Lake Crystal High School - Laker Yearbook (Lake Crystal, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

'33 ...--was ? llvl . gf -,,f,. fi I . f N5 f ' 5' , W. , - 95,3 ,gi q,vmk mix I 5 L Q ,.... Q I y,, H, lx ' . A ...K Q. 4, ii QW, '1Nak'RfKAfqi,N ., ,kh J . ' A ,, Q 1' Yi QQ I f ,, ff, w V S ., X1 fy 4 Y, ' fye J 2? , , L 1 'am in-1, ? 4 V ,M I-el' 4 If I ,Qi U Fi 1 si Q Dedication we dedicate the 1955 edition of The Laker to our parents. They, by having provided us with the necessities of life and particularily by hav- ing given us our first and most lasting desire for the higher things of life, have been most respon- sible for our education. 2 33-ff . ADMINISTRATION TODAY 5 SCHOOKS ARE GOOD SCHOOLS ff e OIUTICI mmm: Im ,wsffawmvmfwsni 5 .Q Xi M A 5, ,, I 4 4. I ia? 1, ,. K cQLf 1f., M hm 75,4 -ruff, ,W , fe Wil S1 L 1 W, -v'knQx Principal There are so many ways to find ad- venture, Some are very costly and short lived. Education, though not without cost, is truly a great adventure. It has been said, the more you know, the more you find there is to know.N Would it not be a disaster to stop an adventure that can be so useful to all of us throughout our lives. Imagine the adventure possible in science, ec- onomics, farming, foreign affairs, en- gineering and architecture. Raymond D. Nelson Faculfy ERLING HERMAN Instrumental Band ANGELINE HOPINKA KEITH DRYSDALE Mathematics Physical Education JT- High English Advisor Small Band Groups Jr. High English G00SI'HPl'1Y' B.E., Moorhead state Ninth Grade Advisor Drivers Training North Dakota State A.A., Waldorf College Eighth Grade Advisor Valley City State B.A., Luther College B.S., River Falls State 5 MICHAEL JANISCH English Speech Eleventh Grade Advisor Advisor Class Plays Advisor School Rgper B.A., St. Thomasx' xc 'lf ,. X ,M :X W x 1' V A V lxc, ERNEST MADSON 4 A Y ocial Studies 'N Xwv ' otball Coach ' T pack Coach Quit Twelfth Grade Advisor Rf' 'B:A., Augsburg College XXX U. of' Minnesota MARY MORTENSON High School Choir Grade Music Advisor Small Vocal Groups B.A., Luther College VALARIE CEMENSKI Art Geography B.A., Winona State ERNEST FRIER Agriculture Advisor F.F.A. B.S. South Dakota State LLOYD HOLLINGSWORTH Commercial Department Advisor Annual Staff B.S., Mankato State 6 t 1 Q f EDWARD SCHNEIDER Tp Library Xxfw, ,g Jr. High English Qt gtj W, EQAC Sty x XXX QF? ' AT! 0 Aj Xffj 1,1 f XXL TQ7 Q VERN BERGLUND l' Health Rf Social Studies ' Physical Education Asst. Football Coach Basketball Coach Baseball Coach Tenth Grade Advisor B,S,, Mankato State A., SELMA LARSON Jr. High Mathematics Seventh Grade Advisor B.A., St, Olaf MARGARET BLASING Home Economics Advisor F.H.A. B.S., South Dakota State THOMAS BENEPE Biology Science Asst. Football Coach Asst. Basketball Coach Wrestling Coach B.A., Macalaster IVAN DAVIS iff Geography Industrial Arts B.A., Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wisconsin 7 i Cafeteria Cusfoclicms Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Griffiths Dolly Lewis, Loren Cookson, Burt Nelson, Elmer Meier. Office Staff Marian Schauer, Mrs. Kelley 8 if JOHN BREITER ff' XV ' Band l,2,33 Chorus 3,h3 Press Club 2,33 Class Play 33 Declam 3,ug Basketball 3, ug Photo Club 2,3 Honor John Bre iter Charles Visher Charles Lower Margaret Roberts Dee Pendergast MARGARET ROBERTS Pep Club l,2,33 Band l,2,3,hg Chorus 2,3,h3 Trio l,2,3,ug F.H.A. l,2,3,hg Press Club 13 Orchestra 3,h,3 Class Officer 33 Class Play 33 Annual Staff ug Declam 35 Student Coun- cil M3 Homecoming Queen L3 Glee Club 2,3,uf Vocal Sextette 3. Students Jean Fredericksen Helen Siemens Priscilla MacDuffie Constance Olston Sandra Hanson Corrine Lyon 10 RICHARD DIESCH Chorus gg F.F.A. l,2,3,U3 Wfestling U3 Photo C ub 1,2,3,h. JEAN FREDERICKSEN Band 1,2,3,u2 Chorus 2,3,M2 Trio l,2,3,u3 F.H.A. 1,2,3,uf Press Club 13 Library Club 3,h3 Orchestra l,2,3,h3 Class Officer 33 Class Play 33 Annual Staff 2,h3 Queen At- tendant 33 Glee Club 2,3,uQ Vocal Sextette 33 Pep Club l,2,3. DONALD FAULKNER F.F.A. l,2,3,h3 Student Council M3 Foot- ball 1,2,3,uQ Basketball 1,23 Baseball 33 Track 2,3,uI Wrestling M3 Photo Club l,2,3, LL. Xt SANDRA HANSON Band 2,3,u2 Chorus 23 F.H.A. l,2,3,h3 G.A.A. 1,33 Press Club 33 Photo Club l,2,3,h3 Glee Club 23 Pep Club l,2,3. RAYMOND HANSON F.F.A. 1,2,3,uQ Student Council 2,h3 Football l,2,3,h3 Basketball 33 Wrest- ling M3 Photo Club 2,3,h. JANETTE Jofmsou Band 1,2,3,L,g F2H.A. 1,2,3,L,g G.A.A. xx 1,2,3,h3 Press Club 3,h3 Class Officer L3 State Parlimentarian F.H.A. 33 Pep Club 1,2,33 Photo Club 2. ROBERT HASLIP F.F.A. M3 Wrestling M3 Football hi Other School 1,2,33 Photo Club M. GWENITH JONES Band l,2,3,h3 Chorus 2,3,uf F.H.A. 1, 2,3,h3 G.A.A. 1,23 Glee Club 2,3,A3 Pep Club 1. 