Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1973 volume:

This year at Exira High School we had a foreign exchange student from Finland. Therefore, we chose M1NUN YSTAVAT as the theme for the 1973 Yearbook. This translates as My Friends . Exira Community Schools Exira, Iowa 50076 Jn Memory of Zerri Petersen Terri was a pretty girl. Full of life and full of living; Many loved and all admired Lovely Terri, fair as light. Terri always wore a smile Never did I see a frown; She was strong, yet she was gentle Lovely Terri, fair as light. When Terri died that fateful night Many mourned her going; Harsh words were spoken And tears were cried. But all the tears and all the words Could not bring Terri back to life Lovely Terri, fair as light. And although she has stopped living All of us have to wake up tomorrow morning And live each new day. -Nadine Molgaard- msms wjzm you -{John Denver- “What a friend we have in time:• Gives us children, makes us wise, Zells us what to take or leave behind . . . And the gifts of growing old, AH the stories to be told. All the feelings more precious than gold. driends, J will remember you, Zhink of you, pray for you. And when another day is through, J’ll still be friends with you. INDEX Introduction My friends think I am Goofy, but really I’m just a SENIOR. 5 Peggy Lee Miller Mary Beth Leigan Timothy Leo Kyndesen William James Walker Audrey Genieve Loukaitis Barbara Jean Jensen Jerene Ann Marsh Dixie Lee Hansen David Richard Hansen James William Graham Lena Kristina Martinoff Margy Kay Hennick Judy Lynn Erickson Debbie Kay Meurer Steven Alfred Erickson Dean William Miller Judy Mae Andersen Mark Dellane Turner Debra Sue Kirk Steven Lynn Petersen Randall Lynn Nielsen Terri Louette Bengard Richard Lee Nielsen Brenda Jo Jayne Tove Runge Hoegh Barbara Sue Baier Marcia Joy Linfor John Raymond Johnson Not Pictured Phillip Allen Wiemann and Melvin Lee Petersen Vickie Lynn Riesgaard Sherry Jane Akers CLASS MOTTO I'm not afraid of tomorrow, For I've seen yesterday And I love today. CLASS COLORS Purple and Pink CLASS FLOWER Pink Roses Lena Kristina Martinoff was Exira Community's foreign exchange student this year. She came to Exira in August of 1972, and soon became a full-fledged member of the Curtis Nelson household; Margaret and Jim Nelson are students here at EHS. Lena came to us from the Scandinavian country of Finland. There her father is Vice-President of a large soft drink company. Her mother is an active sponsor of school events, and according to Lena, she is a really great person. Lena also has two sisters, a younger one and an older one, whom Lena resides with in an apartment. On August 28, the Seniors of EHS adopted Lena into their class. The Vice-Presidency was the office Lena was elected to at the annual class meeting. She was also an honorary member of Student Council and travelled with this group to various surrounding schools. Lena took many of the same courses that the other Seniors were taking. She was active in music, speech, church, and was always making new friends. As a final project, Lena gave a slide presentation on her homeland, Finland. The topics discussed ranged from X-rated skin flicks to peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches. During her last week of school, Lena exchanged homes with Waterloo's Japanese foreign exchange student, Kaiko, who stayed with Kathy Tibben. Lena has certainly made a good impression upon the students of EHS--she has been a superb ambassador from Finland. Lena ( Lana ) on the right enjoys telling Margaret about her native land of Finland. 15 FRIEND .... You are in my mind, in my heart My Friends think I am CRAZY But really I only act this way!! My Friends Think I Am a Junior but Really I Am a Leftover Senior of ’64! Bob A sherry Mary Ballou Phil Bintner Cathee Christ Janice Clausen Laurie Clemsen Jana Froker Chuck Hansen ort Hansen Eunice Hansen Julie Hansen Marilyn Hansen Bob Hansen Jerry Harter Beth Hill Jamie Henningsen Jeff Jensen Randy Jespersen Janis Jessen Brian Johnson 18 We’re Adored! We’re the Class of 74! Pam Kirk James Kommes Norman Krogh Beth Loukaitis Craig Lykkee Keith Nelson Margaret Nelson Roger Nelson Ron Nissen . Sherry Parmely Ryck Pedersen Mark Peppers Jo Ann Petersen Jon Petersen Roger Petersen Jerry Riesgaard Scott Rochholtz Alan Sampson Lorraine Schutt Paul Sorenson 19 One More Year to Go! Jolene Stephenson Denise Templeman Joe Tibben Kathy Tibben Jerilyn Wahlert Tim Wilson Happy are those who dream Dreams, And are willing to pay the price for them to come true. The Pride of 75 Denise Andersen Jannelle Andersen Vickie A sherry Tam Bengard Trish Bintner Jo Ann Carlson Tom Eagen Pam Haire Glenda Hansen Craig Hansen Jeff Hansen Shari Hansen Tom Hansen Jon Hays Bonnie Jayne Eugene Jensen Melanie Jensen Keith Jespersen Cheryl Johnson Mark Jorgensen 21 Sophomores Class Is Alive! Sharon Juhl Antoinette Kommes Jerlyn Kommes Charlotte Leigan Cheryl Littlefield Doyle Madsen Lori Madsen David May Stanley Methany Tracy Miller Terry Munch Dennis Murphy Bill Nelson Denise Nelson Donna Nelson Tim Olsen Mark Paulsen Melanie Peppers Terri Petersen Chuck Phippen 22 The Ring Is the Thing—We Have Them! 23 The Spirit of 76 Steve Albertsen Zach Andersen Julie Bartelt Doris Bartholf Julie Benton Becky Bintner Bruce Bro Ruth Campbell Joyce Clausen Bryan Clemsen Janet Crees Roger Dennis Debbie Erickson Cristie Hansen Randy Hansen Steve Hansen Jim Hargens Andy Hays Brenda Jensen Tim Jeppesen 24 Patriotic FRESHMAN Class Karen Juhl Mark Kilworth A nitra K rough Bill Lage Dave Larimore Scott Lauritsen Charlotte Lykke Kelly Madsen Bruce Nelson Jim Nelson Ramona Olsen Peggy Osborn Alan Pedersen Cindy Petersen Paul Petersen Rodney Petersen Debbie Rasmussen Kristi Rasmussen Darla Schlater Mitchell Schlater 25 Seniors: Mark Phelps, (Pres.) Lena Martinoff, (V.P.), Joan Kilworth (Sec.), George Christ (Treas.). Juniors: Jamie Henningsen (V.P.), Jon Petersen (Pres.), Cathee Christ (Sec., Treas.). With the Presidential Year, We Have Our Own Officials Sophomores: Bill Nelson, (Pres.) (not present), Tom Hansen (V.P.), Kathy Thompson, (Sec.) Bonnie Jayne (Treas.). Freshmen: Andy Hays (Pres.), Mitch Schlater (V.P.), Peggy Osborn (Sec.), Darla Schlater (Treas.). 