Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1979 volume:

THE ELK Volume XXIII Elkton Independent School District 5-3 Elkton, South Dakota 57026 All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time play: many parts. 2 The Curtain Opens On A New Year ... Boy, you're a drag! Well, I never!!! This place is driving me crazy!!! I hope no one saw that! Stre-e-e-tch!!! Wouldn't a shovel work better?! s The School Becomes A Dramatic Spectacle Working Together ... 8 To Make The Year A Success. SPORTS Being No. 1 Was Always On Our Minds Three boys accomplished a most unusual feat on Saturday, October 28, 1978. Everett and Ervin Gebhart along with Chuck Lorden, paced Elkton's Class B state high school cross-country championship. What's so unusual? Well, the trio won with a perfect score of six. Hard to say when a perfect score was last seen. Mark Melcher of Java was the B champion with a time of 16:28, but he was not entered in the race with a full team. Everett was second at 16:54, Ervin third at 16:58, and Chuck fourth at 16:59. Elkton's fourth runner on the championship team was Dan Knuth, who placed 47th at 18:31. In the midst of all the excitement on this cold and overcast afternoon at the Edgebrook Golf Course, the team talked about the goals they had set upon entering high school. They had wanted to bring to Elkton a state championship in cross-country—and they did! In commenting Coach Vincent said, I am extremely proud of what these guys accomplished. It proves that if you set goals and dedicate yourself to achieving them that it can be done. All year the thoughtof the state meet has been on their minds; not of which individual was going to win, but that they would each do their best to see that Elkton won. 10 11 State runners honored at assembly. Only 1.8 miles to go! A Year Of Dreams Come True Kneeling I to r: L. Gebhart, D. Stein, D. Stein, T. Lorden, E. Gebhart, D. Knuth, E. Gebhart, J. Rykhus, DeVries, L. Bauer, Coach T. Vincent. Standing: C. C. Finley, J. Anderson. 1978 Team Statistics GIRLS MEETS Flandreau; C. Finley 22nd Lake Benton; C. Finley 9th-team-3rd Conference; C. Finley 2nd-team-3rd Region; C. Finley 5th-team-4th State; L. Bauer 40th-team-15th BOYS EETS Clear Lake; E. Gebhart 4th-team 2nd Verdi; E. Gebhart 2nd-team-2nd, Gebhart broke previous record of 17 held by Kerry DeVries. Flandreau; E. Gebhart 3rd-team-tied for 2nd Er. Gebhart broke 3.1 m. record of 16.37. Lake Shaokaton; E. Gebhart 4th-team-2nd Lake Benton; E. Gebhart 2nd-team-lst Oakwood; E. Gebhart 8th-team-7th Lennox; E. Gebhart 2nd-team-2nd Conference; E. Gebhart 2nd-team-lst Region; E. Gebhart 3rd-team-2nd State; Ev. Gebhart 1st, E. Gebhart 2nd, C. Lorden 3rd, D. Knuth 38th-team-lst 12 Small but powerfull!! Where's the pickup guys! Cindy makes it look easy. Everett crosses the finish. We're ready to start. 13 After a long hard run ... There's nothing like a little snooze. Elks Endure Losing Season Front row I to r: C. Cameron, D. Bundy, J. DeZeeuw, T. Bauer, R. Kuehl, J. Bauman, D. Brown, K. Lynn. Middle row: B. Lynn, M. Ponto, (Team Captain), C. Biggar, B. Heesch, T. Anderson, S. Kuehl, (Team Captain), Back row: Coach D. Woolery, E. Gebhart, L Lorenzen, J. Holm, C. Krogman, M. Magnus, J. Rykhus, K. Krogman, E. Gebhart, Ass't. Coach T. Vincent. With only five lettermen returning, the Elkton football team finished the season with a disappointing 2-7 record. The Elks played two of their poorest games against Willow Lake, and Doland during the season. However, the Elks defeated their arch-rival, Deubrook, which is always a sweet victory. Elkton was led offensively by Brad Heesch with 421 yards rushing in 109 carries. Craig Biggar led in passing with 51 completions in 112 attempts for 600 yards. Defensively, Craig Biggar had an outstanding year with 130 tackles. Mike Ponto and Craig Biggar were named to the all-conference team, (pictured at right) Though we will miss our five Seniors, who contributed greatly to the team this year, the coaching staff and team are enthusiastically looking forward to next year with the return of fifteen lettermen. Elkton 16 Lake Benton 42 Elkton 24 Estelline 8 Elkton 12 Castle wood 48 Elkton 6 Willow Lake 36 Elkton 0 Grant Deuel 22 Elkton 14 Doland 22 Elkton 26 Deubrook 12 Elkton 0 Chester 77 Elkton 12 Colman 28 2 4 Pictures that summarize the year, (1) Defensive squad: Safeties, Everett Gebhart, Ervin Gebhart; Line Backers, Brad Heesch, Steve Kuehl, Craig Biggar, Jeff Rykhus; Linemen, Curt Krogman, Mike Ponto, Jens Holm. (2) Special Awards-Mr. Hustle, Steve Hammer; MVP Offense-Brad Heesch, Most Improved-Brian Lynn. (3) Steve Hammer runs in for a touchdown. (4) Offensive Squad: Quarterback- Craig Biggar, Backs, Brad Heesch, Jeff Rykhus, Craig Cameron; Linemen Jens Holm, Curt Krogman, Steve Kuehl, Mike Ponto, and Mitch Magnus. 15 Elks Under New Direction The 1978 Girls Basketball Squad from L. to R. Cindy Finley, Carol McDowell, Jane Clark, Rene Lytle, Lynnette Landsman, Jennifer Anderson, Carol Claussen, Lori Nelson, Donna Stein, Jolene Vaske, Laura Herrick, Lisa Bauer, Kneeling in front. Coach Steve Brown, Ass't. Coach, Joyce Steinhoff. Receiving awards as follows: Most Improved, Carol Claussen, Lori Nelson, MVP, Most Rebounds, Best Free Throw percentage, Donna Stein, Best Field Goal percentage, and Cindy Finley, Most Assists. Lori Nelson and Donna Stein were also selected for the all-conference team. 16 To right: Rene Lytle shoots a Free throw. Donna Stein and Lori Nelson shoot against the defense. Cindy Finley has the game under control. Coach Brown concentrates on the game. Have 7-11 Season Coach Brown commented, if you measure a team by how much it improves during a season, the Girls basketball team had a very successful season. We were an inexperienced team at the start of the year and it just took some time for us to put things together. Our record of 7-11 is very deceiving. We lost a lot of ball games that could have gone either way early in the year. In the last three weeks we played our best basketball and we started to win some games. We really felt that we could win the District, but the ball just wouldn't fall through the basket. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. The year was a learning process for all of us, and I enjoyed working with the girls. We will miss the Seniors who have contributed much to the Girls program over the last four years. We are looking forward to a very successful season next year. OK, Let's show 'em our stuff! 