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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1975 volume:

KOMET NINETEEN SEVENTY-FIVE VOLUME EIGHTEEN KASSON-MANTORVILLE JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL KASSON, MINNESOTA 55944 Today.. Ours is a society held in esteem by many and in con- tempt by few. The annals of history are filled with our accomplishments and are tainted by our mistakes. We are fast approaching the time when we will hold the pen that writes the history our children will study. We stand as citizens in a confusing world. We sing our songs and live our lives and we stand ready to shape the society we will rule. TODAY. . .the theme of the 1975 KOMET yearbook. INTRODUCTION .............. 1 ATHLETICS..................17 ORGANIZATIONS..............47 ACTIVITIES.................71 ACADEMICS .................85 CLASSES ...................97 SCHOOL DIARY .............126 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..........128 Ann Folkestad, Assistant Editor; Marilyn Fredrickson, Advisor; and Jurine Peter- son, Head Editor. Penny Herrick, Business Manager; Carol Lyons, Student Life Editor; Barb Hoadley, Activities Editor; Connie Boyum, Sports Editor; Marilyn Fredrickson, Advisor and Photographer; Carol Engelstad, Head Typist and Senior Editor; Jurine Peterson, Head Editor and Academic Editor; Ann Folkestad, Assistant Editor and Organization Editor; Brenda Klossner, Class Editor; Alan Raygor, Photographer. Missing from the picture is Scott Singfiel, Art Editor. 2 When you. Alumni, turn these pages may they bring back pleasant memories of your Alma Mater. To you, students, may this book bring a fuller realization of what K-M means to you and of the ideals it upholds. To you, faculty, administration and school personnel, may this volume show that your untiring efforts for our ad- vancement have brought results worthy of your endeavors. To you, friends and supporters of our school, may this book bring evidence of the growth and progress of that in- stitution of which you have given your loyal support. To our parents or guardians, whose en- during love, sacrifices, and patience have been an influence in our lives, we gratefully dedicate this, the eighteenth volume of the KOMET. 3 ' Wherever you go, you’ll hear the same old song. Make 'em fight oh Komets, make 'em fight, You can do it Komets for your Blue and White If you don't give in, take it on the chin Buckledown Blue Komets. Buckledown! You are bound to win if you will only Buckledown! You can do it Komets if you Buckledown. If you win this game, help to gain us fame. If you fight you'll chuckle at defeat. We will praise your name so Buckledown! If you fight your luck will not retreat! Buckledown Blue Komets, Buckledown You can do it Komets, if you Buckledown If you go to town, and you mow them down You will wear the crown. If you will only Buckledown! 5 K ass on today . . . 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STAFF in the eyes of the KoMet girls. . . skill, knowledge, and support from coaches Prorok and Herbst. . .blood V guts. . . Your Cheatin' Heart . . .lucky pennies. . .rising spirit. . . sprained ankles. . .jammed fingers . . .stickum spray. . .tied as HVL Conference Champs. . .HIP-ZAH... loyal spirit-filled fans. . .sudden swishes. . .District III champs. . . surprise showers. . .shining victories and FULL MOONS. . .Region I. . . cutting nets. . .trophies. . .letter winners. . .letter jackets. . .broken axles. . .Memories Never To Be FORGOTTEN!!! An Art . . . is a desire of man to express himself; to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in. Amy Lowell 12 Today . . . 15 Today . .. Let us remember what we have learned, and let us learn from what we remember. Teachers are more than just teachers. Clockwise from top: Teachers' homework Mr. Johnson correcting papers Head football coach, Jerry Sylwester Miss Fredrickson and Nev in a friendly debate Mr. King demonstrating use of the new computer ATHLETICS 1 Today . . athletics of 1974-75... filled with the roar of the crowds, the sounds of the band, and the thrill of friend- ship. The spirit grew from the opening kickoff to the last mile run of the track participants. Athletes and fans were thrilled and saddened in a year filled with the excitement of competition for K-M High School. - Cheerleaders Spark Spirit A-Squad Cheerleaders. Row one: Sheri Graves, Marie Hoehn, Cindy Madery, Jennifer Haapala. Row three: Bonny Deno, Jennifer Zelinski. Row two: Sarah Brandli, Charis Johnson, Wanda Krieg, Angie Pike, George Dukart. B-Squad Cheerleaders. Row one: Tia Krieg, Ann Bartel. Row Connie Unger, Karlene Stark. Row three: Mary Vail, Kathy two: Mary Koeble, Wanda Ryan, Lori Allen, Sheryl Olsen, Allen, Kathy Rosen. 18 Lori Allen, Angie Pike and Karlene Stark show homecoming spirit around the bon-fire. Another year of cheerleading is over, and as always the girls did an outstanding job of rep- resenting our school. For six senior girls cheering is over for good. No more Mon. and Thur. practices... no more tiring schedules... no more poster making. Bonny Deno, Marie Hoehn, Wanda Krieg, Cindy Madery, Angie Pike (Capt.) and Jenn Zelinski cheer- ed at their last football game on Oct. 25, against Kenyon. Bonny Deno (Capt.), Marie Hoehn (Head Capt.), Cindy Madery and Jenn Zelinski did a fine job in cheering the wrestlers to victories in HVL, Dist. and Reg. meets. Wanda Krieg (Capt.), and Angie Pike cheered at their last basketball game against Winona-Cotter in the Dist. finals. They too did a fine job of representing K-M. The cheerleader's loyality and spirit helped to guide the boys and girls to successful seasons. These qualities were also showen by the remaining sixteen girls, who with spirit-filled attitudes, will hopefully continue to cheer and support K-M. Jenn Haapala and Charis Johnson display a poster, with the help of Bonnie and Jurine. Alan Raygor and some of the cheerleaders in the homecoming parade. Bonny Deno, Cindy Madery, Jenn Zelinski and Marie Hoehn cheering at a district meet. 19 K-JI Harriers The 1974-75 Cross Country team started their season at Fairbault. K-M was faced with a rebuilding year. Several injuries during the season to Jeff Wendler, Randy Ranvek, and Dave Christenson, slowed the team down. The annual K-M Jaycee meet was held in the normal down pour at the Zumbro Valley Golf Course. K-M had the best overall team race at Cannon Falls. For the future outlook, K-M will lose two lettermen, Jeff Wendler and John Allen. Both will be missed with Wendler being the top runner all year (11th place overall in HVL), and Allen being one of the hardest working runners. K-M will have a returning nucleus to build upon with lettermen, Dave Christen- son, Jon Ness, Jack Falkenhagen, and Randy Ranvek. In the 3 mi. race, 16:24 was the best time of the season made by Jeff Wendler. The next highest was 17:37, by Jon Ness. Wendler also passed 425 runners this season. HVL District III Mayo Invite Elgin Invite 8th of 9 teams. 14th of 15 teams. 20th of 23 teams. 11th of 14 teams. After a hard run, the team gets a new source of energy from oranges. Cross Country team. Left to right: Paul Turner, Jeff Zelinski, John Allen, Jon Ness, Coach Lance Peterson, Jeff Wendler, Dean Lechner, Dave Christenson, Jack Falkenhagen. 20 Jeff Wendler is the leader of our KoMet pack. Get on your mark . . . Get set. . . BANG!! 21 Syl wester Steps Aside After Aine Years After the efforts of the hard and hot two weeks of preseason practice in August, it seemed the team was destine for a good season. But after a heart breaker with St. Charles, which the KoMets lost in overtime, the foot- ball team started to slide, losing the next five games. Coach Sylvester then called a team meeting, where he stepped down from the head coaching job. Dave Ginther, the B-squad coach at this time, was named head coach, which brought the resignation of backfield coach, Richard Swygman. The next two games, the KoMets lost to Zumbrota here and then at Cannon Falls. The season did end on a favorable note, as the KoMets defeated Kenyon in the last game of the season. Co-Captains for the 1974 season were Jeff Wenz and Jeff Stevenson, who was named to the Hiawatha Valley All- Conference Team for the second straight year. Quarterback Jay Kellar averaged 11.4 yds. in passing, while Jary Gardner received 35% of his passes. Jeff Stevenson rushed for a high of 819 yds. On defense Kevin Behrns had the most tackles with 178 and Al Hodge was second with 167. Al Hodge averaged 15 yds. on kicks returns, while Jeff Stevenson had the high of 9.5 yds. in punt returns. Gary Dorschner had the high of 498 yds. in kicking with an average of 33 yds. a kick. Jeff Stevenson was named to the Hiawathia Valley All-Con- ference Team for the second straight year. Skeeter Spading trips up a byron player as Dennis Iverson completes the job. Pictured to the right is Head Coach Sylvester and the side- line supporters of the team. With The K-M KoMets. ■ Senior, Jay Kellar, quarterbacked the team along with Gary Dorschner and Skeeter Spading corner a Byron player in a non- junior, All Hodge. conference game which the KoMets lost 6-0. Football Squads Row one: Mike Dukart, Mike Ness, Greg Gorvin, Barry Johnson, two: Marlyn Anderson, Randy Gladden, Scott Jurrens, Steve Rick Unger, Dick Wyttenbach, Jeff Vanasse, Kevin Beckman, Gransee, Klaus Alberts, Jeff Gardner, John Hoehn, Larry Ronnie Unger, Mark Brannan, and manager Lee Meyer. Row Kimble, Phil Klickman, Keith Ness, Vernon Vanasse, John Berge, EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL SQUAD Row one: Dan Buck, Walt Unger, Dean Solberg, Geoff Gorvin, Paul Tollefson, Craig Johnson, Kevin P. Anderson, Jon Ramthun, Mike Rasmussen. Row two: Rob Naatz, Jim Umsted, Jody Hegna, Chris Worley, Scott Larson, Jeff Berge, Jim Deno, and Coach Mr. Perry King. Row three: Randy Redman, Eddie Pearson, Dan Springsted, Arlie Allen, Kyle Engel, Eric Driver, Jerry Deno, and Terry Westphal. 24 '?' • 1 ili Steve Behrns, Dan Berge. Row three: Coach Mr. Dave Ginther, Miller, Kevin Behrns, Ronnie Carlsen, Richard Naatz, Gary James Gardner, Jeff Wenz, Jeff Stevenson, Dennis Iverson, Dorschner, and Assistant Coach Mr. Jim Turner. Alan Hodge, Jay Erickson, Jary Gardner, Jay Kellar, Steve SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL SQUAD Row one: Coach Mr. Tom Tiedemann, Richard Groby, Bruce Schleeter, Robert Snow, Jim Brandli, Larry Saxton, Jerry Unger, Tim O'Brien, Scott Weatherly, and Robert Lyons. Row two: Tim Meek, Danny Johnson, Steve Johnson, Roger Allen, Dan Unger, Mark Bisbach, Dale Brannan, Billy Rosen, Lynn Behrns. Row three: Todd Viker, Jeff Beaver, Larry Madsen, Robert Gransee, Roger Carlson, Lamar Eidem, Dana Jensen, Mark Westphal, and Scott Shurson. 25 KoMct Girls, Only A Step Away From A-Squad, Row one: Pam Hughes, Mary Vail, Lisa Gronvold, Laura Holderness. Row two: Scorekeeper, Sarah Brandli, Lisa Klossner, Shelly Holmquist, Wanda Krieg, Lynn Allen, Julie Miller, Deb Johnson, Mgr. Diane Wendler. Row three: Asst. Coach Kris Herbst, Connie Boyum, Bonnie Ryan, Kathy Hoadley, Lori Allen, Angie Huse, Coach Beth Prorok. What goes up must come down . . . sometime! Shooot! Shooot! Shooot! Bonnie Ryan. Wanda Krieg goes high for the tip. Julie Miller showing off her fancy dribbling. 26 The State Championship. TEAM WE Conf. Kenyon 34 Pine Island 27 St. Charles 25 Cannon Falls 44 Stewartville 38 Dodge Center 38 Wabasha 47 Plainview 42 Lake City 49 Zumbrota 47 Dist. Dover-Eyota 47 St. Charles 34 Plainview 38 Reg. Alden-Conger 45 State Braham 41 Glencoe 36 Denotes non-conf. THEY 19 17 29 18 33 37 29 32 31 34 40 32 27 41 32 76 Flying through the air with the greatest of ease . . . Lisa Gronvold. The 1974-75 season held many firsts for the K-M girl's basketball team. First year Coach Beth Prorok, aided by Asst. Coach Kris Herbst, led the KoMets into the first season of interscholastic competition. A, B, and C teams were established and 10 conferance games were scheduled. The KoMets finished conference play with a 9-1 re- cord, putting them in a tie with Plainview for the HVL title. The 7th and 8th graders and the B-squad also had a fine season, with a record of 4-1 and 9-1 respectively. The team went on to District play, which ended in victory as the girls defeated Dover—Eyota, St. Charles, and Plainview for the Dist. Ill title. The KoMets then became the first K-M basketball team to go to State when they defeated Alden-Conger for the Region I title. The KoMets beat Braham in the quarterfinals of state, but fell to the fast, high-scoring, more ex- perienced Glencoe team (eventually state champs). B-Squad, Row one: Mary Nielson, Pam Hughes, Mary Vail, Tia Krieg. Row two: Scorekeeper Sarah Brandli, Donna Boyum, Lori Allen, Kathy Hoadley, Angie Huse, Lynn Allen, Manager Diane Wendler. Row three: Asst. Coach Kris Herbst, Marsha West, Julie Morrow, Ann Bartel, Lisa Gronvold, Coach Beth Prorok. C-Squad, Row one: Julie Morrow, Susan Turner, Lisa Stevenson, Kris Herbst, Cindy Strand, Janet Engelstad, Sherri Vrieze, Marsha West, Gerri Olson, Kris Head. Row two: Asst. Coach Pam Wacholz, Denise Trelstad, Coach Beth Prorok. 