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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1972 volume:

f ouut Nineteen Seventy-Two Volume Fifteen Kasson-Mantorville High School Kasson, Minnesota A warm friendship . . . anticipation . . . • • • fluit ) ucno uno Suiop spirit. . . constantly striving . . . discovering together • • Staff Directs and Channels, some with facts, some with decisions . • . Foundations of our school K-M's administrative staff worked to meet the challenge posed by over 550 students. Mr. Donald Carter completed his fifth year at K-M as superintendent of die 204 School District. Mr. Alan Frost, principal, found his first year at K-M to be busy. Mr. William E. Bentson, assistant principal and former tea- cher at K-M relieved Mr. Forst of many of the time consuming jobs that are necessary in administering the school program. Is Mr. Donald Carter, superintendent, giving Alan Frost, principal, and Mr. William Bentson, assistant principal, another 'hard' assign- ment? Entering the building for a school board meeting are: Wallace Aarsvold, Klaus Alberts, Everett Robb, Robert Vail, Warren Wyttenbach and Robert Neseth. Missing is Dr. Lois Severance. Our hard working secretaries, Pat Odegard and Sue Alberts. Mr. Gilbert Kraft, sr. high guidance counselor, confering with his secretary, Delories Darling. Mr. Harold Haugo, jr. high guidance counselor, is wonder- ing which teacher needs his services - Miss Linda Dorschner girls phys. ed. , Mr. Lavern Huse, science, or Mr. Bob Melin, special education. The foundation of every state is the Mrs. Barb Satter and Mrs. Linda Wilson, senior and junior high home economics teachers, are ready for the days action. Mr. Tom Tiedemann, mathematics and science, and Mr. Greg Gille, social studies and science, seem refreshed ready to face the Junior High Students. Mr. Dave Hanson, mathematics and science, consoles his daughter at the end of a K-M football game. Mr. Bob Rose, humanities, and Mr. Merlin Cordes, mathematics, wait for Mr. Lance Peterson, American history, whose always a step behind. education of its youth - Diogenes 1r. Larry Engle, English, Mr. Don Vang, commercial, and Miss Marilyn Fredrickson, art, inspect the newly printed athletic programs. Mrs. Rhonda Shubert, science, Miss Pat Donovan, music, Mr. Conrad Lechelt, English, and Mr. Leon Quarve, industrial arts, head down to the lunch room for their favorite meal. He teaches who gives and he learns who Mrs. Esther Bartel, French and commercial, listens intently on the phone, while Mr. Perry King and Mr. Dennis O'Leary, senior and junior high mathematics, wonder if it adds up to anything important. Mr. Jim Sands, history, and Mr. Gene Bargz, science, watch unhappily as Mrs. Chris Julander, English, reads her fan mail from the students. receives - Emerson ■ ' Tt Taking a break from grading early morning papers are Mrs. Joyce Falkenhagen, English, Mr. Gerald Sylvester, industrial arts, and Mr. Bill Heitkamp, physical education. Mr. Richard Swygman, social studies, Miss Mary Ballard, librar- ian, and Mrs. Anita Bartel, special education, present a picture of A thorn among roses . Mr. Curtis Vieths, vocational agriculture, and Mr. John Schwen, band, contem- plate the day's activities. Staff Vital To School Life Mrs. M. Jorgenson, nurse, keeps record of all school accidents. BUS DRIVERS: J. Pries, W. Allen, B. O'Brien, V. Raddatz, M. Vail, M. Re- nard, N. Tune, D. Fiegel, D. Strain, E. Johnson and L. Riedel. MISSING: E. Broski, J. Maxson, L. Wulf. Too many cooks don't spoil the school's lunch. The cooks are: D. Mogen, L. Tully, S. Jurrens. The keepers of our school are: B. O'Brien, D. Fiegel, and L. Riedel. Missing is H. Hauschildt. 20 ■w __1 « ijhti) trrl assitum Pres. Vice-Pres. Connie Jan Dorchester Kyllo ELEVENTH Ross Abel Dennis Andrist Vicki Bradford Holly Brakke Gary Bromley Vicki Burgess Randy Carlsen Connie Carstensen Steve Copley Paula Erath Tony Erickson Nancy Finley Randy Finley Lavonne Fjerstad Martha Hanenberger Debby Hanson Sue Hart Kathy Hegna Kris Herbst Carol Hoadley Paul Hochn Kathy Horsman Dick Hrabik Jan Huse Terry Jensen Galen Johnson Paul Jorgensen Chuck Juhnke Doug Kimble Matt Kleeberger Deb Koeble Diane Kramer Lon Krieg Kathy Kunz Brian Lohrbach Dave Lyons Merle Madery John Mehren Mitch Miller Roberta Neseth Randy Ness Cheryl Neumann Sec. Rhonda Loquai Tres. Rose Brandi Bobby O'Brien Curtis Olson Mark Patterson Joe Pearson Gregg Peterson Mary Peterson Joel Petrick Roberta Pickett Bev Preston Anna Ramthun Cheryl Robb Shawn Schoenrock Kim Schwenke Jan Severance Bonnie Singfiel Oscar Skogen John Smith Kent Spading Dave Spilman Kris Stafford Claire Stellmaker Scott Stevenson Sara Stucky Lynnae Tjosaas Marie Torkelson Bruce Tucker Beth Tvedt Graig Vandemark Steve Vangness Holly Wulf Kay Wyttenbach Mike Zelinski NOT PICTURED: Lee Roy Bordelon Randy Fay Pat Hrtanek Pres. Vice-Pres. Debbie Aakre Cindy Alberts Debbie Alberts Joan Anderson Bob Baker Duane Bakkedahl Pat Barry Greg Bartel Duane Barwald Gorden Beader Cheryl Behrns Janet Berge Steve Bjerguni Tony Brossard Debbie Brown Toni Brown Randy Bungum Bill Burgess Jerry Carlson Mark Carney Jean Carter Diane Chladek Mary Durst Dean Edgar Brad Erickson Rick Ferguson Roger Ferguson Garth Fiegel Cindy Finley Randy Fjerstad Dave Fredrickson Ron Gonzagoski Paul Gore Marcia Grove Ken Hames Kathy Haugo Brian Herbst Marc Holdemess Dave Holey Alan Holtan Brian Housten Sec. Treas. Wayne Iverson Marie Johnson Russel Krueger Scott Lampland Dan Leth Rita Luck Barb Miller Jeff Morson Kevin Murphy Keith Musolf Lynn Musolf Monica Ness Tom O'Brien Kim Olson Mark Olson Nancy Olson Pam Owens Barb Pearson Terry Pike Debbie Quaale Jerry Ranvek Dan Rasmussen Dan Rendler Jon Riedel Judy Roseke Viki Seim Lynette Skogen Craig Strand Sally Stucky Julie Svemby Steve Thomforde Mike Tully Rita Weatherly Dennis Weeks Alan White Vicki Winter NOT PICTURED: Judy Fellows, John O'Malley, Mike Weatherly. NINETH ROW 1: J. Aarsvold, J. Allen, V. Behne, T. Benedix, C. Berge, C. Boy urn, T. Boyuni, D. Bromley, T. Brown, B. Buck. ROW 2: R. Carlson, D. Carstcnscn, S. Castner, D. Chladek, S. Colbourn, J. Cotten, B. Deno, D. Dunford, C. Engelstad. ROW 3: K. Erwin, R. Erwin, T. Ewert, M. Fay, J. Fjerstad, B. Fuchs, J. Gardner, J. Gardner, S. Glcnna. ROW 4: B. Hairsine, N. Hart, D. Haskin, R. Haskin, C. Hegna, M. Hoehn, R. Horseman, S. Jensen, L. Jensen. ROW 5: D. Johnson, M. Johnson, W. Johnson. ROW 6: S. Juhnke, S. Jurrens, J. Kellar. ROW 7: L. Kleist, M. Koebelc, R. Roster. ROW 1: W. Kricg, T. Kundert, J. Kunz, J. Larson, C. Madery, L. Meyer, J. McKoy, D. Mittelstadt, J. Mittelstadt. ROW 2: S. Miller, R. Munger, V. Musolf, B. Nielsen, L. Nielsen, B. Ness, J. Ness, L. O'Brien, C. Oeltjenbruns. ROW 3: D. Pappas, J. Peterson, A. Pike, B. Poffenberger, R. Preston, C. Price, S. Schoenecke, S. Schleeter, C. Schvnoll. ROW 4: G. Schwenke, C. Singfiel, M. Skogen, J. Smith, K. Smith, A. Sorenson, K. Spading, J. Stenstad, J. Stevenson. ROW 5: T. Stromback, D. Thoreson, D. Unger. ROW 6: P. Unger, J. Wendler, J. Wenz. ROW 7: N. Witzel, J. Yusten, |. Zclinski. The FRESHMAN Class of 1972 was very success- ful in their basketball team this year. As they are approaching senior high, they are involved in more activities, and are seen more in the senior wing. They elected C. Oltjenbruns as the President, J. Stenstad as the V. President, S. Castner as their Secretary, and J. Kellar as their Treasurer. They picked J. Aarsvold as their first Homecoming attendant. Sheri Graves: Pres. EIGHTH Klaus Alberts Daniel Anderson Daniel Berge Nancy Besch Cindy Bradford Sarah Brandli Paul Brannan Bobby Bromley Tammy Brown Doug Buck Dan Buehler Linda Bun gum Jane Burdick Patricia Che eke 1 Kristine Chladek Georgiann Dukart Vicki Dunford Roger Ellingson Russell Ellingson Brenda Ericksen Edwin Erickson Jay Erickson Janice Fay Gary Fie gel Brenda Finley Susan Fjerstad Ann Folkestad Randy Gladden Carol Giovetti Keith Gore Sheri Graves Brian Green Mark Grunklee Ronda Hames Therese Hart Holly Hegna Penny Herrick Rodney Himle Barbara Hoadley Alan Hodge John Hoehn Michael Holey Michelle Holmquist Delbert Holt Clark Horsman Bruce Houston Dennis Iverson Nancy Jensen Steve Schmoll: Vice-Pres. Dan Buehler: Sec. Treas. - St. Council Charis Johnson Louise Johnson Randall Jones Scott Jorgenson Larry Kimble Brenda Klossner Kevin Kracht Jane Leth Teresa Lienau Carol Lyons Arnold Ludlow Mark Madery Becky Madsen Rose McQueen Donald Mehren David Miller Pat O'Brien Craig Olevson Sandra Olson Jean Pettey Cindy Poffenberger Christine Raygor Jill Ramthun Cheri Renard Judy Schull Rita Seim Scott Singfiel Patricia Sorenson Mike Spicer Doug Splittstoesser Karla Stafford Tony Thoreson Joan Tomfohrde David Tune Paul Turner Janice Unger Cindy Vandemark Sandy Vangness Tammy Weatherly Diane Wendler Marlene White Jeffery Zelinske Lori Rosen Steve Schmoll Julene Riedel Bonnie Ryan SEVENTH C. Dorschncr: Pres. J. Gardner: Vice-Pres. K. Bchrns: Sec. Trcas. The seventh grade experienced their first homecoming this year and then placed third with their float. They also had the chance of participating in sport activities such as basketball, wrestling, and football. At first there was a bit of confusion going through modular scheduling, but then they changed to periods. Wayne Alberts Lori Allen Brian Andrist Julie Badker Faith Baker Jefl Bakkedahl Robin Bakkedahl Janice Behne Kevin Behrns Steve Berge Susan Besch Debbie Boysen Gary Brannan Keith Brossard Kevin Brossard Bonnie Bungum Duane Burton Becky Carstensen William Claassen Julie Colburn John Collins Jeffery Cotten Lynetter Dahms Craig Deno Gary Dorschner Mike Dukart Kirsten Engel Sherrie Erickson Daniel Faflak Jack Falkenhagen Linda Ferguson Clare Fjerstad Kathy Foote Jeff Gardner T am my Glenn a Steven Gransee Brian Graves Karla Gustafson Vicki Hanenberger James Hart Susan Haskin Sheila Hegna Debra Hodnefield Laura Holderness Clinton Horsman Ron I Irtanek Doug Ingersoll Laurie Jensen Linda Jensen Barry Johnson Don Johnson Roger Johnson Scott Jurrcns Dennis Kloss Lisa Klossner Mary Kocbele Ken Kubat Rita Kundert Nancy Lager Jim Larson Richard Larson Kim Lien Chris Louks Britt Ludlow John Meitzner Dennis Miller Julie Miller Bryan Musolf Karen Neseth Jon Ness Keith Ness John Nielsen John O'Brien Diana Oeltjenbruns Randy O'Brien Diane Peterson Timothy Pike Ellen Price Randy Ranvek Carol Raygor Chuck Robinet Jerome Ryan Paula Saxton Linda Schleeter Nancy Schmoll Diane Schoenecke Lee Schoenrock Pauline Seiberling Lisa Selle Joel Senjem Brian Sepin Gary Severance Pamela Sleeper Rick Smalley Dave Splittstocsser Karlene Stark Brad Stellmaker Theresa Stevenson Mark Stevenson Tammy Stromback Debra Suhr Jodie Svenby Dave Theuner Brad Tjosaas Brett Tully Steve Turner Scott Umsted Connie Unger Vernon Vanassc Brian West Deborah Westphal Mark Unger Mike Daggett John Fountain Tom Kyllo Gerald Musolf Mary Nielsen Deborah Perkins NOT PICTURED: Ken Louks, Diane Carlson Brian Pickett, Roger Erwin DeWayne Gilbertson, Janet Schull Mike Guler OH NO! It didn't work. Cheerleaders create Spirit for our Cross country and Football boys. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Sandee Boyum, Sue Carney, Kay Wyttenbach, Roberta Neseth, Anna Ramthun, Kathy Kunz, Jan Severance, and Rosie Brandli. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Rita Luck, Cindy Finley, Barb Miller, Angie Pike, Marie Hoehn, Pam Owens, Cheryl Behrns and Marilyn Kracht. Cheerleaders creating spirit at a pepfest. Miss Dorschner showing content at practice. BOTTOM ROW: M. Holderness, T. Jenson, C. Juhnke, D. Hrabik, G. Peterson, R. Carlson, M. Holderness. ROW 2: D. Pickett, K. Spading, D. Leth, D. Holey, P. Jorgenson, G. Beader, S. Juhnke, B. Kyllo. Sponsored by K-M DRIVE-IN All Conference runners . D. Pickett, D. Hrabick, Coach Lance Peterson, and C. Juhnke. Individual Efforts High Head coach Mr. Sylvester and his assistants, Mr. Swygman and BM team coach Mr. Ginther, did not experience a winning season. However, this is not to indicate a non profitable year. Whenever the team, met irregardless of their small numbers and lack of upperclass leadership, they seemed to profit by their work. They practiced from hot August days to cold, wet October evenings only to end up in the HVL cellar. Yet, they learned fundamental football and a degree of its execution. It's this latter idea which keys Komet hopes to an encouraging 1972 pigskin year. As well, a very exciting year was encounted in the junior high program. Under the able leadership of Mr. King, the grade eight team well outdistanced all its foes, except a very strong Stewartville squad. Several outstanding individual offensive perform ances, and consistent, sound defensive play marked the season. A final note goes to the seventh grade squad under Mr. Gille. Barring a slim loss to rival Byron, the seventh graders whitewashed all oppenents on defense, and played well-executed offensive foot- ball. Their season was an a equal complement to that of the eighth grade. The Tackle! ! Grab the Ball! ! ROW 1: D. Kimble, D. Andrist, K. Murphy, D. Rassmussen, M. Olson, G. Johnson, M. Zelinski, J. Currier, D. Rendler, T. Brossard. ROW 2: L. Meyers, Coach Jerry Sylvester, C. Olson, K. Hames, J. Wenz, S. Lampland, G. Nesseth, B. Erichson, F. Grovdahl, L. Krieg, B. Tucker, Dave