17 B Team Has Rewarding Season Front row: Lynnette Landsman, Rochelle Lytle, Halstead, Jenifer Anderson, Trudy Hart, Laura Shelly Jensen. Back row: Coach Joyce Steinhoff, Herrick. Not pictured; Gayle Heesch, Dorothy Jolene Vaske, Pam Rochel, Carol Claussen, Mary Gebhart, Jackie Bauer, Sherry DeZeeuw. Year The B Team ended the year a 7-9 record. The team participated in the Rutland Tournament for the second year and captured third again. In first round action of the tourney they came back to defeat Oldham in the second round, with Lynnette Landsman scoring 31 points. Girls receiving awards were: MVP, Lynnette Landsman, Best Offensive Player, Carol Claussen, Best Defensive Player, Rochelle Lytle, Most Improved, Trudy Hart. 18 The Celebration Of Winning District X '2 f i bl Defeating Deubrook 55-48 and then Sioux Valley 55-50 in a double overtime for the District X Championship was a dream come true. The whole town celebrated after two nerve-wracking games. A three mile caravan of cars met the player bus; and players, cheerleaders, and fans went to the Knotty Pine for steaks. Support for the Elks was fantastic the week of the tournaments. A sign on Main Street said it all, The last one to leave town, turn the lights out! P Clockwise I. to r.: Chuck Lorden (31) shoots against Estelline Defense. - Larry and Danny after District X win. - Doctor M shoots his hook - Mike shoots and coaches pray! - A supporting crowd leaves after another victory. w - ELKTON 91 ELKTON 78 (ot) ELKTON 61 ELKTON 67 CASTLEWOOD 56 ELKTON 68 ELKTON 76 • GRANT DEUEL 55 ELKTON 76 • Lake Benton 73 Lake Preston 71 Estelline 39 Verdi 27 Elkton 51 Verdi 43 Estelline 60 •(ot) Elkton 53 Deubrook 58 SIOUX VALLEY 51 ELKTON 70 ELKTON 79 ELKTON 73 DOLAND 68 ELKTON 78 ELKTON 59 ELKTON 66 ELKTON 87 ELKTON 79 • ELKTON 55 • ELKTON 45 (2ot) GRANT DEUEL 51 • LAKE PRESTON 69 • Elkton 50 Deubrook 68 Willow Lake 53 Clear Lake 51 Elkton 67 Colman 53 Deubrook 60 Estelline 45 Egan 68 Flandreau 64 Deubrook 48 Sioux V 40 • Elkton 43 Elkton 61 Tournament games Standing I to r: S. Kuehl Ev. Gebhart, Er. Gebhart, L. Lorenzen, J. Holm, M. Magnus, C. Krogman, S. Even, M. Rykhus, J. Bundy, C. Lorden, D. Knuth. Kneeling: Head Coach S. Brown, Student Managers T. Even, C. Kuehl, Asst. Coach D. Wollery. MVP-M. Magnus Best Defense-M. Rykhus Rebs. FG%-C. Krogman Steals-Ev. Gebhart Assists-Er. Gebhart Most Improved-S. Even FT%-M. Magnus Best Offense-M. Magnus Conference Tourney MVP- C. Krogman All-Conference Team- Er. Gebhart and C. Krogman Awards 20 B Team Battles Odds LAKE BENTON 37 Elkton 31 ELKTON 36 Lake Preston 20 ESTELLINE 37 Elkton 24 ELKTON 51 Verdi 16 CASTLEWOOD 54 Elkton 42 ELKTON 57 Verdi 12 SIOUX VALLEY 57 Elkton 37 DEUBROOK 45 Elkton 30 ELKTON 53 Willow Lake 37 CLEAR LAKE 41 Elkton 31 DOLAND 42 Elkton 27 COLMAN 35 Elkton 34 GRANT DEUEL 49 Elkton 41 DEUBROOK 41 Elkton 37 ESTELLINE 35 Elkton 26 ELKTON 41 Egan 36 Back Row I. to r.: Sam McDowell, Jeff Rykhus, Kevin Krogman, Larry Lorenzen, David Theede, Dan Stein, Danny Brown. Middle Row I. to r.: Coach Darrell Woolery, Brad Lynn, Craig Cameron, Leonard Gebhart, Randy Peterson, Todd DeVries. Kneeling: Rick Kuehl, Jeff DeZeeuw, Dennis Stein, Doug Bundy, David Wiskur, Melvin Brown. Under a new coach, Darrell Woolery, the B team made progress throughout the year and finished with a 5-11 record. Many of the players who are going to move up to the varsity next year gained valuable experience against tough competition. Awards FG percent - K. Krogman FT percent - K. Krogman Rebounds - K. Krogman Assists - D. Theede Steals - D. Bundy Defense - L. Lorenzen MVP - K. Krogman MIP - B. Lynn 21 Boys Break 12 School Records 22 L to R, Back Row: Coach Terry Vincent, Jim Bauer, Larry Lorenzen, Jens Holm, Curt Krogman, Mitch Magnus, Kevin Krogman, Jeff Rykhus. Middle Row: Dennis Stein, Craig Cameron, Everett Gebhart, Tim Anderson, Ervin Gebhart, Chuck Lorden, Brad Heesch, Front Row: Jim Schirmer, Leonard Gebhart, Tim Bauer, Dan Stein, Todd DeVries, Student Manager Doug Bundy. ELK POINT ....................2nd INWOOD........................5th TYNDALL.......................3rd MADISON ......................2nd LAKE BENTON ..................2nd CHESTER.......................2nd CONFERENCE MEET ..............2nd REGIONAL MEET ................2nd STATE MEET ...................2nd 1 MVP ERVIN EVERETT GEBHART TEAM CAPTAINS .... CHUCK LORDEN LEONARD GEBHART MOST IMPROVED ... MITCH MAGNUS BRAD HEESCH NEW RECORDS 2 Mile Relay C. Lorden, Erv Ev Gebhart-8:05.6 1 Mile Relay B. Heesch, Erv Ev Gebhart-3:26.8 Medly Relay6B. Heesch, 1 M. Magnus, Erv Ev Gebhart-3:36 k I 880 Relay 1 M. Magnus, Erv Ev Gebhart-l:33.1 I I 440 Relay I M. Magnus, Erv Ev Gebhart-46.5 f Triple Jump Pole Vault High Jump Mitch Magnus-6'1 200 Meter Dash 440 Yard Dash ...Erv Ev Gebhart-50.7 880 Yard Run 100 Meter Dash Six Girls Qualify For State ELK POINT VERDI LAKE BENTON CHESTER .... NOT AVAILABLE CONFERENCE MEET REGIONAL MEET MVP LISA BAUER TEAM CAPTAIN LORI NELSON MOST IMPROVED .... JANII HEGERFELD NEW RECORD Medly Relay ..Janil Hegerfeld, Shelly Jensen, Jennifer Anderson, Lisa Bauer-4:41.9 L to R: Back Row: Lynda Hegerfeld, Luann Stein, Carol Claussen, Lori Nelson, Kristi Jensen, Lynnette Landsman, Jolene Vaske, Coach Darrel Woolery. Front Row: Jennifer Anderson, Lisa Bauer, Shelly Jensen, Sherry DeZeeuw, Janii Hegerfeld, Dorothy Gebhart. 23 Boys Place 2nd At State Meet Upper Left: 880 Relay Team of B Heesch, M. Magnus, Erv Ev Gebhart placed 1st at State with a time of 1:36.6. These four boys also place 2nd in the Medley Relay with a time of 3:42.2. Upper Right: Mile Relay Team of C. Lorden, B. Heesch, Erv Ev Gebhart placed 2nd with a time of 3:26.8. At Left: Lori Nelson placed 5th in the Long Jump by jumping 15,7,l‘. At Right: Mitch Magnus placed 3rd in the High Jump with a jump of 6,1M. Below: The 2 Mile Relay team of L. Gebhart, C. Lorden, Erv Ev Gebhart placed 1st with a time of 8:05.6. 24 Scene Two Activities Coronation Climaxes King Mike Rykhus Tom Davis Craig Biggar Queen Donna Stein Rene Lytle Lori Nelson 26 Homecoming Week Activities Homecoming week high-lights were a powder puff game and a variety show. The Jrs. and Frosh. defeated the Srs. and Sophs., 8-0. At the Variety Show, each class gave a skit. The Juniors won the little brown jug and spirit stick. The MC's were Ervin Gebhart and Cindy Finley. The week ended with the homecoming game with Willow Lake. 27 Student Council Sponsors Activities Members of this year's Student Council I. to r.: Lisa Bauer, Sec.Treas.; Tom Davis, Pres.; Donna Stein, Pam DeZeeuw, Randy Peterson, John Bauer, the adviser, did a fine job in helping the Student Council during the activities and meetings. This year the Student Council sponsored three dances; the Homecoming, Christmas, and St. Patrick's Dance. The group also sponsored a workshop with the Jaycettes for the Jr. High and High school students. The workshop sessions were; Dating, Rape, Drugs and Alcohol, and Cults. It turned out to be an interesting day. We also held the student government day on March 26 with Seniors taking the place of the staff for a day. Pam Rochel, Mitch Magnus, Lori Nelson, Vice-Pres.; Kevin Krogman, Cindy Finley, Brad Heesch. Tom and Jim filling in for Harley and Anastasia. Principal Biggar demands lesson plans from Mr. E Trudy Schmeiding speaking to the Sophomores on dating and responsibilities. Oral Interpreters Becoming More Active Front Row I. to r.: P. Rochel, R. Lytle, L. Bauer, D. Bauman, J. Vaske, L. Hegerfeld, P. Hegerfeld, C. McDowell, C. Claussen. Middle Row: G. VanDyke, J. Clark, K. Hammer, K. Lynn, K. Stein, J. Culhane, N. Hennlngsen, Mrs. Hefllng, Back Row: J. Janssen, B. Heesch, J. Schirmer, K. Tolk, J. Holm, T. Davis, D. Knuth. Not Pictured, R. Peterson, T. Nielsen, D. Diedrich, H. Willert. The Local winners pictured above went to the District 3 contest at Colman: Rene Lytle and Nancy Henningsen, Duet Memorized Interp., Jeannie Culhane, Poetry, Lynda Hegerfeld, Humorous, Pam Rochel, Dramatic prose, Brad Heesch, Serious Interpretation of Prose. Elkton won 2nd. place at the District Contest on the basis of points compiled on the ratings earned by the speakers. There were ten schools competing on the district level. Pictured above is Brad Heesch who represented Elkton at the Divisional Contest held in Sioux Falls in Serious Interpretation of Prose. Brad placed First in his division at the District contest in order to qualify for the divisional. 