Ellendale High School - Redbird / Microphone Yearbook (Ellendale, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1969 volume:

,v; 1969 REDBIRD Ellendale High School Ellendale, North Dakota 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1 2 faculty 4 student life 10 athletics 32 student body 48 community 66 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] The year ends, and how much the years teach which the days never know! 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 3 4 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] This year ' s faculty was one of the finest in recent years. The six vacancies were filled by exceptionally well-qualified personnel. Enthusiasm was high, with all members serving as advisors. The faculty story of the year was the announcement that Mr. and Mrs. James Schauer had accepted positions at Jamestown College and would be leaving this year after six years in Ellendale. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 5 «p Mr. Ambert Babcock Jr. High English Mrs. Theresa Begin Jr. High Homeroom Mr. Delbert Bertsch Principal Mrs. Emma Blattner Home Economics 6 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Mr. La Roy Bobzien Guidance, Psychology, Sociology Mrs. Myrtle Woodward Secretary Maintenance Workers Bernie Schaefer, Mrs. Ruby Gerling, Robert Byiners Mr. J. Gene Ilalvorson Superintendent Mr. Richard Hanson Gov.-Kcon., Gcog., Phy lid., B Basketball coach Mr. John Higgs Industrial Arts, football coach. Asst. Track coach Mrs. Darlyne Johnson Matliematics 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 7 Mr. Wayne Nielson Mr. Ray Peterson Mrs. Ida McClellan History, Asst. Football Jr. High Science, Biology, Mr. Ricardo Powers Jr. High Homeroom coach Wrestling coach Band, Vocal Music 8 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Mr. Donald Schlegal Mrs. Linda Smolnisky Mrs. Laura Vix Mr. Harris Voegeli Chemistry, Physics English, Drama, Speech English, Library Business Ed. Mr. James Schauer Phy. Ed., 8th Math, Basketball, Track coach 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 9 student life ♦ ♦ ♦ 10 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] The facets of student life included the drab and dull as well as the unusual and exciting. Co-curricular activities promoted interests in music, acting, writing, and leadership. In short, something for everyone. But as the above picture indicates, students also found some use for books. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] It began Friday night with the coronation of Connie. She laughed, cried, and smiled ... in that order! Then the human snake dance wound its way to the bon¬ fire. We lit it this year without any assistance” from college students. Even so, the fire seemed to be out too soon, as was the fire in the cheering section. On Saturday the fire was in the Cards as they stomped Forman 33-6. Halftime entertainment was a brief appear¬ ance by the royalty and the show-team. The Victory Ball, with the sound of the Dischords , was the last feature of the weekend event. The event known as . . . Homecoming! 12 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] student council The Council was the subject of some controversy this year and the result can only be good. Through constructive criticism some of the apathy has fallen away from both members and students. This was evidenced by a constitutional revision. The main point would allow Council members to share, through an advisory capacity, in the preparation of the Stu¬ dent Handbook. Other prominent points dealt with election reforms and an honor system for evaluating members. One small but significant improvement, allowing girls to wear culottes at athletic events, has already become effective. The organization sponsored three dances this year, as well as a talent show and a Thanksgiving turkey drawing. The advisor and officers are shown in the front row; advisor, president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. 14 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] student assistants H Much credit should go to those who took an ac¬ tive role in assisting the administration and faculty. By no means sidewalk superintendents , they actually participated in school operation. The main groups were office aides, library assistants, and student athletic managers. One of several individuals who worked in other areas was Charles Sizer, a second-generation mail- carrier. