Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1972 volume:

THE NATION More power to them. Liberation was a key word on the na- tional scene in 1971-1972. The black po- wer movement had been in evidence for a number of preceding years, but now it was joined by Women's Liberation, Gay Liberation, Student Liberation, and the hard-hat revolt. Age-old struggles for justice and a voice in rilling personal affairs emerged once again. The Attica State Prison riot served as only one doc- umentation of the dawn of new issues . Other debatable topics of national pro- minence were possible cures for a fall- ing economy and new attempts at a more friendly, workable relationship with Communist countries. President Nixon's trips to the U. S. S. R. and Com - munist China were diplomatic fi r s t s . Education comes in many forms With the mass media and impressive communi- cation methods of today, news from aroundthe world was only minutes away from the students of LHS and the citizens of Luverne. In the 19 72 elections, the student vote may determine the ba- lance of political power. As the leaders of tomor- row, an informed youth is essential. The impor- tance of a widespread knowledge of recent oc- currences was recognized by parents, teachers, and administrators. Consequently, Luverne ser- ved as the site of various attempts to educate the public during the past year. Weekly current events magazines were offered in all social science classes. Time for senior high students, and Junior Scholastic for junior high students. For the second consecutive year the city of Luverne hosted a succession of pro - grams entitled A Time Out For Man under the auspices of the National Humanities Series. Throughout the course of the year. Rock County sponsored town meetings as a time for the young and the old to meet and discuss some of the pro- blems facing residents of rural areas. T opics have included such issues as the generation gap, alcoholism, drugs, and sex education. In addi - tion, numerous school-sponsored presentations have aided in further educating the Luverne citizenry. Mr. Keitel expounds on the topic of al- coholism to A1 Padilla at a town meeting . Senior highboys tally the results of a safe dri- Debbie Meyerand Joel Christiansen lis ving demonstration in which stopping distance ten to an adult's viewpoint during the dis is compared to reaction time and to speed. cussionperiod following a town meeting For each of us there are miracles Dennis Olson Jack Hommen Sometimes, but not often enough, we pause to reflect upon those things which give meaning to our lives. When we scutinize our thoughts and actions, it becomes apparent that the things significant to us in our high school years will have value throughout life. The essence of that which embodies human existence is the ability to prize both the good and the bad times as valuable experiences. Life is aunionof opposing emotions, ideas, goals, and actions which, in truth, com- plement each other and blend to fashion our per- sonalities. Individuality and friendship, joy and sorrow, work and relaxation: we encounter all, and all are needed. Oftentimes we are too busy to notice the wonder of commonplace occurrences. Stop. Take a look around, a look at everyday things. For each of us there are miracles. Every moment is different when seen through the prism of individual experience Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday. The LiHS marching band waits in the end- zone to perform the pre-game show as spectators file into the football field. Coach Serie gives Rod Lorenzen some last- minute advice and a good-luck handshake be- fore the wrestlers are introduced to the crowd. Cardinal gridders await the snap of the ball during the annual clash for the Battle-Axe. Sporting events provide time to socialize as well as the excitement of athletic competi- tion. Involvement occurs on and off the floor. A friend is your needs answered Your friend is your needs answered. For without words, in friend- ship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are bom and shared, with joy that is unac- claimed. Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit. And let your best be for your friend. Seek him always with hours to live. Roger Tollef son looks on as Jeff Cleland attempts a bank shot. Mike Sammons, Kevin Mulligan, and Bryce Gradert bask in the sounds of Spider John Friends get together after their nightly extra- curricular activities to talk. A1 Padilla gives Maxine Iveland a lift from the football field. Junior girls find it helpful to work with friends on a Scarlet Letter assignment. Students view the entertainment at the pepfest. ]oy and sorrow complete each other Your joy is your sorrow un- masked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears. And how else can it be? The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. Shawn Dougherty anxiously awaits the result of a crucial free throw. Randy Pohl dances with de- light at the success of the junior class play. Action on the mat merits apprehensive waiting. A last minute victory inspires joyous cele- bration. The faces of Pixie Larson and Marlene Schuur mirror the an- xieties of defeat. When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your de- 'fhe Art Club presents its version 8 of a famous commercial ' Raisin Brand” to spark school spirit. Coach Serie exhorts his wrestlers to greater efforts. Work is love made visible Practice brings perfection for the flute section at the indoor marching band concert. Rick Olson spends his weekends playing guitar for Spider John, a rock band. A1 Padilla lends a hand at the family bakery. 14 Soloist Julie Herrmann, backed by choir harmony, re- hearses a Bacharach—David medley for the Pops Concert. Cindy Boll labors to complete the backdrops for the chorus Christmas concert. You work that you may keep pace with the earth and the soul of the earth. For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the seasons, and to step out of life’s pro- cession, that marches in maj- esty and proud submission to- wards the infinite. Life is what we are alive to Mr. Bromley jubilantly flashes the peace sign on his way down the hall. You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps. Yet you are not evil when you go thither limping. Even those who limp go not backward. Brenda Mann runs for daylight ina lively game of flag football. Evening of emotions - Coronation 71 Rick Jauert crowns Steve Sehr and Kim Dougherty 1971 Homecoming King and Queen. Candlelighter s and Ushers: Jack Hommen, Diane Foerster, TwilaStrassburg , TomSurprenant Rick Jauert slowly unravels the scroll that contains the informa- tion that everyone was waiting to hear. 17 Donnie Maras grinds out needed yardage. Cards fall to Cards 28-20 despite Homecoming pagentry Excitement mounted and emotions were high as Rick Jauert very slowly unraveled the scroll that contained the information that everyone was waiting to hear. Finally it was announced and Kim Dougherty and Steve Sehr were crowned 1971- 72 Homecoming King and Queen. From there they were ushered to the floor show where the Spanish Club organized the en- tertainment. The following day they were the center of attraction at the Home- coming Day Parade, reigned over the football game that night, and capped off the evening by dancing to the sounds of Wonder Band. Row 1: Chris Thorson, Lynn Walmsley, Mary Clark, Pixie Larson, Diane Fcerster, Brent Luginbill, Mary Surprenant, Twyla Strassburg, Lynette Noll, Shahrzad Karimi, Cindy Christianson, Becky Nash. Row 2: Tom Burns, Rick Jauert, Mark Walgrave, Dicklveland, JackHommen, King Steve Sehr, Queen Kim Dougherty, Fred Manfred, Mark Hendricks, Dennis Olson, Randy Hawes, Tom Surprenant. First LHS Sno- Royalty highlight '71 Sno-Week Snoball, the highlight of Sno-Week, was topped off this year with the crowning of its first Sno-Queen. During Sno-Week, the seniors voted for the Senior girl cand- idates. Winners were: Vicky Birkeland, Mary Clark, Kathy Rapp, and Wendy Wil- dung. That night the students at the dance cast as many votes as they wanted, paying a penny a vote—the money going to the winner's favorite charity. After the tally had been totaled it was Vicky Birkeland who was crowned 1971-72 Sno-Queen, with the $14. 82 going to the Day Care Center. Earlier in the evening, our foreign ex- change student, Lynn Walmsley, was pre- sented with her gift from the senior class. It was a music box and was presented by Fred Manfred, Senior Class president. The Ride played for the occasion with ex- cellent student attendance. Fred Manfred presents Lynn Walmsley with the traditional gift at the Snoball dance. Students relax to the rhythmic sounds of Ride. Vicky Birkeland is presented with a dozen long stem roses after being crowned 1971 Sno- Queen. Administrators constitute One objective of a school board is to reflect the community's attitudes in administering school policy. Therefore they must also reflect the vocations of their constituents. With three farmers, a doctor, a car deal- er, and two executives, a large facet of people are well-represented. Assisting the school board in formulating school policy is Superintendent Harvey G. Eitreim, beginning his twenty-sixth year in the Luverne school system. Filling the vacancy of a senior high principal is Mr. James Harner, former Zumbrota administrator. Rounding out the triumvirate is Junior High Principal, John Rath. Looking at the 1971-72 administration in retrospect, it was truly a successful one, consisting of constituent representation, professionalism and much needed experience 22 Revised curriculum provides insight into college courses Jeri Crowder and Marcia Huiskes portray one very important facet of chemistry, experimentation. Discussion plays an important part in a World History class as illustrated by Junior girls. Pam Hoiland, a German II student, demon- strates her speaking ability in the foreign language lab. Answering to the demands of the stu- dents, the administration has revised its curriculum to include a series of semes- ter courses. Beginning next year, the course which has generally been known as history, will broaden it's scope to in- clude such possibilities as political science, contemporary problems, biogra- phies, and minority studies. Other se- mester hopefuls include English, some vo- cational courses, and business courses. Still in the planning stages, semester courses offer a solution to the age-old prob- lem of students enrolling in a required course of little interest. The present staff of truly dedicated in- structors and the reality of semester courses will find our school has virtually answered the needs of all college-bound students. With four years of math, two or three years of foreign languages, several science-oriented classes as well as English and history, colleges will find our students have been well-prepared. 