29 Elk-O-Gram Staff Keeps Up On News Editor Helen Willert Asst. Editor Kevin DeMarteleare Senior Interviews Glenda Stein Sports News Danny Stein Carol Claussen Kevin Lynn Music News Kelly Hammer Teacher Interviews Sheila Finley Mary Halstead FFA News Joel Koch FHA News Karen Lynn Student Council Lisa Bauer Cheerleading News Diane Lorden Calendar Jeannie Culhane Reporters Laura Herrick Deb Bauman Jane Clark, Rene Lytle, Janet Anderson Pam Rochel Photographer Advisor Mrs. Joyce Steinhoff Kneeling: C. Claussen, Editor: H. Willert, Asst. Editor: K. DeMarteleare, R. Lytle, D. Bauman, 2nd Row: L. to R: J. Anderson, G. Stein, Advisor Mrs. Steinhoff, K. Lynn, 3rd Row: L. Colbeck, J. Culhane, K. Hammer, M. Halstead, 4th Row: S. Finley, K. Lynn, J. Clark, D. Lorden, Back Row: N. Henningsen, R. Lytle, D. Stein, L. Herrick. 30 Staff Improves Efficiency Back Row I to r: P. Rochel, C. Nelson, J. Coughlin, D. Stein, K. Jensen, H. Claussen, Mrs. Brooks, R. Lytle, L. Bauer, D. Kuehl, R. Lytle, C. McDowell, P. Hegerfeld, T. Anderson. Seated: C. Claussen, B. Heesch, Ass't. Editor; S. Janssen, Ass't. Editor; Lori Nelson, Editor; K. DeMarteleare, Photographer; J. Clark, J. Rykhus, Not Pictured, Pam DeZeeuw. For better efficiency, Editor Lori Nelson reduced the Elk staff to twenty members and appointed assistant editors to certain duties. Copy Editor was Brad Heesch, Lay-out Editor, Shirley Janssen, and Photography Editor was Kevin DeMarteleare. These people and 17 other members, under the supervision of Mrs. Brooks, held bake sales and sold class tee shirts to help finance special effects in the yearbook. Mr. Helvig, Lake Benton, took the large group pictures for the book, while Kevin D. did the rest of the photography. Above: Carol and Kristi work hard to complete the annual. Below: Kevin was kept busy developing pictures. 31 FHA Features “The Greatest Show On Earth’ The FHA ended the year with a spectacular - the style show entitled The Greatest Show on Earth . The guys and gals modeled their outfits made throughout the school year, and entertainment was provided by Dolly (Peg Bauer), clowns N. Henningsen and J. Culhane, and singers B. Heesch and H. Willert. The show was a hit! Throughout the year the Chapter Mothers were very helpful. They were Mrs. Roger Bauer, Mrs. Ralph Lynn, Mrs. Lily Claussen, Mrs. John Henningsen, and Mrs. Loren Herrick. Carol Claussen was the recipient of the State GHA Degree. Other activities sponsored by the FHA included a sock hop, a chili supper, and a beef cook-off won by Shari Pickard. The FHA chapter also served the FFA banquet and many attended the State FHA meeting in Brookings. Mrs. Sheldon likes Grub EHS Dolly Parton-P. Day Bauer Front Row I. tor.: N. Kurtz, L. Larson, S. Janssen, L. Bauer (treas.), P. Rochel (sec't.), Mrs. Sheldon, adviser, J. Vaske (Pres.), J. Anderson, (Vice-pres) S. Wolkow, T. Hart, D. Bauman. Back Row I. to r.: J. Culhane, J. Anderson, K. Lynn, S. Jensen, N. Henningsen, K. Jensen, L. Landsman, H. Claussen, D. Kuehl (hist.), C. Claussen, J. Moulton (degree chm.), J. Janssen, K. Lynn, L. Anderson, S. Pickard, C. Nelson, K. Pickard, S. Lang, C. Kramer, A. Moulton, L. Hegerfeld, L. Herrick. 32 FFA Accomplishes Much The Elkton FFA Chapter participated in many activities and contests, and came away with some major awards. At the District II Leadership Contest in Arlington, Jolene Vaske became the District II secretary. Randy Peterson placed second in the Freshman Creed Speaking Contest and went on to receive a bronze rating and 5th. place at the State Contest. Other FFA activities included the July officers trip to Big Stone, the National Convention in Kansas City, Cenex and GTA tour in Minneapolis, The corn variety test plot, FFA Day at the Legislature, and the pancake supper. Jeff Rykhus was the top salesman for the annual FFA Chapter Fruit Sale. The chapter also worked on building a community activity sign for their BO AC project. At the State Convention, Cory Stuefen and Dan Knuth were made State Farmers. Seven members from the Elkton Chapter sang in the FFA State Choir. The annual Parent-Member Banquet was held May 1, with Jim Wooster from the Sioux Falls Stockyards as guest speaker. Awards for the year were given by Mr. Brenden. Back Row I. to r.: Mr. Brenden, Advisor, J. Nissen, T. DeVries, D. Theede, K. Lynn, historian, J. Koch, Secretary, T. Bauer, Er. Gebhart, reporter, R. Kramer, C. Cameron, sentinel, J. Bauer, Ev. Gebhart, parliamentarian, D. Knuth, Treasurer, L. Gebhart, D. Stein, D. Diedrich, M. Halstead, V. Cameron, D. Stein, J. Styf. Second Row I. to r.: J. Rykhus, C. Lorden, B. Lynn, F. Vanderbush, C. Stuefen, C. Krogman, vfce- pres., J. Holm, L. Lorenzen, J. Thielen, K. Krogman, K. Lynn, J. Vaske. Front Row I. to r.: D. Brown, S. Strom, R. Peterson, M. Brown, D. Wiskur, J. Davis, J. Bauman, J. DeZeeuw, T. Davis, President, R. Kuehl, S. Finley, B. Lynn. Not pictured, Pam DeZeeuw. Judging activities this year started out with a land judging school in DeSmet and a contest in Sioux Falls in the fall. In March the Freshman Corps and Weeds team and the Sophomore Meats team both placed first at the District II judging school in Willow Lake. The Elkton Chapter sponsored a Dairy Judging School at SDSU in preparation for the State Contest. The Crops and Weeds team placed seventh out of more than sixty teams at the State Contest. The Meats, Poultry, and Livestock teams received bronze rankings, and the Dairy Foods and Dairy Cattle judging teams received silver rankings. 33 First row: L. to R: J. Hegerfeld, R. Lytle, K. DeMarteleare, S. Jensen, K. Hammer, M. Halstead, K. Lynn. Second row: J. Coughlin, J. Clark, P. DeZeeuw, V. Cameron, D. Lorden, L. Bauer, K. Pickard, C. Kramer, A. Moulton, N. Kurtz, R. Lytle, J. Culhane. Third row: C. Hanson, G. Heesch, S. Lang, D. Gebhart, J. Miller, C. Boothe, S. Pickard, T. Hart, L. Herrick, K. Tolk. Fourth row: S. DeZeeuw, J. Bauer, B. Lynn, S. Strom, D. Brown, L. Lorenzen, J. Rykhus, P. Rochel, P. Hegerfeld, G. Van Dyke, L. Nelson. Fifth row: H. Willert, C. Nelson, J. Vaske, J. Moulton, M. Hammer, K. Lynn, R. Lytle, B. Heesch, J. Lytle, J. Vaske 34 Stage Band Swings To The Beat Front Row: H. Willert, J. Vaske, C. Nelson, J. Moulton, B. Heesch, J. Schlrmer, K. Tolk, Middle Row: J. Coughlin, J. Clark, V. Cameron, D. Gebhart, K. DeMarteleare, R. Lytle, M. Hammer, K. Lynn, R. Lylte, J. Culhane. Back Row: L. Nelson, G. Van Dyke, P. Hegerfeld, P. Rochel, J. Bauer, S. DeZeeuw, G. Heesch, C. Hanson. Leading the EHS band, directed by LaRae Hildebrandt, was head majorette Jane Clark and majorettes Lynda Hegerfeld and Shari Pickard. Summer of 78 performances by the band included appearing in the Harvest Festival parade. Lake Benton Saddle Horse Days, and Tyler Abelskiver Days. The band, looking sharp In marching attire, performed nicely at the homecoming game and at Verdi's homecoming parade. The Stage Band was invited to play for the annual Sioux Valley Electric Company banquet and did an impressive job. 35 There’s Music In The Air The mixed chorus, under the direction of Susan Sudtelgte, performed many selections at both the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. At the Spring Concert they did a medly of the Beach Boys' songs and sang Summer Nights off of the Grease soundtrack. At both concerts, the chorus did a super job. Both concerts were highly attended and greatly enjoyed. — Top Row, from left: K. Lynn, J. Nissen, F. Vanderbusch, J. Rykhus, R. Kramer, D. Wiskur, J. Anderson, S. McDowell, and R. Peterson. 