11 42 GARY LAMER OUX wrestling hg Photo Club 1,2. FLORENCE JUKULEN Band 1,2,3,uQ Chorus 2,3,h3 Brass Sextette 3,h3 Tripple Trio 23 F.H.A 1,2,3,uf Press Club 2,3,uf Class Officer 33 Queen Attendant M3 Glee, 7 Club 2,3,ug Pep Club 1,2,3. J, ALVIN LARSON Chorus 2,h3 F.F.A. l,2,3,hg Class Officer l,h3 Student Council 33 Basketball l,2,3,h3 Baseball 2,3,h3 Track 2,3,h3 Photo Club 19 2:3114-v .fn ,L v Q 1 liiy 2 f A . ,J ARTIS LARSEN , O X Ni F.H.A. ug Library Club u. Q NR CHARLES LOWER Band 13 Chorus 23 Class Officer 2,33 Declam 2,33 Boy's Glee Club 23 Football l,2,3,h3 Basketball 23 Track 2,3: Photo Club l,2,33 Boy's State Representative 3. fy JANET LUIKEN tqgidy Band 2,3,h3 Chorus 23 Clairnet Quar- 2? qv texte ug F.H.A. 1,2,3,ug G.A.A. 1,2,3, 1 Library Club 33 Student Council 13 CQ! Queen Attendant 13 Glee Club 23 Photo ' Club 1,2,33 Pep Club l,2,3. K .lf yr + RONALD PEDERSEN f Chorus 2,33 F.F.A. l,2,3,h3 Football 1,2,3,uf Basketball 1,2,3,u1 Baseball 2,3,ll3 Track 2,3,l4.3 Photo Club 2,3,P+. CORRINE LYON nj pg' Band 1,2,3,h3 chorus 2,3,ug Glee ' aj 2 3,h3 F H A 1,2,3,uf Press Cl ,, ' one YR3' 344 ui Class Officer 2g student Couggllx jkve 3 3 u- Brass sextette 1 2 3 A- 3!,Yevhb L 1:2130 p,,,1f'SiQgq 12 if X U J DEE PENDERGAST Class Play 33 Annual Staff A3 Basket- ball l,23 Student Council 33 Football l,2,3,U 3 Baseball 2,31 Track 2,3,h3 wrestling M3 American Legion Award 13 Photo Club 1,2,3,h, PRISCILLA MAC DUFFIE Chorus F.H.Ao G.A.A. Major- ette U3 Other School 1,2,3f Glee Club M. JOHN PETERSON Band l F F A l 2 3 , Declam 3, . . 0 . M. . Football 1,2,3,h3 Basketball 13 Boso- ball 3,h3 Track 2,3,h3 Wrestling M3 Photo Club l,2,3,h. JO ANN MROTZ Band 1,2,3,Mj Chorus 2,33 F.H.A. l,2, 3,h3 G.A.A. M3 Press Club M3 Library Club 33 Orchestra M3 Glee Club 2,33 Photo Club 2,3, TED PRITCHARD Class Play 33 Football l,2,3,h3 Basket- ball l,2,33 Track 2,3,uQ Wrestling M. CONSTANCE OLSTON Band 1,2,3,uj Chorus 2,3,uS F.H.A. 1, 2 3: ,3,h3 G.A.A. 1,2,3,u1 Press Club l,2, M3 Library Club l,2,33 Class Officer 13 Class Play 33 Annual Staff ug Declam 4yL 1,2,3,uI Queen Attendant M3 American Q Le ion Award l' Girl's State Re resent- 2, s P otivo 33 Gloo Club 2,3,ug Pep Club 1, 3. DUANE ROGERS F.F.A. 1,2,3,uS Football 1,2,3,uf Track 2,3,h3 Wrestling M3 Photo Club 1.2.3,M- ANNETTE ROBERTS Band 2,3,hg Flute Trio L3 F.H.A. 1, 2,3,h3 G.A.A. l,2,33 Press Club 2,33 Queen Attendant 2. 13 ARTHUR SORENSON F.F.A. 1,2,3,uj Wrestling L3 Photo Club 1,2,3,L, HELEN SIE.IVIE.NS Band l,2,3,h3 Chorus 2,3,h3 Trio l,2, 3,h3 Student Council 23 Brass Sextette 2,33 Vocal Sextette 33 F.H.A. 1,2,3,u: Orchestra M3 Class Officer M3 Class Play 33 Queen Attendant M3 Glee Club 2l3lb l RONALD SWEDBERG , Chorus 2,3,uj Press Club M3 Library Club M: Declam 3,h3 Photo Club 1. : i tym .xtu Y fkxyii xfx Nl HIV 1, CORNEIL SPEAR Band 1,2,3,h3 Chorus 2,3,uj Pep Club 1,22 Library Club 33 Press Club 1,23 F.H.A. 1,2. GARY THOMAS Chorus 2,h3 F.F.A. 1,2,3,uj Press Club L3 Library Club 33 Student Council M3 Photo Club 1.2. THELMA THORSTAD Band 1,2,3,u: F.H.A. 1,2,3,u: Press Club l,2,3 M3 Library Club h3 Queen Attendant L3 Glee Club 2,33 Pep Club 112,3- JACK THOMAS Chorus 2,33 Class Officer 13 Football 1,2,3,hf Basketball l,2,3,h3 Track 2, 3,h3 Boy's Glee Club 2. CHARLES VISHER Class Officer 2,h3 Football l,2,3,h3 Basketball 1,2,3,uS Baseball 2,3,h3 Track 2. The Senior Class of '55 H. Siemens, J. Johnson, MP. Madson Advisor, C. 'fishery A, Larson. 15 The big moment..... The Grand March.... Ready for bed? Captain's Ray and Chuck...- OUIILUI' ILUUUE Q g g 9 g q who will it be? f v N. . fi wi, 'H 1233551 . K' ff 'fini 1 Q, 5:4 - 5:7-212311 X 4 v 1 -mr 7 First row: J. Robinson, P. Hawker, M. Mennenga, I. Woltz, K. Thorstad, C. Meixell, B. Krueger, J. Lee, D. Davis, L. Lyon, S. Gilbertson. Second row: M. Larson, D. Ellanson, G. Sohler, D. Hanson, R. VanBrunt, C. Schroeder, D. Lee, B. Espenson, D. Sorenson, B. Nokes. Third row: T. Falk, E. Roberts, A. Herman, W. Woltz, M. Yarger, J. Roberts, G. Nelson, K. Meier, M. Miller, P. Johnson. Juniors Gene Sohler, President, Alan Herman, Vice-President: LaRae Lyon, Treasurer, Janice Robinson, Secretary, Mr. Janisch, Advisor. 