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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1968 volume:

The 1968 Prestonian Lake Preston High School Lake Preston, South Dakota Presented by The Lake Preston Annual Staff Jean Gilbery - Senior Editor Donna Andersen - Junior Editor Printed by Midwest Beach, Inc. Dedication Ve, the annual staff of 1968, wish to dedicate this Prestonian to the memory of John William Stewart. John was a member of the junior class at the time of his death in April of 1968. John was a sincere friend and an active student and was always interested in student affairs. Ve feel that by taking John from our midst, God has instilled in us the courage to accept the things we cannot change. Though his death seems so pointless, it holds many lessons for each of us. Ve hope that this dedication will serve to remind each of us to establish high ideals in our daily life. Football 123; Basketball 123; Track 2; Nixed Chorus 1; Class Officer 1; F.F.A. 23; Blue and Gold Boyalty 1. 2 Forward Although the class of '68 has completed their high school career at LPB3, their footsteps will linger for an age of time. As you look through the events of the '67 - '68 school year, may they bring back memories of happiness. We,the annual staff, have tried to cover as fully as possible the events of the past school year, and we hope that we have fully met this goal. Table of Contents DEDICATION ............................... ADMINISTRATION............................ FACULTY................................... CLASSES................................... MUSIC..................................... ACTIVITIES ............................... ATHLETICS................................. GRADES .......................... 2 if 5 9 25 37 51 61 The superintendent of the school, Mr. Merlyn Krenz, graduated from South Dakota State University, where he received his Ba- chelor of Science and Master of Education degree. Mr. Krenz taught here as a math teacher from 1959-1964, and in 1966 he came back as superintendent of LPHS. He has been in the administration for two years now. Mr. Krenz also teaches plane geometry and advises the Student Council. Board of Education Administration Left to right: Mrs. James Kopperud Mrs. Wendell Nelson Mr. Donald Falla Mr. Robert Hauck Mr. Glenn Green Mr. Verle Pike Graduating from South Dakota State University, Mr. Gary Gudahl received his Bachelor of Science degree. Having been in the Lake Preston school system for the past four years, he teaches vocational ag- riculture and general science. Mr. Gudahl is the advisor of the senior class, Future Farmers of America, and was principal for the 1967-68 school term® Mrs. Delbert Olson, secretary to Mr. Krenz, was first secretary for V.W. Madsen for two years. For the next eight years she served Mr.Len Aman. Mrs. Olson is now in her second year of secretarial work for Mr. Krenz. After attending South Dakota State University and graduating from Black Hills State College, Mr. Michael Schroeder teach- es biology, chemistry, and physics. He has received a BS in science and a BS in educa- tion. The new sport of wrestling at Lake Preston is headed by Mr. Schroeder. He is also the assistant coach for football and track. In his second year of teaching at LPHS, Mr. Schroeder is the freshmen class advisor. Faculty Having attended the University of South Dakota and completing his graduate work at Northern State Teachers College, Mr. James Weaver obtained his Bachelor of Science de- gree. He has been in our school system for two years teaching American History, govern- ment, and psychology. He is the advisor of the National Honor Society, the junior class and during the summer months Mr. Weaver teaches the Drivers Education course. As a teacher in the school system for the past two years, Mrs. Wendell Morrill teaches Home Economics I, II, III, and eighth grade homemaking. She is the advisor for the Future Homemakers of America and junior class. Having her Bachelor of Sci- ence degree, she graduated from South Da- kota State University. 5 Mr. Henry Lenards attended Northern State Teachers College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He teaches elementary and high school physical educa- tion and World History. Having taught at Lake Preston for the past two years, Mr. Lenards is head coach for football,basket- ball, track, fifth-sixth grade basketball, and grade track. In his first year of teaching at LPHS, Mr. Ray Boetel teaches Algebra I, Algebra II, and senior math. Mr. Boetel graduated from the University of South Dakota receiv- ing his Bachelor of Science degree. He serves as the assistant basketball coach, junior high basketball coach, and the freshmen class advisor. Graduating from Huron College,Mr. Tom Fritts received his Bachelors degree. Al- though this is his first year at Lake Preston, he is kept busy with teaching English II, III, and IV. Declam, drama, and debate, which is a new activity he de- veloped this year,occupies his spare time. He is advisor of the Blue and Gold and sophomore class. During the first nine weeks, German I was taught by Mrs. Leora Holdridge. For most of the remainder of the year, Mr. Charles Chamberlain taught the class. 6 Mr. Daniel Anch received his Bachelor or Science degree from attending Yankton College, University of South Dakota, and Southern Teachers College. Teaching devel- opmental reading and organizing the library have kept Mr. Auch busy through his first year at LPHS. Miss Charlyse Hughes attended Huron College where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree. She teaches Eng- lish I and vocal music for all grades.Miss Hughes is the junior class advisor in her first year at LPHS. Mr. Edward Hensen attended the .New Mexico State University and graduating from Huron College received his Bachelor of Mu- sic degree. Mr. Hensen teaches instrumental music for grades five through twelve. He has organized a beginner band and a stage band this year. This is also his first year of teaching at LPHS. As the senior advisor, Mr. Wilton Cade is in his fourth year of teaching at LPHS. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from General Beadle State College in Madison. At Lake Preston, he teaches Typing I and II,general business, business machines, and bookkeeping® Mr. Cade is al- so the advisor for the school yearbook. Cooks The cooks prepare a delicious meal every day for the student body. They are from left to right: Mrs. Fred Paulson,Mrs. Diana Dierks, and Mrs. Johnson. Custodians Conrad Elvik,Rose Adams, Mae Thompson, and Carl Swanson are responsible for the upkeep of the high school,grade school, and the auditorium. Busdrivers 'J' f . 1 I v4;f Ati- W SCHOOL The busdrivers have the duty of trans- porting the students to and from school. Pictured from left to right: Mr.Vila Gates, Mr. Martin Keu, Mr. George Jensen, and Mr. M.R. Munson. 