Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1980 volume:

THE ELK VOLUME XXIV ELKTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-3 ELKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57026 FAREWELL TO HIGH SCHOOL WE SAY GOOD- BYE TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, BIDDING FAREWELLS THROUGH ALL OUR TEARS, THIS IS IT - WE'RE ON OUR WAY TODAY IS GONE, TOMORROW'S A NEW DAY. WE FACE OUR BEGINNING WITH OPENING EYES HOPING FOR BEAUTY TO BRIGHTEN THE SKIES. SO WISH US GOOD LUCK AND MAY WE ALL FIND THE HAPPINESS OF LIFE FILLING OUR MINDS. Jenny, I like your rabbit ears. What ya looking for Ron? It doesn't hurt to smile Darla. Boy! You two would make a cute couple. PAT AND CURT REIGN OVER HOMECOMING 2nd Attendants Brad Heesch Lynda Hegerfeld Queen Pat King Curt 1st Attendants Shari Pickard David Diedrich 6 HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES 1979 Wednesday, September 12, the Senior and Sophomore girls defeated the Juniors and Freshmen in a Powder Puff football game. The score was 8-6. Thursday night, the 4th Annual Variety Show was held. All the classes performed skits in competition to win the Little Brown Jug, which was cap- tured by the Juniors. After the coronation of King and Queen, everyone watched the burning of the E at the football field. On Friday night the Elks were beaten by the Castlewood Warriors by a score of 20-14. After the game, the Senior class spon- sored a dance featuring the music of The HUSF1 Band . 7 NEW ADVISOR JOINS STAFF From Row: Mrs. Andersen, Shirley Janssen, Pam Rochel, Lisa Bauer, Jane Clark, Ronda Lytle, Carol Claussen, Val Cameron, Kevin DeMarteleare, Tim Anderson, Jackie Bauer, Cathy Nelson. Back Row: Dawn Kuehl, Kristi Jensen, Pam De- Zeeuw, Sherry DeZeeuw, Leslie Larson, Diane Hammer, Deb Biggar, Gayle Heesch. The year started slowly but it didn't take long for the staff, under the supervision of Mrs. Andersen, to get things moving. Editor Shirley Janssen, with the help of eighteen other members, sold candy and posters to help finance the book. Owen Malone, our repre- sentative from Josten's Publishing Company, made frequent visits to give advice and answer any ques- tions we might have had. All in all, it turned out to be a very successful year. Al left and above: Members Shirley, Pam, Lisa, Dawn, and Kristi work hard to meet a deadline. ELK-O-GRAM’S IMPROVEMENT SHOWS From left: Pam Rochel, Sheila Finley, Diane Lorden, Janet Carol Claussen, Michelle Hammer, Mrs. Moore, Ronda Lytle, Anderson, Val Cameron, Karen Lynn, Kevin DeMarteleare, Deb Biggar, Lisa Bauer, Jane Clark, Mary Halstead. layout Editor Carol Claussen, Asst. Editor Karen Lynn, and Editor Kevin DeMarteleare were kept busy all year making layouts, choosing stories, etc The typing for the paper was done at the Elkton Record office By Janet Anderson. The staff kept very busy with members involved in publica- tion. Mrs. Moore, the new advisor, helped the staff keep the sc hool and the community up-to-date with the latest news. Every two weeks the ELK-O-GRAM was published in the Elkton Record. Some of the features in the ELK-O-GRAM were: the latest sports stories, jokes, and the School Calendar which lets everyone know when certain activities are being held and when high school students' birthdays are Another feature of the ELK-O-GRAM is Senior Interviews, short sto- ries about each senior. These stories take a look at what each senior likes and dislikes and his or her advice to underclass- men. � FFA MEMBERS WIN STATE CONTESTS Upper Left: Pictured are this years' 3 State Farmers: Curt Krogman, Jolene Vaske, and joel Koch. Above: Pictured are: Chuck Luze who Placed 1st in the State and District II Creed Contests; Joe Davis who placed 1st in District II Sales- manship and 2nd in State Salesmanship Contests; and Charlie Davis who placed 2nd in the State and District II Creed Contests. Left: Officers: Ervin Gebhart, Sentinel; Craig Cameron, Treasurer; Kevin Krogman, Historian; Curt Krog- man, President; Dennis Brenden, Advi- sor; Joel Koch, Vice-President; Joe Da- vis, Parlimentarian; Jolene Vaske, Sec- retary; and Everett Gebhart, Represen- tative. Front Row From Left: Erv Gebhart, C. Cameron, C. Krogman, J. Koch, Ev Gebhart, J. Vaske, D. Brenden. 2nd Row: J. Styf, J. Rykhus, J. Sherman, K. Lynn, K. Krogman, J. Davis, B. Lynn, L. Gebhart, K. Lynn, P. DeZeeuw, R Pe- terson. 3rd Row: T. Bauer, J. Nissen, F. Vanderbusch, J. Bauman, D. Wiskur, J. DeZeeuw, D. Brown, D. Lorden, T. Holm. 4th Row: C. VanDyke, D. Stein, S. Strom, M. Brown, R. Kramer, M. Hal- stead. Back Row: J. Bauer, D. Diedrich, L. Lorenzen, C. Lorden, T. DeVries, J. Vaske, C. Luze. 10 FHA HOLDS FIRST ANNUAL CARNIVAL Front row: Shelly Jensen, Karen Lynn, Carol Claussen, Dawn Kuehl, Julie Moulton, Kristy Pickard, Advisor Mrs. Sheldon Middle row: Sherry DeZeeuw, Shirley Janssen, Jane Clark, Lisa Bauer, Cathy Nelson, Kelly Hammer, Janii Hegerfeld, Michelle Hammer, Kristi Jensen. Back row: Dorothy Gebhart, ancy Kurtz, Trudy Hart, Jennifer Anderson, Sandra Lang, Jayne Mill- er, Betty Fallon, Connie Kramer, Jackie Bauer. Officers: Shelly Jensen, Degree Chairman; Karen Lynn, Treasurer; Carol Claussen, Secretary; Dawn Kuehl, President; Julie Moulton, Vice President; Kristy Pickard, Reporter and Historian; Advisor Mrs. Sheldon. 