18 The Juniors began a busy year this year. First of all they put on their class play, Char1ies Aunt. It took a great deal of work but was well worth it. Extra curricular activ- ities play an important part in the life of the Juniors. Participating h1FHH.A., F.F.A., G. A. A., band, chorus and sports. In the spring came our Junior-Senior Banquet. Also with much preparation and excitement. I'm sure we will all agree that our Junior year has been an extremely exciting one. We of the Sophomore class are proud to announce that this is our first year in Sen- ior High School. we have many active mem- bers in such extra-cirricular activities as F.H.A., F.F.A., G.A.A. and sports. Also new- ly formed this year was our Sophomore trio and sextette. The Sophomore Pow-Wow and the class parties will go down in our diary as being loads of fun. We can say as a whole that this Sophomore year will long be remembered, but we are looking forward with great excitement to becoming Jun- iors. Mr. Berglund, Advisorg Robert Dowlin, Treasurerg Dave Christensen, Secretary, Tom Breiter, Vice-Presidentg Pat Hellek- sen, President. sophomores First row: L. Mennenga, P, Alltop, D. Rasmussen, R. Olson, M. Krueger, M. Gardner, D. Lewis, M. Klaes, A. Jones, P. Larson. Second row: S. Swedberg, L. Kissner, J. Miner, G, Ehlers, R. Winch, M. Mutch, P. Helleksen, B. Roberts, R. Larson. Third row! C. Wilson, D. Moon, R. Blume, B. Anderson, J. Hylen, D. Jordahl, H. Pritchard, L. Thomas, B. Hughes. Fourth row: D. Larson, T. Breiter, R. Dowlin, T. Prange, D. Johnson, T, Hoeft, T. Prange, M. Patterson, D. Christensen, J. Davis. First row: J. Kollman, L. Gilbertson, B. Jordan, S. Lunde, S. Kriesch, K. Knutson, M. Kopishke, D. Lewis, J. Sorenson, T. Thomas, B. Krueger. Second row: P. Ebbeson, F. Peterson, M. Pritchard, J. Valine, S. Faulk- ner, B. Hellekson, A. Rogers, J. Vought, S. Walters, D. Gilman, G. Moon. Third row: D. Wilkins, D. Stevenson, L. Nokes, K. Chrlstopherson, A, Gustafson, M. Hoistad, E. Weimar, C. Rye, K. Hansen, J. Thomas, G, Prince, S. Maurer. Fourth row: W, Lewis, D. Laingen, B. Lloyd, B. Krueger, B. Miller, C. Madsen, S, Larson, B, Buss, D. Larsen, P. Lee, E. Lange. Freshmen B111 Lloyd, President, Miss Hopinka, Advisor: Judy Kollman, Secretary-Treasurer: Blaine Krueger, Vice-President. Z0 Finding themselves at that important crossroad be- tween Junior High and Senior High, the poppy Frosh have had an exciting year. Having been allowed in some of the Senior High activ- ities such as: F.H.A., G.A.A., and F.F.A., they are beginning to feel Just a little more ugrown-up. They have also participated in Junior High band, chorus and athletics. And of course, there were our class parties! They can hardly wait until they can be Sophomores, and can take part in all high school activ- ities, The eighth graders were happy to greet their old friends in a new school this year. we lost a few of our last years students, but gained a Qouple this year. We have some very active students in sports, band, chorus and many other activ- ities. We will strive to promote more school spirit in this year and years ahead. Eunice Sorlien, Treasurer, Karen Oldenborg, Secretary, Mr. Drysdale, Advisor: Jeffery Hanson, Vice-Presidentg Ralph Meredith,Pres1- dent. Eighth Grade First row: J. Nelson, R. Nelson, S. Stokesbury, D. Alltop, T. Goor, N. Jones, E, Sorlien, K, Oldenborg, W. Hanson, C. Hylen. Second row: S. Hanson, S. Marben, L. Ullrich, G. Thorstad, J. Hanson, D. Wrightson, R. Meredith, M. Pendergast, W. Peterson, K. Lloyd. Third row: R. VanBrunt, L. Aderman, D. Steinkoff, G. Hughes, N. Hughes, G. Belverude, C. Ward, P. Prange, P. Jarvis, S. Diesch. Fourth row: T. Severson, J. Dauk, D. Weimar, D. Wrlghtson, J. Addleman, M. Kelley, C. Larson, S. Herman, J. Maurer, K. Fraze. A sm Ms ' -f ,.-sswrwww ,.l4,:aimss:wm4w m:vQ2v5e:,1 wswfs, .ar -' .nr 7 4:aQfan , First row: B. Jordon, R. Williams, R. Sorenson, D. Davis, R. Larson, L. Walters, D. Marben, M. Meixell, G. Rye, M. Hudson, M. Pfeffer, J. Busby. Second row: M, Wilkins, M. Frisvold, S. Carlson, D. Roberts, L. Peter- son, D. Peterson, J. Neal, M. Krebsbach, P. Willock, D. Larson, J. Nessius, J. Kollman. Third row: D. Hilgendorf, E. Ruch, J. Roberts, D. Fredericksen, R. Gustafson, R. Miller, B. Jarvis, B. Keltgen, B. Oberg, D. Pritch- ard, S, Lange. Fourth row: E. Ellanson, J. Peterson, J. Etherington, G. Steinkopf, C. Evanson, D. Ullrich, R. Ehlers, S. Dane, R, Keltgen, B. Krueger, M. Falk. Seventh Grade Brent Krueger, Vice-President, MissLarson, Advisor: Diann Peterson, Treasurer3Stephen Dane, Secretaryg