8 DAVID ALBERT Football 13; Basketball 12; Track 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Perfect Attendance 1;Conference Math Contest 1. PERRY ANDERSON Football 1; Basketball 123; Track 12; Mixed Chorus 12; All School Play 14; Blue and Gold 1; F.F.A. 120 Senior of JAMES ANDERSON Football 13; Basketball 1234; Track 1; Mixed Chorus 124; All School Play 12; Blue and Gold 4; Perfect Attendance 13. RODNEY ANDERSON Football 134;Basketball 13; Track 134; Band 4; Student Council Alter- nate 1;Class Officer 4; FoF.A. 1; Conference Math Contest 1; Boys State Alternate 3 MINERVA ANDERSON Mixed Chorus 1234;Girls Glee 1234; Girls Triple Trio 124;Mixed Octet 4; Blue and Gold 34;F.H„A. 1234;Conference Commer- cial Contest 3 10 Class 1968 SHERYL CLAY Girls Glee 34; F.H.A. 3 4. STEVEN BODE Football 123; Basket- ball 123; Track 123; Band 123;Brass Ensemble 1; Boys Ensemble3;Mixed Chorus 123; All School Play 2; Blue and Gold 2 3; Class Officer 1234; Blue and Gold Royaltyl; Blue and Gold King 4; Perfect Attendance 123; Boys State 3; Science Fair 2. GALEN FALLA Wrestling 4; Track 123; All School Play 2; Prestonian 2; Librarian 1; Student Council Vice President 3; Class Officer 2; F.F.A. 1234; Conference Math Contest 1. SANDRA DANIELSON Band 1234; Ensembles12; Mixed Chorus 1234;Girls Glee 1234; All State Chorus 24; Girls Triple Trio 1234; Mixed Octet 1234; F.H.A. 1234;Music Camp 2; All School Play 4. JEAN GILBERY Band 1234; Band Officer 3; Clarinet Quartet 4; Mixed Chorus 24; Girls Glee 1234; All School Play Prompter 2; Blue and Gold Assistant 2; Editor 34; Prestonian Junior Editor 3� Editor 4; National Honor Soci- ety 234; F.HoA® 1234; Conference Math Contest 23; Science Fair 3 11 BONITA HAGEN Band 1234; Mixed Chorus 124; Girls Glee 124; Declam 1; Librarian 3; FoH.A. 1234; Science Fair 13. PEGGY GREM Cheerleader 1234; Band 1234; Stage Band 4; Ensembles 34; Twirler 1 234; Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Glee 1234; All- State Chorus 34; Girls Triple Trio 234; Mixed Octet 34; Declam 3; All School Play 4; Blue and Gold 1234; Librarian 3; Student C ouncil Treasure 1; National Honor Soci- ety 2; Class Officer 3; F.H.A. 1234; Officer 3; Blue and Gold Royalty4; Music Camp2;Girls State, JANICE JENSEN Band 1234;Stage Band 4; Sax Ensembles 34; Mixed Chorus 24; Girls Glee 1 234; Declam 12; All School Play 4; Blue and Gold 4; Prestonian 34; Librarian 4; Student Council Alternate 3; F.HJL 1234; F.H.A, Treasure 4; Perfect Attendance 34; Student of the Month 4 DARYL JOHNSON Football 134;Band 1234; Stage Band 4; Boys Ensembles 13; Mixed Chorus 123; All-State Chorus 4;MLxed Octet 4; F.F.A. 1234; Wrestling 4; Student of the Month 4. CAROLYN KITCHEN HEITMAN Girls Glee 34;Declam 1; F.H.A. 1234; Conference Commercial Contest 3« CURT MEIER Wrestling 14; Baseball 2; Sports Manager 3; German Club 3; Drama Club 3; Junior Class Play 3; One Act Play 3; All Sohool Play 4; Declam 12;Blue and Gold 4. 12 RALPH NELSON Football 1234; Basket- ball 123; Track 12; Wrestling 4; Mixed Chorus 12; F.F„A. 1234. JON NYSTROM Foo tbal1 134;Basketbal1 123; Track 1234; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Officer 34; Blue and Gold Royalty 2; Perfect Attendance 2® DENNIS NELSON Football 13; Basketball 1234; Track 12; Band 12 34; Trombone Ensemble 1 234; Mixed Chorus 1234; Mixed Octet 34; F„FoA. 1234; Stage Band 4 RONALD NELSON Football 123;Basketball 12; Track 123; Mixed Chorus 14. JAMES NIELSEN Football 1234; Basket- ball 2, Manager 3;Track Manager 1; Wrestling 4; Band 1234;Stage Band 4; Drum Solo 34; Drum Ensembles 12; Mixed Chorus 1234; Blue and Gold 3; F.F.A. 12;Conf. Math Contest 123; Music Camp 3; Student of the Month 4; Citizenship Award. JAN NYSTROM Cheerleader 1234; Band 1234; Stage Band 4; Ensembles 1234; Twirler 234; Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Glee 1234; Blue and Gold 34; Student Council Representative 3, President 4;National Honor Society 3; Class Officer 12; F.H9A,1234; Officer 34; Blue and Gold Royalty 2, Queen 4; Perfect Attendance1; Music Camp 3« JOHN OINES Football 1; Basketball 12; Mixed Chorus 2; Blue and Gold 4 PAUL OLSON Football 34; Basketball 12; Wrestling 4; Band 1 234; Stage Band 4; Trombone Ensembles1234; Mixed Chorus 1234; Student Council Repre- sentative 4; Class Officer 1; F.F.A. 1234. PATRICIA PEDERSON Mixed Chorus 134; Girls Glee 1234; F.H.A. 1234; Perfect Attendance 3; Conference Commercial Contesto SUSAN SASS Band 1;Mixed Chorus 12; Girls Glee 1234; Class Officer 4; F.H.A. 1234; Perfect Attendance 14; Citizenship Award 4. GREGORY SHELDM Football 1; Basketball 123; Track 1; Mixed Chorus 1234; Class Officer 4; F.F.A. 1234; Blue and Gold Royalty 2 4. CHRIS STUBKJAER Football 134;Basketball 123; Track 1. 14 Class Officers MARGARET SVIHEL Band 12 34; Flute Ensemble 134; Twirler 3; Brum Majorette4;Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Glee 1234; All-State Chorus Alter- nate 4; Girls Triple Trio 234;Mixed Octet 4; Declam 12; All-School Play 2;Prompter 4; Blue and Gold 23; Prestonian 12; Librarian 3;Student Council 2; F.H.A. 1234; Officer and State Offi- ce ; Perfect Attendance 2;Conference Commercial Contest 3; Music Camp 1 3;Girls State Alternate 3; D.AoR. 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker 4; Bosch Science Award 3; Student of the Month 4. The following are our senior class officers (left to right): Jon Nystrom, president; Rodney Anderson, treasurer; Susan Sass, vice president; and Steven Bode, secretary. Class advisors are Mr. Cade and Mr. Gudahl. JANICE ZEECK Mixed Chorus 1234;Girls Glee 1234; F.H.A. 1234. 15 Graduation Margaret Svihel, salut- ato rian, gave a very fitting and interesting address as a close to her high school career. Commencement Exercises Lake Preston High School Auditorium WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1968 Eight O’Clock PROGRAM Jean Gilbery, valedic- torian gave an interesting address about the past and future of education and how our class of 1968 will influence the future. Processional .......................... Rhonda Sneesby Rhonda Thomsen Invocation ........................ Rev. Leroy Iseminger Ash Grove .................................. Triple Trio Presentation of Eighth Grade .......... Mrs. Selma Hanson Salutatory ............................ Margaret Svihel “Graduation Day”.................N. Sherman, J. Sherman Mixed Octet Valedictory .............................. Jean Gilbery COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ............ Donus Roberts Speech Dept., Watertown Senior High School “Halls of Ivy” .......................... Henry Russell Mixed Octet, accompanied by Rhonda Thomsen Presentation of Class of 1968 .... Supt. Merlyn Krenz Presentation of Diplomas ....... Mrs. Bernice Kopperud President, Board of Education “Battle Hymn of the Republic” ................. Ringwald Mixed Chorus, Daryl Johnson, soloist, accompanied by Rhonda Thomsen and Rhonda Sneesby Benediction ....................... Rev. Leroy Iseminger Donus Roberts, from the Speech Department of Watertown Senior High School gave the Commence- ment Address. 