Kasson Mantorville High School - Komet Yearbook (Kasson, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1969 volume:

Just ask Judy if Yearbooks are for everyone. Co-Editors .... Mary Anderson Linda Hrabik Sports Editor . . . . Business Managers . Judy Johnson Photographer . . . Advisor . . Mr Tom Gunderson 2 After hours. Administration GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Harold Haugo GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Gilbert Kraft SUPERINTENDENT Donald G. Carter PRINCIPAL John Ozbun Pat Odegard Nurse Secretaries Carol Schletty, Sue Alberts, Delories Darling. 5 Helen Ruport, Audrey Loken, LaVon Tully. ANITA BARTEL, Remedial Education ESTHER BARTEL, French EUGENE BARTZ, Science French Club Advisor FTA Advisor WILLIAM BENTSON, Mathematics Jr. High Football Coach Ass't Basketball Coach Sophomore Advisor MARIE BJORNSON, Home Economics FHA Advisor Junior Class Advisor NAOMI BUSH, Librarian Projectionist Club Advisor Library Club Advisor 6 LUVERNE BUSHLACK, Vocational Agriculture FFA Advisor LARRY ENGEL, English Head Basketball Coach Head Golf Coach JOY ENGELSTAD, Home Economics and Science Eighth Grade Advisor JOYCE FALKENHAGEN, English MARILYN FREDRICKSON, Art Seventh Grade Advisor TOM GUNDERSON, Business Ass't Jr. High Basketball Coach Ass't Baseball Coach Annual Advisor Business Club Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor 7 ROBERT HACHREL, Mathematics Jr. High Wrestling Coach WILLIAM HEITKAMP, Physical Education Health Ass't Football Coach B Basketball Coach Freshman Advisor PETER HELDT, Business Ass't Jr. High Football Coach B Basketball Coach Freshman Advisor VERN HUSE, Science DARRYL JOHNSON, Music (Jr. and Sr. High Band) MONICA JOHNSON, English substitute Speech substitute 8 JO-ANNE LARSON, Music CONRAD LECHELT, Engl ish Ass't Speech Advisor Eighth Grade Advisor HERMINA LEUTHOLD, Special Education DENNIS O'LEARY, Jr. High Math Seventh Grade Advisor LANCE PETERSON, American History Head Wrestling Coach Cross Country Coach Senior Class Advisor LEON QUARVE, Industrial Arts Junior Class Advisor 9 ROBERT ROSE, English Seventh Grade Advisor RICHARD SWYGMAN, Social Studies Ass't Football Coach Baseball Coach Lettermen Club Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor JAMES SANDS, Social Studies Athletic Director JANET STEENSMA, English Speech Speech Director Class Play Director Senior Class Advisor Vj JERRY SYLWESTER, Industrial Arts WILUAM UPTON, Science Head Football Coach Freshman Advisor Ass't Wrestling Coach Freshman Advisor PATRICIA WEDUL, Physical Education Health GAA Advisor Cheerleaders Advisor Eighth Grade Advisor Helen Ruport Audrey Loken LaVon Tully 11 Bob O'Brien Hollis Hauschildt Loren Riedel Custodians And Bus Drivers LeRoy Stofferahn, Vic Raddatz, Loren Riedel, Jay Smalley, Bob O’Brien, Harry Wilkie, Tena Tune, Eleanor Bzoskie. Not pictured, Dan Brewer, Dale Buck, Bob Mack, Ron Alberts, Walt Reglin. 12 Activities JO LYNN S ROYAL COURT Jo Lynn Reigns Over Homecoming Return This year KM returned to Homecoming after two years of Blue and White Daze. Homecoming week activities included making and displaying murals, preparing and staging skits, selling and purchasing Homecoming buttons, voting on and crowning the Queen, holding a bonfire and snake dance, playing and observing the football game, and attending the Home- coming Dance after the game. The Ko- Mets were victorious over Lake City in a 6-3 game. Freshman Attendant J oanne Olive Junior Attendants Vickie Burgess and Debbie Carter Junior Attendant Linda Brandli 14 Melody Musolf Judy Nyfeler Brooke Redfern Jeanne Olive SENIOR ATTENDANTS 15 TOP ROW: Jon Erickson, Ginny O'Brien, Linda Pickett, Jeanette Gardner, Diane Fjerstad, Harriet Hruby, Vickie Bradford, Pam Brakke, Terry Robb, Jeannie Phelps, Rochelle Skogen, Jeanne Olive, Sue Hippert. SECOND ROW: Glen Hawkins, Deb Erickson, Jim Hegna, Marcy Green, Carter Blain, Karla Huse, Sue Selle, Karen Tripp, Linda Hrabik. THIRD ROW: Sharon Munns, Vickie Durst, Judy Johnson. FOURTH ROW: Dave Hermann, Kip Gore, Tom Severance, Joyce Brekke, Dean Fiegal, Jay Lampland. FIFTH ROW: Mary Anderson, Debbie Stenstad, Ded Carter, Linda Olson, JoLynn Elias. This years junior class play provided K-M with new actors and a new director. Miss Janet Steensma directed It's Great To Be Crazy, with the help of student director Sharon Munns. The play was held on November 15 and 16, with a good turn-out both nights. The proceeds of the play went to the junior class to help furnish their prom and banquet. I don't like it Louie! SMACK! Jr. Class Presents: “It’s Great To Be Crazy’’ Gertrude .... Louie........... Hercules Nelson Wilbur Maxwell Betty Lou Maxwell John Maxwell . Janet Maxwell . . Policewoman . . J. C. Mallory . . Mrs. Jennings . . Maid............ Bemadine . . . . Connie Maxwell Grover Jennings • Joyce Brekke Tom Severance • • Kip Gore Dave Herman • • Margo Berg Les Rosecke • • Linda Olson Judy Johnson Jay Lampland JoLynn Elias . . Vickie Durst Debbie Stenstad Debbie Carter Dean Fiegel 16 Teach And Learn At Science Fair The science fair is held each year and put on by students in grades 8-12. The students display projects which they have designed, made, discovered, or studied, that pertain to science. These projects not only teach the student, but also spectators who attend the science fair. Leroy Bordelon, master of Honeybees. I never knew that before. WEE 5 in ILD FLOWE 5 Tony Erickson's study of weeds and wild flowers. 17 An amused spector. Art work by Judy Johnson and JoLynn Elias. Homes, designed and built by advanced art class. K-M Students Display Work At Art Fair 18 Portraits of KM faculty by Art I students. Pottery by Cynthia Finley. The art fair at the end of the school year combines not only many hours of hard work, but, a part of each in- dividual who has tried to express and record his personal and instinctive reactions to all kinds of stimuli through different medias. The aim of art education is to awaken the student's vi- sual curiosity so that he can readily express himself through art; to encourage him to deepen his awareness of the objects around him, and to improve his ability to re- spond through different art medias to these objects. A Content grin from Miss Fredrickson, art director. Major project by Jim Johnson. Oil painting by Clarence Dahle. 19 Officers: Greg Zelinske, Brenda Trapp, Margo Berg, and Gary Severtson. 