27 Girls Volleyball The K-M volleyball team entered into its first inter- scholastic competition this year. The varsity squad tied with Stewartville for third place in the HVL conference, with an overall win-loss record of 3-5. B-Squad finished with a 2-6 record. Coach Prorok stated, In terms of win versus losses, the girl's first season of interscholastic volleyball competition may not be termed a huge suc- cess, but each individual, as well as the team as a whole, improved greatly. K-M should be a bigger threat next SCOREBOARDS A-SQUAD St. Charles Loss Stewartville Loss Wabasha Win Plainview Loss Lake City Loss Hayfield Loss Cannon Falls Win Zumbrota Win Kenyon Loss B-SQUAD St. Charles Loss Stewartville Loss Wabasha Win Plainview Loss Lake City Loss Hayfield Loss Cannon Falls Loss Zumbrota Win Kenyon Loss Teri Benedix serves at the Zumbrota match held at K-M. The KoMets were victorious to win 2 out of 3 matches. A-SQUAD Front row: Assistant coach, Kristine Herbst, Pam Manager, Sarah Brandli; Julie Miller, Bonnie Ryan, Connie Hughes, Mary Vail, Lynn Allen, Angie Huse, Lisa Gronvold, Boyum, Teri Benedix, Shelly Holmquist, Janice Fay and Pat Debra Dahms, and Head coach, Mrs. Beth Prorok. Row two: Skogen. B-SQUAD Front row: Connie Heggedahl, Robin Bakkedahl, coach. Miss Kris Herbst, Missy Stucky, Diane Jensen, Kim Able, Vickie Hanenberger, Diane Peterson, Kathy Rosen, Pam Snow, Lynette Dahms, Dawn Olmsted, Lynn Simons, Mary Nielsen, Tia Krieg, Kirsten Engel and Debra Darling. Row two: Assistant Coach, Mrs. Beth Prorok. Missing is Barb Bakkedahl. 28 Angie Huse backs up Pat Skogen as she hits a high one to Shelly Holmquist sets the ball up for Connie Boyum (foreground) to spike. Lisa Gronvold in the front line. Bonnie Ryan and Teri Benedix stand ready to assist. Left to right: Teri Benedix, Mary Vail, Bonnie Ryan, Shelly Holm- The girls put together 'team effort' to beat a determined Zum- quist, Angie Huse work together to set up a spike ball. brota team. Shelly Holmquist bumps the volleyball to team member Julie Miller or Angie Huse. Left to right: Timer, Mr. Swygman; scorekeeper, Lisa Klossner; announcer, Sarah Brandli; head referee, Mr. Kraemer and side line referee, Mr. Cordes, who has been known to blow on his pencil and write with his whistle. 29 Cagers Carry On Winning The KoMets started their season rolling with a win over D.C. K-M was not picked as a favorite to repeat as HVL Champs, but as the season continued, the KoMets proved to be a well balanced team. K-M outlived the predictions by tying with Lake City for the HVL title. They ended their season with a 14-3 record in spite of the tough, aggressive competition in the HVL league. K-M, seeded number two, made it to District III finals by defeating Dover-Eyota and Dodge Center before falling to number one seeded Winona-Cotter. The KoMets finished the season with an over-all record of 19-4. The KoMets are coached by Mr. Bill Heitkamp and assisted by Mr. Vern Huse. Steve Miller had the highest field goal average for the season with 52% and Marlin Fay was second with 51%. Gary Dorschner and Jim Gardner tied in free throw percentage with 81. The leading scorers were Nev Corlett and Gardner with averages of 19.8 and 13.6 respectively. Lee Meyer had the most assists for one season with 123. Al Hodge had the most rebounds with 151 and Gardner was second with 150. Corlett had the most recoveries with 163. He was also honored with the season high of four technical fouls. TEAM WE THEY TEAM WE THEY Dodge Center 70 49 Stewartville 77 82 St. Charles 74 39 Wabasha 75 56 Chatfield 98 55 Plainview 72 69 Stewartville 58 50 Hayfield 76 60 Wabasha 62 59 Lake City 52 59 Plainview 84 54 Cannon Falls 64 39 Lake City 43 55 Zumbrota 87 56 Byron 90 49 Kenyon 62 43 Kenyon 72 62 Dover-Eyota 61 57 St. Charles 82 50 Dodge Center 43 42 Zumbrota 59 44 Winona-Cotter 52 65 Cannon Falls 67 50 Nev Corlett was selected to the Hiawatha Valley League All-Conference team. VARSITY Row one: Kevin Kracht, Marlin Fay, Steve Miller, Alan Hodge, Don Mehren, Mike Holey, James Gardner, DeJay Lee Meyer, Gary Dorschner, Nev Corlett, Paul Turner and Jeff Unger, Dan Berge.and Manager Scott Jurrens. Wendler. Row two: Manager Tom Kyllo, Dave Christenson, 30 Tradition At K-M High Coach Bill Heitkamp and the players grasp hands to emphasis strategy, DEFENSE I As underdogs the KoMets repeated as HVL champs for the third straight year. Senior members of the KoMet team received the runner-up trophy in District III. M Above: Gary Dorschner (21), Al Hodge (31), and Marlin Fay (33) assist Jim Gardner, who is WIDE open for the rebound. The knee injury that Jim sustained in the St. Charles game, may have prevented him from making the HVL All-Conference team. Left: Gary Dorschner gets an easy two. This was Gary's first year on the varsity squad. He proved himself to be an asset to the KoMet basketball team. 31 KoMets Share HVL Title Mike Holey (53) and Steve Miller (23) display K-M's board ability. . .AGGRESSIVENESS. Alan Hodge (31) seems to have stopped Byron's fast break, but Lee Meyer (11), Marlin Fay, and Jim Gardner are on hand to make sure of the recovery. DeJay Unger passes the ball to teammate, Jim Gardner, in hopes of another two points. Help- A player cringes at the thought of ing out is reserve player, Steve Miller, who had a season high 52 field goal percentage. another 2 points from Lee Meyer. 32 Jim Gardner (25), Nev Corlett (15), Al Hodge (31) and Lee free throws in the second round of District III tournament Meyer (11) watch as Gary Dorschner puts in one of eleven action against Dover-Eyota, which was won by his FT's. Byron's attempt to stop Nev Corlett Jim Gardner uses a Byron player as a stepping stone to failed as he scores another bucket. the basket, as Nev waits to assist. Jim Gardner shoots from his favorite spot on the court. 33 B-Basketball The B-squad basketball record of 12 wins and 8 losses was not as good as pre-season expectations, but the im- provement shown by many individuals was real encouraging. Offensively, Mark Unger and Kevin Behrns were the leading scorers with 12.4 and 11.0 point per game averages. Mark also led the team in assists with 64. The team leader for offensive re- bounds was Jack Falkenhagen. An area that needed much improve- ment through the year was defense, and using a combination of defensive patterns made them a stronger team. The team leader in defensive rebounds was Kevin Behrns with help from Jack Falkenhagen and Rich Larson. TEAM WE THEY Dodge Center 43 40 St. Charles 50 24 Chatfield 48 40 Stewartville 39 32 Wabasha 40 29 Plainview 45 28 Lake City 37 40 Byron 30 45 Kenyon 28 45 St. Charles 57 41 Zumbrota 40 52 Cannon Falls 45 39 Stewartville 53 47 Wabasha 50 40 Plainview 40 42 Hayfield 48 46 Lake City 33 34 Cannon Falls 37 38 Zumbrota 42 49 Kenyon 40 30 John Meitzner, Brian Andrist and Mark Unger press an aggressive Zumbrota team as they attempt to put the ball in play during one of the home basketball games. Anticipation on the faces of the coach and the B-team reserves illustrate the tense moments of the game between K-M and the Zumbrota Tigers. Front row: Rick Unger, John Meitzner, Kevin Behrns, Mark maker. Jack Falkenhagen,Rick Naatz, JoelSenjum, Brad McKean, Unger, Dave Splittstoesser, Mike Dukart, Steve Turner and Brian Andrist and Coach, Mr. Merlin Cordes. Brian West. Row two: Duane Burton, Rich Larson, Brad Stell- 34 SEVENTH GRADE Front row: Paul Severance, Robert Lyons, Robert Peterson, Scott Shurson, Jerry Unger, Doug Bartel, Steven Larson, Barry Erickson. Row two: Dan Burton, Kevin Dohrmann, Jeff Beaver, Dwight Boyum, Lynn Behrns, Roger Schnorenberg, Billy Rosen, Steven Johnson, Dana Jensen, Brian Murphy and Robert Gransee. Missing is coach, Mr. T. Vatland. EIGHTH GRADE Front row: Scott Kunz, Kevin P. Anderson, Eddie Pearson, Charles Erickson, Arlen Allen, Robert Naatz, Randy Frankum, Craig Johnson, Francis Nielsen, Jerry Deno, Terry Westphal, Dan Buck, Darby Burns, Walter Unger, Kyle Richard Hawkins, Matt Bradford, Paul Tollefson, Geoff Gorvin, Engel. Missing is the coach, Mr. Jim Turner. Jon Ramthun. Row two: Dean Lechner, Daniel Springsted, NINTH GRADE Front row: Robert Peterson, Joe Simons, two: coach, Mr. Phil Johnson, Kevin Beckman, Rich Marquardt, Larry Unger, Larry Iverson, Rich Wyttenbach, Robert Brown, Larry Meeker, Jim Checkel, Kevin Murphy, Rich Naatz, Mark Ronnie Unger, Jon Kellar, Mark Rendler, Dave Larsen. Row Grove, Steve Behrns, Mike Ness, Steve Klickman, Louis Madsen. 35 KoMcts Claim HVL Title After losing the first two non-conference meets, K-M regained their confidence to finish the confer- ence season with an impressive 8-0 record, claiming the HVL title. The team made a good showing in all of their tournament action. K-M was also honored with many individual placings at those tournaments. In the Ellendale tournament seven wrestlers placed. The Morristown tournament was quite a success, with eleven wrestlers placing; three being firsts. The District III tournament proved successful for K-M as five individuals went on to the Regional meet. Still placing, K-M walked away with a third from Craig Schmoll, two fourth places from John Allen and Mark Grunklee, and a sixth place spot from Steve Schmoll. The twelve returning letterman look promising for another successful season next year. K-M also has promising wrestlers coming up from 13- Squad. The B-Squad had a record of 7-5 for the sea- son. They did very well at the Kenyon tournament. Individually, Clare Fjerstad remained undefeated throughout the season with a 12-0 record. Pictured above are the HVL All-Conference selections and their weights. Right to left: Soph. Wayne Alberts, 98; Jr. Klaus Alberts, 138; Sr. John Allen, 145; Sr. Craig Schmoll, 155; Jr. Mark Grunklee, 167; Jr. Larry Kimble, 126; Jr. Steve Schmoll, 119. VARSITY WRESTLERS, Row one: Wayne Alberts, John O'Brien, Marlin Madery, Jeff Vanasse, Scott Sinfiel, Pat O'Brien, Steve Schmoll, and Larry Kimble. Row two: Coach Perry King, Manager Tom Rasmussen, John Hoehn, Klaus Alberts, Co-Captain John Allen, Co-Captain Craig Schmoll, Mark Grun- klee, Co-Captain Tom Boyum, Phil Klickman, Manager Jim Baker, and Assistant Coach Dennis O'Leary. B-SQUAD. Row one: Marlin Madery, Scott Singfiel, Steve Berge, Jim Deno, Jeff Berge, and Mike Rasmussen. Row two: Vernon Vanasse, Clare Fjerstad, Jim Heiserman, Jon Berge, Mark Brannan, Russell Fay, and Coach Dennis O'Leary. TEAM WE THEY Pine Island 29 32 Hayfield 24 27 Dodge Center 37 24 Lake City 42 15 Byron 26 24 Kenyon 27 23 St. Charles 38 17 Cannon Falls 45 8 Stewartville 24 19 Wabasha 45 15 Plainview 29 20 Zumbrota 36 23 Denotes Non Conf. Tournament Results Ellendale Fourth Morristown First HVL Fourth District 1II Fifth Region 1 Ninth SEVENTH-EIGHTH GRADERS. Row one: Dale Lechner, Dale Brannan, Mike Rasmussen, Mark Bisbach, Row two: Marlin Madery, Jeff Berge, Jim Deno, Richard Kramer, Roger Allen, and Coach Dennis O'Leary. Jim Baker and Tom Rasmussen were managers for Varsity and B-Squad. They worked hard doing different jobs for the wrestlers. 