16 Juniors Adrain Dowden Carl Elvik Leo Falconer David Cecil Rodger Knutson Laurie Jensen JoAnn Jensen Darrell Hookie Ryan Kopperud Curtis Lundquist Paul McMasters Blaine Miller 18 Sophomores Gregory Hauck Steven Johnson Sally Larson Dean Martin Susan Bode Richard Boldt Bonnie Bradner Sherry Brown Wayne Ackman Janel Baumberger Joel Bergan Jean Bergan Douglas Cecil Darrell Elvik Larry Gardner John Hanson 19 i Douglas Malone Russell Meier Sheila Millett Brain Odden Elaine Nelson Alden Oldsen Robin Pike Curtiss Rich Terry Sass Nikki Seeman Rhonda Sneesby Robert Swenson Barbara Thomas Brenda Thompson Judy Thompson Mike Thompson Rhonda Thompsen Janet Wienk Tommy Wienk 20 Freshmen Rhonda Andersen Bruce Anderson Diselle Anderson Gary Arbon ■ LeAnn Baggesgaard Dean Baumberger Mary Bergstrom Denise Boldt Donald Brandner Curtis Clay Ginger Clay Carol Friesen 21 Evertt Gates Brad Hauck Kevin Isaacson Wayne Isaacson Connie Meier Jamie Mogler Jeanette Nelson Jeffrey Nelson Deborah Sass Kathy Shaw Marlin Smith Sandy Snook James Jensen Julie Knutson Jean Kopperud Thomas Nelson Dean Odden Curtis Paterson Mike Salter Eugene Steffensen Sandra Swenson Kent Thomsen Susan Wienk Officers Guide Students The Freshmen finished their first year of high school with the help of their class officers. Left to right STANDING: Kent Thompsen, Treasurer; Mike Salteiv Vice President; Gary Arbon, Sec- retary; SITTING: Mary Margaret Bergstrom, President. These Juniors led their class through the prom and concessions. Left to right. STANDING: Donna Anderson, President; Jacquie Nel- son, Secretary; Joyce Olson, Treasurer; SITTING: Dale Nelson, Vice President. The Sophomore class had a suc- cessful year with the guidance of these officers. From left to right, Doug Cecil, Treasurer; Greg Hauck, President; Elaine Nelson, Secretary; Robbie Svensen, Vice President. 23 Students of the Month Donna Andersen September These people were chosen to be a student of the month by their qualities as all-around good students. Nominations were given to the Stu- dent Council by the student body and from the suggestions, these students were cho- sen to receive the award. This is a new award sponsored by the Jaycees. Dale Nelson March Margaret Svihel October Daryl Johnson November Joyce Olson December Janice Jensen January t. A Jim Nielsen February John Hanson April Blaine Miller May Z r And The Band Mr. Edward Hensen began band instruction in the summer of 1967 as his first full-time teach- ing job. Ninety enthusiastic students took in- strumental lessons during the last six weeks of the summer. Under the direction of Mr. Hensen, the A band produced three summer concerts. As the school year started, Mr. Hensen guided approximately 110 students toward greater musi- cal ability. His day extended before and after school hours as he taught the A, B, C, and stage bands. He spent many hours writing and directing a precision drill routine which led the marching band to fame. Mr. Hensen brought jazz to the school by starting the stage band. He directed several concerts during the year. The last con- sisting of the A band, B band, and stage band. As the '68 school year drew to a close, Mr. Hensen directed a concert and the marching band in the Memorial Day parade. Left to right. STANDING: Sandra Swen- son, librarian; Kathy Shaw, librarian; Dake Nelson, President; Rhonda Thomsen, librarian; Elaine Nelson, Secretary- Treasurer. Sitting: Class Represent- atives: Brad Hauck, freshmen; Roben Pike, sophomore; Jean Nelson, junior; Margaret Svihel, senior. 26 Played On Left to right. STANDING: Susan Wienk, Rhonda Andersen, Jim Nielson, Tom Nelson, Dianne Hagen, Mr. Hensen. Back Row: Paul Olson, Dennis Nelson, Sandra Swenson, Barbara Thomas, Darrel Johnson, Kent Thomsen, Mike Salter, JoAnn Jensen, Dale Nelson, Brad Hauck, Jean Jensen, Peggy Green, Mary Berg— fetrom, Judy Thompson, Diselle Anderson. Second Row: Jean Gilbery, Curt Paterson, Ilene Baumberger, Mary Bode, Grace Thomas, Brian Odden, Gary Arbon, Greg Hauck, Jan Nystrom, Sandra Danielson, Jo Dow- den, Rhonda Thomsen, Jeanette Nelson, Sally Larson, Marie Anderson, Janice Jensen, Roben Pike. First Row: Jean Kopperud, Kathy Shaw, Jean Nelson, Arlene Rassmussen, Winnie Olson, Susan Bode, Janet Wienk, Elaine Nelson, Margaret Svihel. The A Band had various concerts throughout the year. The Pops Concert, held November 16, 1967� was the first of three. Some selections were Music to Watch Girls By , Hello Dolly , 650 East , and Sandpaper Ballet . The public was served pie and coffee. On January 16, 1968, the Mid-Winter Concert was held. Highlights of the concert were Magic Trumpet , Dixieland Jamboree , Highlights from 'The King and I1 , and the Storm King . The big event of the year was the Spring Concert held on April 24� 1968. The A Band, B Band, and Stage Band participated in the concert. Various musical numbers were: Highlights from 'Mary Popping' , National Enblem , English Folk Song Suite , Capitol Hill , Put a Shine on Your Shoe , Appalachian Fantasy , Entire State Salute , Coral and Capriccio , and Sunday Morning . The band made a trip to Brookings for the contest and received an Excellent. The last concert was presented on Memorial Day May 30, 1968. On the Mall , and America the Beautiful are two of the selections. This concluded a very eventful year. 27 Left to right. STANDING: Majorettes Millett, Jan Nystrom. KNEELING, The '67-’68 year started off with a bang as the LPHS marching band won the Class A and the overall championship for precision marching. The marching competition was held in Huron, South Dakota, on October 14,1967 At the Pow Vow Day celebration, the band first marched in the parade, then in the competition, and stayed for the football game that night march- ing for the half-time entertainment. The tro- phy they received had DeSmet 1965,Q d Scotland 1966 previous to Lake Preston on it. The show the band did was a precision-drill routine with Hey Look Us Over as the theme. They played Hey Look TJs Over , Hostrauser' s March, and E Plurbis Unum. They started in block band, formed a three- company front, and played a fanfare. The band then moved to a double V signifying victory. They went from a V to a diamond and then back to block band. They made a victorious exit and marched off with a trophy. The marching band lead the annual Blue and Gold Day Parade. After the parade they per- formed the marching routine for the public. The marching band ended the school year by participating in the Memorial Day Parade. CCy Oreen, Jacquie Nelson, Sheila Majorette Marie .Anderson. Marches To Fame Drum Majorette Margaret Svihel led the marching band in all of its activities. Small Groups Bring Winnie Olson, playing the French horn, received a Superior rating at contest. Cl arinet Quartet The Clarinet Quartet receiv- ed a Superior at contest with Jean Gilbery, Jean Nelson , Kathy Shaw, and Jean Kopperud. Brass Sextet A clarinet solo, was played by Jean Kop- perud who received a Superior rating at contest. The Brass Sextet, composed of Jan Nystrom, Paul Olson, Greg Hauch, Kent Thomsen, Winnie Olson, and Dale Nelson, received a rating of Good at contest. 