Lake Benton High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Lake Benton, MN)

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Since the school's opening, it has functioned under eight administrators, They are as follows: E. H. Wilcox ------ 1918-1921 G. T. Almen ------ 1921-1928 R. W. Vance ------ 1928-1931 H. C, Christopherson - - 1931-191414 A. K. Hoel ------- l9bh-19b8 John Gerirlg ' - ---- 19118-197-L9 E. M. Thomson - - - - - 19h9-1952 L. E, Thorson ----- 1952- -- T H E B O B C A T .Lake Benton Public Schools 1953 - 19514 Staff Officers Gail Ke rr ------------ Editor Beverly Smith ------- Ass't, Editor Gladys Prosch ------- Prod, Manager Marian Lang -------- Bus. Manager Dedication Thomas McCaffrey The staff of this 1953-19514 yearbook respectfully dedicates this year's Bobcat to Mr. Thomas McCaffrey, a life-long citizen of the Lake Benton community. Mr. McCaffrey's life started at Verdi. It was there he attended school and spent some of his earlier years engaged in farming in Verdi Township until 1928. He then made his residence in Lake Benton upon entering the retail furniture business, an occupation in whidh he is still engaged. Mr. McCaffrey has been civic- minded throughout his years in Lake Benton having been mayor of the village since 1939 to 19514, :Ln addition to holding the position of Adjutant for some time in the local unit of the American Legion. He has always stood ready to lend a helping hand to any undertaking which aimed at community improvement, M E : i 1 'Nr' 'Qgu-, new Superintendent L. E. Thorson 'As teachers, we are living in a period of cynicism. we are bombarded by false prophecies. Demagoguery is used in an effort to distort the purest ideals of teachers. It re - mains that if teachers remain stead- fast to the ideals of their profes- sion, they will be able to have the courage to resist these pressures and to justly speak of those things they know as being true.N School Board 'N-W Principal H. G. Edwall nTry hard to put in practice what you already knowg and in so doing, you will, in good time, discover the hidden things which you now ask about, Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what you now do not know,U Mr. Floyd Peterson Director Mr. Floyd Monahan Chairman Mr. Oscar Trautman Director Mr. Thomas Kelly Treasurer A N. Facultv ROW ONE: Miss Garre, English, Dramaticsg Mrs. Burge, Fifth Grade, Miss Michaels, Sixth Grade, Mrs. Gilronan, Second Grade, Mrs. Marti, First Grade, MrsT'Mathews, Third 84 Fourth Grades, ROW TWO: 'Miss Koopman, Seventh Gradet Dramaticsg Mg. Wright, Speech, Eighth Gradeg Mr. Hall, Social Studies, Coach, Mr. Schmidtke, Industrial Arts: Jr. High Coachg Mr. Swanson, Agriculture, E. Collison, Business Education,Tublications3 Q. Trembley, Science, Instrumental Music, Miss Umland, Home Economics Vocal Music. 'P tp . . XEMMNNAABLM I X 5 , , Q' 1 W A ' fp .fer-' 1 J Secretary Miss Erschens has been keeping office records for all the little Bobkittens during the past three years. ln addition to keeping the bulletin board up to late at all times, she handles all the many other office duties that keep our home operating on a systematic order. Seniors Thirty-two students will receive their diplomas from Lake Benton High School at the 1953-Sb commencement, The primary objectives of these graduates are to take a firm station in life and to represent themselves at all times in a manner that only the highest-caliber reflections will be cast upon them. Among the foremost interests of the Lake Benton school is the desire to assist each individual student in gaining the basic roots with which each will establish a firm grasp on a position in our freedom spirited America, CLASS OFFICERS Jim Weber --------- Gail Kerr --------- Gladys Prosch ----- Vice William Klitzke ------ President Secretary President Treasurer Arland Bebensee chem ---1-2-3-15 Arnold Haack Basketball Clase Pla ------- -3.h Ch0Tu -------2-b p,p,A., .,,,, ,, ,,,,,, h Class Officer ------- 2 Football------..