Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1986 volume:

FALL 3 WINTER ..........14 CLASSES 21 GRADE SCHOOL 43 SPRING 49 SENIORS .........57 1986 ELKTON ELK VOLUME XXX ELKTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-3 ELKTON, SD 57026 Editors: Erin Sullivan, Melissa Lynn Advisor: Deborah Kinner 2 FALL S I X VARSITY FOOTBALL '85 COMMENTS . . This program is on the move up. I'm not going to lie and say that we were satis- fied with a 2-6 record. I think you have to look at the progress we made. To totally change a program takes time. Sure you can from time to time have a good group of athletes and have a good year; but if what you are trying to do is make a pro- gram competitive year in and year out, you need to start with the youth and build. If you have a successful team year after year, it is because you have devel- oped solid coaching and leadership at the elementary and junior high levels. This is where the kids gain interest and learn the fundamentals. Our varsity record of 2-6 in no way re- flects the effort that was put forth by these athletes. They worked their tails off all season long, even after we knew that the playoffs were out of the picture. Front row: Gary McDowell, Lon Hemmen. Nick Wittfoth, Shawn Cohen, Chris Buus, Manager, Coach Jef Field, Assistant Coaches Terry Vincent and Terry Swenson. 2nd row: Bill Kuehl, Jeff Salzman. Bret Louder, Steve Leech, Scott Montgomery. Jeff Dobesh, Troy Vaske, and Shawn Sullivan 3rd row: Brad Strom, Steve Lytle, Brian Kramer. Scott Vaske, and Dorn Pesce. 4th row: Ted Smallfield. Bob Lynn, Brent Thompson, Frank Davis and Randy Kampmann. This reminds me of a motto that I picked up at a clinic this past summer. The kids have all heard this before. When you wake up every morning, you have two choices. To work as hard as possible for success or not to work hard. Just two easy choices. The bad thing is this, just because you get up every day and work as hard as possible — it doesn't guaran- tee success, but if you don't work hard, you don't even have a chance. Somewheredn the future, persistent hard work will gain dividends. Our football season doesn't start in June or July or August. It continues year round. Kids are in the weight room every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night looking to gain that edge, working hard. This is how tradition is-built. By Coach Jef Field FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS From left to right: Lynnette Vaske, Patsy McClemans, Kris Myers, Shelly Even, Jessica Sherman and Amy McLaughlin. 4 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Top row: Kevin Stein, Craig Kramer, Dave Lynn. Jeff Andersen, Jason Janssen, and Mark Leonard Middle row: Tina Knutson, Doug Christensen, Shawn Even. Ryan Bebensee. and Coach Terry Vincent. Front row: Coach Terry Swenson. Corey Louder. Kent McDowell. Joey Oye. Jerry Styf. and Paul Wiskur. The junior high football team this year was coached by Ter- ry Swenson and assisted by Terry Vincent. This team had a lot of fun and worked really hard no matter what the weather. Their determination and efforts will provide excel- lent players for the future years to come. Junior High Football Cheerleaders. Jennifer Landsman, Michelle Gilbertson, Kari Hemmen, Nichole Sherman, and Michelle Myers. 5 HOMECOMING, 1985 Homecoming 1985 was a very memorable one. We were playing the number three ranked team in the state, the Castlewood Warriors. I'm sure they came into the contest somewhat overlooking us. The game was a good one. They led at half time 8-6 and came out in the third quarter and scored twice early. 1 can remember looking back and seeing cars leaving, people thinking the game was over. They scored once more, making the score 26-6 early in the fourth quarter. We began to score. Bearing failure, a kick attempt was tried with a little over a minute to go. We could have very easily won the game. The final score was 21-26. What happened at the final gun was really something. As the Castlewood players walked off the field with their heads to the ground, our players and fans huddled at mid-field for a break on Elk Pride. In their hearts we won that football game. To this day I can never remember another time that after losing a game, I felt as if we had really won. 6 By Coach Jef Field s This year's Little Brown Jug was awarded to the Junior Class for their episode of All My Players. The Spirit Stick went to the Sophomore Class for most spirit during the night and for the Class Yell Contest. After the Variety Show, the Elks went to the burning of the 'E', made by the Freshmen Class. S' Brent Thompson, Randy Kampman, and Frank Davis strutting their stuff' during their class skit 1985 Beauty Pageant” 7 The MC's for the night were Chris Buus and Lynnette Vaske. HOMECOMING 1985 Homecoming King and Queen for 1985 were Jill Montgomery and Ted Smallfield. Their attendants were Shelly Even and Bob Lynn, Patsy McClemans and Brent Thompson. The Elks running off the field after the starting line up, ready to begin the homecoming game with the Castlewood Warriors. The Elks are fixed up during their defensive attack against the Warriors. 