Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

1954 Presents a remembrance of Elkton High School activities during the school year of 1953-54. EDITOR Jeanette Peterson BUSINESS MANAGER Eldon Ekberg ASSISTANT EDITORS ASST BUSINESS MANAGERS Carolyn Halstead ADVISOR Rose Marie Howell Supt. H. V. Ekberg Dick Bartelt Peter Kelly 1 WE, THE SENIORS OF ELKTON HIGH SCHOOL, DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL TO OUR PARENTS IN APPRECIATION OF ALL THEY HAVE DONE FOR US AND FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND GUIDANCE THEY HAVE GIVEN US DURING OUR SCHOOL DAYS. z ADMINISTRATION Mr. Harry V. Ekberg Mr. Harrison J. Welch Superintendent Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION The Elktan Board of Education meets every second Monday of each month. Their purpose is to control the property and the programs of the school. Some of the works they have accomplished in the past years are adding an Ag Building and a Music Department to the school. Left to right: E. H. Salk, clerk; Mrs. J. J. Markine; Alvin Peterson; Roy Kramer, vice-president; M. F. Klosterman; O. W. Bartelt, president. SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS Mrs. Ervin Kurtz Mrs. Lester Guss Mrs. Fredrick Heartz Home Economics Commercial Music Mr. Kenneth Bohuslav Mr. William Quincey Agriculture English Mrs. Emil Salk Mrs. Alvin Quinn Miss Elizabeth Holland Grammar Grades Primary Grades Intermediate Grades 4 CLASSES SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS 5 Dick Bartelt Noted for his wit and his charm with the opposite sex. He has participated in basketball, football, track, FFA, journalism, and declam. He was in the class play, mixed chorus , mixed octet, a reporter of the E Club, a king candidate, class officer, and a member of the student council. Dorothy Bebensee Bubbling over with good humor. She has taken part in FHA, glee club, phys. ed., journalism, dramatics, and library. She was also an office helper and hot lunch helper. Mary Ann Burlage Late hours are not good for one, but they are alright for two. She was active in band, FHA, journalism, class play, glee club, phys. ed., and library. Eldon Ekberg Intelligence, a mark of distinction. He attended Gayville High School three years. He was outstanding in music, taking part in mixed octet, boys octet, mixed chorus, band, trio, quar- tet, and solo work. He took part in football, basketball, track, declam, dramatics, and FFA. Eldon was a member of G Club, E Club, student council, and was a class officer, and busi- ness manager of the Annual. He attended Boy's State, and has received a Scholastic Award. Roma Fulmer Leadership is an admirable quality. She took part in FHA, journalism, phys. ed., dramatics, class play, and library. She was co-editor of the Elk-O-Gram, class president, studenl council secretary, and office helper. Carolyn Halstead Her sense of humor brings her many friends. She took part in phys. ed., FHA, journalism, and library. She was class president, member of the student council, and in the class play. Beverly Heesch It's nice to be nice when you're naturally nice. She took part in FHA, journalism, cheer- leading, glee club, band, and phys. ed. She was on the Elk-O-Gram staff, a librarian, queen candidate and homecoming attendant. Colleen Heffeman Music and love make her life complete. She was outstanding in music having participated in glee club and band. She was in the octet, and did solo work. Colleen also took part in FHA, journalism, library, declam, dramatics, phys. ed., and was a class officer and student coun- cil member. Rose Marie Howell Intelligence brings her envied grades She participated in journalism, dramatics, glee club, and phys. ed. She was also librarian and hot lunch helper. Audrey Karstens A friend in need is a friend indeed. She attended Brookings High School for one year. She was active in journalism, library, phys. ed., and FHA. Pete Kelly The best things come in small packages. Pete has taken part in basketball, football, track, FFA. band, and journalism. He was in the class play, a king candidate, president of E club, a class officer, member of student council, and attended Boy's State. Marvin Kick Work has made this man lean. He attended Brookings High School for two years. He took part in FFA, football, and basketball. Virgil Kock Women and wine make