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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1977 volume:

O kOM£T NINETEEN SEVENTY-SEVEN VOLUME TWENTY KASSON-MANTORVILLE JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL KASSON, MINNESOTA 55944 eVI£RYWH€R€ W£ GO, PGOPLG WdNT TO know who we so we Ten thcm, we dRe THe kOMera COMTehT9 EVERYWHERE WE GO.. PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW. WHO WE ARE........ SO WE TELL THEM... WE ARE THE KOMETS. THE MIGHTY KOMETS.. Introduction and Student Life...................1 Academics.......................................8 Classes........................................11 Organizations..................................37 Sports.........................................53 Activities.....................................79 Acknowledgements...............................96 0J£RYWH€R£ W£ GO... Top left: Kathy Alberts, Sheryl Olson, and Jim Larson taking a break during their Typing class. Top right: Russell Fay studying hard as Gary Dorschner gives an interested look. Bottom left: Roger Allen, Jody Hughes, and Nancy Ranvek head for the lunchroom. Bottom right: Mary O'Dea crosses the finish line after a long run. 2 Top left: Bruce Drier and Lamar Eidem seem to be trapped in Miss Fredrickson's staircase. Middle left: Diane Jensen, Beth Mensing, Karen Behne, and Karlene Stark show off their prize possessions made in their foods class. Middle right: Mr. John- son, doing what comes naturally for a teacher, shows Mark Westphal, Doug Schwenke, and an onlooker how to properly lace a billfold. Bottom left: Chuck Kelley, Roger Carlson, Mark West- phal, and Guy Paradise play hockey at the skating rink in Kas- son. Thanks to the Kasson Exchange Club, they were able to buy uniforms and participate in hockey games with other teams. Bot- tom right: caught by the camera's eye are Jeff Vanasse and Jon Berge. 3 K-M 9TUDGMT9 HMD GMTGRT4IMMGMT Pictured below: Lisa Klossner and Bobby Peterson observing the pro- cess of lowering the mountain range on the gym floor. To the right Keith Ness, Brad McKeen, and Greg Gorvin of the Mouth Brigade show their usual attire at a basketball game. Bottom left: Steve Klick- man watches the correct procedure of chopping nuts done by Marlyn Anderson. Bottom right clockwise: Steve Gransee, Keith Ness, Brad McKeen, Karlene Stark, and Diane Peterson demonstrate the art of building a snowman. 4 INMdIWW m Pictured at top are the area AFS Students who participated in the festivities of the AFS weekend frolic in December. In the pepfest they shouted, This is KoMet Country in their foreign language. Above left: Pottery students Ann Strayer, Lynn Allen, and Sue Unger show their skill in pottery making. Above right: Steve Gransee and Jim Hart carry their discussion on after their Science Fiction class. 5 dCTNITI0 dT KMH9 Pictured below Ronnie Unger and Jon Berge demonstrate the proper technique of archery while the rest of the co-ed phy. ed. class observes. The bottom row of pictures are of the Spanish II students who took a 16 day trip to Spain March 21-April 5. In the first photo are Mrs. Hunter, Paula Saxton, Jim Checkel, Linda Jensen, Gary Severance. Eating breakfast in a hotel in the city of Almunecar. Gary Severance is getting a drink at the gardens of Alahambra in Granada. The group on the beach near the Mediterranean in the city of Almunecar. Pictured on top of page seven are the members of the Boys Quartet who entertained at many social functions. Brad Stellmaker, Gary Dorschner, Jay Nesseth and Jack Falkenha- gen. Below are members of the outstanding Jazz Band. Front row: Lorrie Spading, Julie Miller, Nancy Lager, Bob Stiles and Kyle Engel. Row two: Tia Krieg, Steve Behrns, Jack Falkenha- gen, Jay Nesseth, Dan Faflak. Row three: Director, John Schwen, Joe Simons, Barry Johnson, Linda Jensen, Brad Stellmaker, John Collins, Mary Vail, Kevin Behrns and Tim Stowers. hohner o P£OPL£ WdNT TO KNOW... i4Ci4D£MIC9 Left to right: Dean Hanson, Agriculture; Perry King, Math- ematics; Mary Ballard, Media; Robyn Doherty, Business Education; Joyce Falkenhagen, Reading; James Michna, Science; Gilbert Kraft, Counselor; Marilyn Fredrickson, Art Education; Harold Haugo, Counselor; James Sands, Social Studies; Larry Engel, English; Richard Swygman, Social Studies; Edmund Klimesh, Speech; Lavern Huse, Science; Gale Sylwester, Home Economics; George Gentes, Vocal Music; John Schwen, Instrumental Music; Lynette Hunter, Spanish; Lina Mae Aarsvold, Secretary; Siegfried Wenzel, Principal; Marion Jorgenson, Nurse; Susan Yell, Home Eco- nomics; Lance Peterson, Social Studies; Joseph Schulte, Patricia Odegard, Secretary; Bruce Loeschen, Art; Philip John- chael O'Neill, second semester Instrumental Music, son, Industrial Education; Dale Rehkamp, Social Studies, Mi- Mathematics; Nancy Rud, Physical Education; Gregory Smith, first semester In- strumental Music; Thomas Tiedemann, Science; Robert Rose, English; Eugene Bartz, Science; Conrad Lechelt, English; Justin Simpson, SLBP; Gerald Sylwester, Industrial Education; Siguard Anderson, Superintendent; Rue Jean Jones, Secretary; Dennis Yell, Health; Gregory Gille, Social Studies; Donald Vang, Business Education; Marlene Unver- zagt, Secretary; William Heitkamp, Physical Education; Clif- ford Doran, Building Trades; JoAnn Michna, Mathematics; Robert Melin, Special Education; Dennis O'Leary, Mathematics. 9 CUSTODIAN Loren Riedel. COOKS Wilma Jensen, Dora Mogen and Sally Schleeter. BUS DRIVERS Sally Hegna, Velma Pettey, Donald Fiegel, Lyle Robinson, Bob McCoy, Bob O'Brien, Mark Vail, Stan Smith, and 10 Alan White. Missing are Craig and Janice Borgstrom, Norman Houghton, Doug Kracht, Loren Riedel and Ronald Werner. WHOW€dR£... CLdft€9 ELEMENTS 9GV1GMTH GMDG Sherry Aarsvold Craig Allen Jodi Anderson Blake Andrist Jon Abel David Barry Peter Bishop Patricia Bondy Scott Boyum Joseph Brandli Michael Brannan Amy Cain Kari Deno Julie Dohmann Shannon Doran Mary Draheim Marcia Drier Daniel Driver Pernell Dykes Mark Eich Todd Eidem Suzanne Fjerstad Caroline Glawe Teresa Gronert Alan Hairsine Brian Haskin Nicole Harris Daniel Head Pamela Heggedahl Kimberly Henz David Holtan Dale Horning Deidra Horsman Keith Kearning Shawn Kelly The Seventh graders chose Wash 'em out and hang 'em up as awarded a prize, the float reflected the hard work and great effort their theme for their Homecoming float. Although it was not that the Seventh graders put into it. The Seventh grade class officers are Mark Eich, Vice President; Michelle Ness, President; and Michelle Snow, Secretary-Treasurer. Leading the candlelight procession in the annual Christ- mas Concert are Loree Meyer and Julie Kleist. Eugene Kern Julie Kleist Darla Klossner Melanie Kramer James Kunz Dale Kurtz Dawn Kyllo Jane Lechner June Leonard Jill Leth Deanna Lund Mary Kay Lundstrom Carman Madsen Stephan Madsen Robert Meeker Lorelle Meyer 13 CM«OM98 2 Scott Miller Karl Mitchell Trisha Morrow Edwin Ness Michele Ness John Oehlke Lori Oeltjenbruns Debra Parker Anthony Ramer Ricky Redman Richard Roeder Kenneth Rosen David Schmidt Sherry Schmoll Above: Blake Andrist and Keith Zelinski anticipate the beginning of science class. Ronald Grant, pictured to the right, works intently on an assignment during the winter energy crunch. 14 Thomas Wentworth, Dale Horning, Ricky Redman, and Bruce Starkson loiter in the hallway before class. Bruce Starkson Mark Staub Amy Stowers Richard Sulack Maynard Swanson Jodi Tompkins Sigri Turner Robert Wachholz Donald Weidendorf Thomas Wentworth Teresa Westphal Jane Wilcox Peter Wilson Keith Zelinski Todd Severtson and James Kunz discuss a favorite book. Brenda Williams studying in English. 