11 ELKTON HOSTS MUSIC FESTIVAL A” BAND Front Row From Left: Anita Moulton, Connie Kramer, Kristy Pickard, Diane Lisa Bauer, Ronda Lytle. 2nd Row: Nan- cy Kurtz, Valerie Cameron, Pam De- Zeeuw, Trudy Hart, Shari Pickard, lane Clark. 3rd Row: Kevin Suhr, Sandy Lang, Dorothy Gebhart, Jayne Miller, Carol Bothe, Carla Pottratz. 4th Row: Kristi Kramer, Travys Harvey, Cathy Nelson, Jolene Vaske, Julie Moulton. 5th Row: Rochelle Lytle, Gayle Heesch, Michelle Hammer. 6th Row: Carmen Hansen, Jackie Bauer, Leslie Manzey, Pam Rochel, Pat Hegerfeld, Glenda VanDyke. 7th Row: Larry Lorenzen, Scott Strom, Dan Brown, Sherry De- Zeeuw, Brad Lynn, Todd Even. 8th Row: Jerry Ward, Brad Heesch, Jim Schirmer, Jon Vaske, John Lytle, Jeff Rykhus. Back Row: Traci Knuth, Mary Halstead, Phil Klosterman, Janii Heger- feld, Karen Lynn, Kevin DeMarteleare, Shelly Jensen. STAGE BAND Front Row From Left: Karen Lynn, Rochelle Lytle, Jerry Ward, Jim Schirmer, Julie Moulton, Travys Harvey, Cathy Nelson, Jolene Vaske. 2nd Row: Brad Heesch, Gayle Heesch, Trudy Hart, Pam DeZeeuw, Dorothy Gebhart, Shari Pickard, Jane Clark. Back Row: Phil Klosterman, Pat Hegerfeld, Pam Rochel, Glenda VanDyke, Jackie Bauer, Jeff Rykhus, Sherry DeZeeuw. 12 MIXED CHORUS Front Row From Left: Cathy Nelson, Lynda Hegerfeld, Mary Halstead, Jolene Vaske, Pam DeZeeuw, Kristy Pickard, Con- nie Kramer, Jennifer Anderson, Valerie Cameron, Glenda VanDyke, Patsy Hegerfeld, Shari Pickard. 2nd Row: Carol Claussen, Jane Clark, Trudy Hart, Nancy Kurtz, Carmen Han- son, Reva Anderson, Betty Fallon, Jayne Miller, Anita Moul- ton, Shelly Jensen, Dorothy Gebhart, Gayle Heesch. 3rd Row: Ronda Lytle, Sandy Lang, Rochelle Lytle, Deb Biggar, Jackie Bauer, Julie Moulton, Judy Scharke, Karen Lynn, Leslie Manzey, Janii Hegerfeld. 4th Row: Scott Strom, Joe Nissen, Jim Thielen, Dave Diedrich, Ernie Sarmiento, Jeff Rykhus, Tim Bauer, Kevin Lynn, Randy Peterson, Todd DeVries. Back Row: Frank Vanderbusch, Jerry Bauman, Jay Larson, Jon Vaske, Chuck Luze, Jeff Sherman, Melvin Brown, Jeff De- Zeeuw, Dan Brown, Tim Anderson, Brad Heesch, John Lytle, Jim Anderson. 13 TRIPLE TRIO Pictured at right are the members of this years' Triple Trio. Front row from left: Carol Claussen, Pat Hegerfeld, Glenda VanDyke, Karen Lynn. Middle row from left: Lynda Hegerfeld, Pam DeZeeuw, Gayle Heesch, Valerie Ca- meron, Back row from left: Jane Clark, Ronda Lytle, Jolene Vaske, Sandy Lang. The Triple Trio sang at concerts here at the school and also at the Region III Music Contest. ALL-STATE CHORUS Pictured at left are: Karen Lynn, Ronda Lytle, John Lytle, and Brad Heesch. They are the members of this years' All- State Choir. Besides singing at local concerts, these kids preformed at Watertown in the All-State Choir during No- vember. POP GROUP Pictured at right is this years' Pop Group. Front Row: Ernie Sarmiento, Gayle Heesch, Jackie Bauer, Kevin Lynn. 2nd Row: Brad Heesch, Rochelle Lytle, Lynda Hegerfeld, Karen Lynn, John Lytle. 3rd Row: Dave Diedrich, Pat Hegerfeld, Jennifer Anderson, Todd DeVries. Back Row: Jim Thielen, Ronda Lytle, Glenda VanDyke, Randy Peter- son. 14 ORAL INTERP TEAM TAKES CONFERENCE Thirteen proved to be lucky for Elkton High School when that number of students won the Sweepstakes trophy at the Sec- ond Annual Eastern Dakota Conference Oral Interpreta- tion Contest at at Estelline on Saturday, October 27. Those participating in the six categor- ies were as follows: Duet Memorized Interpretation- Brad Heesch and Curt Krog- man, 1st Superior; Diane Lor- den and Karen Lynn, 3rd Excel- lent; Oratory- Jeff Rykhus, 2nd Excellent; Serious Interpreta- tion of Prose- Jolene Vaske, 3rd Excellent; Ernie Sarmien to, 5th Excellent; Dramatic- Pam Ro- chel, 4th Excellent; Humorous- Jim Schirmer, 1st Superior: Val- erie Cameron, 3rd Excellent; Peotry- Lynda Hegerfeld, 1st Superior; Deb Biggar, 2nd Su- perior. All first and second place winners received medals. Above-Members of Oral Inlerp. Bottom Row: Val Cameron, Glenda VanDyke, Ronda Lytle, Shari Pickard. 2nd Row: Kelly Hammer, Diane Lorden, Deb Biggar, Sandy Lang, lolene Vaske. 3rd Row: Karen Lynn, Michele Hammer, Carol Claussen, Lynda Hegerfeld, Jeff Rykhus. 4th Row: Tim Anderson, Brad Heesch, Ernie Sarmiento, Jim Schirmer, Curt Krogman. Top Row: Mrs. Hefling, Advisor. Pictured at left are Brad Heesch and Curt Krog- man. Brad and Curt went to the State Oral Interp Contest in Huron and did a Duet Memorized Interpretation. 