Golden Valley High School - Viking Yearbook (Golden Valley, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1959 volume:

■ (?£ei 59 Dedicate . IN THE BEGINNING there was an idea, and with the passing of the years it became an evergrowing need. Golden Valley’s District Eighty Nine was to have a new high school, allowing the citizens thereof to enjoy the conveniences and merits of controlling their entire educational system. Important decisions had to be made. For all the benefits, The Piper had to be paid. Careful studies were made by the School Board as to which would be more practical, consolidating with another school district or building a high school of our own. THE TASK OF CONVINCING the voters of the district to build now confronted the Board. Over fifty meetings were held at homes of interested persons with about twenty-five people attending each meeting. To build, or not to build, was the option offered voters at the called election. Overwhelmingly the bond issue of 831,000 dollars was approved. The architects submitted designs, and when commended, the contractors began work breaking ground October 3, 1956. On September 11, 1957, students in grades seven through eleven walked into the new building for the first time. The formal dedicatory service was held on February 9, 1958. LUCILLE D. ROSENOW THE FIRST SCHOOL YEAR was difficult for students and faculty. The buzzing of power saws and drills and the clamor of hammers, not to mention the groans and growds of heavy landscaping machinery outside, along with the sea of mud that greeted us each morning, made the program of getting an education a definite challenge. IN ITS SECOND YEAR the woes of the first were only memories. The air was stilled of distractions, the grass was growing, trees were planted, and the beauty oF the school became apparent. Traditions were being established and a well-balanced curriculum was set before the students. All of- this the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-Nine remembers today, but through the coming years many of the forestated facts will be forgotten. However, our associations with people of outstanding character will remain a lasting influence on our lives. IT IS WITH LOVING RESPECT THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DEDICATES THIS BOOK TO OUR FRIEND OF MANY YEARS. MISS LUCILLE D. ROSENOW, SUPERINTENDENT. WHO HAS DEDICATED HERSELF TO US. 7 fe I95Z-59 'Pullc Aed tHe Se U n (?lad4, OfatcCeK “Valley “r c H ScHool 7llt utealiolt6, Tftctute ota (tyiefa o£ St $ KAROL KOENEMAN ................................. Editor KAREN RUDEEN ........................... Layout Editor LIN SCHEFFLER, .RAMONA JONES ....... Business Managers JERI JEPPESEN, TOM LEACH..........Advertising Managers CAROL WALTERS, SAN DIE LINDSTROM ........ Theme Editors JOEL ANDERSON ............................ Photographer JOYCE GULSTRAND, KATHY VERBARG .. Circulation Managers JUDY McBRIDE ..................................... Copy Editor MRS. NELSON ................................... Adviser SENIORS .......................12 UNDERCLASSMEN .................29 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ....44 ORGANIZATIONS .................50 SPORTS ........................63 ACTIVITIES ....................77 ADVERTISEMENTS ................82 Industn 10 Business Room Ltbrary and Study Hall afetorium J?°mc 'VaCCey s4 ie £ fa Ci46ect With no traditions to follow or build on, thirty Juniors, the class of '59, had a rough road ahead of them. Every project was an adventtfre, and experiment by the class. After two years, activities and organizations have been firmly established, and a path is clear for the underclassmen to walk along. Some traditions originated by this energetic group were: FIRST issue of Valley Viewer FIRST Sadie Hawkins Celebration FIRST Sno-Day FIRST Car Wash FIRST Junior Class Play FIRST Prom FIRST Year in Conference Sports FIRST Senior Class Play FIRST Senior Skip Day FIRST Yearbook FIRST Graduation Trip GARY NELSON ................. Vice President KENT WOEHRLE ..................... Treasurer CAROL WALTERS .................... Secretary TOM LEACH ........................ President JOEL ANDERSON (Andy) Junior Class Vice President; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; VV Assistant Editor 3; Viking Photographer 4; Lettermen's Club President 4; German Club 4. 7 e SouttcU- utCcU l PETER BASDEKA (Pete) Football 4; Wrestling 4; Track 4; Lettermen's Club 4; Cho r 4; Swimming 4; Curious Savage Cast 4. ''tieetecC t£e t76intty WILLIAM ENGHAUSER (Bill) Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Golf 3, 4; Student Council President 3; Lettcrmen’s Club 4. DENNIS ERICKSON (Eric) Football 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Bowling 3. MARCIA ENARSON GAA 4; Pep Club 4; Choir 3, 4; Swimming 4. 15 s4£te 7{ ee6 Det JOHN GAUDETTE Bowling 3. JOYCE GULSTRAND Junior Class Secretary; GAA 3, President 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Pep Club 4; VV Editor 3; Viking Circulation Manager 4; Cheerleader 3; Choir 3, 4; Sadie Hawkins Chairman 4; Bowling 3, 4; Swimming 4; Curious Savage Cast 4. tevoAea, Wtet c t One 'Tittup GERALDINE JEPPESEN (Jcri) GAA 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 3; Viking Ad-vertising Manager 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Dear Ruth Cast 3; Bowling 3, 4; Swimming 4; Choir 3, 4; Curious Savage Cist 4. RAMONA JONES 3AA 4; Pep Club 4; Viking Business Manager 4; Swim ming 4. WYNN JURAN Football 3, 4; VV Advertising Layout Manager 3; Letter-men's Club 4; Choir 4; Dwr Ruth Cast 3; Bowling 3; Golf 3, 4; Curious Savage Cast 4. 