Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1977 volume:

THE WAY WE WERE 66 99 Mem'ries light the corners of my mind. Misty water color mem'ries of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, smiles we gave to one another for the way we were. Can it be that it was all so simple then, or has time re-written ev'ry line? If we had the chance to do it all again, tell me would we? Could we ? Mem'ries may e beautiful, and yet, what's too painful to remember we simply choose to forget. So it's the laughter we will remember, whenever we remember the way we were; The way we were. CLASS MOTTO: The View From Here Looks Toward Forever CLASS COLORS: Baby Blue and Ivory CLASS FLOWER: Ivory Rose PEG JANSSEN JUDY THIELEN JAY THEEDE Tim Alberts Dean Anderson Don Bauman Carol Brown Gene Bundy Allen Finley Tom Gebhart Laura Heesch Bob Heesch Chuck Hegerfeld Tom Luze Dale Lynn Julie Lynn Darrell McKeown Darla McLaughlin Tony Myers Jerry Nissen Joyce Oppelt ONE Janice Overand Dick Peters Diane Peterson Gwen Risch MORE STEP TO THE v •'oreign Exchange Student Marcio Olivera TOP Tom Stuefen Janine Thielen Bob Thompsen Philip Vaske Janice Wiskur Wendy Adolph Peg Bauer Craig Biggar a Karen Brown Jim Bundy Helen Claussen Lori Colbeck Jackie Coughlin Jeannie Culhane Tom Davis Stuart Evens Nancy Henningsen Jens Holms Joan Janssen Tim Jensen ONWARD UPWARD Lori, Donna, and Carol show their excitement after winning the Districts. Bonnie Kampmann Dan Knuth Steve Kuehl Rene Lytle Carol McDowell Mitch Magnus Lori Nelson Tim Nielsen Theresa Peterson Mike Ponto Mike Rykhus Donna Stein Glenda Stein Cory Stuefen Helen Willert The Sophomores hall during the festivities of the Homecoming week. rx «fMiHttS -jhi Brian Adolph Tim Anderson Dale Anderson FRESHMAN KEEP ON TRUCKIN Julie Carter Jane Clark Carol Claussen The Freshman entertain the student body at one of the regular pep rallies. t j David Anderson Janet Anderson Deb Bauman Everett Gebhart Steve Hammer Brad Heesch it % Kevin DeMarteleare David Diedrich Cindy Finley Ervin Gebhart Sheila Beving Craig Cameron Jeff Carter Jerry Carter Sandra Lang Chuck Lorden Larry Lorenzen Kristi Jensen Joel Koch Curtis Krogman Dawn Kuehl Brian Lynn Ronda Lytle Julie MOultan Shari Pickard The Freshman on one of their hard working days in Knglish class. Far right: The burning E that was designed by the Freshman. Susan Thursto Judy Sharke Jolene Vaske LuAnn Stein David Theede 19 E.H.S. Football members left to right: Back row: Tim Mangan, Larry DeZeeuw, Chuck Kuehl, Don Cameron, Jay Theede, Scott Nielson, Mark Johnson, Steve Nelson, and Tom Diedrich. Second row: Assistant Coach Terry Vincent, Dick Peters, Darrell McKeown, Chuck Hegerfeld, Tony Myers, Dean Anderson, Brian Adolp, Kerry De Vries, and Head Coach Gene Den Herder. Third row: Student Elkton 32 C o 1 m a n 0 Elkton 31 Deubrook 0 Elkton 40 Castlewood 0 Doland 24 Elkton 6 Lake Benton 22 Elkton 16 Elkton 28 Grant Deul 18 Estelline 58 Elkton 19 Chester 32 Elkton 6 Ruthton 34 Elkton 16 Manager Gene Bundy, Craig Biggar, Mike Ponto, Tim Jensen, Mike Rykhus, Steve Kuehl, Tim Nielson, Steve Hammer, Brian Lynn, and Student Manager Dale Anderson. Fourth row: Jim Thielen, David Anderson, Tim Anderson, Jerry Carter, Larry Lorenzen, Jeff Carter, Brad Heesch, David Theede, and Craig Cameron. (Not pictured Bob Heesch) ELKTON ELKS JOIN NEW CONFERENCE Elkton had an uneven season of 4 wins and five losses. They had good drive and spirit but could not put the points on the board. At the beginning of the season, Elkton looked forward to a long winning drive. Then the team was plagued by injuries and a low moral, which in the end caused their losses. Elkton also, joining a new conference was not familiar with the new teams which accounted for the uneven season. At left: Came to Doland to watch their team play. Tim Mangan MVP All Conference Team Captain Larry DeZeeuw All Conference Team Captain Steve Nelson Best Defense Team Captain All Conference Tony Myers Best Offense Craig Biggar Most Improved Top left: A field goal made by our ace kicker, Tony. Top middle: A strong show of defense by Elkton’s FEARSOME WHATSOME? Bottom middle: Tony, being pursued by Bobcats, keeps on truckin’. Top right: Tim runs for his dear (?) life. Bottom right: With a little help from the defense, Mike sees daylight. At left: Tony tries to give a Bobcat the brush off. Below: Tim Mangan, quaterback, executes a flare over the