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 15 Juniors’ satire: The Mouse That Roared” Leonard Wibberly ' s well known comedy was directed by Linda Smolnisky with assistance from student director Pat Veeland. The cast of 33 played a single night performance to a sellout crowd. 16 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] District Speech Contest One-Act Play t Seniors’ mystery Murder Takes The Veil” 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 17 ♦ ♦ Sno-ball The Sno-Ball was one of the two major dances of the year, the minor ones being Homecoming and Halloween. There must have been something to the theme of Winter Enchantment for this traditionally poorly attended affair drew a good crowd. Under the sponsorship of the Student Council, the Oischords played. Seniors again dominated the royal party. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Pathway to Summer” The juniors hosted the class of 69” for a night of activities including a banquet and prom. A gazebo (whatever that is) was the feature of the colorful decorations. The UND-EB stage band provided music. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 19 Montliy sports activities were the main con cern of the Girls Athletic Association. For the second year they hosted the Lettermen in an evening of fun and food. FHA The Future Homemakers of America carried out a long list of activities related to home and community living. Among these were a faculty supper, a tobogganing trip, and a basketball game between the 2nd and 3rd grades. Poor weather interrupted plans for a delegation to the Fargo convention. The club advisor and officers are shown in front. 20 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] To give identity to their organization, the Lettermen bought sweaters. Other than the banquet sponsored by the Civic Association the most outstanding occurrence was the death and replacement of the popcorn machine. The three club officers arc shown on the far left in the front row. Club 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] yearbook staff editors Garry Nelson Steve Blumer typist Jane Graham misery it forgetting to order your YEARBOOK early I I I Several notable improvements were made in year¬ book production this year. The general format of the book was modernized. A special section on school- community co-operation was added to replace the less attractive advertisements. Full color endsheets were used for the first time. Photography emphasized realism and was almost entirely student work. Staff members attended the fall workshop and the N.I.P.A. convention in the spring. This was the first year of membership in the Northern Interscholastic Press Association. 22 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] photographers business managers advisor Greg Gackle Greg Stintson Charles Sizer Cheryl Gayman Mr. Voegeli 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 23 band This year’s band, directed by Mr. Powers, again reached the high echelon of performance as¬ sociated with EHS. Individuals and small groups did a fine job of representing the school in the District Music Contest, with the band receiving a I rating. Many advanced to the State meet and all gained valuable experience. 24 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] The band presented several fine concerts and were present in many matching events. Among the concerts given were the fall concert and cafe concert. The band marched in the Northern State and U.N.D. - E.B. homecoming parades. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 25 vocal groups The concert choir and the girls chorus were the two principle groups of singers. Triple trio, girls trio, and mixed quartet made special appearances during the year. The folk singers were re¬ organized and became a popular group for talent shows and bas¬ ketball halftimes. Soloist Bert Schmidt performed at special occasions including graduation. 26 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] honors 1 969 Delegates A student poll showed the consensus to favor continuation of the National Honor Society. Four seniors and four juniors were initiated as new mem¬ bers. Two girls and four boys were selected as dele¬ gates to Girl ' s and Boy ' s State. The groups were sponsored by the American Legion Aux. and the American Legion respectively. A special individual achievement was made by Donna Monteith as a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. 1968 Delegates 28 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] graduation With the conferring of diplomas by School Board President. Merwin Mor ehead, fifty EHS students completed .one phase of their education. Luther Bjerke, from UND, addressed the class with his vision of M Acres of Diamonds in North Dakota. Nearly half of the rather short speech was devoted to Norwegian jokes. Lorelei Hamar gave the student address. Art Dunn and Nancy Iszler were named as Randall scholarship recipients. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 29 The life of a cheerleader can be pretty wild. From a freezing foot¬ ball game to basketball fever, it is an exciting - sometimes dangerous - experience. But, for the sake of school spirit, it is well worth the effort. 30 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] athletics 32 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] To say the least, the year ' s sports story was highly unusual. The football, basketball, and track expectations were each marred by last minute let downs. Yet the value of athletic competition was not lost even in defeat. Wrestling gained a long-awaited spotlight when Ellis Nell became EHS ' s first state champion. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 33 Conference Co-Champs... Statistics were the best evidence of the season ' s success. Scoring and yardage records were broken. Four individuals, Barbone, Cackle. Sizer, and Voorhecs tied for the scoring lead with 31 points. Seven of Cackle ' s points were scored on P.A.T. ' s. Rushing leaders were Voorhecs (570 yards), Walock (299), and Marvick (265). Cackle threw 68 passes for 34 completions. His leading receivers were Sizer (537 yards on 15 passes), Van Carvcn (228 on 9), and Voorhecs (72 on 5). Defensive standouts were Barbone (238 points), Kaiser (205), Heitman (170), Sizer (164), Wallace (157), and Rochl (134). 34 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] The 68 football season was unique in many ways. Both coaches, John Higgs and Wayne Nielson, were new. There were several new transfer students. But most important, the attitude was new--an attitude of competition and the will to win. And we did win. The high-point of the season came early, as we defeated Enderlin and Oakes. Guided by cap¬ tains Sizer and Gackle, Ellendale again became a conference football power. The year ended on a sour note with a one-point defeat by Kulm. It could not detract, however, from the accom¬ plishments-- a 7-1 record and a share of the Conference title. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 35 ... in action. ' • , ,.tv WWKT? ® 36 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 37 The 69 Wrestling story was dominated by individual efforts. Coach Peterson could not develop a strong match team and accepted a 7-7-1 meet record. The bulk of the team was inexperienced; only five mem¬ bers gained double figures in the wins column. Injuries were the biggest drawback throughout the season. Frank Kaiser and David Gehring were side¬ lined for the entire year. Mike and Dan Vogel were injured prior to the tournaments, Dan with an 11-1 record up to that point. The team placed 6th in Conference and 3rd in Regionals. 38 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] EHS 26 10 29 23 24 29 31 18 40 la 27 30 15 26 21 Opponent 27 La Moure 30 ' Sargent Central 21 Linton 26 Oakes 24 La Moure 19 Ashley 23 Napoleon 25 Oakes 8 Edgeley 31 Enderlin 17 Ashley 16 Zealand 29 Sargent Central 22 Linton 29 Oak Grove wrestling spirit 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 39 The season did prove to be one of the best in school history. With only four qualifiers at the state tournament the wres¬ tlers captured second place with a total of 34 points behind St. Mary ' s of New England with 51 points. While Randy Merkel did not advance in the tourney, Vic Watkins and Art Dunn each placed second in their respective weight classes. Dunn was forced to default in the final match because of a rib injury. Ellis Nell, in the 165 pound division, became the first EHS wrestler to win a state championship. Approximately 200 fans turned out to greet the team as they returned from Minot. Vs ELCC nc 40 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] W L T 95 Randy Merkel 12 6 2 103 Chester Watkins 5 10 112 Gary Linder 3 14 120 Ned Davis 3 5 127 Dan Vogel 11 1 1 133 Art Dunn 19 2 2 138 Alan Webster 9 6 145 Vic Watkins 21 1 2 154 Bob Trautman 3 8 165 Ellis Nell 17 2 1 175 Dennis Markuson 4 8 denotes lettennen W L 127 LaVerne Lanz 1 9 154 Jerome Gebhardt 2 4 95 Dick Coleman 2 3 95 David Wheelihan 2 0 120 Roger McNeil 2 6 120 Jim Wheelihan 1 1 112 John Kaiser 3 0 138 Ken Dathe 3 5 154 Mike Vogel 0 2 112 ♦ Randy Trautman David Gehring 2 3 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 41 EHS 79 87 94 91 76 76 93 80 116 70 59 96 