17 KAROL KOENEMAN GAA 4; VV Photographer 3; Viking Editor 4; Choir 3, 4; German Club 4; Dear Ruth Cast 3; Twirler 3; Swimming 4; Curious Savage Cast 4. G. THOMAS LEACH (Tom) Senior Class President; Football 3, 4; VV Feature Edi a 3; Viking Advertising Manager 4; Lcttcrmcn’s Club Sec e-tary-Treasurer 4; Declam 4; Band 4; Choir 4; Dear Rtr Cast 3; Curious Savage Cast 4. Sac t 7i GORDON LESTER (Gordy) Junior Class President; Football 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Track 3, 4; Student Council President 4; National Honor Society 4; Lcttcrmen’s Club 4; Choir 4; German Club 4; Dear Ruth Cast 3; Sadie Hawkins Chairman 4. (ZAet C upiwp 'pOutf MATTSON (Jirii) SANDRA LINDSTROM (Sandie) GAA 3, 4; Pep Club 4; VV Circulation Manager 3; Viking Art Editor 4; Choir 4; German Club 4; Dear Ruth Cast 3; Bowling 3, 4; Swimming 4; Curious Sat age Cast 4. judy mcbride (jute) GAA 3, 4; Viking Copy Editor 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Dcclam 3; Choir 3, 4; Red Cross President 3, 4; Sadie Hawkins Chairman 3; Bowling 3, 4. 19 £,x z h4, d fuuCucitco«c z td % SARAH ANN NUNNELEY (Sally) GAA 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Business Manager 3; VV Editor 4; Debate 4; Choir 3, Dear Ruth Cast 3; Stamp Club 3, 4; Curious Savage Cast DONALD RAMIER (Don) Football 3, Co-Captain 4; Lettermen's Club 4; Ruth Cast 3; Bowling 3. zct t£e 'DcufA KAREN RUDEEN National Honoi Society 3, President 4; Pep Club 4; VV Advertising Layout Manager 3; Viking Layout Editor 4; Debate 4; Choir 3, 4; Red Cross Representative 4; Prom Chairman 3; Stamp Club 3. IAM SAHLY (Bill) ill 3, 4; Track 3; VV Sports Editor 3; Lettermcn’s 4; Choir 4; Dwr Cast 3; Junior Achievement 4; tig 3; Curious Savage Cast 4. MARY ROSALIND SCHEFFLER (Lin) GAA 4; Pep Club 4; Viking Business Manager 4; D w Cast 3; Swimming 4; Stamp Club 3. 21 t 'fazdcc zte6 'pcitune KATHARINA VERBARG (Verbs) GAA 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Declam 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; German Club 4; Bowling 3; Swimming 4; Curious Savage Cast 4. JOHN VICK Student Council Treasurer 4; Choir 4; Prom Chairman Junior Achievement 4. CAROL WALTERS (Walts) Senior Class Secretary; GAA 3, 4; Viking Art Editor 4; Cheerleader 4; Choir 4; German Club 4; Bowling 3, 4; Swimming 4; Queen of Hearts 4. tyou TVtU (Z x. G. 7- Watte ) CLIFFORD WHITE (Cliff) Junior Class Treasurer; Football 3, Co-Captain, All-Con-fercnce 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 3; Lettermen’s Club 4; Snow King 3. KENT WOEHRLE (Kenter) Senior Class Treasurer; Football 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Dedam 4; Choir 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Bowling 3; Curious Savage Cast 4. CHARLES WEIGMAN (Charlie) Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, Co-Captain, All-Conference 4; Golf 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Student Council Representative 3; Lettermen’s Club 4. 23 Mott t Sue ffoelA 4 n itt u6 frvi V. {fondef Neatest K z e t 1£udee t SWce TTCcTfetC ‘Pteaented GOLDEN VALLEY S FIRST GRADUATING CLASS posed after Commencement for a class photo before leaving for their graduation trip to Chicago. SENIORS GARY NELSON, LIN SCHEFFLER, Bill Sahly, and Karol Koeneman enter to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. SALLY NUNNELEY, VALEDICTORIAN, and Joyce Gulstrand, Salutatorian, recall the burning of midnight oil. BRUCE McNEIL, CHAIRMAN, of the Board of Education, awards KareW Rudecn her diploma. Mh Breisch approves. _____________28 I flouuo'i MAY 16, 1959, WAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER for everyone who attended the Junio'r-Senior Paris au Printemps Prom. The Juniors found that their experience with the Dance de Noel paid off very well. Earlier in the year, after a sales-weary class had finished selling magazine subscriptions, they eagerly started memorizing lines for the class play, The Baby Sitter. Both of these successful events helped build up the treasury enough to cover the expenses of the Prom. The Juniors of 1958-59 began in September with $70 in the class fund, sponsored a $500 prom, and in June had $10 with which to begin an important senior year. CHARLES ANDERSON RICHARD ANDERSON FRED BERENBERG JANET BOULEY JERRY BRADEMAN RICHARD BRUCKELMYER JAMES CARLSON TOM DAHL LORETTA DAVIS JAMES DENNESON JAMES ELMQUIST IE AN ERICSON 30 ARLIS FANBERG MARY FISHER MARY JO FREDERICKSON JOSEPH GEORGE LOWELL GOMSRUD NEAL GREENBERG SANDRA GREENFIELD JANET GULSTRAND ROBERT HANSON BARBARA HAUGE COLLEEN HEINSCH MARY JOHNSON KAREN JOHNSTON PHYLLIS KAPLAN TANYA KELLER CHRIST KONTENAKOS JUDI LANAK HERB LANG LEONARD LANGLEY GERALD LARSON 31 BOYD LESTER JON LIBRA BARBARA MATTSON DENNIS MILLER THOMAS PARKER PETER PRESTEGAARD ROGER QUIST JANICE RAABE KEITH RAHN MITCHELL RAND RICHARD ROSS LYNNE RUNCIE JUDY SCHMIRLER PETER SCHROTH ANN ROY SELENSKI MARVIN SOCHER KEITH SMITH LEE SVENSSON DAVID SWANSTROM JAMES SWATOSH KATHY WILSON CLASS OFFICERS: Jim Zrust, Treasurer; Sally