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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1955 volume:

. Mary Lou Schlobohm 3n hitjh eiteem of your wonderful personality, to you, Mr. Melemseter, we dedicate this Prestonian. Though you were not one of our leaders this past year, we will always remember your deep interest in the Senior class of 55. Of your time, talent and consideration that you have so generously given, you will long be remembered. Your abounding interest in so many activities gave us a sincere desire to give honor to you. Harold Melemseter 2 e ( (mtents STUDENTS With leadership, personality and character as our goals, our teachers direct us as we strive on. CLASSES It was study, study, study and our work was never done. We entered to learn and leave to serve. ACTIVITIES All work and no play was not for us. Many happy hours were busy in planning and taking part in social activities. Supt. V.W. Madsen supervises instructions of all teachers, administers the hot lunch program, makes records of all students and also meets with the schoolboard once a month. These are only a few duties that come under his supervision. He also teaches the biology and advanced algebra classes. prin line arJ?u ° ’ and Mark Virgil Ford r I a’ caro- Virgil Ford pjaYs and deda 38 PrinciPa] ri{ °f the four En ? StUden‘« He CU cJ«s advisor of the Masses as ?e?Str tor 0re ClaSS Pep c!ubg Row 1. June Marie, Linda Kay, Carol Lee. Row 2. Lillian, William, Supt. V.W. Madsen, Mary Ellen. Vo VL PatL tua V Row 1. Fred Werner, Mrs. John Bonde. Row 2. Leonard Svihel, Ro- bert Larson, Supt. V.W. Madsen. Absent. K. Sheimo, F. Gilbery, Mrs. Swanson. SCHOOL BOARD Schoolboard members are empowered to employ teachers and other personnel for the school, order supplies, and ap- prove budgets. These are only a few of their marry duties. They unselfishly take time out of their own lives to thus serve the public. Jke czCona, cJlc onfy cy on is crowded with travelers, each striving to fur- ther the goals before them. Remember the gay laughter along with their answer for everything; the snap, crackle, and pop of the gum chewers; the clitter, clatter of heel clips? These and many more are the travelers we meet along the way. (Characters Prendergast Tom and Arlene Athletics—Social Science Senior Class Advisor Sougstad Carol and Arlene Mark, Steven Vocal and Instrumental Music Upper Grade Music Matson Arthur and Ruth Kristine Vocational Agriculture F FA Ronning Royce and Ruth Kari, Kristin, Richard Science--Mathematics Driver’s Training--Science Club Freshman Class Advisor Mary Lou Schlobohm Home Economics--FHA Librarian—Girl’s Phys. Ed. Junior Class Advisor Ruth Huether Commercial--Prestonian Blue Gold--Prattle MARLENE ANDERSON FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,4; Girls Glee 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Prestonian. CAROL BERG FHA 1,2;3,4; Officer 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 3,4; Blue Gold 3,4; Prestonian Artist. Class of ’55 Freshman History In September of 1951, 25 freshmen enrolled. Mrs. Thomsen was selected as class mother and Mr. Palmer as advisor. Jackie and Darwin were candidates for Carnival Queen and King. Helen S. was candidate for Homecoming Queen. Initiation, prepared by the seniors, highlighted the year’s activities. That year the basketball team won con- solations at the Regional tournament and Champion- ship at the District. The class party was held in the gym and the all-school picnic at Kampeska featured roller skating and a movie. Ok eir cjCait 1 jear We Leave The Harbor, Before MOTTO: Us Lies The Sea FLOWER: Yellow Carnation COLOR: Blue and Silver 7 PHYLLIS BLINSMON FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,4; Girls Glee 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Blue and Gold 4; Librarian 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Prestonian Lit. Ed. DONNA BROWN GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; St. Coun. 2,3,4; Declam 3,4; Jr. Play; Pep Club 2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3a; Officer 3; Blue Gold 3,4; Librarian 2,3,4; Homecoming Cand.; Prestonian. RICHARD HESBY Band 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Boys Glee 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Jr. Play; BB Mgr. 4; Brass Ensemble 1,2,4; Horn Solo 2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2; Blue Gold 2,3,4; Boys’ State; Pres. 2a,3; St. Coun. 1,2. HELEN HILLESTAD GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Of- ficer 1,2,3; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sec. 4; Pep Band 4; Jr. Play; Band 4; Homecoming Cand. 4; Treas. lb,2,4a; Prestonian; Comm. Contest 3; Girls Sextette 4. J4ere Sophomore Highlights Twenty-five students again enrolled for the soph- omore year. Mrs. Williams was chosen as class mother and Mr. Ronning as advisor. Carnival can- didates were Dorothy and Larry. Donna was the Homecoming Queen candidate, and the class float, “Sail on Soph,’’ won third. Neil competed in the Regional contest with his humorous declam selec- tion. Kampeska was the place for the all-school picnic. DARWIN HOLM Football 1,2,3,4; BB 1; Track 1,2, 3,4; Monogram 3,4; Jr. Play; FFA 4; Carnival Cand. 1; Prestonian. DOROTHY HOLM FHA 2,3,4; Officer 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Solo 1,2,4; Mixed Octette 4; Sextette 2,3; All State Chorus 4; Pres. 3; St. Coun. 1; Jr. Play; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Car- nival Queen Cand. 2; Prestonian. LARRY HOLLAND Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; St. Coun. 1; Mar- shall; Prestonian. SHIRLEY JIBBEN FHA 1,2,3,4; Officer 3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Sextette 3; Mixed Octette 3,4; Clarinet Quartette 2,3; Solo 3,4; All State Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 1,3,4; Pres. 