the world go round. Virgil took part in basketball, class play, FFA, journalism, mixed chorus and mixed octet. He was also a class officer, FFA officer and on the student council. Arlene Kroeger A smile for everyone from the bottom of her heart. Arlene has taken part in FHA, glee club, phys. ed., and journalism. She was a class officer, member of the student council, and a librarian. Darlene Krogmann When she’s around there is always fun. She was active in FHA, journalism, phys. ed., li- brary vid helped with the hot lunches. Marlys Landsman Silence is an art of conversation. Marlys was active in journalism, glee club, phys. ed., and FHA. She was co-editor of the Elk-O-Gram, assistant art editor of the annual, DAR repre - sentative, in the hall of fame and attended Brookings Ifigh School one year. Virginia Mielke A smile makes the best of friends. Virginia participated in FHA, glee club, phys. ed.. li- brary, journalism, and dramatics. Delillah Moulton Hmm those dark eyes! She was active in glee club, journalism, FHA, dramatics, and librarian. 8 was a Wesley Moulton Girls are bothersome but I like to be bothered. Wesley was active in basketball, class play, FFA, and journalism. He also was a class officer, on the student council, and an FFA officer. Jeanette Peterson She is as kind as she is fair. Jeanette was a librarian, office helper, queen candidate, home- coming attendant, year book editor, and class president. She also took part in glee club, phys. ed., journalism, and dramatics. Joan Peterson She says what she thinks. Joan was active in glee club, journalism, phys. ed., library, mixed chorus, class play, and dramatics. She was also an office helper, on the student council, and a homecoming attendant. Geneva Welsh Likeable as she is lookable. During Geneva’s four years in high school she was active in journalism, phys. ed., glee club, FHA, cheerleading, library, dramatics, and hall of fame. Geneva was also our homecoming queen. Mary Buchholtz A member of the class of 1954, plans to graduate at a later date. 9 CLASS HISTORY In 1950 twenty two freshmen enrolled In Elktan High School. They elected Colleen Heffernan as their class president; Dick Bartelt. vice president; Peter Kelly, secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. Ellis Pierce advisor. Beverly Heesch and Dick Hammer were king and queen candidates. In 1951 twenty two sophomores enrolled with Dick Hammer and Eugene Trulock leaving and Marlys Landsman and Audrey Karstens taking their places. They chose Roma Fulmer as their class president; Virgil Kock, vice president; Arlene Kroeger, secretary-treasurer; and William Quincey, advisor. Elaine Miller and Dick Bartelt were chosen as the king and queen candidates. There were twenty three juniors enrolling in 1952 when Marvin Kick joined the class. Carolyn Hal- stead was chosen president; Wesley Moulton, vice president; Joan Peterson, secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. Ervin Kurtz, advisor. They presented the class play, Ryme and Ryme Again. The junior-senior banquet was given with a Hawaiian theme. Jeanette Peterson and Peter Kelly were the king and queen candidates. Twenty three seniors returned for their last year in 1953. Eldon Ekberg came in to take Elaine Miller’s place. They chose Jeanette Peterson as their president; Eldon Ekberg,vice president; Arlene Kroeger, secretary-treasurer; and Harrison J. Welch, advisor. Geneva Welsh was chosen as homecom- ing queen. They have been very active in a number of extra-curricular activities. The year 1954 brings to a close the four memorable years in Elkton High School with the Commence- ment exercise on Wednesday May 19. Left to Right 1. Bill Seivert. Rozella Karstens, Carole Burlage, Joyce Baker, Jim Wiskur, Nora Ellen Hurney. 2. Gerald Clark, Lee Pratt, Vir- ginia Ellis, Jon Boelens, Mary Heesch, Curtis Bruening. 3. Darlene Wiskur, Janice Mundahl, Janice Kontz, Joan Even, Irene Anderson. 4. Gordon Smith, Donald Schmidt. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY The junior class which consisted of twenty members embarked upon their high school education in the fall of 1951. This year Janice Kontz was added to the class. They presented the junior play , “Deadly Ernest, with Mr. William Quincey as director. They also sponsored a magazine drive . Plans are being made for the junior-senior banquet to be held in the spring. Class officers are: President-Janice Kontz, Vice Pres.