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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1969 volume:

The 1969 Prestonian Lake Lake The Printed by Preston High School reston South Dakota Presented by Annual Staff DONNA ANDERSEN-SENIOR EDITOR JANET WIENK-JUNIOR EDITOR Midwest Beach Dedication This year's annual staff wishes to dedicate the 1969 Prestonian to our English and speech instructor, Mr. Tom Fritts. Aside from teaching speech and English, Mr. Fritts leaves additional time for contributing to the student activities. Last year, debate was in- troduced and coached by Mr. Fritts. He also coaches the declam department and advised the Blue and Gold staff. The all school play was directed by Mr. Fritts also. This year, Mr. Fritts again as- sumed the responsibility of coaching the debate squads. Mr. Fritts acts as advisor to the sophomore class. The annual staff feels that Mr. Fritts has contributed greatly to LPHS. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 4 5 9 25 37 51 GRADES.....................................61 3 DEDICATION . . ADMINISTRATION FACULTY. . . . CLASSES. . . . MUSIC......... ACTIVITIES . . ATHLETICS. . . Change in administration brings new ideas Mr. Gerald Andrews taught English in Aber- deen before becoming superintendent of LPHS. He received his Masters of Administration at Northern State College. This is his first year at Lake Preston. After graduating from SDSU and teaching for five years Mr. Gene Harstad earned his Masters in School of Administration at Nor- thern State College. This is Mr. Harstad's first year as princi- pal, He is also advisor to the NHS. Board of Education Left to right: Mr. Verle Pike, Clerk Mr. Arlyn Jensen Mr. Robert Hauck Jr., Vice Chairman Mrs. Wendell Nelson Mrs. James Kopperud Mr. Glen Green, Chairman Mrs. Florence Olson is the secretary to Superintendent Andrews. Florence has been the school's secretary for the past thir- teen years. 4 Faculty endeavors to increase students knowledge Transferring from South Dakota State University, Mr. Michael Schroeder graduated from Black Hills State College where he received his Bachelor of Science de- gree in education and science. He teaches general science, biology, chemistry and advanced lab science in this school system. He is involved in the athletic department as wrestling coach, and assistant football and track coach. Mr. Schroeder is also the sophomore advisor. He has taught at LPHS for three years. As head of the athletic department Mr. Henry Lenards coaches football, basketball, track, grade school basketball, and junior high track. Mr. Lenards teaches physical education, government, American history, V orld history and is junior class advisor. Receiving his Bachelors of Science degree he graduated from Northern State College. Mr. Lenards has taught three years at LPHS. As a member of the LPHS faculty, Mr. Tom Fritts is instructor of speech, English III and IV. He coaches de- bate and is also sophomore class ad- visor. Mr. Fritts received his Bachelor of Arts in speech and chem- istry at Huron College. This is his second year of teaching at LPHS. 5 Home Economics I, II, III and general sci- ence are taught by Mrs. LaDonna Micko. Being advisor to the junior class, FHA, and cheerleaders, she is kept very busy. As a graduate of South Dakota State University Mrs. Micko has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. This is her first year of teaching at LPHS. Mr. Wilton Cade teaches Typing I and II, shorthand, bookkeeping, and business ma- chines in the LPHS system. He advises the freshmen class and the annual staff. Mr. Cade attended General Beadle, South Dakota State University, and San Jose College, California to receive his Bachelor of Sci- ence in education, economics, and manage- ment . Mr. Daniel Auch has attended Yankton Col- lege, the University of South Dakota, and received his degree from Southern State College. He has been the librarian at LPHS for two years. Along with teaching remedial reading, he is also the advisor of the junior class. Mr. Auch is doing graduate work at South Dakota State Uni- versity. The senior advisor and assistant basketball coach is Mr. Ray Boetel. He teaches Algebra I, II, geometry, and senior math. He graduated from the University of South Dakota and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He has taught at Lake Preston two years. 6 LPHS's German teacher, Mrs. Janet Auch, attended the University of South Dakota be- fore she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from South Dakota State University. She teaches American history,world history, sociology, and German I and II. She ad- vises the Blue and Gold, declam, all school play, and the senior class. This is her first year of teaching at LPHS. General math which has been offered as a new subject this year along with vocational agriculture is taught by Mr. Gary Gudahl. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from South Dakota State Uni- versity. Mr. Gudahl also attended Wisconsin State University at River Falls, Wisconsin. Gudahl advises FFA and the freshmen class. For the past five years he has been an in- structor at LPHS. Mrs. Charlyse Cade received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Huron College. She teaches vocal music for grades one through eight, girls glee, mixed chorus, and English I. Vocal music activities such as girls triple trio and mixed octet also keep Mrs. Cade busy. This is her second year of teaching. For the past year Mr. George Runyan has been the instrumental music instructor and band director. He has contributed greatly to the development of marching, A and B band. Mr. Runyan graduated from the Uni- versity of South Dakota after attending Augustana College and now has his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Music Education degree. 7 The bus drivers have the re- sponsibility of transporting the farm students to school. They are left to right:Charles Lacy, Rev. Richard Stierlen, M.R.Munson, Vila Gates. Employees perform behind-the-scene tasks With Carl Swanson, Rose Adams, Mae Thompson, and Conrad El- vik as the school custodians, the classrooms and halls are kept neat and clean during the school year. During the noon break every day, the student body will find a delicious meal waiting for them. The cooks who pre- pare these meals are left to right: Mrs. Diana Dierks, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Elsie Steenson. 