Lake Preston High School - Prestonian Yearbook (Lake Preston, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1952 volume:

j uliication The 1952 Prestonian Is edited and published by the Senior Class of Lake Preston High School, Lake Preston South Dakota, under the direction of H. K. Melem- seter. We, the Seniors of Lake Preston High School have put our hopes, our ambitions, our memories and all our efforts into the production of this, the 1952 Prestonian. We have produced this annual In hopes that it will orlng back the memories of the 1952 school year and to bring our high school activities closer to.the people who read this annual. We hope that we have vivid- ly displayed the daily doings of the stu- dents of the Lake Preston High School. Jn n emoriam mr Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet snail he live. John 11:25 There is a vacancy in our class circle now. We miss you, LeRoy. we always will. But your life end death was a ministry for God, a quiet, loving, but firm ministry. Through your life we learned the real value of courage, dependability, loyalty, co-operation and patriotism. We found in you a ready friend in your own quiet way. Your smile always helped us on through life. May we listen attentively to your ministry so that your death need not be in vain. He is not dead, he is just a- way. Football Varsity 1-2-3- 1 , Basketball 1-3, Track 1-2-3, Monogram Club 1-2-3-1;., Student Council 3 Class President 1;., Football Captain U, Homecoming Marshall i;. Boy's State 3, Asst. Bus. Manager Prestonian, Class Officer 1-2. 2 H. K. MELEMSETER Augustana College, B.A. South Dakota State College-----PRINCIPAL Scouts——Commercial-----Prestonlan R. P. GALER Southern State Teachers College, B.S.------South Dakota University, M.E. SUPERINTENDENT Woodwork----Manual Arts WILLIAM TIDMARSH Dakota Wesleyan B.A, Creighton U. Omaha Athletics----Social Science ROYCE RONNING South Dakota State College, B.S. World History Sciences DWIGHT PALMER South Dakota State College, B.S. Math----Vocal-Instrumental Music JOHN LEHR Southern State Teachers College, B.S. Springfield, S.D. U. of South Dakota Northwestern University English----Dramatics-----Blue Gold 3 Left to right: Mr. K. E. Sheimo, Mr. Leonard Svehil, Mrs. Gordon Maxam, Mr. Fred Werner. Not included in the pic- ture: Mr. Larry Olson. School hiemblk Seniors CLARIENE DI2RKS TURKEY I may seen quiet, but you don't know me. Girls Glee Club 1-2-3� Mixed Chorus 1-2- 3, Per Club 2-3-U� Student Body Ren. la. Class Secretary 2b, Blue Gold 3-1), F.H.A. 1- 2-3-1), Annual Staff 1). WARREN EIDSNESS SNE33 Its such an awful bother to be so handsome. Class Of- ficer 1-3-1)� Band 3-1), Glee Club 2-3-1), Mixed Chorus 2-3- 1), Declam 3-1), Jr. Play, Man- arer I), Monogram Club I), Stu- dent Council 2, Boys Phys. Ed. 1, Track 1, Annual Staff 1), Business Manager I), Pep Club 2-3-1).. DALE GERALD DALE Don't let that innocent look fool you. Band 1-2-3-1)., Pep Club 2-3-1), Boys Glee 2-3-1), Mixed Chorus 2-3-1), Jr. Play, Annual Staff 1), Track 1, Stu- dent Council Sec. 2, Student Council Pres. 1), Instrumental Solo 2-1), Boys Phys. Ed. 1, Class Officer 2-3, Mixed Octet- te 3, Instrumental Duet 1), Pep Band 1-2-3-1). ARDELLE HOLLAND BLONDTE No one can enjoy life--alone. Glee Club 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3, Phys. Ed. 1-2-3-i), Pep Club 1-2-3-U, F.H.A. 1-2-3-i). Annual Staff 1), Blue and Gold 1). KEITH JENSEN JENS My Idea of an apreeable per- son is someone who agrees with me. Basketball 1-i), Track 1- 2 Varsity 3-1)., Monogram Club 3 -1), Boys Glee 3. Class Officer 1-2-3, Student Council Rep. l)a. Pres. Student Council l)b. Jr. Play. Editor Prestonian 1), Blue Gold Sports Editor 2-3-1), De- clam 3-1), Pep Club 2-3, Phys. Ed. 1, Pres. Sioux Div. SDHSPA 1). LONNIE JENSEN LONNIE Sometimes I sit and think, sometimes I just sit. Phys. Ed. 1, Boys Glee Club 1, Mix- ed Chorus 1, Jr. Boys Glee 1-2. 6 deniori LYLE JENSEN LYLE' Better late than never. Class Officer 2, Boys Glee Club 1-2, Mixed Chorus 1-2, Track 1-2, Phys. Ed. 1. SHIRLEY JENSEN CHRIS She tries to act dignified, but her actions betray her. Homecoming Queen Cand. 1, Glee Club 1-2-3-1 , Mixed Chorus 1- 2-3-1 . Jr. Play, F.H.A. 1-2-3-1 , Blue Gold 3-4-� Class Officer l a, Student Body Trees. 