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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1982 volume:

FROM HERE THE PRESTONIAN Lake Preston High School Nineteen Eighty-Two TO HERE ? Table Of Contents Classes Organizations Seniors 4 Band 42 Juniors 10 Chorus 44 Sophomores 12 FHA 46 Freshmen 14 FFA 47 Junior High 16 Musical 48 Faculty 18 Student Council 51 Food Service Committee 51 Sports Blue and Gold 52 Girls Basketball 24 Annual 54 Football 26 Wrestling 28 Activities Gymnastics 30 Homecoming 58 Boys Basketball 32 Prom 60 Volleyball 34 Graduation 64 Track 36 Shadowing 67 Junior High Sports 38 Award Winners 68 Statisticians 39 Craig Anderson David Christensen Allen Fonder Marily Ellingson Dawnette Hovde Loren Isaacson Linda jensen you can achieve it. 5 Mark Jensen Ward Jensen Linda Pastian Johnson David Jones Teresa Johnson Patricia Johnson David Larson Troy Larsen Robin Marken Geraldine Munson Rosalie Nelson Tammy Sass 7 Jane Schnell Charles Siver Delwin Smith Our days at LPHS have quickly come to an end. It seems like yesterday when we rode a bus to Erwin every day for school. The highlight of our Erwin years was when we put on a Heritage Program. As sixth graders we also were celebrating the 200th birthday of our country. When we entered high school, everyone warned us about one thing: initi- ation! People had told us all year long that we were going to get it, but most of missed it. We had a choice of what classes we wanted to take, and became involved in many different activities such as FHA, FFA, sports, music, drama, art, and publications. The highlight of our high school days had to be our Junior Prom. It was probably the toughest year, but it really brought our class together. We raised money by selling concessions, having bakesales, and raffling off a tape player. The big time finally came! The event that we had planned for a year was finally here. “Sailing Under the Stars” made the work that we had done mean something special to each of us. In our Senior year, we realized that we were actually going to leave to make a career for ourselves. Advice was given by many as to what we should do, and most of us did decide to further our education in some way. As a class we wanted to leave something that people could remember our class by. With the funds we had left over from our Junior year we had a Girls’ Sports trophy case made. We will never forget all the good times we have had, particularly in our Senior year. Shadowing, going to Pierre, State B’s, and sports will stick out in our minds for the rest of our lives. Scott Tolzin We will never forget all of the opportunities that we received or all the great people that we met throughout high school. We can walk out the front doors of our school and be very proud to know that we ahve graduat- ed from a great place. As the years pass, nothing can take the place of the memories that were built here. Top left: Is he mature enough to graduate? Top center: Getting ready for the B’s! Top right: Delwin, where’s your hat? Second row left: Working hard in Arts Crafts. Second row center: Having a good time at Pierre. Second row right: A typical day in Mr. Giebink’s class. Third row left: Ac- counting class. Third row center: Scott and Brad leading the way. Bottom left: First Aid class learns CPR. Bottom right: How can it be raining when the sun is shining.! 9 David Anderson Vickie Anderson LaDonna Fonder Becky Hesby Tim Jensen Terri Lundquist Dawn Mi kelson Paul Paterson Mark Sjolie Kristi Soward Todd Stevens Dale Virchow Connie Wienk Jody Wienk 10 The Junior year began by selecting Connie Wienk and Dale Virchow to represent their class for homecoming. Because of the low number of class members, and the many participants in sports, most Ju- niors found themselves working many hours at concessions. Along with concessions, a bake sale was held to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Boy’s and Girl’s Staters chosen out of the Ju- nior Class were David Anderson, Tim Jensen, Terri Lundquist, Dawn Mikelson. Alternates were Paul Paterson, Connie Wienk, and Vickie Anderson. Planning and decorating for the Prom was the most difficult thing the Juniors faced all year, but when they worked together it became a fun and easy task that will always be remembered. 11 Sophomore Class Crystal Barcklay Michelle Bradwisch Jay Carlson Joanne Greenhaw Greg Hesby Dan Holm Jeff Iverson Cheri Janssen Darin Johnson Rick Longville. Moving up to the Sophomore level, the Class of ’84 was even more noticeable in the halls of LPHS this year. This was partly because the class grew in numbers also. Joanne Green- haw came from Minnesota last year, and Dan Holm returned from California at the beginning of this year. Darin Johnson arrived early in the year as well. No longer despised little freshmen, they began to take a larger part in the life of LPHS. The Sophomores were active in sports beginning right away in the fall. Cheri Janssen continued her inprovement in bas- ketball and was a varsity starter all season. Eight of the boys saw some football action. Greg Hesby started several games at quarterback until a broken arm ended his season prema- turely. Jeff, Dan and Rick played a lot in the line, while Mike and Paul at ends and Jay in the backfield were also key performers. 12 Lisa Malone Paul Mobley Karen Nelson Coralee Patch Audra Sass Mike Tolzin Brian Verhey Malinda Virchow Left: Homecoming attendants Mike Tolzin and Michelle Bradwisch. Above: The world’s a playground for the Class of ’84. Below left: I can shove as hard as you Arlington guys. During the winter Jay, Paul, Greg, and Dan wrestled, while Mike, Jeff, and Rick played basketball. Cheri was a started on the volleyball team, and Lisa participated as well. During the spring season Jay, Dan and Paul were on the track team. As Sophomores the Class of’84 also took a greater role in FFA, FHA, band, chorus, cheerleading, Student Council, Blue Gold, and the musical. They proved that they have academic talent as well. Paul and Jay both participated in the James- town College and Northern State math contests. 13 Sheila Anderson Todd Brown Todd Carlson Christina Casper Sharri Casper Bonnie Ellingson Lee Hanson Carol Hesby Rick Holland Kim Jacobsen Juli Jensen Michelle Jensen The Class of 1985 moved one step closer to the end of their LPHS careers this year as they continued to be active in school activities while coping with high school classes. The girls continued to be a major factor in girls athletics, while Todd Carlson and Curt Vir- chow wrestled; Todd Brown, Todd Carlson, Rick Holland and Emil Larson played football; and Charlie Johnson played basket- ball. FFA, FHA, band, chorus, annual, Blue Gold, and dramatics also were areas of activity pursued by the Class of ’85. The rest of LPHS had better look out as we return next year as sophomores, determined to be the CLASS of LPHS. 14 Kristi Jibben Charlie .Johnson Julie Johnson Emil Larson Joann Larson Denise Tolzin Shelly Verhey Curt Virchow Not Pictured: Cindy Bradwisch Ranae Dement Carol Reiser Jennifer Rockino Charlene Smith Above left: This track business is sure exhausting. Above: How do you little freshmen expect to grow up without water? Far left: Ya gotta dress the part. Left: Washing dishes is a riot! 15 Junior High Seventh Grade: Front row: David Jibben, Mike Strande, David Greenhaw, Shelley Cass, Jeff Hesby, Caryn Ellingson. Second row: Brian Carlson, Robin Dement, Lisa Brown, Sonja Nelson, Amy Wienk, Brandon Karban, Julie Tolzin. Back row: Mrs. Karban, Olivia Larson, Shawn Hasche, Doug Brown, Lynn Casper, Jay Williams, Rhonda Palmlund, Sherry Jacobsen, Dawn Tolzin, John Casper, Kim Pickering. Eighth Grade: Front row: Sherry Verhey, Deanne Pickering, Rhonda Carlson, Jana Iverson, Terri Wienk, Jan Sjolie, Kari Anderson, Michelle Heitman. Second row: Troy Casper, Lon Bratland, Kay Osvog, Darwin Smith, Ron Longville, Shane Odegaard, Mike Hesby. 16 Faculty Steve Thorn: Govern- ment, American History, Head Football, Head Wrestling. Top: Linda Karban, Geography, World History, American History, Assistant Girls Basketball. Junior High Phy Ed. Bottom: Nancy Clary: Special educa- tion, Concessions. Top: Ron Larsen: Biology, Junior High Math, Gym- nastics, Athletic Director. Bottom: Richard Ritter: Math, Annual, Assistant Boys Basketball. -y 18 Top left: Malinda Way-Johnson: Vocal Music, Musical. Top Right: Monte Ma- son: Ag, FFA, Assistant wrestling coach. Middle left: Bob Giebink: Eng- lish, Blue Gold adviser, Assistant Volleyball coach. Middle Right: Stu- dent teacher Dave Schmidt; Johnny Walker: Chemistry, Junior High Sci- ence. Bottom left: Brian Heupel: Busi- ness, Head Track coach. Head Boys Basketball coach, Assistant football coach. Bottom right: Margene Boer: Band. 19 Left: Colleen Foerster: Counsel- or. Right: Ginny Reinicke: Art. Left: Tish Green: Librarian. Right: Catherine Brix, English, Musical. Administration Top Left: B.J. Gottsleben, Superintendent. Top Right: Dan Ryan, Principal, Volleyball coach. Mid- dle Left: Muriel Sheldon, Business Manager. Middle Right: Betty Wienk, Secretary. Bottom: Helen Gotts- leben, Secretary. 21 Top left: Cooks Barbara Hasche, Helen Jones, Lois Sass. Top Right: Janitor Quentine Anderson. Bottom Left: Student Teacher Rick Liffert. Bot- tom Middle: Janitor Reuben Olson. Bottom Right: Student Teacher Bob Trewatha. 22 Varsity Girls Post Lake Preston Opponent 23 Grant-Deuel 53 45 Oldham 43 51 Henry 46 34 Willow Lake 23 53 Iroquois 54 OT 34 Florence 37 31 Hamlin 54 43 Arlington 34 36 Castlewood 68 61 Carthage 17 42 De Smet 46 48 Arlington 32 38 Sioux Valley 51 47 Howard 39 47 Henry 35 44 Sioux Valley 48 OT 64 Ramona 39 39 Clear Lake 56 Varsity Girls Basketball: Back row: Asst. Coach Linda Karban, Kin Jacobsen, Jody Wienk, Cheri Janssen, Robin Marken, Terri Lundquist, Marily Ellingson, Dian Menzel, Coach Jim Pruitt. Front row: Connie Wienk, Becky Hesby, Dawnette Hovde, Bonnie Ellingson, Kristi Jibben, Kneeling: Student Managers Karen Stock, Lisa Hines. 24 Nine Victories Back row: Bonnie Ellingson, Kay Osvog, Kim Jacobsen, Denise Tolzin, Terri Lundquist, Chris Casper, Joanne Greenhaw, Lynn Casper, Sharri Casper, Michelle Jensen. Front row: Coach Linda Karban, Jana Iverson, Carol Hesby, Kristi Jibben, Becky Hesby, Terri Wienk, Coach Jim Pruitt. Cheerleaders: Top: Cindy Bradwisch, Standing: Juli Jen- sen, Sheila Anderson, Bottom: Michelle Bradwisch. This year’s basketball squad showed more improve- ment from last year, and showed their experience as the year went on. Leading the Divers in scoring were Robin Marken, Jody Wienk and Cheri Janssen. Jody Wienk and Dian Menzel were selected to the All-Conference Team. The girls had many good times during the season which they will always remember like saying prayers in the locker room and countdowns before each game. A garter was awarded to a different player each day for improve- ment and hustle during games and in practice. Four seniors - Robin Marken, Dian Menzel, Dawnette Hovde, and Marily Ellingson - contributed much to the program during their high school careers, and have shared much of the joy of winning and the agony of defeat that makes sports memorable. The Divers season ended with a disappointing loss to a fired up Oldham squad in the district tournament at Arlington. 25 Gridders Learn Nine Man Game Football Squad: Back Row: Delwin Smith, Brad Hesby, Rick Longville, Jeff Iverson, Scott Tolzin, Craig Anderson, Loren Issac- son. Middle Row: Mike Tolzin, Jay Carlson, Dan Holm, Greg Hesby, Brian Verhey, Alan Fonder, Todd Brown. Front Row: Coach Brian Heupel, Todd Stevens, Rick Holland. Paul Mobely, David Anderson, Emil Larson, Todd Carlson, Coach Steve Thorn. 26 This years football players re- ceived alot of experience that will be beneficial in the upcoming years. The number of players be- came a problem towards the end of the season due to injuries. On the injured list were sophomore Greg Hesby, whose quarterback position was replaced by Todd Steven who came up from the backfield. Also, runningback Da- vid Anderson broke a finger in the Homecoming game and Scott Tol- zin received an injured knee in the later part of the season. Since six gridders are graduating this year the team may find it nec- essary to depend on incoming freshman to cut down on the shortness of man power. Top: Now what was the count on? Middle left: Dog Pile! Middle Right: “Go for it. Bottom: Do the hustle! Cheerleaders: Bottom to Top: Holly Casper, Cheri Janssen, Linda Jensen, Mary Jensen. 27 Wrestlers Demonstrate Individual Pride Wrestling Squad: Back row: Coach Steve Thorn, Delwin Smith, David Anderson, Brad Hesby, Paul Mobley, Dan Holm, Asst. Coach Monte Mason. Front row: Doug Brown, Todd Carlson, Curt Virchow, Todd Stevens, Jay Carlson, Greg Hesby. Right: Wrestling Cheerleaders Dawn Mi- kelson, Mary Jensen, Linda Jensen, Daw- nette Hovde. This year wrestling at LPHS lived up to its billing as an indi- vidual sport. In several dual meets the scores for matches actu- ally contested would have given the Divers a victory but forfeits in the upper weight classes resulted in a loss for the team. This does show that most of the wrestlers did have successful seasons individually; a result of hard training, dieting, and desire in- spired by Coach Steve Thorn and Assistant Coach Monte Ma- son. Two Diver grapplers qualified for the region tournament in Dell Rapids this year. David Anderson placed third in the 145 pound division, and Todd Stevens won the 112 pound division, quali- fying him for the state B tournament in Watertown. 28 Todd wrestled well throughout the tournament, losing only to eventual champion Wiley in the semi-finals. Todd came home with the third place medal to complete an out- standing season. Top left: Wrestlers can pile it pretty deep! Top right: State third-place finisher, Todd takes a break from the weights. Bottom left: Cheerleaders from top to bottom: Lin- da Jensen, Mary Jensen, Dawnette Hovde, Dawn Mikelson. Above: Sergeant Thorn drives the Diver squad through another tough workout. Brad Hesby and Delwin Smith were the only seniors on the squad. Fresh- man Todd Carlson showed a great deal of improvement this season. Sophomores Jay Carlson, Grag Hesby, Paul Mobley and Dan Holm rounded out the varsity squad. 29 Veteran Gymnasts Show Skills Left: Marily demonstrates her skills on the balance beam. Right: Sheila pre- pares for her next move on the bars, as Coach Larsen spots for her. Although this was apparently the fi- nal year for the gymnastics program at LPHS, the experienced girls worked hard and performed well in- dividually. Seniors Marily Ellingson and Linda Jensen were once again strong performers on the balance beam. Linda put in a lot of work on the uneven parallel bars as well, while Marily competed in floor exer- cise. Freshman Sheila Anderson was the Divers top contender for all around honors, as she demonstrated exceptional athletic ability. Coach Ron Larsen’s squad was thinned by defections to volleyball as the end of the program looked imminent. Other gymnasts on the 1982 team were Junior Becky Hesby and seventh graders Robin Dement and Caryn Ellingson. Varsity gymnastics team: Front row: Linda Jensen, Sheila Anderson, Marily Ellingson, Becky Hesby. Back row: Caryn Ellingson, Robin Dement, Coach Ron Larsen. 30 Good Call, Ref. One aspect of athletic competition that usually stays in the background until things go against us is the work of the officials. Although they are generally in the back- ground or on the fringes of these pictures as well, this page is dedicated to those who make equal athletic competition possible. Besides referees, umpires and linesmen in the striped shirts we also need clock and scoreboard operators, official scorers, timers, judges, starters and chain gangs to run things correctly. Thanks to all those who participated in those capacities during the 1981-82 year. 31 This years basketball squad was under the leadership of two new coaches, Jim Pruitt and Brian Heupel. After many hours spent conditioning the boys were able to handle almost any- thing except when it came to foul trouble. The season may have had more disap- pointing moments than rewarding but you could always be sure that they would be out there giving it their all and showing that they could work to- gether when things got tough. The team provided many exciting mo- ments for the fans, including the dis- tricts even though it ended in defeat. The team was led by two seniors, Craig Anderson and Scott Tolzin, and sophomore Mike Tolzin. Scott was also named to the Lake Central Con- ference all-star basketball team. Varsity team: Back row: Asst, coach Richard Ritter, Ron Longville, Jeff Iverson, Paul Paterson, David Jones, Mike Tolzin, Scott Tolzin, Rick Longville, Mark Sjolie, Coach Brian Heupel. Front row: Jess Lewis, Charlie Johnson, Craig Anderson, Tim Jensen. Cheerleaders: Standing: Den- ise Tolzin. Kneeling: Holly Casper, Cheri Janssen. 32 Young Divers Gain Experience Cheerleaders «Juli Jensen, Kristi Jibben, Carol Hesby and Michelle Jensen. L to R: Coach Richard Ritter, Jess Lewis, Darwin Smith, Charlie John- son, Rick Longville, Jeff Iverson, Paul Paterson, Mark Sjolie, Ron Longville, Mike Hesby. The B team, again coached by Richard Ritter, needed the help of four eighth graders to make a team. This made for some diffi- cult times, especially late in games when we were often down to five or six players. However, the young guys did get a chance to play ball against older, more experienced play- ers. This should be beneficial to them and to the future of Diver basketball. The team will al- ways remember a close game against a highly touted DeSmet team which was lost in the fourth quarter as the Divers had to finish the game with only three men on the court. 33 Varsity Volleyball Team: Front row: Kay Osvog, Kari Anderson, Juli Jensen, Carol Hesby, Bonnie Ellingson. Back row: Connie Wienk, Dawnette Hovde, Jody Wienk, Kim Jacobsen, Robin Marken, Holly Casper, Cheri Janssen, Coach Dan Ryan. Volleyballers Enjoy Outstanding Season In 1982 the first sanctioned state High School Volleyball Tournament was held, and Lake Preston was a strong contender to be in Brook- ings for it. Only an outstanding performance by an old nemesis, the DeSmet Bulldogs, stopped the Diver girls from their goal. Otherwise this was a very successful season for an experienced team and coach Dan Ryan. The girls won 23 games, representing the most outstanding re- cord in the history of girls athletics at Lake Preston High School. Throughout the season the Divers were led by Robin Marken, Connie Wienk, and Cheri Jans- sen, all of whom demonstrated good all-around play with good service statistics and good floor play. Holly Casper, Dawnette Hovde and Jody Wienk rounded out the starting lineup, and B Team Volleyball: Front row: Kari Anderson, Jan Sjolie, Rhonda Carlson, Kay Osvog, Terri Wienk, Jana Iverson. Back row: Michelle Jensen, Carol Hesby, Kristi Jibben, Juli Jensen, Denise Tolzin, Lisa Malone, Sharri Casper, Coach Bob Giebink. each made important contributions as balance was a strong point for the Divers. Bonnie Ell- ingson improved during the season, and was playing an important role on the team by sea- son’s end; so much so that she was named to the All-Region Tournament team. Bob Giebink’s b squad also performed well making the future of LPHS volleyball look bright. Although Robin, Holly and Dawnette will be gone, the performances of Junior High girls like Kari Anderson and Kay Osvog prom- ise more success down the road for the Divers. 35 Great Scott!! Once again the main story of LPHS track was Scott Tolzin’s assault on the record book, and his quest for a second state championship in the high hurdles. Throughout the season Scott defeated all challengers and several times was under 15 seconds, including a 14.85 clocking at Howard. Going into the region meet, Scott was the favorite, but a false start in the preliminaries there shattered the dream dream. Scott showed his class by coming back to win the 300 meter hurdles by an eyelash, and then finishing a winner by taking the state title in Sioux Falls. Sophomore Dan Holm worked on im- proving his shot put technique, while the rest of the team participated primarily in relays. The girls, with one junior, five freshmen, and an eighth grader worked on improving their performances. Bonnie Ell- ingson showed good potential in the 800 meter run. Denise Tolzin placed fourth in the long jump at the conference meet. Michelle Jensen worked hard and improved in the long jump. Kim Jacobsen was the squad’s top sprinter. Amy Wienk ran some good 400’s for an eighth grader. Terri Lund- quist and Jennifer Rockino ran on relay teams. Top left: Paul Mobley demonstrates the hard work necessary to be a trackster. Top right: Varsity track team Tim Jensen, Dan Holm, Scott Tolzin, Paul Mobley, David Anderson, Coach Brian Heupel. Bottom: Scott Tolzin shows the hurdle form that brought him two state championships. It’s The Diver Track Team Top left: Girls track team: Back row: Michelle Jensen, Kim Jacob- sen, Terri Lundquist, Denise Tolzin, Jennifer Rockino. Front row: Amy Wienk, Coach Nancy Clary, Bonnie Ellingson. Top Right: Michelle looks for her coach’s reaction after a long jump. Middle left: Bonnie feels the loneliness of the long distance runner on a long backstretch. Middle right: Denise shakes off the sand after a good long jump. Bottom: Michelle concentrates on clearing the hurdles. 37 Junior High Football: Front row: John Casper, Doug Brown, David Jibben, Jonathan Lewis, David Greenhaw. Middle row: Mike Strande, Jeff Hesby, Brandon Karban, Mike Hesby. Back row: Lon Bratland, Shane Odegaard, Troy Casper, Darwin Smith, Jay Wil- liams, Hon Longville, Jess Lewis, Brian Carlson. Junior High Girls Basketball: Julie Tol- zin, Jan Sjolie, Dawn Tolzin, Sherry Ja- cobsen. Kay Osvog, Rhonda Carlson, Rhonda Palmlund, Shawn Hasche, Lynn Casper, Kari Anderson, Terri Wienk. Amy Wienk, Jana Iverson, Caryn Ellingson. Coach Linda Karban. Junior High Athletes Junior High football, basketball, vol- leyball and track gave seventh and eighth graders a chance to experience competition against other schools and to learn fundamentals which will help them as they move up to the varsity level in the future. Steve Thorn, Linda Karban and Brian Heupel provided in- struction and inspiration to these young athletes. 38 Top left: Girls Basketball statisticians Miss Van Maanen, Linda Pastian, Jane Schnell, Tammy Sass. Top right: Boys Basketball Stat- isticians Jody Wienk, Robin Marken, Connie Wienk. Middle left: Football Statisticians Marily Ellingson, Dawnette Hovde. Middle right: Get outta my way! Lower left: Non-con- tact sport? Lower right: Run, run, the zebras are after us! 39 Playin’ Tunes Front Row: Jane Schnell, Cindy Bradwisch, Tammy Sass, Lin- da Pastian, Connie Wienk, Lisa Malone, Dawn Mikelson, Daw- nette Hovde, Marily Ellingson, Kin Jacobsen, Kristi Jibben, Geraldine Munson, Rosalie Nelson, Christina Casper, Rhonda Carlson, Jennifer Rockino, Jay Carlson, Paul Mobley, David Anderson, Mary Jensen, Patsy Johnson, Carol Keiser, Terri Wienk. Third Row: Jana Iverson, Jess Lewis, Julie Johnson, Denise Tolzin, Michelle Jensen, Michelle Bradwisch, Jeff Iver- son, Todd Stevens, Karen Nelson, Audra Sass, Todd Carlson. Back Row: Director Margene Boer, Robin Marken, Coralee Patch, Joanne Greenhaw, Becky Hesby, Charlene Smith, Cheri Janssen, Carol Hesby, Sharri Casper. 42 “What are we all looking at? Top left: Pit band practices for the musi- cal. Top right: Professional drummer Charlie Siver. Bottom left: The pep band plus guest musicians performs. Bottom right: Superior flutist Dawn Mikelson. The LPHS band and stage band were busy playing at many exciting, new events. At the beginning of the school year, the band traveled to Sioux Falls to complete in the Viking Day Parade. The song “Cumana” was memorized and played while marching. A traditional event, a band supper, was replaced by a new activ- ity called a Band-O-Rama. At this, many games were played such as: fishing pond, bingo, ring toss, bake sale, and a television raffle. On April 3 several students traveled to Watertown for the region- al contest. Superiors were earned by: Paul Mobley, alto sax; Carol Hesby, drums and bells; Dawn Mikelson, flute; clarinet quartet; flute quartet. Those receiving excellents were Jeff Iver- son, trumpet; clarinet duet; trumpet trio. In the Spring, a pit band was formed to provide music for the musical, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Also in the Spring, a Stage Band Dance was held on May 10. Two concerts were played through the year. A Christmas concert in December and a Spring Concert in April. 43 Harmonizin’ Back row left to right: Paul Mobley, David Anderson, Mark Sjolie, Greg Hesby, Tim Jensen, David Larson, Brad Hesby, Jeff Iverson, Rick Longville, Paul Paterson, Jay Carlson, Todd Carlson. Third row: Denise Tolzin, Gerri Munson, Cindy Bradwisch, Rosalie Nel- son, Cheri Janssen, Lisa Malone, Audra Sass, Terri Lundquist, Viskie Anderson, Carol Reiser, Sheila Anderson, Jane Schnell, Michelle Bradwisch. Second row: Connie Wienk, Linda Pastian- Johnson, Juli Jensen, Karen Nelson, Lisa Anderson, Coralee Patch, Ranee Dement, Jody Wienk, Jo Greenhaw, Jennifer Rock ino, Linda Jensen, Dawn Mikelson, Mary Jensen. Front row: Bon- nie Ellingson, Marily Ellingson, Kristi Soward, Dawnette Hovde, Patsy Johnson, Carol Hesby, LaDonna Fonder, Becky Hesby, Teacher: Ms. Way-Johnson. 44 Front row: All-State Chorus par- ticipants Linda Pastian, Mary Jensen, David Anderson, Brad Hesby. Back Row: Alternates Marily Ellingson, Paul Mobley, Linda Jensen. The LPHS Chorus held two concerts this year; the Christmas concert on December 21, and the Spring con- cert on March 1. On March 23, the chorus traveled to DeSmet and practiced with choirs from five other schools from 10 in the morning until 4:30 in the after- noon, in preparation for the 1982 Interlakes Choral Festival, which was held that night. The girls in the swing choir put their part into the festival by doing lyrics and motions to “Hey Big Spender!”. All-State Chorus was in Sioux Falls on the sixth and seventh of November. Attending from LPHS were Da- vid Anderson, Brad Hesby, Mary Jensen, and Linda Pastian. Alternates were Paul Mobley, Marily Ellison and Linda Jensen. Accompanists for chorus this year were Dawnette Hovde, Carol Hesby, and Dawn Mikelson. Dawnette also played for swing choir. 45 FHA This years FHA members participated in many projects such as a community soup supper, dice throw at the Halloween Party, Grandmothers tea and secret angels for Christmas. A program on mental retardation was presented to the FHA members by Miss Clary during one of the meetings. Installation of the new officers took place at the Banquet held on April 16. The last event of the year was the Senior Farewell that took place on May 10. Front Row: LtoR: Dawn Mikelson, Terri Lundquist, Gerri Munson, Mary Jensen, Holly Casper, Connie Wienk, Robin Marken, Audra Sass. Second Row: Mrs. Iverson, Cheri Janssen, Vickie Anderson, Karen Nelson, Lisa Malone, Coralee Patch, LaDonna Fonder, Kristi Soward, Shelly Verhey, Joanne Larson, Third Row: Jody Wienk, Rosalie Nelson, Linda Jensen, Marily Ell- ingson, Tammy Sass, Becky Hesby, Joanne Greenhaw, Sheila Anderson, Julie Johnson, Ranae Dement. Back Row: Dawnette Hovde, Michelle Jensen, Denise Tolzin, Carol Hesby, Juli Jensen, Kristi Jibben, Bonnie Elling- son, Sharri Casper, Chris Casper. 46 FFA Top: Front Row: Mr. Mason, Tim Jensen, David Larson, Jay Carlson, Paul Paterson, David Anderson, Scott Tolzin, Brad Hesby. Second Row: Todd Brown, Greg Hesby, Charlie Johnson, Rick Holland, Emil Larson, Chris Casper, Sharri Casper, Todd Carlson, Curt Vir- chow. Back Row: Mike Tolzin, Bri- an Verhey, Rick Longville, Mark Sjolie, Darin Johnson, Charlie Siver, Dale Virchow, Ward Jensen, Delwin Smith. Bottom: Mr. Mason presents the honorary chapter farmer award to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Odegaard. The members of FFA had a busy year with meetings, contests, and fund raising activities. In November two members went to the Na- tional Convention, which was a memorable experience. Late fall and all winter there were all kinds of judging contests for members. Little I came in the spring, where members competed with FFAers from throughout the state. The banquet in April and the slave auction in May closed out the year’s activities. 