Canton High School - Backtrackin Yearbook (Canton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1961 volume:

ftachfaacliin Itybl Presented Wj 7tie Cl nnua l at Canton £clt col Canton, £outli IDakota ANNUAL Editors Assistant Editor Copy Editor Artist Photographers Business Managers STAFF Linda Tollefson Craig Odeen Janet Suter Mary Kinsley Don Decker Dennis Martin Mr. Tollinger Miss Tornberg Jerry Myers Doug Hanson i Superintendent C. E. White Principal Robert Tupper £cll ool ejjjjicials ivollz to implooe educational jjaci lities Dr. H. W. 0'Banlon President ft Dr. T. A. Angelos Mr. E. H. Anderson Mrs Mary Jane Suter Clerk Mrs. Pauline Babcock teaches algebra II, geometry, and trig- onometry. She is a graduate of St. Olaf College. Mr. Larry Winter is a graduate of Sioux Falls College. He teaches vocal music and music apprecia- tion. Miss Joyce Tornberg graduated from Aug- ustana College. She teaches English IV and German I and II. She is also advisor for the annual. 5 Mr. Blaine Thorson teaches math 9, al- gebra I, and is an assistant in athle- tics. He is a grad- uate of the Univer- sity of South Dakota. Mr. James Stoeckmann holds degrees from Sioux Falls College and the University of South Dakota. He teaches instrumental music. Mrs. Olive Brlles teaches English III and world history. She graduated from Marian Wesleyan Col- lege. 4 Mr. Dallas Freeman is a graduate of Huron College. He teaches English II, dramatics and decla- mation. Mrs. Ardelle Grove holds a degree from South Dakota State College. She teaches homemaking I and II, art, and she is the advisor for the FHA Club. Mr. Burdell Coplan teaches speech and is our athletic coach. He holds a BA and a MA degree in Physical Education from the University of South Dakota. Mr. Ronald Olsbo was graduated from Gen- eral Beadle College. He teaches physics, chemistry, biology, and is an assis- tant in athletics. s Miss Arllss Powers teaches English I. She holds a degree from Northern State Teachers College. Mr. Richard Van Hol- land received his BS degree when he grad- uated from Augustana College. He teaches bookkeeping, short- hand, typing, secre- tarial training, and is the advisor for our school paper. Mrs. Mary Bryant, who is our school librarian, was grad- uated from Morning- side College. Mrs. Margaret Hanne- mann teaches gen- eral science, girls' physical education, and is the assis- tant guidance coun- selor. She has a BA degree in Edu- cation from General Beadle College. Mr. Robert Perkins, our assistant prin- cipal, is guidance counselor and in- structs speech. He holds degrees from Sioux Palls College and from Columbia University. Mr. Donald Pottratz received his BA de- gree from the Uni- versity of South Dakota and his MA degree from the University of Col- orado. He teaches civics, U. S. His- tory, and is the de- bate coach. 6 Mr. Wilbur Bryant has completed his 24th year in the Canton School sys- tem. He was grad- uated from South Da- kota State College and received his master's degree from the University of Missouri. He inst- ructs agriculture I, II, III and is the FFA advisor. Mr.Darrell Hannemann graduated from Gen- eral Beadle College. He Instructs boys' physical education, world geography, and is an assistant in athletics. 77lal j £11 en Ghlcjuist The eternal question mark Fancy free Hind a £ue leonine Haloid Hlo jd Siesland So industrious even his hair won't lie down fioan Ka f T)ann Bright as a ray of sunshine Everybody's sweetheart Dennis Tftattlt ew Deviti Takes fun where he finds it Dennis Ollen fianlzen Seldom seen without his car J aUn Onn £n(jel V nn Haloalson Shining red hair with a personality to match IUhoh RcUt Hemmitt un only one of her kln 1 Has never heard of the word impossible Til Catherine man Sings away sorrow Janies Huliey Why worry? nn Qeanine fCnutscn To know her is to like her r SlalUf f. He jd en More bashful than bold Duiollnj fle n Havni [(on An original thinker Ohailes Hill Likes people and people like him Dennis Haivlence Husman His Ford keeps him occupied! Joanne 7 1 aiie K oetje m flames Phillip Kessel Conform and be dull Waited Robert fCoch Tall and silent fa ce Q eixe ?2eujebauel Loves a good time Ohjde K ame Willing and able PatUcia Ka je Olson Sweet sophistication Pomaine Oalscaald Likes the moon to shine Pichald 0 jle OunbeK Tlancxj H. unHincj A handy guy to have around Small but dynamic 13 Y Ooleen flames Pebeits Settled and serious Jl hc 6 OoQ. nn weetei Always sunny side up Would debate all night to prove he's right Rohelt Tfl. TlelsoH Cjail fea IweU Red halr and a lively wlt Jlinda Diana 'TollejjSOH Always gay and full