2a, Pep Club Pres. 1 , Phys. Ed. 1-2-3-1 � Twirling 2, Annual Staff 1 . WILMA KALVIG CAL 1 may not say it. but I usual ly know it. Girls State 1951, Girls Glee 1-1 , Mixed Chorus I , Vocal Solo 3-1 , Clarinet Solo 3-1 , Band 1-2-3-14, Clarinet Ensemble 2-3-1 � High School Pianist 2-0, Declam 1-2-3, Jr. Play, librarian 1-2, Office Sec. 1 , Editor Blue Gold 1 , Assistant Editor Prestonian 1 ., Per Band 1-2-3-1 . LLOYD KJELLSEN LLOYD Great men are dying every day, and I'm not feeling well. Hetland 1, Football Varsity 1- 1 ., Track 2-3-1 ., Basketball Var- sity 1-1 , Monogram Club 1-1 , Boys Glee 2-3, Mixed Chorus 2- 3, President 1, Carnival Cand- idate 3� Student Council Rep- resentative 3. BERNARD MALONE BERNIE Girls are bothersome, but I like to be bothered. Foot- ball 2 Varsity 3-1 � Basket- ball 1 Varsity 2-3-1 � Track 1 Varsity 2-3-1 � Boys Phys. Ed. 1, Monogram Club 2-3-1 , Bovs Glee 1-1 ., Mixed Chorus 1-1 ., Vice-President l a. Annu- al Staff 1 . JANICE MCNAMARA JANICE Took in her eyes and you see an angel; look again and you see an imp. Hetland 1, Girls Glee 2-3-1 , Mixed Chorus 2-3-1+, Phys. Ed. 1-2, Cheerleader 1-1 , Class Officer 2b-3b, Bronco- scope 1, Blue Gold Staff 3-1 , All School Play 1, Student Council Officer l-3a. Homecom- ing Queen 1 , Carnival Cand. 1- 2, Pep Club 3-U, Annual Staff 1 ., D.A.K. Rep. 1 . 7 deniori HERBERT NEISON HERBIE It isn't what you do, its what you get away with. Foot- ba]1 1-2,Varsity 4, Track 1-2- 3-1)., Manager 3, Monogram Club 3-1) , Band ]-2-3-1;, Boys Glee 1-1)., Mixed Chorus 1-2-1)., Ins- trumental Solo 3-l -, Instrumen- tal Duet 1), Class Officer 1-2, Student Council Ren. 2, Vice- Pres. Student Council i;, Vocal Solo I;. EARBARA 01 SON BARB You can have your past, I have my future. Willow lake 1-2, Girls Glee 1, Homecoming Queen Cand. 3, Annual Staff k Blue ■ Gold Staff 3-1;� Pep Club 1-2-3-1). SHIRIEY FASTI AN SHIRIEi' I sure feed them men a line. F.H.A. 2-3, Librarian 3-1;, Student Council hep. l|b, Blue Gold Staff 3-1;, Annual Staff 1), Jr. Play, Girls Glee 1, Pep Club 2-3-1).. CAR! PAULSEN CARL When I have nothing else to do, I come to school. Dayton, Ohio 1-2-3, Phys. Ed. 1-2-3, Swimming 1-2-3, Committee Mem- ber for Jr. banquet 3, Foot- ball 1+, Annual Staff Ip. JEAN ROTTUM BUBBLES She'll try anything once. Hetland 1, Cheerleader 1-2-3- U, F.H.A. 2-3-1;, Phys. Ed. 1- 2-3-1;, Girls Glee 2-3-U, Mix- ed Chorus 2-3-U� Blue Gold Staff 3-U, Annual Staff 1)., Twirling 2, All School Play 1, Jr. Play, Class Officer l-l)a, F.H.A. Treasurer 3, Declam 1, Band 2, Homecoming Queen Cand. 2, Carnival Queen Cand. 4. DARIENE RUSSETT HUSSETT Those quiet girls better be watched. Hetland 1, Glee Club 2-3-1;, Mixed Chorus 2-3- 1;, Phys. Ed. 2-.3-U� All School Play 1, Blue Sc Gold Staff 3-U, Vice-President 1, Annual Staff U, Pep Club 2-3-4, Broncoscope. 8 ■V Seniort WILLIAM SHANKS BUZZ ' Ihe reason that Buzz grew so tall was to escape the pretty- girls, that's all. Football 2-3 Varsity 4� Basket- ball Varsity 1-2-3-4� Track 1 Varsity 2-3-lj., Monogram 1-2-3-4, Boys Glee 1-2-3-lj., Mixed Chorus 2-3-ij.. Class President 4b ROGER THORSHIEM DUTCH Men have died from overwork, guess I'll live forever. Basketball Varsity 1-2-3-4, Football Varsity 2-3-4� Track 1-2, Class Officer 1-4, Mono- gram Club 1-2-3-4� Student Body Rep. 1. L. to R. Roger Thorsheim, secretary. Bob Williams, treasurer, Bernard Malone, vice-president. Bill Sh- anks, president. LARRY TOLZIN LARRY Just getting to like the place and they hand me my diDlona. Manager 1-2-3, Solo 2-3, Land 1-2-3, Monogram Club 1-2-3, Boys Glee Club 1-2-3-4� Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4. ROBERT WILLIAMS BOB The devil can't have all the fun. Basketball 1-2 Varsity 3-4, Track 1 Varsity 2-3-4� Football 3 Varsity 4� Glee Club 1-2-3-4� Mixed Chorus 1- 2-3-4� Vocal Solo 2-3-4, King Cand. 2, Class Officer 1-4, Student Body Rep. 2, Jr. Play, Boys Quartet 2-3-4� Monogram Club 2-3-4� Mixed Octette 3 CLASS OFFICERS 9 niors SECOND SEMESTER PRESIDENT ................ WESLEY JONES VICE-PRESIDENT............MARGARET MAXAM SECRETARY .......... LAVONNE STEENSON TREASURER ................ RODNEY KARBAN STUDENT COUNCIL REP ...... MARLENE HOLLAND CLASS OFFICERS-FIRST SEMESTER PRESIDENT ................... MARGARET MAXAM VICE-PRESIDENT...............LAVONNE STEENSON SECRETARY ................... DONNA MEEK TREASURER ................... ARDEN BARLOW STUDENT COUNCIL REP..........HELEN MC LAIN DARLENE ABEL SCHARELL ANDERSON ARDEN BARLOW DARLENE FIELD ROBERT GAARD BILLY GUNDERSON HELEN HESBY MARLENE HOLLAND RONALD HOUGLAND JAY JENSEN DARWIN JOHNSON WESLEY JONES RODNEY KARBAN LARRY KAZMERZAK MARLYS LARSON MARGARET MAXAM HELEN MC LAIN DONNA MEEK LAVONNE STEENSON DONNA STREETER EMM� LOU TOLZIN DICK WILLIAMS omores CLASS OFFICERS-FIRST SEMESTER PRESIDENT ..................... BOB BROOKSHIRE VICE-PRESIDENT .............. BARBARA GOODHOPE SECRETARY ................... DOROTHY WEISS TREASURER ................... CHARLOTTE JOHNSON STUDENT BODY REP............. IRENE RYLAND SECOND SEMESTER PRESIDENT ......... VICE-PRESIDENT. . . SECRETARY ......... TREASURER ......... STUDENT COUNCIL REP . GEORGE KJELLSEN . RTCHARD PASTIAN . ROGER GERALD . RONALD MC GARVIE . ESTHER MILLER m ROBERT BAGLEY HOWARD BARLOW JIMMY BLINSMON ROBERT BROOKSHIR] WARREN CASPER GRACE COTHER ! IYLLA MAE FALLA ROGER GERALD BARBARA GOODHOPE MARILYN JENSEE BOBBY JENSEN CAROL JOHNSON CHARLOTTE JOHNSON GEORGE KJELLSEN JIM LACY JEWEL LARSON