24 Edyth Mulder displays her unique method of oral interpretation to speech students. Mary O'Toole illustrates one facet of the psychology program at Luverne, working with the special education classes in the elementary building. b Hinde red by snow, Fred Manfred inspects his advanced scienceproject, the study of rock formations of the Blue Mound area. Vocational courses: A cycle of training and retraining for life's tasks Keeping with the current trend of the popularity of vocational schools, LHS has broadened its vocational curriculum. Next year, it is hoped that the scope of vocational courses may be on a semester basis. LHS has also kept up to date with currenttrends including Women's Lib, as indicated by the enrollment in such classes as Graphic and Industrial Arts. Within these classes, females constitute one- fourth of the enrollment. The objective of vocational courses is to prepare students for fareers in spe- cialized fields. With classes like farm mechanics, home-economics and typing, students are given a genuine insight into what they may expect in later life. Larry Goembel and Phil Maras examine the results of their silk-screening project in Graphic Arts. Students obtain the skills of typing through the means of trial and error. Senior high home economics girls utilize there spare time with their pro- jects. Drill shavings and sawdust are familiar sights to Industrial Arts students, Ron Fick and Gary Korthals. Distributive education provides an experience outlet for business prospects Virginia Swenson, Jolene Reu and Cindy Van Wettermg work diligently on their Office Procedures assignments. Pat O'Toole, a Nelson's department store employee , demonstrates the art of salesmanship to Distributive Education students Rochelle Wills. Dawn Maxwell, and Jeri Staeffler. Our present educational sys- tem is so designed to acquaint students with their future occu- pations. What better way is there to become acquainted vdth something than to actually ex- perience it The newly design- ed Distributive Education class is set up in such a way. Instituted as a two-year pro- gram, it is now in Phase I, at Luverne. The class is design- ed to teach students the fund- amentals of a business-orient- ed vocation the first year and and then let them actually ex- perience it in an on-the-job- training atmosphere the sec- ond year. Enthusiasm about this new op- portunity is high, as indicated by the formation of a club, DECA, consisting of students enrolled in Distributive Educa- tion. With Office Procedures, Bookkeeping, Business Math and the newly formed Distribu- tive Education class, to name a few, LHS certainly offers a variety of courses to business prospects. JZ - 1 -o r. Y 1 ’' y • '$. - .«a • ’ V. w T ' v V -X Jr 3} ft V o ;m J cXWgR. � rm .v ( r' ', . '—V _ ■ 'XT 1. 'A' .? . - v fc '•rn - A r ? i ..• ,%. v. v.� f «K- « _ r KV v rv i avii -i.. v .: -� . i r A? . £� W Cftwi ft i'% ,'V,‘‘'� v ay , . - 's � .tfV - «5 « • 'V . ty v Tv w - IS' ■ .r . - M « TO� ' «So� i« -;v3 '-:' res “ TlWri? Activities ■A1 ; ? ' 3$ls ,;. ;--fe - . - v- • « .. ; ,-. 5 S. - y v ' F-'ZweS|pm«| 4 ml -xf? £i $ggH ft® BS% j ■MM Brainstorming creates pictoral history of '72 The production of the 1972 Cardinal has been an attempt to capture the happenings of 72 in ink on paper. Under the senior editors unrelenting whip, a staff of 13 slaved from day one to grad- uation, assembling photographs and writing up the needed copy. In addition to the senior and section editors, there are also the junior editors, who are pre- paring for their turn as leaders the following year. The various 400 action shots were supplied by Roger Tollefsom and Jeff Cleland, with help from their staff. The division page s were supplied by Myhre Studio Annual advisor Charles Weinman with (left to right) Diane Foerster, senior editor. Robin Bot, junior ed- itor, Rhonda Perkins, junior editor, and Wendy Wil- dung, senior editor. Photographer Roger Tollefson Annual business staff, left to right: Jolene Reu, Sharon Oldre, Sharon Melzer, Laura Saarloos, Noreen Ykema , Theresa Cornelisen, Marcia DeJager. 30 Jane Boone Cathy Carsrud Mary Clark Rick Jauert Julie Rust John Smith Tom Surprenant Roger Tollefson Connie Walker SECTION EDITORS Senior photographer Tom Stanley shows techniques to Marlin Melzer and Gordon Bremer. Annual typists (left to right): Jolene DeBoer, CarolKjens - lee, Kathy Fick (typing editor), Vonda Rust, and LaDonna Vanlperen (typing editor). Photographer Jeff Cleland Junior Echo Editors Am VanderKooi and Senior Echo Editor Vickie DeGrootwith advisor Debbie Tofteland Mr. Gordon Gits Row 1: Wendy Wildung, Pixie Larson, Debbie Tofteland, VondaRust, Nancy Brase, Ethanie De Jongh, Kathie Swenson, Mary Padilla, Martha Vegge, Marlene Schuur. Row 2: Karen Tilstra, Jane Goebel, Barb Johnson, Robin Bot, Julie Arends, Debbie Rinkel, Gail Estenson, Mary Merrill, Jill Helling, Julie Rust, Marcia Huiskes. Row 3: Randy Pohl, Cindy Stepp, Cindy Kroon, Ladonna Vande Hoef, Vickie DeGroot, Betty Hitch, Peg Holland, Barb Frakes, Melinda Hend- ricks, Peg Mulligan, Vickie Jauert, Pam Hoiland, Donna Kennedy. Row 4: Dan Veld- kamp, Jeff Boone, Becky Boone, Sandy Wessels, Mary Bierkamp, Sherry Ahrendt, Fred Manfred, Denny Olson, Tom Brakke, Jono Bot, Jean Renes, Mary Kontz, Ann Vander Kooi. month's work, a day's printing, an hour's reading-Echo Senior editor Pixie Larson with junior editor Tom Brakke Senior editor Pat Pelstring Mary Bierkamp hurriedly writes up her story for the Echo deadline. 33 Senior typists Laura Saarloos and Sharon Oldre Marked by changes throughout the years, the 1971 Echo Staff kept on top of the latest trends of LHS, the reading people. As a Journalism Laboratory, to simulate professional conditions, the Echo Staff had monthly deadlines that they had to meet for the printing at the Luverne Announcer. The school paper also gave the editors and reporters the first-hand knowledge of how a newspaper is run and also gave them a chance to show their journalistic ability in a real newspaper. Light My Fire - enthusiasm plus Under the band council, policies for discipline and fund raising were formulated. The council was responsible for decisions concerning pos- sible band trips and the use of funds for those trips. Picturedinthe upper left are: Jono Bot, Mr. Norris, President Paul Navara and John Rodgers. In the lower left are Jane Boone, Secretary-Treasurer Wendy Wildung, Vickie DeGroot, Gloria Oien, and Julie Vanden Hoek. Generation of enthusiasm, a goal of the band, originated in the council and was actually seen in the faces of the new color guard and the drum majors and twirlers. Pictured below are the color guard, drum majors and twirlers; Row 1: Kim Dougherty, Connie Walker, Captain Wendy Wildung, Robin Bot, Linda McClure. Row 2: Julie Vanden Hoek, Jane Boone. Row 3: Kathy Reu, Mary Bierkamp, Mary Wilcox, Jane Goebel, Kathy Ossenfort. Row 4: Ann Vander Kooi, NarciRecker. Row 5: Mary Winter, La- Donna Vanlperen, Cindy Stepp. 34 Dancers and musicians provide total band entertainment during halftime at football games. Total band entertainment Diane Foerster dances to the bands version of Light My Fire. The music rang and the twirlers danced even amid the frustrations of a saturated marching season. The ground and air were filled with moist- ure and the marching season proved cold, but challenging. Having Tri-State rained out, the marching band saw only two fall parades and per- formed at only three football games although they were pre- sent at the others. Turkey Days in Worthington was the big parade of the season and turned out to be the one blessed with sunshine . The other significant outdoor per- formances for the band were at homecoming — a parade and a special half-time show. The rain turned to sleet for the occassion, but ended properly with Auld Lang Syne , and balloons floating out from the football field in retaliation to the clouds, which had hindered the Cardinal Marching Band. 35 Row 1: Mary Bierkamp, Jane Goebel, Julie Rodgers, Barb Frakes, Julie Rust, Julie Arends, Ann Caley, Jane Estenson, Barb Johnson, Mary Merrill, Fteg Hoiland, Patti Polzin, Chris Thorson, Bonnie Cornelisep NarcyRecker, Jeanne Murphy Row 2: Vickie DeGroot, Kathy Fick, Cindy Stepp Margaret Merrill, Jeff Laackmanp JoAnnManp Debbie Kirby, Cindy Hanson, Marcia Ott, Julie Mann, Connie Walker, Debbie Krogmanp Cindy Boll, JeanCinkle, Grant Helling, Jono Boti MarkSchneekloth Kim Dougherty, Ann Vander Kooi, Mary Savage, Mary Winter, LaDonna Van Iperen, Sheree Ahrendt. Row 3: Jim Bierkamp, Martha Vegge, Belinda Mann, Jill Helling Venita Gerloff, Zoe Birky, Marlene Schurr, Cindy Christensen, Pam Hoiland, Kathy Fteder son, Joan Meyer, Debbie Od- land, John Rodgers, Jean Renes, Ruth Iveland, Mary Kontz, Donna Kennedy, Carol Kjenslee. Row 4: Brad Stepp Keith Woodley, Dann Veldkamp, Jeff Bowen, Novelty in music education Percussionists, TomBrakke, Shawn Dougherty, and Paul Navara, employ their rhythmic tal- ents at the indoor marching concert. Mr. Norris explains technique and style to his students while striving for musical perfection. John Ford, Dave Nath, Dave Kirby, Vicki Henderson, Cindy Hendricksen, Scott Schneekloth, Bob Matus, Rory Burke, Jim Peterson, Dave Roemeling, Melinda Hendricks, Gloria Oien, Garneta Slagel. Row 5: Barb Frey, Robin Bot, Patrice Hensel, Jim Hoh, Paul Navara, Shawn Dougherty, LeAnnSedlacek, John Opsata fickiJauert, Keith Cook, Michelle Reisch Julie VandenHoek, Wendy Wildung, Tom Brakke, Shawn Dougherty, Mr. Norris Novelty entered the instrumental department in 1971 with two new directors; Mr. Scott Shek sta and Mr. Ed Norris. The Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Norris reached for new ideals and emitted excitement with its uniqueness. In November the mar ching band turned to the concert situation and something new—an indoor marching concert or the Cardinal Review.' The concert season did not officially begin until after this first concert. Once the concert season began, the band started the long journey to musical perfection in preparation for their winter and spring concerts and the up-coming large and small group contests. Past pretenses set the stan- dards for the band members as they set out for higher goals with a new leader. Intonation and musical perfection are goals of the trombone section. Carol Kjenslee and Donna Kennedy exhibit the intentness of the band on music during rehearsals. Renascent sounds - now and the 30's Trumpets and cornets join PaulNavara on drums to bring out the jazz message. Athletic events, basket- ball and wrestling, were giventheart of music in retrospect as the stage and pepbands added spark and enthusiasm to the winter sports season Reviewing songs, both new and old, for the spectators at home events, the two bands excited old memories with new musicians during halftime and intermissions. Mr. Shelsta's stage band utilized twenty-one senior high musicians in the recreation