12 Members Inducted Into NHS The happy moment The induction ceremony of the National Honor Society was held in the high school gym on April 17. The guest speaker was Rev. Collins from the Congregational Church in Mantorville. He spoke on the necessity of the four virtues: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Charac- ter. Then the officers of the society gave their in- terpretations of the four virtues. The tapping ceremony followed. The officers went into the audience and tapped the new members. Mr. Ozbun presented the members for induction to the Superintendent, Mr. Carter, who read the oath and swore the new members into the society. This concluded the induction ceremony. A tea was held the following week. Parents, faculty and the administration were invited. Both old and new members of the Society pre- sented a talent show. Mr. Kraft presented the membership certificates and the new officers for the coming year were installed. Smiles and a few tears are shed. 20 Margo lights the candle of character. KM students talk with Wilson students in Student Center. FT A Trip To Mankato The K-M High Chapter of the Future Teachers of Amer- ica took a trip to Mankato, to visit Mankato State Col- lege, and the Wilson School. Wilson is an experimental school for students ages 3-18, conducted by Mankato State College. The schedule was based on modules and varied from day to day. Several languages were offered to all students, as were classes such as industrial arts and home econom- ics. The trip was an interesting experience, and provided a new outlook on education and teaching for the students. Conversation in a hallway study ha 11. Elementary girls decide to relax during one mod- ule. 21 BBQ grills, a part of the Home Economics department. Elementary students partake in industrial arts. 23 Concert The newly installed FHA officers. FHA Banquet 24 Recipients of Awards given at the Banquet. FFA Banquet The three candidates for Chapter Sweetheart Mr. Robert Krupp, Editor of The Farmer spoke at the Banquet. :A- an wr 25 Attendants Brooke Redfem and Lee Kellar, and Queen JoLynn Elias and King Dallas Ness. Attendant Judy Nyfeler The Junior Class Presents: The Crystal Ship JoLynn, Dallas and their dates head the grand march. The King and Queen begin the dance. 26 I wonder who will get it? The Junior-Senior prom, The Crystal Ship, was put on for the seniors by the junior class. Music was furnished by The Hot Half Dozen. Carter Blaine was Master of Ceremonies. The junior class prophecy was read by Jeannie Phelps. Jo Lynn Elias and Walt Wyttenback read the senior class will. A dinner was served at the Hubbell House consisting of ham, baked potatoes, vegetable, salad, and dessert following the dance. Jo Lynn Elias and Dallas Ness were crowned Prom Queen and King by Prom Chairman Ginny O'Brien. Their attendants were Lee Fish, Lee Kellar, Judy Nyfeler, and Brooke Redfem. Jo Lynn is crowned by Prom Chairman Ginny O'Brien. Don't tell anyone but I turn into a pumpkin at 12:00! 27 Mrs. Larson presents Margo Berg with the highest choral award presented at K-M. Awards Night Les Rosecke received his awards in the hospital following a kidney transplant. The senior class also gave the remaining money in their treasury to Les. 28 29 Judy Johnson receives John Philip Sousa award from Mr. Johnson Added Events At K-M I know . TRIX, are for kids! We’re to save this for goulash tomorrow ? I think I'm stuck! Kipling. . . go to your room! I wonder how many I can stack before they fall! 30 ROW 1: J. Phelps, L. Hrabik, J. Nyfeler, H. Brekke, M. Green, L. Brandli. ROW 2: J. Johnson, M. Hrtanek, M. Musolf, M. Vail, L. Olson, J. Brekke, J. Gardner. ROW 3: N. Palmer, M. Anderson, S. Jensen, D. Keller G. Hawkins, S. Selle, D. Stenstad. Annual Staff The hard working staff that created this year's Annual put many long hours into its production. The co-editors were Linda Hrabik and Mary Anderson, with Debbie Stenstad being of great assistance. The An- nual Staff consisted of juniors and seniors that planned the pages, took the photo- graphs, wrote the stories and got the adver- tisements. A workshop that several attended in the fall helped a great deal with the planning. A central staff consisted of four seniors and two juniors, the co-editors, Debbie Sten- stad, Les Rosecke, Jeanette Gardner and Sue Selle. They planned the details while the rest of the staff each did their assigned tasks. Bringing everyone's work together resulted in our 1969 Annual. L. TO R. : Mark Vail, photographer; Dave Keller, sports editor; Maiy Anderson and Linda Hrabik, Co-editors; Marcy Green and Judy Johnson, Business Managers. 32 ROW 1: J. Brekke, D. Hermann, D. Carter. ROW 2: M. Green, L. Pickett, S. Edgar, J. Redfem, L. Hrabik, S. Munns, J. Phelps. ROW 3: L. Olson, S. Haskin, D. Stenstad, A. Stromback, M. Vail, T. Severance, A. Ferry. ROW 4: M. Anderson, K. Huse, K. Gore gel, J. Lampland, J. Hegna, G. Hawkins, N. Palmer. Johnson, K. Tripp, B. Jensen, P. O'Brien, D. B. Prescher, D. Fie- Drama Club The Drama Club members were active participants of the Junior and Senior Class plays. Many of the Drama Club members were actual cast members and other members were busy behind the scenes helping the cast members by supplying props, setting up the set, produc- ing stage lighting and sound effects, helping with make up, and publicizing the plays. The National Thespian Society members are generally chosen from the Drama Club members because they must be actively participating in drama events. The Drama advisor gives the participants a certain number of points for each play they participate in. A minimum of 10 points is required by the National Thespian Society before a student may become a member. Drama club had forty-three members this year. Officers were: President, Dave Hermann; Vice President, Debbie Carter; and Secretary-Treasurer, Joyce Brekke. 33 Drama club members participate in fall play. SEATED: D. Hairsine, D. Larson, C. Blaine, J. Elias, W. Wyttenbach, B. Sandeno, R. Scott. ROW 1: J. Foun- tain, D. Suhr, P. Gonzagowski, S. O'Brien, T. Olevson, D. Ulrich, T. Threinen, M. Fountain, T. Pretzer, R. Fori and, B. O Bnen, A. Iverson, L. Hanson, J. Finley, J. Goodman. ROW 3: D. Hairsine, T. Aarsvold, D. Powers, J. Foote, M. Buck, A. Dorshner, W. Jensen, G. Morin, G. Johnson, D. Schmoll, M. Ranvick, D. Ness L. Meyer, D. Hippert, D. Tune. ROW 4: L. O'Malley, J. Rhodes, J. Sauter, B. Jorgenson, L. Andrist, M. Brekke, B. Waits, K. Wyatt, D. Ness, B. Thompson, G. Dagget, L. Hanenberger, K. Hill, R. Zelinske, J. Finley. ROW 5: G. Luikart, C. Finley, D. Foote, D. Ingersol, R. Olive, D. Allen, C. Elliot, C. Benedix, D. Buehler, J. Sharar, K. Huse, M. Rud, G. Alrick, R. Holtan, J. Luikart. Future Farmers Of America as i opportunity for youth. FFA Officers: Carter Blaine, reporter; Don Larson, treasurer; Dave Hairsine, secretary; Luveme Bushlack, advisor; Randy Scott, President; Bruce Sandeno, Vice-president. 