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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1980 volume:

• I t I � | 6 ttaM Hi mta nitenti As children, we entered school, some with tear-filled eyes with fear of a new place, new friends, and the fear of leaving our own home and familiar surroundings. It was a beginning. Soon the fear ceased, and was replaced by a new kind of love and loyalty, that which we have for Lake Preston High. This loyalty and love grew because of the activities and people of Lake Preston. It grew not only because of the teachers and students, we began to know and understand, but because of the many groups and organizations we began to join. Our school has an outlet for us no matter what our particular talents. There were sports we could join, clubs, or musical organizations. We learned to work with other people. We soon learned that this love and loyalty had a name - Spirit and this spirit is shared by everyone in the school. Now another year is coming to an end, the halls will soon be silent the rooms empty, Soon all activity will cease till next August. But the spirit of LPHS will not cease. Although the editors knew they could never capture all the spirit of this eventful year, we have done our best. We are proud to present to you Prestonian 1980 and hope it will always be a reminder of the Spirit Lake Preston. As seniors, it is our last year at Lake Preston High School. Our high school days are.coming to an end; no longer will we see the friends we have known. We will never again have to try to con- vince “the people upstairs” of a class schedule which is to “our” best advan- tage. The general assembly on our first day of school as seniors was a reminder that the end of our high school days were drawing nearer. It was hard for us to comprehend that we were now seniors. As the year went on we came to realize that there would be no more football or basketball games to watch or wrestling matches or gymnastics meets to attend as Lake Preston students. As seniors, we also understand that we will not participate in any more music concerts and drama productions. Colleen Anderson Overby, Janet Austad Cyndy Boyd, Suzanne Brekke Award winning editors hard at work. Janet sews Anger to blouse. Seniors 5 Debbie Carlson, Tim Casper, Anna Christenson Barb Ellingson, Darin Gullickson We all are looking forward with anticipation, but for a moment let us look backward with pride on all the good times we have had at Lake Preston High School. We call to mind our first days of high school as freshmen. We were instantly labeled as “Little Green Freshmen” as we dodged the Seniors of 1977 in fear of getting initiated. Our sophomore year saw all the members of the class getting involved in every aspect of high school activities. Becoming more of a family rather than just close friends was how we progressed as a junior class. We remember our bake sales, raffles, and concessions as we worked to fund our elegeant and artistic prom, “Castle of Dreams.” We think of our eventful and festive senior year, of how we worked for perfection in academics, sports, and music, our Senior get-togethers, go- ing to the State Capitol in Pierre, attending State B’s, dressing up for our Senior Tea, the Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom, and the big step towards graduation. 6 Seniors Sue Hanson, Mark Jacobsen, Connie Janssen, Lori Jensen, Lynn Jensen Candids: Busy as a Bee (Sue) Bottom, left to right: What book is Connie really reading? Anticipation What a center fold! (Barb) You want my eyes glued to the board? (Tim) Hang in there Mark! Seniors 7 1 Jl Top: Wade Jensen, Bruce Johnson, Danny Johnson, Middle: Chowing Down!, Ed Johnson, Bryon Jones. It’s Slinky Time!! Eld’s armed and dangerous. 8 Seniors Jill Larson, Karen Lundquist, Shellie Marken, Brenda Martin. In June of 1979, Lake Preston celebrated their Centennial as they begin a new century. The year 1980 started also a new dec- ade and found the Seniors enjoy- ing the movie “The Jerk” and the song which became known as the Seniors’ theme song, Mac Davis’ “It’s Hard to be Humble.” Speak- ing with seniors new vocabulary, this year could be summarized in two words “Kamazing and ri’dicu- lus”. The time also came for us to become aware of world situations such as the Iran Crisis. Having high school come to an end is both a sad and happy occa- sion. Our numerous amounts of awards and recognitions, being so highly regarded by both our fel- low-students and the general pub- lic, will make it rather difficult for those underclassmen to compare with our accomplishments. We shall all remember Lake Preston and there will always be a special place in our hearts for our school, for this is where we have learned to grow up. And in years to come, when we think back to our Alma Mater, we shall always treasure our countless and pre- cious memories of LPHS. PASS OR TRANSFER Date O II'i. Student Reason JSLa.cLua±iMG______________ Time left 2. P, m ■ . Teacher h JhJb• Jdd j Time arrived (JJJR.ISIq.Li Time returned JlQl I K Y)C) I Seniors 9 Upper: Darlene Menzel, David Odden Middle: Rick Olson, Gary Osvog Bottom: Dan Severson. Tim Stewart, Karen Strande, Lauri Warne Peggy Wienk, Russell Williams (Dan Johnson) This is a good time for a stick-up. Anna Christensen Class Officers: Lynn Jensen President; Karen Strande - Secretary; Tim Stew- art - Vice-President; Jill Larson - Treasurer; Seniors 11 Greg Cass Lisa Ellingson Donna Gutzmer Lynn Hesby David Hesby Doreen Holland Doug Johnson Roger Jones Roy Keiser Lois Laabs Kandy Lakman Larry Larson Officers: Lois Laabs Treasurer, Roy Keiser—President, Roger Jones- Vice-President, Vickie Rockino-Secretary Row 1: Mary Longville, Anita Nelson, Brian Nelson, Jesse Nelson Row 2: Jon Nelson, Mike Nel- son Tam Pederson, Vickie Rockino Row 3: Velva Smith, Laurie Spry, Tim Stevens Row 4: Mark Swenson, Todd Waldow, Dan Stout Candids: Top right: Jesse Nelson, Bottom left Mike Nelson and Lisa Ellingson, Bottom right: Tam Pederson Jr. 13 Craig Anderson, Lisa Anderson, Holly Casper, Alan Cass David Christen son, Marily Ellingson. Alan Fonder, Brad Hesby. Dawnette Hovde, Linda Jensen, Mary Jensen, Ward Jensen. The sophomore class was very active this year, especially in sports. The two girls in gymnastics successfully competed at the State Meet, both placing on the beam. All the boys out for football, basketball, and wrestling, also had a good season. The sophomores will remember the coming of the new decade as a good time for everyone. 14 Sophomores Top: Geometry Class Teresa Johnson David Jones, David Larson, Gerri Munson, Robin Marken. Tammy Sass, Jane Schnell, Charlie Siver, Scott Tolzin Not Pictured: Loren Isaacson, Patsy Johnson, Troy Larson, Delwin Smith_____________________ Far Left: English Class Middle: Holly Casper Far Right: Biology, Biology, Biology!!!! The new decade welcomed an ambitious class of freshmen to the halls of LPHS. They soon became involved in everything from FHA to basketball, and swing choir to football. To start off the year, they elected Terri Lundquist and Mark Sjolie to represent their class for home- coming. Top athletes included Todd Stevens and David Anderson in Wrestling and Jody Weink in gymnastics. Next year promises big- ger and better things for the freshmen. Left to Right; David Anderson, Vickie Ander- son, LaDonna Fonder, Becky Hesby, Tim Jen- sen, Terri Lundquist. 16 Freshmen Dale Virchow, Connie Wienk, Jody Wienk Typical day at school (Kris and Dawn) mm-mm good Attention! (LaDonna and Becky) Mug shots (Mark and Connie). Freshmen 17 Reigning over the king- dom of Lake Preston for homecoming week Septem- ber 10-14, were King Tim and Queen Jill. Coronation on Monday night launched a busy and tantalizing week of festivities, including dress up days, girls’ basketball game, burning of the CL, picnic, boys’ football game, and a dance. Keeping with the tradition of previous years, each day of homecoming week had a spe- cial dress code to boost school spirit. The Student Council initiated a new idea by awarding prizes at the picnic on Friday to the best dressed boy girl for each day. Monday-hat sock day: Kandy Lakman Russ Wil- liams. Tuesday-crazy day: Tam Peterson Bruce John- son. Wednesday - 50’s day: Lisa Ellingson Tim Casper. Thursday - dress up day: Lauri Warne Bryon Jones. Friday - Blue Gold Day: the entire student body was noted for their participa- Homecoming King Stewart .Jill Larson. Queen: Tim tion Homecoming Royalty: Top left: Mark -Jacobsen Lauri Warne. Top right: Dan Severson Karen Lundquist. Lower left: Darin Gullickson Karen Strande. 