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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1973 volume:

fate eueujOK wk t t d (mot� Hus o , iojuzb at i d 'lm ' ik bte . had udmlng Supp d', Sptoit «W prfdb ow tketo $td ik-tm+gkztd- ik $dkm % pmgbod Wkd- gmt fesfeag Faculty and administration work and participale to kelp K-M students become better citizens. Below Mr. King takes his last walk of the school year down the hall of vacant lockers. Mr. Anderson was the ’chief maintenance man of the year. If only he could have come up with a way to fix the leaky ceiling in the library. Row Two: Mr. Tiedemann, Mr. Cordes and Mr. Vang find themselves busy at the end of the year correcting final test, totaling grade scores and taking inventory. Mrs. Satter was the biggest attraction at the F1IA slumber party - winning the bubble gum contest. Many of the faculty supported and enjoyed the KoMet sport events - like Mr. Rose and Mr. Peterson. K-M faculty meetings were always met with mixed feelings. Advice and concern were part of the routine at K-M, Mr. O'Leary records grade on re- port cards. Mr. 3artz ex- presses his ideas. One can always count on Mr. Peterson members this year, Qtcify Pwvide Dfoecttow Mr. Anderson returned to K-M from Wykoff to re- place Mr. Carter as superintendent. While at K-M five years ago he served as principal. As chief ad- ministrator of the three schools, Mr. Anderson's responsibilities were many and varied. Executing decisions at school board meetings constituted one duty. Maintaining efficient operation of the school, communicating with the community, handled the maintenance of all school facilities, directed curri- culum and instruction, business of the district, di- rector of the Title programs were some of his major obligations. Mr. Bentson stepped up from jr. high principal by replacing Mr. Frost as principal. Mr. Bentson met the challenge posed by over 570 students. He worked with teachers on improvement of instruction, ac- counted for students to encourage the habit of regu- lar and punctual attendance. He also dealt with disciplinary problems to maintain order and develop responsibility and self discipline throughout the school. Mr. Bentson servea as advisor to the student council. Mr. Siguard J. Anderson, superintendent and Mr. William E. Bentson, principal. SECRETARIES: Pat Odegard and Sue Alberts cope with the demands of a growing school. K-M BOARD: Everett Robb, Warren Wyttenbach, Bruce Erickson, and William Meeker. Row two: Sigurd Anderson, Wallace Aarsvold, Klaus Alberts, Jr., and Robert Vail. y TMbChe Wlt0'£iv4 xmL Mrs. Esther Bartel, who teaches French and Mr Dean HanSOn ASriCUlmre; Mr' EnSe1’ EnSlish: „ . . , Mr. Richard Swygman, Social Studies; Miss Patricia Dono- Commercial corrects daily papers. 76 van, Music; appear ready for a secret meeting in room 207. Mrs. Rue Jean Jones, secretary for Librarian and Guidance office; Mrs. Joyce Falkenhagen, English; Mrs. Barbara Satter, Home Economics; Miss Mary Ballard, Librarian; discuss issues printed in the weekly bulletin. 18 U UxtAMS Wh Receives. Mr. Gregory Gille, Social Studies and Science; Mr. James Sands, Social Studies; Mr. Robert Rose, Humanities; hold an informal session outside the main office. Girl's Physical Educa- tion teacher, Miss Linda Dorschner, takes time out from her class to pose for photogra- pher. She is also cheerleader adviser and girl's sports coach. Miss Dorschner with seventh graders. Miss Marilyn Fredrickson, Art; explains a situation to her students. Mr. Thomas Tiedemann, Science; reads daily bulletin on office windows. 19 Thb fttOMt wkfr COMI Mok hU tfuMtCfS Mr. Conrad Lechelt, jr. high English and Mr. George Kraemer, jr. high science, are interested in Mr. William Heitkamp’s letter. Mr. Leon Quarve, industrial arts, explains a situa- tion to Mrs. Sally Cutting, sr. high English, who is new to the system this year. 20 The teachers' workroom - a place where world cries are resolved - arguments logically settled and fortitude extolled. Mr. Dennis O'Leary, jr. high math, Mr. Lance Peterson, American history, Mr. Lavern Huse, jr. and sr. high science, Mr. Perry King, sr. high math, and Mr. Gerald Sylwester, industrial arts. e Sy IS th yhuucoixw. Bm isow The letter may have contained information about KM’s winning basketball team. Mr. Heitkamp is the physical education instructor and head basketball coach. Mr. Robert Melin, special education, goes over an assignment before the school day begins. Mr. John Schwen is at ease in front of his senior high band members during seventh period. Mr. Michael Endres, speech therapist, takes time out to pose for photographer. Mr. Endres is new to the school system this year. 21 Qtct Wj urictJfa Ochool With Ready to start a new day is Mrs. Claudia Risnes, music; Mrs. Linda Wilson, home economics; Mr. Merlin Cor- des, mathematics; Mr. Donald Vang, commercial; and Mr. Eugene Bartz, science. Mrs. Marion Jorgensen is the nurse for all three schools. v Junior and senior high guidance director is Mr. Gilbert Kraft. BUS DRIVERS, Front Row; Bob O’Brien, Joe Pries, Lyle Robinson, Mark Vail and Doug Kracht. BACK ROW: Loren Riedel, Eleanor Bzoskik, Wes Finley, Don Fiegel, Earl Johnson, and David Strain. Missing from the picture is Lyle Wulf, Vic Raddatz, James Maxson and Phyllis Dorschner. 22 CtMid BobO'Brien, head custodian; and Loren Riedel. The custodial and cafeteria staff carried out important roles in maintaining an efficient school. Providing KMHS with such necessities as heat, building main- tenance and daily lunches. Custodians performed services far beyond required responsibilities. Among these included setting up bleachers and or chairs before athletic events and other school functions. They also were re- sponsible for cleaning up afterwards. The cafeteria staff prepared hot lunches each day for the majority of the students. Hollis Hauschildt and Don Fiegel Mrs. Dora Mogen, Mrs. Shirley Jurrons and Mrs. Lavon Tully, head cook. 23 Qttidtods Help tu VctAlouS Office aids: Kathy Hegna, Lynnae Tjosaas, Doug Kimble, Lee Meyer, Chuck Juhnke, Jan Severance, Rose Brandli and Debbie Koebele. Library aids; Alan White, Brian Houston, and Craig Deno. Row two: Julene Riedel, Deb Hodenfield, Holly Orr, Mary Johnson, Connie Unger, Linda Wallace, Wanda Johnson, Dawn Anderson, and Nancy Schmoll. Row three; Marlene White, Debra Suhr, Julie Larson, Robin Bakkedahl, and Chris Raygor. k in %D. _ S W. C. Fields, rum pies, and jokes of all kinds. These are the memories we hold so dear. They will always be cherished in the years. These are the memories of Davey He gave us all strength and meaning, Courage with laughs and dreaming. No one was ever loved so much And we were never so very touched, By anyone other than Davey. And so, we the class of 1973, would like to dedicate the KOMET to the memory of Davey Spilman, our beloved and dear classmate and friend. 26 C d u Yma Ufi u tik U wie6. ROSS ABEL DENNIS ANDRIST VICKIE BRADFORD LeROY BORDELON HOLLY BRAKKE ROSALIE BRANDLI GRAY BROMLEY RANDY CARLSEN CONNIE CARSTENSEN CONNIE DORSCHNER PAULA ERATH ANTHONY ERICKSON RANDALL FAY NANCY FINLEY Pride is new band uniforms. Success on the pot- ters wheel for Connie. Ticket please! Another two points. Cenlo Yma — BegUuung of tk GwL LAVONNE FJERSTAD SUSAN HART PAUL HOEHN RICHARD HRABIK TERRY JENSEN MARTHA HANENBERGER KATHY HEGNA CAROL HOADLEY JAN HUSE PAUL JORGENSEN DEBORAH HANSON KRISTINE HERBST KATHY HORSMAN GALEN JOHNSON CHARLES JUHNKE 28 omJ fo Qtep TowomL fkb Fuiu t . DOUGLAS KIMBLE MATTHEW KLEEBERGER DEBORAH KOEBELE DIANE KRAMER LONNIE KRIEG JAN KYLLO KATHY KUNZ DAVID LYONS BRIAN LOHRBACH ROND A LOQUAI MITCHELL MILLER ROBERTA NESETH RANDY NESS CURTIS OLSON MARK PATTERSON JOE PEARSON Cfass of '73 Looks fo u Btgg t cmcL Those many hours of required typing. Pride of playing in the K-M band. MARY PETERSEN GREGG PETERSON JOEL PETRICK ANNA RAMTHUN CHERYL ROBB SHAWN SCHOENROCK KIM SCHWENKE JAN SEVERANCE BONNIE SINGFIEL OSCAR SKOGEN CRAIG SMITH KENTON SPADING 30 Better Thugs GnAducdlmj CLAIRE STELLMAKER SCOTT STEVENSON BETH TVEDT BRUCE TUCKER KAY WYTTENBACK MIKE ZELINSKI SARA STUCKY STEVE VANGNESS LYNNAE TJOSAAS GREG VANDEMARK MARIE TORKELSON HOLLY WULF NOT PICTURED: MARK STEVENS BRAD BECKEL ROBERTA PICKETT WOOD JOHN SMITH Fun at the FHA slumber party. . . . what cheer should we do next. 31 Debbie Aakre Cindy Alberts Debbie Alberts Dwayne Bakkedahl Pat Barry Greg Bartel Gordon Beader Cheryl Behrns Janet Berge Steve Bjergum Tony Brossard Debbie Brown Tom Brown Randy Bungum Mark Camey Diane Chladek Mary Durst Dean Edgar Brad Erichsen Judy Fellows Rick Ferguson Roger Ferguson Garth Fiegel Cindy Finley Randy Fjerstad Chris Foote D. Fredrickson Paul Gore Marcia Grove Ken Hames Mike Haapala Kathy Haugo Brian Herbst Marc Holdemess Dave Holey Alan Holtan Brian Houston Wayne Iverson Provided L xd is Uv Cckool 2nd PLACE FLOAT 32 Anticipation activities The President of the junior class was Don Ramthun, V ice President Brian Herbst, Secretary Lynette Skogen, and Treasurer Craig Strand. Not pictured: Keith Musolf Rita Weatherly Steve Vangness Barb Pearson Marie Johnson Marilyn Kracht Russ Krueger Scott Lampland Dan Leth Rita Luck Steve Maier Barb Miller Mark Miller Jeff Morson Kevin Murphy Lynn Musolf Monica Ness Torn O’Brien Mark Olson Nancy Olson Robert Olson John O’Malley Pam Owens Terry Pike Don Ramthun Jerry Ranvek Dan Rasmussen Dan Rendler Jon Riedel Judy Rosecke V icki Seim Peggy Scott Lynette Skogen Craig Strand Sally Stucky Steve Tomfohrde Mike Tully April Wallace Mike Weatherly Dennis Weeks Vicki Winter Alan White 33 QopkOMto66 . . . Pwvtolpaib J. Aaisvold J. Allen B. Andrist V. Behne T. Benedix C. Berge R. Bomholdt C. Boyum T. Boyum D. Bromley T. Brown B. Buck R. Carlson D. Carstensen Poor Tigers Hard at work in art class! S. Castner D. Chladek M. Christenson S. Colburn J. Cotten B. Deno D. Dunford C. Engelstad K. Erwin T. Ewart, Sec. M. Fay J. Fjerstad B. Fuchs J. Gardner J. Gardner S. Glenna R. Gronvold B. Hairsine N. Hart D. Haskin R. Haskin 34 tnuolv nOmti itu tkb QpVtft ofr KflAJ-fQ. C. Hegna M. Hoehn R. Horsman L. Jensen S. Jensen D. Johnson M. Johnson W. Johnson S. Juhnke S. Jurrens J. Kellar, Pres. L. Kleist M. Koebele W. Krieg T. Kundert J. Kunz J. Larson C. Madery J. McCoy L. Meyer D. Mittelstadt J. Mittelstadt S. Miller, V. Pres. V. Musolf B. Nielsen L. Nielsen B. Ness J. Ness L. O'Brien C. Oeltjenbruns, Trea J. Peterson A. Pike B. Poffenberger R. Preston A. Raygor S. Schleeter C. Schmoll G. Schwenke C. Singfiel M. Skogen T. Skogen J. Smith K. Smith A. Sorenson K. Spading J. Stenstaa J. Stevenson D. Unger P. Unger R. Urbach L. Wallace J. Wendler J. Wenz N. Witzel J. Yusten J. Zelinski 35 . . . Ue ge ab fcjUMS ftv The jungle safari. Our entry in the mural contest. 