60 72 88 88 83 67 77 88 96 69 65 46 80 Opponent 48 St. Catherines 24 LaMoure 51 Kulm 45 Enderlin 51 Edgeley 53 Ashley 51 Sargent Central 70 Oakes 56 LaMoure 44 Kulm 57 Wolford 51 Fessenden 50 Edgeley 46 Kenmare 44 Hebron 55 Ashley 63 Sargent Central 55 Oakes 62 Enderlin 66 Maddock 44 LaMoure 48 Edgeley 57 Oakes 47 Oak Grove 43 St. Francis 42 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Rebs. F.T. Pet. F.G. Pet. T.P, Bobzien 308 68 63% 180 72% 428 Diemert 30 5 63 8 33 21 Fryslie 16 6 35 13 57 32 Gackle 53 62 70 70 50 202 Holmes 13 5 55 14 53 33 Holte 17 2 25 12 34 26 Roe hi 68 13 59 21 34 55 Schimke 6 14 70 11 31 36 Sizer 339 101 61 210 57 521 VanGarven 14 9 75 5 36 19 Voorhees 60 57 58 113 47 283 Walock 171 23 53 87 42 197 Walsh 2 2 67 4 50 10 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 43 basketball fever! The Cardinals, under the coaching of James Schauer for the last year, almost won it all. The Cards, however, were denied as they were defeated 47-46 by Oak Grove, who went on to capture the State Class B title. In other action during the regular season, the Cardinals defeated both Hebron and Wolford, who placed second and third, respectively, in the State tournament. The season was termed a great success, though, as the Cards captured the Conference and District championships on their way to a 24-1 record. Notably this was the third consecutive Conference title, and the fourth straight District title for the Ellendale Cardinals. An added highlight of the season came when Charles Sizer was voted to the All-State basketball second team. 44 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 45 EHS 36 47 67 65 61 52 45 36 54 54 45 41 45 50 54 49 35 48 Opponent 19 St. Kates 22 La Moure 27 Kulm 52 Edgeley 37 Ashley 32 Forman 36 Oakes 33 Kulm 41 Edgeley 47 Forbes A 32 Ashley 33 Forman 51 Forbes A 54 Oakes 61 Enderlin 45 Edgeley 47 Oakes 40 La Moure Third Place Kulm Invitational 46 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Mrs. Schauer ' s girls participated in only two meets. They placed 4th at the Wishek invitational and 4th in the District meet here. Seven qualified for the State meet but brought home no ribbons. seven girls qualify for state track 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 47 track enthusiasm low Possibly the least popular sport at EHS was track. Underclassmen were the mainstay of the team, as Coach Schauer could recruit only 5 seniors. Jamestown Relays was the first of the five meets Ellendale participated in. A dual with the Jamestown junior varsity was a warmup for another meet at Valley City. EHS placed fourth in both the Conference and District meets held at UND-EB. Steve Fryslie (high jump) and Mike Walock (shot put) qualified for the state meet. Neither advanced to place in the state. 48 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] studentbody... 50 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 51 Seniors The class motto was Let us not look back on yesterday, but forward to a greater tomorrow. Colors were burgundy and white; flowers were mums. Class officers, pictured with the advisors were Greg Gackle, president; Greg Stinson, vice-president; Colleen Johnson, secretary; and Connie King, treasurer. Sandra Aman Gavle Anderson Alan Bemhagen Virginia Blatter Randy Bobzien Debbie Byers Donald Dathe Bill Dieinert Arthur Dunn Jami Fryslie 52 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Linda Fuchs Gregory Gackle David Gehring Jane Graham if 1 ' 1 ■] Lorelei Hamar Kyle Heidenriech Vikki Hausmann Steve Heitmann 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] It would be impossible to name all seniors who were active in special academic areas or who received honors. Those on this page are only representative. Three seniors worked with Mr. Voegeli in conducting an employment poll in Ellendale. Melinda Raugutt was one of several office secretaries. Kyle Hiedenriech and Lorelei Hamar received the ’’school citizen” awards. Jerry Holmes Nancy lszler Kathy Jenkins Colleen Johnson Clinton Kee Carol Kendall Connie King Barb Kolasch Cyndy Lanz Dean Markuson 54 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Donna Monteith Garry Nelson Melinda Raugutt Kirk Redmond Brad Schimke Danny Muheim Janice Nitschke Kirk Redlin Janet Scherman Roberta Schmidt 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 55 Kathy Nelson Charles Sizer 56 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Senior year was ACT tests, career night, and college applications. It was a trip to Bismarck, the class play, senior pictures, and announcements. It was May 1st