-Janice Mundahl, Sec. Treas.-Joan Even. Their class advisor is Mrs. Ervin Kurtz. 11 I Left to right-Row 1. Robert Wiskur, Allen Mielke, BUI Wiederich, Nancy Buchholtz, Dwalne Latham, Wanda Smith. Row 2. Jane Fogerty, Betty Kuechenmeisterf Joan Ponto, Francis Kick, Carol Risch, Bonnie Marquardt. Row 3. Charles Howell, Marjorie Bebensee, Charles Bain, Jacolin Kleffmann, James Keller, Margaret Heesch. Row 4. JoAnn Bartelt, Melvin Ishmael, Charles Heesch, Curtis Marshall, Helen McClemans, Lyle Kroe- ger. Row 5. Evonne Ekberg, Jean Blomgren. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The class of 56 began their high school career in September, 1952, with 26 mem- bers, under the direction of Mr. Bohuslav. The class officers were Je n Blomgren, president; Charles Heesch, vice president; and JoAnn Bartelt, secretary and treas- urer. Twenty-six returned in the fall of 1953. Evonne Ekberg was elected president) Charles Heesch, vice president; and Jean Blomgren, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Quineey was class advisor. 12 c L A S S Left to right. Row 1. Charles Peters. Pat Hurney. Dorothy Anderson, Eugene Engel- brecht, Myrna Turnis, Ronald Herrick. Row 2. James Culhane, Aria Schoenfeld, Donald Klosterman. Dale Even, Vincent Luze, Shirley Keller. Row 3. Mary Nell Coughlin, Pat Frederiksen. Rosemary Salk, Francis Lorang, Myrna Kruger, Vernon Luze. Row 4. Raymond Pratt, Sharron Anderson, Anita Kramer, Elroy Bessler, EvaLu Fulmer, Vincent Herrick. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In Septerrfcer, 1953, twenty-four students enrolled in the freshman class with Mrs. Heartz and Mr. Bohuslav as the class advisors. A sophomore return party was given by the freshmen. The officers are Ajiita Kramer, president; Elroy Bessler, vice president; EvaLu Fulmer, secretary; and Sharron Anderson, treasurer. i 9 5 7 13 Top row, left to right—Larry Bolte, Michael Welch, Aleta Kretsinger, JacVie Tolk, Margie Janssen, Keith Perry. Second row—David Williams, Connie Kra- mer. David Pratt, Margaret Hegerfeld, Ronald Deethardt. Kenneth Baker. Third row—Carolee Kramer, Charles Marquardt, Kathryn Janssen, Kenneth McCuen, Patricia Risch, Eugene Kramer. Fourth row—Leonard Greve, Gloria Ekberg, Vernon Krogmann, Mrs. Quinn. Not pictured—Connie Erickson and Gene Risch. M liL � a ft .-ti A £ Vi V VI . £ o a ■ ft ; o S Top row. left to right—Duane Smith, Donna Greve, William Schwebach, Maries Bolte, Dennis Wiegle, Eldridge Kretsinger. Second row-Robert Greve, Jean Baker, Duane Anderson, Joyce Kramer. Carol McCuen, Ronald Harvey. Third row--Sylvester Schwebach. Judy Pratt, James Stuefen, Maynard Kramer. Velma Harvey. Harvey Baker. Fourth row—Curtis Kretsinger. Mary Jo Stewart, David Risch, Gerald Schmid. Miss Holland. Not pictured—Joyce McKeown and Dorinda McKeown. 14 Top row, left to right—Ruth Ann Schaffer. James Stewart, Virginia Pape, Donald McDowell. Veloise Langin, Roger Risch. Second row—Virgil Deethardt, Delores Schwebach, Gene MieIke, Janet Hegerfeld, Donald Ishmael. Shirley Kramer. Third row—Grace Schaffer, Gerald Anderson, Patricia Ellis, Roger Wiegle, Beverly Ekberg, Roy Bebensee. Fourth row—Lester Kramer, Barbara Hammer, Sharon Jacobsen, Duane Bartelt, Mrs. Salk. 15 CHEERLEADERS SCHOOL HOUSE SCHOOL BUSES 16 Back row, left to right: P. Kelly, C. Halstead, D Bartelt, V. Koch. Second row, left to right: R. Howell, A. Karstens, V. Mielke, D. Moulton, B. Heesch, M. Burlage, R. Fulmer, G. Welsh, A. Kroeger, J. Peterson, E. Ekberg, D, Krogmann. First row, left to right: W. Moulton, Mr. Ek- berg, C. Heffernan, M. Landsman, J. Peterson, D. Bebensee. ANNUAL STAFF Five menbers of the Elk staff including Jeanette Peterson, Geneva Welsh, Colleen Heffernan, Joan Peterson, Eldon Ekberg, and Mr. Ekberg attended the round table discussion at Sioux Falls on November 23. Back row, left to right: D. Krogmann, D. Bebensee, R. Howell, J. Peterson, A. Karstens, H. McClemans, C. Risch, B. Kuechenmeister, C. Halstead. Second row, left to right: E. Fulmer, J. Kleffmann, A.Kramer, V. Mielke, D. Moulton, B. Heesch, G. Welsh, J. Even, J. Peterson, A. Kroeger. Sitting left to right: C. Heffernan, N. Buchholtz, C. Burlage, R. Fulmer, Mrs. Guss, M. Landsman, J. Mundahl, R. Karstens, J. Kontz, M. Burlage. JOURNALISM This year the