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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1956 volume:

i -vi. Y ,.-H. -...1... ummm-.un nn. YY .257 .V Sy. '2':T'f ?2':j1--vgmr,yg'mLP1'fiFfj:' L .' '- ' ' .f - -n:':v?g1Aj'w 4 l m A Q I V7 - , x The Lake Benton School has stood as the center of the local community since its beginning. It is more generally conceded day by day that the American school acts as a hub for public welfare. Continued growth in our area or any other, is caused to a great extent by the services rendered to that particular area by the school. Our school is one institution that holds more combined interest of the great- est number of citzens than any other by training the mind of America's greatest asset---the American child, T H E B O B C A T Lake Benton Public School 1955 - 1956 Staff Officers Editor - -------- Joyce Determan Ass't. Editor- - - - - - Phyllis Hanson Bus. Manager - - - - - Connie Petersen Gene Arnold Beck Berthelson F.F.A. ------ ----M b ..... ---- Newspaper ------- 3-h gogtAa?1 ----- - - 3 3 Class Play ---- - - - 3-lx ' ' ' Cheerleader ---- 1-2-3-M Joyce Band -------- 1-2-3-ll Newspaper - - ' ' 'J Determan Newspaper ---- - - - - U Class Class Marlon Calbrauth Beverly Giesel Chorus ------ Triple Trio - - Class Play ---- Cheerleader - - - Football- - - - Basketball- - - - Track - - - - - - Baseball- - - - - Chorus- - - - - - Class Play- - - - 1-2- 3-M 3PM ' 3 ' ' 3 2-3-h -2-3-M 2-3-h -2-3-h - 3-h ' ' 3 Helen Phyllis Gehrts Hanson Choru Band- a- ---heya -- --1aem Football- - ---- l-2-3-b Octet te ------ l-2-3-M f il la ex Byrl Koster 1-is Richard Hurd Leon Knutson Chorus --------- 3-b Band -------- 1-2-3-LL Cheerleader - - Class Play- - - Annual Staff- - Newspaper - - - - 1-3-h - - - 3-M - - - 3-h - 1-2-3-h Team Manager- - - - l-2- -h Chorus- - - Class Play- F.F.A.- - - Octetne - - 3 - - 3-3-H ' ' ' 3-M - - - 3- 3 - - - - - 2-3-u Winamp' Football ------- 2-3-A Basketball ------ l-2-3 Track --..---- 2-3-h Chorus ---- .... 3-h Newspaper ----- - -L Class Play - - - -3-U Triple Trio- - - -3-U Majorette- - - - -?-3-M Chorus -------- 2-3-M Band ...... - -1-2-3-h Ronald Kwilinski F.F.A. ---- - James Lage - M -.-ii?T-, lwsfiwweis , - L.,-mffiyffgfw Mlflam Luschen Keith Lambert Curtls Meyer F.F.A. ........ Chorus -..- - 1-2-3-h Class Play- - - - - 3-h Ocbette - - - - 3-M Choir -------- 1-2-3-b Basketball ------ l-'Z-3 Baseball ------ l-2-3-h Class Officer ------ l-3 Student Council ----- 2-U Student Court ----- -2--U full 7.91 ,,-W f4J 52.15591 1 c ,, . if 1 L iffkg ,, , K K , 1 , ,ilv , ,L , ,1,. W. nfylwxwii, g, A 9,5 ,'iu'EEM5,i4E35Q 'f 3 slit 'sw My 75.2 5, 1 ' Q W 1 ' W' We Xmffwif . f eff, ifyxfi K 1' Qgfgrpgf keg --' , K -3 1 ' sf K Q' 5322 si'-215 . gf: ff Q4 4 s ' Bernadlne Larry Moat Nordmeyer Class Play ------- - 5 Basketball Newspaper ------- - 11 Football- Chorus ........ 1-2-h Annual Staff- - - - 3-b Triple Trio ....... 2 Class Play ------- 3-P1 Chorus -------- 1-3-h 3 Football ------ 1-2-3-L1 Basketball ----- 1-2-3-M Connle Track ---- - - 1-2-3-ll Baseball- - - - 1-2-3-L Petersen Chorus ---- ---.. 3 L, Football- ----- - - 3-h Class Dennls Plttenger -1?-' Rlchard Quarton Nnmwuvf . Q 1355 '-isfqsfi Newspaper ----- - - 3- Class Pla - 3- Chorus- - - - - - - - - 3- h y-- ---- u Cheerleader ---- 1-2-3-A h 14 Class Officer - - - 1-2-3- Student Council - - l-2-3-h Basketball ..... l-2-3-h Football .... - - l-3-h Class Officer .--- 2 3 M Band ....---- l-2-3-M Chorus ....--- l-2-3-h Marlys Dale Rochel Schumann Basketball ----- l-2-3-L Band- .... - - - 1-2-3-Ll Student Council ..-- 3-h Norman Sears Football- - - F.F.A- -- - - Basketball- - Track - - - - Pootoall- - - Basketball- - Band -.... Chorus .... Octette - .. .. Class Officer x ---l- ---l- E ei - 3-h L 3 - - 3 b M h h 5 -,-5 r. -4 Wi, Walter Soderhnd Lloyd Thorson , ,,.