37 Mai men Tough In Tournament Jr., Klaus Alberts had an overall record of 23-3-1. He also had the most team Klaus Alberts placed second in District three tourna- points with 59 and the most pins with eight. ments which was held at Rochester RCC. Senior, John Allen had an overall record of 20-5-1. He had 18 Pictured above John works for a pin on a Mayo wrestler, takedowns and 8 reversals during his season. Junior, Steve Schmoll had a fine season, placing in four tourna- for a takedown of a tough Stewartville opponent at District ments that he participated in. Pictured above Steve works three tournaments. «� Wayne Alberts, who was named to the all-conference team as Pictured above Wayne pins his Stewartville opponent at a home a sophomore, had a 17-5-1 over all record. wrestling meet. Senior, Craig Schmoll had a 27-5-1 overall record and placed ville opponent at the District three tournaments held at Rocken- in five tournaments. Above Steve works for a pin on a Stewart- bach Gymnasium in Rochester. Junior, Mark Grunklee had an outstanding season,placing high he did it in 22 seconds. Above he works for a reversal on a in the tournaments. He also had the teams quickest pin of which Plainview opponent. A look and word of encouragement from coaches Mr. King Marie Hoehn and Bonny Deno bring about a rare smile on Mr. and Mr. O'Leary. King's face. KoNets Claim District III K-M finished it's season with a 8-6 record, and a 2.9 per game score average. The KoMets were led by the crafty pitching of senior, Jon Yusten (nicknamed Hondo ), who had a E.R.A. of 1. The KoMets having no baseball diamond to practice or play on started slow but soon became accustomed to the away games and started play- ing great defensive games. First-year Head Coach Phil Johnson, came up with a bunt and run strategy which helped K-M win the District III semifinal 3-1 over Rochester Mayo Spartans. Yusten was the K-M pitching staff, who's record was 7-5. According to Coach Johnson, Jon's control is the thing he does best. He mixes up his pitches real well. K-M fell to the Red Wing Wingers in the District Championship game at Winona by the score of 3-0. The KoMets went with what worked for them all season and that was to push each runner up a base. But things didn't go their way with the Wingers; K-M saw two of their chances to score snuffed out at home plate. One—Lee Meyer in the first ending had singled and sacrificed to second, but was thrown out at home after Jay Erickson delivered a single to center. Two—After one out in the fifth, Yusten walked and Jay Kellar doubled. On the Wingers first pitch, pinch runner Gary Severance was snubbed out by 10 feet at the plate. Ron Carlson is congratulated by his fellow team members as he runs towards home after his grand-slam. Ronnie was named the team's most valuable player and leading hitter with an average of .285. VARSITY Front row: Jeff Tompkins, Dale Guler, cf; Gary Stellmaker, Randy Gladden, -.Ian Hodge, 3b; Jay Erickson, Severance, pr; Larry Kimble, rf; Jon Yusten, p; Barry Johnson, 1b; Marlin Fay, Ron Carlsen, c; Kevin Behrens, If; Steve Behrns, Mike Paradise, Dick Wyttenbach, Ron Unger, pr; Bob Peterson. Steve Klickman.and Head Coach Phil Johnson. Row two: Lee Meyer, ss; Jay Kellar, 2b; Randy Herrick, Brad Rwnuer-Up Crown. Pictured above Alan Hodge comes home to score against Dodge Center. KM won, 1-0. Pictured to the left is Jon Yusten, Lee Meyer (both all-conference selectees), and Ron Carlsen accepting the District III baseball runner-up trophy. B-SQUAD Front row: Jim Brandli, Mark Bisbach, Matt Brad- Dan Pettey, Eric Driver, Brian Murphy, Jody Hegna, Walter ford, Randy Frankum, Roger Allen, Lynn Behrns, Roger Schno- Unger,and Coach Joseph Schulte, renberg, Jerry Unger. Row two: Rich Hawkins, Francis Nielson, 41 Golfers Swing Along Golf practice for 1975 began March 24 inside at the Mantorville Gym. Because of the large squads, practice time was staggered permitting coaches to work with a small group to help people individually. There were 50 participants in grades 7-12. Mr. Larry Engel was the varsity coach and Mr. Dennis O'Leary served as the 'B' squad coach. missed the top ten, finishing thirteenth and missing the top ten by .67 of a stroke per match. The KoMets finished third in the nine meet HVL con- ference with a team average of 165.33. This represented the lowest yearly average ever achieved by a K-M golf team. For the first time ever a K-M golfer finished as number one individual in the conference. Senior Jeff Wendler topped the conference with a 39.55 average on the nine conference courses. Jeff was selected All-Conference for the third straight year. Arlie Allen, eighth grader, was the first KoMet golfer ever to achieve All-Con- ference recognition in the eighth grade with a season average of 41.33. Senior James Gardner narrowly May 22 the K-M Golf Team attended the District Golf Meet at Rochester's Eastwood course. The following six boys attended from K-M: Jeff Wendler, Jim Gardner, Bryan Poffenberger, Paul Turner, Mike Guler and Arlie Allen. Of the boys mentioned above, Jeff Wendler went on to the Region One Golf Tournament at the Roches- ter Golf and Country Club where he shot 43-44—87. VARSITY Front row: Dan Faflak, Lynette Dahms, Kirsten Gardner, Paul Turner, Bryan Poffenberger, Arlen Allen, and Mr. Engel, Lori Allen, Greg Gorvin, Mike Guler. Row two: Marlyn Larry Engel, Head Coach. Anderson, Jeff Wendler, Duane Burton, John Collins, James 'B' SQUAD Front row: Larry Madsen, Robert Lyons, Paul Severance, Gregg Haskin, Sheila Larson, Penny Meeker. Row two: Steven Larson, Doug Bartel, Kevin P. Anderson, Scott Shurson, Paul Tollefson, Geoff Gorvin, Robert Peterson, Brad Phelps, Jon Ramthun. Row three: Robert Brown, Darby Burns, Louie Madsen, Larry Meeker, Kevin Murphy, Richard Naatz, Robert Naatz, Stuart Jurrens, Charles Erickson, Coach Mr. Dennis O'Leary. Row four: Kyle Engel, Joe Simons, Mark Rendler, Jon Kellar, Craig Johnson, Dan Burton, Debra Dahms, Andrea Ewert, Lynette Buchanan, Lori Wachholz, Chris Walker. Jim Gardner, senior, shows his skill and basic golf form. Mike Guler, sophomore, concentrates and eyes up the situation and then... follows through with a pos- sibility of a hole-in-one. HVL All-Conference Jeff Wendler and Arlen Allen. Pictured to the left, coach Engel illustrates golfing tech- niques to Jeff Wendler, Arlen Allen and Jim Gardner. Spading and Wenz Compete In I. The K-M Boy's and Girl's Track Team started workouts on March 24 with 21 boys and 20 girls participating in various events. This year's squad was coached by Mr. Dave (Doc) Ginther and Mr. Jim Turner as his assistant. Thursday May 22, the Girl's District Track Meet was held at the Rochester Stadium in Rochester. The girls did a fine showing, but none of them placed high enough to go on to the regionals. The 1975 District III Class 'B' Boy's Track Meet was held at the Byron H.S. Track. For the first time part of the finals were conducted in the evening under the lights where as in the past it was conducted in the late afternoon. The meet started at 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 23, with ten schools participating. Keith Spading, Jeff Wenz and the 880 yard relay team advanced to the regions. At the regional competition Saturday, May 31, at Ham- mer Field in Albert Lea, Jeff Wenz placed second in the shot put with a toss of 49'11 . In the 100 yard dash, Keith Spading placed second with a time of 10.6 seconds. Both boys advanced to the State Track and Field Meet Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7 in St. Cloud at Michee Field, Apollo High School. Several track and field K-M School records were broken this year. Keith Spading in the 100 yard dash with a time of 10.2 seconds; Jary Gardner, Jeff Stevenson, Marlin Fay and Keith Spading in the 880 yard relay with a record time of 1:37.8; sprint medley relay; Jary Gardner (220), Jeff Stevenson (220), Jeff Gardner (440), and Jon Ness (880) with a time of 4:01.6; pole vault, Mike Dukart at 11'10 ; Jeff Wenz with a throw of 50'10% in the shot put and 120'8% in the discus. Keith (Skeeter) Spading placed seventh at the state meet with a time of 10.2 in the quarter-finals and 10.4 in the finals. Front row: Robert Gransee, Dana Jensen, Jeff Zelinske, Dan Berge, Mike Dukart, Mark Haugo, Jim Deno, and Billy Rosen. Row two: Terry Westphal, Dan Springsted, Jon Ness, Jeff Gardner, Keith Ness, Jack Falkenhagen, Scott Umsted, Jeff Berge, and Eddie Pearson, Row three: Coach Dave Ginther, Jeff Wenz, Keith Spading, Jary Gardner, Coach Jim Turner! Not pictured-Marlin Fay, Jeff Stevenson. 44 State Track And Field Meet. Girl's track in its second year broke all records except for Bonnie Ryan's 1974 440 yard dash of 66.5. JoEllen Skogen, a eighth grader, earned the highest points for her team with 75% for the season. She holds the follow- ing records: 100 yard dash, 11.9; 220 yard dash, 28.9; long jump, 14'10 ; 440 yard relay along with Ann Boyum, Kay Stark and Bonnie Ryan at 55.6 seconds. Jeff (Benzo) Wenz placed 8th at the state meet with a. throw of 49' iir. Bonnie Ryan set a record of 27'8 in the shot put. She was the only junior girl that lettered this year. GIRL'S TRACK AND FIELD Assistant coach Jim Turner, Wanda Ryan, Lisa Gronvold, Judy Wendler, Susan Turner, Kay Stark, Deb Schweigert, Nancy Lager. Row two: Coach Dave Ginther, Sandra Krieg, Marilyn Berge, Jayne Haapala, Andrea Hodge, Ann Boyum, Diane Peterson, Karlene Stark, Karen Neseth and Julie Miller. Row three: Michele Borman, Jennifer Zelinski, Kari Stark, Sandy Schleeter, Bonnie Ryan, Deb Splitt- stoesser, Janet Engelstad, Cindy Falkenhagen, Lori Spading. Not pictured JoEllen Skogen. 45 Girls Softball In the spring twenty-two girls (grades 8-12) participated in the first-year softball program. The KoMets ended their season with a 6-2 varsity record, and a 3-2 record for the 'B' squad. The season was fairly short, but those teams involved look forward to next year, with hopes of more schools participating. With two seniors leaving the varsity squad—Connie Boyum and Teri Benedix—the girls look for- ward to next year with experience. TEAM THEY WE Byron 11 10 Cannon Falls 24 30 Byron 7 8 Hayfield 6 7 Wanamingo 10 5 Dover-Eyota 3 4 Cannon Falls 9 16 Chatfield 2 8 Connie Boyum warms up in the background while Mr. Cordes, Umpire; calls batter-up at home plate for Shelly Holmquist. Ball one, strike one, ball two, ball three, strike two, and .... VARSITY Front row: Miss Sue Landmark, Asst. Coach; Mrs. Beth Prorok, Head Coach. Row two: Deb Darling, 2b; Sarah Brandli, rf; Shelly Holmquist, ss. Row three: Mary Nielson, rf-p; Pam Hughes, If; Mary Vail, sf. Row four: Lisa Klossner, c; Connie Boyum, cf; Teri Benedix, lb; Angie Huse, 3b; Lynn Allen, p. B-SQUAD Front row: Rita Hoehn, manager; Marsha West, Allison Hodge, Missy Stucky, Kathy Hoadley, Debbie Leigh- Diane Jensen, Linda Fjerstad, Julie Morrow; Marilyn Schmoll. ton, Donna Boyum, Head Coach, Mrs. Beth Prorok. Row two: Assistant coach. Miss Susan Landmark; Carmen Ness, 46 ORGANIZATIONS To belong to your school is to be active in its organizations. ROM ET Staff The 1975 KOMET has undergone many improvements. The number of pages has increased from 96 to 128. Color photos have been added—the first in K-M's history. The cover de- sign is an original detail silk screen which was drawn by Scott Singfiel. Huneke Studio of Waseca took club pictures free of charge. To finance the yearbook, the staff sold year- books to business people, and sold Spirit Ribbons during wrestling and basketball tournaments. The ribbons were designed by the advisor, Marilyn Fredrickson. The advisor and dedi- cated staff members worked over 478 hours each on the 75 KOMET. To date, this is the best compiled record book of any one school year of KMHS. Mr. John Hedquist, left, and Mr. Rick Rahrenkrug, right, were our representatives from PISCHEL YEARBOOKS. KOMET STAFF Front row: Joan McCoy, Connie Unger, Mary Johnson, Doug Splittstoesser, Laura Christenson, Jackie Du- kart, Nancy Besch. Row two: Marilyn Fredrickson, Advisor; Julie Larson, Pat Sorenson, Brian Johnson, Jurine Peterson, Bernita Andrist, Debbie Johnson, Gigi Cutting. Row three: Diane Wendler, Louise Johnson, Julie Badker. Row four: Penny Herrick, Brenda Klossner, Alan Raygor, Connie Boyum, Bar- bara Hoadley, Ann Folkestad, Carol Engelstad, and Carol Lyons. 48 Our yearbook representative, Mr. Rick Fahrenkrug, explaining layout techniques, typesetting, picture cropping, and many other helpful topics at one of the workshops. Workshops were held throughout the school year to meet deadlines. Penny Herrick and Ann Folkestad Connie Boyum, Jurine Peterson, and Ann Folkestad take a break to look over a photography sold spirit ribbons to the fans. schedule. Pictured above are Brenda Klossner and Penny Herrick discussing copy to be typed. Pictured to the left is Scott Singfiel using his artistic talent to design the KOMET yearbook cover. 