Joan Neal, President. As members of the seventh grade our first few days of being in Junior High and the new building were quite confusing. After becoming accustomed to our new routine we began partici- pating in such activities as Junior High chorus, Second band, G.A.A. and Junior High athletics. We hope that our remaining years at L.C.H.S. will be as active as our first year. Z2 Z if47?3fC:'f' M? we-11441: X Q Q I W: , nc ag, gui I g i A W. A E g 1, ' g -zwazwe899f'W i v, , x , Q i ! me V' we Y ,......,Q -in mf , -nsx li :,: 5 M f . TREE!!! K Wg 116 EN ,Ang ,..... First row: G. Larson D. Fraze, D. Heinze, A. Buss, A. Hughes, B. Hughes, B. Budach, D. Hawes. Second row: D. Jones, D. Knutson, K. Williams, P. Jones, G. Roberts, G. Larson, D. Laingen, R. Krueger, Mrs. Putrah. Third row: L. Karels, T. Falk, R. Johnson, L. Hellekson, D. Ader- mann, J. Blank, R. Carlson, M. Hylen, S. Luiken. Fourth Grade First row: M. Peterson, M. Pfeffer, R. Sohler, J. Ruch, D. Williams, H. Sohler, J. Vanderlouw. Second row: Mrs. Sutherland, C. Ullrich, P. Larson, D, Roberts, L. Ward, S. Stuart, M. Wengert, E. Sorenson. Third row: J. Murray, T. Norman, F. Walters, A. Meier, S. Roberts, J. Nesius, D. Roberts. Absent: R. Ruch, V. Nelson, J. Lee. - 1 -1vfLv7fl . Qsi ilmuxm 1-- as i wif ,jp wwf .: :H 3' iga. ,. A.., wi? . up fv1????Eaiiks3 W 'L 3? i,'3VEE?C5l?l' 1 ff? ' ? S , I X L 4 if 55 5 Z af , ,i wmwwxmf C 'QU' virgm , y ,- M x EB 5 8,2 , 5 :,, .,, Second Grade First row: J. Larson, E. Pfeffer, J. Norman, L. Nelson, G. Morris, D, Patterson, M. Lyon, C. Maker, B. Neal, S. Kopischke, Hrs. Wiegert. Second row: M. Owens, G. Osten, S. Paulson, C. Lange, E. Lamoreaux, C. Roberts, L. Nesius, S. Larson, R. Owens, B. Riewe. Absent: G. Kriesch, D. Price. First row: A. Ellanson, N. Guffey, S. Hellskson, L. Hanson, R. Hobart, B. Johnson, J. Karels, C. Hanson, B. Diesch, H. Hutchens, S. Kollmsn, B. James, Miss Barnett. Second row: D. Johnson, K. Ellanson, R. Heinze, C. Johnson, S. Jarvis, G. Evenson, A. Anderson, M. Gustafson, L. Jones, D. Goodhope, A. John- son, B. Hutchens. First row: C. Vanderlouw, B. Roberts, L. Van Brunt, V. Roberts, S, Roth, G. Swedberg, R. White, L, Willox, J. Wigley, S. Walters, S, Thomas, Miss Johnson, Principal. Second row: B. Tibbetts, J. Sohler, H. Rye, G. Sandstrom, C. Thurston, J. Roberts, J. Stokesbary, R. Torgerson, D. Smith, K. Sorenson, L. Torgerson, J. Tuberg. Z8 ,mg V, ,, 52 Q , 'Y 7:71 Q H - - f2:5:1?Ef2EI w 5 f W 4 .gg 14,8 -- A ' ..S5, x ,,,,x.,x -. z E aw: wgggfi 5251 '44-. 'Q ,,,4,,.:Q,,fW:..,A , , ,,,., , wg, Q' K '-gzz.--iW,a1gFf' 'f' ,., ' '7:45f?5!Nif123if5f' EAW :fbi 27 wr if 'WSW 1'B. Qi' www' X ,v + -an lf wf f -4' 'K Y, v N 'L 1 . J My 5 if lf' First row: D, Jones, L, Roberts, J, Griffiths, J. Kelly, K. Sohler, R, Butson. Second row: J. Pischner, K, Carlson, S, VanBrunt, S, Alltop, J, Dauk, S. Ober, J, Lee, D, Hume, Third row: J, Norman, V, Norman, E, Hanson, A, Hanson, S, Brown, K. Schultz, G. Jones, D. Cramblit, J, Pfeffer. Kindergarten First row: G, Meier, L, M, Brieter, Second row: J, Derksen, T, Tibbetts, H, Hughes, Third row: M. Ellanson, T, Jarvis, R, Hutchens, Kopischke, K, Manke, K. Manke, L. Johnson, K. Kleinbeck, D. Ehlers, P, Stuart, J, Schram . B. Klaes, B. Padelford, B. Rudebar, R, Leas, P. Ingalls. nj J s S431 4 13 ii fi, , .. 3 3 sw ,.,L A . 5, . .,.,,.,, h LJ h.4ulJ5Q fl7fls'f'A' M-W ' ' , H f ' f m,5,,a,4.2 .W gan? ,pb 4 16 uw fx, ,-ss QQ up Syw Q CRGANIZATIONS First row: M, Kopishke, K. Knutson, A. Rogers, D. Lewis, M. Klaes, A. Jones, S. Walters, D. Davis, Mrs. Blasing, Advisor. Second row: J. Vought, S. Faulkner, J. Veline, F. Peterson, T. Thor- stad, S. Hanson, C. Meixell, B. Krueger, J. Lee. Third row: R. Olson, M. Gardner, C. Rye, J. Thomas, G. Prince, S, Maurer, J. Kollman, M. Pritchard, B. Hellekson, J. Fredericksen. Fourth row: M. Krueger, A. Larson, L. Lyon, J. Robinson, P. Hawker, M. Mennenga, I, Woltz, K. Thorstad, P. Hellckson, C. Olston. Fifth row: S, Larson, P. Lee, E, Lange, M. Mutch, L. Mennenga, J. Mrotz, F. Jukulen, B. Nokes, C. Lyon, J. Johnson, M. Hoistad. Sixth row: H. Siemens, K. Meier, B. Anderson, J. Luiken, G. Jones, S. Gilbertson, A. Roberts, J. Hylen, C. Madsen, B. Buss, M. Roberts. Future Homemakers of America F.H.A., being one of the most active organizations in school, got off to a good start this year by twenty- nine members attending the District VIII F.H.A. convention at Hills, Minnesota on October 16. One of our big activities is