-,,. Ml- R4 -Jif ifgw - L, ,Hwa:ew, These four senior class members carried the yoke for the class activities of this years's graduating students. All of them have been active leaders of various functions throughout their high school days, It would appear that Walter Soderlind,from his fixed position, is having a difficult time convincing Lloyd Thorson of the point in question, However, Marlys Hochel and Norman Sears indicate that all is well and that unified leadership will continue, Class Officers Class Play NAnid swift action and mounting suspense, the Senior Class Play moved through three acts of chills and laughs to an unexpected and thrilling climax.H Rlay cast members are: Betty Jacques, Phyllis Hanson, Curtis Meyer, Joyce Determan, Leon Knutson, Narlys Rochel, Miriam Luschen, Constance Petersen, James Lage, Richard Quarton, Valter Soderlind, Janice Mitchell. l-if , tr? A The majorettes came out in brand-new uniforms this year--dazzling three piece all-weather outfits which could be mixed and matched to suit the occasion. The costumes, including hats, were purchased by the Benton Band Boosters for the twirlers. The group of twirlers is made up of Elizabeth Schardin, Miriam Luschen, Faye Tellinghuisen, Audrey Herschberger, Faye Sears, Gayle Trautman, and Marlys Monahan, Appearances were made at all marching band exhibitions, the Tri-State band festival twirling competition, and at basketball games at home. They,too, d ma e an appearance at Balaton as guest twirlers of that school. The group gave exceptionally good performances at the 1955 and 1956 District 9 basketball tournaments and also the Region 3 tournament held at St. Peter in 1955. Majorettes Band Officers Phyllis Hanson, Secretary-Treasurer, and Lloyd Thorson, President, make sweet music with the highest and lowest instruments used in the band, a flute and the new bass clarinet pur- chased for the band just this year. Also new are the bell lyre shown by Norman Sears, student council representative, and the baritone--one of two purchases--held by Walter Soderlind who is Vice-Fresident of the band. Marilyn Johnson, a most comely and agile drum major, listens tentatively to some of the low notes. walter, somehow, finds the harmony doubtful! The marching band made a number of trips this year with highlights being the Edgerton Dutch Festival, Homecoming Band Day at Mankato State Teachers College, and the Tri-State Band Festival at Luverne. The group placed second in a field of t elve and won a trophy for the third straight year. One of the most gratifying exhibitions of the year was a brief dress rehearsal held on the football field one evening which drew a sur- prisingly large crowd of enthusiastic supporters. The concert band, which jumped into Class NGN this year, took part in the annual district music festival at Marshall and later gave fine winter and spring concerts. In December, the band and the band director, Mr. Trembley, were cited as Band of the Month by the Daveau Music Co. of Fargo, North Dakota, for their many achievements during the past few years. Several soloists, a clarinet quartet and a brass sextette joined the band in competition in the spring music contests. Hopes were high for successful entries in instrumental music. Band when students have progressed far enough in their instrumental lessons to play constructively in a group, they are put into a junior band for training in elementary band techniques. when sufficient skill is shown they are admitted to senior band for a trial periodg and if progress con- tinues, they maintain a permanent position in the advanced group. :MKG High School Mixed Choir Sixty young people with a zest for singing--that is the Lake Benton High School Mixed Choir. They are young ladies and men who are willing to acheive a high standard of choral excellence. Choir activities include performances at school and com unity functions with the Christmas concert as one of their highlights of especial beauty and inspiration. The Junior High Choir and Grade Choir also played a substantial part in the yuletide concert centralized around the musical selection, WSilent Nightn. The past years the High School Mixed Choir along with the vocal en- sembles and soloists have been continuously participating in the annual re- gional-state music contests receiving ratings of A's and B's. Invited as a solo choir to attend the Music Festivals at both Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, the High School Mixed Choir elected the St. Olaf College