Hurley High School - Hurkota Yearbook (Hurley, SD)

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Debaters Win Awards A new trophy was added to the growing collection of de- bate awards this year. The novice team captured first place in the January Confer- ence Debate meet. Kurt Schiferl and Jim Heidel- berger competed in a new event, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Jayne Parsons and Teresa Mikkelsen participat- ed in Extemporaneous Speaking. Jayne placed 1st in her division and went on to finals in this competition. The debaters are already preparing for next year and even greater success is ex- pected! Left: Jayne Parsons gestures to emphasize a point. Below left: Debate team-Advisor, Miss McGill, Kurt Schiferl, Teresa Mik- kelsen, Lora Duxbury, Jim Heidelberger. Seated: Jayne Parsons, and Rachael Ben- son. Below right: Rachael Benson concentrates on her plan of attack for the next debate. Back row: Rachael Benson, Jeannie Sanborn, Linda Christensen, Todd Buckstead, James Wright, Teresa Mikkelsen, and Jackie Smith. Front row: Brenda Alberts and Lora Dux- bury. Speaking Abilities Developed Hard work paid off for the declam par- ticipants. Winners of the local contest who advanced to the district contest were Brenda Alberts, James Wright, Todd Buckstead, Jackie Smith, Teresa Mikkel- sen, and Linda Christensen. Linda re- ceived second place at the District contest and advanced to the Regional contest. Those who earned the opportunity to par- ticipate in the Second's contest were Ra- chael Benson, Lora Duxbury, and Jeannie Sanborn, who received first in her divi- sion. The declam participants and Miss McGill look forward to next year. 29

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One Acts Prove Successful Good rehearsals and much enthusiasm paid off for everyone involved in the One Acts this year. “Uninvited Ghost,” a my- stery, provided a break between the two com- edies, “Shock of Your Life” and “Sure as You’re Born”. 1- Jim Elliott and his wife-to-be Dorothy go house hunt- ing. 2- Mr. Jones keeps on eye on Wilber Mae as Jackie Jor- gensen watches from backstage. 3- Mr. Maxwell decides he’d be much happier if his son Wilber had been a girl. 4- The “Uninvited Ghost” tries to scare off Bill, one of the teenage explorers. • • A “Shock of Your Life” by Donald Payton Mr. Maxwell Kurt Schiferl Mrs. Maxwell..........Jackie Smith Connie Brenda Alberts Betty Lou ............Penny Odland Wilbur Todd Buckstead Hercules .....................Luke Mikkelsen “Sure as You’re Born” by Donald Payton Wilbur Maxwell Bret Ferguson Betty Lou.............Denise Smith Connie Sandy Lehmann Mrs. Maxwell Peggy Heirigs Mr. Maxwell Tim Flint Mr. Jones James Wright “Uninvited Ghost” by Roma Greth Hetty Teresa Mikkelsen Madge Susan Spomer Bill Steve Sorensen Rich Kurt Schiferl Nancy Rachael Benson Blaine Sheila Weier Sissie Shelley Severson Jim Elliot Jim Heidelberger Dorothy Warren Jacki Jorgensen Hortense Gardner Linda Christensen Support Personnel Beth Nielsen and Cindy Jorgensen 28

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Suitable For Hanging On December second the junior class presented a mystery comedy, “Suitable For Hanging.” The play was based on the life of Charlie Hackle and his roommate, Sam Adams, who was big in advertis- ing. Sam’s biggest trouble was get- ting auditions for the almost tal- ented twin sisters, Mini and Maxi. About to be married, Charlie Hackle was a lab technician. He arose one morning just to discover that he had missed his wedding day. After finding himself in the middle of a kidnapping, Charlie discovers that he had been hypno- tized by two Russian spies. As the story ends, Charlie explains the disaster to his fiancee, and Sam finally gets his big break in the advertising business.Iq The group of fifteen juniors and Miss McGill put a lot of time and effort into the preparation of their first class play. The long hours spent memorizing lines and practicing parts were well worth it. Painting scenery, helping with props, and prompting the actors were duties delegated to the outstanding back- stage crew. CAST Maxi and Mini Cherlyn Wieth and Susan Spomer Sam Adams Bret Ferguson Charlie Hackle Jeff Bondesen Abby Teresa Mikkelsen Mrs. Raney Penny Odland Mom Hackle Beth Nielsen Frank Randy James Wright Tina Schelley Severson Hilga Vicki Elcock Anatole Grindstaff Tom Benney Hans Gruber Tim Flint Bernard Zapotka Todd Buckslead 1- Mrs. Raney is disgusted with her daugh ter’s choice of a husband. 2- Beth Nielsen presents their director. M iss McGill, with a token of appreciation for her work on the Junior Class Play. 3- Abby listens as Sam Adams directs Maxi and Mini in their jingle for a commercial. 4- Two mad scientists. Dr. Zapotka and I)r. Gruber, discuss the newly found formula GE-four squared-five-O-P-Q TWO. 5- Mom Hackle serves refreshments as Charlie Hackle waits and Mrs. Raney and Frank Raney look on. 6- James Wright did a really fine job as Mr. Raney. 7- Mrs. RAney delivers a lecture on the subject of husband selection to her daugh ter. 8- Hilga, posing as a ballerina, makes her grand entrance. 9- Charlie Hackle and Sam Adams search the mysterious suitcase which they found to be full of jewels and money. 30