36 Class Officers; J. Tomfohrde, Pres. H. Hegna, V. Pres. G. Dukart, Sec. B. Finley, Treas. K. Alberts D. Anderson D. Berge N. Besch D. Bowman C. Bradford S. Brandli P. Brannan B. Bromley T. Brown D. Buck D. Buehler L. Bungum J. Burdick P. Checkel K. Chladek G. Dukart V. Dunford B. Erichsen J. Erickson J. Fay B. Finley G. F iegel S. Fjerstad A. Folkestad R. Gladden C. Giovetti K. Gore S. Graves B. Green M. Grunklee D. Guller Pwhu ikb Class ofr ’76 J. Haapala R. Hames T. Hart H. Hegna P. Herrick R. Himle B. Hoadley A. Hodge J. Hoehn M. Holey M. Holmquist D. Holt C. Horsman B. Houston D. Ivereon N. Jensen C. Johnson L. Johnson R. Jones S. Jorgenson L. Kimble B. Klossner K. Kracht J. Leth T. Lienau C. Lyons M. Madery B. Madsen D. Mehren P. O'Brien C. Olevson S. Olson H. Orr J. Pettey C. Poffenberger J. Ramthun C. Raygor J. Riedel L. Rosen B. Ryan S. Schmoll R. Seim S. Singfiel P. Sorenson D. Splittstoesser K. Stafford J. Tomfohrde D. Tune P. Turner J. Unger C. Vandemark S. Vangness T. Weatherly D. Wendler M. White J. Zelinske 37 Blgldti L igesb Class at C U Wayne Alberts Lori Allen Dawn Anderson Marlyn Anderson Brian Andrist Julie Badker Jeff Bakkedahl Robin Bakkedahl Janice Behne Kevin Behrns Steven Berge Susan Bescn Debra Boysen Gary Brannan Keith Brossard Kevin Brossard Bonnie Bungum Duane Burton Rebecca Carstensen Bill Claassen Julie Colburn John Collins Jeff Cotten Lynette Dahms Michael Dukart Craig Deno Gary Dorschner Kirsten Engel Daniel Faflak Jack Falkenhagen Linda Ferguson Clare Fjerstad Kathy Foote Jeff Gardner Tammy Glenna Steven Gransee Brian Graves Michael Guler Vicky Hanenberger James Hart Susan Haskin Sheila Hegna Debra Hodnefield Laura Holdemess Clinton Horsman Ronald Hrtanek Douglas Ingersoll Laurie Jensen Linda Jensen Barry Johnson Donald Johnson Scott Jurrens Dennis Kloss Lisa Klossner Mary Koebele Kenneth Kubat 38 CLASS OFFICERS Treasurer: Gary Severance President: Brad Stellmaker Secretary: Julie Miller Vice President: Keith Ness Rita Kundert Nancy Lager James Larsen Richard Larson Kim Lien Christine Louks Britt Ludlow Bradley McKean John Meitzner Julie Miller Karen Neseth Jon Ness Keith Ness John Nielsen John O’Brien Diana Oeltjenbruns Randy O'Brien Diane Peterson Tim Pike Randy Ranvek Carol Raygor Charles Robinet Jerome Ryan Paula Saxton Linda Schleeter Nancy Schmoll Diane Schoenecke Lee Schoenrock Pauline Seiberling Lisa Selle Joel Senjem Brian Sepin Gary Severance David Splittstoesser Karlene Stark Brad Stellmaker Theresa Stevenson Mark Stevenson Tami Stromback Debra Suhr David Theuner Bradley Tjosaas Brett Tully Steven Turner Scott Umsted Connie Unger Mark Unger Vernon Vanasse Brian West Deborah Westphal NOT PICTURED: Greg Bowman Penny Dean Gary Gilbertson Tynann Simons 40 C u rih. . • otv iketo Way Up. Our mural entry in the '72 homecoming event. Even though we didn't win, the experience was fun. K. Carstensen R. Erwin R. Johnson J. Musolf M. Nielsen D. Perkins Kim Abel Kathy Allen Lynn Allen Lynda Andreen Barbara Bakkedahl Pamela Barry Ann Bartel Kevin Beckman Steve Behrns Jon Berge Michele Bormann Brian Boysen Donna Boyum Mark Brannan Robert Brown Pamela Buck Kathy Burton Robert Carstensen James Checkel Cindy Chladek Gigi Cutting Debra Dahms Randy Daggett Deborah Darling Tom DeMarino Ricky Distad Jacklynn Dukart Cynthia Falkenhagen Russell Fay Audrey Finley Dawne Fischer DeWayne Gilbertson James Goodman David Gransee Lisa Gronvold Bret Green Mark Grove Craig Hanson Mark Haugo David Hawkins Randy Herrick Allison Hodge Kathy Hoadley Rudy Hrtanek Pamela Hughes Angela Huse Larry Iverson Carolyn Jensen Diane Jensen Lorie Jensen Laura Juhnke Jon Kellar V alerie Kramer Sandra Krieg Denise Kundert David Larsen JoEllen Leth Kay Lyons Louie Madsen Larry Meeker Marylee Moen Lori Morin Natalie Morrow Gregory Morson Tim Mulholland Brian Musolf 41 Obss, ofr 1978 Pam Buck; President Pat Skogen: Vice President JoEllenLeth: Secretary Larry Unger: Treasurer Richard Naatz Julie Ness Michael Ness Jay Neseth Dawn Olmsted Sheryl Olson Robert Peterson Jill Peterson Alan Pettey Mark Rendler Kathleen Rosen Wanda Ryan Sandra Schleeter Beth Senjem Daniel Singfiel Pat Skogen Russell Skogen Marguerite Smith Pam Snow Lorrie Spading Kari Stark Melissa Stucky Julie Tjosaas Larry Unger Ronnie Unger Mary Vail Jeff Vanasse Mary Winter Dick Wyttenbach 42 and only three minutes between classes, Seventh grade homecoming float, NOT PICTURED: E. Milnar T. Vicker iCO UEr £ta$ Captures Cchool Ymw New and improved described the 1972- 73 KOMET. Changing company, lar- ger book, color photograph and color stock paper for the student life section ranked as important improvements of the publication. While stringent dead- lines pressured the staff and advisor, the quality of the yearbook remained high. Komet staff sold ribbons at Basketball tournament time, which was very suc- cessful. The ribbons were designed and made by Mr. Bentson and Miss Fredrickson. Left, Front to Back; Kay Wyttenbach, business manager; Ronda Loquai, art editor; Deb Aakre; Marcia Grove, Sherri Graves and Ann Folkestad. Right, Front to Back: Miss Fredrickson, advisor and photographer; Doug Kimble, sports editor; Dave Lyons, editor; Craig Strand and Brad Erichsen. Huneke studio of Weseca came to take club pic- tures. Their talent and free service was an asset to the 73 yearbook. Many long hours of work and preparation was spent by staff members and Miss Fredrickson to meet deadlines through- out the school year. Dave Lyons helps Ann Folkstad and Sherri Graves at one of the many Saturday workshops. •ar i Cto$ R wiM U Events Many items of importance reach the KMHS students through the KOMETEER. The 1972-73 KOMETEER, published five times a year, made an effort to present the news of Kasson-Mantorville Junior and Senior High School. Editorials writ- ten dealt with issues from various view- points concerning students, faculty, ad- ministration and parents. Other major areas covered by the publication includ- ed features on all K-M sport events, peo- ple in school. Letter to the Editor, Club news, art section, feature stories, Peo- ple Poller and From the principal’s desk. In addition to publishing the newspaper, the KOMETEER sponsored a 1950 s day and sock-hop, and they had several do- nut sales to provide additional income. Brad and Craig showed their 50 s spirit Kathy Hegna, co-editor; and Chuck Juhnke make last minute changes in a sports story. Pictured at the left Connie Carstensen, Lynnae Tjosaas, Mary Peterson and Carol Hoadley spent many nours typing and planning layouts for the school paper. 45 The girls'Volleyball team for 1973 finished up with a record of six wins and three losses. They gained this record at three Play Days dur- ing the winter months. They competed against teams from Cannon Falls, Zumbrota, Lake City, Kenyon, St. Charles, Plainview, and Stewartville. VOLLEYBALL, Row one; S. Brandli, A. Ramthun. Row two: L. Jensen, L. O'Brien, P. Unger, K. Kunz, and D. Dunford. Row three: T. Benedix, and K. Herbst. Row four; D. Alberts, C. Foote, D. Kramer, C. Carstensen, J. Fjerstad, and C. Boyum. 46 Cb dS Another two points for Jan. BashdbcM The girls' basketball team finished the year with a record of five wins and one loss. The team members were the follow- ing: Row one: Carol Hoadley, Wanda Krieg, Coach - Miss Linda Dorschner, Mary Durst, andJanKyllo. Row two: Chris Foote, Rosie Brandli, and Kris Herbst. Row three: Anna Ramthun, Connie Dorschner, and Mary Peterson. 