and expan- tion of jazz techniques in modern music. Mr. Norris guided the pep band and its seventy members to create the spirited atmosphere ctm- mon at Luverne basket- ball games. Mr. Shelsta demonstrates the versatility of the trombone. Stage band saxes swing as the group preforms at a wrestling. Pep band members rally at basketball games to spark enthusiasm with music and cheering. Row 1: Martha Schmidt, Connie Kjenslee, Deone Perkins, PamThorson, Cathy Rust, Faye Hawkinson, FteggyKoens, Fhm Lam- mert, Kathy Weinman. Row 2: Lori Brandenburg, Letha Laackmann, Theresa Gits, LoriArends, Brenda Ykema, Kathy Clausen, Julie Watts, Colette Habbena, Alma Stroeh, Debbie Caley, Kathy Bendt, Renee Boomgaarden, Jill Wildung, Kim Spease, KimHenely. Row 3: Dixie Cook- sley, FhtTeclaw, Paula Petersen, Sharon Remme, Nancy Woodley, JoAnn Granne- man, Pam Olson, Valerie Helling, Betty Glaser, Denise Burmeister, Lonette Schmuck, Mary Dahlberg, Joyce McClure, Row 4: Steve Haper, Bill Ripley, Perry Fbakes, KrisAuthier, Scott Rosin, Merle Savage, Chuck Van Wyhe, Tim Johnson, Dawn Kindt, Connie Mulvihill, Candy Rosin, Craig Loger, Alan Siebert, Paul Estenson, Mark Hoiland, Delbert West- phal, Gary Munns. Row 5: Ray Koens, Kathy Korthank, Cindy Gath, TomJessen, Tom Matus, Gloria Meyer, Jeff Lee, Mary Jo Iveland, Becky Nash, Bob Frakes, Lynette Kemerling, Marcia Overgaard, Sue Siebenahler, Lori Jauret , Director Mr. Shelsta. An outlet for young instrumental talent - the origin of future master musicians Eighty-two members constituted the Junior Band as they actively partici- pated in various events throughout the schoolyear. Performing at wrestling meets and Freshman basketball games, the band strived to be masters on the junior high level. At the fall, winter, and spring concerts musical adeptness was dis- playedby the youngmusicians. Attend- ance and appreciation from the audi- ence acknowledged the novice instru- mentalists. Trombones lend an air of triumph to rehearsals with majestic sounds . 39 i cl like to toacn Practice, practice, practice. . . and then more practice. This could truly exemplify the efforts of this year's Concert Choir. Underthe direction of Mr. Bruce Phelps, the choir strived not only to be a good choir, or become a little better, but instead to be the best one possible. For the first time ever, Luverne hosted a clinic for neighboring choirs and itself. Mr. Kurt Han- sen, the guest clinicianist, worked with the indi- vidual choirs and then that evening presented a very moving mass choir concert. Every Man Shall Walk in the Name of the Lord Forever was the title for the Christmas Concert. The programs featured over 300 voices, ranging from seventh grade through twelfth, in a mass number of the timely Hallelujah Chorus. On two nights in February, the annual Pops Concert was presented. The Choir gave their version of I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing. The pro- gram was composed of music from modern rock, to folk, and the old soft shoe style. Throughout the various contests and concerts, Mr. Phelps expresses his versions of the good, the bad, and the ugly . Good. . . Better. . . Best Row 1: Mary Merrill, Debbie Toftland, Kathie Swen- son, LaDonna Van Iperen, Nancy Brase, Pam Hoi- land, Mary Jo O'Toole, Mary Savage, Kathy Bowen, Kathy Reu, Kristy Cook, Patti Polzin, Mary Bier- kamp, Jeri Crowder, JoAnn Jensen, Jane Esten- son, Peg Hoiland, Debbie Visker, Wendy Wildung, Joan Meyer, Debbie Odland, Mary Winter. Row 2: Debbie Kirby, Gail Boelman, Barb Johnson, Kathy Peterson, Paula Wendt, Ann Vander Kooi, Jeanne Cinkle, Jane Boone, Cindy Medill, Ethanie DeJongh, Julie Vanden Hoek, Cathy Carsrud, Becky Lugin- bill, Laurie Carlson, Julie Herrmann, Zoe Birky, Gloria Oien, Marlene Schuur, Mary Wilcox, Mary Kontz, Vicki Jauert, Jill Helling, Holly Kastein, Jo- lene Jessen. Row 3: Rod Clausen, Fred Manfred, JimBierkamp, MarkNavara, RickJkuert, Dave Kir- by, Dean Olson, Merlin Wynia, John Rodgers, John Opsata, DougKraayenhof, John Schmidt, Dave Clau- sen, Allen Tuff, Gary Uithoven, David Wynia. Row 4: Mr. Phelps, Shawn Dougherty, Tom Brakke, Bill Weber, Scott Schneekloth, Jeff Bowen, Paul Nava- ra, Dave Nath, Jim Golla, John Ford, Walt Eisner, RichWedmore, Gregg Ormseth, Larry Jacobs, Keith Cook. Choir council. Row 1; Steve Loger, Fred Manfred, Jim Golla, John Opsata. Row 2: Kristy Cook, Becky Lugin- bill, Mary Wilcox, JoAnn Jensen. Missing from the picture: W endyW ildung, J ohn F ord. New dimensions in music This past year, L.HS experienced many new dimensions inthe musical activities. Pop singers and Folk group were only two new activities — but they added much excitement. The groups met on their own time whenever possible to re- hearse their music. These new dimen- sions in music provided audiences with much appreciated enjoyment. Ensembles which have never received enough creditfor their workarethe Tri- ple Trios. These girls gave up their free time to practice and their energy into producing a good sound. They were fea- tured in appearances at the Pops Con- cert and Spring Contests. Folk group, Row 1; Dave Kirby, Cathy Carsrud, Rick Jauert. Row 2: Mary Kontz, Mary Savage, Jane Estenson. Row 3: Zoe Birky, Gail Boelman. Row 4: John Opsata, Walt Eisner. Pop singers. Row 1: John Rodgers, Kathy Fteterson, Keith Cook, Kathie Swenson, John Opsata, Julie Herrmann, Jane Boone, John Ford. Row 2: Dave Nath, Dave Engebretson, Shawn Dougherty, Mary Bierkamp, Kathy Reu, Jim Bierkamp, Becky Luginbill, Kristy Cook, Doug Kraayenhof, Gloria Oien, Steve Loger. 42 Spontaneous rhythm excites audience Junior triple trio. Row 1, left to right: Ann VanderKooi, LaDonna Vanlperen, Patti Polzin, Peg Hoiland, Deb Visker, Jolene Jessen. Row 2: Pam Hoiland, Mary Savage, Zoe Birky. Senior triple trio, left to right: Kristy Cook, Cathy Carsrud, Laurie Carlson, Jeri Crow- der, Cindy Medill, Kathy Bowen, Julie Herr- mann, WendyWildung, JoAnnJensen. Sophomore triple trio, top left, clockwise: Debbie Odland, Mary Bierkamp, Joan Meyer, Mary Winter, Jill Helling, Vicki Jauert, Etha- nie DeJongh, Julie VandenHoek, Kathy Reu. 43 Women's Lib in vocal music? Has there been a Women's Lib movement instigated at LHS ? No, it's not a women's liberation movement........it's a women's musical movement! In the hope of getting more girls involved in the music activities a new group titled Girls Glee was formed With director, Mrs, Talbert, the girls met three days a weekto ready themselves for their first appearance of the year, the annual Christmas Concert. Girls Glee also made appearances at the Spring Con- cert and Spring Contests. This new group has given many girls, who otherwise would have never had the opportunity to sing, the chance to find ful - fillment and relaxation in singing. Girls Glee officers: Cindy Stepp, Martha Vegge, Jean Renes, Sherry Bryan. Row 1: Carol Van Meeteren, Iva Akkerman, Peggy Mulligan, Jane Goebel, Cindy Stepp, Sandy Staeffler, Debbie Siebenahler. JoLeah Twito, Michelle Reisch, Marlys flamann, Kathy Behr, Lois Kooiker, Jane Hemme Row 2: Robin Bot, Ranae Bosch, Sharon Mel- zer, Dawn Hunt, Debbie Rinkle, Linda Mc- Clure, Sherry Bryan, Vicki Henderson, Cindy Hendrickson, Linda Elbers, Cindy Rockman. Row 3: Patti Wyffels, JoAnne Mann, Garneta Slagel, Mary Padilla, Rhonda Olson, Debbie Krogmann, Gail Estenson, Jolene DeBoer, Caroline Enger, Glennys Dykstra, Diane Thompson, Susan DenHerder. Row 4: Sheree Ahrendt, Julie Rodgers, Cindy Christianson Martha Vegge, Chris Thorson, Jane Renes, Marilyn Tuff, Cindy Hansen, Jean Renes. 44 Row 1: Mary Kraayenhof, Marie Luginbill, Charmaine Herman, Pam Olson, Krista Fick, Faye Hawkinson, Brenda Ykema, Kim Spease, Martha Schmidt, Joan Aanenson, Dixie Cook- sley, Twyla Holmgren. Row 2: Becky Nash, Lori Brandenburg, Mary Pat Walgrave, Chris Thorson, Kathy Vande Vegte, Jody Holm, Vickie Oehlerts, Sue Siebenahler, Vicki Vat- land, Pam Thorson, Cathy Rust, Debbie Caley, Linda Pike, Cindy Gath, Marti Bruynes, Lon- ette Schmuck. Row 3: Joanne Fick, Mary Engebretson, Val Mohr, Shirlee Smith, Connie Kjenslee, Karen Remme, Mary Jo Iveland, Lori Arends, Kathy Weinman, Lynette Olson, Julie Oye, Kristy Braa, Kris Iveland, Marcia Overgaard, Janis Skyberg, Cindy Kooiker, Cindy Gross. Row 4: David Jansen, Brad Smook, Kevin Foight, Herbert Hamann, Merle Savage, Tim Medill, Tim Scheidt, Rick Olsen, Gary Fitzer, Craig Loger, Paul Odland, Tom Sargeant, Mark Herrmann, Randy Arp, Bill Hansen, Gary Munns, John Hemme, Paul Estenson, Allen Siebert, Hans Schoon, Jeff Den Herder. Following in the footsteps of Concert Choir, B Chorus was ever on the advancing end. Sixty-f ur voices, under Mr. Bruce Phelps direction, met every week to prepare for various concerts through- out the year. The choir made a promising start as they appeared in their first concert, the Christmas Concert. They also made an appearance at the annual Spring Festival. Many choir members found aid in their past sing- ing experiences. B Chorus aims efforts towards excellence 45 Humanities come to life at LHS An extended interest in humanities today is exemplified through Art Club and Drama Club. Art Club is for those with a true interest or talent. Others are discouraged to join . Making candles, belts and banners preoccupy much of the energy spent. The money made is used to attend museums and theaters in the cities. Drama Club is a new organization this year. Membership is limited to students in grades 9-12. Activity evolves around the presenta- tion of various plays. Ra isin in the Sun was presented in January. The one-act play competed with other schools in March. El- ementary schools in the surrounding areas enjoyed The House of Pooh Corner. For its last endeavor for the year, working with make-up, stage operations, and back- ground, Drama Club became actively involved in the Senior Class Play. Rick Jauert and Steve Loger captivate the children as they perform Winnie the Pooh at the Palace Theater. Glen Westerbur makes candles to earn money for Art Club's treasury. In the solitude of the hall, Julie Hermann tries to memorize her lines for A Raisin in the Sun . ' MCC - interest activates extended searching in the medical field Exploration of the Medical field is the major purpose of the Medical Careers Club The opportunty to be involved in being a candy striper at the Mary Jane Brown Home is offered to all members. Further exploration is offered through assisting the school nurse and visiting various schools such as Rochester and Augustana. Chris Usher and other speakers accent the monthly meetings dis- cussing various medical topics. Connie Walker and Mary Wilcox consult Mrs. Tollefson in the choice of their next speaker. Everyone rushes to grab all they can as the pina- ta is broken at the annual Christmas party. A better understanding of mankind created through Spanish Club. Those with special interest in Span- ish speaking countries come together in Spanish Club to further their inter- est. Experimenting vith various foods and customs of the Spanish,bring their ways to life. Spanish Club sponsored the floor show following the Home - coming Coronation to promote school spirit for the up-coming game. Candy sales supply much of the money, needed to attend the Guthrie Theater trip in the spring. This field trip to the Twin Cities ends a year of better understanding of mankind in the acceptance of the difference in foreign people. 