Daddy- we all brought our meeting, and showed Date Night, when fathers to a F.H.A. them just what F.H.A. is all about and proved we could have fun too. Other activities were filling Christmas bas- kets for shut-ins, setting up a booth at the State Fair, selling UNESCO stamps, filling Red Cross chests and contribut- ing to the March of Dimes. Spring is a busy time for F.H.A. when we attend the state meeting and have our Mother-Daughter style show and tea. We are equally proud of Jm ette Johnson, who is state parlimentarian this year. As everyone in F.H.A. agrees, it is a worthwhile and purposeful organiza- tion. It prepares us to be better and happier Future Homemakers of America. First row: G. Thomas, D. Rogers, B. Ebbeson, B. Roberts, K. Christ- opherson, K, Hanson, T, Thomas, J. Sorenson, Mr. Frier, Advisor. Second row: D, Diesch, A, Sorenson, D. Lee, D. VanBrunt, B, Lloyd, D. Jordahl, J. Miner, G, Sohler. Third row: T. Hoeft, T. Prange, B. Haslip, J. Peterson, M. Larson, J. Davis, D. Laingen, L. Thomas, Fourth row: A. Larson, D. Faulkner, R. Pedersen, R, Hanson, M. Yarger, w. Woltz, J. Roberts, R. Dowlin, T. Prange. Future Farmers of America Don Faulkner, Ray Hanson, John Peterson and Ronald Pedersen repre- sented the Lake Crystal chapter at the as the first the district. second in the state F.F.A. convention place meats team of This same team placed state convention last year. At the placed first, district contest John Don third and Ray eighth in the indi- vidual class, The livestock team also won hon- ors to represent the chapter at the state convention this spring by plac- ing fourth in the district contest. The members of this team were Dick Diesch, John Davis, Dennis Laingen, and Duane Rogers. Dick Diesch placed sixth as an individual in the contest. This group of F.F.A. members set a good record for Lake Crystal, We hope the future teams will do as well. First row: Miss Hopinka, Advisor, J. Neal, A. Jones, D. Roberts, S. Walters, S. Carlson, M. Wilkins, L. Peterson, D. Peterson, M. Frisvold, J. Busby, M. Hudson, E. Sorlien. Second row: B. Krueger, A. Rogers, S. Hanson, S. Diesch, C. Ward, N. Hughes, J. Nelson, G, Hughes, J. Kollman, B. Jarvis, B. Oberg, P. Willock. Third row: C. Rye, D. Pritchard, C. Larson, J. Addleman, G. Prince, J. Kollman, S. Mauer, M. Pritchard, S. Herman, M. Kelley, D. wright- son, S. Marben. Fourth row: M. Mutch, L. Mennenga, M. Hoistad, R. Olson, L. Lyon, J. Robinson, P. Hawker, I. Woltz, F. Peterson, T. Thorstad, M. Gard- HSP. Fifth row: K. Meier, S. Gilbertson, M. Miller, J. Mrotz, C. Olston, J. Johnson, B. Buss, S, Larson, S. Lange, P. Lee, E. Lange, F. Jukulen. GAA During the past year, the G.A.A. has been one of the more active organ- izations in school. This year the G.A.A. has taken over the activities of the PSP Club by sponsoring the cheerleaders, and providing programs for the pep fests. Probably their biggest event of the year was the Sadie Hawkins dance which found the girls doing a switch- eroo and chasing down the boys. Some of their out of town activ- ities were a nPlay Dayn at Mankato State, a splash party at Mankato High, and trip to the bowling alleys in Man- katoo There were basketball, volleyball and deck tennis tournaments held dur- ing the noon hour. J' Robinson, L. Lyon, B. Krueger, L. Mennenga .ur:mimnev in First row: R. Larson, R. Winch, D. Rogers, G. Thomas, J. Luiken, S, Hanson, Mr. Schneider, Advisor. Second row: D. Hanson, J. Minor, A. Sorenson, J. Peterson, R, Has- lip, H. Pritchard, B. Hughes. Third row: A. Larson, T. Falk, T, Breiter, A. Herman, D. Pendsrgast, R. Hanson, R. Pedersen. Photo Club Press Club First row: C, Meixell S, Hanson J, Lee A, J R O1 Mr. Janisch, Advisor., , , Ones' ' Son' Second POW: J- M1 0tZ, L. Lyon, J. Robinson, P. Hawker, D. Lewis, A. Larson. Third row: R. Swedberg, G, Thomas, B, Nokes, F. Jukulen, C, Olston C. Lyon. ' - W . ,ma ms, ,sw ,,.,Wgm9,,5, First row: G. Rye, M. Roberts, B, Buss, S, Larson, J. Addleman, J. Busby, D. Laingen, T. Falk. Second row: M. Mutch, A. Jones, C, Lyon, B.lNokes, M. Mennenga, D. Faulkner, T. Severson, J. Minor, G. Thomas, Student Council The Student Council is consisted of a representative from each organ- ization and two from each class. This year one of our first main projects was the Homecoming activities. We also sent five representatives to the state convention at Albert Lee. The Student Council also takes care of Library Club First row: J. Fredericksen, T. Thorstad, B. Krueger, P. Alltop, D. Rassmunson, M. ner, P. Larson. the Christmas program. The Student Council was formed to represent all of the student body in problems pertaining to the general welfare of the students. Through the Student Council, students wishes are represented to the administration and faculty. I. Woltz, K. Thorstad, Miller, M. Mutch, M, Gard- 56C01'1d POW! K. Meier, S. Gilbertson, N. Sandstr-om, D, Sorenson, Mr. Schneider, Advisor, R. Winch. li,-2 . - - x.r..a.zw..:. na., wf' 'w',:e.w.