47 In its second year, the drill team prac- ticed twice a week - Monday nights at 8:30 and Wednesday after scnool. Through the year they performed at foot- ball and basketball games, and wrestling meets. The highlight of the year was their TV performance during naif-time at the regional final basketball tournaments held in Rochester at the Mayo Civic Au- ditorium. The president was Sue Hart with Jan Kyl- lo as Vice President. Marcia Grove was the secretary, and Debbie Aakre was the treasurer. Pride is to represent K-M at Mayo Civic Auditorium Only place to practice was hallways. Performing during half-time at regional BB tournament. Top Left of V: Jan Kyllo, leader; Barb Hoadley, Carol Lyons, Deb Aakre, Sue Jensen, Barb Hairsine, Deb Dunford, Paula Unger, Deb Hanson, Holly Hegna, Georgiann Dukart, Nancy Jensen, Lori Rosen, Jane Burdick, Marcia Grove, Monica Ness and Carol Hoadley. Back Row: Mary Petersen, Sue Hart and Cheryl Robb. 48 L C tC PuXliCCtiS Camera shy club members at the picnic. The Bartel's dog appears to be honored guest at picnic. The highlight of the year for the French club was a field trip to Northfield and Minneapolis on May 9th. Voices and pronunciation of French were checked at the language lab. The teacher recorded the voices of several or the students. Don Ramthun was quite surprised to hear himself because he had not been aware that his response had been selected. The French class at Northfield was studying 'The Stranger’ by Camus. All questions and answers were in French. After a lunch at the Nankin, the group and their adviser, Mrs. Earl Bartel, toured the Walker Art Center. On May 31 the club had a picnic supper at the Earl Bartel’s home in the country. The biggest attraction for some was the food and the 'overly' friendly dog. PICTURED BELOW, Front row: Debbie Hanson, Rita Luck, Wanda Krieg, Connie Boyum, Judy Aarsvold and Carol Singfiel. Row two: Greg Bartel, Mrs. Bartel, teacher and adviser; Donette Haskin, Linda Nielsen and Betsy Fuchs. Row three: Don Ramthun, Carol Englestad and Donna Bromley. Missing when the picture was taken is Marie Torkelson and Kevin Murphy. C tftftifajCj QfjVtit hi Spirit, loyalty, and enthusiasm were among the many outstanding qualities of this year's cheerleading jr. and sr. squads. Even before school began some of the girls had spent many hours practicing old and new cheers to perfec- tion. As enthusiastic representatives of their school, they encouraged good sportsmanship and active team support at all games and on the bus to away games. Each cheerleader pays for her own uniform and pom-poms, which usually cost around seventy dollars. Helping with the cheerleader activities was their advisor. Miss Dorschner. Keep On Truckin' Row one: Vicki Seim, and Sarah Brandli. Row two: Bonnie Deno, and Marie Hoehn. Row three: Charis Johnson, and Sheri Graves. Row four: Angie Pike and Jennifer Zelinski. VARSITY SQUAD: Pam Owens, Kay Wyttenbach, Rita Luck, Kathy Kunz, Aw, it was nothing. 50 Jan Severance, Sara Stucky, Roberta Neseth and Diane Kramer. Cnoss-Cowting fs £ood In the Long Run. Front row: R. Carlsen, K. Spading, G. Peterson, J. Pearson, D. Hrabik, C. Juhnke, K. Spading. Back row: Coach Peterson, G. Johnson, D. Leth, G. Bartel, S. Schmoll, B. Poffenberger, S. Juhnke. Get off my toe! Hey! Over here! Hey! Hard work and agony. Chuck Juhnke and Dick Hrabik, shown left with Coach Peterson, led the '72 KoMet cross- country team to a 3rd place HVL finish. Chuck was 2 runner in the conference and Dick was 4 man. This was the third year in a row they were named All-Conference, hav- ing passed a career total of about 1500 runners each. 51 AJo luv AT uw 1972 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The KoMets closed their 1972 season with a three win and six loss record overall. As the season came to a close so did the football career for seven K-M seniors. The seniors are co-captains Paul Hoehn and Doug Kimble, Mike Zelinski, Paul Jorgensen, Dave Lyons, Curt Olson and Long Krieg. Paul Hoehn was named to the HVL all-conference football team as a linebacker. Paul Jorgensen was named to the second team as a lineman. These were the brightest individual performances in a disappoint- ing season. Waylaid early with a slim loss at Byron, the team untracked with three straight victories, the one a- gainst Zumbrota, Bringing home the jug. We 0 13 16 20 14 21 6 6 0 Team Byron Dodge Center Zumorota Plainview Cannon Falls Kenyon Stewartville St. Charles Lake City They 6 8 6 0 27 46 36 40 40 Varsity goes through pre-game exercises as the two coaches plan strategy. VARSITY, Row One: Dan Rassmussen, Mike Zelinski, Jay Kellar, Mike Haapaia, Brian Herbst, Kevin Murphy and Mark Olson. Row Two: Curt Olson, Tony Brossard, Gary Gardner, Ron Carisen, Craig Strand, Dave Lyons, Doug Kimble, Jeff Stevenson and Paul Hoehn. Row Four. Ass’t coach Swygman, Don Ramthun, Jon Stenstad, Jeff Wenz, Braa Erichsen, Lon Krieg, Paul Jorgenson, Head coach Sylvester, and Ass't coach Ginther. Yet, the balance of the conference season and tough opponents faced coach Sylwester's squad. Few ’hur- rahs' were resounded in K-M as the team fell before five fine offensive performances. All that could be mustered by local forces was some competitive defensive work amongst the squad, namely the conference selectees and a few under- class standouts. Offensively, senior Mike Zelinski picked up four TD's the lion's share of a team total of eleven. Head coach Gerald Sylwester, co-captains Paul Hoehn and Doug Kimble, and asst, coach Swygman. Successful Season JUNIOR HIGH, Row one; B. West, S. Berge, W. Alberts, J. Larson, M. Dukart, B. Claassen, J. Ryan, N. Ness, J. Kellar, and D. Singfiel. Row two: Coach King, Coach Gille, G. Morson, L. Unger, D. Splittstoesser, M. Haugo, R. Daggett, L. Schoenrock and J. Berge. Row three: J. Van- asse, M. Grove, M. Brannan, D. Larson, L. Madsen, L. Meeker, B. Graves, R. Fay and R. Unger. Row four; G. Dorschner, K. Behrns, J. Gardner, K. Ness, S. Behrns, J. Hart, B. Johnson, D. Wyttenbach and K. Beckman. Row five: A. Pettey, J. Neseth, K. Kubat, B. Andrist, S. Gransee, C. Roblnet, V. Vanasse, M. Anderson and R. Naatz. The junior high football season proved once again successful. The combined —•'at' compiled a 7-2 record. The seventh graders, guided by Mr. Gille, established a 3-2 record with two poor-showing losses sandwiched between three shut-out victories. Notable per- formances were supplied by Steve Behrns, Jon Berge, and Kevin Beckman. Mr. King’s eighth grade team fared even better. Barring its last moment tie with a tough Cannon Falls team, the squad won four contests, allowing its opponents only six total points. Pacing the team botn offensively and defensively were standouts Gary Dorschner and Kevin Behrns, as well as the balance of the squad which played consistent ball all season. B-SQUAD, Row one: Doug Buck, Larry Kimble, Klaus Alberts, Dale Guler, John Hoehn and Dennis Iverson. Row two; Randy Gladden, Ronnie Carlsen, Dan Berge, Jeff Stevenson, Jay Kellar, Lee Meyer, Jay Erickson, and Alan Hodge. Row three; Coach Ginther, Gary Gardner, JonStenstad, Jeff Wenz, Mike Holey, Mark. Grunklee, Dejay Unger and Coach Endres. Homecoming week was full of exciting activi- ties . . . murals, floats, spirit awards. The Spirit Ladder was the highlight of the pepfest. If the kids showed enough spirit, Mr. Bentson would climb to the top of the ladder and get a pie thrown in his face! More effort was needed to win the game. The dance was enjoyed by all, with Sterling furnishing the music. Mr. Bentson showed his spirit. The agony of defeat . . . Team effort wasn't enough. Seniors won Spirit Paddle Award. 54 Seniors won the mural award . . . and the float award! Sterling furnished the music. Our Queen enjoying the dance. 55 972 f-fOM6COtnuug Rcya y The 1972-73 Coronation was the highlight of home- coming events during K M's fun-shared week of activ- ities. May Each Day was the theme and title of the song sung by Merle Madery, Debbie Hanson, and Randy Ness. Don Ramthun was the Master of Ceremonies, who introduced the royal court as they proceeded to the music of The Grand March. After Queen Patty gave her relinquishing speech, she crowned Paul Hoehn as our first Homecoming King. Then he surprised Rosie Brandli by crowning her to reign as our 1972-73 Home- coming Queen. Together they read the proclamation which the senior royalty composed. Following the Coronation, our new King and Queen lighted the annual bonfire that the sophomore class had organized. With spirit and hope the KoMets cheered by the bright dan- cing and leaping flames. The night of October twelfth is sure to be a cherished and lasting memory. Don Ramthun, M-C Our King and Queen read their proclamation Left to Right: Freshman attendant and escort, Jane Burdick and Dennis Iverson, Junior attendant and escort, Marilyn Kracht and Greg Bartel, Senior Queen and King candidates, Connie Dorschner and Dick Hrabik, and Jan Kyllo and Lonnie Krieg, crown bearer, Nancy Smith, Queen and King, Rosie Brandli and Paul Hoehn, robe bearer Paul Stucky, Senior Queen and King candidates, Anna Ramthun and Mike Zelinski, Ronda Loquai and Doug Kim- ble, Sophomore attendant and escort, Carol Singfiel and Steve Miller, and 1971 Queen and escort, Patty Miller 56 and Alan Dorschner. Uotn uk ofr CuAfyUSfy and CfMt. . . Chmrn The Jr. and Sr. High Choruses under the direction of Miss Donovan and Mrs. Risnes the later part of the year, represent two different levels of musical endeavor. The Jr. High Chorus performs on an intermediate level, whereas the Sr. High Chorus practices the rudiments of part singing, sight reading, basic composition, and music appreciation of classical, religious, and both serious and light popular songs. These two groups assembled to present the Christmas and Spring Pop Concert with the Jr. and Sr. High Band . The Sr. High Chorus participated in the annual clinic at Zumbrota and district contest at KM where the group was evaluated according to musical expression ana appearance in addition to musical blend and quality. The group also participated in graduation ceremonies. Miss Donovan directing Sr. High Chorus at the Kay Wyttenbach was the accompanist for the Junior and Senior Christmas Concert. High Choruses. Members of the chorus made the nativity scene for the stage while Mrs. Stenstad's elementary art students made stained glass windows for the Christmas Concert. ALL-STAR MEMBERS, Row one: R. Luck, D. Hanson, M. Durst. Row two: K. Herbst, A. Ramthun, K. Wyttenbach. Row three; D. Kramer, C. Carstensen, B. Tvedt. Row four; B. Herbst, R. Ness, R. Fay, C. Olson. tfrUOJVMWjy Row one: N. Morrow, A. Bartel, C. Jensen, “B. Bakkedahl, S. Krieg, L. Morin, J. Dukart and L. Gronvold. Row two; A. Hodge, H. Orr, K. Stark, A. Finley, T. Glenna, B. Senjem, V. Hanenberger, K. Lyons and Acc. K. Wyttenbach. Row three; L. Junnke, L. Jensen, D. Westphal, P. Snow. R. Fay, D. Boyum, S. Hegna, and B. Klossner. Row four: R. Himle, C. Falkenhagen, J. Neseth, D. Buehler, K. Hoadley, D. Iverson, C. Raygor and L. Allen. Row one; V. Bradford, R. Brandli, D. Hanson, K. Kun2, R. Luck, M. Hoehn, P. Unger, C. Carstensen and L. O'Brien. Row two: K. Wyttenbach, M. Grove, C. Alberts, L. Kliest, C. Madery, M. Johnson, L. Jensen, D. Johnson, V. Seim, C. Hegna and L. Jensen. Row three; A. Ramth'm. M. Durst, D. Aakre, J. Fjerstad, M. Christenson, K. Musolf, D. Carstensen, J. Morson, B. Nielsen, J Larson, D. Alberts, B. Tvedt, J. McCoy, L. Wallace, and D. Kramer. Row four; B. Lohrbach, R. Bomholdt, D. Andrist, K. Murphy, B. Herbst, C. Olson, Randy Fay, J. Huse, T. Benedix, C. Foote, K. Herbst, M. Torkelson and A. Wallace. 