Grand Meadow High School - Meadow Lark Yearbook (Grand Meadow, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1986 volume:

We, the 1986 yearbook staff, dedicate our yearbook to Larry Ziebell (March 17, 1934-June 26, 1985) in appreciation for his 23 years in our school system and community. The following exerpt was given by George Colbenson at his funeral. Larry was a real profes- sional in the very best sense of the word. He ex- pected and demanded a lot from his students because he hated to see people waste their abilities and talents. In class he would often use the expression, 'I'll be honest with you' and he always was, because he felt that part of his job was to help them become responsible citizens and members of the communi- ty- Larry was more than just a teacher. He was also a very active member of the com- munity. He was a very prominent member of the American Legion. He was a man who loved and was very proud of his country and her flag. He was a very strong supporter of the Boys Scouts and the Girl Scouts. Larry was a loving hus- band and father. He showed his love for them and his pride in them every day of their lives. March 17, 1934 - June 26, 1985 THE 1986 Larry never did anything to make him famous and his name will never appear in any of the history books that he used to teach from, but there are hundreds of people who are better off today because they knew a man who they called Zeeb and Lark. SUPERLARK GRAND MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL J-j-j GRAND MEADOW, MINNESOTA k c A u %, $ i yo qo ? cl t Wjrf % Jason Duane Benson Chad Richard Bothun Kristin Barbara Cornwell Tammy Sue Grafe Michelle Rae Gregerson Craig Dana Monnier Terry Duane Nelson Aaron James Radtke Dana LeRoy Riedemann Kelly Lynn Stejskal Ann Michelle Stier Lael Eileen Stier Senior Class Officers President - Jim Steinkamp Vice-President - Terry Nelson Secretary - Bobbie Fruth Treasurer - Aaron Radtke Student Council Reps. Chad Bothum Mike Smith ADVISORS: Ms. Zastrow, Mr. Carlson. SENIORS CLASS OF 1986 Class Colors Purple Silver Class Flower White Rose Tipped In Purple Believing is the Beginning of a Dream Coming True. Valedictorian Barb Weiss AREN’T WE CUTE! GUESS WHO WE ARE 7 SENIORS ACTIVITIES A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Homecoming King and Queen: Jim Steinkamp, Shelley Fabian, Attendants on Left: Jeff Weisz, Ann Stier. Attendants on Right: Chad Bothun, Kelly Stejskal. Crown Bearers: Dominic Baudoin and Nicole Johnson. Homecoming Events September 16-20 Thursday 2:30-Pepfest 7:30-Coronation Bonfire Friday 8:20-Decorate Floats 2:00-Parade 7:30-Game 9:00-Dance ALL-SCHOOL PLAY Row 1 Jenny Stier, Bridget Vanatta, Lynn Breitbarth, Teri DeRuyter, Diane Claeys, Kristie Mickelson. Kari Myhre, Amy Werner. Row 2: Dawrj Danielson. Kristin Rieger. Jenny Wood. Danelle Boone. Missy Hoefs. Rhonda Jensson. Row 3: Carolyn Wytaske. Tyler Glynn, Kelly Riegerj Sheila Hanson, Chris Hopp. Amy Rieger, Dan Ziebell, Jamie Wytaske. John Kreutzman This year's fall all-school play consisted of three one- act plays. The Cave was a symbolic play about fear of the un- known and the struggle of man to free himself from darkness and ignorance. Cast members were Kelly Rieger, Kristin Rieger, Amy Rieger, Chris Hopp, Sheila Hanson, Dan Ziebell, Jamie Wytaske, John Kreutzman, Missy Hoefs, Dannelle Boone, Teri DeRuyter, and Bridget Van- atta. Us and Them was also a symbolic play and it dealt with the distrust of people who are different than us. Cast people included Kelly Rieger, Kristin Rieger, Sheila Hanson, Jamie Wytaske, Dan Ziebell, Danelle Boone, John Kreutzman, Missy Hoefs, Teri DeRuyter, Bridget Van- atta, Tyler Glynn, Rhonda Jensson, Jenny Wood, Jenny Stier, Lynn Breitbarth, Diane Claeys, Kristie Mickelson, Amy Werner, and Kari Myhre. A Little Something for the Ducks was the third one-act and it was also used for the one-act play contest. Chris Hopp and Amy Rieger were the cast members for this show. The play was named al- ternate to the Region at the District II A contest. Carolyn Wytaske and Dawn Danielson worked as crew members for the fall production. Mr. Colbenson “THE CREATURE CREEPS” Front Row Rhonda Jensson, Carolyn Wytaske, Kristin Rieger, Kelly Rieger, Danny Johnson Middle Row: Dan Ziebell, Missy Hoefs, Sheila Hanson, LuAnn DeWall. Back Row: John Kreutz- man. Tyler Glynn, Bobbie Fruth, Dannelle Boone, Chris Hopp, Amy Rieger. The speech team had a very successful