20 Homecoming Fired up!! Students and fans attended the burn- ing of the CL of Thursday following a girls’ bas- ketball game where the girls were defeated by the Oldham Dragons. Despite the defeat, cheerleaders and speakers aroused tremendous spirit among the crowd. The following day, the park provided the setting for the afternoon festivities, which opened with a picnic dinner. A Community pep fest was high- lighted by beating the Cardinal car. The Divers’ football team gained their second win of the season by defeating the Clear Lake Cardinals 29-3. The Student Council hosted a disco to celebrate the victory and to conclude another successful homecoming week. Music was provided by KKRC. Homecoming 21 Top right: Homecoming attendants - left to right Mark Swenson, Doreen Holland, Dave Jones, Robin Marken, Terri Lund- quist and Mark Sjolie. Middle left: Burning of the CL. Middle Center: Roy Reiser, Darin Gullick- son and Coach Thorn. Middle right: Freshman boys’ initiation. Lower left: Coach Larson, Mark Jacobsen and David Odden. Lower right: Football players smash Cardi- nal car. 22 Homecoming The cheerleading squad, made up of three seniors and two juniors, were en- thusiastic about their duty to encourage the boys to win! These girls, who did such a good job, are: Deb Carlson, Lori Jensen, Jill Larson, Donna Gurzmer, and Doreen Holland. Football Cheerleaders- top: Deb Carl- son, middle: Lori Jensen, Donna Gutzmer, Jill Larson, bottom: Doreen Holland Middle left: “Catch me if you can!” Middle right: Parents night, left to right: Deb Carlson, Jill Larson, Lori Jensen, Donna Gutzmer, Doreen Hol- land bottom: “Don’t forget basketball sea- son!” Football 23 row 1- Marily Ellingson, Peg Wienk, Velva Smith, row 2- Ed Johnson, Tim Casper, Lynn Jensen, Tim Stewart, Gary Osvog, Wade Jensen, Bruce Johnson, Mark Jacobsen, Dan Severson, Dave Odden, Rus Williams, Rick Olson Row 3- Ass’t Coach Steve Thorn, Harold Pastian, Todd Waldow, Roger Jones, Brad Hesby, Doug John- son, Mark Sjolie, David Anderson, Scott Tolzin, Lynn Hesby, Craig Anderson, Mike Nelson, Jesse Nelson, Todd Stevens, Mark Swenson, Jon Nel- son, Coach Ron Larson. Senior football players: Row 1- David Odden, Tim Stewart, Lynn Jensen row 2- Gary Osvog, Ed Johnson, Tim Casper, Dan Severson, Rick Olson, Wade Jensen, Bruce John- son, Russ Williams, Darin Gullickson, not pic- tured, Mark Jacobsen. After this year, they would never again play together as the LPHS foot- ball team. This, then, was the story of the senior Divers as they tackled, passed, and worked their way through another winning season. The LCC title was rightfully theirs once again. How- ever, the seniors weren’t the only suc- cessful ones. Roger Jones was among Darin Gullickson, Mark Jacobsen, Russ Williams, and Dan Severson, those players being recognized as All-Conference stars. The Divers ended up with a very successful season; their record being 6 and 2. Mark Jacobsen had the most tackles, total 133. When the season was over, Russ Williams and Mark Jacobsen were voted the most valuable players. 24 Football Top left: “I know that gopher’s down here some- where!” Top right: ‘‘Here goes another touchdown!” Middle left: “There’s gotta be a receiver somewhere- I sent four out there!!” The football field is quiet now- no feet pounding over the turf, no scores lighting up the board, no spectators in the stands. Come next fall, when the action starts again-new leaders for the team, but the grads will be there, too. LP 0 LP 8 LP 24 LP 12 LP 29 LP 12 LP 21 LP 34 Dell Rapids Brookings JV Clear Lake Hamlin Arlington De Smet Howard Sioux Valley Bottom left: “Ma told me there would be days like this.” Football 25 Top Left: Girl’s Basketball Cheerleaders Bottom Row- Linda Jensen, Middle Row- Linda Pastian, Darlene Menzel, Holly Casper, Top Row- Karen Strande Top Right: Karen Strande, Darlene Menzel, Holly Casper. Bottom Right: left to right- Linda Pastian, Holly Casper, Linda Jensen, Karen Strande, and Darlene Menzel. Bottom Left: Linda Pastian, Linda Jensen, Darlene Menzel. Girl’s BB 27 L.P. 35 Oldham 44 L.P. 32 Iroquois 44 L.P. 35 Willow Lake 28 L.P. 25 Arlington 45 L.P. 20 Castlewood 23 L.P. 26 De Smet 34 L.P. 27 Howard 43 L.P. 22 Arlington 42 L.P. 43 De Smet 39 L.P. 39 Sioux Valley 49 L.P. 59 Carthage 54 L.P. 28 Clear Lake 60 L.P. 44 Ramona 37 L.P. 40 Hamlin 63 L.P. 33 James Valiev Christian 31 Top Left to Right: Asst. Coach Karban, Debbie Carlson, Lauri Warne, Marily Ellingson, Dian Menzel, Peggy Wienk, Robin Marken, Jill Larson, Lori Jensen, Jody Wienk, Daw- nette Hovde Coach Lee. Upper Right: All-Conference, Jill Larson. Right: Seniors - Debbie Carlson, Lauri Warne, Peggy Wienk, Jill Larson Lori Jensen. Left to Right: Coach Linda Karban, Becky Hesby, Kris Vincent, Tammy Sass, Dain Menzel, Lisa Anderson, Laurie Spry, Terri Lundquist, Jody Wienk, Marilyn Ellingson, Vickie Anderson, Dawn Mikelson, Connie Wienk, Dawnette Hovide, Asst. Coach Curt Lee, Managers Gerri Munson and Rosalie Nelson. 28 Girls’ Basketball A? % B team: Coach Karban, Becky Hesby, Kris Vincent, Tammy Sass, Dian Menzel, Lisa Anderson, Laurie Spry, Terry Lundquist, Jody Wienk, Marily Ellingson, Vickie Anderson, Dawn Mikelson, Connie Wienk, Dawnette Hovde, Asst. Coach Lee. GO TEAM!! “We became a respectable team towards the end of the season after a disappointing start,” commented Head Coach Curt Lee. The Lake Preston Girls’ Bas- ketball Team ended their season on the first round of the district play against the De Smet Bulldogs at the Arlington Invitational tourney. The Divers’ record was 5-10 in regular season. Jill Larson, selected to the All-Conference team, led the girls in scoring with 137 total points and an average of 9.1 points per game. She was followed closely behind by Peggy Wienk with 120 points and an average of 8 points per game. Sophomore Robin Marken led the rebounding with 134 total rebounds with Peggy Wienk again in second in the statistics with a total of 94. Averages were 8.9 and 6.8 rebounds per game respectively. Although the girl’s record was not impressive they showed improvement by win- ning 4 out of their last 7 games. This improvement brought good comments from other coaches. Girls’ Basketball 29 I First row (1 to r): Dawn Mikelson, Dawnette Hovde, Marily Ellingson, Linda Jensen, Kris Vincent, Patsy Johnson, Audra Sass. Second row; Mark Swenson, Mary Jensen, David An- derson, Paul Mobley, Jay Carlson, Rosalie Nelson, Gerri Mumson, Lisa Malone, Connie Wienk, Tammy Sass, Holly Casper, Mary Longville, Jane Schnell, Lauri Warne, Barb Ellingson, Mike Nelson. Third row; Ed John- son, Linda Pastian, Lois Laabs, Anita Nelson, Karen Nelson, Rick Olson, Brad Hesby, Mi- chelle Bradwisch, Jeff Iverson, Lynn Hesby, Todd Stevens, Jill Larson. Fourth row; Cheri Janssen, Todd Waldow, Charlie Siver, Direc- tor, Miss Sheila Grimes, Robin Marken. Bottom left: “What kind of a song is this anyway?” Bottom center: “It wouldn’t be so bad if we didn’t have to wear these dumb uniforms!” Bottom right: All-stater, Ed. 30 Band The Lake Preston band had a heavy schedule of performance in 1980. The activities for the band included field marching competitions at Dakota State College in Madison and also at Brook- ings, which was sponsored by SDSU. The annual band supper, sponsored by the Band Mothers, was held on No- vember 10. The event is promoted as a fund raiser for the band. The band pre- sented a variety of musical selections throughout the evening as those in at- tendance were served a ham supper with all the trimmings in a relaxing at- mosphere of music. The Augustana Band Festival, held November 16-17 in Sioux Falls, had two participants from LPHS. Anita Nelson and Jane Schnell each took part in many hours of hard practicing to pre- pare for the final concert. Director, Miss Sheila Grimes, accompanied the two students. “One of the best bands in South Da- kota” were the words of former gover- nor Harvey Wollman. The LPHS Band played for the unveiling of the portrait of Wollman January 11, in the Rotunda of the capital building. The band went along with the sixth grade and also played for two hours in the Rotunda in the morning. During the day, the mem- bers of the band were given tours of the capital and the Governor’s mansion. A standing ovation was given to the Lake Preston