CAROL LEE SHIRLEY LEWISON RONALD MC GARVI1 JUDY MC NAMAR, ESTHER MILLER LAVELLE MORROW BEVERLY OLSON RICHARD PASTIAN JOHN RUSSETT IRENE RYLAND ! ROBERT TREWATHA TOMMY VANDERVELDE DONALD WEISS DOROTHY WEISS men CLASS OFFICERS-FIRST SEMESTER 19$0-£l PRESIDENT .................... LLOYD WILLIAMS VICE-PRESIDENT................LOIS WILLIAMS SECRETARY .................... SHERRY MADSEN TREASURER .................... HELEN SEVERSON STUDENT COUNCIL REP...........DICK HESBY SECOND SEMESTER PRESIDENT................. . LOIS WILLIAMS VICE-PRESIDENT................JACKIE JENSEN SECRFTARY.....................CLARA GALER TREASURER .................... HELEN HILLESTAD STUDENT COUNCIL REP .......... LARRY HOLLAND MARLENE ANDERSON CAROL BERG PHYLISS BLINSMON DONNA BROWN CLARA GALER DICK HESBY HELEN HILLESTAD LARRY HOLLAND DARWIN HOLM DOROTHY HOLM JACOUE JENSEN PATTY LEFFINGWELL SHERRY MADSEN LEON MELSTAD WAYNE MILLER ARDIS OLSON CAROL OLSON CHARLOTTE OLSON HELEN SEVERSON LEROY SPILDE ERNEST SUNDET NEIL THOMSEN ARNOLD WEINK LLOYD WILLIAMS LOIS WILLIAMS Starting in the upper left hand corner and on around the football: B. Trewatha, W. Jones, D. Johnson, R. Karban, J. Jensen, D. Will- iams, R, Gaard, B. Williams, B, Malone, H. Nelson, A, Barlow, R. Thorsheim, L. Kj ellsen, B. Shanks, L. Kaz merzak, B. Jensen, D. Holm, L. Williams, J. Russett, C. Paulson, T, Vandervelde, L. Holland, L. Spilde, G. Kj- ellsen, J. Blinsmon, H. Barlow, In the middle: Coach William Tidmarsh, Cap tain LeRoy Casper, Asst. Co ach John Lehr, Manager W. Eidsness. CLARK 12 DELL RAPIDS 53 JASPER 13 ARLINGTON 32 GENERAL BEADLE 53 GARRETSON 13 CLEAR LAKE 26 PRESTON PRESTON PRESTON PRESTON PRESTON PRESTON PRESTON A SQUAD Left to right: R. Thorsheim, D. Wlll- ians, B. Williams, R. Karbsn, L. Kjell- sen, T. Vandervelde, H. Nelson, B. Malone, L. Kazmerzak, B. Sh- anks . Kneeling: J. Russett, student manager. Coach Bill Tidmarsh. The 1951-52 edition of the Divers ended a highly success- ful season as they received consolation honors at the Region 3 tournament. When Coach Bill Tidmarsh, pilot of the Divers for the second year, issued his first call for practice he found that there were twenty out including four lettermen. The Divers went on to one of the most successful seasons in recent years as they chalked up a record of 23-5. They were champions of the East-Central Conference and received runnerup honors at the conference tourney. They went on to win the District 11 tournament held at Brookings. The Diver reserve squad was called on frequently and helped greatly to make it such a successful season. The B team was coached by John Lehr, assistant coach. Good sportsmanship and hearty supoort by the student body and the local fans encouraged the team on to victory. No sm- all part of the congratulations should fro to Coach Bill Tid- marsh. 85 Preston- 52 Preston- U3 Preston- 1;3 Preston- 53 Preston- m Preston- t 9 Preston- 57 Preston- White 71 Preston- Garden City 75 Preston- Bancroft 62 Preston- 61 Preston- Wessington U2 Preston- Hayti 75 Preston- Oldham 5U Preston- 68 Preston- Arlington 55 Preston- 6? Preston- U7 Preston- 88 Preston- Conference Tourney: 59 preston- U9 Preston- Ul Preston- District Tourney: 59 Preston- U8 Preston- Arlington 63 Preston- Regional Tourney: L.8 Preston---------Hayti J7 Preston-----Clear Lake 26 25 33 39 k2 U3 35 Ul Ul 29 17 U6 U5 29 $ 33 61 50 ui $ 51 37 36 I? B SQUAD Back row: Mr. Lehr, K. Jensen, L. Williams, R. Trewatha, L. Holland, L. Spilde. Front row: B. Bagley, R. Pastian, G. Kjell- sen, J. Jensen, D. Holm. TOMMY DICK HERBIE BOBBY OOPS LLOYD DTITCH Captain BERNIE BUZZ LARRY Back row: Mr. Tld- marsh, B. Williams, B. Malone, K. Jen- sen, Li. Kazmerzak, D. Johnson. J. Rus- sett, student man- ager. Middle row L Mal- stad, L. Kjellsan, B. Shanks, J. Jen- sen, L. Williams, J. Lacy. Front row: R. Gaa- rd, L. Holland, J. Bllnsmon, H. Nel- son, D. Williams, G. Kjellsen. Ihe track season started rlgit after the basketball sea- son ended. Prospects for the season were very good with some of the main point-getters of last years track team returning this year. Ihe grade school quintet under the coaching of Royce Ron- ning showed promise throughout the season. Lacking height they made up for this with their speed and floor play. Their tourna- ment was held in the Lake Preston gym in the early part of Mar. Back Row: Mr. Ronnlng, B. Thomsen, M. Thors- heim, C. Christensen, B. Buckmaster, E. Pas- tian, L. Cook, J. Lew- ison. Front How: D. Jensen, J. Thorsheim, W. Bul- llngton, D. Hookie, D. Gunderson, D. Bagley, D. Bonde, D. Abel. (Concert idand Our Hi i School Band under the able direction of Mr. Palmer has made several public appearances. They marched in the Hobo Day parade and play- ed for our football and basketball games this year. Twelve members of the band were selected to play in the All-Conference Band and twelve