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Girls State; DAR; Blue Gold 4; Comm. Contest 3; Sec. 3,4; Homecoming Cand. 3; Prestonian Ed.; Accom- panist 4. JACQUELIN JENSEN FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Girls Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Jr. Play; Carnival Cand. 1; Sec. 3b; Vice Pres, lb; Band 2,3,4. PATRICIA LEFFINGWELL FHA 1,2,3,4; Officer 3; GAA 1,2; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls Sextette 3; Declam 1,2,3; Clarinet Quar- tette 3; Trio 4; Solo 2,3; Piano Solo 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play; Treas. 3b; Librarian 4; Blue Gold 3,4; Accompanist 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4. ARDIS OLSON GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Girls Glee 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pres- tonian Lit. Ed. LEON MELS TAD Football 2,3,4; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Monogram 2,3; St. Coun. 2; Pres. 3b; Treas. 2,3a; St. Coun. Rep. 3; Jr. Play; FFA 3; Sec. 3; Prestonian. conomici Olasi Yjo Wore Cn9U £. Junior Activities Mrs. Hesby was selected as class mother for the 24 juniors, and Miss Schlobohm as the advisor. Shirley was a candidate for Homecoming Queen and the float, “Skunk 'Em, won second prize. Under the direction of Mr. Madsen the play “Comin Round The Mountain was presented. Lois won an excellent at the District declam con- test. Shirley was chosen Girls Stater and Dick Boys Stater. The Jr-Sr Prom, Moonlight and Roses in May, and the all-school picnic at Kam- peska ended the year’s activity. 8 oCool? toward Jlie datare 4nd 2) ream Of D,Lpad Senior Occasions The seniors numbered 22 when enrollment was taken in 54. Mrs. Holland was elected class mo- ther and Mr. Prendergast class advisor. Initiation became the first activity for the seniors. Larry and Dorothy were crowned King and Queen for Home- coming. A Seniors-Faculty Pheasant banquet was held in the Home Ec. Room. ROBERT PATTEE Band 1; Football 3; hfcxed Cho- rus 4; Boys Glee 4; Prestonian. HELEN SEVERSON FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Sec. la; Homecoming Queen Cand. 1; Declam 3; Jr. Play; Cheerleader 1,2. NEIL THOMSEN Track 2; BB 2; Band 1; Boys Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys Octette 3; All-State Chorus 4; Declam 1,2,3; Football Man. 2; Prestonian. ARNOLD W1ENK Football 4; BB 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; FFA 3,4; Pres. 4; Monogram 2,3,4; Boys Glee 1; Band 1; Jr. Play. A superior was won by Donna B. in the local declam contest. The seniors, winners of the Christ- mas entertainment contest, were presented a par- ty by the other classes. Skip day, unknown to the other students, was a short trip chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Prendergast. Baccalaureate and Com- mencement culminated the year’s activities. LEROY SPILDE Football 1,2,3,4; BB 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Monogram 1,2,3,4; FFA 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; Boys Glee 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Jr. Play; Pres. 1,4; Prestonian. ERNEST SUNDET Football 2,3,4; BB 2,3,4; Track 2; Monogram 4; Band 1. LOIS WILLIAMS GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Of- ficer 1; Girls Glee 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Vice Pres, la; Pres, lb; St. Coun. 3; Cheerleader 4. LLOYD WILLIAMS Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; BB 1,2,3; FFA 1; Pres. 1,2; Jr. Play; Prestonian. of ’56 Class Rings-- Aren't they pretty.1 (donceiiions cXead Oo Prom 3n Stanley Barlow Curtis Christensen Plans and preparation for the annual fete of the senior class held the attention of the juniors most of the year. Concessions at football and basketball games plus the class play, “No More Homework, brought in enough revenue to make the Jr-Sr Prom a re- ality. Much time and fun went into the decorating. It was with honor that they proudly received and wore their emblem--class rings. Ronald Cother Kathryn Field Shirley Gilbery Roger Gullickson Loretta Jibben Elaine Leonard Joel Lewison LeRoy Koch Gerald McGarvie Eugene Pastian Mary Roegiers David Russett Margret Ryland Glenna Stymie st Lenarda Svihel Morgan Thorsheim Shirley Torgerson Richard Wells The top half of the underclassmen, the sopho- mores, were active participants in the year’s ac- tivities, The main class activity of the year was a joint roller skating party with the freshmen. Many hours of study are given to--home