-J... .1,rs:.ef:wff,Qs: Sexfefte First row: C. Lyon, H. Siemens, S. Mauer. Second row: C. Hanson, F. Jukulen, C. Meixell. Quariette B. Krueger, J, Luiken, A, Herman, B. Nokes. High School Band First row: B. Nokes, A. Herman, A. Roberts, G. Jones, I. Woltz, T. Thorstad, P. Helleksen, G. Sohler, D. Han- son, C. Meixell. Second row: C. Olston, S. Hanson, M. Mennenga, G. Prince C. Larson, B. Roberts, S. Gilbertson, S. Herman, C. Mad- son, J. Fredericksen, J. Vought, J. Hylen, M. Pritchard, S. Lunde, D. Stevenson. Third row! J. Valine, S. Larson, M. Hoistad, A. Rogers, B. Buss, D. Laingen, B. Krueger, R. Winch, P. Larson, F. Peterson, C. Lyon, B. Krueger, D. Davis, M. Krug.. ger. F. Jukulen. Fourth row: J. Thomas, B. Anderson, J. Robinson, T. Prange, S. Mauer, T. Breiter, L. Mennenga, M. Rob- erts, C. Spear, A. Jones, Mr. Herman, Director. Absent: J. Mrotz, J. Johnson, J. Luiken, M. Yarger, W. Woltz. Marching band members: J. Davis, B. Eb- benson, B. Krueger, R. Olson, . Addleman. The band of L.C.H.S. is one of the busiest organizations in school, Over summer vacation the band went to Jackson to participate in the Legion parade. The Legion provided a dinner which was just great. Barb Nokes, Carol Meixell, LaRae Lyon, and Gweneth Jones were given the opportunity to attend band camp over the summer vacation at Bemidji. They obtained this honor by attending the most band preformances and putting in the most practice hours outside of band. we opened the '5h and 355 school year by playing for the dedication of the new high school. We also partic- ipated in Mankato State Teachers Col- lege homecoming parade and also in a mass band group which played for the game at half time. We also put on a spring concert and participated in district and state music contests, There are many points to bring out about our new band room, but to sum it all up, it sure is swell. First row: D. Peterson, R. Nelson, D. Gustfanson, K. Lloyd, B. Krue- ger, G. Thorstad, M. Meixell, D. Larson. Second row: G. Hughes, J. Kollman, N. Hughes, J. Nelson, S. Walters, K, Knutson, S, Carlson, J. Busby, Third row: P. Jarvis, D. Roberts, J. Neal, S. Diesch, D. Peterson, D. Larson, D. Wrightson, B. Helleksen. Fourth row: S, Marben, S, Hanson, K. Fraze, T. Severson, B. Lloyd, M. Falk, M, Kelley, C. Rye, Second Band The second band consists mainly of Jr. High students who are interested in music and plan to advance to first band. We find them participating in the Christmas program and in our annual spring concert. Usually they learn marches, some swing num- bers, and school songs to play for our lasr home basketball game. In the spring, we find each band member doing his best to play and march correctly so he may be the lucky one to get promoted into first band. 40 3 QSYMMQL Agway 1 if . ff-1 gg AAS W W if . ' .113 W we W 'W asv, First row! M. Klaes, C. Meixell, B. Krueger, M. Roberts, P. Hawker. K. Thorstad D. Lewis D. Davis. Second row:,M. Mennenga, J. Robinson, L. Lyon, E. Nokes, C- SDGHT, M, Miller F. Jukulen C. Olston C. Lyon. Third row? J. Fredericksen, I. Woltz, P. Alltop, K. Meier, H. Siemens. N, Sandstrom G. Jones S, Gilbertson. Fourth row: 6, Thomas,,D, Ellansor, M. Larson, A. Larson, J, Brieter, J, Roberts, G. Nelson, R. Swedberg, E. ESPGUSOH. Mixed Chorus The Senior High Choir consists of Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students interested in music. During the year they have sung at various programs including the Veteran's Day and Christmas programs. Of course they had a big part in the annual Spring Concert and contests. Senior. Jean Fredericksen Margaret Roberts Helen Siemens The Trio's, this year, have been very active. They have sung at various school activities, church organizations, and community af- fairs. The newest group is the Soph- omore Trio. We would like to say that they're doing fine. our The Junior Trio are veterans of two years. They still have another year with which to let their music ring. This is the Senior Trio's last year-to be able