senior privileges, picnic day, and missing class night. It was awards night, Baccalaureate, and caps and gowns. It was all of this; and it was the end. Cheryl Ulmer Janet Ulmer Greg Stinson Robert Trautmann Dan Vogel Jon Voorhees J j Susan Wahl Greg Wallace Ruth Walsh Victor Watkins 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 57 senior SANDRA AMAN: Office aid 4; Chorus 1,2,3; Concert choir 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 GAYLE ANDERSON: Office aid 4; Chorus 4; G.A.A. 2,4 ALAN BERNHAGEN: Chorus 3; Concert choir 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Intra-mural 3,4; Letterman 1,2,3,4 VIRGINIA BLATTER Student council 4; Paper staff 4; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Vocal groups 3,4; Instrumental ensemble 3; Class play 4; F.H.A. 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Snowball queen 4 RANDY BOBZIEN: Band 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Golf 2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3,4; Instrumental ensembles 1,2,3,4; Class play 3,4; Science club 1; Letterman 3,4; Student council 4 DEBBIE BYERS: DONALD DA THE: Class play 3,4 BILL DIEMERT: Band 1,2; Football 1,2,4; Basket¬ ball 4; Track 2; Intramural 1; Letterman 2,4 JAMI FRYSLIE: Student council 2,3,4; officer 4; Chorus 1; Girl ' s track 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Science club 1,2,3; Drama Club 1,2 LINDA FUCHS: Class play 4 GREG GACKLE: Student council 2; Yearbook staff 2,3,4; Paper staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Golf 2; Cl ass play 3; National Honor Society 3,4; Boys State 3 DAVID GEHRING: Band 1,2; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Letterman 1,2,3,4; Boys State 3 JANE GRAHAM: Yearbook staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Instrumental ensembles 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2; Twirling 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class play 3,4; Speech contest 3; Drama club 1,2; National Honor Society 3,4 LORELEI HAMAR Student council 1,2,3,4; officer 3,4; Paper staff 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Instrumental ensembles 2; Girls track 2; G.A.A 1,2,3,4; Drama club 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Girls State 3; Student Council State Board member VIKKI HAUSMANN: Paper staff 4; Office ai,d 4; Band 2,3; Twirling 2,3,4; Girls track 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2,3; Class play 4; Speech contest 3,4; Science club 1,2 KYLE HEIDENRIECH: Office aid 4; Football l,a; Wrestling 2,3; Class play 3,4; Science club 2; Letterman 2,3,4; Boys State 3 STEVE HEITMANN: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Wrestling 1,2; Intra-mural 2,3,4; Letterman 3,4 JERRY HOLMES: Student council 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 2,3,4; Football 1,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Letterman 2,3,4 NANCY ISZLER: Office aid 4; Band 1; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Vocal ensembles 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,4; F.H.A. 3 KATHY JENKINS: Office aid 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Girls State alternate COLLEEN JOHNSON: Chorus 3,4; Vocal.ensembles 4; G.A.A. 3,4; Cheerleader 4; National Honor Society 3,4 CLINTON KEE: CAROL KENDALL: Student Council 1,2,3,4; Officer 4; Paper staff 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3,4; Instrumental ensembles 2,4; Girls track 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Class 58 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] participation play 4; Science club 1,2; Drama Club 1,2; Home¬ coming Princess 4; Snowball Princess 3 CONNIE KING: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3,4; Instrumental ensembles 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Science club 2; Girls State 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Snowball Princess 2 BARBARA KOLASCH: Office aid 4; Librarian 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 3,4 CYNDY LANZ: Paper staff 4; Librarian 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3, 4; Twirling 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Drama club 2; All-State Chorus 3,4; Class play 4 DEAN MARKUSON: Student manager 1,2,3; Foot¬ ball 4; Wrestling 4; Intramural 1,2,3; Qass play 3,4; Letterman 1,2,3,4 DONNA MONTEITH: Office aid 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Speech contest 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Betty Crocker Award 4; Nat ' l Merit Semi-finalist 4 DANNY MUHEIM: Band 1,2; lrttramural 1,2,3,4 GARRY NELSON: Yearbook Staff 