8 DONNA ANDERSEN Mixed Chorus 134; Girls Chorus 1234; Marching Band 123; Blue Gold Royalty 1; Queen 4; De- clam 1234; All-School Play 1; Prompter 3; Li- brarian 2; Blue Gold 1234 ; Prestonian 12; Junior Editor 3; Editor 4; Student Council Of- ficer 4; National Honor Society 234; President 4; F.H.A. 1234; Officer 34;Student of the Month 3; Class Officer 3;Con- ference Commercial Con- test 12; Dennis Ander- son Memorial 2; Girls State 3; D.A.R. 4; De- bate 3; Elks Scholar- ship 4; Science Award 3; Salutatorian 4; Per- fect Attendance 1. MARIE ANDERSON Cheerleader 234; Band 123; Ensembles 123; Twirler 1; Head Twirler 234; Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Chorusl234; Girls Triple Trio 4; Declam2; All School Play - Stud- ent Director 3;Blue and Gold 23; Librarian 2; FHA 1234; Stage Band 3; Blue and Gold Royalty4; Perfect Attendance 1; Debate 3; Stage Band 3. ADRIAN DOWDEN Cheerleader 234; Band 1 234; Representative 24; Ensembles 1234; Stage Band 3; Twirler 4;Mixed Chorus 1234;Girls Chor- us 1234; Girls Triple Trio 34; All-School Play - Sound 3; Class Officer 2; FHA 1234; Officer 3; Perfect At- tendance 12; Music Camp Alternate 2; Stage Band 3. TERRY BLINSMON Mixed Chorus 134; Per- fect Attendance 123. NOT PICTURED DOUGLAS BROWN Football 2; Basketball 4; Track 4; All School Play 4;Blue and Gold 4. 10 DAVID CECIL Track 12; Wrestling 34; Stage Band 3; Mixed Chorus 1234; All-State Chorus 4; Boys Ensemble 2; Mixed Octet 34; All School Play 4. LEO FALCONER Mixed Chorus 1. Seniors gain place in LPHS history JIM GARDNER Football 24; Basketball 2; Manager 34;Track 23; Mixed Chorus 1234;Class Officer 24; Perfect At- tendance 1; Student of the Month 4; Science Award 3. DARRELL HOOKIE Football 14; Basketball 23; Track 3; Manager 12; All School Play 34; Blue and Gold 4; Prestonian 4; Librarian 2; F.F.A. 34; Officer 4; Science Award 1; Perfect Atten- dance. JOANN JENSEN Band 1234; Ensembles 1 4;Mixed Chorusl3; Girls Chorus 123; Declam 123; All School Play - Props 3; Prestonain 123; Li- brarian 24; Class Offi- cer 4; FHA 1234;Offi- cer 3;PerfectAttendance 234; Science Award 2; I Dare You Award 4. DIANNE HAGEN Band 1234; Ensembles 1 4; Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; All State Chorus Alternate 4; Mixed Octet 4; Girls Triple Trio 34; Librar- ian234; All School Play Props 3; FHA 1234; De- bate 3. LONNY HELFINSTINE Football 1234; Basket- ball 1234; Track 123; Mixed Chorus 1; Student Council Representative 1, Vice President 3; Class Officer 2; Sci- ence Award 1; Community Scholarship 4. LAURIE JENSEN Blue and Gold 123; Li- brarian 3; Declam 234; Prestonian 3; Student of the Month 4; Girls Glee 1234; Mixed Chorus 134; F.H.A. 1234; Per- fect Attendance 14;Stu- dent Council Represen- tative 3. 11 DELORES KITCHEN Girls Glee 1234; Mixed Chorus 23; F.H.A. 1234. CURTIS LUNDOUIST Mixed Chorus 13; FFA 12 34; Class Officer 4; Blue and Gold Royalty 2; Perfect Attendance 3. ROGER KNUTSON Perfect Attendance 12. RYAN KOPPERUD Football 2; Basketball 1; Track 3; Mixed Chor- us 123; Declam 123;A11 School Play 134; Blue and Gold 1234; Preston- ian 234; Librarian 12; Student Council Repre- sentative 2; National Honor Society 234; Vice President 4; Class Of- ficer 1; Perfect At- tendance 12; Math Con- test 123; Commercial Contest 2; Boys State Alternate 3; Science Award 123; Debate 34; Student of the Month 4; Valedictorian 4. BLAINE MILLER Football 1234; Basket- ball 1234; Track 1234; Mixed Chorus 1; Blue and Gold 34; Prestonian 3; Class Officer 14; FFA 12; Blue and Gold Royalty 3, King 4; Student of the Month3. PAUL MCMASTERS Football 234; Basket- ball 123; Track 12; Mixed Chorus 1; All School Play 34;Preston- ian 3; Librarian 24; FFA 124; Blue and Gold Royalty 4. 12 DALE NELSON Football 1234; Basket- ball 1234; Track 124; Band 1234; Officer 3; Ensembles 34; Mixed Chorus 1234; All School Play 14; Blue and Gold 34; Student Council Of- ficer 1; Representative 4; Class Officer 3; Student of the Month 3; Conference Math Contest 3; Boys State 3. JACOUIE NELSON Twirler 234;Mixed Chor- us 134; Girls Chorus 12 34; Librarian 24: Class Officer 3; FHA 1234; Blue and Gold Royalty3. JEAN NELSON Band 1234, Representa- tive 3, Ensembles 34; Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; Prestonian 3; FHA 1234; Blue and Gold Royalty 2; Science Award 3. JOYCE OLSON Mixed Chorus 1234;Girls Chorus 1234; Blue and Gold Editor 34; Pres- tonian 1234; National Honor Society 4; Class Officer 23; FHA 1234; Officer 2; Perfect At- tendance 2; Conference Math Contest 12; Girls State Alternate 3;Betty Crocker Award 4;Science Award 3; Student of the Month 3; Crisco Award 12. WAYNE OLSON Football 234; Wrestling 34; Mixed Chorus 123; Mixed Octet 1; All State Chorus Alternate 1; All School Play 1; Set Construction 3, Sound 4; Blue and Gold 2; Librarian 23; FFA 12 4; Science Award 2; John Stewart Sportsman- ship Award 4; I Dare You Award 4. 13 WINNIE OLSON Band 1234; All-State Band 34; Ensembles 234; Solos 234; Mixed Chorus 134; Girls Chorus 1234; Girls Triple Trio 4; Declam 234; All School Play - Set Construction 3, Set Design 4; Blue and Gold 1; Prestonian 124; Librarian 4; Stu- dent Council Officer 2; National Honor Society 34; Secretary 4; Class Officer 1; FHA 1234; Officer 34; Student of the Month 4;Art Camp 2; Music Camp 3; USD Pres- idential Scholarship; Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarship; Augustana Regents Scholarship. DUANE STEFFENSEN Football 1234; Mixed Chorus 1; FFA 1234. ARLEEN RASMUSSEN Band 1234; Officer 3; Ensembles 4;Mixed Chor- us 1234; Girls Chorus 1 234; Girls Triple Trio 2; Declam 1; All School Play-Publicity 3; Blue and Gold 1234; Preston- ian 1; FHA 1234; Per- fect Attendance 4. RICHARD WILDE Perfect Attendance 123; Science Award 1. 14 CLASS MOTTO Zl. you reach the AT end of your rope, £ a knot and hang on. ] tie1 H “i class colors ± fc- AcIua and Ice Blue f SENIOR OFFICERS The class of '69 was guided through their senior year with the following officers; Jim Gardner, treasurer; JoAnn Jensen, secretary; Blaine Miller, president. Not pictured is Curt Lundquist, who is vice president. Interesting poses are found in a typical senior English class. 15 Graduation day terminates year Commencement Exercises Lake Preston High School Auditorium WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1969 Eight O’Clock PROGRAM Processional...............................Sandra Swenson Bruce Anderson Invocation......................... Rev. Richard Stierlen “No Man Is An Island” ..................... Mixed Chorus Presentation of Eighth Grade..........Prin. Gene Harstad Salutatory ................................ Donna Andersen “Halls of Ivy” ............................ Henry Russell Mixed Octet Valedictory............................Ryan Kopperud COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS . Dr. Harris Wollman Director of Graduate Studies, N.S.C., Aberdeen, S. D. “Graduation Day”................N. Sherman, J. Sherman Girls Triple Trio Presentation of Class of 1969 ...Supt. Gerald Andrews Presentation of Diplomas................ Glenn Green President, Board of Education “Ally, Ally Oxen Free” ................. Mixed Chorus Benediction ..................... Rev. Richard Stierlen The director of graduate studies at Northern State College, Aber- deen, South Dakota, Dr. Harris Wollman, was the commencement speaker for the LPHS graduating class of 1969. His message to the graduates contained five standards by which to live. Ryan Kopperud presented the traditional valedictory address. The salutatory speech was given by Donna Andersen (not pictured). 16 Wayne Ackman Juniors Douglas Cecil Sally Larson Janel Baumberger Jean Bergan Joel Bergan Susan Bode strive to move forward Bonnie Brandner Sherry Brown Larry Gardner John Hanson Gregory Hauck Steven Johnson Elaine Nelson Brian Odden Alden Oldsen Stephen Olson Roben Pike Curt Rich Terry Sass Nikki Seeman NOT PICTURED: TERRY THOMPSON, TOMMY WIENK, JOHN LOWE Rhonda Sneesby Robert Swenson Barbara Thomas Brenda Thompson Judy Thompson Mike Thompson Rhonda Thomsen 18 Janet Wienk Bruce Anderson Diselle Anderson Gary Arbon Sophomores contribute individual talents Julie Knutson Jean Kopperud Connie Meier Jamie Mogler Jeanette Nelson Jeffrey Nelson Thomas Nelson Dean Odden Curtis Paterson Mike Salter Deborah Sass Kathy Shaw Marlin Smith Kathy Ackman Roger Anderson Ilene Baumberger Mary Bode James Boyd Kathy Brandner Freshmen initiated into high school careers Roger Christensen Kevin Gates Dena Falla Nancy Hanson Brenda Coulter Debra Hasche Cindy Jensen Jean Jensen NOT PICTURED: TERRY AALBERS, JIMMY NYSTROM, MELYIN JOHNSON Verne Jensen Linda Johnson Arden Jones ' I Pamela Lundquist Leigh McMasters Merrill Nelson Ponald Nesseim Todd Oines Juanita Olson Douglas Paterson Joseph Schnell Sherry Sneesby Grace Thomas Marnie Thompson Charles Wienk. FRESHMEN OFFICERS In their first year of high school, the freshmen elected these officers to lead their class. Left to right: Grace Thomas, secre- tary; Chuck Wienk, treasurer;Kathy Brand- ner, vice president; Doug Paterson, presi- dent . Officers lead classes JUNIOR OFFICERS The busy junior class was led by these four students. Seated: Jean Bergan, vice president; Susan Bode, secretary. Standing: John Hanson, president;Mike Thompson, treasurer. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS With the help of their officers, the sophomore class completed a suc- cessful year. Left to right: Kathy Shaw,treas- urer; Sandi Swenson, president; Debbie Sass, secretary; Jeanette Nel- son, vice president. 23 Students recognized for outstanding achievements Mike Salter September Rhonda Thomsen October Jim Gardner November Laurie Jensen December The Student of the Month Award is presented by the Lake Preston Jaycee Chapter. The student body casts nominations for potential students of the month. From these suggestions, the Student Council selects the recipient of the award. Attitude, leadership, citizenship, and personality are some of the qualifications considered when a student is selected. The students pictured be- low may have received this award and or another high honor. Sandra Swenson January Ryan Kopperud May Brenda Thompson Girl's State Donna Andersen DAR Jackie Nelson Miss Holiday Winnie Olson February Jean Kopperud April European Band Tour Elaine Nelson Girl's State Wayne Ackman March Boy's State Joyce Olson Betty Crocker Award UliiC The twirlers of the marching band for the 1968 - 69 season were kneeling: Jacquie Nel- son, Jo Dowden. Back row: Sue Bode, Marie Anderson, head twir- ler, and Sheila Mil- lett. 26 Marching band creates festive mood The band initiated their 1968-69 marching career at LPHS's Blue and Gold Day parade. During the half of the homecoming game, they presented a short maneuver rou- tine to the songs El Capitan and Burst of Trumpets . The band went to Arlington to participate in their homecoming parade and were served free buffalo burgers following the parade. Invitations were received from Dakota Wesley- an, General Beadle,Huron College, Northern State College, and South Dakota State University to march in their homecoming parades, but the band was able to attend only SDSU's Hobo Day activities. The marching band's final performance for the year was the Memorial Day parade. Rhonda Sneesby was drum majorette for the marching band. She led them in all of their parades. 27 A Band presents two concerts In November the A band presented the annual Pops Concert. Some selections from the concert were Downtown , Clarinets Allegro , Music Man , Bub- bling Woodwinds , and Born Free . The audience was served pie and coffee while listening to the music. The B band also played at the Pops Concert. The Spring Concert was presented on April 16, 1969. The A band played Danzon , Zorba the Greek , La Grazza Ladra , La Bamba De Vera Cruz and others. Left to right. Standing: Mr. Runyan, Susan Wienk, Rhonda Andersen, Randy Williams, Roger Christensen, Joe Schnell, Tom Nelson, and Dianne Hagen. Third row: Linda Johnson, Marla Nelson, Klark Thomsen, Arden Jones, Jo Dowden, Rhonda Thomsen, Gary Arbon Jeanette Nelson, Sally Larson, Allen Wilde, Kent Thomsen, Dan Laabs, Dale Nelson, JoAnn Jensen, Jim Johnson, Mark Rodvold, Barb Thomas, Sandi Swenson.. Second row: Pam Lundquist, Grace Thomas, Mary Bode, Curt Paterson, Brian Odden,Arleen Rasmussen, Rodney Olson, Renee Thomas, Debbie Larson, Janelle Nelson, Brad Hauck, Kathy Ackman, Jean Jensen, Doug Paterson, Diselle Anderson, Judy Thompson, Juanita Olson, Mary Bergstrom, Roben Pike. First row: Jean Kopperud, Kathy Shaw, Ilene Baumberger,Jean Nelson, Margaret Odden, Shirley Rasmussen, Sue Bode, Winnie Olson, Janet Wienk, Debra Tenneboe, Joanne Hasche, Renita Thomsen, Elaine Nelson. The band selected these officers and rep- resentatives for their council. Standing: Roben Pike, junior representative; Jo Dowden, senior representative; Juanita Olson, freshmen representative; Sandra Swenson, sophomore representative. Seat- ed: Jeanette Nelson, secretary-treasur- er; Rhonda Thomsen, vice president; Win- nie Olson, president. 28 Mr. George Runyan started teaching at LPHS at the beginning of the school year. He teaches A and B bands. These bands presented concerts throughout the school year. His time is kept busy by giving lessons. This summer Mr. Runyan will continue giving les- sons and will conduct three summer concerts. 29 Instrumentalists At the contest, the flute trio was awarded an excellent. The trio includes Joanne Hasche, Renita Thomsen, and Elaine Nelson. Jean Kopperud, playing a clar- inet solo at the February con- test in Watertown, received a superior rating. She was recom- mended to play at the evening concert. The woodwind ensemble obtained an excellent rating at the contest. Left to right: Arleen Rasmussen, Grace Thomas, Janet Wienk, and Elaine Nelson. 