middle to Tony Myers, (31). Back row: Tim M., Larry D. Front row: Mike r., Jay T., Tony M., Steve N. Top Left: TimMangan (17) makes a smooth move on defense to tackle the offending player. Mark Johnson comes into assist. Middle Left: Elkton played a well disciplined game against Lake Benton, here in the endzone, Elkton makes another score. Middle: Another conference is held between quarterback Tim Mangan and Head Coach Gene Den Herder. Top Right: Brade Heesch and Tim Jensen are caught by surprise for a picture during the game. Upper Middle: Jay Theede grabs on for dearlife as he pulled the opposing ball carrier to the ground. Middle: Unidentified player from Elkton hauls down a Bobcat from Lake Benton. Tim Mangan (17) Jay Theede, (41), and Mark Johnson, (81), rush in to lend a hand. BOYS CROSSCOUNTRY TEAM SUFFERS MANY BLISTERS From left to right-Coach Terry Vincent, Ryan Magnus, Mitch Magnus, Tom Gebhart, Tom Stuefen, Kerry DeVries, Chuck Lorden, Steve Kuehl, Ervin Gebhart, Everett Gebhart, David Theede. This year the cross-country team consisted of 1 senior, 3 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 4 freshman. It was a team of much experience, and has great potential coming back next year. The team placed third in the EDC Meet, fourth in Region competition with Kerry DeVries, Tom Stuefen, Ervin Gebhart and Chuck Lorden, and twelfth in the State Meet with Everett Gebhart running in place of Ervin. The girls cross-country did very well this year. They participated in meets at: Lake Benton, placing second; Arlington, placing second. The team placed second out of twelve in the Region meet, which was held at James Valley. It was here that Marcene Otten, Cindy Finley, Lisa Bauer and Glenda Van Dyke qualified to go on to State to get twelfth place out of the 32 teams that were running. BOYS AWARDS Ryan Magnus Kerry DeVries TEAM CAPTAIN MVP GIRLS AWARDS Lisa Bauer TEAM CAPTAIN MVP GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM GOES TO STATE MEET From left Marcene Otten, Pam Rochel, Lisa Bauer, Glenda Van Dyke. Cindy Finley. Varsity Experiences Thrill of Victory . . . Agony of Defeat A squad; back row left to right: Assistant Coach Joyce Steinhoff, Head Coach John Ihler, Judy Thielen, Mary Jo Culhane, Janine Thielen, Delores Stein, Laura Heesch, Lori Nelson, Student Managers; Nancy Henningsen, Laura Herrick. Front row left to right: Rene Lytle, Carol McDowell, Sheila Jo Beving, Norma Henningsen, Mary McKeown, Donna Stein. Clear Lake 63 Elkton 42 Elkton 48 Castlewood 40 Elkton 45 Sioux Valley 36 Elkton 43 Egan 26 Elkton 62 Doland 28 Elkton 60 Estelline 31 Elkton 54 Deubrook 22 Elkton 51 Rutland 18 Conference Tournament Elkton 55 Grant-Deuel 30 Elkton 56 Doland 28 Castlewood 39 Elkton 37 Elkton 53 Flandreau 20 Elkton 56 Grant-Deuel 26 Garretson 62 Elkton 44 Elkton 53 Deubrook 41 Elkton 41 Estelline 37 District X Tournament Elkton 27 Sioux Valley 23 Elkton 55 Champions Deubrook 36 Region III Tournament Clear Lake 65 Elkton 42 Elkton 38 Castlewood 30 Above left: Delores Stein Attempting this shot in a crowd of Castlewood Warriors. Above right: Judy Thielen and Mary McKeown retrieving the net, after the girls won the District X title over the Deubrook Dolphins. CV-KTO f tl-KTOA tUKTOjy tUKTOA; } JJQT B squad; back row left to right: Coach Joyce Steinhoff, Sheila Jo Beving, Rene Lytle, LuAnn Stein, Lori Nelson, Donna Stein, Carol McDowell, Student Managers: Nancy Henningsen, Laura Herrick. Middle row left to right: Ronda Lytle, Jane Clark, Patsy Hegerfeld. Teresa Peterson, Julie Carter, Jolene Vaske, Cindy Finley. Front row left to right: Wendy Adolph, Carol Claussen, Dawn Kuehl, Kristi Jensen. All Conference Girls Girls Awarded 1 ,KTn« MARY JO CULHANE LKT 7lr LAURA HEESCH ,KTn� f LAURA HEESCH MVP Best Offensive DELORES STEIN also 4th team All-State JUDY THIELEN DELORES STEIN MVP Best Offensive MARY JO CULHANE Best Defensive .V.KT0Ar— SHEILA JO BEVING 1 IfTni, Thrill of Victory . Agony of Defeat” Top row left to right; Mary Jo Culhane leads the pack for a fast- break lay-up against the Sioux Valley Cossacks, Coach John Ihler showing off the District X Championship trophy as the girls cheerfully romped over Deubrook 55-36, the “B” squad waiting to receive the ball from an out-a- bounds play. Middle row left to right: Carol McDowell dribbling around her Estelline defender. Sheila Beving dribbling down court getting ready to set up the Elk’s