27 SPORTS: My Friends think I am Mighty Mouse but I am SUPERMAN! Row 1: Jim Hargens, Bruce Bro, Alan Erickson, George Christ manager, Jim Graham. Row 2: Mitch Schlater, Dave Hansen, John Johnson, Bill Nelson, Randy Thompson, Steve Hansen, Brian Clemsen. Row 3: Dennis Will- iams, Dave Larimore, John Hayes, Roger Dennis, Doyle Madsen, Rick Thompson, Bill Lage. Row 4: Zach An- dersen, Joel Tibben, Roger Nelson, Tim Wilson, Brian Johnson, Roger Petersen, Scott Rochholz. Row 5: Craig Hansen, Jeff Jensen, Mark Turner, Kelly Madsen, Jeff Hansen, Jim Nelson, Joel Wahlert. “My Friends think I am ROUGH and TOUGH but really I am a CHICKEN”: Football 72 Left: 1st Team All Conference: Jeff Jensen, Tackle; Joel Tibben, Guard; Dave Hansen, Running Back: Right: Honor- able Mention: Roger Nelson, Deep Back; Zach Andersen, End; Graig Hansen, End. The football team was a young club that grew up SEASON'S RECORD fast. They started out slowly but came on quickly. The more experience they got the better they played. Coach EX IRA OPPONENTS Smith quoted: If we can stay healthy and work hard dur- 0 Bedford 30 ing the off season we will definitely have a winning season 6 Bayard 12 next year. For next year’s team we only lose four seniors 14 Scranton 0 who we will miss a great deal but we have a number of 0 Manilla 45 eighth graders coming up. 22 Harlan (J.V.) 25 36 Coon Rapids 6 Special Awards: Most Valuable Player Award went to Dave 6 Guthrie Center 24 Hansen; Most Improved Player went to Jeff Jensen; Fresh- 22 Griswold 20 men Award went to Zach Andersen. Team Captains for 24 Glidden-Ralston 6 next year are Roger Nelson and Joel Tibben. Full Page Sponsorship: ATLANTIC STATE BANK, Atlantic, Iowa 30 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Row 1: K. Juhl, B. Jayne, J. Crees, D. Erickson, L. Toft, T. Miller, V. Turner, C. Leigan, R. Olsen, C. Hansen, E. Hansen. Row 2: M. Jensen, manager, J. Anderson, M. Hennick, J. Stephen- son, A. Kommes, J. Anderson, B. Hansen, Coach Snyder, T. Bengard, K. Thompson, D. Kirk, M. Ballou, P. Bintner, C. Christ, L. Clemsen, Not pictured: P. Kirk, V. Asberry, T. Petersen. BASKETBALL is a girl’s best friend! The 1972-73 Season ended with a record of 11-11. Also, several awards were given to outstanding players. The girls placed second to conference champs, Manilla. The team worked hard in spite of many disappointments and frustrations. Despite these hardships, the year ended well. We will be losing four starting seniors for the 1973- 74 Season, who added quite a lot to the team. The fresh- man girls look very promising and should help to make next year's team even finer. Coaches this year were: Head Coach, Gene Synder; Assistant Coach and Jr. Varsity Coach, Dave Sleister. Statistician was Harriet Kirk and their chaperone was Mar- lys Snyder. 31 J.V. Freshman: Juhl, Jayne. Leigan. Olsen. Er ickson, Miller. Hansen, Toft, Crees, Turner. Varsity: Hansen, Hennick, Binmer, Christ, Stephenson, Bengard, Kommes, Andersen, Hansen, Kirk, Thompson, Ballou. Varsity Record Exira Opponent 44 Elk Horn 71 77 Audubon 78 56 Lewis Central 38 72 Avoha 54 64 Guthrie Center 43 � 82 Bayard 63 � 61 Coon Rapids 56 64 Manilla 98 50 Treynor 60 69 Scranton 45 71 Anita 57 61 Audubon 83 71 Guthrie Center 81 67 Coon Rapids 63 70 Bayard 54 46 Manilla 70 67 Adair-Casey 64 59 Scranton 53 ’conference games Christmas Tourn. 69 Ida Grove 75 53 Audubon 65 Sectionals 63 Audubon 72 49 Elk Horn 74 Season's Record 11-11 All Coon Valley Conf. 1st Team—Becky Hansen sr. guard. 2nd Team—Mary Ballou jr. Forward. Honorable Mention—Debbie Kirk sr. forward. Team finished second in Conference with a 7-3 record. HOLMES AGENCY, Harlen, Iowa Quarter Page J.V. Record Exira Opponer 52 Elk Horn 36 39 Lewis Central 37 37 Manilla 71 36 Avoha 21 46 Griswold 47 30 Adair-Casey 26 43 Griswold 41 43 Audubon 44 39 Manilla 73 59 Guthrie Center 69 55 Anita Record 6-5 32 Freshman Record Exira Oppone 28 Griswold 40 45 Audubon 50 26 Griswold Record 0-3 34 32 Varsity: Dave Hansen, Mitch Schlater, Joe Tibben, Dean Miller, Bill Nelson. Back row: Randy Nielson, Bob Asberry, Tom Eagen, Zach Anderson, George Christ, Rick Nielson. My Friends think I am a BASKETBALL Player but really I am Wilt Chamberlain! These 4 boys were elected to All Conference: left to right: Bob Asberry, Honorable Mention and elected to the All-Christmas Tournament Team at Stuart-Menlo; Roger Nelson, Honorable Mention; Joe Tibben, Second Team All Conference; and Bill Nelson, Honorable Mention. MC CAULLY INSURANCE; Atlantic, Iowa Full Page Sponsorship 33 J.V.: Bill Lage, Mitch Schlater, Tom Eagen, Coach Stam. Row 2: Rick Thompson, Zach Anderson, Randy Hansen. Other Awards were given for special recognition: Most Valuable Player, Roger Nelson; Best Defense Player, Roger Nelson; and Most Improved Player, Bill Nelson. Tri-Captains for the 1972-1973 sea- son were Joe Tibben, Roger Nelson, and Bob Asberry. Exira VARSITY RECORD Opponei 49 Elk Horn 64 51 Audubon 58 55 Glidden 49 47 Guthrie Center 62 50 Bayard 65 71 Coon Rapids 44 52 Manilla 76 55 Trey nor 64 60 Scranton 62 51 Anita 79 47 Glidden 71 64 Guthrie Center 78 57 Coon Rapids 48 50 Bayard 60 54 Manilla 67 66 Adair-Casey 55 64 Scranton 61 ■ Conference Games Christmas Tournament 43 Stuart-Menlo 47 50 Greenfield 45 Sectionals 52 Tri-Center 77 JUNIOR-VARSITY EXIRA 54 37 Elk Horn 60 48 Manilla 44 39 Audubon-Freshmen 38 33 Adair-Casey 50 55 Glidden 46 76 Manilla 46 59 Guthrie Center 49 52 Glidden 63 47 Anita Varsity Coach: Pete Hansen Junior-Varsity Coach: Ken Stam 34 Jr. High: Row 1: S. Hansen, B. Juel, S. Jespersen, S. Johnson, G. Duff, J. Jeppesen. Row 2: 98 lbs., T. Hansen; 98 lbs., C. Hansen; 105 lbs., S. Hansen; 112 lbs., R. Thompson; 119 lbs., B. Bro; 138 lbs., D. Larimore; 132 lbs., J. Har- gins; 145 lbs., A. Pedersen; Coach Larsen. WRESTLING ... My Friends think I am Chris Taylor but really I’m Don Knotts. The Vikings held their annual In- vitT December 16. Several of the teams were state ranked, so Exira had a tough time finishing 7th, but over all it was a great success. The wrestlers had to give up 24 points each meet due to forfeits and lack of personnel which hurt a great deal. Next year with a lot of work we could be entering state competition. The Jr. High competed in 4 meets with hopes of a full 6 meet next sea- son. Three outstanding boys were S. Hansen, S. Jespersen, and S. John- son, with the last two undefeated. Exira 3 Coon Rapids 59 2 Creston (JV) 54 14 Guthrie Center 56 21 AvoHa 45 9 Audubon (JV) 12 0 Cumberland- 66 16 Massena Central Dallas 52 24 Anita 43 11 Dexfield 42 3 Logan-Magnolia 64 C. Hansen: 98 lbs. EHS outstanding wrestler: 1st Woodward-Granger InvitT, 3rd Viking InvitT and Sectional Tourns. T. Hansen: 98 lbs. J.V. 1st Coon Rapids InvitT. 