2nd Row, from left: M. Brown, D. Brown, S. Strom, T. DeVries, J. Holms, C. Stuefen, L. Lorenzen, J. Thielen, J. Shcirmer, and K. Tolk. 3rd Row, from left: Mrs. Sudtelgte, J. Coughlin, L. Bauer, P. Hegerfeld, L. Hegerfeld, C. Nelson, J. DeZeeuw, J. Bauman, D. Diedrich, T. Anderson, and B. Heesch. 4th Row from left: S. Lang, J. Scharke, J. Moulton, L. Herrick, L. Stein, L. Landsman, S. Wolkow, L. Colbeck, M. Halstead, S. Finley, K. Lynn, and L. Nelson. 5th Row, from left: L. Larson, A. Moulton, S. Jensen, C. Kramer, T. Hart, N. Kurtz, R. Lytle, D. Bauman, C. Claussen, K. Hammer, V. Cameron, and H. Claussen. Bottom Row, from left: G. VanDyke, J. Vaske, R. Lytle, G. Stein, L. Herrick, D. Lorden, P. Rochel, J. Clark, R. Lytle, D. Stein, J. Culhane, J. Janssen, and H. Willert. 36 Pictured at the right are the Pop Group members. They are from left: Brad Heesch, Rene Lytle, Jeannie Culhane, Tim Anderson, Karen Lynn, Jim Thielen, Kevin Lynn, Donna Stein, Helen Willert, David Diedrich, Lisa Bauer, Deb Bauman, Kevin DeMarteleare, Rochelle Lytle, Jerry Bauman, Jackie Coughlin, and Jens Holms. The Pop Group performed several selections at the Christmas Concert and put together a dance routine for Saturday Night Fever for the Spring Concert. Glenda Stein, Helen Willert, David Diedrich, and Brad Heesch journeyed across the state November 4 and 5 and enjoyed a fun-filled week-end during All-State Chorus at Rapid City. They also performed as a Mixed Vocal Ensemble at the Regional III music contest and the Spring Concert. At the music contest Glenda received an excellent rating and Brad and Helen both received Superior ratings. The Triple Trio is made up of sopranos Glenda VanDyke, Glenda Stein, and Ronda Lytle; altos Helen Willert, Sandy Lang, and Jeannine Culhane; and second sopranos Jolene Vaske, Jane Clark, and Rene Lytle. The Triple Trio performed selections at all concerts as well as the Region III Music Contest. 37 Cheerleaders Show Off New Uniforms Cheerleaders add an impressive end to the school song. B Cheerleaders L to R, Ronda Lytle, Karen Lynn, Rochelle Lytle, Center, Cathy Nelson, Pam Rochel. Varsity Cheerleaders L to R, Lynda Hegerfeld, Lisa Bauer, Jane Clark, Donna Stein (Captain), Kneeling, Deb Bauman. The boy's basketball cheerleaders worked hard to raise money for new pom-pons. Jane Clark and Karen Lynn attended camp at St. Cloud, Minn, during the summer. Their successful season was evident in the new pyramids and mounts that pleased the crowd! Celebrating District 10 Championship- We're No. 1 Cheering the girls on at District 10 tournament. Girls Basketball A Squad L to R; Helen Willert, Lori Colbeck, Janet Anderson, Leslie Larson, Kristy Pickard. The new addition to the girl's basketball cheerleading squads is a B team squad composed of five girls. During the season the Girl's Basketball Cheerleaders encouraged school spirit by selling Elkton Elks pins. They worked hard to support the girls through a successful season. Time to pose for the photographer! B Squad; Top row L to R; Laureen Herrick, Kelly Hammer, Sheila Finley, Front row L to R; Laurie Anderson, Diane Lorden. HONOR STUDENTS:jLn Janssen, Dan Knuth, Tom Davis, Jackie Coughlin, Helen Claussen, Jim Bundy, JeaiTnie Culhane, Helen Willert, Donna S'.ein, Lori Colbeck, Mike Rykhus. avis STUDENT CbUNCIL LIFETIME PASSES: Tom Davis and Lori Nelson FRESHMEN SCHOLASTIC AWARD: Jeff Rykhus PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Laurie Schut, Jackie Bauer, Carol Bothe, Sherry DeZeeuw, Jim Styf, Sandy Lang. BOYS1 STATE: Chuck Lorden and Tim Anderson GIRLS' STATE: Jeannie Culhane and Joan Janssen CHEERLEADING AWARDS: Girls; Basketball A Squad: Helen Willert, Lori Colbeck, Janet Anderson, Leslie Larson, Kristy Pickard. Girls' Basketball B Squad: Laurie Anderson, Kelly Hammer, Sheila Finley, Diane Lorden, Laureen Herrick. Boys' Basketball A11 Squad: Donna Stein( Lvnda Heaerfelri. Deb Bauman, Jane Clark, Lisa Bauer. Boys' Basketball B fcquad: liytle, Cathy Ne son, Pam Roehel, KarerrLynn, Rfichelle ft vn TT£.AW RDS: Officer Awards: Captain, Jeannie Culhane; Songleader, Helen Willert; Sec-Treas, Joan Janssen. Letters or Pins: Joan Janssen, Mary Halstead, Jeannie Culhane, Jolene Vaske, Shirley Janssen, Lori Colbeck, Helen Willrt. ANNUAL STAFF AWARDS: Editor: Lori Nelson Photography Editor, Kevin DeMarteleare; Layout Editor, Shirley Janssen; Copy Editor, Brad Heesch. Staff: Pam DeZeeuw, Jeff Rykhus, Lisa Bauer, Cathy Nelson, Pam Rochei, Ronda Lytle, Tim Anderson, Carol Claussen, Kristi Jensen, Dawn Kuehl, Jane Clark, Pat Hegerfeld, Carol McDowell, Rene Lytle, Jackie Coughlin, Helen Claussen. PAPER STAFF AWARDS: Editor: Helen Willert Asst. Editor: Kevin DeMarteleare Staff: Lori Colbeck, Glenda Stein, Rene Lytle, Jeannie Culhane, Kelly Hammer, Diane Lorden, Sheila Finley, Mary Halstead, Pam Rochei, i Karen Lynn, Jane Clark, Deb Bauman. PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD: Kevin DeMarteleare TYPING AWARD: Glenda VanDyke HOME EC. AWARDS: Outstanding Senior Home Ec. Student: Joan Janssen Beef Cook-Off Contest: First Place-Shari Pickard FHA AWARDS: Junior and Chapter Degrees: Jolene Vaske, Julie Moulton, Dawn Kuehl, Janet Anderson. CHOIR AWARDS: All State Choir: Glenda Stein, Helen Willert, David Diedrich, Brad Heasch. Choir Pins: Helen Claussen, Lori Colbeck, David Diedrich, Laura Herrick, Jens Holm, Joan Janssen, Donna Stein, Cory Stuefen. Pop Group Pins: Jackie Coughlin, Donna Stein, Rene Lytle, Jeannie Culhane, Helen Willert, Deb Bauman, Karen Lynn, Lisa Bauer, Rochelle Lylte, Jens Holm, Tim Anderson, David Diedrich, Brad Heesch, Steve Hammer, Jim Thlelen, Kevin Lynn, Kevin DeMarteleare, Jerry Bauman. Region III Plano Contest: Helen Willert received a Superior Rating. Outstanding Senior Vocalist: Helen Willert. Region III Music Contest: Excellent Ratings: Trio consisting of Glenda Stein, Helen Willert, Jeannie Culhane; Triple Trio consisting of Ronda Lytle, Glenda Stein, Glenda VanDyke, Jane Clark, Jeannie Culhane, Rene Lytle, Sandy Lang, Jolene Vaske, Helen Willert; Mixed Quartet consisting of David Diedrich, Brad Heesch, Glenda Stein, Helen Willert; Soprano Solo by Glenda Stein; Mezzo Soprano Solo by Julie Moulton; Alto Solo by m Rochelle Lytle. Superior Ratings: Alto Solo by Helen Willert and Baritone Solo by Brad Heesch. BAND AWARDS: Letterpersons: Kelly Hammer, Diane Lorden, Cathy Nelson, Jim Schirmer, Kirby Tolk. Receiving Pins: Rene Lytle, Lori Nelson, Jeannie Culhane, Helen Willert, Brad Heesch, Sandy Lang, Lisa Bauer, Mary Halstead, Karen Lynn, Kevin Lynn, Glenda VanDyke, Jackie Coughlin, Rochelle Lytle, Jeff Rykhus, Patsy Hegerfeld, Jane Clark. Region III Music Contest: Excellent Ratings: Helen Willert, Brad Heesch, Valerie Cameron, Pam DeZeeuw, Jackie Coughlin, Jeannie Culhane. Superior Ratings: Sandy Lang and Glenda VanDyke. LIBRARY AIDE: Sue Thurston. 