59 KflA Sctvul Ottoudkite fludfettoes Whether on the football field or gym, stage at half time of a basketball game, or on concert night in the auditorium, Mr. Schwen's devoted musicians combined mu- sic coordination and high spirited enthusi- asm to achieve the best musical programs possible. The KM Jr. and Sr. Band participated in the annual Christmas and Spring Pop Concert. The Sr. High Band attended the clinic at Plainview and participated in the district contest held at KM on April 13th. The band was judged on sight reading, tone, intona- tion, balance technique, diction, rhythm, interpretation and musical effect. The long awaited band uniforms arrived late in October. Band parents, students, previ- ous band directors and Mr. Schwen started their dream of having new uniforms 6 years ago by having a pancake supper, concession band stand at the county fair, ice cream so- cial, auction and many other money making projects. April 7th, Kevin Murphy and Chuck Juhnke participated in the small group contest at John Marshall in Rochester. Row One: J. Haapala, R. Neseth, N. Finley, L. Tjossas, M. Kracht, and S. Behrns. Row Two: S. Schleeter, K. Murphy, N. Jensen, J. Tomfohrde, N. Besch, V. Dunford, D. Ramthun, and D. Rasmussen. Row Three: B. Gronvold, S. Olson, W. Krieg, J. Wendler, M. Fay, J. Wenz, T. Pike, L. Krieg, S. Stucky, and C. Juhnke. Standing: S. Brandli, J. Fay, J. Bur- dick, C. Boyum, C. Dorschner, D. Kimble and K. Olson. New band uniforms can be converted from marching in parades with the overlay and puff high hats to the tuxedo and bow-tie for concert performances. The uniforms are royal blue accented with white. 60 Drill team members carried banner to lead parade. Row One: D. Boysen, K. Stark, D. Peterson, L. Jensen, H. Orr, and M. Moen. Row Two: L. Sell, A. Hodge, J. Tjossas, K. Lyons, M. Bormann, J. O'Brien, P. Seiberling, C. Falkenhagen, and R. Ranvek. Row Three: L. Morin, L. Andreen, K. Rosen, P. Hughes, D. Darling, K. Allen, B. Ludlow, D. Burton, B. Tjossas, and M. Vail. Standing: J. Simons, B. Johnson, K. Stark, L. Jensen, S. Olson and director, Mr. Schwen. jtvUHJUQlv UuSfo Row One: J. Ramthun, L. Rosen, B. Hoadley, C. Johnson, J. Zelinski, and D. Koebele. Row Two: L. Johnson, J. Houston, J. Gardner, C. Engelstad, P. O’Brian, C. Lyons, B. Hairsine, and P. Scott. Row Three: A. White, D. Dunford, R. Jones, J. Aarsvold, D. Haskin, P. Turner, S. Miller, H. Brekke, T. O’Brian, and D. Hrabik. Standing: Band Director - Mr. Schwen, S. Juhnke, andj. Gardner. Ucycnettes Head majorette, Diane Kramer, along with Rita Luck and Judy Rosecke, lead the band in acti- vities during the school year and the summer months. All-Star Band members that were chosen by Mr. Schwen to participate in the concert. i Row One: J. Peterson, P. Buck, L. Simons, S. Besch, J. Badker, and K. Engel. Row Two: R. Larson, S. Schleeter, D. Jensen, K. Neseth, L. Spa- ding, D. Fischer, D. Dahms, N. Lager, and J. Miller. Row Three: S. Krieg, K. Behrns, J. Gardner, B. Stellmaker, W. Ryan, M. Hanson, S. Behrns, J. Neseth, W. Alberts, D. Faflak, J. Falkenhagen, and S. Gransee. Row Four: V. Vanasse, M. Unger and R. Fay. ALL-STAR MEMBERS: Doug Kimble, Con- nie Dorschner, Nancy Finley, Deb Koebele and Dick Hrabik. Row Two: Chuck Juhnke, Sara Stucky, Roberta Neseth, Don Ramthun, Tom O'Brien and Kevin Murphy. The All-Star Concert was held in the Ken- yon auditorium with a capacity crowd in at- tendance. Outstanding band students were chosen by their directors from all eight HVL schools to participate. Mr. Miles Johnson, director of the concert band at St. Olaf Col- lege, Northfield, Minnesota, directed the All-Star Band. ALL-STAR BAND PROGRAM Men of Ohio...............Henry Fillmore A ve Verum Corpus .... Mozart, arr. Buehlman Psalm 46.......... .............Zdechlik Selections from Shaft . . . Hayes, arr. Lowden A polio...................... Pennington Color Burst........................Kenny 61 FoMPkuj 'Bhth, Cpklt’ Cast by Noel Coward Charles Condomine -------- — -Brian Herbst Ruth Condomine - ---...------jan severance Edith---------------------------------Kathy Hegna Dr. Bradman---------------------------Bryan Poffenberger Mis. Bradman-------- - - - Kay Wyttenbach Madame Arcati----------------- jan Kyllo Elvira Condomine---- Roberta Neseth A comical play, 'Blithe Spirit' is about a man who doesn't believe in seances or the spirit world, but decides to write a book about them. Through Ma- dame Arcati he gets connected with the spirit world. He realizes what a mistake it was when the connec- tion was his dead wife! Stage manager, Sara Stucky; Director, Mrs. Falkenhagen and Student Director, Kevin Murphy. Crew at work. 62 Standing front; Connie Dorschner, Kris Herbst, Ronda Loquai, Brad Erichsen, Rita Luck, Alan White, and Mark Patterson. Top row: Cheryl Behrns, Lynette Tjossas, Sara Stucky, Diane Kramer, Kathy Haugo, Sheri Graves, Kevin Murphy, Anna Ramthun, Ann Folkestad, Carol Hoadley, Rose Brandli and Dave Lyons. This is first rate! Absolutely stunning! Edith, have you ever seen such a long, long finger? You’re jealous of Elvira! You're here on my husband's invitation - not mine! .— $ Now then, are you ready to empty your minds? Quick! Lift her onto the chair! FFA U HIms f-t(mfri i TH NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOYS STUDYING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE The April 3 annual FFA Banquet was held at St. John's Lutheran Church with awards being presented to those deserving students who excelled in their respective activities. FFA members receiving awards were: Minnesota State Farmer Degree: Matt Kleeberger, Randy Ness, Curt Olson and Galen Johnson. District FFA Proficiency Winners: Curt Olson - Sheep, Randy Ness - Poultry, Galen Johnson - Swine. Regional FFA Proficiency Winners: Curt Olson - Sheep and Randy Ness - Poultry. Chapter Awards: Galen Johnson - Chapter farmer, Dwayne Bakkedahl - Junior farmer, Jon Yusten - Sophomore farmer, Dennis Iverson - Greenhand farmer, Randy Ness - Beff and Poultry farmer, Wayne Iverson - Crops and Farm Mechanics farmer, Kim Olson - Dairy Farmer, Curt Olson - Sheep farmer. Curt Oeltjen- bruns - Records Awards, Galen Johnson - Swine farmer, Matt Klee- berger - Livestock farmer. Honorary Chapter farmers degrees were bestowed upon Willard Blanch, Manford Ness and Warren Fay. Officers for the 1972-73 year were: Randy Fay, President; Randy Ness, Vice President; Dwayne Bakkedahl, Secretary; Galen Johnson, Treasurer; Matt Kleeberger, Reporter; Wayne Iverson, Sentinel. Officers for the 1973-74 year will be: Kim Olson, President; Dwayne Bakkedahl, Vice President; Wayne Iverson, Secretary; Marlin Fay, Treasurer; Jon Yuston, Reporter; Greg Bartel, Sentinel. Guest speaker at the banquet was Mr. Carrol Plager, retired Extension Livestockman from George A. Hormel and Co. of Austin. Mary Durst, Marilyn Kracht, FFA Sweetheart; and Cindy Finley. Front row: Matt Kleeberger, Wayne Iverson, Randy Ness, Kay Wytenbach, Randy Fay, Dwayne Bakkedahl and Galen Johnson. Row two: Brian Ness, Pat O'Brian, Scott Jorgenson, Rod Himli, Klaus Alberts, John Hoehn, Mark Madrey, Steve Schmoll, and Jon Yusten. Row three; Curt Oeltjenbruns, Neil Weitzel, Kim Olson, Greg Bartel, Jeff Zelinske, Tom O'Brien, Randy Jones, Dennis Iverson, Jon Allen and Randy Gladden. Row four: Adviser Dean Hanson, Dan Buehler, Brian Herbst, Dean Edgar, Tony Brossard, Curt Olson, Marlin Fay, David Tune, and Keith Smith. Ff-(4 f-fasB Y sut . Wardrobe for initiation The fun of cleaning up. FHA was very active throughout the school year to help build character. Some of the activity the girls partici- pated in were: egg drive to raise mo- ney, initiation of new members, at- tended the district meeting in Plain- view, sponsored a formal Christmas dance, attended the state convention at the Radissom Hotel in Minneapolis, collected money for muscular dystro- phy association, held an all school ta- lent show, daddy date night, mother- daughter banquet and many other activities. During the summer the officers made uniforms which consisted of red checked dresses and white smocks trimmed in red. FHA slumber party activity Monica Sandy and Carol Rose and Monica Row One: Barb Satter, Advisor; Marcia Grove, Historian; Connie Dorschner, Recreation; Monica Ness, Vice President; Rose Brandli, President; Ronda Loquai, Treasurer; Lynnae Tjosaas, Reporter; Tanae Brown, Parliamentarian; Sue Schleeter, Secre- tary. Row Two: Kathy Kaugo, Cheryl Behms, Marilyn Kracht, Cindy Finley, Pat Checkel, Donette Haskin, Brenda Erichsen, Deb Dunford, Cindy Bradford, Becky Madsen, Sue Castner. Row Three: Wanda Krieg, Barb Miller, Georgiann Dukart, Nancy Jensen, Charis Johnson, Sarah Brandli, Tam Brown, Louise Johnson, JenHaapala, Ann Folkestad, Diane Wendler, Angie Pike. Row Four: Deb Aakre, Kathy Hegna, Carol Lyons, Barb Hoadley, Lori Rosen, Cindy Poffenberger, Holly Hegna, Jane Leth, Bonnie Ryan, Theresa Hart, Joan Tomfohrde. Row Five: Connie Boyum, Cindy Alberts, Mary Durst, Jane Burdick, Sandra Ol- son, Janice Unger, Sue Fjerstad, Deb Johnson, Jennifer Zelinski, Juay Aarsvold and Carol Engelstad. 