next play. Laura Heesch putting this one - handed shot up for another 2 points. Bottom row left to right: Donna Stein out jumping the dolphins to pull down this rebound, Janine Thielen tired of waiting for the Dolphins to come and get her lets go of this jump shot, the “B” team awaits to see the results of this jump - shot put up by one of the Elks. A Squad back row left to right: Coach Terry Vincent, Left to Right: Student Manager Larry Herrick, Tom Mitch Magnus, Tom Stuefen, Bob Heesch, Mark Diedrich, Tim Mangan, Ryan Magnus, Larry Johnson, Tom Gebhart, Kerry De Vries. Front Row DeZueew, Tony Myers, Student Manager, A1 Finley. Elks Bring Experience and Speed Onto the Court BOYS AWARDED Ryan Magnus Larry DeZeeuw MVP best Offensive All Conf. All Conf. Tourney team Best Field goal percent Tim Mangan All Conf. Most Assists Best Defensive Tim Alberts Most Improved Elkton 81 Lake Benton 70 Estelline 68 Elkton 5 1 Elkton 62 Lake Preston Elkton 77 Verdi 4 3 Elkton 71 C anova 5 7 Elkton 84 Sioux Valley 6 0 Castlewood 63 Elkton 49 Elkton 61 Deubrook 4 3 Conference Tourney Doland 7 4 Elkton 6 5 Castlewood 71 Elkton 62 Elkton 56 Deubrook 5 3 Elkton 69 Colman 5 2 Clear Lake 84 Elkton 80 Elkton 71 Deubrook 6 8 Doland 77 Elkton 67 Grant Duel 50 Elkton 46 Elkton 71 Verdi 5 5 Estelline 80 Elkton Districts landreau 68 Elkton 49 Elkton Boys, basketball season started this year out with a bang. A nice sized revenge came when Elkton beat Lake Benton 81-70. (Lake Benton beat Elkton in football 22-16). It was really a pleasure to play basketball in the new gym. Of course, it was a big change to go from crackerbox to boot box,but the team got it together and played ball. Elkton also participated in the Conference Tournament. We lost the first two games and won the last. (That being Deubrook). But they had fun and gained much experience. Elkton,s season was an overall success. The total won-lost record added up to be 10-9. This year we say good-bye to five seniors, four ol which were starters. Good-luck guys. B Team Has Fine Year Front row: left to right-Kerry DeVries, Mitch Magnus, Tim Anderson, Stuart Even, Jens Holms, Dan Knuth, Jeff Carter, Curt Krogman, Coach John Ihler. Back row: 1 to r-David Diedrich, David Theede, Brad Heesch, EervinGebhart, Steve Kuehl, JErry Carter, Jim Bundy, Everett Gebhart, Chuck Lorden. 1-Tony goes in for a lay-up. 2- Ryan blocks a shot against Canova. 3-Weareonthe same team, so give it up. 4-Tim puts one up for two points. 5-Tim A. grabs a rebound. 6-Mark goes over the top for two. 7- The boys show off their new warm- ups. 8-Mark dives into the basket to score. 9-Canovaplayer tries to get a shot above Tim. 10-Mark waits for the pass from Tim at the Conference Tournaments. 11-The starting five are ready for another game. 12-Tim gets high enough to block a shot. Track Team Sets Many New Records Guys left to right: back row-Bob Heesch, Mike Rykhus, Tom Gebhart, Mitch Magnus, Jens Holms, Ryan Magnus, Jeff Rykhus, Chuck Lorden, Brian Adolph, Middle row: Tom Stuefen, Marcio Olivera, Kerry DeVries, Tim Jensen, Larry Herrick, Danny Knuth, Brad Heesch, Front row: Jim Bauer, Danny Stein, Dennis, Stein, Ervin Gebhart, Leonard Gebhart, Everett Gebhart._______________________________ Girls, left to right: back row- Patsy Hegerfeld, Rene Lytle, Laura Heesch, Lynda Hegerfeld, Norma Henningsen, Delores Stein, Carol Claussen, LuAnn Stein, Sue Hegerfeld. Middle row: Laura Herrick, Judy Thielen, Lori Nelson, Janine Thielen, Donna Stein, Jean Gebhart, Kristi Jensen, Wendy Adolph. Front row: Cindy Finley, Julie Carter, Sheila Beving, Lisa Bauer, Carol McDowell, Rochele Lytle. AWARDS GIVEN Judy Thielen Kerry DeVries Girls MVP Boys MVP Freshman record breakers were as follows, from left to right: Brad Heesch, Jeff Rykhus, Chuck Lorden, Brian Adolph. Front row: Everett Gebhart, Ervin Gebhart, Jerry Carter. High school record breakers were Lisa Bauer and Laura Heesch. 1-Carol McDowell breaks through the tape at the end of the 440 yd dash. 2-During the Region meet while running the quick 440 yd relay Sue H. decided to give LoriN. the hot potato.3-Lori Nelson take a tip in the sand.4-Delores Stein gives a heave-ho on the shot put.5- Janine Thielen takes one giant step for women kind and races to get the baton off th Sue. Boys medley relay record breakers were from left to right: Brad Heesch, Bob Heesch, Mike Rykhus, Kerry Devries. Girls sprint medley record breakers were from left to right: Janine Thielen, Sue Hegerfeld, Judy Thielen, Jean Gebhart. 