Luverne High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Luverne, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1976 volume:

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Y‘' ?y 1 Mum im '4XttU:x Teachext.................725 Administration...........730 Secretaries..............131 Schooi Board.............132 Bus drivers..............136 Cooks....................136 Custodiam................137 N urse...................137 Seniors.....................11 Juniors.....................36 Sophomofits.................64 SpeciaZ Education...........£5 Freshman..................J10 Eighth....................J 75 Seventh...................J 20 Annual......................fib Ec.h.0........................fi VECA............................5 0 FFA............................51 SAE............................52 EH A...........................53 German Club....................54 Spanish Club...................55 Afit Club......................56 Debate.........................57 Pep Club.......................58 GAA ...........................59 Tnl State...................... 4 Gifils Glue.................... 6 Choir......................... Band...........................91 Student Council...............i34 Football.....................25 Tennis.......................52 Goli.........................33 Volleyball...................34 Cheerleaders.................bO Basketball (Guys’6 Gals')..........72 Wrestling....................78 Intramurals.................. Gymnastics .................. 3 Ym m Fall Play....... Homecoming...... Coronation...... 29 30 31 63 Snobatl If you were to ask an LHS student what his or her favor- ite season was, you might get different answers from each one. But if you ask them in January, just as the second quarter is coming to an end, they'll almost always say Sum- mer. During the cold, gray days of winter everyone is dreaming of summer. During those three short months you can get up anytime you want, lay around on the beach or at the swimming pool. Some people keep busy with summer jobs, while others are on vac- ation. A highlight to every- ones summer is the Rock County Fair. It's a good way to see old friends and make new ones. Remember the hot days and warm nights of summer? Right: Melissa Weinman and Sir Rick at the Rock County Fair. Below: Perry Frakes and TomSargentstopforacone at the Cardinal. Summer — Livin' a day at a time Diane Haper swings down at Hawkinson park. Pumping gas at Standard is Randy Spease. Pete Peterson frowns on the actions of the corny Junior farmers, Aanenson, and Becky Frahm. Mary Keitel, A1 Vanderberg, Connie Bat, Tim Ahrendt, Bonnie Getting away Seniors girls down by the river Betsy Dykers, Lynnette Hemme, Becky Arp, Joanne Granneman, and Karen Noll. for 3 months Above: A1 Vanderberg enjoys a warm summer day and the blue truck. Left: Service with a smile is easy for car hop Eunice Vos. Below right: Dwight Smedstud, Dan DeWispelaere hang around main street. Scott Pedersen sellin' melons in August. I've troubled for you from time to time That's why nothin new can break the bind 7 % VC % Cindy Adamson Peggy Sandra Bentson Bentson Teresa Calene Birkeland Birky Paul A1 ink Bradley Anderson Rebecca Arp Kirk Authier Judith Bakken Dave Goembel and Bill Ripley anxiously look on. Seniors: Bryan Boelman Renee Kevin Bradley Boomgaarden Bottorff Bouma As we look back over the past months, we not only see a wonderful year, but remember twelve others. From the day we started kindergar- ten, we dreamed of the time when we would be able to make our own deci- sions and be ourselves. We felt we had it made when.we entered Junior High. But, alas, soon English, math, or something traumatic stood in the way of the freedom we consistently yearned for. Finally, however, our goal appeared to have arrived. Now we stand on the threshold of this sought after freedom, and we have a chance to take a good look at what we've accomplished and the opportun- ities before us. The decisions are now ours. We can erase what is be- hind us. and plan for a new tomorrow. This is a real privilege, and one to be made the most of. Let's not take this for granted? however, because it is something we have worked hard for. Despite the commercialization and money making propaganda, this bi-centennial year has had some vivid meanings. It was on this foundation that our heritage was born. So, let's look back with fond memories, but do not forget the future that is bestowed upon us. IT IS OUR YEAR—1976. Lynn Brandenburg Barbara Briggs Peggy Briggs Elissa Brooks Debra Buss 13 at last Corning and going, but never Randan Cragoe knowing why Mary Jo Dahl berg Christine Dorothy Edward Kathy Lori Carlsen Clark Clark Clausen Dahlen Jacqueline Kevin De Vries Engen Laurelynn Enger Paul Bryan Estenson Fodness Elizabeth Dykers Julie Emery Robert Frakes Robert Frey Wynn Gilbertson Theresa Gits Seniors anticipate the end Roxanne Joyce Sharon Perry Fodness Forsberg Frahm Frakes Elizabeth Glaser David Goembel Steve Steven Jay Barbara Alan Goembel Haper Harms Hartz Hemme Karla Gradert Joanne Granneman Gerald Green Richard Halvorson Tony Malva, tuition student from Portugal adds a little of his own to the halls of LHS. Herbert Duane Lynnette Daniel Steven Hamann Hemme Hemme Herman Hoffman Dale Hunter Kenneth Hup Jane Jarchow Gary Jepson Thomas Jessen Tammie Jungers Scott Kannenberg Dawn Kindt Pegqy Koens Raymond Koens Kathryn Korthank Tammy Krogmann Kathryn Kruger Letha Laackman Pamela Lammert Jay Lindmeyer Gary Loger Jeanne Loose The end Bryan Fodness, Gearald Green, and Wynn Gilbertson devour a few of the profits at a Football game. 18 of the path The climax Nancy McGuire Antonio Malva Peggy Mann Thomas Matus Sandra McClure Sara McClure Jane McNeil Gloria Meyer Bonnalyn Mogck Thomas Moll berg Kelly Mulli gan Connie Mulvihil1 Karen Noll Todd Norton Penny Ohlen Stephanie 01 sen Richard 01 son Kathleen O'Toole 19 Mark Overqaard Julene Pap Karen Pedersen Deone Perkins No longer dreams, but reality Daniel Petersen James Petersen Paula Petersen Kathy Pike Shirley Plasterer Peggy Ranschau DeAnna Rawl s Sharon Remme Kenneth Reverts William Ripley Bradley Roemeling Candace Rosin Tammie Russman Thomas Sargent Merle Savage Julie Scheerhorn 20 Timothy •Scheidt Gene Schoep Debra Schuur Gracia Shelton Alan Siebert Duane Smeins Bradley Smook Arlyn Sneller Alma Stroeh Wayne Stroeh Patricia Stroh Phyl1i s Surprenant Cheryl Swenson Patricia Tec law Norri s Thorson Steven Top Cheryl Van Dyke Darla Van Heerde James Van Hove Lois Vander Vliet Joseph Vanderberg Duane Van Engelenhoven Gloria Van Meeteren David Vatland Top: Jim Van Hove and Herb Hamann lend a hand to Mr Teming in the AV room. Bottom: Amaia graciously ac- cepts her Christmas.gift from Student Council pres. Ken Hup Bottom right: Bill Ripley, Tom Matus, Dale Hunter, Scott Kannenberg, Perry Frakes spend their noon hour watching TV at Rips. 22 Harold Ver Steeq Ama i a Vicario Pamela Vi sker Donna Vos Michael Vos Robert Vrtacni k Mark Wallem Julie Watts Deborah Weinzetl Jill Wildunq Nancy Woodley Darrel 1 Ykema Seniors: Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you Memories of the first, the best, the longest and the shortest. All of these moments are gone never to return. So let's preserve whats left, the memories. Me as co-editors have tried to create a lasting impression of what happened from different points of view and we hope we have included yours'. So sit back A «au fflnrmiAi urunnrrr i t r . v • 1 r Dear Students: When the dust finally settles and we look back we ask ourselves what happened? It seems the time goes so fast that before we know what's happening, it's not happening anymore. Then all that remains are the memories. m m m Above: Mr. Erickson (left) and Mr. Struck (right) faithfully video-taped and took statistics for all of the varsity games. Below: Coach Menage and Coach Carroll look on intently as the varsity battles out a game. After what seemed such a short summer, the 1975 Card- inal football team, with Tri- Captains Tom Moll berg, Rick Olson and Tim Scheldt, gathered at the high school on August 11 for the begin- ning of football practice. There were some grueling practices the two weeks be- fore school started. With one a day practices the first week, a two a day the second week, getting in con- dition, seemed to others, to be a cinch. But with coaches Menage and Carroll having the ruling hand, the team worked hard in preparation for the season opener, Au- gust 29, against Canby. The Cards won handily against the Lancers and also beat Brookings the next week. But the next two games against Windom and Pipestone, the team just couldn't seem to get it together and lost to the two conference power- houses. Team play is a basic part of football and with the gang tackling, cheering each other on and hard working spirited practices,the Cards came-back fired up for the next week when they trav- eled to and beat Jackson easily, and then, in the homecoming contest, October 3, the Cards beat Slayton, in a couple of well- played games. The running of Todd Nor- ton, who made all conference and was second in the con- ference in rushing with 869 yards for the year, and the tackling powers of Tim Scheidt, all conference with 73 tackles in the conference and 89 tackles for the year, and Chuck Connell, honorable mention, plus the combined efforts of the many other good players on the team, the Cards couldn't pull through with a win in their next game against Worthing-, ton and also the next week against Marshall in a couple of hard fought, well-played games. But the Cards came back to beat Redwood Falls in the last game to end a rewarding season, full of improvement and development. mm x fa- Defense is the Cardinal strong point Clockwise from upper left: The Card- inal offense set and ready for the next play. Tim Ahrendt gets off a good punt behind a block from Todd Norton. Cardinal defensive players move in on a fumbled ball. Tim Polzin (36), Rick Olson (86), Chuck Connell (61) stop the ballcarrier for short yard age. The de- fensive line, led by captain and all con- ference player, Tim Scheidt (76), wait for the opposition. The team warming up for a game on a chilly fall night. Above: A Cardinal ball carrier being tackled after a long gain. B-squad — makers of a strong Varsity L 36 0 Brookings U 8 14 Sioux Center V (Soph1: E 24 6 Pipestone R 22 6 Jackson N 30 14 Windom E 24 12 Worthington The Sophomore football team, coached by James Keck . and Terry Nelson ended their last season of preparing for Var- sity action with a 4 and 2 record. Holding dummies for, and scrimmaging with the Var- sity isn't always fun, but they got experience, which is needed for their next two years of football. They are looking forward to a rewarding season next year in keeping up the Cardinal tradition. The Freshman team, coached by Joe Roberts and. Roger Aaberg, consisted of 43 mem- bers. These hardy youth real- ly put their noses to the gridiron, coming up with only one loss, to the Sioux Center Sophomores and had their game with Brookings cancelled, due to the weather. They're rar- ing to go, so look out South- west Conference, here they come. Row 1: Mike Merrill, Bruce Haroldson, Doug Ham aim, Jamie Mohr, Jim Juhl, Harlan Van Wyhe, Hal Schmidt, Don Meyer, Mark Harrison, Rich Fitter. Row 2: Jerry Reisch, Randy Nelson, JeffFitzer, Kevin Aaker, Dave Lange, John Benson, George Lass,Mark Remme, Paul Gits, Jack Kruger, Greg Mulvihill. Row 3: Brian Lorenzen, Tim Bentson, Keith Ahrendt, Dan Kindt, Paul DeVries, Scott Suprenant, Steve Lind- strom, Marty Korthank, Dave Kemerling, Dan Clark. Not pictured: Perry Kloster- buer, Randy Joslyn, Bob Bakken(Manager). Freshmen Carrying on a Tradition Row 1: Randy Slieter, Kevin Brandenberg, David Olson, Todd Wandersee, Mike De- Splinter, Larry Domagala, Mike Bailey, Brice Mann, Doug Van Heerde, Ken Mann. Row 2: Paul Brehm, Alan Connell, Mike Groth, David Sammons, Jon Wildung, Ter- ry Birkeland, Larry Smith, Tim Mann, Tom Herman, Jeff Van Hove. Row 3: Kevin Kuechenmeister, Keith Kuechenmeister, Bob Connell, Gregg Jauert, Terry Sheeler, Tim Birkeland, Scott Olson, Kurt Burmeister, Bob Gilman, Brian Granneman. Row 4: Steve Gits, Kevin VanWesten, Rodney Swenson, John Geistfeld, Dave Sanny, Al- lan Hartz, Tim Watts, Tim Knoll, Richard Briggs, Kevin Kirkham. Not Pictured: Merlin Meinert, Brad Harms. L 26 0 Jackson U 16 0 Marshall V 8 0 Jackson E 8 6 Worthington R 14 16 Pipestone N 0 3 Windom (0T) E Brookings (cancelled) Fall Production— All Because of Agatha All Because of Agatha proved to be a very humorous and successful all- school play. Actors Merle Savage and Bonnie Mogck portray a young, married couple moving into a house haunted by a witch named Agatha, played by Valerie Watts. Trouble brews when Agatha ap- pears to scare out the new residents. Other members of the casts include: Phyllis Surprenant, Brad Roemeling, Brenda Mann, Jodie Veldkemp, Betty Glaser, Dave Bendt and Calene Birky. Stage crew members included Sandee Swanson, Oawn Vanthof and Lynette Hemme. David Shaoley was the director. Duff'(MerleSavage), AuntThelma(Calene Birky), and Joan (Bonnie Mogck) during a rehearsal. Cast and crew of All Because of Agatha . Left to Right, Front: Brad Roe- meling, Brenda Mann, Jodie Veldkamp, Betty Glaser, Calene Birky, Dave Bendt. Onstairs, FronttoBack: Bonnie Mogck, Merle Savage, Sandee Swan- son, Phyllis Surprenant, DawnVantHof, Val Watts, Mark Wallem, Lynnette Hemme. 