Elkton High School - Elk Yearbook (Elkton, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1987 volume:

f?7 1987 Et Ede Voluut, EfldbnhuUpewluit Edunt DiifrirT 5-3 fits W 57026 FeJE Widen . . CtaUU 0 qmUaUotti Gvuk Edunt Eplwg EouM . .3 15 .21 .31 .45 .51 .59 Eji u: MetLy jc, Elix EuMvax AddUot: DeboiaJi KixxtK Smile girls!!! You’re on candid camera! Since when did you join the band. Toots? Nice hat. Jen Did you bor row it from your dad? Is something bothering you. Jody? Up to trouble again, guys?! That’s it Irene, keep the band in rhythm! 2 FALL l a titty FootbcJtt Bottom row: David Lynn. Kevin Stein. John K|ellsen, Jett Anderson. Craig Kramer. Second row: Bret Louder. Troy Vaske. Jett Salzman. Lon Hemmen. Bill Kuehl, Allen Henningsen. Third row: Coach Vincent. Tom Samlltield. Brad Strom. Nick Wittfoth. Brent Anderson. Jim Langner. Steve Lytle. Back row: Scott Vaske. Scott Montgomery. Pat Sullivan. Steve Leech. Dorn Pesce. Brian Kramer. Coach Sonnenburg. Coach Field The Elkton High School football team ended its season with a 3-5 record. The hard hitting and exciting style of play earned the team the respect of EDC opponents. The Elks also won their first homecoming game in many years. Coach Field commented, “We improved our record and accom- plished some of the things that hadn't been done in many years. We are proud of these kids and their efforts. Changing tradition doesn't come easily, but these players put forth the needed effort for a change. We look forward to even bigger accomplishments next year. Above: The 1986 football cheerleaders - Amy Swanson. Kristi Anderson. Kim Gerry. Jody DeZeeuw Below: The 1986 Coaches - Jay Sonnenburg, Terry Vincent. Head Coach Jet Field The Elks experience the Thrill ot Victory Jit. f-Jiglc FoctbaM-—FukjM But PouJ tful Front Row: Ryan Bebensee. Mike Fredricksen. Mark Leonard. Mid- dle Row: Chris Alberts. Chris Leech. Craig Leech. Corey Louder Back Row: Jerry Styf. Doug Christensen. Shawn Even. Not pictured: Joe Oye. Although the Jr. High football team was short on num- bers. their season can be considered a huge success. Coach Swenson quoted. I have never seen a group improve more during the course of a season. Kids who started the season just out for football because of peer pressure gained pride in themselves for what they ac- complished and really learned to love the game of foot- ball. The first game of the season the kids just wanted to get the game over. By the end of the season, they were begging me to ask opponents to play longer quar- ters and to call Deubrook and demand a rematch.” SCORES Elkton Opponent 0 Deubrook 26 14 Ivanhoe 20 8 Lake Benton 0 22 Castlewood 0 32 Lake Preston 0 Junior high cheerleaders, left to right: Kari Thompson. Tanya Goldhammer. Stephanie Stueten and Bridgette Heiling FALL 5 Houtecoumq 1986 King Kelly Kramer and Queen Erin Sullivan The Variety Show was held September 11, 1986. This year’s skits included the Seniors’ “Thursday Night Videos , the Juniors’ “Football of Fortune , the Soph- omores’ “The Donna Hue Show”, and the Freshmen’s “Football Follies and Fabulous Plays . The Seniors won the “Little Brown Jug for the best skit. Then the classes competed against each other for the “Spirit Stick”. The junior class won that for yelling the loudest and hav- ing the most spirit throughout the night. Coach Jef Field introduced the football team and Lil Clausen was recognized for her continued assistance in the past years for making the royalty crowns. Then the coronation ceremony began. Kelly Kramer and Erin Sullivan were crowned King and Queen. After coronation, the snake dance was led by the seniors. Cof- fee and cookies were then served, com- pliments of the Booster Club. Homecoming King Candidates were Brian Kramer, Kelly Kramer and Steve Lytle. The crown bearers were Justin Main. Joseph Hammer and Jose Cruz. 6 FALL The football cheerleaders doing their routine to Surt City”. The Spirit Stick” went to the Junior Class for the most spirit during the night and tor the class yell. The Master and Mistress of the ceremonies were Jett Dobesh and Joan Gebhart. Homecoming Queen Candidates were Erin Sullivan, Missy Lynn, and Tronn Burlage. Crown bearers were Georgianna Lundgren, Laura Geb- hart and Nicole Kinner. FALL 7 Colby T. chatting with Vern. Vern. Vern!!!!!!! Scott V.. Anders B.. and Dan C.. dancing to Girls Just Want To Have Lunch.” r Francesca (Tronn) and Vern (Chris) entertain the audience. The Pointer Sisters: Teresa M . Missy L.. and Erin S.. singing The Neutron Dance.” The Willow Lake Shufflers: Dan. David. Jim. Brad. Louie, and Kelly. Left: Jen B. taking Duffy for a stroll. Right: Brad. Dom, Tom. Scott. Brian. Jim. and Steve doing The Homecoming Shuffle. ( t'vttfly GvtA BalkdbaJ Front row: Student Manager Kristi Anderson. Tronn Burlage. Teresa Moore. Jill 1986 Team Captains: Amy Fuhr and Melissa Lynn. Suhr. Melissa Lynn, and Student Manager Brenda Buus. Middle row: Joan Gebhart. JoAnn Brodersen. Amy Fuhr, Irene