30 strive for perfection Receiving a third was the clarinet quartet. Members include back row: Mary Bode and Linda Johnson. Front row: Pamela Lundquist and Marla Nelson. The clarinet quartet received a superior at the music contest in Watertown.Top to bottom are: Kathy Shaw,Ilene Baumberger,Jean Nelson, and Jean Kopperud. An excellent rating was given to the saxophone quartet. They are left to right: Roben Pike, Juanita Olson, Jean Jensen, and Kathy Ackman. 31 The brass quintet earned an excellent. Left to right: Kent Thomsen, Jo Dowden, Winnie Olson, and Barbara Thomas. Not pic- tured: Greg Hauck. LPHS1s only vocal soloist this year at the Watertown contest was Nikki Seeman. She sang a mezzo soprano solo and received a superior rating. The 16-member brass choir was given a superior. The group consists of back row: Kent Thomsen, Dale Nelson, Jo Ann Jensen, Sandi Swenson,Barb Thomas Allen Wilde, and Sally Larson. Middle row: Jo Dowden, Jeanette Nelson, Rhonda Thomsen, and Gary Arbon.Front row: Margaret Odden, Shirley Rasmussen, Sue Bode,and WinnieOlson. Not pictured: Greg Hauck. 32 The percussion ensemble re- ceived an excellent rating for their section. Left to right: Susan Wienk, Jean Kopperud, Roger Christensen, Tom Nelson, Joe Schnell, and Dianne Hagen. Seated at the piano is Rhonda Andersen. A superior rating was given to the French horn quartet. Members are Sue Bode, Winnie Olson, Margaret Ann Odden, and center back, Shirley Rasmussen. A superior rating was given to Winnie Olson for her French horn solo. She played at the evening concert after the con- test in Watertown. 33 Vocal music drifts through halls GIRLS GLEE Back row: Dianne Hagen, Donna Andersen, Rhonda Andersen, Susan Wienk, Janet Wienk, Marnie Thompson, Mary Bergstrom, Janel Baumberger, and Arleen Rasmussen. Fourth row: Sheila Millet, LeAnn Baggesgaard, Diselle Anderson, Judy Thompson, Brenda Thompson, Sally Larson, Cindy Jensen, Sue Bode, Bonnie Brandner, and Rhonda Sneesby. Third row: Winnie Olson, Debbie Hasche, Ilene Baumberger, Barb Thomas, Sherry Brown, Roben Pike, Dena Falla, Elaine Nelson, and Debbie Sass. Second row: Joyce Olson, Linda Johnson, Pam Lundquist, Kathy Brandner,Marv Bode, Grace Thomas, Sherry Sneesby, Connie Meier, and Jean Bergan. First row: Rhonda Thomsen, Mrs. Cade, Delores Kitchen, Jean Jensen, Kathy Ackman, Laurie Jensen, Jacquie Nelson, Marie Anderson, Nikki Seeman, and Jo Dowden. The members of the triple trio are left to right: Jo Dowden, Nikki Seeman, Dianne Hagen, Jean Bergan, Winnie Olson, Rhonda Sneesby, Elaine Nelson, Marie Anderson, Barb Thomas, and Mrs. Cade, director. Their accompanist is Rhonda Thomsen. At the contest in Water- town they received a superior for singing the song Dedication. Pictured left to right: Dianne Hagen, Rhonda Thomsen, Bruce Anderson, Dean Martin, Doug Malone, Marlin Smith, Elaine Nelson, and Nik- ki Seeman. Seated at the piano is their dir- ector Mrs. Cade. 34 to conclude school day Back row: Bruce Anderson, Dale Nelson, Dave Cecil, Jim Gardner, Doug Malone, Chuck Wienk, and Doug Cecil. Fourth row: Dean Odden, Tom Nelson, Gary Malone, Jeff Nelson, Roger Christensen, Terry Blinsman, and Dean Martin. Fourth row: Janet Wienk, Sheila Millet, Dianne Hagen, Susan Wienk, Rhonda Andersen, and Arleen Rassmussen. Third row: Winnie Olson, Donna Andersen, Ilene Baumberger, Rhonda Sneesby, and Marnie Thompson. Second row: Mrs. Cade, Brenda Thompson, Joyce Olson, Sherry Sneesby, Jacquie Nelson, Elaine Nelson, Jean Bergan, and Rhonda Thomsen. First row: Barb Thomas, Laurie Jensen, Grace Thomas, Marie Anderson, Nikki Seeman, and Jo Dowden. Not pictured: Mary Bergstrom. At the Christmas Program, Caroling, Caroling and Winter Wonderland were sung by the girls glee. The mixed chorus also sang at this program. Their selections were Do You Hear What I Hear? and Christmas Bell Song . The mixed chorus also sang No Man Is An Island and Ally, Ally Oxen Free at the commencement exercises. Rhonda Thomsen, a junior at LPHS, did a fine job as accompanist for the girls glee, mixed chorus, triple trio, and for many grade and high school solo- ists. Those representing the All-State Chorus went to Aberdeen on October 8 and 9. Under the direction of Dr. Elaine Brown from Singing City, Pennsylvania, they sang Song of Democracy , Weep 0 Mine Eyes , and Sing to the Lord. The representatives were left to right: Bruce Anderson, Nikki Seeman, Dean Martin, and Rhonda Thomsen. Center front: Mrs. Cade, the director of the group. Musical talents displayed Each year out of approximately 2000 high school musicians who audition, 160 students win a position in South Dakota's All-State Band. This year, one instrumentalist from LPHS was selected to play in the band. Winnie Olson played fourth chair in the French horn section. Four others, Jean Kopperud, Sandi Swenson, Kathy Shaw, and Kent Thomsen, failed by one point on their audition scores to obtain positions. The 19th Annual All-State Band was held at Sturgis, South Dakota, on March 21 and 22.The guest conductor, Dr. Gene Braught, is Director of Bands at the University of Oklahoma. The commencement program included a number by the mixed octet. Memories were awakened as they sang Halls of Ivy. The triple trio presented two musical numbers at Baccalaureate, the Sunday prior to graduation. God's Love and My Prayer for Today were the selec- tions sung. The traditional song, Graduation Day, was sung at Commence- ment by the triple trio. The annual Memorial Day service was May 30, 1969. A short concert was presented prior to the advancement of the colors. A few selections played by the A band were as follows: America the Beauti- ful and Americade. Following the program, the band proceeded to march in the parade. 36 - V PRINCESS BARBARA ELLINGSON PRINCE CURTIS KORKOW Royalty crowned during Blue and Gold day festivities QUEEN DONNA AND KING BLAINE Senior attendants: Marie Anderson and Paul McMasters. 