15 EIGHTH GMDE Leah Allen Terry Anderson Layne Andreen Trace Andrist James Baker Lynne Bartz Keith Beckman Pictured below are the Eighth grade class officers: David Olstad, Vice-President; Stan Falkenhagen, President; Keith Beckman, Secretary. Missing is Paul Stevenson, Treasurer. Kim Behrns Kathleen Besch Jeffrey Boggs Mark Bondy Roy Brown Ann Carstensen David Carstensen Mary Castner Kathleen Christenson Mark Claassen James Colburn Linda Colburn Leonard Cooper Denise Cotten Robert Cross Leon Cunningham Benjamin Currier Denise Darling Suzanne Deno Cindy Dessner James Erickson Roxanne Evans Stan Falkenhagen Troy Fate Garry Fay Kimberly Finley Lisa Finley Daniel Fjerstad Lois Fjerstad Duane Grant Judy Hames Daniel Hanenberger Curtis Harris Karla Head Dawn Hegna Donald Hrtanek Judy Jensen Melinda Johson Charles Kelley Bruce Ketchum Sharon Kimble Stephen Kleist Tamala Kloppstein Jane Kreidermacher David Krieg Jane Kurtz Jaime Leth Jon Leonard John Louks Lynne Bartz and Kim Behrns, Junior High Band members, play during half time of a basketball game. Shown above is the Eighth grade float in the Homecoming parade. On the float are Dawn Hegna, Tammy Schweigert, and Julie Solberg. 17 EIGHTH GMD€... LeaAnn Maxson Diane Miller Tony Muholland Kim Musolf Above: New student Cathy Enzenroth looks real en- Above: Is this bored or is this bored? David Carstensen pauses from his exciting thused about her schoolwork. book to pose for our photographer. Robin Musolf Daniel Neseth Darel Ness Mary O'Dea Philip Olson Shelly Ann Olson Shelly Lynn Olson Todd Olson David Olstad Guy Paradise Debra J. Parker Sam Parker Ruth Pettey Scott Purvis Jeffrey Raddatz Thomas Rasmussen Joseph Riker Shelly Robb Lynn Ruport Danny Ryan Susan Schmoll 18 FORM CLdft Of '81 Above: Mr. Loeschen, art teacher, helps some of his eighth grade students. Gary Schnorenberg Tracy Schrafel Craig Schweiger Tamara Schweigert Lisa Schuster Scott Seim Debra Skogen Christine Smalley Julie Solberg Above: Junior High Band under the direction of Greg Smith. The band did a fine job performing in the Homecoming parade. Sally Sorenson Dale Starkson Paul Stevenson Todd Tarvestad Barry Thorson Gregory Trelstad Jonathan Unverzagt Sheryl Vangness Andrew Wallin Linda Wendler Timothy Westphal Daniel Wilder Jay Wulf Alex Zelinski 19 FRG9HMGN Freshmen class officers are Roger Allen, Vice-President; Lisa Steven- son, President; and Vicki Vanasse, Secretary-Treasurer. Dean Aarsvold Roger Allen Lori Anderson Pictured above are Freshmen students participating in the an nual Homecoming pep-fest. Lori Andreen Brett Andrist Daniel Andrist Douglas Bartel Jeffery Beaver Lynn Behrns Laurie Berglund Jeffery Bjergum Ann Boyum Dawn Boyum Dwight Boyum Kristine Boyum Jody Bradford James Brandli Dale Brannan Brian Brossard Lynette Buchanan Janet Bungum Carla Burnes Robyn Burgess Dan Burton 20 Roger Carlsen Jill Castner Linda Charon Julaine Colburn Lynnly Cutting Scott Decker Kevin Dohrmann Bruce Dreier Susan Dunford Lamar Eidem Janet Engelstad Barry Erichsen Sandy Erwin Andrea Ewert Mary Beth Fend LeRoy Ferguson Jill Fiegel Brenda Finley Mitchell Fischer Sandra Frankum Ginni Gorvin Robert Gransee Richard Groby Sandra Grunklee Cheryl Guler Gregg Haskin Kristine Head Daniel Heggedahl Andrea Hodge Mark Houston Barbara Hrtanek Jody Hughes Dana Jensen Jill Jensen Daniel Johnson Sarah Johnson Stephen Johnson Lisa Klickman Wanda Klossner Mark Kyllo Dee Ann Larson Sheila Larson Steven Larson Dale Lechner 21 JUNIOR HIGH DRG 4M9 BGCOMC LouAnn Leonard Kimberly Lewis Robert Lyons Larry Madsen Penny Meeker Mary Merideth Margaret Milnar Cheryl Mueske Terri Mulholland Brian Murphy Lori Musolf Jerry Nesseth Timothy O'Brien Julie Oeltjenbruns Tammy Sjoquist joined us at K-M from Cannon Falls. Above she works with a fellow classmate inArt. Kathy Olmsted Gerri Lynn Olson Linda Peterson The Library-a room for reading and sleeping?!?!?!?! Linda Charon and Jeff Bakkedahl illustrate this fact. Robert Peterson Daniel Pettey Bradley Phelps Monica Pickett Michael Ramer Nancy Ranvek Ricky Riedel William Rosen Jeffrey Sandeno Larry Saxton Bruce Schleeter Wendy Schleeter Roger Schnorenberg Lynn Schomburg 22 fR€9HMen RedUTI€9 Deborah Schweigert Dean Schwenke Paul Severance Scott Shurson Lisa Simons John Singfiel Toni Smalley Robert Snow Debra Splittstoesser Kay Stark Tammy Staub Val Stevens Lisa Stevenson Cindy Strand Ty Tarvestad Kathleen Teed Denise Trelstad Daniel Unger Jerry Unger Vicki Vanasse Todd Viker Sheri Vrieze Lori Wachholz Scott Weatherly Teresa Weeks Mark Westphal Jenny Winter Kathy Zinter Pictured above is the Freshman Float in the annual Homecoming Parade. Pictured on the float are LouAnn Leonard, Laurie Berglund and Julie Oeltjenbruns. 23 SOPHOMORG9 Arlen Allen Kevin P. Anderson Kevin R. Anderson Lyle Andreen Darla Badker Karen Behne Jeffery Berge Marilyn Berge Kelly Bishop Gregory Bondy Matthew Bradford Daniel Buck Darby Burnes Mary Jo Checkel Iola Christenson Joyce Christenson Peggy Colburn Mary Currier James Deno Pauline Deno Harold Dessner Kathy Dessner Dawn Dohrmann Eric Driver Brian Dunford Brenda Elias Kyle Engel Lisa Erdman 24 The Sophomore class officers see, hear, and speak no evil. From left to right are Marlin Madery, President; Carmen Ness, Vice-President; and Walter Unger, Secretary-Treasurer. Charles Erickson Paula Fay Linda Fjerstad Randy Frankum Joel Goodman Geoffrey Gorvin Jayne Haapala David Haskin Richard Hawkins Jody Hegna Rita Hoehn Scott Iverson Marie Jensen Craig Johnson Dorothy Johnson Susanne Koebele Bud Kundert Scott Kunz Julie Kurtz Scott Larson Dean Lechner Cheri Leighton Marlin Madery Mark Madsen Cheryl Maier Beth Mensing Gregory Miller Nancy Milnar ' •’ ' ‘ U Pictured to the left is Julie Kurtz who is working on her project for Pottery I. Above is pictured the Sophomore's homecoming mural, which was awarded third prize. Susanne Koebele, Dorothy Johnson, and Mary Currier are caught'' by the camera person while struggling through the hall in an at- tempt to get to class. Pamela Moist Julie Morrow Robert Naatz Winifred Nerud Carmen Ness Danita Nesseth Kathryn Olstad Edward Pearson Michael Rasmussen Randy Redman Marilyn Schmoll Douglas Schweiger Nancy Selle Jo Ellen Skogen Dean Solberg Denise Splittstoesser Daniel Springsted Leila Svenby Bernard Swanson Paul Tollefson Jeffery Tompkins 26 Gail Zimmerman and Sarah Johnson concentrate on their figure drawing Sophomore football players return to their seats after re- in Art I class. ceiving lucky penny at Homecoming Pepfest. Susan Turner James Umsted Jacqueline Unger Susan Unger Walter Unger Pamela Wachholz Christine Walker Julie Wallin Judy Wendler Marsha West Terry Westphal Neal White LaDonna Wilder Nathan Witzel Francis Nielsen, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kreidermacher of Kasson died Thursday afternoon, October 21, in a tractor accident at Altura, Minne- sota at the farm of his foster father's brother, Edward Kreidermacher. Francis was an active member of the 1976 K-M Cross Country team. 27 JUNIOR9 The Junior class officers are, from left to right, Angie Huse, Secretary; Ron Unger, Vice-President; Rick Naatz, Treasurer; and Larry Unger, President. Kim Abel Kathleen Allen Alberts Lynn Allen Lynda Andreen Barbara Bakkedahl Pamela Barry Ann Bartel Kevin Beckman Steven Behrns Jon Berge Michele Bormann Donna Boyum Mark Brannan Robert Brown Pammy Buck Kathy Burton Robert Carstenson Kenneth Carstenson James Checkel Laura Christenson Gigi Cutting 28 Sheryl Olson and Pam Buck converse in accounting on their Stereotronics project. Pictured between them are Mark Brannan and Dan Singfiel. Debra Dahms Deborah Darling Cynthia Falkenhagen Russell Fay Nancy Fencl Audrey Finley Dawne Fischer James Goodman David Gransee Lisa Gronvold Mark Grove Craig Hanson Mark Haugo David Hawkins Connie Heggedahl Randy Herrick Kathleen Hoadley Allison Hodge Pamela Hughes Angela Huse Larry Iverson Diane Jensen Lorie Jensen Scott Johnson Laura Juhnke Jon Kellar Steven Klickman Valerie Kramer 29 MdGdZIhe MLC9 RECORD Sandra Krieg Denise Kundert David Larsen Debra Leighton Kay Lyons Louie Madsen Richard Marquardt Larry Meeker Jacquelin Medallis Elizabeth Milnar Mary Lee Moen Natalie Morrow Gregory Morson Kevin Murphy Richard Naatz John Nerud Julie Ness Mike Ness Jay Nesseth Dawn Olmsted Sheryl Olson Michael Paradise Jerry Parker Robert Peterson Jill Peterson Alan Pettey Mark Rendler Julie Riker Pictured at the top is the Junior Homecoming float. Above, Mike Ness dem- Angie Huse defies NEWTON'S LAW OF GRAVITATION as onstrates to Jerry Vagt how to cut brownies. she suspends herself in mid air. Kathleen Rosen Wanda Ryan Sandra Schleeter Beth Senjem Joe Simons Dan Singfiel Patricia Skogen Pamela Snow Lorrie Spading Kari Stark Timothy Stowers Melissa Stucky Cinthia Teed Larry Unger Ronnie Unger Jerry Vagt Mary Vail Jeffery Vanasse Mary Winter Richard Wyttenbach Patricia Zinter 31 9GNIOR9 Senior Class Officers—Jim Hart, Pres.; Steve Gransee, Vice Pres.; Keith Ness, Sec.