invitation. Officers of the choir are elected each fall to serve for the ensuing years Curtis Meyer, Presidentg Richard Quarton, Vice-Presidentg Marlys Rochel, Sec- retary, Byrl Koster, Treasurer, and Lloyd Thorson, student council represent- ative. The director of all high school choral groups is Miss Phyllis Umland. Junior High Choir J lui 1m - fr-fi, - - Triple Trio The two Girls' Triple Trios comprise the Girls' Glee Club along with Arlene Hanson and Barbara Steinhoff. The choral groups are not an end in themselvesg choir members are to be found in considerable strength in the other musical or- ganizations in the community and various surrounding colleges There is no truer truth obtainable by man than comes of music.--Robert Browning. Girls' Triple Trio members above are: Virginia Larson, Gayle Trautman, Sylvia Verschberger, lone Gruoich, Sharron Kelly, Eunice Johnson, Eyvonne Johannsen, Colleen Evans, Janice Bebensee. Girls' Triple Trio members below are: Helen Gehrts, Enid Olson, Loralee Mathison, Joan Mathison, Faye Tellinghuisen, Romelle Trade, Miriam Luschen, Phyllis Hanson, Faye Sears, Triple Trio G Nu' Boys' Cctette Ranking high among the musical organization of Bobcatdom are the Girls' Triple Trios and Boys' Octettes. These vocal ensembles, selected from the personnel of the High School Mixed Choir, furnish program music, for various school and community functions too. The schedule of rehearsals means hard work and sacrifice, but the members feel it is worth it, Membership in the organization and the satisfaction derived from a job well done more than repay them. The two Boys' Octettes constitute the Boys Glee Club along with Dale Koster and James Koster. Boys' Octette members above are: row l: Robert Miller, Allen Koehne, Richard Hurd, Jerry Van Eechout. Row 2: Leon Knutso Lloyd Thorson, Walter Soderlind, and Richard Quarton. Boys' Octette members below are: row 1: Barry Trautman, Jacland Brune, Del Erickson, Row 2: Robert Mathews, James Lage, Curtis Meyer, Donald Sik. Boys' Octette I1 Student Council Two organizations of student control in our school are the Student Council and the Student Court. Neither organization acts in such a manner as to usurp administrative authority, but acts in a regulative capacity under administrative guid- SHCS. Many problems confront these organizations each year in regard to student-social functions, activity programs, intra-mural activities, and the scheduling of various class sponsored activi- ties. The Student Council assumes role as a legislative organization, while its counterpart, the Student Court, acts in a judicial manner. Offenders of student policy receive court correct- ion and counsel for improvement of general conduct Mr. Edwall sponsors both groups. Student Court n ...t.u Newspaper The active members of the school's publications devote many secret hours to their activity. Theirs is the task of assembling the information of interest about the school which is in turn transformed into what we see as The Bobcat, our yearbook and The Voice of the Bobcat, the school paper. Both publications involve patience in preparation. Before Hdummyn copies are made, the original copies must be made after which printed mimeographed reproductions or photo copies are assembled. Little is realized, except by the staff personnel, of the many efforts necessary' to obtain useable mimeograph stencils or typewritten copy. The re- wards of this group is knowledge gained in use of business machines in relation to copy work, a valuable asset to those students entering business activities upon completion of high school. Annual Staff R. , 'NNN--X 3 fr ei 5? XIV N.