Ginther, Richard Swygman. ROW 3: D. Lyons, P. Hoehn, L. Musolf, M. Gustafson, J. Pearson, B. Herbst, J. Ranvek, R. Kreyer, J. Stenstad, J. Smith, R. Fjerstad, Sponsored by KASSON FORD INC. light Frustrating Season for Komets ROW 1: R. Carlson, D. Rasmussen, M. Olson, D. Rendler, S. Miller, J. Keller, K. Murphy. ROW 2: Coach Dave Ginther, J. Stevenson, B. McKay, J. Gardner, T. Boyum, J. Gardner, D. Unger, K. Spading. ROW 3: T. Brossard, J. Wenz, K. Hames, B. Erichsen, L. Musolf, B. Herbst, J. Stenstad, R. Fjerstad. ROW 1: C. Deno, B. West, S. Berge, B. Sepin, V. Vanasse, W. Alberts, J. Ryan, B. Johnson, B. Andrist, M. Unger, J. Larson. ROW 2: J. Musolf, K. Alberts, S. Jurrens, G. Brennen, L. Schoenrock, K. Ness, J. Gardner, J. Ness, S. Gransee, S. Turner. ROW 3: Coach Perry King, M. Spicer, K. Behrns, D. Buck, D. Miller, A. Hodge, K. Gore, D. Splittstoesser, R. Himle, G. Severance, D. Splittstoesser, L. Kimble. ROW 4: R. Gladden, G. Dorschner, J. Hoehn, D. Iverson, B. Musolf, R. Brannan, M. Holey, D. Berg, J. Erickson, J. Zelinski, M. Grunklee, Greg Gille. Sponsored by GREENWAY CO-OP 1971 HOMECOMING MEMORIES The Court ROW 1: Jay Severson, Mary O'Brien, Pam Smalley, Queen Patty Miller, and Sue Buchholz. BACK ROW: Judy Aarsvold, Joni Olive, Jan Kyllo, Jean Robb, and Julie Svenby. On Wednesday, October 6, K-M had their 1971 coronation of the Homecoming Queen. The Attendants were excorted to the stage, to the music of Grand March in the following order: Freshman attendant, Judy Aarsvold, escort, Jay Currier; sophomore attendant, Julie Svenby, escort, Mike Holderness; Junior atten- dant, Jan Kyllo, escort, Craig Benedix, Senior Queen candidates were: Sue Buchholz, escort, Kent Huse; Patty Miller, escort, Bryan Kyllo, Joni Olive, escort, Paul Grovdahl; Jean Robb, escort, Gene Neseth; Pam Smalley escort, Allen Iverson and last but never least, Char Brandli, reigning K-M Homecoming Queen, escorted by Steve Koebele. Crown bearers Mary O'Brien and Jay Severson preceeded the rest of the court. Randy Ness sang the theme song, IP' by Bread, to our newly crowned queen, Patty. Queen Patty then read her proclamation, with sparkling eyes to match her crown, and said, Thank you to all for making a childhood dream come true. Encouragement of the fans. The Bonfire: A Spirit Of Hope... The blaze of lire creates an air ol victory! BAND Our K-M Band was very active this year. They played before and at half times at the home football and basketball games. This year they sponsored a pancake supper in the grade school lunchroom to get money for badly need- ed uniforms. They partici- pated in the Christmas Concert, the HVL Clinic in Stewartville, the con- test in Dover Eyota, and the Spring Concert. Some- thing new was added - a stage band. All under the direction of Mr. John Schwen. ROW ONE: K. Murphy, R. Neseth, N. Finley, B. Preston, H. Wolf. ROW TWO: L. Tjosaas, C. Behrens, M. Kracht, V. Winter, S. Schleeter, S. Schoenecke, D. Thoreson. ROW THREE: J. Aarsvold, D. Haskin, S. Miller, C. Engelstad, J. Gardner, W. Krieg, J. Wendler, J. Yusten. ROW FOUR: C. Dorschner, S. Edgar, N. Olson, D. Kimble. Suzie busy drumming away. Sponsored by RANCH MOTEL ALL STAR: K. Murphy, T. O'Brien, C. Juhnke. ROW TWO: D. Kimble, S. Edgar, N. Finley. ROW THREE: D. Hrabik, R. Neseth, S. Carney. ROW FOUR: D. Lyons, S. Ness. ROW 1: J. Zelinski, D. Koebele, M. Johnson, S. Carney, S. Ness, L. Haskin. ROW 2: B. Moen, K. Stafford, P. Scott, B. Hairsine, D. Dunford, A. White, D. Rasmussen, D. Ranthun. ROW 3: S. Juhnke, J. Wenz, T. Pike, M. Zelinski, L. Krieg, S. Stucky, M. Patterson, T. O'Brien, C. Juhnke. ROW 4: D. Lyons, D. Hrabik, G. Neseth, T. O'Brien, M. Fay, H. Brakke. ROW 5: J. Gardner, B. Poffenberger, P. Jorgenson. Our fearless leader! ROW 1: R. Ranvek, R. Larsen, J. Badker, S. Besch, K. Engle, L. Rosen, B. Hoadly, J. Ramthun, C. Johnson, Falkenhagen. Sponsored by HARRIS INSURANCE AGENCY and BUY-RITE REALTY Senior Chorus Ramthi AiuciiS) d. i vcui, r . «vcdiucuyi ivnaa L wuuvdu. r j: l . v_m,iucn, v-. ui D. Fredrickson, A. Holton, D. Holey, K Wyatt, T. Kunz D. Kramer, C. C Behrns, J. Fellows. ROW 4: R. BrancUi, L. Fjerstad, K. Herbst, C. Foote, D. C. H adly, J. «Uo, M. Tprkelson, tt. Peterson,—M. i Kraeht D. Brown. :ensen, P. O'Brien, .mthun, G. Luikart. Hairsin ROW 1: V. Bradford, P. S nalley, J. Anderson, Johnson, p.. Luc , €. SingAel, K. l£upz, J. Severa ROW 3: M. Haneb£Vger, D. Manson, K. Horsman, W. Poffenberger, C. Tomfohrde, D. 3?offerahp A. All Star Chorus A ccompa n is ts The senior chorus started out the 71-72 year with a new director, Miss Donovan. Since there was a lack of inter- est on the part of the boys, the chorus was split; girls chorus and mixed chorus. In January came second semester and an increase of five boys. The chorus was then reunited into one. The chorus participated in the Christmas concert, the HVL clinic, a spring concert, and graduation. Sponsored by DURST FEED SERVICE Junior Chorus Accompanist The junior chorus was also directed by Miss Pat Donovan. They participated in the Christmas and Spring concerts, along with the Senior chorus. ROW 1: S. Castner, T. Brown, K. Stafford, D. Johnson, C. Bradford, B. Andrist. ROW 2: T. Lienau, S. Schleeter, J. Riedel, J. Unger, J. Fay, J. Fjerstad, L. Johnson. ROW 3: Miss Donovan, T. Benedix, B. Hoadly, L. Kliest, B. Erickson, C. Madery, B. Klosner, M. White, Brad Stellmaker B. Madsen. ROW 1: T. Glenna, S. Brandli, A. Folkestad, R. Smalley, L. Kimble, G. Johnson, K. Foote, D. Perkins, V. Hanen- berger, K. Engle, K. Stark. ROW 2: L. Rosen, L. Jensen, B. Johnson, D. Faflak, B. Stellmaker, R. Himle, M. Nielson, S. Erickson, S. Hegna, D. Westphal, P. Herrick, Miss Donovan. ROW 3: J. Ramthun, N. Jensen, C. Raygor, J. Musolf, S. Jurrens, J. Nielson, M. Koebele, M. Koebele, K. Neseth, L. Dohms, D. Wendler, J. Pettey. ROW 4: C Lyons, J. Burdick, C. Johnson, S. Graves, R. Johnson, D. Buehler, G. Dorschner, D. Iverson, J. Allen, N. Schmoll, D. Boyson, D. Oeltjenbruns, C. Renard, P. Sorenson, L. Allen. Sponsored by all LEUTHOLD STORES FFA ROW ONE: 1972 FFA Sweetheart J. Robb, R. Forland, M. Kleeberger, A. Iverson, A. Johnson, G. Johnson, Ad- visor, Mr. Curtis Vieths. ROW TWO: B. Ness, A. Raygor, S. Tomforhde, M. Madery, J. Allen, W. Iverson, D. Thoreson, D. Carstenson, J. Kunz, V. Winters. ROW THREE: O. Skogen, N. Witzel, C. Oeltjenbruns R. Gonza- gowski, L. Bordelon, T. Boyum, S. Jurrens, K. Smith, M. Fay, G. Bartel, D. Weeks. ROW FOUR: D. Bakkedahl, J. Ranvek, M. Weatherly, K. Wyatt, R. Fay, C. Benedix, D. Holey, G. Luikart, D. Edgar, C. Olson, D. Suhr. Sponsored by MANTORVILLE CO-OP Another Successful Year! Achievement awards - D. Suhr, M. Kleeberger, D. Bakkendahl, N. Witzel. Greenhand - J. Yusten; Outstanding Livestock - A. Iver- son, D. Suhr, A. Johnson, C. Benedix. Crop Production - A. Iver- son, Dekalb Award - A. Iverson. Chapter Star Farmer - C. Bene- dix. Chapter Sweetheart - K. Wyttenbach. FFA award winners 1973 FFA Sweetheart, Kay Wyttenbach and the old officers FFA adding their trophies to the collection. FHA A Year Filled With Activity '72 officers were S. Ness, Pres. ; R. Brandli, V. Pres. ; M. Ness, Sec. ; D. Kramer, Parliamentarian; M. Grove, Treas. ; J. Dorsch- ner, Rept. ; P. Miller, Hist. ; S. Boyum, Rec. FHA members hard at work. FHA meeting. FHA initiation. ROW 1: S. Boyum, J. Dorschner, M. Ness, R. Brandli, S. Ness, D. Kramer, M. Grove, advisor, Mrs. Barb Satter. ROW 2: D. Johnson, T. Brown, M. Johnson, L. Haskin, C. Hegna, B. Preston, S. Castner, L. Morson, B. Miller. ROW 3: D. Haskin, S. Schleeter, C. Carstenson, J. Carter, B. Hairsine, C. Dorschner, J. Aarsvold, A. Pike. ROW 4: L. Holtan, J. Castner, R. Loquai, N. Hart, J. Ness, M. Grove, K. Haugo, C. Alberts, D. Gonzagowski. ROWS: L. Tjosaas, W. Krieg, M. Kracht, C. Englestad, M. Johnson, D. Alberts, J. Peterson, S. Carney and J. Zelinski. Sponsored by the Hubble House French Club Le Cercie Francais The visit to the French classes at RSJC and JMHS with dinner at Michaels was the highlights of the year. Meetings of Le Cercle Francais were held on the second Monday of the month at the homes of its members. At each meeting the group was taken on an im- aginary trip to important French cities, castles, or historical sites. France of to- day was covered through current events. The evenings were concluded with French games and lunch. GA A FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Severance, M. Peterson A. Ramthun, C. Hoadly, S. Hart, Mrs. Earl Bartel. ROW 1: V. Hanenberger, S. Brandli, T. Stromback, K. Engle, T. Hart, K. Stark, S. Hegna, D. Boysen, B. Miller, L. Selle, H. Hegna, B. Bungum, J. Tomforhde, S. Vagness, S. Fjerstad, R. Siem. ROW 2: J. Fay, J. Carter, M. Johnson, J. Miller, D. Oeltjenbruns, J. Leth, J. Unger, S. Olson, C. Madery, L. Johnson, K. Stafford, K. Neseth, R. Luck, N. Schmoll, C. Dorschner, J. Severance, L. Dorschner. ROW 3: C. Johnson, C. Poffenberger, M. Durst, A. Ramthun, S. Edgar, B. Erichsen, J. Zelinski, J. Burdick, B. Finley, B. Ryan, K. Haugo, J. Dorschner, C. Alberts, J. Ramthun, G. Dukart, L. Rosen. ROW 4: D. Aakre, T. Stevenson, M. Kracht, C. Lyons, S. Hart, C. Englestad, J. Huse, C. Hoadly, J. Kyllo, M. Torkelson, B. Hoadly, K. Herbst, M. Peterson, C. Behms, L. Allen, and M. Grove. Sponsored by CULLIGIN WATER CONDITIONING 46 Girls Sports Relaxation after a hard quarter. Get Ready! Jump! ROW ONE: K. Herbst, M. Peterson, J. Severence. ROW TWO: A. Ramthun, S. Edgar, J. Dorschner. ROW THREE: J. Husc, J. Kyllo, C. Hoadley. ROW FOUR: J. Carter. The girls sports team this year enjoyed much. Several basketball games were played and the girls showed how tough they were. They beat Stewartville at tournaments but went down to St. Charles by one point. That point was made after the final buzzer by a free throw. The volleyball team had a tour- nament in the K-M gym with sev- eral other schools represented. The girls and Miss Dorschner, advisor, enjoyed themselves during the year and are hoping it will be better next year. ROW ONE: K. Kunz, A. Ramthun. ROW TWO: J. Zelinski, W. Johnson, V. Behne, L. Kleist, S. Schleeter. ROW THREE: S. Shoenrock, T. Benedix, K. Herbst, M. Peterson, J. Carter, C. Hoadley, V. Musolf. ROW FOUR: K. Foote, K. Haugo, R. Weatherly, D. Alberts, P. Owens, P. Scott. 47 Sponsored by Kasson Drug LET TER MEN ROW ONE: S. Julinke ROW TWO: A. Holtan, S. Lam pi and, B. Herbst, J. Ranvek ROW THREE: K. Murphy, D. Leth, L. Musolf, M. Gustafson ROW FOUR: G. Johnson, P. Hoehn, D. Hrabick, L. Kreig ROW FIVE: K. Spading, J. Smith, M. Zelinski, D. Lyons ROW SIX: G. Peterson, B. O'Brien, B. Tucker, J. Pearson ROW SEVEN: M. Patterson, D. Kimble, C. Juhnke, R. Carlson ROW EIGHT: G Luikart, C. Olson, P. Jorgenson, G. Neseth ROW NINE: R. Kreyer, D. Pickett, B. Kyllo, A. Iverson ROW TEN: M. Holderness, K. Huse, M. Haugen, J. Currier MAJORETTES Head majorette, Sue Carney, along with the other four majorettes, lead the band in activities during the year. Besides football half times, Homecoming, and basketball games the girls appeared in the following parades: Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and the Band Festival in Mason City, Iowa. Early in the spring Senior members and the band director choose new members from grades 10-12. These new members start their activities in September. BACK ROW: Becky Peterson, Sue Carney, Majorie Johnson. FRONT ROW: Diane Kramer, Rita Luck. Sponsored IRENE’S BEAUTY SHOP of KASSON and MANTORVILLE ROW 1: Marie Grove, Marsha Grove. ROW 2: Cindy Alberts, Jan Kyllo, Deb Aakre. ROW 3: Mary Peterson, Monica Ness. ROW 4: Carol Hoadly, Becky Peterson. ADVISOR: Mrs. Chris Julander. 1: Jean Carter, Deb Hanson. 2: Connie Carstenson, Teresa O'Brien, Deb Alberts. 3: Linda Haskin, Pat Barry, Nancy Hairsine, Wendy Poffenberger. 4: Kris Herbst, Sue Hart. Concentrating on doing the routine right at a pep fest Kris, and other members helped at conferences guiding parents around. Sponsored by PATTERSON DODGE GARAGE and IMPLIMENT DRILL SQUAD In the summer of 1971 a new organ- ization, Girls Drill Squad began at K-M with Mrs. Julander as adviser. The twenty girls made up their own routines and practiced once to twice a week depending on performances at home games and meets. Komet The 1972 KOMET staff was busy in many activities. A bake sale was held almost every week to raise money for photographic equipment. The staff set their main goal to earn the National's yearbook Big-E Award. ROW 1: L. Alberts, M. Durst, M. Fredrickson. ROW 2: W. Poffenberger, C. Carstenson, K. Hegna, D. Kimble. ROW 3: J. Castner, D. Koe- bele, K. W’yttenbach. ROW 4: A. Ferry, R. Loquai, C. Strand. ROW 5: S. Carney, L. Tjoassas, D. Lyons. ROW 6: S. Stucky, R. Neseth, T. Pike, B. Erichsen. ROW 7: M. Grove, D. Aakre, M. Grove. Many hands busy at an Annual Workshop. Annual Staff Co-Editors . . Business Manager Art Editor . . . Advisor .... . . Laurie Alberts Wendy Poffenberger . Kay Wyttenbach . . Ronda Loquai Marilyn Fredrickson 50 Advisor, Miss Fredrickson, and co-editors, W. Poffen- berger and L. Alberts. Bake sale . . . money making project. Extra, extra read all the gossip! Students reading all the latest in school. Kometeer Staff The 1971-72 Kometeer was edited by Sue Edgar and Patty Miller. Mrs. Chris Julander was the advisor. Special editions were put out at Homecoming, Christmas in the