ec., ag., biology, English and world history, as these students keep advancing their education. Camera Shy Frederic Adams Jerry Brown Donald Bagley Shirley Brookshire Shirley Brown Ware Bullington Sharon Casper Jerry Jensen Dean Jensen William McNamara April Sundet Bruce Thomsen Blaine Tolzin Allen Wienk Thirty-one green freshmen were quickly initi- ated into the ranks as classmates by the lofty sen- iors. Following their one-day adversity with milk pails and dolls, activity became brighter as they held a roller skating party and a Valentine party. Some of the camera shy freshmen are: Robert Brown, Bernetta Buckmaster, David Casper, Ken- neth Crow, Rolland Nelson, Robert Strong, and Vernon Waldow. Science 4nd Si eira Sre dJhincjS ddreili, men Class of ’58 Vie Bell $i mcji Joanne Albert Rodney Casper Ellen Kjellsen Carol Spilde Lila Anderson Charles Gilbery Jean Larson Pauline Schroeder Janice Beck Chris Holm Lynette Olson Sherrill Stymiest Delores Carlson Carol Jensen Sharon Olson Myron Torgerson Caren Casper Leland Jibben Daryl Pederson Edwin Torgerson Carol Casper LeRoy Johnson Arnold Ryland Tdor -Some WJoulcl Be jCihe VUashinyton, Cdison, 'WJith doubt and dismay you art smitten, you tb inlt there s no chance for you, Son? Why, the best boohs haven t been written, Dhe best race hasn I been run, Dhe best score hasn t been made yet Z)he best Sony hasn t been suny 1)he best tune hasn t been played yet, Cheer up, for the world is youny. — Bert on Braley Mrs. Hanson, Seventh Miss Mitchell, Eighth Eighth Grade Row 1. R. Stonefield, D. Brown, D. Hanson, A. An- derson, D. Bonde, P. Strong. Row 2. J. Munson, M. Mor- row, J. Paulson, Miss Mit- chell, C. Theodorff, K. Stub- kjaer, D. Abel. Seventh Grade Row 1. C. Lacy, S. Nelson, J. Anderson, D. Stonefield, K. Christenson, C. Beck. Row 2. H. Holm, M. Madsen, M. Olson, R. Brown, D. Bon- de, K. Svihel, V. Austad. Row 3. Mrs. Hanson, J. Thorsheim, D. Hesby, A. Buckmaster, R. Shanks, L. Jenson, L. Nelson, J. Shei- mo. Row 4. D. Hookie, S. Holverson, B. Anderson, B. Larson, P. Rogholt, G. Ober- lander, R. Bullington, G. Glaser. jbo Undertakings Cjreat, Miss Petersen, Fourth Miss Becker, Fifth Mrs. Hjelm, Sixth Sixth Grade Row 1. R. Brown, J. Dahl, J. Bullington, L. Rindahl, B. Nel- son, K. Anderson. Row 2. Mrs. Hjelm, P. Hanson, S. Larson, R. Shaw, D. Glaser, A. Helfin- stine. Row 3. A. Buckmaster, R. Thorsvold, J. Thompson, W. Madsen, R. Pederson, P. Hanson, C. Bowman. Fifth Grade Row 1. C. Nelson, S. Rauch, D. Hesby, B. Madsen, P. Miller, B. Tolzin, K. Gilbery, J. Berg, M. Anderson. Row 2. D. Abel, R. Schull, C. Rabenberg, J. Schroeder, L. Thomsen, D. Hol- land, M. Larson, V. Hookie, Miss Becker. Row 3. D. Peder- son, C. Anderson, R. Van Moor- lehm, Z. Bullington, C. Baum- berger, T. Winsor, D. Wheelock, D. Nelson, R. Brown, D. Madsen, Absent: M. Rahvender. Fourth Grade Row 1. P. Kelly, J. Dean, D. Van Moorlehm, R. Olson, R. Anderson, G. Thorsvold, L. Rasmussen. Row 2. K. Madsen, L. Needham, B. Bonde, R. Mun- son, C. Giles, J. Albert, J. Gaard, Miss Petersen. a Pi ioneer5 Mrs. Mickelson, First Mrs. Hendricks, Second Miss Rau, Third Third Grade Row 1. P. Nelson, W. Dahl, S. Gla- ser, D. Anderson, L. Bullington, D. Abel, D. Olson, T. Needham, S. Bowman. Row 2. L. Anderson, E. Rauch, G. Nelson, M. Brookshire, A. Olson, J. Smith, R. Brown, D. Johnson, Miss Rau. Row 3. J. Van Norstrum, B. Bode, D. Smith, S. Green, K. Olson, M. Stubkjaer, S. Larson, B. Olson, S. Dixon. Absent: D. Gullickson, J. Beck, G. Sundet. Second Grade Row 1. L. Dowden, K. Kitchen, L. Madsen, D. Heffele, C. Kelly, L. Johnson. Row 2. D. Gaard, E. Ol- son, L. Miller, T. Larson, L. Ol- son, L. Brown, D. Sundet. Row 3. D. Falconer, D. Leonard, E. Au- stad, L. Brazell, J. Anderson, T. Van Norstrum, D. Blinsmon, B. Holm. Row 4. D. Giles, D. The- dorff, P. Sundet, S. Smith, J. Brown, P. Nelson, D. Hookie, K. Goodhope, Mrs. Hendricks. Absent: J. Wells. First Grade Row 1. C. Van Moorlehm, D. Giles, G. Heffele, J. Thorsvold, J. Stub- kjaer, J. Helfinstine. Row 2. C. Neilson, C. Gardner, M. Ofstad, R. Olson, S. Shaw, W. Rasmussen, E. Olson, G. Blinsmon, Mrs. Mi kel- son. Row 3. K. North, R. Madsen, G. lbert, M. Tolzin, S. Bode,S. Fai 'ss, D. Gullickson, R. Ander- son, L• Nelson. President Roger Gullickson (Council Ss Joice Cdj She Students SENIORS President----------------------LeRoy Spilde Vice President-------------Phyllis Blinsmon Secretary------------------------------Shirley Jibben Treasurer--------------------Helen Hillestad Representative---------------------------Donna Brown JUNIORS President-----------------------LeRoy Koch Vice President--------------Morgan Thorsheim Secretary----------------- Sharon Anderson Treasurer----------------------Gene Pastian Representative-----------------Joel Lewison SOPHOMORES President--------------------Bill McNamara Vice President----------------- Allen Wienk Secretary---------------------Shirley Brown Treasurer---------------------------------Dean Jensen Representative--------------------------Donald Bagley FRESHMEN President---------------- Rolland Nelson Vice President--------------------------Sharon Olson Secretary-------------------- Lynette Olson