8 The Cheerleaders leading the crowd in chants way to go girls! GIRLS' A BASKETBALL Front, Missy Lynn, Jody DeZeeuw, Lori Kruger, Jennifer Bauer, and Jeanette Gebhart. Second row, Joan Gebhart, Jill Suhr, Jill Montgom- ery, Irene Gebhart. Third row, Amy Fuhr, Teresa Moore, Tronn Bur- lage. and JoAnn Broderson. Back. Student managers- Kim Gerry. Brenda Buus, Coach DeBoer, and student manager Amy Pottratz. Elkton SCORES Opponent 41 Sioux Valley 46 42 Arlington 45 I32 Castlewood 77 I43 4 34 Egan 66 Willow Lake 46 65 Colman 55 48 Crant-Deuel 68 32 Estelline 57 31 Lake Preston ,44. 45 Deubrook 54 47 Hamlin 48 39 Grant-Deuel 44 38 Flandreau 72 54 Rutland 41 38 Clear Lake 46 60 Dell St. Mary's 67 40 Estelline 56 63 Garrestson 72 40 Lake Preston 66 40 Deubrook 55 The girls basketball team endured a dif- ficult rebuilding season in 1985. With the only senior being the only returning starter, it was a year to gain experience for the team. The girls showed a great deal of improvement and character as the season progressed. Although their record was very competitive in most games, it was our lack of experience late in the game that allowed many teams to win close games with us. The year provided valuable experiences will help shape the teams for the follow- ing years. The team showed qualities of leadership, dedication, and determina- tion by sticking together and working hard in spite of the losses they endured. by Coach DeBoer 9 Back row: Erin Sullivan, middle row: Lynnette Vaske. Jessica Sherman, and Patsy McClemans. Front: Kris Myers GIRLS B BASKETBALL This year the B Team was coached by Paul Ekern from SDSU. The B Team was inexperienced be- cause the B Team members last year had moved to the A team. The team got along well, which helped them establish great teamwork. The team earned every game that they won. They had drive, enthusi- asm, and fun even if they did lose. There was vast improvement since the beginning of the season. By the end of the season, they were going strong. Back row: Teresa Moore. Irene Gebhart, Joan Gebhart. Amy Smallfield, Tami Zink, JoAnn Broderson. Front row: Brenda Buus, Lori Kruger, Jeanette Gebhart, Jennifer Bauer, Jody DeZeeuw, and Kim Gerry. Cheerleaders were: Paula Hansen, Patsy Kramer, Tiana Adams. Kristi Anderson and Amy Swanson 10 JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS' BASKETBALL Front row: Nicole Sherman, Michele Cohen, Michele Gilbertson, Stacey Wiskur, Sharon Lamb, Valerie Montgomery, Cari Hemman. Back row: Coach DeBoer, Angel Vincent, Nancy Gebhart, Jennifer Landsman, Michelle Myers, Tina Knutson, Karla Motter, Michelle Reeves. This season was a very educational and fun experience for the seventh and eighth grade girls. We had a shortage of eighth graders on the team, but it was overshadowed by our abundance of enthusiasm. The girls played with extreme dedication and desire. We all gained lots of valuable experience and saw the areas we need to work to improve. This was a great group of athletes to work with. They have a great desire to work hard and to be their best. I think they have a very bright future ahead of them. 11 CROSS COUNTRY David Fuhr and Steve Lytle checking out the starting line. Back Row: Coach Vincent, Nick Wittfoth, Steve Lytle. Ted Smallfield, Jeff Dobesh, Bob Lynn. Front Row. Monte Leysen, Jennifer Bauer, Patty Davis, Irene Cebhart, Amy Fuhr. Tina Knutson, David Fuhr. Here comes Bob!! Amy Fuhr running for Elk Pride! Far Right: Vince giving a helpful pep talk before the race. 12 COACH VINCENT'S COMMENTS. . . Cross Country Girls 1986 The Elkton Girls Cross Country team moved closer to the goals they set a year ago. They want to become the best in the state, with a young team (no Juniors or Seniors). This team became Conference Champions for the second consecutive year and then one week later, became the Champions of Region 1-B. The team then went on to finish fifth in the state. Finishing fifth in the state was a great accomplish- ment. We have a young team with super individuals. Jennifer Bauer became a great team leader and along with Amy Fuhr and Michelle Gilbertson, the trio be- came a team of championship-minded people. This team had others who also really came on and added to this year's strength. Patty Davis keeps improving and at times was our third runner. Also Tina Knutson and Irene Gebhart gave us the strength to compete in any size meet. If this group can keep the dream alive I really feel they are destined to become State Champi- ons!! Cross Country Boys 1986 This year the Elkton Boys Cross Country team had many things to prepare for and a short time to do them. Elkton had only one established runner from last years team. This was David Fuhr and once again he led the way for the Elkton team. But, the Elks needed someone to run with David. It didn't take long as Steve Lytle came on with his best year as a runner. Elkton also needed the third runner and by Confer- ence time. Bob Lynn filled that role. Along with Ted Smallfield and Jeff Dobesh, the team won the Confer- ence, finished second in the Region and eleventh in the State. I am proud to have coached this group of athletes. We wanted to win the Conference because it would make for ten consecutive years Elkton teams have won. These kids ran with a lot of heart to accomplish