47 Directors of the natural process -FFA � Future formers of America is a national organization of high school boys who are interested in some aspect of farming or just seeking a better understanding of agriculture. Director Mr. Jim Ouverson, assists the FFA boys in such activ- ities as raising crops, soil testing, judging livestock, and running the concession stand at home football games. Other money making pro- jects are their annual corn drive, fruit sales, and Christmas card sales. They donate the money earned to a needy organization. In addition to the boy's studies and activities, they gain experience in leadership, build character, and demonstrate sportsmanship. The humanitarian effort of FFA boys include re-stocking the pheasant population (above) and collecting corn for charity. Dinner at Normandy highlights Phi-Beta activities Volunteering their time and effort. Phi Beta girls lend a helping hand in the library to Miss Berg. Just a few of their duties are filing, shelv- ing, and checking overdue books and signing passes to return students to study hall. These girls sponsor candy sales to finance most events including their trip to the Normandy in Sioux Falls for dinner. Thanks to these library assistants. They lessen the work of Miss Berg and serve the students. One of the duties of Phi-Beta assistant Rhonda Hansen is to sign study hall passes. Gloria Schneekloth inspects the newly arrived shipment of FHA Christmas candles. Initiation of domestic skills -FHA FHA represents Future Homemakers of America—an organization interested inactivities that foster opportunities for learning to make decisions and provide experiences — experiences which help them look confidently toward their roles as young women with homes. One of the highlights of the year was a speaker from Hpestone Vocational Schod who gave a talk on Fashion Merchan- dising. Some of the activities of the year were selling candles, as a money making pro- ject, and making favor trays and stuffed animals as their service projects. Culminating the year's activities, the club took their annual field trip, of which was partly paid for with their money earned during the year. Twyla Strassburg and Cindy Rockman clip pat- terns for a service project--making frogs for needy children. New GAA sports invoke dormant athletic skills Girl's Athletic Association is an organi- zation created for girls in grades 9-12. Their main goal is to have fun along with developing physical fitness, team effort, and good sportmanship. Activities offered in the past were volley- ball, basketball, softball, track, bowling, and gymnastics. This year, two new sports were added—archery and flag-football. Advised by Miss Katie Croes and Miss Catherine Hewitt, GAA also sponsors competitive tumbling and gymnastic meets with schools in our area. Elaine Noll returns a serve in a spirited game of Thursday evening GAA volleyball. GAA flag football is as rough-and-tumble as the boys' version. 50 Stance is all-important for beginning archery pupils. Educational techniques observed by Future Teachers Garneta Slagel, Wendy Wildung, and Barb Frakes listen to a discussion on alcoholism a a local town meeting. Future Teachers of America, a relatively new club of four years, began its year with one major change-the omission of freshman as members. Because of the large numbers in previous years, the membership had to be limited. Activities for the year centered around a Christmas party, a student exchange, an annual trip, probably to Marshall. After a year of aiding the teachers one hour a week , the students also have a teaching day in the spring. Mr s. Schoon explains Margaret Merrill's FTA assignmentfor the week-end before before leaving for home. FTA officers Julie Rust, Mary Merrill, Joel Chris- tiansen, Barb Frakes, and Carol Kjenslee partici- pate in one of the less challenging games at the an- nual Christmas party. Dave Nath and Deb Visker push the coat hangers down the em- pty halls to get ready for the oncoming basketball game. Assistance and service Two important tasks per- formed by students at the ath- letic games are those of the checkroom and of the carpark- er s. Senior High Choir is in charge of the checkroom. These stu- dents make accomodations for the coats of the spectators. This allows the A choir mem- bers to raise money for any trips which may come up in the spring. Carparkers have the task of aiding our public mobility at athletic games. They assist spectators in finding places to park, allowing the traffic to move smoothly. The volun- teers who perform this task receive free passes to the ath- letic games when their work is finished. Carparkers. left to right: Gary Korthals, Larry Reemts, Wayne Green, Gene Aanenson, Mike Reisch. 52 DECA- Working to gain experience Deca is a new club formulated this year in the extra-curricular activity program. DECA is currently held in combi- nation with the distributive educa- tion classes offered. The students enter the class as juniors and con- tinue through their senior year. During their senior year, students participate in a work study pro- gram. They go to school half days and then work in participating businesses. They get a chance to learn through actual experience. Participants take part in the many fundraising projects held through- out the year. The money raised is used for a trip to the Cities for a State Wide Convention. LeeAnn Westerbur and Marcia Ott serve young wrest- ling fans. Band members Jean Renes and Zoe Birky prepare the con- cessions stand pop dispenser for an onslaught of basketball fans. Refreshments at request While DECA operated the concession stand at home wrestling meets, the Senior High band took over the task at home basketball games . The duties of both, however, were the same—the selling of candy, pop, and popcorn to hungry athletic fans. The bandwill use the money made as profit to help raise money towards their trip to Atlanta in the summer. Sitting: Debbie Rinkel, Randy Pohl, Debbie Kirby, Ann Vander Kooi, Debbie Tofteland, Jim Clark, Cindy Stepp, Robin Bot. Stand- ing: Cathy Ladwig, Barb Johnson, Mary Savage, Tom Brakke, Jane Goebel, Myron Garrels. Life onstage and backstage two different comedies Putting all their dramatic ability into it, the junior cast came on strong in the pre- sentation of The Family Upstairs . With a firsttaste of the theater behind them, the juniors discovered the stage is where the actionis. But, despite the glamour and glo- ry of show biz, the life of an actor isn't an easy one. Building up to successful per- formances meant night after night rehear- sal, memorizing lines, setting everything else aside and putting the play first. After five weeks of practice, filled with both work and fun, the junior cast came forth with a bright performance that delighted the aud- iences. Port raying their individual roles skillful- ly the cast enacted the three-act comedy of atypical American family in the 1920's, the Heller's. JoeHeller, the father and a street car inspector, tries to help out family mat- ters on his small wage, while the mother's main concern is to get the oldest, Louise, married. Hindering rather than cooperating with their mother's cause, Annabelle and Willie, the other two children go about as they please. As the last line was echoed, enthusiastic ovation of an appreciative audi- ence was heard. Castmembers release their dramatic ability both off and on stage. Debate - reaching out to communicate Resolved: That the jury system inthe United States should be significantly changed. The Luverne debate squads, under the.direction of Mr.James San- den, Mr. Richard Pederson, and Mr. Don Balfanz, considered this topic during the 1971-1972 debate season. In answer to the question, What does one gain from debate? head coach Sanden says, Debate increases communication and public speaking skills and teaches one to think analytically. It gives the individual self confidence. Debaters work with one issue the entire year and because of the research involved the individual prac- tically becomes an authority on the case. Last but not least, debate means overnight trips, practical jokes, puns, and gobbling in Butterfield, etc. ,etc. , etc., etc.! Despite the relaxed atmosphere while traveling to debates the mood drastically changes upon arrival and as preparation begins. Hitting the tournament trail, the debaters traveled the Tri-State area in search of victory. Dennis, Glenn, and Pat, before departing on another promising debate trip. 55 Trying to get a point across, Ann VanderKooi expresses her views on the jury system. Student Council members enjoy relaxed mo- ments discussing their tactics in the fight for the pop machine. Row 1 : Pat Pelstring, Mary Clark, Fred Manfred, Rick Jauert, Ann Vander Kooi, Mark Hendricks, Mr. Larry Nelson. Row 2: Peg Hoiland, Mary Savage, Kristy Cook, Lynn Walmsley, Patrice Hensel, Barb Hen- rickson, Ruth Iveland, Pam Hoiland, Mary Wilcox, Kim Dougherty, Rhonda Perkins, Student council strives for school benefits and improvements Action is the demand of the student body in electing their representatives to the stu- dent council. Whenthe year is over and done it is only natural for the students to reflect back onwhat the student council has done for them. Serious and thoughtful attention to the re- quests and questions of the student body were carefully considered. Beginning the year with the issue of a pop machine carried over from last year, was only one of the council's accomplished goals. Other major achieve- ments included the installation of the first Sno-Queen and the very successful fund rais- ing campaign for Mike Patrick, the injured football player from Worthington. New ideas concerning a senior honor pass system, illu- mination of senior final exams and acquisi- tion of an additional college day for the sen- iors were hashed over by the council. Only time will tell whether or not these goals can be reached in future years at LHS. Reaching out to the demands of the students the specific boards were once again estab- lished, handling and discussing basic issuesw Meeting face to face all the serious and trivial problems of LHS, this years student council attained much for the good of the school. This is the year that the students have been able to say that their voice has been heard. Marlin Melzer. Row 3: Veneita Gerloff, Jane Estenson, John Opsata, Julie Vanden Hoek, Lynette Noll, Tom Burns, Melinda Hendricks, Tom Surprenant,Shawn Dough- erty, Walter Eisner, Dennis Olson, Julie Rust, Betty Hitch, Connie Walker, Cathy Carsrud, Steve Loger. Football team speculates improvement Finishing off a frustrating sea- son, the Luverne Cardinal foot- ball team ended the year with a record of two wins, six losses, and one tie. After getting off to a good start early in the season, winning two of their first three games, the Cards ran into some tough going. They could manage only one tie out of the remaining six games, plus losing the battle axe to arch rival, Pipestone, 23-8. The record of the Cards is quite deceiving however. A few goodbreaks here and there could have turned the tide and provid- ed a winning season for the Cards. Mark Hendricks calls time out in a desperate attempt for a last minute come back. Row 1: Ronnie Arp, Mike Lammert, Pat Mc- Neil, TomBurns, MarkNavara, Dave Enge- bretson, Tom Surprenant, Jim Hoh, A1 Padilla, Pat Connell, Steve Sehr, Wade Han- sen. Row 2: Dave Bush, Peter Eberlein, Shawn Dougherty, Gary Boisen, Bob Matus, JimBierkamp, Coach Jansen, Pat Pelstring, Mike Sullivan, AlAanenson, Rich Wedmore, Phil Maras, Don Maras. Row 3: JackHom.