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

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Vikings Take Their Places as A WARM CONGRATULATORY HANDSHAKE is har ! by Dewey Brcisch and Barbara Andersen. Barbara is this year's recipient of the annually presented Daughters of the American Revolution award. OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD! List January William Anderson closed up shop and had a first-hand view of the new President when he led the Minneapolis Letter Carriers Band in the inaugural parade. After long and hard campaigning, the election's outcome was finally announced . . . the “Jackie look was in without a douht! 1961 marked a “first” in presidential history, as Vikings watched 13-year-old Joint F. Kennedy become not only the youngest man, but also the first Catholic to win election to this high executive office. Assisting JFK is Lyndon B. Johnson, the Senator from Texas, and his famous wife, “Lady Bird. However, it should he said for the record that this was one of the closest races for President the country has ever known: the popular vote teetered at a mere 272,886 votes. Democrats did not find themselves as lucky on the state level, as Republican Elmer L. Anderson toppled incumbent Orville Freeman to become the Governor of Minnesota. Realizing the importance of the 1960 elections, the Social Studies Department organized a series of debates which were conducted by students, before the nation went to the polls. Following presentations by both sides, the audience was permitted to ask questions. Most evident was the fact that the debates accomplished their purpose—to present the students with the facts and let them draw their own conclusions. Earlier in the year such campaign slogans as “Say Yeth for Beth. “Back Jack.” and “It’s a Cinch with Finch.” echoed through the halls as Student Council election fever hit Valley. Multitudes of posters and signs were strewn from the ceiling to locker doors, and campaign speeches were delivered by all nominees. Everything from handshakes to kisses, of the chocolate variety, were offered to sway voters. The day of reckoning came as ballots were counted. Emerging victorious were Wade Turner, president: Jay Gibbons, vice-president; and Steve Woehrle, secretary-treasurer. Golden Valley was represented in person at the Presidential Inauguration when Band Director William Anderson went to lead the Minneapolis Letter Carriers Band in the parade. The Governor, the band, and one float were the official representatives of the State of Minnesota in the ceremonies. The study of foreign languages mixed with the country's culture and traditions gave Vikings a closer insight into understanding the peoples and. therefore, the problems of the world. Working together in projects, Valleyites learned the importance of give and take. Twenty-four children in some disaster area of the world will be equipped with paper, pencils, soap, athletic equipment, and other materials included in the school chest prepared by Red Cross members. Poor or homeless children in the Minneapolis area will be aided by Vikings through the $80 they raised for Santa Anonymous by selling Christmas ads in the Valley Viewer. Barbara Anderson and Clint Ewald were chosen as outstanding leaders. Barbara received the DAR good citizen award and Clint became Golden Valley’s second representative to Boys’ State. From the lunch ticket puncher to the President of the Senior Class, each Valley Viking carried out his responsibility of leadership and service. While he participates in debates, contests, classroom studies, trips, and sports activities, he represents his family, his school, and his country.

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POISED IN MID AIR, All-Conference Viking Wade Turner is captured driving in for two of the Viking’ 807 season points. -SAINTS PRESERVE US! implores Marilyn Smith. The saints do smile fondly on Valley’s amateur Thespians, who produce two (days in their high school career . Combining both actors and backstage crews, 87 student participated in dramas this year. but Move With a Single Spirit Just outside the western boundary of Minneapolis, under the shadow of the Poshey Tower and the new glass and steel 1st National Bank Building, yet away from the hustle and hustle of city streets and stores, lies Golden Valley, In a small corner of this growing community of 16,000 people were found the 373 Golden Valley Vikings. A ring of a school bell, the rush of feet, and currents of conversation resounded through the halls. Golden Valley Vikings filled the classrooms, turning from socializing to studies. A murmur matured to a shout in the crowded gym. Then a burst of speed, a one-handed hook shot, and roars of victory filled the air. Vikings had turned from study to play. In enthusiastic spirit the Vikings of yesterday differed little from the modem Golden Valley version. However, here the similarity ended. While the Vikings of the past were legendary blueeyed blonds, the majority of the modern Vikings had dark hair and blue eyes. Most students claimed a Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish ancestry with German. English, Scotch, and French close behind. The average 5 9” Golden Valley hoy went modern in conveying his 5’4 date to the local amusements. Tenth century Viking men spent evenings at their village meeting halls and rode horses or walked with damsels of their choice. In I960 ami 1961 gallant warriors called for their dates dressed in the latest continental style and armed with enough money for a quick round of miniature golf, or their favorite show. Biding off in a sleek sports car. a racy convertible. or on rare occasions a souped-up Model T. Vikings usually concluded the evening with a hamburger or pizza. Golden Valley Vikings varied in personal enjoyments. When hoys turned to dual exhausts, barbecued steaks, and sailing, girls turned to exotic ice cream desserts, yogi, and craeker-water-orange juice dirts. Relaxing and eating didn’t occupy all of a Valleyite’s time. Five days a week, seven hours a day. loeker doors hanged shut, pupils licked exams, and teachers led classroom debates. During the year, sports-minded Vikings managed three hours of practice after school, and still squeezed in the average two hours spent on homework every night. Cheers rose for a homer, tears were shed as a queen was crowned, and a door closed on a portion of the student body. All are irrevocable. Vikings of 1960-61 differed from the Vikings of yesterday and so will they differ from the Vikings of tomorrow. But a heritage lay behind and a tradition was in the making. 5

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Citizens in the ‘New Frontier’ BEWITCHED. BOTHERED, AND BEWILDERED is Susan Steele as she puzzles over the intricacies of French grammar. Directions proved to be just as difficult os the exercises, for the texts were written completely in French. “MAN IS BY NATURE A POLITICAL ANIMAL” The fall election debates bring out the beast in Dan Kane as he jumps down opposing Republican throats. HEY. SANTA! WHERE’S YOUR BEARD? Andy Marks, Colden Valley’s own Santa Claus piles present upon present for the Santa Anonymous campaign. The Valley Viewer sold ads in the Christmas edition of the paper to purchase these toy for needy or orphaned children. 7