15 E.H.S. PRESENTS ■ LI’L ABNER” Evil Eye Fleagle (David Thcede) looks over Miss Appassionata VonClimax (Lynda Hegerfeld) as General Bullmoose (Craig Ca- meron) and Senator Jack S. Phogbound (Jim Schirmer) look on. I loves ya gal! Earthquake McGoon (Jeff Rykhus) went after Daisy Mae (Karen Lynn) and just about got her. But in the end Li'l Abner and Daisy Mae are married by Mar ryin' Sam (Brad Heesch). CAST The Scraggy were filthy, but they were Daisy's family. Lone- some Polecat and Hairless Joe kept everyone happy with their Kickapoo Joy Juice. The Dogpatchers were a lively bunch. Available Jones did his best to help all of the girls get their man. And Moonbeam McSwine did just fine with her friends the pigs. Girl with a Daisy ................Pam Rochel Old Lady...................................Sue Thurston Unemployment Man Kevin DeMarteleare Lonesome Polecat .............Ernie Sarmiento Hairless Joe .....................Brian Lynn Romeo Scragg ....................Todd DeVries Clem Scragg ..................Steve Hammer Alf Scragg Randy Peterson Moonbeam McSwine.................Pat Hegerfeld Marryin' Sam............................. Brad Heesch Earthquake McGoon ................Jeff Rykhus Daisy Mae ........................Karen Lynn Pappy Yokum .....................Ervin Gebhart Mammy Yokum ...................... Ronda Lytle Li'l Abner........................Curt Krogman Cronies .................Jay Larson, John Lytle Jim Thielen, Dave Diedrich, Kevin DeMarteleare Mayor Dawgmeat ....................Joel Koch Rufe ......................... Phil Klosterman Scarlet .........................Jackie Bauer Senator Jack S Phogbound .........Jim Schirmer Dr. Rasmussen T. Finsdale ....Tim Anderson Government Man 1 Joe Davis Available Jones ................. Jim Thielen Stupefyin' Jones...............Rochelle Lytle Government Man 2 ................Ron Kramer Colonel................................Everett Gebhart Wives .............Julie Moulton, Shari Pickrd, Valerie Cameron, Connie Kramer, Gayle Heesch, Dorothy Gebhart Husbands . . Kevin Krogman, Leonard Gebhart, Kirby Tolk, Larry Lorenzen, Joe Davis, Kevin DeMarteleare President ....................Phil Klosterman General Bullmoose ...............Craig Cameron Secretaries........Diane Lorden, Kristi Jensen, Sandy Lang, Jolene Vaske Appassionata VonClimax .......Lynda Hegerfeld Evil Eye Fleagle.........................David Theede Dr. Smithborn .................... Jay Larson Dr. Krogmeyer.....................John Lytle Dr. Schleifitz...........................David Diedrich Cedric Softwicke .................Joel Koch Two Waitresses.....Carol Claussen, Lisa Bauer Butler (Creighton) ........... Phil Klosterman Policeman ....................Kevin Krogman Unthinkable Scragg ..............Dawn Kuehl Unwashable Scragg ...............Kelly Hammer Unbearable Scragg........................Diane Lorden Citizens of Dogpatch Janet Anderson, Jane Clark, Lynette Landsman, Darla Walters, Trudy Hart, Shelly Jensen, Nancy Kurtz, Kristy Pickard,Michele Hammer Pianist .................................Glenda VanDyke 17 THRESHOLD OF A DREAM” Brad, what did you say to that girl? Above right: Jim sets and takes a moment to reflect upon a week of hard work. At right: Teachers as well as stu- dents had a good time at Prom. Everyone enjoyed an excellent meal served at the Knotty Pine by Dale and Maxine Lynn. Waiters and wait resses for this years banquet were: Jennifer Anderson, Leslie Larson, Kristy Pickard, Shelly Jensen, Pam DeZeeuw, David Wiskur, Jeff Ryk hus, Jerry Bauman, Brad Lynn, and Dennis Stein. if 18 Above left: Everyone enjoyed dancing to EASY . Above right: Everett, what did you find at the end of the rainbow? To the left: A bunch of beauties showed up at Prom ready to dance. EASY was the band and easy was the mood set at the dance. Everyone really enjoyed stepping across a Threshold Of A Dream . Pictured above is John Bauer. Mr. Bauer is the Student Council Advisor. He helps the coun- cil arrange various activities throughout the year. Above from left: Chuck Lorden, Ervin Cebhart, Lisa Bauer, Karen Lynn, David Wiskur, Jennifer Anderson, Carmen Hansen, and Gayle Heesch. Below from Left: Pat Hegerfeld, Brad Heesch, and Curt Krogman. Above: Ervin Gebhart finds out what is like to be a teacher as he takes over Mr. Brown's classes on Student Government Day. This year the Student Council was kept busy planning various activities such as: Homecoming and Student Government Day. The council, along with Mr. Bauer, planned Homecoming week. This year the Senior and Sophomore girls defeated the Junior and Freshmen girls in the Powder Puff football game. The council also took care of the election of Homecoming Royalty. This years' officers were: Curt Krogman, President; Brad Heesch, Vice-Presi- dent; and Pat Hegerfeld, Secretary-Treasurer. STUDENT COUNCIL PLAN HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES 20 THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE ELK-1979 You've come a long way, Baby!! The girls' basketball team finisned second in the conference standings. They also placed 5th in the Conference Tourney. The girls finished the season with a 14-7 record. November 13, the girls were crowned District 10 