Noble, Secretary; Griff McAuliffe, President; Bob Wigren, Vice President. BARBARA ANDERSON MARSHA BESKE FRED BILLS DIANNE BORCHERT LARRY DAZENSKI MARIE FRANCE DEGAINE DALE ENHELDER KATHRYN FELT MICHAEL FLANAGAN JACK FRANDLE RICHARD GEORGE JAY GIBBONS 33 MARCIA GREENFIELD JANICE HOLSTEN JUDITH HULTGREN PATRICIA JOHNSON VICKI JOHNSON WILLIAM KUHLMANN SHARON KULENKAMP JANICE LATSHA KATHY LIVSEY GRIFF McAULIFFE ROBERT McCABE JAMES McLEOD DOUGLAS McNEIL BLAIR MERWIN CREIGHTON MITCHELL JANICE NICHOLS SALLY NOBLE SUSAN OSTROOT STEVE PAWLCYN AVIS PETERSON 34 GRANT PETERSON WILLIAM PROFFITT PHILIP RAABE LANE REYNOLDS DAVID ROOD GERALDINE ROUZER WILLIAM SHEFFLER LINDA SCHOUMAKER BETH SCHWARTZ MICHELLE SLONINE ROBERT SOCHER PETER STATT RONALD THOLE JUDITH THORNESS WADE TURNER ROBERT WIGESTRAND DAVID WIGREN BRUCE ZEIGLER JAMES ZRUST 35 CLASS OFFICERS: Christine Peterson, Secretary; Tom Ylvis-akcr. President; Stephen Woehrle, Treasurer; Stephen Dahl, Vice President. Eric Aanenson Jeff Bates John Beckman Jerry Boschee Merry Jill Bryant Ricky Carlson Ellen Chester Maury Christensen Suzy Crowder Stephen Dahl Susan Davis Cathie Finch - 36 Kathleen Fisher Barbara Frandle Judy Frankhauser David Garven Ruth Gaudette Jean Gulstrand Elaine Hart Sharon Hill Marjorie Hoines Phyllis Horn Bonita Johnson Jim Jones Leslie Korsh Robert Larson Bruce Lindsey Maridee Ludford Erland Maki Jay Martin Dan McAuliffc Charles McGinn Toni Morton Linda O'Dell Patricia Pari in Christine Peterson Tom Robinson Stephen Sahly Gail Sky berg Dayne Smith Dana Steiner Donald Swanstorm Jean Thomas Judy Volkenant David Wetterlind Stephen Woehrle Ronald Wolff John Ylvisaker.— 38 0 tyicute Irene Balfanz Lynn Ballak Dean Bouley Susan Briggs Jo Anne Bruckelmyer Jinx Bryant Candace Busby Gayle Coughlin Judy Cummer Karl Enghauser Paul Enghauser Jeff Ericson Margaret Flanders Theresa Gomsrud John Griffith Edgar Hall «■—- Bill Halluska Barbara Hanson Fred Hass Judy Hetland T. W. Johnson Judy Koch Kathleen Larson Claude Maxwell Jeff McLeod Brian McNec Marna Lee Mellberg Leslie Mitchell 39 Sandra Mixer Morgan Nelson Steve Peer Gerald Peters Jim Raabe Joan Raabe Gail Robinson Christine Rogers Steve Rosholt Terry Rosengren Geraldine Sax Beth Schiefelbein Judi Schroth Dary Sheehy Karen Socher Nancy Statt Paul Svensson Susan Tripp Mary Warmbo 40 Seventh tytfute Gary Aanenson William Adolfson Merry Abort Roger Anderson Lois Bills William Borchcrt Janet Boschee Darrl Brown Paul Burda Tom Burns Robert Busby Eileen Carlson Mike Carrol Alison Coutts Stephen Dayenski David Denneson Jean DiVilliers Donald Dickey Paul Eliason Harold Fahrcndorff Marilyn Falkners Tim Flanagan Joel Franbcrg Marilyn Folk Betty Frederickson Carol Halluska Mary Hart Jerald Hauschildt 41 Mary Heighstedt Timothy Helgcsen Brad Herbeck Sandra Hill Greg Homzik Janice Horn Paul Hultgren Tom Hultgren Stephanie Korney Paul Kubic John Kulenkamp Stephen Lanak Jon Lang Richard Langley Rcnae Larson Mary Leach Barbara Lindsey Kent Ludford Tom McAuliffc Jeanne McCabe Don McNeil Joanne Mariucci Robert Merwin Richard Merwin Kathie Mikucki David Miller Margaret Mitchell Maureen Mitchell 42 Nancy Moe Michael Murphy Linda Murray Peter Myhre Carol Nafstad Judd Nelson Bruce Nichols Patricia O’Brien Jarold Peterson Kristi Prestegaard Peggy Proffitt Don Schiefelbein James Selenski Marjorie Serr Robert Shapiro Neil Smith Judy Tourville Todd Tree Laura Turner John Twomey Charles Tyler Susan Walch Charles Warner Karen Wisti David Yingst Mary Ann Yingst Michael Swanson 43 xcccCc 1 SUPERINTENDENT LUCILLE ROSENOW THE GOLDEN VALLEY SCHOOLS OCCUPY MOST OF MISS ROSENOW S TIME. In the remaining time she enjoys photography and music. She said, Do-it-yoursclfing is another of her favorite pastimes. Miss Rosenow attended St. Cloud State College where she studied Elementary Education. as well as the University of Minnesota where she studied Education Administration. In the past she has been an elementary teacher at Bass Lake School, principal of Oak Knoll Elementary School in Hopkins, and principal of Meadowbrook School. PRINCIPAL DEWEY BREISCH MR. DEWEY R. BREISCH, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, came to Golden Valley from Iowa. He taught for seven years at Garner High School and was principal there for four years. Mr. Breisch received his B.A. from Iowa State Teachers College and his Masters Degree from Drake University, Iowa. Golden Valley Lutheran Church, Minnesota Education Association, the National Education Association, the American Legion, and the Lions Club claim his membership. 45 Mr. and Mrs. Breisch and their two sons and two daughters live in Robbinsdale. Seventeen ?ecu{ MRS. EVELYN R. ARENDS Elementary, High School Librarian. CLARK KAPLAN Algebra, Mathematics, Science, Freshman Class Adviser. MARY M. NETZINGER English, Dr.ro Speech, Debate, Forensics, One-Act Play, Cle« leader Adviser. LELAND L. GILLOGLY Industrial Education, Junior Class Adviser. WALTER J. KIMBLE Americ n History, Civics, Physical Educati % Assistant Basketball Coach. BEVERLY FOSTER Git $’ Health, Physical Education, G.A A Adviser, Junior Red Cross Advis-f ROBERT R. LOCKWOOD Geometry, Trigonometry, Physical Education, Sophomore Class Adviser, Basketball and Baseball Coach. 