29 Above: Phyllis Surprenant portrays a very convincing Madame La Solda. Right: Director David Shapley. Reigning Royalty— King Paul and Queen Joyce Crowning the LHS Homecoming Royalty is always an exciting event. This year was no exception. Eight lucky seniors were chosen by their classmates as candidates for this honor. Dorothy Clark, Karen Noll, Joyce Forsberg and Kathy O'Toole were Queen candi- dates. Tom Molberg, Tim Scheidt, Brad Roemeling and Paul Estenson were candidates for King. Student Council President, Ken Hup- crowned Joyce and Paul amid an excited crowd. Royalty selected by the Junior class were Jodie Boelman and Randy Spease. Laura Esten- son and Andy Olson represented the Sophomore ClaSS. Freshman pri ncess was Debbie Walgrave.fomentsafter their Coronation, Paul Estenson and Joyce Forsberg. her escort was Randy Slieter. A1 Siebert and Judy Bakken were Master and Mistress of Cere- mony. Homecoming Royalty Left to Right: Debbie Walgrave, Brad Roe- meling, Dorothy Clark, Randy Spease, Jodie Boelman, Paul Od- land, MarieLuginbill, Todd Norton, Pam Visker, Emily Mahaf- fy, Paul Estenson, Joyce Forsberg, Roger Benson, Tammy Russ- man, Kirk Authier, AndyOlsen, Laura Estenson, Ken Hup, Amaia Vicario, Tim Scheidt, Karen Noll, Tom Mollberg, Kathy O'Toole, Alan Siebert, Jtfdy Bakken, Below, Left to Right : Karen Noll and Tim Scheidt, Dorothy Clark and Brad Roemeling, Kathy O'Toole and Tom Mollberg, AmaiaVicario and Ken Hup. Above: Princesses and Escorts, Lefttoright, Laura Estenson, Andy Olson, Jodie Boelman, Randy Spease, Debbie Walgrave. Missing: Randy Sleiter. Left: Candle lighters and Ushers, Pam Visker, Todd Norton, Tammy Russman, Kirk Authier. Homecoming week'75 offered a welcome change in the day-to-day routine of LHS students. Throughout the week, each day had a designated purpose. Monday was Tie 'em Up Day, Tuesday was Stomp 'em Day, and so on Wednesday night a bon fire was held and it was well attended. Thursday night was Coronation with Paul Est- enson and Joyce Forsberg being chosen King and Queen. Friday night's big football game was preceded by a Snake Dance in which the band members lead Cardinal fans all over the field. During the pre-game show,Mr. Terning and pals gave an exciting skydiving exhibi- tion After winning the football game, mem- bers of the football team, alumni and student body attended the Homecoming Dance. Right: Band leads the Snake Dance before the Homecoming Football game. Lower Right: Mary Keitel performs at half-time with a fire baton. Lower Center: Skydivers attempt to hit the fifty yard line as a pre-game highlight. Lower Left: Poster out- lines Homecoming spirit week activities. 'bpir f LJklc Won- 77 £n Li? (vwtor : , OovOb, tic) —- . v-- 5, 'WD oc; Homecoming Week— promoting school spirit Returning members as well as talent, combined for this years girls' tennis team. Only losing one senior member, all returning letterman were back, making it a fine team of 11. Season play consisted of six meets, luverne winning four. In conference, Luverne did well placing second under Worthington. JoAnne Granneman and Karen Noll placed second in doubles qualifying for district and then to region, but losing in their second round. Seniors on this years squad included Jo- anne Granneman and first year player Karen Noll. Juniors were Avis Olsen, Connie Bot, Debbie Lindblom, Sue Vander Kooi, and Mary Keitel. Shelly Dougherty played as a soph- more and Becky Lammert, Sheila Loger and Debbie Elbers as freshmen. Big Swingers— Opponent We The; Redwood Falls 2 3 Windom 4 1 Marshall 3 2 Pi pestone 4 1 Slayton 3 2 Worthington 0 5 Right: Backrow, left to right: Becky Lam- mert, Sheila Loger, Karen Noll, Shelly Dougherty, Connie Bot and Debbie Lindblom. Front row, left to right: Avis Olson, Debbie Elbers, Joanne Granneman, and Mary Keitel, Bottom: Coach Svingen, Sue VanderKooi, and Shelly Dougherty. Top:Joan Granneman. Club and racket Bendix's Birdies began their flight on September 8, and finished on October 6. Individuals did well but inconsis- tence and the lack of good prac- tice weather, was Coach Bendix's sum- mary of the season. Six meets, plus the Conference, made up this year's season. The first meet at Luverne, against Slayton found Luv- erne on top, 169 to 179. On September 15, the Birdies traveled to Marshall and came out behind, 143 to 171. At Worthington, on September 22, their power showed with 207 to Luverne's 268. A Slayton tri-meet was held on Septem- ber 25, with Slayton posting a 165 Luverne 188, and Windom 228. Septem- ber 29, Redwood Falls traveled to Luv- erne for a match. They came in with a 258 and Luverne with a close 260. Oc- tober 7, ended season play at Jackson with Jackson's 221 to Luverne's 241. Conference, a first for girls' extra- mural golf this year, was held at Wor- thington. Team scores were: Marshall 191, Worthington 200, Redwood Falls 235 Jackson 238, Luverne 252, Slayton 253 and Windom 314. Seniors on this year's squad included Becky Arp and Jill Wildung. Missy Weinman was the only sophmore with Dar- cy Gilbertson and Carolyn Hensel as freshman. Sue Brandenburg and Amy Knoll played from the seventh grade. Their coach was Eugene Bendix. Much more interest will have to be shown next year if Luverne wants to con- tinue in girls' extramural golf. Coach Bendix states, There's always more tal- ent and safety in numbers so, start thinking of next year's fine team. Top left; Members of the team leave for an important match. Middle left: Coach Bendix relaxes after a hard match. Bottom left: Jill Wildung. Bottom middle: Missy Weinman. Bottom right: Team members front row:Missy Weinman, Jill Wildung, Becky Arp. Back row: Carolyn Hensel, Darcy Gilbertson, Sue Brandenburg, and Amy Knoll. Girls Volleyball: A spike away from success Above, front row: Betsy Dykers, Bonnie Mogck, Deone Perkins, Julie Watts, Lynnette Hemme, Nancy Dejongh, Phyllis Surpre- nant. Middle row: Kathy Sehr,. Dorothy Clark, Brenda Mann, Val Watts, Brenda DeBoer, Darla VanHerde, Jackie DeVries. Back row: Coach Katie Hemme, Tammie Jungers, Diane Har- oldson, Jolene DeVries, Pat Kraetch, Sharon Remme, Pegg Mann, Calene Birky, Assistant Coach Vicki Birchard. Coach Hemme giving instructions to the girls volleyball team during a time out. The girls Volleyball team got off to a slow start but at mid-season began putting things together and posting victories. Their first big win was against a big ri- val, the Edgerton-Christian E-gals, who ear- lier in the season, had beaten them. In district competition the girls won the first round but lost in the second round. Although their 3-5 win loss record was not perfect; they were much improved over last year's team. The Varsity ball club consisted of four- teen seniors and seven juniors. Junior Var- sity had twelve sophomores and ten freshmen. Both teams had alot of potential and since a majority of the team is young. Coach Hemme and Birchard are looking forward to next season. 34 Left: Coach Hemme instructs the girls volleyball team to do a warm up drill. Right: Miss Birchard demonstrates volleyball techniques to Laura Estensen. Front row: Bonnie Iverson, Missy Birkeland, Linda Estenson, KamHelling, Laura Estenson, Nancy Roemeling, Gloria Hem- me, Cheryl Mann. Middle row: Peggy VandeVegte, Brenda Wasner,Jill Holm, Sue Brakke, Jan Chapin, Terri Busse,Kar- la Hanson, Pat Vandenburg. Back row: Karla Braa, Laura Swenson, Shelly Birky, Pam Bennett, Jan DeVries, Charla De- Vries, Miss Birchard. m arpm wffm wffm wjfw m 35 Juniors Theae'i nothing Month the. wean, cfc winning But laughteA and the love o i nlejndi. HilcuUie. BeZtoc growing...Remember in grade school when the nurse would weig and measure us? If you reached the five foot mark-wow-that was something! Now six foot is not un- common. We've grown alot throughout the years and are still growing; not only taller (or wider), but in know- ledge and experience. And most of all, we’regrowing with friends, sharing... Can I have a piece of gum? Gum, secrets, books, homework assignments, lunch punches,Hoi lander jokes,and good times—we've shared alot during a school year. But the fun times were better because we were sharing with friends, experiencing...Our entire lives have been filled with experiences. Experiences with many new and different things ex- periences with failure and success. As juniors,we were swept up in a whirl of magazine sales and play tickets to raise money for the best prom ever. Yes, we are juniors. Class of 1977. Juniors—growing, sharing, and exper- iencing with friends. 36 i Bonnie Aa.ne.nion Ma ik Aamnion Tim Ahoendt Boad Akkenman Li a Andesion Sue Bailey Jay Bakeo Boenda Booth Hike Bcwuitian Dave Bendt Veb Bention Pam Bention Koii Bindiey Jodie Boelman Donna Boeoe N y.H 37 Lisa Anderson and Kevin Suhr working for a place in the Chamber of Commerce. Nancy Wegner, Brenda Van Hove, Mark Vanden Hoek per- form for the camera. Geongia HnTnkhoui Wade BaookA Tim Bun Joyce. Chapin Meg ConneJLL Baenda VeBoen Vean VeGaoot Joiene VeVaieA Taye VomagaZa Mike VoKn Rick ConneZZ Tammy CooksZey Ray CoaneZiAen Vam Caagoe Loni VeSateA Jeane Vaee en Him EhZefiingen. Mike Eitea Becky Taahm loni Foanken 38 Von GonneAman Paw Gonnenmnn MaAk Gnannman Loni Hamann Hiekelie Hamilton Steve Helie Kanen Heltuxinckel JeAAy HendAickson Jon HesseZ Candy HoAn U(XCk.C SandAa GehAke Bonnie GeAio i Lei{ GiZbeAtson James GlaseA KaAen Hansen Ray Hanion Kathy HapeA Viane HaAaZdion Pam Hawes 39 .. . sharing. .. Lori Hamann and Michelle Willems diligently slave away at their Office Machines._________________________ Brenda Mann, Deb Lindblora and Meg Connell: hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil, have no fun. Rod Jutland Ralph I oeAbon John Jafiehow Lynette JaueAt Renita Johnson Vebble Joblyn Loot Juhl Akvu] Keitel . Hanland KeweAling Manly Kloobte.fi Vanlene Koenb Pat Kfiaetbch Vebble LammeAl Steve. Lafuon Vonald Lem Veb Lindblom Hope Luelhje Loaajj Luvkeb Brenda Mann Vebaa McClufie 40 V-ianc McCZuac Gacg McCCu ie 1 eAn MeJtzeA Linda. UollbeAg TheACAa UuLtigan Tom UudULLgan Gaegg Nath Vcb Ntetion Wendell ObenmoZJleA Bayce OldAe Mr A0-C6 0£4ok VaAcy OlAon Pam Oye Scott PedeA en Tammy PedeAhon J 6a PeteAien Tim Polztn -i S iad Remme Bill Rome. Wayne Rcu 41 ... and experiencing with friends Eloh e SaoAlooi ItlaAAen Sandbulte Randy ScheeAhoan Elol e Schmidt ShaAon SchomackeA Kathy SehA Steve SheeleA Vave SlebenahleA AaUa Slag el CaAol StaeUlea Kevin SuhA Sandee Smuon Anita Swenion Joyce Thode Kathy ThoA on 42 Jefifi TuiLto Lianne. Uithoven Va uieJUL Van Aa itsen Ma ik Vanden Hoek Scott VandeAbeAg Sue Vanden. Kooi Brenda Van Hove Darn Vant Hofi Stan Van Uettening Jody Veidkamp Vave Viksna Eunice Vos Vickie Waiken Nancy Wegnen Brenda Weinzeti Linda iilestenbuA Michette Wittms Bnuce (Uoodiey Mania Wynia 9 43 Into the hands of time.. . Whoever said, You can't mix business with pleasure never met tne Luverne 1976 annual staff. What other organization on their week- ly meetings would have pol- ka fests up and down the halls, moldy pumpkin and lemon meringue pie fights, showers in the boys' la- trine and contests to see who could leave the room with the least amount of rubber cement and tape in their hair?? But along with the fun, comes the serious, almost tragic, side of annual. The threat of a delay due to the strike and the sudden disappearance and reappear- ance of the senior pictures are but a few examples. But with Wes, Wally and Chumley on the force, the staff and book were sure to pull through. 