this. They were also able to qualify for the state and im- prove last year’s finish. In what was a slow start turned into a championship year. We had people come through at the times we needed it the most. REGION CHAMPS Regional champions proudly display their plaque. Front row: Tina Knutson and Michelle Gilbertson Back row: Amy Fuhr. Patty Davis and Jennifer Bauer Boys cross country members: front row - Bob Lynn, Steve Lytle, David Fuhr and Nick Wittfoth. Back row - Ted Smallfield, Monte Leysen, Jeff Dobesh and Tom Landsman. U EHS VOLLEYBALL Top Row: Coach Nancy Rolstcn, Kristi Anderson, Heather Rohrer, Amy Smallfield, Teresa Moore, Tiana Adams and Assistant Coach Terri Colbeck. Middle Row: JoAnn Broder- son, Brenda Buus, Mitzi Leonard, Erin Sullivan and Jodi DeZeeuw. Front Row: Amy Fuhr, Missy Lynn, Tronn Burlage, Stacey Pickard and Irene Gebhart. The Elkton Volleyball Squad did not have a lot of wins this past season, but did start a trend for future volleyball stars. The first year team had to learn a lot in a short period of time, and did well in putting all aspects of the game in place. Determination, potential, and fundamental drilling were the keys to the season. As the number of matches played increased, so did the improvement on the court. The statistics showed steady improvement and individual statistics began to climb. For team totals, the Elks served 72%, having 27 ace serves for the season. Team serve reception was 53%, a little lower than one would like, but still a good percent for the first year. When the season came to an end in the Regional Tournament, the squad picked these awards to be given to their fellow teammates: Team Co-Captains for 1987: Amy Fuhr, Missy Lynn; Most Improved: Irene Gebhart, Tiana Adams; Spirit and Hustle: Missy Lynn; Sportsmanship: Amy Fuhr; Coaches' Award (given by coaches): Tiana Adams, Heather Rohrer. The skills of volleyball have been exposed, next year will prove to be a bigger and better challenge for all who participate. by Coach Ralsten 15 SPORTS '86 16 JR. HIGH BASKETBALL This is the first year of Elkton High School's SADD Organization. SADD, which stands for Students Against Driving Drunk, proved to be very successful, in both the community and school. Elkton had 8 SADD Representatives who planned the activities for all members in grades 7-12. The activities they had were a Christmas dance and a Spring dance with a VCR party. They gave away prizes from var- ious businesses in the community. Coach's Comments: The 7th grade team had a record of 9 and 3. They had enthu- siasm for every game they played and won many by one or two points. The 8th grade team won 4 and lost 10. Their losses were by 2 points or less. They never gave up, they have a never quit attitude. Our number 1 problem was scoring points. Their shooting will come with time and practice. Top to bottom, I to r: Kevin Stein, Craig Kramer, David Lynn, Jeff Anderson, Jason Janssen. Coach Vincent, Doug Christensen, Shawn Even, Ryan Bebensee, Mark Leonard, ard, Corey Louder, Jerry Styf, Joey Oye, Brice Hansen and Coach Swenson. SADD Front row: Jennifer Bauer, Patsy McClemans. Amy Fuhr, Joann Broderson Second row: Steve Lytle, Lynnette Vaske, Jill Montgomery, Bob DeBoer, Nick Wittfoth. VARSITY BASKETBALL Back row: Coach DeBoer. Bob Lynn, Andre Adams. Steve Leech, Pete Leiferman. Ted Smallfield, Brian Kramer, Scott Montgomery, Kelly Kramer, Coach Field, Front row: Jeff Salzman, Tron Even, Allen Henningson, Steve Lytle, Nick Wittfoth, Bret Louder, David Fuhr, Jeff Dobesh, Patsy McClemans. ELK OPPONENT OPPONENT SCORE SCORE Lake Benton 92 37 Lake Preston 91 57 Estelline 73 40 Castlewood 89 59 Waubay 75 59 Sioux Valley 81 66 Deubrook 64 53 Arlington 74 49 Grant-Deuel 49 45 Willow Lake 59 30 Clear Lake 79 72 Grant-Deuel 64 42 Colman 72 60 DeSmet 60 70 Flandreau 80 59 Arlington 77 51 Egan 92 37 D.R. St. Mary's 86 88 Deubrook 86 68 Oldham 78 19 Rutland 54 41 DeSmet 53 48 Grant-Deuel 52 53 Waverly 69 50 CHEERLEADERS Lynnette Vaske, Melissa Lynn. Jill Montgomery, Erin Sullivan, Tronn Bur- lag ■ 18 The thrill of victory. Governor Janklow gives a pep talk. E.D.C. CHAMPS!!! We're No. 1! Coach DeBoer comments on the team's fine efforts throughout the season. “The boy's basketball team had a rewarding and exciting season this year. They worked extremely hard to develop into better individuals and better basketball players. Their record and accomplish- ments show how dedicated and hard working they were throughout the year. I am very proud of their efforts. EDC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS EDC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS DISTRICT 4B CHAMPIONS REGION IIB THIRD PLACE District 4B Champs! Pud, grabbing the victory net. Steve's ballet lessons paid off! 19 B TEAM ENDS SEASON WITH 12-8 RECORD Clustering around the Coach for time out instructions are left to right: Allen Henningsen. Steve Leech, Colby Tolk and Steve Lytle. The 1985-86 junior varsity team finished their season on a positive note winning the last six ballgames. That enabled them to complete their season with a 12-8 record. Coach Field had these comments about the team, I think the biggest obstacle we had to overcome was the lack of leadership. Most of the kids we had playing were good ballplayers. They and a lot of abili- ty but had never been responsible to carry the load, so to speak. They always had other players to do that for them. You have to have a leader out on the floor, someone to make the big play in tight situations. Early in the year we didn't have that. In fact, at one point in the season, right after the Clear Lake game, we had lost 3 of the 4 games that were decided by 5 points or less.’ Those types of loses can really hurt you down the road. To be a champion you have to be able to win these kinds of games consistently. We had a very emotional talk after that Clear Lake game. We talked about the leadership and also the importance of every possession of the ball. The ability put teams away when the op- portunity exists whether it be early or late in the game also was mentioned. The talk must have done some good. The leaders stepped forward from then on. Allen Henningen and Brian Kramer started to really come on. Other players also showed signs of leadership. We went on to win the next four games that were divided by the same point spread mentioned earlier. This lead- ership and dedication by these individuals may be the boost the Elks need to win that long awaited State championship. Back row: Student Managers and Statisticians Chris Buus, Jeff Salzman, and Patsy McClemans; Andre Adams, Cheerleaders: JoAnn Brodersen, Amy Fuhr, Jeanette Gebhart, Irene Gebhart, Coach Field. Middle row: Nick Wittfoth, Bret Louder, an Jennifer Bauer. 20 Brian Kramer and Allen Henningsen. Front row: Doug Wiskur, Colby Tolk, Tron Even, and Jeff Dobesh. sassvio JUNIORS 87 Tronn Burlage Christopher Buss Dan Christensen David Fuhr James Hart Brian Kramer Kelly Kramer Melissa Lynn Steve Lytle Teresa Moore Tom Myers Dominic Pesce Stacey Pickard Tom Smallfield Steven Stein Brad Strom Christie Styf Jill Suhr Erin Sullivan Lynnette Vaske 22 Juniors looking their best for Halloween. Back row- Jim H., Kelly K., Missy L., Scott Vaske Stacey P.. Front row- Erin S., Tronn B. Brad Wiskur Aren't they the cutest couple? Brad S. Class officers: Erin Sullivan. Secretary Treasurer; Jill Suhr, and Dom P. Vice President; Chris Buus, President. 23 SOPHOMORES Andre Adams Brent Andersen David Bauer JoAnn Brodersen Jody DeZeeuw Jeff Dobesh Tron Even Amy Fuhr Irene Gebhart Joan Gebhart Paula Hansen Allen Henningsen Patsy Kramer Sheila Kruger Bill Kuehl Steve Leech Pete Leiferman Mitzi Leonard Bret Louder Corey McLaughlin 24 Scott Montgomery Lane Riemer Heather Rohrer Jeff Salzman Shawn Sullivan Troy Vaske Class Officers from left to right are Tron Even-Vice Presi- dent; Corey McLaughlin-President; and Amy Fuhr-Secretary- Treasurer. From left to right are Jody Dezeeuw, Patsy Kramer, and Paula Hansen walking the halls. Taking a break between classes are Andre Adams, Steve Leech, and Mitzi Leonard. Sophomores Gain A New Student The Sophomores gained a new stu- dent this year. Her name is Mitzi Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Leonard. She moved here this summer from Holland, Mn. An activity they really worked hard on this year was decorating the stage for Homecoming and preparing their skit entitled Body Language and winning the spirit stick for class yells. 25 FRESHMEN 89 Tiana Adams Kristi Anderson Jennifer Bauer Brenda Buus Shawn Cohen Patricia Davis Doris Gauthreaux Jeanette Gebhart Kimberly Gerry Joni Hansen Chad Hart Lon Hemmen Sneaking around the halls Kim? 26 What's the answer to 10? Lori Kruger Gary McDowell Stacy Page Amy Pottratz Rosemary Reeves Amy Smallfield Patrick Sullivan Amy Swanson Colby Tolk Doug Wiskur Jeff Wiskur Nick Wittfoth - T The Freshmen performing their skit. Sesame Street . Tamara Zink Class Officers: Sitting - President Patricia Davis, Standing - Vice President Gary McDowell and Secretary Treasurer Jenni- fer Bauer. 27 JUNIOR HIGH SEVENTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE Jeff Andersen Craig Kramer Michelle Reeves Kevin Stein Bryce Hansen David Lynn Kristi Shepherd Nichole Sherman 28 Michelle Gilbertson Cari Hemenn Tina Knutson Sharon Lamp Jennifer Landsman Mark Leonard Corey Louder Kent McDowell Chris Monk Valerie Montgomery Karla Motter Michelle Myers Joe Oye Jerry Styf Angel Vincent Paul Wisker Ryan Be ben see Doug Christensen Michele Cohen Shawn Even Nancy Gebhart FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Front row: Frank Davis, Brent Thompson, Lynnette Vaske, David Fuhr. Jeff Dobesh, Chris Buus, Jim Hart, Advisor Dennis Brendon. Second row: Ted Smallfield, Bob Lynn. Brian Kramer, Scott Montogmery, Tron Even, Randy Kampmann, Jeff Wiskur, Chad Hart. Third row: Troy Vaske, Brad Strom, Marlin McLaughlin. Tom Myers. Tom Smallfield, Dan Christensen. Back row: Pete Leiferman, Dave Bauer. Kelly Kramer. Brad Wiskur, Doug Wiskur, Pat Sullivan and Steve Stein. FFA Officers: Front row: Advisor Dennis Brendon, Treasurer Brent Thompson, Vice President David Fuhr, President Lynnette Vaske. Secretary Frank Davis, Second row: Parlimentarian Tron Even, Student Advisor Scott Montgomery, His- torian Jim Hart, Sentinel Chris Buus. and Reporter Jeff Dobesh. During the summer of 1985, the new officers went on a retreat to the Minneapolis area to get to know each