Gebhart and Coach DeBoer Back row: Tiana Adams. Lori Kruger. Jennifer Bauer. Jeanette Gebhart, and Amy Smallfield. Cheerleaders: Top-Paula Hansen Middle-Patsy Kramer. Floor-Lynnette Vaske. Erin Sullivan and Jody DeZeeuw SCORES Elkton Opponent 39 Sioux Valley 56 40 Arlington 47 35 Castlewood 46 48 Egan 53 47 Willow Lake 46 53 Colman 41 27 Deubrook-Conf. T. 46 39 Arlington-Conf. T. 54 38 Grant-Deuel-Conf. T. 50 43 Deubrook 53 40 Hamlin 51 38 Grant-Deuel 53 40 Flandreau 53 29 Rutland 53 47 Ramona 34 34 Clear Lake 44 60 D.R. St. Mary’s 57 OT 37 Estelline 61 52 Lake Preston 48 52 Lake Preston-Dist. 56 FALL 9 II II Ginlk BaklazthaM B Turn Elkton T SCORES Opponent 25 Sioux Valley 27 11 Arlington 34 27 Castlewood 28 30 Egan 26 33 Willow Lake 37 43 Colman 15 8 Deubrook 27 13 Hamlin 30 28 Grant Deuel 11 19 Flandreau 33 21 Estelline 25 25 Sioux Valley 23 24 Rutland 31 9 Ramona 31 33 Dell St. Mary’s 16 20 Estelline 27 25 Lake Preston 39 Front row: Tiana Adams. Jennifer Bauer. Lori Kruger. Irene Gebhart. Amy Samllfield. and Jeanette Gebhart Second row: Michelle Cohen. Michelle Gilbertson, Jennifer Landsman. Nancy Gebhart, and Tina Knutson. Third row Michelle Myers. Kari Thomp- son. Jodi Bowne. Tanya Goldhammer. and Stephanie Stuefen. Back row: Kristi Ander- son, student manager. Sharon Lamp. Cari Hemmen, and Brenda Buus. student man- Jenmfer Landsman looks to Irene Gebhart for help The girls had a rocky but competitive season. They gained valuable experience and many of the girls showed remarkable improvement. The girls look forward to many successful sea- sons to come. Coach DeBoer 10 FALL This is MY basketball!! II B tig lit Futum Fot ’ Jt High. . . Front row: Tanya Goldhammer. Sharon Lamp. Michelle Cohen. Michelle Gilbert- son. Cari Hemmen. Valerie Montgomery, and Stephanie Stuefen Back row: Kari Thompson. Jodi Bowne. Nancy Gebhart, Michelle Myers. Jennifer Landsman. Tina Knutson, and Coach DeBoer Not pic- tured: Karla Motter “The junior high team had a very successful season in many ways. We not only improved on our win-loss record from last year, but showed great improvement in our team play and individual skills. The girls played very well together and showed tremendous talent for their age group. They were an energetic, hard working group which accounted for their great improvement. The talent and competitive nature of these girls are such that they can look for a bright future if they work hard and work together. I foresee many good things!” Coach DeBoer Elkton SCORES Opponent 21 Castlewood 7th 7 25 Castlewood 8th 16 14 Egan 16 36 Colman 12 58 Colman 8 42 Rutland-Ramona 16 19 Deubrook 7th 13 29 Deubrook 8th 14 37 Hamlin 7th 16 33 Hamlin 8th 34 22 Lake Preston 38 44 Ramona 21 42 Flandreau 7th 23 32 Flandreau 8th 41 33 Rutland 8 25 Ramona 23 29 Clear Lake 7th 15 40 Clear Lake 8th 10 28 Estelline 7th 26 34 Estelline 8th 21 19 Lake Preston 7th 24 15 Lake Preston 8th 26 FALL 11 Otoii CoutiPy RuMMlug Fo i Front Row: Allison Lamp. Tina Knutson. Cari Hemmen. Sharon Lamp. Jennifer Bauer. Michelle Gilbertson, and Irene Gebhart. 2nd Row: David Lynn. Steve Lytle. David Ruhr. Joey Oye. Jerry Styf. and Corey Louder 3rd Row: Coach Terry Vincent. Bill Kuehl. Brian Kramer. Jeff Dobesh. David Timm, and Shane Kuehl. 4th Row: Jason Stuefen. Aaron Myers. Kirk Louder. Joshua Knutson and Jason Burlage. Below Left-Cross Country Seniors: Left to right are Steve Lytle. Brian Kramer and David Fuhr. Below Right-State qualifiers: Sharon Lamp. Steve Lytle. Bill Kuehl. Brian Kramer. David Fuhr. Jeff Dobesh and Jennifer Bauer QuaAfiMi AtlU Beit, The, ViMC L y nrfiWi The goal of the 1986 Cross Country team was to develop into contenders for the conference title and win a birth to the state cross country meet at the regions. The girls' team received many setbacks during the year because of injuries. Yet this group of girls did achieve. They won the Flandreau JV meet, they finished 2nd to Arlington in the confer- ence and went on to qualify Jennifer Bauer and Sharon Lamp for the state meet. The boys team was led by three seniors: Brian Kramer, Steve Lytle, and David Fuhr. These three seniors have compiled over 4,000 miles of work in Elkton's Cross Country program. This year’s team placed 2nd in the conference to Deubrook and qualified as a team for the state meet. This marked the 15th consecutive year that Elkton has won a right to the state meet. The girls' team is young and will return a team that can, if they prevent injuries, contend for the state crown. The boys graduate three seniors; it will be from their leadership that next year's seniors can follow to lead next year's team. Coach Vincent m Tv An Aoueioute Ye vt Top to Bottom; Left to Right: Melissa Lynn. Erin Sullivan. Tronn Burlage. Stacey Pickard, and Teresa Moore; 2nd row: Coach Colbeck. Heather Rohrer. Amy Smallfield. Mitzi Leon- ard. Irene Gebhsrt. Amy Fuhr. Coach Even, and Jody De Zeeuw; 3rd row: Tiana Adams. Kristi Anderson, and Brenda Buus. The 1987 “A” and “B” Volleyball teams are working for an awesome year. They are improving 100% from their first year out. The “B team victories are spreading enthu- siasm through the entire team. Hard working practices and good atti- tudes are paying off. The entire team has much to be proud of. 1. Here it comes. Heather. 