spring for prom. A gossip column was added, as well as a soap opera that didn't make it past the first edition. Guest editors expressed their views of school life and many issues had letters to the editors. The Kometeer did keep K-M up to date on what was happening. Mrs. Julander, advisor, and Patty Miller, co-edtior, look over a finished page as Sue Edgar, co-editor, types on another. ROW 1: K. Hegna, T. Brown, L. Morson, C. Dorschner, W. Poffenberger, C. Carstenson, S. Schleeter, M. John- son, D. Johnson, T. O'Brien. ROW 2: M. Grove, J. Dorschner, R. Loquai, R. Carlson, D. Kimble, D. Hrabik, J. Zelinski, S. Edgar, J. Castner. ROW 3: B. Moen, S. Boyum, S. Ness, C. Juhnke, C. Hoadley, K. Huse, M. John- son, S. Buehler, S. Carney, and A. Ferry. November 18 and 19 at 8:00 p. m. the K-M Junior Class presented, “The Night of January 16th” in the high school auditorium. Prison Matron Bailiff . . . Judge Heath . D. A. Flint . Secretary CAST . . . Carol Lyons .... Kris Herbst . . . Lorie Rosen . Dave Fredrickson Charis Johnson Defense Attorney Stevens Brian Herbst Secretary............Rose Brandli Cleik of Court . . . Roger Kreyer Karen Andre.............Jan Kyllo Dr. Kirkland . . . Don Ramthun Mrs. John Hulchins . . . .Connie Dorschner . . . Kevin Murphy Mike Haugen . . Roberta Neseth Sue Ann Ness Doug Kimble . .Sara Stucky . . . . Diane Kramer Mike Gustafson Homer Van Fleet. . Emer Sweeney . . . Nancy Lee Faulkner Magda Svenson . . John Graham Whitfield Jane Chandler . Sigrid Jungquist Larry Regan . . Robert Van Rensselaer Stenographer . . . Jan Severance Sue Schleeter The play was a three act comedy drama, set in the Superior Court of New York City. The plot revolved around the murder of Bjorn Faulkner, the world's fi- nancial dictator, and his secretary Karen Andre, who was indicted for his murder. Was she guilty? Her fate rested in the juries hands. ROW 1: J. Carter, J. Castner, N. Hairsine, M. Grove. ROW 2: D. Stofferahn, Do you solemly swear? V. Winter, J. Ramthun, A. Ferry. ROW 3: D. Lyons, K. Haugo, C. Strand, B. Erickson, G. Bartel, M. Patterson. It was a dirty trick! 53 LIBRAR Y AIDS C. Chladek V. Dunford T. Brovm D. Johnson S. Castner R. Siem S. Schleeter D. Hodenfield E. Price PROJECTIONIST L. Andrist R. Stucky B. Moen C. Benedix M. Haugen A. Ferry STUDENT COUNCIL Cheerleaders for Wrestling Tournament Fever! Galen Break Loose! Sponsored by KASSON KARPET MART Hang on! C-squad fights! While the cheerleaders did their best in cheering for the squads, they had a poor season. The team points weren't the best but the individual wins made it worth- while. B-Squad cheerleaders had to keep an eye on both B and C squads and keep the spirit going on both mats. All three squads enjoyed oranges after they were through wrestling. Besides cheering, the A-squad baked a cake and brought it to the meet on Mr. King's birthday. Practice, Practice, Practice. TOP TO BOTTOM: R. Luck, C. Finley, P. Owens, and M. Hoehn. Sponsored by KASSON STATE BANK 57 After the meet. ROW 1: M. Koebele, D. Hrabik, G. Johnson, M. Zelinski, A. Johnson, Manager: A. Sorenson. ROW 2: Coach Perry King, D. Rendler, D. Kimble, P. Hoehn, R. Kreyer, T. Brossard, Assistant Dave Ginther. M. Zelinski placed fourth in the districts. P. Hoehn was named all-conference. The 71-72 wrestling squad, coached and assisted by Perry King and Dave Ginther, and Dennis O'Leary, came in fifth in the HVL. Arlin Johnson, Roger Krey- er, and Mike Haugen were co-captains for the year. P. Hoehn was named all conference and Mike Zelin- ski was the only Region I entry from K-M. A1 Soren- son was manager for the squad. B-squad had a good season winning eight and losing five. Steve Schmoll lead the squad with 82 individual pts. , followed by Doug Buck. Dave Ginther was their coach. Sponsored by KASSON STATE BANK 58 Enthusiasm Coach King and O'Leary work out a plan. Sparks Wrestling Season ROW 1: D. Faflak, W. Alberts, R. Smalley, C. Fjerstad, Coach O'Leary ROW 2: D. Splittstoesser, P. O'Brien, K. Alberts, B. Graves. ROW 3: J. Kunz, J. Allen, N. Witzel, and V. Vanasse. ROW 1: D. Buck, S. Schmoll, L. Kimble, T. O'Brien, D. Rasmussen, T. Kunz, Manager, A. Sorenson. ROW 2: Coach King, J. Allen, M. Grinklee, R. Fjerstad, J. Smith, P. Brennan, Assistant Coach, Dave Ginther. Sponsored by KASSON STATE BANK 59 Spirited Cheerleaders The A and B squad cheerleaders went to a summer clinic at Bemidji State College. They learned cheers and got new ideas on how to improve their cheering and school spirit. To raise money for uniforms, the girls shined shoes at the fair and sold caramel apples. All year they practiced hard for their winning and losing teams. It was worth it, as their many practices were rewarded by some great victories in basketball. Both A and B squad cheerleaders put in as much practice time to work on their routines as the boys who participate in athletics. Each girl had the honor and privilege to represent K-M at all athletic events therefore, her sportsmanship and personality carried the value of Kasson-Mantorville's name wherever she went. B-SQUAD: M. Kracht, C. Behrns, A. Pike, B. Miller Sponsored by MOORMANS MFG. CO. Enthusiasm, spirit and happiness . . . 60 ROW ONE: B. West, R. Ranvek, G. Severance, S. Berge, B. Johnson. ROW TWO: M. Unger, D. Kloss, S. Turner, J. Meitzner, B. Stellmaker. ROW THREE: R. Larson, J. Ness, B. Tjosaas, D. Burton, J. Falkenhagen. ROW FOUR: K. Behrns, K. Kubat, B. Andrist, D. Johnson, G. Dorschner. MISSING is coach Terry Vatland. Great Year The Seventh grade closed the season with a 9-2 overall record. The Eighth grade finished their season by being a runner up to Cannon Falls at Kenyon junior high tourna- ment. They won their first two games at this tournament, but the strong Cannon Falls club proved to be too much for the team. Their record was 6-2. The K-M Ninth grade team finished the 71-72 season with a 13-0 record. Their winning season was high- lighted by K-M's 50. 8 points per game as opposed to the 24. 6 points of the opponents. Lee Meyer, Jim Gardner, and De- Jay Unger were the leading scorers. The leading rebounders for the season were: Jary and Jim Gardner, Rod Roster, and Jay Kellar. ROW ONE: K. Kracht, K. Gore, J. Erickson, D. Berge, J. Zelinski, A. Hodge. ROW TWO: R. Ellingson, D. Mehren, R. Ellingson, D. Iverson, P. Turner, R. Gladden. ROW THREE: D. Splittstoesser, R. Himle. MISSING is Coach Jim T urner. ROW ONE: Manager, G. Fiegel, S. Coluburn, C. Oeltjenbrums, J. Yusten, J. Wendler, Lee Meyer. ROW TWO: D. Unger, R. Roster, J. Gardner, J. Keller, S. Miller, S. Jurrens. ROW THREE: Managers M. Holey and J. Stenstad, J. Wenz, J. Gardner, K. Spading, M. Fay. Sponsored by FOLKESTAD CHEVROLET GARAGE 61 B-Team Sets Records When the 1971-72 B-Team compiled a 16- 3 record, they also compiled some impres- sive statistics. For example, the young Ko- Mets averaged 40. 