Columbus High School - Cougar Yearbook (Columbus, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1967 volume:

1967 c o IJ G A I COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL COLUMBUS, NORTH DAKOTA A l l l l IJ A L COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL People are much like trees—they start as tender saplings and gradually become full-grown trees. Education performs the same job for people as prun- ing. fertilizing, and watering do for trees. This is our picture of education in our school system. Senior Activities - ------------ - - P. 4 Seniors----------------------------- -P. 5 Classes .. ......................... p. g Administration -.....................-P. 11 Grades......................... ... p 15 Athletics............-...........- - P. 21 Music ... - - P. 30 Annual Staff------------------------- P. 33 Paper Staff - -- --...........- - - P. 34 Activities----------------------------P. 35 Snaps------------------------------- P. 42 2 CLASSES DARRELL BRENNO--Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3. ELDON BROTHEN--Basketball 1,2, 3,4; (Co-captain 3,4); Boys chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Quartet 3; Boys vocal Ensemble 3,4; Sax Quartet 2; Band Li- brarian 4; Class Play 3,4; Student Council 1, 2,3,4; (Pres. 3, 4); State Music Festival 4; Boys State 3; Citizenship Seminar 3; Perfect Attendance 3,4; Homecoming King 4. ROGER BURAU--Band 1,2,3; Boys Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Boys Vocal En- semble 4; Boys State Alternate 3; Speech Club 4; State Music Festival 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Class President 1; Treas. 2,3; Librarian 4; Honor Roll 1,2,4; Citizenship Seminar 3; Co-Salutatorian 4. JUDY ELY--Band 1,2, 3, 4; (Vice-pres. 4); Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; (Librarian 4); Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4; Library 4; GAA 1, 2,3,4; (Treas. 2, Pres. 4); Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Woodwind Quintet 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Brass Ensemble 1,2,3, 4; Trio 3,4; Mixed Octet 2; Triple Trio 2,3,4; Horn Quartet 2,3; Horn Trio 4; Class Pres. 4; Girls' State 3; Homecoming Queen Finalist; Track 4; Perfect Attendance 2,3,4; Horn Solo 1,2, 3,4; State Music Festi- val 1,2, 3, 4; All-State Band 4; Dickinson Tri-State 2, 3; Speech Club 4. SHARON GILBERTSON--Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3,4; Triple Trio 3,4; Trio 4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff-3, 4; Class Play 3,4; Speech Club 4; (Vice-pres. 4); Librarian 4; Pep Club 3,4; (Pres. 4); State Music Festival 4; Co-Salutatorian 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Vice-pres. 1; Class Treas. 4; Honor Roll 1,2,3. DEANNA HOFF--GAA 2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 3, 4; Class Play 4; Annual 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. FLORENCE JENSEN--GAA 1,2; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1; Class play 4; Paper Staff; Pep Club 3,4; Speech Club 4. JULIE JOHNSON--Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Library 2; Class Play 3,4; Speech Club 4; (Sec. 4); GAA 1,2,3.4. CONNIE KOPPELSLOEN--Band 1, 2, 3,4; (Pres. 4); Girls Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 3,4; Brass Ensemble 2,3,4; Baritone Solo 3; Triple Trio 4; State Music Festival 4; Class Play 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Perfect Attend- ance 1; Girls’ State 3; Librarian 4; Annual Staff 3,4; (Co-editor 3, Editor 4); Paper Staff 4; Speech Club 4; Class Sec. 3,4; Class Treas. 1; Student Council 3; (Sec. -Treas. 