year with 11 winners at the sub- district contest and a District Champion in storytelling. The winners were: Amy Rieger - Storytelling Jenny Kreutzman - Serious Drama Missy Hoefs - Serious Drama Bridget Vanatta - Serious Drama Shannon Eslinger - Serious Drama Dannelle Boone - Poetry Kelly Rieger - Poetry Amy Werner - Prose Sheila Hanson - Humerous Rhonda Jensson - Humerous Kristin Rieger - Creative Expression Alternates at sub-district: John Kreutzman - Prose LuAnn DeWall - Poetry Winners at district: Amy Rieger Alternates at district: Sheila Hanson Jenny Kreutzman Kristin Rieger Amy Werner SPEECH PARTICIPANTS Front Row: LuAnn DeWall, Rhonda Jensson. Dannelle Boone. Bridget Vanatta, John Kreutzman, Jarred Nesbitt. Middle Row: Kelly Rieger, Kristin Rieger, Teresa West- phal. Last Row: Amy Rieger, Sheila Hanson, Amy Werner. Amy Rieger was District Champion in storytelling, at the district contest. FRENCH CLUBS St. High French: Front Row to Back Row: Candee Johnson. Amy Rieger, Monsieur Sproule. Sheila Hanson, Dawn Elit, Bobbi Fruth. Lael Stier, Charles Bly, Theresa Claeys, Chris Hopp, Ttoy Gil- bert, Tyler Glynn, Paul Wytaske. Le Club Fran ais Eh Super-larc tu as beaucoup de fi et beaucoup de 5a! Along with mak- ing crepes, Buches de Noel and fondue, we taught the Spanish to sing Jean Petit, braved le Patinrou- lette and alleged pies were lance sur le prof the francais at the Spring Pique - nique. Three top students; Dawn Elit, Shelley Stecker, and Jenny Kreutz- man, competed in the State French Contest at the University of Min- nesota. Bonne chance! Monsieur Sproule Jr. High French: Front Row to Back Row: Brenda Olson, Rhonda Jensson, Shelly Stecker, Brad Tangen, John Oehlke, Kristin Rieger, Brid- get Vanatta, Diane Olson, Becky Denisen, Tony Warmka. Jenny Stier, Lori Si- monson, Cindy Hoefs, Tammy Brogan. Tracy Snyder, Amy Werner, Chris Emman- uel, Kari Myhre, Dan Tiede- mann, John Kassel, Erin Ken- nedy, Diane Claeys, Jenny Bush, Mike Mehling. Nikki Prescott. Tami Jech, Shannon Ostby, Russell Swanson, Ed- die Simes, Dina Julson, Tricia Hiscocks, Kristie Mickelson. 21 “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER” - PROM FHA - HARD WORKERS! First Row: Diane Cornwell, Elaine Cornwell, LuAnn DeWall. Bobbie Fruth, Wendy Ziebell, Sheila Hanson. Second Row: Mrs. Johnson, Connie Freese, Dannelte Boone, Lael Stier, Michelle Gregerson, Tracy Barnes, Nancy Steinkamp, Dawn Elit, Tammy Calkins. Third Row: Toy Olson, Anne Koball, Theresa Claeys, Cindy Warn, Candice Johnson, Dawn Comer, Jodine Westphal. Missing: K.imm Hoefs, Tina Quandt, Amy Rieger. Sr. FHA had 23 members and several firsts this year were: 1. ) We had our first rock- a-thon where members earned their dues and some money for the chapter. 2. ) We made plates of food as a Thank You for merchants who support us during the year. 3. ) Amy Rieger was in- stalled District XIV president- next fall we will host our first Dis- trict XIV Convention. 4. ) We manned a local tele- phone number for the Cancer Telethon at Anne Koball's home. We continued our annual: Carnation sale (550 carna- tions sold), faculty break- fast, secret grandmother program. We also earned two more A.A.E. trophies. Mrs. Johnson JR. HIGH FHA First Row: Shannon Eslinger, LeeAnn Cornwell. Heidi Smith, Trieia Hiscocks, Denise Jacobson. Second Row. Tracy DeRuyter, Jenny Kreutzman, Diane Claeys, Kari Myhre, Jolene Bothun, Jenny Wood, Kristin Rieger. Tracy Snyder. Third Row: Mrs. Johnson. Brenda Olson, Jenny Bush, Cindy Hoefs, Lori Simonson. Dina Julson, Amy Werner, Teresa Westphal. Missing: Lynn Breitbarth, Becky Denisen, Missy Hoefs, Rhonda Jensson, Crystal Losey, Diane Olson, Carrier Quandt, Kelly Rieger, Jill Schultze. Jenny Steir, Bridger Vanatta, Kristie Mickelson. Advisor: Mrs. Johnson Jr. FHA had 29 mem- bers. We had a pot- luck supper, installed our new members, sold almost $3000 of Tom Watt, had a Hal- loween Party com- plete with costumes, and a Christmas Par- ty. We went roller skating and to Mae Gross's home to see her handmade dolls. We made center- pieces and helped serve a Golden Age dinner. 