Elk-O-Gram was published monthly with Mrs. Guss acting as advisor. Co- editors for the first semester of the year were Marlys Landsman and Roma Fulmer. Co-editors for the last semester of the year were Joan Even and Janice Mundahl. Bill Seivert was Assistant- editor. Six members of the staff-Joan Even, Jeanette Peterson, Geneva Welsh, Carole Burlage, Mar- lys Landsman, and Roma Fulmer—attended the 29th conventional South Dakota High School Press Association Convention at Brookings on October 3. Left to Right, back row--Betty Kuechenmeister, Evonne Ekberg, Rose Mary Salk. Jean Blomgren. Mr. Ekberg-declamation coach. Front row—Nancy Buchholtz, Jacolin Kleffmann, Colleen Heffernan. Jo Ann Bartelt. DECLAMATION The humorous and dramatic divisions were represented at the local de- clamation contest. Colleen Heffernan in the humorous division and Evonne Ekberg in the dramatic division representing the Elkton High School in the District Contest held at Egan. They both received excellent ratings. Left to Right, back row—Helen McClemans. Carol Risch, Arlene Kroeger, Audrey Karstens, Delillah Moulton, Darlene Krogmann. Roma Fulmer, Carolyn Halstead, Vir- ginia Mielke, Mary Ann Burlage. Second row--Betty Kuechenmeister. Nancy Buch- holtz, Dorothy Bebensee, Marlys Landsman, Joan Peterson, Geneva Welsh. Front row—Jeanette Peterson, Colleen Heffernan, Rose Marie Howell, Beverly Heesch, Jacolin Kleffmann. LIBRARIANS The librarians were chosen from the student body with Colleen Heffernan as head librarian. The check in and check out system is used. Several books have been pur- chased this year. Students enjoy their schedule as librarians. Back Row Left to Right-Mrs. Heartz, Bonnie Marquardt, Marjorie Bebensee, Margaret Heesch, Jane Fogerty, Jacolin Kleffmann, Sharron Anderson, Delillah Moulton, Anita Kramer, EvaLu Fulmer, Beverly Heesch, Joan Even, Rosemary Salk, Joan Ponto. Second Row-Virginia Ellis, Carole Burlage, Myrna Kruger, JoAnn Bartelt, Dorothy Bebensee, Rose Marie Howell, Virginia Mielke, Dorothy Anderson, Ktyma Tumis, Jean Blomgren, Evonne Ekberg, Geneva Welsh, Rozella Karstens, Aria Schoenefeld, Mary Ann Burlage. Front Row-Joyce Baker, Colleen Heffernan, Janice Mundahl, Nancy Buchholtz, Jeanette Peterson, Janice Kontz, Joan Peterson, Marlys Landsman, Mary Nell Coughlin, Mary Heesch. GLEE CLUB The glee club under the direction of Mrs. Heartz consists of twenty mem- bers. On April 9 the glee club entered the Region III music contest at Brookings. They also sang in the concert on May 3 at the Elkton City Auditorium. Left to Right-JoAnn Bartelt, Colleen Heffernan, Dick Bartelt. Eldon Ekberg, Vir- gil Kock, Joyce Baker, Mary Heesch, Janice Mundahl. OCTET Eight members complete the mixed octet. The songs, Hola Le Hola Lo and “ The Lord is My Shepherd , were sung by the octet at Mil bank February 10. They also sang at several events during the school year. 20 MUSIC Back Row, Left to Right-Myrna Kruger, Donald Klosterman, Dick Bartelt, Eldon Ekberg, Virgil Kock, EvaLu Fulmer, Jean Blomgren, Evonne Ekberg. Second Row-Mrs. Heartz, JoAnn Bartelt, Colleen Heffernan, Margaret Heesch, Jacolin Kleffmann, Anita Kramer, Joyce Baker, Maryann Burlage, Aria Schoenefeld. Front Row-Janice Mundahl, Nancy Buchholtz, Mary Heesch, James Culhane, Raymond Pratt, Joan Peterson, Marlys Landsman, Joan Ponto. Not pictured -Dale Even, Pat Hurney. MIXED CHORUS Under the direction of Mrs. Heartz the Mixed Chorus was organized for the first time this year. The first appearance the chorus made was at the grade school Christ- mas program. Other performances were at the Regional Music Contest and at the Commencement. Standing Left to Right-Anita Kramer, Colleen Heffernan, Eldon Ek- berg, Mary Heesch, Maryann Burlage. Front Row-Janice Mundahl, JoAnn Bartelt, Joyce Baker. SOLOISTS The Soloists attended the contest at Milbank February 10, Colleen Heffernan, alto, sang “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked '. Mary Heesch, mezzo soprano, sang “Prayer Perfect and “Velia . “Will O the Wisp and “My Heart Is a Silent Violin was sung by Janice Mundahl also a mezzo soprano. JoAnn Bartelt, a soprano soloist, sang “Fallen Leaf and “Little French Clock . “I Love Life and “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked was sung by Eldon Ek- berg, tenor. 