-Treas. Steve Berge Steve Brown Alan Denny 32 Susan Besch Duane Burton Craig Deno Wayne Alberts Marlyn Anderson Jeffery Bakkedahl Gary Brannan Julie Colburn Gary Dorschner Lori Allen Brian Andrist Kevin Behrns Keith Brossard John Collins Robin Bakkedahl Dubbles Dawn Anderson Banks Julie Badker Janice Behne Kevin Brossard Lynette Dahms Kirsten Engel Daniel Faflak Jeffery Gardner Michael Guler Debra Hodenfield Clinton Horseman Barry Johnson Jack Falkenhagen Tammy Glenna Vicki Hanenberger Laura Holderness Linda Jensen Donald Johnson Linda Ferguson Clare Fjerstad Kathy Foote Gregory Gorvin Steven Gransee Brian Graves James Hart Susan Haskins Sheila Hegna Diane Peterson and Gary Dorschner demonstrate the typical K-M study habits! ■ w Linda Jensen performing. Rita Kundert Brad McKean Karen Neseth Carol Oehlke Diane Paradise Diane Peterson Keith Ness Diana Oeltjenbruns Elizabeth Parker Timothy Pike Mary Johnson Nancy Lager John Meitzner John Nielsen Lisa Klossner James Larsen Julie Miller John O'Brien Mary Koebele Richard Larson Valerie Miller Randy O'Brien IM R£M£MBMN££ A BLOSSOM Life is Love and Grief; She was a favored Blossom; Cut off so early. In Memory of Miss Terri Grunklee ho passed away of a terminal illness during her sixth grade year. Randall Ranvek Jerome Ryan Nancy Schmoll Joel Senjem Bradley Stellmaker Gary Tapply Carol Raygor Paula Saxton Lee Schoenrock Gary Severance Theresa Stevenson Bonnie Bungum Tully Charles Robinet Linda Schleeter Lisa Selle Lynann Simons Robert Stiles Brett Tully Oavid Splittstoesser Ann Strayer Steven Turner Karlene Stark Debra Suhr Jannings Scott Umsted 35 Counterclockwise—Seniors Gary Dorschner, Jeff Gardner, and Greg Gorvin demonstrate the Seniors 'Golden Rulel'Homecoming festivities included a cruise in Jim Hart's 'stang after the parade. Connie Unger reacts to Vernon Vanasse's immense interest in class. Kevin Beckman, Jerome Ryan, and Scott Umsted giving the camera their best profile. GRADUATION LAMENT Today's the day I graduate; To this school I come no more. This my goal of the past twelve years, is what I've been waiting for. The days were laced with fun and games Along with my growing up: I've developed a personality— I've had to measure up; Not only on tests and with teachers— I had to make it with my peers. And now that struggle is over, I feel like shedding tears. I'm going to miss my classmates And the teachers' constant calls I'm going to miss the notes and such We passed along the halls. With the diploma comes a sad thought: My adolescent years are gone— Now I must face reality. — Maranda Conley Connie unger Vernon Vanasse Mark Unger Brian West Rick Unger Deborah Westphal 36 ’ UI3H111313M Ob KOM€T Y£dRBOOK 9TAH £ A } The yearbook staff put an all-out effort to raise money through selling photos (pictured top left), sponsoring several sock-hops of which the D.J.'s from KWWK, Mark Vail and Pat O'Neal (pictured above) provided the mu- sic entertainment for the Junior and Senior High Students. Pictured to the right Nancy Fend and Lynda Andreen sort out 1976 year- books to give out to students at the first an- nual autograph sock-hop. Each section editor head held their own workshops to meet dead- lines (pictured above middle). Top right are Lisa Gronvold, Mary Vail and Angie Huse being shown the special technique involved in putting together a layout sheet by our year- book representative. Rich Thomsen. YEARBOOK STAFF Front row: Donna Boyum, Lisa Gronvold, Marilyn Fred- rickson, Advisor. Row two: Kay Lyons, Kari Stark, Allison Hodge, Ginni Gorvin. Row three: Mary Vail, Cindy Falkenha- gen, Sandi Schleeter, Neil White. Row four: Debbie Leighton, Lorrie Spading, Toni Smalley, Eric Driver. Row five: Angie Huse, Steve Turner, Karlene Stark, Karen Neseth. Row six: Kirsten Engel, Diane Peterson, Lynda Andreen, Nancy Fencl. Below EDITOR HEADS Front row: Kirsten Engel, co-senior section head; Lynda Andreen and Nancy Fencl co-editors; Cindy Fal- kenhagen, boys sports. Row two: Steven Turner, classes; Karen Neseth, co-se- nior section head; Julie Badker, aca- demics; Sandi Schleeter, organizations; Kay Lyons, student life; Diane Peterson and Karlene Stark, co-girls sports; Marilyn Fredrickson, photographer and advisor. Top left: At the head table are the FFA officers; guest speaker, Kim Beck, state FFA Pres- ident; Dan Buehler, and Mrs. Hanson. Pictured below the Sweetheart Candidates Pam Snow, Sheryl Olson and Angie Huse. Pam Snow was crowned 1977-78 Chapter Sweet- heart and later at the District Banquet was crowned District Sweetheart. FFA Front row: Mr. Dean Hanson, Advisor; Gary Brannan, Jeff Bakkedahl, David Hawkins, John O'Brien, Mary Koebele, Chapter Sweetheart; Richard Larson, Louie Madsen, Vernon Vanasse. Row two:Jim CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS Front row: Greg Bondy, Star Soph- omore; John O'Brien, Dekalb Corn Award; Pam Snow, 1977-78 Chapter Sweetheart; Mary Koebele, 1976-77 Chapter Sweetheart; Richard Larson, Star Senior Award; Louie Madsen, Records 40 Award. Row two: Richard Marquardt, Swine Award; Dan Pettey, Chapter Star Greenhand; Russell Fay, Outstanding Junior Award; Missing from the picture is Jeff Bakkedahl, Star Agri-businessman Award. Checkel, Richard Marquardt, Bernie Swanson, Scott Larson, Scott Iverson, Nathan Witzel, Greg Bondy, Charies Robinet, Roger Schnorenberg, Dan Pettey. Row three: Kevin Dohrmann, Richard Hawkins, Mark Houston, Larry Saxton, Alan Pettey, David Larson, Joel Senjem, Larry Iverson, Russell Fay, Michael Ramer. Row four: Tim O'Brien, Jeff Sandeno, Bruce Schleeter, Dale Bran- nan, Britt Ludlow, Kenny Carstenson, Mark Brannan, Jeff Berge, Mark Grove, Marlin Madery. Row five: Richard Groby, Daniel Heggedahl, Lamar Eidem, Jon Berge, Wayne Alberts, Ann Bar- tel, Sheryl Olson, Jim Larson, Roger Allen, Steven Berge. FM The Kasson-Mantorville FFA chapter held their annual Par- ent-Member Banquet on Mon- day, April 4, at St. John's Lu- theran Church at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker for the evening was Miss Kim Beck, State FFA President. Miss Beck is the first female president of the Minne- sota FFA Association, which at one time was limited to males only. Miss Beck spoke on the topic Opportunities. The ban- quet was catered by Kentucky Fried Chicken. The menu con- sisted of Ham, chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, cole slaw, rolls and butter, coffee and milk, apple pie. This year K- M's Chapter ranked third in the District in total points behind Kenyon and Cannon Falls. FFA OFFICERS Front row: Mr. Dean Hanson, Chapter Advisor; Da- vid Hawkins, Assistant Officer; Louie Madsen, Sentinel; John O'Brien, Vice President; Mary Koebele, 1976-1977 K-M Chapter Sweetheart; Richard Larson, President; Gary Brannan, Secretary; Jeff Bakkedahl, Treasurer; and Vernon Vanasse, Recorder. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Larson and Randy Scott received the Honorary Chapter Farm Award for their help with the FFA Chapter. 41 CH€€RL€dD€R9 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Front row: Tammy Glenna, Tia Krieg, Kay Lyons. Row two: Karlene Stark, Kirsten Engel, Karen Neseth, Diane Peterson. Missing: Wanda Ryan. WINTER SPORTS CHEERLEADERS Front row: Kay Lyons, Tammy Glenna, Debbie Westphal, Connie Unger, Ann Bartel, Julie Badker, Mary Koebele, Sheryl Olson. Row two: Karen Ne- seth, Kirsten Engel, Susan Turner, DeeAnn Larson, Ann Boyum, Robyn Burgess, Vicki Vanasse, Rita Hoehn, Susanne Koebele, Laura Christenson. 