and DeSmet bands for their outstanding performance in the Band Festival on February 12 in the aiditorium. Conductors, Bill Jones and Sheila Grimes, rehearsed both bands together and presented a concert open to the public that evening. The com- bined bands of both schools numbered a large ensemble of 100. Many hours of practice to get ready for the Regional Instrumental Music Contest payed off for many members of the band. The contestants had a change of scenery, though, as the contest site was moved from Watertown to Brook- ings. Ed Johnson, was chosen for All-State Band. It was held March 20-22 in Mitchell. Ed was also presented with the Outstanding Band Member award at Awards Day. Miss Grimes selected Ed because of his extra dedication and his superior accomplishments. The stage band, proud of their im- provement over the year, bought T- shirts with the message, “LPHS Stage Band Does It Better,” printed on them. The shirts were worn to the fifth annu- al Stage Band dance which was held May 5. The concert band rounded out the other parts of the year by performing at two concerts, the Christmas and Spring concerts. The band also showed their dedication to the art of music by dili- gently playing for all pep fests and ath- letic events. Even though it seemed like a thankless job, the music was always enjoyed by the audiences. These pictures depict the varied life of a band student. Band 31 Stage Band: first row (1 to r): Jane Schnell, Jay Carlson, David Anderson, Mary Jensen, Mark Swenson, Ed John- son, Paul Mobley. Second row; Michelle Bradwisch, Jeff Iverson, Lynn Hesby, Todd Stevens, Jill Larson, Mike Nel- son, Charlie Siver, Director, Miss Sheila Grimes, Accom- paniast, Dawnette Hovde. 32 Band A picture is worth a million words. Come on “Nerd” wearing uniforms can’t be that bad. o Top: First row-Accompanist Dawnette Hovde, Debbie Carlson, Connie Wienk, Anna Chris- tensen, Tam Peterson, Mary Longville, Lois Laabs, Patsy Johnson, Mary Jensen, Linda Jensen, Dawn Mikelson, Vickie Anderson, Jill Larson, Lauri Warne, Linda Pastian. Second row-Brad Hesby, David Hillestead, Gary Os- vog, David Anderson, Mark Swenson, Bryon Jones, Bruce Johnson, Russ Williams, David Odden, Ed Johnson. Middle left: “I thought we were supposed to sing in DeSmet.” Middle right: “Give me that old soft shoe. .” Bottom left: “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble, but we’re doing the best that we can!” Chorus 33 Top left: Enuciate! Sing those words out! Top center: “But Mrs. Gillman I said I didn’t do it.” Top right; “Why do I always have to play?” Middle: All-State Chorus; (1 to r) Lois Laabs, Dave Odden, Patsy Johnson, Mark Swenson, Russ Williams, Ed Johnson, Jill Larson, Anna Christen- sen. Presenting Songs for Every Season was how the chorus at LPHS shared the vocal musical talent with the public. The cho- rus took part in the Christmas concert with the instrumental- ists and also had a Spring Vocal concert. The involvement of the chorus was also very im- pressive as play time rolled around. Presenting the musical, “Li’l Abner” involved extra work by 55 members of the high school in music, as well as acting. Try-outs for All-State Chorus gave Anna Chris- tensen, Lois Laabs, Dave Odden, and Russ Wil- liams the opportunity to participate in this major event in Watertown November 2-3. Extra work put in prior to attending the affair, readied the musicians for long hours of rehearsals with the larger group of students from all of South Dakota. The final concert was delivered the last night in the arena. Qualities such as music ability, academic achievement, service to community and leader- ship in extra-curricular activities found six LPHS students selected to appear in the 1979-80 edition of “Who’s Who in Music.” Those named were Deb Carlson, Anna Christensen, Ed Johnson, Jill Lar- son, Dave Odden, and Russ Williams. 34 Chorus A new and exciting group was added to the vocal curriculum. A select group of 24 singers formed what came to be known as the Swing Choir. The group incorporated interesting and different movements into their songs to add flair to the music. They sang more popular and sacred songs which appealed to audiences more than just for- mal singing. As a result of the popularity that grew each time they sang, they were invited to perform at events such as the Band Supper, the Rural Electric Meeting in DeSmet, for a Legion meeting in Erwin, along with numerous other perfor- mances. The Swing Choir also gave their rendition of sacred music at area churches. Because of the wide acceptance of this type of music, the Swing Choir performed at the LPHS reunion held in July. Chorus 35 “Are they really practicing for All- state?” First row (1 to r): Kris Vincent, Daw- nette Hovde, Rosalie Nelson, Gerry Munson, Debbie Carlson, Lauri Warne, Vickie Rockino, Lois Laabs, Dawn Mikelson, Vickie Anderson, Becky Hesby, LaDonna Fonder, Di- rector, Mrs. Marilynn Gillman. Sec- ond row; Connie Wienk, Kristy Soward, Marily Ellingson, Tam Pe- terson, Jill Larson, Linda Pastan, Anna Christensen, Lauri Spry, Jody Wienk, Mary Jensen, Linda Jensen, Patsy Johnson, Mary Longville. Third row; Lisa Anderson, Brad Hesby, David Hillestad, Delwin Smith, Scott Tolzin, David Jones, Paul Paterson, Mark Sjolie, David Anderson, Tim Jensen, Terri Lund- quist, Anita Nelson, Lisa Ellingson. Fourth row; Greg Cass, Harold Pas- tian, Mark Swenson, Ed Johnson, Russ Williams, Dave Odden, Bruce Johnson, Bryon Jones, Gary Osvog, Dan Johnson, Dan Severson, Lynn Jensen, Colleen Anderson Overby, Suzanne Brekke. Lynn Jensen, Dave Odden, Tim Stewart are the senior wrestlers who set a winning example for the rest of the team. Junior Jon Nelson also had a successful season. The grapplers, once again coached by Dale An- derson and Roy Gillman, worked very hard and held their own against some tough opponents. The culmination of the season was Lynn Jensen, and Tim Stewart qualifying for the State Wrestling Meet, held Feb.. 15-16 in Huron. Wrestling cheer- leaders Lori Jensen, Darlene Menzel, Karen Strande, and Velva Smith, and Lauri Warne came with and supported our boys as they gave their all. With the large amount of interest in this sport, it appears that next year’s wrestling will be accom- panied by an excellent season. Top Row: Lynn Jensen, State Com- petitor; Team, row 1, managers Vickie Anderson, Becky Hesby. Row 2, Todd Stevens, Greg Hesby, Lynn Jensen, Ward Jensen, Dave Odden. Row 3, Coach An derson, Dave Hil- lestead, Jon Nelson, Tim Stewart, Mark Swenson, David Anderson, Delwin Smith, Ass’t Coach Gillman. Tim Stewart, State Competitor. Middle Row: LP wrestler grapples with tough opponent. Jon Nelson gets advice from referee. Senior wrestlers Dave Odden, Tim Stewart, and Lynn Jensen. Far Right: Dave Odden takes first place at the Districts in Arlington. 38 Wrestling Arlington Madison DeSmet Hamlin Tourney Howard � Hamlin Clear Lake DeSmet Arlington Brookings J.V. Sioux Valley Conference District WE THEY 26 32 18 41 34 29 1st 3 59 50 8 9 40 35 35 19 42 19 32 28 26 4th 3rd Top left: “It’s too late now. You should have thought about your headgear earlier.” Top Center: “Coach said it would be hard, but this is ridicu- lous!” Top right: Ride’em cowboy. Middle left: “Just a little bit more and then I can go eat.” Middle center: “Huh?” Middle right: “Stay here you little fish!” Bottom left: “What would you give her, a 9 or a 10?” Wrestling 39 Top left: “M-U-S, xxx, C-L-E. Top center: “I knew I’d get it right this time.” Top right: Wrestling cheerleaders-top row (1 to r): Lori Jensen, Darlene Men- zel. Bottom row; Velva Smith, Lauri Warne, Karen Strande. Middle left: Coach Anderson receives a flower from the cheerleaders at the re- gions. Middle right: “Wow! I kinda like them all.” Bottom left: “I get a flower too?!” Bottom right: “Dear Wrestling Team Coaches,...” Volleyball 41 Volleyball, a newly initiated sport, found 10 courageous and ambitious girls entering competition for the first time in the history of LPHS. Coach Dan Ryan started the sport to provide an opportunity, for those not in gymnastics, with an activity dur- ing the winter season. Improvement, as the year progressed, was visible as the girls participated in tournaments in Clark, Sunshine Bible Academy, Lake Preston, and State competition, as well as several scheduled dual matches. Along with learning the ba- sic bump, set, and spike moves, the team, led by three seniors, had to also incorporate the more advanced techniques in keeping up with the all-around stiff competition. The girls ended the season with a 9-11 record. Top: Front row; Dawnette Hovde, Patsy Johnson, Dawn Mikelson, Dian Menzel, Connie Wienk. Back row; Coach Dan Ryan, Lori Jensen, Jill Larson, Peg- gy Wienk, Robin Marken, Lois Laabs. Middle left: “What goes up, must come down.” Middle right: Senior girls; Peggy Wienk, Lori Jensen, Jill Larson. Bottom: “Get ready you guys because it takes more than one to play the game of volleyball.” Top: A TEAM front row (1 to r) Roy Reiser, Lynn Hesby, Roger Jones, Darin Gullickson, Jesse Nelson, Mark Jacobsen, Rick Olson, Gary Osvog, Scott Tolzin, Bruce Johnson, Doug Johnson, Tim Casper. Back row (1 to r) Mgr. Peggy Wienk, Head Coach Jack Schulz, Ass’t Coach Steve Thom, Mgr. Dan Johnson. Middle left: “Now listen up boys, here’s what you do...” Middle right: This is the year of the DIVERS, 1980. Bottom left: “This one’s for you mom.” Bottom right: “Wow! That was close.” 