8 pts. a game while their opponents averaged 29. They outrebounded their foes 28 to 16. In fact, they were never outrebounded in a game. They averaged 17 recoveries a game, many resulting from their pressing defense. The three losses suffered during the season were to Wells, Pine Island, and Kenyon. The last two losses were by a total of 4 points. The 23 point triumphs over Byron and Zum- brota were the widest winning margins. The narrowest was the 3 point victory at Lake City. Some of the individual honors went to: Greg Bartel, best free throw percentage (40 for 57) 70%; Scott Lampland and Garth Fer- gel best field goal percentage 48%; and Garth Feigel most rebounds 151 and most recoveries 59; Lynn Musolf the least turn- overs. We They We They 40 Byron 45 23 Cannon Falls 25 40 St. Charles 48 27 Stewartville 28 30 Lake City 43 27 St. Charles 25 36 Zumbrota 44 30 Lake City 29 51 Stewartville 41 25 Zumbrota 18 29 Pla inview 35 40 Plainview 17 26 Wells 57 35 West Concord 40 32 Pine Island 44 42 Kenyon 45 50 Kenyon 49 18 Cannon Falls 42 35 Dodge Center 17 What a victorious scoreboard! ROW 1: Coach Bill Heitkamp, M. Holey, W. Iverson, M. Holderness, M. Carney, G. Fiegel. ROW 2: B. Herbst, J. Ranvek, L. Musolf, K. Hames, G. Fiegel, D. Holey, B. Erichsen, D. Ramthun, A. Holtan, D. Leth, M. Gustafson, and M. Miller. Sponsored by WINTER ELECTRIC 62 ROW 1: Manager Brian Pickett, Greg Bartel, Mike Holderness, Mark Patterson, Curt Olson, Joe Pearson, A1 Iverson, Randy Carlson. ROW 2: Assistant Coach Merlin Cordes, Bruce Tucker, Lon Krieg, Paul Grovdahl, Scott Lampland, Paul Jorgenson, Randy Fay, Bryan Kyllo, Head Coach Larry Engel. Grab it! Scott! Conference with coach. Rebuilding Year The KoMet's record is some- what deceiving. By the end of the year the KoMets were a pretty effective basketball team, winning 4 of their last 6 games. As a team K-M shot 43° from the field for the entire season hitting 438 of 1,016 shots. They scored on 293 of 529 free throws for 55%. The team averaged 55. 7 pts. per game while their opponents averaged 62. 7. Scott Lampland led the team in scoring with 436 pts. for 20. 8 pts. a game average. Mike Hold- erness hit 185 pts. for an 8. 8 average. He also led the team in assists with 41. Lampland also led in rebounding grabbing 234 while Paul Grovdahl grabbed 86 times. From the free throw line Lampland and Lon Krieg tied at 68%, Lampland hitting 90 of 132 and Krieg netting 15 of 22. Highlights of the season were a come from behind victory in the tournaments over a strong Dover- Eyota club, and the 63-60 heart stopping loss to undefeated Wa- basha. What are they looking at? Sponsored by HAROLD’S WELDING 63 One Act Plays THE LOTTERY adapted by Shirley Jackson. FRONT ROW: M. Miller, Delacroix; M. Haugen, Hutchison; V. Dunford, Davy; S. Stucky, Miss Besson; R. Neseth, Belva Summers. ROW TWO: K. Haugo, Villager 1; C. Dorschner, Tessie Hutchison. ROW THREE: K. Murphy, Old ManWarner; J. Ramthun, Villager 2; D. Ramthun, Jack Williams; L. Jensen, Tommy; D. Kramer, Mrs. Dunbar; W. Poffenberger, Mrs. Watson; S. Schleeter, Dickie; T. Pike, Martin; and D. Kimble, Joe Summers. GREAT SMOKIES by Le Rome Creth. FRONT ROW: B. Hoadley, Emmy Sue Schlepper; D. Ramthun, Willie Snod- grass; K. Hegna, Ducky Belle Schlepper. ROW TWO: K. Murphy, Hiram Schlepper; C. Lyons, Lizzy Cook; M. Peter- son, Dottie Lou Snodgrass. ROW THREE: C. Strand Zeke Cook; P. Jorgenson, Paw Schlepper; and C. Hoadley, Widow Daisy Snodgrass. THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER by Stephen V. Benet was K-M's entry in the District One Act Play Contest at Winona. FRONT ROW: C. Hoadley, Teach; K. Hegna, Simon Girty; C. Strand, Walter Butler; G. Dorschner, King Philip. BACK ROW: T. Pike, Fiddler; L. Rosen, Clerk; B. Erichsen, Jabez Stone; M. Gustaf- son, Mr. Scratch, B. Herbst, Daniel Web- ster; and J. Severance, Mary Stone. Drama Club The highlight of the year was a trip to the cities to dine at the Chanhassen dinner theatre and to see the musical 'Fiddler on the Roof. ' Miss Mary Ballard, advisor; Mike Haungen, Vice President} Jan Severance, Secretary-Treasurer; Don Ramthun, President. ROW ONE: D. Ramthun, J. Severance, K. Hegna, C. Johnson, N. Jensen. ROW TWO: C. Dorschner, K. Murphy, K. Haugo, L. Jensen, B. Hoadley, S. Stucky. ROW THREE: G. Dorschner, M. Petersen, K. Herbst, J. Ramthun, L. Rosen, D. Dunford, S. Schleeter. ROW FOUR: C. Strand, B. Erichsen, R. Neseth, C. Hoadley, D. Kimble. ROW FIVE: J. Carter, B. Herbst, M. Gustafson. FTA FTA started a new program at the elementary school. It was a tutoring program to give more individual help to students. Student exchanges with other schools was unable to take place this year because of lack of interest in members. The FTA sponsored a teacher of the year award, which went to Mr. Bill Heitkamp, boys' physical instructor. The club also held a Nice to Teachers Week, in May which included a luncheon. ROW ONE: K. Hegna, D. Hanson, M. Petersen, C. Hoadley. ROW TWO: B. Preston, K. Herbst, K. Horsman, R. Pickett, V. Winter, Mrs. Wilson, advisor. 66 67 Base- Ball . . . just another season. ROW 1: J. Collins, J. Gardner, B. Stellmaker, M. Guler, M. Unger, S. Turner, J. Ryan, B. Tulley, C. Horsman, K. Kubat. ROW 2: J. Erickson, D. Guler, K. Gore, L. Kimble, K. Alberts, K. Behrens, D. Splittstoesser, C. Horsman, R. Gladden, A. Hodge. ROW 3: J. Yusten, L Meyers, R. Koster, M. Fay, R. Carldon, D. Unger, J Kellar, J. Stevenson, coaches, Merlin Cordes and Greg Gille. ROW 1: G. Fiegel, M. Carney, D. Rasmasson, T. Pike, M. Holderness, G. Bartel, D. Kimble. ROW 2: Coach Swygman, R. Carlson, M. Patterson, B. Erichsen, L. Krieg, A. Holten, and T. Brown. Sponsored by STUSSY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 68 Track Many track meets were held at Byron this year, two were held here, and the conference meet was held at Cannon Falls. At Cannon Falls, Paul Jorgenson set a re- cord for the long jump at 20,4M. Paul, along with Joe Pearson and Dick Hrabik, went to the district meet at John Marshall. Also, pole vaulting was started for the first time. With all returning letter-winners, next season looks pretty bright. Preparation. Paul is leading again. More effort needed. ROW Is D. Splittstoesser, G. Peterson, D. Hrabik, R. Smalley. ROW 2: M. Zelinski, J. Allen, K. Spading, J. Gardner, M. Gustafson, S. Miller, T. O’Brien, B. Husten, K. Hames, Coach Ginther. ROW 3: R. Fjerstad, J. Smith, K. Spading, J. Stenstad, S. Juhnke, P. Jorgensen, J. Wenz, J. Pearson, G. Beader, C. Juhnke. Sponsored by STUSSY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 69 Keeping Up To Par Coach Larry Engel and his stroking ten entered a 1972 golf season that showed 8 conference matches on the roster. Komet golfers had a fairly successful year, ending up in fifth place in the conference. The team had experience with the same varsity members as last year, but compe- tition was strong. Kevin Murphy, sophomore, ranked 12th out of 40 in the district while Kent Huse, senior, ranked 16th. The B team, coached by Dennis O'Leary, have gained valuable experience in competition throughout the season and should prove their talents as varsity members next year. The KoMets Golf Team played host to the seven other HVL golf teams. The team tied for 3rd, with Kent Huse 41, Kevin Murphy 43. FRONT ROW: M. Olson, D. Lyons, K. Murphy, ]. Wendler, S. Gransee, G. Severance. BACK ROW: Coach Engel, D. Ramthun, K. Huse, C. Strand, B. Poffenberger. 