3; Editor 4; Office aid 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,3,4; Intramural 4; Golf 2; Letterman 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Boys State 3; NIPA convention 4 KATHI DURHE1M NELSON: Paper staff 2,4; Office aid 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3,4; G.A.A, 1,2,3 JANICE NITSCHKE: MELINDA RAUGUTT: G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 KIRK REDLIN: Paper Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Qass play 3,4; Science Club 2; Drama club 2; Letter- man 3,4; Boys State 3; Instrumental ensembles 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 1,2,3,4 KIRK REDMOND: Paper staff 2,3,4; Editor 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Letterman 2,3,4; Qass play 3,4; Boys State 3 JANET SCHERMAN: Paper staff 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensemble 4 BRAD SCHIMKE: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Intramural 1; Letterman 3,4; Qass play 3 ROBERTA SCHMIDT: Librarian 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Chorus ensembles 1,2,3,4; In¬ strumental ensembles 1,2,3,4; Twirling 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Cheerleader 1,2; Science club 1,2; Drama club 1,2; All-State Chorus 3 4 CHARLES SIZER: Student council 4; Yearbook staff 3,4; Office aid 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Letterman 2,3,4; Qass play 3; National Honor Society 4 GREG STINSON: Yearbook staff 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 2,3,4; Instru¬ mental ensembles 2,3,4; Track 3,4; Intramural 1; Qass play 3,4; Speech contest 2; Boys State 3 ROBERT TRAUTMANN: Track 1; Wrestling 3,4; Intramural 1,2; Letterman 3,4 CHERYL ULMER: Girls track 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Science club 1,2; Student council 3 JANET ULMER: Office aid 4; F.H.A. 1 DAN VOGEL: Band 4; Football 4; Wrestling 4; Letterman 4 JONVOORHEES: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,3,4; Golf 2; Science Qub 1; Letter- man 1,2,3,4 SUSAN WAHL: Paper staff 2; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Vocal ensembles 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4 GREG WALLACE: Football 4; Track 4; Intramural 4; Letterman 4 RUTH LONG WALSH: Chorus 1,2,3; Office aid 2,3 VICTOR WATKINS: Football 2,3; Wrestling 2,3,4; Letterman 2,3,4 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 59 With 65 people, the junior class was by far the largest in the school. The class was in ’’coins due to a successful candy sales drive and the basketball concessions. They put their money to good use for the Prom and Junior play. In an academic area, the Juniors participated in the National Merit Scholarship Test. Advisors and officers are pictured in order: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Sarah Ackermann Roger Baier Larry Barbone Steve Blumer Ellen Bob be Dana Brandenburger Cindy Dahl Dale Davis Doug Davis Joan Davis Delwyn Delzer Cecile Dunn Jolene Frison Cheryl Gayman Jerome Gebhardt Julie Gimbel Margaret Guedesse Lonny Gulsvig Richard Hansen Gail Hokana Alice Husby Fred Just Frank Kaiser Kevin Kendall Judy Ketterling Debra Klipfel Coreen Krause LaVerne Lanz Kenna Law 60 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Linda Lee Bruce Marvick Jackie Mattson Elaine McNeil Marcia McGinnis Betty Middlestead Delbert Miller Kathy Morrison Ellis Nell Joy Nicholson Greg Nishek Robert Nishek Sharon Nitschke Kathy Pahl Christy Rempfer James Roehl John Sand Bonnie Schaunaman Craig Schimke Bob Schmidt Darryl Schock Harlan Smith Robert Toms Iola Trautmann Bill VanGarven Marla Vander Vorste Darrell Vasvick Kathy Vasvick Pat Veland Kerry Voegeli Shirlene Wagner Kathy Wallace Alan Webster John Wheelihan Loren Woehl Kenneth Worm Juniors 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 61 Jenny Anderson Steve Bobzien Cindi Bolliger Tim Breske Thomas Bunn Mary Collett Tom Crabtree Kenneth Da the Vaughn Dobler James Franz Julie Freih Steven Fryslie Roy Fuchs Elaine Gebhardt R. Lee Ginsbach Lucy Glaser Cara Gulsvig Keith Hafey Boyd Hagen Maureen Hansen Keith Hastings Ralph Holte Marlane Iszler 62 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Sophomores The sophomores were the smallest class in the school. As a class project they sold ink pens. The boys acted as table servers for the prom banquet. Diane Johnson LeAnn Keller Bruce Kolasch Nina Kolasch Dennis Markuson Marilyn Mastel Joyce Mattson Ralph Meidinger Dwain Nell Pam Olson Vicki Orth Betty Otterstetter Larry Pahl Boyd Sand David Scherman John Schnabel Herb Swatfager Robert Veland Michael Vogel Ralph Wallace Mike