42 Boy’s Basketball Top left: “It’s my ball Dick, so get away!” Top right: “You might as well not waste your time being defensive, because I put it in every time.” Middle left: “That’s my boy.” Bottom left: Senior BB players (1 to r): Gary Osvog, Rick Olson, Bruce John- son, Darin Gullickson, Tim Casper. Not pictured, Mark Jacobsen. Bottom right: “Next time you pull that stunt we’ll be running pro-sprints for a week.” Boy’s Basketball 43 “B” Team (1 to r); First row-Mgr. Peggy Wienk, Mgr. Dan Johnson. SEcond row-Coach, Jack Schulz, Mark Sjolie, Craig Anderson, Doug Johnson, David Jones, Scott Tolzin, Mike Tolzin, Roy Reiser, Lynn Hesby, Paul Paterson, Head Coach, Steve Thorn. Conference District Champs The regional basketball tourney found the Divers scaling the heights and then suffering a new depth of frustration in the most controversial conclusion to a tournament in memory of the area’s oldest cage fans. The Divers dropped a close 53-54 defeat by the Hamlin Chargers, in Regional Championship play, ruining their hopes of proceeding to the State “B’”s. Although they did not advance to state competition, the cagers had a very impressive season record of 19-3. The boys, coached by Jack Schulz, also had the honor of capturing the titles as both Conference and District Champions. The Divers came to be a very respected team by their opponents and were continuously rated very high in the AP poll all throughout the season. As a result they were invited to the Watertown PO Tourney, where they were defeated by Clark, and the prestigious Freeman Classic in Sioux Falls. Here they were victors over the host team, Freeman. In keeping with the undaunted spirit that was always visible during a most exciting basketball season, the t community became involved and took part in such things as the community pep feats and continued to show support in the spirited Fan Club. The Fan Club, always trying to boost the spirit of the team, dribbled a basketball to Howard as a “Dribble for Victory.” This event even brought news coverage on KELO. At the close of the season, nearly 500 fans turned out to honor LPHS athletes by holding a rather impromptu potjuck dinner reception in expression of ap- preciation. In a brilliant finish to an illustrious cage career at LPHS, three seniors improved their reputation by being selected to the All- Conference team. They were Tim Casper, Darin Gullickson, and Mark Jacobsen. Gullickson was also chosen to the fourth All-State team and “Jake” to the first All-State team. Grant Deuel 53 60 Elkton 46 39 Sioux Valley 61 49 Deubrook 65 51 Clear Lake 61 55 Clark 53 62 Hamlin 56 54 Flandreau 74 49 Arlington 55 40 Iroquois 62 46 Sioux Valley 58 52 Freeman 66 56 Oldham 75 58 DeSmet 51 49 Estelline 76 51 Arlington 73 48 Howard 72 40 Ramona 74 53 District DeSmet 52 50 Iroquois 69 47 Region Grant Deuel 48 44 Hamlin 61 62 44 Boy’s BB Above: Bottom row: Lauri Spry, Cheri Janssen, Donna Gutzmer, Linda Jen- sen, accompanist Carol Hesby. Top row: Sheila Anderson, Marily Ell- ingson, Jody Wienk, Kim Jacobsen, Debbie Carlson. Lower left: Remember to point my toes! Lower right: Look ma, no hands! Pg. 47 captions Top left: A dedicated team. Top right: She walks, she talks, she flies like an eagle. Bottom left: Last time I’ll practice so high off the floor. Bottom right: Come on Cheri, don’t be nervous. 46 Gymnastics The L.P. gymnastic team did a very outstanding job this year, seven girls went to the State Gym- nastics meet at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on February 29 and March 1. All the girls placed in the top 20. Marily Ellingson finished 8th on the beam with Linda Jensen, Donna Gutzmer, Cheri Janssen Debbie Carlson close behind. The gym- nasts participated in such towns as Brookings, Clark (twice), Miller, Doland, Watertown (twice), Clear Lake, and of course their home town Lake Preston. They went to four big meets in which they did very good jobs. Lake Preston went to the Regional Meet with eight girls competing. Places that were taken were: All around- Debbie 3rd, Cheri 5th, Beam- Marily 2nd, Debbie 3rd, Donna 4th, Linda 6th, Bars- Debbie 3rd, Sheila 4th, Cheri 7th, Vault- Debbie 5th, Jody 6th, Floor- Debbie 6th, Marily 7th, the top eight places on each event went to the State Meet. Tragedies such as broken bones and pulled mus- cles never hit the gymnasts this year as it did last year. After the gymnastics season ended, Lake Preston was voted the most improved team in the state, which was very exciting news to the team and to Coach Larson. Gymnastics 47 The smashingly successful Blue and Gold newspaper started off the year by winning the ‘All-State’ award for the second consecutive year. This was awarded to them in Oct. of 1979 at the S.D.S.U. Press Conference in Brookings. Regular features in the Blue and Gold include: Sports Scene, What’s Happening, News Brief, Editorials. Compliment Corner was the new article. This con- gratulated outstanding students, athletes and teachers on their ac- complishments. 48 Paperstaff v N AND ,P 88 nJ VVfSouthDakouH V stafi the and Suzanne BreW .«av . (X Swens A° _ . ana ■ • ■ Cv Mark Swens' • ■ a® ■Kristi Vince Manager......VJ . Tim Casper, Anna rs...•;•• •; Jacobsen, Ed Johnson J Dq, eo4nT Takman. Mike Top Left: left to right, Mrs. Semrad, Dave Hillestead, Bruce Johnson Kris Vincent display a camera. Left: Tim Casper Middle Right: The active reporters - left to right, bottom row: Tam Sass, Harold Pas- tian. Middle row: Linda Pastian, Robin Marken, Donna Gutzmer, Vickie Rockino, Darlene Menzel. Top row: Doreen Hol- land Kandy Lakman. Bottom Right: Busy editors Cindy Boyd Suzanne Brekke clip articles to size. Pg. 48 Top: Asst. Editor Anna Christensen, Editors Suzanne Brekke Cindy Boyd, Paste up Editor David Odden. Upper Left: The Blue Gold Staff cele- brates the winning of the All State Award. Middle Right: Reporters - left to right, bot- tom row: Marily Ellingson, Dawnette Hovde Darin Gullickson. Middle row: Ed Johnson Tim Casper. Top row: Mark Swenson, Greg Cass Mark Jacobsen. Lower Left: Hanging of the All State Award. ‘tricat' a write poetry as science project by Cyndy B , , .. He was driving his car one day, n e qui e he saw a horse eating a -S a e w rson in . - , consecutive nother „ 1 mrf - presented to the B 01116 tt UOlU staff at the Press Saturday, Oct. 27 a was sponsored by Dakota High School ssociation. Content and cover V 1 earns second - All-State rVOw eVpi fa w 9 ® ee V Ml N 1 0 te M srp e Ac, e v .e _ V3 Small top left: Dan Stout tries to listen up during one of Mr. Thorn’s thrilling history lectures. Top left: “Oh sure, Mrs. Siska, we all memorized the Pythagorean Theorem.” Top right: These co-committee chair-peo- ple have alot to smile about-the Science Fair was great. Middle left: The chefs sample their culi- nary efforts. Middle right: Mrs. Iverson looks on with amusement as those “little green fresh- men” chow down! Bottom left: J.D. Thompson explains his functioning computer as engrossed stu- dents look on. Bottom right: “Ayv Vey! These guys are denser than I thought!” -''V 50 Classes Student Council-First row (1 to r); Treas. Jody Wienk; Pres. Darin Gullickson; Vice. Pres., Roy Keiser; Jr. Rep., Sr. Rep., Russ Williams; Fresh. Rep., David Anderson; Doug Johnson; Soph. Rep., David Jones. Sr. Rep., Dave Odden; Sec., Linda Pastian. Second row; Todd Stevens and Dan Johnson receive special recognition from President Darin Gullickson for giving the Student Council