Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1958 volume:

The Elk Elkton High School Elkton, South Dakota Monte Harming, Editor Morlayne Elverud, Assistant Editor Lyle Even, Business Manager Administration Superintendent Verle Heiter Mr. Heiter'8 practical and working knowledge of every phase of the school system has made possible a fine program of educational training and public relations. Board of Education PRESIDENT Roy Kramer VICE-PRESIDENT Alvin Peterson CLERK Emil Salk TREASURER Bernice Petschow BOARD MEMBERS O. W. Bartelt Myles Klosterman Eldridge Kretsinger, Sr. 2 Principal WILUAM QUINCEY English Declamation Faculty DORIS SCHIRMER Commercial Publications ARTHUR BRUNING Agriculture Science GLADYS WILDING Homemaking English I LLOYD LARSON History, English Plays E. R. FOSS Music Physics ROBERT HAMPSON Athletics History, Biology 3 Valedictorian an«l —JJeytrftbl Salutatorian L ns Viaris WcCitmani 2 san Was., «tk Jnn ScUf sr Wiltiam UaJrt 7 'WatUr 2is Larti History of the Class of 1958, Elkton High School FRESHMAN YEAR, 1954-55 In the fall of 1954, twenty-one freshmen entered the doors of Elkton high school. As in other years, che freshmen were initiated by the sophomores in October. In February, 1955, the freshmen gave a return party. Officers for that year were Janet Hegerfeld, president; William Vaske, vice-president; Roger Bauer, secretary; and Wilbur Latham, treasurer. Supt. Ekberg was class adviser. Betty Moulton and Sharon Jacobsen left the class and Clarice Wright came to EHS. Clarice Wright and Lester Kramer were king and queen candidates for the carnival. SOPHOMORE YEAR, 1955-56 In the fall of 1955, the class started with twenty-three members. Walter Zie- barth, Marlayne Elverud, and James Bullis joined the class. In turn, the sopho- mores initiated the freshmen in September. Class officers were Marlayne Elverud, president; Lester Kramer, vice-presi- dent, and Clarice Wright, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Bohuslav was the class adviser. In the spring of 1956, two members left the class and two members joined the class. JUNIOR YEAR. 1956-57 The year 1956-57 was a busy year for the juniors. The junior enrollment was twenty-two, and the officers were Wilbur Latham, president; Monte Harming, vice- president; Janet Hegerfeld, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Lioyd Wallace, homemaking teacher, was the adviser. Qi November 17, under the direction of Mrs. Willace, the play Murder She Says” was presented. In the spring of 1957 the juniors entertained the seniors at a banquet and prom with the Gay 90's and Showboat combined as a theme. Leo Fortin pro- vided the music for this affair which was held May 9. Honors came to the class members. Lester Kramer was chosen Boys Stater, Janet Hegerfeld was Girls Stater, and Fhtty Ellis was selected by the Elkton Women's Club to attend music camp at Vermillion. SENIOR YEAR, 1957-58 The senior year the class of 1958 had twenty-one members. Class officers for this year were Lester Kramer, president; Janet Hegerfeld, secretary-treasurer; Ruth Ann Schaffer, vice-president; Supt. Verle Heiter, and Mr. Qiincey, class ad- visers. Mr. Lloyd Larson directed the senior play Jumping Jewels which was presented on December 18,1957. Again, honors were received by members of the Class of '58-----Monte Harming was editor of the yearbook, THE ELK; Ruth Ann Schaffer was selected DAR candidate; Marlayne Elverud won the Betty Crocker homemaker of tomorrow award. Lester Kramer and Marie McClemans were the homecoming lord and lady. The year came to a close May 22, 1958, with Janet Hegerfeld as valedictorian and Roy Bebensee as salutatorian. 