-it 5 The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for students in Vocational Agriculture, Through this organization, they begin to put into practice many of the things they learn in Vocational Agriculture. Among the various activities of the group are Land judging, General livestock, Dairy judg- ing, and Crop judging. F. F. A. F.T.A. This group comprises the local chapter of Future Teachers of AWSTiC3o Thi? organization is widespread throughout America's schools. Que of its .forem0S objectives is to interest graduating students in the teaching profession. A ff 1 Football The end of an era was marked during the past year's football season. The nBobcatsn under supervision of Coach Harold Hall and his capable assistant, Coach Howard Schmidtke, rolled the grid en to thirty-four straight victories. This number is the greatest ever attained by any school in District Nine and just one victory short of the state record in six, and eight-man football. The win slate began in the fall of 1951 and ended on the Minneota field October Z1 with the score standing at 31-28 in favor of the Vikings. 1951 1953 Lake Benton Ik. Tyler 6 Lake Benton S8 Ruthton O 115 Minneota 27 lh Minneota 12 M8 Hendricks 27 32 Hendricks 6 6 Milroy 0 20 Tyler 19 18 Marietta 12 19 Tyler 6 31 Ivanhoe Jill 63 Cottonwood 31 1952 l95U 1955 L. B. 26 Milroy 15 Le B. 214 Okabena 6 L. B. L17 okabena 0 M2 Ruthton 12 33 Hendricks O 31 Ivanhoe 7 h8 Tyler O 52 Ruthton 31 33 Ruthton 7 18 Marietta IL. 31 Marietta mu M6 Tyler 13 M2 Tyler 20 bl Tyler 8 52 Marietta O 19 Minneota 13 31 Ivanhoe 19 28 Minneota 31 28 Hendricks 20 12 Minneota 6 112 Ivanhoe 6 7-ll Cottonwood 20 Mb, M111-ey 30 Homecoming Homecoming festivities for the present year were held on September 30. The traditional all-school student parade was held in the afternoon climaxed by a pep-rally witnessed by many residents of Lake Benton as well as the students. The scene below pictures activity at the bonfire--an evening activity staged at the playground. Student choice for this years reign- ing royalty was King Richard Hurd and Queen Connie Petersen, A V f f -M-H -cf - -e-,V 4- f .. ,Mir f, as ,,e:fx-f- 1tr1me-:mms,fmfQgQmmu-a A Basketball Curtis Meyer, James Koster, Lloyd Schuman, Ronald Kwilinski, Earl Klitzke, Norman Sears, Richard Quarton, Byrl Koster, Walter Soderlind, Lloyd Thorson, Dale Schuman, Rolland Evans. Front Row: Dean Koster, Lowell Dorn, Jerry Van Esckhout, Roger Nielsen, Lyle Rochel, Curtis Charter, Robert Miller. Back Row: Mr, Hall, Leo Alexander, Lloyd Schuman, Larry Kock, Dale Koster, James Koster, Eugene Stufen, Mr. Schmidtke. Team Manager, Leon Knutson. B Basketball Q ii an ff 1 5 . F5 'fb Q fl 1 Jr.-Hi. Football and Basketball The Bobkittens of both football and basketball are directed by Mr. Schmidtke. Jr-Hi athletics serve as a recreational program to the younger ones of our physically capable boys. In addition, the program serves to in- doctrinate future athletes in proper physical fitness and knowledge of fund- amentals pertaining to athletic skills. The Jr-Hi squad participates in inter-school games with other member schools of the District. Mr. Schmidtke has been active as the kitten coach for seven years and no doubt his ability has been reflected in our athletic teams to a great extent during the past years. 1955 football scores are as follows: Lake Benton L46 Ivar-.hoe O Lake Benton 5? Russell 7 6 Hendricks 6 114 Tyler 19 13 Arco 6 57 Ruthton O as- , ml ,dw-ii f f.l..1o-r,Qim-Q-l rm rqi w,.l1 Q I9 th Annual The nineteenth annual Junior High Basketball Tournament was held February 13, 15, and 18 at the gym of the Ivanhoe Public School at Ivanhoe, Minnesota. The contests are held under the supervision of the host-school superintendent, Mr. H. E. Frisby. The local team met and defeated their first two oppon- ents, Hendricks and Balaton, but were defeated by the Ivanhoe Eaglets in the final, thereby placing the Bobkittens in runner-up position. A total of eight teams participated from District Nine. The interest in the Junior High Tournament is growing steadily year by year as can be seen by the widespread enthusiasm. This event is undoubtedly the best Junior High Tournament played in this part of the state. The fact that preparation for this athletic contest among the younger boys of all participating schools begins in November must not be overlookedg in so doing much spare and idle time of the community youth is put to clean, benefi- cial, and practical character improvement for many boys under professional super- vision of the Junior High Athletic coaches. The participating teams are limited to ten active contestants, This limitation makes it impossible for all boys taking an active part in