880yd relay brakers were from left to right: Janine Thielen, Sue Hegerfeld, Lisa Bauer, Judy Thielen. This years track team had quite a story to tell. Many records were beaten including the boys sprint medley relay record. The previous record held by the team 1962 in the time of3:52.5. This years team broke the record with a 3:52. The girls sprint medley team qualified for the state meet but due to the pre-existing graduation date, they were unable to participate. The team would like to take this opportunity to give graditude and thanks to Coach Den Herder. Mr. Den Herder will not be returning next year for he is leaving the Elkton School system. Since Mr. Den Herder arrived, the track team has gone one way, up. We have great admiration for Coach Den Herder and he will always be remembered. 1st ELONDA STEVE 2nd SUE TIM Homecoming 1976 proved to be another exciting event for the school. The whole week held events like decorating the halls, a Mr. Irresistible contest, and blue and white day. There were some of the traditional a activities omitted, but some new ones were added like awarding the ‘The Little Jug’ to the best class skit and the burning of the‘E’ at the game. It was a fun week for all, and after the game with Ruthton on Friday, everyone ended a good week by dancing to ‘cloudburst’. Clockwise from left: Larry D. tells the Senior tribe that it’s the best medicine ever! As the crown bearers try to balance their pillows, Larry D. Steve N. wait anxiously. The Junior team shows ‘How to Warm A Bench’ with the results being the winner of the‘Jug’. Tim A. acted as em cee for the evening peprally. David T. came out of the box as the last key worked for the Freshmen. Sophomore Peg. B. acted as a fortune teller and told Dan K. the teams fortune. The cheerleaders visit the rival’s school and talk about how different it is. Tony M. tells Dale L. the game will be ‘no sweat’ for Elkton. Jr. Varsity cheerleaders for 1976- 77 were: front row-Ronda Lytle, Deb Bauman,. Back row-Lori Nelson Lynda Hegerfeld, Donna Stein. Happy, sad, puzzled and ? . Varsity cheerleaders for 1976-77 were: top to bottom- Janice Wiskur, Elonda Risch, Janine Thielen, Laura Heesch, Sue Hegerfeld. Center rear, clockwise: Gwen Risch, Lisa Hegerfeld, Diane Peterson, Jeannie Culhane, Jean Gebhart, Barb Lang, Glenda Stein, Lori Colbeck, Jolene Vaske, Kristi Jensen, Margaret Janssen, Mary McKeown, Peg Janssen, Helen Willert, Jane Clark Joan Janssen, Jackie Coughlin, Julie Lynn. Standing: Shirley Janssen; altertate, Mrs. Lundgren; advisor, Janet Anderson; alternate. ★ Halftime Performance By Elkettes Adds to Spirit Wearing a smile always adds The Elketteget ready toperform. to the routine. 38 Music Chorus members from left to right: Delores Stein, Peg Janssen, Judy Thielen, Janine Thielen, Gwen Risch, Elonda Risch, Marcene Willert, Diane Peterson, Mrs. Hildebrandt, Laura Heesch, Lee Ann Davis, Karen Brown, Mary Mckeown, Glenda Stein, Lori Colbeck, Patsy Hegerfeld. Row 2: Janice Wiskur, Margaret Janssen, Helen Willert Lisa Hegerfeld, Jenean Nissen, Jane Clark, Barb Lang, Janet Anderson, Ronda Lytle, Sheila Beving, Mary Jo Culhane, Rene Lytle, Linda Van Dyke, Joanne Van Dyke, Lori Nelson, Row 3: Sandra Lang, Julie Carter, Marcene Otten, Deb Bauman, Teresa Kampmann, Jean Gebhart, Julie Moulton, Carol Claussen, Theresa Peterson, Joan Janssen, Kristi Jensen, Nancy Henningsen, Darla McLaughlin, Donna Stein. Row 4: Janice Overand, Carol Brown, Joyce Oppelt, Jeannie Culhane, Peg Bauer, Shari Pickard, Lynda Hegerfeld, Norma Henningsen, Helen Claussen, Bonnie Kampmann, Wendy Adolph, Jackie Coulin, Julie Lynn. Row 5: Cory Stuefen, Jens Holms, Tim Anderson, Kevin DeMarteleare, Bob Heesch, Brad Heesch, David Diedrich, Jerry Carter, Jeff Carter, Phillip Vaske, Tim Nielsen, Steve Kuehl. SING ALONG WITH US Triple Trio members seated from left to right: Peg Janssen, Laura Heesch, Joanne Van Dyke. Row 2: Janine Thielen, Gwen Risch, Judy Thielen, Elonda Risch, Marcene Willert, Diane Peterson, Lee Ann Davis, Mary McKeown, Glenda Stein. Top left: are the girls who accomponied the choral group this year are from left to right: Elonda Risch, Gwen Risch, Diane Peterson, Sue Hegerfeld and Lee Ann Davis. Top Right: Senior Sue Hegerfeld is pictured reflecting on her four years of being an accompianists for the E.H.S. singing