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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1974 volume:

, , V ' ••• r- •• ■■■ KOMET Nineteen seventy-four Volume Seventeen Kasson-Mantorville Jr. Sr. High School Kasson, Minnesota 55944 •ntroouctp™: ACADEMICS CLASSES.............26 ORGANIZATIONS.......41 ACTIVITIES......... 59 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.......% Individualism, the theme of the 74 KOMET, hopes to illustrate how important it is for individuals to search for identity and strive for excellence. 73-74 is almost a year that was. And it was a big year for KM. A year of energy crisis (A), Broken windows (B), Flowers for a teacher (C), Lampland broke basketball records (D), Squirt guns (E), Sing your own song (F), Sophomores select rings (G), Co- ed sports (H), Art-a way to find yourself (I), KM parties (J). Work is something you want to get done; Play is something you like to be doing. —Harry Leon Wilson 9 Learning takes on many shapes and fashions as shown by . . . (A) Mr. Peterson explains the skill of flying a kite to his son. (B) Penny for your. . . Mr. Bentson is on his way to collect money from the pop machine. (C) Mr. Engel has chalk chalk everywhere just to diagram a simple sentence. (D) Disappointment for Mr. Anderson is t find the pop machine empty on a 'hot' school day. (E) It is difficult for Mr. Gentes to keep Steve Jurrens interested in his voice lesson. (F) Mr. O'Leary loses an argument to the yearbook adviser. (G) Miss Fredrickson uses her many creative talents to help fellow KM'er. (H) Mr. Cordes shows his skill in basketball to underclassmen. (I) Special help is given by Mr. Vang to his students, (j) Mr. Kramer makes sure students understand their homework. KASSON . . . my home town. Kasson Swimming Pool (A), Welcome sign on highway 14 (B), K-M Drive-In (C), Dodge County Fair (D), Kasson Elementary School (E), Kasson Main Street (F), Abel Sign Company (G), Kasson tennis court (H) . • • During our year the path never changes, only our direction and destination as an individual. A Ms! MANTOR-' VILLE . . . my home town. Dodge County Courthouse (A), Historic places in Mantorville (B), Mantorville Middle School (C), Highway 57 (D), Mantorville Main Street (F), World famous Hubbell House (E) . . . these are the places we see . things we will remember as individuals of our city. the In Memoriam t I Would Like To Draw You I would like to draw you someday; not the way I see you just the way I know you; here, let me carpet your steps so as not to burn your feet; let me care enough to care, and be enough to be. Look there at how fast the clouds are traveling across the skies, and notice how warm the sand is there, stay just that way, I love your smile and the way your hair falls as you laugh, don't move, or change, please. For, I would like to draw you someday, not the way I see you, just the way I know you. -Debbie Broze Mary Kaye Whitaker, age 15 died April 6, 1974 when she was hit by a train in the village of Otisco. Mary Kaye was a member of the class of '76 during her seventh and eighth grade years at K-M before moving to Waseca. Her major interest was Art and she won an Art Achievement Award in seventh grade while attending K- M junior High School. Learning ... the name of the game. Is it just for the moment one lives . . .? It's for more than just the moment. Completing a oil painting, a science experiment, doing research in the library, learning the keyboard, welding . . . it's all for the future. Teaching and guiding today what youth as individuals will use tomorrow is the goal. ACADEMICS Secretary Pat Odegard, keeping busy with her various duties. Mr. William E. Bentson, principal, met the challenge posed by over 580 students in the junior and senior high. Secretary Sue Alberts hard at work handing out lunch tickets to the hungry crowd. Rue jean Jones, secretary for Librarian and Guidance Office, has many jobs to do to keep our school running efficiently. School Board: Everett Robb, Warren Wyttenbach, Bruce Erickson, William Meeker. Row two: Sigurd Anderson, Wallace Aarsvold, Klaus Alberts jr., and Robert Vail. PEOPLE AT THE Mr. Sigurd J. Anderson, Superintendent, is our chief administrator for all three schools in District number 204. Mrs. Marion Jorgenson, our nurse for the K-M school system. TOP OF K-M'S LADDER Mr. Gilbert Kraft, Jr. and Sr. High counselor, busy working out the problems of scheduling students. Mr. Eugene Bartz in his new job as a work experience coordinator. Miss Mary Ballard, Librarian, checks her files. Mr. Micheal Endres, the speech therapist, doubles as our head Baseball coach. Miss Judy Blank, Home Economics, evaluates a ninth grade sewing project. Miss Marilyn Fredrickson, Junior and Senior High Art Instructor. LEARNING ... THE Not pictured is Mrs. Gale Sylwester, part- time Home Economics. Mr. George Gentes, Chorus and Music, is new to the KM teaching staff. Mr. Dennis O'Leary, Mathematics, listens to his students. Mr. John Schwen, Band, poses with his baton during fifth hour senior high rehearsals. Mr. Merlin Cordes, Mathematics, takes a break from class duties. Mr. Perry King, Mathematics, gives a 'rare' smile for the photographer. NAME OF THE GAME. Mr. Michael Morris, Special Education, is new to the teaching staff. Mr. Robert Melin, Special Education, is busy grading papers for his students. Mr. William Heitkamp, Boys' Physical Education. He is also the head basketball coach. Miss Linda Dorschner, Physical Education adviser and girls' athletic coach. Mr. George Kraemer, Science, ponders over a question presented to him by a student. Mr. LaVern Huse, Science, Biology, and Mr. Tom Tiedeman is explaining a problem Ecology. He is the assistant varsity basketball to his science class. coach. Mr. William Susans, Science, replaced Mr. Bartz for the second semester. EDUCATION- Mr. Dean Hanson, Vocational Agriculture, looking through some magazines. Mr. Philip Johnson, Industrial Arts, is new to our system this year. Mr. Robert Rose, Humanities, is posed with an embarassing question. Mrs. Joyce Falkenhagen, English, is giving one of her interesting class lectures. Mrs. Sally Cutting, English, is smiling about her recent engagement!?! DEBT DUE Mr. Cerald Sylwester, Industrial Arts, pondering a difficult question. Mr. Conrad Lechelt, English, planning his weekly schedule. FROM PRESENT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. Mr. joseph Schulte, Commercial and Math, is another new face at Kasson-Mantorville High School. . ■  «■ V  m  1 ! l««4kMMUi C . . W     J 8) ► -; , 9 If Mr. Donald Vang, Commercial, checking over some typing problems. Mr. Larry Engel, English. Mr. James Sands, Social Studies, giving a class lecture in which everyone is learning many new things. Mr. Gregory Gille, American History, helping one of his little people. Mr. Richard Swygman, Social Studies, giving a student the evil eye. Mr. Lance Peterson, American History, loitering in the halls before class. I Hk kLtPbRS Oh k-M Our hard-working custodians: Mr. Bob O'Brien, head; and Mr. Loren Riedel. Our dedicated cooks are Mrs. Shirley Jurrens, Mrs. Lavon Tully, head; Mrs. Dora Mogen. They provided many different and interesting lunches to the students this year. Many thanks to them for all of their hard work. Bus Drivers: Mr. Jim Maxson, Mrs. Sally Hegna, Mrs. Eleanor Bzoskie, Mr. Loren Riedel, Mr. Al Billie, and Mr. Lyle Robinson. Not pictured: Mr. Robert McCoy, Mr. Mark Vail, Mr. Doug Kracht, Mr. Vic Raddatz, Mrs. Phyllis Dorschner, Mr. Don Fiegel, and Mrs. Velma Pettey. Out of the masses steps an individual . . . complex, entire, and unique. An individual, equipped with the reasoning and the sensitivity of a powerful species, must learn to cope with the masses out of which he rises. CLASSES 25 Seventh . . . Newcomers Learn the Ropes. Arlen Allen Kevin P. Anderson Kevin R. Anderson Lyle Andreen Darla Badker Daniel Baker Karen Behne Jeff Berge Marilyn Berge Greg Bondy Mat! Bradford: V.P. Rita Brossard Susan Bryan Dan Buck: Pres. Darby Burries Becky Carstensen Kenneth Carstensen Mary Jo Checkel Joyce Christenson Kama Col berg Peggy Colburn Alary Currier Jerry Deno Jim Deno Harold Dessner Kathy Dessner Dawn Dohrman Eric Driver Brian Dunford Gwen Durst Cathy Ekleberry Brenda Elias Kyle Engle Lisa Erdman Charles Erickson Roger Erwin Paula Fay Linda Fjerstad Randy Frankum Joel Goodman Jayne Haapala Brian Hart Richard Hawkins Jody Hegna Rita Hoehn Roger Holt Scott Iverson Marie