- men, Dale Granneman, Keith Petersen, Tom Brakke, Jim Rockman, JohnOpsata, Coach Menage, Jim Golla, Mark Hendricks, Bryce Gradert, Zane Birky, Tony Miller, Perry Noll. Coach Menage and Jansen watch dili- gently as their boys battle it out. Gary Boisen charges for the needed yardage. Hendricks pitches out for another ground attack. SCORES 6 6 Canby 34 6 Brookings 18 13 Slayton 14 2b Worthington Luwrne 8 42 Marshall 0 28 Redwood Falls 8 20 Windom 8 23 Pipestone 6 6 Jackson 59 Card cagers seek sixth straight conference crown Row 1: Ron Arp, Joel Christensen, Tom Sur- prenant, Perry Noll, Scott Beers, Dick Iceland Donnie Maras, Phil Maras, Jim Schneekloth. Row 2: Coach Mutschler, Dean Olson, Jim Gola, Mark Hendricks, Fred Manfred, Z ane Birky, Dale Grannenman, Biyon Frarken, Coach Jan- sen, Coach Franz. Luverne SCORES 85 41 79 65 58 59 69 41 85 75 60 56 68 50 86 65 72 62 81 47 89 6 I 85 47 72 59 79 67 56 60 81 5 I Jasper Mankato Pipestone Slayton Worthington Marshall Windom O'Gorman Slayton Marshall Jackson Redwood Ik Us Windom S E Washirgm Pipestone Willmar Since 1967, Luverne has won a share of the Southwest Conference basketball crown. The Cardinals of 1971-1972 also had the job of pro- tecting the District 8 and Region II champion- ships, which they earned last season. This year's team started out by quickly defeating Jasper and Mankato handily. In the first con- ference game of the season Luverne fell to Pipestone by the score of 59 to 58. From that point to the printing of this yearbook, the Cardinals rolled up six straight victories and were in second place in the conference behind undefeated Pipestone. Seniors who played in their last season for Luverne are Zane Birky, Joel Christensen, Bryon JYanken, JimGolla, Dick Iveland, Fred Manfred, Dean Olsen, and Tom Surprenant. 60 Jim Golla strains to get around his Worth- ington opponent while Dick Iveland awaits his outlet pass. Mark Hendricks looks for rebound while blocking out his Pipestone opponent. Mark Hendricks looks for rebound while blocking out his Pipestone opponent. 61 Row 1: Ken Hup, John Schneekloth, Keith Cook, Rod Lorenzen. Row 2: Coach Serie, Steve Hup, Mike Lammert, John Schmidt, Rich Wed- more, Don Sandbulte.Tony Miller. SCORES 24 26 9 35 18 32 20 29 38 14 Luverne 21 26 24 30 9 38 18 38 31 24 30 19 30 18 T racy Worthington S. F. Lincoln Canby Fulda Slayton SLF. O'Gorman Marshall Jackson Redwood Falls Lakefield Windom 62 Jim Clark works his man toward a predicament. Starvation and sweat help make weight Ed Schmidt gives it all he's got while struggling for a pin against his Tracy opponent. Wrestlers wait anxiously for fellow teammates before a home match. As in past years, more fans than ever became enthused with LHS wrestling. Al- though the team effort suffered severely because of injuries to co-captains Doug Meyer and Mark Walgrave, by the date of publication,the 1971-1972 Cardinal wrestl- ing team, with four wins and eight losses, had already equaled their record of last season. The young team had a lot of fights, but not quite enough experience to go along with it. Tony Miller, who placed second in district competition last year and Rich Wedmore were the only two boys who were successful in regularly gaining victory after victory. Consequently, losing only Tony Miller through graduation will leave LHS with a strong nucleus of returning lettermen for next year's squad. 63 Coach Serie shouts instructions to his wrestlers during a match. Coaches - builders of men What is it that motivates a person so much that they want to instruct someone else in that field? It is a certain kind of love for that ac- tivity and a need to share it with someone. Three very special faculty members who have that love and need for sharing are coaches Menage, Mutschler, and Serie. Mr. Menage is in his fifth year of coaching football at Luverne. The last three years have been far from successful for coach Menage. Winning is not everything, building young men is. Mr. Menage has directed many young ath- letes toward successful careers. Mr. Mutschler has lead the Luverne attack for the past three years as head coach of the basketball team. Coach Mutschler has a 35-10 record since becoming head coach. In his first year he took a team that lacked height, but not the desire, to the Region semifinals where they lost to the eventual state champions. Last year he took his team to the State Tournament in the Class A Division. Before becoming head coach Mr. Mutschler had coached the fresh- men and B squad teams for three years. Mr. Serie has been with the wrestling depart- ment as head coach for the past two seasons. Last year coach Serie had a veteran team with six seniors on the squad. This year coach Serie has a very young team with just one senior, Tony Miller left on the squad. Although they have won only four matches, coach Serie is very pleased with the individual performances. Coach Mutschler gives the officials a piece of his mind while Mr, Jansen signals for a time out. Coach Menage talks s trategy with Mark Hendricks. 64 Gene Block gets his equipment ready for an out - of-town game, Bombers build skills for future use A winning way was produced by the football bombers this year resulting in a four wins and two loss record. Under close supervision of Mr. Mut- schlerandMr. Erickson, the sophomore boys blocked, tackled, kicked, defensed , and scrimmaged. All of this is in prep- aration for following years in varsity football. A number of the Bombers gained valuable experience by getting into the last few minutes of a few of the varsity games. bulte, Steve Hup, Dave Roemeling, Ed Row 1: Pete Eberlein, Tom Burns, John Schmidt, Jim Hofseth, Coach Mutchler. Schmidt, Dennis Shelton, Mike Lammert, Row 3: Shawn Dougherty, Gary Boisen Burdell Braa, Dave Carlson, Brad Stepp. Perry Noll, Gene Block, Greg Aanensorv Row 2: Assistant Coach Serie, Dave Bush, Bryan Mann, Gary Blattner, Larry Frey, Dale Gangestad, Mark Navara, Ned Sand- Dave Hunt. A taste of the action Playing on the varsity is the dream of almost every young athlete, and being on B squad was only a step away for these sophomores and fresh- men. Going out for any of the three 'B squad sports,, football, basketball, or wrestling, meant drilling the fund- amentals, learning new plays, and get- ting the needed experience for the years to come. All the member s of Luverne's Bom- ber squads know that the better they perform on B squad, the sooner they will get a chance to play on the varsity. Gene Block goes high for two. Row 1: David Johnson, Brad Stepp, Jono Bot, Tom Burns, Tom Medill. Row 2: Shawn Dougherty, Bruce Hartz, Dave Hunt; Gene Block, GaryBoiser Coach Ron Jansen. Row 1: Jim Clark, Dave Roemeling, Dan Petersen, Ed Clark, Brad Roemeling. Row Coach Serie yells advice, while his boys go at it. 2: Coach Hendrichs, Gary Blattner, Tom Matus, Mark Gabrielson, Tom Schneekloth. Coach Hendrichs congratulates Ed Schmidt after a victory. 67 Frosh teams get first press coverage SCORES 47 38 Rock Valley 46 44 Pipestone 42 43 Adrian Luverne 40 32 Windom 40 56 Worthington 45 55 Sioux Center 53 35 Pipestone 33 46 Worthington 6 1 30 Canton Under the careful guidance of Mr. Erickson, the freshman basketball team of LHS compiled a 5-4 record by late January. In their quest to master the basics of good basketball, team members found freshman sports to be the first big step towards the greater skill, experiencei and recognition of the varsity level. A thorn in the s ide of the fre shman team wa s Worthing- ton, who handily defeated the LHS freshman cagers twice. Row 1: Greg Uithoven, Bill Schrank, Greg Ahrendt, Scott Rosin, Tim Johnson, Rick Christianson. Row 2: Bruce Fodness, Ron Frahm, Brad Loger, Gerry Goembel, Paul Odland, Chuck Bailey, Coach Erickson. Row 1 : Randy Van Neiuwenhuizen, Rodney Twito, Gary Munns, JimVrtacnik, Terry Reich, Jim Noll, BillSchrank. Row 2: Rick Christianson, Mark Herman, Mark Hoiland, Terry Quam, Scott Rosin, Pat Strassburg, Twenty-four freshman gridders spent the autumn of 1971 battling their way to a 3-3 season record. Coached by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Hendricks, the freshmen found each game to be a learning experience. By the end of the season, these boys not only had defeated three out of four conference foes, but had also acquired a necessary background of football skills. Inpreparation for the varsity, fundamental blocking, run- ning, and pass plays that will be used throughout their high school careers were introduced. In addition, freshmen were accorded new acknowledgement by the public. A loyal group of fans, parents, and cheerleaders followed the exploits of the frosh football team. For the first time the scores and statistics of sporting events in which these students participated were reported and re- corded in the school yearbook, Echo, and county newspaper. Tim Johnson, Steve Dirks. Row 3: Mr. Hen- drichs, PatWedmore, Danny Maxwell, Ger- ry Goembel, Craig Loger, Danny Thomas, Paul Odland, Ron Frahm, Greg Ahrendt, Todd Mann, Mr. Roberts. SCORES 6 18 8 12 Luverne 18 0 6 0 26 6 0 6 Brookings Jasper B Slayton Jackson Worthington Pipestone 69 Training: A prerequisite of perfection Only a small part of an athlete's time is spent competing in interscholastic events . The majority is spent drilling the fundamen- tals in practice. Long hours of tedious con- ditioning both mental and physical, are put in before the boys are able to compete against their opponents. Performance under the pressures of game time is assured through practice. Practicing blocking is an everyday routine for varsity football players. Wrestling cheerleaders work out a cheer to stimulate the fans. Fred Manfred studies the Pipestone basketball film in preparation for the Pipestone game. Two young wrestlers practice their take-downs. 