the Junior High program to actively engage in the tournament, how- ever, the success of the tournament team is achieved only by the co-operation of an entire squad, Congratulations are, therefore, extended to every boy or the squad for their successful season. Although Dean Koster, Dennis Rochel, and Larry Kock were chosen to the All-Tournament team, it is not intended that any individual be given excess recognition by this book for his contribution, However, as a purpose of record it is mentioned and the tournament team listed: Larry Kock, Jack Redlhuprg Robert Miller, Corwin Zimmer, David Blcgan, Gary Thorson, Dean Koster, Dennis Rochel, Larry Johnson, and Dale Trulock. Coach: Mr. Schmidtke, if T0urHSmSnt SCOFG Season Record Lake Benton Opponent ua Tyler 29 Sl Russell 18 55 Russell 19 b3 Hendricks 31 147 Ruthton 211 30 Ivanhoe 19 S8 Tyler M2 ho Hendricks 18 57 Balaton 25 52 H2 Hendricks 33 Sl HS Balaton 29 27 94 Ivanhoe 30 MS Canby M6 Jr-Hi Tournaments ,, imma 1 'mea ,K PY Jr-Hi cheerleaders, Mary Alexander, Marlys Monahan, and Sharon Determan provided the NRah, Rahn and zip at the athletic contests of Lake Benton's Jr- Hi squads. According to the continually increasing interest in the Jr-Hi program, it can be safely assumed that cheerleading for these activities will become a more sought-after position for the younger girls. It is at this level that our students learn proper conduct in public appearance in relation to sports contests and, therefore, the cheerleaders will also have to be Ncrowd leaders.N Jr-Hi Cheerleaders Barbara VanDrunen Barbara Van Drunen joined the senior class March 5. Our neighbor state to the South lost a fine per- sonality, and Lake Benton seniors are very glad she is here. G.A.A., Publications, and Dramatics consist of Barbara's activities at her for- mer school. The Lake Benton basketball teams have had two most outstanding years of play. This is due largely because of the outstanding group of young boys that have participated in the game. Every team member has been the Ugenuine athlete --the one who contributes all he can and expects no personal reward especially is this true of those who were selected to partake in tournament competition. Much team success is built around team discipline which includes aligning one's self with training rules, floor conduct, willful adherance to coaching policy and proper mental attitudes toward the game, fellow players, and coaches and officials, The good athlete is not only well reflected on the playing floor, but off the floor as well, Such attributes as these give our community populace reason to be proud of our ball clubsg because, due to this, they are gentlemen, Winning and losing has a secon- dary position witn our appraisal of the game, The important thing is how our team wins and how it loses. Mr. Hall and Mr. Schmidtke, Coach and Assistant Coach, have capably' displayed their ability in producing not only winning clubs, but also squads of high-calibre personal traits. Trophies Tournament Score aaa Tyler Russell Balaton Walnut Grove Wood Lake Ivanhoe Ruthton Tyler Balaton Lynd Canby Minneota Hendricks Jasper Russell Ivanhoe Cottonwood Tyler Russell Canby Bellview Hutchinson Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Lake Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Benton Noon-hour Activities Shuffleboard is another interest-laden game. Two courts are employed in the game scheduling. Richard Quarton and James Koster are the victors in this event. Perhaps the top of all is the Bad- minton and Volley Ball. These events capture enthusiasm and in- terest, even down to divided cheering sections. Badminton doubles champions are Curtis Meyer and Richard Quartong although Virginia Larson is not shown, she and Eyvonne Johannsen capped the winners laurals for the girls. Noon-hour Activities The Student Council sponsored noon-hour activity is one pro- gram in which all students of the upper grades have freedom of participation. This affair is a multi-contest in which no student is ineligible to take part. Nearly all students have in one way or respect been actively engaged in the many offerings of the winter- long event. The program