Jensen Craig Johnson Dorothy Johnson Roger Johnson Sara Johnson Stuart Jurrens Susanne Koeble Richard Kramer Melroy Kundert Not Pictured: Geof Gorvin Cheri Leighton Jon Ramthun Jule Wallin Working on a prize winning mural! Scott Kunz Julie Kurtz Tom Kyllo Scott Larson David Lechelt Dean Lechner «Marlin Madery (Mark Madsen Cheryl Maier Beth Mensing Greg Miller Julie Morrow Jerry Musolf Robert Naatz Carmen Ness Danita Nesseth Francis Nielsen Mary Nielsen Kathy Olstad Ed Pearson Debbie Perkins Mike Rasmussen Randy Redman: Sec. Marilyn Schmoll Sheila Seiberling Nancy Selle JoEllen Skogen: Tr. Dean Solberg D. Splittstoesser Dan Springsted Pauline Starkson Diane Theuner Wayne Tjosaas Paul Tollefson Jeff Tompkins Susan Turner Jim Umsted Jacky Unger Susan Unger Walter Unger Andy VanDenHemel Pam Wachholz Chris Walker Sam Weeks Judy Wendler Marsha West Terry Westphal Neal White Nathan Witzel Kim Abel Kathy Allen Lynn Allen Lynda Andreen Barb Bakkedahl Pam Barry Ann Bartel Kevin Beckman Steve Behrns Jon Berge Michelle Bormann Donna Boyum Mark Bran nan Bob Brown Pam Buck Kathy Burton Bob Carstenson Jim Checkel Laura Christenson Gigi Cutting: Pres. Debra Dahms Debbie Darling Tom DeMarino Ricky Distad Jackie Dukart Cindy Falkenhagen Russell Fay Nancy Fend Audrey Finley Dawne Fischer Jim Goodman David Gransee Lisa Gronvold: V.P. Mark Grove Craig Hanson Mark Haugo David Hawkins Randy Herrick Jean Heiserman Kathy Hoadley Allison Hodge Rudy Hrtanek Pam Hughes Angie Huse Larry Iverson Carolyn Jensen Diane Jensen Lorie Jensen Kris Johnson Laura Juhnke Jon Kellar Valerie Kramer Sandy Krieg Denise Kundert David Larsen JoEllen Leth Eighth . . . Contribute to the Kay Lyons Louie Madsen Spirit of K-M High Larry Meeker Marylee Moen Lori Morin Natalie Morrow Greg Morson Tim Mulholland Brian Musolf Rich Naat Julie Ness Mike Ness Jay Nesseth Dawn Olmsted Sheryl Olson Bob Peterson |ill Peterson Alan Pet ley Mark Rendler Kathy Rosen Wanda Ryan Sandy Schleeter Beth Senjem Joe Simons Dan Singfiel Pat Skogen: Sec. Russell Skogen Marguerite Smith Pam Snow Lorrie Spading Kari Stark Melissa Stucky Julie Tjosaas Larry Unger: Treas. Ronnie Unger Mary Vail Jeff Vanasse Terry' Vicker Mary Winter Dick Wyttenbach Wayne Alberts Lori Allen Marlyn Anderson Dawn Anderson Brian Andrist Gene Aponte julie Badler Jeff Bakkedahl Robin Bakkedahl Sheldon Banks Janice Behne Kevin Behrns Steve Berge Susan Besch Gary Brannan Keith Brossard Kevin Brossard Bonnie Bungumi Duane Burton Julie Colburn John Collins Jeff Cotton Lynette Dahms Mike Dukart Craig Deno Gary Dorschner Kirsten Engel: Sec. Sherrie Erickson Dan Faflak Jack Falkenhagen Linda Ferguson Clare Fjerstad Kathy Foote Jeff Gardner Tammy Glenna Steve Gransee Brian Graves Mike Guler Vicky Hanenberger Jim Ftart Susan Haskin Sheila Hegna Debbie Hodnefield Laura Holderness Clint Horsman Doug Ingersoll Laurie Jensen Linda Jensen Barry Johnson Brian Johnson Freshmen . . . Look Ahead. Participants of the class of 77. Not Pictured: Bill Claassen, Greg Gorvin, Ron Hrtanek, Dennis Kloss, Shari Noah. Donald Johnson Scott Jurrens Brian Keller Lisa Klossner Mary Koebele Rita Kundert Nancy Lager Jim Larson Richard Larson Chris Louksi Britt Ludjdxv Brad McKean John Meitzner Julie Miller Karen Neseth Jon Ness: Pres. Keith Ness John Nielson John O'Brien Randy O'Brien D. Oeltjenbruns: Treas. Diane Peterson Tim Pike Randy Ranvek Carol Raygor Charles Robinet Jerome Ryan Wanda Sager Paula Saxton Linda Schleeter Nancy Schmoll Lee Sc hoe n rock Polly Sciberling Lisa Selle Joel Senjem Brian Sepin Gary Severance Lynann Simons Dave Splittstoesser Karlene Stark Brad Steelmaker Mark Stevenson Theresa Stevenson Tammy Stromback Debbie Suhr Dave Theuner Brad Tjosaas Brett Tully Steve Turner Scott Umsted Connie LJnger Mark Unger: V.P. Rick Unger Vernon Vanasse Brian West Debbie Westphal Sophomores . . . Make Their Presence Known Sophomores keeping busy with co-curricular activities . . . . . . and also with school classes, like this group of speedy typists. Klaus Alberts Dan Anderson Wayne Banks Dan Berge Nancy Besch Cindy Bradford Sarah Brandli Paul Brannan Bob Bromley Tammy Brown Doug Buck Dan Buehler Jane Burdick Pat Checkel Dave Christenson Georgiann Dukart Vickie Dunford Roger Ellingson Russel Ellingson Brenda Erichsen Jay Erickson Janice Fay Gary Fiegel Brenda Finley Sue Fjerstad Ann Folkestad Carol Giovetti Randy Gladden Sheri Graves Mark Grunklee Dale Guler Jennifer Haapala Rhonda Names Therese Hart Holly Hegna At KMHS. Class Officers: Alan Hodge: President Dale Guler: Vice-President Don Mehren: Secretary Dennis Iverson: Treasurer Not Pictured: Jim Heiserman Penny Herrick Rodney Himle Barb Hoadley Alan Hodge )ohn Hoehn Mike Holey Shelly Holmquist Delbert Holt Clark Horsman Bruce Houston Dennis Iverson Linda Iverson Charis Johnson Louise Johnson Nancy Jensen Randy Jones Scott Jorgenson Larry Kimble Brenda Klossner Kevin Kracht Jane Leth Teresa Lienau Carol Lyons Mark Madery Becky Madsen Don Mehren Dave Mittelstadt Jeff Mittelstadt Joliene Nelson Pat O'Brien Craig Olevson Shawn Olson Jan Pettey Cindy Poffenberger Chris Raygor Julene Riedel Lori Rosen Bonnie Ryan Steve Schnoll Rita Seim Scott Singfiel Pat Sorenson Doug Splittstoesser Karla Stafford Joan Tomfohrde Dave Tune Paul Turner Cindy Vandemark Sandy Vangness Tammy Weatherly Diane Wendler Marlene White Jeff Zelinski Judy Aarsvold John Allen Bernita Andrist Vickie Behne Teri Benedix Randy Bornholdl Connie Boyum Tom Boyum Donna Bromley Tanae Brown Nev Corlett Ronnie Carlson Dan Carstenson Sue Castner Mary Christenson Steve Colburn Jennifer Cotten Bonny Deno Debbie Dunford Carol Engelstad Kathy Erwin Teresa Ewert Marlin Fay Garth Fiegel Joannie Fjerstad Betsy Fuchs Jary Gardner Jim Gardner Steve Glenna Becky Gronvold Barb Hairsine Nancy .Hart Richard Haskin Cindy Hegna Marie Hoehn Roger Horsman LuAnn Jensen Sue Jensen Debbie Johnson Mary Johnson Kathy Johnson Pat Johnson Wanda Johnson Scott Juhnke Steve Jurrens Jay Kellar Linda Kleist Mark Koebele Wanda Krieg Teresa Kundert Jeff Kunz Julie Larson Cindy Madery Lee Meyer Joan McCoy Steve Miller Sell Over Magazine Quota Juniors jurine Peterson Angie Pike Bryan Poffenberger Russell Preston Alan Raygor Kim Rock Sue Schleeter Veronica Musolf Brenda Nielson Linda Nielson Brian Ness Julie Ness Lorrie O'Brien Curt Oeltjenbruns Friendly competition between the classes of 76 '75. Patience, Ron! Patience! Class Officers: President: Jeff Stevenson Vice-President: Marlin Fay Secretary: Judy Aarsvold Treasurer: Curt Oeltjenbruns Not Pictured: Caiol Berge Hegna Craig Schmoll Carol Singfiel Marilyn Skogen Tim Skogen Jeff Smith Keith Smith Alan Sorenson Keith Spading Jeff Stevenson Barb Unger Dejay Unger Paula Unger Rose Urbach Jeff Wendler Jeff Wenz Neil Witzel Jon Yuston Jen Zelinski Seniors leave with many memories With thoughts of what to do next , the seniors began their last year of high school. They elected Greg Bartel as their president, Brian Herbst as vice- president, and Scott Lampland as secretary-treasurer. With hopes and dreams for a good future they graduated on June 2, a Sunday afternoon. They chose blue and silver as their class colors and a blue iris as flower. The class motto describes the seniors well, Though we are of the past, we are the future . Debbi Aakre Cindy Alberts Debbie Alberts loan Anderson Dwayne Bakkedahl Melody Banks Greg Bartel Cheryl Behrns Janet Berge Steve Bjergum Tony Brossard Debbie Brown Pat Brown Tom Brown Randy Bungum Mark Carney Mary Durst Dean Edgar Brad Erichsen Judy Fellows 37 . . . success is not occupying a lofty place or doing Roger Ferguson Cindy Finley Randy Fjerstad Chris Foote Dave Fredrickson Paul Gore Marcia Grove Mike Haapala Ken Flames Kathy Haugo Brian Herbst Mark Flolderness Alan Holtan Brian Houston Pat Hrtanek Wayne Iverson Marie Johnson Marilyn Kracht Scott Lampland Dan Leth conspicuous work . . . Rita Luck Steve Maier Barb Miller Mark Miller Jeff Morson Kevin Murphy Lynn Musolf Georgia Morin Monica Ness Tom O'Brien Mark Olson Nancy Olson Kim Olson John O'Malley Pam Owens Terry Pike Don Ramthun Jerry Ranvek Dan Rasmussen Dan Rendler We all dream of great deeds and high position |on Riedel ludy Rosecke Vickie Seim Peggy Scott Lynette Skogen Craig Strand Sally Stucky Steve Tomforde Rita Weatherly Vicky Winter Alan White 40 Aw, is this the end already?!!! Grouped by plan and singled out by individuality, one searches for his personalized identity in a world of conformity. ORGANIZATIONS STUDENTS HELP IN VARIOUS FIELDS