1. Senior editors Tom Matus and Deone Perkins. 2. Ad- visor Mr. Weinman and assistant senior editor Bonnie Mogck. 3. Business advisor Mr. Erickson. 4. Photogra- pher advisor Mr. Terning. 5. Section editors Paul Esten- son, A1 Siebert, and Brad Roemeling. 6. Section editors Betsy Dykers and Tammie Russman. 7. Section editor Lynnette Hemme. 8. Junior editors Sue Vander Kooi and Brenda Mann. 1. Section editor, Calene Birky. 2. Section editor, Becky Arp. 3. An av- erage Monday night meeting. 4. Pho- tographers: Dean Mogck, Connie Bot, Jerry Hendrickson. 5. Junior editor: Mary Keital and Val Watts. 6. Photo- grapher: Debi Lindbloom. 7. Photo- graphers: Herb Hamm an and Jim Van Hove. 8. Typists: Greg Vande Kamp, Sandee Swanson, Missy Weinman. 8. Typists: Pam Gonnerman and Leanne Uithoven. and the pages of a yearbook $$$$ Inflation Hits Echo! 1. Junior Reporters, Top to Bottom: Dave Bendt, Jodie Boone, Brenda DeBoer, Pam Gonnerman, Mary Keitel, Sandee Swanson, Brenda Mann. 2. Sophomore Reportent Top to bottom: Rich Fitter, Mike Merrill, Dean Mogck, Scott Surprenant, Kam Helling. Missy Weinman, Nancy Roemeling, Linda Estenson, Marty Korthank, Laura Estenson. 3. Senior Reporters: Toprow: Connie Mul- vihill, Theresa Birkeland, Velda DeBoer, Tammy Krogman, Judy Baaken, Cheryl Swenson. Bottom row: Tammle Russman, Becky Arp, Dorothy Clark, Betsy Dykers, Lynette Hemme, Mary Dahlberg. Not present for pictures: Seniore Calene Birky, Herb Hamm an, Pat Teclaw, Mark Wallem. Juniors: Jodie Boelman, Candy Horn, Pat Kraetsch, Sue Vander Kooi. Sophomores: Shelly Dougherty, Paul Cits, Mark Harrison, Martha Hawkinson, Gloria Hemme, Paul Jansen, Jim Juhl, Peg Smook. Budgets of businesses, families and organiza- tions are all affected by the tight'pinch of the economy. And the school is no exception. This year the cost of the school paper was getting to be too much to handle. The only way to keep the paper was to cut down on the cost. In order to cut the cost, what had long been a favorite part to many people, had to be cut. The 1975-76 school year brought the absence of the Personal- ity Parade. Attempts to bring it back by the use of petitions, student council and loud com- plaints were to no avail. The Personality Parade was gone. Although most of the protesting was made to the editors and advisors, they were just as sor- ry to see it go as the students. Because the school board pays for a large share of the publication costs, they exercised their authori- ty to determine what goes and what stays. Since the Personality Parade has never been a favorite of theirs, it was cut.____________________________ LIFE OF THE ECHO... The life of the ECHO begins in the editor's planning meeting, Since the ECHO is paid for in part by advertisments, as many as where the assignments are made out. Editors are 1. Val Watts, possible are put into each paper. This is arranged by 5. Business Nancy DeJongh, Lori Juhl, Jeff Hussong, Tom Matus and Theresa Manager: Becky Arp and advisor: Mr. Gits. Then the typists go Gits. The assignment list is then typed up and a copy is put in to work. Their job is possibly one of the hardest on the staff. 6. the English rooms and on the bulletin board in the main hall. 2. Typing advisor: Mr. Weinman and 7. Typists, clockwise, start- Pat Kraetsch, Jodie Boelman and Sue Vander Kooi check to see ingin lower left-hand corner: Michelle Hamilton, Marla Wynia, what story they are supposed to do. In order to write many of the Roxanne Fodness. Typing editor: DebBuss, Faye Dom a gal a, stories, it is necessary to interview certain people to get the in- Cheryl VanOyke and Julie Scheerhorn. After the paper has been formation. 3. Mary Dahlberg questions Mr. Shapely on her story published, it is circulated during 7th hour, every three weeks, for the fall play. The next step is to write the story. 4. Scott under the direction of 8. Circulation editor: Lynn Brandenburg. Surprenant is caught by the camera while writing up his story. All this comes together to make.our 1975-76 ECHO. 49 mu-- Going to school and getting paid for it. DECA, which stands for the Distributive Education Club of America, is now in it's fifth year of existence at Luverne. The purpose of DECA. is to en- lighten the students enrolled of the many occupations in sales and marketing and pre- pare them for the job they de- sire. Juniors in this class must attend Sales and Market- ing I and a full day of school. Seniors in this organization usually work half a day and go to school half a day. They re- ceive on the job training and work from fifteen to thirty- four hours a week. Upper left: Jody Day putting in a hard day at Kenny's. Upper right: Peggy Briggs cuts cake at Andee's. Lower left: Peggy Bent- son sacks buns and gives service with a smile. Lower right: sitting, Sharon Frahm working at theBakery, Deb Weinzetl working at Wards, Sandy McClure working at Connells. Stand- ing: Jim Petersen working at Judd's Feed Store, Bob Frey working at Mark Jacobsons. 50 Future Farmers: building a stronger backbone for America The primary aim of FFA is to develop leadershio, character, scholarship, and cooperation. Members have kept busy with pheasant raising, fruit sales, con- cession stand, corn drive for Camp Courage and Opera- tion Rain Gauge. Farmers are the back-bone of Ameri- ca and FFA's future farmers are trying to keep it strong. Above: Ft A Members. Row 1: Robert Bakken, Larry Lupkes, Dale Reverts, Hal Schmidt, Kurt Burmeister, Don Meyer, Calvin Sarloos, John Bennett, Brad Akkerman, Bobbie Boelmann, Bill Hansen, Brad Bosch, David Siebenahler, Stan VanWettering, Myron Boeve. Row 2. Arvin Van Santen, Greg VandeKamp, Gary Goembel, George Lass, Don Lerrz, David Vos, Paul Hartz, Bruce Toftland,Melvin Carrels, Mark Kurtz, Mike Groth, Tim Watts, Curt Swenson, Roger Hoff. Row 3: Leland Jellema , Randy Hawes, Dan Severtson, Melvin Fick, Geff Fitzer, Jacob Bryness, Morris Fick, Char- lisSmidstra, Mike Baustain, GregMcClure, Bryon Fodness, Bernard Green, PauiAlink, Jeff Ranshaw. Row 4: Phillip Vos, Warren Sandbulte, Jeff Thorson, Warren LaFrenz, DanWalgrave, Terry Schneekloth, Craig Dejoung, Kevin VanWeston, Gerritt Sand- bulte, Elwin Brands, Merlyn Meinerts, Paul Bakken, Bruce Predmore. Row 5. James Ouverson, Steve Oye, GeneSchoep, Steve Top, Alan Hemme, Randy Cragoe, Harold Ver Steeg, Mark Overgaard, Ken Reverts, Wynn Gilbertson, Doug Roos, AllanHartz, DavidHamann. Below, Officers: 1. Steve Top, Sentinel. 2. Dave Siebenahler, Sec- retary. 3. Randy Cragoe, Vice President. 4. Mr. Ouverson, Advisor. 5. Mark O- vergaard, President. 6. Ken Reverts, Treasurer. 7. A1 Hemme, Reporter. Above: 1. Faye Domagala, president. 2. Lauri Enger, vice president. 3. .Sandee Swanson, secretary. 4. Mary Dahlberg vs -v. SAE—students learning by doing Students Active in Education are what the letters SAE stand for. SAE is a student- teacher assistant program throuqh which students become more aware of teachers' roles. Each member works a minimum of one hour every week with a high school or grade school teacher. His duties vary according to the teacher's needs, but many spend their time correcting papers, typing, filing, or doing art work. In general, students learn- ing by doing is what SAE is all about. treasurer, Mr. A aberg and friend. S. Miss Foy, advisor. 6. Mr. Burns, advisor. 7. Betty Glaser, social chairwoman. 8. Miss Currans, advisor. 9. Pam. Gonnerman, student council representative. 10. Rhonda Munns. 11. Jeanne Emery. 12. Karen Noll. 13. Candy Horn. 14. Julene Pap. IS. Mark Wallem. Below, row: 1. Hope Leuthje, Theresa Gits, Con- nie Mulvihill, Mary Dahlberg, Phyllis Surprenant, Tammie Russman, Linda Estenson, Betty Glaser, Merle Savage, Pam Gonnerman, DaveBendt, DeanMogck. Row: 2. Sandee Swan- son, Jeanne Emery, Sherry Day, Lorretta Stoll, Margaret En- ger, Marcia Swenson, Rhonda Munns, Cindy Goembel, Kathy Gabrielson, Laurie Estenson, CandyHom, Mark Wallem, Herb Hamman. Row: 3. Elissa Brooks, Cheryl Swenson, Lauri En- ger, Brad Smook, Betsy Dykers, Calene Birky, Deone Perkins, Karen Noll, Julene Pap, Barb Hartz, Kendal Braa. - A C C$ C C  C$)C C$ C$ C FHA ,er$—Celebrating During the Bicentennial year all of Amer- ica seemed to be singing, Happy Birthday, USA! The FHA'ers joined in the celebration with their indepth project centered around the Bicentennial. Since both Jr. and Sr. High FHA groups chose their indepth project as. Happy Birth- day USA, they centered their activities around the forgotten crafts of America. They spent time learning weavinq, tatting, heritage foods and guilting. Many FHA'ers attended the District Con- vention in Wabasso with two girls from the Luverne Chapter running for an office. They were: Jan DeVries and Bonnie Iverson. The FHA'ers returned from the convention with a new district president-Bonnie Iverson. the Bicentennial Above ,row: 1. Sheryl Gonnerman and Shelly Zinnel-Food Chair- women, Ann Siebert-Glass Rep., Brenda Christensen-Member- ship Chairwoman, Jennifer Holm-Class Rep., Kris Menage- Treasurer. Row: 2. Miss_ Johnson-Advisor, Cindy Wulf- Sec, Sue Hilbrands-V. P., Luanne Tilstra-Pres., Jan DeVries-Hist- orian, Keely Frakes-Song Leader. Row 1: Shelly Zinnel, Brenda Christensen, Ann Siebert, Robin Klooster, Darla McClure, Sheryl Gonnerman. Row 2: Carrie Nelson, Stacy Schneekloth, Cindy Wulf, Kris Menage, Keely Frakes, Sandra Clsistensen, Beth Wyffels. Row 3: Linda Mat- tdeaen, Kim Hellwinckel, Kristy Hellwinckel, Sue Hllbrands, Luanne Tilstra, Jan DeVries, Miss Johnson. Above: Sr. High Executive Board. Row 1: Judy Bakken-fro- gram Chairwoman, Mary Dahlberg-Treasurer, Nancy Wegner- President Elect, Steph Olsen-Social Chairwoman. Back Row: Barb Hartz-Secretary, Betty Glaser-President, Miss Peterson- Advisor. Below: Members. Row 1: Deb Joslyn, Steph Olsen Betty Glaser, Judy Bakken. Row 2: Cheryl Swenson, Jean Loose, Meg Smook, Nancy Wegner. Back Row: Barb Hartz, Jane Jarchow, Karla Gradert, Amaia Vicario, Bonnie Iver- son, Mary Dahlberg. Deutschklub.. .A taste of foreign life at LHS.. . Finding time to have meet- ings was a major problem for German Club this year. How- ever, members participated in several events throughout the year. In the fall a group went to the Augustana Oktoberfest, and attended dancing, singing, cookirlg, computer and soccer. The day was topped off with a true German-style dinner, com- plete with Sauerkraut and brat- wurst. At Christmas time, some of the members put on a short program for the kindergarten children by singing German Christmas carols and having St. Nicholaus drop by with goodies. In the spring the members cooked up a German-style meal for themselves. Thinking back, those participating were unde- cided on which part was more fun—the preparation or the eating! Above: Row 1: Mary Keital, Tammy Krogmann, Letha Laackmann, Deone Perkins, Lynnette Hemme, Sue Vander Kooi, Jane Jarchow, Lynn Brandenburg, Connie Bot. Row 2: Karla Gradert, Barb Haitz, Judy Bakken, Betty Glaser, Teresa Birkeland, Joan Deutsch, Gloria Hemme, Loma Van Iperen, Sue Bailey. Clockwise: Lynnette Hemme helps A1 Sie- bert with his beard. German club officers: Teresa Birkeland, Sue Vander Kooi, Judy Bakken and Letha Laackmann discuss future meeting plans. Missing-Lynn Brandenburg. St. Nicholaus alias A1 Siebert. Die Musikanten . Mrs. Spease show some of the German students their destination-- Frankfurt, Germany. LHS' Foreign Policy Spanish Club held its organizational meeting in January this year, after having trouble finding a steady advisor. The first advisor had to resign because of health problems. The next two were substitutes and their du- ties were strictly class- classroom instruction. When classes resumed af- ter Christmas vacation. Miss Sivright was welcomed by the smiling faces of the students taking Spanish and club members anxiously a- waiting the go ahead sig- nal . Although they planned their annual candy sales at the time the yearbook was sent in, the club had not decided what the remaining R°wl: Left to right: Hope Leuethje, Theresa Gits, Phyllis Surprenant, Mary Dahlberg, year would hold. Sandee Swanson, Jeanie Emery, Linda Estenson, Laura Estenson, Cheryl Swenson and Lauralynn Enger are all club members active in the projects sponsored by Spanish Club. J § § § §c § § § § § Art Club takes trip to Omaha Trips are in —and a trip to Omaha is the high point of the year for Art Club. They plan to visit the Omaha art galleries at the end of the year. Their main money- making project this year is the concession stand. Art Club members can be seen working there during all girls' basketball games and wrestling meets. Although this trip is still just a hope, this group is de- termined to board the bus at the end of the year for Omaha. Ait Club members: Row 1: PatKraetsch, Faye Domagala, Hope Luethje. Row 2: Penny Ohlen, Karen Pederson, Phyllis Surpre- nant. Row 3: Steve Haper, Steve Hoffman, Kim Ehleringer, Mr. Bums, Kendal Braa and Mr. Melville. 