2. Nice bump. Kristi. 3. Practice makes perfect. 4 Mitzi is prepared as usual. 5. Good pass. Tronn. Jody waiting for the set 6. Way to receive the serve. Amy! 16 WINTER J%. f-ligk Botfi Chiving Fot Fu X U Front row: Coach Vincent. Loren Stahl. Mark Leonard. Shawn Even Middle row Chris Leech. Craig Leech. Brian Pankonin. Gary Bothe. Mike Fredriksen. Chris Alberts Back row: Joe Oye. Jerry Styf. Ryan Bebensee. Corey Louder. Doug Christensen Good shot. Mark! Are they open. Doug? Coach’s comments, “The eighth grade team completed a very successful sea- son. They won 13 games and lost 2. During the season they also won two tournaments. They had a one point loss and a four point loss. This team dedicated themselves to becoming the best they could, and they demonstrat- ed strength that can come through working as a team. The seventh grade didn’t win a game, but they showed constant improve- ment throughout the year. It was a suc- cessful season because the people im- proved.’’ Front row: Jennifer Landsman. Middle row: Michelle Myers. Nancy Gebhart Back row: Michelle Gilbertson WINTER 17 Zanidxf BaiketboM Back row: Coach DeBoer. Jeanette Gebhart, Jett Dobesh. Scott Montgomery. Patrick Sullivan. Brian Kramer. Kelly Kramer. Jett Salzman. and JoAnn Brodersen Front row: David Fuhr, Nick Wittfoth, Steve Lytle. Allen Henmngsen. Jeff Wiskur. Doug Wiskur. and Tron Even. Cl(m adm Erin Sullivan. Tronn Burlage. Amy Fuhr. Missy Lynn, and Irene Geb- hart Ttik: PDC ToWuuuhjPmT Claufiemi DufccT 4B Tided Place, SCORES Elkton Opponent 48 Hanson 60 84 Lake Preston 72 77 Estelline 68 81 Castlewood 58 60 Selby 70 76 Sioux Valley 68 82 Lake Preston 50 77 Deubrook 65 72 Grant-Deuel 46 63 Deubrook 66 84 Willow Lake 52 75 Hamlin 64 56 Colman 63 69 Grant-Deuel 59 64 West Central 57 68 DeSmet 58 84 Clear Lake 70 84 Arlington 76 74 D.R. St. Mary’s 69 83 Rutland 47 60 Deubrook 62 70 Arlington 53 18 Fans line up to greet the Elks Coach DeBoer comments on the team's fine efforts throughout the season. “The 1986-87 boys basketball team had a very good season. They finished with a 17-5 season record playing many of the state’s best teams. They were a team with many physical skills as evident by their style of play. Their abilities on the court gave the community something to take pride in. More impres- sive than their physical abilities, however, was their character and determination. The individual qualities they possess that made them a GREAT team will help them to become even better citizens. Steve adds two to the score- board. David looks for the open man. We’re No. 1! Put it in, Brian! EfldoHi Ml. BaikftbaX This year Kelly Kramer, a senior, was chosen as Most Valuable Player of the Eastern Dakota Con- ference boys basketball team. He was also select- ed to be on the Class B All-State first team. Kelly had the privilege of being one of twelve persons nominated for Mr. Basketball by Hansen-Ander- sen Basketball Preview and was awarded a plaque while attending a banquet in the candi- dates’ honor. His positions as forward and center lead the team to many victories during his high school career. _ II Efld B £quad Wotldug Front Row: Coach Field. Jeff Wiskur, Chad Hart, Corey Louder. Doug Christensen. Jeff Dobesh Middle Row: Tron Even. Colby Tolk. Kevin Stem. Patrick Sullivan. Craig Kramer. David Lynn. John Kjellsen Back Row: Jeanette Gebhart. Jerry Styf. Andre Adams. Bill Khuel, Jeff Salzman, and JoAnn Brodersen. Elkton Opp. 57 Lake Preston 33 58 Estelline 31 29 Sioux Valley 44 59 Lake Benton 30 57 Hamlin 51 44 Deu brook (OT) 46 53 Willow Lake 15 57 Arlington 40 45 Colman 49 42 Grant Duel 27 37 DeSmet 46 63 Estelline 24 49 Deu brook 50 30 Clear Lake 36 60 Hamlin 65 56 Dell Rapids St. Mary’s 17 54 Castlewood 36 49 Duebrook 53 34 Duebrook 39 ‘Tournament Nice displays, guys! Cheerleaders: Bottom Row: Tiana Adams, Niki Sherman. Tami Zink. Top Row: Lori Kruger, and Jennifer Bauer. Brenda Buus Gebhari McDowell Pollratz Class officers (left to right) Kristi Shephard; Secretary treasurer. Bryce Hansen; President. Craig Kramer; Vice-President Clockwise: Not too much work happening in this shel- ter.; Great job Nicki. Take a bow.; Too many lines to memorize?; You better get to work!; Something must be interesting.; You can check that one off your list. David. 