of fun Qelald K. iTUjeiS Not a hill- billy, yet Quiet, refined, sensible? aicj Joseph 0c een fludyj Illae Williamson Was there ever a saint with red hair? Possesses a well- rounded personality 7n. Oalol jn Wiltliq Always a different hair style Dennis 772- tubsten An aspiring scientist Paul tyef hen Paulson Cars before girls Cjelald Q. £wenson Deceptively shy Cjaly Cli Oid Rihanslud Tall, blond, quiet? Slclen 0. Rodwa j Will wear out before he rusts out Roieit an eisoH Likes a shortcut JZeona b T)ean 'Jo’ibe’isott ftoel Tlowis 'Tkoimodscja’id Has mischief in his look Lives for fun and fun he has iTlichael 'Ikies Always cutting up - meat flames Sleo Van Pcckeln Quiet, I'm tired Cjellit Van T)en Top Will get there eventually Paul Charles Vlchelman Has four speeds: slow, slower, stop and reverse Class motto: Out of the Harbor, into the Sea of Life Picliald H. Wecjenet Love, like a cough, cannot be hid Have you ever tried to put memories on paper? It's not quite as easy as it looks. We can only attempt to present the things we did, the places we did them, and the people with whom we did them. We can only remind ourselves of the ex- periences, thoughts, activities, and friendships of which we were a part this.year, our final year at Canton High School. To all we hope this book will serve as a re- minder both now and in the future of the days we spent at Canton High School. We trust that we have represented CHS as you have wanted us to and as you would like to remember it. Your memories of us will not lie on these pages, for memories do not fit into words and pictures. They come to life only in our minds. 18 Classes in Qction Dorothy Tuntland, lab assistant, sets up a chemistry experiment. Dissection of a pig was the order of the day for the biology class. Kannst du Deutsch sprechen? inquires Eileen. Jane Ann's answer is, Natur- llch, denn lch studlere es. A visit to the shop class reveals Vem Hemmingson at work on a hog shed he is constructing. Jean Anderson pon- ders the answer to a difficult ques- tion on her semes- ter test. Judy Heyden bends over her machine as she completes a project in home- making class. The typing class was not distracted by a photo- grapher in the room. The art class has been kept busy making pos- ters for the various school activities. £yeOenteenth pummel SENIOR CLASS PLAY I finished your blouse. Let me out of here be- fore I lose my sanity! Angie, I want you to be my girl. Members of the play cast included Carolyn Wittrig, Sharon Anderson, Pat Olson, Nancy Sundling, Linda Tollefson, Margaret Baird, Dennis Stubsten, Dennis Devltt, Romaine Larsgaard, Jim Hurley, Ronnie Op- land. Not shown are Bob Nelson and Coleen Roberts. Pretty, don't you think? Look, he's still holding her hand! Don't bring it in here! 21 Ifndelclassmen fluniols . . . clicse cltelislted class linj Lynn Aasheim Eileen Albertsen Mavis Bahnson David Baird Roger Baldwin Judy Berg Terry Bong Barbara Birgen Judy Boyum Evelyn Bulley Connie Clark George Dann Jane Ann Dean Richard Dittberner Laurelle Detmers Donald Eastman Nels Ekle Sharon Eaton James Elster Norma Enstrom The junior class chose four attractive girls to serve as its officers. President Mary Kins- ley and secretary Denise Rlkans- rud stand behind Eileen Albert- son, vice president, and Jane Ann Dean, treasurer. ... cltalmed ethei classes with witty assembly Dennis Espeland Stephen Fait Vernon Feekes Ronald Flore11 Karen Fodness Michael Gilbertson Mary Hamilton Karen Hammer Dennis Hanson Douglas Hanson Linda Hartland Rox Ann Heun Alice Hoffman Dennis Howard Patricia Hurley Eugene Husman Roger Husman Lorna Ingebrigtson Virgil Jelsma Dale Jensen The big study hall is a place to work on assignments, rest, and sometimes just a place to visit. — . . . cheated Hawaiian paladise at banquet Larry Johnson James Jones Gordon Jurgenson Mary Kinsley Karen Klepel Richard Loe Dennis Martin Kay McDougall Hilda Miedema Larry Minor Kathleen Mitchell Evelyn Mullinix Sherrie Nelson David Oakland Charles Oberle Steve Okeson Betty Ovre Larry Ramharter Gary Renli Denise Rikansrud Don, Jim and Denny relax with a bit of light, extra-curricular reading after completing a tough German II examination. im . . . splinted alcund tbild lap in lace to success . Douglas Rikansrud Carol Romereim Judy Mae Roti Linda Rust Judy Schaeffer Carol Skattum Dennis Skinner Bill Souvignler Lee Stearns Harriet Stengel Gary Stensland Vernon Stensland Janet Suter Barbara Sweeter Jim Sweetman Dennis Tangen One of the many exhibits to be found at the local science fair was this model of the planets by Don Bogue. (yoj?ltomoles ... sponsored taldust homecoming 3ance DeAnn Anderson Gloria Anderson Rod Anderson Bill Arnold Marlys Bahnson Rockne Bahnson Donald Baird Lynette Bong Joan Boyum Jill Carlson Joe de Boer Joyce DeVries Sharon Dobbe Ronald Dosman Linda Eiesland Elvera Ekle Gloria Ekle Judy Flore11 Gladys Forsberg Shirley Gibson t Paulette Hill, who serves as secretary-treasurer of the soph- omore class, looks very relaxed as she poses with her fellow officers, president Richard Os- vog, and vice- president Bill Wittrig. exce led id in academic ac bieCements James Hall Dennis Hardy LaVonne Hemmingson David Heyden Paulette Hill Ronald Hill Jerry Jensen Martha Kessel Robert Kroeger Donald Kroeger Dennis Krueger Mary Kuhns Jean Lier Carol Lindvedt Keith Long James Markle David Mathison Diana Mauney Maurice Mausbach Sheryl Menholt The cafeteria is a busy place each noon as hungry students crowd in to find out what is on the menu. Jean Lier seems to be looking for the biggest glass of milk! a teOealec) Oatied talents in entertaining assembly Gloria Miller Bill Moen Marlowe Molstad Jon Mullinix Sharon Myers Jane MeCaskey Duane Ness Galyn Oakland Mary Opland Richard Osvog Donna Paulson Sally Pederson Donald Peltier Doug Reierson Daryle Rikansrud Lynn Rodway Marsha Sanderson Dougles Sherman David Skaien Jay Sorenson 28 com pleted second UMe in Kace to success Robert Strehlow Diane Sundvold Tom Suter Larry Sweeter Jan Halverson Cheryl Thies Faye Thormodsgard Doug Thormodsgard Alan Thorson Susanne Torberson Kathy Tupper Linda VanderWaerdt Daryl VanMeeteren Stanley Vetos Elaine Wallem Deanna Weiland Marsha Sanderson perches on a desk to show off the costume which was a fad during the school year: short skirts and knee socks. 29 7 s t men ... stalted on (lie load to success Dick Adams Walter Ahlgrim Jean Anderson Wanda Anderson Charles Andresen Terry Bellora Lyle Berg Mary Blrgen Warren Block Billy Bogue Robbin Bong Sandra Boyd Linda Bulley Richard Burgess Janet Carlson Sheila Clark Dave Decker Ellen Devitt Rolland Dobbe Gregory Eiesland Leaders of the freshman class I sit companlonably behind a desk. Ronnie Hines is president. Step- hanie Grove is secretary-trea- surer, and Robbin Bong is vice- • p president. V £ B mm 30 i Theola Ekle Marsha Eliason Diane Espleland Daryl Franken Glenn French Donna Frick Judith Gates Harlan Glenn Janet Graverson Stephanie Grove Neva Haas Charles Haisch Donald Hammer Alan Hanson LaVonne Hardy Raymond Harmelink Patricia Harmon Jane Harris Teresa Hessaa Judith Heyden trtohe legislation lecolds 31 . attained Iticjlt scholastic aOela je Ronald Hines Eileen Husman Carlyle Johnson Ronald Johnson Gary King Charlotte Klepel Raymond Kroger Kenny Larsgaard Janet Lien James Lounsbery David Lovaas Donald Lovaas Wayne Loveland Carol Lunder David Martin Gertrude Miedema Gary Minor Eugene Mullinix Jeanne Myhre Dennis Naatjes i Signey Tokle assembled this collection of sea shells for ex- hibition at the local science fair. ... presented iejjleshincj assembly Danny Nelson James Nelson James Norman Linda Oakland Marlys Oakland Carol Olson Linda Olson Russell Olson Robert Orstad Don Ovre Gary Peterson Thomas Raymond Jean Renli Janis Rikansrud Sandy Rikansrud Paul Roberts Tony Severson Dennis Shank Marsha Sinning Joan Skinner 33 Norman Smeenk Steve Souvlgnier Donna Stengel James Stensland Charles Sundling Gwen Thompson Mary Thormodsgard Ward Twedt Jerald Ulrickson Craig Van Boekem David Van Bockern Karen Van Pelt Mary Vanderwerf Dennis Vander Sluis Harvey Van Woudenberg Dennis Vickerman Loxy White Denys Wallquist Charles Wood Leon Yelinek 34 Gthletics fourteen Sained Hettel in 'final Don Decker Quarterback Rod Green Quarterback The Canton C-Hawks enjoyed a victorious i960 foot- ball season. Football games can be won only if there is cooperation, sacrifice, and hard work. These things were accomplished by the lettermen, other team members pictured on the following pages, and the coaches. Leadership is another important quality which helps win games. The C-Hawks had the able leadership of the following all-state players: Terry Bong, Bob Nelson, Don Bogue, Don Decker, and Jerry Swenson. During the season Canton racked up 250 points com- pared with a total of only 112 for our opponents. The team voted to place Bob Nelson's name on the Clifford Ness Memorial Trophy in recognition of his contribution to the team, and the players selected Don Decker the official captain of the year. We of Canton High School are very proud of our i960 football team, and we hope that the coming teams will be as victorious as this year's was. Romalne Larsgaard Guard Denny Lunder