2. Art Club member Sara McClure, devotes all her attention to the paper cutter. 3. Pat Kraetsch spends a free hour working on an art project. 4. Working in clay is the project of Phyllis Surprenant. 5. Faye Domagala and Hope Luethje work in the concession stand during a girls' basketball game. 56 ) 1. Senior debaters, Jim Van Hove and Teresa Birkeland, show us the fine points of cross-ex. 2. Sheila Loger anticipates her first debate trip. 3. Julie McFadden, Jody Veldkamp, and Carrie Hauge listen attentively to Coach Sanden's words of wisdom. 4. Luana Tylstra and Diane Harrison show the hard work that goes into debate. 5. Paul Brehm and Dave Sanny show the fun that goes into debate. 6. A big mouth is an asset to a debater. 7. Busdriver and Coach James Sanden. 8. Debate team: front: Diane Harrison, Doug Van Heerde, Carrie Hauge, Julie McFadden, Center: Marge Viksna, Teresa Birke- land, Debbie Elbers, Luana Tylstra, Back: Dave Sanny, Jim Van Hove, Sue Vander Kooi, Paul Brehm, and Jody Veldkamp. 8. As- sistant Coach, David Shapley. esoteric sesquipedalia argumentative literati, and a lot of bull Debate this year was a lot more than heavy file boxes, big words, and exploding briefcases. The team had a good time and still managed to add some trophies to the trophy cases. Under the expert guidance of Coaches Sanden and Shapley, the debaters began researching scarce world resources last spring in expectation of the season's competition. Every weekend from October to February would find Coach Sanden wandering across the midwest, in the little orange van, to such places as Esterville, Brookings, and Mankato. This year's team consisted mainly of freshmen who were aided by the experience of the two senior debaters, Teresa Birkeland and Jim Van Hove. The teams debated in many tour- naments .sometimes finding success and sometimes not. All in all they had a satisfying year and come spring will begin next year's research. I fenow when I’m taiking out loud. I can h di my tipi moving And I can kean. wond in my eons. And ij what: I hexvi is interesting I shut up and Listen. C1 No Pep Club No Time Nobody Cares No Spirit I Don't Care 58 No Pep Club Participation Without the Training Top left: Miss Birchard, Mrs. Hemme, Mrs. Spease. Right: Julie Watts getting ready to bowl. Bottom left: Ann Buffing- tonserving in a game of volleyball. Bot- tom left: The winning basketball team consisting of: Pam Goeske, Keely Frakes, Vicki Lass, Beth Wyffels, Cathy Kjenslee, DarcyBurmeister, Kary Nelson, Sue Wal- grave, Patty Scholten, and Stacey Schneek- loth. Bottom Right: Girls working out in gymnastics. When Thursday night rolls a- round everyone can hear the enthusiasm of the Jr. and Sr. high girls coming from the gym. Many of the participants in GAA usually go out because they do not have time for ex- tramural sports which involves going to practice every night after school, yet they want the exercise. GAA has always been a popu- lar club at LHS and should continue because of the wide variety of sports included. They range from badminton to archery and each has a large number of participants. 59 Behind the pepfests, the hall posters, and the Spirit Jug, are the official promoters of school spirit—the cheerleaders. Cheerleading try-outs were held in the spring of '75 for the foot- ball season, and in October for winter sports. Many summer practices were held with the constant support of ad- visor Miss Harms, and many prac- tices were held after school. Clockwise, 9th grade: Eli Peterson, Sue Stordahl, Jill Holm, Deb Wal- grave. B-Squad: Melissa Weinman, Dawn Iveland, Patti Anning, Luane Ball. Individual shots: Steph Olsen, Kathy Sehr, Eunice Voss, Pam Cra- goe, Tammie Russ man, LeanneUi- thoven. A-Squad cheerleaders. Clockwise. B-Squad: Pam Bennett, Kathy Gabriekon, Cheryl Mann, Carol Steams. 9th grade: Jill Holm, Sue Stordahl, Eli Peterson, Debbie Walgrave. Advisor Miss Harms. A-Squad cheerleaders: Pam Gonnerman, Car- dinal Mascot, Sara McClure, Theresa Gits, Eloise Schmidt. A-Squad group: Eloise Schmidt. Theresa Gits, Sara McClure, Pam Gonnerman. 62 Drummer does a solo for the listening audi- ence. Dan Kindt tells a joke bat no one gets the punch line. Amaia Vicario opens her Christmas preset from the Stud era Council. Dance of the season —Snoball Snowball was a success again this year. Due to the teachers strike there were some anxious moments, wondering if the dance would be held. It was postponed for three days, in order to prepare and give everyone ample notice of the situation. Stu- dents, grades nine through twelve attended and the attire was formal. Our foreign exchange student, Amaia Vicario was presented with a gift from the Student Council. Dancing sierie Sr.-age and Betty Glaser dance to Scarlet Sun, everyone enjoyed s slow one, at Snowball. themselves and would surely remember Snowball '75. Sophomores— a time of feeling GOOD! Above: Tom McCormick, MikeMerrill, Mark Harrison, Dale Reverts, Hal Schmidt, Cerrit Sandbulte, Scott Surprenant. Sophomore(sof'e-mor,-m6r) n. 1. A second year student in an Amer- ican high school. 2. A person who has been given the right to work and be semi-self-supporting. 3. An individual who is of age to be given the responsibility of driving an automobile. 4. The year after being a freshman. 5. The year to order a keepsake of high school year— the class ring. 6. A level in the educa- tional system that is of vital importance.-adj. 1. Shallow and pretenious. 2. Immature; inex- perience; growing. The definition of a sophomore- both a complimentary and a down- grading description. The ability to accept what they are decides what part of the definition fits them best. To be a sophomore is a test in itself. To be able to live and learn from it success- fully is a great achievement and will be an everlasting memory for those who have participated. President Keith Ahrendt Vice President Dan dark Below: Machelle Oltman, Gary Quam, Jake Row 1: Bernard Green, James Juhl, Greg Goembel, GreggMulvihiH Kevin Ailts, Gary Hanson, Paul Hartz, Melvin Fick. Row 2: Greg Haraldson, Richard Fitzer, Kathy Gabrielson, Dan Clark. Row3- Randy Hawes, John Benson, Scott Norton, Tim Bentson, Andy Noll, Harlan Van Whye. .. . a time of learning 4. Alan Stroeh, Jody Mulvihill, Dave Kemerling, Brenda Pre- more, Bonita Schoep, Jack Kruger. 5. John Kruger, Steve Lind- strom, DanKindt, Gary Swenson, George Lass, Maxk Remme. 6. Roxanne Valnes, Jim Loose, Dave Vos, Dwight Smedrud, Bobbie Boelman. 66 Row 1: Nancy Roemeling, Marty Korthank, Kevin Bourn a, Rhonda Munns, Randy Joslyn, Randy Nel- son. Row 2: Andy Olsen, Lori Sheerhom, Randy Hoffman, Paul Gits, Marcia Swenson, Dean Mogck, Valora Seveitson. Row 3: Pat Rolph, Donald Meyer, Paul DeVries, torretta Stoel, Caro 1 Steams. Row4: Jamie Mohr, Dave Lange, Bruce Tofteland, Calvin Saarloos, Richard Moekre, Bruce Vatland, Debra Enninga, Peggy Smook. Row 5: Kam Helling, Laura Swenson, Linda Est- enson, Laura Estenson, Shelly Birky, Carla Han- son. a time of growing Remember the good times. 1. Leland Jellema, Robert Bakken, Beth Kirkham, Paul Jansen, Dennis Loger,Terry Thone. 2. Vicky Bruyness, Wayne Tilstra, Missy Birkeland, Melissa Weinman. 3. Dawn Iveland, Patty Aning, Luana Ball, Martha Hawkinson, Cindy Hagberg, Mary Mulligan. 4. Dan DeWispelaere, Terry Carlson, Keith Ahrendt, Don Anderson, Geffry Fitzer, Don Deutsch, Doug Domagala. but learn from the bad. 68 .. . a time of being. 4. Leann Reu, Gloria Hemme, Shelly Dough- erty, LomaVanlpren, Carla Christensen, Cher- yl Mann. 3. Melvin Garrels, Bonnie Iverson, Sherry Day, Susan Schmuck, Cindy Goembel, Morris Kurtz, Morris Fick. 2. Owen Brooks, Kevin Aaker, John Bennett, Doug Hamman. 1. Gary Suhr, JeffThorson, Phillip Vos, Daniel Winter, Arvin VanSanton, Greg Vande Kamp . rrrrri rrrrrm rrrrrm U And though you’re old and worn You’re the only home I’ve known Through memories stretched beyond so many dawns Inexperience + Tough Breaks = Frustration Luverne 50 61 Luverne 57 55 Luverne 48 59 Luverne 52 63 Luverne 59 68 Luverne 63 88 Luverne 40 68 Luverne 58 48 Luverne 61 67 Luverne 69 67 Luverne 50 44 Luverne 48 50 Mankato West Pipestone Granite Falls Slayton Lemars Marshall Worthington Jackson Redwood Falls Windom Tracy Pipestone Upper left: Tim Ahrendt goes up for two. Upper right: A1 Vanderberg goes back up with the rebound. Team picture: Alan Siebert, Rich Fitzer, A1 Vanderberg, Jeff Petersen, Tim Ahrendt, Rick Olson, Man- ager-Paul Johnson. Back row: Coach Car- rol, Tom Mollberg, Mike Ripley, Rick Connell, Jeff Twito, Coach Franz. Rick Olson rips to the basket for two. Opening the season at Man- kato the Cards -faced a tough Mankato West team. After staying with them for three quarters the Cards fell in- to Ibul trouble and lost the game by nine points. Then back in Luverne the Cards were ready to take on the Arrows. As usual, the contest proved to be the same Luverne, Pipestone thriller of passed years. After stopping a late come back by the Arrows the Cards ended up on top by two points when the final buzzer rang. The Cards season was then interrupted by the teacher strike. Although being able to work out by themselves, they were without instruc- tion of their coaches for a week and a half. Coming hack in high gear, the Cards dropped three more games. Then going to Windom the Cards pulled a great up- set as they beat the unbeat- en Eagles by two points. At the time of this writing the Cards had 3 wins and 7 loses and were on a two game win streak. Upper left: Mike Ripley takes a jumper. Up- perright: The team shakes hands after a win. Lower left: A1 Siebert looks to pass off. Low- er Middle: Rich Fitzer battles for the rebound. Lower right: Jeff Petersen puts upa skyhook. B-Squad, the Cornerstone oftne Future Under new coach Don Crow the Bombers had a very successful year. Putting a competition of quickness and better than aver- age size, the Bombers used the rebound to trigger a devastat- ing fast break. Also playing full court pressure defense, they forced over many turnovers and mistakes by the opponents. Losing two games in over and another by one point. Bombers made an excellent presentation in every game, the time of this writing Bombers had a record of wins and three losses. . 1 me Upper left: Dan Kindt at the free the throw line. Upper right: Scott pe - SurprenantasksAndy Noll, Which At way to the basket Louie. Lower the left: The ball takes a weird bou- S i X nce as three Bombers look on. Lower middle: Scott Surprenant show ballet grace at the free throw line. Lower right: Jamie Mohr goes up for two in a crowd. Row 1: Laurie DeWispelaere, Bonnie Sch- oep, CollenObermoller, Linda Brakke, Jan Chapin, Corry Haycraft, Jolene Obermoller, Linda Estenson. Row 2: Shelly Dougherty, Lauri Estenson, Rhonda Gacke, Lauri Swen- son, Karla Bra a, Becky Lammert, Barb O'Toole Jan DeVries, Chris Bendt. Row 3: Manager, Eloise Saarlos, Terri Nath, Teri Busse, Nancy Roemeling, LeAnn Reu, Sue Hilbrands, Pat Remme, Missy Birkland, Pat Vanderberg, Christi Hellwinkle, Coach Burns. 1. Shelly Dougherty and Laura Estenson hustle down the floor. 2. Pat Vander- berg makes a basket. 