30 Home Honors Sax Ensembles The Sax Ensemble consisted of Janice Jensen, Marie Anderson, Brad Hauck, Peggy Green, and Roben Pike. They received a Sup- erior rating at contest. A Superior rating was recieved at contest by Kent Thomsen, playing a tuba solo. Jim Neilson played a snare drum solo at contest. His rating was a Superior plus. Flute Duet The Flute Duet consisted of Elaine Nelson and Margaret Svihel. Their rating at con- test was a good. 31 Sing On Girls' Glee Club Back Row: Judy Thompson, Sandie Snook, Bonnie Brander, Sherry Brown, Susan Sass, Rhonda Andersen, Janel Baumberger, Deborah Sass, Diselle Anderson, LeAnn Baggesgaard, Ma y Margaret Bergstrom . Fourth Row: Susan Bode, Jean Gilbery,Dianne Hagen, Myrna Baggesgaard, Kathy Shaw, Peggy Green, Elaine Nelson, Margaret Svihel, Donna Andersen, Susan Wienk. Third Row: Carol Friesen, Sandra Danielson, Sandi Swenson, Jean Bergen, Bonita Hagen, Janet Wienk, Rhonda Sneesby, Minerva Anderson, Jean Nelson, Sheila Millett, Julie Knutson, Second Row: Connie Meier, Laurie Jensen, Adrian Dow- den, Jeanette Nelson, Jean Kopperud, Arlene Rasmussen, Joyce Olson, Patty Peterson, Anita Peter- son, Rhonda Thomsen. First Row: Brenda Thompson, Jacquie Nelson, Jan Nystrom, Winnie Olson, Sally Larson, Barbara Thomas, Janice Zeeck, Roben Pike, Janice Jensen, Nikki Seeman, JoAnn Jensen. GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO Left to right: Elaine Nelson, Nikki Seeman, Minerva Anderson, Sandra Danielson, Peggy Green, Barbara Thomas, Margaret Svihel, Adrian Dowden, Jean Bergan. MIXED OCTET Left to right: Dean Martin, Margaret Svihel, Dennis Nelson, Minerva Anderson, Daryl John- son, Peggy Green, David Cecil, Sandra Daniel- son. 32 And On Rhonda Thomsen, a sophomore in high school, has accompanied Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee, Triple Trio, Mixed Octet, and many solos, both in high school and grade school. The music department greatly appreciates all the hard work she has done. The members of All-State Chorus were Darrel John- son, Dean Martin, Peggy Green, and Sandra Daniel- son. Miss Hughes is seated. These vocalists re- presented Lake Preston at All-State Chorus in Huron, South Dakota, November 10-11, 19 7 Back Row: Dennis Nelson, Jim Nielson, Darrell Johnson, Jim Anderson, Tom Wienk, Dale Nelson, Ron- ald Nelson, David Cecil, Bruce Anderson. Sixth Row: Paul Olson, Jim Gardner, Daniel Olson, Doug Malone, Greg Hauck, Doug Cecil, Ryan Kopperud, John Hanson, Mike Salter. Fifth Row: Wayne Olson, Curtis Lundquist, Tom Nelson, Terry Blinsman, Dean Martin, Brian OGden, Jeff Nelson, Dean Odden. Fourth Row: Jean Gilbery, Diane Hagen, Myma Baggesgaard, Kathy Shaw, Peggy Green, Elaine Nelson, Margaret Svihel, Donna Andersen, Susan Wienk. Third Row: Sandra Danielson, Sandra Swenson, Jean Bergen, Bonita Hagen, Janet Wienk, Rhonda Sneesby, Minerva Anderson, Jean Nelson, Sheila Millet. Second Row: Miss Charlyse Hughes, Laurie Jensen, Adrian Dowden, Jeanette Nelson, Jean Kopperud, Arleen Rasmussen, Joyce Olson, Patty Pederson, Anita Pederson, Rhonda Thomsen. First Row: Brenda Thompson, Jacquie Nelson, Jan Nystrom, Winnie Olson, Sally Larson, Barb Thomas, Janice Zeeck,.Roben Pike, Janice Jensen, Nikki Seeman, JoAnn Jensen. Mixed Chorus Soloists Rate High Daryl Johnson Dean Martin Peggy Green Nikki Seeman Vocal solos were sung by five students at con- test. Nikki Seeman sang a mezzo soprano solo. Her rating was a Superior. Three Excellent ratings were received by Peggy Green, alto solo, Daryl Johnson, bass solo, and Sandra Danielson, soprano solo. Dean Martin sang a tenor solo. His rating was a Good. Sandra Danielson 34 Band Completes Busy Year Winnie Olson represented Lake Preston in All-State Band at Aberdeen, March 22 and 23. She played third chair French horn in the 160 piece band. The stage band proved to be very suc- cessful and enjoyable in its first year. They made two perf ormances during the school year, one for the PTA and the other being the Spring Concert. The members are left to right: BACK ROW: Rhonda Thomsen, Jo Bowden, Jan Ny- strom, Greg Hauck, Gary Arbon, Kent Thom- sen. SECOND ROW: Jim Nielson, Paul Olson Dennis Nelson, Sandra Swenson, Barbara Thomas, Daryl Johnson, Mike Salter. FIRST ROW: Mary Bergstrom, Marie Anderson, Jai- ice Jensen Roben Pike, Judy Thompson, Peggy Green, Brad Hauck. The upstairs in the bandroom was remodeled in the 1967-1968 year. A former dressing room, it became a stylish office for Mr. Hensen and his band library. The librarians and Mr. Hensen worked very hard to file all the LPKS band music. The Annual Spring Concert was held April 14, 1968 with A Band, B Band, and Stage Band partic- ipating. The A Band performed Highlights from 'Mary Poppins' , National Emblem , English Folk Song Suite , Capital Hill , and Coral and Capriccio . The Stage Band played two selections, Put a Shine on Your Shoe , and Sunday Morning . Musical numbers played by the B Band were Empire State Salute and Appalachian Fantasy . 35 Musical Groups Mixed Octet Triple Trio Entertain Public At the Baccalauraete Service a vocal selection, Let There Be Peace On Earth , was sung by Peggy Green. The Girls Triple Trio accompanied by Rhonda Thomsen sang You'll Never Walk Alone and I May Never Pass This Way Again . Various musical groups sang at Com- mencement Exercises. The Ash Grove was sung by the Triple Trio. The Mixed Octet sang Graduation Day , and Halls of Ivy. The Battle Hymn of the Republic was sung by the Mixed Chorus with Daryl Johnson as soloist. They were accompanied by Rhonda Thomsen and Rhonda Sneesby. Peggy Green Memorial Day The annual Memorial Day Service was held May 30, 1968. A short concert was presented before the advancement of the colors. A few selections that were played were Thanks Be To Thee , Ameri- ca the Beautiful , and Patriotic Fan- tasy . Following the service, the band marched in the parade playing National Emblem . 36 'L T QUEEN JAN The Royalty Court Reigns Over Blue and Gold Day Activities 38 Senior Attendents: Peggy Green and Greg Shelden. Attendents Junior Attendents: Jacquie Nelson and Blaine Miller. Sophomore Attendents: Roben Pike and Brian Odden substituting for Russ Meier. 39 Kreshmen Attendents: Rhonda Anderson and Mike Salter. Friday Night at the Movies' was the show used by the junior class to capture the most original award. The float was presented as a large television screen tuned in to the homecoming football game. Floats Add Beauty to Homecoming Parade The beautifully decorated floats were the main attraction of the annual Blue and Gold Day parade. Each organization and class worked on a float. Each group worked diligently stuffing napkins, making letters, stapling and pasting the entire week beford homecoming. Three floats were chosen for the awards of Most Beautiful, Most Original and Most Humorous. The theme of the parade was Television Shows.m The floats were as follows: Declam - Hank's (Hogan's) Heroes; Music - Combat the Invad- ers; FHA - Victory at Breen Acres; FFA - Agriculture USA; NHS - The Guiding Light; Senior class - The Untouchables; Junior class - Friday Night at the Movies; Sopho- more class — It's About Time; Freshman class - The Smothers Brothers. The National Honor Society float, judged most beautiful, carried out the theme of the daytime serial, The Guiding Light. Atop the float Bruce Anderson carried a torch toward the goal post sym- bolizing the light that leads us to victory. It's About Time, which featured an ancient cave home with a TV antenna and three cave men took honors as the most humorous float. The sophomores formulated the idea from the popular TV show about two spacemen who go back through time and land in the Stone Age. Student Council Left to right. STANDING: Laurie Jensen, Paul Olson, Wayne Ackman, Carol