extra help throughout the year. The Student Council, also known as the Gov- erning Body of LPHS, is very important in mak- ing major decisions that affect the rest of the stu- dent body. Elected by popular vote each year, President, Darin Gullickson and the rest of the council wrote a new constitution defining their rights and responsibilities. The council not only makes decisions, but it also plans activities that are fun and different for the students to enjoy. They provide and plan the ac- tivities for Homecoming and the last day of school. They also acquire movies for special occa- sions and schedule dances to just break up the monotony of the school year. Fund raisers such as the sale of pon poms ina- bled the Student Council to contribute some of their earnings to many worthwhile projects. $50 was donated for scholarships and $400 was given to the Larsen fund. This fund was initiated to improve the track and football field and it’s facili- ties at the newly dedicated “Diver Field.” Student Council 51 The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much Top Left: Dan Ryan - Principal, Business Law, Civil War, Volleyball Coach, Stu- dent Council Top Right: B.J. Gottsleben - Superinten- dent, Elementary Principal, Athletic Di- rector Middle Left: Muriel Sheldon - Business manager Middle: Edith C. Nielsen - Principal’s Secretary Middle Right: Mrs. Helen Gottsleben - Superintendent’s Secretary, Food Service Advisor Bottom: Cooks - LaVonne Thomsen, Di- anna Derks, Deloris McLain, Leone Brandner 52 FACULTY When you come to the end of your rope make a knot and hang on. Top: Roy Gilman - General Math, Psychology, Counselor, Asst. Wres- tling Coach. Middle Left: Dale Anderson - Chemistry, Physical Science, 7th and 8th Science, Wrestling Coach. Middle: Carol Siska - Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trig, Calculus, Physics, Annual Advisor, Sr. Class Advisor. Middle Right: Linda Karban - Geography, 8th American History, World History, Typing I, Asst. Girl’s Basketball Coach, Asst. Volleyball Coach. Lower Left: Ron Larson - Biology, 7th and 8th Math, Football Coach, Gymnastics Coach. Lower Right: Steve Thorn - American History, American Government, Economics, Asst. Football Coach, Jr. High Wrestling Coach. 54 Faculty Top: Mr. Dawson - Ag. I-IV, FFA Advisor; Mr. Petik - Ag. I-IV, Sr. Girls Shop, Jr. Class Advisor, FFA; Mrs. Iverson - Home Ec. I- IV, Foods, Advanced Cooking, Ad- vanced Sewing, Marriage and Family Life, Crafts, FHA, Cheer- leading. Middle: Mrs. Gillman - Vocal Mu- sic, Sr. High Concert Choir, Swing Choir; Miss Grimes - A Band, B Band, Stage Band; Mr. Lee - Ele- mentary High School Physical Education, Art, Soph. Class Advi- sor, Girl’s Basketball Coach, Girl’s Track Coach. Hey, its the new wrestling coach (chuckle, chuckle). Hey Daws, see that Sioux Valley Cheerleader?! Teachers have it rough! “We do not remember days, we remember moments.” Top: Steven Wiersma-Science Fiction Fantasy, Eng- lish II, Composition Research, Creative Writing, English Grammer, Junior Class Advisor, Conces- sions, Oral Interp. One-act play, musical. Helen Nelson-Ass’t librarian. Bottom: Nancy Carmody-Second semester only- English I II, Individualized Reading, Independent Reading, English Grammer. Mrs. Jeanne G. Semrad- First Semester-English I II, Independent Reading, Business English, Sophomore Class Advisor, Blue Gold Advisor, Quill Scroll. To speak of “mere words” is much like speaking of “mere dynamite.” Faculty 55 Jack Schulz; Typing I II, Accounting, PE K-4, Ass’t Athletic Director, Basketball Coach, Track Coach. Rod Kessler; Special Education Instructor. Bus Drivers; Roxanne Casper, M R Munson, Clayton Jensen. “Every nobody is a somebody to someone” Cooks; LaVonne Thompson, Diana Dierks, Delores McLain, Leona Bradner. 56 Faculty Top: “Aren’t we a pair”? (Lynn Jensen, Rick Olson) “You’ve caught me at a bad time!” (Director Gillman) “I’s just a coun- try boy at heart.” (Director Wiersma) Middle: Beauty and the Beast. (Bruce Johnson, Mark Swenson) The power of concentration. (Tam Peterson) “The Country’s in the Very Best of Hands!” (Russ Williams, Dave Odden) “Progress . .. the root of all evil!” (Dan Johnson, Ward Jensen) (Appasionata says) “Bullsie you little clown!” (Mike Nelson, Dan John- son, Jon Nelson, Jill Larson) “This is the worst-looking mess I’ve ever seen!” (Ed Johnson) First row left: “I wishes we could all have our druthers!” First row right: They’re intellectual madmen. Second row (1 to r): Going, going, gone. Second row right: ‘‘But I earned Daisy Mae fair-n-square!” Third row left: Suprise, suprise Scarlett. Third row right: Line-up of the reformed hus- bands. “Sophistication City.” Fourth row left: “Li’l Abner is my only true desire.” Fourth row right: This is it, Pappy-now HESH UP!” Plays 59 This production was a short mystery play by Su- san Glaspell, involving the investigation into the death of the farmer. The action of this play, which is set in the early 1900’s, took place in the farmhouse kitchen of the victim. Characters in the play includ- ed: Mr. Henderson, district attorney (Mark Swen- son), Sheriff Peters (Dan Johnson), Mrs. Peters (Tam Peterson), Mr. Hale (Ed Johnson), Mrs. Hale (Deb Carlson). These people come to the farmhouse the day after the murder, searching for evidence against the chief suspect—the victim’s wife! During the course of (play) action, Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale find the evidence necessary to convict the dead farmer’s wife. However, they also find evidence that the victim deserved his fate. The characters obstruct justice to serve justice in a deeper sense. In Jan. of 1980 Steve Wiersma, the cast, and stage hands Mary Longville and Velva Smith took “TRIFLES” to the one-act play contest in Watertown. They competed against seven other schools. Steve Wiersma summed up his feelings about the cast’s performance by saying, “I think they did an excellent job when one considers that their director was absolutely inexperienced!” It was just a few years ago when the popular car- toon, “Li’l Abner”, by A1 Capp, had attracted numer- ous audiences. In April 1980 a similar event hap- pened, only this time it was due to the dedicated efforts of directors Steve Wiersma and Marilyn Gill- man. This later production was even better than A1 Capp’s, because of the energy and the enthusiasm expended by 55 cast members. A1 Capp may have invented Li’l Abner and Daisy Mae, but Russ Williams and Deb Carlson deftly brought them to life. And it was easy to see how Dave Odden gave the character Marryin’ Sam a real flair for humor. Mammy Yokum, the stern old queen of Dogpatch, was excellently portrayed by Tam Peter- son, and Lynn Jensen was ideal as Pappy Yokum, the henpecked but influential husband. But these coun- try bumpkins couldn’t have put the audience into hysterics and standing ovations without the strong support of: Ed Johnson, as Senator Phogbound, the tricky and typical politician who convinced citizens of Dogpatch that their town was unnecessary, Mark Swenson, as the absent-minded professor Dr. Fins- dale who slicked up some husbands, and Dan John- son, as General Bullmoose, the obnoxious military man determined to destroy Li’l Abner for that potent stuff, “Yokumberry tonic”. - ad ofyea One of the man-against-man struggles of this play would have been impossible without Mike Nelson, who was quite convincing as Earthquake McGoon, Li’l Abner’s fierce rival for Daisy Mae’s affections. The other cast members (scientists, husbands, wives, maidens) really added a lot to this production and made it... “A PLAY TO REMEMBER!” 