7th GRADE SPELLING AWARDS: 1st Place, Traci Knuth; 2nd Place, Scott Stuefen and Jeff Schneider; 3rd Place, David Leech; 4th Place, Todd Even, Travys Harvey, Carla Pottratz, and Angela Rykhus; 5th Place, Kristie Kramer; 6th Place, Karla Kruger. 8th GRADE SPELLING AWARDS: 1st Place, Pat Clark; 2nd Place, Charles Davis; 3rd Place, John Lytle; 4th Place, Jayne Miller. ORAL INTERPRETATION AWARDS: Poetry Reading: Deb Bauman-Superior; Jeannie Awards Culhane-lst Place. Humorous Reading: Jim Schirmer-Superior; Donna Stein-Superior; Lynda Hegerfeld-lst Place. Oratorical Prose: Randy Peterson-lst Place. Duet Memorized Interpretation: Rene Lytle and Nancy Henningsen-lst Place. Serious Interpretation of Drama: Pam Rochel-lst Place. Pam received a Gold Medal at the Conference 0.1. Serious Interpretation of Prose: Brad Heesch-lst Place. Brad placed 1st at the Region III 0.1. OUTSTANDING SENIOR ENGLISH STUDENTS: Jackie Coughlin and Joan Janssen. SCIENCE AWARDS: Jr. High Biological: lst-Michelle Hammer; 2nd- Carla Pottratz and Travys Harvey; 3rd-Jayne Miller. Jr. High Physical: lst-Angela Rykhus and Becky Finley; 2nd-Carol Bothe; 3rd-Jeff Anderson. Sr. High Biological: lst-Pam DeZeeuw; 2nd-Glenda VanDyke; 3rd-Cathy Nelson. Sr. High Physical: 1st- Randy Peterson; 2nd-Lisa Bauer; 3rd-Tim Anderson. CHEMISTRY AWARD: Sandra Lang BIOLOGY AWARDS: Cathy Nelson, Joe Davis, Lisa Bauer, Glenda VanDyke, PHYSICAL SCIENCE AWARD: Jeff Rykhus. LETTERPERSONS: In Track, Football, Basketball: Mitch Magnus, Jens Holm, Larry Lorenzen. In Track, Cross Country, Basketball: Ervin Gebhart, Everett Gebhart, Chuck Lorden, Life Bauer, Jennifer Anderson. IfeFootball £ Basketball: Steve t fcp ■ Theede, Cl Football Brad Heesc{ Bundy-Trafl Cross Count) Leonard GebT Todd Devries. In TracRTT Basketball: Lori Nelson, Lynnette Landsman, Donna Stein-Track Student Manager. In Cross Country Basketball: Cindy Finley, Dan Knuth. In Basketball:-Mike Rykhus, Jim Bundy, Stuart Even, Rene Lytle, Carol McDowell, Carol Claussen, Rochelle Lytle, Laura Herrick, Jolene Vaske. In Football: Craig Biggar, Mike Ponto, Steve Hammer, Brian Lynn, Kevin Krogman, Jerry Bauman, Jeff Rykhus, Kevin Lynn. In Track: Lynda Hegerfeld, Kristi Jensen, Luann Stein, Jim Bauer, Tim Anderson, Shelly Jensen, Im Schirmer, Trudy Hart, Sherry DeZeeuw, Dorothy Gebhart, Janii Hegerfeld, Helen Claussen- Student Manager. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: Football: Brad Heesch, Offense; Craig Biggar, Defense. Boys' Cross Country: Cf Gebhart, Evl Cross Count! Jennifer Anl Boys' Basket Girls' Basket Boys' Track! Gebhart. Girf E.H.S. Presents Bishop or no Bishop, I will not be prayed for In Public!!!!! Father tries out a sermon Hello Tokyo ... on Mother. Georgie displays the fight to his Mother. Frazer Spence getting Molly is worried about ready for a sermon. the carillon. Major Cooper and Mrs. Sandow meet Father and Mother. Hartzel and Eileen dance for Ronny. Oh yes I will!!!!! Doc. Romer checks Fathers injured leg. The rundown parsonage at their new parish came as a shock ... but that was only the beginning. Rev. Spence found the church building coming apart, the congregation split into warring factions and the choir a cross between the devil's grandmother and swarm of mountain wildcats. Eileen and Hartzell, his teen-age children, were disgusted at having been yanked our a comfortable parsonage and a fine high school. But then Hartzell met pretty Louise, and Eileen was Introduced to Ronny. The humorous complications that resulted make even more difficulties for Rev. Spence. His struggle to build a new choir, and crush intolerence, leads to a pitched battle among his flock, and then the very threat of being dismissed for the clergy. On the day he was to leave for the conference to defend himself. Rev. Spence had a minor accident that put him in bed. At the same time, Hartzell's personal complications have led him not only to the brink of romantic disaster, but right Into the local jail! And just when the entire future of the Spence family depends on him. The surprising conclusion brought down the curtain on an evening that both entertained and lifted the spirits... 1 srs ti' On three Mike, Ready???? One Foot In Heaven CAST (in order of their appearance) REVEREND FRAZER SPENCE...............JEFF RYKHUS DR. ROMER ......................JENS HOL REVEREND WILLIAM H. SPENCE ...CURT KROGMAN HOPE SPENCE..............JACKIE COUGHLIN EILEEN SPENCE ................PAM ROCHEL HARTZELL SPENCE.......................TIM ANDERSON MRS. CAMBRIDGE......................HELEN WILLERT MRS. JELLISON ...........CAROL MCDOWELL MRS. DIGBY ..............NANCY HENNINGSEN GEORGIE DIGBY ...............TIM NIELSON LOUISE ......................KAREN LYNN MOLLY ...................... CINDY FINLEY RONNY...............................DAVID DIEDRICH LETTY LAWTON ..............SUE THURSTON MRS. LYDIA SANDOW..........JOAN JANSSEN MAJOR COOPER.IBRAD HEESCH MARIA MANDOZA ...............KELLY HAMMER A VISITOR ...............EVERETT GEBHART BISHOP SHERWOOD...................GILBERT FALLON STAGE MANAGER .........CAROL CLAUSSEN SOUND ...............................MIKE PONTO PROPS ......LAURIE ANDERSON PEG BAUER COSTUMES ............................RENE LYTLE DIRECTED BY .........CAROL JOEL HEFLING PROGRAMS .................LORI COLBECK TICKETS ......LORI COLBECK, GLENDA STEIN, CAROL MCDOWELL NANCY HENNINGSEN 4J “This Moment In Time’’— A Night To Remember The best part about decorating was the food breaks. Now who screwed this up? Hey Tom, 3's a crowd!!!! You can open your eyes now, Leslie!!! Decorating for the Junior-Senior banquet and prom began in the gym on Tuesday, May 8th, with miles of crepe paper being unrolled and wire being strung. After days of hard work (and a trip to Sioux City for more crepe paper) the gym was transformed into a beautiful blue, green, and yellow setting for Prom '79. The banquet, held at St. Mary's School, was a delicious meal catered by Blue Mound of Minnesota. Ervin Gebhart and Brad Heesch read the prophecy for the Class of '79, while David Diedrich and Lynda Hegerfeld narrated the class wills. Pastor S.C. Shearer gave the invocation and benediction. At the dance, everyone danced to the music of HUSH , and enjoyed GOOD punch. Prom '79 was a success and as the wire and crepe paper came down, it all seemed worth it! 45 Elkettes' New Uniforms Add A Nice Touch L. to R. 1st row: Joan Janssen, Jeannie Culhane, 4th row: Laureen Herrick; 5th row: Mary Halstead, Helen Willert, Nancy Kurtz; 2nd row: Sue Wolkow; 3rd Connie Kramer, Kelly Hammer, Shelia Finley, Diane row: Jolene Vaske, Carol Claussen, Shirley Janssen; Lorden. Not pictured - Pam DeZeeuw. V The Elkettes, stepping high in their brand new uniforms, performed at 5 home boy's basketball games and also at the Region Tournaments in Watertown. Performing to Boogie Nights , Theme from Lou Grant and Peg , to name a few, they made a colorful group on the court. Their officers were: Captain - Jean Culhane, Song leader - Helen Willert, Sec.-Treas.-Joan Janssen. Their adviser is Susan Sudtelgte. 