Treasurer-------------------- Carol Jensen Representative-------------------------Kenneth Crow 16 Student Council acts as governing body for the high school. In addition to the officers, one representative is chosen from each class. Roger Gullickson, as student council president, presides over the meetings and has charge of events sponsored by the council such as Home- coming Day, Christmas Party, and the school picnic in the spring. COUNCIL MEMBERS Left to right: B. Tolzin, J. Lewison, D. Russett, K. Crow, L. Jibben, D. Bagley, Supt. V.W. Madsen, D. Brown, R. Gul- lickson. e takes the travelers thru the class rooms, each with its interesting contribution. They journey thru the Science room, disecting frogs—Home Ec. room, stitching their first seam—Commer- cial room, taking speed tests and Ag. room, mak- ing nail boxes. Follow the foot prints of these explorers thru the halls along the trail. 17 03 03 03 T Ci Row 1. Sec. G. McGarvie, Treas. B. Tolzin, Pres. A. Wienk, Rep. D. Jensen, V. Pres. L. Spilde. Row 2. L. Holland, A. Ryland, R. Gullickson, Adv. Mr. Matson, F. Adams, A. Wienk, N. Albert, R. Cother. Row 3. M. Torgerson, L. Johnson, D. Bagley, W. McNamara, D. Russett, J. Jensen, B. Thomsen, L. Williams, W. Bullington, D. Jensen. Row 4. E. Torgerson, R. Casper, L. Ander- son, R. Strong, D. Pederson, R. Brown, K. Crow, C. Gilbery, L. Jibben, C. Holm. (Convention WaL 33J Row 1. L. Svihel, P. Schroeder, J. Albert J. Beck, E. Kjellsen, S. Casper. Row 2. Treas. S. Brookshire, Pari. D. Holm, Sec. L. Jibben, Pres. S. Jibben, Adv. Miss Schlobohm, V. Pres. S. Anderson, Rep. C. Berg, Hist. L. Williams. Row 3. S. Brown, M. Ryland, C. Spilde, H. Severson, D. Brown, J. Larson, E. Leonard, L. Anderson, S. Olson, D. Carlson, S. Stymiest, S. Torgerson. Row 4. C. Casper, L. Olson, C. Casper, B. Buckmaster, C. Jensen, M. Anderson, H. Hillestad, A. Olson, P. Leffingwell, G. Stymiest, K. Field. FFA The FFA started the year by sending Bruce Thomsen and Dave Russett as candidates to the National FFA convention at Kansas City. The highlight for the officers was the invitation to the annual banquet at Chester. The FFA was active in putting on a pheasant feed with the FHA girls. They also held their first Parent-Son banquet. This is to become an annual affair. Magazines were successfully sold to raise funds for the year. The boys also charged money for the lunches at their regular meetings. National Safety Week was observed by putting on a skit and displaying several hazards in the window at Bonde’s Store. The year was completed by the election of new officers for the following year. They were in- stalled at the final meeting. Top to bottom. No Lynette, those are not all yours. --Our FFA emblem. — Plans being made for joint meeting.—Get them spliced right, future farmers. --Their first meal, how tasty it looks.--Guess what President did this. dnd dJCd d Vjear Complete FHA The Future Homemakers of America began the year by entertaining the freshmen girls to a Big and Little Sister picnic. At a later meeting they were initiated at a special candlelight ceremony. The purchase of an emblem banner was one of the main projects of the year. Fund raising was handled by charging for lunches. Parties, in conjunction with the FFA boys, was the main social activity of the year. The highlight was the Pheasant Feed. The girls prepared and served the dinner. The Valentine party featured circle games which were led by Mrs. Madsen. Gifts were exchanged at the Christmas party. The year was completed by the installation of new officers for the coming year. Science Club Row 1. E. Kjellsen, S. Stymiest, C. Gilbery, R. Strong, C. Holm, J. Beck, D. Carlson, N. Thom- sen, C. Jensen. Row 2. C. Spilde, L,. Olson, B. Buckmaster, L. An- derson, P. Schroeder, J. Albert, S. Olson, Adv. Mr. Ronning. Something new has been formed this year, a Science club under the direction of Mr. Ronning. Sixteen members from the science clas- ses joined to form this club. The meetings were held once a month. Oh yes, these students had fun. They saw movies, did microscope work, sample tests with acids, experimented with magnetism; and what all didn’t these busy scientists do for a new world of tomorrow. Now, this is called an appendage.” practical Jalnei (Emphasize J Jn Sc 'aenee When visiting in the science room, one could see many experiments going on. Mr. Ronning and Mr. Madsen, the instructors, enjoy teaching these scientists of tomorrow for they know scientists were not made in a moment. Following directions and instructions as given by experienced chemists these potential scientists delve into the realm of unknown scientific theories to once more feel the thrill of unveiling natures secrets. “English they say is the Language most used, Most spoken, most written, most cruelly abused. ' This is what the English tea- cher, Mr. Ford, feels as he teaches the proper use of the spoken and written word. There are four classes in English offered to the linguistic toilers. They cover subjects of grammer and literature. Class problems are highlighted by debates, panels, reports, and book reports. Cdommerciai Speed tests, dictation, proving debits and credits all seem to