49 - eteer Staff Study hall teachers welcomed the arrival of the Kometeer Kevin Kracht distributing copies of the Kometeer to anxious junior as a means of keeping their students occupied. high students during their lunch hour. Second semester journalism students evaluating their printed work. One issue of the Kometeer was submitted to Quill and Scroll for judging and evaluation. Second semester co-editors, Bryan Poffenberger and Jary Gardner, discuss Judy Aarsvold assists Carol Engelstad as she types up a new ideas for the next issue. story. Getting typewriters in preparation for work. Again this year, the Kometeer was pub- lished by a different class each semester. First semester it was published by the creative writing class, and second semes- ter it was published by the journalism class. Mr. James Sharpsteen was advisor for the year. The school paper was distributed during noon hours to all students and faculty. Steve Glenna, Nev Corlett, Lorrie O'Brien, Shelly Holmquist, and Tanae Brown reading letters to the Kometeer. 51 FHA This year, FHA members took part in many various activities. Plans were made to include a service project, a money-making pro- ject, and an activity for each of the school months. The first service project was the painting of the football bleachers blue and white. The FHA was involved in the Muscular Dystrophy Drive by selling ''Smile'' stationery. For money-making projects, the organization held a car wash and sock hops, and sold Currier and Ives and Little Darling candles. The FHA and FFA went on a hayride in the fall, and sponsored the Christmas dance. Other events included: a swimming party, a slumber party, the Mother-Daughter Tea and FHA Week. A lot of hard work and planning made the year a suc- cess. Officers for 1974-75 were: President, Susan Schleeter; President- elect, Sarah Brandli; Secretary, Kirsten Engle; Treasurer, Marie Hoehn; Historian, Diane Peterson; Reporter, Linda Schleeter; Recreation leader, Nancy Schmoll; and Parliamentarian, Tammy Glenna. The advisor for FHA was Miss Judy Blank. Michele Bormann, Kari Stark, and Natalie Morrow model their initiation clothing. FHA Front row: Nancy Schmoll, Tammy Glenna, Marie Hoehn, Sarah Brandli, Sue Schleeter, Kirsten Engel, Diane Peterson, Linda Schleeter; Miss Judy Blank, advisor. Row two: Lynn Simons, Julie Badker, Debbie Westphal, Vickie Hanenberger, Natalie Morrow, Cindy Falkenhagen, Jackie Dukart, Gigi Cutting, Sandy Schleeter, Kari Stark, Susan Turner, Julie Mor- row, Jurine Peterson. Row three: Karen Neseth, Ann Folkestad, Nancy Fend, Lynda Andreen, Debbie Leighton, Lorrie Spading, Beth Senjem, Michele Bormann, Laura Holderness, Kay Lyons, Karlene Stark, Mary Koebele. Row four: Lynette Dahms, Bonny Deno, Bernita Andrist, Melissa Stucky, Gwen Durst, Darla Badker, Lisa Selle, Mary Jo Checkel, Allison Hodge, Connie Unger, Lynn Allen, Connie Boyum. Row five: Diana Oeltjenbruns, Pat Skogen, Kathy Rosen, Chris Walker, Rita Hoehn, Debbie Dahms,Carol Oehlke, Lisa Gronvold, Angie Huse, Mary Vail, Pam Hughes, Mary Nielsen, and Linda Miller. '75-'76 OFFICERS Front row: Historian, Linda Schleeter; Secretary, Kay Lyons; Reporter, Kirsten Engel; President- President, Sarah Brandli; Recreation Leader, Carol Oehlke; Elect, Mary Koebele; and Parliamentarian, Diane Peterson. Treasurer, Connie Unger; Advisor, Miss Judy Blank. Row two: FHA'ers Kirsten Engel, Tammy Glenna, Miss Blank and Diane of the bleachers was one of the service projects which the FHA Peterson show their Blue and White school spirit. The painting performed throughout the school year. John Allen was recognized at the Mother-Daughter Tea for being named FHA Honey of 1974-75. Dennis Iverson was selected as FHA Honey for 1975-76. FFA At the annual FFA Banquet, awards were presented to those students who were deserving of special recog- nition in their respective areas. FFA members receiving awards were the following: Star Chapter Farmer, Jon Yusten; DeKalb Senior Award, Curt Oeltjenbruns; Outstanding Junior Member, Dennis Iverson; Outstand- ing Sophomore Member, Gary Brannan;Star Greenhand, Russell Fay; Chapter Sweetheart, Nancy Jensen; Past Chapter Sweetheart, Cindy Madery; Swine, Marlin Fay; Horticulture, Bruce Houston; Poultry, Pat O'Brien; Livestock, Curt Oeltjenbruns; Dairy, John Allen; and Public Speaking, Jon O'Brien. Officers for the year were the following: Curt Oelt- jenbruns, President; Jon Yusten, Vice-President; Cindy Madery, Secretary; Brian Ness, Treasurer; Marlin Fay, Reporter; John Allen, Sentinel; and Klaus Alberts, Assistant officer. Marlin Fay was elected District 15 FFA Sentinel and Jon Yusten was elected District 15 FFA Vice-President. Five K-M FFA members received the Minnesota State Farmer Degree, which is awarded to only the top 2% of the state membership. Those receiving this award were the following: Curt Oeltjenbruns, Jon Yusten, Marlin Fay, Pam Owens, and John Allen. Mr. Hanson and the Meat Judging Team studying beef carcasses at the Hormel plant. K-M's FFA entry in the Homecoming Parade. FFA Front row: Mr. Dean Hanson, advisor; Brian Ness, Klaus Alberts, Curt Oeltjenbruns, Cindy Madery, Jon Yusten, Marlin Fay. Row two: Jeff Bakkedahl, Gary Brannan, Pat O'Brien, Britt Ludlow, Bruce Houston, Steve Jurrens, Neil Witzel, Dave Christenson, Rod Himle, Dan Buehler. Row three: John O'Brien, Russell Fay, Jim Larson, Dave Tune, Dennis Iverson, Gary Dorschner, Jeff Zelinski, Scott Jorgenson, David Hawkins, Alan Pettey. Row four: Joel Senjem, Duane Burton, Wayne Alberts, Randy Ranvek, Charles Robinet, Vernon Vanasse, John Hoehn, Dick Wyttenbach, Jim Heiserman. Row five: Mark Grunklee, Sheryl Olson, Valerie Kramer, Brian West, Steve Berge, Richard Larson, Louie Madsen, Richard Marquardt, David Larsen, Russell Skogen. Row six: Steve Schmoll, Paul Brannan, Keith Smith, Marc Madery, Kathy Allen, Jon Berge, Mark Brannan, Mark Grove, and Larry Iverson. Jeff Zelinski, Dennis Iverson, Dave Christenson, Neil Witzel, Dwayne Bakkedahl, Wayne Iverson, and Rod Himle applauding award winners. Cindy Madery, Chapter Sweetheart for 1974-75, selecting Nancy Jensen as Sweetheart for 1975-76. Other candidates were Janice Fay, at left, and Brenda Finley. HONORARY CHAPTER FARMER DEGREE RECIPIENTS Mr. Glen Brannan, Mrs. Ernest Ness, who accepted for her husband; Mr. George Gentes, and Mr. Fred Oeltjenbruns. AWARD WINNERS Front row: Bruce Houston, Nancy Jensen, two: Pat O'Brien, Curt Oeltjenbruns, Dan Buehler, Russell Fay, Marlin Fay, Dennis Iverson, Cindy Madery, Jon Yusten. Row Gary Brannan, John Allen, and John O'Brien. 55 Junior and Senior BAND JUNIOR HIGH Front row: Brenda Finley, Andrea Hodge, Karla Burnes, Janet Engelstad, Sheri Vrieze, Maureen Copeland, Kay Stark, Linda Peterson, Cheri Leighton, Marie Jensen, Susanne Koebele, Mary Moen, Jackie Unger, Jayne Haapala, Jill Peterson, Pam Buck. Row two: Allison Hodge, Kay Lyons, Debbie Darling, Pam Hughes, Lynda Andreen, Kathy Rosen, Cindy Falkenhagen, Michele Bormann, Kevin Murphy, Susan Turner, Marilyn Berge, Toni Rusk, Missy Stucky, Eric Driver, Pam Wachholz, Doug Bartel, Ann Boyum, Lynette Buchanan. Row three: Lynn Schomburg, Jill Jensen, Cheryl Mueske, Julie Colburn, Lori Wachholz, RogerSchnorenberg, Laura Christenson, Debbie Dahms, Julie Morrow, Debbie Leighton, Judy Wendler, SENIOR HIGH Front row: Diane Peterson, Karlene Stark, Vicki Dunford, Joan Tomforhde, Nancy Besch, Nancy Jensen, Susan Schleeter, Charis Johnson, Jennifer Zelinski, Deb Dedie, Jill Ramthun, Barb Hoadley, Kirsten Engel, Susan Besch, Lynn Simons, Julie Badker. Row two: John O'Brien, Lisa Selle, Linda Schleeter, Becky Gronvold, Richard Larson, Jennifer Haapala, Randy Ranvek, Nancy Lager, Julie Miller, Pat O'Brien, Carol Lyons,Steve Jurrens, Brian Johnson, Paul Turner, Judy Aarsvold. Dawne Fischer, Kyle Engel, Dee Ann Larson, Lynnly Cutting, Susan Dunford, Tammy Staub, Randy Redman, Lorie Spading. Row four: Mary Vail, Tia Krieg, Paul Tollefson, Kevin P. Anderson, Richard Marquardt, Darby Burnes, Marsha West, Stuart Jurrens, Brian Murphy, Steve Johnson, Tim O'Brien, Dana Jensen, Scott Shurson, Billy Rosen, Cindy Strand, Jill Castner, Larry Madsen, Robert Lyons, Steve Behrns, Mark Madsen, Wanda Ryan. Row five: Paul Severance, Robyn Burgess, Mike Rasmussen, Steve Larson, Lisa Stevenson, Julie Oeltjen- burns, Joe Simons, Kari Stark, Sheryl Olson, Dan Buck, Russell Fay, Director, Mr. John Schwen; Diane Jensen, Linda Schleeter, David Lechelt, Shelia Larson, Kathy Olstad. Row three: Jeff Wenz, Wanda Krieg, Marlin Fay, Dave Christenson, Jeff Wendler, Brad Stellmaker, John Collins, Russell Ellingson, Kevin Behrns, Roger Ellingson, Karen Neseth, Louise Johnson, Jon Yusten, James Gardner, Carol Engelstad, Dan Faflak, Steve Gransee, Jack Falkenhage. Row four: Sarah Brandli, Barry Johnson, Linda Jensen, Janice Fay, Connie Boyum, Jary Gardner, Marlyn Anderson, and Director Mr. John Schwen. 57 Star Band Students MAJORETTES Front row: Bonny Deno, Tammy Glenna. Row two: Connie Unger, Angie Pike. Row three: Diane Peterson, and Kristen Engel. Pictured below are Becky Gronvold, playing the bass clarinet, and Carol Engelstad, playing the French horn. Both were selected to play at the Dorian Festival. They also received star ratings at the district and region-state contests. JAZZ ENSEMBLE Front row: Pat O'Brien, Brian Johnson, Julie Miller, Nancy Lager, Carol Lyons. Row two: Becky Gronvold, Brad Stellmaker, Dan Faflak, Steve Gransee, Jack Falkenhagen. Row three: Jeff Wenz, Wanda Krieg, Marlin Fay, John Collins, Russell Ellingson, Kevin Behrns. Row four: Steve Jurrens, and Barry Johnson. SMALL GROUP PARTICIPANTS Front row: Becky Gronvold, Wanda Krieg, Jon Yusten, Charis Johnson, Julie Miller, Nancy Lager. Row two: John Collins, Marlin Fay, Richard Larson, Paul Turner, Jack Falkenhagen. Row three: Jary Gardner, Jeff Wenz, Marlyn Anderson. The K-M High School Band, under the direction of Mr. John Schwen, performed a variety of music throughout the year. The band played at all home football games, for the girl's basket- ball tournaments, and for boy's basketball and wrestling. This year, eighteen of the band members formed a jazz ensemble. This group practiced every Monday night. Various solo groups also spent many hours in anticipation of district and regional-state contests. Becky Gronvold was selected among ten stu- dents from area schools to perform with the United States Navy Band, which performed for the public at Chatfield, Minnesota. Band members voted and Mr. Schwen finalized the selection of Becky Gronvold as recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band Award. This was announced at the Pop Concert on May 15th. ALL STAR Front row: Sue Schleeter, Randy Ranvek, Carol two: Jenn Zelinski, Jary Gardner, Jeff Wenz, Jack Falkenhagen, Lyons, Nancy Jensen, Charis Johnson, Becky Gronvold. Row Carol Engelstad, and Wanda Krieg. 