27 ELg litti Gticutt Class oflicers are from top to bottom: Nancy Gebhart-Vice President; Corey Louder-Sec- retary; and Ryan Bebensee- President. SeveiiOi Gmk Brian Pankonm Class officers are from left to right: Jodi Bowne-Secretary; Kari Thomp- son-President; and Michael Frederiksen-Vice President. CudJlb, Yoiiw On Candiil Caumal 30 CLASSES Otya atuml Tow and New Ncrtizcmi Front row: Miss Nelson. Advisor. Patsy Kramer. Jill Suhr. Missy Lynn. JoAnn Brodersen. Amy Fuhr. Paula Hansen, and Patty Da- vis. Second row: Tanya Goldam- mer. Stephanie Stuefen. Kari Thompson. Can Hemmen. Sharon Lamp. Angel Vincent. Valerie Montgomery. Amy Swanson. Tami Zink, and Kristi Anderson Third row: Michele Cohen. Bridgette Heiling. Jodi Bowne. Tina Knutson, Jennifer Landsman. Michelle Myers. Michelle Gilbertson. Nancy Gebhart. Kristy Styf and Irene Gebhart Fourth row: Amy Pot- tratz. Amy Smallfield. Lori Kruger. Jennifer Bauer. Jeanette Gebhart. Rosemary Reeves. Kristi Shep- herd. and Brenda Buus. Top row: Tiana Adams. Tronn Burlage. Erin Sullivan. Stacey Pickard. Shiela Kruger. Jody DeZeeuw, Teresa Moore, and Joan Gebhart FuGm hhmemikjvu Of AuteMca FHA Officers: Front row: Jill Suhr-Secretary. Missy Lynn-President. JoAnn Brodersen- Vice President. Amy Fuhr-Treasurer. Second row: Patty Davis-Program Director. Patsy Kramer-Historian. and Paula Hansen-Report- er. 32 ORGANIZATIONS FFA VocatioimI AgUcu6iV(jC ■ W i The FFA members for 1986-87 school year. Front row: Danny Christensen. Brad Wiskur. Brian Kramer. Troy Vaske. Lynnette Vaske. David Fuhr. Kelly Kramer, and Jeff Dobesh. Second row: Pat Sullivan. Bryce Hansen. Jeff Andersen. Kevin Stein. Chad Hart. Scott Montgomery. Craig Kramer, and Mr Brenden. Third row: David Lynn. Jeff Wiskur. Doug Wiskur. Tron Even. Tom Smallfield. Brad Strom. Tom Meyers, and Dominic Pesce. Fourth row: Shawn Sullivan. Steve Stein. Andre Adams. Bill Kuehl. and Dave Bauer. National FFA Organization The 1986-87 FFA officers are Jeff Do- besh. Lynnette Vaske. David Fuhr. Scott Montgomery. Troy Vaske. Brian Kramer. Kelly Kramer, and Tron Even. Dennis Brenden is the FFA advisor. ORGANIZATIONS 33 FUA AwL FFA Acftvtfi Jill Suhr. former co-chairperson. Jeanette Gebhart. 1987-88 secretary, and Patty Davis. 1987-88 co- chairperson. at the District II meeting. The former officers reading the eight purposes of FHA. Joan Gebhart and Jill Suhr received top superi- ors at the State level. SweeOmnC Royafaj Royalty this year was King Kelly Kramer and Queen Erin Sullivan. The atten- dees were Brian Kramer, Stacey Pickard, Melissa Lynn, and David Fuhr. 34 ORGANIZATIONS There were two very special seniors in FFA this year. Lynnette Vaske and David Fuhr They are now both state officers. David is the State President and Lynnette Vaske is the State Secretary. Father Mac. Dan Christopherson. Mr and Mrs. Brendon. and the 1986-87 officers eating at the Banquet AuWtUUut Legion Ouifouj Joan Gebhart, Patty Davis, and Shawn Cohen all participated in the American Legion Oratory contest. Patty received first at the Local and District level and placed at State. Joan received second at the local and Shawn received third. ORGANIZATIONS 35 Speech Activities Thirty-two students participated in speech activities this year. The oral interpretation team won the sweep- stakes trophies at both the Confer- ence and District contests. Lett to right bottom row: Teresa Moore. Sta- cey Pickard. Melissa Lynn, Kristy Styf, Scott Vaske. Tom Smallfield. Chris Buus, Nick Witt- forth. second row: Brian Kramer. Jill Suhr. Bret Louder, Patty Davis. Tronn Burlage, Joan Gebhart. Erin Sullivan. Brenda Buus. third row: Steve Stem. Andre' Adams. Shawn Sullivan. Steve Lytle. Troy Vaske. Dominic Pesce. Anders Beier. top row: Brent Ander- son, Jett Dobesh. Shawn Cohen. Kristi An- derson. Tiana Adams. Kim Gerry. Rosemary Reeves. Colby Tolk. Melissa Lynn. Patty Davis. Jett Dobesh. Steve Stem, and Lynnette Vaske. not pictured, advanced to district competition Patty Davis was tirst in the state in poetry and Melissa Lynn and Jett Dobesh placed second in the state with their duet. The team was awarded a superior plaque at the state contest for their outstanding perfor- mances. The speech students performed a program for the communi- ty. Below Dominic Pesce, Tronn Burlage, Stacey Pickard, and Jill Suhr perform their selection for the audience. Right: Steve Lytle, Nick Wittfoth, and Dominic Pesce get into the action. Bottom right: Jeff Dobesh and Melissa Lynn perform their award-winning duet. Debrill Jill Suhr competed in Lincoln-Douglas debate in nine tourna- ments. She placed first in five tournaments, second in one tournament, and was a quarterfinalist in one tournament. She also qualified to compete in the National Debate Tournament held in Cincinnati, Ohio by winning the Northern District National Forensics League qualifying tournament. Jill was awarded one of four Harold Jordan awards in South Dakota for outstanding individual speech events participation. Amuff Staff Co-editors: Erin Sullivan. Kristy Styf. and Missy Lynn. Sitting: Erin Sullivan. Kristy Styf. Melissa Lynn, and Mrs. Kinner Standmq: Tami Zink, Tronn Burlage. Joan Gebhart. Kristi Anderson. ■Cmurt, hhglt A Band Front Row: Jody DeZeeuw Second Row: Patricia Davis. Teresa Moore. Jennifer Bauer. Brenda Buus. Kristi Anderson, and Kristi Shepherd Third Row: Amy Fuhr. Michelle Myers. Amy