9T )RLIT€R9 The Starliters have had a busy performing season. President; Kari Stark, Secretary; Cindy Falkenhagen, The girls performed various routines throughout fall Treasurer; Debbie Leighton, Historian; Mrs. Lynette and winter sports events. This year's officers are: Hunter, Advisor. Try-outs are held each spring. Linda Jensen, President; Michele Bormann, Vice- Above: The Starliters perform to John Denver's THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY. Choreographers for this routine were: Natalie Morrow, Pat Zinter, Cindy Falkenhagen, Lorrie Spading. STARLITERS Front row: Linda Jensen, Cindy Falkenhagen, Kari Splittstoesser, Pat Zinter, Beth Senjem, Allison Hodge, Lisa Er- Stark. Row two: Julaine Colburn, Kris Boyum, Paula Fay, Natalie dman. Missing: Michele Bormann, Debbie Leighton, Diana Morrow, Gigi Cutting, Cheri Leighton. Row three: Mrs. Hunter, Oeltjenbruns. Beth Mensing, Marie Jensen, Lisa Simons, Lorrie Spading, Denise 43 9£NIORdND JUNIOR B 4ND9 SENIOR BAND Front row: Robert Stiles, Karlene Stark, Lisa Selle, Diane Peterson, Eric Driver, John O'Brien, Richard Lar- son, Sue Besch, Jayne Haapala, Julie Badker, Lynn Simons, Kirsten Engel. Row two: Linda Schleeter, Allison Hodge, Kay Lyons, Cindy Falkenhagen, Kyle Engel, Lorrie Spading, Karen Neseth, Diane Jensen, Sandi Schleeter, Kathy Olstad, Randy Ranvek, Susanne Koebele, Cheri Leighton, Marie Jensen, Jackie Unger. Row three: Deb Darling, Pam Hughes, Susan JUNIOR HIGH BAND Front row: Douglas Bartel, Ann Boyum, Lynne Bartz, Judy Jensen, Lynette Buchanan, Lynn Schomburg, Sheri Vrieze, Linda Peterson, Jamie Leth, Kay Stark, Janet Eng- elstad, Andrea Ewert. Row two: Jeffery Boggs, Kim Behrns, Ju- laine Colburn, Ginni Gorvin, Jane Kreidermacher, Lynnly Cutting, DeeAnn Larson, Tammy Staub, Lisa Schuster, Peggy Milnar, Su- san Dunford, Denise Darling, Melinda Johnson, Diane Miller, Carla Burnes, Andrea Hodge. Row three: Mary O'Dea, Cheryl Mueske, Jill Jensen, Terry Anderson, Lori Wachholz, Kathy Christenson, Tammy Marquardt, Denise Cotten, Jay Wulf, Sheila 44 Turner, Marilyn Berge, Danita Nesseth, Brad Stellmaker, John Collins, Tia Krieg, Kevin Behrns, Mary Vail, Tim Stowers, Paul Tollefson, Kevin Anderson, Darby Burnes, Marsha West, Nancy Lager, Julie Miller, Debbie Dahms, Judy Wendler. Row four: Joe Simons, Barry Johnson, Linda Jensen, Kari Stark, Marlyn Anderson, Russell Fay, Mark Madsen, Director, Mr. John Schwen, seated; Jay Nesseth, Steven Behrns, Dan Faflak, Jack Falkenhagen, Richard Marquardt. Larson, Suzanne Deno, Cindy Strand, Shelly Olson, Jill Castner, Andrew Wallin, Thomas Rasmussen, Stan Falkenhagen, Scott Shurson, Tom O'Brien, Dana Jenson, Billy Rosen, Steven John- son. Row four: Standing: Sharon Kimble, Judy Hames, Kathleen Besch, Lisa Stevenson, Robyn Burgess, Steve Kleist, Gary Schno- renburg, Garry Fay, David Olstad, seated; Linda Wendler, Lisa Klickman, Brian Murphy, Robert Lyons, Ruth Pettey, Barry Thorson, Scott Purvis, David Krieg, Dan Wilder, Jerry Neseth. Row five: Paul Severance, Dan Neseth, Steve Larson, Mr. Smith 45 MU9IC Pictured to the right are the SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS ACCOMPANIST: Mary Vail, Brad Stellmaker, Kim Behrns. Missing is Lorrie Spading. Pictured below are the DISTRICT AND REGIONAL VOCAL CONTESTANTS: Front row: Diane Peterson, Lynette Dahms, Cindy Falkenhagen, Laura Juhnke, Brenda Elias. Row two: Gary Dorschner, Jack Falkenhagen, Rick Naatz, Brad Stellmaker, Dan Faflak. MAJORETTES Front row: Kirsten Engel, Denise Trelstad, Tammy Glenna, Lori Wachholz. Row two: Lisa Stevenson, Connie Unger and Diane Peterson. Pictured on top of page 47 are those students who participated at the District and Regional contests. One asterisk after their name or group means they starred at Districts and if they have two asterisks they also starred at Regions. Kirsten Engel, solo ; Julie Badker, solo , Lynann Simons, solo Jill Peterson, solo , Quartet Kay Lyons, Allison Hodge, Cindy Falkenhagen, Michele Bormann . Judy Wendler and Julie Morrow Julie Miller, solo , Nancy Lager , Karen Neseth, Bob Stiles , Dan Faflak, Tia Krieg, Russell Fay . Jazz Band-Lorrie Spading, Julie Miller, Nancy Lager, Bob Stiles, Kyle Engel, Tia Krieg, Steve Behrns, Jack Falkenhagen, Dan Faflak, Joe Simons, Barry Johnson, Linda Jensen, Brad Stellmaker, John Collins, Mary Vail, Kevin Behrns and Tim Stowers . SEVENTH GRADE BAND Front row: Loree Meyer, Julie Dohrman, Julie Kleist, Kari Deno, Jane Lechner, Don Wiedendorf, Nicole Harris, Sigri Turner, Mary Draheim and Ann Schomburg. Row two: Perry Dykes, Carmen Madsen, Sherry Schmoll, Mary Kay Lundstrom, Kim Henz, Michael Brannan, Keith Kearny, Mark Staub, Robert 46 Wachholz, Amy Cain, Dawn Kyllo, Eddie Ness, Kenneth Rosen and Peter Bishop. Row three: Scott Miller, Gregory Simons, Pamela Heggedahl, Jon Abel, Alan Hairsine, Todd Eidem, Ricky Redman, Dale Kurtz, Jane Wilcox, Carolyn Glawe and Director, John Schwen. BAND CONTEST PARTICIPANTS Front row: Kirsten Engel, Julie Linda Jensen, Joe Simons. Row three: Bob Stiles, Kyle Engel, Jack Badker, Lynann Simons, Jill Peterson, Kay Lyons, Allison Hodge, Falkenhagen, Kevin Behrns, Mary Vail, Tim Stowers. Row four: Cindy Falkenhagen, Michele Bormann. Row two: Judy Wendler, Julie Marlin Anderson, Russell Fay, Steve Behrns, Dan Faflak,Tia Krieg, Morrow, Julie Miller, Nancy Lager, Lorrie Spading, Karen Neseth, John Collins, Barry Johnson. Pictured Left are the ALL-STAR BAND students. Front row: Richard Larson, Julie Badker, Lynann Simons, Kirsten Engel, Karlene Stark. Row two: Nancy Lager, Ka- ren Neseth, Tia Krieg, John Collins, Joe Simons. Row three: Dan Faflak and Marlin Anderson. Above are the JUNIOR HIGH ACCOMPANIST Front row: Jane Lechner, Ann Schomburg. Row two: Michele Ness and Lorelle Meyer. Pictured below left are the ALL-STAR CHORUS students Donna Boyum, Mary Vail, Row two: Linda Jensen, Laura Juhnke, Jacqui Medallis, Diane Peter- son, and Tammy Glenna. Row three: Brad Stellmaker, Gary Dorschner, Dave Splittstoes- ser, Ron Unger. Row four: Jack Falkenhagen, Jay Nesseth, and Kathy Hoadley. 47 48 9€NIORdND JUNIOR CHOIR9 SENIOR CHORUS Front row: Pat Zinter, Deb Jannings, Natalie Morrow, Mary Moen, Mary Currier, Denise Splitts- toesser, Vickie Hanenberger, Julie Colburn, Liz Parker, Di- rector, Mr. George Gentes. Row two: Audrey Finley, Lisa Gronvold, Danita Nesseth, Laura Juhnke, Jackie Medallis, John Neilson, Randy Ranvek, Jim Umsted, Pat Skogen, Kay Lyons, Deb Dahms, Tammy Glenna, Mary Vail, Mary Koebele, Linda Jensen. Row three: Kari Stark, Lynette Dahms, Brenda Elias, Lisa Selle, Pam Snow, Mark Unger, SEVENTH GRADE CHORUS Front row: Shannon Doran, Amy Stowers, Dan Driver, Joe Brandli, Peter Wilson, Jane Lechner, Teresa Gronert. Second row: Julie Kleist, Loree Meyer, Greg Simons, Alan Hairsine, Allen Schweiger, Kenny Rosen, Deanna Lund. Third row: Director, Mr. George Gentes, Ann Schomburg, Michelle Snow, Caroline Glawe, Michele Ness, Sigri Turner, Suzanne Fjerstad. Dan Faflak, Dave Splittstoesser, Rick Unger, Scott Um- sted, Jerry Vagt, Gary Dorschner, Ron Unger, Scott Kunz, Diane Peterson, Allison Hodge, Missy Stucky, Dawn An- derson. Row four: Deb Westphal, Lorrie Spading, Donna Boyum, Cindy Falkenhagen, Brian Graves, Jack Falkenha- gen. Brad Stellmaker, Jay Nesseth, John Collins, Kevin Behrns, Steve Behrns, Rick Naatz, Bob Peterron, Kathy Hoadley, Angie Huse, Nancy Lager, Deb Hodenfield, Mary Johnson. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS Front row: Shelley A. Olson, Sha- ron Kimble, Chris Smalley, Kim Lewis, Lisa Finley, Jane Kriedermacher, Lynne Bartz. Row two: Kathy Besch, Leah Allen, Suzanne Deno, Lisa Schuster, Tracy Andrist, Debbie Schweigert, Mary Castner. Row three: Gary Fay, David 01- stad, David Krieg, Lynn Schomburg, Wanda Klossner, LeaAnn Maxson, Denise Cotton, Lori Anderson, Tammy Schweigert. Row four: Brian Murphy, Steve Kleist, Stan Falkenhagen, Lynn Behrns, Mary Fend, Kim Behrns, Kathy Christenson, Kris Boyum, Director Mr. Gentes. 