3. Coach: Mr. Bums. 4. Luveme goes up for a jump ball. 5. Laura Estenson throws a pass to a teammate. 75 Luverne girls successful strive for season a With the A squad having a seven and three over all sea- son and B squad a six and four record, they had a good year. They both played well. Three girls, Laura Esten- son. Shelly Dougherty, and Nancy Roemeling all play on B squad but also saw some of the action on A squad. Luverne is losing six seniors, but they have many determined sophmores and jun- iors ready to take over. Although they were not the conference champs this year, they ended up with a six and one conference record. They were second in the south- west conference under Redwood Falls, the only team they lost to in conference games. 1. Scorekeeper-Calene Birky. 2. Bonnie Gerloff checks in to go in the game. 3. Players intently watch the game. 4. Jill Wildung jumps forthecards. S. Karen Noll shoots a free throw. 6. Players listen carefullyto the coaches. 7. Jill Wildung and Lori Juhl try to figure the play out. L U V E R N E Luverne (D.O.T.) 46 Luverne (Non-Conf.) 32 Luverne 47 Luverne (Non-Conf.) 46 Luverne 66 Luverne 45 Luverne 34 Luverne 43 Luverne 48 Luverne 58 OPPONENT SW Christian Worthington Pipestone Pipestone Slayton Worthington Redwood Falls Marshal 1 Jackson Windom 47 35 34 29 38 38 69 27 29 41 Clockwise, bottom left: Bonnie Gerloff, Brenda Mann, Lori Juhl, Amaia Vicario, Joanne Granneman, Becky Arp, Coach Birch- ard, Karen Noll, Jill Wildung, Sharon Remmc, Kathy Thorson, Lori Hamann , Jolene DeVries. Above: Manager Pat Teclaw, Coach Miss Birchard, Manager Peggy Mann. 77 Wrestling, probably the old- est sport, is a unique sport in that it is an individual and a team sport. It is an in- dividual team sport because when you step out on the mat you are all alone, but when you step off you have either gained or lost points for the team. One distinct advantage of this sport is how it is decid- ed who shall wrestle varsity and who shall not. It is de- cided in a wrestle off for each weight and the coaches have little to say about it. During the course of the season there are a few dis- couragements that a wrestler encounters. A discouraging moment that all wrestlers face is when after watching your diet closely all week, and af- ter working until you're dead tired, you are still a pound over. Or after being ahead the entire match , you are, in the last seconds, turned over and beat by a point or even worse, pinned. These moments are forgotten come tournament time. The feeling when the last buzzer sounds and your hand is raised makes up for all the hardships. You are champion. mmm The individual team sport OPPOSITE PAGE, upper: Dan Petersen works his man into a ban- ana split. Lower left: Dave Kemerling leads the way to a victory. Lower right: Ken Hup tries to turn his man over for six. THIS- PAGE, upper left: Kim Ehleringer sticks his opponent in a cradle. Upper right: Brad Roemeling, victory. Middle left: Coach Keck gives Dave Bendt some advice after his match. Lower left: The team congratulates Don Meyer after his win. Lower right: Dan Clark with a broken leg, sits out the rest of the season. Mat burns build character Above: backrow, Dave Bendt, Pan] Esten- son, Don Meyer, Dale Reverts, Ken Hup, Harlan Kemerling, Kim Ehleringer, Dave Meyer, Brian Lorenzen, Dave Kemerling, Kneeling:Dan Petersen, Coach Keck, Brad Roemeling. Middle left: Coach A aberg and Coach Keck. Middle center: Co- captains: Dan Petersen and Brad Roeme- ling. Middle right: Manager Rod Swenson. Wrestling brings out the beast in us 80 Plato was a wrestler: He was no fool This year's B-squad is coached by Roger Aaberg. They are a very important part of the wrestling squad. They are at prac- tice every day wrestling the varsity members making them tougher and getting experience themselves. Experience is what being on B-squad is all about. To .get on varsity they must beat out the varsity member, therefore they are always working hard to im- prove themselves. Besides carrying mats, and washing them, the B-squaders help do everything else that has to be done. The Bomb- ers—the nucleus of the squad. Upper left: The team watches on at a meet. Middle left: Teams talk things over after the meet. Lower: Dan Walgrave, Tim Frakes, Tim Mann, Terry Schneekloth, Dave Sieb- enahler, KevinAaker, Tim Bentson, John Benson, Coach Aaberg. Standing: RichMoerke, Paul Hartz, Hal Schmidt, Harlan Van Wyhe, Tim Watts, Genit Sandbulte, Jeff Van Hove, MikeGroth, Bryce Mann, Rodney Swenson. Time for Fun and Fitness Led by the indomitable George Bonnema, this year's intramaurals was ready to roll. Being forced to go on some Saturday because of Tues- day night sports, most teams were never at full force. Having a lot of height and loads of tal- ent, the stars were get- ting in good shape for the big game between the all-stars and the teach- ers . 1. Some of the boys wait to get back into action. 2. Scott Kanne- berg asks, What can I do with the Jocks? 3. Kirk (Prune) Authier goes up for two. 4. Jack Kruger puts all his effort into a pass. 5. Mark Overgaard shoots a skyhook. 6. Leif Gilbertson hauls down a rebound. 7.Brian Boelman at the charity line. 8. Gregg Nath ex- claims, Would you get your bel- ly button out of myface! , as Mark Overgaard blocks his shot. Gymnastics— as individual as each competitor Inclement weather and the teacher strike lead to the can- cellation of the LHS gymnast's first three meets. An unusu- ally long practice session did pay off though, as Luverne Varsity defeated Slayton in their.first meet. The girls can compete in four events-balance beam, uneven parallel bars, vault and floor exercise. The team is small, with most of the gymnasts being freshman and sophomores. Mary Keitel is the only returning letter winner. Gymnastics team members left to right: Lorretta Stoel, Cindy Jepson, Kathy McClure, Kathy Matthiesen, Debbie Haper, Martha Hawkinson, CindyHagberg, Amy Welch, Allyson Weller, Sheila Loger, Rhonda Munns, Faye Domogala, Mary Keitel. Right: Cindy Hagberg works on the dance steps for her floor exercise. Below: Amy Welch practices an eagle catch. Upper right: Coach Hemme talks with Jodie Swenson. 83 Dykhouse receives national recognition 1. Brenda Goembel practicesthe leg press in the Universal Gym. 2. Trainable class: Dennis Schaefer, Joyce Keizer, Karen Lon- neman, Brenda Goembel, ftuce Rye and Dave Kellen. 3. Teach- ers and helpers: left to right: Karla Gradert,Mrs. Dvkhouse, Deb Joslyn, Tammie Jungers, Jane McNeil, Mrs.Ahrendt, Mrs. Olson, Lauri Enger, Mrs. Kennedy. 4. Educable Class: Row 1: Donna Vos, Vicky Bruynes, Kathy LeBrun, Loma Brooks. Row 2: Kevin Van Malsen, Donald Lenz, Denis Loger, Ronald Hulstein, Kenny Lonneman. Row 3: Bob Baaken, Kevin Enger, Larry Lopkes, Kevin Elbers, Leland Jellema. 5. Dennis Loger. 85 Luverne has been honored by something that we can really be proud of. One of our teachers was named to tm national publica- tions. Mrs. Dykhouse has been listed in Outstanding Teachers in Exceptional Educa- tion and Mho's Who of American Women. This was due to her outstanding achievements in the field of special education. Our special education system is divided into two classes. The Educable class is devoted to academic subjects and prepares the students for the world of work. The Trainable class is centered around learning the basic skills and prepares, its students for the Day Care Center or sheltered work- shops. Girls Glee . For many years now, the Pops Group has been almost a traditional part of the Girls Glee. But this year, when Pops Group try- outs were called, not nearly enough people showed up. It seemed that most everyone had lost interest. This meant that there would be no 1975-76 Pops Group. Some of the things the Girls Glee were scheduled to perform at were: the Fall Fes- tival held at Luverne, the Christmas Con- cert, the Pops Concert and large group con- test. But due to the teachers' strike, the Christmas Concert was cancelled. So all the weeks spent practicing Christmas music went for nothing. But the Girls Glee merely mark- ed that off as experience and went to work rehearsing music for the Pops Concert. Declining interests cuts traditional Pops Group 86 1. Girls' Glee director, Mrs. Talbert. 2. First and second sopranos rehearse Bicentennial songs for the Pops Concert. 3. President, Con- nie Mulvihi 11. 4. Secretary-Treasurer, Jo DeVries. 5. Social secre- tary, Lynn Brandenberg. 6. Faye Domagala and Hope Lucthje are top salesmen in the Girls' Glee candy sales. 1. Top to bottom: Missy Birkeland, Karen Pederson, Jo DeVries, Linda Estenson, Cheryl Mann, Gloria Hemme, Loma Van Ipren, Julie Emery, Laura Estenson, Pam Bentson. Jeanne Emery, Kariann Dahlen and Eloise Schmidt. 2. Bon- nie Iverson, Jill Wildung, Sara McClure, Nancy Wegner, Rhonda Munns, Jodie Boelman, Peggy Mann, Pam Gonnerman, Letha Laack- mann, SharonRemme, Faye Domagala, Jane Jarchow. 3. Darla Van Herde, Katie Koithank, Julene Pap, Shelly Dougherty, Hope Luethje, Lori Hamann, Connie Mulvihill, Brenda Barth, Jeanne Loose, Marla Wynia, Lynn Brandenberg, Joan Deutsch. 87 Row: 1. Jolene Christenson, Debbie Arnold, Shannon Thorn, Tamie VanBatavia, Kathy Suhr, Robin Klooster, Kristi Wegner, Andy Tofteland,Tim Mulligan, David Hup, Melissa Johnson, Sara Foight, Lori Jansen, Darla Me dure, Janna Wynia, Brenda Chris- tenson, Charlie Schmidt, Ricky Hawes, Bryan Buss, Chris Hay- craft, Sheryl Gonnerman. Row: 2. Angie Dahlen, Anna Voss, Shawn Hatting, Mark Gath, Robert Kooiker, Sheree Moeller, Amy Dougherty, Jane Thompson, Mike Haakenson, Jenny Olsen, Todd Connell, Dean Tofteland, Brad Hamer, Barb DeWanz, Troy Shee- ler, Dan Meyer, Kurt Wenzel, Ann Buffington, Susan Vos, Ter- esa Clark, Bonnie VanAartsen, Darla Hansen. Row: 3. Anita McMeen, Peggy Oagoe, Ann Siebert, Perry Kortleever, Janice Fick, Lori Groth, Kim Hellwinkle, Lyle Authier, Anette Arends, Bryan Roemeling, Tim Winter, Bob Toms, Mike Stroeh, Debbie Deutsch, Robmi Hemme, Sue Brandenberg, Linda Matthie9en, Kim Broer, Pam Jepson, Scott Valness. Row: 4. Nathan Rudd, Keith Swenson, Loren Overgaard, Beth Boelman, Sue Bruynes, Jackie Medill, Julie Baustian, Randy Elilers, LaDawn Jackson, Jeff Elbers, Shelly Zinnel, Amy Knoll, Angie Hoiland, Felica Mohr, Kathy Huiskes, Phil Geistfeld, Dave Renes, Terri Loren- zen, Angie Dewispelaere, Brenda Kurtz, Loma Stroeh. Row: 1. Pam Selvye, Georgia Shelton, Sharon Domagala, Nan- cy VanDerBrink, Roger Anderson, Harold Dunkle, Teresa Eiter, Tim Emery, Bryan Pike, Danny Jarchow, John VanHove, Todd Cook, Brenda DeSplinter, Kirk Hagberg, Ronald Briggs. Row: 2. Carrie Johnson, Debbie Moerke, Sonya Tofteland, Donna Swenson, Beth Wyffles, Cathy Kjenslee, Terry DeBates, Loray Gerloff, BenitaMann, Jennifer Holm, Carolyn Baatz, Judy Horn, Myron Lupkes, Kurt Wenzel, Sherri Carlsen, Mark Spease, Doug McClure, Todd Mulvihill. Row: 3. Kathy Hocking, Jeanie De- Bates, Patty Scholten, Kristin Menage, Terry Jungers, Darcy Siebenahler, Pam Nath, Mike Rath, Karri Nelson, Whitney Na- glestad, Diane Harrison, JoycelynEnger, DeeDee McMeen, Kar- la Winzel, Cheryl Kruger, Terri Birkeland, Chester Bendt, Steve DenHerde. Row: 4. Ruth Selzer. Deanna Lillegard, Vicki Lass, Pam Goeske, Debbie Hamann, Candace Ailts, Stacy Schneek- loth, Keely Frakes, Audrey Arends, Janet Baustian, Darcie Bur- meister, Janet Oye, Ronda Oye, Diane Haper, Stewart Granne- man, David DeBoer, Sandra Christenson, Diane Stroh, Cindy Wulf. Young voices training for the future Row 1: Can Carlson, Linda Brakke, Ally son Weller, Debbie Lillegard, Doug Van Hove, Kevin Rasmussen, Jim Kleinke, Brian Dejongh, Todd Birkeland, Kenny Mann, Carolyn Hensel, Carol Wynia, Connie Vander Vliet. Row 2: Shawn Klosterbuer, Mar- lee Dorn, Kathy Siebenahler, Val Russman, Kari Hauge, Kim Horn, David Olson, John Van Hove, Mike Mitchell, Kevin Brand- berg, Sheila Loger, Robin Herman, Kathy Rosin, Lisa Gradert, Debbie Viksna, Brenda Van Meeteren. Row 3: Diane Baustian, Jody Klarenbeek, Terri Nath, Sharia DeVries, Barb O'Toole, Peg Van Aartsen, Jill Holm, Pat Surprenant, Kelly Dougherty, Mer- lin Meinerts, Karla Braa, Luann Tilstra, Peggy Vande Vegfce, Debbie Walgrave, Cindy Kafka, Pat Vanderberg, Jody Swenson, Terri Busse. Row 4: Pat Remme, Sandy Helle, Larry Melzer, Gregjauert, Alan