70 NHS • • • “hold high the torch” April 6, in a darkly lit gym, eight seniors and four juniors were tapped. The parents came out from behind the gym par- tition and congratulations went all around. In the spring Mr. Bartz, the advisor, and the members gave a tea for their parents. Surprised Wendy. Unforgettable moment for Kay Guest speaker, Congressman Quie, and the girls. Serious talk. FRONT ROW: D. Suhr, J. Dorschner, S. Ness, S. Buehler, Mr. Bartz - advisor, R. Kreyer. BACK ROW: J. Sever- ance, M. Grove, W. Poffenberger, S. Edgar, J. Kyllo, B. Peterson, K. Wyttenbach, L. Alberts, C. Dorschner, T. O'Brien. 71 Arsenic And Old Luce by Joseph Kesselring Cast Abby Brewster . . Rev. Dr. Harper Teddy Brewster . Officer Brophy . . Officer Klein . . Martha Brewster . Elaine Harper . . Mortimer Brewster Mr. Gibbs . . . Jonathan Brewster Dr. Einstein . . . Officer O'Hara Lieutenant Rooney Miss Witherspoon Victim .... . Connie Dorschner . . . Craig Strand . . . Terry Pike . Dave Fredrickson . . Brad Erichsen . . Roberta Neseth . . Jan Severance . . . Brian Herbst . . .Don Ramthun . Mike Gustafson Bryan Poffenberger . Gary Dorschner . . Mike Haugen . . Diane Kramer . . Vicki Dunford Play cast. Crew that put it all together. love you so much I can't marry you. Do you want to be poisoned? Marilyn Fredrickson, director; Wendy Poffenberger, assistant director. Goodbye, Aunties. Well, I can't better my record now but neither can you - at least I have that satisfaction. The score stands even, twelve to twelve. 73 % Art Fair Approximately 300 people attended the Jr. -Sr. High Art Fair, held May 17. 116 students exhibited various projects. At the awards ceremony, students were recognized for their outstanding ability in art by their instructor, Miss Marilyn Fred- rickson. Connie demonstrating techniques. M. Torkelson exhibited the outstanding project. Owl designed from nails. M'lhlriM Connie Carstensen's display showed her artistic talents. 74 7th GRADE AWARD WINNERS: R. Ranvek, M. Guler and S. Turner. BACK ROW: K. Neseth, D. Peterson, L. Jensen, L. Klossner, K. Foote. Honors - SPELLING BEE WINNER: Sherri Graves was runner up to Ann Folkestad K-M's BAND QUEEN - D. Koebele. in the K-M Bee. Ann went on to win the county but lost at the state level. CITIZENSHIP CAMP: Paul Hoehn, and alternate, Mark Patterson. GIRL STATERS: Connie Dorschner and alternate, Jan Kyllo. BOY STATERS: Doug Kimble, and alternate, Dave Lyons. SPEECH PARTICIPANTS: K. Hegna, S. Ness, J. Severance, B. Herbst, and Mrs. Julander, Director. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, Mr. Sands, presenting Athlete Award to Paul Grovdahl. 75 achelor's Table Paul Grovdahl, Roger Kreyer, King Ness, Pam Smalley, Patty Miller. - Bryan Kyllo, Queen - Sue Ann Grand March. unioz oi at an anon - Vlantoxuillz cMiglz Sckool zzcjimti tlu fionouz oj tjoux fizsiznce at tfiL uniox-iSenioz IBa zyuet and Pxom on Satuxday, a j tfiixteentfi at iix-ifiixty o’ clock cHe.xihacjL eMail D(akUx Mote.l cR.ocknte.x, cf lnntt.ota Chaperone checks the punch. Mike Zelinski, master of ceremony, and Connie Car- sten watch as Paul Hoehn picked the queen. Randy Ness, soloist, sang Colour My World . He was accompanied by Ronda Loquai on the piano and Deb Koebele on the flute. We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us. - unknown Laura Alberts Craig Benedix Glenn Bonnes Sandra Bo yum Sharon Buehler Suellen Buchholz Susan Carney Jane Castner Jay Currier Michael Daggett Judy Dorschner Susan Edgar Donna Fellows Cassie Ferguson Ann Ferry Neil Fjerstad Roger Forland James Foote Steven Fuchs John Goodman Be sure yourself and your own Debra Gonzagowski Paul Grovdahl Marie Grove Nancy Hairsine Linda Haskin Michael Haugen Denise Himle John Hodnefield Michael Holdemess LuAnn Hoi tar Kent Huse reach to know, . . . Allen Iverson Delores Jensen Robert Jensen Arlin Johnson Marjorie Johnson Roger Kreyer Bryan Kyllo Gene Luikart Shirley McQueen Theresia Mehren Patricia Miller Rebecca Moen Leone Morson Gene Neseth SueAnn Ness Peggy O'Brien Scott O'Brien Teresa O'Brien Joan Olive Pamela Olson Rebecca Peterson Tamara Phelps How far your genius, taste, and learning . . . Denise Pickett Dennis Pickett Wendy Poffenberger Jean Robb Pamela Smalley Donna Stofferahn Donald Suhr Patricia Thoreson Connie Tomfohrde Donald Tune Kenneth Wyatt NOT PICTURED: Gregory Chladek Joun Fountain Donald Hippert Thomas Kunz Graduation Baccalaureate was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church May 21. Rev. A. Hanson of the United Methodist Church was the speaker. K-M s commencement exercises were held on a rainy Sunday, May 28 at 2 p. m. in the high school gymnasium. Commencement speakers were graduating seniors. Mike Haugen spoke on the highlights and achievements of the class of 1972. He concluded graduates of the class are ready to embark into the unknown and accept the challenge and depth of the ocean. Sue Ann Ness was second to speak. She stated With graduation comes many new responsibilities. It is our duty to exercise this right. Show people that we are respon- sible citizens and do deserve this right. Roger Kreyer said We must realize that society owes us nothing but that we owe society. It is our obligation to get involved in our community. As citizens in society we must practice respect and love for fellow man. Sharon Buehler challenged her classmates by stating The class of 1972 must not shrink from the challenge to make the world a better place to live. It is time to leave old ways and ties behind, and for each to chart out a new course of direction in our lives. The K-M Senior Choir sang American, Our Hertiage and the Senior Girls Ensemble sang May You Always. Mr. A. Frost, high school principal, presented the class of 1972 and Dr. L. B. Severance, Chairman of the School Board, awarded the diplomas. Honor escorts were Lonnie Krieg and Jan Kyllo. Honor guards were Paul Hoehn, Richard Hrabik, Doug- las Kimble, Randy Ness, Mike Zelinske, Rose Brandli, Connie Dorschner, Jan Severance and Cheryl Robb. The class flower was the carnation and the class colors were purple and silver. Honor students were Sharon Buehler, Jane Castner, Judy Dorschner, Susan Edgar, Marie Grove, Sue Ann Ness and Wendy Poffenberger. Sue Ann Ness and Roger Kreyer received the A- merican Legion School Award Medals. Roger Kreyer was awarded the $250. 