34 FIRST ROW: M. Anderson, L. Ness, J. Haugo, M. Green, L. Brandli, D. Carter, B. Ness. SECOND ROW: P. Smalley, T. Phelps, L Haskins, C. Brandli, R. Smalley, S. Munns, V. Weatherly, M. Hoppe, L. Pickett, B. Smith, J. Leth, V. Durst, K. Grant, D. Nyfler, K. Stafford, S. Hippert, J. Phelps, D. Himle, B. Vangnes. THIRD ROW: P. Gellert, L. Hrabik, J. Castner, J. Carlson, P. Miller, K. Witzel, J. Nyfler, R Thayer, S. Edgar, S. Brakke, C. Middelstein, K. Tripp, M. Andrist, L. Alberts, B. Trapp, M. Grove, G. Buckingham, W. Zelinske. FOURTH ROW: P. Olson, D. Stussy, R. Skogen, J. Olive, S. Boyum, M. Hrtanek, J. Johnson, J. Olive, B. Kramer, S. Camey, C. Swalla, A. Swalla, D. Erickson, G. O'Brien, D. Fjerstad, C. Dorschner, B. Moen, N. Hairsine. FIFTH ROW: M. Johnson, G. Herbst, S. Ness, D. Fellows, P. OBnen, J. Elias, N. Pal mer, S. Selle, D. Benedix, P. Camey, J. Fish, S. Buchholtz, M. Musolf, D. Stenstad, B. Peterson, W. Thompson, T. Jensen. Future Homemakers Of America The FHA has had numerous activities this past year. They sold helium filled balloons at Homecoming, served breakfast to the teachers, sponsored many candy and bake sales, and sold candles. They also sponsored the annual Daddy Date Nite, Mother-Daughter Banquet, a FFA- FHA hay ride and their first slumber party in three years. As in previous years they supported a Korean orphan, Moon Hi Ok. The KM chapter of FHA was represented by Ginny O'Brien, Charlene Brandli and Jeannie Phelps at the State FHA Convention in the Twin Cities. Officers for the year were: Marcy Green, Presi- dent; Linda Brandli, President-elect; Debbie Carter, Secretary; Lou Gene Ness, Treasurer; Sandy Erickson, Reporter; Brenda Ness, Recre- ation Leader; JoEllen Haugo, Historian; Mary Anderson, Parliamentarian. 35 Are you sure we can't use forks? FIRST ROW: G. Severtson, J. Haugo, N. Palmer, M. Green, P. Camey, B. Redfem, M. Anderson, B. Trapp. SECOND ROW: D. Jensen, R. Tune, D. Hermann. Sr. French Club FIRST ROW: R. Smalley, D. Fiegal's legs, M. Hoppe, G. O'Brien. SECOND ROW: J. Brakke, D. Fiegal's top, V. Durst. THIRD ROW: J. Erickson, J. Lampland, T. Severance. Le Cercle Francais met in the homes of the students. The seniors studied the lives and works of fa- mous French painters. The opaque projector was a necessary part of every meeting as the members showed the paintings and talked about the artists and their works. The climax of the program was the tour of the Minneapolis Art Insti- tute where each student could see an actual painting by the artist he had studied. The Junior club became acquainted with people in the French history, as well as the people who live in France, but have not been fully integrated, such as the Basques. Each meeting of both clubs includ- ed a report, a current event, rec- reation in French, and refresh- ments. Mrs. Earl Bartel was adviser for the two clubs. Jr. French Club 36 SEATED: G. Zelinske, B. Trapp, M. Berg, G. Severson. STANDING: L. Hrabik, M. Hoppe, L. Olson, D. Sten stad, D. Keller, D. Larson, N. Palmer, M. Vail, J. Haugo, S. Hippert. Not pictured, M. Buehler. Induction, the most important moment to an NHS member. Membership in the National Honor Society has become recognized nation- ally as one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a high school student. Membership is, however, more than an honor; it carries with it a responsibility and should be considered the beginning of an obligation. Once elected a student should continue to demonstrate those outstanding qualities which brought about his selection, and also continue to exert a new influence to improve conditions about him and promote those quali- ties, Leadership, Character, Scholarship, and Service for which the Na- tional Honor Society stands. NHS 37 SET'S MUSOl(' FIRST ROW: T. Phelps, L. Haskins, K. Stafford, M. Green, L. i V7 P111?1’ Cpjtner’ aL Alberts’ D- Nyfler, C. Brandli, D. Himle. SECOND ROW: B. Smith, M. An- dnst, W. Zeh£ske, S. Mgar, A- Ferry, J. Johnson, P. Olson, C. Dorschner, L. Keller, C. Middelstein, P. Miller, J. Eeth. TFARD ROW: J Olive, J. Finley, S. Camey, L. Schwenke, S. Buchholtz, P. O'Brien, D. Fel- lows, S. Buehler, M. Johnson, S. Boyum, D. Carter, C. Swalla. Senior GAA Throughout the year, bowling, basketball, and volleyball, seemed to be the most pop- ular sports which the girls in GAA partici- pated in. During the course of the year, they were also entertained by a man from YMCA who was a self defense expert! Offi- cers for Senior high GAA were Mel Musolf, Ann Swalla, and Judy Nyfeler. Those for Junior high GAA were Jan Severance, Jan Kyllo, and Sara Stucky. Judy Nyfeler defends herself against aggressive Dave O'Brien. 38 SEATED- I Severance, J. Kyllo, S. Stucky. ROW 1: B. Miller, R. Weatherly, L. Skogen, J. Carlson, M. Johnson, P. L.rson, M. Timl, C. Finley, J. Carter, N. Olson D Qua lie ROW 2: R. Brandli B Preston K. Jacobson, J. Dorschner, M. Grove, K. Haugo, V. Bradford, P. O Brien. M. Durst, C. Carstenson, P. Colburn, M. Hanenberger, C. Jensen, C. Alberts, P. Pretzer, C. Stafford. ROW 4: D. Alberts A. Ramthun, R. Loquai, D. Kramer, J. Johnson, M. Torkelson, P. Scott, M. Peterson, K. Wyttenbach, R. Neseth, J. Jensen. You're sure you won't hurt me now, aren't you? 39 Defense expert expert demonstrates on Dewey. BACK ROW: P. Thoreson, C. Carstenson, K. Stafford, D. Pickett, C. Stellmaker, D. Stofferahn, C. Olson, S. Shoenrock, J. Jensen, L. Fjerstad, J. Castner, K. Hegna. FRONT ROW: N. Hairsine, D. Erath, J. Eidem, D. Stussy, B. Eberhart, J. Gardener, B. Peterson, J. Huse, J. Johnson. Library aides give up their study halls to be of service to stu- dents and teachers. They take charge of circulation and passes and serve as pages in getting magazines. Some shelve books, preview new books, mend books, alphabetize cards and assist students in finding material. Library Aids j ROW 1: S. Haskins, B. Bordelon, J. Hegna, V. Weatherly, D. Strombeck. ROW 2: B. Trapp, M. Redfem G Neseth, A. Jensen, L. Bush. Projectionists leam to operate the audio-visual equipment and can assist teachers with their use in the classroom. They give up their study halls to staff the A-V room so that they can assist in the scheduling of machines and be on hand for troubleshooting. Jim Hegna has been in charge this year with the special duty of scheduling members to the A-V room. Projectionists 40 ROW Is R. Tune, L. Kellar, K. Gore, D. Hermann, M. Bradford, B. Sandeno, D. Ness, G. Zelinske, G. Pratt, D. Fjerstad, D. O'Brien. ROW 2: G. Scvertson, J. Hegna, W. Wyttenbach, D. Ness, L. Fish, D. Jenson, R. Scott, R. Boyum, D. Schmoll, D. Larson. ROW 3: D. Keller, D. Prescher, D. Jorgenson, C. Blaine, J. Lamp- land, D. Mueske, B. Prescher, G. Hawkins, D. Thayer, C. Elliot. ROW 4: M. Vail, T. Severance, D. Foote, D. Fiegel, D. Hauschildt, S. Jensen, G. Fellows, M. Pearson, D. Leth. ROW 5: T. Threinen, M. Rud, C. Johnson, S. Hairsine, D. Boyum. Lettermen Run Concessions Again To Earn Money The Lettermen ran the concessions this year again, a job which consists of making and boxing popcorn and selling refreshments to spectators before the game and half- time. The vending of popcorn during the game was tried during tournaments and proved quite successful. The money they made will go to buy tapes for the video tape machine which was used frequently through the year. The remaining money will go into an electric football scoreboard fund. During some of the meetings the ath- letes were presented their letters by Mr. Swygman. Heading the club was Lee Kellar as President, Dean Fiegel as Vice-President, and Dallas Ness as Secretary- treasurer. 41 Chris Johnson, K-M popcorn vender. SEATED: M. Vail, S. Hippert, P. O'Brien, N. Palmer. FIRST ROW: R. Skogen, J. Olive, D. Stenstad, J. Elias, D. Fjerstad, L. Hrabik. SECOND ROW: G. Hawkins, M. Anderson, C. Johnson, D. Mack, T. Aarsvold. Future Teachers Of America - This is the best part of the whole meeting! 42 K-M Chatfield Exchange Students Exchange Students This year, the club wrote a new constitution up dating the point system for awards, and making attendance obligatory. Each student who qualified for an award had to spend one hour a week in duties related to the teaching profes- sion. Some tutored individuals, did clerical work, observed classes, or did substitute teaching. Each student was evaluated by the supervising teacher. Guest speakers at the club meetings were two prospective teachers from Luther College, a School Board member, the principal and the superintendent of KMHS. Installation of Officers was held in the library in an impressive candlelight ceremony. Faculty nd parents were guests at the tea. During the year the club took part in the state exchange program, sending five students to be guests of Chatfield and in turn entertaining the same number in K-M homes. A dinner invitation from Mayo High School to hear the president of the Rochester School Board was accepted. Teaching Career Day was observed with students taking over classes for a day in either the grade school or the high school. The climax of the year was a trip to Mankato to visit Wilson High School and Mankato State College. Mrs. Earl Bartel was club adviser. ROW.l: J. Leth, M. Musolf, P. Carney, J. Finley, A. Ferry, W. Wimmer, M. Johnson. ROW 2: J. Johnson, S. Ness, K. Gore, M. Andrist, B. O'Brien, P. Brakke, A. Jensen, B. Moen, B. Erath. ROW 3: W. Jensen, S. Carney, P. Miller, V. Durst, M. Vail, L. Haskins, D. Prescher, D. Carter, A. Johnson, M. Haugen, D. Tune, M. Morin, T. O'Brien, R. Loken, D. Mack. ROW 4: T. Jensen, S. Edgar, L. Olson, J. Phelps, J. Brekke, K. Huse, M. Anderson, J. Johnson, S. Haskins, L. Alberts, D. Hauschildt, E. Wulf, C. Finley, Mr. Johnson, B. Prescher, D. Jensen. Junior And Senior High Band Students from grades 9-12 participate in the Senior Band. September and October found the band busy marching and preparing half-time shows for the football games. Attending the University of Minnesota Band Day was the highlight of the fall season. Three concerts, the annual Christmas program with the Choir, a Mid-Winter Concert, and the Pop Concert in the spring were presented during the school year. The Hiawatha Valley League clinic in March, District III con- test, and the All-Star Band Concert rounded out a busy year for the band. Band officers for the 1968-69 year were: President, Kip Gore; Vice-President, Dennis Prescher; Secretary-Treas- urer, Bruce Prescher; and the Class Representatives: Melodie Musolf (12), Mark Vail (11), Debbie Carter (10), and Sue Ann Ness (9). it ii 44 A one, and a two, and a. .. Was that really me or is it thundering outside? ALL STAR; ROW 1 ROW 2: J. Johnson : V. Duret, J. Johnson, J. Phelps, L. Olson, M. Andrist. K. Gore, D. Jensen. Not Pictured: M. Anderson. D Kemble V Geilert, R. Loquai, C. Dorschner, M. Zelinske, M. Patterson, J. Mack, C. Juhnke. 45 SENIOR HIGH CHORUS; ROW 1: D. Dibble, C. Brandli, J. Haugo, S. Munns, G. Buckingham, R. Smalley, S. Hippert, J. Gardner. ROW 2: V. Weatherly, D. Stussy, W. Thompson, P. Gronert, W. Wyttenbach, P. O'Brien D. Fjerstad, M. Hrtanek, K. Witzel, B. Trapp. ROW 3: G. O'Brien, S. Selle, L. Schwenke, G. Herbst G. Wnght, D. O'Brien, M. Buehler, D. Benedix, N. Palmer. Not Pictured: M. Berg. Junior And Senior High Chorus JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS; ROW 1: B. Miller, J. Carter, J. Carlson, P. Colburn, C. Finley, M. Johnson, B. McGowan, B. Herbst, G. Bartel, J. Severance, P. Smalley, R. Luck, R. Weatherly, N. Olson, D. Qualle. ROW 2: J. Rosecke, M. Durst, D. O'Brien, M. Hanenburger, C. Alberts, C. Jensen, D. Ramthun, M. Grove, B. Tvedt, D. Hanson, K. Jacobsen, P. Larson, L. Skogen. ROW 3: M. Kracht, D. Alberts, A. Ramthun, M. Peterson, K. Wyttenbach, J. Riedel, L. Musolf, P. Olson, D. Kramer, P. Pretzer, D. Aakre, K. Haugo. ROW 4: J. Johnson, C. Stellmaker, J. Dorschner, S. Boyum, C. Herbst, B. Peterson, A. Holtan, J. Kyllo, P. Scott, S. Buehler, N. Hairsine, C. Foote, D. Brown. MADRIGALS; ROW 1: D. Fjerstad, R. Smalley, S. Hippert, W. Brennand. ROW 2: M. Berg, D. Stussy, G. Buckingham, B. Trapp. ROW 3: Pat O'Brien, G. Herbst, N. Palmer, M. Hrtanek. ROW 4: M. Buehler, G. Wright, D. O'Brien, S. Selle. TRIPLE TRIO; ROW 1: G. Herbst, G. Buckingham, P. Gronert, G. O'Brien, C. Brandli, S. Selle. ROW 2: D. Fjerstad, P. O'Brien, L. Ness. This year, under the direction of Mrs. JoAnn Larson, was another good year for the KM chorus. Although the size was reduced from last year's total, it still had that definite quality . The chorus put on its regular Christmas Concert with the band and the Spring Concert along with a Show Time Concert in the fall. It also attended the Dis- trict Clinic at Stewertville and the District Contest at Dover-Eyota. DOUBLE QUARTET; ROW 1: B. Trapp, J. Haugo, S. Hippert, W. Brennand. ROW 2: M. Berg, M. Buehler, N. Palmer, J. Gardner. This year the Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at KM on April 19th. KM was represented at the contest by the Madrigals, Double Quartet, Triple Trio, Double Trio and many solos and duets. The Madrigals, a solo by Margo Berg, and a duet by Margo Berg and Sue Hippert were judged high enough to attend the Regional Contest on May 10th. ALL-STAR; ROW 1: R. Smalley, J. Haugo, S. Hip- pert. ROW 2: D. Fjerstad, B. Trapp, W. Brennand. ROW 3: M. Berg, M. Buehler, S. Selle. ROW 4: G. Wright, D. O'Brien. DOUBLE TRIO; B. Kramer, D. Stussy, W. Thompson, L. Schwenke, D. Fjerstad, S. Munns. ROW 1: H. Brekke, G. Buckingham, J. Gardner, D. Fjerstad, L. Hrabik, M. Green, L. Brandli. ROW 2: L. Olson, M. Vail, D. Stenstad, P. Carney, P. O'Brien, G. Herbst, D. Carter. ROW 3: M. Pearson, M. Anderson, P. Carney, B. Prescher, K. Gore, S. Jensen, G. Hawkins. Not Pictured: M. Berg, L. Rosecke. Kometeer Staff The Kometeer staff worked hard this year to produce the ten issues of the school paper. The staff tried to put out a paper once a month. Heading the staff were editors: Margo Berg, Mary Lou Buehler, Linda Hrabik, and Debbie Stenstad. Bruce Prescher helped with the sports section and Sandy Erickson furnished a variety of art work for the paper. SEATED: D. Carter, W. Wyttenbach, G. Severtson, K. Gore, J. Brekke, J. Lampland, L. Kellar, Mr. Ozbun. STANDING: C. Brandli, D. Edgar, S. Edgar, V. Burgess, M. Haugen, J. Currier, D. Leth, M. Peterson, J. Mack, K. Haugo, J. Severance. The Student Council once again set up Homecoming for the 1968-69 school year. One of the main points of business was the revising of the dress code. Other areas of discussion included the possibility of a foreign student coming to K-M in the future, and the many problems the students of K-M presented to the Student Council concerning some of the policies of the school. Lee Kellar presided over the meetings as President, with Jay Lampland as Vice-President, Joyce Brekke as Secretary- Treasurer, and Mr. Ozbun as advisor. Student Council 48 Dual Meet record: Won 13, lost 1 (Lowest score wins) John Marshall Opp. 34 K-M 21 Spring Valley 47 15 Hayfield 28 27 ♦Cannon Falls 41 19 ♦Kenyon 42 19 Lourdes 17 4 ♦Kenyon 42 19 ♦Cannon Falls 29 28 ♦Cannon Falls 33 24 Hastings 29 27 Hayfield 28 26 Ellendale 43 18 ♦Plainview 37 18 ♦Kenyon 34 24 ♦Conference teams This was the first year for Cross Country at KMHS. The young team came up with an almost perfect record showing the spirit of K-M athletes. Cross Country 2 D Foi b 0L ' K f’ a' D BoyUJ ' G' Allows, D. Thayer, M. Pearson, D. Jensen. ROW son ROW V r ’ 0rV n ,UndkD- Ha,rS,ne G- Johnson, K. Schwenke, P. Crovedahl, Coach L. Peter- son. ROW 3: C. Severtson, B. Kyllo, D. Mack, W. Wyttenbach, D. Mueske. ROW 1: D. Hermann, L. Kellar, G. Zelinske, R. Scott, K. Gore, R. Tune, J. Pappas. ROW 2: D. Fiegel, D. Ness, R. Sandeno, R. Boyum, L. Fish, D Jorgensen, D. Prescher. ROW 3: C. Johnson, J. Lampland, G. Hawkins, T. Severance, D. Keller, B. Prescher, S. Jensen. A-Squad Football Coach Sylwester came up with one of the best seasons in recent years. The Gridder’s 5-2 Con- ference record was good for a tie for second place. It was team work every' game with hard running, sharp blocking, and hard-nosed defense. This year an All-Conference team was named in- cluding from K-M, Lee Kellar, halfback; Dave Keller, fullback; Dean Fiegel, end. All were named on the offensive team. Greg Zelinske was named defensive player of the year. Co-captains were Lee Kellar and Dallas Ness. 51 Record Opp. K-M Blooming Praire 9 21 Dodge Center 12 28 Kenyon 40 30 Stewartville 0 20 St. Charles 14 6 Lake City 3 6 Zumbrota 6 19 Plainview 12 25 Cannon Falls 13 36 52 Lee Kellar Scoring Pts. 78 Dave Keller 47 Lee Fish 31 Den Prescher 12 Steve Jensen 12 Dean Fiegel 2 Greg Zelinske 1 Randy Scott 6 Chris Johnson 2 Total 191 Opponents 109 53 B-Squad Football ROW 1: A Dorschner, D. Gore, L. Meyer, M. Rud, T. M. Redfem, K. Huse, S. Fuchs, W. Jensen. ROW 3: K. Threinen, I. Currier. ROW 2: J. Currier, M. Haugen, Schoenrock, C. Olson, P. Hoehn, J. Frydenlund. Again this year the Gridders took the Little Brown Jug. which is the prize of the rivalry between K-M and Zumbrota The Home- coming game was one of the most hard- fought games of the year, with the Komets pulling through again. 54 A-Squad Basketball The K-M Cagers put together a fine season in a very well-balanced, tough conference. Named to the All- Conference team were Lee Kelar and Dean Fiegel. The Cagers finished the year in a tie for second place with Zumbrota. Lee Kellar was their team captain. 55 ♦Byron Opp. 57 K-M 38 ♦Dodge Center 59 63 Plainview 54 56 Kenyon 65 60 Cannon Falls 51 63 St. Charles 64 61 Over all record 15-6 Stewartville Opp. 44 K-M 63 ♦Byron 59 67 Lake City 51 61 Zumbrota 69 76 Plainview 63 76 Stewartville 73 78 ♦Non Conference Kenyon Opp. K-M 75 59 Cannon Falls 76 74 ♦Mazeppa 71 78 St. Charles 65 72 Lake City 49 54 Zumbrota 61 64 56 ROW 1: B. Erath, M. Holdemess, B. Kyllo, A. Dorschner, B O'Brien ROW 2: Coach W. Heiykamp, Mgr. D. Bakkedahl, J. Currier, M. Rud, K. Huse, D. Larson, L. Meyer, D. Mack. 7-8 Grade Basketball B-Squad Basketball ROW 1: B. Herbst, B. McGowan, M. Haskins, J. Mack, D. Edgar. ROW 2: P. Gore, M. Carney, B. Tews, K. Olson, C. Strand, P. Jorgensen. ROW 3: B. Tucker, K. Spading, R. Abel, D. Ramthun. 57 C' 1 O 1 ROW X: S. Hegna, M. Holderness, B. O'Brien, A. - 0(]U£1C1 Iverson. ROW 2: J. Currier, C. Benedix, K. Huse, P. Grovedahl, B. Kyllo, Coach P. Heldt. ROW 1: M. Holderness, D. Bartel, R. Carlson, L Musolf, D. Leth, T. Pike. ROW 2: J. Pearson, C. Juhnke, J. Ranvik, C. Olson. ROW 3: M. Patter- son, S. Lampland, Coach X. Gunderson, M. Olson Komet Kids 58 ROW 1: G. Johnson, R. Schmoll, M. Bradford, D Schmoll, W. Wyttenbach ROW 2: T Threinen, D. Larson G. Zelinske, L. Fish, D. Foote, C. Johnson, D. Stromback, Coaches L. Peterson, W. Upton. A-Squad Wrestling The K-M Grapplers make a fine showing this year. Co-captains were Lee Fish and Dale Schmoll 59 Over all record 9 wins 4 losses Opp. K-M Plainview IS 35 Kenyon 15 28 Stewartville 23 15 Cannon Falls 27 19 St. Charles 37 9 Lake City 14 •30 Zumbrota 17 22 Byron 25 45 Plainview 14 32 Kenyon 16 23 Hayfield 25 18 Cannon Falls 19 20 Stewartville 17 22 60 61 ROW 1: D. Mueske, S. Hairsine, D. Ness, J. Finley, D. Powers, C. Blaine, A. Johnson, J. Goodman, M. Kleeberger. ROW 2: Coach, W. Upton, J. Luikart, D. Hairsine, D. Buehler, A. Riedel. G. Wright. R. Zelinske, T. Aarsvold, Coach, R. Hairchrel. B-Squad Wrestling C-Squad Wrestling ROW 1: M. Kleeberger, K. Murphy. R. Finley. ROW 2: J. Mehren, K. Schmoll, R. Stromback. ROW 3: P. Hoehn, K. Schwenke, M. Zelinske. 