Boisen, Paul Brehm, Randy Blake, David San- ny, John Geistfeld, Tim Knoll, Paul Bakken, Gregg Watts, Todd Birkeland, Sue Stordahl, Shirley Van Peursem, Ellie Peterson, Brenda Wasner, Sue Hilbrands. Consisting of a total of 227 people, the 3 Jr. High choirs under the direction of Mr. Bruce Phelps and Mrs. Dolly Talbert sang their way through concerts and the year. Jr. High students take choir seriously and work their hard- est to make sure that Luverne choirs will always be remem- bered. Tough discipline yields A quality choir Most people do not realize that choir mem- bers put in more time than the usual fifty minutes required for other classes. Each singer must attend a voice lesson once a week. Also, they are required to give up some of their noon hours, which could be spent with their friends, to re- hearse with Mr. Phelps in sectionals. No wonder Luverne choirs have always been superior. With all the devotion each mem- ber has, it is easy to see why the choir has such a great reputation not only in the school but throughout the state of Minn- esota. This year the choir taped their Christmas music and were on KSFY-TV performing for the television audience. Because of the teachers1 strike they did not get to give a concert for the public. Next on the test of activities the choir was invited to sing at MMEA in the Cities. While there, they got a chance to see and hear other choirs from Minnesota. Mr. Phelps is very proud of the concert choir and demands a great deal from its members. This is the main reason Luverne is known for its choir. Left to right: Tim Scheldt, Herb Hamann, Joyce Forsberg, Btenda Mann, Perry Frakes, Brenda Van Hove, Judy Bakken, Ken Hup, Merle Savage, Kathy Clausen, Jody Boone, Candy Horn, Paul Gits, Kirk Authier, Theresa Gits, Phyllis Surprenant, and Vicki Walker. Top right: Sopranos listen attentively as Mr! Phelps goes over the part with Baritones and Basses. Below: Mr. Phelps explains to his choir the importance of rehearsals. 90 Get it together Below: Mary Keitel, Theresa Gits and Pam Gonnerman. Mid- dle: Top row, left to right Linda Brakke, Corinne Haycraft, Kathy Matthiesen, Sandra Christensen, Michelle Teclaw, Audrey Arends, Audrey VanWettering, CindyWulf, DianeHarrison, Ronda Gacke and Terri -Nath. Middle Row: Kathy Rosin, Julie Me Once again, marching band practice started on the lazy days of summer. Combining effort and talent, the Junior and Senior High bands di 1 i- gently performed. Performances included five football games, Turkey Days, the Junior College Half-time, Tri-State, and for the Senior High Band, a first. Hobo Days at Brookings. The In- door Marching Band Concert concluded the march- ing season. Junior High Band, under the direction of Con- nie Blanchard, consisted of 86 members, plus 32 colorguard. Majorette was Jill Holm and twirler Whitney Naglestad. Senior High Marching Band consisted of 100 mem- bers, plus 24 colorguard. The band was under direction of Les Mahaffay and Colorguard direc- ted by Connie Blanchard. Majorettes for the Cardinal 100 were Theresa Gits and tern Gonnerman. Mary Keitel was the Cardinal twirler. Candy was sold by both Junior and Senior High band members for a money making project. So until the distant beat of drums is heard the Cardinal Marching Band will be at rest. Fadden, Jan Chapin, Sue Stordahl, Pat Vanderberg, Tami Busse, PeggyVandeVegte, Barb O'Toole ,Teri Busse, Paula Benson and Sue Hilbrands. Front row:Whitney Naglestad, twirler, Sharon Dom- agala, Judy Horn, Jennifer Holm, Kim Sedlacek, Cathy Kjenslee, Teresa Eiter, Brenda DeSplinter, Paula Reisch, Carol Baatz, Kary Nelson and Jill Holm, majorette. Bottom: Top row, left to right: Sandee Swanson, Val Watts, Brenda DeBoer, Sue Vander Kool, Vickie Walker, Gloria Hemme, Laura Swenson, LeAnn Reu, Jodie Boelman, DianeHaroldson, Jolene DeVries, Eloise Schmidt, Carla Hansen, Missy Weinman and Eunice Vos. Bottom row: Leanne Uithoven, Deb Lammert, Loma Van Iperen, Sue Bailey, Shelly Dougherty, Cindy Hagberg, Faye Domagala, CherylMann, and Luane Ball. Junior High youth experience People may wonder how the LHS tradition will be carried out and one may truthfully say much talent lies in this years Junior High Bands. Learning the basics of marching and the fundamentals of concert band made this year a true Junior High Youth Experience. The Junior High band held its annual winter concert on January 30. The concert was a big success combining the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade bands with the stage band. Preparation will now begin for the spring concert. Mrs. Blanchard sums up the year by saying, It has been a good year, and I look for- ward to next year. Front row, left to right: Anna Vos, Annette Arends, LaDawn Jackson, Melanie Johnson, Chris Haycraft, Julie Baustian, Ann Siebert, Teresa Clark, Sherri Tofteland, Sheryl Gon- nerman, Peggy Cragoe, Terri Lorenzen and Mary Welch. Second row: Brad Hamer, Randy Ehlers, Phil Geistfeld, Tim Winter, Linda Matthiesen, Kim Hellwinckel, Angie Dahlen, Amy Knoll, Shawn Hatting, Kristi Wegner, Jackie Medill, Amy Dougherty, David Krug and Kelly Gangestad. Third row: Felicia Mohr, Charlie Schmidt, Doug LaFrenz, Andy Tofteland, Doug Scheerhom, Ann Buffington, Bonnie Van Aartsen, Lyle Authier, Tammy Van Batavia, Troy Sheeler, Jan Fick, Sheree Moeller and Jolene Christ- ensen. Back row: Nathan Rud, Jenny Olsen, Shelly Zinnel, David Renes, Todd Kloster- buer, Mike Akkerman, Kim Broer, Randy Maxwell, Dave Kindt and Angie Hoiland. Front row, left to right: Kary Nelson, Debbie Hamann, Kris Menage, JoycelynEnger, Darcy Burmeister, Larry Kemerling, Judy Horn, Jennifer Holm, Janelle Severtson, Susan Walgrave and Sharon Domagala. Second row: Paula Reisch, Kandace Ailts, Ruth Salzer, Kelvin Stoel, Audrey Arends, Cindy Wulf, Janet Nash, Joel Krueger, Vickie Lass, Terri DeBates, Larry Melzer, Andy Mann and DeanTofteland. Third row: Patricia Schol- ten, Chester Bendt, Terry Vant Hof, Deanna Lillegard, Pamela Goeske, Randy Haycraft, Mark Spease, ArlenKlarenbeek, Bryce Nie - sink, Mike Rath, Harold Dunkle, Kyle Eid- ahl, Greg Watts and Kristi Roemeling. Fourthrow: Stacey Schneekloth, Roger Scho- macker, Mickey Welch, Benita Mann, Lori Baustian, Randy Kuechenmeister, Pete Mc- Cormick, Keely Frakes and IvanKooiker. Bach, row: Blaine Barth, Kelly Dougnerty, Darcy Siebenahler, Cathy Kjenslee, Todd Cook and Mike Vrtacnik. i Front row, left to right: Amy Welch, Brenda Wassenaar, Marilee Dom, Kathy Matthiesen, Terri Nath, Cathy McClure, Sue Stordahl, Debbie Lillegard, Linda Brakke and Teri Busse. Second row: Shar- ia DeVries, Cindy Kafka, Kim Horn, Diane Baustian, Joy Hoffman, Jody Swen- son, Corinne Haycraft, Jill Holm, Paula Benson, Pat Vanderbeig, Sheila Loger, Shawn Klosterbuer, Colleen Obermoller, Jolene Obermoller and Tam i Busse. Third row: Cindy Jepson, Shirley VanPeursem, Jon Wildung, Randy Slieter, Mark Goebel, Tim Knoll, Jan Birdsey, Peggy Van A ari- se n, Wayne LaFrenz, Billy DeBates, 'Karen Oye, Tom Herman, Dave Olson, Paul Gits, Kathy Rosin and Kevin Hemme. Back row: Lisa Gradert, John Frahm, Mike Bailey, Tim Ftakes, Mark Buff- ington and Todd Wandersee. To everything.. . a season.. . Trombones-Front row: left to right, Theresa Mulligan, Kathy Sehr, Candy Trumpets-Front row: left to right: Randy Hawes, Mary Rosin, Dawn Kindt and Jodie Boone. Second row: Gary Swenson, Vern Mulligan and Andy Olsen. Second row: Doug Hamann, Melzer, Harlan Van Wyhe, Rich Fitzer, Alan Siebert and Paul Estenson. Bill Ripley, Tom Sargent and Keith Ahrendt. Bassoons, Bass and Alto Clarinets and Oboe-Front Baritones andTubas-Frontrow: left to right: Paul Johnson, Brenda Mann, Randy row: left to right: Sandee Swanson, Faye Dom- Spease and Bob Frakes. Second row: Jim Juhl, Paul DeVries, Jim Glaser, Dan agala, andLeanne Uithoven. Second row: Missy Winter and Kevin Booma. Weinman, Jill Wildung and Rene Boomgaarden. Below, Percussion-Front row: left to right: Valora Severtson, Lor- na Van Ipren, Deb Lammert and Bonnie Iverson. Second row: Kevin Aaker, Katie Koithank, Tom Jesson and Ray Koens. Below, Percuss ion-Front row: left to right, Hope Luethje, Pam Gonnerman, Mary Keitel and Steph Olsen. Second row: Gloria Hemme, Gloria Meyer, Tom Matus and Mike Dorn. a time to learn.. . a time to teach. Clarinets-Front row: left to right: Brenda Barth, Candy Horn, Etenda Van Hove, Pam Hawes and Kathy Clausen. Second row: Brad Bouma, Vic Walker, Nancy Roemeling Alma Stroeh, Brenda DeBoer and Shelly Dougherty. Concert band meant many things to different people this year. To band members it was a time of learning and a time of experiencing. Band was a way of teaching many of the members to ap- preciate their knowledge of music. With many weeks of prac- tice and early morping sec- tiohals, this year'sconcerts and contest proved success- ful . Graduation will be taking many of this year's Seniors, but LHS pride and tradition will carry on without them. French Homs-Front row: left to right: Laura Estenson, Connie Bot and SueVandei Kooi. Second row: Betty Glaser, Kara Helling and Eun- ice Vos. Below, Clarinets-Front row: left to right: M ache lie Oltmans, Sharon Remme and Debi Joslyn. Second row: Nancy Woodley, Joanne Gran- nerman, Pat Teclaw and Meg Connell. Flutes-Front row: left to right: Val Watts, Theresa Gits, Deone Perkins and Peggy Foight. Second row: Peg Smook, Lorretta Stoel, Bonnie Aanenson, Becky Arp and Sue Bailey. Trumpets-Frontrow: left to right: Merle Savage, Dan Kindt, Tim Polzin and Brad Roemeling. Second row: Perry Frakes, Kirk Authier, Jeff Petersen and Tim Ahrendt. Below, Saxophones-Front row: left to right: Nancy Wegner, Tami Pederson and Laura Swenson. Second row: Lori Juhl, LeAnn Reu, Lynette Jauert and Mary Jo Dahlberg. Super sounds of 76 Super sounds of seventy six were heard from this year's stage and Pep bands. Avid sports fans were pepped up by the spirited music of the red, white, and blue. The dedicated members saw full schedules this year, while playing for girls' basketball, wrestl ing, and boys' basketball. Stage band members this year saw the early morning sun, but were pleased by their .results. By combining different moods and feelings, the stage band was warmly accepted by listening au- diences. . _____ Front row, Left to right: Mary Jo Dahlberg, Missy Weinman, Nancy Wegner, Lynette Jauert, ani Sandee Swanson. Second row: Paul De- Vries, Rene Boomgaarden, Dawn Kindt, Jim Glaser, Candy Rosin, Jody Boone, andHarlen Van Wyhe. Third row: Vickie Walker, KathyClausen, Dan Kindt, Brad Roemeling, Tim Polzin, and Merle Savage. Below: Pep band. Top right: Jim Glaser. Middle: Perry Frakes and Tom Sargent arouse spirit. Bottom: Lorna Van Ipren and Gloria Hemme. It matters not what you are thought to be, but who you are. Upper Left: President, Paul Brehm. Upper Center: Danny Walgrave and David Anderson take it easy during noon hour, Bob Connell, Greg Jauert, and John Frahm show how burly they are. Upper Right: Secretaries, Jill Holm and Jan Chapin. Middle Left: Paul Brehm gives TammieBusse a Piggy back ride. Middle Cen- ter: Freshmen girls try to form a pyramid, Middle Right: Doug Van Heerde signshisname to a sign in the freshmen hall. Bottom Left: Vice President, BarbO'Toole. Bottom Right: Treasurer, Mike Bailey. Row 1: Linda Brakke, Paula Benson, Tami Busse, Jan Birdsey. Row 2: Mike Bailey, Kevin Brandenburg, Vernon Buss, Dave Anderson, Elwin Brands, Ron Bryan, Steve Baatz, Diane Baustian. Row 3: Kurt Bur- meister, Mark Buffington, Paul Bakken, Tim Birkeland, Rich Briggs, Terry Birke- land, Paul Brehm, Terri Busse, Chris Bendt Karla Bra a. Row 1: Lauri DeWispelaere, Debbie El- bers, Billy DeBates, A1 Connell, Carrie Carlsen, Marilee Dorn, Row 2: Dave Christensen, Tim Frakes, Mike DeSplin- ter, John Frahm, Craig Dejongh, LaiTy Domagala, Doug Deutsch, Lyndon De- Boer. Row 3: Warren Elbers, Dale Claus- sen, Kevin Elbers, Gary Foerster, Bob Connell, Jan DeVries, Sharia DeVries. Row 1: Darrel Halvorson, David Hamann, Corinne Haycraft, Debbie Haper, Car - rie Hauge, Darcy Gilbertson, Row 2: Mike Groth, MarkHerman,KevinHemme Bob Gilman, Penny Gross, Crystal Harge- sheimer, Robin Herman, Carolyn Hensel, Ronda Gacke. Row 3: Bryan Granneman, Ifrad Harms, Mark Goebel, Jon Geistfeld, AlanHartz, Steve Gits, SandyHelle, Lisa