35 I GIRLS TRACK: Row 1: Eunice Hansen, Karen Juhl, Becky Bintner, Cyndi Petersen, Vickie Turner, Cristie Hansen. Row 2: Mary Ballou, Cathee Christ, Pam Kirk, Kathy Thompson, Janelle Andersen, Tracy Miller, Trisha Bintner, Vickie Asberry. Row 3: Mr. Gene Snydner, coach, Judy Andersen, Debbie Kirk, Sherry Akers, Becky Hansen. We Thought We were Swift—Girls Track This year the girls track team was plagued with injury and just plain bad luck . There were several girls who did work hard enough to go to state. These were Becky Bintner, freshman; Cathee Christ, junior; Mary Ballou, junior; Becky Han- sen, senior; Sherry Akers, senior; and Judy Andersen, senior. Next year the track team should do better since there will be more girls from the freshman class. 36 Bottom row: D. Wahlert. Z. Andersen, M. Turner. J. Jensen, R. Nissen. Middle row: G. Christ, S. Petersen, C. Hansen, D. Williams, J. Petersen, Coach Bill Larsen. Top row: M. Schlater, R. Nielsen, B. Nelson. Not present: P. Sorensen and R. Nielsen. Exira’s Fine Track Team The biggest point getter this year was Jeff Jensen in both the Shot and Discus. The most consistent in one event was Randy Nielsen in the 880 run. The '73 track team was the best team Exira has had in several years. There are five boys entered in the State T rack Meet in four events. They are the following: Shot, Jeff Jensen; Discus, Jeff Jensen; Two mile relay, Rick Nielsen, Randy Nielsen, Mitch Schlater, and George Christ; and 880 run, Randy Nielsen. Randy had a best time of 2:06:4 which put him in second place in the state at the Class C level. At the Anita relays, the medley team of Bill Nelson, Dennis Williams, Zach Andersen, and Mitch Schlater brought home the first place trophy, the first one in several years. Also the team placed first in all four events entered in the district; the team placed third in the conference and fifth in the district. 37 BASEBALL: J. Johnson, D. May, D. E. Hansen, D. Miller, M. Paulson. Row2: D. Wahlert, D. Wilkerson, J. Tibben, A. Erickson, J. Jensen, B. Johnson. Not pictured. Coach Richard Jorgensen. Baseball SUMMER BASEBALL 1972 Season Re- 0 cord: 4 EXIRA TEAM 1 4 5 Coon Rapids 1 10 6 Manilla 4 0 10 Manning 8 9 6 Scranton 9 7 Scranton 8 Guthrie Center 7 Audubon 6 Glidden 16 Glidden 6 Coon Rapids 11 Manning 0 21 Audubon (Sectionals) 4 13 Guthrie Center Won 3 Lost 10 Joe Tibben received all Coon Valley Conference honorable men- tion. My Friends think I am Lee Trevino . . . Low scorer for the team was Dave Hansen. Lettermen were D. Hansen, B. Asberry, J. Jensen, C. Hansen, D. Wilkerson, Z. Anderson, R. Thompson. The team had a 0-9 record with 4th in the conference and 6th in the sectionals. Boys Golf BOYS GOLF: B. Lage, C. Hansen, S. Rochholz, T. Munch, Coach Pete Hansen, B. Asberry, Z. Anderson, J. Jensen, D. Wilkerson, D. Hansen. Not present, J. Wulf and R. Thomp- son. 38 Softball Swingers A wet summer and fall caused the cancellation of many games in softball and baseball. This spring the girls sold glasses to help pay for the new uniforms. But really I am just a golfball . . . GIRLS GOLF: Shari Hansen, Peggy Miller, Char Leigan, Jan Crees, Brenda Jensen, Mary Beth Leigan, Coach Pete Hansen. Girls Golf The girls had a very good season with a 7-1 record. The team placed fifth in the sectionals. All team members lettered with senior Peggy Miller the low scorer for the team. SOFTBALL: Row 1: B. Jayne, J. Ander- sen, B. Jensen, J. Kommes, T. Bint- ner, K. Thompson, E. Hansen. Row 2: Mr. Gene Snyder, coach, C. Christ, D, Andersen, M. Jensen, T. Miller, A. Kommes, J. Anderson, J. Stephensen, J. Robinson, Mr. Ken Stam, coach; not pictured, T. Petersen. GIRLS FALL SOFTBALL RECORD: EXIRA THEM 4 Elk Horn 9 4 W alnut 16 17 Bayard 9 13 Bayard 1 5 Guthrie Center 8 3 Woodward Grander 15 16 Grand Community 3 0 Elk Horn 12 11 Elk Horn (Section) 12 won 3 lost 6 My Friends think I am Springy Football: J. Crees, J. Hansen, D. Kirk, T. Hoegh, D. Erickson. Exira’s Cheering Leaders Basketball: J. Kommes, P. Miller, J. Hansen, J. Erickson, B. Lensch, A. Hansen. JV. Football Basketball: D. Schlater, C. Petersen, D. Rasmussen, K. Rasmussen. AUDUBON VET CLINIC Audubon, Iowa Half Page Sponsor- ship 40 but really I am Lead Footed! Wrestling: J. Froker, D. Meurer, MB. Leigan, B. Jen- sen, D. Hansen, MP. Wulf. To start the year off, the cheer- leaders attended the Iowa State Cheerleading Clinic in Ames. Their money making projects included a school dance, having a bake sale, selling all-purpose cleaner and ac- tivity calendars which enabled them to purchase new uniforms. The cheerleaders held pep rallies in the gym with such skits as Mr. Legs and Dragnet , with contests such as pie throwing and cheering of the different classes. 41 My Friends think I am Busy . . . ACTIVITIES And they are right! Homecoming 1972 A Time For Us There was a hot time in the old town that night. With the bonfire blazing, the traditional dummy was thrown in by our co-captains, John Johnson and Dave Hansen. The annual- parade of floats was held in the afternoon at the grade school. First place was taken by the Class of ”76”. Their theme being Wishing for a Victory . And we all jived to the music of Mom. Homecoming began with all the pag- eantry of coronation. The mood was set by Ms.Powers and Mr. Mrs. Alt singing A Time for Us . Shortly after came the excitement and tears of honoring our cho- sen royalty. A change of moods was cre- ated by the color of floats and the race of romper stompers. As night fell the Mighty Vikings conquered the Crusaders of Coon Rapids. Then was the dance of victory and all were happy as another day ended. 