Walock Jerry Walsh Cindy Watkins 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 63 During their first year in senior high the freshmen took every opportunity to make a contribution. The talent show gave expression to some of their special abilities. In keeping with tradition the class built the Homecoming bonfire. Advisors and officers are pictured in order; president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Rebecca Blumer Mary Bobbe Susan Breske Grant Crabtree Ned Davis Gayle Dobler Thomas Dunn Mary Ann Eberle LaPalma Gebhardt Jean Gimbel Terry Gulsvig Alicia Hamar Debbie Hausmann Keith Jenkins John Kaiser James Kee Tom Kendall Jana Kirkeby Paula Klipfel Joe Law Beverly Lee Gary Linder Linda Lindei Jon Lynde 64 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Bernadette Mastel Elliott Meidinger Randy Merke Steve Michaelis Donald Middlestead Roger NcNeil Patricia Nitschke Virgil Otterstetter Gail Pomplun Nancy Randall Scott Redlin Marveleen Reinke Jeff Rempher Greg Roehl Donna Schock David Stinson Tom Thompson Don Uecker Peggy Uecker Berlinda VanGarven Lou Ann Voegeli Jacquline Wagner Paul Worm 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 65 community 66 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Ellendale has always enjoyed a close school-community relation¬ ship. Educational, cultural, and recreational activities have depended on the collaboration of the townspeople and the school personnel. Cooperation, then, has been and will be the key to our mutual success. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 67 excess levy passes 1969 was a critical year for education in Ellendale. A lack of funds caused the school board to cut back the faculty and curriculum. After twice defeating similar proposals, the voters passed in June a 25% excess mill levy. Students, faculty, and townspeople were given a unique opportunity for cooperation during the self-evaluation of the school system for North Central Accrediting. Com¬ mittees were chosen from the entire school district for the self-study which is made every seven years. School Board members shown with the administrators are C.G. Kee, June Holte, Gene Collett, Merwin Morehead, and Melvin Martinson. 68 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] The new heating plant, financed by a bond issue, went into its first year of operation. The Ellendale Civic Association again spon¬ sored Halloween parties for students, and mem¬ bers assisted in the serving of lunch. year in pictures One of the most exciting community events was the Harvest Festival, an annual affair which includes a public barbecue, demolition derby, and an airplane ping pong shower. Sixty eight was the year of the elections, when even small towns boast political action. A student poll closely paralleled the national outcome favoring Nixon. Record snow-fall made for a scenic winter but also for damaging spring floods. 70 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] .y ii Real estate developments included several apartment com¬ plexes such as the one shown above. The Fashion Loft, Jay’s Furniture, Jim’s Parts Supply, and Mac’s Pizza-Recreation joined the business district. Ellendale also endured its share of tragedies. The accidental death of newspaper editor Malcolm Goddard was a loss to the entire community. 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 71 community sponsors Anderson Drug Anthony’s of Ellendale Ben Franklin City Barber Shop Coast-to-Coast Coleman Clothing Crabtree Insurance Dickey County Leader Dickey Rural Telephone Dr. Eugene Bolliger Dr. Ronald Brown Ellendale Benefit Assoc. Ellendale Clinic Pharm. Ellendale Dry Cleaners Ellendale Grain Seed . Ellendale Jaycees Farmers Union Co-op. Farmers Union Ins. Farmers Union Oil Fehr’s Plumbing Htg. Finney’s Jewelry First National Bank Gackle Insurance Graham, J. B. Flird’s, Inc. Holte Funeral Home Houghton’s Market Iverson’s Texaco James Valley Electric Jay’s Hiway Furniture Jim ' s Parts Center Kee Brothers Linders TV Lucille’s Beauty Salon Lynn’s Furniture § Appl. Maack Plumbing Htg. Marvick Electric McShanes Barber Shop Montana-Dakota Utilities Montg omery Ward Nodak Hotel-Cafe Northwestern Bell O. K. Rubber Welders Ost’s Standard Service Purdy, James N. Quality Chevy-Pontiac Randall’s Redmond Hardware Retzlaff Implement S M Cafe Sam’s Drive Inn Service Shoe Shop Snyder Ford United Building Centers Veterans Club VFW Wallace Produce Zimmerman Implement A special thanks to Duane Shilman and Dinger-Graf Photographers 1969 Redbird [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota]