Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

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 lthough mixed emotions prevail as we pack away swim suits and golf clubs and bid farewell to another three months of carefree summer fun, the prominent emotion in most is eagerness---eagerness for the active school life once again. The settling for our many fall activities is one of autumn-time beauty. It ushers in foot- ball, marching band. Homecoming, Band Festival and the Student Council Convention. These are the days of falling leaves, hazy weather and gray-wood smoke. Soon the trees are bare, frost is in the air and the swiftly passing fall months are fading into a beautiful Minnesota winter. 25

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Faculty Senior high home economics instructor is Rita Weldy, who received her B.S. degree from the University of Minn- esota. Ruth Smith, a B.S. graduate of Mankato State, teaches junior high home economics. Instrumental music is taught by Richard Johnson, who received a B.A. de- gree from Augustana and a M. E. degree from the University of Colorado. He is assisted by Maxine Olson, a B.S. graduate of Mankato State, who also teaches German. Miss Katherine Jordahl, who received her B.A.cfegree at Concordia College, heads the vocal department. Teachers in lunch line. Teaching senior social is Laura Finberg, aB.A. graduate of Gustavus Adolphus. She has also completed graduate training at the University of Minnesota. Wayne Sanstead, who re- ceived his training at St. Olaf, teaches history to the sophomores and juniors and is the Debate instructor. Com- prising the junior high social studies staff are Gerald Hussong and Robert Erdman. Mr. Hussong received his B. A. degree from Central University of Iowa and has also completed grad- uate work attheEllsworthConservatory of Music. Robert Erdman received his B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus and recently received his M. A. degree from the University of Minnesota.

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Cardinal The echoing of trumpets throughout the halls of LHS announced the beginning of Friday's homecoming festivities. Rushing from their rooms, the students were led to a spirited outdoor pepfest. Beautiful Indian summer weather pre- vailed as the colorful parade, which was centered on the theme, Hollywood, U.S. A. , passed before a capacity crowd of onlookers. Receiving top honors from among the many entries, were the sopho mores' impressive LHS Hall of Fame and the vocal float, Hercules . The festive spirit reached its peak as the happy Cardinal fans watched the Jackson Bluejays go down in defeat 20- 12. During halftime Queen Sharron, her attendants, and the winning floats were presented while the band put on a snappy show. With everyone in such a festive mood the homecoming dance, sponsored by the juniors, was a big success providing a perfect finale to the two day homecoming holiday.