Projectionists: Brian Houstan, Alan White, Jeff Kunz. Smile! You're on candid camera! Office Aids: Debbie Perkins, Jurine Peterson. Row two: Mary Durst, Marcia Grove, Angie Pike, Susan Schleeter, Cheryl Behrns. Row three: Cindy Alberts, Kathy Haugo, Brian Herbst and Lee Meyer. Library Aids: Carol Raygor, Linda Ferguson, Robbin Bakkedahl, Connie Unger, julie Larson, joan McCoy, Theresa Stevenson, and Sherrie Erickson, Debbie Hodnefield. Row two: Carolyn Jensen, Rose Urbach. Barb Bakkedahl, Linda Kliest, Mary Johnson, Marlene White, KOMETEER STAFF Mrs. Cutting helps her staff meet a deadline. The paper gave the protestors at the sit-in something to pass their time with until their parents came to take them home. Students rush to pick up a copy of the KOMETEER. The Kometeer was published by three different staffs this year. First semester, Mrs. Cutting's Basic Composition and Creative Writing classes put the paper out. Second semester, the Journalism class took over. For the first time, the school paper was free to everyone in the Mantorville Middle School as well as the Junior and Senior High School. This was done on a trial basis for the first few issues and was successful. It was a common sight to see the halls filled with people reading the KOMETEER on paper day. Carol Lyons hurries to find her answer in the 'Dear Donna' Column. KOMET STAFF The 1974 KOMET went through more improvements this year, beginning with a change of companies. We switched from Taylor to Paragon Yearbooks, a division of Herff Jones. The staff also designed its own cover for the first time in K-M's history. Another first was the fact that the annual was financed on its own. The staff didn't go out and solicit ads in the community. Instead they sold Go Komets buttons, designed by our adviser, during wrestling and basketball tournament season. Huneke Studio of Waseca, Minnesota provided free photo services. Row one: Carol Engelstad, Debbie Aakre, Jurine Peterson. Row two: Judy Aarsvold, Cindy Alberts, Ann Folkestad, Brenda Klossner. Row three: Barb Hoadley, Penny Herrick. Row four: Kathy Haugo, Connie Boyum and Carol Lyons. Editors: Row one: Editor-in-Chief, Craig Strand; Student Life, Organizations, Jurine Peterson; Sports, Cheryl Behrns; Activities, Brad Erichsen; Row two: Underclassmen, Ann Folkestad; Marcia Grove; Seniors, Debbie Aakre; Academics, Kathy Haugo. Miss Fredrickson pins a button on Pat Odegard, who was the first person to purchase a Everyone showed their support by buying a button, button. or 2, or 4, or 6, or . . . yearbook pages. Jurine Peterson spends many devoted hours typing body copy for Debbie types while Marcia works on layout for the Senior pages. KOMET Adviser, Marilyn Fredrickson, puts together a page, just hours before the final The ever-present annual staff camera captures deadline at 2 a.m. another victim. FF7 OFFICERS FOR 1973-74 Kim Olson...............President Dwayne Bakkedahl ..Vice-President Wayne Iverson...........Secretary Marlin Fay..............Treasurer Jon Yusten...............Reporter Greg Bartel..............Sentinel OFFICERS FOR 1974-75 Curt Oeltjenbruns Jon Yusten....... Cindy Madery..... Brian Ness....... Marlin Fay....... John Allen....... Klaus Alberts.... .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer ......Reporter ......Sentinel ......Assistant Display of one year's achievement awards. The best in the history of K-M's FFA. Row one: Advisor Dean Hanson, K. Olson, M. Fay, W. Iverson, M. Kracht, D. Bakkedahl, J. Yusten, G. Bartel. Row two: P. Owens, V. Winter, T. O'Brien, W. Alberts, R. Larson, S. Jurrens, R. Himle, S. Jorgenson, P. O'Brien. Row three: D. Ingersol, M. Houston, C. Deno, S. Berge, j. Larson, D. Iverson, M. Brannan, B. Ludlow, B. Herbst. Row four: G. Dorschner, R. Ranvek, J. Zelinski, C. Fjerstad, J. Cotton, B. Tjosaas, D. Tune, D. Buehler. Row five: C. Foote, D. Alberts, C. Oeltjenbruns, M. Madery, K. Alberts, D. Christenson, j. Hoehn, J. O'Brien. Row six: B. West, j. Senjem, D. Edgar, T. Brossard, j. Allen, C. Madery, R. Gladden, N. Witzel. Row seven: K. Brossard, j. Bakkedahl, B. Ness, K. Smith, S. Schmoll and D. Burton. 46 Jon Yusten shows one of his prize-winning sheep. Curt bottle feeds one of his growing piglets. A, — On April 2, the Annual FFA Banquet was held at St. John's Lutheran Church with awards presented to those deserving students who excelled in their respective activities. FFA members receiving awards were: Star Chapter Farmer, Kim Olson; Dekalb Senior award, Dwayne Bakkedahl; Special Senior award, Wayne Iverson; Outstanding Junior member, Jon Yusten; Outstanding Sophomore member, Dennis Iverson; Star Greenhand, Jeff Bakkedahl; Livestock, Jon Yusten; Beef, Curt Oeltjenbruns; Sheep, Jon Yusten; Beef, Curt Oeltjenbruns; Sheep, Jon Yusten; Swine, Marlin Fay; Dairy, Tom O'Brien; Ag Mechanics, Rod Himle; Crops, John Allen; Poultry, Neil Witzel; Placement in sales and service, Pam Owens; Records, Pat O'Brien; Rain guage, Vicki Winter; Public Speaking, Vicki Winter; Home Improvement, Dave Christenson; Pride Essay Contest Winners: first, FFA Warm-up jacket, Jon Yusten and second, desk set, Pam Owens. A very special award was given to Mr. Hanson for his fine help he has given to the FFA. Misters F. O'Brien, L. Iverson, R. Olson, F. Weeks and D. Yusten were given awards for helping the FFA. After the banquet meal, the guest speaker, the State president of FFA, Greg Schley, gave a very interesting speech. He talked about the meaning of FFA and what they do for the community to help themselves prepare for their future. FFA award winners: Row one: Pat O'Brien, Dave Christenson, Curt Oeltjenbruns. Row two: John Allen, Cindy Madery, Rodney Himle. Row three: Dennis Iverson, Neil Witzel, Marlin Fay. Row four: Jon Yusten, Greg Bartel. Pam saddles up for a days ride. 47 FHA This year, FHA was involved in many activities such as: Safety Halloween Project, Thanksgiving baskets and distributing them to the needy people, Christmas caroling at the rest home, roller skating parties, Muscular Dystrophy project, doughnut sales, slumber party, and etc. For the first time in the history of KM FHA, there were four male members to make the year very interesting. The last part of April, the club held a 50's soc hop, which was a huge success as the students dressed up during the school day (page 49) in their parents finest high school styles. The annual banquet was held May 22 at the Hubbell House with the district president, Keri Barsness from Kenyon as the guest speaker. John Allen was crowned FHA Honey for 74-75. Officers for 1973-74 were: President, Monica Ness; President-elect, Susan Schleeter; Secretary, Sara Brandli; Treasurer, Cheryl Behrns; Historian, Tanae Brown; Reporter, Marcia Grove; Recreation leader, Marilyn Kracht; Parliamentarian, Jennifer Zelinski. Miss Judy Blank, new to the KM system, was the advisor for FHA this year. Marie Hoehn wears the wardrobe for initiation. Row one: S. Brandli, C. Behrns, M. Kracht, M. Ness, S. Schleeter, M. Grove, T. Brown,). Zelinski. Row two: G. Bartel, 73-74 FHA Honey, S. Haskin, V. Dunford, B. Gronvold, V. Hanenberger, B. Miller, B. Carstenson, P. Checkel,). Haapala, M. Hoehn, T. Hart, S. Fjerstad. Row three: K. Engel, L. Holderness, C. Bradford, J. Badker, S. Castner, L Selle, A. Folkestad, I. Jensen, D. Johnson, K. Stark, L. Schleeter, T. Glenna, C. Unger, Miss Blank, Advisor. Row four: N. Jensen, J. Burdick, B. Klossner, L. Simons, K. Haugo, L. Dahms, N. Schmoll, C. Alberts, L. Skogen, D. Westphal, R. Himle, J. Yusten, C. Johnson, t. Johnson. Row five: D. Oeltjenbruns, D. Peterson, W. Krieg, C. Lyons, J. Peterson, D. Buehler, D. Iverson, B. Hoadley, L. Allen, D. Aakre, S. Olson, C. Poffenberger, K. Neseth and M. Koebele. Drill Team Adds Kick To Sports Activities. Girls keep smile and rhythm during a chilly nites performance. Drill Team-Row one: T. Glenna, J. Haapala, S. Fjerstad, V. Dunford, N. Lager, N. Jensen, C. Madery. Row four: M. Ness, C. Englestad, S. C. Unger. Row two: L. Jensen, P. Herrick, L. Johnson, D. Dunford, J. Jensen and M. Grove. Aarsvold, M. Koebele, K. Neseth, K. Stark. Row three: B. Klossner, The Drill Team, now in its third year, had a different practice schedule this year. Some practices required the team to be at school at 7:00 a.m. in the morning, and others in the evening. Throughout the year, the team performed at football, basketball games and wrestling meets. One of their highlites was their performance during the District