38 Junior attendants: Jean Bergan and Steve Olson. Freshman attendants: Mary Bode and Roger Anderson. Sophomore attendants: Jeanette Nelson and Gary Arbon. Forensics The declam team brought home the first-place district trophy. The contest was held in Arlington. Jean Kopperud, Mary Bode, and Donna Andersen re- ceived superiors in the dramatic, humerous, and poetry divisions, respec- tively. Kathy Brandner received an excellent for her oration.The superior ratings of Jean Kopperud, Mary Bode, and Donna Andersen made them eligible to participate in the regional contest at Madison. At this contest, Jean and Donna received excellents while Mary got a good. Kathy Brandner, Mary Bode, Rhonda Andersen, Donna Andersen, and their coach, Mrs. Auch, ob- served the state contest in Pierre the following weekend. Left to right. Seated: Mary Bode, Jean Kopperud, Donna Andersen, Kathy Brandner. Stand- ing: Mrs. Janet Auch, coach; Grace Thomas, Winnie Olson, Rhonda Andersen, Mary Bergstrom, Laurie Jensen. earns top honors These studnets participated in such individual debate events as original oratory, extempor- aneous,after dinner, radio and television speaking. Left to right. Back row: Todd Oines, Steve Johnson, Dean Martin, Douglas Malone,Robert Swenson, Terry Sass, Greg Hauck, Nikki Seeman, Mr. Tom Fritts, coach. Front row:Rhonda Andersen,Jean Kopperud, Elaine Nelson, Jean- ette Nelson, Sandi Swenson, Kathy Shaw, Mary Bergstrom. The debate teams have traveled widely in the state this past year. Their journeys took them as far as Rapid City where John Hanson, Bruce And- erson, Ryan Kopperud, Wayne Ackman, Doug Cecil, Gary Ar- bon, Greg Hauck, and Dean Mar- tin tied for first place. Left to right. Back row: John Han- son, Gary Arbon, Wayne Ackman, Ryan Kopperud, Roger Anderson, Greg Hauck, Bruce Anderson, Todd Oines. Front row: Mr. Fritts, coach; Jean Bergan, Susan Bode, Douglas Cecil, Dean Martin, Douglas Paterson. 41 Annual staff compiles Prestonian SENIOR EDITOR ..................... JUNIOR EDITOR ..................... DIVISIONS DEDICATION ........................ LAYOUTS ........................... WRITE-UPS ......................... TYPING ............................ HEADLINES ......................... PHOTOGRAPHERS ..................... Donna Andersen . Janet Wienk Donna Andersen Janet Wienk Donna Andersen Janet Wienk . Sherry Brown Diselle Anderson Joyce Olson . Winnie Olson Elaine Nelson Rhonda Andersen Joyce Olson Debra Sass Judy Thompson Darrell Hookie Ryan Kopperud 42 Members of the annual staff could be found work- ing on the Prestonian during their spare moments. Left to right. Back row: Ryan Kopperud, Darrell Hookie, Joyce Olson, Rhonda Andersen, Winnie Ol- son, Elaine Nelson. Second row: Debbie Sass, Di- selle Anderson, LeAnn Baggesgaard, Sherry Brown, Jo Dowden. Seated; Mr. Cade, advisor; Janet Wienk, junior editor; Donna Andersen, senior editor. The Blue and Gold column is published weekly with the help of these students. Left to right. Back row: Janet Wienk, Arleen Rasmussen, Rhonda Sneesby, Rhonda Thomsen, Donna Andersen, Dale Nelson, Ryan Kopperud, Darrell Hookie, Paul McMasters. Second row: Dean Martin, Barb Thomas, Sally Larson, Roben Pike, Sherry Brown, Mary Bergstrom, Brenda Thompson, Jean Bergan, Blaine Miller. Seated: Mrs. Auch, Elaine Nelson, Rhonda Andersen; Susan Bode, Joyce Olson, editors; Doug Brown. Future Homemakers Home improvement, security, love and faith are the ideals of FHA. The organization is composed of fifty-seven members. The past year has been a busy one for the FHA'ers. For their money-making project a bake sale was held. The local chapter sponsored a Christmas Ball, hosted the Regional Convention, honored their mothers with the annual Mother-Daughter banquet, and held a style show. Sixth row: Ilene Bauraberger, Barb Thomas, Roben Pike, Jean Kopperud, Sherry Brown, Janel Bauraberger, Sheila Millett, LeAnn Baggesgaard, Connie Meier, Kathy Ackman, and Jean Jensen, Fifth row: Rhonda Thomsen, Dianne Hagen, Jean Bergan, Sue Bode, Elaine Nelson. Susan Wienk, Jo Dowden, JoAnn Jensen, Jacquie Nelson, and Marie Anderson. Fourth row: Julie Knutson, Arleen Rassmussen, Brenda Thompson, Laurie Jensen, Janet Wienk, Sherry Sneesby, Debbie Hasche, Cindy Jensen, Kathy Brandner, and Dena Falla. Third Row: Marnie Thompson, Linda Johnson, Mary Bode, Grace Thomas, Jean Nelson, Joyce Olson, Brenda Coulter, Judy Thompson, Delores Kitchen, and Carol Zeeck. Second Row: Pam Lundquist, Mary Bergstrom, Bonnie Brandner, Diselle And- erson, Rhonda Sneesby, Nancy Hanson, Norma Zeeck, and Debbie Sass. First Row: Nikki Seeman, Songleader; Kathy Shaw, Parlimentarian; Sandi Swenson, Reporter; Winnie Olson, Vice President; Donna Andersen, President; Jeanette Nelson, Treasurer; Mrs. LaDonna Micko, Advisor. 500 South Dakota FHA girls enjoy regional program. FHA regional officers for the coming year were elected at the convention. Those elected were Carol Baker, chair- man; Gail Schonewill, vice chair- man; Carla Vetter, secretary. Nikki Seeman, chairman; Sandra Dittman, vice chairman; Barbara Bleeker, secretary were the offi- cers of the past year. Left to right. Carol Baker, Nikki Seeman, Gail Schonewill, Sandra Dittman, Carla Vetter, Barbara Bleeker. 44 host regional convention Regional FHA chairman for 1968-69, Nikki Seeman, relinquishes her office to Carol Baker of Arlington. Approximately 500 Soutn Dakota FHA girls enjoy the regional program. Future Farmers sold as slaves The Lake Preston FFA Chapter have literally worked for their or- ganization this year. They were auctioned as slaves for a day in March. The money taken in was for FFA expenses. Left to right. Back row: James Boyd, Chuck Wienk, Douglas Paterson, Joe Schnell, Dean Odden, Mr. Gudahl, advisor. Fourth row: Kevin Gates, Verne Jensen, Curtis Paterson, Brad Hauck, Gary Malone, Jim Jensen. Third row: Don Brandner, Tom Nelson, Kent Thomsen, Jeff Nelson, Randy Williams. Second row: Ron Nesseim, Tom Wienk, Greg Hauck, Terry Sass, Marlin Smith, Brian Odden. Front row: Steve Johnson, secretary; Darrell Hookie, treasurer; Paul McMas- ters, president; Duane Steffensen, vice president; Wayne Olson, reporter. Not pictured: Curt Lundquist, sentinal. 45 Party draws honor students An NHS sponsored pizza par- ty was held at the Bruce Anderson home for all honor roll students. Back row: Mr. Gene Harstad, advisor, Brenda Thompson, Elaine Nelson,Winnie Olson, Secretary; Wayne Ackman, Ryan Kopperud, vice presi- dent; Donna Andersen, pres- ident; Joyce Olson. Seated: Jeanette Nelson,DebbieSass, Rhonda Andersen, Jean Kop- perud, Sandi Swenson, Bruce Anderson. These members must maintain a 3.25 grade average throughout high school. Librarians create a hush The librarians have been helpful to the students, but strict on the li- brary rules throughout the year. Those on the staff are left to right, sitting: John Hanson, Dean Martin, Steve Johnson, Marlin Smith. Second row: Janel Baumberger, Barbara Thomas, Winnie Olson, Debra Sass, Rhonda Andersen. Back row: Bruce Anderson, Mike Salter, Curt Rich, Kathy Ackman, Sheila Millett, Jacquie Nelson, Mike Thompson, Dianne Hagen, Jean Bergan, Paul McMasters. 