47 Bye Bye Birdie CAST OF CHARACTERS Albert Peterson David Anderson Rose Alvarez Mary Jensen Kim MacAfee Marily Eliingson Mae Peterson Jane Schnell Mr. MacAfee Paul Mobley Mrs. MacAfee Linda Jensen Hugo Peabody Paul Paterson Randolph MacAfee Greg Hesby Conrad Birdie Brad Hesby Gloria Rasputin Dawn Mikelson Teen Trio Bonnie Eliingson, Juli Jensen, Ranae Dement Ursula Jo Greenhaw Penelope Cheri Janssen Alice Connie Wienk Debra Sue Lisa Malone Harvey Johnson Jeff Iverson Mrs. Merkle Charlene Smith Mayor David Christenson Mayor’s wife Gerri Munson Charles F. Maude Jeff Iverson Reporter Jay Carlson Mr. Johnson Todd Carlson Policeman Ward Jensen 48 The Lake Preston High School all-school musical for the spring of 1982 was Bye Bye Birdie, a story about a girl who is chosen to give rock-and-roll star Conrad Birdie a fare- well kiss on the Ed Sullivan Show before he is inducted into the Army. Although there were numerous problems in getting everything ready for the production, and no- body wants to rehearse when the weather gets nice out- side, the play did come off, and quite well at that. The director was Cathleen Brix, with Malinda Way-Johnson as chorus director. Margene Boer directed the pit orches- tra. As always, a dramatic production cannot be produced without support from people who do not appear on stage. Mr. Mason and his ag-shop class put in work constructing sets, Audra Sass and Dawnette Hovde were in charge of props, and Bob Giebink and John Walker handled the lights. Although this may have been more hectic than the production of most plays at LPHS, it will be an experience fondly remembered by many, especially for those who hadn’t previously been involved in plays. 49 Top left: Kim (Marily Ellingson) tells us “How lovely to be a woman!” Top right: Albert Peterson (David Anderson) sings to “Sad Girl” Connie VVienk. Bottom left: Sad girls Cheri Janssen and Connie Wienk pine, while the teens express their lvoe for Conrad Birdie. Bottom right: Conrad Birdie himself preparing to go to the Ed Sullivan Show. 50 c F 0 o m o m d • i t t e e Top picture: Seated: Mary Jensen, Tim Jensen, Paul Mobley, Ranae Dement. Standing: Linda Jensen, David Anderson, Mike Tolzin, Marily Ellingson, Bonnie Ellingson. The Student Council coordinates homecoming activities, the picnics in the park each spring and fall, and participates in organizing oth- er all-school activities. They raise money through operating the pop machine in the gym and by spon- soring dances. Bottom picture: Seated: David Jibben, Shane Odegaard, Carol Hesby, Dale Vir- chow, David Jones, Dawnette Hovde, Mrs. Gottsleben, Todd Stevens, Mike Tolzin, Michelle Jensen, Mike Hesby, Rhonda Palmlund. Standing: Barbara Hasche, He- len Jones, Freida Munson, Candy Geucke. The food service advisory commit- tee is made up of representatives from each class in the Junior High and High School, the cooks, and Mrs. Gottsleben. This gives stu- dents a chance to have input into the operation of the lunch pro- gram. One result is the class choice lunches throughout the year. 51 Blue And Gold Top: Blue and Gold Staff: Front row: Dawn Mi- kelson, Robin Marken, Tammy Sass, Kristi Soward, Adviser Robert Giebink. Back Row: Curt Virchow, Mary Jensen, Linda Jensen, Marily Ell- ingson, Paul Mobley, Paul Paterson, Audra Sass, LaDonna Fonder. Right: Displaying All-State Newspaper awards are editors Robin Marken and Tammy Sass, assistant editors Kristi Soward and Dawn Mikelson, and sports editor Paul Mobley. BLUE AND GOLD Members of the South Dakota High School Press Published by the Lake Preston High School Journalism Staff Editors .................Robin Marken and Tammy Sass Assistant Editors . . .Dawn Mikelson and Kristi Soward Sports Editor ..............................Paul Mobley Circulation Manager......................LaDonna Fonder Photographers ............Mary Jensen and Charlie Siver Reporters......Holly Casper, David Christensen, Marily Ellingson, Allen Fonder, LaDonna Fonder, Becky Hesby, Linda Jensen Linda Pastian Adviser .....................................Bob Giebink 52 Far left, top to bottom: Marily Ellingson, Lin- da Pastian, Audra Sass, Charlie Siver, Mary Jensen, Linda Jensen, Holly Casper, LaDonna Fonder, Dawn Mikelson, Becky Hesby, Paul Mobley, Kristi Soward, Tammy Sass, Robin Marken, Adviser Robert Giebink. Above: Rob- in and Tammy after receiving all-state award. Left: Former editor Mark Swenson at the Press Convention. Lower left: Robin accepting the all-state newspaper award at the high school press convention. The Blue and Gold had a new adviser again this year in the person of Robert Giebink, and new editors as Robin Market and Tammy Sass coedited the paper this year. However the tradition of excellence was carried on as at the State High School Press Convention the Blue and Gold was awarded another All-State Newspaper cita- tion. This is the fourth consecutive year that the LPHS paper has been so honored. Working on the paper can be fun, and a relaxing way to spend seventh period. However, when deadlines must be met, someone has to get down to work and see that things get done. Despite occasional desperation on the part of Mr. Giebink and by Robin and Tammy, the Blue and Gold continued to be published, documenting the life, activities, and achievements of the Lake Preston High School population. Assistant editors Dawn Mikel- son and Kristi Soward worked along with the chiefs, and will be expected to take up where they left off in the fall. Putting Together The Prestonian The completion of the Prestonian for 1982 was a slow, difficult process but we hope it will remind you of the people, events and life around LPHS during 1982 for many years into the future. As usual, there were many people who said they were on the annual staff, but when it came to showing up to work, writing copy, making decisions and finishing work that had been start- ed only a few people came through. This normal annual staff problem was compounded by the fact that we went through three editors before the work was finished. Special thanks are due Terri Lundquist, who contributed more than the rest of the student body combined, and to Jane Schnell, who was our third editor and saw the work through to completion. Thanks to them, this book is now in your hands. 