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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1979 volume:

KOA4ET ninQ.tC.4j GvenHf-nime VO tume, i-xoerrty-fxjo ftazson- Ue. Jr 5r Hiflh School Introduction . Classes. . . z Administration , . 30 Sports . . 36 Organizations. . . . . . 66 Activites . . 9o Acknowledgements. . . ov 2 Live io Make Your Dream Come Arlen Allen Kevin Anderson Lyle Andreen Darla Badker Karen Behne Jeffrey Berge Marilyn Berge Helle Berner Greg Bondy Matt Bradford Rita Brossard Daniel Buck Brent Caulfield Mary Jo Checkel Darby Burns Joyce Christenson Anne Carrington Mary Currier James Deno Peggy Colburn Eric Driver Lisa Erdman Charles Erickson =- 4 Dawn Dohrmann Paula Fay Linda Fjerstad 4 Joel Goodman Geoffrey Gorvin Jayne Haapala Richard Hawkins Jody Hegna Senior Officers: Judy Wendler, Pres. Mary Currier, Vice Pres. Rita Hoelin, Sec. and Tres. Scott Iverson Rita Hoehn Marie Jensen Craig Johnson Dorothy Johnson Suzanne Koeble Julie Kurtz 5 Cheri Leighton Nancy Milnar Marlin Madery Lunchtime at K-M! Pamela Moist Julie Morrow Robert Naatz :-A- Winifred Nerud Carmen Ness Michael Rasmussen Randy Redman Iiliam Righetti Marilyn Schinoll Nancy Selle Mike Shufelt Jo Ellen Skogen Dean Solberg Denise Splittstosser Leila Svenby 7 Pamela Wachholz Jule Wallin Judy Wendler Marsha West Terrance Westphal Nathan Witzel Neal White Gail Zimmerman Dean Lechner Jacqueline Unger Kathryn Olstad Francis Nielson, who died in a tractor accident in 1976. Steven King, who died in a motorcycle accident in 1977. They were members of the class of ’79 during their years at K-M. Not pictured: Harold Dessner David Morris Scott Kunz Edward Pearson Jerome Miller Denise Wampach la Memory of Steven King Francis Nielson 8 Juniors Roger Allen Lori Anderson Lori Andreen Doug Bartel Jeff Beaver Lynn Behrns Laurie Berglund Jeff Bjergum Dorothy Blood Ann Boyum Dawn Boyum Dwight Boyum Kristine Boyum Jody Bradford Jim Brandli Dale Brannan Brian Brossard Lynette Buchanan Janet Bungum Robyn Burgess Carla Burnes Dan Burton Roger Carlsen Jill Castner Linda Charon Stuart Click Doug Curtis Lynnly Cutting Scott Decker Kevin Dohrman Bruce Dreier Susan Dunford Lamar Eidem Janet Engelstad The 1978-1979 Junior Class Officers: LouAnn Leonard—Treasurer, Annie Ewert—Secretary, Kristine Boyum—Vice-President, and Mary Beth Fencl—President. 10 Barry Erichsen Andrea Ewert Mary Beth Fend Jill Fiegel Brenda Finley Mitch Fischer Julaine Fix Ginni Gorvin j :_e ,ocswctrrv2 e vill hz l iff her? ... u r der Vvriel-s care 11 The Juniors placed second on both mural and float Robert Gransee Richard Groby Sandy Grunklee Cheryl Guler Brian Haskin Kris Head Dan Heggedahl Cindy Hettervig Andrea Hodge Mark Houston Barb Hrtanek Jody Hughes Dana Jensen Jill Jensen Steve Johnson Lisa Klickman Wanda Klossner Gary Kruckeberg Mark Kyllo Dee Ann Larson Sheila Larson Steve Larson LouAnn Leonard Kim Lewis Randy Liudahl Robert Lyons Larry Madsen Penny Meeker Betsy Merideth Brad Meyer Peggy Milnar Above: The class of 1980 broke the Southern MN record on selling magazine subscriptions. The follow- ing are DCI winners: Doug Bartel, Lynn Behrns, Brad Phelps. Kathy Teed, Lori Wachholz, and Lori An- dreen. Below: The