-..-1 C1188 P11 ---- ----3-h Q fit? Lenora Bruhn Chorus ------- 1-2-3-b G.A.A. ----------- 2-3 - Class Play --------- h Paper Staff -------- 3 .n.. , gQ1iEJ2z Dale Determan Band ------- Basketball- ------ l-2 Class Play--- 3 h St. Council Florence Giese Band .-.....-- 1-2-3-D Chorus ---- --- Cheerleader-- G.A.A. ----- -- Triple Trio--- Paper Staff -------- 2 2-3-h Ewald Evers --3.h Band --------- 1-2-3-h ----1-2 Class Play-------3-h -----2 Pep Band---------3-D F.A.A. ------------- 14 -Sag-If 5- 52? val 'Will N i Glllll LeRoy Peggy Kelly Herschberger f Chorus ....... 1-2- 3-1, Band --------- 1-2-3-M . Chorus --------- 2-3-h Class Off, ------- 1-3 ' Class Play ------- 3-M F.F.A. ------- ---- LL LaDonna Hoberg Chorus ----------- 1-2-3-h Triple Trio-------2-3-h Speech ------ -----2-3-h Paper Staff ---------- 2-3 o.A.A. --------------- 1-2 Class Playa- Mavis Johnson Chorus------------1-2 G.A.A. ---- ------ -2-3 Band --------- 1-2-3-h Paper Staff ---- 2-3-h Pep Band --------- 3-h Class Play --------- 3 St, Council -------- h Alan Hendrickson Band --------- 1-2-3-h Chorus ----------- 3-h Class Play ---- ----- U Boy's Octette ------ h Speech ------------- h F.F.A. -------- ---- h Janice Johnson Band ---------- 1-2-3-h chorus- -------- 2-3-h Paper Staff ------- 2-3 Class Play ----- ---3-U o.A.A. ---- ------- -2-3 Pep Band ----- ---3-h V'N-- Gail Kerr Band -------- - ---- 1-2-3-u Paper staff --.---- 1-2-3-M Chorus -------------- 2-3-h Annual staff .--.--- ---3-h Honor Society ---- ---- 3-h 3-h oSpeech ----------- ---- lla Knutson Chorus ---------- --1-2-3-L Triple Trio- ---------- 3-h G.n.A. ---- -- .-----.-. 1-2 Class Play ------- ----. L Janis Kock Bam ----- .. ------ 1-2-3-L Chorus ------------- 2-3-h Paper Staff- ------- 2-3-h Pep Band ----------- 2-3-h Class Play ---- - ----- 3 G.A.A. ------ ---- 1-2 Marian Lang Chorus --------------- 3-h Triple Trio- ----- ---- 3-D Annual Staff ---- ----3-h Pa er Staff ------------ 3 Class Officers -------- -3 Speech -------- -- ------ h William Klitzke Football --------- l-2-3-h 3-h Basketball- ------ 1-2- st . Court.----- ---1-2- Chorus-- ----- ---l-2- Honor Society -------- Bernice Kock Chorus ---- - --------- 2-3-h Paper Staff ----- ---- 2-3 G.A.A. ------- --- ----1-2 Triple Trio- ---- ----- 2 Baseball- -------- l-2-3-h 3-h 3-h 3-b 1355 -si! Q '1' if 1'-tv Curtis Lannmg Joyce Patrick Basketball---1-2-3-h Football ----- 1-2-3-h Track -------- 1-2-3-M Virginia Mortland Chorus -------- 1-2-3-L Paper Staff 1 2 3 Speech --------- ---- Paper Staff- ---. --- Librarian ------ Shirley Meyer Chorus-------1-2-3-h Triple Trio- ---- St. Counci1----- s .- 2-3-h 1-3-h ons Off --------- 3 S5' ----- - - f Triple Trio- -------- by K 'mr' Class Play ---- -----3 G.A.A.-J ----- ---- 2-3 Wanda Nielsen Chorus --------- 2-3-h Triple Trio----2-3-L St. Council -------- 2 St. Court--------L Class Playa--------3 o.A.A. ------ -.-.. 2 .Ng . Court------ ----1. ----2 Lyle Mosier Football ----- - Class Play -------- Basketba11---------- Chorus ------ - 1-3 3-h G.- Qtlff N Gladys Prosch Band-- .-.. ---1.2-3-h James Weber Band --------- 1-2-3-h Chorus ------ -1.2-3-b Chorus ------- 1-2-3-ll Class Officer ---- 2-h 3-h Basketball---1-2-3-h lnnuil Staff----- Paper Staff- ----- 2-3 Football ----- 1-2-3-la B0y's Octette--2-3-h Class Play- --.. --3.h St . Commcil-----3-lx Beverly Smith Shirley Rydell Chorus ---- - ---- 2-3-h Class Play --------- 3 G. A.A.