Pottratz. Nicole Sherman. Michelle Gilbertson, and Sharon Lamp. Fourth Row: Cari Hemmen. Irene Gebhart. Tiana Adams. Jennifer Landsman. Nancy Gebhart. Lori Kruger. Amy Smallfield. and Gary McDowell Fifth Row: Tina Knutson. Mark Leonard. Kristy Styf. Jerry Styf. Angel Vincent. Joe Oye. and Steve Stein. Sixth Row: Bryce Hanson. Doug Christensen. Kent McDowell. Lon Hemmen. Lyn- nette Vaske. Patrick Sullivan. Seventh Row: John Kjellsen. Scott Vaske. Chris Buus. Corey Louder. Ryan Be- bensee. and Jeff Salzman. Back Row: Melissa Lynn. Tronn Burlage. Erin Sul- livan. Above: Brenda Buus and Steve Stein trying to keep in rhythm with the rest of the band Above Right: Volley- ball Combo: Scott Vaske Back Row: Patrick Sullivan. Gary McDowell. Kent McDowell. John Kjellson. Colby Tolk. Jeff Salzman and Chris Buus. Bottom Right: One section of the great band. They are Tina Knutson. Steve Stein. Mark Leonard and Gary McDowell 38 ORGANIZATIONS _ II B Baud Front Row: Tanya Goldammer. Stephanie Stuefen. Jennifer Kampmann. Holly Rohrer. Connie Styf. Michelle Bessler. and Kim Clark Second Row: Allison Lamp. Christina Oye. Gary Bothe. and Jennifer Smith. Third Row: Mrs. LaRae Hildebrandt. Michael Frederiksen. Mike Leonard. John Motter. Jeanie Brodersen. Jason Stuefen. David Timm, and Jason Burlage Fourth Row: Connie Shephard. Beth DeVries. Ara Sudtelgte. Sharleen Even. Kari Thompson. Sara Buus. and Troy Wiskur. Last Row Josh Knutson. Kirk Louder. Aaron Myers. Ryan Vomacka. Molly Wiskur. Susan Gebhart. and Shane Kuehl. II II C Baud Front Row: Amy Jensen. Jennifer Wiskur. and Lisa Risch. Second Row: Jennifer Montgomery, and Stephanie Holmlund. Third Row: Daniel Da- vis. Daniel Pankonin and Joy Schoeneman. Fourth Row: Matthew Frederiksen and Mary Gebhart. Last Row: Jeremy Lamp and Jason Salzman ORGANIZATIONS 39 Awl Ji- digit CluMiei Front row Amy Pottratz. Joan Gebhart. Teresa Moore. Tronn Burlage. Lynnette Vaske. Erin Sullivan. Melissa Lynn. Stacey Pickard. Kristy Styf. Kristi Anderson. JoAnn Brodersen. and Irene Gebhart. Second row: Tiana Adams. Lori Kruger. Jennifer Bauer. Mitzi Leonard. Amy Smallfield. Shiela Kruger. Heather Rohrer. Kim Gerry. Patty Davis. Amy Fuhr. Amy Swanson. Jeanette Gebhart. Tami Zink. Branda Buus. Nicki Sherman. Kristi Shephard. Michelle Reeves. Patsy Kramer. Paula Hansen, and Jody DeZeeuw Top row Tron Even. Kevin Stein. Brain Kramer. Steve Lytle. Scott Montgomery. Bryce Hansen. Jeff Salzman. Jim Langner. Nick Wittfoth. Chris Buus, Colby Tolk, Jim Hart. David Fuhr. Steve Stein. Kelly Kramer. Lon Hemmen and Gary McDowell dr High Chorus: Front row: Stephanie Stuefen. Valerie Montgomery. Michelle Gilbertson. Angel Vincent. Tanya Goldammer. Michelle Cohen, and Bridgette Heilmg. Second row: Jennifer Landsman. Tina Knutson. Cari Hemmen. and Sharon Lamp. Third row: Craig Leech. Paul Wiskur. Chris Leech. Mike Fredricksen. Kent McDowell. Mark Leonard and Joey Oye. Top row: Chris Alberts. Doug Christensen. Gary Bothe. Ryan Bebensee. Corey Louder. Shawn Even and Jerry Styf. 40 ORGANIZATIONS SHOW I I !.. Top row: Patsy Kramer. Jody DeZeeuw. Paula Hansen. Scott Montgomery. Jim Langner. Tron Even. JoAnn Broderson. Teresa Moore. Irene Gebhart. Lynnette Vaske. Kelly Kramer. Brian Kramer, and Colby Tolk. Front row: Melissa Lynn. Sta- cey Pickard. Jeff Salzman. Nick Wittfoth. Erin Sullivan. Patty Davis. David Fuhr. and Gary McDowell AM-Gtcfo Clwwi Jiudot hkgk Clwial Feith afl A junior high choral festival was held March 17th at Brookings. Schools ail over South Dakota were invited Attending from Elkton were: front row: Jerry Styf. Joey Oye. Mike Fredriksen. Kent McDowell Second row: Tina Knutson. Angel Vincent. Michelle Myers. Michele Cohen, and Cary Thompson Back row: Karla Motter. Nancy Gebhart. Jennifer Landsman. Tanya Goldammer. and Can Hemmen. ORGANIZATIONS 41 School Bomd Standing: Rufus DeZeeuw. Verte Thompson Sitting: Duane Smallfield, Janet Stein, and Dennis Lundgren. President. Gordon Fuhr - Superintendent Isabelle Short - Elementary Principal Donald Magnus - Secondary Principal Stiff Cooks: Lett to Right. Teresa Herrick. Marvel Bartlet. Aleen Kontz. and Marilyn Oppelt ORGANIZATIONS 43 Annette Stein: Secretary Joyce Kramer: Business Manager Marsha Timm: Teacher Aide Susan Caldwell: Speech Therapy Anastasia Gebhart: Custodian Harvey Montgomery Custodian fSCHOOL BUS't w Bus Drivers: Left to Right. Kenneth Anderson. Lily Claus- sen and Steve Nelson not Dictured-James Stuefen. Robert DeBoer: Science. P.E. Terry Swenson: Social Studies. Sociology. P.E Terry Vincent: Social Studies. P.E. Jef Field: Industrial Arts. P.E. Dennis Brenden: Agriculture John Bauer: Counselor Beth Fredricsen: Remedial Math. 7th Math JoAnn Mathis: Math. Physics Carol Hetlmg: English. Speech Leslie Leech: English. Spanish Debra Kinner: Business Deborah Nelson: Home Economics LaRae Hildebrandt: Instrumental Music Susan Sudtelgte Vocal Music Belinda Hassler: Special Education Ruth Becken: Librarian. Journalism 44 ORGANIZATION Gw lb GcJwoi