60 Plays Top left: Senior Tracksters, first row (1 to r); Ed Johnson, Peggy Wienk, Darin Gullickson. Second row; Tim Stewart, Russ Williams, Lauri Warne, Tim Casper, Lori Jensen, Jill Larson. Not pictured, Mark Jacobsen. Top right: Track can take so much out of a guy. Middle left: All’s calm after the storm (prom). Middle right: “What do you say we play another game of rattle.” Bottom left: The thrill of victory. The agony of de- feat. Bottom right: “Isn’t it too early to be at a track Meet?” Track 61 Bumps and lumps, fun and games, frustration and victory, joy and heartache. Even though frustration seemed to overshadow all the other, mentioned ele- ments, the girls on the track team continued strug- gling to improve, despite the fact that their efforts were seldo recognized. The Diver girls had their best showing of the sea- son at the first track meet held at Driver Field.” Tc girls scored in three relays, fourth in the 3200-meter, fifth in the IfiOO, and third in the medley. Point winners individual events were Dion Menzel, second in the discus throw. Kim Jacobsen, fifth in the 100- meter dash, and Jill I arson, fourth in the 800-meter run. The greatest accomplishments made during the season were the breaking of the discus record by Dinn Menzel and qualifying one runner. Jill Larson, for the State Meet, Jill, who finished second in the 800- meter run, went on to finish eighth in state competi- tion. Top right: First row (1 to r); Jill Larson, Mgr., Kris Vincent, Mgr. LaDonna Fonder, Connie Wienk, Vickie Anderson, Dian Menzel. Second row; Terri Lundquist, Lori Jensen, Jody Wienk, Lauri Warne, Marily Ellingson. Third row; Coach Curt Lee, Lois Laabs, Peggy Wienk. Middle left: “And I’ve just started!” Middle center: “I only have 7 more hurdles left to go over.” Middle right: “At least I don’t have to run a half.” Bottom left: “I hope the baton doesn’t break.” Bottom right: “I just gotta throw it farther this time.” 62 Track Top left: “I won!” Top center: “Now I can go play some more rattle.” Top right: “I think these hurdles get higher every time.” Middle left: First row (1 to r); Coach, Jack Schulz, Harold Pastian, Ed Johnson, Da- vid Anderson, Paul Paterson, Mark Sjo- lie. Second row; Mark Jacobsen, Scott Tolzin, Tim Stewart, Russ Williams, Darin Gullickson. Third row: Tim Casper. Middle right: “Wave bye-bye Mark.” Bottom left: “I just can’t jump, I just can’t, I can’t.. The Diver hoys track team of 1980 made a complete turnaround in their performance as compared to pre- vious years. Their tremendous showings all throughout the year led to what seemed the ultimate, by qualifying five individuals for the State Meet. Scott Tolzin, Divers' outstanding sophomore trackstcr, qualified in the 110-yard highs and 165-yard low hurdles, finishing fourth in the state in the highs. Tolzin. along with Darin Gullickson. Tim Stewart, and Tim Casper, was also a member of the 800-meter relay team which ad- vanced to state competition. Casper also utilized his running ability as he qualified in the 400-meter da$h. Other Diver qualifier for the state meet by placing in the regional was Mark Jacobsen, in the shot put. He went on to receive fifth place in state competition. The first high school track meet at Diver Field was held May 3. The Divers opened “Diver Field in high fashion by winning the boys division of the competi- tion. Showing strength in all aspects of track, the boys continued breaking several records during the season. They also placed fourth in Region 3-B. Track 63 Annual Staff: Vickie Anderson, Kris Vincent, Lundquist, Robin Marken, Dawnette Hovde, Laurie Spry, Colleen Anderson Overby, Advi- Dawn Mikelson. sor, Mrs. Carol Siska, Marily Ellingson, Terri A women’s work is never done! It of- ten seemed that the annual, with the staff consisting of all females, would never reach their goal of completing the 1980 Prestonian. But with long hours of loyalty and dedication, the finishes touches were added before the pages were sent to the press to be printed. Members of the staff attended var- ious workshops and conventions in preparation for the coming year. Editor Jill, went to a week of summer camp at SDSU and Asst. Editor Lori, accompa- nied others to a yearbook workshop in Brookings on September 12. Skills such as doing layout design, writing copy captions, and taking appropriate pic- tures were acquired and utilized in ar- ranging the pages that form the 1980 Prestonian. The month of October saw the annu- al staff getting into full swing as Na- tional Yearbook Week rolled around from October 1-5. Librarian, Tish Green, succeeded in winning the theme contest which was held during this week. The selection of this theme Journalists attend the SDSU Press Convention (Robin Mark- en, Vickie Rockino, Dawnette Hovde, Tammy Sass, and alumni Christine Penn.) Page 65 captions: Jr. Editor, Mary Longville; Editor, Jill Larson; Ass’t Editor, Lori Jensen; Jr. Editor, Vickie Rockino. Upper right: Suzanne and Tim consider buying old annual pictures. Lower left: Prestonian Cover Artist, Brenda Martin. Not Pictured: Typists-Janet Austad, Linda Jensen. 64 Annual Staff brought about the change in construction of the annual from being arranged according to topics to a seasonal arrangement. A bake sale was also held to raise money to finance the annual. Ping pong pictures were taken on Ocrober 4 by Ron Nelson of Spectrum Photography. In addition to the ping pong’s, he also played the role as the major annual photographer. The books are put away, the lockers emp- tied, the lights turned off; a memory-filled year draws to an end. Prestonian ’80 has tried to capture some of these memories, for they are all we have left; this year can never be relived. For the Seniors this yearbook holds special meaning. It is our final year. No longer will we do things as a class. It is the last time to laugh together and work together. On gradu- ation day we will walk through our school doors for the last time as members of the student body. We will walk out as graduates, some with tear-filled eyes, all with a deep sense of sadness for we are leaving a small piece of our lives behind us. A yearbook is a pictorial record of the school year. Prestonian ’80 hopes to be a lit- tle more. The editors sincerely hope Preston- ian ’80 will help us all in years to come to remember not only what we did at Lake Preston, but also the spirit in which we per- formed our tasks. The Editors A decision was made by the editor’s to hold regular annual staff meetings on Tuesdays. These meetings, however, did not provide sufficient time to finish the annual. As valuable time and dead- lines flew by, the staff worked twice as hard using their many talents in completing an invaluable book in which the finished product would not be seen until the following school year. Annual Staff 65 9 oaw- 1st row- officers: Colleen Anderson, Marily Ellingson, Linda Jensen, Lori Jensen, Jill Larson, Peggy Weink, Doreen Hol- land, Mary Jensen 2nd row- Mrs. Iverson, advisor, LaDonna Fonder, Kristy Soward, Becky Hesby, Rosalie Nelson, 3rd row- Terri Lundquist, Tammy Sass, Gerri Munson, Kris Vincent, Dawn Mikelson, seated 4th row- Lauri Warne, Lisa Ellingson, Mary Longville, Connie Wienk, Lisa Anderson, Robin Marken, Linda Pastian, Holly Casper 5th row- Tam Peterson, Dawnette Hovde, Vickie Rockino, Lois Laabs, Jody Wienk, Donna Gutzmer, Vickie Anderson, Kandy Lakman Exciting, challenging, new, and different are all words that describe the active chapter of the Fu- ture Homemakers of America. Even though the organization is getting smaller in numbers, it is getting larger with enthusiasm in keeping in spirit with the state theme, “FHA Power.” Decorations depicting the spring season set the scene for this years FHA dance which was also in cooperation with the FFA boys. This project was the one which aroused the most interest among the student body, because it signified the end of the winter season, and the beginning of spring. Music was provided by KELO, Disco on Wheels. Because of the excess of unused money, the chapter donated $250 to the grade school with what they purchased a fireman climbing pole. Ac- tive parents in the community installed the pole on the west lawn of the school yard. Other projects undertaken by the FHA were selling Christmas gifts to the public. A contest was held among the FHAers which Holly Casper won for selling the largest amount of gifts. April saw the FHA sponsoring another contest, this one being for grades K-6. Each of the children colored and Easter oriented picture with three stu- dents in each class receiving a money prize. FHA Week provided a few laughs among stu- dents and also promoted the chapter. A type of dress code was set for each day. They were as follows: Monday-Grub day; Tuesday-Character initiation day; Wednesday-Dress-up day; Thurs- day-Slave day; and Friday-Red and white day. The annual FHA banquet was held April 20th with the PTO providing the meal. Entertainment was provided by girls glee, Marilyn Gillman and Curt Lee. Following the program, chapter degrees and honorary member award was presented. Edith Nielson received the honorary member award for her continuous help throughout the year. Installa- tion of the incoming officers ended the banquet. The year came to a close with the Senior Fare- well. The newly chosen officers planned a lun- cheon for the seniors wishing them “Good luck” and biding them farewell. 