46 Scene Three Grades Kindergarten Class Performs Circus Top row I. to r.: Tina Knutson, Michelle Clark, Angel Vincent, Heather McDowell, Michelle Johnson, Kent McDowell, Ryan Bebensee, Cari Hemmen, Doug Christensen, Brent Smallfield 2nd The future Class of '91 had a busy and productive year. In the classroom, we use a different approach to learning letters as we looked at a letter and then said all sounds that the letter would make. Our five senses unit was especially good when we could SEE, HEAR, SMELL, FEEL, and TASTE the hot chocolate and popcorn the teacher made. We took a trip to the fire station and dentist office this year. We also decorated Valentine cookies in February, and put a circus program on for our parents and made our own circus masks. Our graduation program featured nursery rhyme characters and music. row I. to r.: Corey Louder, Paul Wiskur, Jerry Styf, Shaun Even. Bottom row: Mrs. Fredericksen, Tandi Swift, Nancy Gebhart, Karla Motter 48 First Graders Ready To Read L_ Standing: Mrs. Lundgren, Cory Schearer, Joan Steele, Jason Janssen. Back Row: Kevin Stein, Kristi Shepherd, Craig Kramer, Julie Bergman, Benjamin Wiedemer. Middle Row: Nicole Thielen, Nicole Sherman, Jason Kurtz, Lance Bothe, Stacey Wiskur, Front Row: Kristen Leslie, Paula Smith, Bryce Hanson. Second Grade Adds And Subtracts Front Row: Gary McDowell, Jeff Wiskur, Kristi Anderson, Lori Kruger, Chad Hart, Jennifer Bauer, Tami Zink, Jamie Gable, David Lynn. Seated: Chad Schearer, Jeanette Gebhart. Back Row: Patty Davis, Lon Hemmen, Kerry Langner, Troy Swift, Brice Smallfield, Stacy Page, Meghan Clark, Amy Smallfield, Amy Jo Pottratz, Kristin Schmidt, Tiana Adams, Brenda Buus, Brandon Leslie, Colby Tolk, Douglas Wiskur, Melissa Schneider, Mrs. Kruse. 49 Third Grade Masters Multiplication Seated: Tonya Swift, Jim Langner, Mrs. Moulton, Christie Styf, Danny Christensen Standing: Tom Myers, Mike Schmidt, Kelly Kramer, Steve Stein, Scott Vaske, Karla Halstead, Lynette Vaske, Brian Kramer, Michelle Joahanssen, Chris Buus, Stacey Pickard, Tronn Burlage, Tom Smallfield, Jeanette Nissen, Brad Wiskur, Steve Lytle, Jimmy Hart, Brad Strom. Fourth Grade Works On Map Skills Front row; Jeff Salzman, Billy Kuehl, Corey McLaughlin, Amy McDowell, Paula Hanson, Laura Dexter, Patsy Kramer, Shiela Kurger, Jody DeZeeuw, Jeff Dobesh, Middle row; Troy Vaske, Allen Henningsen, Bret Louder, Tron Even, Kevin Dexter. Back row; David Bauer, Heather Rohrer, JoAnn Brodersen, Joan Gebhart, Andre Adams, Mariah Wiedemer, Lane Riemer, Irene Gebhart, Steven Leech, Scott Montgomery, Mrs. Rohrer SO Fifth Grade Enjoys Art Projects Front Row: Bobby Lynn Shelly Even, Jessica Sherman, Seated: Mrs. Lebeda, Lori Wiskur, Amy McLaughlin, Leslie Bothe. Middle Row: Marlin McLaughlin, Frank Davis, Jill Montgomery, Brenda Dexter, Kirsten Kuder, Brent Thompson, Steve Schmidt, Joan Erks, Debbie Christensen, Ted Smallfield. Back Row: Dale Halstead, Kristi Johnson, Pasty McClemens, Connie Diedrich, Lisa Pottratz, Randy Kampmann. Sixth Grade Studies World Cultures Sitting: Ronnie Anderson, Cathy Bauer, Scott Wiskur, Brenda Page, Jack Larson, Billy Lynn, Koni Koch, Don Lytle, Tom Kuehl, Sue Kramer, Standing: Brenda Hart, Lonnie Biggar, Debbie Stein, Jody Schneider, David Krogman, Brian Kurger, Ron Vaske, Jackie Salzman, Janet Broderson, Sue Thielen, Patrick Coughlin, Chad Even, Mr. Jeppson 51 7th Graders Adjust To New Routine Back Row: Advisor Steve Brown, Kyle Page, Chad Kuehl, Garry Jensen, Jeff Anderson, Jeff Schnieder, Shannon Schut, Micheal Kurtz, Angela Rykhus, Sheila Landsman, Carla Pottratz, Traci Knuth. Middle Row: Kristie Kramer, Penny Fallon, Todd Even, Wendell Thompson, Laurie Schut, Travys Harvey, Becky Finley. Front Row: Linda Henningson, Scott Stuefen, David Theede, Tony Wiskur, Karla Kruger, Diane Clark, Not Pictured, Advisor Denny Brenden. 8th Graders Anxious For High School Back Row: Advisor Darrel Woolery, Todd Holm, Joey Scholl, Joe Nielsen, Jon Vaske, Jay Larson, Pat Clark, Jim Herrick, Gayle Heesch, Jackie Bauer, Betty Fallon, Carol Bothe, Dorothy Gebhart, Sherry DeZeeuw, Karmen Hanson, Janii Hegerfeld, Advisor Ruth Becken. Seated: Jayne Miller, Chuck Luze, Michelle Hammer, Charlie Davis, Reva Anderson, Jon Lytle, Jeff Sherman, Mike Page. 52 Jr. High Athletes Strengthen Elks Program The 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams had a highly successful season. Top rebounders «vere Jon Vaske and Jeff Schneider; top scorers were J. Vaske, Charlie Davis, and Scott Stuefen; most assists, J. Schneider and C. Davis; most recoveries, S. Stuefen and C. Davis. The highlights of the year were winning 1st at the Estelline Invitational, and 2nd in the Elkton Booster Club Tourney. Back Row I to r: M. Page, C. Kuehl, M. Kurtz, J. Anderson, T. Even. Middle Row I to r: J. Scholl, J. Sherman, J. Vaske, J. Schneider, J. Larson, C. Luze, Coach Terry Vincent. Front Row I to r: J. Lytle, G. Jensen, P. Clark, J. Nissen, C. Davis, J. Herrick, S. Stuefen. Football Team Ends With Big Win The Elkton Jr. High Football team ended their year with a record of 1-4. The team made good improvements during their season, winning the final game of the season at Deubrook 14-12 after being beaten by Deubrook at the beginning of the year. Back Row I to r: C. Kuehl, S. Schut, J. Schneider, T. Bauer, J. Vaske, M. Kurtz, Coach Mike Jeppsen. Middle Row I to r: M. Page, G. Jensen, J. Anderson, J. Bauman, J. DeZeeuw, D. Brown, R. Kuehl, P. Clark. Front Row I to r: W. Thompson, S. Stuefen, T. Even, K. Page, T. Wiskur, J. Herrick, J. Lytle. 53 Second Year Jr. High Girls Compete Girls Basketball Team back row I. to r.: J. Miller, J. Bauer, R. Anderson, B. Finley, T. Harvey, D. Clark, B. Fallon, D. Gebhart, C. Bothe, S. DeZeeuw, G. Heesch. Front I. to r.: L. Schut, K. Kramer, S. Landsman, A Rykhus, C. Pottratz, M. Hammer, P. Fallon, Coach Terry Vincent. Top Rebounders were G. Heesch and D. Gebhart; Top Scorers were G. Heesch and J. Bauer; Most assists J. Bauer and S. DeZeeuw; Most recoveries steals, J. Bauer and G.JHeesch. Jr. High Cheerleaders, top: Angela Rykhus, Gayle Heesch, Dorothy Gebhart, Janii Hegerfeld. Beginning Musicians Start Out On Right Note B BAND Back row: J. Larson, L. Henningsen, T. Knuth, L. Schut, D. Krogman, T. Kuehl, Mrs. Hildebrandt, J. Schneider, B. Lynn. Middle row: R. Vaske, K. Kramer, T. Harvey, A. Rykhus, M. Kurtz, C. Even, T. Even, D. Lytle, D. Stein, B. Page, J. Schneider, B. Lynn. Top Row: C. Pottratz, K. Kruger, L. Biggar, P. Coughlin, B. Page, J. Salzman. — C BAND Back Row: Mrs. Hildebrandt, L. Pottratz, S. Schmidt, T. Smallfield, D. Halstead, P. Clemens, A. McLaughlin. Middle Row: S. Even, K. Johnson, L. Booth, J. Erks, L. Wiskur. Bottom Row: B. Lynn, M. McLaughlin, F. Davis, C. Diedrich, K. Kruder. S4 Jr. High Vocalists Attend Music Festival Director, Susan Sudletgte, Sherry DeZeeuw, Gayle Heesch, Jeff Anderson, Jeff Schneider, Jon Vaske, Joe Nielsen. Third Row: Carmen Hanson, Reva Anderson, Janii Hegerfeld, Jackie Bauer, Dorothy Gebhart, John Lytle. Second Row: Travys Harvey, Diane Clark, Laurie Schut, Micheal Kurtz, Pat Clark. Front Row: Charlie Davis, Todd Even, Kevin Sheer, Scott Stuefen. CHORUS Front Row I. to r.: S. Stuefen, C. Kuehl, C. Jensen, M. Page, K. Page, D. Leech, B. Finley, A. Rykhus, C. Pottratz, T. Harvey, P. Fallon, J. Hegerfled, C. Hanson. 