72% of the members participated in Action Activity Events. We enjoyed the secret-Grand- mother program and our Mother-Daugh- ter-Grandmother Tea. Mrs. Johnson Student Council First Row: Patrick Weiss. Terry Nelson. Tyler Glynn, Mike Smith. Second Row: Miss Zastrow, Sheila Hanson. Paul Davis, Amy Werner, Mitchell Glynn, Tamara Jech, Chad Bothun, Nancy Steinkamp, Jim Steinkamp, Jared Jones. Third Row: Slone Benson. Tracy Barnes, Glenn Simes, Eric Myhre, Aaron Radtke, Paul W'ytaske. National Honor Society Bobbie Fruth, Jim Steinkamp. Kristin Cornwell. Wendy Ziebell, Barb Weiss. Diane Cornwell, Amy Rieger. Chris Hopp. ANNUAL STAFF Row 1 Dawn Gomer, LeeAnn Cornwell. Kelly Rieger. Teri DeRuyter Row 2 Caylan Lamp. Dawn Elit. Tracy Barnes. Diane Cornwell, Jodine Westphal, Bobbie Fruth, Lael Stier Miss Hosmer Bobbie Fruth Dijne Cornwell Co-Editors Advisor “BANDING” TOGETHER SENIOR BAND - First Row: Tracy Snyder, Kelly Rieger, Kristie Stuckey, Theresa Claeys, Nancy Steinkamp. Second Row: Tammy Grafe, Sheila Hanson, Candice Johnson, Dannelle Boone, Missy Hoefs, Lynn Breitbarth, Jolene Bothun, Kari Hagan, Anne Koball, Elaine Cornwell, Amy Rieger. Third Row: Scott Kerrins, Jim Kjeer, Tammy Calkins, Jonalle Johnson, Trevor Denison, Jon Parker, Dan Ziebell, Eric Ottman, Brad Skitter, Eric Diskerud, Paul Davis, Jarred Nesbitt, Charles Bly. Fourth Row: Kimm Hoefs, Scott Gardner, Mitchell Glynn, Jon Nesbitt, Bridget Vanatta, Mr. Davidson. The 1985-86 school was again a good and busy year for the H.S. Band. The year began with the pep band playing for football games with a half-time performance at Homecoming. After the fall season, the band played for the Christmas Concert on Dec. 15. Fol- lowing this, the pep band was busy playing for 22 athletic events. During this time, instrumentalists were pre- paring for the District Solo and En- semble Contest and Large Group Con- test. The Jazz Band, with the Senior Band, performed at the Pops Concert on March 14. In early spring, the Jazz Band traveled to LeRoy and Wykoff to perform for the elementary students. With the spring season work began on the Spring Concerts. The Jr. Band performed on April 22 and the Sr. Band on May 1. Graduation, Memori- al Day and the summer program, which included a trip to Valley fair finished the band year in July. The year proved to be quite good and busy for the band. Mr. Davidson, director JAZZ BAND - First Row: Tyler Glynn, Bobbie Fruth, Paul Davis, Jarred Nesbitt. Charles Bly. Second Row: Rhonda Jensson, Eric Ottoman, Kristie Stuckey, Kimm Hoefs, Amy Rieger, Dan Ziebell. Third Row: Scott Kerrins, Jim Kjeer, Jonalle Johnson, Jon Parker, Trevor Denisen, and Mr. Davidson. 32 OF “CHORUS”, WERE THE CHORUS! First Row. Toy Olson. Jennifer Kreutzman, Kelly Rieger. Dawn Elit, Heidi Smith. Candice Johnson. Teri DeRuyter. Kristie Stuckey, Kristin Rieger, Bridget Vanatta. Second Row: Shannon Eslinger, Tina Quandt, Elaine Cornwell. Tricia Hiscocks. Tracy DeRuyter. LeeAnn Cornwell. Tracy Snyder, Theresa Claeys, Jennifer Wood, Teresa Westphal. Third Row: Melissa Hoefs, Lynn Breitbarth, Tamara Calkins. Anne Koball. Sheila Hanson. Jeffrey Johnson, Dannelle Boone. Jolene Bothun, Miss Hosmer. First Row: LeeAnn Cornwell. Heidi Smith, Kristie Stuckey, Crystal Losey, and Jodine Westphal. Second Row: Miss Hosmer, Dannelle Boone, LuAnn DeWall. Missy Hoefs, Jenny Wood, Jolene Bothun, and Jill Schultze.-Swing Choir The Chorus put their best efforts into every contest and concert. I am proud of their superior ratings earned at the district contests. We had a teary- eyed final concert, and it is with sadness that I leave. But 1 know that a lifetime is not to long to live as friends. Miss Hosmer CONTEST-BATED SUPERIOR! Row 1: Dan Ziebell, Jim Kjeer, Scott Kerrins, Amy Rieger. Charles Bly, Sheila Hanson, LuAnn DeWall, Elaine Cornwell. Row 2: Scott Gardner, Steve Gardner, Gaylan Lamp. Kimm Hoefs. Row 1: Theresa Claeys, Candee Johnson, LuAnn DeWall. Elaine Cornwell, LeeAnn Cornwell, Heidi Smith. Jill Schultze. Row 2: Dannelle Boone. Kristie Stuckey, Crystal Losey, Jolene Bothun, Lynn Breitbarth, Missy Hoefs, Jodine Westphal. Trumpet Solo: Scott Kerrins Tuba Solo: Dan Ziebell French Horn Solo: Amy Rieger Clarinet Solo: Sheila Hanson Baritone Saxophone Solo: Charles Bly Trumpet Duet: Scott Kerrins, Jim Kjeer Saxophone Duet: Elaine Cornwell, LuAnn DeWall Brass Quartet: Scott Kerrins, Jim Kjeer, Amy Rieger, Dan Ziebell, Rhonda Jensson. Percussion Quartet: Jeff Weisz, Kimm Hoefs, Gaylan Lamp, Scott Gardner, Steve Gardner. are for those who received star ratings at state level. Soloists: Theresa Claeys, Candee Johnson, LuAnn DeWall, Elaine Cornwell, LeeAnn Cornwell , Heidi Smith , Jill Schultze , Missy Hoefs . Duets: Elaine and LeeAnn Cornwell Heidi Smith and Jill Schultze Lynn Breitbarth and Missy Hoefs Trio: Elaine and LeeAnn Cornwell, Heidi Smith Swing Choir: Dannelle Boone, Crystal Losey, Jolene Bothun, Misst Hoefs, Jodine Westphal, LuAnn DeWall, LeeAnn Cornwell, Heidi Smith, Jill Schultze. are for those who received star ratings at state level. 