Sixth And Fifth Gftadei Sixth Grade - Bottom row: Mrs. Judy Castor. Allison Lamp, Connie Styf. Michael Thielen. Jason Stuefen, Ryan Vomacka. Shane Kuehl. and Ms. Lois Oberembt Second row: Jennifer Smith. Holly Rohrer. Beth DeVries. Sharleen Even. David Timm, Aaron Myers, and Troy Wiskur. Third row: Christina Oye, Holly Lange. Kim Clark. Jennifer Kampmann. Michelle Bessler, John Motter. Kirk Louder and Jason Burlage Top row: Susan Gebhart. Molly Wiskur, Connie Shepherd. Sara Buus. Ara Sudtelgte. Jennie Brodersen. Mike Leonard and Josh Knutson Fifth Grade Bottom row: Jennifer Wiskur. Amy Jensen. Daniel Davis. Daniel Pankonin and Lisa Risch. Middle row: Jeremy Lamp, Scott Reeves. Joy Schoeneman. and Mrs. Judy DeZeeuw. Top row: Jason Salzman. Matthew Frederiksen. Stephanie Holmlund! Mary Gebhart and Jennifer Montgomery. 46 GRADE SCHOOL Fourth And Thilul Fourth Grade - On floor: Jeremy Evan. Shelby Bebensee. Andrew Thielen and Gregory Buus Sealed: Jamison Bjorklund. Amy Cissell. Darci Christensen. Nicole Reeves and Cheryl Vincent. Standing: Mrs. Alice Moulton. Amy Kiellsen. Amanda Lauer. Lucas Hemmen. Sara Wiskur. Cheryl Gebhart. John Neill. Pennie DeMarteleare. Landon McKeown. Michael Kramer. Aaron Bowne. Jeramie Houselog. Leonard Stahl. Alan Brandt. Andrew Timm and Elisha Swenson. Not pictured: Aaron Thompson and Shannon Falconer. Third Grade - On floor: Cary Vomacka. April Myers. Kimberly Landsman. BJ Louder. Shannon Stuefen and Chris Bessler. Middle row: Holly Reeves. Rebecca Jensen. Paul Montgomery. Matthew Clark. Joe Frederiksen. Jeremy Lundgren. Jon Thielen and Dennis Estensen. Top row: Mrs. Nancy Rohrer. Amber Risch. Jessica Smith. Jennifer Dobesh. Roxanne Stuefen. Christina Mathis and Heather Alberts. __________ GRADE SCHOOL 47 Second TltUtd CouibiMxdlon And Second Glade Second Third Grade Combination- Front row: Rebecca Taylor. Julie Claussen. Mary Wiskur. Jennifer Even and Amy DeVries Middle row: Josh Deidrich. Cordell Jordan. Marshall Moe. Brian Kampmann Back row Chad Jensen Chris Houseloa Brad Neill. Jeramie Flieter and Mrs. Nancy Wiskur Not Pictured: Jamie Flieter Second Grade- Front row: Don Strom. James Neill. Michael Risch, Paul Stein. Peter McMahan, and Michael Olson. Middle row: Catherine Gebhart, Jill Wiskur. Tiana McKeown. Jeanette Brodersen. Kimberly Kurtz and Janell Perkins. Top row Mrs Juanita Kruse. Crystal Lange. Tim Goldhammer. Chris Gackstetter. Lori Schoeneman. Christopher Kinner. Christian Rohrer. Christine Stahl. Jerald Guthmiller. and Matthew Hemmen. 48 Grade School Font G uuk And Kwdwjarim First Grade - Front row: Nick Myers. Dustm Strom. Adam DeVries. Aaron Stein. Brandon Risch. and Greg Hammer Middle row: Camille Swenson. Heather Mathis. Tara Even. Melanie Zink. Elizabeth Cissell and Brandi McDowell Back row: Mrs. Peggy Cone. Karol Selken. Ann Sherman. Katie Timm. Matt Houseiog. Steve Jensen and Rebecca Van Dyke. Not pictured: Lisa Thielen and Christina Moss Kindergarten - Front row: Eric Perkins. Mike Wang, Justin Main. Adam Clark. Joe Cruz. Jared Bjorklund and Joe Hammer. Middle row: Amber Williams. Michael Moberg, Charles Smith. Cheryl Kampmann. Nicole Kinner. Karen Kurtz and Amanda Guthmiller. Back row: Alicia Sudtelgte. Jennifer Olson. Christina Hemmen, Georgianna Lundgren. Laura Gebhart. Mrs. Deanna Lundgren and Sara Anderson. GRADE SCHOOL 49 Futim Fm Fot FFF Is that you under all that make-up. Amy? Ready to show speed. Andy? Assisting with an all-school assembly are. left to right: Camille Swenson. Jason Burlage. Ara Sudtelgte. Shane Kuehl and Jerry Styf Was it a fun Christmas. First Grade? Wouldn’t you like to have that as a pet. Camille? 50 GRADE SCHOOL 1987 JumIo v £euufl, Pfum On April 4th, The Junior Class dedicated the 1987 Prom to the Senior Class. The banquet was held at St. Mary’s and was prepared by the Junior mothers, under the direction of Mrs. Linda Louder. A French motif and theme carried through the evening and began with a lovely French meal. The hall was decorated in royal blue and black, the Seniors’ class colors. The dance was held in the gymnasium with The Fact as the band for the evening. The Juniors did a wonderful job on the gym, converting it into a romantic setting with decorations of pastels and a Parisian sidewalk cafe setting. The theme for the night was “Heaven in Your Eyes’’. The night was a memorable one and enjoyed by all. The construction ot the Eiffel Tower Mitzi Leonard and Jodi DeZeeuw at the banquet table of hors d'oeuvres and salads Amy Fuhr and Scott Montgomery read the Senior Class Prophecy - The head table: Mrs. and Pastor Donald Main. Mrs. and Mr. Don Magnus, Mrs. and Mr Gordon Fuhr, Junior Advisor Susan Sudtelgte. Joe Sud- telgte, Henning Hansen. David Leech and Advisor Leslie Leech. Jodi DeZeeuw and Irene Gebhart reading the Last Wills and Testaments of the Senior Class. 1-leaVto Yowl II 1. Jeff Salzman. Troy Vaske, and Steven Leect ready to sweep the young ladies off their feet 2. The senior guys anxiously wait for the danc to start. 