------------2 Band. ---- ---- - - Chorus--- ------ 2 Triple Trio----2- 3-la Paper Staff ---- 2-3-h Annual Staff ---- Cheerleader- ---- - Charles Footba11----- ---- - Basketball -------- St. Court ----- ---- - St. Counci1-- ----- Class Play ---- --- B0y'u 0ctette----- 4 99 z: Fl CD C5 rr :- o ri I I I I'I C ??? Dennis Tellinghuisen Band ------ --1-2-3.11 Chorus ------- 1-2-3-h Speech ------- 1-2-3-h Paper Staff ------ 1-2 Class Play ------- 3-L F.F.A. ------------- b l 17 F.F.A.------ ---- --L Class Play ------- 3-h The Lake Honor Society The object of Benton Chapter of the National has been established since 1951. the society is to create enthusi- asm for scholarship, to stimulate the desire to render service, promote leadership, and encour- age development of character in students. Mem- bers are selected on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The local chapter has twelve graduate members and two active members. The active members are seniors, Bill Klitzke and Gail Kerr. Members selected in previous years are: 1951 1952 1953 Carl Evers Joyce Bebensee Yvonne Kopitzke Jerry Kerr Alton Nielsen William Klitzke Donald Meyer Monrad Kerr Gail Kerr Leola Schmidt James Mortland Betti Holmgren Theresa Erschens Theodore Schwing dei 23 Wisniewski WPG' St'ff '2'3'h Claudia Zimmer Band ------- ---1-2-3-lg Chorus ---------- 2-3-h Pep Band ---- GUAUAQ 1 2 Class Play ---- ----- -3 The American Legion Legion sponsor a girl resent the community which is held in the Auxiliary and the American and boy each year to rep- at Girls' and Boys' State, I4-H Club building on the State Fair grounds, All students chosen as del- egates to attend this gathering must be in their junior year of a public, private, or parochial school, and must be physically fit in addition to being in the upper third of their class scho- lastically. They must show an interist in po- litical science and government and have taken an active part in extra-curricular activities. The representatives are chosen by vote of the school faculties. The organizations, in sponsoring these candidates, give an opportunity to the attendents to conduct themselves as citizens in a mythical state so that they may live with oder Girl and Boy Staters as a self-governing group of citizens, and bring back to their schools an understanding and appreciation for NOur Amer- ican way of life.n ROW ONE: Mike Nordmeyer, James Crooks, Darrell Tirrel, Eugene Moon, Keith Rochel, James Hurd, Billy Williams, Danny Schulz. ROW TWO: Paula Holz, Carol Giesel, Cynthia Trautman, Dorthy Whipple, Gail Nordmeyer, Carol Tirrel, Cheryl Keech, Anita Gieneart, Karen Krick. ROW THREE: Terry Trautman, Catherine Meyer, Steven Fehrman, Stanley Olson, Rosemary Klitzke, Vicki Johannsen, Calvin Gilbert, Mary Broding, Terry Williams. RCW FOUR: Jimmy Kelly, Leslie Jolitz, Steven Noterman, James Winter, Steven Willert, Lonnie Bressler, Jeffrey Stromberg, Sharon Showalter, Judy Thomsen, Curtis Stromberg. Mrs. Marti, Instructor. First Grade Second Grade ROW ONE: James Alexander, Gary Hurd, Sandra Rochel, Diane Keech, Wesley Hohn, Kathryn Schmidtky, Diana Miller, Thea Larson. ROW TWO: Betty Whipple, David Rochel, Larry Thomsen, Dwight Holz, David Schardin, Gale Iverson, Leonard Kwilinski, Gregory Jordahl. ROW THREE: Richard Johnson, Kent Atzen, Patricia Barnes, Jane Schardin. Noel Trautman, Judith Klitzke, William Prinsen, Mike Hall. MI'S. Gi1I'0r1-2-I1 ROW ONE: Dennis Klitzke, Karen Petersen, Ruth Heubner, Karen Lorenzen Jerold Trautman, Sharron Koster, Roger Trulock. , ROW TWO: Richard