members were also selected to represent our school at the All-District Band at the District tournament in Brookinvs. They also perform in their annual sp- ring concert for the public every year. We would like to thank Mr. Pal- mer and the members of the band for the hard work and effort they have put forth this year. L. to R. Back row: A. Barlow, R. Hookie, R. Gaard, W. Eidsness, J. Jensen, Mr. Palmer. Middle row: P. Leffingwell, C. Christen- sen, L. Kock, J. Olson, H. Hesby, M. Larson, R. Gerald, D. Streeter, L. Morrow, D. Hesby, W. Casper, H. Nelson, D. Gerald, Front row: W. Kalvig, D. Abel, L. Svehil, C. Galer, D. Wells, W. Jones, H. Barlow. Back row: L. Nelson, L. Anderson, E. Sun- det, 5. Barlow, A. Weink, J. Lacy, C, Johnson, B. Thomsen, L. Melstad, Mr, Palmer, D, Bonde, D, Jensen, Middle rpw: G. Mun- son, A. Sundet, D, Abel, J. Jensen, D. Jensen, S, Hal- verson, E. Cother, G. Kvinge, S. Bro- okshire, V. Ander- son, Front row: C. Gil- bery, L, Williams, S. Gilbery, K. Stubkjaer. Not included: P, Rogholt. Back row: Gaard, Tre- vjatha, Shanks, Jones, Gerald. Third row: Tolzin, Blinsmon,Jensen, Nel- son, Gunderson, Houg- land. Second row: Lacy, Eid- sness, Barlow, Kazmer- zak, Malone, Williams, Weink. Front row: Weiss, Mor- row, Thomsen, Mr. Pal- mer, Barlow, Gerald, Casper. orus Back row: Lacy, Weiss, Morrow, Tolzin, Blins- mon, Jensen, Gaard, Trewatha, Shanks, Jones, Gerald, Nelson, Gunder- son, Barlow, Casper, Hougland. Third row: Wienk, Wil- liams, Larson, Hesby, McNamara, Lee, McLain, Russett, Madsen, Wil- liams, Streeter, Field, Kalvig, Gerald, Ihom- sen. Second row: Eidsness, Barlow, Jensen, Weiss, Johnson, Olson, John- son, Jensen, Maxam, Steenson, Anderson, Rottum, Kazmerzak, Ma- lone. Front row: Blinsmon. Olson, Lewison, Saver- son, hyland, Olson, Holm, Leffingwell, Ga- ler, Mr. Palmer. rvrv Qirfi QL _ iliis i Ti I £ t 1 % %% L. to R. Back row: Larson, Hesby, Mc- Namara, Lee, Mc- Lain, Russett, Mad- sen, Williams, St- reeter, Field, Kal- vig. Middle row: Jensen, Weiss, Johnson, Ol- son, Johnson, Jen- sen, Maxam, Steen- son, Anderson, Rot- tum. Front row: Blinsmon, Olson, Lewison, Se- verson, Ryland, Ol- son, Holm, Leffing- well, Galer, Mr. Palmer. instrumental Soloists The instrumental solo- ists are under the di- rection of Dwirht Pal- mer. Three of these students received su- periors at the region- al contest. They were Dale Gerald, Roper Ger- ald, Helen Hesby. L. to R. Standinp: D. Gerald, R. Gerald, H. Welson, R. Gaard, W. Jones, H. Barlow, A. Barlow. Seated: H. Hesby, D. Abel, W. Kalvip, C. Galer. These students are also under the di- rection of Dwipht Palmer. Bob Will- iams, tenor, recei- ved a superior at the contest. L. to R. '’(tck row: B. Williams, R. Gaard, H. Barlow, W. Jones, W. Cas- per, Mr. Palmer. Front row: h. Hes- by, M. Larson, M. Kax8m, D. Holm, D. Streeter, V . Kalvig. Quartets Wired Left to right: Howard Barlow, Margaret Maxam, Marlys Larson, Wesley Jones. Left to right: Howard Barlow, Arden Barlow, Bobby Williams, Wesley Jones. 'raid The Brass Sextet attended the small en- sembles contest which was held In Watertown. It received a 3rd rating. It Is under the direction of Dwight Palmer. L. to R: J. Jensen, D. Hesby, W. Casper, M. Larson, W. Jones, H. Barlow. The twlrlers have been very ac- tive this year. They have exhibited at many of our home games. L. to R: Lavonne Steenson, Jewel Lar- son, Darlene Field. Kneeling: Helen Mc- Lain. The Girls Sextet attended the small en- sembles contest which was held In Watertown. It received a 3rd rat- ing. It is under the direction of Dwight Palmer. L. to R: M. Maxam, S. Anderson, H. McLain, H. Hesby, M. Larson, D. Streeter. (Carnival J oyalty The high school carnival was held in the gym November 9, and was a huge success. The gross intake was one of the largest in history as we took in $1106. Each of the classes chose candidates for the King and Queen of the carnival and sold tickets on various prizes. Arden Barlow and Lavonne Steenson were crowned King and Queen this year. Other candidates were Jean Rottum and Herbie Nelson, seniors; Beverly Olson and Howard Barlow, sophomores; Jacque Jen- sen and Darwin Holm, freshmen. Carolyn Nelson and Donald Hesby were crowned King and Queen of the grade school. 