champs. Beating the Flandreau Fliers in the semi-finals 31-30, sent them to the championship game against a tough Deubrook team. The Elks got it together to pull off a 42- 34 win. The girls met the Clear Lake Cardinals in tne first round of region play, losing 57-46. They were defeated in tne consolation play with the Hamlin Chargers, by a score of 43-39 in over- time. Lisa tries to get the ball inside. SCOREBOARD Elkton 38 SIOUX VALLEY 50 ELKTON 53 Rutland 39 ELKTON 46 Estelline 38 ELKTON 60 Castlewood 46 ELKTON 65 Egan 24 ELKTON 51 Willow Lake 25 ELKTON 60 Colman 51 Elkton 36 GRANT-DEUEL 40 ELKTON 34 Flandreau 32 CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Elkton 44 GRANT-DEUEL 59 ELKTON 72 Bellingham MN 27 ELKTON 38 Estelline 30 ELKTON 48 Deubrook 40 Elkton 46 CLEAR LAKE 49 ELKTON 47 O.T. Garretson 43 Elkton 50 DEUBROOK 50 ELKTON 41 Estelline 22 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ELKTON 31 Flandreau 30 ELKTON 42 Deubrook 34 REGION TOURNAMENT Left side down: Carol Claussen, Jane Clark, Darla Walters, Jackie Bauer, Lynnette Landsman, Kristi Jensen. Right side up: Rochelle Lytle, Cindy Finley, Shelly Jensen, Gayle Heesch, Lisa Bauer, Jennifer Anderson. Cen- ter: Head Coach Steve Brown and Asst. Coach Richard Baumberger. Elkton 46 CLEAR LAKE 57 Elkton O.T. HAMLIN 43 B” TEAM ENDS SUCCESSFUL 8-6 SEASON .LKTO, KTOft -ter tLKTG ,54 UKTO ifcLKTOA 40 Front Row: Student Manager Sue Kramer. 2nd Row: Janii Hegerfeld, Gayle Heesch, Rochelle Lytle, Carol Bothe. 3rd Row: Dorothy Gebhart, Sherry DeZeeuw, Jackie Bauer. 4th Row: Student Manager Deb Stein, Trudy Hart, Shelly Jensen, Student Manager Sue Thielen. Back Row: Coach Richard Baumberger. SCOREBOARD Elkton 16 SIOUX VALLEY 17 ELKTON 26 Rutland 20 ELKTON 26 Estelline 19 ELKTON 34 Castlewood 16 ELKTON 37 Egan 14 ELKTON 23 Willow Lake 16 ELKTON 19 Colman 15 Elkton 29 GRANT-DEUEL 35 ELKTON 26 Flandreau 22 Elkton 20 DEUBROOK 27 Elkton 7 CLEAR LAKE 24 Elkton 22 GARRETSON 26 Elkton 17 DEUBROOK 18 ELKTON 27 Estelline 16 The 1979 season for the B team was a successful one. The girls compiled a record of 8 wins and 6 losses. The girls were very competitive as all the games were close with 2 of the losses being by only 1 point. Ro- chelle and Gayle led the team in scoring and rebounding with 80 points each and94 and 93 rebounds respectively. Gayle led the team in shooting with 29% from the field and 6 from the FT line. Shelly led in assists with 27. Gayle was voted Most Valuable Player while Dorothy was voted Most Improved. MVP Darla Walters and Lisa Bauer MIP Jackie Bauer Leading Rebounder Jennifer Anderson Leading FG%. Carol Claus- sen Leading FT%. . Darla Wal- ters Leading Assists Darla Walters Captains Cindy Finley and Carol Claussen k£ 23 ELKS DEFEND DISTRICT TITLE SCOREBOARD ELKTON 55 Lake Benton 50 Elkton 39 LAKE PRESTON 46 ELKTON 69 Estelline 47 ELKTON 74 Castlewood 41 WATERTOWN HOLIDAY INVITA- TIONAL Elkton 66 HAMLIN 67 Elkton 59 DESMET 81 CONFERENCE TOURNEY ELKTON 74 Elkton 54 ELKTON 53 Elkton 44 ELKTON 89 ELKTON 72 O.T. Elkton 51 Elkton 72 ELKTON 78 ELKTON 45 Elkton 48 ELKTON 87 Oldham 49 DEUBROOK 58 Castlewood 41 SIOUX VALLEY 63 Willow Lake 63 Deubrook 67 GRANT-DEUEL 72 CLEAR LAKE 76 Colman 69 Deubrook 42 ESTELLINE 63 Egan 72 DISTRICT TOURNEY ELKTON 53 Sioux Valley 50 ELKTON 71 Deubrook 59 REGION TOURNEY Elkton 65 HAMLIN 81 ELKTON 73 Grant-Deuel 60 Front Row From Left: Kevin Krogman, Brad Heesch, Jeff Rykhus, Everett Gebhart, Leonard Gebhart, Ervin Gebhart. 2nd Row From Left: David Theede, Craig Cameron, Larry Lorenzen, Chuck Lorden, Curt Krogman, Doug Bundy. Back Row From Left: Asst. Coach Darrel Woolery and Head Coach Steve Brown. Despite a slump in the middle part of the season, the Elks finished strong and ended up 13-9 with a 3rd place finish in the Region 3 Tournament. The Elks successfully defended their District 10 Championship when they beat the Deubrook Dolphins 71-59 in the title game. Other accomplishments of the 1979-80 season were: 2nd place in the Eastern Dakota Conference and 3rd in the EDC Tournev. Four seniors led the charge for the EIks. Curt Krogman, the teams' MVP. led the team in scoring and rebounding. Curt also was selected to the EDC All-Conference and All- Tourney Teams. Ervin Gebhart, who led the team in assists, was also a member of both the EDC All-Conference and All-Tourney Teams. Chuck Lorden and Everett Gebhart ranked high in all stat- istics, with Everett being named to the All-Conference Team. Tnese four, plus seniors Dave Theede, Craig Cameron, Larry Lorenzen, and Brad Heesch all will be missed. Yet, there are plenty of good, young basketball players getting ready to take over. So we are looking forward to even better years in the fu- ture. To the left: Everett Gebhart dribbles in for a lay-up in the title game of the District 10 Tourney. To the right: Ervin Gebhart holds the ball until the play is set up. AWARDS MVP MIP Most Steals F.G. • • F.T. % Most Assists Rebounds Captains .......Curt Krogman Kevin Krogman .......Ervin Gebhart .......Curt Krogman Everett Gebhart Ervin Gebhart .......Curt Krogman Curt Krogman, Ervin Gebhart, Everett Gebhart, Chuck Lorden 24 B” TEAM HAS THEIR UPS AND DOWNS SCOREBOARD Front Row From Left: Dan Brown, Jon Vaske, Doug Bundy, Dan Stein, Brad Lynn. 2nd Row: Jeff DeZeeuw, Randy Peterson, Pat Clark, Leonard Gebhart, Todd DeVries. Seated in back: Coach Darrel Woolery. ELKTON 39 Lake Benton 33 ELKTON 43 Lake Preston 31 Elkton 29 ESTELLINE 38 ELKTON 43 CASTLEWOOD 46 Elkton 34 DESMET 55 ELKTON 34 2 O.T. Sioux Valley 30 ELKTON 60 Willow Lake 27 Elkton 46 DEUBROOK 52 Elkton 31 GRANT-DEUEL 43 Elkton 37 CLEAR LAKE 48 Elkton 26 COLMAN 34 Elkton 34 DEUBROOK 36 Elkton 30 ESTELLINE 32 Elkton 38 EGAN 45 Most Steals Leonard Gebhart Most Assists Brad Lynn Rebounds Brad Lynn r.G. % Jon Vaske F.T. V Jon Vaske AWARDS The 1979-80 B Team finished with a record of 4-10. It was a somewhat of an up and down season from the beginning to the end. We started out strong, faltered in the middle, and played very good basketball near the end of the season. All of the players improved to dif- ferent levels by the end of the season. Brad Lynn was named Most Valuable and Dan Stein Most Improved by their team- mates at the conclusion of the season. All in all, it was good learning experience and we are looking for big things from these young men in the future. Above: Chuck Lorden takes down the net following the Elks victory over the Deubrook Dolphins in the District 10 Tourney. To the right: Curt Krogman goes up for two against the Dolphins as Jeff Rykhus looks on. 25 THE RACE IS ON! Front Row: Jeff Sherman, Pat Clark, Scott Stuefen, Doug Kirby Tolk, Todd DeVries, Leonard Gebhart, Coach Terry Bundy, Dennis Stein. Back Row: Dan Stein, Ervin Gebhart, Vincent. Everett Gebhart, Jeff Rykhus. Chuck Lorden, Jon Vaske, SCOREBOARD Lake Benton 1st Huron 5th Clear Lake 1st Sioux Valley 3rd Elkton 1st Watertown 1st Shaoktan 2nd Lennox 1st Oak wood 2nd Conference Meet 1st Ervin, 1st; Everett, 2nd; Chuck, 3rd; Leonard, 4th; Dennis, 5th Region Meet 1st Chuck, 1st; Everett, 2nd; Dan, 5th: Ervin, 8th State Meet 2nd Everett, 4th; Ervin, 6th, Chuck, 17th; Leonard, 18th This year the Cross Country team defeated 81 of the teams it ran against and lost to only 9 teams. Above: After anxious prep- aration and training; the Big Race Is On!!!!! To the right: Are you tired Erv!!! 26 COACHES COMMENTS From left: Leonard Gebhart, Everett Gebhart, Coach Terry Vincent, Chuck Lorden, and Ervin Gebhart receive the 2nd place state trophy at Brookings. I am very proud of each ath- lete (boy or girl) that took part in this years' Cross Country program. This years' seniors have accomplished very much in their years in Cross Country: 4th place in State 1977, 1st place in State 1978, and 2nd place in State 1979. I really appreciate the dedication they have given. The younger members of the team have shown the same dedication and desire that will make them champi- ons in the future. I also ap- preciate the girls that gave of themselves and could dedi- cate what time they had to keep the girls' program go- ing. I know it was difficult for them and I give them all the credit. They were the reason we were able to keep the girls' program alive with an opportunity to reach new goals in the future. From left: Lisa Bauer, Kristi Jensen, , and Dorothy Gebhart were the three girls who participated in the Cross Country program this year. Although the girls did not run in very many races, they did represent the school very nicely. Conference Meet 1st Lisa, 2nd; Dorothy, 3rd; Kristi, 6th Region Meet Lisa, 9th; Dorothy, 10th State Meet Lisa, 43rd; Dorothy, 55th Top picture: Did No. 51 tell you a joke Dorothy? Bottom picture: Just a little further, Lisa 27 BOYS’ TRACK TEAM PLACES 1ST AT STATE MEET Front row from left: Todd DeVries, Ervin Gebhart, Jim Bauer, Everett Gebhart, Tim Anderson, Chuck Lorden, Brad Heesch, Joe Davis, Dan Stein. Back row from left: Scott Stuefen, Dennis Stein, Leonard Gebhart, Tim Bauer, Larry Lorenzen, Kevin Krog- man, Curt Krogman, Jeff Rykhus, Jon Vaske, Kirby Tolk, Ron Kramer. STATE MEET RESULTS 3200 M Relay-1st-Leonard, Chuck, Ervin, Everett 800 M Relay- Ist-Brad, Leonard, Ervin Everett Sprint Medley-lst-Brad, Jeff, Ervin, Everett 1600 M Relay-lst-Brad, Leonard, Ervin, Everett 3200 M Run-4th-Chuck 1600 M Run-4th-Chuck 400 M Dash-7th-Brad 800 M Run-10th-Leonard Winning the State Meet was most exciting and something that this team will never forget. Leonard and Jeff as under- classmen gave an outstanding performance in helping Elkton win. Our seniors, Ervin-Everett-Brad-Chuck, deserve special mention. These four were our leaders. They set their goals. They trained to meet their goals, and they accomplished what they set out to do. Chuck became one of the States' best distance runners, Brad the best lead-off runner in the Sprint, 800, and 1600 Relays and Ervin and Everett the best anchor runners in all 4 relays. They led Elkton to the State Championship. They always gave, every thing they had. Even when they had nothing left to give. And they were rewarded for it. Dedication paid off and they deserve to be NO. 1!!! 