35 JUNIOR HIGH MUSICIANS First Row: Cindy Brogan, Nicole Jacobson, Melissa Kahl, Janna Hovda. Patricia Kahl, Michelle Claeys, Amy Werner. Second Row: Tammy Brogan, Cindy Hoefs, Lori Hanson, Tracy Rieken, Vicki Reese, Tanya Carlson, Lisa Iverson, Kristen Milburn, Becky Denisen, Tami Jech, Ben Westfall, Don Skifter, Tanya Warmka, Ingrid Diskerud. Third Row: Nathan Jacobson, Kristie Mickelson, Ryan Jensson, Carla Ackerman, Amy Schultze, Nathan Stier, Rhonda Jensson, Greg Davis, Michael Cowan, Martin Lecy, Brenda Olson, Adam Wright. Adam Hamilton, Tyler Gehling, James Baudoin. Fourth Row: Jeff Nesbitt, Sara Stier, Diane Olson, Nicki Prescott, Russell Stier, Karen Olson, Carrie Quandt, Mr. Davidson. Back Row: Tammy Brogan, Amy Werner, Erin Kennedy, Rhonda Jensson, Carrie Quandt, Kari Myhre. Front Row: Diane Claeys, Tami Jech, Cindy Hoefs, Nikki Prescott, Becky Denisen, Kristie Mickelson. First Row: Diane Olson, Tammy Brogan, Cindy Hoefs, Patricia Kahl, Janna Hovda, Amy Werner. Tracy Snyder. Kelly Rieger, Kristie Stuckey. Jill Schultze. Second Row: Paul Davis, Becky Denisen, Tami Jech, Trevor Denisen. Jon Parker, Rhonda Jensson, Brenda Olson, Dan Ziebell. 38 ATHLETICS VARSITY FOOTBALL Managers: Randy Fruth, Russell Swanson, Nathan Jacobson. First Row: Christopher Stier, Paul Wytaske, Mitchell Glynn, Jatr« Nesbitt. Scott Gardner, Glenn bimes, Jeffrey Johnson, Jay Minnich, Gaylan Lamp, Scott Kerrins. Second Row: Bradley Skifter. Chad Bothum, Christopher Hopp. Troy Gilbert, Craig Monnier. Patrick Weiss, Derryk Steiskal, Stephen Gardner, Chad Walterman, Eric Myhre. Third Row: Mr. Rudquist, lerry Nelson, Eric Clement, Andrew Grafe, Mike Smith, Jason Benson, Glynn Oehlke, Cray Benson, Robert Steinkamp, Tyler Glynn, Jim Steinkamp, Mr. Reker. COACH'S CORNER 1985 was the second consecutive year that our team competed in the state playoff tournament series. This past season there were many ups and downs with injuries hampering our fall potential at crucial times. The team finished a very respectable 5-5 against, as usual, some tough football opponents. This team learned to play as a group, and to overcome adversity through team and individual de- sire to excel. Seven players were honored during the season on the KFIL team of the week. Tyler Glynn, Craig Monnier, Jason Benson, Chad Bothun, Mike Smith, Troy Gilbert, and Glenn Simes. Next season there will be 13 letterman returning, with the pros- pect of a winning season if we can dedicate the off season and summer to preparation for our goals. Championship football teams are built in the off season not during the season, and we can become a championship football team with hard work. Once again we have to wish farewell and good luck in the future to a great bunch of senior who I personally thank for all of their dedication to our football team; Jason, Chad, Craig, Terry, Mike, Jim and Robert have truely become fine young men through their exper- iences on the football field. Coach Reker First Downs 87 Yards Rushing 1781 Yards Passing 303 Total Yards 2084 CM FOOTBALL AWARDS HONORARY TEAM CAPTAINS Jason Benson Chad Bothun MOST VALUABLE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Jason Benson MOST VALUABLE OFFENSIVE BACK Chad Bothun MOST VALUABLE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN Jason Benson MOST VALUABLE DEFENSIVE BACK Chris Hopp MOST DEDICATED Craig Monnier MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Deke Stejskal MOST PROMISING FRESHMAN Glenn Simes MANAGER AWARDS Randy Fruth Nathan Jacobson Russel Swanson JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL First Row Timothy Alden Tony Warmka, Nathan Jacobson, Paul Laganier, Chris Emmanual. Timothy Skifter, Shane Simonson, Mike Mehling Second Row: Troy Warmka, Trevor Walterman, Randy Fruth, Russell Swanson. Dan Tiedemann. John Kassel. Third Row. Mr Brusse, Brad Tangen Erik Diskerud, Paul Davis. Shannon Ostby, Eddie Simes. Jon Oehlke. Mr. Sloan. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL A SQUAD: Mgr. Tanya Carlson. Nancy Steinkamp, Lael Stier, Jodi Westphal. Amy Rieger, Ann Stier, Mary Ackerman, Sheila Hanson. Shelley Fabian. LuAnn DeWall, Coach Zastrow, Coach Baudoin, Coach Carlson. The girls volleyball team had another record breaking season. Their 13 wins broke the school record by one. Seniors Shelley Fabian, Ann Stier, and Lael Stier provided the leadership that allowed the Larks a second place finish in the Maple Leaf Confer- ence. Shelley set a school and district tournament record with 18 ace attacks in a match. Ann provided strong net play and Lael proved to be a consistent server. Juniors Amy Rieger, Nancy Steinkamp, Sheila Hanson, and Jodi Westphal added their special talents to the success of the Larks. Amy set a season record for points scored by serving for 213 points. Nancy consistently set the ball for the hitters and Sheila and Jodi provided their special skills when needed. Sophomores Mary Ackerman and LuAnn DeWall provided hitting strength at the net. Mary also served a record 64 straight serves over the net. All nine girls should be proud of all their achievements this past year. They all worked hard for the success of the team! Coach Carlson 1. Lael Stier passing 2. Shelley Fabian with an attack 3 Ann Stier attempting a block 4 Mary Ackerman tips the ball 5. Shelley spiking o. Mary and Lael working a double block 7. Ann led the team in blocks ft. Amy Rieger spiking Q Nancy Steinkamp passing 10 Ready position B-SQUAD Row 1-Jolene Bothun, LeeAnn Cornwell, DeDe Jacobson, Heidi Smith. Row 2-Tina Quandt, Diane Danielson, Crystal Losey, Jill Schultze, Elaine Cornwell Row 3-LuAnn DeWall. Tammy Calkins, Heather Fabian, Dawn Elit, Coach Zastrow. C-SQUAD Row 1-Karen Olson, Tami Jech, Kari Myhre, Erin Kennedy, Nikki Prescott, Tammy Brogan, Carrie Quandt, Rhonda Jensson, Dawn Danielson Row 2-Coach Baudoin, Amy Werner, Jonalle Johnson, Lori Simonson. Slone Benson, Jenny Stier. Teresa Westphal, Kristin Rieger. Jenny Bush. 1985-86 GMLO WRESTLERS Front Row-Left to Right: Randy Fruth, Tony Warmka, Eddie Simes, Jeremy Rowe, John Rowe, Erik Brownlow, Dennis Bly, 2nd Row: Chris Emanuel, Troy Warmka, Nathan Jacobson, Tim Skifter, Jon Oehlke. Back Row: Coach Diemer, Trevor Bly., Steve Brownlow, Chris Nelson, Corey Speer, Troy Watts, Troy Gilbert, Jeff Johnson, Coach Hodgdon. WRtSTLlNC AWARDS Scoreboard Most Takedowns: Chris Nelson We They Most Reversals: Plainview 6 60 Trevor Bly pAlden 39 22 Mosi Escapes: Houston 30 Steve Brownlow Blooming Prairie 36 24 ■ Trevor Bly Southland 38 21 Most Falls: Caledonia 25 40 Chris Nelson Pacetli 58 12 Most 2 pt Nearfalls: Rushford 27 a 323 Steve Brownlow Southland 37 30 Most 3 pt. Nearfalls: St. Charles 21 38 Chris Nelson Dodge Center 49 ■ 21 Hardest Worker: New Richland 14 K 37 Trevor Bly Rushford 24 36 Most Improved: Dover Eyot4 21 36 Dennis Bly Harmony 33 29 Outstanding Wrestler: Chris Nelson The 1985-86 GMLO Wrestling team had a very exciting season which brought Grand Meadow its first State Champion in Chris Nelson. Chris ended the year with an outstanding 30-0 record. An- other highlight was the promise of the Junior High Wrestlers as four of them earned varsity letters. As a dual meet squad, GMLO ended just under 500 however with ten returning lettermen the squad appears to be set for a great future. Competing without two weights, the squad still earned third at the Ellen- dale tournament, fourth at the Harmony Tournament, second at our own G.M. Tournament, and qualified eight Wres- tlers for Regionals. Through hard work we reached many goals and if our Wrestlers continue to improve the stage is set for a great future. Coach Diemer 46 n Coach Diemer Troy Chris Eddie Trevor CONFERENCE CHAMPS DISTRICT RUNNER UP! Front Row: Amy Rieger, Ann Stier, Kelly Stejskal, Shelley Fabian. Lael Stier, Nancy Steinkamp Back Row: Assistant Coach- Mr. Rudquist, Cindy Warn, Mary Ackerman, Tracy Barnes, LuAnn DeWall, Lynn Breitbarth, and Head Coach: Dawn Baudoin. _ SCORU5QA| aMl Iney Blooming kraut 51 Spring Glove ■ 40 Harmony 57 • 62 Caledonia 69 Preston 59 47 Stewartville 51 37 Mabel-Canton 47 31 Claremont 76 45 LeRov-Ostrander 89 24 Houston 8o 38 Wykoff 69 47 Wykoff 79 41 Hat mofty . s 61 44 .PeteKon w A] |P Pft'.l n 80 ▼ 68 Spring Valley 64 42 ■Euthlrd MV 68 % 55 | LeRoy Pvtrandet 66 42 The girls basketball season proved to be both exciting and successful as the Superlarks finished with a 19 and 2 win loss mark. They won the Maple Leaf Conference and were defeated in an exciting double overtime game to Austin Pacelli in the District Championship. Many records were shattered as the girls broke 12 team and 12 individual, including Shelley Fabian s breaking the 