46 SPE1SEKARTE 5 CHI UK; 'ZSutuOied CLYDE O. RUST English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies. ELLA D. LINDBERG Mathematics, Art, Junior Red Cross Adviser. WALTON W. WELNA Advanced Algebra, Chemistry, Physics, Sophomore Adviser. DORIS PRESTEGAARD German, Latin, German Club Adviser. GERALD P. PETERSON Social Studies, Spanish, Eighth Grade Adviser, Junior High Football Coach. 47 MRS. JO ANN HERRING English, Director of Junior and Senior Class Plays. DIE at , JEROME P. HOLEWA Social Studies, Physical Education, Junior Basketball and Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Athletic Director. bb° THOMAS M. BENEPE Bi-ology. General Science, Modern Problems, Senior Class Adviser, Football, Track and Wrestling Coach. 7otai Sta i Sfocve fa MRS. LORNA ERDAHL English. Home Economics. MRS. ARMI NELSON Business Education. English, Viking, Valley Viewer. WILLIAM ANDERSON World History, Band, Choir, Music. CLARENCE HOLTZ Head Custodian. 48 £ tceUettce DOROTHY ELMQUIST, FLORENCE HAUSCHILDT, HAZEL DAWSON, Cooks. CARROLL NELSON, CLARENCE STRAT- MRS. ESTHER BERGLUND, Secretary to Mr. Breisch. {W HAROLD TETZLAFF, EDWARD DE MRS. MARGARET SPERRY, Secretary to Miss Rosenow. ftlAKS, Custodians. 49 (?ou tctC cutd 'Z otuyi Society S vi t gAcvitenc. FRI.Ql HN I MEEIIXGS OF THE S1LDEN1 COl NCI I. coordinated activities of the school. Seated around the table: Gordy Lester, President; Pete Myhrc; Suzy Crowder; Teri Gomsrud; David Miller. Sharon Kulenkamp; Mr. Breisch, Principal; John Vick, Treasurer; Janet Bouley, Secretary; Chrissy Peterson. Lane Reynolds; Dick Ross, Vice President; Steve Peer. NEW SOCIETY MEMBERS ADMIRE the official membership card. Left to right are: Doug McNeil, Kathy Felt, Joel Anderson, and Barb Hauge. Not pictured is Gordy Lester. A charter was granted the Golden Valley Honor Society this year, and ten Valley-ites were inducted into the national group. Robbinsdale honor students conducted the program as representatives of the National Honor Society; speeches explained the qualifications for membership and the aims of the Society. HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS ELECTED IN 1957-58 arc. clockwise: Dave Swanstrom, Vice President; Joyce Gulstrand, Secretary; Lynne Runcie, Karen Rudecn, President; and Sally Nunncley. 51 Lin Schefflcr and Ramona Jones. Business Managers Stefa You want this picture to fit that space? You're crazy!” With many an anxious moment the yearbook staff started laying out Golden Valley’s first annual. It was quite an experience learning how to ready copy for mailing to the printer. Texas is a long way off— Jeri Jeppesen and Tom Leach. Advertising Managers 52 Joyce Gulstrand, Circulation Manager Mrs. Nelson with Pete Basdeka, John Vick, and Karen Rudeen. Layout Editors Mrs. Nelson. Adviser Su suH i De£ivenfy it s not easy to correct mistakes at that distance. Pictures have to be cropped just right, names have to lie triple checked, and copy doesn't grow on trees. But it was fun, and worth it. Judy McBride. Copy Editor Sfee z i t ulafacutd cutcC deceive 'Sccft U i' c t “iR.eyuut HUMOROUS READINGS which were given by Kent Woehrle and Kathy Verbarg in the speech festival arc demonstrated for Kathy Wilson, who gave a serious reading. All received ratings of excellent. 'De ztena “20t t 7eo MARY FISHER AND DIANE BORCHERT LISTEN as Janet Gulstrand goes over her speech for the District 18 Contest. Janet and Mary gave memorized oratory speed; s while Diane gave a serious reading. Janet's speech, Lae for a Date.” and Diane's Magic Night,” received superior ratings and went on to the Region 5 contest where th y both received superior ratings. RESOLVED: THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ADOPT THE ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF THE RUSSIAN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION,” was the topic for debate. The debaters from left to right are: Beth Schwartz, Karen Johnston, Mary Fisher, Sally Nunneley, Karen Rudcen, Lee Svensson, Miss Netzinger, timing; and Maury Christensen, speaking. The team debated in the District 16 meet, where the negative team won a match and at the District 18 meet where the affirmative side won one. 54 s4cfaeve tte tt s4cu tte«t RSVp0, Sf°r Sr5v D' Iiorchcrt J- Ericson, J. Gulstrand. K. Livscy, M. Johnson, J. Thorness, M. Green- oe ui ne Dn0jS� ■ no 2- « I . Gcor«°’ J- Brademan, D Anderson, K. Smith, G. Peterson, T. Dahl, K. Woehrlc, D. Ross, B. Sahly, P. Basdcka, D. Ramier, P. Schroth. “Pefe (?£ s4dcU fo tyz tte4 ROW 1: M. Greenfield, S. Dahl, L. Korsh, B. Frandle, C. Peterson, J. Gulstrand, M. Fisher, S. Davis, M. Christensen, S. Lindstrom, E. Chester, J. Ericson, A. Peterson. ROW 2: L. Svensson, P. Johnson, J. Volkenant, K. Johnston, J. Boulcy, J. Bryant, J. Thomas, E. Hart, J. Gulstrand, T. Morton, P. Kaplan, J. Lanak, J. Thorness. ROW 3: J. Hultgrcn, P. Parlin, T. Keller, J. Schmirler, S. Nunneley, M.Enarson, L. Scheffler, R. Jones, C. Heinsch, J. Gulstrand, K. Verbarg, M. Bcske. J. Latsha. ROW 4: S. Noble, K. Felt, B. Anderson, D. Borchcrt, S. Crowder, C. Finch, L. Runcie, J. Jeppesen, J. Raabe, C. Walters, J. McBride, B. Hauge, V. Johnson. ecC @1044. s4dofct4 'rfyelduAaod As a '58-’59 service project the Junior High Junior Red Cross adopted the Valley View Rest Home. At Easter the seventh and eighth grades made tray favors which were given to the home. The Senior High Junior