46 Student Council speaks for students OFFICERS PRESIDENT ............................... VICE PRESIDENT .......................... SECRETARY ............................... TREASURER ............................... REPRESENTATIVES SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE ................... JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE ................... SOPHOMORE REPRESENTATIVE ................ FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVE ................. Donna Andersen . . Terry Sass . Jean Kopperud Ilene Baumberger . . Dale Nelson . Sally Larson . . Dean Odden . . Gary Zeeck Journalists discuss new concepts The press meeting was held in Brookings at SDSU. There was a general session in the morning, and in the afternoon the students went to separate workshops. Standing: Ja- net Wienk, Joyce Olson. Seated: Elaine Nelson, Sue Bode, and Rhonda Andersen. 47 Tom Jones'' entertains audience PLAY CHARACTERS Partridge . . . . Bridget Allworthy Squire Allworthy Deborah ......... Jenny Jones . . . Captain Blifil Blifil .......... Tom Jones .... Thwackum .... Square .......... Mr. Western . . . Sophia Western Ryan Kopperud Susan Bode . David Cecil Linda Johnson Mary Bergstrom Paul McMasters' . Dean Martin . Mike Salter . Dale Nelson Robbie Swenson . . Curt Rich . Jean Bergan Miss Western .......... Honour ......... Justice Dowling ....... Doctor ................ Highwayman ............ Harriet Fitzpatrick . . . Fitzpatrick ........... Mrs. Whitefield ....... Susan ................. Lady Bellaston ........ Nancy ................. Constable ............. Rhonda Sneesby . Grace Thomas . . Doug Brown Paul McMasters . Wayne Ackman Jeanette Nelson . . John Hanson Rhonda Andersen . Cindy Jensen . Elaine Nelson . Jean Kopperud . . Steve Olson Tom Jones written by David Rogers was this year's all school play. This play is a condensation of the novel Tom Jones. The scene is England and the first character to enter is Partridge, the teacher-barber-surgeon accused of father- ing the foundling Jones. Partridge introduces the characters, narrated odd bits of the tale, and steps in and out of the action. The play consists of three acts. The first act tells about the discovery of the child Tom Jones, his growth into manhood under the protection of the rich landowner Squire Allworthy,and his companionship with the Squire's mean-minded son Blifil. Tom also rescues Sophia Western from a runaway horse and immedi- ately they fall in love. Tom is banished from the estate by the Squire because of Blifil's lies about him. Mr. Western is trying to force his daughter to marry Blifil, whom she detests. The second act could be called The Chase - everybody who met in the first act chases everybody else to London. Unaware of each other’s presence, they all arrive for the night at Upton Inn. The inn becomes overrun with people - Tom dining with the loosely moraled Mrs. Waters; Sophia and her maid running away from her father and Blifil; a wife running away from her jealous husband; that same husband and Mr. Western in pursuit of Sophia. The third act is further complicated by the presence of Lady Bellaston. Tom encounters a raving Irishman and is nearly hanged for murder. Tom's trial exposes Blifil s duplicity and Tom's own good birth. The play ends happily with Blifil being banished from the country and Tom mar- rying Sophia. 48 Mardi Gras prom features Al Douglas Trio A sparkling chandelier, a dazzling coach, and rows of balloons highlighted the decorations of the Junior-Senior Prom of May 3, 1969. The event be- gan with a banquet. Delicious ham, baked potatoes, escalloped corn, salad, and desert were prepared by the junior class mothers and served by Mike Salter, Ilene Baumberger, Brad Hauck, Brenda Coul- ter, Don Brandner, Mary Bode, Jeff Nelson, Kathy Brandner, Gary Arbon, Dena Falla, Kent Thomsen, and Cindy Jensen. The program following the banquet began with a welcome by John Hanson, junior class president. The senior class president, Blaine Miller, fol- lowed with the response. Jo Dowden read the sen- ior's ABC's, and Marie Anderson gave the senior prophecy. Musical selections were presented by the Al Douglas Trio Plus One featuring Cherie Moore. This band also played for the dance which started at 9:00 and lasted until 12:00. Tom Nel- son and Debbie Hasche served punch during this time. The show A Lovely Way to Die was next followed by a breakfast for the seniors, juniors, and their dates at the Preston Cafe. In the early morning hours the junior class tore down the re- mains of the enjoyable Mardi Gras. 49 The Future Farmers of America decorated a float around the show Moby Dick. It was distinguished as being the most ori- ginal . The most beautiful award was given to the National Honor Society float. Their float portrayed the theme Tiptoe Through the Tulips. Susan and Darin Gullickson rode on the float. Students construct floats The beautifully decorated floats were the main attraction of the Blue and Gold Day parade. Each school organization and class work on a float.The floats were transformed into magnificent masterpieces with the hard work of the student body. Three floats were chosen for the awards of Most Beautiful, Most Original, and Most Humor- ous. The parade theme of 1968 was Movies. The floats were as follows: Declam; Lady Godiva; Music-Carousel; FHA-Gone With the Wind; FFA-Moby Dick; NHS-Tiptoe Through the Tiger Lilies; Seniors-Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner; Juniors-Bridge on River Kwai; Soph- omores- Ship of Fools; Freshmen - Hang 'Em High. 50 Bridge on River Kwai was the title of the junior class float which received the most humorous award. Gridders excite spectators Season's Record The A football team had a successful season as can be seen by their record. Back row: Kent Thomsen, Wayne Ackraan, Terry Sass, Dale Nelson, Mike Thompson, Darrell Hookie, Jim Gardner, and Wayne Olson. Middle row: Mr. Hank Lenards, coach, Lonn Helfinstine, Paul McMasters, Blaine Miller, Mike Salter, Larry Gardner, Steve Johnson, and Bruce Anderson. Front row: Curtiss Rich, Brian Odden, Doug Cecil, Doug Malone, Alden Oldsen, and Robbie Swenson. Lake Preston 25 Doland 0 Lake Preston 13 Elkton 0 Lake Preston 34 Howard 0 Lake Preston 0 DeSmet 38 Lake Preston 2 Sioux Valley 32 Lake Preston 46 Deubrook 0 Lake Preston 12 Willow Lake 26 Lake Preston 0 Arlington 25 Back row: Kevin Isaacson, Chuck Wienk, James Boyd, Eugene Steffensen, Roger Anderson,Don Brandner,James Mogler.Second row:Mr.Mike Schroeder, coach, Jeff Nelson, Verne Jensen, Arden Jones, Leigh McMasters, Allen Wilde, Tom Nelson. First row: Gary Malone,Todd Oines, Kevin Gates,Mer- rill Nelson, Gary Zeeck, Joe Schnell. Lonny Helfinstine Curt Rich 1 Doug Cecil