Niemann, Robert Schardin, Bonnie Rust, Sharon Noterman Linda Gehrts, Marlys Petersen, Rosemary Meyer, Mrs. Mathews, Instructor Row THREE: Richard Whipple, Gerald Willert, Curtis Moon, Eddie Wand Eeckhout, Joel Koster, Sheila Schardin, Sharon Gilbert, Earl Schulz, 3 0 Third Grade Fourth Grade ROW ONE: Sylvia Neilson, Ann Kelly, Dennis Berthelsen, Dennis Porter, James Thorson, Irene Johnson, Jerry Bushman, LeAnn Nelson, John Benson, ROW TWO: Warren Meyer, Mary Ann Alexander, Gayle Kock, James Krouse, Sheryl Jordahl, Carol Wenten, Darrel Steinberg, Steve Fix, Raymond Sears, Alice Evers. ROW THREE: Mrs. Burge, Instructor. Larry Mathison, Janice Kuhn, David Burge, Connie Schmidtke, Faye Prinsen, James Meyer, Carrel Steinberg, Hazel Prinsen, Georgie Peters, Michael Schardin, Richard Blegen. 2 E sf P R we f V I ff' ew 55 5 1 H 'sf 2' 7 X 1 ' : kg L f A t - Qs Q lf aw. ROW ONE: Milo Larson, Stanley Hohn, Darlene Schulz, Madelyne Benson, Beverly Barnes, Mary Jean Giesel, Renee Cassidy, Dale Hurd, Gerald Rochel ROW TWO: Joe Thomsen, Sharon Determan, Carl Burke, Susan Petersen, James Christensen, Jane Huebner, Marlys Monahan, Gary Thorson, John Meyer RCW THREE: Miss Michels, Instructor. Duane Fernholz, Carole Nelson, Carol Nelsen, Elizabeth Schardin, Ronald Nieman, Joyce Van Eeckhout, Beverly Krause, David Blegen, Lucille Klitzke, Marvin Garbers. Sixth Grade Safety Patrol Supt. Thorson, Supervisor. Beverly Barnes, Donald Barnes, Raymond Sears, Darrel Steinberg, Elizabeth Schardin, Mary Jean Giesel, Joyce Evans, Lucille Klitzke. ROW ONE: Dennis Rochel, Billy Mathews, Loralee Mathison, Barry Trautman Larry Johnson, Dale Trulock ROW TWO: Jaclund Brune, John Redlinger, Bob Klitzke, Uda Fink, Tom Kelly, Sharon Alexander, Miss Koopman, Instructor. ROW THREE: Dean Koster, Barrie Wodtke, Betty KJrueJgeJr', Bobby Miller, Delores Nelson, lone Grubich. Seventh Grade Eighth Grade ROW ONE: Lilas Huebner, Sonya Porter, Richard Nielsen, Faye Tellinghuisen, Rodney Broding, Goyce Giesel, Colleen Evans, Roy Hinz, Sharon Kelly, Ronald Gieneart, ROW TWO: Mr. Wright, lnstruetor. Roger Nielsen, Lyle Rochel, Fay Sears, Gunther Fink, Donald Hay, Kay Steinberg, Janice Zimmer, Curtis Charter, Betty Rust. ROW THREE: Jerry Van Eeckhout, Eugene Stufen, Janet Meyer, Gayle Trautman, Romelle Trade, Douglas Jordahl, Dale Koster, Elenor Determan, Janice Krause Koster, Dennis Herrman. James 3 Ls. ROW ONE: Donald Evers, Darrell Beck, Darwin Nelson, Ray Galbreith, Myron Turlock, Robert Mathews. ROW TWO: Sharon Salzman, Janice Bebensee, Donna Peterson, Yvonne Johansen, Sylvia Herschberger, Susan Meyer, Beverly Blegen, Joan Wodtke Karen Peterson, Annabell Slight. ROW THREE: Calvin Meyer, Sharon Larson, Roland Evans, Milton Faulds LeRoy Knutsen, Earl Klitzke, Marilyn Hollendar, Dickie Haynes, Troy Fix, Virginia Larson, Mr. Schmidtke Instructor. ROW FOUR: Lizbeth Fink, Leo Alexander, Marilyn Johnson, Donald Sik Del Erickson, Joan Busselman, Donald Vick, Eunice Johnson, Joan Mathison Judy Hubener, Mildred Giese. Freshman CLASS OFFICERS President ---- Vice-President Secretary - - Treasurer - - - - -Earl Klitzke Leo Alexander Lizabeth Fink Mildred Gie se 2 X . S 3 i i ROW ONE: Keith Lambert, Darlene Patrick, LeRoy Christensen, Bernadine Moat, Marion Galbraith, Joyce Determan, Helen Gehrts, Robert Hinz, Marlys Rochel, Leon Knutson. ROW TWO: Miss Gaare, Instructor, Gene Beck, Betty Jaques, Curtis Meyer, Janice Mitchell, Lloyd Thorson, Connie Peterson, Larry Nordmeyer, Mariam Luschen, Dennis Pittenger, Phyllis Hanson. ROW THREE: Dickie Hurd, Arnold Berthelsen, Ronald Kwilinske, Andy Steinberg, Byrl Koster, Richard Quarton, Donald Jackson, Norman