to sing together. We are sure that they will agree that these three years have been very important to them. gg zvv- Li. I , ,,,,: gq, :'- 5 . x if 3 M, , .W . ,,.,mmv , w A rely -'png 5 f 91 1 ,vw if ,, ., I K Q , ,Mmm- ff we 5? I my K v 5 X .V W ,, Q 9 9 3 9 Q 2 Q ? new M 4 Q 2 9 5 9 Q V x ff fag' . ' 2 Q gg! Operetfa Each year, to the delight of the grade school people, they have presented an operetta. This years production was nTom Sawyer.u Den- nis Herman played the part of Tom, and Everette Lloyd as Huck Finn. The boys in their ragged jeans and the girls with their pretty dresses added much to the atmosphere of the old south. we will all agree that the grade boys and girls gave a fine, enter- taining preformance. . A ig, . K I , ' , - V U ,. . W -. ., ' w'1512,: -- :,: f, - f,ig5A4q.1i ?,..:f:,f.1 ' E :N z I - X ' X f ,im ! 1 I 1 gig , V ' ' N w Mere?-:Z-s5fIL'2 Mir-,gif fc- ' X ,I ff - f.,1,.5.5,.+vf X. wff 'ft ,: Ai5'x5E:iQ1'is- QV-:EfEiEE:',: ,ijlfff v XX xxxx XXXXX XXX 7 I ,, . 1 ' 1 , if Z, ij! f.f ff mffv IQ ,, 1 I av' ATHLETICS 1 Q F ii Z2 lm L 1.5 First row: Mr. Madson, Head Coach, D. VanBrunt, K. Schroeder, T. Falk, E. Roberts, R. Hanson, C. Visher, D. Faulkner, A. Herman, R. Pedersen, J. Peterson, L, Kissner. Second row: J. Davis, C. Wilson, G. Sohler, M. Patterson, G. Nelson, B. Haslip, D. Pendergast, D. Christensen, W. Woltz, J. Thomas, D. Rog- ers, Mr. Berglund, Asst. Coach. Third row: R. Larson, D, Moon, D. Laingen, S. Swedberg, D. Johnson, T. Breiter, T. Pritchard, T, Hoeft, B. Hughes, H. Pritchard, L. Thomas D. Hanson, K, Hanson, Mr. Benepe, Asst. Coach. September Lakers Lakefield 19 September Lakers St. Peter 7 September Lakers Fulda O October Lakers Truman 6 October Lakers Sherburn O October Lakers Madelia 7 October Lakers Winnebago 19 October Lakers Wells O ED LEO 4, r I , ll ff DAVE DON C HUC K ALAN RONNIE JOHN TERRY KARL RAY WAYNE DICK f -is H' , Rf- J Q, ,ax 5 . A ,, , A . ., 1 ..,f ,Z fi.. A Q fb , ff!! mi' 5 I ' QW , 5 , : l l mg , l ,. , Q ANQRX f , K . ,., N 45 h , -4, my ,M Up and inauooo It's good for two points, Terry! Scramb1e..... Let's get that rebound! Km a 1, B Q f? 2, A is is ow 3' Q . .fx 2 WEL' VE A-Isa ,L. 'D xx 0791 fy: Xa S ' A 0 ,Aq,ei W9 an 'bf Q99 ew ,V YV' 19 if xc-vw mbps: 9, XfbXa' 6 1 '23 xl 'Q VL 0 49 'ii' '9 I Acnvmes ,u-1 X' Congratulations Queen Margaretl Congratulations Margaret: H fT'0TT1 the 1953-1 Homecoming Queen. . . . . . . . . . . . I. Queen Margaret and her attendants... Margaret receives crown and scepter from-Co-captains Ray and Chuck..... Homecoming The Grand March led by Queen Margaret and her escort, Terry'............'... The Big Victory Ba11.... I mm, ,- 4 . V - Xi. ' -, . , I I , err 3' , . 4 I V e 1 u,e ,vig -manual M Queen Malfgare .1 , ,Y in 'Kg X wwsgg-, x 1.7 5 ,,.L 1 is 5 ,sew ,g At if .Q F saws.. .nf 1,7 f .W ', HW ,, --,'. 35, s A W 2 4 . Q - 11 ,8i, r . gk, w ax, . ,. 1, X :L D. Pendergast, C. Olston, T. Pritchard, M, Roberts, J, Breiter, H, Siemens. Junior Class Plays of 1953 ond 1954 First row: B, Nokes, Student Director, M. Miller, J. Robinson, D. Hanson. Second row: Mr. Janisch, Director, G. Sohler, T. Falk, A. Herman, C, Meixell, E. Roberts, K. Meier, D, Lee, w:M,m nwmwwmxg4s Mr. Hollingsworth, Advisor, Connie Olston, Margaret Roberts, Jean Fredericksen, Dee Pendergast. Annual Staff The 1955 Annual Staff was composed of four members. We believe the purpose of our yearbook is to record the activities and events for one year. It should have personality and reader appeal. We hope our year- book has reached this goal, and that our readers will enjoy their annual. We, the annual staff, en- joyed working on this pro- ject and feel that the work was well worth it in the end. it School Life SEPTEMBER 8 - School opens. Seniors register for the last time at L.C.H.S. 10 - Our first football game found us victors over Lakefield. 12 - Open house and dedication of our new high school. 17 - Our most exciting win-St. Peter- 7, Lakers-13. Junior Hop follow- ing the game. 2h - Another football win. Fulda. OCTOBER l - Victory over Truman. 8 - l9Sh Homecoming. Snake dance, parade, victorious game, crowning of Queen Margaret, followed by uOur Town Strutters Ball.n 12 - Repetory Players from the University. 15 - We traveled to Madelia for our sixth victory. 21-22 - No school! CM.E.A.J 22 - Lakers vs. Winnebago. Still unde- feated! 