28 MEET RESULTS Vermillion ..............................3rd Verdi ...................................1st Watertown................................1st Tyndall .................................2nd Madison .................................1st Inwood...................................3rd Lake Benton..............................3rd Chester..................................3rd Conference ..............................1st Region ..................................2nd State ...................................1st MOST VALUABLE RUNNERS Ervin Gebhart Everett Gebhart Chuck Lorden Brad Heeseh MOST IMPROVED RUNNER Leonard Gebhart MOST IMPROVED FIELD Jim Bauer GIRLS SEND 5 TO STATE The girls' track team had a fine year. Five girls qualified to participate in the State Meet. They were: Darla Walters, 440 Relay-low hurdles- medley relay; Dorothy Gebhart, mile run-medley relay; Lisa Bauer, 440 yd. dash-medley relay-440 re- lay; Shelly Jensen, 440 relay; Janii Hegerfeld, Medley relay-440 relay. These pictures show the girls com- peting in various races this year. Also, below, a moment to relax. Other members of this years track were: Jennifer Anderson, Kristi Jen- sen, and Sue Thielen. 29 HEESCH AND CAMERON MAKE ALL CONFERENCE Front Row: Tim Bauer, Ron Kramer, Steve Hammer, Jim Bauer, Jerry Bauman, David Diedrich, Brad Lynn, John Lytle. Back Row: Asst. Coach Terry Vincent, Head Coach Darrel Woolery, Stu- dent Manager Jeff DeZeeuw, Sam McDowell, Tom Kampmann, Jim Thielen, Brian Lynn, David Theede, Kevin Krogman, Brad Heesch, Curt Krogman, Tim Anderson, Larry lorenzen, Craig Cameron, Randy Peterson, Student Manager Doug Bundy, Ke- vin Lynn. , i Elkton 12 LAKE BENTON 48 Elkton 14 ESTELLINE 40 Elkton 14 CASTLEWOOD 20 Elkton 22 WILLOW LAKE 26 Elkton 14 GRANT-DEUEL 59 Elkton 6 OLDHAM 32 Elkton 31 DEUBROOK 56 Elkton 8 CHESTER 65 Elkton 14 COLMAN 36 The 1979 football team endured a losing season but the Elkton spirit hung right in there. Even though they went 0-9, The Elks put two players in the All-Conference Team; Brad Heesch and Craig Cameron. The Elks were coached by Dar- rel Woolery and Terry Vincent. MVP Offense Brad Heesch and Craig Cameron MVP Defense Jerry Bauman MIP Jerry Bauman Captains Larry lorenzen and Curt Krogman 30 ELKETTES CHEERLEADERS KEEP SPIRIT UP PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Boys' Basketball A Team Cheerleaders. Bottom Row: Jane Clark, Boys' Basketball B Team Cheerleaders. Jackie Bauer, Janii Pam Rochel, Lynda Hegerfeld. Top Row: Karen Lynn Lisa Bauer Hegerfeld, Jennifer Anderson, Sheila Finley. Girls' Basketball A Team Cheerleaders. From Top to Bot- tom: Karen Lynn, Sheila Finley, Kelly Hammer, Kristy Pick- ard, Diane Lorden. Girls' Basketball B Team Cheerleaders. Top Row: Pam DeZeeuw, Bottom Row: Betty Fallon, Jolene Vaske, Kar- men Hansen. Not Pictured: Reva Anderson. 31 Elkettes. Front Row: Nancy Kurtz, Trudy Hart, Jolene Vaske, Dorthy Gebhart, Middle Row: Pam DeZeeuw, Connie Kramer, Valerie Cameron. Back Row: Mary Hal- stead, Carol Claussen, Diane Lorden. 32 Cordon Fuhr Superintendent Government Don Magnus Principal Joyce Kramer Secretary Barb Swift Business Manager 34 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY WORK TOGETHER FOR A GOOD YEAR Members of the School Board from left: Don Stein, George Montgomery, President; loyce Kramer, Secretary and newly appointed Business Manager; E.B. McKeown, Clayton Vaske. Isabelle Short Elem. Principal John Bauer Counselor Nancy Wiskur Faye Ishmael Judy Smith Rem. Math Teachers' Aide Teachers' A' ie Candace Anderson English Steve Brown 7th 8th Science Math Coach LaRae Hildebrandt Instrumental Music Susan Sudtelgte Vocal Music Carol Hefling English Pat Moser Math Spanish Terry Vincent Social Studies Coach Dennis Brenden Agriculture Helen Henningsen Study Hall Monitor JoAnn Sheldon Home Ec. Darrel Woolery Social Studies Coach Ruth Becken Librarian 8th Grade English Richard Baumberger Industrial Arts Business Math Coach Alberta Moore Business Driver's Ed. Rae Thill Science Chemistry Belinda Hassler Resource Room 35 THOSE WHO HELP Above: This years' cooks were from left: Lilly Risch, Marvel Bartlett, June Mulder, and Aileen Kontz. At left are the janitors: Harley Bergman and Anasta- sia Gebhart. Bottom Picture: This years' bus drivers: Jim Stuefen, Marlene Pottratz, Lilly Claussen, and Leo Bergman. Not pictured is Martha Edwards. 36 KINDERGARTEN Front row from left: Ronnie Skovly, Randi johannson, Mickey Nelson, Racheal Kurtz, Chris Leech. 2nd row from left: Craig Leech, Stephanie Stuefen, Kari Thompson, jennifer Tarum, Chris Alberts. 3rd row from left: Tommy Landsman, jodi Bowne, Gary Bothe, Pam Zink, Pamela Manzey, Mike Freder- ickson. LZJ 1ST GRADE Kneeling from left: Cari Hemmen, Jerry Styf, Douglas Christensen, Tandi Swift. Seated from left: Ryan Bebensee, Corey Louder, Michelle Clark, Shaun Even. Back row from left: Paul Wiskur, Michelle Johnson, Nancy Gebhart, Tina Knutson, Mrs. Lundgren, Kent McDowell, Karla Motter, Brent Smallfield, Angel Vincent. 