be the main ac- tivity in the commercial room. These business skills are taught by Miss Hue- ther. Each student is encouraged to set his own goals and work to attain them. The four most proficient typing and shorthand students represented Lake Preston in a commercial contest at Ar- lington in April. The bookkeeping class had an assemblance of actual experience as they kept books for R.L. Dean, a fictitious wholesale grocer. The symphony of the keys as heard in typing class made each student hope he had added a few words to his cwpm. Are we all getting the same answer? Social ScienceS (dope 'iAJith WJorld jf roble emi Solving the unknown becomes quite a perplexing problem for most of the math students, but not for Mr. Madsen and Mr. Ronning, the two instruc- tors. It was amazing to see the various answers and then to find that none were correct. Algebra or general mathematics were given to the freshmen; and in the following years advanced algebra is an elective. Economics, government, and history all have taken the student’s valuable time but this learn- ing is carried outside of the classrooms into so- cial life. For example, in economics Mr. Prender- gast emphasized buying and selling stocks as each student received $1,000 to invest. Government class enacted a court session to learn trial pro- cedures. “This is the world and what man has done with it” is the challenge to history students. 22 calls for some activity, too. Pep meetings, tuning the instruments, singing in concerts, plan- ning floats gave the travelers spirit for the Alma Mater. No, they may not be the best, but true effort has kept them traveling on. If you are not with them, watch out. You may be left behind. 23 Ubecfam 4nd oCikrary Elicii 3n cXiteraru £lx rary L xpreiUon, Row 1. J. Beck, K. Field, E. Leonard, N. Thomson. Row 2. D. Brown, A. Sundet. Standing. L. Svihel, Mr. Ford. Seven students under the direction of Mr. Ford participated in the local declam contest. Three of these represented the school at the district declam contest in Arlington. They were Elaine Leonard, Lenarda Svihel and Donna Brown. Lenarda received an excellent in the dramatic division; Donna and Elaine both received a good in the poetry and humorous divison. DECLAM Elaine Leonard Lenarda Svihel Donna Brown LIBRARIANS Nine girls, under the supervision of Miss Schlobohm, served the stu- dent body as librarians. Some of their duties during the year were to keep the library in order, check out books and magazines. Row 1. S. Gilbery, D. Brown, P. Leffingwell, L. Jibben, K. Field. Row 2. S. Brookshire, C. Berg, Miss Schlobohm, S. Anderson, G. Stymie st. f]o Wee TEACHERS Miss Goodin....................Elaine L. mathematics teacher Mrs. Glendenning...........Loretta J. science teacher Miss Ogilvie..................Shirley G. English teacher Mr. Harper......................David R. history teacher Coach Guthrie....................Gene P. coach Mr. Lundquist....................Dick W. principal JJorneiuorb STUDENTS Pamela Jones.................Kathy F. “Buzz” Bailey................Butch K. Shalimar Ames..............Lenarda S. “Midge” Murphy..............Glenna S. Faversham Lightly..........Stanley B. Tallulah Ploetz.............Sharon A. Ronald Sassoon...............Roger G. OTHERS Miss Dill............... Margaret R. school secretary “Tick” Tok.......................Joel L. Napoleonic janitor Mrs. Ratchet..................Shirley T. cleaning woman Elmer B. Ames..................Gerald M. Shalimar’s father Top to bottom. Get it on straight --That’s my bucket--The Crim- inal revealed--The wolf howls— Harper lowers the Boom. JUNIOR PLAY CAST Row 1. S. Anderson, D. Wells, B. Koch, L. Svihel, G. Stymiest, L. Jibben, S. Gilbery, K. Field, E. Leonard. Row 2. Mr. Ford, D. Russett, R. Gul- lickson, E. Pastian, G. McGarvie, M. Thorsheim, J. Lewison, S. Torgerson, S. Barlow, M. Ryland. It’s a rush job to meet that Monday deadline for the typists Shirley Jibben and Phyllis Blinsmon. Assigning stories is a weekly task for Editors Kathy Field and Loretta Jibben. ue —'dnd Cjolcl Os Orainmcj dJodaij Odor ournulists Cdp Ode omorrow Many hours were spent in writing stories for the Blue and Gold, a departmental news- paper published each week in the local Times. Editor Kathy Field, Asst. Ed. Loretta Jibben, and nine reporters were under the direction of Miss Huether. Through the year, Loretta, Patty and Car- ol have taken care of the interviews, while LeRoy and Dick have been keeping us posted on high school sports. Glenna has taken care of the grade news and Stanley covers the grade sports. Bruce and Carol have reported on FFA and FHA activities. Schedules were posted every week, so assignments could be rechecked by the ed- itors and handed into the typists, Shirley and Phyllis, in order that the deadline could be met. Row 1. Adv. Miss Huether, P. Leffingwell, K. Field, L. Koch, L. Jibben, G. Sty- miest. Row 2. S. Jibben, S. Barlow, E. Leonard, B. Thomsen, C. Berg, D. Hes- by, D. Brown. 