62 ROW 1: C. Hawkins, J. Blaine, S. Jensen, M Lampland, D. Leth, Pretzer, L. Meyer, T. Severance, M. Pearson, B. Erath. ROW 2: G, L. Kellar, M. Peterson, C. Finley, D. Thayer, Coach, R. Swygman. A-Squad Baseball 63 Overall Record 6 wins 10 losses Opp. K-M Waseca 1 0 Pine Island 4 5 Kenyon 11 0 Byron 1 10 Stewartville 2 0 Dodge Center 6 10 St Charles 3 4 Lake City 4 0 Mazepa 1 15 Plainview 1 0 Hayfield 4 3 Cannon Falls 8 7 West Concord 6 4 Zumbrota 16 12 Stewartville 2 4 Dodge Center Sub district 66 0 64 B-Squad Baseball ROW 1 M. Holdemess, B. Tews, R. Carlsen, V. Buckingham, D. Bakkedahl, R. Fjerstad, L. Musolf, D. Ramthun, B. Herbst, T. Jensen, K. Murphy, T. Pike, C. Carlson. ROW 2: M. Patterson, J. Peareon, M. Zelinske, D. Holey, P. Jorgensen, S. Lampland, P. Hoehn, G. Luikart, D. Leth, C. Juhnke, B. O Brien, Frydenlund, D. Kimble, J. Mack. 65 T. Erickson. K. Spading, D. O’Brien, D. Hermann, D. Prescher, G. Severtson, B. Olson, J. Erickson. Golf Conference Standings Lake City Zumbrota Kenyon Pla inview St. Charles K-M Cannon Falls K-M finished in sixth place in golf this year Den Prescher was named Medalist for the year with a 42. 3 average. David O'Brien had the second to the lowest scoring of 43. 6. Den Prescher also tied for second place in the Blooming Praire Invitational Golf Meet. 66 ROW 1: Coach, W. Upton, D. Pickett, T. Threinen, G. Zelinske, S. Hairsine, A. Jensen, S. Haskins, B. Tucker, M. Gustufson, R. Stromback, D. Hrabik, Coach, L. Peterson. ROW 2: D. Boyum, B. Waits, D. Gore, D. Foote, C. Johnson, G. Fellows, K. Gore, D. Fiegel, B. Prescher, D. Keller, D. Hairsine, D. Jones, D. Stromback, P. Grovedahl, D. Hauschildt. Track Track was renewed at K-M after several years of ab- sence. The program was brought about by the athletes who wanted it. The boys made a petition and after school board approval, Mr. William Upton was named head coach with Mr. Lance Peterson as his assistant. A late start and lack of equipment kept the team from having a regular season, however the future looks bright with almost the full squad returning 67 A-Squad Football Cheerleaders Joey Haugo Joyce Brekke Jeanne Phelps Ginny O’Brien Marcy Green Vicki Durst Brooke Redfern Karla Huse Linda Brandi i The Cheerleaders had an active year, which included their bake sales, two soc hops, and the all time duty of gaining and keeping school spirit. The girls also worked at con- cessions and almost continually kept the walls of K-M decorated with their posters. Their advisor for the year was Mrs. Pat We- dul, who also found time to take them to a cheerleaders clinic in Chatfield. No, silly, you have to move your feet too. A-Squad Wrestling Cheerleaders Janet Ulrich, Pat O'Brien, Ginny O'Brien, Linda Brandli, Jeanne Phelps. 68 Yes, Mr. Swygman, We luv even you. B-Squad Football, Basketball Cheerleaders TOP TO BOTTOM: Charlene Brandli, Bev Smith, Julie Skogen, Joanne Olive, Debbi Carter, Linda Keller. Mixed Emotions. .. A-Squad Basketball Cheerleaders 69 D bbieRStenstad Carter’ L' Kellar’ J' PhelpS’ J‘ Brekke’ G‘ °'Brien- FRONT ROW: Captains, Mel Musolf and Majorette 70 Underclassmen Class The seventh grade began its first year at the high school. Like all previous seventh graders, changing classes, having different classes, and becoming the bottom rung on the ladder again confused and be- wildered them. Among their activities were a Val- entine Party and a spring picnic. Heading the sev- enth grade class are Dean Edgar, President; Diane O'Brien, Vice-president; Marilyn Kracht, secretary; and Scott Lampland, treasurer. D. Aakre G. Bartel R. Bungum M. Dagget C. Alberts J. Berge D. Alberts D. Bakkedahl S. Bjergum A. Brossard J. Carlson P. Barry D. Brown C. Finley M. Carney J. Carter D. Chladek B. Herbst B. Houstan R. Krueger B. Miller D. Holey C. Jensen S. Lampland D. Leth M. Miller R. Munns A. Holtan D. Holter M. Johnson M. Kracht R. Luck B. McGowan K. Murphy L. Musolf T. Pike K. Reglin L. Skogen B. Pearson J. Ranvek V. Seim D. O'Brien S. Pletcher K. Smith T. O'Brien N. Olson P. Owens J. Paulson D. Qualle D. Ramthun J. Rosecke P. Scott K. Stafford K. Stafford K. Strand S. Stucky B. Tews M. Timm M. Tully M. Weatherly D. Weeks Not pictured: R. Baker, C. Carlson, J. Carlson, J. Fountain, J. Morson, D. Spil- man, R. Weatherly. V. Winter Homecoming was the busiest time for the eighth graders. They decorated one of the goal posts, won first prize in the murals contest and second in the skit contest. They also had a homecoming dance, and in February they sponsored a Valentine Dance for the seventh grade. Mary Peterson was the Pres- ident of their class, with Kris Stafford as Vice- president. Kay Wyttenbach was secretary, and Mark Patterson was treasurer. G. Bromley R. Carlson C. Carstenson P. Colburn C. Dorschner V. Gellert K. Hegna P. Hrtanek G. Johnson M. Kleeberger N. Finley J. Huse J. Johnson D. Kramer N. Hanenberger K. Jacobson P. Jorgenson J. Kyllo K. Horsman D. Hrabik J. Jensen T. Jensen B. Lorbach R. Loquai J. Mehren R. Ness M. Miller C. Olson J. Pearson M. Peterson A. Ramthum K. Schwenke K. Spading G. Peterson R. Pickett B. Preston C. Robb K. Schmoll S. Schoenrock C. Smith J. Smith T. Reglin J. Severance O. Skogen K. Stafford C. Stellmaker R. Stromback S. Stucky H. Wulf K. Wytenbach B. Tucker M. Zelinske B. Tvedt S. Vangness M. Torkleson Not Pictured: R. Johnson, K. Hill, B. Musolf, B. O'Brien, D. Spillman. The ninth grade became a part of the senior high this year, not only with it's title of freshman but also in that it was allowed to partake in some of their activities. The Homecoming dance and soc hops with real bands was the highlight of their year. Many of the girls and boys went through the torturous process of initiation into the FHA and FFA. Heading the class was President Jay Currier, Vice- president Judy Dorschner, and Secretary Sandy Boy urn. L. Andrist S. Buehler G. Benedix V. Buckingham S. Bucholz K. Cain J. Carlson G. Bonnes S. Bo yum E. Brossard L. Haskin D. Himle A. Iverson R. Hegna K. Huse G. Luikart P. McGowan L. Morson K. Munns D. Nyfeler S. O’Brien T. Mehren B. Musolf J. Olive S. Mildenstein R. Moen G. Nesseth S. Ness J. Sauder K. Schonrock D. Shur D. Stofferahn Not Pictured: L. Alberts, J. Castner, R. Forland, M. Grove, M. Holdemess, D. Johnson, P. Miller, T. O'Brien, J. Rhodes, B. Waits, D. Pickett, D. Pickett. P. Thoreson D. Tune K. Wyatt Class