54 Opposite page: Top left: Terri Lundquist and Dawnette Hovde discuss a lay-out. Top Right: Editor Jane Schnell crops while adviser Mr. Rit- ter mounts pictures. Bottom: Terri Lundquist considers the best way to crop a picture. This page top: Terri works on lay-out, Mr. Ritter crops pic- tures, and Dawnette supervises. Left and Above: Among the jobs of putting together an annual are mounting pictures and typing copy. 55 Top left: She may look sweet, but don’t cross her! Center: What a day! Right: No, please stop! I swear I didn’t do it. Second row left: Wake up, Cheri. You’re missing a great game. Center: This student teaching ain’t so tough after all. Right: Look here, Mason, this is how its supposed to be done. Third row left: Isn’t this thrilling. Center: Mystery guest from the past. Right: From the beginning guys; this is a football. Bottom row: Holly and Denise jump rope for heart while Mrs. Carlson and Mr. Heupel add up the pledges. 56 i The 1981 Homecoming festivities were quite different from previous years. Since homecoming occurred during SDEA week, our activities were cut from the usual five long days to two compact, exciting days. Monday we all participated in hat and sock day. The freshmen were seen with shoe boxes, and when any senior yelled “Flood” they had to drop everything and jump into their shoe boxes. Tuesday the fes- tivities continued with Crazy Day. The Freshmen had to dress up like flowers and were watered by the Seniors. Classes were let out at 11:45 for the picnic held in the park, which lasted until 2:00 when school was dismissed. Coronation followed the Girls Basket- ball victory over Arlington on Tuesday night, October 6. Dawnette Hovde was crowned Homecoming Queen and Loren Isaacson was crowned King. At- tendants were Holly Casper, Linda Jan- sen, Mary Jensen, Scott Tolzin, Brad Hesby, and Delwin Smith. After coronation Diver fans attended a pep fest at Diver Field and watched the burning of the “D”. The night ended with a snake dance around town, for anyone who wished to participate. The Homecoming game was Friday night, October 9th, against the Doland Wheelers. The Divers fell behind in the first half, and a second half rally led by the scrambling of Todd Stevens fell short. The traditional dance followed the game, with music provided by Silver Heart. 58 Top left: Freshman attendants Emil Larson and Michelle Jensen. Top Right: Sophomore atten- dants Mike Tolzin and Michelle Bradwisch. Cen- ter: Junior attendants Dale Virchow and Connie Wienk. Bottom left: “How do you button this outfit anyway?” Bottom right: “Smile, you’re on candid camera!” Opposite page top: Homecoming royalty: Standing: Mary Jensen, Scott Tolzin, Brad Hesby, Holly Casper, Delwin Smith, Linda Jensen. Seated: King Loren Isaacson and Queen Dawnette Hovde. Opposite page bottom: 1981 Homecoming King and Queen Loren Isaacson and Dawnette Hovde. Soup Supper And Band-A-Rama Two of the events which were held as fund-raisers this year were the FHA soup supper and the Band-a-Rama. The soup supper has become a traditional money-rais- ing event for the Lake Preston Future Homemakers chapter. The Band-a-Rama was a change from the band suppers which have been held in the past. It was more of a carnival style event, with games of chance and skill to profit the band and entertain those who attended. The drawing for the winner of the TV raffle was also held at the Band-a-Rama. Top left: The lunchroom was filled with people enjoying the soup supper. Top right: Mrs. Iverson surveys the damages while the freshman girls clean up. Lower left: Band-a-Rama patrons relax after lunch. Lower right: Mrs. Palmlund shows the television set she won in the raffle. 60 T a k e T 1 m e ,. X D he. Q. uniox Cllaw oj f Jlakc iPxzi ton sJiiyfi ScAool ie.(jue, t tfie. fiteaiuxz of youz coin.fianij I at tfii I junior- JScniox %3anc UEb ajul 1T xom on Qxidaij, tfic lEVEntfi of d aij JVinztEzn liundxcd. and Eig ty-two T o D r e a m 61 62 “Take Time To Dream” was the theme for the 1982 Jr.-Sr. Prom. The evening of May 7 began with a banquet. Waiters and waitresses, dressed as fairies, served stuffed pork chops, corn, salads, bread and an ice cream desert. The program began with a welcome by Dawn Mikelson followed by a response given by Dave Jones. “Dream” and “Time of your Life” were sung by the Swing Choir, featuring soloists, Dave An- derson and Connie Wienk. The sen- ior class presented the ABC’s and the junior class read the prophecy’s. “Carriage” was the band which pro- vided music for the dance. Juniors decorated the auditorium with light blue, dark blue, silver and white streamers. A garden scene with flowers and a pool was the set for taking pictures. Through your four years of high school, Many memories you have shared. The smiles, laughs and feelings, With friends who really cared. The time comes now to move ahead, To new and better things. We wish you luck and happiness, To which the future brings. Someday, if life becomes confusing, And more complicated it seems, Look back on memories of your senior prom, When you did “Take Time To Dream.” 