21 Back Row Left to Right-Mrs. Heartz, V. Ellis, M. Coughlin, C. Heffernan, M. Bur- lage, P. Ellis, B. Heesch, D. Anderson, J. Ponto, E. Fulmer. Second Row-E. Ekberg, B. Marquardt, M. Heesch, S. Jacobson, R. Pratt, H. McClemans, D. Mc- Dowell, R. Karstens, M. Heesch, J. Baker, H. Baker, E. Kretsinger. Front Row- J. Pratt, B. Kuechenmeister, R. Risch, J. Mundahl, A. Kramer, R. Schaffer, C. McCuen, N. Buchholtz, J. Blomgren. BAND The Elkton High School band was organized this year by Mrs. Heartz, tne di- rector. The band consists of thirty-two members. There are two sections the A band and the B band. The A band has played at' various school activities. Some of them are the homecoming, football games, bas- ketball games, and the District tournament. Left to Right-Nancy Buchholtz, Evonne Ekberg, Jean Blomgren. SOLOISTS The Instrumental Soloists attended the contest at Milbank on February 10. Nancy Buchholtz, coronet soloist, chose as her selection “Forest Echoes’ . Evonne Ekberg who plays the flute, selected the songs “Santa Lucia and London- derry Air . Jean Blomgren s trumpet solo was “Spinning Song . 22 HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT HOME EC. II In Elkton High School three years of Home making are offered in a modern equipped department. The kitchen department is equipped with modern style cabinets, refrigerator, and this year two late model stoves were added. These things give the girls actual practice in planning and preparing meals. In the sewing unit there are electric sewing ma- chines that give the girls opportunity to make cloth- ing articles for themselves. Besides this the depart- ment offers units in family relations, marriage and careers, and costume designs, as well as many other crafts and hobbies. HOME EC. I There are forty members in the Elkton Chapter F.H.A.. Our organization is a na- tional affiliation association sponsored by the American Home Economics Association. The advisor of F.H.A. is Mrs. Kurtz. The organization has a business meeting on the third Wednesday of each month and a social meeting on the second Monday of each month. Left to Right-Mrs. McMahon, Darlene Krogmann, Rose Marie Howell, Dorothy Bebensee, Marjorie Bebensee, and Aria Schoenfeld. HOT LUNCH The Elkton Public School has par- ticipated in the Hot Lunch Program for 11 years. Mrs. McMahon and her helpers serve about 90 pupils per day. The fee for the meal is 1.00 a week for each pupil. There has been a stove installed this year in the hot lunch room. AG DEPARTMENT The agriculture department of Elkton High School was established for the term of 1951 and 1952 with Peter Hodial as instructor. This department was established with the sole purpose of offering a profit- able four-year course of shop and agricultural instruction for all high school boys. F. F. A. The Elkton Chapter of the F. F. A. was founded during the same term as the agriculture department. This nationally known organization is recognized the country over as a contructive organization, that trains young man into being better and stronger farmers. One of the highlights of this organization since its founding in Elkton was the National F. F. A. Convention held in Kansas City, Mo. in which two Elkton boys were delegates, W. Moulton and V. Kock. Shown above are the present day members of the F.F.A. . Front row left to right-J. Boelens, V. Kock, W. Moulton, L. Pratt, and J. Wiskur. Second Row-M. Ishmael, E. Engelbrecht, V. Herrick, D. Schmidt R. Herrick, E. Bessler, F. Kick, C. Bain, C. Heesch, E. Ekberg, R. Wiskur, and D. Even..Last row Kenneth Bohuslav, instructor, C. Bruening, D. Latham, G. Smith, G. Clark, and L. Kroeger. Not shown is M. Kick. 25 HONORARIES MARLYSLANDSMAN Salulatorian Most Studious Most Likely to Succeed Most Representative DAR Representative ELDON EKBERG Valedictorian Most Studious Most Likely to Succeed Most Representative Most Worthy BOY STATER-53 PETE KELLY HOMECOMING QUEEN GENEVA WELSH MOST WORTHY JOAN PETERSON POPULAR WITTIEST BEST LOOKING Janice Mundahl Bill Wiederich COURTEOUS Dorothy Bebensee Dick Bartelt BEST GROOMED Geneva Welsh Bill Wiederich ATHLETIC Geneva Welsh LeRoy Pratt Janice Mundahl Bill Seivert 26 Joan Even Charles Heesch JANUARY 1-New Year's 4- Xmas Vacation ends 5- BB. game here with White 7- BB. game here with Chester 11- Board Meeting 12- BB. game here with Estelline 13- PTA Meeting 15-1st Semester ends 19-BB. game at Dell Rapids 22-BB. game at Colman 28- 29-Elkton Invitational Tourna- ment FEBRUARY 1-Reorganization Meeting 1- Teachers Meeting 2- BB. game here with Toronto 3- FFA Party 5- BB. game here with Egan 6- BB. game at Rutland 9-BB. game here with Clear Lake 10-PTA Meeting 15- Annual completed 16- BB. game at General Beadle 22-23-24-District BB. Tournament MARCH 1-World Series Show 1- Teachers Meet 2- PTA Meeting 3- Hickory Stick JMeeting 5- Donkey BB. game here 8- Board Meeting 9- Carnival 15- College Day 29- 30-Govt. Days APRIL 3-Music Contest at Brookings 6- Teachers Meeting 9-5th 6 weeks ends 12-Board Meeting 16- Good Friday 19-H.S. Prin. Meet at Huron ? ?