is administered by the Student Council which sets contest dates, time scheduling, supervision and con- trols all the many other necessities demanded by such a program. For example, Table Tennis play-off--a very popular sport. Because this one game is so widely played unusual time must be scheduled, records of play-off winners kept, equipm nt to be pre- pared for play, etc. James Koster and Marlys Monahan are this yearls champions in Mixed-doubles in Table Tennis. Not so widely played, but holding great interest is the Checker tournament. Dennis Rochel, below right, defeated Curtis Meyer for this season's Checker championship. Declam The Speech Department of our school is growing steadily as the number of students expressing interest in public speaking grows larger each year. While the activities spon- sored by this department are not widely popular, those who take part do so with little recognition for their achieve- ments. Not only is emphasis on oral expression, but also self-composure. Thirty-three students, under the direction of Mr. Kile, Mr. Thorsong Mrs. Ruliffson, and Miss Koopman, participated in the deolamatory contest held March 2, The following re- ceived superior rating and advanced to the district compe- tition held at Marshall March 22. Original Oratory ------------- Susan Peterson Memorized Oratory ------------- Susan Meyer - - - - - - - - - - - Arlene Hanson - - - - - - - - - -Sharon Salzman - - - - - - - - - -Sonya Porter Dramatic Interpretative -------- Janice Bebensee - - - - - - - - - Marcia Krog - - - - - - - Romelle Trade - - - - - - Joan Mathison Humorous Memorized ------------ Mildred Giese - - - - - - - - - - -Madelyn Benson - - - - - - - - -Mary Jane Giesel - - - - - - - - -Sheryl Jordahl Marcia Krog won superior rating in the district compe- tition and rated excellent in the contest held at Olivia on March 29, L Hrs. Elmer Anderson and Mrs. Virgil Asbjornson are the school's two art- ists in food preparation, The noon lunch program has been well received during their stay with the food de- partment--so feel the majority of the students. Their chores do not consist of just actual food preparation but also the planning of menus as well as general administration of the kitchen. Cooks Bus Drivers Pat Krick, Clifton Petersen, Robert Kuhn, Ron Enke, Billy Nelson, Floyd Monahan, Dick McCaffrey, drive the Lake Benton busses over the surround- ing area. A total of 183 pupils are transported daily to the local school with a total of h97 miles being driven each day in carrying these students to and from the classes. Mr. Kock does a little polishing on the glass. Since our chief engineer is not assisted, he has much oppor- tunity to keep all our glasswork in good order. Amid cleaning and fire- ing he is a busy individual. Janitor School Patrol The group below comprises the local school patrol. The members are under the supervision of the grade school Principal, Mr. Prunty. The patrol Plays a most important part in main- taining student safety at crosswalks at the most used street crossings in OUP C0mITlUl'1itY. Members are pictured left to right: Roger Trulock, Warren Meyer, Sharon Noterman, Rosemary Meyer, Gerald Willert, Rollie Olson, and Robert Schardin. ROW 1: Mildred Giese, Larry Reese, Beverly Blegen, Donald Sik, Annabelle Slight, Calvin Meyer, Janice Bebensee, Robert Mathews, Joan Wodtke, Myron Trulock, Sharon Salzman. ROW 2: Donald Evers, Eyvonne Johannsen, Leo Alexander, Karen Petersen , Raymond Galbraith, Delilah Kemnitz, Richard Haines, Sylvia Herschberger, Darrell Beck, Judy Huebner, Roland Evans, Susan Meyer, Donald Vick. ROw'3: Theodore Vander Poel, Joan Mathison, Del Erickson, Eunice Johnson, Earl Klitzke, Virginia Larson, William Brinkman, Sharon Larson, Edward Lopau, Joan Busselman, LeRoy Knudsen, Marilyn Johnson, Lloyd Schuman. Hr. Qdwall, Miss Umland, Advisors. Juniors Those pictured in the group shown here piloted the junior class through their current year's activities. They assume much of the responsibility for activities which fall by tradition to the junior class, one of such duties is the preparations in staging the annual spring banquet. Myron Trulock seems not too well