49 m a This year the FHA had an active year. They worked on many projects, and concluded the year with a trip to the Cities for a visit to a flower show and an Austrian lunch. On May 4 was the annual Mother-daughter banquet. At the banquet the following were an- nounced as Outstanding members. Freshman, Lynette Buchanan; Sophomore, Pam Wachholz; Ju- nior, Kay Lyons; Senior, Carol Oehlke and Officer, Nancy Fencl. The following have been elected as officers for next year: President, Nancy Fencl; President-elect, Car- men Ness; Secretary, Mary Jo Checkel; Treasurer, Lynda An- dreen; Historian-Reporter, Pat Zinter; and Recreation leader, Ly- nette Buchanan. Nancy Fencl, Lynda Andreen, and Mary Jo Checkel went to the State Conven- tion this year and reported on this at the banquet. The girls worked hard this year and feel they had a successful year. Above are the three FHA Honey candidates Russell Fay, Jon Berge, and Mark Bran nan anticipating who will be the new Honey. Vernon Vanasse crowned Mark as his successor. FHA OFFICERS: Mrs. Yell, advisor; Rita Hoehn, Treasurer; Lynda Fencl, President-elect; Suzanne Koebele, Recreation Director; Andreen, Historian; Vernon Vanasse, Chapter Honey; Nancy Mary Jo Checkel, Secretary; Mary Koebele, President. 50 FHA; Front row: Rita Hoehn, Lynda Andreen, Suzanne Koebele, Mary Koebele, Mary Jo Checkel, Nancy Fend, Mrs. Yell, Advisor. Row two: Susan Turner, Jill Castner, Mary Fend, Lori Anderson, Kim Lewis, Kris Boyum, Sheila Larson, Jill Jenson, Wendy Schleeter. Row three: Carmen Ness, Lynette Buchanan, Andrea Ewert, Lori Wachholz, Sandy Grunklee, Carol Oehlke, Kay Lyons, Pat Zinter, Pam Wachholz, Brenda Elias, Kathy Olstad. Row four: Kay Stark, Debbie Splittstoesser, Janet Engelstad, Debbie Schweigert, Carla Burnes, Gerri Lynn Olson, Sandra Schleeter, Lori Allen, Kirsten Engel, Tammy Glenna. To the left is Susan Turner modeling an outfit at the FHA Banquet while members and mothers look on. Above Mrs. Yell and Mary Koebele show off a chapter project. The quilt will be sent to a res- thome when the final touches are made. 51 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Loree Meyer, Joe Brandli, Cindy Strand, Robb Naatz, Paul Severance, Alex Zelinski, Phillip Olson. Standing: Kathy Alberts, Linda Jensen, Jeff Gardner, Mary Vail. The Student Council took a trip to the Correction Agencies in Roch- ester and also purchased a jukebox. AFS CHAPTER Front row: Debbie Dahms, Cindy Falkenhagen, Lorrie Spading, Natalie Morrow, Garry Tapply, exchange student from England; Angie Huse, Kathy Hoadley, Karlene Stark, Lori Allen, Mary Koebele, Sec. Treas.; Karen Neseth. Row two: Kevin Behrns, Donna Boyum, Dan Fafiak, Scott Umsted, Lisa Gronvold, Eric Driver, Jeff Gardner, Keith Ness, Diane Peterson, Greg Gorvin, Pres. Row three: Mary Vail, Kari Stark, Kirsten Engel, Tammy Glenna, Bob Peterson, Steve Behrns, Ronnie Unger. The AFS Adult and Student Chap- ter worked together to raise money to send Dan Fafiak, a 1977 graduate to Turkey. They had a Bike-a-thon, concession stands, and miles-a-penny. Gary Purvis hosted our student this year. Mrs. Spading, Mrs. Sorenson, and Mrs. Stark were the AFS Adult Chapter president, treasurer, and secre- tary, respectively. In 1977- 78, K-M will host two students. James Dooly, from Aus- tralia and Uta Heine from Germany. KOMGT9... 9PORT9 MANAGERS Clockwise: Tom Rasmussen, Football; Paul Stevenson, Wrestling; Dan Pettey, Wrestling; Tim Westphal, Boys Basketball and Football; Jane Kreidermacher, Girls Softball; Laura Juhnke, Cross Country; Toni Smalley, Girls Track and Cross Country; Wanda Klossner, Girls Basketball; Angie Huse, Football; Mary Vail, Football; Jeff Raddatz, Boys Basketball; not pictured, Cindy Teed, Girls Basketball. FOOTBALL 9QIMD9 VARSITY Front row: Coach Yell, Gary Dorschner, Greg Gorvin, Keith Ness, Jim Hart, Jeff Gardner, Kevin Behrns, Barry Johnson. Row two: Larry Unger, Steve Behrns, Mark Hc.ugo, Rick Naatz, Jeff Vanasse, Ronnie Unger, Marlyn Anderson, Vernon Vanasse. Row three: Russel Fay, Dick Wyttenbach, Jon Berge, Mark Bran- nan, Mike Ness. EIGHTH GRADE Front row: Coach King, Chuck Kelly, David Krieg, Darel Ness, Barry Thorson, Scott Purvis, Gary Fay, Layne Andreen, Joe Riker, Todd Olson. Row two: Guy Paradise, Steve Kleist, Craig Schweiger, Scott Seim, Mark Bondy, Alex Zelinski, Ben Currier, 54 Tracy Schrafel, Tim Westphal. Row three: Greg Tralsted, Tom Ras- mussen, Dan Ryan, Phil Olson, Keith Beckman, Stan Falkenhagen, Randy Lund, Jim Erickson, Jim Baker. B-SQUAD Front row: Lynn Behrns, Dan Unger, Jim Brandli, Robert Lyons, Mark Houston, Jerry Unger, Brian Brossard. Row two: Geoff Gorvin, Dana Jensen, Dale Brannan, Lamar Eidem, Mark Westphal, Robert Gransee, Brian Murphy, Roger Carlsen. Row three: Kyle Engle, Robert Naatz, Dan Springsted, Dan Buck, Jody Hegna, Terry Westphal, Roger Allen, Steve Johnson. SEVENTH GRADE Front row: Robert Wachholz, Mark Eich, Keith Kearney, David Schmidt, Craig Skogen, Kenneth Rosen, Shawn Kelley, Coach Tiedemann. Row two: Stephan Madsen, Robert Meeker, Keith Zelinski, Daniel Head, Tony Ramer, David Barry, Perry Dykes, Craig Allen. Row three: Maynard Swanson, Todd Eidem, Mike Brannan, Ricky Redmann, Dale Kurtz, John Abel, Greg Simons, Bruce Starkson. 55 FOOTBALL WE TEAM THEY 20 Zumbrota 12 24 Kenyon 12 20 St. Charles 9 24 Stewartville 8 8 Wabasha-Kellogg 27 16 Plainview 0 0 Lake City 29 20 Byron 0 38 Cannon Falls 20 In his first year at the helm of the Ko- Met football squad Coach Dennis Yell and his assistants Dale Rehkamp and Steve DuBois brought the team back from a dismal 0-9 mark in the HVL conference last year to a 7-2 record this year, good for a third place in the standings behind Wabasha-Kellogg and Lake City. The team was quarterbacked by Greg Gorvin and Barry Johnson. The following were voted by the team to be named outstanding players—Kevin Behrns, Most Valuable Linesman; Keith Ness, Most Valuable Back; Jon Berge, Most Improved Player; Gary Dorschner, Most Valuable Player. Co-Captains of the 1976 football season are Kevin Behrns and Keith Ness. Next year's 1977 football Co-Captains will be Steve Behrns and Larry Unger. ALL CONFERENCE Front row: Gary Dorschner, Kevin Behrns, Keith Ness. Row two: Larry Unger and Jon Berge. Head coach Dennis Yell assistants Steve DuBois and Dale Rehkamp. Gary Dorschner (15) and Keith Ness (45) go in for a tackle against the Stewartville players. GIRL9VIOLL€YBi4LL The 1976 Komet volleyball team played in its sec- ond year of league competition. The team con- sisted entirely of underclassmen, headed by cap- tain Diane Jensen, a Junior. Freshmen Jody Hughes and Sherri Vrieze started for varsity this year and represent a young team of returning vet- erans for a more experienced team next season. Jody Hughes was elected to the HVL All-Confer- ence volleyball team. The Komets didn't rank high in conference competition but they do have a young, strong team of veterans returning. Coach- ing the volleyball teams this year were Nancy Rud, Head, and Renee Berg. With good coaching and the experienced players returning, team spirit and school support should be high. C-SQUAD Front row: Judy Jensen, Jane Lechner, Diane Miller. Row two: Sigri Turner, Loree Meyer, Trisha Morrow. I Jody Hughes (14) sets the ball up as Teresa Weeks (12) comes in for the follow up. Diane Jensen stands ready in back court. B-SQUAD Front row: Kathy Olmsted, Andrea Hodge, Sharon Kimble, Lisa Schuster. Row two: Cindy Strand, LeaAnn Maxson, Lori Musolf, Tammy Schweigert, Chris Smalley. VARSITY Front row: Teresa Weeks, Jody Hughes, Judy Wendler, Deb Dahms, Dawn Olmsted, Missy Stucky. This was the first full Diane Jensen, Kim Abel. Row two: Sheri Vrieze, Denise Trelstad, season that the varsity volleyball team wore their new uniforms. 