44 My Friends think I am ROYALTY . . . but really I am a COMMONER Queen Margy was crowned by our football coach, Mr. Smith. The clock of time was used as the background for the coronation ceremony. Margy Hennick was escorted by David R. Hansen, co-captain of the foot- ball team. The crown was carried by Paul Bintner and Angie Hansen pre- sented the flowers. Coach Snyder held the flowers, while the Queen attended to more serious business. Being coach can’t be all that bad, right Mr. Smith?! 1972 HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES: Front row: Mary Pat Wulf, Margy Hennick. Middle row: Peggy Miller, Brenda Jayne, Charlene Nissen, Tove Hoegh. Back row: Debbie Kirk, Judy Andersen, Jerene Marsh, Audrey Loukaitis, Vickie Riesgaard. 45 Christmas Ball Royalty Christmas Ball Court: Queen Mary Ballou and King Mark Phelps with Prince John Johnson and Princess Cyndi Petersen. FULL PAGE Sponsor: WHITNEY BANK, Atlantic 1973 Homecoming Queen and Court Homtv. ming Queen Margy Hennick and her court: Princess Pec y Miller, Countess Tove Hoegh, Duchess Judy . “‘dersen, and Lady of the Court Charlene Nissen. u f 46 My Friends think I am Santa Claus but really I am Rudolph. Candidates:Row 1:Debbie Rasmussen, Cindi Petersen, Tammy Bengard, Denise Schlater, Sherry Akers, Beth Hill, Mary Ballou. Row 2: Mitch Schlater, Kelly Madsen, Keith Jespersen, Dennis Williams, Mark Phelps, John Johnson, Bob Asberry, Jerry Riesgaard. Absent that day: Vickie Asberry. The FFA, FHA, and FT A organi - zations combined to hold our Christmas Ball on December 22, 1972. A multitude of colors decorated our cafeteria to the theme of Colour My World. ” Every- one jived to the beat of The Mom. Our candidates were chosen through the clubs with two girls and two boys from each class representing these organizations. Mary Ballou, Jr. and Mark Phelps, Sr. were elected Queen and King of the event by the student body. Cyndi Petersen, Soph, and John Johnson, Sr. served as princess and prince of the ball. Colour My World 47 Believe it or not, the junior class came through. The Junior-Senior Prom had a Spanish theme which was Noche De Vino Y Rosa’’, or in English, The Night of Wine and Roses . The cafe and lobby were decorated in red and black with yellow, pink, and green as accent colors. The Spanish food was hot and spicy, which sent a few people running to the water fountain. The entertainment consisted of a bull- fight and a dance done by the sophomore servers, and a song in Spanish sung by Ms. Powers. At the dance, the people swung to the music of the Slaughter House. 48 “Noche De Vino Y Rosa” Full Page Sponsorship by JOHNSON PHARMACY, Exira, Iowa. 49 50 Fine Arts Department: My Friends think I am Gomer Pyle But really I am Sir Lawrence Olivier lasGHQr.L, jjouhHC GLEE CLUB: Row 1:J. Graham, M. Turner, S. Erickson, P. Sorensen, B. Walker, T. Knydesen, K. Timmer- man, G. Jensen, M. Kilworth, J. Wahlert, T. Wilson, R. Petersen. Row 2: R. Olsen, J. Clausen, S. Han- sen, J. Kommes, T. Miller, J. lessen, D. Templeman, V. Turner, M. Hennick, T. Hoegh, B. Baier, S. Parmley, J. Crees, C. Hansen, C. Littlefield. Row 3: D. Kirk, K. Tibben, P. Kirk, J. Froker, J. Erick- son, K. Thompson, C. Leigan,’J. Wahlert, J. Hansen, P. Miller, M. B. Leigan, B. Hansen, L. Schutt. Row 4: Mr. David Alt, director, C. Hansen, R. Nielsen, B. Bro, R. Nissen, D. Miller, R. Thompson, A. Hays, S. Albertson, T. Hansen, B. Lage, R. Nielsen, D. May, G. Christ, M. Schlater, M. Phelps, Pianist. The music department has been quite busy this year with contests, concerts, and musicals. The Broadway hit, MAME! a musical about life in New York City during the 20's and 30's, was presented in November for two nights; chorus members participated as stage crew, singers, and leads. The Junior High musical was the Gilbert and Sullivan show, Pirates of Penzance presented in March by the Junior high chorus members. For the First time, Exira joined Audubon for the Audubon County Choral Festival under the direction of Charles Matheson, University of Northern Iowa's music director. Also the four choruses presented a Christmas concert with the band and a spring concert along with an art show. At small group and solo contest at Dunlap in April, there were six solo I ratings and six ensemble I ratings; the large group contest was at Lake City in May. There were 7 seniors, 8 juniors, 6 sophomores, and 7 freshmen who lettered in vocal music. My Friends think I am Lawrence Welk . . . 52 BOYS GLEE CLUB: IL Thompson, C. Hansen, D. Miller, P. Sorensen, D. May. Row 2: J. Graham, S. Erick- son, M. Turner, T. Wilson, B. Lage, T. Hansen, A. Hays. Row 3: J. Wahlert, K. Timmerman, G. Jensen, M. Kilworth, M. Schlater, R. Petersen, R. Nissen, M. Paulsen, S. Albertsen. Row 4: G. Christ, B. Bro, R. Nielsen, R. Nielsen, B. Walker, T. Knydesen. Front: M. Phelps, pianist, and Mr. Alt, director. 4 Choruses: JUNIOR HIGH GLEE CLUB members: S. Muhr, P. Jespersen, S. Larsen, N. Molgaard, L. Benton, V. Bintner, B. Johnson, D. Schlater, L. Erick- son, C. Best, L. Hansen, D. Lari- more, M. Hennick, T. Bengard, S. Kelly, K. Nelson, L. Thompson, L. Johnston, J. Ballou, P. Wahlert, S. Walker, D. Duff, D. Frederickson, S. Wedemeyer, N. Froker, J. Han- sen, B. Hansen, S. Templeman, J. Hansen, D. May, P. Johnson, S. Peppers, L. Bintner, F. Petersen, P. Kelly, B. Smith, P. Hansen, D. Thompson, J. Jensen, K. Akers, R. Nielson, T. Kilworth, J. Huff, J. Roberts, S. Thielan, G. Hilsabeck, J. Hilsabeck, B. Juhl, R. Erick- son, T. Christensen, C. Edson, T. Miller. Pianist, K. Tibben. But really I am Tom Jones and Liza M.l GIRLS GLEE CLUB: T. Miller, J. les- sen, D. Templeman, J. Petersen, D. Schwab, V. Turner, J. Crees, C. Hansen, L. Toft, M. Jensen, C. Littlefield. Row 2: R. Olsen, S. Han- sen, M. Hansen, J. Kommes, C. Johnson, D. Andersen, M. Hennick, T. Hoegh, B. Baier, S. Parmley, J. Clausen. Row 3: D. Kirk, K. Tibben, P. Kirk, J. Froker, J. Erickson, J. Wahlert, C. Nissen, C. Leigan, K. Thompson, J. Hansen, B. Hansen, M. B. Leigan, P. Mil- ler, L. Schutt. Front: Mr. Alt, director, G. Jensen, pianist. 