3. Stacey. Patti. Missy. Erin and Tronn show of their sexy legs and garters!! 4 Sophomore waiters and waitresses, left tc right: Kim Gerry. Doug Wiskur. Jen Bauer. John Kjellsen. Lori Kruger. Pat Sullivan. Tiana Adams, and Gary McDowell 5. Amy Fuhr and her escort for the evening. Alan Henningsen. 6. Punch duties for part of the night went to Lori Kruger. Tiana Adams and Kim Gerry. SPRING 53 Front Row Shiela Kruger. Irene Gebhart. Teresa Moore. Patricia Davis. Amy Fuhr, Tronn Burlage. Jennifer Bauer. JoAnn Brodersen. Michelle Gilbertson. Angel Vincent. Brenda Buus. and Paula Hansen. Second Row: Michele Cohen. Michelle Myers. Sharon Lamp. Nick Wittfoth. David Fuhr. Steve Lytle. Scott Montgomery. Tom Smallfield. Allen Henningsen and Coach Vincent. Third Row: Lon Hemmen. Kelly Kramer. Anders Beier. Scott Vaske, Bill Kuehl. Tom Myers. Jim Langner. Dominic Pesce. Jim Hart and Brian Kramer Fourth Row David Lynn. Craig Kramer. John Kjellsen. Gary McDowell. Corey Louder. Jeff Salzman. Jerry Styf. Joe Oye. and Jeff Dobesh. Fifth Row: Cari Hemmen. Tina Knutson. Kent McDowell. Michael Frederiksen. Tom Landsman. Sharleen Even. Ara Sudtelgte. Josh Knutson. David Timm, and Ryan Vomacka. Last Row: Amy Smallfield. Kari Thompson. Jodi Bowne. Chris Oye. Holly Lange. Michael Thielen. Joe Landsman, and Shane Kuehl. 1. Look at that form Steve Lytle. 2. Steve Leech trying to break the record again in the triple jump. 3. Is David in the lead? 4. Let me get out of the way first. 5 What a great handoff. 6. There goes the bar Nick. 7. Gary, what tough competition!! 54 SPRING Overcoming many injuries and problems, this years track season was a huge success. The boys team received the 1st place trophy at the Conference Meet with 131 points. The girls' team finished 4th with 70 points. Many school records along with meet records were broken. School records were set by Steve Leech in the Long Jump and Triple Jump; Jody Bowne in the 200 and 400 meter dash; Amy Fuhr in the 800 meter run; Jennifer Bauer in the 2 mile run; and Jim Langner tied the school record in the Pole Vault. We had ten events qualify for the State Meet. The girls’ 2 mile Relay team, consisting of Jennifer Bauer, Michelle Gilbertson, Joann Broderson, Amy Fuhr, Jody Bowne and Tronn Burlage qualified as well as the boys 400 and 800 meter relays consisting of Allen Henningsen, Scott Montgomery, Brian Kramer, Kelly Kramer, Tom Smallfield, David Fuhr, Steve Lytle, and Steve Leech. Also qualifying were Kelly Kramer in the shot and discuss; Scott Montgomery in the high jump; Steve Leech in the long jump and triple jump; Jody Bowne in the 400 meter dash; and Jennifer Bauer in the 2 mile run. At the State Meet, Jennifer placed third in the 2 mile and the boys 800 relay team made up of members Kelly Kramer, Allen Henningsen, Scott Montgomery, and Brian Kramer placed 6th. Jody Bowne and the boys 400 relay team consisting of Brian, Kelly, Allen and Scott; and the girls 2 mile relay team consisting of Amy, Jennifer, JoAnn and Michelle all came in 7th place. 7th Place is one place away from a medal but is still a huge accomplish- ment. This year's team is graduating twelve seniors that will be missed a great deal. With the talent that will be returning however, you can count on next years team to be just as strong. 1. Jennifer Bauer closing the gap. 2. Scott Montgomery using his powerful stride to gain ground. 3. Jennifer making her move to victory. 4 Dying Corey Louder 5. Brian Kramer preparing for his final high school race, the 400 meter relay. 6 Smokin' Jod burning up the track. 7. Teamwork comes together at the State Track Meet 8. Amy Fuhr hiding in the bus from her next event. SPRING 55 MMto Banquet The Athletic Banquet was held on the 21st of May at the Knotty Pine. Outstanding senior athletes named were Steve Lytle and Tronn Burlage. The coaches of all athletes gave various awards. These included: Cross Country: Girls captain-Jennifer Bauer. MVP-Jennifer Bauer, Ml-Michelle Gilbertson, and M. Promising-Sharon Lamp. Boys co-captains-Steve Lytle and David Fuhr. For boys Cross Country and boys and girls track, Mr. Vincent gave special recognition to the seniors. Football: MVP-Steve Lytle. Best Offense-Scott Montgomery, Best Defense-Brad Strom, Ml- Bret Louder and Bill Kuehl, Best Lineman and MV-underclassman was Troy Vaske. Boys basketball: Captains were Kelly Kramer and Steve Lytle, MVP-Kelly Kramer, Best Offense-Kelly Kramer, Best Defense, Mr. Determination, and Most Hustle went to Steve Lytle. Ml-Brian Kramer. Girls Basketball: Captains-Amy Fuhr and Missy Lynn, MVPs-Missy Lynn and Jill Suhr, Best Offense-Jeanette Gebhart, Best Defense-Joan Geb- hart, Ml-lrene Gebhart, Most Hustle and Ms. Determination-Missy Lynn. Volleyball: Captains and Spirit and Hustle awards went to Amy Fuhr and Missy Lynn. Sportsmanship and Best Dive to Missy Lynn, and Ml-Stacey Pickard. Dungeon Keeper Awards went to Trov Vaske and Crain Outstanding senior athletes Steve