End Jack Lease Guard 'eal £chcol Oaleel SEASON'S RECORD We They Beresford 28 14 Lennox 40 0 Riverside 40 14 Washington Junior Varsity 34 6 Hawarden 40 13 Rock Rapids 28 13 Vermillion 7 32 Gregory 19 7 Augustana Academy 14 14 Bob Nelson Guard Harold Eiesland Center Leonard Torberson Center Paul Paulson Tackle Gary Rlkansrud Tackle Don Bogue Tackle Dick Lunder End 1 The mighty Canton C-Hawks are pictured above. They are, from left to right, first row: J. Elster, R. Bahnson, D. Reierson, T. Suter, D. Hardy, R. Ander- son, R. Krueger, R. Strehlow, J. Hall, R. Loe, D. Thormodsgard, G. Stensland, D. Baird, B. Moen. Second row: S. Vetos, R. Green, B. Wittrig, D. Hanson, T. Bong, G. Renli, G. Dann, R. Opland, L. Torberson, J. Lease, L. Rodway. Third row: D. Lunder, G. Deckert, P. Vickerman, J. Sweetman, G. Jurgenson, K. Long, R. Lunder, M. Gilbertson, R. Larsgaard, D. Decker. Fourth row: J. Swenson, D. Devitt, B.Nelson, P. Paulson, L. Stearns, S. Fait, G. Rikansrud, H. Eiesland. D. Bogue, D. Rikansrud, V. Stensland. The coaches of the Canton C-Hawks were justifiably proud of the team's successful sea- son. Head coach Burdell Coplan, line coaches Ronald Olsbo and Darrell Hannemann, and fresh- man coach Blaine Thorson are pictured on the field. 38 Terry Bong, tops in both scoring and yards rushed for the Canton C-Hawks, streaks by a Rock Rapids player on the way to another Canton victory. Our varsity quarterback, Don Decker, turns on the steam in a long run against the Academy. Steve Fait smashes over the goal line to lead the C-Hawks to another victory. Jerry Swenson, senior fullback, carries the ball for the C-Hawks against Riverside. The spirit and enthusiasm of the varsity cheerleaders contri- buted to the team's success. Don Decker reaches for extra yardage as he is caught by a Lennox gridster. Jerry Swenson sweeps by River- side players on the way to a touch down for the victorious C-Hawks. ROD GREEN Guard RONNIE HINES Forward Players on the B basketball team included: First row: A. Thorson, G. King, B. Wlttrig, T. Suter, K. Long, Second row: D. Reierson, T. Bong, J. Sister, V. Stensland, B, Kroeger. Third row: L. Stearns, J. Sweetman, Doug Rikansrud, Daryl Rikansrud, B. Souvignier. Sained Val uable Zxpelience on Halti-Goult. The i960 - 1961 basketball season re- vealed an inexperienced team shaped to- gether by Coach Burdell Coplan. The team placed fifth in the Big Eight conference. With the exception of two players, the entire squad was inexperienced in varsity action. Two members of the team, Don Decker and Larry Ramharter, were placed on the all Big Eight conference squad. Larry Ramharter was the high scorer of the season. Gary Minor and Dave Baird were the stu- dent managers of the team. Decker soars into the air for a jump shot. Under the basket Swen- son waits for a possible rebound. Another two points for Can- ton seems a certainty. Eies- land watches the activity un- der the basket carefully. Jack Lease seems to be re- ceiving some help from a Len- nox player as he shoots for the basket. Players on the freshman football team included: First row: G. Eiesland, W. Ahlgrim, D. Decker, L. Berg, A. Hanson, D. Naatjes, D. Lovass, R. Johnson, W. Block. Second row: D. Ovre, R. Kroeger, B. Bogue, P. Roberts, C. Johnson, R.Dec- kert, T. Bellora, R. Bong, D. Nelson, L. Yelinek, K. Larsgaard, D. Hammer. Third row: H. VanWoudenberg, G. Petterson, J. Lounsbery, J. Stensland, G. Thompson, W. Twedt, R. Orstad, R. Hines, T. Severson, C. VanBockern, H. Glenn, D. Martin, D. Vander Sluis. T'ioslt Completed £uccessjul Reason Players on the freshman basketball team included: First row: L. Berg, D. Nel- son, R. Bong, L. Yelinek, B. Bogue, G. Eiesland. Second row: W. Twedt, D. Deck- er, R. Johnson, D. VanBockern, K. Larsgaard. Third row: J. Stensland, D. Martin, H. Glenn, J. Lounsbery, R. Orstad. Participants in the 1961 track activities were: First row: Deck- ert, Kastman, Eiesland, Lease, Baldwin, Fait, Severson, Bong, Bahn- son. Hill. Second row: Dlttburner, Kramar, Stearns, Rikansrud, Wltt- rig. Decker, Myhre, Decker, Petterson, Martin, Peltier. Third row: Klster, Souvignier, Baird, Bong, Dann, Hanson, Sweetman, Klng,Bogue, Lounsbery, Van Woudenberg, Deckert. Fourth row: Suter, Rikansrud, Moen, Mausbach, Loe, Johnson, Van Bockern, Glenn, Hammer, French, Bellora. Fifth row: Opland, Sherman, Kroeger, Ramharter, Yelinek, Roberts, Nelson, Minor. Sixth row: Long, Stensland, Rierson, Soren- son, Stensland, Thormodsgard, Jurgenson, Vetos, Eiesland, Larsgaard. eng Gindelmen £j ed to Tleiv (Zecolds. Terry Bong led the C-Hawks to their fifth consecu- tive