53 My Friends think I am Tweety PEP BAND: D. Williams, M. Turner, J. Ballou, J. Graham. Row 2: D. Bartholf, K. Nelson, S. Johnson, R. Esbeck. Row 3: B. Clemsen, R. Hansen, K. Tibben. Row 4: B. Bro, L. Clemsen, M. Hennick, J. Froker, V. Turner. Row 5: C. Christ, M. Ballou, P. Kirk. Row 6: M. Phelps, G. Christ, R. Nielson. BAND QUEEN-.Cathee Christ was selected by all band members to represent them at Carroll. 54 ABC CREDIT CORPORATION--Half Page Sponsor, Audubon J. B. ELECTRONICS, Audubon, Full Page Sponsor CONCERT BAND: Row 1:J. Froker, V. Turner, C. Christ, M. Hennick, L. Clemsen. Row 2: B. Clemsen, K. Tibben, R. Nielsen, G. Christ, C. Lykkee, R. Hansen, R. Esbeck. Row 3: M. Phelps, J. Ballou, S. John- son, K. Nelson, M. Turner, J. Graham. Row 4: D. Bartholf, D. Williams, P. Kirk, B. Bro, D. Kirk. . . . But really I am Tooty! Debbie Kirk was baton twirler and Den- nis Williams was Drum Major in the fall. The marching band performed at all home football games this year with a special program for homecoming. In the spring, several members of the concert band went to small group contest and received a large number of I ratings. Also a spring concert was held, consisting of all bands under the direction of Richard Smetana. Earlier in the year a concert was held with the music vocal groups. The band also had their annual breakfast in May for the Seniors at Littlefield's Park. The officers were: President, Mark Phelps; Secretary-Treasurer, Margy Hennick; and Librarians, Dennis Williams and James Graham. JUNIOR HIGH CONCERT BAND: Row 1: M. B. Graham, S. Walker, C. Nelson, G. Rowley. Row 2: B. Fett, C. Edson, D. Esbeck, J. Jensenr K. Nelson, R. Esbeck, M. Hennick, P. Wahlert, D. Schlater, V. Bintner, T. Bengard. Row 3: D. Duff, B. Johnson, L. Turner, J. Nielson. Row 4: J. Huff, L. Thompson, L. Johnston. 55 This year's musical production of MAME! was quite a success. The award winning Broadway hit tells the story of a New York society woman, Marne, and her escapades with her nephew, Patrick, and their friends during the Depression years. Marne's antics often led to unhappy circum- stances, but her witty humor and ebullience somehow managed to shine through even the hardest times. The EHS cast portrayed this idea of humor associated with heartbreaks throughout the show. MAME! was a fitting climax for David and Jennifer Alt, directors, who will be leaving Exira this year. Leads: Mame. . . . Vera . . . . Gooch . . . Beau Burnside Patrick . . . Ito........... . Debbie Kirk . Becky Hansen . Charlotte Leigan . Eugene Jensen . Kent and Joe Tibben , Andy Hays 36 District Speech Contest was held February 24, at Woodward with 11 people participating. Six of the eleven people went on to the State Speech Contest on March 24 in Corning. These I rating winners were: Sherri Parmley, Oratorical Declamation; Tracy Miller, Interpretive Prose; Kathy Tibben, Dramatic Acting; Jerlyn Kommes, Interpretive Poetry; Jan Crees, Interpretive Prose; Eunice Hansen, Dramatic Acting. Golden Orators Due to photographic problems, the vocal I rating pictures were blurred. The winners were: Row 1: Deb Kirk, Kathy Tibben, Joe Tib- ben, Pam Kirk, Becky Hansen. Row 2: Jerlyn Kommes, Tim Wilson, Mark Phelps, Mark Turner, Jim Graham, Tom Hansen. Row 3: Ramona Olsen, Gene Jensen, Chuck Hansen, Dave May, Bill Lage, Bruce Bro. Front row: David Alt, director. Vocal Nightingales The Band solo and ensemble winners of I ratings at contest were row 1: Rick Nielsen, Mark Turner, Bruce Bro, Pam Kirk, Dennis Williams, George Christ. Row 2: Director Richard Smetana, Deb Kirk, Kathy Tibben, Margy Hennick, Jana Froker, Cathee Christ, Mary Ballou, Vicki Turner, Mark Phelps, and Jim Graham. The Music Majors 57 Awards Night on May 10, saw many Seniors honored for scholastic achievement and other recognitions. These were (above) Becky Lensch, DAR Award and the Audubon County Mental Health Scholarship; Mark Phelps and Tove Hoegh, American Legion Citizenship Awards; Joan Kilworth, Bar Citizenship Award; (below) Joan Kilworth, Jim Graham, and Terri Bengard, State of Iowa Scholars; (center) Becky Hansen, Outstanding Girl Athlete in memory of Terri Petersen. Also receiving awards were: Jim Graham, English and science; Judy Andersen, math; Jerene Marsh, art; Vickie Riesgaard, commercial; Mark Turner, indus- trial arts; Terri Bengard, Betty Crocker Award; Margy Hennick, Home Econom- ics and Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship; Mark Phelps, yearbook and Faculty Scholarship and vocal; Deb Kirk, vocal; Rick Nielsen, band. Other scholarships are yet to be awarded. The boys track team, girls and boys golf received letters; the girls track obtained their letters later in the underclasses awards day. Audrey Loukaitis read the Class Will and Dennis Wahlert read the Class Prophecy. The family of Terri Petersen, the Allen Lee Petersens, gave the Coon Val- ley Conference Board to the school Awards Night. 1 Coon Valley Conference 1 I I L BOYSJ 1.GIRL5.I S C© •') fyggf Tern Petersen Memorial 1 Row 1: R. Olsen, K. Juhl, R. Campbell. Row 2: D. Nelson, D. Nelson, P. Haire, S. Juhl, C. Johnson. Row 3: J. Hansen, M. Nelson, S. Parmley, J. Petersen, C. Christ, E. Hansen, Mrs. Elaine Bowen, advisor. Row 4: P. Kirk, P. Christensen, S. Akers, T. Bengard, J. Kilworth, M. Turner. Not pictured: J. Graham, P. Kirk, V. Turner, and D. Wahlert. Future Teachers of America During the school year the Future Teachers of America Club had the following accomplishments: Clothing Drive with 20 bags of clothing given to the Federation of American Indians under K. Juhl's chairpersonship; Cadet Teaching with many helping at least one day per week for one semester at the elementary or junior high; Co- Sponsor of the Christmas Ball with FHA and FFA; Candy Sales for a money making project. Also the group attended the district meeting at Harlan with Pam Haire elected West Central District President. Our officers were: Joan Kilworth, President;Terri Bengard, Vice President; Pam Haire, Sec-Treasurer; Deb