basketball games at Mayo Civic Auditorium in Rochester. The team consisted of twenty-one enthusiastic, lively, spirited, active girls. The club's choreography was done by Nancy Jensen and Cindy Madery. The purpose of the group was to help the girls to work together and to entertain at athletic events. Half-time entertainment at District Basketball game. CAA—Row one: N. Schmoll, K. Rosen, ]. Dukart, A. Bartel, L. Gronvold, K. Allen, G. Cutting, P. Skogen, D. Splittstoesser. Row two: S. Olson, S. Johnson, K. Lyons, A. Hodge, W. Ryan, S. Olson,). Ness, J. McCoy. Row three: P. Fay, J. Morrow, K. Colberg, J. Unger, L. Allen, K. Stark, N. Morrow, C. Falkenhagen, J. Tjosaas. Row four: P. Hughs, A. Huse, P. Snow, L. Andreen, N. Fend, V. Dunford, S. Fjerstad. Row five: T. Glenna, L. Dahms, D. Oeltjenbruns, V. Hanenburger, L. Klossner, C. Bradford, C. Walker. Row six: D. Peterson, K. Engel, L. Allen, S. Sieberling, M. Schmoll, J. Kurtz, D. Theuner and P. Sieberling. STUDENT COUNCIL United States Congressman Albert H. Quie was the main speaker April 17 for the re-dedication ceremonies of the Freedom Shrine, which contains replicas of nation historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence, was presented to the school in 1971 by the local Exchange Club. Congressman Quie made the dedication of the documents at that time. Pictured to the right: Congressman Quie delivers his speech as the following members look on: Greg Bartel, student body representative and senior class president; Rev. Curtis Johnson of St. John's Lutheran Church who gave the invocation and benediction; Bruce Erickson, who spoke on behalf of the Exchange Club; William Bentson, KM High School principal and a cameraman from KROC-TV. iotbalJ Row one: Adviser Mr. William Bentson, Vicki Winter, Pam Marlin Fay, Scott Lampland, Cheryl Behrns, Jay Kellar, Jeff Owens, Kevin Murphy, Marilyn Kracht, Lee Meyer, Brian Herbst, Morson, Jeff Stevenson, and Jeff Wenz. Greg Bartel. Row two: Jon Ness, Gigi Cutting, Steve Miller, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row one: Greg Bartel, Deborah Aakre, Mary Durst. Row two: Curtis Oeltjenbruns, |udy Aarsvold, Kathy Haugo, Wanda Krieg. Row three: Mark Miller, Marlin Fay, Brian Fterbst. Row four: Don Ramthun. Not pictured: Cheryl Behrns, Kevin Murphy, Dwayne Bakkedahl, Marcia Grove, Monica Ness. On Thursday, March 28, the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony for new members during the 3rd hour of classes in school. The program was conducted by Kathy Haugo, Don Ramthun, Cheryl Behrns and Greg Bartel, N.H.S. members chosen for the Society last year as juniors. New members were Kevin Murphy, Brian Herbst, Dwayne Bakkedahl, Mark Miller, Marcia Grove, Deborah Aakre, Monica Ness and Mary Durst. Four juniors were elected for membership and they will conduct next year's ceremony. They are: Wanda Krieg, Judy Aarsvold, Marlin Fay and Curt Oeltjenbruns. Don Ramthun opened the ceremony with a welcome followed by Greg Bartel who gave the invocation. Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service, the four virtues of the N.H.S., were then explained. The guest speaker was Pastor Charles Colberg, who has been a missionary to the Chinese people in Malaysia for the last four years. He presented an interesting theme, drawing a parallel of life of Jesus to the lives of today. The induction took place when Mr. Anderson, the school superintendent, administered the N.H.S. pledge to the new members. Greg Bartel closed with the benediction. Pastor Colberg delivering his speech. CHORUS ... JR. AND SR. Row one: Director George Gentes, P. Fay, S. Weeks, V. Hanenberger, A. Bartel, L. Gronvold, N. Morrow, C. Walker, M. Currier, S. Kunz, E.A. Riordan, W. Sager, G. Cutting, K. Foote, K. Behne, B. Senjem, P. Skogen, D. Splittstoeser, B. Elias, T. Glenna. Row three: M. Checkel, D. Dohrman, L. Klossner, M. Koebele, L. Juhnke, D. Westphal, D. Anderson, M. Schmoll, L. Dahms, A. Finley, B. Mensing. Row four: D. Oeltjenbruns, L. Allen, S. Jurrens, J. Meitzner, B. Musolf, K. Hoadley, G. Dorschner, S. Umstad, ). Neilsen, A. Pettey and P. Snow. Row one: D. Perkins, B. Deno, P. Unger, T. Kundert, B. Miller, C. Hegna, L. O'Brien, J. Riedel, M. Christenson, C. Finley, D. Johnson, B. Carstenson, B. Unger, S. Stucky, M. Hoehn, R. Seim. Row two: Director George Gentes, M. Johnson, R. Luck, S. Castner, A. Folkestad, S. Graves, R. Hames, K. Haugo, C. Alberts, V. Behne, L. Skogen, G. Dukart, L. Neilsen, T. Brown, S. Schleeter, J. Yusten, M Durst, V. Winter. Row three: J. Ness, B. Klossner, S. Jensen, M. Grove, J. Larson, D. Alberts, V. Musolf, B. Neilsen, J. Kunz, K. Musolf, D. Brown, P. Herrick, J. McCoy, P. Sorenson, C. Madery, K. Johnson, J. Fjerstad. Row four: D. Aakre, B. Herbst, D. Iverson, T. Ewert, D. Fredrickson, K. Foote, T. Benedix, T. Pike, S. Lampland, D. Buehler, P. Scott, A. Holtan, R. Erwin, L. Kleist, L. Meyer, C. Behrns and M. Kracht. 54 Debbie Hanson sings solo while the RCC Concert Choir with Kris Herbst, sings in the background. Both are former KM High School graduates. On March 30, 8 soloists went to District Solo contest at Pine Island, along with the barbershop. The 8 were: Sue Jensen, Mary Durst, Linda Kleist, Kevin Muprhy, Don Ramthun, Brian Herbst, Jon Yusten, Dennis Iverson and the FFA Barbershop which consisted of: Dan Buehler, Dennis Iverson, Steve Jurrens, Marlin Fay, Jon Yusten, Brian Herbst and Cary Dorschner. 5 of the 9 received stars, and on May 4, traveled to Cannon Falls for the Region competition. Though none of them received a star rating, every one did a fine job. The choir concluded their year with a coffeehouse theatre concert on May 24. Something new was added to the choir this year. With two of their selections, they used a bass guitar, played by Steve Jurrens; rhythm guitar played by Kim Rock and trap set played by Joe Samms. At the conclusion of the concert, the senior class presented Mr. Gentes with a gift for all his efforts during the year. Susan Schleeter, Cindy Madery and Brenda Klossner were the Row one: R. Luck, J. Yusten, B. Miller. Row two: 8. Klossner, M. Durst, L. senior choir accompanists. Skogen, K. Haugo. Row three: L. Kleist, C. Madery, S. Jensen. Row four: A. Holtan, D. Iverson, C. Behrns, B. Herbst. All-star chorus members. Band ... Jr. and Sr. The band, under the direction of Mr. John Schwen, had a very successful year. The practices during the summer and during the school week proved to be helpful. The band received many complements throughout the year. On Saturday, March 30, the District III solo and ensemble contest was held in Pine Island. The following received stars on their instrumental solos: Becky Gronvold, Carol Englestad, Terry Pike, John Collins, and Kevin Murphy. The trumpet trio, composed of Wanda Krieg, Marlin Fay, and Jeff Wenz, also received a star rating. The District III band clinic was held on Saturday, April 5, in Lake City. On May 4, thirteen K-M music students traveled to Cannon Falls for the Region-State Music Contest. The following eight band students had advanced from the District competition in hopes of receiving an A rating: Terry Pike, Becky Gronvold, John Collins, Wanda Krieg, Marlin Fay, Jeff Wenz, Carol Engelstad, and Kevin Murphy. Seven of the eight received star ratings, the highest award attainable in solo competition. All of the band members represented our school very proudley and in doing so brought home more star ratings than K-M has ever earned in one year. The annual Pop Concert was held Tuesday night, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. The junior band opened the evening, and then a few of the individuals who received stars played their solos. There was an intermission which the band parents set up. At the conclusion of the program Mr. Schwen presented Kevin Murphy the John Philip Sousa Award. Becky Gronvold plays All-Star band members: Row one: B. Gronvold, M. C. Engelstad,). Wenz, T. Pike. Row three: W. Krieg,). winning solo at concert. Kracht, C. Johnson, S. Schleeter. Row two: K. Murphy, Gardner and T. O'Brien. Row one: K. Murphy, M. Kracht, S. Schleeter, C. Behrns, N. Besch, N. Jensen, C. Johnson, J. Badker, S. Besch, K. Engel, L Rosen, B. Hoadley, L. Simons, J. Zelinske. Row two: J. Tomfohrde, V. Dunford, K. Stark, D. Peterson, S. Selle, L. Schleeter, L. Jensen, J. O'Brien, C. Engelstad, J. Gardner, J, Miller, N. Lager, C. Lyons, S. Jurrens, B. Hairsine, P. Scott. Row three: V. Winter, B. Gronvold, R. Larson,). Hapaala, R. Ranvek, P. O'Brien, B. Johnson, P. Turner, J. Aarsvold, J. Majorettes: Left to right: Teresa Hart, Rita Luck, Head Majorette; and Connie Unger. Junior High Band-Row one: A. Hodge, K. Lyons, P. Sieberling, J. Tjosaas, L. Morin, D. Darling, P. Hughs, S. Sieberling, M. Jenson, S. Koebele, M. Moen, J. Unger, J. Haapala, J. Peterson. Row two: C. Falkenhagen, M. Bormann, L. Andreen, K. Rosen, B. Ludlow, S. Turner, M. Stucky, M. Berge, M. Madson, W. Ryan, K. Engel, D. Fischer, J. Wendler, K. Morrow, D. Dahms, L. Christenson. Row three: E. Driver, D. Badker, D. Neseth, P. Wacholz, D. Jensen, S. Schleeter, C. Johnson, D. Lechelt, K. Olstad, S. Krieg, P. Tollefson, K. P. Anderson, D. Burnes, S. Jurrens, L. Spading, R Redman, S. Behrns, J. Neseth. Row four: J. Simons, M. Rasmussen, K. Stark, W. Tjosaas, S. Olson, D. Buck, R. Fay. Director: Mr. John Schwen. Yusten, L. Johnson, K. Neseth, R. Ellingson, J. Wendler, D. Christenson, M. Fay, W. Krieg, J. Wenz, T. Pike. Row four: D. Dunford, A. White, R. Jones, K. Behrns, R. Ellingson, J. Collins, B. Stellmaker, S. Olson, K. Rock. Row five: D. Faflak, S. Gransee, J. Falkenhagen, M. Miller, T. O'Brien. Row six: S. Brandli, B. Johnson, L. Jensen, N. Olson, J. Fay, J. Burdick, C. Boyum, L. Kliest, J. Gardner, M. Anderson, M. Unger, J. Gardner. Missing from the picture is D. Dedie. 57 SITZMARKERS In its second year, the ski club was once again headed by Mr. Greg Gille, Mr. Thomas Tidemann and many other teachers who volunteered to help. Several organized trips were made to Welch Village in Welch, Minnesota with no reported injuries during the outings. The club was open to anybody in grades 7-12, which enabled them to obtain lower rates at the ski lodge if they had a group of 45 or more. I 58 Out of the masses emerges the individual ... all that he is and all A XIX ITI EQ that he will become. v_ I I V I I I K-M FOOTBALL SQUADS A-Squad. Row one: Mark Grunklee, Gary Dorschner, Mark Olson, jary Gardner, Dan Rasmussen, Kevin Murphy, Ronnie Carlson, Alan Hodge. Row two: Asst. Coach Richard Swygman, Craig Strand, Brian Herbst, jeff Stevenson, Marlin Fay, jim Gardner, Paul Gore, Coach Gerald Sylwester. Row three: Tony Brossard, Scott Lampland, Jeff Wenz, Ken Hames, Mike Haapala and Randy Fjerstad. B-Squad. Row one: Marlin Anderson, Scott Umsted, Steve Berge, Barry Johnson, Jerome Ryan, Brian West, Jeff Gardner, Larry Kimble, Randy Gladden. Row two: Dale Guler, Gary Dorschner, Steve Gransee, Keith Ness, Vernon Vanasse, Charles Robinet, Dennis Iverson, Klaus Alberts, Alan Hodge, Coach Dave Ginther. Row three: Brian Kellar, Jay Erickson, Mark Grunklee, Jim Heiserman, Dan Berge, John Hoehn, Kevin Behrns. 60 Grade Eight. Row one: jay Neseth, Mark Brannan, Russell Fay, Jon Berge, Ronnie Unger, Jeff Vanasse. Row two: Larry Unger, Steve Behrns, Mark Grove, Kevin Beckman, Greg Morson, Joe Simons. Row three: Jon Kellar, Dick Wyttenbach, Richard Naatz, Mark Haugo, Louie Madsen, Dan Singfiel and Coach Perry King. Not pictured: Alan Pettey, Mike Ness, Jerry Musolf. Grade Seven. Row one: Arlen Allen, Jim Umsted, Dan Buck, Mike Rasmussen, Jim Deno, Jeff Berge, Eddy Pearson, Terry Westphal. Row two: Rob Naatz, Jeff Thompkins, Jerry Deno, Jody Hegna, Wayne Tjosaas, Dan Springstad, Kyle Engel. Row three: Eric Driver, Greg Bondy, Kevin P. Anderson, Craig Johnson, Paul Tollefson, Mark Madsen, Richard Hawkins, Coach Mike Endres. Not pictured: Randy Frankum, Greg Miller, Dean Solberg, Scott Larson. 61 STEVENSON NAMED TO ALL The Kasson-Mantorville Komets, despite all their ef- forts; and hard practices, and willful attempts, fin- ished the season with a 2-7 record. The boys began their pre-season practice on August thirteenth at eight o'clock in the morning and again at seven in the evening. One of Kasson-Mantorville's most out- standing games was with Dodge Center. We went into three over-times and won by a score of 24-18. This year we had three All-Conference players. First team was Jeff Stevenson and second team was Scott Lampland and Mike Haapala. There are eleven seniors who came out and made a fine showing. The prospects for the upcoming year look very promising. We have many fine sophomore and junior athletes to give the KoMet's a boost. The following is the total defensive points that were made during the 1973 football season. This is an ex- ample of some of the fine work our boys did throughout the season. CONFERENCE TEAM 1973 Football Schedule We They B. Herbst 11 M. Haapala 60 T. Skogen 0 Byron 20 6 D. Rassmussen 83 J. Stevenson 53 M. Fay 0 Dodge Center 24 18 T. Brossard 168 S. Lampland 26 G. Dorschner74 Plainview 21 26 J. Wenz 80 P. Core 58 M. Grunklee 19 Cannon Falls 7 8 R. Fjerstad 72 ). Gardner 33 J. Hoehn 8 Stewartsville 6 14 R. Carlsen 109 M. Olson 5 D. Iverson 1 St. Charles 0 6 K. Hames 21 C. Strand 10 A. Hodge 15 Lake City 23 49 K. Murphy 65 J. Gardner 23 K. Behrns 1 Zumbrota 14 26 KoMets Slowed By Injuries. Cross Country started their year out with only two returning lettermen, Keith Spading and Greg Bartel. They went into the season hampered by injuries to key people. Al Holtan missed several meets and Jeff Wendler was out for the last half of the season, which prevented him from being all-conference. They lost five lettermen off of last year's team, but the future outlook is good, as they have five returning lettermen back next year. Seniors: Greg Bartel, Al Holtan and Brian Houston, juniors: jeff Wendler and Keith Spading. Sophomores: Dave Christianson and Paul Turner. Freshmen: Jack Falkenhagen. Team Finishes: Sixth out of nine in K-M Jaycee Invitational. Seventh out of seven in HVL. Twelfth out of thirteen in District 3. Best Times of the Year in 3 mile: 17 min. 21 sec. Jeff Wendler at Zumbrota. 17 min. 47 sec. Keith Spading at Rochester Eastwood; District 3. The 1973-74 cheerleaders cheered their teams on to a victorious season. They earned their esteem by hard work and spirit shown throughout the year. A and B squad practiced twice a week during the season and their spare time was spent making posters to boost school spirit. Before many of the games they fired up the players by having pep- fests. When tournaments came around they did an excellent job of representing our school. To make money, the cheerleaders had a soc hop, donut sale and set up a bake sale at Farm-to- Market Days. The money they earned was spent paying for the supplies they used for making the spirit posters. Only two cheerleaders attended the summer camp this year. They were Susan Schleeter and Sarah Brandli. We hope that next year more can attend, and be just as successful at promoting school spirit as this year's cheerleaders were. We hope to see more of you girls at try-outs every year to arouse enthusiasm and to back the team. Row One: Jack Falkenhagen, Paul Turner, Dave Christianson, Jeff Wendler, Greg Bartel, Alan Floltan, Dean Lechner, and Brian Houston, Keith Spading. Row Two: Bryan Poffenburger, Coach Peterson. Cheerleaders In Action. Lori Allen, Ceorgiann Dukart, Shawn Olson, Charis Johnson, Sheri B squad captains; Basketball: Sheri Graves; Football: Chads Graves, Sarah Brandi and Lori Rosen. Johnson; Wrestling: Georgiann Dukart. Angie Pike, Rita Luck, Cheryl Behrns, Wanda Krieg, Jennifer Zelinski, Bonnie Deno, Marie Hoehn and Susan Schleeter. Head captain: Rita Luck; Football: Cheryl Behrns; Basketball: Susan Schleeter; Wrestling: Marie Hoehn. BASKETBALL—7,8, and 9 Grade 7. Row one: Charles Erickson, Wayne Tjosaas, Scott Jurrens, Richard Hawkins, Matt Bradford, Scott Larson, Scott Iverson, Nate Witzel, Craig Johnson. Row two: Frances Neilsen, Dan Buck, Walter Unger, Eric Driver, Darby Burnes, Paul Tollefson, Kevin P. Anderson, Jeff Tompkins, Brian Dunford, Brian Hart. Row Three: Kyle Engel, Jerry Deno, Mark Madsen, Eddy Pearson, Dan Springstad, Randy Redman, Arlen Allen, Dean Lechner and Rob Naatz. The seventh grade squad was coached by Mr. Terry Vatland. The team won the tournament championship trophy at Kenyon. With twenty-seven-plus out for basketball, the team has a bright future ahead. The eighth grade team was coached by Mr. Jim Turner. With an average season completed, the team is looking forward to improve their skill. Mr. Phil Johnson, new to the KM system, coached the ninth grade squad. And they too had an average season with hopes of improving their skill to help out the B Squad next season. Grade 8. Row one: Mark Rendler, Joe Simons, John Kellar, Bob Peterson, Larry Iverson, Bob Brown. Row Two: Dave Larsen, Larry