1000 pt. barrier. Shelley ended her career with a school high record of 1,028 points. Ann Stier and Kelly Stejskal also finish their career with 734 and 629 points respectively, finishing in the top 5 scores in girls basketball. Coach- Dawn Baudoin “B” SQUAD “C” SQUAD GIRLS BASKETBALL B-squad' - First Row: Dawn Gomer, Second Row: Heidi Smith, Denise Jacobson. Third Row: Heather Fabian. LuAnn DeWall, Cindy Warn, Tina Quandt. Back Row: Lynn Breit- barth, and Coach: Mr. Rudquist. C-squad - First Row: Kelly Rieger. Kristie Mickelson, Kari Myhre, Nicole Prescott, Carrie Quandt. Cindy Hoefs. Tami Jech, Becky Denisen. Second Row: Mr. Hopp, Lori Simonson, Amy Werner, Slone Benson, Jenny Bush, Erin Kennedy. Jenny Stier. Karen Olson. VARSITY BASKETBALL Manager: Tad Carlson, First Row: Caylan Lamp, Chris Hopp, Jarred Nesbitt. Second Row: Head Coach- Al Carlson, Derrick Stejskal, Terry Nelson, Robert Steinkamp, Eric Clement, Assistant Coach- Fran Baudoin. Third Row: Jim Steinkamp, Jason Benson, Doug Bush, Mike Smith, Cray Benson. SCOREBOARD We Thev Spring Grove 71 69 Harmony 61 45 Pacelli 54 76 Preston 57 42 Caledonia 46 54 Lanesboro 74 56 Stewartville 22 51 Blooming Prairie 65 47 Mabel-Canton 55 62 LeRoy 40 43 Wykoff 55 43 Houston 47 82 Preston 65 54 Peterson 52 83 Lanesboro 50 61 Harmony 65 48 LeRoy 58 56 Rushford 47 84 Wykoff 55 48 Emmons 54 52 Freeborn 43 45 BOYS BASKETBALL - 1985-86 The 1986 Superlark basketball team proved to be a successful one. A tough non-conference schedule counted for 7 of the 10 losses and an overtime loss at LeRoy while playing short handed cost the conference championship. Injuries took a starter out 9 times during the season. With everyone back at district tournament time, the team proved to be very competitive as they lost by 2 points to eventual runner-up Freeborn. The Larks had four players that averaged in double figures in scoring: Mike Smith 12.4, Chris Hopp 12.1, Jason Benson 11.4, and Cray Benson 10.6. Terry Nelson showed great leadership in running the team when Chris was injured. Sophomore Deke Stejskal showed by his play that he'll have a bright future. Jason and Mike led the team in rebounding with 9 and 8 per game. Jim Steinkamp and brother Robert contributed their own special talents to the team. Jason was voted MVP for the 1986 season and his brother Cray was most improved. Jarred Nesbitt was voted the Superlark Award. All in all, it was a successful season for the Larks: 2nd in confer- ence, 3rd at Spring Valley Holiday Tournament and 11-10 overall. Thanks - Al Carlson 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. Jason Benson sinks another one! Mike Smith with some fancy shooting! Another two points for Chris Hopp! Cray Benson, This shot's all mine! Determination is on the face of Deke Stejskal! Terry Nelson setting them up for a play! “B” “C”BASKETBALL Manager; Tad Carlson. First Row: John Kreutzman, Scott Kerrins, Chad Gehling, Mitchell Glynn. Second Row: Eric Myhre, Scott Gardner, Jim Kjeer, Eric Ottman, Doug Bush, Steve Gardner, Daniel Ziebell, Glenn Simes, Eric Clement. Coach Fran Baudoin. First Row: Troy Gehling, Shane Simonson, Trevor Denisen, John Kassel, Mike Mehling. Second Row: Trevor Walterman, Danny Tiedemann, Paul Laganier, Paul Grafe. Third Row: Brad Tangen, Paul Davis, Erik Diskerud, Shannon Ostby. Coach Richard Lantz. GMLO BOYS TRACK First Row: Jeff Weisz, Jamie Wytaske, Eric Myhre, Eric Ottman, Jarred Nesbitt. Chris Stier. Second Row: Jon Oehlke, C. J Anderson. Aaron Eastvold. Eric Diskerud, Shannon Ostby. Scott Kerrins. Third Row: Coach Hopp, Chris Hopp, Craig Monnier, Glenn Oehlke, Jason Benson, Mike Smith, Jim Kjecr, Coach Lantz. The 1986 track season was one with lots of rain and wind, it is lucky that the team performed better than the weather. The team won the conference once again. This team had 4 seniors, Mike Smith who had placed in the state and won 4 events in most of the meets, Craig Monnier who placed in conference and also ran on 2 relay teams, Jason Benson who has won the district in shotput and discus, and Jeff Weisz was out for the 1st time and in 800 in conference. These seniors will be hard to replace, the underclassmen added depth and will be the ones that take over for the seniors. Juniors are Chris Hopp doing hurdles, long jump and triple jump. Jarred Nesbitt distance, Tyler Glynn who was hurt. Sophomores Jim Kjeer and Scott Kerrins in distance and Glenn Oehlke in weights. Freshmen are Eric Ottman dis- tance, James Wytaske sprint, Eric Myhre weights, Chris Stier distance. 