22 Jl omecominy f oyauy f oualto. Homecoming activities started off this year with the usual Cor- nation on the night before Home- coming with Janice McNamara and Leroy Casper being named Queen Marshall. Other Candidates were Helen Severson, freshman; Irene Ryland, sophomore; Helen Hesby, junior. A bonfire, pep rally snake dance followed the Corna- tion. Friday, Oct. 12, started with a parade in the morning and football game with General Beadle in the afternoon and a banquet served to the high school and alumni in the evening. The Pep Club was organized by the Cheerleaders at the beginning of the year and officers were elected. A set of rules was set up and all members learned these rules and followed them throughout the year. They learned all of the yells and help to cneer the team on to victory. Anyone may belong to the Pep Club «ua all members strive for perfect attendance at our games as the ones who are pre- sent at the most games receive awards at the end of the year. Our cheering sec- tion was noticible for their showing of good sportsmanship and we commend them for this. Back row: Johnson, Falla, Goodhope, McNamara, Miller, Russett, Holl- and, Ryland, Eidsness, Gaard, Jensen, Thomsen, Blinsmon, Casper, Hougland, John- son, Lacy. Fourth row: Gerald, Barlow, Jones, Barlow, Christensen, Kock, Galer, Leffingwell, Hookie, Gerald, Hesby, Hesoy, Morrow. Third row: Meek, McLain, Tol- zin, Jensen, Lee, Maxam, Kalvig, Abel, Steenson, Streeter, Larson, Olson, Holm Anderson. Second row: Olspn, Olson, Pastian, Jensen, Blinsmon, Olson, Hillestad, Johnson. Front: row: Rott'um, Field, McNamara, Anderson, Lewison, Larson, Severson. 4nnua Editor.........Keith Jensen Ass't. Editor..Wilma Kalvig Bus. Manager...Warren Eidsness Ass't. Bus. Manager........Dale Gerald Artists........Herbie Nelson Carl Paulson Class History..Bernard Malone Shirley Pastian Ardell Holland Janice McNamara Proofreaders...Shirley Jensen Darlene Russett Jean Rottum (Council Standing: Mr. Melem- seter, H. McLain, I. Ryland, Mr. Galer. Seated: D. Hesby, K. Jensen, D. Field, C. Lee, J. McNamara, D. Gerald. Student Cdouncii Standing: L. Holland, M. Holland, S. Pastian, E. Miller, Mr. Galer. Seated: Mr. Melemseter, H. Nelson, K. Jensen, W. Casper, D. Holm. JjL ibranans •Standing: C. Lee, H. McLain, Mis. Schlobohm Seated: S. Pastian, J. Larson, H. Hesby, K. Maxam. f Die Junior Play My Wife's Family was presented in March. It was well received by the audience. L. to R. Back Row: Miss Schlobohm, W. Jones, B. Gunder- son, S. Anderson, M. Larson, R. Gaard, R. Karban, Mr. Mel- emseter. Front row: L. Kaz- merzak, H. McLain, D. Johnson, L. St- eenson, D. Abel, D. Streeter. 2 el am In the local declam contest Larry won in oratory, Marlys in humorous, Donna in poetry and Keith in dramatics. Keith we- nt on to the district and the regional and then finally to the state where he receiv- ed an excellant. L. to R. Back Row: L. Kazmerzak, W. Eidsness. Middle. Row: H. McLain, D. Streeter, D. Meek, P. Lefftngwell, E. Mil- ler, D. Abel, J. Larsen, Mr. Lehr. Front Row: K. Jensen, L. Williams, G. Cother, H. Hesby, M. Larson, C. Johnson. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF LAKE WESTON HIGH SCHOOL BLUE and GOLD PUBLISHED WEEKLY AS A DEPARTMENTAL NEWSPAPER NUMBER lb LAKE PRESTON. SOUTH DAKOTA JANUARY 31. 1952 Classes Name 1951 Homecoming Queen Candidates Homecoming Que«n candidates for the 1951 Homecoming of Lake Preston high school have been chosen from each of the Glasses and will be «elected by a vote of the students of the entire high sohdol. This year’s candidates include Jan. ice McNamara, senior: Helen Hes- Seniors Entertain Members of Faculty At Chicken Dinner The aroma of deliciously pr pared food seeped into the nostrils of the seniors and faculty Wed nesday evening, February 6, as they devoured the senior chicken feed. The dinner, consisting i $ potatoes and gravy, chicken, es- c Uoped com. jello salad on let- tuce leaf, pickles, olives, celery, hot buns, strawberry shortcake. the by, junior; Irene Ryland, sopho- more; Helen Severson, freshman. waj prepared by mothers of the seniors. Dale Gerald, Student President, Has Eye On Trucking Business By dariene Oieriu JT-ike father, lift don' 1 hi typical of Dale Gerald, mio intends to be a truck operator Daie was born 17 years ago, on February 22. with blue eyand brown hair. At the conclusion of the dinner a short program was presented consisting f a welcome by Bill Shanks, response for the faculty bry John Lehr, a solo by Dorothy Holm, and a solo by Bobby W1' 114ms. Waitresses and waiters were Dorothy . Holm. Helen HiUestad B rol Bery, Larry Holland, Dick HeSby and Darwin Holm. November 2 Is Carnival Date The purposes of a high school newspaper, as learned at the South Dakota High School Press association conference at Brook- ings last Saturday, are as follows: It provides a means by which the students can express them- selves: It connects the different high schools; It Cells the towns- people what is going on In school; it assists the worthy enterprises of the school; it gives the students a chance to state their opinions; and it gives them valuable experience that iwlll aid them in their career. — -b dc g— 'Die student boov wishes to thank the Lake Preston Civic Improve- ment club for the United Nations flag It presented ounng the pro- i last gram Frida v. Friday, November 2. has been set aa the date for the annual Lake Preston school carnival. Tilings will get underway at 7 p m. Some of the