65 CttfthtCWMS Ready to go on ski trip. Qbuuij CjOwfijti The K-M Student Council's A Ski Club was organized during the school year by Mr. Tidemann, Mr. Gille, and many other teachers who volunteered to help. They took five trips to various ski lodges in the area with as many as sixty-one students going at one time. Much interest was shown as an average of forty-five students went on each trip. The club was able to obtain lower rates as a group and all considered it well worth the time and money spent. Bottom row: Jay Kellar, Brian Herbst. Row two: Brad Stell- maker, DonRamthun. Row three: Roberta Neseth, Connie Dorschner, Pam Buck. Row four: Doug Kimble, president; Lynnae Tjosaas, Kathy Hegna, Theresa Hart. Principal W. E. Bentson. main activities for the year were sponsoring Homecoming, Activity Night for Jr. High Students, discussing a student lounge, and trying to improve anything in general that could improve our school and stu- dent body. For next year, Mr. Bentson feels that the new members should try to become involved on a state- wide level of students belong- ing to other schools. jfcjW DwZftofrCflub fJado BuSy Yea . Ttt UapfjyJouAMy ifr C ndeH CMd lfetito The K-M Drama Club was very active this year. The One-Act Plays were the major money-making projects for the year. The high point of the Drama Club's activities was the trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre to see My Fair Lady on May 1. The club would like to get more junior high students to become involved. The following mem- bers were elected as officers for the year: President - Jan Severance, Vice President - Craig Strand, and Secretary- Treasurer - Connie Dorschner. DRAMA CLUB, Row one: C. Johnson, T. Pike, J. Aarsvold, C. Engelstad, and S. Graves. Row two; B. Hoadley, C. Lyons, N. Jensen, S. Schleeter, and A. Folkestad. Row three: B. Herbst, S. Stucky, R. Neseth, K. Haugo, and C. Dorschner. Row four; C. Strand, K. Murphy, C. Behrns, D. Kramer, and D. Ramthun. Row five: A. Ramthun, J. Severance, K. Herbst, and A. White. by Thornton Wilder Cast: The Stage Manager...................................Kevin Murphy Ma Kirby -- - Kris Herbst Arthur........................................Jeff Kunz Caroline -- - -Sherri Graves Pa Elmer Kirby--------------------------Dave Fredrickson Beulah-------------------------------------- Diane Kramer Good afternoon Mrs. Hobmeyer. We’re going on a trip to see my married daughter Beulah in Camden. Oh, Pa! Do we have to Afternoon folks. Some water? You sure There's Beulah standing on the steps wait while that whole can. Air all right? Do you need any oil waving at us. Hello Beulah! funeral goes by! or gas?” A brother - sister team, Kris and Brian Herbst, were student dir- ectors for Miss Mary Ballard, who directed the plays and is also the adviser of drama club. ONE-ACT PLAYS STAGE CREW, Row One: Brian Herbst, Jan Severance and Bryan Poffenberger apply their Charis Johnson, and Connie Dorschner. Row Two: Barb own make-up for the February 5 performance. Hoadley, Alan White, Brian Houston, and Carol Lyons. Do you always use your handkerchief A pinch of snuff clears my as a shoe brusn? Why not? head. Ah - cho. And mine ... Ah - cho. A SUNNY MOkmING by Serafin and Joaquin Alvarez Quintero Cast: Dona Laura....................Jan Severance Petra, her maid...............Ann Folkestad Don Gonzalo............... Bryan Poffenberger Juanito, his servant..........Don Ramthun Scene: A park in Madrid. T ime: The present A Sunny Morning was K-M s entry in the District One-Act Play Contest which was held in Pine Is- land on January 27. February 5 at 7:30 the One- Acts were presented to the public in the K-M gymnasium. If my memory serves me right, for You don’t know how much it disturbs me to My dear lady, this has been a we forget when we grow old, there see you reading with all those glasses on! great pleasure. Goodbye until lived a most beautiful woman . . . tomorrow if it is sunny. Stumbling only once in fourteen conference games, K-M KoMets raced to the 1973 HVL bas- ketball crown with a fine 13-1 record. Matching poise, confidence and consistent play with hard practice hours, the squad outdistanced all conference teams, except a late season, slim loss, to Cannon Falls by five points, 78-73. Leading the conference and setting the pace of league play, the team forced its way through mia-season games, claiming as victims pre-sea- son favorites Kenyon, Cannon Falls, as well as tough Lake City and St. Charles teams. During that span led by what were to become All-Con- ference players Scott Lampland, Greg Bartel, and Paul Jorgenson, the KoMets added to their unblemished record, rising to 10-0 in conference play. Yet, the test of their season was realized in late January and early February when they faced again the teams most likely to upset their momentum. A lopsided win over Plainview which had tested K-M early in the season at a score of 64-62, another win over Cannon Falls, and a tight 65-61 win over St. Charles cemented the KoMets first HVL Conference title since 1961. Able tutoring by coach Heitkamp and assistants Vern Huse and Merlin Cordes coupled with loyal school and hometown support assisted the team in achieving its early season goal of becoming con- ference champions. Too, a number of fine individual performances were turned in. Stalwart defensive play by Paul Jorgenson, team leader in rebounds, a fine two- way performance by Scott Lampland, team point leader and consistent defensive rebounder, and complementary performances by regulars Greg Bartel, Brian Herbst, and Lon Krieg marked tne 72-73 season, a season long to be remembered. Spirited varsity cheerleaders: Sara Stucky, Jan Severance, Roberta Neseth and Diane Kramer. Throughout the year the team gave 100 per cent of themselves - like B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Angie Pike, Sarah Greg Bartel did at the Kenyon game. Brandli, Charis Johnson and Sharie Graves. TtifoCitute Another two points for Lon Krieg. Lynn Musolf proved himself as a powerful substitute. Front row: Marc Holderness, Greg Bartel, Randy Carlson, Brian Herbst, Wayne Iverson and manager Gary Fiegel. Row two: Lynn Musolf, Jerry Ranvek, Dan Leth, Alan Holtan and Don Ramthun. Row three: assistant coach Vern Huse, Scott Lampland, Paul Jorgenson, Lon Krieg, Randy Fay and coach Bill Heitkamp. Missing is Jon Riedel. fCo nets (Htd The K-M KoMets won the District III opener by posting a lopsided 70 to 47 victory over Pine Island on March 2 at Mayo Civic Audi- torium. March 7, the KoMets disposed of the Dover-Eyota ball club by the score of 72 to 59. March 9, the KoMets put together their best defensive effort of the season as they rolled past Byron offense to hold them to 35 points while K-M put in 68. The win over Byron gave K-M the District III champ- ionship of tne Class A division. March 14 the K-M cagers achieved the right to play in the Region I finals by defeating Alaen-Conger 74-65. Scott Lampland turned in a sterling performance by scoring 34 points, picked off 14 rebounds, ana had four assists. Lon Krieg and Brian Herbst also hit double figures as they scored 13 and 12 points respect- fully. Paul Jorgensen picked off 18 rebounds. Friday, March 16 saw the KoMet's goal of a state tournament bid fall short as a tall, deter- mined Preston team defeated the locals by a score of 44-57. Paul Jorgensen and Brian Herbst pumped in 9 and 8 points respectfully. Jorgensen had 10 rebounds and Lampland 8. Piloting his squad to a 21-4 record, coach Bill Heitkamp's KoMet basketball squad offered excitement and great fan interest, prempting KoMet followers to proclaim, Thanks for the memories. JS Utouz Rjum up Otouw BBBv ck Brought CottutujuUtg cuul Qckoot Clos t fbgdk t . It seemed like a 'blurred dream,' but K-M played in the district and regional tournaments with their goal set on representing our school with pride. K-M Art Players did their part at the pep-fests to create spirit. Jim Abel, Roger Erickson, Dave Fiegel and 'Bim' Juhnke stand by their sign they presented to the team of '73 before the Preston game. Mr. and Mrs. Herbst watch their son play with great anticipation. Connie and Jan sell tickets. Rally for guys after district play. Town people served lunch to all. 74 Legion members held a banquet to honor the BB Banquet held to honor parents, coaches team of '73. and the team. B-Je ht Fuusked Wtttv 12-8 J2jmwuL. Support from the bench. Time-out plans. The 12 win 8 loss finish for the B squad did not attain pre-season goal and expectations, but the 17 boys that participated showed much promise and especially when they would come back with a win after a previous heart-breaking loss. Of the 8 losses two were overtime losses by one and two points and three others were by a total of 5 points. Losses were more numerous on foreign courts than on the home courts with an 8-2 home record and a 4-6 away record. As a team, they worked real hard on defense which was character- istic of the hustle and pressure they put on the opponents, forcing them into many violations. Against Plainview, they held their opponents to 4 points for three quarters (38-4) with the final score being 52-14, which was the widest margin of victory. Offensively, Jim Gardner was the leading scorer averaging 10.7 points per game with a game high of 25 against Cannon Falls. Jim Gardner and Steve Miller were the leading rebounders. Lee Meyer lead in assists with 44. WE TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY 49 Byron 29 40 Dodge Center 34 54 Lake City 35 43 St. Charles 26 43 Zumbrota 46 40 Stewartville 51 35 Plainview 30 34 Lake City 44 53 Stewartville 36 62 West Concord (OT) 64 43 Kenyon 44 52 Zumbrota 33 47 Wells 38 52 Plainview 14 30 Adams 29 43 Kenyon 49 42 Pine Island 31 54 Cannon Falls 44 35 Cannon Falls (OT) 36 43 St. Charles 44 Front row: Coach Merlin Cordes, Dan Carstensen, Curt Oeltjenbruns, Jeff Wendler, Jon Yusten, Jary Gardner and manager Craig Olevson. Row two: Lee Meyer, Jay Kellar, Steve Miller, Jim Gardner and Dejay Unger. Row three: Tim Skogen, Jeff Wenz, Marlin Fay, Jon Stenstad and Keith Spading. Missing from the picture is Steve Colburn and Steve Jurrens. 