8th grade Jon Oehlke all distance Shannon Ostby weights, Erik Diskrud hurdles. All of these people help to make a very successful season. Coach Hopp 55 H GMLO GIRLS TRACK First Row: Pam Harvey, Jenny Plumb, Jenni Anderson, Lori Miller, Cheryl Davis. Second Row: Karen Olson, Tracy Snyder. Lisa Miller, Erin Kennedy. Lisa Rohrer, Kia Wernberg. Third Row: Tricia Hanson, Jill Plumb, Sloan Benson, Cindy Warn, Lael Stier. Coach; Mrs. Harvey. Grand Meadow Boys Won District - 132 Points 100 None 200 Smith 1st 400 Smith 1st Kjeer 6th 800 Weisz 6th 1600 Kerrins 4th Nesbitt 6th 3200 Kerrins 1st Nesbitt 2nd High Hurdles Hopp 2nd 300 Int Hurdles Hopp 2nd Diskrud 6th 4 X 100 Relay 5th Monnier, Mhyre, Wytaske, Benson Medley Relay 4th Monnier, Mhyre, Wytaske, Ottman 4 X 400 Relay 4th Weisz, Kjeer, Wytaske, Ottman Long Jump Smith 1st Hopp 4th Triple Jump Smith 1st Hopp 3rd High Jump Benson 2nd Shot Put Benson 2nd Discus Benson 1st Monnier 4th Oehlke 5th Pole Vault None 56 LOGM BASEBALL First Row: Brad Tangen, Eddie Simes, J. D. Root, Mitch Glynn, Ramses Rameriez. Second Row: Chris Utz, Glenn Simes, John Rick, Chad Bothun. Brad Skifter. Third Row: Larry Norby. Deke Stejskal, Russ Foster, Jared Jacobson, Coach Knight. FULL OF GOOD “CHEER ”! Teri DeRuyter. Jenny Wood, Lynn Breitbarth, Bridget Vanatta, Tricia Hiscocks, and Shannon Eslinger. Varsity Football Cheerleaders Teri DeRuyter, Shannon Eslinger. Brenda Olson, and Tricia His- cocks. Junior High Football Cheerleaders FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Bridget Vanatta and Tricia Hiscocks- Wrestling Cheerleaders Kimm Hoefs, and Sheila Hanson- Boys Basketball Cheerleaders Teri DeRuyter, Brenda Olson, and Shannon Esling Girls Basketball Cheerleaders BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS 60 GMHS PERSONALITIES FACULTY 1. High School Secretary - Cindy Stier 2. Elementary Principal - Don Beach 3. Superintendent - Darold Yost 4. Elementary Secretary - Donna Hall 5. Main Office Secretary - Betty Sween 6. High School Principal - Jerry Reker 7. High School Librarian - Becky Diskerud 8. Elementary Librarian Aide - Teri Fruth FACULTY 1. Custodians - Dean Hiscocks, Ellen Wellik, Paul Snyder, Gladys Holst 2. Guidance Counselor - Don Hauck 3. Bus Drivers - Mary McKee. Mark Reiling, Paul Snyder, Shirley Mickelson, Glen Davis 4. Speech Therapist - Pam Lees 5. Cooks - Charlene Bursiek, Naomi Goodsell, Joyce Emmanuel, Marcia Carmen, Effie Calkins 6. Custodian - Norm Jacobson 65 1. High School L.D. - Gary Slone 2. English - George Colbenson 3. Athletic Director, Phy Ed - Jim Hopp 4. Health, Math, Phy Ed - Al Carlson 5. Business. Model Office - Roger Peck 6. Home Ec - Ila Johnson 7. Social Studies History - Curt Diemer 8. Science - Sue Zastrow 66 1. Vocal Music - Charlotte Hosmer 2. Instrumental Music - Na- than Davidson 3. Title I - LaNelle McNutt 4. Mathematics - Dwight Rudquist 5. Industrial Arts - Galen Quaderer 6. Art, French - Dale Sproule 7. Elementary L.D. - Mary Anderson 6. English, Typing - Rich Lantz UNDERCLASSMEN ELEVENTH GRADE Charles Bly Daniel Bush Theresa Claeys Diane Cornwell Troy Gilbert Tyler Glynn Phyllis Gregerson Sheila Hanson Terry Hiscocks Kimberly Hoefs Christopher Hopp Candice Johnson Gaylan Lamp Jay Minnich Jarred Nesbitt Toy Olson Amy Rieger Nancy Steinkamp Jodine Westphal Paul Wytaske TENTH GRADE Mary Ackerman Tracy Barnes Cray Benson Dannelle Boone Douglas Bush Tamara Calkins Eric Clement Elaine Cornwell Diane Danielson LuAnn DeWall Dawn Elit Connie Freese Scott Gardner Stephen Gardner Dawn Gomer Andrew Grafe Kari Hagen Jeffrey Johnson Tammy Johnson Terry Johnson 70 Jared Jones Jeremy Kassel Scott Kerrins James Kjeer Anne Koball Rodney Mickelson Jonathan Nesbitt Glenn Oehlke Kristen Olson Samuel Olson Tina Quandt Derrick Stejskal Ciwtis Struwe Chad Walterman Cynthia Warn Patrick Weiss Brian Weisz NINTH GRADE Cory Bell Jolene Bothun Lynn Breitbarth LeeAnn Cornwell Tracy DeRuyter Heather Fabian Chad Gehling Mitchell Glynn Melissa Hoefs Denise Jacobson John Kreutzman Crystal Losey Eric Myhre Eric Ottman Mary Reetz Jill Schultze Glenn Simes Bradley Skifter Heidi Smith Christopher Stier Kristie Stuckey Jon Westphal Jennifer Wood Carolyn Wytaske 71 James Wytaske Daniel Ziebell EIGHTH GRADE Slone Benseon Paul Davis Trevor Denisen Teri DeRuyter Erik Diskerud Chris Emmanuel Shannon Eslinger Troy Gehling Paul Grafe Tricia Hiscocks Jonalle