8 Juniors Donald Barthel Helen Burlage Gordon Bruening Beverly Ekberg Rea Fulmer Patsy Heesch Sharon Herrick Wanda Hoebelheinrich Mary Howell, Secretary Shirley Kramer Donna Krogman Andy Kurtz Veloise Langin Donald McDowell Tom Moser Mickey Myers Virginia Pape Jean Peters, Treasurer Pete Peterson Judy Pinkston Roger Risch Jim Stewart, Vice-Pres. Elaine Sutton Dennis Walsh, President Bermae Weber Roger Wiegle Sophomores Harvey Baker, V-Pres. Carole Bartelt Sharon Beers Marlys Bolte Judy Elverud Larry Englbrecht, Pres. Bo b Harming Gene Heesch Clayton Hoebelheinrich Gene Keller Janice Keller Eldridge Kretsinger Bob Latham Michael Luze Marvin Overend Patricia Pinkston, Treas. t David Risch Randy Risch Dale Schmidt Mary Ellen Seivert Duane Smallfield Judy Turnis, Sec. Dick Wiskur Bill Zink Freshmen Jean Baker, Sec. -Treas, Kathryn Brandt Melvin Brown Arnold Bruening Ronald Clausen George Eaton Judy Ehret Mary Hendricks Lois Hoebelheinrich Helen Kelly James Klosterman Judy Klosterman David Krogmann Carol Kurtz Karen Kurtz Richard Landsman Myron Lang Carol McCuen Joyce McKeown Robert Mersch Carol Pinkston Katherine Peters Madeline Peterson Judy Pratt Larry Price Gerald Schmidt Vern Schoeneman James Smallfield Duane Smith, President Melvyn Smith Paul Swift Celestine Turnis LeRoy Wiskur Marlene Wiskur Roger Wiskur Charles Zink, V-Pres. 11 Librarians Row 1: Monte Harming, Duane Bartelt, Lyle Even. Row 2: Don Ishmael , Marie McClemans, Janet Hegerfeld, Patty Ellis, Bill Landsman, Ruth Schaffer, Marlayne Elverud. Adviser: Mrs. Schirmer. Paper Staff Editor----------- Assistant Editor Adviser--------- 13 -- Ruth Schaffer Janet Hegerfeld Mrs. Schirmer JUMPING JEWELS was presented by the senior class on December 18, 1957. Mr. Larson, director; Duane Bartelt, Janet Hegerfeld, Donald Ishmael, Marlayne Elverud, Dean Moser, Monte Harming, Lyle Even, Marie McClemans, Bill Landsman, Ruth Schaffer, Bernadette Humey , Patty Ellis, Lester Kramer. SHOWBOAT was the theme of the junior-senior banquet May 9, 1957. The dancers entered thru an arch into the ballroom which was decorated to represent a blue sky clustered with silvery stars. A ramp led to the stage where dancers were served a fruit drink at the Showboat bar. 14 Memories are made of this . . . Hall of Fame JANET HEGERFELD Most Studious Most Worthy- Most Likely to Succeed To be Missed Most Most Representative Wittiest DEAN MOSER MARIE McCLEMANS ■ LESTER KRAMER | Best Looking Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Most Representative Most Popular 16 MARY ANN HOWELL Most Athletic BILL LANDSMAN To be Missed Most Most Worthy Most Athletic BERMAE WEBER Most Courteous JAMES LUZE Most Courteous SHIRLEY KRAMER Best Looking Best Dressed LYLE EVEN Best Dressed MELVIN SMITH Wittiest REA FULMER WILBUR LATHAM MONTE HARMING Best Dancers Most Studious 17 Homecoming The annual Elkton High School Homecoming got under way October 19, 1957, with the crown- ing of the lord and lady. Andy Kurtz, acting as master of ceremonies, crowned Marie McCle- mans, lady, and Lester Kramer, lord. The lady's attendants were Janet Hegerfeld and Marlayne Elverud. The lord's attendants were Bill Landsman and Lyle Even. The crown, robe , and flower bearers were Joyce Erks , John Swift, Barbara Baker, Billy Schirmer, and Linda Kurtz. The coronation was followed by a pep rally on Main Street and a bonfire at the Elks Bowl . Friday evening, October 11, the Colman Cats defeated the Elkton Elks. At half time the Elk- ton band performed. The lord, lady, and their attendants paraded around the field on a float. Following the game the Johnny Hynes Orches- tra played for the dance. 