59 Chorus... Junior and Senior JUNIOR HIGH Front row: Susan Turner, Debbie Schweigert, Kris Head, Bruce Schleeter, Scott Kunz, Penny Meeker, Sheila Larson, Denise Trelstad, Gerri Olson, Terri Mulholland, Lori Deno, Rich Groby, Sandy Frankum, Susan Dunford. Row two: Lori Anderson, Lynn Schomburg, Natalie Morrow, Kim Abel, Winnie Nerud, Kim Lewis, Marsha West, Lisa Gronvold, Ann Boyum, Marilyn Schmoll, Lou Ann Leonard, Rita Hoehn, Ginny Gorvin, Chris Walker, Nancy Selle, Tia Krieg, Kathy Dessner, Chris Boyum, Jackie Dukart, Lamar Eidem. Row three: Sheri Vrieze, Laura Juhnke, Kathy Olstad, Michele Bormann, Mary Currier, Connie Heggedahl, Audrey Finley, Toni Smalley, Gigi Cutting, Sara Johnson, Mary Jo Checkel, Suzanne Koebele, Debbie Dahms, Toni Rusk, Beth Mensing, Jon Nerud, Jill Jensen, Mary Nielsen, Mary Moen, Wanda Ryan, Mark Westphal, Dean Schwenke. Row four: Brenda Elias, Danita Neseth, Kari Stark, Barb Bakkehahl, Stuart Jurrens, Louis Madsen, Cindy Falken- hagen, Donna Boyum, Pam Snow, Mary Fencl, Kathy Hoadley, Pat Shogen, Laura Christenson, Rich Marquardt, Missy Stucky, Lorrie Spading, Beth Senjem, Wanda Klossner, Debbie Splitt- stoesser, Eric Driver, Denise Splittstoesser, and Lori Musolf. SENIOR HIGH Front row: Vicky Hanenberger, Marie Hoehn, Vickie Dunford, Becky Gronvold, Sue Schleeter, Tammy Glenna, Kathy Foote, Paula Unger, Joan Tomfohrde, Bonny Deno, Julie Colburn. Row two: Mr. George Gentes, Director; Julene Riedel, Kathy Johnson, Kathy Erwin, Vickie Behne, Becky Madsen, Mary Koebele, Joliene Nelson, Louise Johnson, Debbie Westphal, Dawn Anderson, Lisa Klossner, Janice Fay, Teresa Lienau, Georgiann Dukart, Joannie Fjerstad, Donna Bromley, Sue Castner, Tim Pike, Linda Nielsen, Debbie Johnson. Row three: Judy Aarsvold, Angie Pike, Pat Sorenson, Lynette Dahms, Rhonda Hames, Deb Hodnefield, Julie Larson, Cindy Madery, Neil Witzel, Carol Raygor, Scott Umsted, Jeff Kunz, ACCOMPANISTS Sue Schleeter and Brenda Klossner. Not pictured is Jen Haapala. These girls accompanied the choir at all rehearsals and at the various concerts throughout the year. The Kasson-Mantorville Concert Choir grew to ninety seven members second semester to be- come the largest senior high choir in K-M History. The performance schedule included five concerts, two church appearances, and a tour day comprised of concerts at two area schools. The choir sang a variety of music, ranging from 16th century sacred music to current day popular selections. The choir met an hour daily both semesters for one academic credit. An octet testing program was instituted once per quarter to assist in the grading system. On Friday, April 18, 1975, the choir attended the District Large Group Contest held at Dodge Center, Minnesota. At this contest, K-M was one of the ten schools represented. Chosen as the choir's selections were On God and Not On Human Trust, and Weep, Oh Mine Eyes. K-M received a star rating from one of the three judges on these songs. In his second year as director, Mr. George Gentes was active in organizing various groups such as Senior Emporium, Girls Triple Trio, and various Barbershop groups. He also took time out from his busy schedule to co-direct the spring play You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Brian Graves, Randy Bornholdt, Sue Jensen, Joan McCoy, Penny Herrick, Ann Folkestad, Pat Johnson, Nancy Schmoll, Diana Oeltjenburns, Jon Yusten, Nancy Jensen, Brenda Klossner, Sheri Graves. Row four: Scott Jurrens, Dennis Iverson, Jean Pettey, Debbie Dedie, Veronica Musolf, Lee Meyer, Jurine Peterson, Carol Engelstad, Neville Corlett, Marlin Fay, Teri Benedix, Tom Kyllo, Jack Falkenhagen, Jeff Wenz, Dan Buehler, Steve Miller, Gary Dorschner, Steve Jurrens, John Nielsen, Marlene White, Douglas Splittstoesser, Wanda Krieg, Connie Boyum, Brenda Nielsen, Teresa Olson. Choral Groups Receive Star Ratings. This year, all individuals who attended the Dis- trict Small Group Contest received stars. The following sang solos: Lynette Dahms, Gary Dorschner, Jack Falkenhagen, and Linda Kleist. All of the same people attended the Regional-State Small Group Contest, and Gary Dorschner and Lynette Dahms once again, received stars. K-M students were in attendance at two vocal festivals. Attending the Luther Dorian Festival were Jon Yusten, Jeff Wenz, Kathy Johnson, and Sue Jensen. Those who went to the Eau Claire Festival were Steve Jurrens, Wanda Krieg, Debbie Johnson, and Marlin Fay. Pictured to the right are the members of the GIRLS TRIPLE TRIO. Front row: Susan Schleeter, Debbie Johnson, Bonny Deno. Row two: Sue Jensen, Cindy Madery, Julie Larson. Row three: Wanda Krieg, Carol Engel- stad, and Connie Boyum. The group was under the direction of Mr. George Gentes. Larson, Jon Yusten. Row four: Lee Meyer, Steve Jurrens, Dan Buehler, Marlin Fay, and Randy Bornholdt. ALL STAR Front row: Marie Hoehn, Bonny Deno. Row two: Kathy Johnson, Brenda Klossner, Debbie Johnson, Sheri Graves. Row three: Sue Jensen, Cindy Madery, Connie Boyum, Julie The Senior Emporium, a newly formed group, was kept very busy this year as they had many perform- ance dates to meet. The group is com- posed of four Senior boys who are pictured to the left. They are, left to right, Jon Yusten, Marlin Fay, Lee Meyer, and Steve Jurrens. They were invited to sing at many local and area events. They also sang The Star-Spangled Banner at many of the girls basketball games, along with their theme song— Our Girls Will Shine Tonight which enabled them to spark on to one victory after an- other! The Emporium provided en- joyable entertainment at clinic and contest, representing K-M with pride. The Emporium received stars at both the District Small Group Contest and the Regional-State Small Group Con- test. DISTRICT STAR SOLOISTS Front row: Linda Kleist, FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS Front row: Debbie Johnson, Wanda Krieg, Lynette Dahms. Row two: Jack Falkenhagen, and Gary Sue Jensen, Kathy Johnson. Row two: Marlin Fay, Steve Jurrens, Jeff Dorschner. Wenzand Jon Yusten. Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL Front row: Shelly Holmquist, Jeff Wenz, John Allen, Mary Vail, Brenda Finley, Curt Oeltjenburns, and Jon Yusten, Lee Meyer. Row two: Mr. Bentson, Bonnie Ryan, John Collins. Not pictured is Jackie Unger. Pictured above are students enjoying the student lounge, which was monitored by Student Council members. Pictured to the right are Mr. William E. Bentson, advisor; and John Allen, Student Council president; as they returned from the S.E.M.S.C.A. which was held in Owatonna, Minn- esota. At the convention, topics were discussed on school imporvement, student body behavior, school facilities, student rights and responsibilities, and other related matters. On May 7, the Student Council went on a field trip to visit the Minnesota State Capitol. Their day was spent sitting in on the General Assembly and the State Education Committee's discussion. They also had the opportunity to talk to area Representatives and Senators. 64 Sit strikers “No...you don't sit on it.1 Joe Simons is safe in the presence of Mr. Tom Tiedemann. 65 National Honor Society This year, thirteen new members were inducted into the National Honor So- ciety. Senior members who were chosen last year, as juniors, are Judy Aarsvold, Wanda Krieg, Curt Oeltjenbruns, and Marlin Fay. New members are: juniors— Dan Buehler, Ann Folkestad, Dennis Iverson, and Brenda Klossner; seniors— Connie Boyum, Tom Boyum, Becky Gronvold, Debbie Johnson, Julie Larson, Steve Miller, Lee Meyer, Sue Schleeter, and Jeff Wendler. Mr. Eugene Bartz, advisor; Judy Aarsvold, Marlin Fay, Wanda Krieg, and Curt Oelt- jenbruns. Front row: Dennis Iverson, Ann Folkestad, Brenda Klossner, Boyum, and Lee Meyer. Not present for the picture was Jeff Connie Boyum, Becky Gronvold, Debbie Johnson, Susan Schlee- Wendler. ter, Julie Larson. Row two: Dan Buehler, Steve Miller, Tom Pictured above and below are members and their parents enjoying the tea. Just stand there, and don't say nothing. •i; ‘2 Come on, give me the mouse! Wenz Wins District Rest Actor Award Tell me again about them rabbits, Georgel George, I'm shuttin' up, George. K-M's One Act Play entry, a scene from John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, received three A ratings at the Sub-District Contest and the honor of advancing to district competition. The scene acted from the play depicted the characterization of two ranch hands, George, played by Bryan Poffenberger, and Lennie, played by Jeff Wenz. George, a frustrated man of dreams, and Lennie, a grown man unable to remember little of the past, present, or future, prepare to spend the evening by the roadside on their way to a new job. Each of the men, by their actions, words, and feelings, convey the basic need of caring for each other. At district competition, Jeff Wenz was awarded the Best Actor in District III title, for his realistic portrayal of Lennie. Both Bryan and Jeff's hard work and interest in drama were exhibited by their excellent performances. Pictured to the left are Bryan Poffenberger, Miss Mary Ballard, and Jeff Wenz admiring the award Jeff received for being named Best Actor at the District III One-Act Play Contest. The play was directed by Miss Ballard. 67 Starliters This organization, now in its fourth year at K-M, had a very active year. Throughout the year, the girls performed at foot- ball games, basketball games, and wrestling meets. One of the highlights was their performance at Ro- chester's Mayo Civic Audi- torium during the District III Basketball Tourna- ments. The team was com- posed of twenty-three en- thusiastic and spirited girls from grades 9-12. Mrs. Julie Melin was the adivsor. Jackie Dukart, Beth Senjem, Cindy Falkenhagen, and Laura Christenson concentrate on doing their routine for the special 50's performance at a home basketball game. STARLITERS Front row: Tammy Glenna, Jackie Dukart, Allison Hodge, Linda Jensen, Natalie Morrow, Michelle Bormann, Kay Lyons, Mrs. Julie Melin, advisor. Row two: Nancy Schmoll, Kari Stark, Valerie Kramer, Nancy Jensen, Judy Aarsvold, Brenda Klossner, Louise Johnson. Row three: Nancy Lager, Beth Senjem, Cindy Falkenhagen, Laura Christenson, Carol Engelstad, Debbie Leighton,' and Lorrie Spading. Missing from the picture are Gigi Cutting and Diana Oeltjenbruns. 68 The Starliters are pictured during their performance at the Dis- Winona Cotter. The KoMets suffered a heart-breaking defeat trict III Basketball Championship which K-M played against at the hands of a fired-up Cotter team. Members of the Starliters are shown as they perform before a meet. All of the girls are to be commended for their hard work varsity wrestling meet. Their spirit helped K-M win their final and outstanding performances. OFFICERS FOR THE STARLITERS Judy Aarsvold, President; Starliters sold candy bars to help finance their organization Nancy Jensen, Vice-President; Brenda Klossner, Treasurer; during the season. Linda Jensen, Secretary; and Mrs. Julie Melin, advisor. The 69 Students Various Areas PROJECTIONIST Front row: Larry Kimble. Mark Haugo. Standing: Joan McCoy, Julie Larson, Alan Raygor, Alan Hodge. Not pic- tured: Jim Checkel, Tom Boyum, Jody Hegna, Gary Severance. LIBRARY AIDES Front row: Connie Unger, Marlene White, Joan McCoy, Julie Ness. Row two: Joe Simons, Jon Kellar, Julie Larson, Susan Unger, Karen Behne, Rita Brossard, Nancy Besch. Not pictured: Mary Johnson, Kathy Dessner, Teresa Weeks, Sandy Erwin, Cheryl Mien, Darla Badker, Janice Behne. OFFICE AIDES Front row: Becky Gronvold, Sue Schleeter, Stevenson, Sarah Brandli, Jurine Peterson. Not pictured: Lee Meyer. Row two: Steve Glenna, Jill Ramthun, Jane Jennifer Haapala, Nev Corlett, Judy Aarsvold, Nancy Jensen. Haapala, Jennifer Zelinski, Ron Carlson, Angie Pike, Jeff ACTIVITIES Today ... the people are everywhere; some queens, some listeners, some artists, some leaders, some actors and actresses. From each something is gained, from each something can be learned. Homecoming ’74 Homecoming '74 began on Sept. 23 with the start of building the floats and making murals. Wednesday night was coronation with 'Sunshine' as the theme. Wanda Krieg and Steve Jurrens sang 'Sunshine on my shoulders'. Master of ceremonies, Dan Berge, introduced the royal court as they proceeded to 'The Grand March' played by the senior band. Co-captains of the football squad, Jeff Wenz and Jeff Stevenson, gave a short talk on the meaning of Homecoming. Following their talk, 1973 Homecoming Queen Lynette Skogen gave her relinquishing speech and wished the football team the best of luck in their game against Lake City. After much suspense, Lynette crowned Nev Corlett as our new King and he then crowned Susan Schleeter 1974 Homecoming Queen. Together they read the proclamation. Afterwards, everyone went outside for the bonfire, which was organized by the sophomore class. Everyone cheered by the blazing bonfire and created spirit and anticipation for the Friday night football game. Friday afternoon was the pepfest and the parade. The juniors won the Spirit Paddle at the pepfest this year. Friday night it was announced that the juniors had also won first place for their mural and the sophomores won first for their float. Even though we did not win the football game, the KoMets fought hard and we were proud of our guys. The dance Sat. night was enjoyed by everyone with 'A New Dawn' as the theme and 'Natural Spring' provid- ing the music. Queen Sue and King Nev read the Proclamation Dan Berge, master of ceremonies, introduces the royal court to the hundreds of people who filled the High School Gym. to witness Homecoming '74. 