75 Tiiv GMtdbl Hw Coach Terry Vatland Stlv T thv Front Row: Ronnie Unger, Larry Iverson, Bob Peterson and Jon Kellar. Row Two: Larry Unger, Brian Boysen, Mark Rendler and Larry Meeker. Row Three: David Hawkins, Louie Madsen, Steve Behms, Mark Grove, Randy Herrick, Rich Naatz and Jim Checkel. Coach Jim Turner 9ttv Front Row: Mike Dukart, Brian West, Jerome Ryan, Randy Ranvek, Jon Ness, Mark Unger, and Mike Guler. Row Two: Garv Severance, Brad Steilmaker, Jeff Gardner, Rich Larson, JoelSenjem, Brad Tjosaas and Dennis Kloss. Row Three: Marlyn Anderson, Duane Burton, Brad McKean, Kevin Behms, Gary Dorschner, Jack Falkenhagen and Don Johnson. Ninth grade had thirteen wins and one loss which was in overtime with Stewartville 42-45. Front Row: Coach Merlin Cordes, Kevin Kracht, Randy Jones, Keith Gore, Doug Splittstoesser, Rod Himle and Manager Randy Gladden. Row Two: Dan Berge, Alan Hodge, Paul Turner, Dennis Iverson, Dale Guler and Don Mehren. 76 CkmlmdM omJj Team CpeM Cpinlb Cheerleaders are there win or lose. Varsity cheerleaders: Kay Wyttenbach, Kathy Kunz, Rita Luck, and Pam Owens. B-Cheerleaders: Rita Seim, Marie Hoehn, Jennifer Zelinski, and Bonnie Deno. Mark Koebele has victory in his eyes, With the right holds and moves Mike Zelinski antici pates victory. Another victory is chalked up for Mike Zelinski. Captains Mike Zelinski and Galen Johnson along with the other KoMet wrestlers closed their season with a six win and seven loss record overall. During the Holiday Tournaments in Morristown the KoMets placed third out of eight. Galen Johnson was the only wrestler from K-M to be named on the HVL all-conference team. Mike Zelinski received the a- ward for the most team points with 69. Ctmvgtlv Pfitkd Aytitosb Pow t Seniors competing in their last high school wrestling matches are Paul Hoehn (155), Doug Kimble (145), Galen Johnson (119), and Mike Zelinski (126). Other K-M wrestlers are Larry Kimble (98), Steve Schmoll (105), Mark Koebele (112), Craig Schmoll (132), Dan Rendler (138), Marke Grunklee (167) and Tony Brossard (180). WE TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY 22 Byron 24 16 St. Charles 36 54 West Concord 3 16 Goodhue 32 33 P la inview 11 27 Lake City 24 35 Dodge Center 18 29 Stewartville 22 10 Kenyon 33 44 Zumbrota 12 18 Cannon Falls 28 18 Owatonna 27 18 Hayfield 33 4th HVL Tournament The moment of truth. The tense moment of the coaches. Front Row: Larry Kimble, Steve Schmoll, Mark Koebele, Galen Johnson, Mike Zelinski and coach Perry King. Back Row: Kevin Schmoll, Dan Rendler, Doug Kimble, Paul Hoehn, Mark Grunklee, Tony Bros- sard and assistant coach Dave Ginther. 78 (A tesil ts Gdfa £yp tieivc . B-SQUAD, Front Row: Brian Ness, Pat O’Brien, John Hoehn, Mark Madery and Klaus Alberts. Back Row: Dan Rasmussen, John Allen, Neil Witzel, Tom O'Brien and coach Dave Ginther. Missing is Dave Fredrickson. B-Squad wrestlers ended their regular season schedule with a 7 win - 6 loss record. Freshmen, 119 pounder John Hoehn compiled an impressive 10-2 record. Eight of John’s ten wins were by falls. Teammate Dave Fredrickson, 138 pound ju- nior, turned in a 7-1-1 record with five falls to his credit. Junior Dan Rasmussen completed a 5-1 record with 2 falls, 126 and 132 pounds. Dick Wyttenback joined the teaiulater; only a 7th grader but promises to be possible undefeated wrestler in the future. He compiled an 8 and 3 season with 3 wins at 90 and 98 pounds. John Allen completed a 5-2 re- cord with 2 pins. JR. HIGH SQUAD, Front Row: Wayne Alberts, John O'Brien, Dick Wyttenbach, Mark Haugo, Steve Berge and Mark Bran- nan. Back Row: Coach Dennis O’Leary, Brian Graves, Dan Faflak, Jon Berge, Russell Fay, Clare Fjerstad, Vernon Vanasse and Charles Robinet. 79 Jatt ud Rcmm Society The K-M chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony Wednesday, April 11, 1973. The induction into the society is the highest honor bestowed on any high school student. Students are chosen on the basis of four virtues: character, scholarship, leadership and service. Students must have at least a B scholastic average. Kay Wyttenbach served as Mistress of Ceremonies. The Invocation was given by Pastor Harry Krieg. Tire four virtues were each spoken on. Kay Wyttenbach spoke on leadership; Jan Severance on scholarship; Jan Kyllo on character and Connie Dorschner spoke about service. The Society was honored to have Bob Ryan, newscaster from KROC as their guest speaker. He spoke on what the graduate can expect his career life to be like. At conclusion of the speeches by Mr. Ryan and the students, the climatic taping ceremony was initiated. Mr. Eugene Bartz, the Society's adviser, then led the newly tapped members of the Society and the old members in the pledge. Mr. Bentson, Mr. Ryan and Pastor Krieg. Kris Herbst Ronda Loquai Greg Bartel Front row: Cheryl Behrns, Lon Krieg, Doug Kimble, Sara Stucky, Greg Bartel, and Mr. Bartz. Row two: Jan Severance, Connie Dorschner, Kay Wyttenbach, and Kathleen Haugo. Row three: Roberta Neseth, Anna Ramthun, Kris Herbst, Carol Hoadley and Don Ramthun. Missing is Jan Kyllo and Ronda Loquai. 80 The 1973 K-M Golfers had a year to look back on with satisfaction. They placed fourth in the HVL and had two players named to the All Conference team. They also placed fifth in the District and sent one team member (Jim Gardner) to the Regions. Both of these accom- plishments were a first for K-M. With five returning lettermen for next year '74' should be a better year. Another high point was that five girls came out and participated in die golfing program. These firls set an example that will opefully be carried on. Standing: L. Allen, P. Hughes, L. Allen. Kneeling: M. Vail, K. Engel. Back row: Bryan Poffenberger, Scott Lampland, Jim Gardner, Front row: Gregg Peterson, Jeff Wendler, Kevin Murphy, Mark Olson. Not pictured: Dave Lyons, Jeff Kunz and Coach - Mr. Engel. All-Conference: Jeff Wendler All-Conference: Kevin Murphy Row one: M. Rendler, J. Morson, J. Kellar, B. Brown, M. Guler and W. Alberts. Row two: D. Faflak, L. Madsen. Back row: Coach O'Leary, G. Severance, J. Collins, A. Pettey, M. Anderson, D. Gransee, R. Naatz, S. Gransee, L. Meeker and S. Turner. 82 Vanity QbuvGS y WvmJu iQ QeMow The K-M baseball team finished 4 in the conference and 2 in the sub-district with a 3-3 conference mark and a 6-6 over-all season record. KoMet pitcher Lon Krieg ended his high school baseball career by being named all-conference along with Lee Meyer, a sophomore. Ron Carlsen and Lee Meyer led in the scoring department with .363 and .312 averages respectfully. WE TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY 4 Byron 3 5 St. Charles 2 1 Hayfield 9 3 Lake City 5 0 Pine Island 3 SUB -DISTRICT PLAY 7 Zumbrota 1 8 Byron 5 0 Plainview 1 1 Mazeppa 0 13 Cannon Falls 3 0 Pine Island 1 Tense moments of Coach Endres JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL, Front row: David Larsen, Kevin Beckman, Joe Simons, Bob Petersen, r% O A n 1 n f a 1 T _ -__ — a. 1 ' 1 T n « a __ bach and Ronnie Un Jeff Gardner, Steve Dick Wyten- er. Row two: Mike Ness, Russell Fay, Jerome Ryan, Brad Stellmaker, Kevin Behrns, Jehrens and Coach Jim Turner. 83 TfrDfrfr tiuiUtojkiHg Uhcouw- htiHtiy WeUtsBttngs Success. — unknown Legion Awards: Scholarship - Deb Hanson, Citizen' ship - Anna Ramthun and Lon Kreig. Betty Crocker Homemaker Award - Carol Girls' State; Cheryl Behrns, Alternate - Kathy Haugo. Hoadley. Boy's State: Greg Bartel, Alternate - Brian Herbst. 84 Boy and girl Athlete of the Year: Lon Kreig and Kris Herbst. Speech Awards: Kevin Murphy, Kathy Hegna, Connie Dorschner, and Don Ramthun. Not pictured Kathy Kunz. Connie received an A rating and was first alter- nate to the region contest. Most Feminine: Robert Neseth Most Masculine: Paul Hoehn Most Daring: Mitch Miller and Jan Huse. Biggest Clowns: Mitch Miller and Kathy Hegna. Biggest Flirts: Sue Hart and Bruce Tucker. Biggest Troublemakers: Kim Schwenke and Kathy Hegna. Most School Spirit: Kathy Kunz and Paul Hoehn. Most Likely to Succeed: Jan Severance and Lon Krieg. John Phillip Sousa Award: Chuck Juhnke Drama Club Awards: Standing, left to right: Dave Lyons - Crew work, Roberta Neseth - Best Supporting Actress, Dave Fredrickson - Best Supporting Acotr, Sara Stucky - Crew work, Kris Herbst - General Contributions. Kneeling: Brian Herbst - Best Actor, Ann Ramthun - Best Actress. NOT PICTURED: Best Liked; Lon King and Jan Kyllo. Best Dressed: Dick Hrabik and La- vonne Fjerstad. Most Creative: Tony Erickson and Ronda Loquai. Most Talented; Roberta Neseth and Doug Kimble. Best Athletes: Paul Jorgensen and Kris Herbst. 