special events will oe the assembly programs at 7:30 and 9:00. and King and Queen cor- onation at 11:00 The candidates for King and Queen are: Jean Rot- turn and Herbie Nelson, seniors; Lavonne Steenaon and Arden Bar- low, Juniors; Beverly Olson and Howard Barlow, sophomores, and Jaoque Jenaon and Darwin Holms, freshmen. Local Declamatory Winners Named Larry Kazmereak, Donna Street- er, Keith Jensen, and Marlys Lar- «on will represent Lake Prestor high school at the district declam- atory contest which will be held here on Thursday, all day. Novem- ber 29. as a result of Che decisions made at the local contest held! Tuesday ©veninsr of this week. Prestonian Staff Is Selected; Keith Jensen Named Editor Keith Jensen, senior, was named ed‘ r of the 1951-52 edition of the vearbook of Lake Weston high ®c ool. ''Prestonian’’ yesterday. Warfcn fbdeness was selected to lager. Boy Scouts Hold First Meeting The Boy Scouts of Lake Preoton held their regular meeting Wed- nesday evening. September 19, at the school house. Mr. Harold Mel- •mseter is scoutmaster for the 15 boys who attended._______ Divers Are District 11 Champions Music Notes Thirteen students from Lake Preston wort selected to play in the District Tournament Band which consisted of 40 members from Volga, Arlington and Lake Preston. They were Darlene Abel, Wilma Kalvig, Patty ‘Leffingwell. Roger Gerald. Dale Gerald. Marlys Lar- son� Clara Geler, Arden Barlow, LaVgMe Morrow, Robert Gaard, Jay Jensen Howard Barlow and Wesley Jonea BLUE a GOLD STAFF Editor______________ Wllmg Kalvig Assistant Editors. .Helen McLain Marlys Larson Sports Editor_______Keith Jensen Reporters. .Marlys Larson, Janice McNamara, Shirley Pasti an Helen He4by. Shirley Jensen. Darlene Abel, Judy McNamara Charlotte Johnson, Iylla Mae Falla, Carol Lee. and Grace Co ther. Feature Writer� . .Helen McLain Jean Rottura. Dona Streeter, Ar- delle Holland. Darlene Rusaett, Barbara Olson, and Clariens Dierka Typists________ ■ Adviser___________ A smooth Diver quintet rolled to a 03 80 vloutty over the Volga CossacWk to take championship honors at the District 11 tourna- ment held at Brookings last Sat- urday night. The Divers pre-tourney favor- ites, were matched by the scrappy Cossacks in the first quarter as the Divers held a 14 18 lead. They increased this lead to 30-15 at the half and'were never pushed after this point. Shanks, stellar center ror the L.vera. tossed In 36 points to roH his tourney total up oo 76 points in three games aati take scoring honors for the tour- ney. Ruse Strand netted ll points .to Mad the Volga five. 27 all Senior girls ____John Lehr % onocjrcun L. to R. Back Row: T. Vandervelde, tJ. Jones, B. Jensen, R. Gaard, H. Nelson, L. Kjellsen, J, Bllnsmon, Middle Row: K. Jensen, W. iiidsness, A. Barlow, B, Shanks, J. Russett, R. Trewatha, L. Bpilde. Front Row: R. Biorsheim, B. Williams, L. Kazmer- zak, Mr. Tidmarsh, B. Williams. Education L. to R. Back row: Bllnsmon, Weiss, Jen- sen, Olson, Williams, Anderson, Holin, Hol- land, Jensen, Olson, Field. Becond row: Miss Sch- lobohm, Jensen, Olson, Russett, Johnson, Ol- son, Ryland, Brown, Rotturn, Third row: Lee, Me Namara, Falla, Good- hope, Severson, Lew- ison, Abel, Cother, Miller, Berg, Leffing- well. Front row: Madsen, Johnson, Larson, St- reeter, Anderson, Steenson, Hillestad Galer, C J4.J}. Back row: Bllnsmon, Berg, Williams, Sev- erson, Hillestad, Lee, Ryland, Johnson, Di- erks, Madsen, Cother, Jensen, Streeter. Middle row: Miss Schl- obohm, Lewison. Good- hope, Falla, Larson, Maxam, Holland, Holl- and, Hesby, Anderson, Brown, Olson, Field. Front row: Leffing- well, McLain, Meek, Tolzin, Johnson, An- derson, Abel, Jensen, Steenson, Rottum, Ga- ler. Jiome 1 L. to R. M. Ander- son, C. Galer, L. Williams, C. Olson, P. Blinsmon, P. Lef- fingwell, S. Madsen, C. Berg, J. Jensen, D. Brown, A. Olson, C. Olson, D. Holm, H. Hillestad, Miss Schlobohm. There are two Home Ee classes both under the direction of Miss Schlobohm. Home Ec 1 is made up of freshmen and Home Ec 11 is made up of sophomores. The freshman girls study sew- ing and the sophomores learn the art of cooking. Two of the Home Ec girls work over in the school lunch room every week. Back row: C. Lee, M. Jensen, B. Ol- son, J. Larson, D. Weiss. Middle row: I. Ry- land, J. McNamara, G. Cother, S. Lew- ison, C. Johnson, I. Falla. Front row: B. Good- hope, E. Miller, C. Johnson, Miss Schl- obohm. L. to R. Back row: R. Karban, R. Houg- land, B. Gunderson, D. Williams. Third row: D. Abel, D. Meek, H. Me Lain, W. Jonas, Second row: L. St- eenson, D. Johnson, D. Field , W. Eid- sness. Front row: R. Gaard, K. Jensen, D. Str- eeter. Hie typing classes are under the direction of Mr. Melemseter. There are two classes. Typing class 11 is showh above. Hie two best typists were picked to represent Lake Preston in the East-Central conference commercial contest which