Frieson, Rhonda Andersen. SITTING: Lonny Helfinstine, Jan Nystrom, Rhonda Thomsen. OFFICERS PRESIDENT................................... VICE PRESIDENT ............................. SECRETARY .................................. TREASURE.................................... REPRESEI TATIVES SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE....................... JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE ...................... SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE ................... FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVE..................... . • Jan Nystrom Lonny Helfinstine • Rhonda Thomsen . Rhonda Andersen . . .Paul Olson • .Laurie Jensen • • Wayne Ackman . .Carol Frieson Press Meeting These four students attended the Press Meeting held at Brookings. The Press Meeting is hel£ to evaluate the Year Book and Paper of each school. Left to right. SECOND ROW: Janet Vfienk, Joyce Olson. FIRST ROW: Jean Cilbery, Curt Mier. 1 1 Students Help Reorganize Library Left to right. STANDING: Alden Olson, Douglas Cecil, Steven Johnson, John Hanson, Wayne Ackman, Mike Thompson, JoAnn Jensen, Douglas Malone, Dianne Hagen, Myrna Baggesgaard, Laurie Jensen. SITTING: Mr. Auch, Advisor, Dean Martin, Janice Jensen. National Honor Society These students are members of the National Honor Society. Sophomore students maintaining a 3 25 average become probationary members of the National Honor Society. If this average is maintained throughout the sophomore and junior year they will become a member. Left to right. BACK ROW: Ryon Kopperud, Elaine Nelson, Jean Bergan, Donna Anderson. FRONT ROW: Mr. Weaver, Advisor, Winnie Olson, Brenda Thompson, Jean Gilbery, President. 42 Debate began as a new activ- ity this year wi th a very good turn-out. The debate team is very proud of the trophies they collected due to this being the first year. Our varsity debaters placed 3rd in one tourney while Nikki Seeman, an orator, went to the state tour- ney. Mr.Tom Pritts coached the de- bate teams. Left to right. BACK ROW: Mr. Fritts, Douglas Malone, Marie Anderson, Jean Bergan, Susan Bode, Donna Andersen, Nikki Seeman, Sherry Brown, Rhonda Andersen, Dianne Hagen, Jean Kopperud, Mary Bergstrom, Elaine Nelson, John Hanson. FRONT ROW: Ryan Kopperud, Mike Salter, Gary Ar- bon, Dean Martin, Douglas Cecil, Robbie Swenson, Greg Hauck. Forensics Prove Worthwhile Left to right. BACK ROW: Mr. Fritts, Mary 3ergstrom, Donna Andersen, Rhonda Andersen, Gary Arbon, Kathy Shaw. FRONT ROW: Jean Kopperud, Sandra Swenson,Laurie Jensen, Nikki Seeman,JoAnn Jensen, Winnie Olson, Barbara Thomas. Declam was held in the fall with Professor Meyer of SDSU judging the con- test. Judged as winners of the local contest were Jean Kop- perud , Winnie Olson and Donna Andersen, in their respective categories of humerous,dramat- ics and poetry. They were enter- ed in the dis- trict meet with Jean going on to the regional where she re- ceived an excel- lent. 43 Blue and Gold Propagates the School News The enormous paper staff spread the school gospel far and wide during this hyper-active year. During the first semester the staff was graced by having Jean Gilbery, the National Honor Society President, as the editor. As the staff got into the groove of the second semester Joyce Olson took over duties as editor with her assistant editor and right hand lady, Susan Bode. The introduction of the column Yesteryear along with many other interesting articles kept the reader's of the Blue and Gold well informed of the many school activities. Left to right. BACK ROW: Peggy Green, Dale Nelson, Mary Margaret Berstrom, Jjm Andersen, Rhonda Andersen, John Oines, Kathy Shaw, Janet Wienk, Ryan Kopperud, Mike Salter. SECOND ROW: Donna Andersen, Laurie Jensen, Arleen Rasmussen, Margaret Svihel, Blaine Miller, Jean Bergan, Elaine Nelson, Minerva Anderson, Curt Meier, Janice Jensen. FIRST ROW: Marie Anderson, Jan Nystrom, Jeanette Nelson, Sendee Snook, Brenda Thompson, Sandra Swenson, Jean Gilbery, Joyce Olson, Susan Bode. 44 Yearbook Staff Labors Through Busy Year Left to right. BACK ROW: John Hanson, Ryan Kopperud, Blaine Miller Paul i-lcMasters. SECOND ROW: Jean Kopperud, Janice Jensen, JoAnn Jensen, Jean Nilson, Elaine Nelson, Mary Margaret Bergstrom, Susan Bode, Janet Wienk. FIRST ROW: Nikki Seeman, Jean Gilbery, Donna Andersen, Rhonda Andersen, Laurie Jensen, Barbara Thomas. SENIOR EDITOR ......................................... Jean Gilbery JUNIOR EDITOR ........................................ Donna Andersen SECTIONS DEDICATION...............................Jean Gilbery, Donna Andersen FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION .............. Susan Bode, Rhonda Andersen SENIOR CLASS...................Janice Jensen, Mary Margaret Bergstrom CLASSES ................................................ JoAnn Jensen MUSIC.......................Janet Wienk, Jean Kopperud, Elaine Nelson ATHLETICS ................ John Hanson, Blaine Miller, Paul McMasters ACTIVITIES .............. Barbara Thomas, Ryan Kopperud, Nikki Seeman GRADES.....................................Laurie Jensen, Jean Nelson 5 Regional Convention Future These are the women who will fill Ameri- ca's homes leading them with love, security, hope, and faith. Our future homemakers were especially honored this year when one of our girls was elected to the position of state president for P.H.A. This along with Daddy Date Night, May Picnic, Mother—Daughter Ban- quet, Style Show and our trip to Sioux Falls made it a very busy time for our officers seated in front. Left to right. FIFTH ROW: Arleen Rasmussen, Rhonda Thomsen, Sheila Mil- lett, Dianne Hagen, Janel Baumberger, Minerva Anderson, Peggy Green, Sandi Danielson, Boni- ta Hagen, Judy Thompson, Mary Bergstrom, Jan- ice Zeeck. FOURTH ROW: Jacquie Nelson, Jan Nystrom, Sandee Snook, Myrna Baggesgaard,Jean Nelson, Rhonda Sneesby, Rhonda Andersen,Janet Wienk,Susan Wienk, Kathy Shaw, Julie Knutson. THIRD ROW: Susan Sass, Sally Larsen, Bonnie Brandner,Sherry Brown, Roben Pike,Carol Frie- son, Joyce Olson, Susan Bode, Elaine Nelson, Sandra Swenson, Barbara Thomas, Nikki Seeman. SECOND ROW: Patty Pederson, Laurie Jensen, Anita Pederson, Jean Kopperud, Debra Sass, Jeanette Nelson, Le Ann Baggesgaard, Diselle Anderson, Connie Meier, Jean Gilbery, Brenda Thompson. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Morrill, JoAnn Jen- sen, Winnie Olson, Donna Andersen, Margaret Svihel, Jean Bergan, Janice Jensen, Adrian Dowden. Future Farmers Strengthen America Agriculture is the backbone of America. These men are preparing themselves to furnish future families with all that they will need. Left to right. FOURTH ROW: Darrell Hookie, Duane Steffensen, John Stewart, Dean Odden, Jeff Nelson, Don Bradner, Tom Nelson. THIRD ROW: Marlin Smith, Curt Rich, Mike Thompson, Tom Wienk, Eugene Steffensen, Dean Baumberger, Jim Jensen. SECOND ROW: Brad Hauck, Steve Johnson, Brian Odden, Joel Bergan, Terry Soss, Kent Thom- sen, Curt Paterson. FIRST ROW: Daryl Johnson, Paul Olson, Dennis Nelson, Ralph Nelson, Galen Falla, Curt Lundquist, Mr. Gary Gudahl, Advisor. Not Pictured: Greg Shelden. Homemakers Aim High WHO’S WHO IN LPHS Jan Nystrom Miss Congeniality of Miss Holiday Contest Margaret Svihel DAR Award Betty Crocker Award Nikki Seeman 6tate FHA President 14-8 Dale Nelson and Donna Andersen Boy's and Girl's State John Hanson International Science Pair Evening in Venice Highlights Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Spaghetti and meatballs ? how horrible ! This was the common remark when the juniors an- nounced that the prom theme was to be Evening in 'enice and that spaghetti and meatballs were to be served at the banquet. The senior girls screamed, Our formals ! At the banquet bibs were provided to help keep the mess from becoming irreparable. The bibs were maeie of red—checkered napkins with red yarn ties stapled on. Besides spaghetti and meatballs, a salad and bread with garlic butter were served by Steve Johnson, Wayne Ackman, Curt Rich, Doug Malone, Greg Hauck, Brian Odden, Rhonda Andersen, Jean Kopperud, Jeannette •kelson, Carol Preisen, Mary Bergstrom and Debbie Sass. While eating, they enjoyed pleasant sur- roundings. Ice blue and turquoise were the domi- nate colors with accents of red. To complete the decorations a big gondola was Dlaced to the side of a beautiful mural painted by Anita Pederson and Winnie Olson, with the help of Miss Hughes. Entrance The program began with a welcome speech by the junior class president, Donna Anderson, Jon iiystrom, senior class, president, gave the res- ponse. Jo Dowden, Jean Nelson Joyce Olson and Marie Anderson serenaded the group, singing A1 Di La. JoAnn Jensen and Dale Nelson played a baritone duet. Both numbers were accompanied by Winnie Olson. The senior class ABC's were read by Minerva Anderson and the class prophecy was read by Peggy Green. Darrell Hookie gave the fare- well. After dancing to the music of Sad Lad and the Mourners, the students attended the show Fitzwilly. Following the show a breakfast was served at the home of Terry Blinsmon. Concluding the prom the junior class had the task of tearing down the decorations early in the morning. +9 Venitian Scene Savages Dominate School Play A three-act comedy, The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, was presented May 6 with afternoon and evening performances. As Mrs. Savage, Jean Kopperud portrayed a tiny blue haired old lady whom her step- children believed to be unstable. Acting as her step-children were Doug Cecil - a dis- tinguished, sly senator; Rhonda Sneesby - a sophisticated snob and Perry Anderson - a judge overwhelmed by his brother's and sister's authority and self-assurance. The guests at the Cloisters, a private institution, included Janice Jensen - a timid ele- gant sort of person, who lost her child and now clings to a doll and Mary Bergstrom - a young lady starved for love and beauty. Sandy Danielson, another guest, portrayed a plump, hostile looking woman who believed she could paint very well and who could be heard only when she burst forth with exclamations of all her dislikes. Curt Meier was disillusioned by thinking he could play the violin. Ryan Kopperud acted as a war vetran who was formerly a professional pianist. Following the war, he became very consciencious of a small scar on his cheek that could hardly be seen. Peggy Green, his wife, was a menber of the household staff and was awaiting her husband's recovery. Dean Martin played the part of their personal doctor. Awards Night Awards night was held May 14 in the high school auditorium. The first order of business was the traditional passing of classes. Honor students of the 1968 graduating class were an- nounced. Music, drama and athletic awards were presented. The annual dedication, the Dennis Anderson Memorial Award and the John Stewart Sportsman- ship Award recipients were recognized. Various community and other awards were also presented. The program concluded with the si-nging of the school song. ABOVE: Jean Gilbery and Donna Andersen, editors of the annual staff, announce the Preston- ian dedication. RIGHT: The seniors sing their class song to the melody of Love is Blue. The words appropiately express their sadness as they leave the halls of LPHS. 50 Football Players Develope Coach Hank Lenards lead and advised the Divers through a trying but successful football season. 52 Divers show expert skill as they tackle and ground players of the opposing team. Thirty-four energetic boys began foot- ball practice in August of 1967 in pre- paration for the big season ahead. Henry Lenards and Mike Schroeder were the foot- ball coaches. Jon Nystrom and Steven Bode were elected co-captains. Student managers were Ryan Kopperud and Jim Gard- ner. The team had a highly successful year as they captured four wins. One game was tied and only three were lost. A Team Left to right. BACK ROW: Wayne Olson, Duane Steffensen, James Nielsen, Wayne Ackman, Steven Bode, Paul McMasters, Coach Henry Lenards. SECOND ROW: Mike Thompson, Chris Stubkjaer, Daryl Johnson, Dale Nelson, John Stewart, Bruce Ander- son. FRONT ROW: Paul Olson, Blaine Miller, Carl Elvik, Jon Nystrom, Lonny Helfinstine, Rodney Anderson, Curtiss Rich. Football Record Lake Preston 12 Huron Juniors 0 Lake Preston 0 Willow Lake 0 Lake Preston 19 Arlington 6 Lake Preston 2 Howard 13 Lake Preston 13 DeSmet 32 Lake Preston 20 Brookings Juniors 6 Lake Preston 7 Sioux Valley 18 Lake Preston 7 Elkton 0 Skill and Endurance B Team Left to right. BACK ROW: Ryan Kopperud, Alden Oldsen, Curtis Clay, John Hanson, Eugene Steffensen, Robbie Swenson, Dean Odden, Tom Nelson, Coach Mike Schroeder. SECOND ROW: Jim Gardner, Tom Wienk, Wayne Ackman, Mike Thompson, Terry Sass, Larry Gardner, Bruce Anderson. FRONT ROW: Joel Bergan, Brian Odden, Curtiss Rich, Kent Thomsen, Douglas Cecil, Dean Martin, Steven Johnson. 53 Divers Exhibit Unfaltering Effort Left to right, BACK ROW: Coach Lenards, Blaine Miller, Dennis Nelson, Tom Wienk, Jim Anderson, John Stewart, Dale Nelson, Lonny Helfinstine. FRONT ROW: Paul McMasters, Darrell Hookie, Mike Thompson, Wayne AcKman, Mike Salter, Curt Rich. Basketball Record ABOVE: John Stewart is fouled by an Old- ham Dragon as he at- tempts a shot. RIGHT: A Bridgewater Wildcat tries to block Dale Nelson's shot as the other members of the teams look on. Lake Preston 53 Lake Norden 47 Lake Preston 50 Willow Lake 44 Lake Preston 38 DeSmet 51 Lake Preston 52 Arlington 70 Lake Preston 61 Iroquois 62 Lake Preston 63 Hayti 44 Lake Preston 49 Bridgewater 64 Lake Preston 50 DeSmet 66 Lake Preston 63 Oldham 35 Lake Preston 80 Bancrof t 64 Lake Preston 51 Iroquois (ECC) 52 Lake Preston 87 Oldham (ECC) 38 Lake Preston 66 Sioux Valley (ECC) 72 Lake Preston 56 Arlington 68 Lake Preston 67 Sioux Valley 85 Lake Preston 73 Erwin 75 Lake Preston 63 Elkton 58 Lake Preston 64 Deubrook 69 Lake Preston 67 Howard 56 Lake Preston 45 Hazel 55 Lake Preston 57 Sioux Valley 76 Lake Preston 56 Arlington (District) 65 55 ' B Team Wins Two Record Lake Preston 45 Lake Norden 44 Lake Preston 52 Willow Lake 32 Lake Preston 35 DeSmet 39 Lake Preston 53 Arlington 51 Lake Preston 43 Irquois 35 Lake Preston 32 Hayti 24 Lake Preston 53 DeSmet 38 Lake Preston 37 Oldham 27 Lake Preston 60 Bancroft 42 Lake Preston 46 Arlington 26 Lake Preston 36 Sioux Valley 31 Lake Preston 45 Erwin 37 Lake Preston 59 Elkton 34 Lake Preston 46 Deubrook 34 Lake Preston 37 Howard 36 Lake Preston 34 Hazel 42 Lake Preston 45 Sioux Valley 35 Conference Championships Pictured below are the two tro- phies won by the B team. At left is the Lake Central Conference trophy. The other is the trophy given by the East Central Conference. Left to right. BACK BOV : Coach Ray Boetel, Brian Odden, Robbie Swenson, Larry Gardner, Kent Thomsen, Terry Sass, Curt Paterson, Gary Arbon, Kevin Isaacson. FRONT ROW: Donald Bradner, Curtiss Rich, Kike Thompson, Tom Wienk, Wayne Ackman, Mike Salter, Bruce Anderson. 