Dale Nelson Blaine Miller Mike Thompson Larry Gardner Steve Johnson 54 Courtmen tag Wayne Ackman Curt Paterson opponents The A squad coached by Mr. Lenards showed great potential and skill in their games. Left to right. Back row: Brian Odden, Doug Cecil, Larry Gardner, Mike Thompson, Curtis Paterson, Steve Johnson.Front row: Wayne Ackman,Dale Nelson,Lonny Helfinstine, Blaine Mil- ler, Mike Salter, Curt Rich. Lake Preston 74 Lake Norden 76 Lake Preston 69 Willow Lake 54 Lake Preston 76 DeSmet 94 Lake Preston 59 Arlington 61 Lake Preston 50 Iroquois 57 Lake Preston 66 Hayti 72 Lake Preston 56 Esteline 53 Lake Preston 68 Erwin 52 Lake Preston 60 Java 72 Lake Preston 79 Doland 45 Lake Preston 49 Oldham 31 Lake Preston 54 DeSmet 83 Lake Preston 56 Cheyenne Eagle-Butte 67 Lake Preston 67 Arlington 71 Lake Preston 53 Sioux Valley 67 Lake Preston 70 Elkton 65 Lake Preston 65 Deubrook 72 Lake Preston 80 Howard 65 Lake Preston 73 Hazel 59 Lake Preston 66 Iroquois (District) 67 The usual A basketball team get- together in their locker room. The Divers in action against the opposing team. B Team drills Lake Preston 16 Lake Norden 33 Lake Preston 41 Willow Lake 36 Lake Preston 23 DeSmet 36 Lake Preston 29 Arlington 24 Lake Preston 23 Iroquois 49 Lake Preston 34 Estelline 31 Lake Preston 26 Hayti 26 Lake Preston 30 Erwin 26 Lake Preston 22 Oldham 36 Lake Preston 28 DeSmet 38 Lake Preston 40 Cheyenne Eagle-Butte 45 Lake Preston 26 Arlington 38 Lake Preston 18 Sioux Valley 44 Lake Preston 28 Elkton 29 Lake Preston 21 Deubrook 43 Lake Preston 44 Howard 48 Lake Preston 28 Hazel 39 56 The B basketball team members developed the skills they will need in future years. Left to right. Back row: Mr. Ray Boetel, coach; Todd Oines, Kevin Isaacson, Roger Anderson, Gary Arbon, Chuck Wienk, Arden Jones, Gary Malone. Front row: Gary Zeeck, Jeff Nelson, Curtis Paterson,Kent Thomsen, Don Brandner. Divers shoot for basket. Sock it to 'em! Go, fight, win! What do we eat? - Tiger meat! and We've got the spirit! are just a few of the yells led by the cheer- leaders . This year marked the first year for wrestling cheer- leaders in LPHS. One senior, two juniors, and one freshman compose this squad. Top to bottom: Rhonda Sneesby, Elaine Nelson, Jo Dowden, Mary Bode. The A cheerleading squad has one senior and three juniors. Both A and B cheer- leaders constitute the football cheering squad. Top: Sally Larsen and Roben Pike. Bottom: Marie Anderson and Sue Bode. Cheerleaders stimulate enthusiasum The B squad consists of two soph- omores and two freshmen. Left to right: Jeanette Nelson, Jean Kopperud, Ilene Baumberger, and bottom center, Kathy Brandner. 57 Grapplers gain experience Wrestling is in its second year at LPHS. These boys have been gaining valuable experience for this exciting sport with each match. Left to right. Back row: Brad Hauck, Gary Buer, Kevin Gates, Verne Jensen, Mr. Mike Schroeder, coach; Ron Nesseim, James Boyd, Doug Malone: John Hanson, manager. Front row: Terry Aalbers, Jim Jensen, Randy Williams, Dean Mar- tin, Steve Olson, Jamie Mogler, Alden Oldsen, Tom Nelson, Marlin Smith, Wayne Olson. 58 By their struggle, Gary Buer and his oppo- nent prove that wrestling is no simple sport. Jamie Mogler is shown trying to pin one of his opponents. Six thin-clads represent These track boys participated in the state track meet at Rapid City. Blaine Miller participated in the high jump. Doug Brown and Mike Salter competed in the pole vault while the latter and Wayne Ackman,Curt Rich and Mike Thomp- son ran the 880-relay.Wayne also entered the low hurdles compe- tition. Left to right. Back row: Blaine Miller, Curt Rich, Doug Brown. Front row: Mike Thompson, Mike Salter, Wayne Ackman. Not pictured is Dale Nelson,manager. LPHS at state meet The track team went to meets in Redfield, Watertown, Mitchell, and Tyndall. They also attended the East Central track meet where they placed third. They were fourth in the Lake Central meet and received sixth place in the Region. Left to right. Back row: Mike Salter, Mike Thompson, Wayne Ackman, Doug Brown, Dale Nelson, Larry Gardner, Tom Wienk, Steve Johnson. Second row: Curt Rich, Blaine Miller, Gary Malone, Gary Zeeck, Doug Malone, Jeff Nelson, Jamie Mogler. Front row: Mark Rodvold, Mike Olson, James Boyd, Randy Wil- liams, Terry Aalbers, Verne Jensen, Roger Anderson, Arden Jones, Chuck Wienk. 59 Coaches and managers aid team These coaches and managers had a busy year with LPHS’s athletics. Left to right. Front row: Mr. Schroeder, Dean Martin, Mr. Boetel. Back row: John Hanson, Mr. Lenards, Jim Gardner. Outstanding athletes make headlines These students obtained letters on Awards Night for their outstanding achievements in the various athletic fields. Left to right. Front row: Brian Odden, Wayne Ackman, Mike Thompson, Blaine Miller, Tom Wienk, Jim Gardner. Second row: Steve Johnson, Curt Rich, Dale Nelson, John Hanson, Paul McMasters, Doug Brown, Darrell Hookie. Third row: Lonny Helfinstine, Robbie Swenson, Alden Oldsen, Larry Gardner, Doug Malone, Dean Martin, Terry Sass. Fourth row: Tom Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Kent Thomsen, Brad Hauck, Mike Salter, Gary Zeeck, Gary Malone. Back row: Judy Thompson, Janet Wienk, Wayne Olson, Doug Cecil. Not pictured: Duane Steffensen, Marlin Smith, Bruce Anderson. This group of young men were chosen by their teammates as center back: Terry Aalbers, Most Improved Wrestler. Third row: Mike Salter, Most Prom- ising in Basketball and Foot- ball, and Most Improved in Basketball; Kent Thomsen, Most Improved in Football. Second row: Wayne Olson, Most Valu- able Wrestler; Dale Nelson, Tri-Captain in Football, Most Valuable Basketball Player, Most Valuable Lineman in Foot- ball, Most Inspirational in Football, and Captain in Bas- ketball. Front row: Blaine Miller, Tri—Captain in Foot- ball, Most Valuable Player in Football; Lonny Helfinstine, Tri-Captain in Football. 60 KINDERGARTEN Left to right. Front row: Patti Wayrynen, Mark Swenson, Timmy Stevens, Brenda Gudahl, Rosalie Nelson, Craig Mogler. Second row: Allen Holm, Brian Nelson, Brad Korkow, Brenda McKee, Todd Waldow. Third row: Da- vid Hillestad, Lyn Hesby, Mike Nelson, Velva Smith, Lois Laabs, Donna Gutzmer, Harold Pastian. Back row: Mrs. Runner, Jeff Driscoll, David Christensen, Roger Jones, Jon Nelson, Boy Keiser, Jesse Nel- son, Jeffrey Runner, Lisa Ellingson. Primary students learn basics FIRST GRADE Left to right. Front row: Bar- bara Ellingson, Timothy Lenards, Shelly Hougland, Lynn Jensen, Mark McAdaragh,Darin Gullickson, Karen Strande. Second row: Brad- ley Nelson, Daniel Johnson, Keith Nelson, Jeffrey Thorsheim, Darlene Menzel, Timothy Stewart, Timothy Casper. Back row: Jil- layne Larson, Daniel Iseminger, Cynthia Boyd, Ricky Olson, Shir- ley Bartsch, Eddie Johnson, Col- leen Anderson, Mrs. Seeman. FIRST AND SECOND GRADE Left to right: Front row: Mrs. Hanson, Donna Smith,Susie Hough- ton, Wade Jensen, Russell Will- iams, Bruce Johnson, Anna Jean Christensen, Lane Teeters. Sec- ond row: Michael Jensen, David Menzel, Susan Gullickson, Janet Austad, Curtis Korkow, Gary Os- vog. Back row: Peggy Wienk, Sherry Waldow, Nyla Hasche, Su- zanne Brekke, Jimmy Wilde, Er- roll Mogler. 