Big Eight championship. Terry won the 100, 220, low hurdles, and anchored the 880 yard relay team. The team scored a total of 87 3 4 points while Centerville, their nearest opponent, scored 78 1 2 points. The C-Hawks also took part in the U.S.D. Invitation- al, Central Lyons Relay, the Tyndall Relays, Flandreau Relays, Howard Wood Relays, Regional and State. The C-Hawks won several trophies and over one hun- dred and fifty medals and ribbons. HIGH JUMPERS, BROAD JUMPERS POLE VAULTERS RELAY RUNNERS WEIGHT MEN MILERS Several of the mile runners are shown In action. Terry Bong leaps a low hurdle. HURDLERS Larry Myhre sails over the high bar. Pepdete CUousec) MARSHA SANDERSON CHERYL THIES JUDY BERG PAT OLSON LINDA EIESLAND LINDA TOLLEFSON fyilit Students 46 47 Gctioities 0bselOance Homecoming 'festivities On Friday morning the Homecoming assembly was presented. Miss Blue and Gold wished the football players good luck as she presented to them the traditional lucky pennies which they wear in their helmets during the game. The sun shone brightly as the band, under the leadership of Linda Elesland led a color- ful parade down the streets of Canton. The football game got underway as Queen Judy, accompanied by her attendants, present- ed the ball to the co-captains, Don Bogue and Paul Paulson. At half-time Queen Judy stepped out of her royal garments into her band uniform to par- ticipate in the band show Rocket into Space. Stardust was the theme of the beauti- fully decorated dance which ended the Home- coming festivities of I960, but its memories will long be cherished by all who partici- pated in the event. Retained jmholic Chaim As the band played the first strains of Coronation March, the thirty-sixth annual Homecoming festivities began. Reigning over the two-day activities were red-headed Judy Williamson as Queen and ath- letic Jerry Swenson as Master of Ceremonies. Escorted by their twelve attendants who are traditionally chosen from the senior class, Judy and Jerry received their high honors from Principal Robert Tupper and Mr. Robert Perkins. The student body had prepared light-heart- ed entertainment for the Queen and Master. A Hawaiian song and dance by Doug Hanson and Eileen Albertson and a lighthouse skit fea- turing a group of juniors were especially enjoyable. A bonfire, pepfest, and snake dance led by the cheerleaders took place following the coronation. .yW; Coleen James Roberts Don Decker Judy Halverson Harold Eiesland Pat Olson Denny Devltt Joan Dann Paul Vlckerman Sharon Anderson Bob Nelson Linda Tollefson Larry Hill 51 iTlusicmalzete o| Gdded ?Zest to PERCUSSION Dorothy Hamilton Judy Berg Mary Opland Linda Bulley Sandra Rikansrud ALTO SAXOPHONE Denise Rikansrud Joe deBoer Dennis Hanson Harriet Stengel Chuck Halsch TENOR SAXOPHONE David Mathison £udy Halvorson Linda Tollefson FRENCH HORN Barbara Sweeter Jeanne Myhre Janet Lien Connie Clark Jean Renli BARITONE SAXOPHONE Alice Hoffman CORNET Larry Hill Linda Hartland Dennis Martin Linda Elesland Richard Osvog Wayne Loveland Roderick Anderson Nels Ekle Karen Fodness Mary Thormodsgard Carol Lunder TROMBONE Judy Williamson Margaret Baird Kathleen Tupper Janis Rikansrud Donna Frick Gwen Thompson 52 Cjames, Pej? Pallies, and Gssemblies PLUTE Eileen Albertson Jane Ann Dean Carol Lindvedt Dorothy Tuntland Barbara Birgen OBOE Jean Anderson E-FLAT CLARINET Janet Suter B-FLAT CLARINET Pat Olson Faye Thormodsgard Sharon Eaton Evelyn Bulley Linda Rust Carol Skattum Lorna Ingebritson Larry Johnson Sandra Boyd Loxy White Allen Hanson Eileen Husman Theola Ekle ALTO CLARINET Linda Sweeter Jean Ller BASS CLARINET Deanne Wleland David Baird BASSOON Kay Hoffman BARITONE HORN David Oakland Norma Enstrom Janet Graverson TUBA Don Bogue Dennis Espeland Dennis Stubsten Norman Smeek Participants in the Jazz band are: First row: Chuck Halsch, Dennis Hansen, Denise Rikansrud, Judy Halvorson, Pat Olson, Faye Thormodsgard, David Mathison, Linda Tollefson. Second row: Dorothy Hamilton, Kay Hoffman, Janls Rikansrud, Kathy Tupper, Margaret Baird, Judy Williamson, Dave Oakland. Third row: Don Bogue, Mary Thormodsgard, Richard Osvog, Dennis Martin, Larry Hill, Linda Hart- land, Wayne Loveland, Janet Suter. These students were the instrumen- tal soloists: David Oakland, baritone; Wayne Loveland, cornet; Norman Smeenk, tuba; Joe deBoer, saxophone; Margaret Baird, trombone; Carol Lindvedt,flute, and Linda Sweeter, alto clarinet. The band council is composed of Jane Ann Dean, secretary; Denise Rik- ansrud, treasurer; Larry Hill, presi- dent; Margaret Baird, vice president. Standing are the members-at-large: Sharon Eaton, Pat Olson, Sandra Boyd, and Richard Osvog. 