-Skip Day 25-26-27-St. Ag. Conv. Ik Judging at Brookings 28-Typing Contest at White MAY 1-Howard Wood Relays 3- H.S. Music Concert 4- Upper Sioux Conf. Track Meet 6-Junior-Senior Banquet 10- Board Meeting 11- Teachers Meeting 13-14-Semester exams for Seniors 17-Class night 19-Commencement 19-20-Semester exams 21-School ends--Picnic E. H. S. CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1953-1954 SEPTEMBER 3-FB. Rules Meeting 7- Labor Day 8- School Begins 9- PTA Meeting 14-School Board Meeting 16-Cheerleaders chosen 16-Class Elections 18-FFA Meeting 18-Freshmen Initiation 21-Assembly Program 24-FB. game here with Sinai un- der new lights 29-Teachers Organize OCTOBER 1- Pep Rally 2- Homecoming 3- Press Association 5-Teachers Meeting 9-FB game at Estelline 10- Sr. Pictures Taken 12-Individual pictures taken 12-Board Meeting 14- PTA Meeting 15- FFA Initiation Party 16- FB. game at White 16- 1st six weeks ends 17- Hobo Day at Brookings 23-FB. game here with Volga 28-FB. game at Castlewood NOVEMBER 2- Film shown 5- Speaker talks to FFA 6- Juniors order rings 6-Soph. Return Party 6- Basketball Starts 7- Football Banquet 9-Board Meeting 11- Les Miserables shown 15-PTA Meeting 17- Declam Contest At Egan 18- FHA Dinner 23-Annual Meeting At Sioux Falls 23- Assembly Program 24- BB. here with Sinai 26-27-Thanksgiving Vacation DECEMBER 1-BB. game at Volga 3- 4-Snow storm 7- Teachers Meeting 8- BB. game here with Trent 9- PTA Meeting 11-BB. game at Bruce 14-School Board Meeting 14- FHA Christmas Party 15- BB. game at Astoria 18-Grade Xmas Program 21-Soloists eliminated 23- High School Xmas Party 24- Xmas Vacation Begins ATHLETICS Left to Right-Back—Allen Mielke, William Seivert, Charles Heesch, Jon Boelens, Don- ald Schmidt. Eldon Ekberg. Ivfiddle—Donald Bartelt, EugeneEngelbrecht. Marvin Kick. Dale Even. Peter Kelly, Vernon Luze. Front—Vincent Luze, Patrick Hurney. Francis Kick. Francis Lorang, Vincent Herrick, Charles Peters, Raymond Pratt. James Cul- hane. Not Pictured—Gordon Smith, Elroy Bessler. FOOTBALL Twenty-six boys went out for the Elk’s 1953 football season. A new attraction this year was the construction of lights at the field, making most of the games at night. A special fea- ture was our Homecoming, Oct. 2, in which the Elks defeated Bruce after a hard fought game. This year tne team lacked weight, but made up for it in teamwork and speed. Left to Right-LeRoy Pratt, William Seivert, Dwaine Latham, Charles Heesch, Eldon Ek- berg, Donald Bartelt, Raymond Pratt. Coach—Mr. Welch. TRACK Seven boys turned out for track this year. They plan to attend the Regional Track Meet and others of the season. BASKETBALL Left to Right-Peter Kelly, Francis Lorang William Seivert, Charles Heesch, Jon Boelens, William Wiederich, Eldon Ekberg. LeRoy Pratt, Dale Even, Donald Bartelt. A-TEAM The Elk’s 1953-1954 basketball season consisted of many interesting and close scored games. Elkton belongs to the Upper Sioux and Sioux Valley conferences,of which the former has recently been organized as a Hickory Stick unit. Left to Right-Charles Peters, James Culhane, Francis Lorang, Elroy Bessler Dwaine Latham, Eugene Engelbrecht, Donald Klosterman, Francis Kick. Patrick Hurney, Robert Wiskur, Raymond Pratt. B-TEAM The little Elks consisted of mostly freshmen this year. Their small size cer tainly didn’t hinder their teamwork ability against larger teams. Back Row-Left to Right-LeRoy Pratt, Peter Kelly. William Seivert, Gordon Smith, Allen Mielke. Front Row-Mr. Welch, Donald Bartelt, Charles Heesch, Jon Boelens, William Wiederich, Eldon Ekberg. E CLUB The E Club was organized this year by the lettermen. The officers are: pres.-Peter Kelly; vice pres.-Charles Heesch; sec.-treas.