of ’71 Homecoming was the big event in the history of the sophomore class as they took first place honors in the skit contest. Their skit was a takeoff on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In and was entitled The Keller and Carter Crash-In . Vickie Burgess and Debbie Carter were both representatives of their class as the sophomore Homecoming attendants due to a deadlock in the voting. Debbie Carter was the leader of the sophomores this year in her role as President. Ted Aarsvold was Vice-president, and Gail Buckingham was the Secretary-treasurer. V. Burgess J. Eidem P. Gronert L. Keller B. Ness R. Fuerstenau P. Gellert P. Conzagowski D. Gore S. Hairsine L. Hanson B. Hauschildt C. Herbst T. Jensen W. Jensen C. Johnson D. Jones J. Luikart D. Mack L. Meyer M. Morson D. Ness L. Ness B. O'Brien P. O'Brien E. Robinet D. Powers M. Rud T. Pretzer S. Sauter D. Olson T. Olevson R. Olive M. Ranvek M. Redfem R. Schmoll K. Stafford - J T. Threinen L. Schwenke M. Stevenson S. Sell J. Skogen G. Wright Not Pictured: L. Presten, J. Walter. P. Yusten R. Zelinske W. Zelinske C. Bradford Class The juniors found this to be the busiest year for them so far in their high school careers. Linda Brandii was chosen as their attendant for Homecom- ing, and their class took the responsibilities for the Homecoming dance. They also held the annual magazine drive, produced a class play, and put on the annual prom. Class officers were Jay Lampland, President; Dean Fiegel, Vice-president; Linda Brandi i, secretary; and Den Prescher, treasurer. C. Anderson G. Alrick M. Andrist V B. Bordelon L. Brandi i L. Bush W. Brennand V. Durst C. Elliot J. Erickson G. Fellows D. Fiegel C. Finley J. Fish D. Fjerstad M. Hoppe M. Hrtanek H. Hruby D. Ingersoll S. Jenson J. Johnson D. Jorgenson D. Keller D. Kracht D. Foote K. Frydenland G. Hawkins R- Holtan K. Huse L. Hanenburger J. Lampland D. Mueske S. Munns G. Neseth M. Northway B. Olson L. Olson V. O'Brien M. Pearson M. Peterson D. Strain D. Strombach C. Swalla J. Phelps L. Pickett T. Robb J. Sell D. Spillman R. Staloch K. Tripp D. Thayer M. Vail V. Weatherly K. Witze) M. Horsman S. Thompson 86 Not Pictured: R. Chladek, R. Gilbertson, D. Leth. Seniors 88 TED BARTEL SHIRLEY BRAKKE TONJA BROWN JANIS CARLSON PAULETTE CARNEY BARBARA EBERHART JO LYNN ELIAS SANDRA ERICKSON CLARENCE DAHLE MARY LOU BUEHLER 90 EUGENE FJERSTAD JO ELLEN HAUGO 91 DAVE HERMANN JUDY JOHNSON MELODIE MUSOLF DALLAS NESS JUDY NYFELER DAVID O'BRIEN 92 93 NANCY PALMER BRUCE SANDENO DALE SCHMOLL ROCHELLE SKOGEN RANDY SCOTT JACK SPURBECK JOHN SHARAR RAY SELL DEBBIE STENSTAD GARY SEVERTSON LARRY TORKELSON EUGENE WULF WALT WYTENBACH GREG ZELINSKE 95 Rory Zelinske Kathy Buckingham A former classmate Senior Activities LYLE ALLEN: FFA 1,2, 3,4. MARY ANDERSON: GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3, Parliamentarian 4; Annual Staff 3,4, Business Man- ager 3, Co-editor 4; Drama Club 3,4, Drama Club Play 3; French Club 3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Girl's County 3; Class Plays 3,4, Play Crew 3; FTA 4; Band 1,2,3,4, All Star Band 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Honor Student 4; National Thespians 4. TED BARTEL: Basketball 2; Football Manager 2. MARGO BERG: FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 2; FTA 2,3, 4, Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 3; Paper Staff 2,3, 4, Co-Editor 4; Quill and Scroll 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4, Representative 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4, All Star 2,3,4, Triple Trio 2,3, Madrigals 3,4; National Choral Award; Drama Club 3,4; Class Plays 3,4; Student Council 2; National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary 4; National Thespians 3,4; Honor Student 4. KEN BLILIE: Basketball 1,2. RON BO YUM: Chorus 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 3. MIKE BRADFORD: Baseball 1; Basketball 1,2; Wrest- ling 3,4; Football Manager 3; Cross Country 4; Vice- President of Class 4. SHIRLEY BRAKKE: FHA 1,2,4. TONJA BROWN: Honor Student. MARY LOU BUEHLER: FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Representative 3; Paper Staff 2,3,4, Co-Editor 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Madrigals 3,4; National Honor So- ciety 4. JANIS CARLSON: Honor Student. PAULETTE CARNEY: GAA 1,3, Representative 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play Crew 3; Class Secretary 1. CLARENCE DAHLE: FFA 3. JO LYNN ELIAS: FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3; FTA 4; FFA Chapter Sweetheart 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Prom Queen 4. SANDY ERICKSON: FHA 1,2,3,4, Representative 4; Class Play Crew 3,4; Play Cast 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Paper Staff 4; Art Editor 4; FTA 4, Treasurer 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award; Outstanding Art Student Award. LEE FISH: Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1; Letterman's Club 2,3,4. DUANE FJERSTAD: Football 1; Wrestling 1,2,3. GENE FJERSTAD: Football 2; Wrestling 1,2,3; FFA 3. MARTY FOUNTAIN: FFA 1,2,3. KIP GORE: Football 3,4; Class Play Crew 3,4; Class Play 4; Drama Club 4; Letterman's Club 4; Track and Field 4; Paper Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4, Representative 3; Senior Band President 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Vice-President of Class 3. JOHN GRANT MARCY GREEN: FHA 1,2,3,4, President Elect 3, President 4; GAA 1,3,4; Paper Staff 3,4, Circulation Manager 4; Annual Staff 3,4, Business Manager 4; Drama Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Office Staff 4. DAVE HAIRSINE: FFA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 1,2; Wrestling Manager 2; Wrestling 3,4; Cross Country 4. JO ELLEN HAUGO: GAA 1,2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; FHA 1,2,3,4, Historian 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, All Star 4, Double Quartet 4; Play Crew 3; Cheerleader 3,4; French Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Girl Stater 3; National Honor Society 4. AL HEAD: Wrestling 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Golf 1; Letter- man's Club 1,2. JIM HEGNA: FFA 2,3,4; Projectionists 3,4; Drama Club 4; Class Play Crew 4; Wrestling 3. DAVE HERMANN: Golf 1,2,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 96 3; One Acts 3; Drama Club 3,4; Drama Club Play 3; Drama Club President 4; Class Play Cast 4; National Thespians 3,4; French Club 3,4, Vice-President 4. SUE HIPPERT: FHA 1, 2, 4, Historian 2; FTA 