Unger, Ron Unger, Larry Meeker, Louie Madsen. Row Three: Randy Herrick, Dave Hawkins, Mark Grove, Steve Behrns, Rick Naatz. Grade 9. Row one: Brian West, Mike Dukart, Jerome Ryan, Rick Unger, Randy Ranvek, Steve Turner, Mike Guler. Row Two: Gary Severance, Mark Unger, Richard Larson, Joel Senjem, Brad Stellmaker, Jeff Gardner, Dave Splittstoeser. Row Three: Coach Phil Johnson, Duane Burton, Brian Andrist, Donald Johnson, Jack Falkenhagen, Kevin Behrns, Bradley McKean, Bradley Tjosaas. B SQUAD BASKETBALL Al gets two! B Squad had a good season with a 13-4 record. KM made the most points in one game for the season against Stewartville with a score of 59. They also shot their best field goal percentage, 56%, during a game with St. Charles. For the most individual points, Al Hodge averaged 14.1 points per game with a total of 226. He also had a high of 121 rebounds for the year. Gary Dorschner had the most assists of the year with 32 and most steals with 38. Coach Merlin Cordes felt that Mike Holey was the most improved player during the season. WE THEY WE THEY 23 Byron 26 41 Zumbrota 38 25 Zumbrota 28 27 West Concord 21 40 Plainview 36 33 Plainview 22 51 Stewartville 47 48 Kenyon 46 46 Kenyon 32 35 Cannon Falls 28 27 Cannon Falls 40 59 Stewartville 41 37 Dodge Center 35 44 Lake City 27 34 Lake City 39 46 St. Charles 35 39 St. Charles 23 You gotta fight to win??? B Squad. Row one: Managers Craig Olevson, Doug Splittstoeser, Dan Berge, Dan Buehler, Kevin Kracht, Mike Holey, Don Menren, Scott Singfiel, Gary Fiegel, Roger Ellingston, Russell Ellingson, Alan Hodge, Paul Turner, Dave Christenson, Coach Merlin Cordes. Dennis Iverson, Gary Dorschner. Row two: Dale Guler, Jeff Zelinski, KOMETS CLAIM HVL TITLE AND Falling twice in 16 conference games, K-M fought to their second HVL basketball crown since 1961 with a 12-2 record. Matching poise, discipline and consistent play with hard practice hours, the squad had an up-hill season to repeat as HVL champions. The team had their first loss to Lake City, but it took four overtimes to decide the issue 56-58. K-M's second loss was to St. Charles 49-58. The rematch at the end of the season put pressure on the KoMets when St. Charles jumped off to an early lead, but the KoMets forced the Saints into several key turnovers as K-M rolled to a 59-49 victory before standing-room-only crowd. Varsity members (A) are, row one: Greg Bartel, Marc Holderness, Jon Riedel, Tim Skogan, Jay Kellar, Jary Gardner, Nev Corlett, Wayne Iverson, Lee Meyer, Mgr. Rick Unger. Row two: Mgr. Scott Jurrens, Brian Herbst, Dan Leth, Lynn Musolf, Jeff Wenz, Brad Erichsen, Scott Lampland, Jim Gardner, Dejay Unger, Al Holtan, Steve Miller. . DISTRICT III RUNNER-UP CROWN. District play started on March 1st at Mayo Civic We They We They Aud. with K-M winning over Dodge Center 66-38. 75 Byron 66 73 Zumbrota 47 In the second game K-M trounced Stewartville in 69 Zumbrota 50 79 West Concord 52 an impressive score of 81 -43. The KoMets then fell 69 Plainview 53 76 Plainview 62 to Lake City in the final District III Championship 70 Stewartville 44 70 Kenyon 61 game in which they led throughout the game but 73 Kenyon 55 76 Cannon Falls 45 losing in the last few minutes, the score was 53-49. 68 Cannon Falls 44 54 Stewartville 47 The team was led by third-time-all-conference 51 Dodge Center 47 53 Lake City 42 senior Scott Lampland with a season average of 25 56 Lake City (OT) 58 59 St. Charles 49 points per game. 49 St. Charles 58 BASKETBALL EVENTS BROUGHT COMMUNITY Apples in armfuls, given by the Kasson Commercial Club marked the send-off for KM players, spectators, well-wishers and coaches as the Komets prepared for the defense of their District III basketball crown this last season. Engineering the KM start was head coach Mr. Heitkamp as he again masterminded KM into a league lead. Assisting him were Mr. Huse and Mr. Cordes. KM fell to Lake City in 4 overtimes, 58-56 and to St. Charles, 58-49, to make the HVL an 'honest' affair of the conference title. Returning to early season form, the locals ran up 8 more victories without faltering. Braving injuries and winter's flu epidemic, KM hurdled major obstacles while out-scoring their rivals, on the average, by 15 points. Notable among those were an 11 point rematch victory over a surging L.C. crew and a satisfying season championship final on the St. Charles court, KM victorious, 59-49. With the conference title secured, KM entered the tough district schedule hoping to repeat as AND SCHOOL CLOSER TOGETHER. champions. Early lop-sided wins over Dodge Center and Stewartville vaulted KM into a title battle with Lake City in early March. However, much to the remorse of tearful, loyal fans, the Komets fell, 53-49, to the resurgent Lake City Tigers, and a new District III Champion was crowned in 1974. But, amidst painted signs, pepfests, community support, conference and district playdowns, bands, kids, coaches, wins, and heart- breaking losses, the locals fought gamely for their goals, not achieving in the end, yet proving that they had tried bravely, as champions indeed. Notable in team statistics was the play of senior Scott Lampland, a four-year performer, who set school records in the total points, number of 40- plus performances, and stylized KM play these past seasons. Complementing his work was playmaker Greg Bartel, Jim Gardner, Brian Herbst, and Nev Corlett. 1973-74 CRAPPLERS COME ON STRONG!!! The wrestlers put in an excellent season this year with a 9-2 record. The team wrestlers were led by co- captains Dan Rendler and Randy Fjerstad, to come in second in the conference, and third in the HVL Tournament. Six of the members of the team were named to the all conference team: Mark Koebele, Klaus Alberts, Dan Rassmussen, Craig Schmoll, Dan Rendler, and Mark Crunklee. In the District III Tournament, many of our guys placed high in the finals. Dan Rendler finished first; Mark Grunklee, third; Craig Schmoll, fourth; and Mark Koebele, fourth. In the Region I Tournament, Dan Rendler finished fifth. Dan Rendler had the most team points—42 (dual meets only), Dan Rassmussen had the most pins—5, and the quickest pin went to Craig Schmoll—35 seconds. B-squad ended their season with a fine 8-3 record. They worked hard all during the season, and were rewarded for all their efforts. Wayne Alberts was the high scorer for the team with 51 team points, Pat O'Brien was second with 48 team points, and Jim Heiserman was third with 45 team points. We shall have a fine team returning next year to take the place of the guys who graduate. K-M's Junior High Wrestling had a very good year with 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. All of the boys did their best to make their team a winning one, and they succeeded. Jeff Berge had the highest team points with 29, Mark Brannan was second with 27, and Jon Berge was third with 25 team points. The coaches for all of the squads were Perry King, Mike Morris, and Dennis O'Leary. 73 Grapplers Wrestle Their Way to Regions Row One: Klaus Alberts, Steve Schmoll, Larry Kimble, Jeff Vanasse, Grunklee, Dan Rendler, John Allen, Dan Rasmussen, and Coach Perry Dick Wyttenbach. Row Two: Tony Brossard, Randy Fjerstad, Mark King. Not pictured Craig Schmoll. Row One: Mark Koebele, Pat O'Brien, Dan Faflak, Jim Deno, John O'Brien, Row One: Mike Rasmussen, Marlin Madery, Dick Wyttenbach, Wayne Alberts and Coach Mike Morris. Row Two: Tom O'Brien, Clare Terry Vicker. Row Two: Russell Fay, Jeff Berge, Gary Brannan, Mark Fjerstad, Brian Ness, Tom Boyum, Jim Heiserman, Marc Madery and John Haugo. Row Three: Jeff Vanasse, Jim Deno, Jon Berge, Jay Neseth. Hoehn. Meeting your opponent. Take down. Pin! KM LINKERS May 16 the KM golf team completed its HVL season with a third place finish, the KOMETS were paced by Jeff Wendler, who was selected to the all-conference team for the second year, with 42, Kevin Murphy 43, Jim Gardner 48, and Arlie Allen with 49. Mike Guler was KM's fifth man with 50. The team average was 170.5 or an average of 42.6 per golfer. Coach Larry Engel, Bryan Poffenberger, 45.6; jim Gardner, 44.6; Jeff Wendler, 40.1; Paul Turner, Mark Olson, 48.5. Missing is Kevin Murphy, 39.5 and Arlie Allen, 46.8. Kevin Murphy shows his winning form. Row one: P. Tollefson, B. Brown, J. Ramthun, C. Johnson, M. Rendler, G. Morson, K. Anderson, D. Burnes, P. Wachholz, C. Erickson. Row two: M. Guler, S. Jurrens, J. Hegna, W. Alberts, L. Meeker, B. Graves, S. Turner, G. Severance, P. Hughes, M. Vail, S. Weeks. Row