00 scholarship from the Adolph Oiseth American Legion Post 333, Kasson. Graduation excitement begins with measuring for cap and gown for Nancy Hairsine. Kris Herbst played the processional and recessional at graduation. Cassie tries to avoid the rain drops. 84 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS: Mike Haugen, Sue Ann Ness, Roger Kreyer and Sharon Buehler. HONOR ESCORTS: Jan Kyllo and Lonnie Krieg, presented each class member a purple tinted carnation after they received their diploma. Judy Dorschner receives diploma and congratu- lations from Dr. L. Severance, School Board Chairman. 1972 class motto. Rev. Dirk Davenport. The senior class says good-bye as they proceed out of the gym to realize that thirteen years of schooling is over and nothing but memories are left. Yes . . . The Future Belongs To Those Who Prepare For It. 85 Final reward for Denise H. is to exchange cap and gown for a signed diploma. Time To Remember . . . AUGUST On August 25, 1971, school started once again for K-M Jr. and Sr. High Students. It mailed the first year for the seventh graders and the last for the seniors. We met five new teachers who replaced the ones who left. SEPTEMBER September started the activities going with our first dance on the 10. On the 14th K-M had its first student council elections, electing eight of the ten that ran for the office. On the 17th their names were listed along with others interesting news in the first Kometeer. The 21 and 22 were big days for the seniors. Huneke Studio came to take senior class pictures. Then to round out the month, plans for Homecoming activities were started. OCTOBER October 1 was the day the homecoming attendants were picked from the crowd at a pep-fest. The next week was full of activities to get ready for the Friday parade. 5 and 7 were float decorating nights. The 6 was the comonation of the 1971 Homecoming Queen. Patty Miller reigned over the bonfire and the game against Zumbrota ... we lost. The 12 was the National FFA convention. The 29 was Dad's Night in the rain at the football game which marked the end of the football season. NOVEMBER November brough the 1970 annuals, and for days they were passed back and forth to signed by friends and teachers. Re- port cards were given to parents at conferences on the 2 and 3. On the 9 the HVL All Star Concert was held in Cannon Falls. The cast of the Fall Play had practice at the court house in Mantorville and on the 19 and 20 presented The Night Of January 16 in the K-M Gym. November 25 marked the first vacation of the year, giving us Thanksgiving week- end off. DECEMBER December started out fine with the FHA Daddy Date Night on the 1st. On the 15 was our first unexpected sno-day vacation. The 16th senior pictures came back and trading started all over again. That night was the annual Christmas concert. The 17th was the last day of school in 1971. JANUARY Classes started again on January 3, 1972. On the 15th the Jr. High Wrestlers had a tournament in Kenyon. The 19 was the second fateful day of the school year when report cards were distributed. On the 22 the wrestlers had a tournament in Le-Roy and the one act play, The Devil and Daniel Webster went to contest in Winona. The 25 was our second sno-day vaction. FEBRUARY Junior class rings came. 2nd the Band went to Stewartville clinic. FHA slumber party the 4 with the girls getting up early the next morning to serve dinner to the tournament wrestlers who participated at K-M. 7th was the showing of the one acts The Devil and Daniel Webster, Great Smokies, and The Lottery. No school the 9 for the chorus clinic was held here. 18th marked the third sno- day, and 21 the water main broke. On the 28 K-M upset Dover-Eyota in basketball which enable K-M to go on to try to beat Wabasha. MARCH That game was held March 6 at the Mayo Civic and the great Komets put it together just to lose in the last seconds. On the 10th the Drill Squad held a Hobo dance in the Kasson Elementary gym. It was held there because the gym was being set up for volleyball tournaments on the 11. The third D-day came on the 22 when everyone found out their third quarter grades. Then the 27 started Easter va- cation. APRIL April 4 was the FFA banquet with Kay Wyttenbach choosen as their sweetheart. National Honor Society inducted eight seniors and four juniors the 6. 13 election of the cheerleader was held. FHA bakesale the 15 in Kasson. 20 the Senior announcements came. On the 26 the French club went to Rochester for a field trip and the Band and Chorus went to contest in Plainview. Spring Fling was the 29. MAY May 2 the FFA'ers went to a state convention. 3 was the first drill squad tryouts. Arsenic and Old Lace was pre- sented the 5 and 6. Paul Grovdahl was named Athlete of The Year at the annual banquet. Prom at the Kahler Hotel on the 13th. 17 the art fair, and the 19 the senior skip day. Afternoon of the 21 the Spring Concert was held and that evening baccalaureat at St. John's Lutheran Church. 26 the last day of the year with graduation the 28. Patrons The Village Inn Folkestad Chevy Garage Bishop and Wachholz, Inc. 1- Stop Realty State Farm Insurance Ben Franklin Rosemark Agency Incorporated Erickson Hardware K E Cleaners Ronnie’s Barbershop Al's Drive In Gambles Authorized Dealer Ted's Mobil Service patrons who gave five dollars. As seniors of K-M High School during 1971-1972 we believe it was a year full of excitement and fun. As co- editors of this yearbook we hope the pictures and stories mean as much to you, and bring back as many memories as they have to us. The Komet yearbook staff wishes to thank everyone who helped put the yearbook together and everyone who helped sponsor the yearbook so we as a group could do a better job. Wendy Poffenberger Laurie Alberts . . . and so every school year must come to a close with 'feet' heading home only to realize that soon many old and new will return in August. Published by __ Josten’s Notional School Services Lid. op Winnipeg. Manitoba. Canada.