19 Lord Lady Lester Kramer Marie McClemans Glee Club ROW ONE: Carol McCuen, Mary Howell, Judy Elverud, Shirley Kramer, Helen Burlage, I tty Heesch, Elaine Sutton, F tricia Ellis, Jean Baker . ROW TWO: Lois Hoebelheinrich, Katherine Peters, Marlene Wiskur , Joyce McKeown, Mary Ellen Seivert, Patricia Pinkston, Maries Bolte , Celestine Turnis, Carole Bartelt, Sharon Beers. ROW THREE: Mary Hendricks, Virginia Ripe, Judy Ehret, Madeline Peterson, Judy K1 os ter - man, Marie McClemans, Carol Pinkston, Helen Kelly, Karen Kurtz, Judy Pratt. ROW FOUR: Mr. Foss (director), Katherine Brandt, Ber- nadette Humey, Marlayne Elverud, Janet Hegerfeld, Judy Pinkston, Maria Fulmer, Jean Peters, Judy Turnis, Ruth Schaffer, Lyle Even (accompa- nist). 20 ROW ONE: Patty Heesch, Shirley Kramer, Marlayne Elverud, Ruth Schaffer, Pat- ricia Ellis, Virginia Pape, Judy Elverud, Judy Pratt, Lyle Even. Not pictured, Carol Kurtz. Triple Trio Soloists ROW ONE: Lyle Even, Virginia Pape, Judy Pratt, Harvey Baker. ROW TWO: Marlayne Elverud, Jean Baker, Carol McCuen, Judy Elverud. ROW THREE : Helen Burlage, Patricia Ellis, Janet Hegerfeld, Ruth Schaffer. Combined Bands ROW ONE: James Klosterman, Duane Smith, Kathryn Janssen, F tricia Risch, Judy McKeown, Carol McCuen, Gerry Schmid, f ul Swift, Gloria Ekberg, Harvey Baker, Ruth Schaffer. ROW TWO: David Pratt, Curtis Kretsinger, Larry Motter , Judy Pratt, Sharon Beers, Katherine Brandt, James Stuefen, Carole Bartelt, Maries Bolte, Joyce McKeown, Karen Kurtz, Ronald Deethardt, Judy Klosterman, Lynn Heiter, Dorinda McKe- own, Madeline Peterson, Helen Burlage, Shirley Deethardt, Sharon Traxinger, Karon Traxinger. ROW THREE: Elaine Sutton, Jean Baker, Mar- layne Elverud, Patricia Ellis, Maria Fulmer, Kenneth Baker, Philip Ehret, Don McDowell, Helen Kelly, Maynard Kramer. 22 GIRLS STATER-- Janet Hegerfeld BOYS STATER--Lester Kramer MUSIC CAMP--Patricia Ellis DAR REPRESENTATIVE--Ruth Schaffer 24 Milton Janssen Milt Harlon Swift, Merle Pottratz, Arnie Klosterman, Bob Fjersted. Mrs. Lytle, Mrs. Pottratz, Mrs. Dexter, Milt Janssen. 26 Cheerleaders Judy Turnis, Mary Howell, Sally Turnis, Ritty Heesch, Mary Hendricks, Judy Elverud. Not pictured: Marlayne Elverud. Majorettes Virginia Pape Patty Heesch Judy Pinkston Shirley Kramer Football a o LA 3 Roger Bauer George Eaton a Eugene Heesch Donald Ishmael • A - 's k X i P iTv. Lester Kramer Eldridge Kretsinger a Richard Landsman Donald McDowell Kit ♦ fh xrl Robert Mersch Dean Moser Duane Bartelt Donald Barthel Larry Engelbrecht Student Manager Dean Moser Football Coach Hampson Micky Myers Pete Peterson Roger Risch Dale Schmidt Duane Smallfield Duane Smith Jim Stewart Paul Swift Bill Vaske Dennis Walsh FIRST ROW: Gene Heesch, Donald Ishmael, Duane Bartelt, David Risch. SECOND ROW: Dennis Walsh, Dean Moser, Virgil Deet- hardt, James Stewart, Pete Peterson, and Billy Landsman. Don Virgil Dean Duane Bill 30 B BASKETBALL STUDENT MANAGER Don McDowell FIRST ROW: R. Risch, P. Swift, C. Zink, D. Barthel, R. Lands- man. SECOND ROW: R. Risch. R Baker. M Meyers. D. Schmidt. V. Schoeneman. B. Zink, and B. Harming. TRACK LETTERMEN FIRST ROW: Landsman. Risch, Barthel, Kurtz, Heesch. Bartelt. Swift. SECOND ROW: Zink, Walsh, Harming, Bebensee, Peterson, Risch, £ink. THIRD ROW: Brown, Latham, Deethardt, Schmidt, Myers, Stewart, Smith, Mersch. FIRST ROW: Risch, Barthel, Risch, Ishmael. Bartelt, Risch, Heesch, Peterson. SECOND ROW: Myers, Stewart, McDowell, Walsh, Bau- er, Hampson. THIRD ROW: Vaske, Moser, Deethardt, Landsman, Kramer. 