groups. Middle Left: All State members include- bottom row row left- Bob Heesch, David Diedrich, Brad Heesch, Top row left- Mary McKeown, Marcene Willert, Gwen Risch, and Janine Thielen. Bottom left: Gwen Risch in one of her less serious moments in chorus. Bottom right: Trying to decide on the right interpretation for the next song is Elonda Risch, Diane Peterson and Marcene Willert. Mrs. Hilderbrant sits quietly trying to think what to do next while she has a moment of peace. Jane Clark leads E.H S. band at 1976 Homecoming. A Band, front row, left to right: Sandra Lang, Judy Thielen, Gwen Risch, Helen Willert, Sheila Beving, Jolene Vaske, Cathy Nelson, Shari Pickard, Carol McDowell, Janice Wiskur, Jane Clark, Jackie Coughlin,. Row 2: Patsy Hegerfeld, Karen Lynn, Diane Lorden, Lisa Bauer, Ronda Lytle, Jeannie Culhane, Joyce Oppelt, Janine Thielen, Julie Moultan, Jean Gebhart, Kirby Tolk, Barb Row 3: Brad Heesch, Jim Schirmer, Pam Rochel, Glenda Van Dyke, Larry Lorenzen, Lori B Band Front row from left to right: Carol Booth, Dorthy Gebhart, Jane Miller, Trudy Hart, Pam DeZueew, Valerie Cameron, Laurene Herrick, Anita Moulton, Nancy Kurtz, Kristi Pickard, Connie Kramer. Row 2: Danny Brown, Scott Strum, Carmen Hansen, Shari DeZueew, 42 EHS Band fires up fans at the girls districts at Brookings. Pictured below: 1976-77 Majorettes: standing from left to right-Jane Clark, Lynda Hegerfeld, Shari Pickard. Kneeling, Head Majorette- Glenda Stein. Nelson, Marcene Willert, Diane Peterson, Laura Heesch, Sue Hegerfeld, Kevin Lynn, Rene Lytle, Mary Jo Culhane. Row 4: Mrs. Hildebrandt, Julie Lynn Kelly Hammer, Kevin DeMarteleare, Mary Halstead, David Diedrich. MUSIC MAKERS MARCH ON - - 43 y 4 Jk . i • t. i.,. r A f (V1'.' ? . - m 1 I • fw 1 11, |J! 1 'V fii Wm1 WTA Concerts Add An Edge To The School Year 1. Patsy Hegerfeld, Darla McLaughlin, Lee Anne Davis, and Wendy Adolph raises their voices in harmony at the Christmas concert.. 2. Brad Heesch, Julie Moulton, Jackie Coughlin, and Laura Heesch formed a dixie land band to do a solo part in ‘ Rock A Bye Your Baby with a Dixie 3. The triple trio soothed the audience with‘Carol of the Bells.’ 4. Closing the spring concert the band, wider the direction of Mrs. Hildebrandt, did a medly of tunes from ‘Music Man.’ 5. The mixed Chorus was well applauded having singing many selections for the Christmas concert. Activities Student Council members from left to right were: Judy Thielen, Janice Wiskur, Shari Pickard, Laura Heesch, Janine Thielen. Back row: Jackie Coughlin, Sue Hegerfeld, Delores Stein, Jim Thielen. Mike Rykhus. Not pictured is Steve Nelson. Sponsors Christmas Dance Above: The Student Council officers for the 1976-77 year were, left to right: Sue Hegerfeld; Vice-President, Judy Thielen; President, Janice Wiskur; Secretary-Tresurer. Above: Mr. Bauer promotes understanding between the students and administration. The Student Council lead an active year at E. H. S. This organization assigned the classes to various jobs and organized Homecoming. The Christmas Dance was sponsored by the Student Council with the help of the F.H.A. and F.F. A. These activities kept the 11 members busy. The winners of the local Oral Interpretation contest were, above: Lisa Hegerfeld in the humorous division; Judy Thielen in the poetry division; and Sue Hegerfeld in the dramatic division. They went on to compete at Dell Rapids. CH ? ■ v Above: The Abernathy Sisters put on a dazzling performance at the Christmas program. They were so good that they were called back for an encore. Right: One of the guests on the Dick Smiley Show was Dr. Razor. He showed his great talent of diapering a baby. The speech class did a great job! ORAL INTERPRETATION First row: Front to back- Janice Wiskur, Tom Stuefen, Jean Gebhart, Barb Lang. Second row: Allen Finley, Don Bauman, Jenean Nissen, Lisa Hegerfeld. Third row: Jerry Nissen. Mary McKeown, Marcene Willert, Cindy Adolph. Standing: Elonda Risch, Dick Peters, Dean Anderson, Tim Alberts, Tony Myers, Sue Hegerfeld, Mrs. Carol Hefling, Judy Thielen, Delores Stein, Peg Janssen, Tom Gebhart. Junior Class Presents 'We Shook The Family Tree The members of the cast were: standing, from left to right: Janine Thielen, Dale Lynn, Darla McLaughlin, Laura Heesch, LeeAnn Davis, Mrs. Brooks, Julie Lynn. Seated: Allen Finley, Gwen Risch, Dean Anderson, Janice Wiskur, Bob Heesch, Darrell McKeown. 