85 Tfutvdhds G N £cfodRemd$ The 1973 K-M Thinclads finished third in the HVL Conference and third in the District III Track Meet. Enroute to their high finish, ten K-M school rec- ords were broken. The new record holders are: Jeff Wenz - Shot Put and Discus, Keith Spading - 100 Yd. Dash and 220 Yd. Dash, Chuck Juhnke and Keith Spading - 880 Yd. Relay, Paul Jorgensen - 120 Yd. High Hurdles, 180 Yd. Low Hurdles, High Jump and Long Jump. The season was highlighted by the ad- vancement of four athletes to the Region I meet. Those athletes that qualified were: Jeff Wenz - Shop Put, Chuck Juhnke - One Mile, Dick Hrabik • One Mile and Paul Jorgensen - High Hurdles. Paul Jorgensen, in the High Hurdles, qualified for the 1973 State Track Meet. He thus became the 1st athlete in the history of K-M to participate in the state meet. All-conference was Paul Jorgensen. With skill and determination K-M runners stride in the one mile run. Jeff Wenz concentrates to put the Paul Jorgensen leads the pack in the high hurdles. His ability and shot as far as he can. determination took him to the state track meet on June 8. Front row: Mike Zelinski, Dick Hrabik, Dan Rasmussen, Mark Unger, Mike Dukart, Brian Boyson, Mark Haugo, Lee Schoenrock and Coach Dave Ginther. Row two: Jim Heiserman, Gary Gardner, Bian Houston, Kent Spading Qk Keith Spading, Tim Skogen, Chuck Juhnke, Jon Stenstad, Jeff Wenz and Paul Jorgensen. Ou uRg foctioaS hufl d Carolyn Jensen, Laura Juhnke and Deb Darling served strawberry punch to the guests. More than 300 people attended the 1973 Junior-Senior High Art Exhibit held May 17 in the K-M Gymnasium, to view projects and displays that 110 students had prepared. Those who attended were greeted by Joe Simons at the guest book, while Mark Haugo, Larry Meeker and David Larsen handed out programs. The following students were voted by their classmates to receive 'Outstanding Art Awards' in their respective classes: Art I - Jon Stenstad and Mary Christensen; Art II - Kris Herbst, Jan Huse, Monica Ness and Roberta Neseth; Art III - Ronda Loquai, Connie Carstensen, Tony Erickson and Marie Torkelson. Students who received 'Merit Awards’ in ceramics were Randy Bungum, Sara Stucky, Jan Kyllo, Ronda Loquai, Roberta Neseth and Connie Dorschner. SEVENTH GRADE, Back row: JeffVanasse 'Most Artistic Award;' Sandra Krieg, Kathy Rosen and Jill Petersen. Front row: Lisa Gronvold, Kay Lyons and Sandra Schleeter. Missing is Kathy Hoad ley. Rose Brandli received the 'white ceramic pot' for the top award in the ceramic division. Winning memorabilia boxes. Lower left: Randy Bungum, Art I; Monica Ness, Art II. Top: Tony Erickson, Art III. Pictured above is Ronda Loquai's displays that was one of six that received merit awards. 87 'Bcwitibk ( WUyibO QtA f My dear Miss Barrett. At last! What's this man to you? Answer me! Answer me! 88 Hawwy is so fwightfully eawnest. CREW; Anna Ramthun, Dave Lyons, lights; Sara Stucky, stage manager; Diane Kramer, student director; Brad Erichsen, Mrs. Cutting, director; and Craig Strand. Missing is Lynnaie Tjosaas, costumes, Shawn Schoenrock and Kris Herbst, make-up. Isn't he handsome, Ba? Cast; Dr. Chambers--------------------- -Terry Pike Elizabeth Barrett--------------- Anna Ramthun Wilson............................ Kathy Hegna Henrietta Barrett - - Cheryl Behrns Arabel Barrett - -- — - — Connie Dorschner Octavius Barrett------------------- Jeff Wenz Septimus Barrett---------- - -Dwayne Bakkedahl Alfred Barrett---------------------Craig Strand Charles Barrett-----------------------------Mike Zelinski Henry Barrett-------------------- Don Ramthun George Barrett -- ----------- —Tony Erickson Edward Barrett----------------_ - - Brian Herbst Bella Hedley-----------------Roberta Neseth Henry Bevan--------- Bryan Poffenberger Robert Browning -------- - Dave Fredrickson Dr. Ford - Water low------------Kevin Murphy Captain Cook-------------------- -Brad Erichsen Flush----------------------- - - Mutt Cutting How Do I Love Thee Let Me Count the Ways . . . These immortal words were penned by Elizabeth Barrett in one of her poems to Robert Browning. Their great love story was brought to life in the play The Barretts of Wimpole Street. 89 Sara Stucky, a devoted stage manager and prompter. by RudodfrBe t v J973 Piow The 1973 Kasson-Mantorville Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held at the Holiday Inn South, Rochester, Minnesota on May 4. Prom began with a social hour beside the pool where punch was served. Everyone then moved to the dining room where a meal of shrimp or steak was served. After a few jokes from Brian Herbst, Master of Ceremonies; the program began. The Senior Will and Testament was read by Mark Patterson and Connie Dorschner and Class Prophecy was read by Cheryl Behrns and Alan Holtan. The crowning of the royal court was done by hostess Kathy Haugo and Host Greg Bartel. Kevin Murphy and Brian Herbst, accompanied by Miss Dono- van, sang Love is Blue to tne King, Queen, and court. The dance then began with 'Sterling' providing the music. Kathy Haugo and Kent Huse led the grand march with the royalty and others following behind. After the dance many students attended pri- vate parties or the open-gym that several faculty members had for them. At the open-gym students participated in playing volleyball, basketball, developing prom pictures or just sitting around talking. Cheryl Behrns and Alan Holtan read the Class Prophecy for 1983. ROYAL COURT: Rose Brandli, Lon Krieg, Queen Kris Herbst, King Mike Zelinski, Doug Kimble, and Connie Carstensen. The head table set the pace at the 1973 Prom; but the jokes were hard to come by for the master of ceremonies. Students dined on shrimp or steak. Iht guie Hostess Kathy Haugo and her date led the Grand March. Queen Kris and King Mike having the first dance. Sterling Band Many parents came out to watch the Grand March. uxduatiow May 20th Baccalaureate services were held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Kasson, at 8 p.m. The services were conducted by Rev. Dirk Davenport of the Presbyterian Church and the address given by Rev. William Giovetti of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kasson. On a rainy Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m . Commencement exercises were hela in the K-M High School Gymnasium. Jennifer Haapala played tne processional and recessional on the organ. Rev. Richard Johnson of the First Baptist Church gave the Invoca- tion and the Benediction. K-M Senior Choir sang ’Beautiful Savior' and the senior girls' choir sang 'Graduation Day for their vocal selections. Superintendent, Sigurd J. Anderson, spoke briefly and announced the retirement of Mrs. Earl Bartel. A letter written by Klaus Alberts Jr., expressing the appreciation of the ?oard for her ser- vices was read. The audience responded with an ovation of clapping. Commencement addresses were presented by four selected class members of the graduating class. Kay Wyttenbach spoke about Now is the time when we, as seniors, have to make perhaps the biggest decision we have ever made or ever will make. whatever we do, we should do what we feel is right for us and not what other people feel is the best for us. Don't let anyone choose your occu- pation whether it be college, vocational school, a marriage part- ner, or a branch of service for you. No one should inn or plan your life. You know yourself better than anyone. Do something constructive with your life that makes you YOURSELF happy re- gardless what makes other people MORE happy. •oug Kimble was second to speak. He spoke on the highlights and achievements of the class of 1973 from Kindergarten to sixth grade. Rose Brandli then finished the school life of the class from seventh to twelfth grade. Diane Kramer challenged her classmates by stating The diplomas that we are about to receive is our ticket to the adventure of this life. It Is our challenge to go places, to do things and to become someone in this thriving world. Don't be afraid to reach for the greater things in life. And don't get discouraged by the stones that you may stumble upon along the way. Diane concluded her speech with the following Graduation Prayer. Whatever paths you follow may these blessings come your way - cherished friends and loved ones to brighten every day. Work that makes you happy, rest that makes you strong, a sense of humor to see you through whenever things go wrong. The strongest faith, the brightest hopes that heaven can impart. Serenity and wisdom, an understanding heart. An awareness of life's beauty, an answer to your prayers, and the blessed reassurance that God understands and cares. Lqn Krieg and Anna Ramthun received the American Legion Award. Debbie Hanson received a scholarship in the amount of $250.00 to attend the college of her choice from the Adolph Oiseth American Legion Post 333, Kasson. Mr. William E. Bentson, Principal, presented the class consisting of seventy-one members to Mr. Robert Vail, Chairman of the School Board, who awarded the diplomas. Honor escorts were Greg Bartel ana Cheryl Behrns. Honor guards were Brian Herbst, Don Ramthun, Scott Lampland, Mary Durst, Kathy Haugo and Marica Grove. The class flower was the carnation and the class colors were blue and silver. Honor students of the class of '73 were Connie Dorschner, Kris Herbst, Carol Hoadley, Lonnie Krieg, Jan Kyllo, Ronda Loquai, Roberta Neseth, Anna Ramthun, Cheryl Robb, Jan Severance, Claire Stellmaker, Sara Stucky and Kay Wyttenbach. 