3); Homecoming Queen Finalist; Honor Roll 3,4. PHILIP LAPP--Track 1,2,3, 4; Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2,3. KENT OLSON--Band 1,2,3; Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4; (Librarian 4); Boys Vocal Ensemble 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; State Music Festival 4; Perfect Attend- ance 3,4; Basketball 2; (Student Manager 4); Track 1,2,3, 4; Football 3,4. MARGARET O'NEIL--Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 4; Speech Club 4; (pres. 4); Pep Club 2,3,4; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3,4; Class Sec. 2; Class Play 3,4; JAMES PETERSON--Class Play 3,4; Speech Club 4; Paper Staff 4. GAYLE REDKA--Band 1, 2, 3, 4; (Vice-Pres. 3, Librarian 4); Girls Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3, 4; Sax Quartet 2, 3,4; Sax Trio 4; Flute Trio 2; Sax Solo 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 3,4; Girls Trio 3,4; State Music Fes- tival 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; (Vice-Pres. 3); Student Council 4. CHESTER RONHOLT--Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2,4; Track 2, 4; Chorus 2,4; Class Play 3,4. KIETH STROM--Band 1,2,3; Boys Chorus 1,4; Mixed Chorus 1,4; Percussion Ensemble 1,2,3; Percussion Trio 3; Boys Vocal Ensemble 4; Boys' State 3; Speech Club 4; State Music Festival 1,2,4; Paper Staff 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; School Photographer 4; Class Pres. 2,3; Vice-Pres. 4. KEN STRONG WAYNE WESTERNESS ROGER BURAU SHARON GILBERTSON JULIE JOHNSON 5 JUDITH ELY KEITH STROM CHESTER RONHOLDT FLORENCE JENSEN PHILLIP LAPP KENT OLSON DARRELL BRENNO GAYLE REDKA WAYNE WESTERNESS 6 JAMES PETERSON CONNIE KOPPELSLOEN KENNETH STRONG MICHAEL RINGS DEANNA HOFF MARGARET O’NEIL ELDON BROTHEN 7 Underclassmen Develop Juniors K. Anderson A. Benson R. Bonsness L. Brodal D. Dihle J. Dihle E. Dodge O. Gochanour K. Grover S. Grover L. Haga J. Holte D. Hunsted D. Iverson M. Kverum G. Melgaard J. Olsen J. O’Neil J. Powell D. Ronholdt D. Ronning V. Running S. Serdahl J. Springsted Sponsored By BRENDON AUTO SERVICE Columbus, North Dakota Sophomores M. Berg C. Burau T. Curtis C. Dahl M. Ely G. Gilbertson J. Gilbertson B. Helseth S. Holm J. Iverson A. Koppelsloen A. Koppelsloen A. Louden A. Mann B. Mann J. Myers L. Negaard B. Oas J. Peterson P. Powell M. Ringwall J. Spingsted J. Van Houtan D. Velo Sponsored By OLSON’S STANDARD SERVICE Columbus, North Dakota 9 Freshmen S. Bratlien J. Burau D. Dihle S. Ellis C. Gochanour B. Grover L. Hermanson M. Oas V. Olson E. O'Neil M. Peterson L. Redka R. Rings B. Running B. Running L. Springsted M. Swenson S. Tveter R. Undhjem B. Van Houtan J. Velo C. Watterud N. Westerness L. Young 10 Sponsored By KIHLE'S JACK AND JILL We congratulate the Class of '67. Faculty Directs Mrs. Marjorie Smith, a graduate of Dickinson State College, teaches mathematics and directs G. A. A. A graduate of Minot State College, Mr. Bruce Ellingson, coaches track and bas- ketball and teaches Commerce and physical education. The English teacher, Miss Coraelsie Kester, a graduate of Minot State Col- lege, also advises the annual and paper staffs, administrates the library and di- rects all drama activities. The principal, Mr. James Collins, who graduated from Minot State College, teaches history and physical education. MR. ELLINGSON 12 Sponsored by PEAVEY COMPANY PRODUCERS SERVICE Columbus, North Dakota School Branches Mr. Robert Belisle graduated from Minot State College and teaches science and psychology. Our superintendent, Mr. James Peterson, an alumnus of Minot State College, be- sides coordinating all school activities, teaches physics. Mr. Gerald Grindberg, who attended Dick- inson State College, teaches industrial arts, geography and history. Mr. Dale Smith, who got his degree from Dickinson State College, directs all mu- sical activities at Columbus High School. Sponsored by MR. AND MRS. GEORGE H. MILLER Congratulations to the seniors. Council members are: SEATED, Brenda Oas, secretary; Gayle Redka, and Jo Ann Springsted. STANDING are Layne Herman - son; Eldon Brothen, president; and Mark Kvernum. Mr. Col- lins is the advisor. Student Council Custodian JOE VIEN The school secretary, PAT HORNTVEDT The cooks who prepare the meals for the hot lunch program are Mrs. John Nygaard, Mrs. Clarence Shefstad, and Mrs. Landis Hagan. The school board of Columbus Public School includes President Merlyn Koppelsloen, Superinten- dent James Peterson. Ray Curtis, Clerk Clyde Strom, Rolland Carl- son and Dennis Horntvedt. 