28 - Russ Charles and Snorkey entertained us. 29 - Our last game found the Lakers tied with Wells for the Middle-Six Con- ference Chamnionship. NOVEMBER 12 - The Junior Class Play, HCharlie's Aunt 18 - nTom Sawyern is presented by the grade school. 19 - Sadie Hawkins Day sponsored by the G.A 25 - Thanksgiving Vacation. DECEMBER 2 - First wrestling meet with New Rich- land 0 3 - Freshman party. 10 - Hanska vs. Lakers. ll - Sophomores have a party! 12 - Band and Choir present the Christmas program. lk - Lakers lose to Rapidan. 17 - Christmas party. Vacation begins! Madelia defeats Lakers. JANUARY 3 6 - 7 - 8 - 11 - lh - 21 - 22 - 21.1- 27- 29- FEBRUARY 1- M 8 11 - lu - 15 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 21 - 22 - 25 - MARCH 1- 8 - 10-12 - 15 31 APRIL 1- A - 21-22 - 25 - 27 - MAY 5 - 13 - lh - 22 - 30 - JUNE 2- School opens, wrestling match with Madelia. Lakers lose to Garden City. Seventh grade party. Big victory over Amboy! Lakers fall to Wells. Library Hop following the game. First semester ends. Lakers vs. Mapleton-we win again! Sophomore Hop after the game. Wrestling squad travel to Madelia. Second semester opens. Laker wrestling squad vs. St. James. Freshman party. Lakers play at Nicollet. Lake Crystal plays host to Good Thunder. G.A.A. Hop after the game. Lakers are defeated by Winnebago. F.F.A. Banquet and Crop Dance find us nYoung At Wrestling at Mankato. We lose to Garden City. Wrestling squad host to L.C, loses to Truman. Regional wrestling meet . . Speech contest at Lake Crystal. Senior Pancake Supper. Washington's birthday.....no school! Minnesota Lake vs. Lakers, there. Game with Nicollet. Junior Hop follow- ing the game. Show. Valentine Heart.n Waseca Ag. School. at St James Madelia-Laker game, here. District Tournaments at Mankato. State F.H.A.Convent1on. Athletic banquet sponsored by the Lions Club, Spring band concert. Easter Vacation starts. Seniors sponsor a talent show. Senior class play, nArsenic and Old Lace.n Indian Relays at Mankato, Seniors leave for Chicago. Vocal department presents us with their spring concert, F.H.A. Style Show and Tea Junior-Senior Banquet at Eibner's. Baccalaurete Services. Memorial Day, no school. Graduation. The Seniors receive their diplomas and become alumni. 1 , 4 'Q 3 1' 4 3 it in vs . f iii A liffm, 1' g WA The Queen and her attendants........ 1953 Homecoming Queen, Carol Howard, presents Queen Margaret with flowers... 0 1-'O li v Waiting to be crowned.... ... The new queen, Margaret Roberts, and her attendantso a 0 o o l a 0 A1 Menke's Orchestra...... The Grand March......... Watch the Birdie . Watch close Margaret!! Senior Homecoming float. Surprise Girls Catch this . After the banquet! Mr. Nelson on Hobo Day! Oh my head! JP' Class PHY of 53 Slumbering? Jr. Highers in '52 Am I hungry! All ready for bed? Sun in YOUI' eyes 85-1'lS'? Music Festival Smile pretty Oh no! FHA P1Ci1'1iC--- , 'WY A .f.m ei t W r K 3 'WPT rr? Q I 5 - xx 1 gg which way to go now? Pajama partym.. .Mrs. Blasing observing Hobo Day Smile girls! Mock Wedding What iS it? Lunch at Florence's Recognize us? Ah! Such fun... Now Santa I W8nt--- - Junior Party... Camera Florence! I- lmmrl M 7 K ,nm .M - ff KA J, , K, 3m,,wge,, ::we , JI! I ! l ,lsw-w?fQ! Q5 3 The Senior Class of 1955 wishes to express its thanks for the con tributions made by the following professional men, contractors, and business men. Al's Standard Service Ben's Shoe Shop Bosshart Construction Co. C 3 E Cafe Commander Elevators Cuddy Plumbing R Heating Co Crystal Co-op O11 Co. Crystal Watch Shop Dr. D. N. Derkson, D.D.S. Dr. R. L. Baird, M.D. Dr. Maynard R. James, D.D.S Dr. W. H. James, D.D.S. Dr. H. O. Williams, M.D. Deutsch Drug Store D1sney's Jack Sprat Store Don Williams Garage Elsie's Beauty Shop Ernest H. Schmidt Co. Falk's Sanitary Meat Market Hanson's Produce Hendr1ck's Service Station Joe's Barber Shop Inc James Bros. Hardware John P. Juberian, Contractor Jukulen's Butternut Store Kamas Implement Co. Lake Crystal National Bank Lake Crystal Tribune Lily Creamery Lower Dry Goods R Variety Miller Hardware Morg Wigley New Ulm Greenhouse Owens Chevrolet and Skelly Service Owens Red Owl Store Pritchard Oil Company Rocket Theater, W. C. Addlemann Smith k Smith Clinic Standard Lumber Co. Sutherlands Service Station Thomas Champlain Att'y of Law W. E. Thomas Lumber Co. White Swan Cafe Wiger Insurance Service Josten'5 , I.v.. V ' if ' . fx . 'A r fn ,a fx e SK?-5 if SW My 329 R'-Q KL 45 NQ Q . CCP! '11, wfi' JW u WMM? 5? W!! ff yvkf jfe 5415. w siigim V 5 j fig? 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