Red Cross took Held wood Nursing Home as its service project. Thanksgiving tray favors were provided, and at Christmas a collection of tree ornaments was made. A party for the residents was held while the ornaments were hung on the tree, and students sang carols. fleution, ect JUNIOR HIGH RED CROSS, STANDING, left to right: Torn Burns, Treasurer; Barbara Frandlc, Secretary; Irene Balfanz; Kathy Mikucki. SEATED, left to right: Margaret Flanders, Vice President; Steve Dahl, President; Mrs. Lindberg, Teacher-sponsor; Steve Sahly. SECONDS COUNT WHEN SENIOR HIGH JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL, left to right: Tom Dahl; Janet Gulstrand; Miss Foster, Teacher-sponsor; Kathy Wilson, Vice President; Karen Rudccn; Judy McBride, President; Sharon Kulcnkamp, Secretary; Jay Gibbons; Sue Ostroot; Mary Fisher; Bruce Zcigler, Treasurer. 56 V uttey SAI.I.V NUNNELEY HOLDS IOP RUNG POSITION as Editor. I.osvell Gomsrud is Assistant Editor; Neal Greenberg, Feature Editor; D.ive Swanstrom. Advertising Manager. IN TWO YEARS THE VALLEY VIEWER was firmly established as an informative and entertaining school publication. The paper was basically supported by local advertisement. The six 1958-59 issues were produced entirely during free time and after school. Two issues were six-page efforts. CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER. KEITH SMITH and Pete Prestegaard. Sports Editor, arc on the posing end of the camera for a change. CO-BUSINESS MANAGER, LEONARD LANGLEY, collects subscrip, tion fees from Mar)' Frcderickson, Circulation Manager; Barb Mattson. Co-Business Manager; and Jan Bouley. Circulation Manager. 57 {feutuut (£Cu Di tect at t6e “rtyetcletfcvufr DER GOLDENE VEREIN, Golden Valley's German club, was organized this year. The first and second year classes hold their meetings separately every Friday afternoon during the latter part of the class period. The officers of the first and second year are: Adviser—Mrs. Prcstegaard President—Karen Johnston and Sue Ostroot Vice President—Tom Ylvisaker and Pete Prcstegaard Secretary—Mary Fisher and Carol Walters Treasurer—Dave Swanstrom and Lynne Runcie The club selected a bronze pin with a guard containing the initials GV. The combined classes have made several excursions. The first was a trip to the Hcidelburg Restaurant for a lunch of typical German food. The other was a breakfast at school in the home economics room prior to attending a German church service. FRAU LEIN DIANE BORCHERT serves other German Club members at the breakfast preceding attendance at German church services. 58 GROUP 1: Boyd Lester, Roger Quist, Kathy Wilson, Mary Fisher, Janice Latsha, Kathy Vcrbarg, Pete Prestegaard, Jan Boulcy, Diane Borchert, Sandie Lindstrom, Karen Johnston. Beth Schwartz. GROUP 2: Judy Hultgren, Mary Frederickson, Sue Ostroot. Dave Swanstrom, Mitch Rand, Barb Mattson. Janet Gulstrand, Carol Walters, Janice Raabe. GROUP 3: Doug McNeil, Pete Statt, Lynne Runcie, Bonnie Johnson, Bill Kuhlman, Jay Gibbons, Kathy Livscy, Joel Anderson. 'P UtateiiA i Sxc ZKye Sfruttfr tuut SEATED: Bruce Ziegler, Mrs. Arcnds, Judy Koch, Carol Halluska. STANDING: Sally Nunneley, David Rood, Bill Halluska, Mitchell Rand. Bob Shapiro, Jim Jones, Brian McNee. 59 Seve tty Sfoatty SKEETS LANGLEY, a real pro with his accordion, has also served as master of ceremony at many school functions. TOM DAHL AND TOM LEACH have entertained the student.body ■ y playing at dances and pep fests. ROW 1: J. Bouley, K. Wilson. S. Greenfield, L. Reynolds, M. Green ield, J. Bryant, R. Hart, T. Morton, P. Parlin. J. Volkcnant, B. Schwartz A. Peterson, D. Borchert. ROW 2: K. Koeneman, K. Verbarg, J Thorness, S. Nunneley, J. Thomas. J. Gulstrand, S. Hill, R. Gaudettc J. Frankhauser, L. Korsh, B. Johnson, B. Frandle, E. Chester, M. Lud ford, K. Fisher. ROW 3: M. Fisher, M. Enarson, J. Raabe, M. Bcske C. Walters, S. Lindstrom, S. Crowder, C. Peterson, K. Finch. L O’Dell, G. Rouzer, L. Schoumaker, J. Latsha, S. Ostroot. ROW 4: L Runcie, J. Gulstrand, J. Johnson, B. Anderson, K. Felt. M. Frederick son B. Mattson, J. Ericson, C. Hcinsch, V. Johnson, J. Hultgren, K Livsey, J. Jeppesen, B. Haugc, J. Gulstrand. ROW 5: S. Dahl, R. Wolff J. Mattson, B. Larson, D. Garvin, P. Basdeka, W. Juran, G. Lester J. Vick, T. Leach, K. Woehrle, B. Sahly. SEATED AT THE PIANO arc Lane Reynolds and Sandic Greenfield who have accompanied the choir during the year. KAROL KOENEMAN'S soprano voice is known by many through her solos both at school activities and at social and church events. 61 THE TRUMPET TRIO, Steve Wochrle, Tom Ylvisaker, and Steve Peer, have played for programs, added zip to pep fests, as well as participated in the band. THE NEWLY FORMED BAND and choir has been under the direction of Mr. Anderson. These groups have proved themselves an asset to Valley's musical reputation. This was accomplished when the band received a B-f rating in competition, and the choir received a B. ROW 1: Tom Hunter, Donald Swanstrom, Mary Johnson, Sandra Mixer, Margaret Flanders. ROW 2: Bill Borchert, Darrell Brown Marjorie Serr, Paul Burda, Don Schiefelbcin, Kathy Larsen, Jim Jones, Bob Shapiro. Gary Aancnson, Elaine Hart, Jill Bryant. ROW 3: Joanne Mariucci, Ricki Langley, Greg Homzik, Donald Dickey, Paul Eliason, Bruce Lindsey, Mike Murphy, Brian McNee, David Garvin, Rick Aanenson, Steve Peer, Steve Woehrlc, Tom Ylvisaker. ROW 4: Bob Hanson, Tom Leach, Leonard Langley, Mr. Anderson, Jerry Hauschildt, Keith Smith, Neil Smith, Kristi Prestegaard, John Beckman, Morgan Nelson, Steve Sahly. 