26 GAA The GAA organization consists of 23 members. They meet twice every week, where they play volley ball, basketball, and do a few calisthenics. The GAA is under the supervision of Miss Schlobohm. Row 1. B. Buckmaster, J. Larson, L. Olson, E. Kjellsen, C. Jensen, C. Casper, J. Beck. Row 2. C. Casper, G. Stymiest, L. Anderson, C. Spilde, D. Holm, L. Jib- ben, E. Leonard, D. Carlson. Row 3. S. Brookshire, A. Sundet, S. Brown, M. Ry- land, Miss Schlobohm, S. Casper, S. Torgerson, S. Stymiest, K. Field. Students WaL Preston The Preston Prattle is the youngest organization at LPHS. It is a 3-column single-page weekly newspaper containing the latest announcements and the past week’s accomplishments and is printed on the spirit duplicator. Lenarda Svihel and Loretta Jibben edit the paper where students write the stories and also print and cir- culate the paper. After the first issue in January, a contest was held to select a title. Subscriptions were sold by Shirley Torgerson and Margaret Ryland. Top. C. Jensen, R. Nelson and J. Larson looking for latest news. Left bottom. Ed- itors L. Jibben and L. Svihel checking the pa- per before printing is- sue. Right bottom: Row 1. L. Jibben, D. Holm, L. Svihel. Row 2. G. Stymiest, E. Leonard, S. Torgerson, M. Ry- land. Row 1. S. Anderson, L. Svihel, S. Jibben, G. Stymiest, C. Berg, P. Blinsmon. Row 2. A. Olson, H. Hillestad, H. Severson, D. Holm, M. Anderson, D. Brown, Miss Huether. Row 3, L. Spilde, D. Holm, L. Williams, L. Hol- land, L. Melstad. cJ ayoutst fricture Putting 4nd idund Paisinn a alienee jPredonian The Prestonian staff and advisor, Miss Hue- ther, attended the State Press Convention at Brookings and came home with many ideas to incorporate into the yearbook. Each of the staff members were assigned pages to work on with deadlines set for spring delivery. To some of the members picture cutting became quite a problem. To raise money for the yearbook pennants were sold at tournament time and concessions were sold at the last few basketball games. It was decided that the dedication would be kept a secret and would be revealed in the spring at a dedication party when the book was distributed. Do our books all check? These are one of the many problems which Arnold Wienk, first semester bus- iness manager, and Glenna Stymiest, second semester business manager, worked. Now, shall we put this picture here? is what Ed. Shirley Jibben, Jr. Ed. Lenarda Svihel, Lit. Ed. Phyllis Blinsmon and Ardis Olson are deciding on. It became quite a task for the ed- itors from the start to the finish in working on the layouts for each page. 28 Cheerleaders — Lois Williams, Kathy Field, Sharon Anderson. The pep club consists of 37 members, who help the team fight for victory. The pep club made and sold emblems for each home game to increase school spirit. They were inscribed with a typical motto for each game. Shirts were sold to members to be worn on the days of a game to remind everyone that a game is on schedule. Mr. Ford was the advisor. A contest was held to encourage the writing of new yells. Phyllis Blinsmon won first, Janice Beck second, and Ellen Kjellsen third. Talk fast, Ardis, and sell those em- blems. 4nnou.ncei amei ith Skirti 4nd Row 1. L. Jibben, M. Anderson, J. Jensen, K. Field, H. Hillestad, D. Holm, H. Severson. Row 2. M. Berg, S. Jibben. P. Leffingwell. C. Berg, A. Olson. J. Larson, C. Casper. D. Brown. L. Svi- hel, L. Williams. Row 3. L. Koch, S. Olson, S. Gilbery, S. Anderson, E. Leonard, M. Roegiers, L. Anderson, A. Sundet, C. Spilde, M. Ryland. Row 4. J. Beck, J. Albert. G. Stymiest, L. Olson, S. Torgerson, Mr. Ford, C. Casper, C. Jensen, B. Buckmaster, P. Schroeder, E. Kjellsen. Homecoming opened Thursday evening with coronation followed by a bonfire. Yells were led by the cheerleaders and pep talks were given. A snake dance then wended through the main street and was followed by a theatre party. On Friday morning the band led the parade through main stre'et in which there were 18 floats from the school and several commercial floats. The junior float took first, freshman second, mu- sic department third. In the afternoon there was a football game which Arlington won. An alumni banquet was held for all the students and alumni. It was the 50th anniversary of Lake Preston high school. A program was followed by the banquet with Harold Ashbaugh, former band director who is presently principal of Vermillion high school, as the principal speaker. Top to bottom. Kill 'em kids, FFA float--Seniors continue with Moonlight and Roses--Green fresh- men win second place—Good old school days, Third grade--Our Homecoming King and Queen. King Larry - - Queen Dorothy Jlomecomin eitiuitiei SOth nniveriary Homecoming for this year was held October 1, 1954. Queen was Dorothy Holm, Larry Holland was the king. The attendants were Senior Helen Hillestad, Junior Kathryn Field, Sophomore Shir- ley Brown, Freshman Carol Jensen. The crown The queen and her attendants, Janice Thorsvold, Kathryn Field, Dorothy Holm, Carol Jensen, Ron- nie Anderson, Helen Hillestad, Shirley Brown, admire crown after ceremony. bearers were Janice Thorsvold and Ronnie Ander- son. The coronation was held in the evening. The king and queen were crowned by the Student Body Pres., Roger Gullickson. Dorothy Holm crowned queen of the Homecoming festivities. Row 1. C. Gilbery, C. Holm, R. Brown, E. Sundet, D. Bagley. Row 