Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

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Families Here Today—Here To Stay FHA: back row (1-r) Jennifer Anderson, Sherry DeZeeuw, Michele Hammer, Traci Knuth, Travys Harvey, Sheila Landsman, Angela Rykhus, Linda Henningsen, Second row: Dorothy Gebhart, Fun at the carnival! Connie Kramer, Jackie Bauer, Kristy Pickard, Karen Lynn, Nancy Kurtz, Lisa Bauer, Trudy Hart, Anita Moulton, adviser— Mrs. Kris Brockhoft, Seated: Janii Hegerfeld, Darla Walters, Gayle Heesch, Shelly Jensen, Leslie Larson. The year began with a lot of enthusiasm with a new advisor, Mrs. Kris Brockhoft. FHA is celebrating it’s «35th birthday this year. The year’s program was planned around the theme: “Families Here Today—Here to Stay”. Some of the activities that everyone participated in were: a Halloween party for the young children, Christmas caroling party, FHA week, carnival- soup supper and family night and style show. One of our major concerns this year is to strengthen family and community relations. We tried to achieve this by having our soup supper and carnival the same night as well as our style show and family night for the whole family. During FHA week there were many fun activities that the whole school participated in. Mrs. Brockhoft commented, “This year was a lot of hard work, but it turned out to be a very successful year. The members’ hard work paid off, and we ended the year with much success and enthusiasm.” Officers: adviser—Mrs. Brockhoft, Jackie Bauer—program chairman, Anita Moulton—reporter, Karen Lynn—vice president, Lisa Bauer—president, Connie Kramer—secre- tary, Kristy Pickard Historian Shelly Jensen—treasurer. Below: FHA Sweetheart Candidates—Kevin Krogmar King Dan Stein, Kevin Lynn. Down you go! 17

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Outstanding Achievements In FFA Back row (l-r): I eonard Gebhart-Senti- nel, Joe Davis-President, Pam De- Zeeuw-Historian, Karen Lynn-Treasur- er, Randy Peterson-Secretary, Mr. Dennis Rrenden- Advisor, Kevin I,ynn- Reporter, Dan Stein-Parliamentarian, Kevin Krogman-Vice President. Sec- ond row: Jim Styf, Melvin Brown, Jeff Wing, Jon Vaske, Dennis Stein, Todd DeVries, Kyle Page, Jeff Anderson, Ron Kramer, Jim Bauer, Mike Kurtz, Calvin VanDyke, Jeff Rykhus, Joe Nissen, Garry Jensen, Brad Lynn, Frank Van- derhush, Chad Kuehl, front row: Jeff Sherman, Tim Bauer, Chuck Luxe, Todd Holm, Charlie Davis, Dan Brown, Scott Strom, Jeff DeZeeuw, Jerry Bau- man, David Wiskur, Todd Even. Not pictured: David I eech, Scott Steufen, Kevin Suhr, and Rick Kuehl. Two very prestigious events for the Elkton FFA chapter occurred at the State Con- vention in Brookings this year. After ex- tensive interviewing, Joe Davis was select- ed as State Treasurer for the coming year. The second event was the crowning of Pam DeZeeuw as FFA State Sweetheart. These are both “firsts” for the Elkton chapter. Also at the State Convention, Charlie Davis placed first in the Meats Judging Contest and Todd Even received a gold emblem in Crops and Weeds Judg- ing. Kevin Krogman, Joe Davis, and Leon- ard Gehhart earned the State Farmer De- gree. The chapter received many top awards including the State Triple Crown award and the Superior National Chapter Award. Activities this year included a tractor driving contest, an FFA softball tournament in which the chapter placed 2nd, FFA Day at the State legislature, Little International, the Sweetheart Ball and many judging schools. Sweetheart Finalist»—left to right Lisa Bauer, queen; Darla Walters, Kristy Pickard, Karen Lynn- —past queen. Left: Elkton's Sweetheart candidate for the 1981 State Convention was Pam DeZeeuw, an FFA member and winner of the statewide competition. Right: Joe Davis, winner of the title FFA State Treasurer. Both are “firsts” for the Elkton chapter. At the District II leadership Contest, Chuck Luze became the District II President and Charlie Davis became Vice-President. Other awards are as follows: Mike Kurtz—First in Creed Speaking, Randy Peterson—second in Public Speaking and Charles (Chuck) IAize—first in Extemporaneous Speaking and Salesmanship. At the State leadership Contest, Randy placed third in Public Speaking and Chuck placed third in Salesmanship. Money- making projects this year included the pancake supper, fruit sales, the test plot, and Christmas trees, which were sold for the first time this year. The annual Parent-Member Banquet was held May 5. The Star Greenhand Award was presented to Todd Even, the Star Chapter Farmer Award to Charlie Davis, and the Star Senior Award to Joe Davis. Scholastic Awards were won by David I,eech, Charlie Davis, Jeff Rykhus, and Kevin Krogman. Tim Bauer was the top fruit salesman and won a shop coat for his efforts; Randy Peterson attended the National land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City.

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Girls Basketball Shows Keva Anderson, Diane Clark. Becky Finley Pam DeZeeuw, Leslie («arson, Krist Pickard Sheila Finley NFW Spirit Performing at districts. Boys a s k e t b a 1 1 Karen Lynn l«eslie («arson Lisa Bauer Kristy Pickard Angela Rykhus Dorothy (iebhart •Janii Hegerfeld Jackie Bauer Elkettes perform at many home basketball games. 18