71 First year for wrestling cheerleaders at LHS Beginning right after school and continuing all through the summer, the cheerleader s prac- ticed and organized cheers. During the summer four of the girls attended a camp at Brookings for a week. During the school year they all attended a clinic at St. James The grand opening for this year's cheerleaders was at the Canby football game. For the first time ever there was a special squad of cheerleaders for basketball and wres- tling. The two squads worked together during the football season with eight girls cheering and two alternates. The squad split this year to avoid the predicament of basketball games and matches on the same night. This year's A squad football cheerleaders are; on the left, front to back; Kristy Cook, Cindy Christianson, Marlene Schuur, Robin Bot, Jane Goebel. On the right, front to back: Mary Wil- cox, Pixie Larson, Julie Arends, Cathy Car- srud, Diane Authier. Basketball cheerleaders, left to right: Hxie Larson, Cindy Christianson, Jane Goebel, Marlene Schuur, Robin Bot, Mary Wilcox. Wrestling cheerleaders, left to right Julie Arends, Cathy Carsrud, Diane Authier, Kristy Cook. Shaking_ down thunder How do you get the average freshman or soph- omore to scream his lungs out at a pepfest, basketball game, or wrestling match? That's the question this year's B squad cheerleaders have to ask themselves. Bomber cheerleaders can be compared favorably to the teams they cheer for in that they are being prepared to take charge for later years. Director Miss Croes instructs the girls in tumbling, gymnastics, and acrobatics which they use in the formation of cheers and yells. Freshmen cheerleaders, top left, clockwise: Mary Jo Iveland, Crystal Iveland, Lori Arends, Martha Schmidt. B squad cheerleaders, left to right: Mary Bierkamp, Melinda Hendricks, Sheree Ahrendt, Kathie Swenson , Debbie Mann, Kathy Peterson. John Opsata and Tom Brakke play an ex- citing game of one-on-one during intra- mural basketball. Intramurals, just for the fun of it Having a good time and attempting to get in shape is the main goal of most of the guys par- ticipating in intramural. Not everyone has the talent and ability to play on the varsity squads. This is why intramural is such an important activity-it allows these students a chance for recreation and a great time. Intramural has expanded this year; now in- cluding: basketball, volleyball, handball, war- ball, and weight lifting. Topping off the year is the annual intramural allstar game. Participating in this exciting event is the faculty team and the intramural allstars. Jack Hommen sneaks an easy one past Pat Connell. 74 Senior class officers Fred Manfred, Dick Iveland, Lynette Noll, and Dennis Olson in- spect an old school bell as a possible class gift from the class of '72. Finality and novelty, an endless rep- etition of school days leading to a new beginning—the senior year was a cu- rious blend of firsts and lasts . Indelible experiences common to sen- iors in past years were encountered anew by the class of '72 and made unique because of the mood and per- sonalities of those involved. Senior nostalgia permeated each annual event. Their last Home- coming, their last Prom, and their last game made the year one to savor for members of the class of '72. Yet an unmitigated relief was evident. For this was also their last year of pink passes, principals, high school lunches, study halls, and stuck lock- ers, their last year of clanging bells and four-minute dashes. It was a year like all other years--except that this was theirs. Last year of the same old grind, first year of total leadership for seniors Dale Alink Lyle Anderson Barry Bailey Jerry Bendt Paula Bentson Nicholas Bertrand Victoria Birkeland Zane Birky Harley Blattner Michael Bode Pamela Bode Brenda Boelman Gail Boelman Lori Boelman Elmer Boll Jane Boone Rebecca Boone Kathy Bowen Kathe Braa Glenn Burmeister Laurie Carbon Catherine Carsrud Joel Christensen Jeannine Clark Mary Clark Rodney Clausen Jeff Cleland Pat Connell Shari Karimi and Andy Schmidt enjoy a dance at Homecoming. Photographers and underclassmen coax graduation pictures, from reluctant seniors. Kristie Cook Theresa Comelisen Jeri Crowder Dennis Davis Rebecca DeBates Vickie DeCroot Marcia Dejager Michael Dirks Kim Dougherty Walter Eisner David Eyberg Katherine Fick Ronald Fick Dwight Fodness Diane Foerster John Ford DonSurprenant of Myhre's Studio cajoles a smile from Elmer Boll during a picture-taking session. Sandy Wessels demonstrates the art of hula-hooping at the FTA Christmas party. Sallie Frahtn Bryon Fran ken Mary Ann Galagan Rebecca Canges tad James Colla Bryce Gradert Colleen Habbena Rhonda Hansen Randall Hawes Julie Herrmann Peggy Herrmann Jack Hommen Marcia Huiskes Dawn Hunt Maxine Iveland Richard Iveland Rick Jauert JoAnn Jensen Max Jensen Ronald Jepson _A time, a season, a spirit, a mood exclusive to Vickie Kannenberg Shahrzad Karimi Donna Kennedy Gary Korthals Cynthia Kroon Lewis Kruger Pixie Larson Steven Loger the class of '72 Frederick Manfred Patricia Mann William Mann Pamela McIntyre Dennis McNeil Cindy Medill Tackle football, girls versus guys, provides a popular activity on a balmy Sunday afternoon. 81 Being a senior manifests itself in new firsts Sharon Melzer Douglas Meyer Anthony Miller Dan Mogck Cynthia Molitor Kevin Mulligan Jeanne Murphy David Nath Joel Nath Paul Navara Sally Nelson Vicki Nelson Lynette Noll Neal Norton Barbara Obermoller Dennis Oehlerts Gloria Oien Sharon Oldre Dean Olson Dennis Olson 82 Richard Olson John Opsata Dennis Ossenfort Mary Jo O'Toole Glenn Overgaard RaVae Oye Allen Padilla Marilyn Papik Patrick Pelstring Gerald Petersen Kathleen Rapp Larry Reemts Neal Norton out-hops Lynette Noll in a relay race at the Homecoming pepfest. Micheal Reisch Dale Remme Randy Remme Jolene Reu James Rockman John Rodgers Julie Rust Laura Saarloos Kay Sandbo Andrew Schmidt Mark Schneekloth Marlene Schuur Steven Sehr Donna Skyberg Cathy Carsrud leads the audience in a cheer during a skit at the Home- coming floorshow. Garneta Slagel Jeanette Slieter John Smith Rhonda Staeffler Tom Stanley Susan Steams Twyla Strassburg Michael Sullivan Thomas Surprenant Cynthia Swenson Susan Swenson Virginia Swenson Their last Homecoming motivates senior participation A parked car provides a vantage point for watching the Homecoming parade. Sharing time, thought, talents, and treasures Charles Thompson Roger Thompson Jannis Thoreson Karen Tilstra Roger Tollefson Gary Uithoven Dwayne Vander VTiet Larry Van Dyke Cynthia Van Wettering Martha Vegge Barbara Vermeer Mark Walgrave Connie Walker Lynn Walmsley Application forms, school brochures, and financial statements - prodded by the pressures of a most important decision Paula Wendt Richard Wenzel Sandra Wessels Glen Westerbur Mary Wilcox Wendy Wildung Renee Wills Merlin Wynia Working at the hospital provides valuable experience for Marcia Huiskes, who plans on pursuing a nursing degree next year at Rochester Junior College. Mark Emery Noreen Ykema Rick Jauert puts himself into the music at the Home- coming dance. New experiences in a new country - in a co-educational school Lynn finds companionship with guys as well as with girls during her year abroad. Utilizing the advanced science lab facilities, Lynn explores the unknown through research. Lynn Walmsley found herself in a new country, faced with experiences that would be prominent in her memory years after, in the school year 1971-72. She came to Luverne from Christchurch, New Zealand, in August to spend a year with he r host family — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Christianson. Throughout her stay, Lynn sought the com- panionship of both guys and girls and found everyone receptive to her smile and English manner. High school was unique for her in Luverne because of the presence of guys in classes; Lynn said one advantage of a girls' school was less distraction, due to the absence -of boys. Another difference found by Lynn was in the emphasis placed on school athletics; in New Zealand athletics were outside activities organized away from school. The school service of providing noon meals for students was different, too; at home she had to bring a lunch with her. Lynn found school functions as well as private parties a supplement to her stay in Luverne. Her speeches to civic groups during January and February made spring a welcome sight. With spring came Prom and graduation, two of the main highlights in her new country, attending a co-educa- tional school. Juniors - class of new awareness Class Officers: Resident Betty Hitch, Vice Pres- ident Ann Vander Kooi, Secretary Carol Kjenslee, Treasurer Mark Hendricks. As the hands of time rapidly rolled on, the juniors found themselves with three down and one to go in their high school years. The junior year was more than just a step toward maturity. A year brim-full of numerous activities, the juniors can look back upon a memorable year, and look towards their final year of high school. The juniors were kept busy throughout the year with magazine sales, the sponsoring of the Home- coming Dance, and the Junior Class Play. They topped off the year by hosting the Junior-Senior R-om, the biggest social event of the school year. Along with their tight schedules of classes, chorus, band. Echo, Student Council, athletics, DECA, and other extra-curricular activities, the juniors took time out to choose their class rings . T h e y will remain as a constant reminder of their unforgettable high school days at LHS. Al Aanenson Gene Aanenson Julie A rends Diana Authier Finding time for one another, Deb and Dave spend a few tranquil moments together. 90 Class of 73 succeeds in raising money for Prom Zoe Birky Becky Boelman Robin Bot Jeff Bowen Tom Brakke Nancy Brase Karen Briggs Winding up for a snowball fight, ju- niors take time out for a moment of rivalry. 91 Jim Clark Sue Dammann Jolene De Boer Joan Den Besten Susan Den Herder Burdette De Pauw Russ Eichmann Dave Engebretson Jane Estenson Larry Feuerhelm Barb Frey Rita Gacke Uncountable talents displayed by junior class Individual personalities and artistic talents are ex- pressed through their art projects by Betty, Rory, and Belinda. 