14 Sponsored by COLUMBUS STATE BANK Columbus, North Dakota Grades Receive Grade Eight ROW ONE: S. Oas, L. Watterud, M. Durick, V. Uleberg, C. Johnston, C. Nielson, W. Post, B. Tonneson. ROW TWO: L. Kester, D. Young, D. Dihle, M. Myers, M. Witty, D. Negaard, K. Ringwall, M. Priebe. ROW THREE: J. Johnston, J. Gilbertson, R. Ander- son, B. Soderquist, D. Oas, A. Ronholdt, L. Hoff, S. Holm, R. Ronning. Not Pictured: R. Ellis Grade Seven ROW ONE: C. Louden, C. Rings, C. Mann, D. Guderjohn, G. Swenson, J. Burau, D. Horntvedt, D. Dihle. ROW TWO: J. Grover, D. Holte, D. Watterud, L. Hermanson, P. Burau, L. Melgaard, D. Running, C. Westerness, G. Dihle, C. Ronholkt, Mrs. Loucks. ROW THREE: D. Ellis, T. Olson, D. Hohnson, D. Hickman, B. Johnson, S. Van Houtan, R. Iverson, T. Brenno, L. Johnson, R. Peterson, R. Erickson. 16 Seeds of Knowledge Grade Six ROW ONE: M. Velo, L. Benson, B. Curtis, L. Ringwall, W. Anderson, S. Brenno, T. Bonsness. ROW TWO: L. Hoff, O. Carlson, K. Horntvedt, R. Carlstad, S. Hoff, K. Hunstad, P. Dahl, Mrs. Peterson. ROW THREE: L. Brodal, B. Johnson, P. Hickman, J. Myers, G. Oas, Not pictured: T. Kvernum. Grade Five ROW ONE: K. Helseth, K. Erickson, R. Watterud, R. Bonsness. ROW TWO: L. Ringwall, A. Ronholdt, C. Lunstad, M. Melgaard, R. Hagan, D. Hoff, J. Johnson, W. Gilbertson. ROW THREE: B. Durick, W. Louden, M. Springsted, J. Swenson, B. Dahl, S. Anderson, C. Berg, K. Horntvedt, W. Horntvedt, Mrs. Jenson. ROW FOUR: K. Anderson, C. Johns- ton, S. Powell, G. Post, S. Anderson, J. Melgaard, R. Rebne. 17 Grade Four ROW ONE: R. Olson. J. Hickman, S. Burau, J. Brodal, C. Brenden, A. Norby. ROW TWO: L. Ronholdt, K. Hoff, C. O’Neil, D. Hoff, M. Leholm, J. Ellis, C. Hoff. M. Redka. ROW THREE: J. Bonsness, M. Westerness, S. Oas, J. Boyd, D. Burau. K. Erick- son, S. Holte, R. Post. Mrs. Marston. ROW FOUR: J. Huwe, E. Kihle, M. Myers, R. Johnson, K. Peterson, D. Watterud, R. Van Houten. Grade Three ROW ONE: L. Hoff. H. O'Neil. R. Hoff. S. Anderson. K. Carroll, S. Kvernum. K. Bons- ness, D. Lunstad. ROW TWO: P. Helseth, M. Koppelsloen, J. Bonsness, K. Burau, B. Holm, K. Norby, P. Priebe, S. Carlson. ROW THREE: R. Gilbertson, D. Velo, G. John- son, J. Oas, G. Springsted. M. Kihle, T. Nelson, L. Undhjem. ROW FOUR: R. Powell, R. Hagen, W. Olson. B. Myers, P. Soderquist, D. Melgaard, R. Oas, Mr. Loock. Not Pictured: D. Oas 18 Grade Two ROW ONE: B. Engstrom, E. Kvernum, B. Peterson, C. Ringwall, M. Dahl, R. Helseth, D. Velo. ROW TWO: P. Horntvedt, P. Holm, J. Horntvedt, P. Hickman, R. Post, S. Iver- son, J. Carroll, J. Grindberg, J. Ellis. ROW THREE: R. Brenden, D. Erickson, L. Lunstad, D. Burau, J. Kihle, C. Post, D. Velo, Mrs. Rude. ROW FOUR: J. Powell, R. Rebne, D. Durick, P. Negaard, R. Rude, R. Anderson. Grade One ROW ONE: P. Grover, D. Hoff, R. Curtis, C. Engstrom, G. Bratlien, T. Darras, P. Grindberg, J. Melgaard. ROW TWO: T. Norby, J. Burau, S. Kihle, D. Lunstad, J. Soderquist, T. Running, P. Bonsness, G. Hoff, ROW THREE: B. Ellis, L. Ronholdt, B Peterson, J. Anderson, L. Watterud. Not pictured: J. Myers, M. Oas, L. Olsen, D. Durick. 19 The Small Music-Makers The Cadet Band gave one concert this year. They also participated in the Estevan Band Day. The Beginners Band got off to a good start for their first year in band by performing one concert. 