72 ROYAL COURT Front row left to right: Pat Skogen, Freshman Attendant; Charis Johnson, Junior Attendant; Carol Singfiel, Senior Attendant; Jenner Zelinski, Senior Attendant; Nancy Johnson, Crown Bearer; Queen, Susan Schleeter; Greg Brown, Crown Jeff Stevenson and Jeff Wenz give a short talk. Steve Jurrens and Wanda Krieg sing duet. Bearer; Cindy Madrey, Senior Attendant; Judy Aarsvold, Senior Attendant; Tammy Glenna, Sophomore Attendant; Lynette Skogen, 1973 Homecoming Queen. Back row left to right: Steve Behrns, Freshman Escort; Dale Guler, Junior Escort; Jeff Stevenson, Senior Escort; Steve Miller, Senior Escort; King, Neville Corlett; John Allen, Senior Escort; Mark Koebele, Senior Escort; Keith Ness, Sophomore Escort. After the coronation of the Homecoming Royalty, the K-M fans gathered around the bonfire built by the sophomore class. The junior and varsity cheerleaders led the crowd in cheers to bring spirit to Homecoming '74. Hon ■«coming Events... Competitive Spirit. The K-M Senior Band and Majorettes were one of the many Elementary Grade School and ended on 1st Ave. N. W. All units in the Homecoming parade which started by the Kasson units were then taken back to garages to be dismantled. The class of '76 won first place on their The judges awarded the class of '77 first place on their float entry. They mixed up a mural 'Down The Tigers!' bowl of Tiger Flakes to 'Eat Up! The busy Homecoming week was ended with the dance Saturday Springs providing the music. Both the junior and senior high night. The theme 'A New Dawn' was carried out with Natural students enjoyed themselves. A Thurbcr C arnival-1 ? James Thurber. THE CAST First Man. . . . Second Man . . Third Man . . . Fourth Man . . Fifth Man . . . First Woman. . Second Woman Third Woman . Fourth Woman Bryan Poffenberger .........Lee Meyer . . . . Dan Buehler . . . Brian Johnson .......John Allen . . . .Sarah Brandli . . .Charis Johnson . . . .Sue Schleeter . . . Vicki Dunford PLAY CREW Back row left to right: Lynda Andreen, Mary Fend, Mr. James Sharpsteen, director; Alan Raygor and Janice Fay. Row two: Joan Tomforhde, Barbara Hoadley, Carol Lyons, assistant director; Bernita Andrist, Diane Wendler and Ann Folkestad. 'GENTLEMEN SHOPPERS' At Christmas time, some poor Johnson, Dan Buehler, Bryan Poffenberger, Lee Meyer and husbands have to shop in women's department stores for gifts Susan Schleeter. for their wives. A few stores serve liquor. Left to right: Charis 'IF GRANT HAD BEEN DRINKING AT APPOMATTOX' James Left to right: Dan Buehler, Lee Meyer, Bryan Poffenberger and Thurber pokes fun at some of his more unorthodox habits, Brian Johnson, and wonders what would have happened if.................... 'WALTER MITTY' The ever-popular James Thurber Classic!! Left to right: Sue Schleeter, Dan Buehler, Bryan Poffenberger, John Allen, Brian Johnson and Lee Meyer. 77 You’re A Good Man Charlie THE CAST Charlie Brown.................Lee Meyer Lucy....................Brenda Klossner Linus..............................Jeff Wenz Schroeder...................Marlin Fay Patty...............................Sue Schleeter Snoopy..................Charis Johnson THE PLAY CREW: Pictured at right; front row: Jim Umsted and Jean Petty. Row 2: Mary Moen, Diane Wendler, Janice Fay, Ann Folkstad, Penny Herrick, Kathy Rosen, Brian Johnson, and Eric Driver. Row 3: Jary Gardner and stage manager. Jay Kellar. The directors for the play were Mr. George Gentes and Mr. James Sharpsteen, with Brian Poffenburger as student direc- tor. The choreographer was Mrs. Carol Bent- son and the pianist was Mrs. Kathy Gentes. The play was presented April 24, 25, and 26. Doctor Lucy trying to help the blah Charlie Brown. 78 Suppertime! My favorite time of the day! Brown. By Charles Schultz My Aunt Marion was right; never try to discuss marriage with a musician There is no team, like the best team, which is our team, right here! Poems, Prayers, And HEAD TABLE Dan Berge, Master of Ceremonies; Nancy Jensen, Hostess, Klaus Alberts, Host, Jay Kellar, Jennifer Haapala, Mistress of Ceremonies; Matt Kleeberger, Shelly Holmquist, read the senior class prophecy. The dinner menu consisted of chilled fruit cup, baked ham assorted rolls and butter, apple pie, coffee, tea or milk. Pic- or club sirloin steak, baked potato, green beans, tossed salad, tured above seniors enjoy their meal with their date. 1975 PROM ROYAL COURT Front row: Queen Judy Aarsvold and King John Allen. Row two: Nancy Hart, Marlin Fay, Brian Ness and Carol Singfiel were attendants. Brenda Klossner sang the theme song while Lisa Klossner accompanied her on guitar. 80 Promises. Jr.-Sr. Prom Alan Hodge, read class prophecy; Karlene Stark, Dale Guler, Junior Class President; Cindy Madery and John Allen read the class will and testament; Brenda Klossner, vocalist; Marlin Fay, Senio- Class President. Prom goers danced to a variety of music from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The grand march started at 9:45 p.m. Lori Rosen and Randy Fjerstad, and Barb Hoadley and her escort enjoy the grand march. Dan Berge and Nancy Jensen kept the pro- gram moving with their 'stories.' Cindy Madrey and John Allen read the class wills and testament. Jennifer Haapala and Alan Hodge read the senior class prophecy-Come To The Fair. The 1975 Jr-Sr. Prom was held at the Kahler Hotel in Heritage Hall on Saturday, May 24. Pictured to the left Cheryl Behrns and Jeff Wenz along with Shelly Holmquist and Klaus Alberts (who led the grand march) dance to the sounds of Brandiwyne. After the dance several students returned to the high school for volley- ball, basketball and lunch. Prom chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Gille, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vang, Mr. and Mrs. George Gentes, Miss Judy Blank, Mrs. Virginia Lienau and Mr. Hank Papenfus. Art Adventures At K.MHS THE ARTIST Who am I? You ask. I am an artist; I replied. I'm not famous, though an artist just the same. I take a pencil and some paper and create beautiful images only an artist could create. I take a lump of clay and form it into an object of unreality. I take some string or some yarn and weave it into a gorgeous pattern of life. I create with my hands using my mind as a guide. Maybe someday I can dip my magical brush into something called peace, and paint it all over the world. —Eileen Kanigher K-M Art Department held its annual Art Exhibit May 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Fifth hour second semester seventh graders, Art I, II, III, Ceramic I and II students displayed theiryear's accomplishments for the public. At 8:00 p.m. Mari- lyn Fredrickson, K-M Jr.-Sr. High Art Instructor, welcomed parents, friends and students to the ex- hibit. She explained her personal Art Philosophy and Objectives of Instruction in each of her classes to the audience. Following Miss Fredrickson's speech, Art III students Alan Raygor, Angie Pike, Jurine Peterson, Nancy Hart, Mary Johnson and Brenda Neilsen spoke on their Art Philosophy and what they had learned by taking Art Classes at K-M. The highlight of the program was the presentation of awards by Miss Fredrickson to the following stu- dents: Outstanding Art I Students—Barbara Hoadley, Diane Peterson. Certificates to Karen Neseth and Ann Folkestad. Outstanding Art II Students—Connie Boyum, Becky Gronvold, Wanda Krieg. Outstanding Art III Student—Nancy Hart. Outstanding Ceramic Student—Nancy Hart. Nancy Hart's display shows why she was voted 'The Outstanding Art III Student for 1975 She was also the receiptor of the 82 Angie Pike and Jurine Peterson look over the apron worn by Miss Fredrickson. Students in Art I, II, III, and seventh grade made designs that were drawn on the apron. Jurine Peterson's Art III Merit Award display. Rita Seim's Art II Merit Award Display. Pictured to the left is Barbara Hoad- ley's display of ceramic ware that she made in ceramics I. Each student in Ceramic I and II were required to display his or her projects in a creative way that would show its function. Merit buttons and ribbons were awarded to those students who met the above requirements. 83 John Philip Sousa Band Award-Becky Gronvold. Betty Crocker Award-Sue Castner. Paul Oehlke-Speech Trophies. 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 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 BOY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR- James Gardner. 1975 Boys American Legion Citizenship Award—Lee Meyer. GIRLS STATE- GIRLS STATE ALTER- Barbara Hoadley. NATE-Sarah Brandli. 1975 Girls American Legion Citizenship Award—Judy Aarsvold. BOYS STATE-Alan Hodge BOYS STATE ALTERNATE- Dan Buehler. Students Bring Honor To R-M ACADEMICS Today ... learning is the name of the game. Is it just for the monent one lives? No, it's for more than just the moment. Completing an oil painting, a science experiment, doing research in the library, learning the keyboard, welding, sewing, solving a math problem ... it's all for the future. Teaching and guiding today what youth as individuals will use tomorrow is the goal. 1 ' Business Of Life Is To Go Forward. A— Mr. William Heitkamp, boys health and physical education; head basketball coach, tenth grade advisor; B.S. Dakota State. Mrs. Beth Prorok, girls health and physical education; A,B,C basketball coach, A,B volleyball coach, A softball coach, ninth grade advisor; B.A. Luther College. B- SCHOOL BOARD Front row: Mr. Robert Vail, chairman; Mr. Klaus Alberts, Jr., secretary; Mrs. Judith Furler, Mr. Everett Robb, treasurer. Row two: Mr. William Meeker, Mr. Bruce Erickson, and Mr. Warren Wyttenbach. C— Mr. Gilbert Kraft, Guidance Director; B.A. Winona State, M.S. Colorado State and St. Cloud State. Mrs. Rue Jean Jones, secretary to Media Specialist and Guidance Director; noon meal checker. Mr. Sigurd Anderson, Superintendent; B.A. St. Olaf College, M.A. University of Minnesota. Mrs. Sue Alberts, sec- retary to the Superintendent, school district bookkeeper. Mr. Harold Haugo, Junior High Counselor; seventh grade social studies; B.A. Luther College, M.A. Winona State. D— Mr. Dennis O'Leary, mathematics; assistant golf coach, assistant wrestling coach, seventh grade advisor; B.S. Bemidji State, M.S. Winona State. Mr. George Kraemer, science; eighth grade advisor; B.S. St. Cloud State. Mrs. Pat Odegard, secretary to the Principal. Mr. Joe Schulte, mathematics; junior high base- ball coach, eighth grade advisor; B.S. Mankato State. The Roots Of Education Are Bitter, A A- Left to right: Mrs. Joyce Falkenhagen, English; B.A. Gustavus Adolphus. Mr. Conrad Lechelt, English; ninth grade advisor; B.S. Winona State, M.S. Winona State. Mr. Larry Engel, English; head golf coach; B.S. Winona State, M.S. Winona State. Miss Mary Ballard, Media Specialist; one-act play director, drama club advisor, seventh grade advisor; B.A. Luther College, M.S. Mankato State. Mr. James Sharpsteen, English and speech; fall play director, spring play co-director, declamation, Kometeer advisor; B.A. St. Thomas College. Mr. Robert Rose, Humanities; seventh grade advisor; B.S. Winona State. B— Miss Marilyn Fredrickson, junior and senior high art education; seventh grade advisor, yearbook advisor; B.A. Luther College, M.S. Winona State. C— Miss Judy Blank, home economics; FHA advisor, junior class advisor; B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout. Mrs. Gale Sylwester, home economics; B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout. D- Mr. Dean Hanson, Vocational Agriculture; FFA advisor, tenth grade advisor; B.S. Uni- versity of Minnesota. 