2ND GRADE Kneeling from left: Kristen Leslie, Michelle Reeves, Paula Smith, Nicholle Sherman, Joan Steele, Nicki Thielen, Stacey Wiskur. Second row from left: Kevin Stein, Jason Kurtz, Lance Bothe, Brice Hansen, Back row from left: Mrs. Kruse, Julie Bergman, Jeff Andersen, Craig Kramer, Jason Janssen, Cory Shearer. 39 4TH GRADE 3RD GRADE 1st row from left: Jennifer Bauer, Patty Davis, Amy Smallfield, Christel Hallin, Brenda Buus, Jeanette Gebhart, Amy Pottratz, Kristi Anderson, Moira Stirling, Lori Kruger. Seated from left: Brice Smallfield, Jill Schmidt, Meghan Clark, Rosemary Reeves, Jeffrey Wiskur, Troy Swift. Back row from left: Jesse Hassler, Tiana Adams, Colby Tolk, Tammy Zink, Lon Hemmen, Chad Shearer, David Lynn, Doug Wiskur, Mrs. Rohrer, Brandon Leslie, Stacey Page, Chad Hrrt, Gary McDowell. 1st row from left: Jeff Dobesh, Patsy Kramer, Amy Fuhr, JoAnn Brodersen, Troy Vaske, Brent Anderson, Scott Montgomery, Bill Kuehl, David Bauer. 2nd row from left: Shiela Kruger, Kevin Dexter, Jeff Salzman, Tron Even, Jody DeZeeuw. Back row from left: Heather Rohrer, Joan Gebhart, Steven Leech, Lane Riemer, Allen Henningsen, Bret Louder, Paula Hansen, Corey McLaughlin, Andre Adams. 5TH GRADE 1st row from left: Michelle Johannsen, Brad Strom, Dan Christensen, Jeanette Nissen, Jackie DeZeeuw, Steve Lytle, David Fuhr. 2nd row from left: Tronn Burlage, Tom Smallfield, Missy Lynn, Mike Schmidt, 3rd row from left: Karla Halstead, Brian Kramer, Kelly Kramer, Lynette Vaske, Jill Suhr, Scott Vaske, Steven Stein, Chris Buus, Tom Myers, Mrs. Lebeda. Back row from left: Brad Wiskur, Stacey Pickard, Tanya Swift, Jim Hart, Christie Styf. 1st row from left: Jessica Sherman, Laurie Wiskur, Joan Erks, Shelly Even, Marlin McLaughlin, Randy Kampmann. 2nd row from left: Frank Davis, Leslie Bothe, Phyllis Thomas, Brant Thompsen, Kirsten Kuder. Back row from left: Patsy McClemmens, Kristy Johnson, Steven Schmidt, Dale Halstead, Ted Smallfield, Lisa Pottratz, Mrs. Boyd, Debbie Christensen, Connie Diedrich, Jill Montgomery. 7TH GRADE Front Row: Tony Wiskur, Wendell Thompson, Kyle Page, Becky Finley, Travys FHarvey, Kristie Kramer. Seated: Karla Kruger, Scott Stuefen, Kevin Suhr, Todd Even. Back Row: Diane Clark, Shannon Schut, Micheal Kurtz, Karla Pottratz, Angela Rykus, Mrs. Becken, Mr. Woolery, Sheila Landsman, Traci Knuth, Penny Fallon, Linda Ffennigsen, Chad Kuehl, Jeff Anderson, David Leech, Laurie Schut. 8TH GRADE Front Row: Brenda Page, Jack Larson, Don Lytle, Koni Koch, Ronnie Anderson, Jackie Salzman. Back Row: Chad Even, David Krogman, Brian Kruger, Sue Kramer, Cathy Bauer, Tom Kuehl, Mr. Brenden, Bill Lynn, Brenda Hart, Mr. Brown, Sue Thielen, Deb Stein, Scdtt Wiskur, Ron Vaske, Lonnie Biggar, Janet Broderson. JR. HIGH ACTIVITIES FOOTBALL Front row: Don Lytle, Garry Jensen, Tony Wiskur, Scott Wiskur, Mike Kurtz, Billy Lynn. Back row: Jeff Ander- son, Kevin Lynn, Ron Kramer, Randy Peterson, Sam McDowell, John Lytle, Brad Lynn. cross country GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Pictured above is Scott Stuefen. Scott was the Jr. High Cross Country Cham- pion. He placed 1st in races at Shako- tan, Oakwood, and Elkton. Bottom row: Carla Pottratz, Penny Fallon, Brenda Page, Angela Rykhus, Travys Harvey, Sheila Landsman, Traci Knuth. 2nd row: Becky Finley, Laurie Schut, Diane Clark, Karla Kruger, Koni Koch, Lonnie Biggar. 3rd row: Sue Thielen, Jackie Salzman, Deb Stein, Sue Krammer, Kristie Kramer, Brenda Hart. Top row: Assistant coach Mr. Baumberger, Linda Henningsen, Student Managers Tom Kuehl, Don Lytle, Head Coach Mr. Vincent. 43 JR. HIGH ACTIVITIES CHORUS Front Row From Left: Karla Kruger, Diane Clark, Cathy Bauer, Brenda Page, Laurie Schut, Jackie Salzman, Linda Henningsen, Penny Fallon, Deb Stein, Sue Thielen, Lonnie Biggar. 2nd Row From Left: Travys Harvey, Traci Knuth, Carla Pottratz, Sheila Landsman, Brenda Hart, Janet Broderson, Kristi Kramer, Sue Kramer, Koni Koch, Angela Ryk- hus. 3rd Row From Left: Ronnie Ander- son, Kyle Page, Jack Larson, Scott Wis- kur, Chad Kuehl, Ron Vaske, Jeff An- derson, Chad Even, Bill Lynn, Tom Kuehl, Pat Coughlin, Don Lytle. Back Row From Left: Shannon Schut, Wen- dell Thompsen, Tony Wiskur, Scott Stuefen, Todd Even, Garry Jensen, Dave Krogman, David Leech, Kevin Suhr, Brian Kruger. B BAND Front Row From Left: Shelly Even, Kristi Johnson, Brenda Hart, Brenda Page, Jackie Salzman, Leslie Bothe, Laurie Wiskur, Joan Erks. 2nd Row From Left: Connie Diedrich, Lonnie Biggar, Kir- sten Kuder, Phyllis Thomas, Pat Cough- lin, Ron Vaske. 3rd Row From Left: Amy McLaughlin, Jessica Sherman, Deb Stein, Sue Kramer, Patsy McClemmens, Dale Halstead, Steve Schmidt, Ted Smallfield, Chad Even, Don Lytle. Back Row From Left: Sue Thielen, Lisa Pot- tratz, Marlin McLaughlin, Tom Kuehl, Jack Larson, Dave Krogman, Bill Lynn. C BAND Front Row From Left: Michelle John- son, Brian Kramer, David Fuhr, Christie Styf, Chris Buus, Jim Hart, Stacey Pick- ard, Lynette Vaske. 