2, 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Madrigals 4, Double Quartet 4; Class Play Crew 3,4; National Honor Society 4; Honor Stu- dent 4. JOHN HOCLUND: Football 1,3; Golf 1,2. LINDA HRABIK: FHA 1,2,3,4; Class Play Crew 3,4; FTA 4; Drama Club 4; Annual Staff 4, Co-Editor 4; Paper Staff Co-Editor 4; Prom Chairman 3; Honor Society 4. DAN JENSEN: Cross Country 4; French Club 3,4; Hon- or Student 4. JUDY JOHNSON: Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2, 3,4; All Star 2, 3, 4, Solo and Ensemble Contest 3, 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; GAA 3,4; Play Crew 3; Drama Club Play 3; Class Play 4; Drama Club 4; Office Assistant 3; Annual Staff 4; Business Manager 4. LEEKELLAR: Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Student Council 1,3,4, Vice-Presi- dent 3, President 4; Play Crew 3; President of Class 1, 3, Vice-President 2; Vice-President of Letterman's Club 3, President 4; Athlete of the Year Award 4. DON LARSON: Wrestling 1,2,4; FFA 1,2,3, Trea- surer 3; Letterman’s Club 1,2,3; Honor Student. MELODIE MUSOLF: FHA 1,2,4; GAA 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Office Assistant 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Majorettes 1,2,3,4. MIKE MUNNS: Football 1,2; Track 1; Wrestling 1; Baseball 2. MELVIN NELSON: FFA 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Foot- ball 1. DALE NESS: Wrestling 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. DALLAS NESS: Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Letter- man's Club 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Chorus 1,2. JUDY NYFLER: FHA 1,2,4; GAA 1,2,4, Secretary- Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 3,4; Blue and White Daze Attendant 2; Homecoming Attendant 4; Prom Atten- dant 4. DAVID O'BRIEN: Basketball 1,2; Football 2; Golf 1, 2,4; Magazine Drive Captain 3. SHEILA OLEVSON: GAA 1. JEANNE OLIVE: FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 4; Band 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 4. NANCY PALMER: FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Madrigals 4; Double Quartet 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Drama Club Play 3; Class Play 3; Drama Club 4; French Club 3, 4; FTA 4, Parliamen- tarian 4; Girl's County 3; National Honor Society 4; Honor Student 4. JIM PAPPAS: Letterman's Club 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2. GORDY PRATT: Football 1,2; Baseball 1; Wrestling 2,3. BROOKE REDFERN: GAA 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Paper Staff 2; Drama Club 3, Drama Club Play 3; Band 1,2,3; French Club 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Cheer- leader 4; Secretary of Class 3. ARDELL RIEDEL: Wrestling 4; Magazine Drive Cap- tain. LES ROSECKE: Drama Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, Drama Club Play 3; Paper Staff 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; French Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Madrigals 3; One Acts 2; Class Plays 3,4; FTA 2,4, Historian 4; Basketball Manager 1. BRUCE SANDENO: FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinal 3, Vice- President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer of Class 3. DALE SCHMOLL: FFA 1,2,3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4, Captain 4; Football 1. RANDY SCOTT: Football 1,2,3; Basketball 2; Wrest- ling 3; Baseball 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4, State Convention Delegate 2, National Delegate 3; Chapter Farmer 2, Vice-President 3, Stock Judging 4. GARY SEVETSON: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Crosscountry 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3, Vice-President 3; French Club 3,4, President 3; Co- Chairman of Prom 3; National Honor Society 3,4, President 4; Boy's Stater 3; Honor Student. JOHN SHARAR: FFA 3,4. ROCHELLE SKOCAN: Cheerleader 1,2; FHA 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 3; Play Crew 3; Class Play 3. JACK SPURBECK: Class Play Crew 3; Wrestling 4. DEBBIE STENSTAD: GAA 1; FHA 1,4; Paper Staff 1, Co-Editor 4; Drama Club 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; FTA 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4; Drama Club Play 3; Majorettes 1,2,3,4; Prom Chairman 3; Girl's County 3; National Honor Society 4; National Thes- pians 4. BRAD SYVERSON: Football 1,2; Basketball 2; Golf 1, 2; Play Crew 3. RITA THAYER: FHA 1,2,4. LARRY TORKELSON BRENDA TRAPP: Chorus 1,2,3,4, Accompanist 1,2, 3,4, Double Trio 3, Double Quartet 4, Madrigals 4; All Star 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; One Acts 3; French Club 3, 4; Girl's County 3; Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 4; Honor Student 4. RICH TUNE: Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3; Letterman's Club 4; Crew for One Acts 3. WALT WYTTENBACH: FFA 1,2,3,4, Sentinal 4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Football 2; Basketball 1; Letter- man's Club 3,4; Chorus 3,4; Student Council 4; Sen- ior Class President. GREG ZELINSKE: Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3, 4; FFA 1,2,3, Reporter 3; Baseball 1; Science Fair 1, 3; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice-President 4; Stu- dent Council 1; Honor Student 4. RORY ZELINSKE: FFA 1; Football 1; Wrestling 2. 97 FIRST ROW: G. Zelinske, M. Bradford, S. Hippert, S. Evans, M. Green, R. Skogen, T. Brown, R. Thayer, B Trapp. SECOND ROW: J. Spurbeck, W. Wyttenbach, A. Head, J. Olive, D. Stenstad, J. Carlson, N. Palmer, M. Anderson, M. Buehler. THIRD ROW: B. Sandeno, L. Kellar, B. Syverson, R. Sell, E. Fjerstad, K. Gore, D. O'Brien, J. Pappas. FOURTH ROW: J. Hoglund, M. Nelson, K. Blilie, R. Zelinske, E. Wulf, D. Hairsine, J. Hegna. The Speakers of the 1968--1969 commencement exercises were chosen from a cross- section of the entire senior class. The ideas for the individual speeches were taken from the class motto: The doors of wisdom are never closed . The speakers were, LEFT: Dallas Ness, Debra Stenstad, Margo Berg, and John Grant. 98 FIRST ROW: B. Redfern, S. Brakke, S. Olevson, J. Nylfer, B. Eberhart, L. Hrabik, J. Haugo, D. Schmoll, C. Dahle, R. Boyum. SECOND ROW: S. Erickson, P. Carney, J. Elias, M. Musolf, M. Berg, J. Johnson, L. Fish, D Ness G. Pratt. THIRD ROW: G. Severtson, D. Hermann, J. Sharar, L. Torkelson, A. Riedel, D. Ness, K. Tune, L. Allen, D. Heise. FOURTH ROW: R. Scott, D. Larson, D. Fjerstad, D. Jensen, T. Bartel, R. Steven son, J. Grant, M. Fountain. 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