Lytle and Tronn Kramer y Burlage and their trophies. Steve Lytle and David Fuhr receive their co-captain trophies tor Cross Country. Autaiuk Awards Night was held on May 19, 1987. Awards were presented for annual staff and business participation, musical and theater participation, and other academic activities. The American Legion and the Auxiliary also presented several awards. The 1987 Honor Students left to right: Scott Vaske. Chris Buus. Mr Fuhr. Mr Magnus. Melissa Lynn. Teresa Moore. Jill Suhr. Not pic- tured: Lynnette Vaske sentatrve: Jill Suhr The 1986 Boys Staters: Scott Vaske. Chris Buus. and Steve Stem Kristi Shepherd was awarded the Freshman Scholastic Award Lynnette Vaske was awarded the John P. Sousa Award for instrumental music. Jill Suhr was recognized for Outstanding Melissa Lynn was awarded the Forensic Work and was awarded a foren- Outstandmg Senior Vocal Music sic scholarship from the Women's Club. Award Fourteen students attended a business contest at Canby. Min- nesota. The team placed third out of 13 schools. Those attend- ing were bottom row left to right: Jeff Salzman. Scott Mont- gomery. Jeff Dobesh. Chris Buus middle row: Troy Vaske. Jody De Zeeuw. Paula Hansen. Kim Gerry back row: Jill Suhr. Amy Smallfield. Joan Gebhart. Jeanette Gebhart. Lynnette Vaske. Teresa Moore Mrs. Kmner recognizes the Annual Staff co-editors: Melissa Lynn and Erin Sullivan. Colby Tolk was awarded the Booster Club music scholar- Play Cast Amii£ Get Yowt Gm II Little Girl..................Paula Hansen Charlie Davenport .........Gary McDowell Dolly Tate.................Stacey Pickard Mac ..........................Jim Langner Foster Wilson ................Scott Vaske Frank Butler Nick Wittfoth Annie Oakley Melissa Lynn Little Jake Bryce Hansen Nellie .......................Stacy Wiskur Jessie Jody DeZeeuw Minnie Nicki Sherman Buffalo Bill................. Steve Lytle Mrs. Little Horse ........... Patty Davia Mrs. Black Tooth Erin Sullivan Indian Boy Brian Kramer Conductor Troy Vaske Porters . Jim Langner. Colby Tolk.David Lynn. Brian Kramer Pawnee Bill...................Steve Stein Chief Sitting Bull ............David Fuhr Pawnee's Messenger.............Colby Tolk Mr. Schuyler Adams...........Brian Kramer Mrs. Schuyler Adams...........Erin Sullivan Dr Ferguson Scott Vaske Mrs. Potter-Porter Kristi Anderson Dancers. Singers, and Townspeople: Tiana Adams Jennifer Bauer Brenda Buus Patty Davis Irene Gebhart Jeanette Gebhart Joan Gebhart Paula Hansen Kristi Anderson Tami Zink Brian Kramer Patsy Kramer David Lynn Erin Sullivan Kristy Styf Colby Tolk Scott Vaske Troy Vaske Clockwise: The grand finale with the entire cast singing Annie leads in singing I Got the Sun in the Morning. Frank Butler escorted by two women from the town. Front row: Jim Langner. Nick Wittfoth. Steve Lytle. Patty Davis. Melissa Lynn. Kristy Styf. Tiana Adams, and Jody DeZeeuw. Second row: Bryce Hansen. JoAnn Brodersen. Stacey Pickard. Erin Sullivan. Joan Gebhart. Kristi Anderson. Brenda Buus. and Tami Zink. Third row: Paula Hansen. Irene Gebhart. Steve Stem. Brian Kramer. Scott Vaske. David Fuhr. Gary McDowell, and Patsy Kramer. Last row: Troy Vaske. David Lynn. Stacy Wiskur. Nicki Sherman. Jeanette Gebhart. and Jennifer Bauer 58 CtuOfl 987 We, u)iM itcmd together OM fatlme,. . . (o i ttve, tune, Lak come, to made alone,. Tronn Burlage Christopher Buus President Anders Beier Exchange student-Denmark Dan Christensen David Fuhr Secretary-T reasurer 60 SENIORS James Hart Brian Kramer Steve Lytle Vice President Teresa Moore Tom Myers CfaU FbvJw: Tipped CIm CJm: Royai BAie And Btiadc Dominic Pesce Stacey Pickard SENIORS 61 Tom Smallfreld Steven Stem Brad Strom Lynnette Vaske Scott Vaske Brad Wiskur 62 SENIORS GwkatlM PtoyMlM Processional........................Amy Smallfield Invocation..........................Melissa Lynn Musical Selection..........................Seniors Introduction of Honor Students Mr. Gordon Fuhr, Superintendent Elkton Community Scholarship Presentation ... Ri- chard Motter Poem............................................Jim Langner Erin Sullivan Musical Selection .. . Senior Swing Choir Members Address....................................Lynnette Vaske Comments................Chris Buus. Class President PRESENTATION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Mr. Gordon Fuhr, Superintendent Presentation of Diplomas ......Dennis Lundgren Benediction ..........................Jill Suhr Recessional.......................Selected Music JUNIOR ESCORTS Amy Fuhr Scott Montgomery JoAnn Brodersen Allen Henningson May 31, 1987 1. Everyone getting ready tor graduation. 2. Lynnette shares a special secret with Teresa. 3. Anxiously awaiting to graduate 4. I can't believe we made it! 5. The Senior Class singing. No Good at Saying Goodbye.” 6. What did you lose Missy. 7. The Senior Swing Choir singing, I Will Stand. 8. Jim shaking Mr Field's hand one last time. 9 Mr Magnus and Mr Vincent saying their final good- bye.