62 VARSITY, ROW 1: Joel Anderson, Gordy Lester, Denny Erickson, Don Ramicr. ROW 2: Fred Bcrenberg, Bill Sahly, Joey George, Gary Nelson. Charlie Wcigman. ROW 3: Coach Tom Benepc, Buzz Mcrwin, Pete Basdeka, Pete Schroth, Wynn Juran, Boyd Lester. ROW 1: Steve Woehrlc, 'Tom Ylvisaker, Fred Hass, Jim Raabc, Karl Enghauscr, Claude Maxwell, Dary Sheehy, Paul Svcnsson, Ricky Gtrlson. ROW 2: Don McNeil, Steve Rosholt, John Griffith, Dean Bouley, Jeff McLeod, Judd Nelson, Brian McNec, Jeff Bates, Eric Aanenson. ROW 3: Gary Aanenson, Jerry Peters, Charles Tyler, David Garven, Steve Dahl, Bob Larson, Jay Martin. Donald Swanstrom, Jeff Ericson, Mr. Peterson, Coach. 64 ■■ VARSITY, ROW 1: Cliff White, Jim Elmquist, Bill Enghauser, Pete Prestegaard. ROW 2: Bill Proffitt, Dave Swanstrom, Christy Kontenakos, Tom Leach. ROW 3: Denny Miller, Jim Zrust, Jerry Brademan, Kent Woehrle, Mr. Holewa, Assistant Coach. (faitCdesi 'ZOfate (fya en s4Ct-@o«t4este«tce SEASON RECORD TEAM WE THEY Watertown 0 12 Eden Prairie 0 Burnsville 0 13 U-High 45 Waconia 7 34 6 21 18 6 6 52 Fridley 0 Total points by Golden Valley Total points by opposition Total yards gained Charlie Weigman and Denny Erickson together gained 1,129 yards. Seventeen touchdowns were scored by the team. The team averaged 45 offensive plays per game. They punted 40 times for an average of 26 yards. The team fumbled 12 times over the season. Sixty-three first downs over the season were gained. An average of 20 boys played each game. Cliff White was selected for the Minnesota Valley All-Conference Team. Cliff White, Charlie Weigman and Denny Erickson received All-State honorable mention. 65 BETWEEN HALVES the Senior High Football Team receives a pep talk from Coach Bcnepe. In the background is Mr. Bcnepe's twin brother, Dick Benepe. COACH BENEPE and a few of the Varsity players watch apprehensively as Golden Valle)1 tries for the extra point. MR. HOLEWA, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; Mr. Benepe, Senior High Football Coach; and Mr. Peterson. Junior High Football Coach, chat about some highlights of the games. AN EXCITING POINT in the game versus Chaska is reached as Golden Valley scores its first touchdown of the year. 67 RECEIVING THE BALL and running hard is Cliff White, who was selected for the Minnesota Valley All-Conference Team and received All-State honorable mention. COACHES THREE: Mr. Kimble, B” Team; Mr. Holewa, Junior High and Athletic Director; Mr. Lockwood. Varsity. Creighton Mitchell, Stub Svensson, Doug McNeil, Ricky Carlson, Wade Turner, Pete Statt, Bob McCabe, Chuck McGinn, Jim Zrust, Mike Flanagan, Tom Ylvisaker, Dave Wigrcn. Steve Rosholt, Mr. Kimble. Charlie Weigman, Marvin Socher, Bob Wigestrand, Joel Anderson, Jim Elmquist, Gary Nelson, Pete Prcstegaard, Bill Enghauser, Roger Quist, Christ Kontenakos, Wade Turner, Pat Flanagan, Mr. Lockwood, Coach. c t ( o t ene tce ROW 1: Don McNeil, Mike Carroll, Mike Murphy, Greg Homzik, Tim Flanagan, Paul Hultgrcn, Billy Adolphsen, Paul Kubic, Don Schicfclbein, John Lang. ROW 2: John Griffith, Stub Svcnsson, Paul Eng-hauscr. Fred Hass, Jeff McLeod, Brian McNcc, Dick Merwin, Bob Merwin, Jim Raabe, Tom Hunter, Jerry Peters. ROW 3: Eric Aanenson, Steve Wochrie, Steve Peer, Steve Rosholt, Ricky Carlson, Tom Ylvisaker, Jim Jones, Jeff Ericson, Morgan Nelson, Terry Roscngren, Mr. Holewa, Coach. 69 TEAM WE THE Faculty ................................55 41 Eden Prairie ...........................62 5 Watertown ..............................76 4.' Shakopec ...............................40 5( Burnsville .............................63 4 Orono ..................................65 5i Fridley ................................54 3 Waconia ................................55 6'. Chaska .................................55 6. U. High ................................60 53 Eden Prairie............................55 3( Watertown ..............................73 59 Shakopee ...............................59 60 Waconia ................................50 49 Chaska .................................62 6 Fridley ................................58 21 U. High ................................50 44 CHRIST KONTENAKOS evades several Tigers in attempting a lay-up shot. 70 VALLEY HIGH'S BASKETBALL TEAM, formed last year under the direction of Coach Robert Lockwood, has a record of 19 wins and 6 losses. The team played eight squads, winning 5 and losing 3. The remainder of the games were played against Junior Varsities where the record of 14 wins and 3 losses was made. During this first varsity year, C.V. won 10 and lost 5. A third place in the nine-team Valley Conference was an unexpected achievement for the first-year team. JOEL ANDERSON AND GARY NELSON try desperately to thwart their opponent's goal. ANXIETY IS SHOWN by both teams as Pat Flanagan tries to raise the Viking's score. 