Sears, Dale Johnson, Walter Soderlind, James Lage Sophomores CLASS OFFICERS Phyllis Hanson ---- Marlys Rochel- - Walter Soderlind - - - Darlene Patrick- ffi -Vice Secretary Treasurer President President K, Y RFW ONE: Mavis Klitzke, Sophia Junge, Mary Jane Anderscr, B rhara Lund, Donna Bushman, Eunice Hansen, Carol Truckenmiller, Darlene Hurd RCW TWO: Kiss Umland, Advisorg Patricia Sorensen, Jar Fries, h,1ua Tohnscn Earlene Tellinghuisen, Ray Hinz, Donna Jean Anderson, Donald Nordmeyer Jarice Petersen, Norma Nelsen, Mr. Edwall, Advisor. RCU THREE: David Evans, Wesleyrfielsen, Jerry Kuhn, Ralph Clokf, Norman Evers, Robert McCaffrey, David Koster, Douglas hovard Burdette Wodtke, Bruce Determan. Juniors CLASS OFFICERS Sophia Junge - - - - ' ' Ralph Gacke- - - - Vice- Carol Truckenmiller- - - David Koster - - - - - - Treasurer President Secretary President 1 pmlf Q Q ' for Lie LUHS marching hand. I L l 1 pl 15'Lcc1 er+. rwir - iruxacl Q1: Ul1,e 1 r buf ll pcnvfnmlcr. Locil aypcnrahctg for cw much more fhVOVfb:' x'xther Sponsored trip to tha Jiunuapo hed in pgradhs at PipJ:iomk, J, as well as at all homw Q at the champiou5Lip Iooioall , The seasons climax cane at rye when LDHS musicians won tb marcning achievcpent, The LLQ concern sand which is now rts prior to euturinp thu FLC 1 19 cont L 1 L kc. L concerts with Enlaton, hanqrigls, Band Lomtowcd o 0 SlIHLIS, V9 Junw r r serves as a springboard for the L1lOT -1U. LLLY Qpnullug Qeverdl ronths lcarnixf Cons rt band Lola v 1 L f L L,L -f t L .U promoted to the QQVQHCQ Vro4ps ff 3 Maj orettes The drum majorettes who led the LBHS band during the 1953-l95h school year are Phyllis Hanson, Sharon Determan, Miriam Luschen, and Marlene Tellinghuisen. Their clever struts and unison baton twirling added zest to band per- formances. They composed a most colorful front row being dressed in red satin, silver-trimmed costumes. aj orette Beverly Smith filled the post of drum major for this school year's marching band, Her being at the front-and-center position proved to be an inspiration to all members of the marching unit. Since she has the natural gifts of poise and grace, in addition to being a talented musician, her position will be difficult to fill next year. - Aldalllhl' F5 C A dl. FH Al. IN -Q Mixed Chorus The Bobcat family already has more than a passing interest in choral music. The ability displayed by the High School Mixed Choir furnishes further proof of the popularity of choral work and indicates that the a cappella training received by these choir members has done much to develop the individual voices. The Junior High Chorus indicates that they will repre- sent Lake Benton well in the future. One of the outstanding highlights of the musical year is the annual Christmas concert in which both choirs, under the direction of Miss Phyllis Umland, played a substantial part. This year's yuletide concert was centralized around the musical selection, NRejoice This Night, Rejoice,H with a special designed backdrop, lighting effects, an the use of the newly acquired risers all enhancing the program. Invited as a solo choir to attend the May Festival at both Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota and St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, the High School Mixed Choir, composed of fifty-eight voices, elected the Concordia College invitation. Junior High Chorus d b,J C ol T X 91,9 if A ffl' 1. 