20 Sponsored By SPRINGY'S WELDING Columbus, North Dakota Athletics Help J. Springsted, R. Bonsness, M. Kvernum, E. Brothen, C. Ronholdt, J. Dihle, C. Burau, D. Brenno, J. Iverson, G. Melgaard, P. Lapp, D. Ronning. Coach Ellingson, Student Managers - K. Olson, D. Dihle. Although it was a re-building year for the Cougars, they did quite well. We are expecting a better season next year, losing only three seniors - E. Brothen, D. Brenno and P. Lapp. Scheming for another win! A TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Judy Ely Janet Powell Lenore Brodal Peggy Powell Sponsored by DURICK BROTHERS Columbus, North Dakota 22 Coach Ellingson, D. Dihle, M. Swenson, B. Grover, L. Negaard, L. Hermanson, R. Rings, C. Dahl, R. Undhjem, S. Bratlien, J. Iverson, C. Burau, Student Manager J. Myers. The B team has done very well and % shows much promise for future years on both the A and B squads. Not partici Jjng in any tournaments, the team wo$ most of their regular games. % Two more for the Cougars! B TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Sandra Holm Teresa Curtis Amy Koppelsloen Brenda Oas Ann Koppelsloen Sponsored by COLUMBUS THEATRE Columbus, North Dakota 23 Grade School ROW ONE: R. Ronning, S. Tveter, A. Ronholdt, J. Grover, J. Gilbertson, L. Hoff. ROW TWO: D. Holte, D. Hickman, B. Soderquist, C. Ronholdt, Coach Collins. GRADE TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Laural Hermanson Candy Neilson Mary Kay Durick Carleen Rings 24 Sponsored by GREAT PLAINS SUPPLY Columbus, North Dakota Basketball ROW ONE: L. Brodal, E. Kihle, W. Horntvedt. ROW TWO: K. Bonsness, C. Johnston, S. Anderson, P. Hickman, R. Rebne, J. Melgaard. ROW THREE: J. Bonsness, K. Horntvedt, K. Horntvedt, O. Carlson, B. Johnson, K. Ander- son, Coach Loock. The Grade Team was composed of boys in the fifth and sixth grades. Competing in nine games, the boys won six. The team also participated in an in- vitational tournament at Carpio. They did very well and came out in third place. Sponsored by FAIRVIEW ELEVATOR Stampede 25 Collins’ Nine Sponsored by COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Minot, North Dakota FRONT ROW: D. Dihle, P. Lapp, J. Iverson, K. Olson, E. Brothen, D. Hunstad, J. Myers, G. Mel- gaard, D. Ronholdt, and A. Ben- son. BACK ROW: Mr. Collins, A. Ronholdt, R. Undhjem, L. Ne- gaard, M. Kvernum, R. Bonsness, E. Dodge, J. Springsted, C. Dahl, D. Negaard, and Mr. Ellingson. One more T. D. A successful tackle Orders from the Coach THE CHEERLEADERS: Judy, Lenore, Peggy and Janet. Maybe next time! Sponsored by NORTHWEST PIANO COMPANY Minot, North Dakota 27 Spring Sports Although the BOYS TRACK TEAM didn't take top honors, they worked out real hard every night and participated in a number of meets. The BASEBALL TEAM of Columbus High, coached by Mr. Ellingson, had a very good year. Not hav- ing very good defense, the boys played excellent of- fensive ball to win most of their encounters, but lost in the first game of the district tournament. Columbus had a GIRLS TRACK TEAM for the first time in many years. The girls worked very hard and participated in a few meets. They look forward to a bet- ter year in 67-68 with a year of experience behind them. 28 Sponsored by HUNSTEAD'S GROCERY Columbus, North Dakota Activities Branch Out The band gave two concerts during the year. At the District Music Festival the band played Celebrated Air and Overture Eroica. We received a II rating. The Concert Band officers were: Connie, president; Judy, vice-president; Lenore, secretary-treasurer; and Gayle and Eldon, librarians. The Mixed Chorus received a II rating at the District Music Festival. The numbers they sang were Thanks Be To God and Adoramus Te. 30 Sponsored By BURKE DIVIDE ELECTRIC CO-OP Columbus, North Dakota From Classroom Studies The Girls Chorus, singing Good Night” and In Silent Night, received a I rating at the Dis- trict Music Festival. The Boys’ Chorus sang Old Black Joe and Christ the Lord is Risen and received a II rating at the District Music Festival. Sponsored By JOHNSON’S CAFE AND APARTMENTS Columbus, North Dakota 31 State Entries The boys' ensemble received a II rating. Judy earned a I rating on her horn solo; Michael re- ceived a II on his tenor sax solo; and Gayle a I rat- ing on her alto sax solo. The girls' triple trio got a II. The girls' trio earned a I rating for their group. The sax quartet received a I and the sax trio consisting of Lee Ann, Michael, and Gayle also rated a I. 32 Sponsored By LIGNITE BOWLING LANES Lignite, North Dakota Annual Staff Lays Out Memories Vicki Running, one of the business