-Eldon Ekberg; reporter-Donald Bar- telt. To become a member of this club the boys must earn a letter in athletics. Left to Right Evonne Ekberg, Joan Ponto, Anita Kramer, Janice Mundahl, Beverly Heesch. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders were elected by a vote of the student body. The girls attended all the games. Anita Kramer was the substitute. 32 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The commercial department, this year under the supervision of Mrs. Guss, offers to the students courses in bookkeeping, typing, and office-practice. These courses help to prepare students for professions in later life. Front row, left to right: Mrs. Guss, instructor, R. Karstens, J. Kontz, J. Boelens, and D. Schmidt. Second row: N. Hurney, J. Even, V. Ellis. C. Burlage. and I. Anderson. Last row; J. Baker. M. Heesch, G. Clark. J. Mundahl. B. Seivert. D. Wiskur. G. Smith. C. Bruening. J. Wiskur, and L. Pratt. Front row. left to right: M. Landsman. V. Mielke, D. Moulton, and R. Fulmer. Last row: B. Heesch, D. Krogmann, A. Kroeger, C. Halstead, A. Karstens, G. Welsh, M. Burlage, J. Peterson. C. Heffernan. D. Bebensee, J. Peterson, and R. Howell. RADIO CLASS This year the study of radio was offered to the senior boys for the first time. They study the basic and essential parts of radio, electrons, and electri- city. Left to right: D. Bartelt, P. Kelly, W. Moulton, V. Kock, and E. Ekberg. Standing: Mr. Bohuslav, in- structor. Not pictured: Marvin Kick. International Freezers All Sizes International Refrigerators 34 ELKTON MOTOR COMPANY M. F. Klosterman, Proprietor USED CARS i TRUCKS CARS — TRACTORS — TRUCKS SALES AND SERVICE Elkton, South Dakota Phone 2901 ELKTON HATCHERY § HARDWARE Ed Wiegle, Owner Frigid ai re Maytag Skelgas Admiral CBS-Columbia Quality Chicks Zip Feed Vigorena Feed Gas and Oil Brooders Chick and Flock Equipment Elkton, South Dakota Oh Slop Soovico Phone 2591 35 CORN EXCHANGE BANK SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES GENERAL INSURANCE SEE US FOR FARM LOANS CHECKING ACCOUNTS PHONE 2761 COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE TRADE IN ELKTON—BANK WITH US” ELKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA PLUMBING AND El .TRIC WIRING BILL'S ELECTRIC Bill McDowell. Owner RADIO AND TELEVISION SALES AND SERVICE ELKTON SOUTH DAKOTA 34 ELKTON CASH HARDWARE (Our Own Hardware) Cutlery-Paint-Tool «-Stoves Sporting Goods Electrical Appliances Plumbing Supplies “We Have Everything Reynold Schaffer, Manager Phone 4121------------Elkton, South Dakota THE ELKTON RECORD Your Community Newspaper Read the Paper For Pictorial News Coverage of The Elkton Area Let The Record Photo Service “Capture For Tomorrow The Happiness of Today Phone 2261 Elkton, South Dakota 37 SHOP-N-SAVE BUY FOR LESS' hap i ry'c RED OWL AGENCY WBSBnmm ■red OWL AGENCY | GROCERIES FRESH MEATS FRUITS VEGETABLES Locally Owned fc Operated by Elmer Harvey Phone 2081--------- For Delivery Service--------Elkton, South Dakota SCHAFFER BROTHERS WE FEATURE DE LAVAL SEPARATORS SIOUX WATER SYSTEM COMPLETE FARM SUPPLIES Phone 2551 JOHN DEERE SALES AND SERVICE ED and ALBERT SCHAFFER TRACTORS FARM IMPLEMENTS COMPLETE REPAIRS Elkton, South Dakota 38 Compliments of ROBERT O. FJERSTAD “Congratulations Seniors Bob Runs Our Fleet of School Busses Elkton--—------—South Dakota ELLEN’S CAFE DINNERS LUNCHES CIGARETTES Elkton For Fine Eating SOFT DRINKS CANDIES ICE CREAM South Dakota Congratulations and Best Wishes To The 1954 Senior Class of Elkton High School ALVIN QUINN 39 FOGERTY’S BARBER SHOP POWERS “We Have Everything You Need Fresh Fruits—Vegetables Choice Meats Clothing-Dry Coods-Footwear Managed by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powers and Roy Jack Fogerty, Owner Hair Cuts-Shaves Massages-Tonics-Shampoos “Anyway you want it. Elkton, South Dakota Phone 2661-------------Elkton, South Dakota SEXAUER’S For F eed-Seeds-Grain-Coal Feed Grinding And Mixing Phone 2841 Elkton, South Dakota 40 State Farm Insurance Low Cost Insurance Auto Life Fire Milo S. Opdahl, Dist. Mgr. Brookings Agency Phone 932 509 Main Avenue Comprehensive Farm And Resident Liability Protection Edgar D. Gosmire, Local Agent Brookings. South Dakota McKeown Garage Genuine Auto Parts Replacement Parts and Accessories Firestone Tires Hy-Vis-Oil For every Make and Model Car Phone 2031 Elkton, South Dakota A Personal