three: Coach Dennis O'Leary, K. Engel, N. White, L. Madsen, D. Burton, R. Naatz, J. Collins, D. Faflak, M. Anderson, R. Naatz, D. Leighton, P. Hughes and J. Wendler. GIRLS' TRACK In its second season, the girls' track team set new records for KM High. They participated in eight meets, which includes the conference meet held in Zumbrota May 9-10, Districts in Winona May 16, and Regions in Rochester on May 24. Bonnie Ryan was the only member who qualified at the Districts when she placed third in the 440 and went on to represent KM at regions. Late in the season the girls got their new sweat suits, which they wore proudly to the meets. Miss Linda Dorschner, coach, feels that the season next year looks very promising because of the many underclassmen involved. Marie Johnson and Mary Durst prepare to take-off on the mile relay at the Hayfield meet. Jo Ellen Skogen hands the baton off to Bonnie Ryan in the relay. Bonnie Ryan comes in second in the 440 yard dash at the Hayfield Girl and Boy Invitational meet. Row one: R. Brandli, S. Johnson, D. Neseth, W. Ryan, A. Bartel, Row three: J. Skogen, B. Ryan, C.Boyum, K. Hoadley, L. L. Gronvold, T. Hart. Row two: C. Cutting, S. Krieg, S. Turner, D. Christensen, C. Johnson and P. Skogen. Missing from the picture Splittstoesser, B. Hoadley, C. Falkenhagen, J. McCoy, M. Durst. is Miss Linda Dorschner, coach. Benzo shows off his second place ribbon at Byron. BOYS' TRACK The 1974 KM Thinclads finished seventh in the HVL conference in Zumbrota May 9 and 10. The team earned six points placing them tenth in the District III meet at Byron May 24. Jeff Wenz placed second in the shot put with a throw of 46'4 and the discus 106' 8V2 . In the region competition Jeff placed third in the shot put with a throw of 47'6 earning 272 points for the team. His throws broke previous school records held by him in 1973. Other records were: 880 yard relay-Tim Skogen, Marlin Fay, Mike Haapala, and Keith Spading with the time of 1:39.6. Mile relay— Keith Spading, Jary Gardner, Mike Haapala, and Marlin Fay with the time of 3:50.7. Row one: Bruce Houston, Keith Ness, Steve Gransee, Jeff lack Falkenhagen, Ken Hames, Marlin Fay, Dan Berge, and Gardner, Jary Gardner, Terry Westphal and Eddie Pearson. Row Coach Cinther. two: Keith Spading, Steve Miller, Mike Haapala, Tim Skogen, Skeeter pours it on to come in second at Byron. 77 BASEBALL-BATTER UP Row one: D. Buck, B. Peterson, J. Kellar, M. Rasmussen, M. Behrns, D. Wyttenbach, K. Beckman, R. Fay, M. Ness, E. Driver Bradford, F. Neilsen, R. Hawkins. Row two: R. Unger, R. Herrick, S. and Coach Jim Turner. Row one: L. Meyer, G. Bartel, D. Rasmussen, B. Herbst, M. Endres. Row three: P. Gore, J. Erickson, T. Brown, D. Unger, N. Holderness, B. Stellmaker. Row two: Manager L. Unger, K. Behrns, Corlett, R. Carlsen and A. Hodge. M. Carney, D. Guler, L. Kimble, J. Yusten, J. Kellar, Coach Mike Casey at the bat??? Brian Herbst. Right-handed pitcher Alan Hodge concentrates upon putting his pitch past his opponent. WE 4 Wanamingo THEY 2 2 Dodge Center 1 0 Pine Island 7 5 Byron 10 1 Plainview 4 0 Cannon Falls 1 3 Kenyon 0 5 Stewartville 2 1 St. Charles 2 14 Zumbrota 7 2 Sub-District Byron 1 0 Pine Island 10 John Yusten and Lee Meyer were selected All-Conference. The bench-a nice place to visit, but . . . GIRLS' BASKETBALL The veterans of this ten-girl squad are Mary Durst, Chris Foote, Connie Boyum, and Wanda Krieg. The girls that started off on a winning note were Lynette Skogen, Joannie Fjerstad, Laura Holderness, Theresa Hart, Julie Miller, and Lisa Klossner. To conclude the season the girls and their coaches dined at the airport where awards were presented after dinner. Kris Herbst took time out from her busy college studies to assist and help coach the team. This year, the girls' basketball team enjoyed a winning season of four wins and two losses. The two losses being to Kenyon and Stewartville, and the four wins from Dover-Eyota, Lake City, St. Charles and Cannon Falls. The team receives a few pointers from the coach, Miss Dorschner, and the assistant coach, Kristine Rae Herbst, before they return to the court for more action. Row one: jurine Peterson, manager and recorder for the news media; Miss Linda Dorschner, head coach; Miss Kristine Rae Herbst, assistant coach; Sarah Brandli, manager and timer. Row two: Theresa Hart, Lisa Klossner, joanie Fjerstad, Mary Durst, Julie Miller, Chris Foote, Connie Boyum, Wanda Krieg, Lynnette Skogen, and Laura Holderness. 80 I GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Joannie Fjerstad helps ball over net at one of the many 6:30 a.m. volleyball practices that were scheduled because of the conflict with boys basketball. The girls' volleyball team had alot of ambition this year. They were at school every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at 6:30 because of the conflict with the boys basketball practice after school and in the evening. There were several scheduled playdays. February 16, the girls traveled to Kenyon and found that they needed to work harder if they wanted to win. Their extra practice hours paid-off when they traveled to Stewartville on March 9. The girls' volleyball team was the first to wear the new uniforms that were ordered before basketball season but didn't arrive until the week before volleyball season. The uniforms are royal blue with white letters and numerals on the front and back. Row one: Sarah Brandli, Brenda Klossner, Patricia Sorenson, Fjerstad, Terri Benedix and Chris Foote. Miss Linda Dorschner is Diane Wendler. Row two: Cindy Poffenberger, Connie Boyum, the head coach for the team, with Debbie Alberts serving as Paula Unger, Debbie Dunford. Row three: Bonnie Byan, Joanie manager. 81 'Deadwood Dick' I can see! . . . Mother the most beautiful sight in the world! Considerably less or more, than more or less! Touch not the cup, oh touch not the cup! Pussy's in the well, ding dong bell! 82 There's gonna be a fight, let's get out of here. Your secret is mine and mine alone.' Ned Harris................ Wild Bill.................. Lily Blossom.............. Rose....................... Blackman Redburn.......... Judge Nix.................. Calamity Jane............. La Paloma................. Pong Ping................. Chet Pussy................ Sheriff Loveless.......... ...Dave Fredrickson ........Jeff Wenz ....Charis Johnson .....Cheryl Behrns Bryan Poffenberger .....Kevin Murphy ......Kathy Haugo ........Pat Johnson .........Lee Meyer ..........Jay Kellar .....Brad Erichsen Molly....................................Rita Luck Teetotal Tessie......................Sarah Brandli Piano Annie..........................Sue Schleeter Miners..................Brian Houston, Greg Bartel, Marlin Fay, Ken Hames Toughs........Paul Gore, Alan Holtan, Craig Strand, Steve Bjergum, Neil Witzel Bar Maids...............Cindy Alberts, Marcia Grove Crusaders.....Carol Lyons, Barb Hoadley, Kim Rock Director.........................Mrs. Sally Cutting 83 DRAMA . . . Two Bottles of Relish I C . ron Rortol Moithor A illio Qmithorc c Ip« David Linely.........................Greg Bartel Neither Willie Smithers, salesman for Num Numo Willie Smithers.....................Kevin Murphy Relish, nor David Linely, a writer, could possibly Mrs. Hutchinson......................Pat Johnson know that the same lick smacking relish could be Jenny Hutchinson.....................Carol Lyons the main clue in solving a murder. Alright-what are the facts as far as anyone knows them? Woa, Dubbin, Woa! ... he made another purchase of Num Numo, Greatest relish in the world. Drama Club, Row One: K. Haugo, S. Schleeter, B. Hoadley, C. Lyons, C. johnson, B. Herbst. Row Two: L. Jensen, K. Stark, K. Engel, L. Schleeter, C. Behrns, J. Wenz. Row Three: N. Fenei, D. Peterson, K. Neseth, L. Jensen, J. Pettey, B. Houston, T. Pike. Row Four: K. Hoadley, D. Wendler, S. Graves, A. Folkstad, D. Fredrickson, J. Burdick, M. Hapaala. Drama Club officers were: President—Dave Fredrickson Vice President—Kathy Haugo Secretary-Treasurer—Cheryl Behrns Because of the cancellation of the Spring play the directors felt that there wasn't any real 'stand out' performers. STUDENTS BRING HONOR To Do A Common Thing Uncommonly Well Brings Success. —unknown Joan McCoy and Marlin Fay The Athletes of the 1973-74 school year are Gregory Bartel attended Girl and Boy state. and Chris Foote. Those receiving vocal star rating awards at the district level were: Mary Durst, Don