was held April 16. ( lienudtru Eigit pupils enroll- ed in Chemistry this year and were joined by Eunice Jibben lat- er. Hiey studied the behavior of the ele- ments and learned the different character- istics of these elem- ents. L. to R. Mr. Ronning, L. Tolzin, R. Hior- sheim, i). Abel, B. Shanks, K. Jensen, C. Paulsen, W. Eid- sness. Not included: M. Lar- son. 9 th Back row: D. Gunderson R. Wells, J. Olson, R. Hein, J. Olson, S, Gllbery, R. Hookle. Second row: C, Chri- tensen, S,Anderson, R. Cother, Miss Mitc- hell, B. Buckmaster, L. Svehil, E. Leonard, Front row: L. Koch, E. Pestlan, M. Thor- shelm, C. Strieker, S, Barlow, M. Berg, J, Lewlson, 7 th Back row: S, Brown, B. Thomsen, N. Paul- son, N. Albert, S, Brooksnlre, A. Sundet, F, Adams, Lorene Thomp- son. Front row: D. Christ- ensen, W. Bulllngton, M, Wallace, G. Kvlnge, D. Bagley, D. Jensen, L. Anderson. 5-6th Back row: I. Paulson, G. Munson, R. Strong, M. Morrow, C. Thedorff. D. Bonde, K. crow, C. Gllbery, J. Paulson. Second row: P. Schroe- der, B. Buckmaster, D. Jensen, S. Olson, R. Brown, R. Nelson, J. Albert. Front row: L. Olson, C. Crow, D. Ahel. R. Stonfleld, K. Stub- kjaer, V. Anderson, P. Strong, D. Brown. Not pictured: S. Ander- son, A. Anderson, J. Beck, L. Nelson. l|.th Back row: D. Stonefield, G. Glaser, P. Strieker, G. Oberlander, L. Nelson, D. Bonde, D. Hookie, S. Holverson, K. Svihel. Middle row: B. Larson, J. Sheimo, J. Thorsheim, R. Shanks, A. Buckmaster, D. Hay, R. Heine, D. Hesby, Mrs. Alice Anderson. Front row: C. Lacy, C. Beck, K. Christenson, S. Nelson, B. Anderson, R. Bullington, R. Brown, J. Anderson. Patty Rogholt not pic- tured. 3rd Back row: J. Bull- ington, R. Thors- vold, S. Larson, R. Shaw, Miss Arnold, V . Madsen, D. Glas- er, J. Thompson, P. Westwood. Front row: L. Rin- dahl, R. Brown, B. Kazmerzak, K. Stub- kjaer, C. Bowman,- W. Nelson, A.. BPck- master, K. Anderson. Teacher: Miss Arnold 2nd First row: C. Nelson, S. Rauch, D. Hesby, B. Tol?in, K. Gilbery, J. Ile, J. Berg, S. Sykes. Middle row: Miss hco- heim, C. Anderson, B. Schull, M. Hay, L. Thomsen, J. Schroeder, C. Rabenberg, M. Lar- son, V. Hookie. Third row: R. Brown, Z. Bullington, D. Nelson, C. Baumberger, T. Winsor, D. Abel, D. Wheelock, D. Madsen, P. Miller. Not Pictured: M. And- erson, J. Anderson. Back row: J. Gaard, S. Nessiem, S. Se- verson, G. Sundt, M. Sneesby, L. Ne- ednam. Second row: B. Bon- de, C. Fossum, R. Munson, J. Albert, R. Paterson, H. Hein. Front row; P. Kel- ly, D. Cecil, G. Thorsvold, J. Dean, R. Anderson, M. Nel- son. Not Pictured: C. Giles. Teacher: Mrs. Cashman 44 When roll-call was taken, there was found to be 23 freshmen enrolled in L.P.H.S. in the year 19iiS-i 9. We soon got over our bashfulness and became one of the students. Robert Stewart was chosen our class advisor and Mrs. Laverna Williams our class mother. What was suppose to be the highlight of our freshmen year was the initiation by our so-called superior seniors . The girls were dr- essed in men's underwear with bathing suits over the top, bathing cap, men's work shoes or boots, and carried a shovel and a milk pail. Our hair was fixed in braids with green ribbons tied in it. Tne ooys wore pedal pushers with green ruffles sewed on the bottom, midriff blouses, a women's high-heel- ed shoe and a slipper, women's hats and carried a broom. Also they had bells tied around their ankles. Both boys and girls had an onion tied around their neck. Other actual highlights of the year were: Homecoming with Shirley Jen- sen as our candidate; Our carnival king and queen candidates were Ardell Holland and Don Williams; an ice-skating party at Williams and the picnic at the end of the school year held at Campbell. Marilyn McArthur and Peggy Spencer came and left during the year. 25 eager and ambitious sophomores started to school the following year with Harold Melemseter as our class advisor and Mrs. John G. Nelson as our class mother. Gloria Jungeman and Berkley Hougland left us and Shirley Pas- tian joined us from Witten. In addition Janice McNamara, Darlene Russett, Jean Rottum, and Lloyd Kjellsen came over from Hetland. Later in the year Barbara Olson joined us from Willow Lake. Our Homecoming candidate that year was Jean Kottum. Janice McNamara and Bob Williams were our Carnival candi- dates. Highlights that year were: a class hayride with lunch at Lake Henry; roller skating party at Huron; board ride at Nelson's; and the picnic at Kam- peska. Our class won first on their float in the Homecoming parade. The theme was Queen of Autumn . We also had the honors of winning championship of the class tournaments in basketball. Jean Rottum was chosen cheerleader. At the beginning of our Junior year, there were 23 pupils enrolled. We chose Mrs. Allen Casper as our class mother and Miss Schlobohm as our advis- or. Robert Johnson and Darlene Olson did not return and Deloris