impressed by the topic of business under discussion, howh ever Marilyn Johnson, Mildred Giese, and Earl Klitzke appear to be in it ' it ' ROW 1: Sonya Porter, Colleen Evans, Janet Meyer, Gayle Trautman, Genevieve TJ'17i'e7Ez, Joyce Giesel, Sharon Kelly, Lilas Huebner. -If-ll! 2: Eleanor Deteman, Faye Tellinghuisen, Janice Zimmer, Faye Sears, Romelle Trade, Betty Rust, Darlene Deweerd, Enid Olson, Audrey Herschberger, Jan ice KTBIISBO ROW Q: Russel Popma, Roy Hinz, Jerald Van Eeckhout, Lowell Dorn, Eugene Stuefen, Efe Koster, James Koster, Roger Nielsen, Curtis Charter, Lyle Rochel, Ronald Gieneart. Mr. Cyollison, Mrs. Ruliffson, Advisors. Sophomores 22525. 95212252 James Koster ----------- President Faye Tellinghuisen ------ Vice-President Gayle Trautman ---------- Secretary Sharon Kelly ----------- Treasurer A ROW l: Sandra Berger, Dale Trulock, Ronald Wartner, Jeanette Sik, Sharon Aleiander, Barbara Steinhoff, Darlene Brune, Barry Wodtke, Ione Grubich, Dennis Rochel, Margaret Haugen. ROW 2: Loralee Mathison, Dale Nelsen, Robert Miller, Arlene Hanson, Carol Popmg Bill? Mathews, Edward Drietz, Delores Nelsen, Dean Koster, Lois Kock, Larry Johnson, Barry Trautman. ROW 3: Jaclund Brune, Betty Krueger, Sandra Salzman, Gale Krog, James Nielsen, Thongs Kelly, Dorothy Westphal, Larry Kock, Allen Koehne, John Redlinger, Charles Galbraith, Barbara Lopau, Marcia Krog, Judith Johnson. Mg. Swanson , Mr. Schmidtge, Advisors. Freshmen 22552 9551953.55 Billy Mathews U v ------ President Larry Kock- ----- ---- Vice-President Sharon Alexander --------- Secretary Dean KO8teI' ----------- TI'68S'l1I'B1' ROW 1: Gerald Rochel, Dale Weyhrich, Duane Fernholz, Stanley Hohn, Joe Tlfmsen, Ronald Niemann, Marvin Garbers, Lowell Nelson, Milo Larson. ROW 2: Arlene Petersen, Marlys Monahan, Joyce Evans, Sharon Determan, Caryl Enge, Beverly Barnes, Lucille Klitzke, Freida Galbraith, Gloria Truckenmiller, Carole Nelson. ROE 2: Susan Petersen, Elizabeth Schardin, Marlin Arends, Corwin Zimmer, Janice Berger, Roger Hanson, Gloria Lutzwick, Joyce Van Eeckhout, Dianne Redlinger, Jane Huebner. ROW Q: Leonard Worth, Gary Thorson, Russell Schmidt, David Meyer, James Christensen, Sharon Thomssen, Connie Worth, Adrian Overgaauw, John Meyer, Jean Knudsen, David Blegen, CCarol Berger-not shownj Mr. Kile, Miss Thofson , Eighth Grade Seventh Grade ROW 1: Jerry Bushman, Janice DeZeeuw, Steven Melcher, James Moeller, Dianne BTn'e, Hazel Prinzen, James Meyer, Dennis Porter, LeeAnn Nelson. ROW 2: Dale Hurd, Raymond Sears, Rodney Kock, Alice Evers, Mary Ann Alexander, Madelyne Benson, Cornelia Kuhl, David Carstensen, Renee Cassidy. ROW 3: Carol Nelson, Mary Jean Giesel, Gayle Kock, Merlyn Lopau, Larry TiT'.nd'5rs, Beverly Krause, Robert Lage, Dianne Brinkman, Darla Kay Hanson. -IQ. Trembley, Miss Koopman, Advisors. Advisors. i 2 Q Superintendent The American cycle of education has often been termed as a Nvicious cycle.W But is it? Let us briefly consider the American system of education. The school board is for the American school what civilian control is for the armed forces. It is through the school board that the link between professional educators and the general public is main- tained. Prmclpal Prepare yourself well for the tasks that lie ahead. The foundation for future success or failure is now being moulded. Use- ful knowledge-the key to success-is acquired only through initiative and i1'1d'L1StI'yo Teachers and school administrators must carry out the day-to-day job of education, they must decide on the best ways of teachingg they must bring to the children and students their expert knowledge and superior experience. But it is the people only who can determine what is expected of education in the long run. In making their aims and aspirations known to the school board members, who are their representatives, they guide and aid and encourage the educators on their way. Thus, in this often called Hvicious cycleu, there emerges a philosophy of education, an atmosphere of aims, thoughts and ideals which eventually turns into a roadmap and a framework for the public school system. School Board Leo Schardin ---- Director Lyle Trautman ---- Director Thomas