beginning Class Colors: Silver and White Class Flower: Lily of the Valley

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Mr. Harold Ness High School Principal Mr. James Hauder Mrs. Zeda Goutis Superintendent Grade School Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION (left to right) (Chairman) Herb Pistorious, Russel Kallstrom, Mrs. Edward Lehrke, Mrs. Joe Gubka. (standing) Willis Weeks, Supt. James Hauder, Leo Schloe, Ted Foster (left to right) Dr. H.J. Peterson Bob Hansen, Norbert Westbrock, Secord Smith, Joe Hoffman (standing) Supt. James Hauder, Richard Amundson