Note The Diamond ring you choose will be endowed for- ever with personal meaning, your cherished keepsake of Love. Select it with infinite care, mindful that through the years this gem is yours alone, a price- less possession. We’ll be pleased to show you a selection of world’s quality diamond rings, each a guaranteed perfect gem. JACKSON JEWELRY BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA Compliments of the ELK THEATRE Leo Smith, Owner Relax While You Enjoy Yourself At A Good Movie ELKTON. SOUTH DAKOTA 41 STANDARD PHONE 2441 EMROY KELLY Bulk dealer for STANDARD OIL Fuel - Oil - Gas - Kerosene Farm delivery and City delivery ELKTON. SO. DAK. GAMBLES Home owned by Leo Traxinger Hardware and Dry Goods The Friendly Store Roller Skates ■■WVVVVWWW ’’ PHONE 2291 Sports wear of all kinds ELKTON, SO. DAK. GREAT-PLAINS SUPPLY CO. “Everything to build anything Local Manager JOHN FUNSTON PHONE 2271 ELKTON. SO. DAK. EMIL SALK Clothing Store “Everything for that man Sportswear and Dress Clothes SO. DAK. 42 ELKTON FARMERS CO-OP OIL Tire Repairs-Tire Sales Gas--Oil----- Kerosene Grease Jobs--Oil Changes Car Wash PHONE 2851 ELKTON, S. DAK. FULMER STATION Owned and Operated by Harold Fulmer Gas — — Oil Groceries-Pop-Candy Five Miles North on Highway 14 ELKTON, S. DAK. BROOKINGS SOFT WATER SERVICE No Modem Convenience at Such Low Cost Service Twice Monthly Get in Touch with Us For Better Service BROOKINGS SOUTH DAKOTA SWEETHEART BAKERY Compliments and Breads — Rolls — Pastries Best Wishes Cakes — Cookies For a Successful Yearbook BROOKINGS S. DAK. CITY OF ELKTON Compliments of DR. J. J. MARKINE D.O. Elkton, S. Dak. Phone 2601 CITY BAKERY “Quality First Brookings, S. Dak. Phone 174 JONES BARBER SHOP Clean and Courteous Below the Red Owl Brookings South Dakota Compliments of COLLEGE CLEANERS Dry Cleaning Steam Pressing Brookings South Dakota BARTLINGS Complete Home Furnishings Licensed Embalmer Funeral Directors Brookings South Dakota Compliments of DR. C. A. LARSON Dentist Elkton, S. Dak. Phone 2911 Compliments of PARK GRANT Brookings South Dakota Auctioneers WORTH AND GRAIN Dial Collect 3069 5538 Lake Benton Ivanhoe Licensed in Minnesota and South Dakota Compliments of STUDEVENT AUTO-ELECTRIC HAMMER STANDARD SERVICE Automotive Electricians Engine Tune-up Electric Motor Repair Radiator Repair PHONE 2401 ELKTON, S. DAK. BROOKINGS S. DAK. Compliments of ELK CAFE KENDALL DRUG Home of Good Food ARNE and HELEN KLOSTERMAN BROOKINGS S. DAK. ELKTON S. DAK. FLETTE INSURANCE AGENCY Compliments of • B. H. SCHAPHORST Where Insurance is not a sideline Attorney at Law BROOKINGS S. DAK. BROOKINGS S. DAK. Congratulations, Seniors Compliments of FR1E MOTOR LESTER HERBRANDSON Attorney at Law BROOKINGS S. DAK. BROOKINGS S. DAK. Compliments of Best wishes to the Seniors on a successful year book. Mrs. George Buchholtz OTTER TAIL POWER CO. Your local AVON dealer PHONE 2522 ELKTON S. DAK. CANBY MINN. Compliments of Compliments of NELSON FLYING SERVICE LUND and McKAN Crop Dusting Attorney at Law BROOKINGS S. DAK. BROOKINGS S. DAK. 45 ELKTON FARMERS CREAMERY George McMahon Manager Home of ELKTON BUTTER Made from Pasturized Cream and Noted for its Delicious flavor Elk ton- South Dakota LOVLEY’S GROCERY Meat-Fruit-Vegetables Groceries For Delivery Nick Peters Dealer Call 2471 ELKTON SOUTH DAKOTA Phone 2472 CLARENCE TEDS PLACE DIAMOND LUNCH Candy-Cigarettes-Beverages-Cigars Candy-Meals-Beverages Cards and Pool Lunches and Short Orders Elkton, South Dakota Come in Elkton South Dakota 44 £LKTON H.GH SCHOOL Utility Slip High School Activity Fund Activity 07ic£et 1953 - 1951 Not Transfer� ' Clrd ru, DAILY REPORT OF ABSENTEES CASH RECEIVED 00i Dale flarch IS � 4 SDOOKINGS. SO. D � X O T I EXCUSED r MIDWEST-BEACH nJF ElKTON HICH SCHOOL Pa. T-V- i£T St a- ClASSjpfJPI , .05 — LATE-SLIP LEONARD BURLAGE “AUCTIONEER Call 2180 Collect For Sales of: Personal Property Livestock Real Estate Elkton, South Dakota Phone 2180 E. L. ERICKSON PRODUCTS “Complete Service In Office Equipment and Seating Educational and Scientific Apparatus, Including Repairs Storage and Locker Cabinets Seed and Grain Testing Supplies Special Laboratory Equipment Designed to meet your requirements. Brookings, South Dakota Ames, Iowa WALKER DRUG “'•'here Friends Meet. We have Complete Pharmetical Needs A Registered Pharmacist Patent Medicines Elkton, South Dakota 48