66 FHA New to Lake Preston High and the FFA Chap- ter, Harold Pastian, was a welcome addition be- cause of his outstanding abilities and involve- ment. He received First in District competition and Eight in the State in the area of Extempora- neous Speaking. He is also District Reporter. Top, row one: Darlene Menzel, Lynn Jensen, Jon Nel- son, Gary Osvog, Dan Johnson. Row two: Tim Casper, Tim Jensen, Paul Paterson, Tim Stewart, Mark Sjolie, Todd Stevens. Row three: David Anderson, Dale Vir- chow, Brad Hesby, Harold Pastian, Mike Nelson, Lynn Hesby, Brian Nelson, Delwin Smith, Scott Tolzin. Row four: Advisor Scott Dawson, Dan Severson, Wade Jen- sen, Jesse Nelson, Todd Waldow, Larry Larson, Charlie Siver. All members of FFA had a busy and eventful year, with many meetings and contests filling the calendar. In November there was the National FFA Convention, an informative learning experience which was held in Kansas City. The month of Christmas cheer brought the State Leadership Contests at Pierre. The Favorite event of many FFA’ers, Little Interna- tional, was held Mar. 21-22. A month later there was another convention, but this one was on a state level. When the time came for this group to select their Chapter Sweetheart, they chose a real winner—Darlene Menzel, who is the first girl in the history of LPHS to have taken four years of Ag. The annual FFA Banquet concluded the members’ exciting year. FFA 67 Top left: “Hey am I a devoted FFA’er or what.” Top center: Seniors display the firemen’s pole they pur- chased for the grade school. Top right: “Do we really have to clean-up after the dance?!” Middle left: “A little higher and a bit to the left Scott.” (Advisors Scott Dawson and Natalie Iverson). Middle center: The Girls Glee were part of the entertainment at the FHA Banquet. Middle right: FHA’ers bid farewell to sen- iors. (1 to r) Janet Austad, Colleen Overby, Jill Larson, Lori Jensen, Peggy Wienk. Bottom left: Tim Stewart, President of FFA, received the State Farmer Degree. Bottom right: ‘More cake?” 68 Top left: (Lisa Ellingson, Mrs. Jones). Top right: Some devoted juniors add the finish- ing touches to a unique decoration. (Georgia Hill, Lois Laabs, Vickie Rockino) Middle left: “Do you know the way to Para- dise?” Middle center: The prom’s fancily-adorned punch bowl. Middle right: All that glitters is not gold. Bottom left: The center of attraction-the stars shine on as the disco globe sparkles. Bottom right: This poster tells all. Prom 69 CC C C cC, cC y ur A practical addition to the Jr.-Sr. Prom Ban- quet of 1980 was the scrumptious salad bar. Every- one enjoyed the delicious meal, which was pre- pared by the junior class mothers. Entertainment in the musical sense was given by Mrs. Gillman and Mr. Lee, with their repertoire of, “If”, “Yes- terday”, and “Songbird”. The seniors were told of their future plans by the “prophets” Mark Swen- son and Tam Peterson. The comedy team Wade Jensen and Danny Severson had the audience roll- ing with laughter when they gave the “Senior ABC’s.” When the time for the big dance came, the sen- iors were enchanted by the lovely “Evening in Paradise” that the juniors had prepared for them. The band “Rox” came through with a good beat to keep the students dancing throughout the night! Top right: Jr. Class Officers-Pres. Roy Keiser, Vi- Pres. Roger Jones, Sec. Vickie Rockino, Treas. Lois Laabs. Middle left: Coffee, tea, or. milk? Middle center: Sr. Class Officers-Sec. Karen Srande, Treas. Jill Larson, Vi-Pres. Tim Stewart, Pres. Lynn Jensen. Middle right: “Check out that foxy dude!” (Dan Se- verson). Bottom left: Waitress LaDonna Fonder takes care of the teachers’ requests for a beverage. Bottom center: Mrs. Gillman and Mr. Lee “croon a little tune” together. Bottom right: Just having a great time. (Tam Peter- son, Mark Swenson) 70 Prom Top left: Petit Fours (cake), part of the banquet’s dessert. Top right: “What happened to all the good-lookin’ chicks that are supposed to be here?” Middle left: “Isn’t it about time to go parkin’?” Middle right: (Lauri Warne, Janet Austad) Sittin’ Pretty. Bottom left: “We’re not twins-we just have the same dresses!” Bottom center: A happy couple under the stars. (Lois Laabs, Greg Cass) Bottom: Two hard-working ladies take a punch break. (Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Waldow) Prom 71 'emes A new and timely addition to LPHS was the formation of the Food Advisory Council. The many purposes include: sessions to provide opportunities for ex- changing ideas and information, to develop better understanding by students as to what School Food Service is all about, and to stimulate students interest in helping find answers as to how to attract interest in eating good food. Other purposes are to help students to recognize that mem- bership on the council is an hon- or and a privilege, to appeal to students sense of responsibility, to conduct surveys, to determine students preferences for foods and menu combinations, and, the most delicious part, this council sponsored the Birthday cake project for monthly brith- days. Top (L to R): Tim Jensen, Tim Ste- vens, Harold Pastian, Advisor Mrs. Gottsleben, Pres. Wade Jensen, Shellie Marken, Cheri Janssen, Sheila Anderson. Middle left: “Look at those delicious cup cakes.” The Food Service Coun- cil made it possible each month for those students having birthdays that month to recieve a cup cake. Middle right: “Wow!, Soft butter.” Because of the Food Service Council the students now have soft butter instead of hard butter. 72 Food Council Boys and Girls Staters: first row (1 to r); Lisa Keiser, Velva Smith. Second row; Vickie Rock- Ellingson, Doug Johnson, Lynn Hesby, Roy ino, Doreen Holland. Boys and Girls Staters were selected by the American Legions and the American Legion Aux- iliaries from the surrounding area. Members of the junior class were eligible and those chosen were picked for their qualities of citizenship and schol- arship. Boys and Girls States provide opportuni- ties for young people to learn more about the gov- ernment and be active in playing the roles as if in a real life governmental situation. Lynn and Doug will go to Northern State Col- lege in Aberdeen May 25-31. Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell will be the site where Do- reen and Vickie will participate from June 1-7. Top left: “I sure hope Boys State is more exciting than going to school.” Top right: “You mean I got chose to go to Girls State? I don’t believe it! That’s a whole week without seeing guys!” Bottom left: “Girls State. A chance of a lifetime!” Boys Girls State 73 Girls Basketball Mosts; (1 to r): Jill Lar- son and Robin Marken. MOSTS GIRL’S BASKETBALL Most Valuable Jill Larson Most Inspirational Jill Larson Most Improved Robin Marken Most Promising Dian Menzel FOOTBALL Most Valuable Mark Jacobsen Russ Williams Most Inspirational Most Improved Scott Tolzin WRESTLING Most Valuable Tim Stewert Most Inspirational David Anderson Most Improved Ward Jensen Most Promising Todd Stevens BOY’S BASKETBALL Most Valuable Mark Jacobsen Most Inspirational Darin Gullickson Most Improved Jesse Nelson Most Promising Scott Tolzin GIRL’S TRACK Most Valuable Jill Larson Most Improved Dian Menzel BOY’S TRACK Most Valuable Tim Casper Most Improved Scott Tolzin V ik + :i Gymnastics Most; Debbie Carlson. Football Mosts in action. 74 Awards Boy’s Basketball Mosts: (1 to r); Tim Casper, Mark Jacobsen, Jesse Nelson, Darin Gullickson, and Scott Tolzin Wrestling Mosts: (1 to r); Todd Stevens, Tim Stewert, and Ward Jensen. Track Mosts: (1 to r); Tim Casper, Jill Larson, and Scott Tolzin. Awards 75 Top right: Freedom’s just an hour away!! Middle left: Tam Peterson re- ceives an award for being in the one-act play ‘Trifles.’ Middle center: “I’m so popular they take pictures of me even when I eat!” Middle right: “They call this a hamburger?!” Bottom left: Receiving her award for acting as a stage hand is Mary Longville. Bottom center left: “They never talk to me. I feel so left out.” Bottom center right: Lori Jensen has just won the ‘Spirit’ Award for the enthusiastic job she did in cheerleading. Bottom right: Mrs. Gillman and Mrs. Iverson daydream about their summer plans. 