71 Joyce Gulstrund, President s4t6ietic s464 Ct6lttO t Elaine Hart. Vice President Barb Haugc. Secretary-Treasurer BACK ROW: Barb Frandle, Kathy Fisher, Bonny Johnson. Leslie Korsch. Chnssy Peterson, Linda O'Dell. Susan Davis, Phyllis Horne Marie France DeGaine. Beth Schwartz, and Sharon Hill FOl'RTH ROW Marsha Greenfield, Sally Noble. Kathy Felt. Barb Anderson Diane Borchert, Suzy Crowder, Lynne Runcie, Janice Raabe. Carol Walters. Judy McBride, and Vicki Johnson. THIRD ROW Jud Hultgren, Patty Parlin, Tanya Keller, Judy Schmirler. Sally Xunneley. Marcia Enarson, Lin Schefflcr. Ramona Jones, Colleen Heinscl Kathy Verbarg, Jean Ericson, and Janice Latsha. SECOND ROW Miss Foster. Pat Johnson, Judy Volkcnant, Janet Boulcy, Jill Brvan Jean Thomas, Jean Gulstrand, Toni Morton, Ellen Chester. Avis Peterson. Sandie l.indstrom, and Judy Thorness. FIRST ROW: J,mn Nichols. Dana Steiner, Kathy Livsey, Karen Johnston. Janet Gulstrand. Mary Fisher. Elaine Hart, Lane Reynolds, Joyce Gulstram Barb Haugc, Jeri Jcppesen. Marsha Beskc. and Kathy Finch. 72 Sfun b Sc4oo£ Spirit VARSITY CHEERLEADERS, Carol Walters, Jeri Jeppesen, Judy McBride, Barb Haugc, Janice Raabc, Lynne Runcie. SPECTATORS NEEDED A BOOST IN SPIRIT. This was accomplished by the selection of cheerleaders. Not only do these girls have to be limber, but they must be vivacious, courteous, and good sports at all times. From among the girls who attended the clinic held to train prospective cheerleaders, three seniors, and three juniors were selected as varsity cheerleaders. Three sophomores and three freshmen made up the B” squad. The new cheerleaders attended a state-wide Cheerleading Clinic at St. Louis Park High School. They received many pointers on executing cheers properly, and tried them out on the Golden Valley-itcs. They liked them! All in all, the cheerleaders had a very successful year under the able guidance of Miss Mary Nctzingcr. ROW 1: Carol Walters, Jeri Jeppesen. Judy McBride. ROW 2: Janice Raabe, Barb Haugc, Lynne Runcie. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Suzy Crowder, Barb Anderson, Diane Borchcrt, Cathie Finch, Kathy Felt. 73 77ta£ Ke t t ui 7ft c 4te'v E ttesi ( o Kfretctco t ROW I: Bob Larson, Fred Bills, Pat Flanagan, Mike Flanagan, Jack Frandle, Christ Kontenakos, Denny Erickson, Steve Wochrle, Ronald Wolff, Steve Dahl, Dan McAuliffe. ROW 2: Jim Zrust, Steve Pawlcyn, Pete Schroth, Ronald Thole, Bill Proffitt, Mr. Benepc, Roger Quist, Boyd Lester, Jim Elmquist. TWO UP-AND-COMING SPORTS at Valley are track and wrestling. Both teams have participated in the Valley Conference competitions. The track team placed fourth in one of the closest Conference meets in years. This means that there is a big future in store for the teams with the new track incentive present in the Conference at Golden Valley. Outstanding records were set by Pat Flanagan, who broke the 100-yard dash Conference record, and Denny Erickson, who placed third in the region in the discus. ROW 1: Tom Parker, Denny Miller, Fred Bills, Bob Larson, Pete Basdeka, Chuck Anderson, Dick George, Dick Bruckelmyer, Paul Eliason. ROW 2: Mr. Benepe, Cliff White, Jim Denneson, Denny Erickson, Tom Dahl, Bill Kuhlman, Jon Libra. 74 Golden Valley's baseball Vikings found wins were scarce in their first season of conference play as they fielded the youngest team in the league. While most other teams had senior-filled lineups, the Vikings played seven Juniors, five Sophomores, two Freshmen, and five Eighth graders. All of the squad will be back next year, and most of them will bring back the additional experience of summer competition. The six leading hitters on the team this year were Ricky Carlson, Marvin Socher, Bill Kuhlman, Creighton Mitchell, Joey George and Doug McNeil. Most of the pitching assignments this season were handled by Eighth grader Skip Hall who got credit for the only Conference win, and Freshman Ricky Carlson. The catching was handled by Sophomore Doug McNeil and Eighth-grader Stub Svcns-son. Profiting from this year's play, the Vikings look toward next season when, a year older and more experienced, they expect to be strong contenders in conference rivalry. IB: Bob McCabe, Pete Prestegaard. 2B: Steve Peer, Jerry Brademan. SS: Tom Ylvistaker, Jon Libra. 3B: Bill Kuhlman, Steve Rosholt, Doug McNeil, Morgan Nelson, Stub Svensson. Batter: Marvin Socher, P. Creighton Mitchell, Skipper Hall. LF: Dick George. CF: Joey George. RF: Dave Swanstrom, Fred Bcrenberg. Managers: Griff McAuliffe, Jay Gibbons. Coach: Mr. Lockwood. 'VaUey 0?tM 'tyvuKj tf 7ecun t t MARVIN SOCHER, one of the top batters, poses for the Viking camera. DOUG McNEIL, catcher, and Skipper Hall, pitcher, discuss signals before a game. 75 ROW 1: Bill Enghauser, Tom Leach, Jim Elmquist. ROW 2: Denny Erickson, Pat Flanagan, Wynn Juran. ROW 3: Joel Anderson, Bill Sahly, Jerry Brade-man. ROW 4: Kent Woehrle, Gary Nelson. Christ Kontcnakos. ROW 5: Pete Schroth, Cliff White, Joey George. ROW 6: Don Ramier, Denny Miller, Pete Preste-gaard, Fred Bercnberg, Dave Swanstrom. ROW 7: Charles Anderson, Pete Basdeka. Jon Libra. ROW 8: Wade Turner, Marvin Socher, Boyd Lester, Fred Bills, Doug McNeil. ROW 9: Mr. Lockwood, Mr. Benepe, Mr. Holewa, Bill Proffitt, Bob McCabe, Bob Wigestrand, Bill Kuhl-mann, Mike Flanagan. twctc ce UfUUt e % uu$uet IN THE FIRST YEAR OF ORGANIZATION, the Golden Valley Lettermen’s Club has developed a working constitution, selected a special jacket as an emblem of the membership, and promoted athletic participation by all students in the school. The climax of the year centered around the first Athletic Banquet at which the all-time great Minnesota football coach, Bernic Bierman, the guest speaker received an honorary membership. Dennis Erickson was awarded the Senior Athletic Award for outstanding development and leadership in athletics. This award will be given each year to the outstanding athlete of the Senior class. 