other. In November, three delegates attended the National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. They were Brent Thompson, David Fuhr and Jeff Dobesh. The Chapter received first place in the district Conduct of Meetings Contest and as a result went to Pierre for the state contest where they placed second. While in Pierre, Lynnette Vaske placed first in the State Job Interview Contest. At the State Convention our chapter did exceptionally well in getting many chapter awards. Some of these were placing first in the BOAC contest and receiving the Governor's Citation, receiving first place in the State Su- perior Chapter Award and first place in the Triple Crown Award Contest. We also had two State Farmer applicants who received the degree at the state convention. They were Frank Davis and Brent Thompson. The Gov- ernor's Citation was given to our chapter be- cause of the construction of a new building to raise mushrooms in. The manager of the new agribusiness is David Fuhr. Assistant manag- ers are Kelly Kramer, Brain Kramer and Jeff Dobesh. Major fund raisers for the year were fruit sales, Christmas tree sales, pancake sup- per, the Coke and milk machines, and Donkey basketball game. Operation plant manager Dave Fuhr ex- plaining the mushroom growing process to the honorable Governor William Janklow. 31 At the FFA Banquet, held on May 6, 1986, many awards were given. At left President Lynnette Vaske and Vice President David Fuhr give out some of those awards. Below: The advisor, Dennis Brendon, President Lynnette Vaske, and Vice President David Fuhr are all enjoying the superb meal; roast pork with all the fixings. The FHA girls under the direction of their advisor. Miss Nelson took kitchen honors and serving bows. To the left: The FFA are playing really hard at the Donkey Basket- ball Game. Below: The 1986 Sweetheart Royalty: Tracy Gerry, Ted Smallfield, Queen Patsy McClemans, King Bob Lynn. Shelly Even and Brent Thompson. 32 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Front row: Amy FuKr, Irene Gebhart, JoAnn Broderson, Missy Lynn, Patsy McClemans, Jill Montgomery, Jill Suhr, Advisor Debra Nelson. Second row: Rosemary Reeves, Christie Styf, Jennifer Bauer, Lori Kruger, Jeanette Gebhart, Patty Davis, Shelly Even, Amy McLaughlin. Third row: Amy Pottratz, Amy Smallfield, Joan Gebhart. Patsy Kramer, Paula Hansen, Stacey Pickard, Jody DeZeeuw, Sheila Kruger, Erin Sullivan. Back row: Jesse Sherman, Tracy Gerry, Lisa Pottratz, Laurie Wiskur, Kris Myers, Teresa Moore, Tronn Burlage, Joan Erks. Not pic- tured are Tami Zink and Tiana Adams. FHA OFFICERS 1985-86 FHA Officers: Patsy McClemans-President, Missy Lynn-Vice President, Jill Montgomery-Secretary, Jill Suhr-Reporter, Amy Fuhr-Program Chairman, JoAnn Broderson-Treasurer, and Irene Gebhart-Historian. The Future Homemakers of America had a busy and exciting year. Activities in- cluded hosting the FHA-FFA Sweetheart Dance, attending the Regional meeting in Clear Lake, FHA Week, and serving the FFA Banquet. Fund-raisers for the 85- 86 school year included a community tupperware party, an elephant raffle, selling calendars and mugs, raffles for waste baskets full of toys and treats, and many cake raffles. This year each FHA member had a secret grandmother whom they surprised with many kinds of holi- day gifts. The secret grand daughters were revealed at the luncheon held prior to the annual spring style show. The style show theme was “Puttin' on the Ritz”, which was held May 4, 1986. To end the successful year, the FHAers held a pizza party inviting the Chapter Moth- ers who were: Donna Lynn, Emilie Moore, Jerilyn Kramer, Henrietta De- Zeeuw, and Linda Smallfield. 1. Amy Fuhr, Paula Hansen, Shiela Kruger, JoAnn Brodersen. Patsy Kramer. Jody DeZeeuw, Joan Gebhart and Irene Geb- bert getting a picture with Scott Montgomery, the 1985-1986 Sweet Talker. 2. Being the Pointer Sisters, Teresa Moore, Missy Lynn and Erin Sullivan performed to the song. Neutron Dance 3. During FHA Week, there was a stuffed animal and pajama day. Patsy Kramer, Shiela Kruger. Paula Hansen, Irene Geb- hart. Joan Gebhart, Jody DeZeeuw, Amy Fuhr. JoAnn Broder- sen are showing us their stuffed animals. 4. Jeanette Gebhart being a model at the annual spring style show. 5. Many of the FHA members are showing us their flowers that they got from friends, secret admirers, and sweethearts. 34 ANNUAL STAFF Front row: Erin Sullivan, Advisor Deborah L. Kinner, Missy Lynn. Back row: Laurie Wiskur, Kris Myers, Tronn Burlage, Lisa Pottratz, Teresa Moore, Christie Styf, and Jessica Sherman. THOSE @ @ «ed dead- lines!!! Missy and Teresa pasting pics, and writing copy. 35 Annual Staff Co-Editors: Missy Lynn and Erin Sul- livan. SPEECH AND DEBATE Front row: Brenda Buus, Patty Davis, Jill Montgomery, Patsy McClemans, Lynnelte Vaske, and Joan Erks. Middle row: Shelly Even, Lisa Pottratz, Jessica Sherman, Amy McLaughlin. Missy Lynn, and Irene Gebhart. Back row: Frank Davis, Colby Tolk, Chris Buus, Jeff Dobesh, and Steve Stein. Jeff Dobesh, Missy Lynn, Steve Stein, and Chris Buus. Elkton's speech activities for 1985-86 included competition and participa- tion in twenty-five contests and tour- naments. Twenty of these offered par- ticipation