88 C But, The Fruit Is Sweet. Work Is An Art. A- Mrs. Janet Suter, elementary and seventh grade art; B.S. Mankato State. B— Mrs. Marion Jorgenson, school nurse; Swedish Hos- pital, B.S. University of Minnesota. C— Mr. Ronald Pederson, speech therapist; B.S. Mankato State, University of Wisconsin. D— Mr. George Gentes, vocal music; ninth grade advisor, vocal coach; B.A. Luther College. Mr. Laverne Huse, science; assistant basketball coach, tenth grade advisor; B.A. Gustavus Adolphus, M.S. St. Mary's-Winona. Mr. John Schwen, instrumental music; jazz ensemble, pep band, ninth grade advisor; B.S. Mankato State. E— Loren Riedel, custodian. Bob O'Brien, head custodian. D 90 Teaching Is Rewarding A— Mr. Eugene Bartz, Sciences; National Honor Society advisor, seventh grade advisor; B.S. Winona State, M.A. Winona State. B— Mr. Robert Melin, Instructor of the Re- search Room; eighth grade advisor; B.S. St. Cloud State. C— Mr. Thomas Tiedeman, Science; eighth grade advisor; junior high football coach; ski club advisor; B.S. Winona State. Mr. Merlin Cordes, Mathematics; B basketball coach; assistant open gym advisor, ninth grade advisor; B.S. Mankato State. D— Miss Susan Landmark, Social Studies; cheerleading advisor; assistant softball coach; tenth grade advisor; B.S. Moorhead State. Mr. Lance Peterson, American History; head cross country coach; B.S. Mankato State, M.S. Mankato State. Mr. Richard Swygman, Social Sciences, Drivers Education; assistant football coach; senior class advisor; B.S. Mankato State. Mr. James Sands, Social Studies, Drivers Education; athletic director; eighth grade advisor: B.S. Winona State. Door Of Knowledge Is Labeled “Push.” 94 00000090® iKKsUssS A-Mr. William E. Bentson, Principal; student council advisor; B.S. Dakota State, M.S. Winona State. B— Mr. Perry King, mathematics, eighth grade physical education; junior high football coach, varsity wrestling coach, tenth grade advisor; B.S. Winona State, M.S. Winona State. C— Mr. Philip Johnson, industrial arts; eighth grade advisor; head baseball coach, ninth grade basketball; B.S. Bemidji State. Mr. Gerald Sylwester, industrial arts; head football coach, ninth grade advisor; B.S. Mankato State. D— School Cooks—Mrs. Dora Mogen, Mrs. Shirley Jurrens, Mrs. Lavonne Tully—head cook. E— Mrs. Donna Nielsen, commercial; senior class advisor; B.S. St. Cloud State. Mr. Donald Vang, business education; junior class advisor; B.S. Winona State. E 95 B C A— BUS DRIVERS: Mrs. Sally Hegna, Mr. Vic Raddatz, Mr. Don Fiegel, Mr. Mark Vail, Mr. Lyle Robinson, Mr. Bob McCoy, high school custodian; Mrs. Velma Pettey, Mrs. Eleanor Bzoskie, Mr. Al Blilie. Not pictured: Mrs. Phyllis Dorschner, Mr. Bob O'Brien, Mr. Art Pogalz, Mr. Loren Riedel, Mrs. Marjorie White, Mr. Myron Ness and Mr. Stan Smith. B— Mrs. Elsie Eidem, janitress. C— Mr. Alan Sorenson, custodian. CLASSES Today ... every day we walk through the same doors, sit in the same chairs, and lean against the same lockers. During our year the path never changes, only our direction and destination. 97 Seventh... Learn The Ways Dean Aarsvold Roger Allen Lori Anderson Lori Andreen Danny Andrist Brett Andrist Doug Bartel Jeff Beaver Lynn Behrns Lori Berglund Mark Bisbach Jeff Bjergum Ann Boyum Dawne Boyum Dwight Boyum Kris Boyum Jody Bradford Jim Brandli Dale Brannan Brian Brossard Lynette Buchanan Janet Bungum Carla Burnes Robyn Burgess Dan Burton Roger Carlsen Jill Castner Linda Charon Julaine Colburn Maureen Copeland Lynnly Cutting Scott Decker Lori Deno Kevin Dohrmann Susan Dunford Lamar Eidem Janet Engelstad Barry Erichsen Sandy Erwin Andrea Ewert Mary Fencl Although the class of '80 didn't win, they did a good job for their first time. of Ii MIIS LeRoy Ferguson Jill Fiegel Mitchell Fischer Brenda Finley Sandy Frankum Ginni Gorvin Robert Gransee Richard Groby Sandy Grunklee Cheryl Guler Gregg Haskin Kris Head Danny Heggedahl Andrea Hodge Mark Houston Barb Hrtanek Jody Hughes Dana Jensen Jill Jensen Danny Johnson Sara Johnson Stephen Johnson Lisa Klickman Wanda Klossner Jamie Kramer Mark Kyllo Steve Larson DeeAnn Larson Shelia Larson Dale Lechner LouAnn Leonard Kim Lewis 99 Seventh... Contribute To The Tami Lovelace Robert Lyons Larry Madsen Denise McFarlane Tim Meek Penny Meeker Cheryl Mueske Terri Mulholland Linda Munger Brian Murphy Lori Musolf Tim O'Brien Julie Oeltjenbruns Kathy Olmstad Gerri Olson Bob Peterson Linda Peterson Dan Pettey Brad Phelps Monica Pickett Mike Ramer Nancy Ranvek Ricky Riedel Billy Rosen Jeff Sandeno Larry Saxton Bruce Schleeter Wendy Schleeter Roger Schnorenberg Lynn Schomburg Debbie Schweigert Dean Schwenke Paul Severance Scott Shurson Lisa Simons Lunch time gives Tammy Staub, Ann Boyum, DeeAnn Larson and Linda Peterson a good reason to be happy. Food and a break from classes. Spirit of K-M. John Singfiel Toni Smalley Robert Snow Debbie Splittstoesser Kay Stark Tammy Staub Val Stevens Lisa Stevenson Cindy Strand Denise Trelstad Dan Unger Jerry Unger Vicki Vanasse Todd Viker Sheri Vrieze Lori Wachholz Scott Weatherly Teresa Weeks Mark Westphal Jenny Winter 101 Eighth... Merge at RMHS To Form Class officers, Dan Springsted, Pres.; JoEllen Skogen, V. Pres.; enjoying their break from class. Not pictured is Carmen Ness, Sec. Treas. Arlen Allen Kevin P. Anderson Kevin R. Anderson Lyle Andreen Darla Badker Dan Baker Karen Behne Jeff Berge Marilyn Berge Greg Bondy Matthew Bradford Rita Brossard Dan Buck Darby Burnes Mary Jo Checkle Joyce Christenson Peggy Colburn Mary Currier Jerry Deno Jim Deno Kathy Dessner 102 The Class Of ’79 Harold Dessner Dawn Dohrmann Eric Driver Brian Dunford Gwen Durst Brenda Elias Kyle Engel Lisa Erdman Charles Erickson Paula Fay Linda Fjerstad Randy Frankum Geoff Gorvin Joel Goodman Jayne Haapala Richard Hawkins Jody Hegna Rita Hoehn Scott Iverson Marie Jensen Craig Johnson Dorothy Johnson Stuart Jurrens Susanne Koebele Nancy Milnar is anxiously waiting for history class to start. Komets are Tiger Hunting Stars” was the theme for the class of '79's float. Eighth... Become Involved In Dean Lechner, Scott Iverson, Greg Miller, Richard Hawkins, Greg Morson, Ed Pearson and Bud Kundert 'studying hard'. Eddie Pearson John Ramthun Mike Rasmussen Randy Redman Toni Rusk Marilyn Schmoll Doug Schweiger Nancy Selle Jo Ellen Skogen Dean Solberg Denise Splittstoesser Dan Springsted Pauline Starkson Diane Theuner i Paul Tollefson Jeff Tompkins Susan Turner Jim Umsted Jackie Unger Susan Unger Walter Unger 104 School Activities Andy Van Dem Hemel Pam Wachholz Chris Walker Julie Wallin Judy Wendler Marsha West Terry Westphal Neal White 7 and 8 grade Activity Night. Bottom—Mr. Schulte, Mr. O'Leary, Mr. Cordes, Mr. Johnson, and Jerry Deno. Row 2—Dan Unger, Mark Westphal, Kyle Engel, Arley Allen. Row 3—Jon Ramthun, Susan Turner, Kevin Anderson. Top—Julie Morrow. Row 1-Randy Frankum, Jon Ramthun. Row 2-Dean Solberg, Scott Larson, Richard Kramer, Brian Dunford, Jeff Tompkins, and Doug Schweiger, enjoying a game of football. Kim Abel Kathy Allen Lynn Allen Fresh I I en... Work Hard On Lynda Andreen Barb Bakkedahl Pam Barry Ann Bartel Rondell Baxter Kevin Beckman Steve Behrns Jon Berge Michele Bormann Donna Boyum Mark Brannan Bob Brown Pam Buck Kathy Burton Bob Carstensen Kenny Carstensen Jim Checkel Laura Christenson Gigi Cutting Debbie Dahms Debbie Darling Ricky Distad Jackie Dukart Cindy Falkenhagen Russel Fay Nancy Fend Audrey Finley Dawne Fischer Jim Goodman David Gransee Lisa Gronvold Mark Grove Craig Hanson 106 Occupational Papers. Mark Haugo David Hawkins Connie Heggedahl Randy Herrick Kathy Hoadley Allison Hodge Rudy Hrtanek Pam Hughes Angie Huse Larry Iverson Diane Jensen Lorie Jensen Kris Johnson Scott Johnson Laura Juhnke Jon Kellar Steve Klickman Valerie Kramer Tia Krieg Denise Kundert David Larson A dictionary proved useful for the class of '78's mural. 107 reshmen... Basketball Team Finished Debbie Leighton JoEllen Leth Kay Lyons Louie Madsen Richard Marquardt Larry Meeker Marylee Moen Natalie Morrow Greg Morson Tim Mulholland Kevin Murphy Richard Naatz John Nerud Julie Ness Mike Ness Mary Nielsen Dawn Olmsted Sheryl Olson Mike Paradise Bob Peterson Jill Peterson Alan Pettey Mark Rendler Kathy Rosen Wanda Ryan Sandi Schleeter 108 What is it? If you're really that interested just ask Laura Juhnke or Kay Lyons. With 7-3 Record. Karen Schweiger Beth Senjem Joe Simons Dan Singfiel Pat Skogen Russell Skogen Marquerite Smith Pam Snow Lorrie Spading Kari Stark Melissa Stucky Larry Unger Ronnie Unger Mary Vail Jeff Vanasse Terry Viker Sam Weeks Mary Winter Dick Wyttenback For the first time in history of the Homecoming parade, the Jr. High Band led the units on a bright, sunny day from the Kasson Elementray Grade School through the business district. Sopho I I ores... Take Part In Hard working sophomore class officers are Steve Turner, Vice President; Mike Guler, Treasurer; Karen Neseth, Secretary; and Keith Ness, President. Wayne Alberts Lori Allen Marlyn Anderson Brian Andrist Julie Badker Jeff Bakkedahl Robin Bakkedahl Janice Behne Kevin Behrns Steve Berge Sue Besch Gary Brannan Keith Brossard Kevin Brossard Bonnie Bungum Duane Burton Bill Claasen Julie Colburn John Collins Jeff Cotten Lynette Dahms Craig Deno Gary Dorschner Mike Dukart Kirsten Engel Sherrie Erickson Dan Faflak Jack Falkenhagen 110 Linda Ferguson Clare Fjerstad Craig French Kathy Foote Jeff Gardner Tammy Glenna Greg Gorvin Steve Gransee Brian Graves Mike Guler Vicky Hanenberger Jim Hart Sue Haskin Sheila Hegna Deb Hodnefield Laura Holderness Clint Horsman Doug Ingersoll Linda Jensen Barry Johnson Brian Johnson Donald Johnson Mary Johnson Scott Jurrens Lisa Klossner Mary Koebele Rita Kundert Nancy Lager Drivers Education. Two of the most outstanding sophomore girl athletes, Lisa Klossner and Julie Miller, are 'caught in a net' over their successful girls basketball season. Sophomore Class. Jim Larson Richard Larson Britt Ludlow Brad McKean John Meitzner Julie Miller Karen Neseth Jon Ness Keith Ness John Nielsen Ray Northway John O'Brien The things that Julie Miller throws away somethimes . . .a best friend—Lisa Klossner. 112 According to Mr. Bartz and Mr. Huse, there is a scientific way to search for a contact lense that Linda Schleeter lost during class. Randy O'Brien Carol Oehlke Diana Oeltjenburns Diane Paradise Diane Peterson Tim Pike Randy Ranvek Carol Raygor Charles Robinet Jerome Ryan Paula Saxton Linda Schleeter Nancy Schnoll Lee Schoenrock Lisa Selle Joel Senjem Brian Sepin Gary Severance Lynn Simons Dave Splittstoesser Karlene Stark Brad Stellmaker Mark Stevenson Theresa Stevenson Tammy Stromback Debbie Suhr Dave Theuner Brett Tully Steve Turner Scott Umsted Connie Unger Mark Unger Rick Unger Vernon Vanasse Brian West Debbie Westphal 1J3 Klaus Alberts Dan Anderson Wayne Banks Dan Berge Nancy Besch Cindy Bradford Sarah Brandli Paul Brannan Bob Bromley Tamra Brown Doug Buck Dan Buehler Patty Checkel Dave Christenson Georgiann Dukart Vickie Dunford Roger Ellingson Russel Ellingson Brenda Erichsen Jay Erickson «Juniors... Set Hew Record 114 For Magazine Sales. Janice Fay Gary Fiegel Brenda Finley Sue Fjerstad Ann Folkestad Randy Gladden Sheri Graves Mark Grunklee Dale Guler Jane B. Haapala Jenny Haapala Rhonda Hames Bob Heggedahl Holly Hegna Jim Heiserman Alan Hodge—is that a privilege? Or is that a privilege! For Lori Rosen, Jen Haapala, Jean Pettey, and Beckey Madsen . . . decorat ing is the next best thing to a dance. «Juniors... Make Winning Mural Penny Herrick Rodney Himle Barb Hoadley Alan Hodge John Hoehn Mike Holey Shelly Holmquist Clark Horsman Bruce Houston Dennis Iverson Bonnie Johnson Charis Johnson Louise Johnson Nancy Jensen Randy Jones Scott Jorgenson Larry Kimble Phil Klickman Brenda Klossner Kevin Kracht Teresa Kundert Tom Kyllo Jane Leth Shawn O. Leth Teresa Lienau Carol Lyons Mark Madery Beckey Madsen Don Mehren Jo Nelson Pat O'Brien Craig Olevson 116 For Dan Buehler. . . Happiness is a can of pop in our student lounge. For Homecoming Festivities. Debbie Perkins Jean Pettey Cindy Poffenberger Jill Ramthun Chris Raygor Julene Riedel Lori Rosen Bonnie Ryan Steve Schmoll Rita Seim Scott Singfiel Pat Sorenson Doug Splittstoesser Joan Tomfohrde David Tune Paul Turner Sandy Vangness Diane Wendler Marlene White Jeff Zelinski John Fritsch, new to our school system, brings the Junior class to 88 members. 