Oadert, Kristy Hellwinckel. Right Middle: David Sanny. Ill Freshmen Row 1: Dave Jackson, Wayne LaFrenz, Sheila Loger, Becky Lammert, Cathy LeBrun. Row 2: Jim Kleinke, Tom Jepson, Peter Jessen, Debbie Lillegard, Joy Hoffman, Kim Horn, Dawn Huiskes, Cindy Jepson, Jill Holm, Shawn Klosterbuer. Row 3: Keith Kuechenmeister, Roger Hoff, Sue Hilbrands, Tim Knoll, Kevin Kirkham, Gregg Jaueit, Kevin Kuechen- meister. Cindy Kafka, Jody Klarenbeek. Row 1: Keith Pike, Bruce Predmore, Merlyn Meinerts, Doug Pluim. Row 2: Dan Nelson, Kenny Mann, Tim Mann, Jolene Obermoller, Julie McFadden, Colleen Obermoller, Cathy McClure, Shannon Mulligan, Kathy Matthiesen. Row 3: Larry Pap, Scott Clson, Laura Moerke, Barb O'Toole, Karen Oye, Terri Nath, Ellie Petersen, Bryce Mann. Top right: Mrs. Christensen tells Tim Knell and Jan Chapin how to research for their papers. Middle right: Ninth graders show their skill at basketball. Bottom right: Jolene O., Col- lene O. , and Luana T. eat their lunch. Far left: Carrie Carlson tries to dunk Jeff Junck. Left: Pat Vanderberg takes a quick drink.during a time-out. Never let yesterday use up today Freshmen, being part of the junior high, yet getting some of the privileges of the senior high. The Class of '79 experienced alot of different things throughout their frosh year. They were able to have cheerleaders and they elected a class princess and escort. Even though they have their own junior high dances, they were able to attend some of the senior high ones,too. One thing of importance to the freshmen,was the chance to choose their own classes. This is a very big step for- ward because as a freshmen their grades are more impor- tant and they count towards their college education. Above: Freshmen Football players decide to relax a little before their game. Below Being 3 freshman means Left: Terry Schneekloth shows the sign of the freshmen. Below Middle: Kevin Elbers the end Of junior high, but it works hard on his homework. Below Right: Keith Kuechenmeister, Sue Stordahl, Kathy also means 3 bright new future Rosin and Bryce Mann. BelowBottom: Shannon Mulligan, Val Russman, Pat Remme to look forward to in the Sen- take time out for a bike ride. ior high. 113 Row Is Dave Sammons, Harvey Schmidt, Randy Slieter, Kim Ripley, Kathy Rosin. Row 2: Curt Swenson, Brad Snyders, Jeff Ranschau, Larry Smith, Sue Stordahl, Bich Dung, Linda Sneller, Jody Swenson, Marla Scherrf, Val Russman. Row 3: Terry Schneekloth, Doug Roos, David Sanny, Rod Swenson Terry Sheller, Pat Re mme, Kathy Siebenahler, Laura Tilstra. Row 1: Dan Walgrave, Carol Wynia, Doug Van Heerde, Connie VanderVliet. Row 2: JonWildung, Debbie Walgrave, Margi Viks- na, Todd Wandersee, Pat Vanderberg, Brenda Wassenaar, Shirley VanPeursem, Peggy Van A art sen. Row 3: Tim Watts, Kevin Van Westen, Kevin Van Malsen, Allyson Weller, Amy Welch, Brenda VanMeeteren, Peggy VandeVegte, Jeff VanHove. Upper left: Freshmen boys fight to keep their friends out in the cold. Upper right: Cheerleaders: Sue Stordahl, Jill Holm, and Debbie Walgrave. Above: A few freshmen, Mark Goebel, Gary Foerster, Jon Geitsfeld, and Steve Gits get ready for a snoball fight. 114 A challenge to the 7th graders.. . becoming 8th graders. Ground: Curtis Pluim, Jim Retnme, Ron Osenga, Dave Scho- maker, Greg Skyberg, Mike Rasmussen, Roger Schomaker. Kevin Rasmussen. Row Is Lyle Stroeh, Bryce Niessink, Mark Spease, Roger Rosenboom, Paula Relsch, Cheryl Severtson, DarcySiebenhaler, Pam Selvy, Pam Nath. Row 2: Kristi Roeme ling, Stacy Schneekloth, Kelvin Stoel, Diane Stroeh, Ikyan Pike, Misti Stratton, Patti Scholten, Georgia Shelton. Sitting Kim Sedlacek, RuthSalzer, Karv Nelson, lanet Oye, Ronda Oye. Eighth graders are no longer the daz- zle seventh graders but are now begin- ning to get involved in a large vari- ety of activities. It's their first opportunity to choose some of their classes. The counselor assists them in their cur- riculum selections. It's their first big chance to open up and really be- come a part of the high school. They have parties to plan, and many deci- sions to make. Getting involved with school activi- ties such as bands, chorus and a vari- ety of sports generated for them, new enthusiasm. 115 Clockwise: 8th grade boys hide in the trees. Pat Suprenant, Myron Lupkes, Carol Baatz, Bruce VerSteeg, and Ki s Roemeling. Dianne Harrison and Terri Jungers teeter-tottei atHawkinson Park. 8th grade boys demonstrate their trem- endous athletic abilities and show off their legs. Lonna Christensen and Sherri Carlson study for a geography test. 8thgraderepresentatives-Kelly Dougherty and Ron Osenga. Row: 1. Mike Mltchel, Kenny Lonneman, Arlen Kiarenbeek, Troyjunck, Ivan Kooiker, Sean Mulligan, Harvey Kruger, Dee Dee McMeen, John Lindstrom. Row: 2. Myron Lupkes, Pete McCormick, Dan Jarchow, Andy Mann, Kris Menage,Carrie Johnson, Whitney Naglestad. Benita Mann, Kim Joslyn. Row: 3. Joel Kruger, David Meyer, Janet Nash, Sherry Kruger, David JodieKlosterburg, Debbie Moerke. Row: 4. Paul Larsen. Larry Kemerling, Doug Me Clure, Randy Kuechenmeister, Chad'Mul- vihill, Larry Melzer, Terrie Jungers, Vicki Lass, 116 Eighth Bottom: Sharon Doma gala, Stewart Granneman, Randy Haycraft, Duane Jacobsma, Orvin Green, Bruce Hargesheimer, Kevin Fran- ken. Row: 2. Joycelyn Enger, Lorey Gerloff, Diane Haper, Debbie Hamann, Judy Horn, Kyle Eidahl, Tim Emery Jim Fick, Dena Hesse 1. Row: 3. Judy Fick, Teresa Eiter, Dan Hamann, Kirk Hagberg, Jim Franz, Dean Hamann, Harold Dun- kle. Row: 4. Pam Goeske, Keely Frakes, Diane Harrison,Kathy Hocking, Kevin Benson, Bruce H roldson, Kelly Dougherty,Ran- dy Frahm, David Helle, Ron Hulstein, Dave Gilman. Clockwise: Mark Connell, Ron Briggs, Orvin Green, Brian De- Jongh, and Allen Boisen take a lunch break. Stewart Granneman flashes a friendly smile. Carrie Johnson, Bruce Hargesheimer and Bruce Haraldson prepare to help the janitors. John Lindstoren, Kelly Dougherty, Harold Dunkle and Randy Haycraft are caught in the act of flushing. Mark Spease, Todd BakeT, Harold Dun- kle, Randy Beake and Brian Barth try to can Brenda DeSplinter. Janet Nash does her warm-up exercises for Phy Ed. Clockwise: Miss Harms lends Roger Anderson a helping hand. Mike Vrtacnik, Harold Dunkle, Joel Krueger, Pam Goeske, Carrie Nelson and Beth Wyffels show their spirit on Sock em day. Brian Barth. Below: Audrey Arends, Paula Reisch, Terri Birkeland and Mark Connell. 8th graders diligently concentrate on building a pyramid. M A chance to be jj recognized II ■= II —II =■ ll' = jk 4 Bottom row, left to right? Carla Wenzel, Noreen Vander Poel, Marilyn VanderVliet, Kim Ta, Nancy Vanderbrink, Sue Wal- grave, Sonya Toffceland. Row: 2. Cindy Wulf, Beth Wyffles, Donna Swenson, Brad Ykema, Kevin Wenzel, Bruce Ver Steeg, Dean Tofteland, John VanHove, Mike Vrtacnik. Row: 3. Mike Winter, Pat Surprenanft, Tom Swenson, Arlyn Vande- Kamp. Row: 4. Michele Teclaw, Audrey VanWettering,Joe Swenson, Greg Watts, Terry Vant Hof, Mickey Welch. MMI—MMWffttfM—MMttfftttWt •My work is so secret—I I don't even know j | what I'm doing, s Clockwise: Dianne Harri9on, Paula Reisch, Kathy Hocking, Kristi Roemeling, and Cindy Wulf study for their upcoming spelling test. Beth Wyffels and Carrie Johnson hurry to their next class! Paula Reisch, Mark Connell andAllen Boisen try to get past Brian Dejongh's iron grip . Misty Stratton, Greg Skyberg, Noreen VanderPoel, Craig Anderson, Darcy Siebenahler, and Kathy Aning. Row: 1. Joe Dahlenberg, Brian Baith, Jeff Dirks, Ron Briggs, Todd Birkeland, Eddy Bennett, Steve DenHerder. Row: 2. Ran- dy Blake, Blaine Barth, A1 Boysen, Jeanne DeBates, Chet Bendt, Todd Cook, Kathy Aning, Terri Birkeland. Row: 3. Roger An- derson, Craig Anderson, Lori Baustian, jLoma Brooks, Carol Ba- atz, Lonna Christenson, Sandra Christenson, Candace Ailts. Row: 4. Mark Connell, Todd Baker, Brian Dejongh, Darcy Burmeister, Audrey Arends, Sherri Carlsen, Terri DeBates, Brenda Desplin- ter. 119 •«fifc ro c- am curious, I am perceptive, I am just beginning LO Seventh graders this year were able to benefit from sev- eral new additions to the school. Through their English class, they were able to visit the new library each week, and the co-ed phy-ed classes put the new gym to active use. Furthermore, there were many experiences new only tothem, like being a part of the jun- ior high student council or being active in the many clubs offered. They 1 earned quickly that there were new responsi- bilities being put on them. CJ Perhaps startled the first few weeks by the new classes, crowded hallways, and many intimidating upper classmen, they soon jumped in and carved themselves a place in the stu- dent body. From then on, their persistence and continual cur- iosity led them from one new experience to another. Knowledge gained from their many adventures during this first trying year of junior high will be of benefit to them in their climb through life. Left: Row 1: Phil Geitsfeld, Ron Gon- nerman, Darla Hansen, Debby Glatr, Lori Groth, Charlotte Green, SarahFoight, Jan Fick. Row 2:Mike Gilman, Mike Haak- enson, Gary Haper, Kelly Gangstad, Mark Gath, Duane Hamann, Sheryl Gonnerman, Vince Gacke. Below: Jennifer Olsen, checks Amy Knoll's height in Phy-Ed. Above: Jolene Cnristensen, Nathan Rud, and Ann Slebert concentrate on their choir music. Left: 7th Grade officers go over plans with Miss Kilker. Secretary Trea- surer-Sue Brandenberg. President-Nathan Rud, Vice President-Craig Eiter. Repre- sentatives: Todd Connell and Dan Meyer. 120 Left: Row 1: Barb Dewanz, Debbie Deu- tsch, Brenda Christensen, Jolene Christ - sen, Angie Dahlen. Row 2: Teresa Clark, Angie DeWispelaire, Peggy Crag- oe, Amy Dougherty, Craig Eiter. Row 3: Jeff Elbers, Randy Ehlers, Todd Con- nell. Rosv 4: John Connell, Mike De- bates, Daniel Duffy. Below: Randy Mul- vihill threatens to bury Anna Vos and Robyn Hemme. Left: Row 1: Linda Matthiesen, Darla McClure, Anita McMeen, Brenda Kurtz, Terry Lorenzon, Amy Knoll, Robin Klo- oster. Row 2: Chris Kirkham, David Kindt, Duane Mark, Todd Klosterbeur, David Krug, Randy Maxwell, Robert Kooiker, Doug LaFrenz, Perry Kortleever. Above: Lori Jansen, Angie Hoiland and Sherri Tofteland help Linda Matthiesen in Typing. 121 Above Left: Vince Gacke-ready and waiting to spring out of the phone booth as-who knows Above Center: Shawn Hatting trys to decide what homework to take home. Above Right: Bob Toms gets stuck again! Lower Left: Lyle Authier in Phy-Ed. Lower Center: Row 1: Julie Baustian, Ann Buffington, Beth Boel- man, Annette Arends, Suzie Bruynes and Sue Brandenburg. Row 2: Linda Brands, Brian Buss, Verlyn Bourn a, Loren Bolluyt, and Rich Bolluyt. Row 3: Kim Broer, Lyle Authier, Mike Akkerman, Todd Brinkhous, and Pat Baustian. Lower Right: Sheree Moeller just knows her tennis shoes are in there somewhere. Above: Kim Broer, Gary Haper, Jolene Christ - sen, and Terri Lorenzen work on their leather projects. Below: Row 1: Kim Hellwinckel, Melanie Johnson, LaDawn Jackson. Row 2: Pam Jepson, Shawn Hatting, Lori Jansen, Christine Haycraft, Angie Hoiland. Row 3: Brad Hamer, Paul Juhl, Don Jacobsma , Robyn Hem me, Kathy Huiskes, Ricky Hawes, Dan Johnson, David Hup. Right: Row 1: Brenda Winter, Gloria Van Wetteringand Bonnie Van Aartson. Row 2: Kristi Wegner, Shelly Zinnel, Anna Vos, anc JanaWynia. Row 3: Susan Vos, Randy Um- breit, and Scott Valnes. Row 4: Tammy Van Batavia, Debbie Arnold, Mary Welch, Kevin Vande Hoek, Kurt Wenzel, Bob Toms, Tim Winter, and Dan Wiese. Below left: Peggy Cragoe pauses while working a math problem at the board. Below center: Ron Gonnerm an checks out the books on the new library shelves. Below right: Darla Hansen observes the latest development in her sci- ence project. I Seventh Grade | | Time is never lost, | it is only replaced by $ memories L Above: Row 1: Sherri Tofteland, Loma Stroeh, Jane Thompson. Row 2: Kathy Suhr, Ann Siebert, Norm Sandbulte, Shan- non Thom, Danny Spartz, Troy Sheeler. Row 3: Doug Scheerhom, Andrew Tofte- land, Charlie Schmidt, Keith Swenson, Mike Stroeh, Robin Stratton, Mark Sherff, Joel Smidstra. Right: Robert Kooiker and Perry Kortleever lock up !Doug LaFrenz. Below: Row 1: Nathan Rud, Loren Over- ga a rd , Felicia Mohr, Rondi Mulvihill, Jackie Medill, Jenny Olsen, Dan Meyer. Row 2: Ricky Richters, David Renes, Kevin Oehlerts, Bryan Roemeling, Mike Predmore, Tim Mulligan, Jason Polzen, Orlando Pluim. Lower Left: 7th grade boys enjoy their noon meal. Center left: Troy Sheeler and Ann Arends find a quiet place during noon hour and share a good time to- gether. Upper left: Craig Eiter points out an amusing cartoon to Dan Meyer while wasting time in the library. 