54 The flute trio was composed of Jane Ann Dean, Carol Lindvedt and Eileen Albertsen. The cornet trio was composed of Richard Osvog, Dennis Martin and Wayne Loveland. Linda Bulley, Dorothy Hamilton, Judy Berg, Mary Cpland, and Sandra Rikans- rid made up the percussion ensemble. Janls Rikansrud, Kathy Tupper, and Donna Frick participated in the trom- bone trio. 55 Dennis Hanson, Denise Rikansrud, and Joe deBoer com- posed the saxophone trio. The clarinet quar- tet was made up of Pat Olson, Evelyn Mullinix, Faye Thor- modsgard, and Carol Skattum. Members of the mixed chorus are: First row: C. Lindvedt, D. Anderson, L. Tol- •lefson, L. Bong, L. Sweeter, J. Halvorson, K. Hoffman, N. Enstrom. Second row: E, Bulley, B. Sweeter, E. Albertsen, L. Rust, M. Kuhns, L. Hartland, J. William- son, J. Renll, J. Suter. Third row: D, Hansen, B. Wittrig, D. Oakland, D. Thor- modsgard, K. Long, M. Mausbach, P. Olson, S. Boyd, J. Boyum. Fourth row: P. Vic- kerman, R. Larsgaard, H. Eiesland, B. Nelson, J. Hurley, D. Bogue, D. Franken, R. Toft. appealance, Christmas anb aprina conceits. First row: C. Thies, F. Thormodsgard, K. Tupper, J. Dean, M. Baird, S. Eaton, L. Bonlne, L. Bulley. Second row: J. Dann, M. Kinsley, L. Ingebrigtson, M. Op- land, A. Thompson, D. Hamilton, C. Wittrlg, L. Torberson. Third row: E. Mullin- lx, M. Molstad, D. Sherman, D. Wegener, R. Opland, D. Stubsten, W. Loveland, R. Osvog. Fourth row: L. Stearns, D. Espeland, V. Jelsma, J. Sweetman, C. Odeen, H. Van Woudenberg, D. Martin, V. Feekes, D. Baird. Vocalists leOeal talents in television Shown here are the winners of the local vocal elim- ination contest. They represented Canton High School in the regional contest held at Vermillion. The con- testants and their division are as follows: Jim Hurley, baritone; Janet Suter, mezzo soprano; Jim Sweetman, piano; Kay Hoffman, soprano; David Oakland, bass; Faye Thormodsgard, alto; and Dennis Martin, tenor. Participants in the girls- glee club include: First row: C. Romereim, C. Llntvedt, S. Torberson, M. Sanderson, J. Mhyre, L. Bonine, J. Rlkansrud, T. Hessa, D. Anderson, S. Rlkansrud, S. Grove, C. Lunder, P. Hurley, F. Thormods- gard, J. Renli, L. Bulley, K. Engel, C. Roberts, C. Clark. Second row: J. Wil- liamson, J. Harris, L. Elesland, W. Anderson, te- Albertsen, J. Lien, C. Thies, T Sater B Sweeter. L. Torberson, B. Birgen, J. VanderMeer, M. Baird, o. W1T Jig! k! Tup J. Sra rson, P. Harmon. Third row: L. Tollefson, L. Bong, E. Bulley, K.PMltchell, M. Kuhns, L. Rust, N. Enstrom, J. Dann, P. Olson, M. Bahn- son, M. Opland, D. Wallqulst, M. Kinsley, M. Hamilton, D. Hamilton, J. Dean, K. Kleoel S Nelson. Fourth row: J. Lier, T. Ekle, D. Tuntland, D. Stengel, K. Hoffman, j. Halverson, L. Sweeter, J. Anderson, D. Espeland, L. Hartland, S. Boyd, J. Carlson, E. Mulllnix, J. Boyum, I. Knutson, L. Ingebrigtson, A. Thomp- son, S. Eaton, D. Rlkansrud, J. Berg. 58 Shown here are the first four with the tro- pnies they won at the Lewis and Clark meet. From the left are Don Bogue, Craig Odeen, Dor- othy Hamilton, and Clyde McCaskey. Debate ua'b Tiecl | cl Second at District Tculnament. The debate topic for this year was: Re- solved that the United Nations should be significantly strengthened. The affirma- tives defended the status quo, or the present situations, in the United Nations while the negatives favored a change. Canton had a good first string debate squad this year and was well represented by them. At the Lewis and Clark debate meet at Yankton College, the first four won second place. Later in the year at the district tournament at Brookings they tied for second place. The less experienced debaters repre- sented Canton at meets held at Augustana College and the State University of South Dakota. The beginning debaters partic- ipated in the Washington High debates. In the upper right-hand picture are: Ronald Opland and Dennis Martin, affirma - tlves; and Janet Suter and Mary Hamilton, negatives. In the lower picture are Rod Anderson and Bill Bogue, affirmatives; and Ronald Johnson and Steve Souvignler, negatives. 59 Contestants in the humorous division were First Row: Marsha Sanderson, Carol Skattum, Coleen James Roberts, Linda Vander Waerdt, Jill Carlson and Diane Mauney. Second Row: Elvera Ekle, JoAnne Kroeger, Su- zanne Torberson, LaVonne Hemmingson, Mary Hamil- ton, Sally Peterson, and Mary Thormodsgard. District Deciam Won by Canton again produced a declam winner to go to the state tournament, Mary Hamilton, The winners of the local elimination contest were Mary Hamil- ton, Clyde McCaskey, Martha Kessel, and Lynette Bong, At district declam contest held in Brandon, Mary and Lynette received superior ratings. Martha and Clyde received excellents. At the regional Lynette received a good. Mary went on to state and received an excellent. Clyde McCaskey was the sole participant in the oratory division. 