'EM .,. ip' ,,, , A i Boys' Uvtvttv lamklnv Mifh among the musical orianizatlons ol ?o'ooldw1 T irc the Girls' Triolo Trio and the Boys' Date owsomblzs, saloctcd from the personnel of the Ihoir, furoish proyram music for various Soho func Lions. The repertoire of we various voc is chosen Cram representative music of all ty tocnhh century Lhrouyh the modern style. The one vocal groups have been strongly indicated and so-operation of the singers themselves, Girls' Triple Trio as 4 7 l , 1 Y 2 .af 4 N lf W ' ' The L.B.H.S. football team of 1953-SM bTOUgHt home eight victories and the District Nine Championship trophy for the six-man competition. The record of the Bobcats at the seasonfs close stands at 23 consecutive wins. To gain possession of the trophy, the Bobcats played and defeated Cottonwoodg Uulaton played host for the event. Team momoors were taufht football fundamentals under the able direction of a now coach, Mr. Harold Hall. Lake Benton Opponent S8 Sept. ll Ruthton O lh Sept, 13 Ninneota 1? 32 Sept. 25 Hendricks 6 20 Oct. 9 Tyler 19 13 Oct. 15 Marietta l2 Oct, 23 Tyler 6 19 31 oct. 30 Ivanhoe lh 63 Nov. h Cottonwood 31 Football t if oz. JP' ,gs EE ws Q Q kj W' .D Gi., ' lt Basketball The Bobcats finished conference play February 19 after having played a total of fourteen games with other member schools of the Camden circuit to record and placing in second position in conference standing. schedule and score are listed below. This year's team, under of Coach Hall, compensated for its lack of height by playing backboards. This year's HBH team has represented itself well attain a 9-5 The complete the guidance well off the and by next year some of its members should move up to the varsity to make Lake Benton a strong contender for title honors. Lake Benton 62-69 Hendricks M8 60 Lake Benton M9 57 Minneota S2 Lake Benton 70-75 Russell S9 Lake Benton 66 Ruthton Lake Benton h3-37 Ivanhoe 53 Lake Benton 37 Edgerton Lake Benton 63-58 Tyler 71 Lake Benton 61 Verdi Lake Benton 6h-60 Balaton 57 Lake Benton 57 Marietta Lake Benton 70-S5 Lynd 6h Lake Benton 58 Madison u tl I E i s 5 , , E3-4,60 Vi' Junior High Basketball The pressure was on this group after having acquired a 13-game winning streak from the previous year in addition to losim all but two of the original twelve members from last year's squad, The record this year stands at seven wins against two losses. The team advanced into the semi-finals of the Jr-Hi tournament played at Ivanhoe by defeating Hendricks 36-32, after which they lossed to Tyler DO-3lL. The 3rd spot of the tournament was captured, however, by the local boys disposing of Minneota 32-30. Two individuals, Rollie Evans and Dean Koster, were nominated to the A11-Tourna- ment squad. The team will be minus two members from the tourna- ment squad, but a fair season is anticipated for next year. Lake Benton 23-38 Tyler 22- Lake Benton 26-31 Russell 21- Lake Benton 26-hl Balaton 27-20 Lake Benton l8-27 Ivanhoe l3-314 Lake Benton 38 Lynd 28 32 22 i Q' a is X X VThe Jr, High Cheerleaders are Gayle Trautman, Janice Bebensee, and Faye Sears. These girls are chosen by the student body soon after the opening of school. Much of their spare time is spent practicing for the main event of the year--the Jr. High tournaments. Cheerleaders Future Farmers of America The Lake Benton Chapter of The Future Farmers of America was organized this year. This is a new organization in the school and originates through the vocational agriculture classes, M be ' ' ' ' Vo-Ag Students. The primary aim of the FFA is to develop agricultural l d h' ea ers ip, co-opera- tion, and citizenship. Through this organization, the members may expand socially, become acquainted with problems in community service and learn to 3 participate in various activities on a local, state, and national level. They also have the opportunity of making their Vo-Ag