124 This was a year of new ex- perience for the members of the Luverne faculty. Not being able to negotiate a contract with the school board, the teachers went from the begin- ning of the year until the end of 1975 without contracts, LHS students had a longer Christ- mas break this year when tea- chers went on strike over a wage and contract dispute with the district's Board of Educa- tion. The strike began on Dec- ember 12, when the teachers ratified by a vote of 69 to 2 to walk off the job.The strike proved to be a new experience for this rural town. The tea- chers picketed every day rain, snow, or shine until the con- tract was settled on Decem- ber 22. Roger Aaberg St. Cloud State University BS Garland Anderson South Dakota State BS Vicky Birchard Northwestern College BS Louise Berg Augustana BA Connie Blanchard Augustana BA George H. Bonnema U.S.D. MA Tim Burns Southwest State BA Sherri 1 Buseman S.D.S.U. BA Laurin Carroll U.S.D. MA Marjorie Christensen Macalester College BA Donald H. Crow Bemidji State College Patricia Currans Briar Cliff College Ernest M.Dahl berg Cornell College Hermina Dykhouse Sioux Falls College Jerome Erickson Mankato State Keith Erickson Mankato State BS BA BA BS BS BS Harry Franz S.D.S.U. MS Gordon P. Gits Mankato State MS Emily Harms Augustana MA Kathleen Hemme Mankato State University BS G.C. Hussong Central College BA Jerome Jensen Dakota State College BS Julie Johnson Concordia College BA Jim Keck Buena Vista College BS James Keiper Winona State BS Elaine Kennedy St. Cloud State College BS Marjorie Kilker U.S.D. BS Dale Knoll Mankato State MS Lester Mahaffay Luther College BA Keith Melville Moorhead State BS Elmer Menage Kearney State MS Janice Nelson Concordia BA Larry Nelson U.S.D. MA Terry Nelson Mankato State BS Olga Olson Mankato State BS James Overson South Dakota State MED Berdine Peterson Mankato State University BS Bruce Phelps Concordia College BA Sam Polzin Mankato State BS Cheryl Roberts Mankato State BS Joe Roberts Mankato State BS Emerson Russman Wayne State BA James Sanden Northern State College BS David Shapley Mankato State MS Ellen Sivright Gustavus Adolphus BA Esther Spease Mankato State BS Larry Struck Dakota State BS Carol Svingen Concordia College BA David Svingen Concordia BA Dolly Talbert Bemidji state BS Dick Terning Av-Tech Hutchinson Vo-Tech Charles A. Weinman Mankato State University MS Education muit be a total concept with all the. fmoudcei o{ the would about ui. We should cre- ate an eageaneii to leojin and make thli a lifetime expedience, veejw the wo did 06 well 06 ousuelvei 06 even changing, accede to the £acl that time mint be oud iedvant and not oud mailed. Evedy individual a provided the oppontunlty to develop theld talenti and abillliei to the £ul- leit. The only pdlce tag h the eftiodt and deiide loom the pedion decelv- Une 0(S the mo it -unpod tant lenoni to lean while attending ichool 1 how to iet challenging attainable goali. I hop that evedy itudent ha leaxned to iet attalnabZ goali fan him el and hi community begone leavln Luvedne High School. Busy with student needs concerns, and problems Harvey Eitreim,John Rath, James Harner--familiar faces with not so familiar jobs. These three men are working to keep LHS running smoothly. Harvey Eitreim (top) has been seen in the halls for 33 years. After graduating from Augustana, he was hired by the school district as a math teacher and High School Principal. After 7 years, he accepted the position of Superintendent. He works closely with the school board on financial matters, but also has the important job of deciding if we have school during a winter bliz- zard. John Rath (center) has been a familiar face at Lu- verne for 15 years. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota at Brookings. James Harner (bottom) is the junior member of the admin- istration. He's been around for 5 years after graduating from Colorado. The job of our two principals is main- taining school discipline, handling class schedules,and setting up the school cal- endar. The jobs of all three ad- ministrators are important to the ‘school system and keeps them busy with student needs, concerns, and prob- lems. Clerical personnel display expertise in the performance The secretaries and office assistants have an important job in assisting the school's administrators. The secretar- ies type, file, take notes, and make announcements among their many and various office tasks. The office assistants pick up slips and bring messages to teachers and students. They are all very important to the school, and we couldn't get along without them. Having worked for Mr. Ei- treim for fifteen years, Ruth Lavelle could have been con- sidered a professional in the field of business. She was Mr. Eitreim's personal executive secretary. She left in Decem- ber of 1975. She is a person to be given great recognition. Office Assistants: Row 1: Dawn Iveland, Brenda Predmore. Row 2: Tammy Cooksley, Michelle Hamilton, Donna Vos. Row 3: Gloria VanMeeteren, Joyce Chapin. Row 4 Renita Johnson, Cheryl Swenson. Missing: Nancy Woodley. Ruth LaVelle Marlene Mann Sharan Oldre Connie Nash Jurleen Koele Vicki Oehlerts Miriam Hahson Margaret Winter School Board: The link between school and community The school board room,below, looks quiet now,but throughout the year it has been the scene of many discussions andcontro- versies. The first major accomplish- ment of the board,was the com- pletion of the new additions on the school. After two years of planning, the gym, library, and shop finally became reality. Another topic of discussion or controversy for the seven board members was the strike which slowed the school to a halt early in December. The negotiations began in February of 1975, and after months of tension was finally resolved after a six—day strike. The faculty and board were divided on such issues as mutual con- sent and cost of living adjust- ments. The contract was signed and the school returned to nor- mal . The School Board Room was the place to deal with other matters such as, the financial budget and the closing of the Hardwick school. These and other decisions were made by the board which is continually working to keep District 670 running smoothly. Hi, Everybody out LHS'.l Thanks oJLot- on. every- thing. I'm realizing how important you axe. to me, and how my expediences here have been great be- cause 0(5 you!! I won't forget you. Amaia 4FS ' 76 Memories of Amaia... Minutes to make—a lifetime to keep Memories are something that are yours to keep. They can't be taken away or destroy- ed. Small or large, all are important, as this year's foreign exchange student, Amaia Vicario will testify. This was a year of many firsts for Amaia. While living with the Gordon Gits family, she ehcountered many things that aren't done in her home town of Bilbao, Spain. New experiences to Amaia were: football games, basketball games, wrestling meets, Halloween, snowmobiling, banana splits, haunted houses, chocolate malts, and what she calls long-dress dances. Amaia is a member of the girl'-s basket- ball team and the concert choir at school. At home, she spends a lot of time writing in her many diaries. When Amaia goes back to Spain, her memories of life in Luverne will never be forgotten.__________________ 1. Gordon Gits family; Row 1: Elizabeth, Mrs. Gits, Mary. Row 2: Steve, Paul, Theresa, Amaia and Mr. Gits. 2. Am- aia shows true LHS spirit at her first football game. 3. Amaia waits with other team members for her turn to play. 4. Music lover Amaia proudly shows off her new Christmas present. S. Much of Amaia's spare time is spent writing in her diaries. This year's Student Coun- cil consists of thirty-four members. They meet once every two weeks to discuss the current problems and happenings of LHS. A major project of the council was to give the new Vietnamese family of Luverne a clothes washer. Other ways of using its money are still being discussed. A few members of the Council got the oppor- tunity to attend a conven- tion of other student coun- cils at Fairmont. The Stu- dent Council has been kept busy and is trying hard to do all they can to benefit the student body as a whole. Student Council: Where the problems are created and debated 1. Senior High officers, sitting, Secretary Jeff Petersen, Pre- sident, Ken Hup, Vice-ftesident, Paul Estenson. Standing: Cabinet members: Rick Connell, Connie Bot, Jeff Hussong. 2. Jr. High Student Council members, sitting: Jan Chapin, Paul Brehm, Barb O'Toole. Standing: Mrs. Christensen, Mike Bailey, DianeBaustian, Jeff VanHove, Randy SIieter, Doug Van Heerde. 3. Sitting:Pam Goeske, Ron Osenga, Darcy Burmeister. Stand- ing Kelly Dougherty, MarkSpease, Mike Rath. 4. Sitting: Dan Meyer, Sue Brandenburg. Standing: Craig Eiter, Todd Con- nejl, Nathan Rud. 5. Amaia Vicario, Tom Mollberg. 6. Keith Ahrendt. 7. Val Watts, Randy Spease. 8. Mr. Nelson. 9. Dan Clark, Harlan Van Wyhe, Laura Swenson, Paul Brehm. 10. Alan Gene Siebert, Deone Perkins, Mark Overgaard, Dawn Kindt. 11. Phyllis Surprenant, Theresa Gits, Joan Deutsch, Mary Jo Dahlberg. 12. Sitting: Calene Birky, Nancy Dejongh, Teresa Birkeland. Standing: Dorothy Clark, Pam Gonnerman, Betty Glaser, Judith Bakken, Bfrad Roemeling, Paul Johnson. 135 Busing— a major issue Concerned with transpor- tation could describe our bus drivers but their jobs involve much more. Besides the usual bus routes and the frequent trips to athletic, music and forensic events, they are responsible for the maintenance of the buses. This is no easy job, but Bud Bryan, head of the depart- ment sees that everything is kept running. Picture 1. Row Is Howard Iveland, Vivian Bryan, Pauline Ailts, Hilke Gar- rels, Sharon DeVries, Duane Pike, Row 2: Russ Olson, Duane Klosterbeur, Dolores Wendt, Roger Henderson, Bud Bryan. Picture 2. Row 1: Betty Hansen, DonHansen, and Phyllis Mohr. Picture 3. Row 1: Ron Wilson, Ray Hansen, and Milford Resume. Inventors of the Clean Sweep Maintenance costs per student at LHS are one of the lowest in the state. This can be attribu- ted to the custodial staff's personal pride in their work and their qualified ability to do the maintenance themselves. North Central commended the staff by stating they couldn't believe the building was twenty years old because it was so well kept. Counter-clockwise:Mr. and Mrs. Hargesheimer. Jfoe Visker and Merle Hamann. John Navara, Lin Becker and Russ Van Voorst. Mr. and Mrs. Nielson. Bob Mann and Del Slagel. Sue—our personal bodyguard Having been the school nurse for 16 years, Mrs. Tollefson is well ac- quainted with the majority of the stu- dents and their families. But how many students know that Sue took her training at Dallas M'ethodist Hospital or that she enlisted in the Army during WW II and spent time in Alaska! It's true. There she met her husband; who brought her back to Lu- verne where she has lived for the last 30 years. From her past experiences, Mrs. Tollefson would like to give this bit of advice to the students of LHS- Get an education, then you can do things, go places, and see things. Where else can you get a nutritious, tasty meal for 55 t? Cooking nutritious meals and staying within a budget is not an easy job. Any housewife could tell you this, and the head cooks would unanimously add, espe- cially when you're cooking for some eleven hundred hard-to-please kids. Nevertheless that's their job and so, many hours of planning go into each and every meal. Each cook is a certified dietician, hav- ing taken special schooling, but being qualified to cook is only part of it. De- ciding the menu requires sitting down with Mr. Eitreim, planning the meals, and then making sure it all fits into the allotted budget. Above: Head Cooks - Leona McClure, Dolores Strassberg, and Lorna Lorenzen. Below: Ann Wagley, Shirley Frey, Lila Stubbe, Margaret Jepson, Clara Larson, Erna Jessen, and Dorthy Dickman. I