76 THE CORN STALKS AND HAY BALES that surround Marrin' Sam typify the decorations used to get Golden Valley High School in the mood for Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by the Senior Class. utd Se ti v i BARB HAUGE AND GORDY LESTER dressed in the typical Sadie Hawkins fashion, appear to be enjoying a dance out. DOWN COME THE DECORATIONS OF THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, Peace on Earth, and up go the stars and streamers for the Junior Dance dc Noel. 78 l et 'Dcutcitty, CHAIRMEN OF THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM, PARIS AU PR INTEMPS, pictured are: Christ Kontenakos, General Chairman; Sue Bushard, Jim Elmquist, Mary Fisher, Decorations Co-Chairmen; Lowell Gomsrud, Class President and Master of Ceremonies, Carol Carlson. Other chairmen were: Janet Bouley, Decorations; Leonard Langley, Entertainment; Pete Prestegaard, Tickets; Loretta Davis, Publicity; Barb Hauge, Menu; Dick Ross, Clean-up; Kathy Wilson, Ballroom. DANCERS ENJOYED THE PARISIAN ATMOSPHERE of sidewalk cafes advertising columns, and flower push carts. 79 HARRIS NELSON, PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER, provided the comedy highlight of the evening. (P tKe'i 76e LEFTY (TOM PARKER) WAITS EXPECTANTLY while Junior (Jim Carlson) takes very careful aim at the nearest window. It broke. BOB (MITCH MILLER) DOESN'T SEEM TO MIND being the bone of contention when the two girls are as pretty as Carrie (Janet Gulstrand) and Eunice (Kathi Wilson). LOOKING ANXIOUS when Junior (Jim Carlson) suffers the effects of a poison antidote are, left to right, Mrs. Gordon( Judy Schmirler), Carrie (Janet Gulstrand), Mr. Gordon (Tom Dahl), Father (Leonard Langley), and Mother (Janet Bouley). Other members of the cast are Jane (Tanya Keller), Helen (Jean Ericson), Carl (Dick Ross), Midge (Mary Fisher), and Dot (Karen Johnston). Both the Junior and Senior Class plays were directed by Mrs. Jo Ann Herring. 0cciu u4' Scu zye ecetoe ‘PCeutcUte EXCLAIMING ABOUT THE ASHES that were once ten million dollars arc, left to right: Senator Savage (Wynn Juran), Mrs. Savage (Karol Koeneman), Lilly Belle (Kathy Verbarg), and Judge Savage (Pete Basdeka). HANNIBAL (TOM LEACH) PLAYS HIS VIOLIN to distract Jeff (Bill Sahly). Jeff believes his face is badly scarred and hides it with his hand. Looking on, left to right, are: Mrs. Paddy (Sally Nunnelcy), Fairy Mae (Jeri Jcppesen), and Florence (Joyce Gulstrand). THE CURIOUS SAVAGE” was set at the Cloisters, an insane asylum. The play was unusual, for the gentle patients at the asylum were strongly contrasted to the money-grabbing outsiders. The play was the story of a lady, Mrs. Savage, who possessed a great fortune which she put to unorthodox use. Her grown-up stepchild had her committed, then discovered that she had hidden ten million dollars. Mrs. Savage attempted to make her children sec themselves in perspective by sending them on ridiculous goose-chases in quest of the treasure, but her efforts nearly ended in tragedy. 81 MISS WILLIE (SANDY LINDSTROM), NURSE at the Cloisters, talks with Doctor Emmett (Kent Wochrle). FEDERAL CONTAtNSR CORPORATION DMA«u iiw mSUUTE Rt LfkGvJt turkey OKA •OUTt 4, TURKKVfarm • aNOKA. MIN? RAMERS 10$ FINE over 40yea tA (? i4UHe'i ?ood 'Wfa'tt £yoCde t VaMeef flatted GOLDEN VALLEY FURNITURE, INC LAKEVIEW SANITARY DAIRY THE DAHLBERG COMP, Acclaimed by Thousands Enjoyed by All New! GOLDEN FOREST ROOM Michael's IN GOLDEN VALLEY Highway 100 and Olson Blvd. Highway 55 JU 8-9414 BRENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ENGHAUSER-NELSON Contractors ICE CREAM NIGHT'S PHAR J. F. ANDERSON LUMBER CO A Hope Chest Counselor will be happy to tell you about the Hope Chest Club Savings Plan. This plan offers a wide selection of beautiful table appointments and home furnishings for the homemaker of tomorrow. If you would like more information just drop us a note or call Liberty 5-3753. T wwwr ismw £ m raggg COCKSHUTT FARM EQUIPMENT, INC GOLDEN VALLEY STATE BANK GANDRUD'S LABIES APP, ICE CENTER WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, wish to express our sincere thanks to our advertisers. Their support has made it possible for the Viking Staff to record the yearly activities of our school in a permanent form for all to read, enjoy, and remember. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE who recognize tomorrow’s future in the young faces pictured between the cover of this 1959 Viking. WE ALSO WISH TO THANK Mr. Dan Gleason and the Taylor Publishing Company, who have been so helpful in publishing the first Viking. Mr. Bill Pletsch, who has given so much of his time and professional ability; Marjorie Hoines and Gail Skyberg whose all-around ability has been so helpful; the teachers who have been patient when we interrupted their classes; and to Mrs. Nelson, our adviser, whose long hours of help have been invaluable. TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY 96