2. Mgr. C. Christensen, L. Spilde, G. McGarvie, W. McNamara, M. Thorsheim, L. Koch, L. Melstad, Mgr. R. Cother. Row 3. Coach T. Prendergast, L. Holland, L. Williams, A. Wienk, D. Holm, D. Wells, J. Jenson, R. Gullickson. football Reason l ei eaL ijt ears Senior Gridders Row 1. L. Spilde, E. Sundet, L. Melstad, Coach T. Prendergast. Row 2. D. Holm, L. Williams, L. Hol- land, A. Wienk. Of Ups 4nd Ubowns FOOTBALL SCORES Lake Preston 6 Lake Preston 0 Lake Preston 13 Lake Preston 6 Lake Preston 12 Lake Preston 6 Lake Preston 13 32 Dell Rapids 30 Clark 40 General Beadle 39 Clear Lake 47 Jasper 6 Garretson 6 Arlington 20 t)iueri 4re ManclicappeJ S)mall Squacl icfruat Arlington’s fullback plunges through Pres- ton’s line-up. Lake Preston accepts penalty. 'i'T’ Line Up. D. Holm, end; W. McNamara, tackle; L. Spilde, guard; D. Wells, center; G. McGarvie, guard; A. Wienk, tackle; R. Gullickson, end. Row 2. L. Williams, R. half; M. Thorsheim, fullback; E. Sundet, quarterback; L. Holland, L. half. Lake Preston Divers began the football season with 19 reporting for practice. Six were returning letter- men. They were Dick Wells, LeRoy Spilde, Larry Holland, Darwin Holm, Morgan Thorsheim, and Lloyd Williams. The schedule was composed of 7 games, 4 being played at home. Of the seven games, there were 5 losses, one win, and one tie. A game with Arlington was the highlight for Homecoming; Arlington winning by a score of 20 to 13. The student managers for the season were Curt Christensen and Ronald Cother. During the season co-captains were chosen for each game. At the end of the season, co-captains for the year were selected. They were Lloyd Williams and Larry Holland. Row 1. Coach Prendergast, L. Melstad, A. Wienk, C. Christen- sen, R. Gullickson, A. Wienk. Row 2. D. Jensen, L. Koch, E. Sundet, M. Thorsheim, E. Pas- tian, L. Spilde, J. Lewison. CAGE RESULTS LP OPPONENTS 62 Orland 54 52 Yale 63 54 Clear Lake 42 47 Lake Norden 59 39 DeSmet 56 63 Howard 65 58 Clear Lake 53 56 Arlington 65 56 Oldham 57 59 Erwin 53 28 Clark 39 38 Volga 31 36 Iroquois 45 76 Erwin 44 65 Bancroft 48 44 Arlington 50 51 Doland 49 37 Bancroft 35 58 Oldham 66 43 DeSmet 71 83 Iroquois 79 41 Oldham 45 34 Volga 51 46 Geddes 48 33 Iroquois 57 A Wienk E. Sundet Vjeiv Cdoacli Cjuidei «2 tueri dJlirouffh Upper left. Wienk gets the tip. Lower left. Christensen with the rebound. Upper right. Gullickson on a free throw. Lower right. Who’s got it? TOURNAMENTS Doland Christmas Invit. LP 48 63 LP 46 61 Arlington New Years Invit. LP 37 39 LP 39 37 Conference Tourney LP 54 56 LP 41 51 District Tourney LP 34 51 LP 35 39 Row 1. K. Crow, R. Brown, B. Tolzin, W. McNamara, B. Thomsen, D. Bagley, F. Adams. Row 2. Coach Prendergast, D. Bonde, C. Gilbery, D. Abel, J. Thorsheim, C. Holm, Mgrs. R. Cother, D. Hesby. C. Christensen R. Gullickson B. Thomsen 954-55 Season; -S)Lutouti, Lake Preston Divers began the season with a win over Or- L. Koch land. As the 1954-55 season progressed the Divers brought home 12 victories and 20 losses. The team was tied for fifth in the conference and Curt Chris- tensen was high point man by scoring 483 points for a 15 point game average. Starting his first year here, Coach Prendergast had 22 boys to work with. Student managers were Ronald Cother and Dick Hesby. The Divers participated in four tournaments throughout the season. These were the Christmas Invitational at Doland, New Years Invitational at Arlington, the conference at DeSmet, and the district at Brookings. M. Thorsheim D. Bagley F. Adams L. Spilde A. Wienk D. Jensen UilC . „ Ueht 'w°rk' ,ccom- to th' uenarda S shlT. nding f attheP °ar n; MIXED CHORUS Row 1. E. Kjellsen, C. Jensen, P. Schroeder, A. Olson, H. Severson, B. Buckmaster, J. Albert, K. Field, G. Stymiest, J. Beck, Director Mr. Soug- stad. Row 2. C. Spilde, H. Hillestad, M. Berg, S. Anderson, L. Jibben, L. Williams, S. Jibben, S. Torgerson, S. Gilbery, P. Leffingwell, J. Jensen, S. Stymiest. Row 3. C. Gilbery, C. Casper, M. Anderson, J. Larson, E. Leonard, M. Roegiers, L. Svihel, D. Holm, M. Ryland, S. Olson, D. Carlson, L. Anderson, C. Casper, C. Berg, C. Holm. Row 4. R. Pattee, D. Hesby, K. Crow, M. Torgerson, A. Ryland, D. Jensen, D. Russett, D. Wells, N. Thomsen, C. Christensen, R. Gullickson, S. Bar- low, L. Koch, R. Strong, D. Pederson, L. Jibben, E. Torgerson. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Row 1. Director Mr. Sougstad, L. Jibben, R. Strong, J. Lewison, B. Thomsen, R. Gullickson, C. Chris- tensen, S. Barlow, W. McNamara, B. Tolzin, L. Koch, D. Pederson. Row 2. E. Torgerson, C. Gil- bery, K. Crow, R. Pattee, A. Ryland, N. Thomsen, D. Wells, D. Jensen, E. Pastian, D. Hesby, M. Torgerson, C. Holm. The Mixed Chorus, consisting of fifty-four mem- bers from both the boys and girls glee club under the direction of Mr. Sougstad, sang many favorites throughout the year. They sang ‘Christmas Lul- laby” and “Glory to God at the PTA Christmas program. In November, Dorothy Holm, Shirley Jibben, Neil Thomsen and Curtis Christensen attended the All-State Chorus which was held at Huron. The soloist went to Watertown February 9, while the larger groups attended the music con- test in Brookings on April 2. A concert was pre- sented in the school gym, March 25. It was a con- cert in preparation for the large group contest. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Row 1. E. Kjellsen, C. Jensen, P. Schroeder, A. Olson, H. Severson, B. Buckmaster, J. Albert, K. Field, G. Stymiest, J. Beck, Director Mr. Sougstad. Row 2. C. Spilde, H. Hillestad, M. Berg, S. Ander- son, L. Jibben, L. Williams, S. Jibben, S. Torger- son, S. Gilbery, P. Leffingwell, J. Jensen, S. Sty- miest. Row 3. C. Casper, M. Anderson, J. Larson, E. Leonard, M. Roegiers, L. Svihel, D. Holm, M. Ryland, S. Olson, D. Carlson, L. Anderson, C. Casper, C. Berg. 36 Vt Vi Valent, Vime 4nd Vacli erion 5 Instrumental Soloists Dick Hesby received a superior rating on his baritone horn solo. Other instrumental soloists received excellent ratings. They were: clarinet, Shirley Jibben; flute, Lenarda Svihel; and alto saxophone, Loretta Jibben. Vocal Soloists Dorothy Holm, soprano; Elaine Leonard, mezzo-soprano; and Dick Wells, baritone, received excellent ratings on their vocal solos, and Curt Christensen received a rating of good. Piano Soloist Patty Leffingwell received a rating of excellent on her piano solo entitled Waltz No. 14 by Chopin. Brass Quartet Brass Quartet members are Dick Hesby, baritone; Shirley Brookshire, clarinet; Dick Wells, cornet; and Elaine Leonard, french horn. They received a good rating. 38 SoU 4ncl ( Mernllei f repare Jor (Contest Girls’ Sextet Boys’ Quartet Excellent rating was received by the girls sextet at the Region III music contest at Water- town. The members of the sextet were: sopranos: Patty Leffingwell, Helen Hillestad, mezzo- sopranos: Jean Larson, Elaine Leonard, altos: Loretta Jibben and Glenna Stymiest. Boys Quartet competing with many other schools at the Region III music contest at Water - town, rated an excellent. The members of this vocal ensemble are : first tenor: Curt Chris- tensen, second tenor: Stanley Barlow, bass: Neil Thomsen, and baritone: Dick Wells. Mixed Octet The mixed octet composed of so- pranos: Dorothy Holm, Sharon Ander- son, altos: Shirley Jibben, Lenarda Svihel, tenors: Curt Christensen, Stan- ley Barlow, and baritones: Neil Thom- sen, Dick Wells. They received an excellent rating at the Region III music contest at Watertown. They also sang for Ladies Kiwanis Night. 39 The Lake Preston band, which consists of mem- bers of the high school and grade school, has fur- nished music for the community this past year. Marching was the main project during the fall. They marched at Watermelon Day, Homecoming parade, Hobo Day and for Memorial Day. The pep band, consisting of all the members of the band, played for all the home football and bas- ketball games. Some of the high school students par- ticipated in the tournament bands. The band members picked up corn in the fall to help raise money for their new uniforms and the losing side gave a party for the winning side. Dick Hesby represented Lake Preston in trying out for All-State band. They presented a winter and spring concert and participated in the contest at Brookings. Row 1. S. Jibben, C. Christensen, P. Leffingwell, L. Koch. Row 2. C. Gilbery, K. Christensen, P. Rogholt, C. Nelson, L. Nelson, B. Anderson, K. Field, L. Jibben, K. Svihel. Row 3. B. Nelson, B. Larson, H. Hillestad, S. Anderson, Director Mr. Sougstad, D. Abel. Row 1. L. Williams, K. Stubkjaer, S. Nelson, L. Svihel. Row 2. M. Morrow, E. Leonard, R. Shaw, R. Madsen, V. Anderson, S. Brookshire, R. Wells. Row 3. M. Madsen, J. Jensen, D. Hesby, J. Sheimo, R. Schull, R. Thorsvold, D. Bonde, D. Jensen. Row 1. C. Nelson, K. Christenson, P. Rogholt, L. Nelson, G. Munson, K. Stubkjaer, S. Nel- son. Row 2. D. Abel, C. Bowman, M. Madsen, D. Bonde, D. Abel, J. Thompson, B. Anderson, S. Halvorson, K. Svihel, M. Morrow, R. Shaw, W. Madsen. Row 3. B. Larson, B. Nelson, R. Bullington, K. Anderson, Mr. Sougstad, W. Nelson, B. Tolzin, J. Sheimo, B. Schull, B. Mad- sen, R. Thorsvold, D. Bonde. One of the many grade ensembles. Row 1. L. Nelson, P. Rogholt. Row 2. C. Nelson, K. Christenson. 4ctii itij Op Olie (jjradeA The band members under the direction of Mr. Sougstad had two band rehearsals a week. The grade music contest was held at Madison in which Lake Preston was well represented. Fourteen of these musicians received a superior. Two operettas were given by the grades at a Christmas program under the direction of Mr. Sougstad and grade school teachers. Not only did the grade school excel in music, but also in sports. The Little Divers coached by Mr. Ronning won four out of five games. Lewis Nelson was manager for the team. The grade tournament was held in March in the Lake Pres- ton gym. Row 1. D. Hookie, R. Shaw, J. Thorsheim, D. Abel, D. Bonde, B. Larson, D. Bonde. Row 2. L. Nelson, R. Brown, R. Stonefield, D. Hanson, R. Shanks, D. Hesby, D. Stone- field, Coach Ronning. K. Svihel, M. Morrow, R. Bul- lington, M. Madsen supported the Little Diver team in each home game. These four were chosen out of 20 other girls. 1 Smith Body Shop Lewis Furniture Store Lewis Funeral Home You bend ’em, we mend ’em. 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