Kirk, Music and Recreation; Patty Christen- sen, Historian; and Eunice Hansen, Parliamentarian. National Honor Membership in the National Honor Society has become nationally recognized as one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a high school student. The local chapter invites students to become members only after membership has been earned. Qualifications are based upon the four areas of scholarship, 3.25 grade point average or better; leadership; character; and service. Sophomores are accepted into membership on a pro- visional basis and only become active members if they maintain their high standards for the last two years of school. This year there were seven new members in Honor Society. NHS members are: Row 1: D. Kirk, M. Hennick, T. Hoegh, B. Jayne, and J. Kilworth. Row 2: J. Petersen, S. Parmley, C. Christ, T. Miller, J. Kommes, E. Han- sen, J. Andersen, T. Bengard. Row 3: J. Graham, P. Kirk, K. Tibben, and G. Jensen. Mr. Marlin Gutzmer is advisor. Absent: B. Lensch, L. Clemsen. Society 59 Future Homemakers Of America Included in the FHA meetings this year were lessons on crocheting, the construction of Christmas decora- tions, tips on weight watching and the art of yoga. For recreation after the meetings some members joined the FFA boys for a game of volley- ball. Certain activities which kept FHA members busy were running a concession stand during the football games and serving a breakfast and lunch for the Wrestling Invitational Tournament which was held in De- cember. Along with the FFA and the FTA, the FHA helped to sponsor the Christmas Ball. An annual field trip to the Amana Colonies was taken in the spring. Row 1: S. Juhl, A. Krogh, D. Rasmussen, D. Schlater, J. Crees, K. Rasmussen, C. Petersen, J. Robinson, K. Juhl, J. Clausen. Row 2: D. Nelson, D. Nelson, P. Miller, B. Hill, J. Froker, S. Hansen, K. Thompson, T. Bintner, T. Ben- gard, V. Asberry. Row 3: M. Ballou, C. Christ, J. Erickson, M.B. Leigan, B. Jayne, J. Stephensen, J. Wahlert, J. Jessen, C. Johnson. Row 4: M. Nelson, B. Loukaitis, C. Nissen, P. Christensen, M.P. Wulf, D. Meurer, T. Bengard, B. Jensen, M. Hansen. Row 5: S. Akers, Treas.; V. Riesgaard, Sec.; M. Hennick, V.P.; D. Schlater, Pres.; Mrs. Dobrydney, Advisor. Row 1: A. Hays, S. Albertsen, J. Hargens, J. Wahlert, B. Clemsen, S. Hansen, B. Nelson, R. Petersen, D. Larimore. Row 2: R. Thompson, M. Kilworth, A. Pedersen, R. Hansen, T. Munch, J. Nelson, P. Petersen, R. Dennis. Row 3: K. Jespersen, M. Jorgensen, D. May, J. Hays, R. Thompson, J. Wulf, B. Nelsen, M. Paulsen. Row 4: Mr. Halverson, C. Lykke, K. Nelson, N. Krogh, J. Ries- gaard, C. Hansen, B. Asberry, J. Petersen, S. Metheny. Future Farmers Of America The FFA boys have been busy with their money making projects such as the slave auction and fruit sale. The club entered the sub- district contest at Adair and two members continued on to the State Fair. They held their second annual judging contest on Oct. 28. Later this year eight members went to the National convention in Kansas City. An FFA Banquet with a guest speaker was held in the spring. 60 The Elected Representatives of Exira High Row 1: Margaret Nelson, Jr.f Lena Martin- off, Sr,, Julie Hansen, Jr., Terri Petersen, Soph. Row 2: Dennis Williams. Soph., Dave Hansen, Pres., Peggy Miller, Sr., Rick Nielsen, Sr., Christie Hansen, Fr., and Dave Larimore, Fr. Not pictured: Mr. Miller, advisor. Below left: The men faculty is shown walking off the court after winning over the senior boys in a basketball game. At right is Mr. Jim Hennick fixing the school's new stereo system. STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Thanks to the efforts of the 1972-73 Student Council, Exira students now eat and study to the strains of their fa- vorite music. A stereo tape system pipes the music into the cafeteria. Another highlight of the year was the Faculty vs. Senior basketball game. The traditional activities of Homecoming and Grub Day were also carried out. The year's Student Council was led by President, Dave R. Hansen; Vice President, Margaret Nelson; Secretary, Peggy Miller; Julie Hansen, Treasurer. Student Council Our President this year was Senior Jr. High Reps: 8th grade, Shelli Dave R. Hansen. Peppers and Dixie Thompson. 7th grade, Jeff and Greg Hilsabeck. 61 “Were We Ever this Busy?”—Staff MINUN YSTAVAT Staff:Under the hood: Jolene Stephensen, Mary Beth Leigan, and Debby Meurer. Inside: Mark Turner with Editor Mark Phelps at the wheel, and Peggy Miller and Beth Hill in back. On top: Dave R. Hansen, Joan Kil- worth, Margy Hennick and Vickie Riesgaard. At the controls: Cathee Christ, Eunice Hansen, and Ms. Virginia Grogan, advisor. Absent were Mary Pat Wulf, Audrey Loukaitis, and Brenda Jayne. The Newspaper The Journalism classes produce the weekly student section in the local newspaper with guidance and direc- tion given by Mr. Gene Snyder. Each semester Journalism I studies basic newspaper techniques while Journal- ism II is in charge of the actual pro- duction from copy to photography of the various features. Shown working are Fall semester students Jerene Marsh, Peggy Miller, Mary Pat Wulf, Debby Meurer, Barb Jensen, and Dixie Hansen. Not pictured was Mr. Snyder. 62 “I Doubt it”— MsG The MIN UN YST A VAT staff sold a rec- ord 177 advertisements. Also we sold 173 yearbooks. This is a considerably higher percentage than last year even with the drop in enrollment. Top sales- man was Mark Phelps with 21, follow- ed by Vickie Riesgaard and Mary Pat Wulf with 16 each and Mark Turner and Cathee Christ with 15 each. These people all received awards for their work along with Joan Kilworth, Beth Hill, Jolene Stephensen, and Eunice Hansen. Top: C. Christ, D. Hansen, Ms. Grogan, (hidden), M. Hennick, E. Hansen. Center: M. Turner, P. Miller, M. Phelps, J. Stephensen. Below: J. Kil- worth, D. Meurer, B. Hill. Editor: Mark Phelps Asst. Editor: Mary Pat Wulf Photography Editor: Peggy Miller Business Manager and Classes Editor: Eunice Hansen Seniors Editor: Cathee Christ Sports Staff: Jolene Stephensen, Mark Turner, and Dave R. Hansen Introduction and Copy: Audrey Loukaitis and Brenda Jayne Faculty Editor: Margy Hennick Activities Editor: Vickie Riesgaard Features Editor: Joan Kilworth Typists: Beth Hill, Debbie Meurer The 1973 Yearbook Staff was built from nothing; the only returning worker be- came editor. We started with 30 inter- ested people but only 12 became workers and 8 of these loyal staff. With any book there is the usual goofing off, pictures that are censored, and ideas that are re- done. This year's staff decided not to go into debt like the last two yearbooks ($2, 000 in the red!). The pages were cut to 88 (which is average for our size school) and they worked harder to raise the money. With your support this record of the 1972-73 school year is possible. We hope you enjoy MINUN YSTAVAT, My Friends' .