training more practical and meaningful by participating in FFA sponsored judging contests, parlimen- tary procedure contests, and their own supervised farming programs. The motto of the FFA ' ' F LIVING TO SERVE. em rship is voluntary and restricted to is. LEARNING TO DO, DOING TO LLARN, EARNING TG LIVE, ei ff, 5 fl - or --n 0 Annual Staff Plans for publication of this year's yearbook were started about mid-November by making the dummy layout for a tentative book, During ihe first wetk of December, the staff complement was filled by the addition of four junior class members who will have worked under the direct supervision of the senior class staff members. Pictures for the yearbook were received during the first school week of January which enabled full scale operations to commence. Work on the HVoice of the Bobcatu commencvs during the first week after school opens by the selection of the staff. The P?nfT QS issued once a month to llO subscription holders. The paper ig exchanged with lO schools throufhout the local area. Newspaper l Student Council Our sixteen-member student council represents the student body in making student sentiment known in school policy. It also regu- lates the extra-curricular activities of the school. All items must receive majority approval and be sanctioned by the school administration before going into effect. Mr. Edwall is advisor of both the court and council. The student court is set up to administer student action upon students who infringe upon student law or administrative policy. The members of the court are selected by vote of the classes. The members are rotated every half-semester. All action is approved by Mr. H. G. Edwall, our principal. Student Court fX Honiecoming Two of the most exciting events of the year are the homecoming celebration and the selection of the home- coming king and queen. This year candidates were chosen from each of the senior high school classes with final selection being made by vote of the entire student body. The homecoming king was selected by the Letterman's Club. Curtis Lanning and Florence Giese of the senior class were selected as the royal couple this year. Homecoming was celebrated on October 30. Lake Benton defeated Ivanhoe Score, 31 - IU4. One other event that draws community-wide attraction is the fall carnival. It, also, is reigned over by a king and queen who are chosen by popular vote of the general public who attend the carnival. This year's honors went to Gail Kerr and James Weber. Carnival Twirlers The baton twirlers took the spot- light during half-time of almost all home basketball games. Dressed in new multicolor uniforms lined with gold satin and trimmed with a spar- kling fleur-de-lis, the nine-member team went through a variety of stunts including twirling, acrobatics, danc- ing, and lighted baton routines. The group is under the direction of Mrs. Donald Trembley. A majority of the participants have had less than two years of training. Members of the group include Phyllis Hanson, Faye Sears, Marlene Tellinghuisen, Faye Tellinghuisen, Miriam Luschen, Gayle Trautman, Mavis Klitzke, Elizabeth Schardin, and Sharon Determan. A group made up of grade school students is also under instruction. The three boys pictured below are the basketball squad members who will be lost to graduation. Left to right are Bill Klitzke, Jim Weber, and Curtis Lanning, All three have played HAH and WEN ball since their freshman year. Bill and Jim did their best with a one hand push shot from the guard positions while Curtis was an expert in the key, Q-1 .nr ,Nm , C ,Lg 1. M. 