Johnson Dina Julson John Kassel Jennifer Kreutzman Mike Mehling Jon Oehlke Shannon Ostby Jon Parker Kelly Rieger Kristin Rieger Eddie Simes Lori Simonson Tracy Snyder Shelly Stecker Jennifer Stier Brad Tangen Dan Tiedemann Bridget Vanatta Tony Warmka Teresa Westphal SEVENTH GRADE Tammy Brogan Jennifer Bush Diane Claeys Dawn Danielson Rebecca Denisen Randy Fruth Cynthia Hoefs Nathan Jacobson 72 Tamara Jech Rhonda Jensson Daniel Johnson Erin Kennedy Paul Laganier Kristie Mickelson Kari Myhre Brenda Olson Diane Olson Karen Olson Nicole Prescott Carrie Quandt Shane Simonson Timothy Skifter Russell Swanson Trevor Walterman Troy Warmka Amy Werner STUDENT OF THE MONTH The Student of the Month program is a new program being initiated by our high school faculty and administration to honor those students who excel academically as well as in some other noteworthy area. The purpose of the Student of the Month is to acknowledge students who have distinguished themselves by their scholarship, leadership, and service to the school and community. March - Diane Cornwell April May - Lael Stier SIXTH GRAPE Mrs. Werner Carla Ackerman Timothy Alden Melissa Buckingham Michelle Claeys Lisa Durham Eric Gehling Adam Hamilton Lori Hanson Janna Hovda Lisa Iverson Ryan Jensson Robert Johnson Patricia Kahl Justin Kennedy Clinton Laganiere Tate Losey Jennifer Miller Heather Olson Tracy Rieken Stacy Simonson Donald Skifter Blayne Stejskal Bryce Tangen Devlan Thorson Benjamin Westfall Adam Wright Dori Ziebell FIFTH GRADE Miss Thumann James Baudoin Cindy Brogan Tanya Carlson Michael Cowan Greg Davis Ingrid Diskerud Tyler Gehling Peter Gronvold Renae Hagen Joshua Helgeson Justin Holst 75 Nicole Jacobson Jessie Julson Melissa Kahl Martin Lecy Kristen Milburn Jeffrey Nesbitt Brian Olson Justin Quandt Vicki Reese Amy Schultze Adam Stecker Nathan Stier Russell Stier Sara Stier Tanya Warmka FOURTH GRADE Mr. Brusse Signe Anderson Allison Baudoin Debbie Brogan Renae Claeys Karen Davis Amy Denisen Heidi DeRuyter Damon Good sell Sarah Hopp Mara Hough Sara Kennedy Casey Kirchner Elizabeth Krahn Sarah Miller Jody Monty Jason Ottman Michael Ptacek Nick Queensland Jason Schaalma Curtis Schneider Cory Simonson Curtis Stier Lisa Stromback Angela Vreeman THIRD GRADE 76 Mrs. Young Chad Bursiek Tad Carlson Rachel Davis Diana DeLong Sally Denisen Jennifer Emanuel Russell Eslinger Ryan Gehling Scott Gronvold Ann Hanson Jeremiah Holst Melanie Iverson Jennifer Jones Anna Kahl George Keim Mitchell Laganiere Aaron Myhre Ryan Queensland Traci Rosenau Anna Scheff Miriam Sleeker Gregory Stier Matthew Stier Nicholas Stier Samuel Stier Patrick Sween Tricia Warmka Andrew Westfall SECOND GRADE Miss Bernau Dominic Baudoin Marshall Berg Valerie Claeys Amy Crussel Emily Derry Bernice Edland Christine Hanson James Kahl Patrick Kennedy Michael Monty Jacqueline Nesbitt 77 Amy Olson Adam Parker Gail Queensland Carrie Schneider Christopher Stier Kelly Stier Michael Stier Page Westfall SECOND GRADE Mrs. Davis Hoen Anderson Kelli Baudoin Lori Brogan Bobbi Bursiek Kitrina Cowan Lori Davis Sara Durham Carrie Helgeson John Hovda Jered Iverson Niles Jacobson Nichole Johnson Jennifer Prescott Ryan Simonson Jeffery Skifter Jason Steinkamp Robert Stier Seth Stier Shawn Vogt FIRST GRADE Mrs. Baudoin Samantha Betts Travor Fretty Jessica Gehling Kyle Gehling Jamie Guy Christopher Hanson Jeremy Jones Michelle Kirchner Cathy Laganiere Ashley Radloff Ryan Rubin 78 Christine Schneider Katie Skifter Adam Stier Neil Stier Erin Vogt FIRST GRADE Mrs. Hanken Thomas Batt Samantha Baudoin David Crussel Andrea' Edland Jennifer Hopp Kristi Jones Jody Kahl Grant Keim Laura Krahn Ryan Reker Erin Rieken Christopher Scheff Bryan Skifter Martha Stecker Kate Weiss GROUP 1 Mrs. Petzel Bengt Anderson Miranda Berg Lisa Crussel Nicholas Durst Toni Fruth Anne Hansen Molly Holst Amanda Johnson Brooke Kennedy Caitlin Kennedy Robert Scheff Cameron Smith Lyndsey Stier John Stier Sadie Stier Craig Tangen Leah Thorson Clint Weiss 79 GROUP II Christy Benson Valerie Buckingham Christopher Carman Amanda Denisen Melinda Gronvold Amber Hamilton Kathleen Hanson Melissa Holst Natasha Jacobson Nicholas Kahl Jennifer Reiling Tyler Rubin Brent Stier Luke Stier Bradley Sween Megan Turgeon Benjamin Werner Lonna Wright ADVERTISING First American 1 Utah dSa n c of (Gia nd t it'cadet KRUEGELS ffDfPAi DEPOSIT INSUPPNCI COPPOPATION We solve money problems. 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