31 EIGHTH GRADE ROW ONE: Sylvester Schwebach, Mary Jo Stewart, James Stuefen, Janis Weber, Dennis Wiegle, Mrs. Salk, upper grade teacher. ROW TWO: Miynard Kramer, Curtis Kretsinger, Ralph Kruger, Dorinda McKeown, Larry Motter, Roger Pottratz. ROW THREE: Dean Dexter, Jean Dexter, Qoria Ekberg, Ronnie Englebrecht, Donna Greve, Robert Greve. SEVENTH GRADE ROW ONE: Vernon Krogman, Ellen Kurtz, Charles Mirquardt, Judy McKeown, David Pratt. Patty Risch. ROW TWO: Kenny Baker. Judy Kay Dexter, Ronald Deethardt, Margaret Hegerfeld, Kathryn Janssen, Carolee Kramer. 32 THIRD AMD FIFTH GRADES I Sharon Baker Larry Bolte Harry Boyle Gerald Bruns Richard Bruns Susan Claussen Shirley Deethardt Diane Greve Leonard Greve Nancy Ishmael Aleta Kretsinger Laurel Kretsinger Sonja Lytle Richard Motter Vikkie Moser JoAnn Pratt Gene Risch John Schirmer Theresa Schwebach Jack Tolk LeAnn Tolk Henry Willert Miss Holland, teacher FOURTH AND SIXTH GRADES Gloria Bolte Roger Bruns Lee Claussen Larry Dexter Darlene Doyle Dennis Duin Roger Duin Charles Gelderman James Gries Marjorie Janssen Virginia Janssen Dennis Kampmann Cliff Kurtz Sally Kurtz Darlene Latham Beverly McCuen Kenneth McCuen Marilyn Pottratz Jimmy Quincey David Swift Marilyn Van Dyke 34 Mrs. Ekberg, teacher Second Grade ROW ONE: Roger Peterson, Terry Tolk, Joseph Heard, Mike Kampmann. ROW TWO: Larry Marquardt, Ronald Gelderman, Dale Risch, Linda Lan- gin, Jerene Weber. ROW THREE: Gloria Kramer, Jane McKeown, Janice Gries. First Grade Mrs. Quinn, primary teacher, Raymond Janssen, Linda Kurtz, Barbara Baker, Joyce Erks, Daniel Anderson, Steven Boyle, Bob Van Dyke, Billy Schirmer, John Swift, Russel McCuen, Darwin Miller. 35 CONTRIBUTORS ELKTON MYER'S STANDARD OIL BUCKLIN’S STORE ELKTON CASH HARDWARE WALKER DRUG ALVIN QUINN GAMBLE'S Leo Traxinger FARMERS UNION CO-OP OIL CO. Lowell Peterson, Mgr. ELKTON GRAIN AND SUPPLY H. G. Pederson, Manager George and Alice's Diamond Lunch The Elkton Record Emil Salk The Elk Cafe TYLER Tyler Clinic SCHAFFER BROTHERS ELKTON FARMERS CREAMERY Alfred Bartelt, Manager CORN EXCHANGE BANK SEXAUER COMPANY John Kracke, Mgr. RED OWL AGENCY ELKTON MOTOR COMPANY M. F. Klosterman, Mgr. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Roy Kramer ELKTON HATCHERY Ed Wiegle, Owner Great Plains Supply Co. Emroy Kelly Elkton Market Locker Fulmer's Station Lovley's Grocery Elk Theater Leo Smith FLANDREAU Si verson's Drug Store Flandreau Creamery and Produce Co. BROOKINGS CONTRIBUTORS KALLEMEYN DIARY WATSON CLINIC EAT SHOPPE MIKE EFTHIMIOU KENDALL'S REXALL DRUG James Wholesale Lund it McCann, Lawyers Farmers Cooperative Co. Brookings Register Park Grant Wholesale Grocery Artz Locker Service Jim's Feed Store Purnia Feeds Northwest Security National Bank Nu-Way Dry Cleaners College Cleaners Kellogg Motor it Implement Jack Rabbit Oil Co. Community Oil Co. State Farm Mutual Ed Gosmire Zesto Herman Kracke Geyerman's Kneip Motors Jackson's Jewelry Security National Bank OK Barber Brookings Music Store Northwestern National Life Ins. Gilbertson, Bates Julian's Bakery Nick's Hamburger Shop P. H. Collins Attorney INDEX ACTIVITIES Athletics 27-31 Class Action 15 DAR 23 Declamation 12 FFA 24 FHA 25 Hall of Fame 16-17 Homecoming 18-19 Homemaker of Tomorrow 23 Librarians 12 Music 20-22 Music Camp 23 Office Helpers 12 Prom, 1957 14 Publications 13 Senior Play 14 Staters 23 ADMINISTRATION Board of Education 2 Bus Drivers 26 Cooks 26 Custodians 26 Faculty 3 Superintendent 2 CONTRIBUTORS 38-39 GRADES 32-35 SENIORS 4-8 SNAPSHOTS 36-37 UNDERCLASSMEN Freshmen 11 Juniors 9 Sophomores 10 Photography, Jeannette Abbey, Brookings ? viV tU- ? - ■ ♦ - 3w£ % :ln . w •'4 feSg .... '. €r.