58 CROft COUNTRY This year the girls did very well, placing first in the conference, and 14th of 22 teams in the Sectional meet. There were seven participating on the team with five of the letterwomen returning. This is a good indication of a strong team for next season. The best 2-mile times for the 1976 season were recorded by Julie Miller, with a 12:41, Mary O'Dea, with a 12:50, and Linda Wendler, with a time of 13:02. The boys didn't do as well in the '76 season as far as HVL standing, but did do well in the K-M Jaycee and Mayo Invitational meets. Coach Peter- son named senior Brad Stellmaker as Most Im- proved Player of the Year. The season started with a young inexperienced squad, but the upcoming season looks bright with several returning people. Promising Freshman, Billy Rosen, has the edge on Senior Brad Stellmaker at the Kasson-Mantorville Jaycee Invitational meet. Linda Wendler, Julie Miller, and Mary O'Dea were the three outstanding girls this season. Julie Miller and Mary O'Dea were named to the Coaches' All-HVL Squad. BOYS' CC Front row: Jim Umsted, Bob Brown, Bernie Swanson, Richard Groby, Mark Rendler. Row two: Coach Lance Peterson, Dean Lechner, Brad Stellmaker, Francis Nielson, Billy Rosen. GIRLS' CC Front row: Toni Smalley, Winnie Nerud, Kathy Teed. Row two: Julie Miller, Mary O'Dea, Jodi Anderson, Terry Anderson. 59 MdKITY BOY9 B 19K€TBi4LL Pictured at the top Front row: Dave Larsen, Ron Unger, Kevin Behrns, Mike Ness, Coach Bill Heitkamp, Gary Dorschner, Larry Unger, Mark Rendler. Row two: Kevin Murphy, Mark Grove, Steve Brown, Joel Senjem, Rick Naatz, Jack Falkenhagen, Mark Unger, Brad Stellmaker, Steve Behrns, Bob Peterson. Pictured above is the team getting some quick advice during a time out. To the right is All-Conference Basketball Player Gary Dorschner. In the far left corner is an action shot of Kevin Behrns. In the far right corner Brad Stellmaker works to out jump a St. Charles player. The bot- tom picture shows the team working together for a victory over Stewartville. 60 WE THEY 53 Dodge Center 70 76 Byron 58 68 St. Charles 63 61 Stewartville 52 78 Wabasha-Kellogg 73 57 Plainview 43 34 Lake City 63 59 Lourdes 60 43 Zumbrota 63 52 Cannon Falls 34 44 Kenyon 47 56 Zumbrota 2 OT 57 40 Kenyon 53 47 St. Charles 40 52 Stewartville 40 66 Plainview 43 36 Lake City 66 40 Hayfield 45 45 Wabasha-Kellogg 40 57 Cannon Falls 51 64 Pine Island 48 42 Wanamingo 44 61 Bd9K€TBdLL 9QU 4D9 B-SQUAD Front row: Scott Kunz, Nathan Witzel, Jim Umsted, Craig Johnson, Walter Unger, Jeff Tompkins. Row two: Kevin P. Anderson, Lyle Andreen, Dan Buck, Dan Springsted, Robb Naatz, Arlen Allen, Chuck Erickson, Dean Lechner, Kyle Engel, David Hawkins. Not pictured, coach Jim Turner. EIGHTH GRADE Front row: David Krieg, Danny Ryan, Jeff Boggs, Barry Thorson, Todd Olson, Joe Riker, Jon Unverzagt. Row two: Jim Colburn, Don Hrtanek, Chuck Kelley, Phil Olson, Bruce Ketchum, David Olstad, Layne Andreen, Todd Tarverstad. 62 Row three: Tracy Schrafel, Randy Lund, Keith Beckman, Stan Falkenhagen, Craig Schweiger, Steve Kleist, Jim Erickson, Gary Schnorenberg, Dan Neseth. NINTH GRADE Front row: Scott Shurson, Barry Ericksen, Jerry Behrns, Dan Unger, Brian Murphy, Robert Gransee, Steve John- Unger, Greg Haskins, Paul Severance, Doug Bartel, Steve Larson, son, Dana Jensen, Roger Schnorenberg. Bruce Dreier. Row two: Coach Phil Johnson, Dwight Boyum, Lynn Robert Wachholz, Stephan Madsen, John Oehlke, Jon Abel, Todd Eidem, Eddie Ness. SEVENTH GRADE Front row: Scott Boyum, Keith Kearny, Scott Miller, Mark Eich, David Schmidt, Kenneth Rosen, Craig Skogen, Mark Staub. Row two: Craig Allen, Keith Zelinski, Bobby Meeker, 63 GIRL9 B 4SKGTB 4LL 9QUdD9 VARSITY Bottom row: Lori Allen, Lynn Allen, Kathy Hoadley, Angie Huse, Jo Skogen. Row two: Julie Miller, Lisa Klossner, Pam Hughes, Tia Krieg. Row three: Lisa Gronvold, Mary Vail, Donna Boyum. Row four: Marsha West, Liz Parker. Not pictured: Head coach Larry Hoffman and Assistant Dale Rehkamp. Mr. Vern Huse, Mr. Dale Rehkamp, Assistant coach, and Mr. against St. Charles. Their combined efforts led the girls to a suc- Larry Hoffman, Head coach, discuss the game plan to be used cessful season. C-SQUAD Front row: Terry Anderson, Mary O'Dea, Judy Jensen, Morrow, Sigri Turner, Loree Meyer, Ann Schomburg, Shelly Lisa Schuster, Sharon Kimble, Linda Wendler, Mary Castner, Ness, Amy Stowers, Jane Wilcox. Judy Hames. Row two: Shannon Doran, Nicole Harris, Trisha B-SQUAD Front row: Tammy Staub, Penny Meeker, Kathy Ol- msted, Lisa Stevenson, Kris Head, Jill Fiegel, Coach Dale Reh- kamp. Row two: Kathy Teed, Cheryl Guler, Sandy Frankum, Sheri Vrieze, Jody Hughes, Marsha West, Jo Skogen, Lori Andreen. Row three: Darla Badker, Gerri Lynn Olson, Andrea Hodge, Janet Engelstad, Kay Stark, Denise Trelstad, Cindy Strand, Debbie Splittstoesser. 65 The K-M girls repeated as District Champions for the third consecutive year by defeating Zumbrota 45-33. They repre- sented District IV in Region I and were defeated by Spring Val- ley 39-47. GIRL9 B kieTMLL Clockwise: Lisa Klossner dribbles past a defender. Julie Miller, K-M's leading scorer, goes up for an easy two points. Lynn Alien takes a jump shot. Kathy Hoadley pulls down a tough rebound. Angie Huse fights for possession. Julie Miller and Lisa Klossner were named All- Conference for the third consecutive year. WE TEAM THEY 62 Wanamingo 34 47 Lake City 38 61 Zumbrota 42 62 Cannon Falls 22 52 Kenyon 44 24 Zumbrota 59 46 Lourdes Tourney 35 35 St. Charles 42 49 Kenyon 23 47 Stewartville 43 43 Wabasha-Kellogg 25 40 Plainview 26 65 Lake City 52 36 Hayfield 29 58 Cannon Falls 23 50 St. Charles 35 46 Stewartville 49 49 Wabasha-Kellogg 35 40 Plainview 35 47 Dist. Wanamingo 23 56 Medford 16 45 Zumbrota 33 39 Reg. Spring Valley 47 WR0 TUNG 9QUi4D9 VARSITY WRESTLING Front row: Alex Zelinski-98, John O'Brien 105, Roger Allen-112, Wayne Alberts-112, Marlin Ma- dery-126, Jeff Vanasse-132, Steve Berge-138, Mark Brannan- 145, Kevin Brossard 180, Vern Vanasse-155. Row two: Coach Perry King, Mike Rasmussen 119, Jim Deno —132, Jeff Berge- 138, Craig Deno, Jon Berge-167, Russell Fay- HWT, Keith Bros- sard-HWT, Tim Stowers—HWT, Jay Nesseth, Alan Pettey—HWT. C-SQUAD Front row: Todd Viker, Scott Seim, Michael Ramer, vis, Garry Fay, Richard Groby, Tony Ramer, Peter Wilson, Coach Mitchell Fischer, Dale Horning, Daniel Head. Row two: Scott Pur- Dennis O'Leary. 1976-77 Varsity Wrestling WE DUAL MEETS THEY 27 Dodge Center 28 34 Pine Island 24 20 Stewartville 39 28 Plainview 21 47 Byron 7 29 Hayfield 26 32 Cannon Falls 18 37 Zumbrota 13 21 Kenyon 23 42 St. Charles 11 32 Wabasha-Kellogg 20 15 Lake City 34 DUAL MEET RECORD: 8-4 68 B-SQUAD Front row: Matt Bradford, Tom Rasmussen, Bernie Swanson, Dale Lechner, Scott Larsen, Randy Frankum. Row two: Tim O'Brien, Larry Saxton, Bud Kundert, Dale Brannen, Lamar Eidem, Coach Dennis O'Leary. Pictured at left is Wayne Alberts, who had a varsity career record of 52-16-1, and was All-Conference 1975 and 1977. Pictured be- low is Steve Berge with a varsity career record of 10-14-2. In the District 4A Tournament K-M came in fourth with a team total of 110. They were defeated by Goodhue with 208points, Kenyon with 158V2 points, and Medford with 148 points. Coaches for the 1976-77 Wrestling Squads were, Head Coach Perry King, and As- sistant Coach Dennis O'Leary. The Wrestling Boosters held a ban- quet in honor of the wrestlers on Tuesday April 19. John O'Brien led a varsity career record of 37-35-1 and was All-Conference 1977. 69 Pictured to the right is Mark Bran- nan, a Junior Letter Winner. Here he is wrestling a Pine Island oppo- nent. Mark finished second in the HVL tournament and fifth in the District 4A tournament. Wrestling to the far right is Kevin Brossard, a Senior Letter Winner. Kevin finished sixth in the Hiawatha Valley League Tournament and fifth in the District 4A tournament. Above is Jeff Van- asse working hard for a pin. Jeff fin- ished the season with an over-all record of 4-9. To the right is Keith Brossard, a Senior Letter Winner. Keith finished the season with a fifth in the HVL tournament. In the far corner is Marlin Madery with a strong hold. Marlin finished third in the Hiawatha Valley League and second in the District 4A tourna- ment. Marlin is a Sophomore Letter Winner. 