62 SECOND GRADE Left to right. Front row: Da- vid Odden, Scott Gullickson, Da- vid Laabs, Lori Helland, Todd Larsen, Scott Teeters, Dawn Gu- dahl, Lisa Schwartzkopf. Second row: Albert Houghton, Royal Kop- perud, Steven Strande, Ricky Hillestad, Julie Williams, Shel- ley Hauch, Jackie Jensen, Ricky Wilde. Back row: Mrs. Lembcke, Sanford Nelson, Gary Pastian, Bruce Jones, Dean Tolzin, Connie Jensen, James Thorsheim, Nathan Hagen, Mrs. Folsland. THIRD GRADE Left to right. Front row: Ralph Kit- chen, Robert Bergan, LuAnn Tolzin, Ran- dall Nessiem, Donald Andrews, Ron Hol- land, Kim Wienk, Cindy Hougland. Sec- ond row: Pamala Osvog, Todd Casper, Verdon Hovde, Jon Vedvei, Michael Pas- tian, Craig lie. Gene Wienk, David Gutzmer, Marilyn McAdaragh. Back row: Mrs. Kopperud, Linda Palmland, Roger Keiser, Mary Schnell, Kevin Lather, THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE Left to right. Front row: Laur- ie Jensen, Brenda Nelson, Royce Kitchen, Bruce Paterson, Jeff Stewart, Timothy Gudahl, Lurene Mogler. Second row: Jack Nel- son, Paul Johnson, Dean Gutzmer, Bonita Sneesby, Susan Wilde, Pamela Larson, Mrs. Gunderson. Back row: Dolly Jensen, Daniel Menzel, Donnie Wilde, Karen Ar- bon, Gayle Jones, Leslie Palm- lund, Jill Johnson. 63 Intermediates advance in studies FOURTH GRADE Left to right. Front row: Harley Olson,Renae Nelson, Randy Gullickson, Steven Jones, Nancy Smith, Kevin Rydbom, LaMae Rodvold. Second row: Lana Larsen, Robert Bode, Loren Malone, Allan Reick, Mark Iseming- er, Russel Palmlund, Ta- mara Pastian. Third row: Dennis Johnson,Steven Sal- ter, Charles Vedvei, Jeff Anderson, Karen Olson, De- bra Wienk, Debra Helland, Mrs. Christensen. Back row: Dale Seeman, Bonnie McAdaragh, Donna Teeters, Lori Anderson, Kathleen Wayrynen, Linda Hasche, Brian Lather. FIFTH GRADE Left to right. Front row: Ran- dy Lee Olson, Melinda Wayrynen, Wayne Coulter, Michael Brook- shire, David Anderson, Jeffrey Andrews, Dwight Gutzmer. Sec- ond row: Caryn Keiser, Dean Nelson, Mark Koch, Leslie Ise- minger, Dale Martin, Randy D. Olson, Mark Odden, Lynette Mog- ler. Third row: Mrs. Auen, Ro- bert Nesseim, Bryan Sneesby, James Olson, Douglas Gullick- son, Alan Vedvei,Tammy Stevens, Joyce Smith. Back row: Renee Williams, Craig Millett, Robin Gudahl, Lori Malone, Tammy Jones, Ryan Olson, Paul Casper. SIXTH GRADE Left to right. Front row: De- borah Laabs, Randy Nelson, De- Wayne Anderson, Kyle Hesby, Ke- vin Gudahl, Wayne Wienk, Reed Hauck. Second row: Kenneth Arbon, David Helland, Hallie Svihel, Jerome Nelson, Jolene Falla, Debra Gutzmer, Gary El- lingson, Kevin Lundquist. Third row: Mrs. Pedersen, Brenda Nelson, Krislyn Jensen, Rita Tolzin, George Andrews, William Paterson, Denise Hougland, Peg- gy Osvog, Gail Swenson. Back row: Alden Boyd, Douglas Ol- son, Kay Anderson, Helen Chris- tensen, Charmaine Jensen, Susan Oldson, Nancy Aalbers, Mary Rich. 64 Specific interests develop in junior high SEVENTH GRADE Left to right. Front row: Wan- da Olson, Renita Thomsen, Ronda Stewart, Loretta Gates, Debra Tenneboe, Deonne Brandner, Mike Koch. Second row: Jean Vedvei, Renee Thomas, Kathy Smith, Mar- gret Wilde, Lyle Palmlund, Dean Cecil, Danny Laabs. Third row: Mrs. Hanson, Bethany Nelson, Carla Keiser, Debra Hesby, Guy Olson, Keith Nelson, Gary Buer. Back row: Lorna Hagen, Debra Pastian, Mike Austad, Douglas Salter, Mark Baumberger. EIGHTH GRADE A Left to right. Front row: Rodney Olson, Jody Brookshire, Roberta Schnell, Denise Pike, Effie Falconer. Second row: Mrs. Guse, Mark Rodvold, Edwin Smith, David Gilbery, Vickie Martin, Debra Holland. Back row. John Anderson, Steven Millett, Daniel Tolzin, Mike Olson, Nancy Merill, Clara Rieck. Not pictured: Shirley Rasmussen, Robert Wynn, Dawn Johnson, Debra Johnson. EIGHTH GRADE B Left to right. Front row: Marla Nelson, Rick Osvog, Debra Lundquist, Jim Johnson, Eugene Olson, James Warner. Second row: Mr. Lueth, Kathy Nelson, Margaret Ann Odden, Joanne Hasche, Randy Odegaard, Benny Mogler. Back row: Janelle Nelson, Becky Sass, Douglas Hookie, Klark Thomsen, Rodney Palmlund, Jim Issac- son. 65 Grade courtmen The C team coached by Mr. Lenards has a lot of hustle and promises a fine ball team. Back row: Mr. Lenards, coach; Bryan Sneesby, Douglas Gullickson, Douglas Olson, Paul Casper, Gary Ellingson. Middle row: DeWayne Anderson, Alan Vedvei, Dean Nelson, Jerome Nelson, Kevin Lundquist, Billy Paterson. Front row: Wayne Wienk, Dale Martin, Mark Koch, Reed Hauck, Kevin Gudahl. Mr. Lueth's B team shows great potential for a fast team. Back row: Mike Koch, Dean Cecil, Danny Laabs, Rick Osvog, Eugene Olson, Mr. Lueth. Front row: Rodney Olson,Douglas Salter, Mike Austad, Jimmy Johnson, Mark Baum- berger. 66 train for high school The A grade basketball team promises much effort in the years to come. Left to right. Back row: Mr. Lueth, Mark Rodvold, David Gilbery, Douglas Salter, Mark Baumberger, Jimmy Johnson. Front row: Douglas Hookie, Klark Thomsen, Danny Tolzin, Mike Olson,John Anderson. Grade cheerleaders add spirit The junior high chose five girls to lead their cheering section. Left to right. Standing: De- nise Pike, Debbie Holland, Vic- kie Martin. Kneeling: Deonne Brandner, Kathy Nelson. 67 B band provides experience The B band performed at the Pops concert and also presented a concert in the spring. The musicians gain musical experience through practicing and their participation in band. Left to right. Front row: Klark Thomsen, John Anderson, Marla Nelson, Mary Rich, Debra Laabs, Debra Tenneboe, Joanne Hasche, Renita Thomsen. Second row: Krislyn Jensen, Gail Swenson, Debra Pastian, Roberta Schnell, Reed Hauck, Debra Larson, Renee Thomas, Janelle Nelson, Mike Austad, Mark Odden, Randy Odegaard, Paul Casper, Doug Gullickson, Jim Olson, Kay Anderson, Vicki Martin, Denise Pike. Back row: Wayne Wienk, DeWavne Anderson, Helen Christenson, Denise Hougland, Lori Malone, Randy Olson, Kevin Lundquist, Mark Koch, Lorna Hagen, Rodney Olson, Benny Mogler, Dan Laabs, Mark Baumberger, Dave Anderson, Doug Salter, Ken Arbon, Mike Koch, Dean Cecil, Dave Helland, Kevin Gudahl, Jim Johnson, Mark Rodvold, Bill Paterson. Director: Mr. George Runyan. 68