1-A mud covered Hildegard runs into the room to the surprise of her father. 2-Sally and Hildegard contemplate the aspect of being beautiful for the big date to prom that night. 3-An equally disgusted brother Jimmy looks on as his ally Bob discusses his sisters need for a body building coarse. 4- Mr. and Mrs. Sherman survey the situation in anger. 5-Dean suffers pre-play jitters as he looks over his lines. 6-JillandEllie Mae listen intently as Mr. Dolson discusses his daughter, Hildegard. 7-Mrs. Dolson takes command of the issue. Meet Me In St. Louis Preformed by Seniors Standing from left to right- Don Clark, Jay Theede, Don Cameron, Lisa Hegerfeld, Peg Janssen, Delores Stein, Tom Alberts, Elonda Risch, Tim Mangan. Ryan Magnus, Marcene Willert, Mary McKeown, Chuck Kuehl, Judy Thielen, Seated from left to Barb Lang Snowball, Sue Hegerfeld, Steve Nelson, Jean Gebhart. 1-A furious Mr. Dodge confronts Mr. Smith after a bite in the leg, as Mr. Duffy looks on. 2-Rose confronts her problems to Esther as she stands attentatively. 3-Mrs. Smith looks on in horror and Mr. Smith amusingly , while a wet Mr. Dodge retreats as Esther stands back in shame. 4-The Smith sisters make their plans to help their father .5-Mr. Smith boss, Mr. Dodge, discuss a job, while Mr. Duffy and the rest of the family listens. Top row; left to right: Lisa Hegerfeld, Jean Gebhart, Barb Lang, Elonda Risch, Mareene Willert, Delores Stein, Judy Thielen, Julie Lynn. Third row; 1 to r: Sandy Lang, Janet Anderson, Lynda Hegerfeld, Patsy Hegerfeld, Jane Clark, Debbie Bauman, Janice Wiskur, Julie Carter. Seceond row; 1 to r: Norma Henningsen, Jolene Vaske, Kristi JEnsen, Wendy Adolph, Carol Claussen, Julie Moultan, Dawn Kuehl, Helen Claussen. Front row; 1 to r: Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Henningsen, Historian Peg Bauer, Reporter Glenda Stein, Advisor Miss Vicki Zoellner, President Margaret Janssen, Vice-President Jeannie Culhane, Degree Chairman Joan Janssen. Miss Zoelner did a great iob in the kitchen Yes Delores, the soup goes in the bowl. 50 Top row; 1 to r: Jens Holms, Tim Jensen, Craig Biggar, Mike Ponto, Dale Lynn, Tim Neilsen, Stuart Even. Steve Kuehl. Fourth row; l to r: Dean Anderson, Tom Gebhart, Jerry Nissen, Tom Luze, Larry Herrick, Phil Vaske, Chuck Lorden, Everett Gebhart, Cindy Finley, Jolene Vaske. Third row; 1 to r: BobThompsen, Jim Dieterman, Larry Williams, John Short, Doug Jensen, Craig Cameron, David Diedrich, Advisor Mr. Dennis Brenden. Second row; 1 to r: Cory Stuefen, Jim Dieterman, Bill Peterson, Steve Hammer, Ervin Gebhart, Joel Koch, Curtis Krogman. Fron row; 1 tor: Sentinel Don Cameron, Reporter Allen Finley, ParlimentarianTom Diedrich, Vice-President Don Clark, President Larry DeZeeuw, Treasurer Steve Nelson, Secretary Don Bauman. Many of the Freshman excelled in FFA. Everyone enjoyed the FFA Banquet. 51 Standing fromleft to right-Debbie Bauman, Peg Janssen, Glenda Stein, Lisa Hegerfeld, Kristi Pickard, Cathy Nelson, Rene Lytle, Janice Wiskur, Helen Willert, Mary Jo Culhane, Marcene Willert, Gwen Risch, Julie Lynn, Mary McKeown. Seated . Allen Finley, Mrs. Joyce Steinhoff, Joanne Van Dyke. E.H.S. ELK-O-GRAM [Editor Marcene Willert] [Assistant Editor Janice Wiskur [fHA Reporter Glenda Stein IFFA Reporter Allen Finley [Senior Interviews Darla McLaughlin Senior Column Peg Janssen Junior News Julie Lynn Sophomore News Rene Lytle Freshman News Deb Baumann Jr. High News Cathy Nelson, Kristi Pickard [Grade News Linda Van Dyke Calendar of Events Mary McKeown] Teacher Interviews Lisa Hegerfeld] Sports Features Mary Jo Culhane,] Dale, Lynn, Carol McDowell] and Rene Lytle] Student Council Janice Wiskur] Reporters Helen Willert,| Peg Janssen and Janice Wiskur] [Photography Gwen Risch] Typist Joanne Van Dykel [Advisor Mrs. Joyce Steinhoff! Staff Records Year In Pictures Back row: left to right-Lynda Hegerfeld, Kristi Jensen, Patsy Hegerfeld, Delores Stein, Rene Lytle, Tom Stuefen, Margaret Janssen, Carol Claussen, Ryan Magnus, Julie Carter, Janine Thielen, Sue Hegerfeld, Donna Stein, Jackie Coughlin, Shari Pickard, Brad Heesch, Mao' Jo Culhane.Middle row: left to right-Judy Thielen, Norma Henningsen, Julie Lynn, Janice Wiskur, Diane Peterson, Peg Janssen, Laura Heesch, Mrs. Nicki Brooks, Janet Anderson. Front row: left to right-Sheila Beving , Shirley Janssen, Elonda Risch, Dawn Kuehl, Ronda Lytle, Jane Clark, Kevin 1.- A realistic - looking fountain is beautifully displayed. 2.