63 (Eumnmtrmpnt Exprrisra Program Processional .......................LPHS Band Invocation ..................... Rev. Thomas Hagen Salutatorian...............Marily Kay Ellingson Presentation of Eighth Grade .................... .................. Principal Daniel D. Ryan Musical Selections.................. LPHS Band Commencement Address ... Lowell C. Hansen II Lt. Governor, State of South Dakota Presentation of Honor Graduates ................. ...................... Supt. B. J. Gottslebeu Musical Selections .................. Mary Jensen and Brad Hesby Presentation of Class of 1982 ................... ...................... Supt. B. J. Gottsleben Presentation of Diplomas .......... Arnold Wienk President, Board of Education Valedictorian ........... Robin Terresia Marken Benediction Rev. Thomas Hager 64 Opposite page bottom: Mary Jensen and Brad Hesby provided vocal music at the commencement exercises. Left: Honor graudates were Holly Casper, Marily Ell- ingson, Robin Marken, Jane Schnell, Tammy Sass, Dawnette Hovde, Linda Jensen and Scott Tolzin. Linda Pastian- Johnson is not pictured. CLASS OFFICERS ....................... David Jones ....................... Holly Casper ...................... Robin Marken ..................... Charles Siver CLASS MOTTO If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it. COLORS FLOWER Dark Blue, Light Blue, Gold Yellow Rose The Seventy-Eighth annual Commencement of Lake Preston High School was held at 4:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, May 16, 1982. The twenty eight seniors were together for perhaps the last time, celebrating getting “out of the Zoo in ’82.” Commencement speaker was Lieutenant Governor Lowell Hanson, who spoke on effectively running the race of life. Other speakers were Valedicto- rian Robin Marken and Salutatorian Marily Ellingson. Fortunate- ly the ceremony was fairly brief on that hot afternoon and the twenty eight inmates were soon released into the world. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... 65 66 Top left: All right! Who ordered the lemonade? Top center: Who’s in charge of this circus, anyway? Top right: The finalists in the best body contest. Mid- dle left: Relax Amy. Some day you will grow up and be famous just like me. Middle center: How exciting! Middle right: Its fun to be a star. Bottom cen- ter: Lunch room royalty Jane and Al- len. Bottom right: Ready for another exciting day at LPHS. Shadowing Program Top left: Dawnette working with a surgical nurse. Top right: Mary at Gustafs Flowers and Plants. Middle: Linda Pastian at Sioux Valley Hospital. Bottom: Holly Casper and Debbie Ellwein of Freeman at Gustafs. On November 3-4, 1981 the seniors had an opportunity to participate in a new program called shadowing. The purpose of it was to allow stu- dents to observe or work with people in careers which interested them. Conducted at locations throughout the Sioux Falls area, the program in- volved students from Lake Preston, Arlington, Centerville, Dell Rapids, Menno and Freeman. Among careers observed were nursing, cosmetology, police, mechanics, data processing and floristry. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to get first hand knowledge of what everyday work in various jobs is like. Some found they liked what they saw and others decided they weren’t interest- ed in a field after all, but either way it was an aspect of education that can’t be found in the classroom. 67 Outstanding Divers Top row: Three of the community scholarship win- ners were Jane Schnell, Marily Ellingson and Daw- nette Hovde. Middle: FFA high point award winners and star farmers; David Larson, senior, Jay Carlson, sophomore Charlie Johnson, star greenhand, Mike Tolzin, star chapter farmer, Chris Casper, freshman, Tim Jensen, junior. Bottom left: Volleyball most valuable Cheri Janssen shows her skills in basketball as well. Bottom right: Robin Marken, who won a special contribution award for volleyball and a com- munity scholarship, also starred in basketball. 68 In 1981 And 1982 Top left: Jody Wienk, basketball most valuable and volleyball most improved, and Dian Menzel were selected All- Conference in basketball. Top center and right: Connie Wienk was most im- proved in basketball and most valuable in volleyball. Middle left: Scott Tolzin was most valuable in both basketball and track. Middle right: Tim Jensen, most improved in basketball. Bottom left: Todd Stevens, most valuable in wrestling. Bottom right: Dawnette Hovde, cheerleading spirit award win- ner. This year the awards presentation was done differently than in recent years. Instead of a separate athletic ban- quet, all awards were presented at one awards night. The FFA still had their traditional banquet at which FFA awards were presented. Among the awards presented were: Girls basketball most valuable, Jody Wienk; most improved, Connie Wienk; most inspirational, Dawnette Hovde; most promising, Kim Jacobsen; Boys basketball most valuable, Scott Tolzin; most improved, Tim Jensen; most promising, Mike Tolzin; Wrestling most valuable, Todd Stevens; Gymnastics most valuable, Cheri Janssen and Connie Wienk; most improved, Jody Wienk; most inspirational, Holly Casper; most promising, Bonnie Ell- ingson; special volleyball award for contributions to the program, Robin Marken; Track most valuable, Scott Tol- zin; cheerleading spirit award, Dawnette Hovde; typing award, Carol Hesby; Dekalb award, Scott Tolzin; Bausch and Lomb science award, Jane Schnell; outstanding math student, Carol Hesby. The community scholarships were awarded at commencement activities, the winners being Dawnette Hovde, Marily Ellingson, Tammy Sass, Robin Marken, Linda Jensen and Jane Schnell. 69 More Winners Top left: Linda Jensen, a community scholarship winner and most valuable in gymnastics. Top right: Ronnie Ellingson, most promis- ing in volleyball and member of the all-region tournament team in volleyball. Middle left: Kim Jacobsen, most promising in girls basketball. Middle right: Mike Tolzin, most promising in boys basketball. Bottom: Northern State math contest team, front Jane Schnell, Kristi Jibben, Carol Hesby; back, Jay Carlson, David Anderson, Paul Mobley. Paul and David both placed in the Geom- etry competition. 71 72