92 V Myron Carrels Dan Gath Jane Goebel Larry Goembel Dale Granneman Wayne Green Jerri Hansen Wade Hansen fl Jim Huiskes Ruth Iveland Larry Jacobs Jolene Jessen 93 Barb Johnson Rodney Kindt Dave Kirby Debbie Kirby Carol Kjenslee Doug Kraayenhof Barb Kruger Ed Kuiken Phil Maras Bob Matus Dawn Maxwell Aria McClure Jeff Laackmann Kathy Ladwig Diane Loger Marilyn Loger Becky Luginbill Belinda Mann Julie Mann Donnie Maras 94 Junior guys work consistently to finish a challenging project. Debbie Nelson Elaine Noll Gregg Ormseth Brenda Ossenfort Class rings - unforgetable memories bonded together by a band of gold Mary Merrill Debbie Meyer Debbie Molitor Edyth Mulder Jerry Petersen Keith Petersen Lyle Petersen Randy Pohl 95 A year for renewing the surge onward Patrice Polzin Narcy Recker Pat Rockman Cheryl Roos Debbie Rinkel Sally Ripley In the relaxed atmosphere of the Hut, junior girls converse in girl-to-girl talk over a bite to eat. 96 With Aria at the wheel. Junior boys give a helping Munching on an apple, Anita enjoys a hand to Burt in pushing his car from a snowbank. noon hour rap session. Gloria Schneekloth Scott Schneekloth LeAnn Sedlacek Al Siebenahler Carol Slieter I 97 With the s pirit of com- petition in mind, La- Donna displays one of her many unique tal- ents ! ■ Junior magazine sales set new school record - $4500 Cindy Stepp Randy Thoreson Debbie Tofteland Sue Toms Al Tuff Glenna Wibben Jylan Willems Rochelle Wills Dave Wynia Anita Ver Steeo Deb Visker Rich Wedmore Lee Ann Westerbur Sheryl Values Ladonna Vande Hoef Ann Vander Kooi Delores Vander Vliet Carol Van Engelenhoven LaDonna Van Iperen Vernon Van Peursem Martha Vermeer 98 Moving in . . . the beginning for sophomores An uniqueness of the sophomore year can be found only in the transistion that takes place at this time of life. Frustrations resulting from 'being in love , classroom boredom, Mr. Git's vocab test, social acceptance, parental conflicts, physical development, additional respon- sibilities of driving, and the multiplying mistakes combine, resulting inmany changes. Changes from being a missfit to a full- fledged teenager, fearful to content, and innocent to experienced generally are in- dicative of a sophomore. Growing up is harci but unforgettable. The Sophomore year, also, is unforgettable for all its happiness, sadness, frustrations, and memories created by each individual beginning their life as a senior high student. Women's lib hasfoundit's place in the soph- omore class with the election of three female officers: Julie Rodgers, Melinda Hendricks, and Julie Vanden Hoek. Since Tom Burns i s always on the top of things he doesn't seem to mind. Boredom becoming just too much to bear, Mark Gabrielson tries to liven things up a bit, much to Barb Frakes's astonishment. Steve Hup makes a last min- ute check before the big date. Shawn Dougherty and Mary Bier kamp enjoy the company of one another at the dance. Remembering the evening past, Patty Wyffels creaps up to bed. New interests create new mistakes Row 1: RichBuysse, Dave Clausen, Laurie Foight, Bon- nie Cornelisen, Sheree Ahrendt, Anne Caley, Jeanette Forsberg, Gail Estenson, Ethanie De Jough, Becky Christensen. Row 2: Dean Chapin, Arden Fick, Warren Gehrke, Barb Frakes, Mary Bierkamp, Joan De Bates, Sherry Bryan, Ranae Bosch Kathy Behr, Karoline Enger, Venieta Gerloff. Row 3: Burdell Braa, Tom Burns, Jon Bot, Paul Chapin, Dave Bush, Garth Birdsey, Mark Gabrielson, Ramona Deiterman, Linda Elbers, Glennys Dykstra, Iva Akkerman. Row 4: Saralee Bakker, Greg Aanenson, Fteter Eberlein, Dave Christensen, Jim Bolte, Ken Brinkhous, Jeff Boone, Shawn Dougherty, Gary Boisen, Gordy Bremer, Gene Block, Todd Anderson. 100 Debbie Mann believes happiness is completing an entire letter behind his back. Mistakes cause pain as Larry Reverts learns the hard way, through experiencing it. For sophomores, recognition is a big part Winter means snowball fights for sophomore girls. Row 1: Vicky Roemeling, Arvin Olson, Eugene Oeding, Dan Han- sen, Kathy Pedersen, Michelle Reisch, Cherie Hansen, Debi Krogmann Debi Mann LonaLaack- mann Cindy Hanson, Cindy Opitz. Row 2: Mark Oye, Dave Carlson, Marlin Melzer, Cindy Rockman, Jane Renes, Diane Pike, Joan Meyer, Rhonda Olson, Vickie Jauert, Mary Padilla, Margaret Merrill, Marlys Hamann. Row 3: Dale Gangestad, Mark Nava r a, Steve Hup, Rod Lorenzen, Tim Medill, Arlan Hansen, Bruce Heitman, Carla Korthals, Linda McClure, Lois Kooiker, Jane Hem- me, Vicki Henderson. Row 4: Gary Blattner, Delwyn Hunink, Dave Johnson JoAnne Mann Brian Mann Bruce Hartz, Roger Harms, Holly Kastein, Jean Renes, Mary Kontz, Melinda Hendricks, Jill Helling, Kathy Ossenfort, Peggy Mulligan. With a little help from her friends, Bruce Hartz and Gene Block, Michelle Reisch gets up- Peggy Mulligan learns how to change a tire much to her dismay. WNTFMIME Leaving the library with a little force, Garth Birdsey feels it was well worth a little excitement for this punishment. Experiencing adolesence at LHS Being all sophomores, the Bomber cheerleaders become leaders, hopefully to victory. All ready to hit that refreshing water, Keith Cook holds things up for Jono Bot Peter Eberlein, and Tom Burns. Row 1: Stanley Stroeh, Brad Stepp, Linda Wick, Dean Kruger, DeanLuethje, Charlene Wynia, Debbie Smeins, Chris Ihoreson. Row 2: Dave Roemeling, John Schmidt, Jim Schneekloth, Julie Rodgers, Kathie Swenson, JoLeah l vito, Fhtti Wenzel, Debi Siebenahler, Sandy Staeffler, Marilyn Tuff. Row 3: Ed Schmidt, Myron Sneller, Dennis Shelton, Kathy Reu, Julie Vanden Hoek, Debbie Van Heerde, Carol Van Meeteren, Diane Thomp- son, Kathy Valnes, Jan Van Wettering. Row 4: Darrell Van Meeteren, William Weber, Mike Swenson, Larry Reverts, Kurt Utley, RickRogness, Kim Bentson, Mike Lammert, DanVeldkamp, Tom Schneekloth Dave Hunt. Hearing all the lat- est gossip Cindy can relax after those long, hard hours in school. Junior high student council - proving ground for future leaders Leadership training must begin in early years. This is the reason for the group of students known as the Junior High Stu- dent Council. The class officers of each grade plus re- presentatives from the freshman class determine membership on the council. This membership gives the students a chance at leadership before attempting major tasks in senior high council. Junior high students look to the mem- bers elected to the council to plan their many parties and activities. Pam Visker and Vicky Vatland wait patiently to offer their opinions at a meeting of the junior high student council. Row 1: Victoria Vatland, Pam Visker, Cindy Hendricks, Paul Odland, Greg Ahrendt, Gath, Craig Loger, Paul Estenson, Connie Deborah Caley, Brad Smook, Chuck Connell! Bot, Kathy Sehr. Row 2: Becky Nash, Greg Freshmen exposed to safe driving skills Freshman officers Deborah Caley, Paul Od- land, Craig Loger and Cindy Gath look at plans to be discussed for their meeting. Although Luverne is considered a junior- senior high school, there is a world of difference between the junior and senior high society. The Class of '75, in their freshman year, were in the transition be- tween the two societies. The privileges of selecting cheerleaders, attending school dances, electing a prin- cess, and constructing a homecoming float, plus the many clubs they could join, wel- comed them into the crowded senior high student's world. However, leading the junior high student council kept them only inches from junior high activities. Probably of the most importance to any freshman, however, was that of taking the beginning instructions in driver's training. Becoming licensed drivers will have been a year worth remembering. Another important step as freshmdn was that of choosing course elections. Grades, as of the freshman year, began to count towards college admission- This was the end of their junior high years and the be- ginning of their lives as senior high stu- dents. Excitement, frustration, anger, and emotion are expressed on the faces of freshman team members, while Coach Erickson calls out the next play to the players on the floor. Row 1: Mary Buffington, Krista Fick, Sharon Garrels, Lori Brandenburg, Joan Aanenson, Dixie Cooksley, Jeff Den Herder, Rick Christ- ianson, Randy Arp, Row 2: Lori Essman, Cindy Gross, Kevin Foight, Kim DeBates, Joanne Fick, Marti Bruynes, Kathy Bendt, Denise Burmeister, Cindy Gath, Wayne Brinkhous. Row 3: Gary Fitzer, Mary Gabrielson, Kerrilyn Gacke, Kristi Braa, Howard Buss, Debbie Caley, Cliff Ennings, Doug Baker, Ron Arp, Lori Arends, Bruce Fodness. Row 4: Meg Brinckson, Chuck Foerster, Greg Ahrendt, Ron Frahm, Brad Beers, Gerry Goembel, Jack Berghorst, Rex Bell, Bruce Bolte, Brent DeBoer, Steve Dirks, Norm Eichman. Initial exposure to club activities for freshmen Junior high girls wait to be asked by that special someone for a dance. Freshman students enjoy their first senior high dance. Paul Odland finds that the new benches in the halls are an excel- lent place to catch-up on last-min- ute studying. Cathy Rust, Faye Hawkinson, and Mary Engebret- son demonstrate their talents as flutists. Kim Spease sneaks a drink on the way to the library. The end to a new beginning Cindy Gath and Chuck Foerster take a stroll to class. Row 1: Vickie Oehlerts, Mary Kraayenhof, Nancy Navara, Barb Helle, Becky Nash, Lis'aKeitel, Faye Hawkinson, John Hemme, Tim Johnson, Twyla Holmgren. Row 2: Val Monnsen, Joanne Peterson, Cindy. Kooiker, Linda Pike, Jody Holm, Les Kleinke, Pa m Olson, Charmaine Herrman, Joyce McClure, Valorie Helling, Bev Harms. Row 3: Dan Maxwell, Lynette Kemerling, Dan Johnson, Marcia Overgaard, Terry Quam, Gary Munns, Mark Hoiland, Marie Luginbill , Julie Oye, Jim Noll, Mark Herman, Oynthi a Mattiesen. Row 4: Todd Mann, Valerie Mohr, Paul Odland, Jack Mitchell, Dave Hauge, Lynette Olson, Connie Kjenslee , Craig Loger, Debbie Hatting, Kris Iveland, Terry Medill, Mary Jo Iveland. Kim Spease and Dean DeGroot rock-out at the junior high party. 110 Row 1: Greg Uithoven, Dale Slieter, Linda Wahlert, Gretchen Shelton, Kristi Sammons, Vicky Vatland, Sue Siebenahler, Bev Slieter, Lonetta Schmuck, Charlotte Swenson, Doug Schmidt, Fht Strassburg, Bill Schrank, Pam Thoreson, John Schneekloth, Scott Rosin, Janis Skyberg, Chris Thoreson, KarenRem- me. Row 3: Pat Wedmore, Rodney Twito Martha Schmidt, Cathy Rust, Tonya Volden, Terry Reisch, Kim Spease, Mark Sieben- ahler, Jim Thode, Richard Swenson. Row 4: Chuck Van Wyhe, Delbert Westphal, Deb- bie Roemeling, Kathy Weinman, Mary Pat Walgrave, Brenda Ykema, Shirlee Smith, Kathy Van De Vegte, Dan Thomas, Rod Staeffler, Gerald Sandbulte, Curt Valnes. Freshman girls spend their noon hour with a lot of laughter and foolishness. From midget. . . eighth grade to middleman Eighth gnde is truly a year for becoming a real part of the high school activities — instead of just being a bystander. Participating comes easy with the advancement of sports, music, and gymnastics into student life. Students were introduced into FFA and FHA activities. Throughout the year, various grades sponsored junior high parties and the students found that the Hut was a great place to sit and rap over the day's activities. Looking forward to the advancement of being the head cheese of the Junior High, eighth graders move on through the year, leaving only memories to be appreciated years later. 