76 Awards Top left: “Duh, What’s happenin’?” Top right: Tim Stewart receives the Citizenship Award from Mr. Walrath. Middle left: ‘‘I can’t believe I finally got an award” (Lynn Hesby) Middle right: According to Mr. Wiersma, David Larson de- serves an award for being such a hard-working English II student. Bottom left: Dawn Mikelson is the proud recipient of the Oral Interp. honor, awarded to her by Mr. Wiersma. Bottom right: Student Council Pres. Darin Gullickson has just given Linda Pastian her pin for serving as secretary for the student council. Awards 77 €€ (MW, Jill Larson - Valedictorian 78 Graduation Im ad w aw d cfo Amomxa . a n 5 M 16- Graduation services were held May 15, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. The processional and recessional were played by Dawnette Hovde and Dawn Mikelson. Following the in- vocation, Valedictorian, Jill Lar- son gave the opening remarks. “Theme from Mahoganey” was the musical selection presented by Marilynn Gillman and Curt Lee. Dr. Robert Wagner, Professor of Sociology at SDSU delivered the Commencement Address. He not only gave an interesting and en- joyable speech, but he also “vol- unteered” the use of Senior indivi- duals to demonstrate his points more clearly. Peggy Wienk, Salu- tatorian of the class, gave the fare- well on behalf of the entire class. Members of the Senior class chose Royal blue and silver as their class colors and had white, blue tipped roses for the class flowers. SENIOH INDEX Colleen Anderson (Overby); 5, 15, 35, 50, 59, 64, 68, 79. Girls’ basketball manager 2 Band 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 3 Plays 2, 4 Yearbook 4 Janet Austad; 5, 68, 71, 78, 79. Cheerleading 3 Gymnastics 1, 2 FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 3 Plays 1, 2 Yearbook 1, 3, 4 Suzanne Brekke; 3, 4, 5, 8. 10, 31, 35, 48, 49, 65, 78, 79. Basketball 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Stage band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 All-state Chorus 3 Student Council 2 Class officer 3 FHA 1, 2 Girl’s State 3 Debate 3 Plays 3, 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 1, 2 Cyndy Boyd; 3, 4, 5, 30, 31, 48, 49, 78. Basketball 2 Wrestling manager, chartkeeper 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Class officer 3 FHA 1, 2, 3, Girl’s State 3 Music Journalism camps 2 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 1, 2 Debbie Carlson; 4, 6, 15, 23, 26, 28, 33, 34, 46, 47, 59, 74, 78. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Gymnastics 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 3 Track manager 2 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 FHA 1, 2, 3 Girl’s State 3 Music camp 2 Plays 1, 2, 3, 4 Tim Casper; 6, 7, 18, 22, 24, 25, 42, 43. 48, 49, 59, 61, 63, 67, 74, 75, 78. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, 4 Newspaper 4 Anna Christensen; 4, 11, 16, 33, 34, 35, 48, 78, 79. Wrestling chartkeeper 3, 4 Girl’s basketball manager 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 FHA 1, 2. 3 Plays 2, 3, 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Barb Ellingson; 4, 6, 7, 30, 31, 78, 79, 84. Basketball 1, 2 Track 1, 2 Cheerleading 2, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 FHA 1, 2, 3 Music camp 2 Newspaper 1, 2, 3 Darin Gullickson; 4, 6, 8, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 42, 43, 44, 48, 51, 59, 61, 63, 70, 74, 75, 77, 78, 82. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Royalty 4 Boy’s State 3 DAR 4 Newspaper 4 Susan Hanson; 4, 6, 7, 78. Basketball 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2 Mark Jacobsen; 4, 6, 7, 21, 22, 24, 24, 26, 42, 43, 44, 48, 61, 63, 70, 75, 76, 78. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 1, 2 Homecoming Royalty 2, 4 Newspaper 4 Connie Janssen; 7, 6, 78. Basketball 1 Band 1, 2 Lori Jensen; 7, 8, 23, 26, 28, 40, 41, 61, 52, 65. 66, 68, 76, 83. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Wrestling manager 1 Football manager 2, 3 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Class officer 3 FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Plays 4 Homecoming Royalty 1 Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4 Lynn Jensen; 7, 11, 22, 24, 35, 38, 50, 58, 59, 67, 70, 78. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Cross Country 1, 2 Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1 Stage Band 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 1 Class officer 4 FFA 3, 4 Debate 3 Plays 1, 2, 3, 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3 Wade Jensen; 4, 8, 24, 59, 67, 70, 72, 78. Football 2, 3, 4 Wrestling 1, 2, 3 Chorus 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Plays 4 Bruce Johnson; 4, 8, 24, 26, 33, 35, 36, 42, 43, 58, 76, 78, 82, 83. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Chorus 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Plays 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Dan Johnson; 6, 8, 11, 23, 35, 42, 51, 54, 58, 60, 63, 67, 68, 77. Football 2, 3 Baskteball manager 3, 4 Track manager 4 Band 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 2 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 3 80 Index Plays 2, 3, 4 Newspaper 3 Ed Johnson; 6, 8, 24, 26, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 48, 59, 60, 61, 63, 78, 79. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Cross Country 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Stage band 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Band 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 2 Swing Choir 4 Music camp 2, 3 Debate 3 Plays 3, 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 2, 3 Bryon Jones; 8, 33, 35, 58, 78, 82. Football 2 Track 1, 2 Cross Country 1 Wrestling 1, 2, 3 Stage Band 2 Chorus 4 Swing Choir 4 Class officer 2 Jill Larson; 4, 8, 9, 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, 45, 58, 62, 65, 66, 68, 70, 74, 75, 78. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Class officer 1, 3, 4 FFA Sweetheart 3 FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Royalty 3, 4 Girl’s State 3 Music camp 1, 2 Plays 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4 Karen Lundquist; 9, 21, 78, 79. Track 3 FHA 1 Homecoming Royalty 4 Shellie Marken; 4, 9, 10, 71, 72, 78, 79. Girl’s Basketball manager 3 FHA 1, 2 Brenda Martin; 4, 9, 65. Yearbook 3, 4 Darlene Menzel; 10, 18, 27, 40, 49, 67. Basketball 1, 2 Track 1, 2 Girl’s Basketball manager 3 Cheerleader 4 Chorus 1 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA Sweetheart 4 Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4 David Odden; 4, 10, 22, 24, 25, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 51, 83. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 2 Wrestling 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Student Council 4 Class officer 2 FFA 1, 2 Plays 2, 4 Newspaper 2, 3, 4 Rick Olson; 10, 22, 24, 25, 30, 42, 43, 58, 59, 68. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Play Crew 2, 3 Plays 4 Newspaper 3 Gary Osvog; 4, 8, 10, 13, 24, 33, 35, 42, 43, 59, 67, 78, 82, 84. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Class officer 1 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Plays 4 Newspaper 3 Dan Severson; 6, 10, 21, 24, 25, 35, 59, 67, 70, 83. Football 2, 3, 4 Wrestling 1, 2, 3 Chorus 4 FFA 1. 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Royalty 4 Plays 3, 4 Tim Stewert; 3, 4, 8, 11, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 38, 50, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68, 70, 75, 76, 77. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4 Class officer 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Royalty 3, 4 Plays 4 Karen Strande; 4, 11, 21, 27, 40, 70, 78. Girl’s Basketball manager 2 Cheerleader 3, 4 Class officer 4 FHA 1 Homecoming Royalty 4 Lauri Warne; 11, 18, 21, 28, 30, 33, 35, 40, 61, 62, 66, 71. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Homecoming Royalty 2, 4 Girl’s State 3 Peggy Wienk; 4, 11, 24, 28, 41, 42, 61, 62, 66, 68, 78. Football Chartkeeper 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Boy’s Basketball manager 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3 Class officer 1 FHA 1, 2, 3,'4 Newspaper 1, 2 Yearbook 1, 2, 3 Russ Williams; 3, 4, 6, 11, 17, 22, 33, 34, 35, 51, 58, 59, 63, 74, 78, 82, 83. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 All-state Chorus 3, 4 Swing Choir 4 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Class officer 2 Homecoming Royalty 1 Boy’s State 3 Plays 2, 3, 4