Nesheim left us during the year. Barbara Olson was our Homecoming candidate and Deloris Nesheim and Lloyd Kjellsen were our carnival candidates. One highlight of the year was when we juniors presented our class play One In A Million . Among the other highlights were: Banquet and Prom with the Gay 90's as our theme; picnic at Kampeska. Janice McNamara was toastmlstress at our banquet, Bernard Malone was chosen outstanding athlete of the year. LeRoy Casper at- tended Boys' State and Wilma Kalvig went to Girls' State. Jean Rottum was again chosen as one of the cheerleaders. We received our class rings short- ly after Christmas and we were a group of well-pleased juniors. Vic Fondy and his Collegiates played for our Prom. We again won the class basketball- tournament. As the bell rang to begin the school year of 1951-52., there were 22 re- freshed looking seniors in the halls. As class mother we chose Mrs. T. L. Eidsness and- Harold Melemseter was chosen advisor. Don Williams did not re- turn to school this year. Duping the year Carl Paulsen joined us from Day- ton, Ohio. Because of a fatal farm accident we lost one of our students of the senior class, LeRoy Casper. Our class was fortunate enough to win hon- ors for the Homecoming royalty. Our queen and football marshall were Janice McNamara and LeRoy Casper. Our float Hunters Paradise came in for second place which also put a glow in our class. Our carnival king and queen candi- dates were Jean Rottum and Herbie Nelson. Janice McNamara was elected D.A.R. candidate from our class. This year we had two cheerleaders in the group, Jean Rottum and Janice McNamara. Highlights of the year were: Senior Chick- en Feed and show afterwards in Brookings; Annual; Class Play; Skip Day; Coll- ege Day at Brookings. The motto we chose to help us through our days is, Less than our best is failure . 33 Sept. 3 Calendar oj- d uenti School Started (We were all so hapoy) 21 Clark here ( Wow—we won) 28 Jasper here (Can't win them all) Oct. 5 Arlington there (Were tired) 12 Homecoming-Beadle here (A lot of fun anyway) 12 First Period Ends 23 Clear Lake here S.D.E.A. Convention at Watertown (A needed rest) Garretson there (Last one) Nov. 13 Local Declam Contest (Sent Larry, Keith, Donna, Marlys on) 16 Upper Grade Operetta 20 Bancroft here ( The start of a successful season) 22 Thanksgiving Vacation (Something to be thankful for) 23 Second Period Ends 29 District Declam here (Keith went on again) 30 Erwin there (We won again) Dec. k Oldham here (Still winning) 6 7 Regional Declam (Keith kept going) Ping Pong Pictures (Watch the birdie) 7 Volga there (Still winning) 11 De Smet here (Still hot) ft 18 Arlington there (What happened) Community Concert (Just like the birdies) Iroquois there (Another victory) 19 Group Pictures (Look pretty) 21 Christmas Vacation ( Whew) 21 White here (We won) Jan. 2 School reopens ( Too bad) !S Garden City here (Still hot) Bancroft there (A breather for the B team) 11 Oldham there (Really hot) 11 Semester Tests (Time to learn something) 15 Erwin here (Still winning) 16 Wessington (Record of 12-1 now) 16 Miss Mitchell night 19 Hayti—Lake Norden gym (They won in an overtime) 24-25 E.C.C. Tourney ( Took Runners-up) 28 Augustana a Capella Choir Concert evening 29 White there (We won again) 31 Cole Marionettes Feb. 1 Arlington here (What a victory) 1+ Local Music Contest 5 Iroquois here (Still winning) 6 Senior Faculty Chicken Feed 9 Hayti here (What a victory) 9 All State Band Auditions (Arden won) 11 Music program H.S. ensembles G.S. soloists 12 De Smet there (Better luck next time) 13 Music Contest at Watertown 15 Wessington here (Buzz made 51 points) 16 Grade Music Contest at Madison 18-23 District Tournament at Brookings ( We were Champions) 22 Fourth Period Ends Mar. 1 B Regional B. B. Tourney (We took Consolations) 11-14 Grade B.B. Tourney 18-19 All State Band 19 College Days at Brookings 21 Junior Play (Mv Wife's Family) 24 H.S.P.A. here (Sioux District Keith Jensen Pres.) April 3 Fifth Period Ends 16 Commercial Contest at Arlington 16 Banquet (What a feed) May 6 Glass Nlta 11 Bsecalureats ft Commencement (A happy occasion) All School Picnic (What a day) 34 Jlutotyraph. OuA Ado itUesU Larsen's Meat Market Everything In Meat LOCKER SERVICE Oines Hardware Complete Line of Hardware Maytag and Frigidairr Appliances Pittsburgh Paint Preston Theatre The Best In Kingsbury County Feeder Cattle Our Specialty Melvin Larson Son BOTSFORD LUMBER COMPANY Variety Store Complete Line of School Supplies Ida Nelson, Owner Jim’s Cafe Where You Meet Your Friend Band Box Cleaners Cleaning De Lux “Like New When Through” Phone 50 Hillestad Oil Co. Lake Preston, South Dakota Always Better Boy at GAMBLES Community State Bank We Appreciate Your Insurance and Banking Business See Us First for Ofstad Motor Co. 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