112 Finding out that building floats can be more fun than hard work, eighth graders attempt to construct a master piece. Steve Goembel comes to the rescue with a fire extinguisher. Row 1: Kathy Clausen, Joan Deutsch, Bryan Fod- ness, Terry Gath, Bob Frakes, Michael Buysse, Betty Glaser, Betsy Dykers, Dorothy Clark, Steve Goembel, Bob Frakes, Randy Cragoe. Row 2: Becky Arp, Jerald Green, Paul Estenson, Ed Clark, Julie Emery, Debbie Buss, Lori Dahlen, Lynn Brandenburg, Sandy Bentson, Sharon Frahm, Teresa Birkeland. Row 3: Theresa Gits, Chuck Connell, Merlin De Jongh, Dirk Authier, Carla Gradert, JoAnn Granneman, Calene Birky, Peggy Briggs, Joyce Forsberg, Judy Bakken, Bob Frey. Row 4: Mary Jo Dahlberg, Renee Boomgaarden, Dave Goembel, Terry Frakes, David Abraham, Barb Briggs, Bryan Boelman, Laurelynn Enger, Rox- anne Fodness, Nancy De Jongh, Jackie DeVries. 113 And you think girls like to talk alot? ! No longer a bystander, Row 1: Tammie Rilssman, Brenda Peter- son, Peggy Volden, Lois Vander Vliet, HansSchoon Jim Van Hove, Peggy Ran- schau, Kenneth Reverts, Duane Smeins, LynnKratz, Brad Roemeling, Jim Peter- sen. Row 2: April Vander Poel, Candy Rosin SharonRemme, Gloria Van Meet- eren, Cheryl Van Dyke, Merle Savage, DarrellVanderburg, Darrell Eickmann, Dave Vatland, Bill Ripley, Gail Pred- more, Kathy Pike. 114 now a participator - Row 3: Fhtricia Stroh, Wayne Stroeh, Bryce Smiens, Duane Van Engelenhoven, Harold Ver Steeg, Dan Rater sen, Jill Wildung, Pam Visker, Donna Vos, Tom Sargent, Deone Perkins, Debbie Schuur, Nancy Woodley, Darla Van Heerde. Row 4: Cheryl Swen- son, Julene Pap, Alma Stroeh, Phyllis Surprenant; Karen Ftedersen Tammy Quam, Fhula Petersen AlanSiebert, Norris Thor- son, Mike Vos, Roger Vander Linden, Tim Scheidt, Gracia Shelton, Fht Teclaw, Julie Watts, Steven Top. Row I: Dan Herman, Steve Haper, Steve Hoffeman, Duane Hemme, Pam Lammert, Connie Mulvihill, Letha Laackmann, Jane McNeil, Jean Loose, Gary Loger, Scott Kannenberg, Jay Harms. Row 2: Kenny Hup, Penny Ohlen, Lynette Hemme, Kathy O'Toole, Karen Noll, Dawn Kindt, Collete Habbena, Sara McClure, Fteggy Mann Kathy Kruger, Tammy Jungers, Katie Korthals, LoriJauert; Ray Koena Row 3: Gary Jep- son, Herbert Hamann, Bill Hansen, Dale Hunter, Kim Henely, Gary Kurtz, Mark Overgaard, Steve Oye, Todd Norton, Jane Jarchow, Barb Hartz, Peggy Koens, Kelly Mulligan. Row 4: Richard Halvorson Alan Hemme, Dave Jansen, Rick Olson, Tom Matus, Debbie Hunt, Bonnie Mogck, Sandy McClure, Gloria Meyer, Tom Mollberg, Tom Jessen, Jeff Lee, Tammy Krogmann. Creating your own image keeps many eighth graders very busy. 115 Seventh grade responds with enthusiasm to the challenges they find Seventh graders are no different then the seventh graders of past years in that they are ready to take on all the new challenges they've found in Junior High. They have found that their student life is much more independent with more responsibilities being bestowed upon them. Seventh graders are on the go, having the chance to participate in bancf chorus. Junior High FHA, GAA, and a variety of C squad sports. Being moved from the oldest to youngestwhen coming from Ele- mentary School to Junior High, they are ready and willing with great enthusiasm to show that they too have a place. Seventh grade class officers in- clude Connie Bot, Rick Connell, Kathy Sehr and Greg Hendricks. A winning seventh grade entry in the Halloween window-painting contest. Tammy Pederson and Sandy Swanson discover the challenges of cooking when preparing syrup for popcorn balls. Row 1: Leanne Uithoven, Eloise Schmidt, Eloise Saar loos, David Viksma, Dave Tool, Jeff Twito, Arlis Slagel. Row 2: David Siebenahler, Scott Pedersen, AllynVolden, Marla Wynia, Scott Ripley, Bill Remme, Michelle Willems, Rodney Rosin, Wayne Reu, Darrel Van Aartsen. Row 3: Bruce Woodley, Randy Spease, Steve Sheeler, Sandra Swanson, Linda Westerbur, Sharon Schomacker, Warren Sandbulte, Brenda Van Hove, Anita Swenson, Kathy Sehr. Row 4: Vickie Walker, Valerie Watts, Joyce Thode, Carol Staeffler, Kathy Thorson, Jeff Peter- sen, Tim Polzin, Scott Vanderberg, Mark Vanden Hoek, Sue Vander Kooi, Tammy Pederson, Brad Remme. High school lunches are a new first for sev- enth graders. 117 Mr. Shelsta directs the efforts of the seventh grade band. In a whole new environment, who can sit still? Row l: Jay Baker, Myron Boeve, Jim Gla- ser, Pam Bentson, Mike Baustian, Jodie Boelman, Mark Grannaman Ray Cornelisen, Kim Ehleringer, Tim Buss. Row 2: Pam Gonnerman, Brenda Barth, Debbie Bentson, PamCragoe, MikeEiter, Curtis Gacke, Don Gonnerman, Dave Feuerhelm, Georgia Brinkhous, Brad Akkerman, Kris Birdsey. Row 3: Dave Bendt, Kendal Braa, Becky Frahm, Lori Franken, Tammy Cooks ley, Jeanne Dreesen, Jolene DeVries, Sandy Gehrke, Connie Bot, Connie Caley, Rick Connell, Mark Aanenson. Row 4: Dean DeGroot, Meg Connell, Brad Bosch, Donna Boeve, Laurie DeBates, Lisa Anderson, Bonnie Aanenson, Jodie Boone, Bonnie Ger- loff, Tim Ahrendt, Mike Dorn. Row 1: Paul Johnson, Mary Keitel, Darcy 01soi% Kathy Haper, Raymond Hanson, Karen Hansen, Jeff Kindt, Harland Kemerling, Curtis Hofseth, Doug Hunt. Row 2: Theresa Mulligan, Bryce Oldre, Gregg Nath, Wendell Obermoller, Hope Luethje, Lori Hamann, Candace Horn, Linda Mollberg, Debbie Mc- Clure, Steve Helle, Rod Iveland. Row 3: FhmOye, Avis Olson, Diane Haraldson, Greg Hendricks, Jerry Hendricksen, Lori Juhl, Debbie Lammert, Debbie Lindblom, Karen Hellwinckel, Don Lena, Ralph Iverson, Greg McClure. Assuming the role of secondary edu- cators, the high school had 50 faculty members Although each teacher pos- sessed his own philosophy on education, essentially their purpose remained to educate students by creating in thema desire to learn, and develop in them the power to overcome ignorance with knowledge. Teachers in the fields of science, language, mathematics, history, business, agriculture, distributive education, and shop joined forces to expand the abilities of students during the nine month aca- demic year. Specialization and individual attention lead both administrators and students to active roles in the progress and completion of secondary education. Math teachers Ernest Dahlberg, Cornell College, BA, Joseph Roberts, Mankato State, BS, and Ron Jansen, Dakota State, BS. Educators teach world awareness Language teachers Esther Spease, Mankato State, BS , and Andrea Gudahl, S. D.S.U., BA. English teachers Emily Harms, North- western, BA, David Svingen, Con- cordia, BA, Donald Balfanz, Winona State, BS, Darla Aukes, Mankato State, BS. HomeEc. teachers, Berdine Peter son, Mankato State, BS, and Joan Gertner, Mankato State, BS. Science teachers Keith Bromley, Mankato States BS, Dennis Henrichs, Morningside, BA, Eugene Bendix, U. of S.D., MNS, and James Anderson, S. D. State University, BS. Business teachers Andrew Dvork, Mankato State BS, George Bonnema, Northwestern, BA, U. of S.D., MA, Charles Weinman, Mankato State, MS, and Jerome Erickson, Mankato State, BS. Art teacher, Mark Matson, Mankato State, BS. Counselors Harry Franz, South Dakota State, MS, and Dale Knoll, Mankato State, MS. Physics teacher and audio visual director George Schade, Math teachers TomSerie, Mankato State, BS, Luther College, BA. Larry Struck, South Dakota State, BS. History and social teachers Richard Pederson, SDSU, BA, James Sanden, Northern State, BS, G. C. Hussong, Central College, BA, and Larry Nelson, Concordia, BS and U. of S. D., MA. Industrial arts teachers James Keiper, Winona State, BS, Sam Polzin, Man- kato State, BS, and Emerson Russman Wayne State, BA. SpecialEd teacher Hermina Dykhouse, Sioux Falls Cok lege, BS. Agteachers Garland Anderson, South Dakota State, BS and James Ouverson, SDSU, BS. Teachers acquaint themselves with a New Breed of student Librarian, Louise Berg, Augustana, BA. Phy-edteachers Elmer Menage, Kearney, MA, Catherine hfewitt, SDSU, BS, Kathleen Croes , Mankato State, BS, Duane Mat sc he r, Winora, BS. Chorus and band dir- ectors Bruce Phelps, Concordia, BA, Ed Norris, Adams State, BA, Scott Shelsta, Augustana, BS. 123 Svingen, Concordia, BA. Civics teacher. Marge Christensen, Macalester College, BA, and geography teacher, Keith Erickson Mankato State, BS. Teachers' talents vitalize community Pschology teacher David Shapely, Mankato State, BA. Music instructor Dolly Tal- bert, Bemidji State, BS. English teachers Betty Johnson-Schoon, Univer- sity of Minnesota, MS, and Gordon Gits, Man- kato State, MA. Secretaries,office assistants keep organization in administration Office secretaries, Margaret Winter, Jean Henrichs, and Connie Nash. Ruth LaVelle, Mr. Eitreim's personal secretary. Mr. Knoll's secretary, Pat Hamann. OFFICE ASSIT ANCE Assisting the high school ad- ministrators in their many duties are five secretaries and several office assistants. They are responsible for such duties as taking attendance, delivering messages, and ex- ecuting routine office services. Sitting: Barb Vermeer, Diane Loger. Standing: Theresa Cornelisen, Joan Den Besten, Virginia Swenson, Martha Vermeer, Sharon Melzer, Dawn Hartz, RaVae Oye, Jolene Reu, Debbie Nelson, LeeAnn Westerbur. Marlene Mann assists Ruth LaVelle in Mr. Eitreim's office. Cooks—Florence Ragge, Viola Lammert, Marion Braa, Alice Mann. Cafeteria initiates bread freeze The cooks, though many do not realize it, have a large job to take care of every Mon- day through Friday that there is school. First they must plan a well-balanced meal for the students, have it ready by meal time and then clean the kitchen up for the next day. This takes the cooks from early morn- ing to early afternoon to get done The meals may not always be that good but the job that they have to perform isn't easy or fun. Nurse in charge of stude health Mrs. Tollefson, the school nurse, plays an important part in our school. The health and care of the students is her job, and it is a very important job in maintaining the students' health. She checks height and weight, eyes, ears, and the students that have been sick and want to be admitted back into classes each morning. Since the starting of the Medical Careers Club, Mrs. Tollefsonhas takenthe position of advisor for the club. She has started Candy Strippers again for the club along with the regular meetings and special speakers. Nurse Sue Tollefson 126 Left to right: Floyd Carlson, Mrs. Howard Linley Becker, Lee Winters, Bud Bryan. Iveland, Mrs. Wendt, Mrs. Bud Bryon, Elvin Missing: Raymond Hansen, Howard Iveland, Clausen, Bud Heck, Vernice Kansanback, Hildebrand Hisken, Dorin Ladwig, Milford Remme, Lee Winter. People who keep the school moving The day begins early for the janitors and bus drivers of LHS. The bus drivers must get their buses enroute to have the students to school on time and then back to their homes. The janitors have the job of keeping the school intiptop shape with no problems. Their job isn't glamorous but it is necessary and we want to thank them very much for all that they've done to keep our school running smoothly. Joe Visker, Russ Van Voorst, Marlis DeYong, Helen DeYong. Missing: Har- Pietz, Len Becker, Robert Pietz, Art vey Cook, John Navara, Reka Visker. 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