decorating committee is getting ready for Homecoming. Mueske, Cheryl Mulholland, Terri Musolf, Lori O'Brien, Tim Oeltienbruns, Julie Olmsted, Kathy Olson, Gerri Lynn Pettey, Dan Phelps, Bradley Rosen, Bill Sandeno, Jeff Schleeter, Bruce Schleeter, Wendy Schnorenberg, Roger Schomburg. Lynn Schweigert, Debbie Severance, Paul Shurson, Scott Simons. Lisa 12 Singfiel, John Smalley, Toni Smith, Nancy Snow, Robert Splittstoesser, Deb Stark, Kay Staub, Tammy Stevenson, Lisa Strand, Cindy Teed, Kathy Unger, Dan Unger, Jerry Vanasse, Vicki Viker, Todd Vrieze, Sheri Wachholz, Lori Weeks, Teresa Westphal, Mark Winter, Jenny Zinter, Kathy 13 Sophomores Leah Allen Terry Anderson The following are the sophomore class officers: Mark Bondy, president; Todd Blatti, vice-president; Layne Andreen Lea Ann Maxson, secretary, Stan Falkenhagen, Tracey Andrist treasurer. Curt Harris is participating in the Home- coming Week “Dress-up Day”. Lynne Bartz Keith Beckman Kim Behrns Kathy Besch Todd Blatti Jeff Boggs Mark Bondy Roy Brown Ann Carstenson David Carstenson Mary Castner Kathy Christenson Jim Colburn Linda Colburn Lennie Cooper Denise Cotten Bob Cross Leon Cunningham Ben Currier Denise Darling Suzanne Deno u Cindy Dessner Cathy Enzenroth Jim Erickson Roxanne Evans Stan Falkenhagen Garry Fay Lisa Finley Kim Finley Lois Fjerstad Judy James Dan Hanenberger Curt Harris Karla Head Dawn Hegna Dan Hrtanek Judy Jensen Mindy Johnson Chuck Kelley Sharon Kimble Blake Kleeberger Tami Kloppstein Anne Kluge Jane Kreidermacher Below left: Tracey Andrist carefully scrutinizes her yearbook while at the yearbook dance. Below right: Sopho- more attendent, Tammy Marquardt, and escort, Mark Bondy, in the home- coming parade. 15 David Krieg Jane Kurtz Jaime Leth Jon Leonard Paul Lushinsky Tammy Marquardt LeaAnn Maxson Todd McAdams Angela Meyer Diane Miller Glenn Miller Tony Mulholland Shelly Olson Todd Olson Guy Paradise Debbie Parker Sam Parker Ruth Pettey One of the most enjoyable events in Mr. Newman’s biology classes this year was dissecting fetal pigs. TOP: Linda Colburn snips away .... RIGHT: What’s so funny Mary??? FAR RIGHT: Paul Lushinskey does the dirty work while Keith Beckman looks on. 16 Tammy Schweigert, LeaAnn Maxson, Joe Riker, and Layne Andreen have among themselves a serious discussion during biolo- gy class. Debbie Skogen Chris Smalley Julie Solberg Sally Sorenson Dale Starkson Scott Purvis Jeff Raddatz Tom Rasmussen Joe Riker Shelly Robb Lynn Ruport Dan Ryan Gary Schnorenberg Tracy Schrafel Lisa Schuster Tammy Schweigert Scott Seim Ann Kluge says “Hello!” Jon Unverzagt Sheryl Vangness Andrew Wallin Linda Wendler Alex Zelinski Not Pictured: Jerry Ayres Bruce Ketchum Rita Lange John Louks Mike Packer 17 Freshmen Jon Abel Craig Allen Jodi Anderson Blake Andrist Pete Bishop Patty Bondy Scott Boyum Joe Brandli Mike Brannan Amy Cain Julie Dohrmann Mary Draheim Marcia Dreier Dan Driver Perry Dykes Todd Eideni Suzanne Fjerstad John Frost The freshman class officers are as follows: on top, Julie Dohrmann, vice-president; on bot- tom, Mike Brannan, president; John Oehlke, secretary-treasurer. Caroline Glawe Tom Grimm Terri Gronert One of Mr. Nett’s freshman science classes is conducting an experi- ment with electromagnets. 