7fefutuM Belongs Gary Bromley ordering senior pictures. Class motto Graduation practice. Commencement speakers: Diane Kramer, Rose Brandli, Doug Kimble and Kay Wyttenbach. TftM WkfrPiqxmjin lt Last minute requirement check. Craig Smith receives diploma. Connie receives congratulations. The Girls' Senior Choir sang together for the last time at graduation exercises. JLI likiilll Seventy-one seniors say good-bye to their school days, and now their dream that they prepared for starts. 93 LOOKING BACK AUGUST On August 28 the school doors opened once again to welcome old and new students to K-M. New to the teaching staff were Mr. Hanson, agriculture; Mrs. Cutting, sr. high English; and Mr. Kraemer, jr. high science. Mr. S Anderson returned to K-M from Wykoff to replace Mr. D. Carter as Superintendent and Mr. W. Bentson became our full time principal. Co-curricular activities were formed. Ecology, Man and War, Teen Conflict, Ceramics II, Physical Science, Natural Re- sources and Drama were new classes addea to the senior high semester curriculum. SEPTEMBER September 1st the 1972 annuals were distributed. The juniors had their annual magazine drive kick-off on the 5th. The cheerleaders sponsored the first dance of the school year on the 8th. This month new student council members were elected - Connie Dorschner, Theresa Hart, Kathy Hegna, Brian Herbst, Roberta Neseth, and Lynnae Tjosaas. The six class presidents also served on the council. FHA had a successful picnic and egg drive on the 21st. Fall play try outs were held on the 25 and 26th. The 26th and 27th were big days for the seniors. Huneke Studio came to take senior portraits. Paul Hoehn was named student of the month by the local Exchange Club. OCTOBER This month the school day was lengthened from 3:01 to 3:10. GAA had a picnic on the 7th. October 11 was D-day when students were fiven the mantoux test. Chuck Juhnke and Dick Hrabik were named 11-Conference in cross country for the 3rd straight year. The 12th was the coronation of the 1971 homecoming royalty. Queen Rose Brandli and King Paul Hoehn reigned over the bonfire, parade, game (we lost) and the dance. The new lunch accounting system went into effect on the 16th. 19th and 20th students had a vacation while the teachers attended the annual MEA convention in the cities. Sara Stucky was named the first Miss K-M on the night of October 21. Jan Kyllo was 1st runner-up with Roberta Neseth 2nd. Holly Wulf was named Miss Congenialty. FHA held their initiation on October 24. Parents night was held on a cold 27th to conclude the football season. On the 38th FHA girls attended the district meeting in Plainview. Ushering out October the art students had a pumpkin contest - winners were Jan Huse, Roberta Neseth, Kris Herbst, Pam Owens and Monica Ness. Jan Kyllo was named student of the month by the Exchange Club. NOVEMBER With visions of turkey, KMHS rushed into the frenzy of November's activities. Paul Hoenn was named to 1st team defensive interior lineman. First quarter ended on November 3rd with parent-teacher conferences on November 7 and 9th. Many students were ’grounded' until their grades Improved. November 10th and 11th the annual fall Elay Blithe Spirit; was presented. November 11th the girls basket- all team won over Stewartville 27-9 but lost to Plainview 41-36 in the second game. The girls season ended with a 5-1 record. Music All-Star Concert was held on the 14th in Kenyon. Vision and hearing test was given to all in grades 7 and 10 on the 15th. GARA roller skating party was held on the 20th. Thanksgiving vacation started on the 23rd. Anna Ramthun was named student of the month. DECEMBER The arrival of December brought mixed emotions from the corridors of KMHS. On the 5th senior boys and girls took the Betty Crocker test. December 9th the FHA girls sponsored a formal Christmas dance in the gym. December 14th the long-awaited senior pictures arrived. Miss Ballard had one-act play tryouts on the 18 and 20th. Climaxing several months of practice, both vocal and instrumental sections of the music department presented their respective concerts for both parents and students. Vacation started at 3:10 for everyone on the 22nd. The ecology class helped clean up the old year by having a paper drive on the 28th. The class collected $37.40 which part of it was given for cancer research. Cheryl Robb was named student of the month. JANUARY Snow and below zero weather added sparkle to school life in Jan. Classes resumed on the 3rd, but 12 of snow on the 4th gave us another break. Kris Herbst, Sara Stucky, Ronda Loquai and Jan Kyllo had one-man art shows. Thirty students went on the ski trip to Welch Village on the 11th. Junior class rings arrived on the 12th. Second semester started a whole new life for some students on the 15th. The 25th, 50 students went on the ski trip to Welch. Carol Hoadley was named Betty Crocker home- maker of tomorrow and Jan Severance was chosen student of the month. FEBRUARY Two hundred students came from Plainview on the 2nd to witness their loss to K-M, 47-70. This was the first sell-out crowd in quite a few years. Komet staff won the Spirit Sign contest. The 5th, One-Act plays were presented. 7th the choral clinic was held in Zumbrota. Wrestling tournaments started on the 10th at RJC campus. Band went to clinic in Plainview on the 14th. On the 15th, Operation Pitfall was presented by inmates of the South Dakota State penitentiary for grades 9-12. Kometeer staff held a 50's dance on the 16th. MSAT test was given to juniors on the 20th. Galen Johnson, Mike Zelinski and Paul Hoehn were named all-conference wrestling team. Lon Krieg was named student of the month. MARCH District basketball started for K-M on the 2nd by winning over Pine Is- land. 7th, K-M won over Dover-Eyota and on the 9th K-M brought home the district trophy by winning over Byron. Regional tournaments started on the 14 with K-M winning over Alden-Conger, but falling short on the 16th by losing to Preston to receive the runner-up regional basket- ball trophy in the class A division. Dwayne Bakkedahl was elected dis- trict FFA Assistant Officer. FHA had a Shamrocks for Dystrophy drive on the 17th. Drama Club went to Gustavus on the night of the 19th. Golf practice started on March 21st. Spring Play tryouts were held on the 29 and 30th. District speech contest was held on the 31st; also the semi- formal Spring Fling was held. Ronda Loquai was named student of the month. Tony Erickson, Connie Carstensen and Roberta Neseth had one- man art shows this month. APRIL 2nd play practice started - The Barrets of WimpoleStreet. FFA Ban- quet was held on the 3rd with FHA girls serving. Student Council held an activity night for the 7th and 8th graders. 7th, Chuck Juhnke and Kevin Murphy received A ratings on instrumental solos. Choir members who received star rating were Brian Herbst and Diane Kramer - duet; Kris Herbst - solo; Linda Kleist - solo; Kevin Murphy and Debbie Han- son - duet; Kay Wyttenbach and Debbie Hanson - duet. FHA had a talent show on the 8th. 9th we had a snow storm that brought about an- other sno-vacation on the 10th. 11th was National Honor Tapping. Easter vacation started on the 12th. District music contest was held here on the 13th. School resumed the 23rd. B and A cheerleading tryouts on the 24 and 25 respectfully. Ronda Loquai placed in the Dodge County Princess contest on the 28th. Student of the month was Kris Herbst. Joel Petrick, Craig Smith, Rose Brandli and Marie Torkelson had one- man art shows this month. MAY 1st the Drama Club went to Chanhassen. Kevin Murphy was selected to all State Band. Journalism class field trip on the 2nd. The annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held at Holiday Inn South on the 4th. Athletic banquet on the 8th. French field trip to the cities on the 9th. Spring Play was held on the 11th and 12th. National Honor Soci- • ety Tea was held on the 14th. Data Process class trip to IBM on the 15th. FHA Mother-Daughter Banquet on the 15th with Greg Bartel named as their 'Honey.' Art Exhibit was held on the 17th. Senior skip day and the 7 and 8th graders had their picnic on the 18th. Baccalaureate ser- vices at St. John's Lutheran Church on the 20th. Drill team tryouts on the 21st; also speech and drama awards were given out that evening. Pop Concert was held on the 22nd. Last day of school was the 25th with Commencement on the 27th. Connie Dorschner was named student of the month. UoM Podbum STUSSY CONSTRUCTION CO. KASSON STATE BANK gpectolPaiwHt HAROLD’S WELDING HUBBELL HOUSE KASSON BOOTERY KASSON KARPET MART MOORMAN MFG. CO. CULLIGAN DURST FEED SERVICE KASSON-MANTORVILLE AND ROCK DELL TELEPHONE CO'S. PATTERSON'S MOTOR AND IMPLEMENT LEUTHOLD-FENCL LEUTHOLD AND PARKIN LEUTHOLD'S SHOE MART FOLKESTAD CHEVROLET GARAGE G mctl MORSON HARDWARE SUZY’S SHOPPE AND GALLERY TED'S MOBIL BISHOP. AND WACHHOLZ, INC. 1-STOP REALTY STA E FARM INSURANCE MILLERS USED MERCHANDISE BEN FRANKLIN THE VILLAGE INN ROSEMARK AGENCY INC. KASSON DRUG, INC. GAMBLE'S ERICKSON HARDWARE CO. When the books close, and the last class ends, And carefree days are lost to mundane things - When nostalgia strikes, and your memory wanes, And you remember the faces but not the names - Pick up your yearbook and leaf it through, And remember the days so dear to you. Then and only then will this adviser feel that her many many hours of work on this book was worth it. The staff and adviser of the 1973 KOMET would like for our use. We would also like to thank Huneke to thank Dodge County Independent, Bill Heitkamp, Studio of Waseca for their skilled photography and Greg Gille, Merlin Cordes and Don Vang for their cooperation above and beyond the call of duty. 96 cooperation in lending photographs and writing copy