2nd Row From Left: Tom Myers, Brad Strom, Tonya Swift, Tronn Burlage, Tom Smallfield, Missy Lynn, Steve Lytle, Jackie DeZeeuw. Back Row From Left: Scott Vaske, Kelly Kramer, Jill Suhr, Steve Stein, Jeanette Nissen, Karla Halstead. 44 JR. HIGH ACTIVITIES BOYS’ BASKETBALL 7TH GRADE ELKTON 34 Deubrook 27 ELKTON 25 Deubrook 24 ELKTON 25 Estelline 20 ELKTON22 Sioux Valley 20 8TH GRADE ELKTON 42 O. Castlewood 41 ELKTON 42 Deubrook 39 ELKTON 33 O. Hendricks 29 ELKTON 46 Lake Benton 35 ELKTON 45 Deubrook 29 ESTELLINE TOURNEY-lst ELKTON 44 Castlewood 37 ELKTON 55 Deubrook 21 ELKTON 46 Estelline 30 ELKTON BOOSTER CLUB TOURNEY-lst ELKTON 32 Egan 27 ELKTON 43 Oldham 24 ELKTON 40 Colman 26 HAMLIN TOURNEY-3rd Elkton 52 HAMLIN 61 ELKTON 55 Willow Lake 37 Elkton 30 SIOUX VALLEY 35 ELKTON 60 Egan 48 CHEERLEADERS Fron row: Coach Mr. Vincent, Scott Stuefen, Garry Jensen, Chad Kuehl, Jeff Ander- son, Todd Even, David Leech, Kevin Suhr. Middle row: Kyle Page, Billy Lynn, Don Lytle, David Krogman, Chad Even, Tom Kuehl, Shannon Schut. Back Wendell Thomp- son, Tony Wiskur, Scott Wiskur, Ron Vaske, Pat Coughlin, Jack Larson, Ron Anderson. 45 from left: Travys Harvey, Lonnie Biggar, Becky Finley. On top Angela Rhykus. FRESHMEN Gayle Heesch Pat Clark Janii Hegerfeld 46 FRESHMEN Sherry DeZeeuw It Todd Holm lay Larson Betty Fallon Chuck Luze Jeff Sherman Jon Vaske Charlie Davis Leslie Larson Brad Lynn Rochelle Lytle Jerry Bauman i liA 'V EJt V Pam DeZeeuw Shelly Jensen Anita Moulton Frank Vanderbush SOPHOMORES Trudy Hart Jeff DeZeeuw Jim Styf mu . Jim Anderson Tim Bauer « } fl t Scott Strom SOPHOMORES Dan Brown Phil Klosterman Joe Nissen Randy Peterson Kristy Pickard Jeff Rykhus David Wiskur JUNIORS Jim Bauer Lisa Bauer Mary Halstead Kelly Hammer Joe Davis Ron Kramer Doug Bundy Tom Kampmann Cathy Nelson Sue Nielson Calvin VanDyke Glenda VanDyke Darla Walters SO JUNIORS Craig Dexter Dawn Dexter Sheila Finley Leonard Gebhart 1 Sam McDowell Kevin Krogman Diane Lorden Pam Rochel lim Schirmer Dan Stein Kirby Tolk 51 CLASS OFFICERS HAVE BRIGHT OUTLOOKS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Shari Pickard, Vice-President; Steve Hammer, Presi dent; Deb Biggar, Secretary-Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Pam DeZeeuw, Vice-President; Jerry Bauman, President; Kristy Pickard, Secretary-Treasurer. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Jackie Bauer, Vice-President; Charlie Davis, President; Pat Clark, Treasurer; Jayne Miller, Secretary. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Pam Rochel, Secretary-Treasurer; Kevin Krogman, Vice-President; Cathy Nelson, President. CLASS Dale Anderson OF 1980 David Anderson Tim Anderson Craig Cameron Janet Anderson Deb Biggar, Secretary-Treasurer Jane Clark 54 WE ARE NOT AFRAID OF TOMORROW, FOR WE HAVE SEEN YESTERDAY AND WE LOVE TODAY V 4 Carol Claussen David Diedrich Everett Gebhart 55 Kevin DeMarteleare Cindy Finley Diane Hammer 56 CLASS COLORS: MINT GREEN YELLOW Steven Hammer, President Brad Heesch Pat Hegerfeld Kristi Jensen Dawn Kuehl Chuck Lorden CLASS FLOWER YELLOW ROSE Larry Lorenzen Curt Krogman Brian Lynn Sandy Lang Julie Moulton Sue Thurston Jolene Vaske Judy Scharke David Theede Shari Pickard Ernesto Sarmiento Jim Thielen Jerry Ward sa GRADUATION 1980 ELKTON HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1980 Processional .......................Cathy Nelson Invocation ......................... Brad Heesch Music (Seniors)............... The Halls of Ivy Introduction of Honor Students . Mr. Gordon Fuhr, Superintendent Address .............................Ed Hogan Music (Seniors) ............ Times of Your Life Comments....................................Brad Heesch PRESENTATION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Mr. Gordon Fuhr, Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas . George Montgomery Benediction........................Brad Heesch Recessional . Cathy Nelson, Glenda Van Dyke $9 Class of 1980 Honor Students. Front row from left: Brad Heesch, Dave Diedrich, Curt Krogman, Larry Lorenzen, Chuck Lorden, Tim Anderson, Ernie Sarmiento. Back row from left: Deb Biggar, Judy Scharke, Pat Hegerfeld, Jolene Vaske, Sandy Lang, )ane Clark, Julie Moulton, Shari Pickard, Shirley Janssen, Dawn Kuehl, Rhonda Lytle, Lynda Hegerfeld. School Board President George Montgomery was on hand to pre- sent the graduating seniors with their diplomas. I thought you gals were on a diet. The windows are next guys!! FAREWELL TO HIGH SCHOOL WE SAY GOOD BYE TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, BIDDING FAREWELLS This pass is forged. THROUGH ALL OUR TEARS, THIS IS IT — WE'RE ON OUR WAY TODAY IS GONE, TOMMORROW'S A NEW DAY. WE FACE OUR BEGINNING WITH OPENING EYES HOPING FOR BEAUTY TO BRIGHTEN THE SKIES. SO WISH US GOOD LUCK AND MAY WE ALL FIND THE HAPPINESS OF LIFE FILLING OUR MINDS. Tell us the joke too.