70 Bd9€BdLL Top Left JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL Row one: Greg Simons, Ken Rosen, Craig Skogen, Andy Wallin, Jeff Boggs, Dave Krieg, Ben Currier, Alex Zelinski, Tom Rasmussen, Joe Riker, Todd Olson. Row two: Guy Paradise, Phil Olson, John Louks, Dan Ryan, Jim Erickson, Keith Beckman, Mark Bondy, Steve Kleist, Greg Trels- tad, Coach Joe Schulte. Middle left Kevin Behrns shows his catching ability. Bottom left Gary Dorschner slides into third base. Bottom middle Coach Phil Johnson discusses the next play with catcher Kevin Behrns and pitcher Steve Behrns. Bottom right Brad Stellmaker slams into the ball for a base hit. Below VARSITY BASEBALL Row one: Randy Frankum, Rick Hawkins, Jerry Unger, Matt Bradford, Roger Schnorenberg, Roger Carl- sen, Dwight Boyum. Row two: Steve Behrns, Dick Wyttenbach, Brad Stellmaker, Steve Klickman, Bobby Peterson, Kevin Behrns, Steve Johnson, Ronnie Unger, Coach Phil Johnson. Row three: Duane Burton, Larry Iverson, Mike Paradise, Russell Fay, Joel Senjem, John Meitzner, Dan Unger, Gary Severance, Gary Dorschner. Missing from the picture is Dave Larsen. The team finished the season with a 7-4 record. Gary Dorschner was named the Most Valuable Player and Batting Champ. GIRL1) SOfTBdLL VARSITY: Front row; Mary Vail, Lisa Klossner, Pam Hughes, Deb Darling. Row two: Linda Fjerstad, Marsha West, Judy Wendler. Row three: Jo Ellen Skogen, Lori Allen, Lynn Allen, Angie Huse, Coach Greg Gille. The Kasson-Mantorville Varsity Softball finished their season with a 7-3 mark. The manager for the girl's varsity was Jane Kreidermacher. B-SQUAD: Front row: Sandy Frankum, Sally Sorenson, Sharon Bondy. Back row: Coach Greg Gille, Carla Burns, Kathy Olmsted, Kimble, Trisha Morrow, Jane Kurtz, Tammy Sjoquist, Patty Ann Schomburg, Leah Allen, Lois Fjerstad, Julie Oeltjenbruns. Girl's softball was changed from slowpitch to fastpitch this year. Although many changes were required, the girl's finished their season with a very good record. Pam Hughes had the highest batting average on the team with .564. The team's batting average was .459 which indicates good all-around hitting. The outlook for future years in softball looks good with a strong B-Squad and many returning lettergirls. GIRLSdNDBOVSTMCK BOYS TRACK Front row: Mike Ness, Randy Ranvek, Bill Rosen, Mark Houston, Jim Brandli, Mark Haugo, Bruce Ketchum, Coach Mr. Yell. Row two: Tracy Schrafel, Larry Madsen, Jim Hart, Neil White, Stan Falkenhagen, Bruce Drier, Lynn Behrns. Row three: Gary Schnorenberg, Lamar Eidem, Dana Jensen, Robert Gran see, Mark Westphal, Scott Umsted, Jeff Gardner, Kevin Beckman. GIRLS TRACK Front row: Sue Turner, Kay Stark, Kim Henz, Sigri Turner, Loree Meyer, Pam Heggedahl, Jodi Anderson, Mar- cia Dreier, Terry Anderson, Mary O'Dea, Coach Dale Rehkamp. Row two: Annie Ewert, Lisa Schuster, June Leonard, Dee Lar- son, Ann Boyum, Lori Wachholz, Mary Castner, Traci Andrist, Kari Deno, Karlene Stark, Rita Hoehn. Row three: Lorrie Spad ing, Pat Zinter, Pam Moist, Andrea Hodge, Julie Miller, Pam Wachholz, Judy Jensen, Diane Jensen, Beth Mensing, Janet Engelstad, Laurie Berglund, LouAnn Leonard. 76 Mark Westphal doing the high jump at the district track meet held at Pine Island. Above Jim Hart throws discus for a fifth place in the district track meet. He also threw a fourth place in the shot put. Below Bob Gransee gets a fifth in the high jump at the district track meet. The boys placed sixth in the district. Above Kay Stark wins the 440-yard dash with a time of 60.4. This qualified her for state. Below Julie Miller sets a school record throwing the shot 32 feet 4 inches. 77 GOLF Below John Collins and Coach O'Leary look over a situation. Pic- tured to the right is Arlie Allen who placed third in the HVL. Below middle: VARSITY GOLF Left to right: Mike Guler, Paul Tollefson, Joe Simons, Kevin Murphy, Arlie Allen, Mark Madsen, Kyle Engel, Mark Rendler, John Collins, Kevin Anderson, Geoff Gorvin, Bob Brown, and Coach Dennis O'Leary. JUNIOR HIGH GOLF Front row: Dan Head, Bob Wachholz, Keith Kearney, David Schmidt, Peter Wilson, Mark Eich, Bob Meeker, Steve Madsen. Row two: David Olstad, Lennie Cooper, Rick Su- lack, Perry Dykes, Rick Redman, Scott Purvis, Sheila Larson, Shannon Doran. Row three: Coach Lance Peterson, Keith Ze- linski, Chuck Kelly, Doug Bartel, Steve Larson, Scott Shurson, Brian Murphy, Bob Peterson, Dale Kurtz, and Kris Boyum. Miss- ing: Mary Beth Fencl. . ,TH€ MIGHTY KOM£T9! dCTNITI£9 79 dWi4RD9 Below Brad Stellmaker and Gary Dorschner were recipients of the Choir Award presented by Mr. Gentes. Pictured to the right, Mr. O'Neill presents the Band Director's Award to Andrea Ewert. To the far right Mr. Schwen presents Brad Stellmaker with the John Philip Sousa Band Award. Below middle: SPEECH PARTICI- PANTS: Front row: Linda Jensen, Carol Oehlke, Mary Jo Checkel, coach Ed Klimesh. Row two: Eric Driver, Kevin Murphy, Greg Mor- son, Rick Hawkins, Jacquelin Medallis, Bob Stiles. Bottom: NA- TIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Front row: Mr. Bartz, advisor; Lisa Gronvold, Sandra Krieg, Linda Jensen, Karlene Stark, Kirsten Engel, Mary Vail, John Collins, Gary Severance, Mike Guler. Row two: Julie Miller, Cindy Falkenhagen, Lori Allen, Brad Stellmaker, Steve Behrns, Kevin Behrns, Richard Larsen, Steve Turner and Jeff Vanasse. Top left: Jeff Vanasse was chosen to represent K-M at Boys' State and Mark Haugo was alternate. Cindy Falkenhagen represented K-M at Girls' State and Debbie Leigh- ton was chosen as alternate. Second row: Carol Oehlke was the recipient of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award. Brad Stellmaker was chosen Student Of The Year for 1977. He was chosen from those who had been selected as students of the month. He was selected on his high quality of service, citizenship and scholastic ability. Gary Dorschner is the first K-M football player to be selected to play for the 36 player South team in the Fourth Annual Shrine Bowl All-Star High School Football Game. Pictured above, Greg Miller was voted the 'Outstanding Art One Student.' Kathy Rosen received the 'Outstanding Art Two Award.' Diane Peterson was the recipient of the 'Outstanding Art Three Award.' Left, Mike Guler is being awarded the Math Award by Mr. King for his overall achievement in the Math field. The following students re- ceived the citizenship award from the Kasson American Legion Post — 333: Boys—Ke- vin Behrns; Girls—Kirsten Engel, Linda Jensen and Julie Miller. Karlene Stark received the American Legion Scholarship Award, with Steve Turner as alternate. 81 dM dM€RIG4M TUN£ This year's Homecoming activities began with a coronation pageant. The pageant was centered around the theme of AN AMERICAN TUNE and staged in the stately style of yesteryear. Special music sung by Brad Stellmaker, Kathy Hoadley and Jay Nesseth. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mike Ness. Decorations for the pageant were under direction of Paula Saxton and Julie Badker. Arrangements for the pageant with the students were made by Mary Ballard and Marilyn Fredrickson. A—Master of Ceremonies: Mike Ness. B—Special music by: Brad Stellmaker, Kathy Hoadley, Jay Nesseth. C—Senior Royal Court: Tammy Glenna, Jeff Gardner, Karen Neseth, Kevin Behrns, Queen Kirsten Engel, King Keith Ness, Gary Dorschner, Diane Peterson, Jim Hart, Karlene Stark. D—Seventh Grade: June Leonard. Eighth Grade: Keith Beckman. E—Ninth Grade: Debbie Splittstoesser, Jerry Unger. F-Tenth Grade: Carmen Ness, Geoff Gorvin. G—Eleventh Grade: Pam Buck, Larry Unger. 82 £9 HOMCCOMING 76 Our King and Queen reigned over Friday's pepfest and parade. Pictured Below: Steve Turner and Butch Fafiak in the Boogie Bob Club skit. Right: Wanda Ryan DELIVERS a pie to Mr. Wenzel's face. Bottom: Football players make a pyramid in preparation for their victory over Stewartville. jxnfr tone war On Friday afternoon there was a Homecoming parade. Top picture: Mr. Schwen directed the Komet Band down the streets of Kasson. Left: The class of 1978 designed the first-place winning mural. Above: This float captured the first-place prize. It was constructed by the sophomore class. These events were capped off by the dance on Saturday evening. The ju- niors did a fantastic job on the decorations. They constructed a huge rainbow over the stage. 