—Ms. G — 63 . . . And as J leave, J know that J am leaving My best friends. ” Zhe Senior Class of 1973 66 Jr. High’s “Pirates” Musical The Pirates of Penzance is the story of an orphan lad who is held in capitivity by pirates until he reaches his twenty- first birthday. The police, the major general and his MANY daughters help to confuse the whole Gilbert and Sullivan operetta—a farce on English life in the late 1800's. The leads in the Pirates of Penzance were: Jeff Nielsen — Pirate King; Tom Christensen—Frederic; Kenneth Akers- Major General; Janelle Hansen—Mabel; Dixie Thompson --Ruth; and Robert Erickson--Sergeant of the police. Gene Jensen accompanied the group on the piano and Mr. David Alt directed the Junior High Musical. 67 Row 1: Brad Johnson, Shelli Peppers, Bard Olsen. Row 2: Janelle Hansen, Kathy Ray, Jer- ry Jensen, Pam Kelly. Row 3: Beth Smith, Sherryl Templeman, Dixie Thompson, Randy Esbeck, Julie Hansen, Wynn Flathers. Row 4: Sally Wedemeyer, Linda Bintner, Patty Hansen, Jim Erickson, Donna Duff, Jim Huff, Denise Fredrickson. Row 5: Lyle Christen- sen, Kevin Nelson, Todd Magwire, John Asberry, Dean Wilkerson, Scott Jespersen, Steven Johnson, Judy Ballou, Pat Wahlert. Row 6: Barbara Hansen, Jeff Bauer, Diana May, Tim Schroder, Donna Dennis, Doug Christensen, Brenda Fett, James Crawley. Row 7: Jeff Madsen, Mark Madsen, Robert Nymand, Debbie Coglan, Nadine Froker, Pen- ny Johnson, Faye Petersen, Sara Walker, Debbie Walker, Ken Akers. “Top Cat” of the Junior High Is the Class of 1977! Class Officers: Mark Madsen (V.P.), Brad Johnson (Pres.), Dean Wilkerson (Sec.), John Asberry (Treas.). 68 Class Officers: Rick Freeman--Pres., Scott Hansen—V.P., Dean Lauritsen—Sec., Jeff Hilsabeck—Treas. The Class of 1978 Is the Seventh Grade: Row 1: Lisa Benton, Vickie Bintner, Paula Jespersen. Row 2: Lia Erickson, Sherrill Larsen, Susan Muhr, Jodi Madsen. Row 3: Nadine Molgaard, Glenna Rowley, Diane Schlater, Lori Turner, Brenda Johnson, Lorena Johnston, Mary Hennick. Row 4: Jeff Munch, Greg Hilsabeck, Ricky Hansen, David Jayne, Jeff Hilsabeck, Scott Thielen, Jim Marsh. Row 5: Rhonda Hansen, Colleen Nelson, Cheryl Best, Dawn Larimore, Kim Nelson, Linda Hansen, Sherry Kelly, Lynette Thompson, Toni Bengaard, Mary Beth Graham. Row 6: Scott Hansen, Glenn Duff, Tom Kilworth, Terry McHugh, Tim Miller, Perry Madsen, Dennis Esbeck, Randy Krough, John Kilworth, Robert Erickson, Duane Akers, Tom Christ- ensen. Row 7: Rick Freeman, Bob Juhl, Duane Jeppesen, Mike Haley, Clark Edson, Dav- id Schlater, Pat Crawley, Chris Clausen, Dean Lauritsen, James Kilworth, Jeff Roberts, Jeff Nielson, Rex Anderson. “We’ve Only Just Begun” 69 Junior High Sports Start the Season with FOOTBALL Row 1: Scott Hansen, Steven Johnson, Dennis Esbeck, Bobby Juhl, Scott Thielan, Randy Krogh, Robert Erickson, Jim Erickson, Brad Johnson. Row 2: Duane Murphy, James Kilworth, David Jayne, David Schlater, Todd Magwirer, Rick Freeman, Dean Wilkerson, John Kilworth, James Marsh. Row 3: Jeff Munch--manager, Perry Madsen, Dean Lauritsen, Patrick Crowley, Kevin Nelson, John Asberry, Jeff Bauer, Mark Madsen, Randy Esbeck. Absent: Jeff Roberts. How the Junior Vikings Fared: Our Coaches this year were: Mr. Richard Jorgensen, Head Coach, and Mr. Bill Larsen. EXIRA 6 14 OPPONENT Elk Horn 0 24 Adair-Casey 0 20 Audubon 0 0 Manilla 0 40 Guthrie Center Season's Record: 0-4-1 The Junior High Football Boys worked extremely hard this season. What they lack in scores, the boys made up in enthusiasm and desire. Next year they will do much better. 70 EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS: Row 1: J. Hansen, L. Bint- ner, D. May, P. Johnson, J. Ballou. Row 2: S. Walker, S. Peppers, D. Thompson, P. Hansen. Row 3: D. Walker, S. Wedemeyer, B. Fett, D. Coglan. , Row 4: P. Walhert, K. , Ray, F. Petersen. 8th BOYS THEM 7th BOYS 14 24 Manilla 26 14 23 20 Elk Horn 23 20 31 41 Adair-Casey 11 39 46 29 Anita 21 53 32 42 Guthrie Centej 26 23 36 39 Audubon 37 32 38 Tie 38 Avoha 32 36 38 44 Manilla 27 D.O.T. 27 43 42 Glidden 36 25 3-6 Record 4-5 Record COACHES: Girls: Mr. Smith, Mr. Snyder Boys: Mr. Miller EIGHTH GRADE BOYS: Row 1: K. Akers, R. Esbeck, B. Johnson, L. Christensen, T. Mag wire. Row 2: M. Mad- sen, J. Huff, J. Erickson, D. Christensen, J. Bauer. Junior High Dribblers: The junior high girls had a building year in basket- ball. The boys had a better season with a fairly even season record. Keep working for a better year. Seventh grade girls: 0-7 Record Eighth grade girls: 2-5 Record SEVENTH GRADE BOYS: Row 1: T. Miller, J. Hilsa- beck, R. Freeman, D. Esbeck, G. Hilsabeck. Row 2: J. Marsh, J. Munch, J. Nielson. Row 3: C. Edson, T. Christensen. Row 4: R. Erickson--manager. SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS: Row 1: J. Madsen, S. Larsen, S. Muhr, L. Hansen, L. Turner. Row 2: D. Larimore, K. Nelson, C. Best, G. Rowley, D. Schlater, B. Johnson, N. Molgaard. Row 3: C. Nelson, S. Kelly, M. Hennick, V. Bintner, T. Bengard, L. Thompson. 71 This year was a great year for the Ju- nior High track girls. They placed second in the conference, which is the best ever done by Exira. These team members tied and broke the following records: Sarah Walker, softball throw, 172’6 ; Colleen Nel- son, 440 dash, 76.9 seconds; Kim Nelson, Lori Turner, Cheryl Best, Shellie Peppers, 440 medley relay, 59. 