managers, works on ads. Keith Strom also doubled on the staff as a business manager. Activities editors, Sharon Gilbertson, Diane Iverson, and Peggy O'Neil, look on as the classes editors, Deanna Hoff, Jane O'Neil, and Karen Grover crop pictures. The only member of the staff not pictured is Sharon Grover, a music editor. Sports editors Keith Strom and Roger Burau work on ahother page of sports. Miss Kester aids editors Connie Koppel- sloen and Lenore Brodal. Judy Ely, art editor, helps music editors Gayle Redka and Janet Powell work on layouts. Sponsored By POWER CREAMERIES Crosby, North Dakota 33 The Cougar Press Rolls Again The main effort behind the paper came from the editors and advisor: Jo Ann Spring- sted, Julie Johnson, Miss Odegard, and Keith Strom. After the typing the staff spends time on finishing touches. The Staff: BarbT., Karen G., Florence J., O'AneG. Julie J., Janet P. LenoreB. Vicki R., Jane O., Diane I., Judy O., Jo Ann S., Judy E., Miss Odegard, Jim P., Peggy O., Denis H., Connie K., and Keith S. Not pictured: Sharon Grover Jo works with that ’blame’ machine! 34 Sponsored By SORT LAND IMPLEMENT John Deere Sales Services Homecoming Festivities King Eldon and Queen Sharon reigned over 1966 Homecoming Activities. On Thursday night, we had a snake dance, bonfire and sock hop. Friday afternoon the Cougars played Carpio, al- though we were defeated, there was a lot of spirit at the game. The festivities ended with a big dance, where the Peptones played. Sponsored by SPORTSMEN BAR Columbus, North Dakota 35 Sadie Hawkins Miss Odegaard and Mr. May of KCJB go over the program. The Sadie Hawkins Dance was held on May 8. It was a semi-formal occasion sponsored by the G.A.A. Presentation of the gifts given to Daisey Mae and Little Abner. Lil Abner, Chet Ronholdt and Daisey Mae, Diane Iverson were chosen by the student body. Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK Bowbells, North Dakota 36 Freshman Initiation On September 30, the freshmen were initiated into Columbus High School. Kangaroo Court provided the upper- classmen with a lot of laughs, and everyone enjoyed the party that ended the day's activities. Lou Ann and Jerry enjoy feeding them- selves. During the day the freshmen found it hard to concentrate on classwork. Sponsored By OAS IMPLEMENT Columbus, North Dakota 37 Junior Class Presents Play The main performance of the Junior class play, Pick-a- Dilly, was held on Friday, December 9. Members of the junior class participating in the play were: Ricky Bonsness, Lenore Brodal, Darrell Dihle, Sharon Grover, Denis Hunstead, Gary Melgaard, Judy Olson, David Ronning, JoAnn Springstad, Steve Serdahl, Janet Powell, Vicki Running, Jane O'Neil, Karen Grover and Diane Iverson. Acting as stagehands and prompters were: Barbara Tonne- son, Mark Kvernum, Eugene Dodge, and O'Ane Gochan- our. Tex takes care of the crooks while Otis reprimands his son Wilbur. The girls are shocked by the entrance of the horrendous hag. '1 One of the Dilly sisters tries to dissuade Rod from asking her to marry him. The trio sings a Dixieland song. 38 Sponsored by STAKSTON FUNERAL HOME Noonan, North Dakota Curtains Open on Senior Play The senior class presented their play Tune In On Terror on April 28. The cast was as follows: Jane - Gayle R., Ellen - Connie K., Jikki - Deanna H.. Patty - Florence J.. Affadilla - Sharon G., Granny - Judy E., Bruno - Chet R., Bart - Jim P., Pete - Eldon B., Dil - Keith S.. Dr. Von Schlasher - Kent O.. Rozika - Julie J., Arnold - Roger B.. and Hortense - Peggy O. The play was directed by Miss Kester. Weary Miss Kester rests between acts. Granny cackles again. Mrs. Peterson makes Arnold look like a REAL snake. Pete tells about his ordeal with Rozika. Sponsored by D G CLOTHING Columbus, North Dakota 39 Memories Blossom Would you believe Sharon Gilbertson? Cheese! Out like a light! Sponsored by LIBERTY STATE BANK Powers Lake, North Dakota Lenore watches as Connie explains! 40 C.H.S. 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