117 1975 Seniors.. Knowledge Is A Seven of the ninety seniors graduated at mid-year, giving them an opportunity to further their education at vocational schools or find early jobs. The rest of the class kept busy second semester getting ready for the big day . . . GRADUATION. With research papers, annual deadlines, chorus and band concerts, softball and base- ball games, track and golf meets, art fair, prom and other special events, the class did exceptionally well in getting ready by June 1. With the last two days of school off for skip-day, the class did not do anything to- gether as a group, but each did their own thing. The two days were needed since much work had to be done before graduation. The senior advisors were Mr. Swygman and Mrs. Nielsen. Pictured to the right are the class officers: Carol Singfiel, secretary; Marlin Fay, president; Mark Koebele, treasurer and Lorrie O'Brien vice-president. Senior class officers for 1974-75 Judith Aarsvold Randall Bornholdt Ronald Carlsen John Allen Constance Boyum Daniel Carstensen Bernita Andrist Thomas Boyum Sue Castner Victoria Behne Teri Benedix Donna Bromley Tanae Brown Mary Christenson Steven Colburn Comfortable And Necessary Retreat Jennifer Cotton Carol Engelstad Elizabeth Fuchs Neville Corlett Kathy Erwin James Gardner Debora Dedie Marlin Fay Jary Gardner Bonny Deno Joannie Fjerstad Steven Glenna Carol Engelstad and Judy Aarsvold getting a cold drink. Nancy Hart works on her oil painting. Deborah Dunford Loretta Fritsch Rebecca Gronvold In Advance Age. If We Plant It While Barbara Hairsine Carol Hegna Deborah Johnson Jeffrey Kunz Linda Nielsen Nancy Hart Marie Hoehn Mary Johnson Julie Larson Brian Ness Marie Hoehn at a wrestling meet. Mary Johnson, Jurine sketching. Kathryn Johnson Cindy Madery Julie Ness Patricia Johnson Joan McCoy Lorrie O'Brien Wanda Johnson Steve McMurchie Paul Oehlke 120 We’re Young, It Will Give Us Shade Scott Juhnke Lee Meyer Curtis Oeltjenbruns Steven Jurrens Linda Miller Teresa Olson Donette Haskin Roger Horsman Jay Kellar Steven Miller Jurine Peterson Richard Haskin Susan Jensen Mark Koebele Veronica Musolf Angela Pike Cindy Hegna LuAnn Jensen Wanda Krieg Brenda Nielsen Bryan Poffenberger 121 Alan Raygor Susan Schleeter Carol Schmoll Craig Schmoll When We Grow Old. Lord Chesterfield Carol Singfiel Marilyn Skogen Timothy Skogen Barbara Smith Jeffrey Smith Kieth Smith Alan Sorenson Keith Spading 4 r . Ron Carlsen demonstrates one of his favorite past-times: Hut one . . . hut two . . . hut three. To the right Bryan Poffenberger rehearses his opening lines for Thurber Carnival. Once an actor, always an actor. 122 i Left, Bonny Deno and Jay Kellar discuss class assignments dressed in their comfortable overalls. Pictured above Jim Gardner and Keith Spading display typical peace signs. Pictured above right Wanda Krieg and Connie Boyum accept the district Girls Basketball trophy. ! Jeffrey Stevenson DeJay Unger Paula Unger Jeffrey Wendler Jeffrey Wenz Neil Witzel Jon Yusten Jennifer Zelinski In Memoriam Brian Dale Buck, born December 10, 1956, was killed in an auto accident on July 15, 1973. Brian was a member of the class of '75 during his years at K-M. 123 Things That Were Hard To Bear On June 1, 1975, Kasson-Mantorville Jr. Sr. High School graduated its 18th class. Graduation exercises were held in the H.S. Gymnasium; 88 seniors received their diplomas. The senior class was escorted by Dennis Iverson and Jen- nifer Haapala. Honor guards were Dan Berge, Dan Buehler, Dale Guler, John Hoehn, Larry Kimble, Jane Haapala, Charis Johnson, Nancy Jensen, Jo Nelson and Lori Rosen. Brenda Klossner played the processional and recessional. Pastor Harry E. Krieg gave the invocation and benediction. Superintendent, Sigurd J. Anderson introduced the com- mencement speakers. Addresses were given by Jeff Wenz, who reminisced on grade school days. Jon Yusten, reflected on memories of Jr. and Sr. High School days. Marlin Fay talked of the future and what it holds for the class of 1975. Bryan Poffenberger concluded the addresses by speaking on the search for knowledge. Judy Aarsvold and Lee Meyer received the Outstanding Citizenship Awards, and Wanda Krieg received a scholar- ship. Both awards were presented by the American Legion. Mr. William E. Bentson, Principal, presented the class to Mr. Robert Vail,who awarded the diplomas. Honor students were Judy Aarsvold, Teri Benedix, Tom Boyum, Tanae Brown, Sue Castner, Marlin Fay, Jary Gardner, Steve Glenna, Becky Gronvold, Debbie Johnson, Mary G. John- son, Wanda Krieg, Julie Larson, Steve Miller, Curtis Oelt- jenbruns, Angie Pike and Bryan Poffenberger. A grade average of B+ or better was needed to qualify as an honor student. Grades were kept during the sophomore, junior and through the third quarter of the senior year. The class flower was the carnation, and the class colors were royal blue and baby blue. Senior student speakers from left to right are Jeff Wenz, Marlin Fay, Bryan Poffenberger and Jon Yusten. Brenda Klossner played the processional and recessional. Pastor Krieg gave the invocation and benediction. Honor escorts, Dennis Iverson and Jennifer Haapala, presented each class member their flower. Arc Sweet To Remember. The Senior Ensemble (all senior chorus members) sang You'll Never Walk Alone. 125 Craig Schmoll checks to see if his diploma is signed, while others wait in line to get theirs. Looking Back AUGUST Our first day of the '74-'75 school year ran from 8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. A few new changes have taken place this year. Daily lunch tickets can no longer be purchased, only on a monthly or yearly basis. Buses now load at the main entrance. The junior high wing now has bright, colorful lockers. New to the teaching staff are: Mrs. Nielson, business classes; Mr. Sharpsteen, literature; Miss Landmark, social studies; and Mrs. Prorok, phy. ed. and health. SEPTEMBER After school activities were resumed after summer vacation and student council officers were elected. The drill team has chosen the name of Starliters. Inflation hit K-M when the bus fare was raised to 50tf. September 15 brought the moment of truth when the home- coming court was selected. The evening of the 25th held suspense as Susan Schleeter and Nev Corlett were crowned queen and king. STOMP played for the homecoming dance on the 28th. The juniors efforts were rewarded when they hit a record high in their magazine sales; $7,952 in magazines and $3,000 in DCI subscriptions. FHA added color to the football field by painting the bleachers. OCTOBER FHA sponsored a car wash on Sat., Oct. 12, and then on the 13th got together with the FFA for a hayride. The annual PSAT test for juniors was given on the 22nd. The 23rd brought smiles for the camera man as individual pictures were taken and again on the 24th for yearbook group pictures. The 25th brought joy as the football players defeated Kenyon and ended their 15 game losing streak. The girls basketball team was also successful on the 31st as they became the HVL Co-Champs with Plainview. NOVEMBER All Star Band and Chorus was held on the 5th. Buses to away games are being chaperoned. The fall play, Thurber Carnival, was present- ed on Nov. 7 and 8. The girls beat Plainview on the 9th for the dis- trict basketball title. They also worked together again and brought forth a region title on the 15th when they beat Alden-Conger. A sock hop was held afterward to celebrate. KoMet hats and scarves were seen around school after going on sale the 20th. The girls lost their chance to a state title after they won their first state game over Braham, but lost to Glencoe on the 21 st, who later become the state champions. DECEMBER On the 2nd of December, a group of students went to the Guthrie Theater. December 6 was the day of the speech contest in Winona, and those who attended from K-M were Carol Oehlke, Jay Kellar, and Paul Oehlke. The Christmas dance was held on the 13th. Natural $prings provided the music. Wrestlers went to Morristown for tourna- ments and came back with a first place rating. December 20th at 3:15 p.m. marked the beginning of Christmas vacation and the last day of school for 1974. JANUARY On the 6th of January, everyone returned to school from a two week-long Christmas vacation. Along with school, girls volleyball started. On January 9, K-M was granted a short vacation beginning at 1:30 to enable teachers to attend a funeral. The last weeks of Jan- uary marked the end of first semester and the beginning of the sec- ond. Now it has finally been settled that music classes-band and chorus-will count as credit courses. On the 18th the One-Act Play OF MICE AND MEN won the sub-district contest at Winona, and then on the 25th Jeff Wenz won Best Actor award in the One-Act District competition at Pine Island. The month ended with the annual FHA slumber party on the 31st. FEBRUARY This month started off with the sales of KoMet spirit ribbons by the Annual Staff. The KoMet wrestlers took the honor of the HVL title this year for the first time in ten years. On the 18th, try- outs for the characters of the spring play, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown , were held. The 18th also marked the start of the wrestling tournaments, and the 24, the FHA had a tea and decided to hold a talent show which was eventually cancelled because of lack of interest. On the 25th was the start of basketball tourna- ments at Mayo Civic. KoMets played their first game on March 1. MARCH March started off with a KoMet victory in basketball over Dover- Eyota on the 1st at district tournaments. K-M also proudly holds six wrestlers named to the All-Conference team: Wayne Alberts, Steve Schmoll, Larry Kimble, Klaus Alberts, John Allen, Craig Schmoll, and Mark Grunklee; in basketball, Nev Corlett was named All-Conference. On the 24th, FHA held a tea. On the 25th, regis- tration forms for the '75-76 school year were handed out and de- lighted everyone with a Spanish class offered. On the morning of the 26th, all KoMets were entertained by a Lyceum.Spring break started the 27 and school resumed on April 1st. APRIL The month started off with the sophomores getting their first driving experience in the simulator. And then on the 8th, the permit test was given. This date also was the FFA banquet at St. John's. Nancy Jensen was chosen as FFA Sweetheart. Seniors are now getting the first taste of graduation, announcements arrived at the DCI. Cheerleading Orientation was not the usual pep-fest but more of a private meeting for those who tried out, on the 11th. Track team set a few new records, compliments of Keith Spading (twice), Jary Gardner, Jon Ness, and Marlin Fay. April 24 marked the start of the three-day run of the spring play. MAY Cheerleaders for '75-76 were announced and The Fantasticts presented by St. Mary's College Theatre on May 2nd. The 5th brought elections of FFA and FHA officers. Starlighters for '75- '76 were announced May 7. Alan Hodge was selected to Boy's State and Dan Buehler was named alternate. Barb Hoadley was selected to Girl's State and Sarah Brandli was named alternate. Field trips were taken by Data Processing, Journalism and Art II and III on the 12, 13, 14 respectively. National Honor Society named its new members on the 14th. Pop Concert was held and the sophomores ordered their class rings from Josten's on the 15. Art Exhibit was held on the 20th. Chorus presented their concert on the 22nd. Prom was held at the Kahler on the 24. Athletic banquet on the 27. The baseball team ended a fine season as runners-up in the District. Baccalaureate May 28. Senior skip days 29-30, with graduation on June 1. REMEMBER TODAY.... As another year at KMHS comes to an end We join hands to unite and to realize That the year behind us Has been filled with fond memories. Good times have passed with more to come. Let us remember today For tomorrow it may be too late. So, if we are to grow—so must we part.... PATRONS Folkestad Chevrolet Garage Miller's Used Merchandise Kasson Parts Supply Greenway Co-op Elevator Kasson Lumber Company Ron's Barbershop Daryl Graves Insurance Agency Kasson Karpet Mart The staff and advisor of the 1975 KOMET would like to thank the DODGE COUNTY INDEPENDENT (Folmer Carlsen) and Jay Kellar for their cooperation in lending photographs and copy for our use. We would also like to thank Mr. Rick Fahrenkrug, the represen- tative for PISCHEL YEARBOOKS for his help and 128 Harris Insurance Agency Wayne Phelps John C. Banks Insurance Agency Leuth olds' Zwemke Music Thompson Insurance 1 Stop Realty, Inc. Bette's Beauty Salon guidance. Also to those students and faculty members not on our staff who helped us in any way. A special thank you is extended to HUNEKE STUDIO of Waseca for their skilled photography and cooperation above and beyond the call of duty. 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