61 Gltlistmas Ghimes Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with song, story and pictures, students and faculty members of CHS presented the annual Living Pic- tures program on December 14 and 15, i960. The CHS mixed chorus and girls' glee club along with the Junior high chorus, under the direction of Mr. Larry Winter, provided the songs of Christmas. Pat Olson, Judy Williamson, Linda Rust, and Dennis Martin sang solos. Mrs. Alpha Bartholomew directed the group of students who portrayed the characters in some of the world's most beautiful paintings. Fea- tured as Mary was Judy Halvorson and as Joseph was Vernon Hemmingson. Other members of the cast were: Mary Ahlqulst, Roger Baldwin, Dennis Husman, Denys Wallquist, Donna Frick, Glenn French, Larry Heyden, Gary Stensland, Diana Mauney, Steve Fait, George Dann, Larry Myhre, Carol Skattum, Linda Baldwin, and Margaret Fenner. 62 Tne members of the FHA are: First row: J. Rikansrud, M. Sanderson, C. Lander, J. Harris, M. Eliason, P. Harmon, D. Mauney, L. Bong, F. Thormodsgard, M. Kuhns, D. Paulson, A. Hoffman, C. Clark, L. Eiesland, J. Myhre, S. Grove. Second row: J. McCaskey, E. Wallem, L. Tollefson, K. McDougall, J. Williamson, L. Oakland, L. Builey, J. Heyden, M. Birgen, C. Roberts, K. Engel, D. Frick, H. Stengel, J. Meugebauer, S. Rikansrud, J. Skinner. Third row: L. Hemmingson, J. Lier, S . Torberson, R. Wallem, S. Anderson, L. Hardy, S. Nelson, K. Fodness, J. Carlson, E. Albertsen, M. Oakland, K, Tupper, C. Olson, D. Wallquist, M. Kessel, J. Dann, L. 3onine, C. Skattum. Fourth row: L. VanderWaerdt, S. Myers, G. Twedt, L. Tor- berson, J. Halvorson, E. Bulley, K. Mitchell, J. Boyum, D. Espeland, S. Boyd, S. Clark, J. Dean, J. Graverson, N. Enstrom, D. Tuntland, D. Rikansrud, J. Berg, S. Eaton, L. Hartlard, P. Olson. 'future ficmemakel GmeUca Faye hands a cor- sage to one of the mothers at the FHA Teen Style Show. Judy, Suzanne,Sharon and Linda line up before displaying their garments. 64 Linda helps Carol adjust her bracelet before the show. Members of the FFA are: First row: L. Rodway, S. Vetos, C. Wood, H 1Va ou enberg, V. Hemmingson, M. Mausbach, G. Van Den Top, D. Peltier, W. Block, N. Smeenk, D. Baird, J. Hall, Second row: J. Ulrikson, R. Dittberner, D. Decker, S. Skinner, D. Baird, C. Johnson. Third row: G. French, G. Thompson, G. Eiesland, R Kroger, T. Severson, D. Ovre, R. Orstad, W. Twedt, D. Vandersluis, J. Stens- land, R. Strehlow, G. Petterson, J. Norman. Fourth row: D. VanMeeteren, R. Loe, J. Sorenson, D. Jensen, G. Rlkansrud, P. Paulson, W. Koch, R. Toft, D.Rikansrud, J. Elster, J. Jensen, D. Kroger, G. Oakland. Members of the successful All-High play, THE FAMILY NOBODY WANTED are pictured above. Kneel- ing are Barbara Birgen, Chuck Haish, Richard Os- vog, Dennis Howard, and Linda Rust. In the se- cond row are Cheryl Thies, Denise Rlkansrud, Linda Eiesland, Marsha Sanderson, Connie Clark, Sharon Eaton, Carol Skattum, Loma Ingebrigtson. In the back are Dennis Martin, Mike Gilbertson, Lee Stearns, and Gary Stensland. Chosen by popular vote of the student body, Margaret Baird and Rod Green reigned over the Valentine Dance. Denise Rlkansrud and Vern Stensland were the junior class attendants, Sandy Boyd and Ronnie Hines represented the freshmen, and Paulette Hill and Stan Vetos re- presented the sophomores. Pictured above are the members of GAA: First row: J. Heyden, K. McDougall, E. Wallem, L. Oakland, B. Birgen, S. Torberson, J. Carlson, J. Lien, W.Anderson, L. Bulley, M. Birgen, M. Thormodsgard. Second row: L. Bong, L. Hemmingson, M. Sand- erson, P. Harmon, M. Eliason, M. Harris, P. Olson, L. Hardy, S.Grove, C. Lunder, S. Rikansrud, J. Myhre, C. Clark, L. Ingebrigtson. Third row: E. Bulley, K. Mit- chell, S. Nelson, E. Mulllnix, J. Boyum, E. Husman, S. VanderWaerdt, J. Carlson, S. Clark, J. Graverson, J. Anderson, N, Enstrom, J. Berg, C. Skattum, L. Hart- land. (Jills Gtliletic Gsscciaticn Highlight of the 1960-61 season for the Girls' Athletic Association was the play day sponsored by the University of South Dakota at Vermillion on April 29« The girls who attended participated in many of the same sports they enjoyed all year: basketball, baseball, swimming, volley-ball, and tumbling. Counterclockwise on the page are Janet