- The band, ‘Wind’ got everyone in the mood. 3.-The Juniors put their drawing and painting talent on this murel. 4.- Mr. Eggebratten, commonly known as Mr. ‘E’. by the Juniorss, looks down from his ladder for some assistance. g © 1,- Gwen R. and Diane P. use a steady hand in painting the geographic design. 2.- The results! 3,- Tom L. exclaims, ‘TomG. and Don B. won’t do it my way!’ 4.- Philip V. proves he’s not afraid of heighths i y doing the wiring from the rafters in the gym. 5.- LauraH. falls asleep on top of the bleachers from the hard work and late hours. 6.- The waiters and waitresses for the banquet are back row left to right: Tom D., Tim J., Mitch M., Craig B., and Mike R. Front row 1 to r: Carol M., Donna S., Jackie C., Rene L.. and Lori N. Two years ago a tradition in the Graduation ceremony was started by having the students speak at their Graduation. These three were chosen from the Class of 77. Left: Peg Janssen, she spoke on the past; above: Steve Nelson, he spoke on the class motto; right: Ryan Magnus, he spoke on the future. Above right: The Triple Trio entertained with three songs. THIRTY-FOUR SENIORS STEP OUT OF THE PAST . . AND INTO THE FUTURE. Pictured above is Marcio Olivera receiving his Certificate of Attendance from Rufus DeZeeuw. Marcio was the foreign exchange student for the year. He arrived in January and stayed with the Chuck Heesch family. Marcio came from Sao Paula, Brazil. We hope we gave you something valuable to take home with you. Elkton High School Gym Friday, May 20,1977 8:00 p.m. Program Processional................ LeeAnn Davis Invocation ...............Jerome Swanson Music..........................TripleTrio Introduction of Honor Students Mr. Donald Rykhus Address........Peg Janssen.. Steve Nelson Ryan Magnus Music..........................TripleTrio Presentation of High School Graduates Mr. Donald Rykhus Presentation of Diplomas Rufus DeZeeuw Benediction........................Jerome Swanson Recessional.................. LeeAnn Davis Students For Recieve Recognition Accomplishments l-A smiling Judy T. receives the track MVP award from coach Den Herder. 2-Mrs. Hildebrandt presents the coveted John Philip Sousa music award to Sue H. 3- Jim S. is given an award for his outstanding participation in the Science Fair by Mrs. Lundgren. 4-Mr. Schnieder congratulates Sandy L. for acheiveing the Freshman Scholastic Award. 5- ElondaR. was the winner of the DAR. 6-Mr. Den Herder is ? own accepting an appreciation piaque from the E Club by Mr. Schnieder. 7-Ryan M. receives the boys Athlete of the Year award from Jaycee president, Gary McKeown, 8-while Kristi Thielen, Jayceette president, congratulates Delores S. for winning the girls Athlete of the Year award. 58 ADMINISTRATION Mr. Gene Schnieder Principal American Government Mrs. Nicki Brooks Mr. Donald Rykhus Superintendent Shop Jr. High Science , Mrs. Ruth Becken Librarian English Mrs. Joyce Steinhoff Business Courses Teacher's Aid Mrs. Rae Thill Science Biology Chemistry Mrs. Annette Stein Miss Vicki Zoellner Home Ec. Social Problems Social Studies Coach Mr. Gene Den Herder People Behind the Scenes are Greatly Appreciated REMEDIAL READING Pictured here is Mrs. Isabelle Short, she is the Remedial Reading teacher for the elementary students COOKS From left to right: Mrs. Judy DeZeeuw, Mrs. Lily Risch, Mrs. Alene Kontz. s E V E N T H Top row: left to right-Mr. Dennis Brenden, Kristi Pickard, Pam DeZeeuw, Laureen Herrick, Joey Scholl, Joe Nissen, Connie Kramer, Rochelle Lytle, Randy Peterson, Jerry Bauman, Shelly Jensen, Erica Peterson. Middle row: 1 to Rick Kuehl, Todd DeVries, Valerie Cameron, Daniel Kampmann, Jeff Rykhus, Anita Moultan, Brad Beving, Danny Stein, Trudy Hart, Mrs. Deanna Lundgren. Bottom row: 1 to r- Melvin Brown, Jimmy Styf, Danny Brown, Frank Vanderbusch, Tim Bauer, Scott Strom, Brad Lynn, Jeff DeZeeuw, Jim Anderson, Nancy Kurtz. Top row: left to right-Mr. Gene Den Herder, Doug Bundy, Dennis Stein, Joe Davis, Sheila Finley, Leonard Gebhart, Lisa Bauer, Kirby Tolk, Glenda Van Dyke, Karen Lynn. Middle row: 1 to r-Dawn Dexter, Tom Kampmann, Diane Lorden, Mary Halstead, Kevin Krogman, Lynette Landsman, Tony Anderson, Ron Kramer, Sylvia Otten, Mrs. Joyce Steinhoff. Bottom row: 1 to r-Kevin Lynn, Jim Schirmer, Kelly Hammer, Cathy Nelson, Craig Dexter, Robb Adolph, Jim Bauer, Pam Rochel, Sam McDowell, Calvin Van Dyke. Jr. High Activities Below: back- Rochelle