56 A Cheerleaders LAKE PRESTON DIVERS IP Marie Anderson - Junior Peggy Green - Senior Left to right. Peggy Green, Jan Nystrom, Jo Dowden, Marie Anderson. Cheerleaders Provide Spirit B Cheerleaders Left to right. STASDING: Sally Larson, Hoben Pike, Susan Bode. KNEELING: Elaine ?Tc-lson. We are the Divers, ... Let's have one big fight! ... M-m gowa, ... We've got the S-P-I-R-I-T! These are a few of the many yells of the Lake Preston cheerleaders. Jan Nystrom r.-nd Peggy Green were veter- ans of the A squad. Jo Dowden and Marie Anderson were new to this squad. The 3 squad con- sisted of four soph- omores, with Susan Bode being the only veteran. Jan Nystrom - Senior TX Wrestling Demands Hard Work In its first year at LPHS, wrestling has ac- quired many participants and fans. Mike Schroe- der coached the yearling squad. Although wrest- ling, like track, is an individual sport, the boys consider it a team effort. Carl Elvik rep- resented the team well as he captured 1st in the 127-pound division at the Madison Tourney. Ke recieved 4th place in the District which en- titled him to represent LPHS in the Regional Matches. Lake Preston 13 Record Willow Lake 36 Lake Preston 28 Arlington 30 Lake Preston 20 Arlington 33 Lake Preston 43 Rutland 10 Lake Preston 20 Howard 33 Lake Preston 40 Rutland 15 Lake Preston 26 Howard 28 Lake Preston 67 4th place Madison Tourney Left to right. BACK ROW: Brad Hauck, Dean Martin, Jeff lie] son, Car} Elvik, Curt Meier, Paul Olson, Galen Falla, Ralph Nelson, Wayne Olson, Daryl Johnson, Jim Nielsen. FRONT ROW: Coach Mike Schroeder, Jim Jensen, Iden Oldsen, Doug Malone, Tom Nelson, Dean Odden. Car] Elvik, Paul Olson, Curt Meier, and Ralph Nelson demonstrate two of the various wrestling holds. Practice sessions which were held every day after school helped the boys develop skill and kept them in shape for the mat- ches. 58 Left to right. BACK ROW: Wayne Ackman, Darrell Hookie, Jim Gardner, Tom Wienk, Kike Thompson, Teriy Sass, Mike Salter. SECOND ROW: Lonny Helfinstine, Curt Rich, Rodney Anderson, Jon Nystrom, Larry Gardner, Blaine Miller, Ryan Kopperud, Steve Johnson. F'RONT ROW: Jeff Nelson, Doug Cecil, Jamie Mogler, Dean Martin, manager. Divers Send One State Track Meet The young track team consisted mostly of sophomores. The team participated in six meets this season, with Blaine Miller qualifying for the State Track Meet. The first meet was a triangular meet held in Lake Preston with Erwin, Oldham and the Divers participating. 36 points were accumulated by the thinclads to take 4th place in the East Central Conference Meet held at Madison. In the Lake Central Conference Meet also held at Madison, the Divers received $th place with 28 points. At the Region III Meet held in Watertown, the Divers with points placed 7th out of 20 participating schools. After capturing a first in the high jump and a third in the broad jump at the Regional Track Meet in Watertown, Blaine Miller qualified to enter the State Track Meet at Sioux Palls. 59 These Instigate Success Coaches and Managers Left to right, Mike Schroeder, Assistant Football Coach, Wrestling Coach; Henry Lenards, Head Football, Basketball and Track Coach; Ryan Kopperud, Football and Basketball Student Manager; Ray Boetel, Assistant Basketball Coach; Jim Gardner, Football and Basketball Student Manager. Mot Pictured: Dean Martin, Track Student Manager, Lettermen Left to right. BACK ROW: Lonny Helfin- stine, Ralph Nelson, Mike Thompson, Tom Wienk, Paul Olson, Curtiss Rich. THIRD ROW: Dale Nelson, Galen Falla, Jim Niel- sen, Dennis Nelson, Curt Meier, Mike Salter, Wayne Ackman. SECOND ROW: Brad Hauck,. Carl Elvik, Chris Stubkjaer, Jon Nystrom, Rodney Anderson, Blaine Miller. FRONT ROW: Wayne Olson, Daryl Johnson, Darrel Hookie, John Stewart, Dean Martin, Jim Anderson, Paul McMasters. Outstanding Athletes These athletes were elected by their teammates as outstanding players. Left to right. BACK ROW: Jon Nystrom, Football Co-Captain; Lonny Helfinstine, Most Im- proved Football Player; Dale Nelson, Most Inspirational Football Player; Wayne Ack- rnan, Most Promising Basketball Playe ;Curt Rich, Most Promising Football Player.FRONT ROW: Tom Wienk, Most Promising Basketball Player; Ralph Nelson, Most Valuable Foot- ball Lineman; John Stewart, Most Improved Basketball Player; Blaine Miller, Most Valuable Basketball Player; Jim Anderson, Basketball Captain; Not Pictured: Steve Bode, Most Valuable Football Player, Foot- ball Co-Captain; Carl Elvik, Most Valuable Wrestler; Rodney Anderson, Most Valuable Trackman. 60 VS IQOL t ■ U First Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW: Lisa Schwartzkopf, Richard Hillestad, Sherry Waldow, Nathan Hagen, Jimmy Wilde, Dawn Gudahl, Jajnes Thorsheim, Errol Mogler. SECOND ROW: Royal Kopperud, Sanford Nel- son, Dean Tolzin, Gary Osvog,Nyla Hasche, Bruce Jones, Susan Gullickson, Mrs. See- man. FIRST ROW: Susan Haughton, Scott Gullickson, Lori Helland, Shelley Hauck, Michael Jensen, David Laabs, Scott Tee- ters, Douglas Pastian. Second Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW: Jean Rae Jensen, John Vedvei, Kevin Lather, Roger Keiser, Curtis Holland, Dolly Jensen, Linda Palmlund. SECOND ROW: Gene Wienk, Bruce Paterson,Jack Nelson, Jill Johnson, Jeffrey Stewart, Robert Bergan, Randy Isaacson. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Lembcke,Laurie Jensen, Pamela Osvog,Todd Casper, Royce Kitchen, David Gutzmer, Brenda Nelson, Lurene Mogler. First and Second Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW: Randall Nesseim, Mary Schnell, Gary Pastian, Connie Jensen, Craig lie, Kimmie Wienk. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hanson, Todd Larsen, Ralph Kitchen, Steven Strande, Marilyn McAddaragh, LuAnn Tolzin, Albert Hough- ton. FIRST ROW: David Odden, Rickie Wilde,Jacqueline Jensen,Julie Williams, Cynthia Houghland,Colleen Anderson,Ronn Holland. Third Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW:Karen Olson, Brian Lather, Donald Wilde, Randy Wynn, Stephen Krenz, Karen Arbon, Linda Hasche, Steven Salter. SECOND ROW: Lana Larson, Leslie Palmlund,Dale Seeman, Allen Rieck, Charles Vedvei, Loren Malone, Bonnie Mc- Adaragh, Donna Teeters, Susan Wilde. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Kopperud, Harley Olson, Tim Gudahl, Bonita Sneesby, Steven Jones, Dean Gutzmer, Pamela Larson,LaMae Rodvold,Debra Helland, Randy Gullickson. Fourth Grade Left to right. FOURTH ROW: Kathryn Krenz, Craig Millett, Lori Malone, Tamela Jones, Jane Gardner, Ryan Olson, Dawn Holland. THIRD ROW: James Olson, Robert Nesseim, Paul Casper, Alan Vedvei, Bryan Sneesby, Robin Gudahl, Renee Williams, Douglas Gullickson. SECOND ROW: Dale Martin, Tamela Stevens, Mark Kock, Randy Dean Olson, Lynette Mogler, David Ander- son, Dean Nelson. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Chris- tensen, Randy Lee Olson, Wayne Coulter, Jerri Lynn Rindahl, Caryn Keiser, Dewight Gutzmer, Mark Odden, Michael Brookshire. Third and Fifth Grade Left to right. SECOND ROW: Kenny Arbon, Mary Jo Rich, Krislyn Jensen, Alden Boyd, Tom Wynn, Helen Marie Christensen, Rita Tolzin, Brenda Nelson, Randy Nelson. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Auen, Ivan Elvik, Russel Palmlund, Dennis Johnson, Robert Bode, Lori Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, Debra Wienk, Renae Nelson. 63 Fifth Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW: Susan Olson, Gail Swenson, Kay Anderson, Char- maine Jensen, Priscilla Brandt, Daniel Wynn, Billy Paterson. SECOND ROW: De Wayne Anderson, Kevin Gudahl, Jerome Nelson, Kevin Lundquist, Douglas Olson, David He Hand, Hallie Svihel, Mrs. Gun- derson. FIRST ROW: Reed Hauck, Gaiy Ellingson, Peggy Osvog, Debra Gutzmer, Denise Hougland, Wayne Wienk, Jolene Fa- la, Deborah Laabs. Sixth Grade Left to right. THIRD ROW: Mark Baumberger, Bethany Nelson, Michael Aus- tad, Loma Hagen, Debra Pastian, Debra Larson, Douglas Salter. SECOND ROW: Dan- ny Laabs, Margaret Wilde, Jean Vedvei, Keith Nelson,Carla Keiser, Renee Thomas, Gary Buer, Mrs. Pedersen. FIRST ROW:Wan- da Olson, Michael Koch, Debra Tenneboe, Dean Cecil, Rhonda Stewart,Deonne Brand- ner, Renita Thomsen. Not pictured are Camny Iseminger, Reggie Ibis, and Lyle Palmlund. C Team Left to right. SECOND ROW: Reed Hauck, Wayne Wienk, Daniel Wynn, Billy Paterson, Jerome Nelson, Michael Koch. FIRST ROW: Gary Buer, Mark Baumberger, Tom Wynn, Douglas Salter, Dean Cecil. Coach, Mr. Lenards. 6k Seventh Grade A Left to right. THIRD ROW: David Gilbery, John Anderson, Klark Thomsen, David Krenz,Rodney Palmlund,Robert Wynn. SECOND ROW: Vickie Martin,Benny Mogler, Clara Rieck, Becky Sass, Janelle Nelson, Jimmy Johnson. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Guse, Marla Nelson,Eugene Olson,Debra Holland, Rodney Olson, Effie Falconer. Seventh Grade B Left to right. THIRD ROW: Steven Millett, Joanne Hasche, Daniel Tolzin, Michael Olson, Shirley Rasmussen, Jody Brookshire. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lueth, De- nise Pike, Randy Odegaard,Nancy Merrill, Douglas Hookie, Debra Lundquist. FIRST ROW: Margaret Ann Odden, Jim Isaacson, Mark Rodvold,Roberta Schnell, Kathy Nel- son, Rick Osvog, James Warner. Eighth Grade Left to right. FOURTH ROW: Charles Wienk, James Boyd, Roger Anderson, Nancy Hanson, Marnie Thompson,Arlie Ellingson, Debra Hasche, Ilene Baumberger. THIRD ROW: Brenda Coulter, Kathy Brandner,Pam- ela Lundquist,Cindy Jensen,Sherry Snees- by,Leigh McMasters,Ronald Nesseim, Verne Jensen, Joseph Schnell. SECOND ROW: Gary Zeeck, Mary Bode, Grace Thomas, Linda Johnson, Dena Falla, Roger Christensen, Douglas Paterson, Randy Williams, Allen Wilde. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hanson, Jean Jensen, Kathy Ackman, Carol Zeeck, Norma Zeeck, Todd Oines, Kevin Gates, Jim Ny- strom, Merrill Nelson, Gary Malone. Left to right FOURTH ROW: David Helland, Randy Williams, Mark Baumberger, Kenny Arbon, Mike Koch, Kathy Ackman, Marnie Thompson, Benny Moegler, Doug Salter, Roger Christensen, Joseph Schnell, Dean Cecil, David Gilbery, James Boyd. THIRD ROW: Debra Gutzmer, Gail Swenson, Pris- cilla Brandt, Helen Christensen, Denise Hougland, Wanda Olson, Danny Laabs, Bob Wynn, Billy Pat- erson, Rodney Olson, Eugene Olson, Gary Ellingson, Mike Austad, Reed Hauck, Jean Jensen, Kay Anderson, Vickie Martin, Denise Pike, David Krenz, Doug Paterson. SECOND ROW: Mary Rich, John Anderson, Krislyn Jensen, Jody Brookshire, Roberta Schnell, Debra Pastian, Wayne Wienk, Leigh KcMasters, Todd Oines, Allen Wilde, Debra Larson, Janelle Nelson, Renee Thomas, Lorna Hagen. FIRST ROW: Linda Johnson, Marla Nelson, Pamela Lundquist, Klark Thomsen, Shirley Rasmussen,Mar- garet Odden, Deborah Laabs, Hallie Svihel, Debra Tenneboe, Joanne Hasche, Renita Thomsen. With their vivacious shouting and cheering,these four girls led the grade basketball teams on to another victori- ous season. The cheerleaders are from left to right; STANDING: Mary Bode and Ilene Baumberger; KNEELING: Jean Jensen and Vickie Martin. Grade Cheerleaders Add Sparkle Highlighting this year’s activities for the B band was their part in the spring concert. A couple of the selec- tions performed were In a Clock Store and Snpire State Salute . Originally this year there were two grade school bands, the B band and the C band which were combined into one band after the first semester. They have been very busy, practicing four times a week during school and once a week during the summer. During the school year was the grade school music contest held in DeSmet. From the band, 43 musicians en- tered the contest. 66 A Team Left to right. SECOND ROW: Jim Johnson, Gary Malone, Mark Rodvold, Gary Zeeck, Leigh McMasters, Jim Nystrom, Coach Ray Boetel. FIRST ROW: David Krenz, Robert Wynn, Charles Wienk, Michael Olson, Roger Anderson, Klark Thomsen. Team Left to right. SECOND ROW: Jirnniy Johnson, David Gilbery, Douglas Hookie, Coach Ray Boetel, Todd Oines, Mark Rod- void, Rick Osvog. FIRST ROW: Merrill Nelson, Leigh McMasters, Michael Olson, David Krenz, John Anderson. Teams Prepare for the Future Many young athletes participated in grade basketball this year. They held daily practices after school. Mr. Ray Boetel coached the boys through a fine season. In his first year of coaching, Mr. Boetel shows promise of becoming a great coach. Boys from the fifth through eighth grades made up three grade teams. They developed skill and precision and can worthily look forward to their basketball days in high school. 67 AFTERNOON CLASS Left to right. SECOND ROW: Eddie Johnson, Suzanne Brekke, Cynthia Boyd, Timmy Casper, Russell Williams, Timothy Stewart, Daniel Johnson, Bradley Nelson. FIRST ROW: Keith Nelson, Peggy Wienk, Jill Larson,Lynn Jensen,Darin Gullickson, Karen Strande, Barbara Ellingson, Wade Jensen. Teacher, Mrs. Jibben. Kindergarten Mrs. Jibben met thirty newcomers to school ranging in age from five to six years. Sixteen of the thirty pupils came from town. The class was too large to have all come at once so the country students attended class in the afternoon and the town students attended class in the morning. Both classes were taught by Mrs. Jibben. The kindergarten students learned and did many things during their short school term which started January 15 and ended May 22. The kindergarteners completed a pic- ture book, We Need More Pictures, for reading and a nursery rhyme book. They did many visual-discrimination sheets. They all were active in the visual activities for a kindergarten class, such as cutting, coloring, working with rhyming words, and fin- ger plays. MORNING CLASS Left to right. SECOND ROW: Ricky Olson, Curtis Korkow, Janet Austad, Tammy DeKnickker, Shirley Bartsch, Jeff Thor- sheim, Lane Teeters. FIRST ROW: Shelly Hougland, Shari Rindahl, Mark McAdaragh, Toni DeKnickker, Timmy Lenards, Deborah Wynn,Anna Jean Christensen. Teacher, Mrs. Jibben. Not pictured is Daniel Iseminger. 68