Graverson, Ellen Devitt, Wanda Ander- son caught in a tense moment during one of the games of the Inter-Association Basketball Tournament. Next are some of the synchronized swimmers being coached by Miss Priscilla Christianson, a U. S. D. practice teacher. Also pictured are Mary Opland, Diana Mauney, Cheryl Thles, Linda Eiesland, and Lynette Bong. On the lower right hand side of the page is a shot of a serve in a volleyball game with Pat Olson, Su- zanne Torberson, Jean Anderson, Jan- et Graverson, Janet Carlson, Shelley Clark and Marsha Eliason. Officers of the GAA are pictured next. They are Linda Hartland, Representative; Jill Carlson, Representative; Connie Clark, President; Marsha Sanderson, Vice-President; and Elaine Wallem Secretary-Treasurer. The GAA, advised by Mrs. Margaret Hannemann, also sponsored High Sock Hop on April 14, an v .S. I 67 The Canton High student council is composed of: First row: Dennis Devitt, president; Pat Olson, vice president; Judy Halvorson, secretary-treasurer; Larry Hill. Second row: Lorys Bahnson, Janet Graverson, Loma Ingebrigtson, Sharon Eaton, Bill Bogue, Mike Gilbertson, Linda VanderWaerdt, Mary Opland,Steve Bogue. Council promotes student (jeoelnment As the result of a test taken by the senior girls. Gall Twedt was chosen as the local winner of the Betty Crocker Search for the Amer- ican Homemaker of Tomorrow. Each of the persons pictured earned a straight A average for two semesters. In the front row Judy Halvorson was are R. Johnson, M. Birgen, W. And- chosen as the D.A.R. erson, J. Graverson, B. Bogue. candidate of i960. Standing are J. Suter, A. Thorson, She was selected F. Thormodsgard, D. Bogue, J. Kro- following balloting eger, D. Oakland, H. Elesland. by her classmates and the faculty. 68 The members of the Backtrackin' staff are: First row: Janet Suter, Jerry Myers, Linda Tollefson, Craig Odem, Mary Kinsley, Denny Martin. Second row: Judy Williamson, Karen Engel, Denny Lunder, Pat Olson, Ronnie Opland, Sharon Eaton, Mary Hamilton, Don Decker, Dick Lunder, and Dennis Stubsten. Publications Pecolo) felted Octioities No interruptions, please, says Denise Rikansrud as she works on the annual pages. Members of the ECHO staff are: First row: C. Menholt, D. Anderson, P. Hill, L. Bong, D. Mauney, J. Neugebauer, C. Lindvedt, C. Rommerein, N.Sundling. Second row: H. Stengel, K. Hammer, J. Lier, E. Albertsen, J. Carlson, M. Kessel, M. Baird, C. Clark, M. Ahlquist, M. Birgen. Third row: K. McDougall, B. Birgen, L. Hartland, M. Kinsley, G. Twedt, B. Sweeter, C. Wittrig, J. Kroeger, L. Ingebrig- tson, J. Suter, D. Stubsten, S. Torberson. Fourth row: D. Oakland, C. Skattum, K. Fodness, M. Hamilton, D. Martin, J. Dean, M. VanderWaerdt, J. Carlson, F. Thormodsgard, D. Rikansrud, D. Tuntland, J. Myers. Harold Eiesland, senior class president, hands the junior class president, Mary Kinsley, the senior key. The Canton All-High activity award was received by nine seniors: Paul Vickerman, Dorothy Hamilton, Bob Nelson, Jerry Myers, Margaret Baird, Carolyn Wittrig, Craig Odeen, Linda Sweeter, Linda Tollef- son. Don Bogue received the only All-All High award. Dorothy, Kay, and Judy performed on numerous occa- sions as the High Hats. Don visits Joyce and Denny in a person-to-person skit as part of the senior assembly. The art class exhibit was held in conjunction with the pop concert. 70 PASSPORT TO PARADISE was the theme of the 1961 Junior-Senior Banquet. Guests were seated at colorful tables and each received a Hawaiian lei. Serving the turkey dinner were members of the sophomore class wearing native costumes. The main speaker of the evening was Mr. Robert Perkins. A SUMMER PLACE was this year's theme of the Junior-Senior Prom. The colors were orchid and white. Murals were hung on the walls which were sea scenes. 71 I onsote Amen'3 Barber Shop Irene's Beauty Shop Amundson's Dry Goods Dr. 0. N. Johnson Dr. Obel Andresen Junior Toddlers Shop Carl K. Anderson Lewdoc Cafe Anderson's Furniture Martin's Ben Franklin Dr. T. A. Agelos MoIstad Drug A Sc R Food Mart Lloyd Myrabo Dr. R. Bunkers Noid Drug Canton Greenhouse Dr. H. W. O'Banion Canton Hardware Peterson Bakkene Barber Shop Canton Livestock Sales Sam Ma3ten Dirks Insurance and Realty Sioux Valley News Farmers Co-op Oil Skogmo's Farmer's State Bank Skyaasen Insurance Agency First Federal Savings and Loan Tolllnger'8 Studio Gamble's Store Vickerman Insurance Agency Dr. G. 0. Goodman Wegener's Clothes Shop Iowa Public Service Williamson's Jewelry Imperial Barber Shop Willie's Standard Service Farmers' Elevator Company, Grain Department also purchased an annual