7 seconds; Sheryl Templeman, high jump, 4'4 (tied); and Lori Turner, Kim Nelson, Dianna May, Judy Ballou, 400 meter shuttle relay, 60. 0 seconds (tied). Girls Track 2nd Place JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS TRACK: Row 1: D. Schlater, L. Turner, K. Nelson, C. Best, D. Larimore, C. Nelson. Row 2: K. Ray, S. Walker, D. May, D. Walker, J. Madsen. Row 3: P. Kelly, P. Hansen, S. Wedemeyer, J. Ballou, D. Thompson, S. Templeman, J. Hansen, S. Peppers. Mr. Richard Jorgensen was the coach. My Friends think I am faster than a Speeding Bullet . . . But really I am faster than a Spitball . . . JUNIOR HIGH BOYS TRACK: B. Johnson , J. Hilsabeck , D. Jayne, S. Thielan, D. Esbeck , T. McHugh , C. Edson, R. Erickson, S. Jesperson . Row 2: G. Hilsabeck, T. Magwore , D. Lauritsen, P. Madsen , R. Nielsen, T. Miller, R. Esbeck, J. Huff, J. Roberts, J. Asberry , R. Hansen --manager. Row 3: J. Bauer, L. Christensen , R. Nymand, J. Crowley , D. Christensen , K. Akers , M. Madsen , T. Schroeter , J. Erickson, Mr. Ken Stam, coach. Not pictured: J. Marsh, D. Jeppesen, P. Crawley. A record- 31 Boys Ran: The junior high boys track team par- ticipated in 5 track meets this year. We started the season with 27 boys and finished with 31. These boys worked hard throughout the season and I feel improved considerably in the various aspects of track. The letter winners are starred. Two new records were set this season--Mark Madsen set a new shot-put distance, and Doug Christensen set a new long jump record. 72 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: P. Jespersen, S. Templeman, L. Benton, L. Erickson, P. Kelly, L. Johnston. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS: Row 1: D. Thompson, C. Best, L. Turner. Row 2: D. May, P. Kelly, D. Larimore, S. Templeman. Top Row: K. Nelson. 73 Boy Junior High is rough! Well, maybe you'll get an A. Will the front row sit down?! Life's problems need to be discussed. Only one minute to go! Aren’t we cute? 74 My Friends think I am INTELLIGENT but really I am TEACHER’S PET. Mary Jo Dobrydney Home Economics Cheerleaders Jr. Class Sponsor Prom Sponsor FHA Mac Smith Government Psychology Sociology History Jr. Hi. Girls B.B. Head Football Coach Lyn Powers Spanish Am. Literature Eng. Literature Fr. Class Sponsor Irene Larsen Remedial Math, English Pete Hansen Elem. P.E. Health Boys Basketball Golf Driver's Ed. Elaine Bowen 9-10 English Sr. Class Sponsor FTA Sponsor Gene Snyder Journalism Health Business Girls Basketball Girls Track Asst. Football Marlin Gutzmer Guidance N.H.S. Senior Class Sponsor Driver's Ed. 75 The “Supreme Court” of Exira High Rhodetta Jessen Jr. High Math Girl's P.E. Eighth Grade Sponsor Elloise Jensen Half-time Librarian Guy Hocking Industrial Arts Class Prom Sponsor Sophomore Class Sponsor Our Facility and Staff David Sleister Sophomore Class Sponsor High School Math Michael Thompson Industrial Arts Senior Class Sponsor Richard Smetana Instrumental Music Band Booster 76 Dave Alt Vocal Music Dramatic Arts Plays Frank Halverson F.F.A. Sponsor Voc. Agriculture Virginia Grogan Art Jr. Class Sponsor Prom Sponsor Yearbook Advisor Don Miller Student Council Advisor Senior Class Sponsor Athletic Director Principal Jr. Hi. Basketball Bill Larsen Freshman Class Sponsor Boys P. E. Wrestling Coach Jr. Hi. Football Richard Jorgensen Eighth Grade Sponsor Sr. Jr. Hi. Science Yearbook Photo Printer Jr. High Football 77 Hazel Christ Half-time Librarian Jennifer Alt Elementary Vocal Music Speech Musical i Steve Koenig Second Semester Physical Science Physics, Chemistry Jr. Prom Jim Joslin Commercial Jr. Class Sponsor Magazine Sales Paul Massman Second Semester Jr. Prom Sociology Psychology History Jon David Bintner Jr. High Social Studies 7th Grade Sponsor Audio-Visual Ken Stam Jr. High English Girls Basketball Softball Dave Dakenbring Physical Science Physics, Chemistry Jr. Class Sponsor SECRETARIES Betty Christensen Board Secretary Nancy Englin Elaine Gutzmer first semester Jane Hansen second semester 78 School Board and Personnel Help the School SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Row 1: Mr. Robert Robinson, bank em- ployee; Mr. Norman Meyer, farm- er; Mr. Harold Rubel, Board Presi- dent, retired farmer and com salesman. Row 2: Mr. Robert Ny- mand, farmer; Mr. Harold Godwin, farmer; Mr. Robert Lage, Superin- tendent. COOKS: Row 1: N. Littlefield, F. Erickson, A. Nancarr- ow. Row 2: M. Jessen, E. Foresman, R. Jacobsen. To all these people who help Exira High School work, we give a hearty Thank You . Bernard and Louie arrive at school EARLY and leave late to make sure that everything at the school is ready and working. Our bus drivers have to travel the muddy, slippery roads each day to get us safely to school and to home each night. The cooks have the job of giving us nutritious meals each day to fill our stomachs. Being a school board member is a thankless job that takes many LONG nights planning the budgets, making policies and regulations, and working toward the future of our school. BUS DRIVERS: Row 1: A. Bintner, L. Akers. Row 2: G. Phippen, F. Lauridsen, H. Mardesen. Row 3: J. Humphrey, E. Lauridsen, C. Rattenborg. Not present: J. Nancarrow, W. Bartholf. 82 This past year at EHS was truly a religious Experi- ence. Such happenings as the fire drill in December which made us realize that it wasn't Spring yet, the technical fouls at basketball games, the noon hour structured study halls, the warm discussions in the teacher's lounge, the various love affairs, and Mr. Miller's mid-day news reports all added to our memories of the hectic and some- times illegal activities of the student body. We hope this book brings back some of these memories. Now that the 1972-1973 school year is history, we would like to thank those people who made this book possible: Mr. Bostum of Bostum's Photography Studio, Jerry Harter for a photo, our mystery poet, the advertisers, Ms. Powers' English classes for the poetry theme idea, Mr. Jim Johnson for the use of his airplane, with a« very special thanks to Mr. Jorgensen for all the fine work he did on the developing of negatives and printing of pictures. 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