in oral interpretation. This year was marked by a number of firsts. For the time, the oral interp re- gional and state contests were separat- ed into A and B divisions. Four peo- ple-Missy Lynn, Chris Buus, Jeff Do- besh, and Steve Stein-won at the dis- trict contest and competed in the re- gion contest in Yankton. Jeff went on to place second in the state in poetry at the contest in Huron. For the first time we had some one do extemporaneous speaking. Jill Suhr became Elkton's first extemper at the same time she worked on oral interp, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and student congress. Another first occurred when Patty Davis made her first try at Lincoln- Douglas debate at the state contest in Aberdeen. The last big first was Elk- ton's participation in Model Legisla- ture in Pierre. Jill Suhr spent two days in the capitol participation in the stu- dent legislature. Jill Suhr, also won her first chance to compete in the State American Legion Oratory Con- test in Huron. Speech coach Carol Hefling said, ''All of these firsts were, as you kids say, excellent, but next year we plan to re- peat them and make many new firsts! 36 BANDS A Band. Sitting: Patsy McClemans. Front row. Amy Pottratz. Brenda Buus, Paula Hansen, Jody DeZeeuw, Amy Fuhr, Jennifer Bauer, and Joni Hansen. 2nd row: Joan Erks. Patty Davis, Lori Kruger. Kristi Anderson, Nicki Sherman, Teresa Moore. Kristi Shephard 3rd row: Steve Stein, Christie Styf. Patsy Kramer, Patrick Sullivan. Lon Hemmen, Michelle Reeves. 4th row: Amy Smallfield, Gary McDowell, Chad Hart, Nick Wittfoth, Kevin Stein. 5th row: Bryce Hansen, Chris Buus, Jeff Salzman, Scott Vaske, Irene Gebhart, Stacy Page. Back row: Kim Gerry, Erin Sullivan, and Tracy Gerry. C Band: Front row: Michael Thielen, Jennifer Kampmann, Michelle Bessler, Jennifer Smith, Kim Clark, Holly Rohrer. Connie Styf. 2nd row: Kirk Louder, Troy Wiskur, Holly Lange, Chris Oye, Mike Leonard, John Motter, Joe Landsman 3rd row: Jason Stuefen, David Timm, Sharleen Even. Ara Sudtelgte, Beth DeVries, Jason Burlage, Sara Buus, Connie Shepherd. 4th row: Shane Kuehl, Ryan Vomacka. Aaron Myers, Mrs. Hildebrandt. Susan Gebhart, Molly Wiskur, and Josh Knutson. Majorettes: Kneeling. Kim Gerry. Standing: Tracy Gerry, Patsy McClemans. and Erin Sullivan. Vj-io B BAND Front row: Tina Knutson, Cari Hemmen, Mark Leonard, Ryan Bebensee, Mike Frederiksen, and Corey Louder. Second row: Michelle Myers, Michelle Gilbertson, Tanya Goldammer, Karla Motter, Nancy Gebhart, and Jody Bowne. Third row: Gary Bother, Monty Leysen, Doug Chris- tensen, Paul Wiskur, and Mrs. Hildebrandt. Fourth row: Jerry Styf, Joe Oye, Kent McDowell, Angel Vincent, and Cari Thomp- son. The flute section performing at the pops concert. May 22, 1986, at left. Right: The B band performing one of their great numbers for the pops concert. Left: The G Band, consisting of fifth graders show off their talents in one of their arrangements at the pops concert. CHORAL GROUPS Back row: Steve Stein, Lon Hemman, Jim Hart. Corey McLaughlin, Dominic Pesce, Brad Strom, Steve Leech, Tron Even, Scott Montgomery, Ted Smallfield, Brian Kramer, Chris Buus, Nick Wittfoth, Kelly Kramer. Frank Davis. Jeff Salzman, Gary McDowell, Troy Vaske, Susan Sudtelgte Director. Row 3: Jessica Sherman, Shelly Even, Joan Gebhart, Jill Montgomery, Irene Gebhart, Amy Pottratz, Tami Zink, Jeanette Gebhart, Amy Smallfield. Patti Davis. JoAnn Broderson, Mitzi Leonard. Jodi DeZeeuw, Sheila Kruger. Stacey Pickard, Jill Shur. Row 2: Doris Gauthreaux, Amy McLaughlin. Laurie Wiskur, Teresa Moore, Rosemary Reeves, Lisa Pottratz, Tracy Gerry, Jennifer Bauer, Lori Kruger, Joni Hansen, Lynnette Vaske, Heather Roher, Joan Erks. Row 1. Tronn Burlage, Kris Myers, Erin Sullivan, Patsy McClemans, Kristi Anderson, Brenda Buus, Kim Gerry, Amy Fuhr, Patsy Kramer, Paula Hansen, Missy Lynn, Christie Styf. POP GROUP Members are: Stacey Pickard. Chris Buus. Paula Hanson, Tron Even, David Fuhr, Missy Lynn, Teresa Moore. Amy Smallfield, Scott Mont- gomery, Lynnette Vaske, Brent Thompson, Kelly Kramer, Erin Sullivan, Brad Strom, Ted Smallfield. Lisa Pottratz, Nick Wittfoth. Jill Montog- mery, Amy McLaughlin, Patsy Kramer, Colby Tolk, JoAnn Broderson. ALL-STATE Top Row: Jeff Salzman, Scott Montgomery Bot- tom Row: Teresa Moorke. Missy Lynn 39 1. Pop Group performing at Conference Choral Concert. 2. Pop Group performing at Spring Concert. 3. High School Chorus performing at Spring Concert. SCHOOL BOARD Members are: Rufus DeZeeuw, Denny Lundgren, Janet Stein, Duane Smallfield, and Verle Thompson. 40 ADMINISTRATION Cordon Fuhr - Superintendent Donald Magnus - High School Principal Isabel Short - Elementary Principal John Bauer - Counselor Annette Stein - Secretary Joyce Kramer - Business Manager FACULTY Ruth Becken Librarian, Journalism Dennis Brenden Agriculture Susan Caldwell Speech Therapy Robert DeBoer Science. P.E. Jef Field Industrial Arts Beth Frederiksen Math - Title I Belinda Hassler Special Education Carol Hefling English, Speech LaRac Hildebrandt- Instrumental Music Deborah Kinner - Business Leslie Leech - English. Spanish JoAnn Mathis - Math, Chemistry Debra Nelson - Home Ec Susan Sudtelgte- Vocal Music Terry Swensen - Soc. Studies, P.E. Terry Vincent - Soc. Studies. P.E. STAFF Jan Leysen - teachers' aide Harvey Montgomery - Custodian Anastasia Cebhart - Custodian Cooks: Marvel Bartelt, Aleen Kontz. and Marilyn Oppelt Bus Drivers: Kenneth Anderson, Lily Claussen, Chuck Heesch, and Jim Stuefen. 