85 TH€MOU9£TMP BY dGrtTHd On November 11th and 12th, K-M presented The Mou- setrap in the high school gym. Mr. Klemish directed this mystery. A—CREW Front row: Gerri Olson, Denise Splittstoesser, Laurie Ber- gland. Row two: Marylee Moen, Gary Tapply, Jack Falkenhagen, Richard Hawkins, Student Director; Ed Klimesh, Director. B-CAST C—If looks could kill!?! D—Childhood habit reveals the murderer. E-Mrs. Ralston becomes another victim. F—AAAAAH H H H H!!!!!!!! G—A likely suspect? CHRI9TIG CAST Diane Peterson...................................Molly Ralston Gary Dorschner...................................Giles Ralston Angie Huse........................................Mrs. Boyle Greg Miller................................Christopher Wren David Splittstoesser..........................Sergeant Trotter Scott Umsted.....................................Major Metcalf Lisa Klossner.....................................Miss Casewell David Hawkins......................................Mr. Paravicini The play was a combination of suspense and intrigue. Bits and pieces of humor were thrown in accidently by the cast, which made the entire play a success. GH£dP£R BY TH£ DOZGM K-M Drama Department on April 21 and 22 presented Frank and Ernestine Gilbreath. Below left: The lead charac- CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN in the high school gym. The play ters in the spring play, Frank and Ernestine, reminisce was set in the early 1920's at the Gilbreath house in Mont- about their father's standards during their childhood days, clair, N.J. The story was based on the past experiences of Below: You're all a bunch of nasty, little cheats. There, there darling, it isn't that bad. CAST Front row: Larry Unger, Fred; Mary Vail, Lillian; Jim Umsted, Dan; Sue Besch, Jackie. Row two: Lisa Klossner, Miss Brill; Karen Neseth, Mrs. Gilbreath; Dave Splittstoesser, Mr. Gilbreath; Kirsten Engel, Martha; Keith Ness, Frank; Diane Peterson, Ernestine; Mr. Klimesh, Director. Row three: Judy Wendler, Mrs. Fitzgerald; Dave Hawkins, Dr. Burton; Angie Huse, Anne; Gary Dorschner, Larry; John Collins, Bill; Greg Miller, Joe Scales. CREW Front row: Rick Hawkins, Jacqui Medallis, Bob Stiles, Nancy Lager, Eric Driver, Director; Ed Klimesh. Row two: Carol Oehlke, Dan Driver, Diane Paradise, Jim Umsted, Donna Boyum and Greg Miller. This was Mr. Klimesh's fourth production in his two years at Kasson-Mantorville. 89 AkT MIR On May 23, ninety-three Junior and Senior high students dis- played their art work. Pictured below are Lisa Gronvold and Kathy Hoadley demonstrating on the potter's wheel. To the right is Deb- bie Leighton and Julie Badker serving punch to Mr. Anderson. Be- low middle: Angie Huse's Pottery Merit Award display. Pictured bottom left is Randy Ranvek's Art III Merit Award display. Bottom right is Kathy Rosen's display. Kathy received the outstanding Art II Student Award. dTHL£TIC BdhQUeT On May 24, K-M honored all its letterwinners with a dinner and award cere- mony. Bob Rose was Master of Ceremonies and he introduced each varsity coach. Left: Girl letterwinners anxiously awaiting their turn to eat. Below: Food was served cafeteria style. Pictured below middle is the head table, which consisted of the head coaches of all girls and boys sports. r n letes of the Year, Julie Miller and Gary Dorschner. Julie partici pated in volleyball, cross-country, track, and basketball. Gary was active in football, basketball, baseball and track. Group of students enjoying their meal which consisted of Ken- tucky Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, corn, beans, cole slaw, ice cream, milk or coffee. Pictured right are the Ath- 91 PROM-“l Like DRGdMING” The Kasson-Mantorville Junior- Senior Prom was held on May 12, at the Relay Station in Mantor- ville. Social hour was held between 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. with din- ner following. Right: Host and Hostess; Ronnie Unger and Debbie Dahms leading the Grand March. Far right; Master and Mistress of Ceremonies was Jon Berge and Nancy Fencl. Below left: Gary Dorschner singing I Like Dream- ing, accompanied by Mary Vail. Below middle: Entertainment was provided by Dave Hawkins and Greg Miller. Their comedy skit was entitled Who's On First. Below right: Attendant Lynann Simons with her date Randy Ranvek dur- ing the Grand March. Prom was held on a Thursday night, which was a first for K-M. This prom was the best-attended in recent years, and was a huge success. A new format was used this year away from the traditional wills and tes- taments. Awards were presented to the Seniors from the Juniors. The dinner was catered by the Hubbell House and consisted of barbecued ribs, chicken, roast beef, lettuce and fruit salad, baked po- tatoes, rolls, and for dessert, fruit filled crepes. Top: Head table; Jon Berge, Master of Ceremonies and his date, Mary Koebele; Nancy Fend, Mistress of Ceremonies; Larry Unger, President of the Jr. Class and his date, Allison Hodge; Jim Hart, President of the Sr. Class and his date, Joyce Christenson; Gary Dorschner, vocalist and his date, Lisa Gronvold; Ronnie Unger, Host and Debbie Dahms, Hostess. Middle left: Couples enjoy- ing their meals. Middle right: After the din- ner, music was provided by the Cleavettes in which everyone enjoyed dancing to the pre- sentations of music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Left: Royalty; Front row, Attendant; Lynann Simons, Queen Sheila Hegna, Atten- dant; Linda Jensen. Standing: Gary Sev- erance, Attendant; King Brad Stellmaker, Keith Ness, Attendant. 93 GMDUdTION-1977 Commencement exercises were held for 97 graduating seniors on May 29 at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Pictured below the band and chorus combined to present the Battle Hymn of the Republic. A fitting choral num- ber was presented by the chorus entitled Corner of the Sky. Pictured to the right Kathy Alberts and Larry Unger, Honor Es- corts, present each senior their class flower, a long stem red rose. The Rev. Gilbert Kuyper gave the Invocation and Benediction. At the bottom, Commencement speakers were Carol Oehlke, John O'Brien, Brad Stellmaker, John Collins and Linda Jensen. The topics of their speeches were centered around the class motto, Cherish yesterday, live today, and dream tomorrow. Dream Tomorrow Pictured at the top left are the seniors making their last tradi- tional march from room 207 to the auditorium. Top right Mr. Bruce Erickson, school board chairman, awarding Elizabeth Parker her diploma. In the middle left photo a section of the graduates wait until all members have marched into the audi- torium. The middle right photo, Alan Denny and Kathy Foote begin the recessional. The honor guards were Cynthia Fal- kenhagen, Lisa Gronvold, Sandra Krieg, Mary Vail, Steven Behrns, Michael Ness, Ronald Unger and Jeffery Vanasse. To the left, senior class advisors, Miss Doherty and Mr. Swygman check-in returning caps and gowns after the graduation cere- mony. The following students were honor graduates: Lori Allen, Kevin Behrns, John Collins, Kirsten Engel, Daniel Faflak, Jef- frey Gardner, Michael Guler, Linda Jensen, Richard Larson, Julie Miller, Karen Neseth, Carol Oehlke, Diane Paradise, Gary Severance, Karlene Stark, Bradley Stellmaker, Steven Turner. 95 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The KOMET staff and advisor would like to dedicate our 1977 book to ALL SCHOOL EM- PLOYEES who put in more than their regular working schedule hours to make K-M a better school system. Pictured above are a few of those people. Top left Mr. Tiedemann prepares to take a group of students skiing. Tia Krieg poses with the Girls Basketball coaches, Mr. Rehkamp and Mr. Hoffman. Row two: Mr. Sands in deep thought during his supervision duty. Mr. Rehkamp tapes Tia Kriegs foot be- fore a basketball game. Row three: Lisa Kloss- ner and Diane Peterson, representatives of KMHS student body, pin a ribbon and a bou- tonniere on Mr. Engel. May 27 was a day set aside to honor Mr. Engel for his years of su- perior teaching. The staff and advisor wish to extend a special thanks to the DODGE COUNTY INDEPEN- DENT for their cooperation in lending photo- graphs for our use. 96 ?