Ramthun and Brian Herbst. Participants in Speech Contest: Sarah Brandli, Alan Raygor and Chris Johnson. Missing is Kevin Murphy. Kasson-Mantorville Barbershop Aggies placed first in the District FFA competition, and fifth in the annual state competition. Brian Herbst, Jon Yuston, Dennis Iverson, Marlin Fay, Dan Beuhler, Steve Jurrens, and Gary Dorschner. The 1974 Outstanding band student—John Philip Sousa presented to Kevin Murphy. Scott Lampland was presented the 1974 Boy Legion Kathy Haugo was presented the 1974 Girl Legion Vickie Winter received the American Citizenship Award. Citizenship Award. And Art III Award. Legion Scholarship Award. Band star ratings: Wanda Krieg, )ohn Collins, Marlin Fay, Becky Gronvold, Terry Monica Ness received the Pike and Carol Engelstad. Betty Crocker Award, Art III and Outstand Ceramic Award. Judy Aarsvold and Jeff Stevenson were selected to attend Girl and Boy State, but because of other responsibilities their alternates attended in their place. Biggest Flirts: Alan Holtan and Kathy Haugo. Best Dressed: Brian Herbst and Deb Aakre. Biggest Mouths: Mark Carney and Deb Alberts. Biggest Clowns: Marie Johnson and Mark Carney. Most School Spirit: Greg Bartel, Rita Luck and Cheryl Behrns. Most Liked: Dan Rendler and Monica Ness. Most Likely to Succeed: Kathy Haugo and Kevin Murphy. Most Daring: Janet Berge and Jeff Morson. Biggest Troublemakers: Dean Edgar and Janet Berge. Best Athletes: Scott Lampland, Greg Bartel and Chris Foote. Most Creative: Monica Ness and Terry Pike. Most Talented: Brian Herbst and Kathy Haugo. Most Dedicated: Marcia Grove and Don Ramthun. DISCOVERING - AWAKENING An individual involved in the fine-arts must be sensitive, aware, co-ordinated and dedicated. 88 Homecoming week started on Mon., Oct. 8. Coronation was held on Thursday with Jay Kellar as master of ceremonies. After last year's king, Paul Hoehn crowned Lynette Skogen, and last year's queen Rose Brandli crowned Greg Bartel, Kevin Murphy and Cindy Alberts sang A Time for Us. Next, they read the proclamation together. After the coronation ceremony was concluded, the students went outside to enjoy the bonfire which was dampered by the rainy weather. Pictured at the Homecoming 1973 . . . bottom of the page from I. to r. are Paul Hoehn, '72 king; Rosie Brandli, '72 queen; Larry Kimble, Lorie Rosen, sophomore attendants; Dan Rendler, Kathy Haugo, Scott Lampland, Marilyn Kracht, senior attendants; Greg Bartel, king; Lynette Skogen, queen; Randy Fjerstad, Cheryl Behms, Brian Herbst, Rita Luck, senior attendants; Jeff Stevenson, Susan Schleeter, junior attendants; Gary Dorschner, Diana Oeltjenbruns, freshman attendants; Marvin Grove and Jody Aakre were the crown bearers. After the A Time For Us long week of rainy weather, Friday turned out to be a beautiful day for the parade. Monica Ness and Marcia Grove led the parade by carrying the band banner, followed by the Drill Team and the K-M High School Band. Each class was represented by a float. Friday night the football game was played against St. Charles. Though the team played a good game, they ended up on the wrong end of a 6-0 score. The week was topped off with the dance. The juniors used the theme “Down by the Lazy River for the dance, and Fairchild provided the music. The first place float was won by the 8th grade. Second place went to the juniors and third was won by the seniors. The first place mural went to the seniors, second to 7th grade and third to juniors. PRECIOUS AND FEW Friday, May 10,1974 the annual Banquet and Prom of the Kasson-Mantorville High School was held at the Holiday Inn Downtown, Rochester, Minnesota. It was a cool, wet evening when the social hour started at 6:30 p.m. with fruit punch served at the pool side. The dinner was delayed until 8:15 p.m. to enable the local boys and girls to attend who were involved in a track meet in Zumbrota. Those who attended the banquet had a choice of ham, shrimp or steak with a baked potatoe, green beans, fruit cup, salad, dinner rolls, milk and sherbert. After the dinner hour. Junior class president, Jeff Stevenson introduced Jeff Wenz, who was chosen by the prom committee to be M.C. (A B). After a few jokes to relax the group he introduced Kathy Haugo and Kevin Murphy (D) who read the class will. They were followed by Kim Rock and Jon Yusten who read the class prophecy. Susan 92 Schleeter and Lee Meyer had the honor of picking the royal court. Kathy Haugo, queen; Dan Rendler, king and Scott Lampland, Marcia Grove, Marilyn Kracht and Dwayne Bakkedahl as attendants (H). The queen was crowned and received roses. The king received a handsome gold sceptor. Each attendant received a scroll. After the presentation of the royalty, Steve Jurrens, accompanied by Kathy Gentes on the piano, sang Precious and Few (G). Prom dancing started shortly after things were cleared. Music was furnished by Easy Street. Lee Meyer and Susan Schleeter led the grand march to 'Colour My World' (F). They were followed by the royalty and other members who attended. The annual event ended at 12:30 a.m. with many students attending private parties or the open gym held at the high school. G 93 THOUGH WE ARE OF THE Superintendant, Sigurd Anderson, gave the introduction of speakers. Commencement addresses were given by Dan Leth, who reflected on the national happenings during the school days of the seniors, Rita Luck reminisced school days memories, Kevin Murphy talked about the learning experiences of the seniors, and Marilyn Kracht concluded the addresses by speaking on the On a beautiful Sunday, June 2, at 2:00 p.m., the Commencement Exercises were held in the K-M High School Gymnasium for the graduating class of 1974. Jennifer Haapala played the processional and recessional. After Reverend Norman Witt gave the invocation, the senior chorus sang and then the senior ensemble sang a selected piece. PAST, WE ARE THE FUTURE present and what promises the future holds for the class of 1974. Kathy Haugo and Scott Lampland received Citizenship Awards, and Vicki Winter received a scholarship, both from the American Legion. Mr. Bentson, Principal, presented the class to Mr. Vail, who awarded the diplomas. Honor escorts were Jeff Stevenson and Judy Aarsvold. Honor guards were Nev Corlett, Jay Kellar, Steve Miller, Brian Ness, Jeff Wenz, Jurine Peterson, Angie Pike, Sue Schleeter, Carol Singfiel, and Jen Zelinski. Honor students were Deb Aakre, Greg Bartel, Cheryl Behrens, Marcia Grove, Kathy Haugo, Dan Leth, Mark Miller, Kevin Murphy, Don Ramthun, Peggy Scott, and Craig Strand. The class flower was the Blue-White Iris, and the colors were Columbia blue and silver. 95 BE THE BEST OF WHATEVER YOU ARE We all dream of great deeds and high positions away from the pettiness and humdrum of ordinary life. Yet success is not occupying a lofty place or doing conspicuous work; it is being the best that is in you. Rattling around in too big a job is worse than filling a small one to overflowing. Dream, aspire by all means; but do not ruin the life you must lead by dreaming pipe dreams of the one you would like to lead. Make the most of what you have and are. Perhaps your trivial, immediate task is your one sure way of proving your mettle. Do the thing near at hand, and great things will come to your hand to be done. If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill. Be a scrub in the valley—but be The best little scrub by the side of the rill; Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass; And some highway happier make; If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass— But the liveliest bass in the lake! We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew, There's something for all of us here. There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do. And the task you must do is the near. If you can't be a highway then just be a trail. If you can't be the sun be a star; It isn't by size that you win or you fail— Be the best of whatever you are! Douglas Malloch The staff and adviser of the 1974 KOMET would like to thank Dodge County Independent (Folmer Carlsen), Bill Heitkamp, Greg Gille, Bill Bentson and Pat Odegard for their cooperation in lending photographs, writing copy for our use and helping in promoting the sales of our book. We would also like to thank Huneke Studio of Waseca for their skilled photography and cooperation above and beyond the call of duty. Also to Bob Patton, Waseca H.S. photographer, for the photo on page 16.