'H . sl- ' , -L M, K-11 + 'K 11 ,-a--9-1, Bus Drivers The school of Lake Benton operates S buses in transporting students to and from school and to take care of transportation needs of its other regular scheduled activities. A total of 306 miles is covered each day in the two-way trips with 152 student passengers. Pat Krick, Robert Kuhn, Ronald Enke, George Nelson, and Clifton Peterson are the pilots. Janitor Cafeteria Mrs. Anna Eberle and Mrs. Pearl Lahey are the culinary specialists in the Hot Lunch Department, This year some much needed equipment was xdded to the department to make zheir work a bit more pleasant. They supply the vitamins necessary so nrefuel the boilersn each noon. 4:9 'ERA l d ' 'AK Q- ' xg A Speech l Under the direction of Mr. Thorson, Mr. Wright, Miss Koopman, and Miss Gaare these students received superior ratings in the local declamation contest held on Feb. 2b. The eight pictured below will advance to the district competition to represent Lake Benton at Marshall on March 16, Eighteen students participated in the local contest. Divisions included original oratory, memorized oratory, dramatic, humorous, and manuscript reading. .?EEEFrwf mia gg , Sir' , The noon hour activity period holds attraction to nearly every member of the upper six grades. Such games as shuffleboard, table tennis, volley'- ball, badminton, and checkers are played. The contests are arranged so that a tournament play-off takes place enabling some student or students to emerge victorious in each of the sponsored activities. Both boys and girls participate in the program. Pictured above are the winners from the following events: James Koster, Rollie Evans, table tennis, doubles, Dean Koster, table tennis, singlesg and Wesley Nielsen, Ray Hinz, shuffleboard doubles. The activities are sponsored by the student council. Activities A meeting of athletic strategists--Mr. Hall and Mr. Schmidtke are the over- seers of the muscle flexing gang. From early fall until early spring, these gentlemen are putting the boys through the grind to build strong bodies, develop character, mend co-ordination, and promote better athletic partici- pation for Lake Benton. C A x Qurg t ig gfuigtlst C A very important part of the Christmas program was the stage setting. The backdrop pictured above was designed by Prof. C. M. Running of Concordia College. It measured 12 X 16 feet, made of muslin fabric,and the design was hand painted by several artists from the choir. Mr, H. G. Schmidtke, made the frame with which to support itg and he, also, took charge in setting it on the stage for the program. P.T.A. Program The scene below is from the P.T.A. spring fund-raising show. The event was put on at the school on the evening of Feb. 26. Members of the local P.T.A. made up the cast to present a take-off on a well-known radio program. The show, one and a half hours in length, was staged with musical assistance by a group of talented musicians from Marshall. Supt, Thor- son is pictured as he played NSchnozzn Durante, nwhere the nose goes, the nose knows.n nFebruary Frolics' was the pro- duction's title. Grade Citizenship Clubs Each grade has a NGood Citizens Clubn which meets about every two weeks. The members learn how to conduct meetings, elect officers, and have programs pertaining to Good Citizenship. The above children are the presidents and secretaries re- presenting the five clubs in our six grades. Acknowledgments The Bobcat wishes to extend a most sincere nThank youu to the following for their generous contributions which helped to make this publication possible. It is to the best knowledge of the staff that this list is complete. 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