2nd. Row I. to r.: T. Even, C. Davis, C. Luze, T. Holm, T. Wiskur, L. Schut, K. Kramer, S. Landsman, D. Clark, K. Kruger, C. Bothe, 3rd. Row I. to r.: M. Kurtz, J. Larson, J. Lytle, J. Nissen, J. Sherman, W. Thompson, S. DeZeeuw, J. Bauer, G. Heesch, B. Fallon, J. Miller, R. Anderson. Back Row I. to r.: J. Scholl, J. Anderson, P. Clark, J. Herrick, S. Schut, J. Vaske, J. Schneider, D. Gebhart, M. Hammer, L. Henningsen, T. Knuth. Title I Program The purpose of the Title I program is to help strengthen areas of study in which students may need reinforcing outside of the regular classroom. Title I teachers emphasize basic skills by working with the students on an individual basis. Mrs. Isabelle Short (upper right) has been with the Elkton School District for fifteen years. She is presently the elementary school principal, and is in charge of the Title I reading program. (Counter clockwise) Next is Mrs. Faye Ishmael who is in her second year at Elkton and assists Mrs. Short with the reading program in her capacity as teacher's aide. Center is Mrs. Nancy Wiskur, who is in her fifth year at Elkton. Mrs. Wiskur is in charge of the Title I math program. Assisting her as a teacher's aide is Lori McDowell. Mrs. McDowell is a 1976 graduate of Elkton High School and this is her first year as teacher's aide. 56 Scene Four Administration Administration Acts Produce Results Joyce Kramer is Elkton's girl Friday keeping the front office running smoothly. There may be only one time that you do not see Joyce with a smile, and that is if you forget your lunch ticket money! John Bauer (middle right) keeps busy supervising the Title program for the system. As counselor, he also conducts yearly group testing of the Freshmen and Juniors much to their dislike. After ten years as Superintendent, Don Rykhus (Above), will be moving on to bigger and better things since he resigned to take a new position at Onida. Mr. Rykhus saw Elkton District through the construction of the new gym as one of his accomplishments. And he can be commended for keeping an experienced staff and supporting all academic and extra-curricular areas in the school. Thank you, Mr. Rykhus, for a fine job, and The Elk staff wishes you the best of luck in your new venture! Mr. Schneider will be leaving Elkton High School after fifteen years of service as classroom teacher and secondary principal. He taught government and social studies for five years, and has been principal for the last ten, as well as government instructor and athletic •director. An easy person to talk to would describe Mr. Schneider and his presence will be missed at the athletic events which he strongly supported. A job well done , Mr. Schneider, and good luck in your new endeavor! 58 School Board members above I to r: Bernice Nelson, Pres. Rufus DeZeeuw, George Montgomery, Donald Stein, and C. B. McKeown. Decisions involving the efficient running of a school are not always easy to make, and the Elkton School Board was faced with many this year. Early fall started out smoothly with discussions on the teacher's handbook, appointing committees, and attending special meetings in Sioux Falls to become better acquainted with legislative action pending involving public education. The end of the year was more difficult with the resignation of the superintendent and secondary principal becoming a primary concern for the Board. New applicants had to be carefully screened and teacher negotiations had to be resolved so that a smooth transition could be made into the next school year.________________ To the left is Barbara Swift who is in her second year as Business Manager for the Elkton district. Barb's pleasant smile can be seen often around the school as she balances the books and battles the mountains of paperwork that passes through her office. _____________ 59 Teachers Direct Nicki Brooks Besides teaching Spanish, English I III, Mrs. Brooks is advisor for the Yearbook The Homecoming Variety Show. She her husband Bob have 3 children, Wayde, Barbara, Jonna. Helen Henningsen Mrs. Henningsen holds the title of Study Hall Monitor. She enjoys reading, knitting, visiting. Helen her husband John have been married 20 years have 4 children, Norma, Nancy, Linda, Allen. Dennis Brenden Mr. Brenden teaches Vo. Ag. I-IV, Welding, Small Gas Engines, Electricity. He his wife Connie have been married 7 years. His interests include building things sports. Mr. Brenden attended college at S.D.S.U. Darrel Woolery Besides teaching Jr. High Social Studies, Social Problems, Grade 1-4 P.E., Grade 9 10 P.E., Mr. Woolery is also Head Football Coach, Asst. Boys' Basketball Coach, Head Girls' Track Coach. Mr. Woolery attended college at S.D.S.U. His interests include hunting all indoor outdoor sports. LaRae Hildebrandt Mrs. Hildebrandt teaches Instrumental Music. She her husband Rick have 1 son, Eric. Mrs. Hildebrandt went to college at Dakota State. Steve Brown Mr. Brown teaches 7th . 8th Grade Math Science 5th 6th Grade P.E. Mr. Brown also coaches both Boys Girls' Basketball. In his spare time, Mr. Brown loves to participate in sports or be a spectator. He loves to have a good time, meet people, see new things. Mr. Brown graduated from S.D.S.U. in 1978. Don Magnus Mr. Magnus teaches General Math, Algebra 1 II, Geometry, Physics. He enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping. He his wife Donna have been married 23 years have 2 sons, Ryan Mitch. He attended college at S.D.S.U. JoAnn Sheldon Mrs. Sheldon teaches Jr. High Girls' Home Ec., 8th Grade Boys' Home Ec., Home Ec. I, II, III. Her interests include canoeing, oil painting, macrame. Mrs. Sheldon her husband Wayne have been married 3 years have 1 daughter, Teresa. Mrs. Sheldon graduated from S.D.S.U. in 1977. 60 The School Scene Terry Vincent Mr. Vincent teaches P.E., Mod. Problems, Am. World History. He is Cross Country, Boys' Track, Asst. Football Coach. Mr. Vincent graduated from DSC in 1968. Carol Hefling Mrs. Hafling taachas Speech, 7th Grade English, i English II a IV. She advises the All School Play Oral Interp. She went to college at Kansas State Teachers College. Her interests include plants, books, people, a art to name a few. She a her husband Joel have been married 13 1 2 years a have 2 children, Brian a Sara. Helen Drietz Mrs. Drietz is the Learning Disability teacher. She teaches English, Math, Science, Life Skills. She enjoysl music, knitting, cooking, school kids. She attended college at the University of Minnesota also at Dakota State College. Mrs. Drietz her husband Don have been married 2 1 2 years have 1 son, Dallas. Rae Thill Besides teaching Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Mrs. Thill is also a Sophomore Class Advisor. Her interests include sewing, music, her children's activities. She went to college at S.D.S.U. She hnr husband have been married 21 years have 3 children, Timothy, Terry, A Teresa. Susan Sudtelgte Mrs. SudUlgU teaches Vocal Music for grades K-12. She her husband Joe have 1 daughter, Ara. She enjoys jogging, sewing, singing, reading, I Opera House Productions. She attended college at the University of Minn. at Southwest State University. Alan Eggebratten Besides being Junior Class advisor, Mr. E teaches Carpentry, Drafting, Arts Crafts, Driver Ed., 8th Grade Shop, Shop III. He his wife Mary have been married 6 years have 1 son, Jared. Mr. E graduated from S.D.S.U. in 1975. Ruth Becken Mrs. Becken teaches 8th grade English is the school librarian. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, bird- watching. Mrs. Becken attended college at the National College of Education Black Hills State College. Mrs. Becken graduated from college in 1976. Joyce Steinhoff Besides teaching Business Law, Business Math, Bookeeping, Typing, Office Practice, Shorthand, Mrs. Steinhoff is the B team Girls' Basketball Coach Asst. A team Coach. She enjoys motorcycling, basketball, softball, teaching, family activities, reading. Mrs. Steinhoff attended college at Dakota State College. She her husband Alan have been married 6 years have 2 children, Sandi Scott. 61 Helpers Are Greatly Appreciated Above picture shows this year's cooks. From left, Lilly Risch, Marvel Bartlet, June Mulder, and Aileen Kontz. Pictured are this year's janitors. At the left, Harley Bergman, at the right, Anastasia Gebhart. Pictured below are this year's bus drivers. From left, James Stuefen, Marlene Pottratz, Lilly Claussen, Milt Janssen, and Leo Bergman. 62 Freshmen Are Introc Top Row from left: Jim Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Tim Bauer, Jerry Bauman, Dan Brown, Melvin Brown, Valerie Cameron, Todd DeVries, Jeff DeZeeuw, Pam DeZeeuw, Trudy Hart, Laureen Herrick. Middle Row from left: Shelly Jensen, Phil Klosterman, Connie Kramer, Rick Kuehl, Nancy Kurtz, Leslie Larson, Brad Lynn, Rochelle Lytle, Anita Moulton, Joe Nissen, Randy Peterson, Kristy Pickard, Bottom Row from left: Jeff Rykhus, Dennis Stein, Scott Strom, Jim Styf, Frank Vanderbush, and David Wiskur. Freshmen are introduced to high school activities during homecoming week. They decorated the football field and provided the E to be burned Coronation night. At the Variety Show, the Freshmen got down and did the Hokey Pokey dressed as munchkins to the delight of the audience. Facing a tough year of required courses, the Freshmen certainly brought enthusiasm and life to an otherwise ordinary classroom. Groans over the poetry of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet could be heard from the English room, and moans were plentiful during the introduction of new algebraic equations. Oh well, everyone must be a Freshman; then, on to better thingsl To the right class officers are pictured. From left: Jennifer Anderson, Treas., Leslie Larson, Pres., Kristy Pickard, Vice Pres., Connie Kramer, Sec't. 64 Top Row from left: Jim Bauer, Lisa Bauer, Doug Bundy, Joe Davis, Craig Dexter, Dawn Dexter, Dawn Engesser, Sheila Finley, Leonard Gebhart, Mary Halstead, Kelly Hammer, Tom Kampmann. Middle Row from left: Ron Kramer, Kevin Krogman, Lynette Landsman, Daine Lorden, Karen Lynn, Kevin Lynn, Sam McDowell, Cathy Nelson, Pam Rochel, Jim Shirmer, Dan Stein, Kriby Tolk. Bottom Row from left: Calvin VanDyke, Glenda VanDyke, Sue Wolkow. The Sophomores started their year of activities by beautifully decorating the stage for Homecoming Coronation and the Variety Show. At the Variety Show, the Sophomores pleased the audience by giving their version of Twas the Night of the Game. The smallest class in high school, the sophomores are a big part in the athletics, music, and other extra- curricular. Vet they still take time to do an outstanding job in the classroom. At prom time, the Sophomore class provides the waiters and waitresses at the banquet, and look forward to planning a super prom next year. Perched on top of the tractor to the right are the class officers: Glenda VanDyke, Vice-pres., Kirby Tolk, pres., and Cathy Nelson, Sec.-Treas. 4 66 Top Row from left: Dale Anderson, David Anderson, Janet Anderson, Tim Anderson, Deb Bauman, Craig Cameron, Jame Clark, Carol Claussen, Kefin DeMarteleare, David Diedrich, Cindy Finley, Ervin Gebhart, Middle Row from left: Everett Gebhart, Steve Hammer, Brad Heesch, Lynda Hegerfeld, Pat Hegerfeld, Shirley Janssen, Kristi Jensen, Joel Koch, Curt Krogman, Dawn Kuehl, Sandra Lang, Chuck Lorden. Bottom Row from left: Larry Lorenzen, Brian Lynn, Ronda Lytle, Julie Moulton, Sheri Pickard, Judy Scharke, Luann Stein, David Theede, Jim Thielen, Sue Thurston, Jolene Vaske. 1978-79 was a busy year for the Juniors. They started off the year by capturing the Little Brown Jug for showing spirit and enthusiasm during Homecoming week. Class rings were ordered in September, and in October they conducted magazine sales. Later on, they held a bake sale and sold pens to raise money for the prom. In February committees started making plans for a successful prom. And as graduation plans were being made by the Seniors, all of the Juniors began to think, just one more year ... Class Officers are pictured to the right: from left. Deb Bauman, Pres., Shari Pickard, Sec., Sandy Lang, Treas., Curt Krogman, Vice-pres. 68 «ur . Class Of 1979 Laurie Anderson Peg Bauer Craig Biggar, Vice -President Helen Claussen Lori Colbeck Jacqueline Coughlin 70 Do Not Go Where The Path Leads, But Make A Trail For Others To Follow Jeannle Culhane Stuart Even Nancy Henningsen Tom Davis Gilbert Fallon III r] i U Laura Herrick 77 Class Colors: Baby Blue And Yellow 72 Tim Jensen Rene Lytle Mitch Magnus Tim Nielsen Donna Stein Helen Willert, Sec. Treas. 73 Graduation 1979 Honor Students seated I to r: Tom Davis, Mike Rykhus, Dan Knuth, Jim Bundy. Standing I to r: Jeannie Culhane, Jackie Coughlin, Joan Janssen, Helen Claussen, Lori Colbeck, Helen Willert, Donna Stein. As Debbie Bauman played Pomp and Circumstance , the Class of 1979 walked through the gymnasium for the last 1 time as the Senior class of EHS. Juniors Patsy Hegerfeld and Ervin Gebhart led the processional while Shari Pickard and Everett Gebhart followed. The speakers for graduation was Dr. Darrell Jensen from the Dept, of Education at South Dakota State University. His talk encouraged the Seniors, as well as the audience, to develop their potential. He emphasized the need to continue to develop intellectually throughout lift so that one may achieve sought-after goals. Tom Davis presented Mr. Rykhus and Mr. Schneider with plaques from the student body for their years of service to the district. Following the address, Mr. Rykhus presented the Class of '79 to receive their diplomas from Rufus DeZeeuw, Pres, of the School Board. Graduation 1979 will soon be a memory for a class that made some outstanding contributions to their school and their community. 74 ELKTON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1979 Program Processional............................... Debbie Bauman Invocation .........................................Thomas Davis Music ..................................... Dream A Dream Introduction of Honor Students................Mr. Donald Rykhus, Superintendent Address...................................Darrell Jensen Music (Senior girls)............... Times of Your Life Comments .................................Thomas Davis PRESENTATION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Mr. Donald Rykhus, Superintendent 75 Presentation of Diplomas Benediction ............ Recessional............. .Rufus DeZeeuw ...Thomas Davis Debbie Bauman