42 FIFTH GRADE Front Row: Michael Thielen, Beth DeVries, Connie Styf, Shane Kuehl, Joe Landsman, Jason Stuefen. Holly Rohrer, Ryan Vomacka, Jennifer Smith. Second Row: Christina Oye, Holly Lange, Sharleen Even. Michelle Bessler, John Motter, David Timm, Aaron Myers, Troy Wiskur. Third Row: Kirk Louder, Kim Clark, Jennifer Kampmann, Molly Wiskur, Susan Gebhart, Jean- nie Brodersen. Jason Burlage Back Row: Mrs. Judy Castor, Mike Leonard. Josh Knutson, Steve Bergman, Sara Buus, Connie Shepherd, Ara Sud- telgte, and Mrs. Judy De- Zeeuw. SIXTH GRADE Front Row: Stephanie Stuefen. Tanya Goldammer, Brian Pan- konin, Craig Leech, Michael Frederiksen, Christopher Leech. Back Row: Miss Ober- embt, Kari Thompson, Jodi Bowne, Gary Bothe, Thomas Landsman. Christopher Al- berts, Monte Leyson. Not pic- tured: Bridgette Heiling 44 FOURTH GRADE Front Row: William Lands- man, Gregory Buus, Amy Cis- sell, Shelby Bebensee, Jeremy Even, Andrew Thielen, Nicole Reeves. Middle Row: Jamison Bjorklund, Alan Brandt, Cheryl Vincent, Sara Wiskur, Elisha Swenson, Darci Chris- tensen. Back Row: Lucas Hem- men, Michael Kramer, John Neill, Landon McKeown, Aar- on Bowne, Cheryl Gebhart, Andrew Timm, and Mrs. Rohrer. Not Pictured: Jeremy Houselog. Rebecca George. THIRD GRADE Front Row: Joshua Jutting, Jeremy Lamp, Scott Reeves, Matthew Frederiksen, Jason Salzman, Daniel Davis. Back Row: Amy Jensen, Mary Geb- hart, Staci Hansen, Jennifer Montgomery, Joy Schoene- man, Jennifer Wiskur, Lisa Risch, and Mrs. Moulton. 45 FIRST GRADE Front Row: Jill Wiskur, Peter McMahan. Paul Stein. Mi- chael Risch, Joel Hansen. Donald Strom, and Jamie For- tune. Middle Row: Catherine Gebhart, Christopher Kinner, Crystal Lange, Joshua Die- drich, Christian Rohrer, and Kimberly Kurtz. Back Row: Lori Schoeneman, Julie Claus- sen, Tiana McKeown, Timo- thy Goldammer, Chad Jensen, Rebecca Taylor, James Neill, and Mrs. Cone. Not pictured: Jeannette Brodersen, Christo- pher Houselog, and Jerald Cutrmiller. Front Row: Joe Frederiksen, Mary Landsman, Kimberly Landsman, Becky Jensen, Cary Vomacka, Amy DeVries, and Matthew Clark. Second Row: Amber Risch, Holly Reeves, Jon Thielen, Matthew Hemmen, Jennifer Dobesh, Jennifer Even, April Myers, and Mary Wiskur. Third Row: Matthew VanMuyden. Shan- non Stuefen, Jessica Smith, Chris Bessler, Paul Montgom- ery, Jeremy Lundgren, Brian Kampmann, and Mindy Ley- son. Back Row: Mrs. Wiskur, Jeremy Fortune, Roxanne Stuefen, B.J. Louder, Christina Mathis, Jason Jutting, Jodi Bergman, Brad Neill, Heather Alberts and Mrs. Kruse. 46 KINDERGARTEN Front Row: Aaron Stein, Dus- tin Strom, Adam Kopeky, Ca- mille Swenson, Lisa Thielen, Elizabeth Cissell Second Row: Mrs. Lundgren, Heather Mathis, Brandon Risch, Tara Even, Karol Selken, Adam DeVries, Joe Cruz Third Row: Brandi McDowell, Rebecca VanDyke, Ann Sherman Greg Hammer, Alicia Sudtelgte, Christina Moss Fourth Row: Nicholas Myers, Elisha Meus- berger, Melanie Zink, Steven Jensen, Jared Bjorklund, and Katie Timm Another day for Nick Myers at school. The kindergarten class ready to run one of the many races at the elementary track meet. oo j CAT a Smile Renae! Steve brush your hair! Jill, Lynnette, Erin and Missy, in the Surprise, Louie! halls again! What'cha up to Scott? Amy, Shelly and Lynnette working hard in study hall 48 1986 JR.-SR. PROM NOW 50 Juniors and Seniors enjoying the banquet. AND FOREVER Picture time! tine up! On April 12, the Junior Class dedi- cated the 1986 prom to the Senior Class. The banquet was held at St. Mary's Hall, decorated with red and black, the Seniors' class colors. Entertainment at the banquet con- sistef of: the Welcome by Chris Buus, Response by Ted Smallfield, Comments by Mr. Gordon Fuhr, and the Clas Prophecy read by Erin Sullivan and Jill Suhr. Pastor Cissel gave the dinner prayer and bene- diction. At the dance, Mr. Dobber- pauhl from Hendricks took pic- tures. Legend was the band for the night. The Junior did an ex- tremely wonderful job on the gym, converting it into a romantic set- ting with decorations of black, blue and metallic silver. Everyone had an enjoyable evening. OOOO-LA-LA, don't you girls look Deautiful!!! TRACK SEASON Top row: Nick Wittfoth, Jeff Salzman, Gary McDowell, and Pete Leiferman. Second row: Amy Smallfield, Brenda Buus, Tami Zink, Kristi Anderson, Tiana Adams, Kim Gerry, Tina Knutson. Kari Hemmen. Third row: Michelle Reeves, Chris Buus, Scott Montgomery, Steve Lytle, Bill Kuehl and Chad Hart. Fourth row: Teresa Moore, JoAnn Broderson, Tronn Burlage, Amy Fuhr, Michelle Gilvertson, Christie Styf, Lon Hemmon and Shawn Cohen. Fifth row: Irene Gebhart, Paula Hansen, Stacey Pickard, Patty Davis, Jennifer Bauer, Kelly Kramer, and Tron Even. Front row: Brian Kramer, Ted Smallfield, Dave Fuhr, Bob Lynn, Allen Henningsen, Tom Smallfield and Jeff Dobesh. Student manager Jill Montgomery and track photograph Erin Sullivan. Track was a great success this year with over forty students out. They accomplished three new school records set by Amy Fuhr, Scott Montgomery and Jennifer Bauer. Two of teams qualified to go to the State Track Meet. Members of the girls team were JoAnn Broderson, Amy Fuhr, Jennifer Bauer and Michelle Gilbertson. Tronn Bui!age and Patty Davis were alternates. For the boys team it was Steve Lytle, David Fuhr, Bob Lynn and Allen Henningsen. Brian Kramer and Ted Smallfield are alternates. Scott Montgom- ery placed in the high jump to bid for the state meet. The ninth grade girls had a wonderful season, winning the con- ference meet at Arlington this year. All groups had suc- cesses throughout the season. 52 1. Monty Leyson after a tough race. 2. David Fuhr pushing the stride. 3. Patty Davis and Monty Leyson waiting for their next events. 4 Warm-up activities before another one of the gruel- ing practices. 5. Stacey Pickard. Kelly Kramer, and Bill Kuehl taking a breather before track practice. 53 ATHLETIC BANQUET The 1986 Athletic Banquet was held on May 19th with the Country House from Lake Ben- ton catering the successful even- ing. Our speaker was Mr. Fred Tibbets, a girls' basketball coach from Jefferson, South Dakota. His speech was about motiva- tion and achieving your goals. Ted Smallfield, Bob Lynn, and Jill Montgomery were awarded Outstanding Senior Male and Female Athletes. Also, the coaches handed out numerous awards for the various sports. Above: The boy s basketball team listens intently as Coach DeBoer commends them on their great season. Jill Montgomery and Bob Lynn receiving their Outstanding Senior Athlete awards. Ted Smallfield being awarded his Outstanding Senior male athlete award. 54 AWARDS NIGHT Part of the large crowd gathered for the luncheon before the presentation of the awards. Awards night was held on May 22, 1986. There was a luncheon held before the presentation of the awards. This lun- cheon was sponsored by the Booster Club. Ted Smallfield received the Out- standing Senior Award for his musical activities throughout his high school years. Amy McLaughlin received the Kinner Scholarship. Teresa Moore re- ceived the Women's Club Booster Club Music Scholarship. Jeanette Gebhart re- ceived the Freshman Scholastic award and Joan Gebhart received the Sopho- more scholastic award. Other awards were given by various teachers. Amy McLaughlin receiving the Kinner Teresa Moore receiving the Scholarship. Music Scholarship. Patty Davis and Jill Suhr receiving speech awards from Mrs. Hefling. I Left: Erin Sullivan, Teresa Moore and Missy Lynn receiving an FHA award for their lip sync presentation at the State FHA Convention. Right: Jeff Salzman receiving his musical awards from Mrs. Sudtelgte 55 ' CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN Front row: Melissa Lynn, Kim Gerry, Rosemary Reeves, Jessica Sherman, and Director Lois Oberembt Middle row: Jeff Dobesh, Gary McDowell, David Fuhr, Kristi Anderson, Jennifer Bauer, and Tronn Burlage Back row: Nick Wittfoth, Frank Davis, Tom Small- field, Scott Vaske, and Steve Lytle. CAST OF CHARACTERS Dad (Mr. Gilbreth) ....Scott Vaske Mom (Mrs. Gilbreth) .... Kim Gerry -Children- Ernestine ............Melissa Lynn Frank...........................Nick Wittfoth Jackie.............Rosemary Reeves Dan................Tom Smallfield Bill...................Frank Davis Fred ..............Gary McDowell Anne .............. .Tronn Burlage Lillian.....................Jennifer Bauer Martha ............Jessica Sherman Mrs. Fitzgerald (maid) .........Joan Gebhart Dr. Burton ....................David Fuhr Joe Scales ....................Steve Lytle Miss Brill ........Kristi Anderson Larry .................Jeff Dobesh 1. Anne and Larry having a discussion. 2. Ernestine and Frank reminicing old memories. 3. Mrs. Fitzgerald drink- ing on the job. 4. Lined up for inspection. 5. The children putting on a play for Mom and Dad. 6. Miss Brill is telling Anne her test results. 7. Having one more of the great family discussions. 8. Frank and Joe play a little game of checkers before showtime. Frank Davis MOTTO In our hands we hold today In our dreams we hold tomorrow In our faith We hold forever Joan Erks CLASS OFFICERS Ted Smallfield ............President Jill Montgomery.......Vice President Patsy McClemans ...Secretary Treasurer SPONSORS Shelly Even 58 Mr. Gordon Fuhr Mr. Don Magnus COLORS Black And Red FLOWER White Carnation With Red Rose Tracy Gerry Randy Kampmann Renae Lang Bob Lynn Marlin McLaughlin Patsy McClemans Jill Montgomery Amy McLaughlin Kris Myers Lisa Pottratz Jessica Sherman Ted Smallfield Laurie Wiskur Laurie Wiskur, Kris Myers, and Tracy Gerry tell each other jokes during study hall. GRADUATION 1986 i 4 1. The graduating Class of 1986. 2. The Senior class singing Friends . 3. Jessica Sherman giving her speech, including a poem. 4. Patsy McClemans giving her speech, thanking everyone for memories and accomplishments achieved. 57 1. Ted Smallfield giving his closing com- ments. 2. The Boys Ensemble singing Times of Your Life. 3. Lisa Pottratz and Tracy Gerry awaiting their last few moments at EHS. 4 The Honor Students of 1986. Patsy McClemans, Jill Montgomery, and Jessi- ca Sherman. 5. Junior escorts Missy Lynn and Kelly Kramer. 6. Junior escorts Erin Sullivan and Steve Ly- tle. 62 63 64