Kelly ---- Director Floyd Peterson - - - Chairman Arch Millard - ---- -Clerk Oscar Trautman - - -Treasurer Lloyd Thorson ------ Supt. Seated: Mrs. Ruliff- son, English, speech, Miss Salmon, grade one, Miss Thofson, science, Miss Karels, grade four, Mrs. Bracken, grade threeg Miss Filipi, grade twog Miss Koopman, Jr- Hi, speechg Mr. Trembley, Jr - Hi, Instrumental musicg Mr. Collison, Business Education, Publicationsg Mr. Swanson, vocational agriculture. Standing: Miss Umland, home economics, vocal musicg Mr. Schmidtke, industrial arts, Jr-Hi athleticsg Mr. Prunty, grade principal, grade sixg Mr. Kile, Jr-Hig Mr. Hall, social studies, Sr-Hi athletics. Faculty Secretary A xeplacement was made during the middle of the school year within the inner portals of our school. No doubt many visitors to our school will certainly notice the change. Mrs Weber, our administrative a half years, vacated her position to be succeeded by Mrs. Ralph Nordmeyer. For Mrs. Nordmeyer it is back to school again but not with the Wschool daysn atmosphere. Best wishes are given to Mrs. Weber upon her leaving and a hearty hello is extended to her successor. secretary during the past one and mmam,-M. f..,.. 3 L ROE lr John Benson, Dennis Berthelsen, Larry Mathison, Faye Prinsen, Janis Kuhn, Galen Reese, Irene Johnson, Ann Kelly. RCN 2: Michael Schardin, Donald Barnes, Allan Reuse, Janes Krause, Connie Schmidtke, Warren Meyer, Richard Blegen. Mr. grnnty, InsLrncQor. Sixth Grade Fifth Grade ROW l: Jerold Trantman, Ruth Huebner, Sharon Koster, Richard Whipple, Marilyn DeZeeuw, Roger Trulock, Thomas Williams. ROW 2: Rosemary Meyer, Karen Lorenzen, Sharon Noterman, Bgnnie Rust, Rgbeyt Schardin, Joel Koster, Richard Niemann. ROW 3: Sharon Gilbert, Curtis Moon, Sharon Knudsen, Sheila Schardin, James Thorson, Eddie Van Eeckhout, Roland Olson, Gerald Willert. MRS. PETERSON, INSTRUCTOR. ,vuxvu-fmfffvxnirnmmx RQ-I ul: Thea Larson, Sandra Rochel, Karen Bracken, Audrey Grotenhuis, Marilyn Evans, Diane Keech, Stuart Reese, Betty Whipple, James Alexander, ROW 2: Diana Miller, Gary Hurd, Karen Peterson, Kent Atzen, Gregory Jordahl, David Rochel, Leonard Kwilinski, Richard Johnson, Wesley Hohn, Mike Hall, Billy Prinsen, Kathryn Schmidtke. EQ! Q: Patricia Barnes, Larry Thomsen, Gayle Koehne, Noel Trautman, Jane Schardin, Judy Klitzke, Dwight Holz, David Schardin, Steven Krause, Gail Iverson, Randy Johnson. Miss Karels, Instructor. Fourth Grade Third Grade ROW l: Karen Krick, Michael Nordmeyer, Paula Holz, Terrance williams, Eugene H6351 Cynthia Trautman, Darrell Tirrei, Anita eienearx, Billy Williams. RON 2: Dorothy Whipple, Carol Tirrel, James Hurd, Curtis Stromberg, Steven Moterman, Gail Nordmeyer, Catherine Meyer, Leslie Jolitz, Mary Broding, Sharon Showalter, James Kelly, David Lutzwick, Keith Rochel. ROI! Rosemary Klitzke, Jeffrey Stromberg, Roderick Rafnson, Dean Fernholz, l,'o.f1rf1Te Bressler, Vicki Johannsen, Terry Trautman, Calvin Gilbert, Steven Fehrman, Stanley Olson, Gene Reese, Steven Willert, Cheryl Keech. Mrs. Bracken, Instructor. B.-O-TLT ls Margo Krick, Colleen Moon, Lou Rene Lahey, Daniel Williams, Kirk Reese, Maryalice Gieneart, Victoria Trautman, Ruth Ann Rufener, Craig Huska. ROW'2: Shirlee Bressler, Jerald Lage, Kenneth Gilbert, Charles Anderson, Jeffrey Cassidy, Cheryl Rafnson, Diann Koster, Patricia Olson, Jerry Bruoe Peterson. ROE Q: JoAnn Schardin, Linda Enke, Judy Thomsen, Steven Nordmeyer, Steven Millard, David Prosch, Karen Nelsen, Janice Niemnnn, John Prinsen, Carol Giesel. Miss Filigi, lnstructor, Second Grade First Grade ROW 1: Jerry Huebner, Diane Johansen, Susan Fehrman, Nancy Grotenhuis, James UvTJ.rpf9'le, Susan Olson, Leonard Bauman, Derrick Heyl, Richard Prinsen. ROW 2: Marcia Clipper, Jerry Anderson, Gerry Rudebusch, George Broding, Gary 'iIT:T'dmeyer, Dennis Spencer, Michael Bressler, Dietrich Fink, Waldon Peterson, Frank Thompsen, Cheryl Collison. RCM Q: Steve Reese, Terry Yonker, Tommy Yonker, Patty Hall, Diana DeZeeuw, Steve Johnson, Linda Anderson, Douglas Keech, Dennis Millard, Richard Rochel, Audrey Hinders, Paul Trautman, Diane Bressler, Janice Crooks. Miss Salmon, Instructor. ng M-mu .-m-1 xm-Annu...-ma ! 1 1 2 1 a