Lytle. Fron1: Lisa Bauer, Cathy Nelson, Pam Rochele. Above, back row: left to right-Todd DeVries, Dennis Stein, Leonard Gebhart, Jim Bauer, Kevin Lynn. Front row: 1 to r- Danny Stein, Jeff DeZeeuw, Rick Kuehl, Kirby Tolk,.Tim Bauer. Below: top row, left to right-Coach Rufus DeZeeuw, BradBeving, Todd DeVries, Leonard Gebhart, Garry Jensen, Coach Loren Risch. Middle Row: ltor-Randy Peterson, Robb Adolph, Ron Kramer, Rick Kuehl, Sam McDowell, Doug Bundy, Scott Stuefen. Front row: 1 to r-Tim Bauer, Brad Lynn. Jeff DeZeeuw, Danny Browm Below: left to right-Cathy Nelson, Shelly Jensen, Dawn Dexter, Lynette Landsman, Karen Lynn, Glenda Rochele Lytle, Kristi Pickard, Pam DeZeeuw, Van Dyke, Sonya Otten, Erica Peterson, Anita Valerie Cameron, Connie Kramer, Mary Halstead, Moultan, Sheila Finley, Kelly Hammer, and kneeling Trudy Hart, Pam Rochel, Lisa Bauer, Diane Lorden. in front: Coach Terry Vincent. F I F T H G R A D E Top row: left to right- Tracy Knuth, Angela Rykiius, Sheila Landsman, Jeff Schnieder, Carla Pottratz, Chad Kuehl. Middle row: 1 to r-Mr. William Whites, Sylvia Otten, Micheal Kurtz, Becky Finley, Kristi Kramer, Todd Even. Bottom row: lto r-David Fenske, Travis Harvey, Linda Henningsen, Tony Wiskur, Scott Stuefen. S I X T H G R A D E Top row: Left to Right- Karmen Hansen, John Lytle, Garry Jensen, Raymond Cooper, Joe Nielson, Charlie Davis, Jeff Sherman. Middle row: 1 to R- Mr. Ihler, Reva Anderson, Dorthy Gebhart, Carol Bothe, Gayle Heesch, Jon Vaske, Sherry DeZeeuw, Todd Holms. Bottom row: L to R- Michele Hammer, Jackie Bauer, Janii Hegerfeld, Jane Miller, Jim Herrick, Chuck Luze, Wendall Thompson, Chuck Smith. Top row: left to right- Mrs. Nancy Rohrer, Sara Leach, Debbie Christensen, Ted Smallfield, Randy Kampmann, Lisa Pottratz, Kirsten Kruder, Brent Thompsen, Brenda Dexter. Middle row: 1 to r-Kristie Johnson, Marlen McLaughlin, Patsy McLemens, Dale Halstead, Steve Schmidt, Connie Diedrich, Jill Montgomery. Bottom row: 1 to r-Joan Erks, Robert Lynn, Shelly Evens, Jessica Sherman, Leslie Bothe, Frank Davis, Amy McLaughlin. Top row: left to right- Connie Koch, Brian Kruger, Sue Thielen, Patrick Coughlin, Jody Schnieder, Jackie Salzman, Steve Lytle. Middle row: 1 to r- Ronnie Anderson, Tom Kuehl, Billy Lynn, Chad Even, Janet Broderson, Brenda Hart, Scott Wiskur,Bottom row: i to r- Ron Vaske, Susie Kramer, Kathy Bauer, Kurt Peterson, Debbie Stein, Lonnie Biggar. T H I R D G R A D E F O U R T H G R A D E F I R S T G R A D E S E C O N D G R A D E Top row: left to right- Mrs. Susan Den Herder, Tron Even, Bret Louder, Kevin Dexter, Richard Houg, Paula Hansen, Sheila Kruger, Amy McDowell, JodiDeZeeuw, Middle row: 1 to r-Heather Rohrer, Joan Gebhart, Mitzi Leonard, Lane Rymer, Pete Lieferman, Irene Gebhart, JoAnn Broderson Jeff Salzman, Laura Dexter. Bottom row: 1 to r-Shawn Leach, Cory McLaughlin, Patsy Kramer, Troy Vaske, Shawn Johnson, Billy Kuehl, Scott Montgomery, David Bauer, Allen Henningsen. Top row: left to right- Christie Styf, Kelly Blodd, Jimmy Hart, Jackie DeZeeuw, Missy Lynn, Jim Langner, Stacy Pickard, BradWiskur. Middle Row: 1 to r- Mrs. Juanita Kruse, Michele Joahanssen, Karla Halstead, Tom Myers, Brain Kramer, Tony Bolten, Lynette Vaske, Steve Stein, Scott Vaske, Kelly Kramer. Bottom Row: 1 to r- Mike Schmidt, Tanya Swift, Steve Lytle, Tronn Burlage, Chris Buus, Tom Smallfield, James Langner, Jeanette Nissen, Danny Schristensen. Back row: left to right-Jeanette Gebhart, Kerry Langner, Kristi, Anderson, Douglas Wiskur, Jeffery Wiskur, Chad Schearer, Gary McDowell, Lon Hemmen, Patty Davis. Middle row: ltor-Mrs. Beth Fredericksen, Tami Zink, Melissa Schnieder, Meghan Clark, David Lynn, Chad Hart, Kristin Schmidt, Jennifer Bauer. Front row: 1 to r- Colby Tolk, Troy Swift, Amy Jo Pottratz, Brandon Leslie, Brenda Buus, Amy Smallfield, Brice Smallfield, Lori Kruger.____________ K I N D E R G A R T E N Above: The winners of each individual class, K-6, received trophies for field day. Below: The Kindergarten received their diplomas from Mr. Rykhus. 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We supply the Elkton Student organizations with all kinds of school supplies at a reasonable price. Also we handle graduation announcements, napkins, cards, etc. Anything everything in the line of school supplies. A Community Builder Since 1880 Elkton, South Dakota ROBERT V. LUNDGREN Publisher DENNIS R. LUNDGREN Associative Editor AUTOGRAPHS