18 LEFT: Trisha Morrow, Kim Henz, Loree Meyer, and Lorie Oeltjenbruns seem to be having a real great time at the Halloween Dance. BELOW: A com- mon scene during the junior high lunch period: a gym full of freshmen and seventh and eighth graders. Janie Kunz Dale Kurtz Dawn Kyllo June Leonard Jill Leth Danny Liudahl 19 Carmen Madsen Steve Madsen Bob Meeker Loree Meyer Brett Miller Scott Miller Karl Mitchell Carolyn Morris Trisha Morrow Ed Ness Michelle Ness John Oehlke Lorie Oeltjenbruns Shannon Owen Debbie Parker Tony Ramer Rick Redman Rick Roeder Ken Rosen Dave Schmidt One of the more peaceful scenes at K-M: ABOVE: A group of freshmen in the library caught the photograph- er’s eye. RIGHT: A trio of freshmen patiently listen to one of Mr. Nett’s lectures. 20 Sherry Schmoll Ann Schomburg Left: Freshman make up half of the Junior Band. ABOVE: Two ninth grade girls are working on the MOIS project on the computer to get infor- mation on careers. Allen Schweiger Todd Severtson Greg Simons Craig Skogen Michelle Snow Bruce Starkson Mark Staub Rick Sulack Maynard Swanson Jodi Tompkins Bob Wachholz Don Weidendorf Tom Wentworth Jane Wilcox Teresa Westphal Pete Wilson Alex Zelinske 21 Eighth Grade Lynn Anderson Steve Anderson Lenny Barwald Vickie Beaver Don Behne Staci Bigelow Russel Blaisdell Renata Borgstrom Raegan Bradford Dan Buchanan Mike Burns Kelly Burton Geoff Burgess La wren Castner Cindy Christenson Debbie Cooper Laurie Cotten Lane Cunningham Tom Dahms Mark Decker Mickey Dorhmann Dennis Dorschner Joe Draheim Charyl Dutton Sandy Ensted Bonnie Finley Joe Finn Kurt Fjerstad 22 Elizabeth Glawe Gail Graves Linda Herrick Ron Henrichs Patricia Holdicr Brenda Hrtanek Rhonda Jensen David Johnson Mike Kelley Ann Klickman Wendy Kruger Mark Larsen Sandy Larson Lisa Ludlow Connie Ludvigsen Scott Lushinsky Dawn Malerich Sheila Marquardt Robin Maxson Lori McClamrock Kristy McQuarie Joe Medallis Mike Mensing Randy Merideth Alisa Mienert Duane Miller Greg Miller Sheryl Ness 23 Barb Nielson Julie Olmsted Dennis Petersen Phil Plagge Jamie Posey Melissa Quimby Leah Rainer Lisa Ramer Brett Rasmussen Scott Rendler Brian Renner Penny Sandeno Lee Schomberg Cheryl Teed Mike Terry Brian Thompson Bill Thompson Mary Tollefson Joel Unverzagt Tamisha Werner Kyle West 24 Dance! Dance! Dance! Left to right: Treas. David Johnson, Sec. Scott Rendler, Vice Pres. Mary Tollefson, Pres. Alisa Mienert. Noreen Witzel Tim Zelinske Ron Zinter Not pictured: RogAnn Olson Mark Saxton Tara Schouten 25 Joel Aarsvold Larry Aarsvold Chris Abel Lori Allen Lori Anderson Lisa Andreen Kelly Annis Bruce Bennerotte Mark Benson Gary Berge Bruce Billington Tim Biwer Seventh Grade Barry Boggs Robert Bondy Carey Boyum Eric Boyum Kirk Brannan Tammy Brossard Chris Burdick Evon Carstensen Julie Charon Lo Anah Cunningham Jay Dee Cutting Dorothy Dessner Sally Diekmann Brad Dohrmann Tom Dohrmann Winette Dykes Stacey Enzenroth Tom Erickson Wes Evans John Finn 26 Tony French Tim Giese Gary Grant Jolene Grant Robin Groby Lon Gronseth Marvin Grove Amy Grunklee Shawn Harris Koreen Head Chuck Heggedahl Scott Holecek Diane Hughes Julie Hunt Scott Imhoff Shelly Jensen Tom Jensen Jeff Jibben Ann Johnson David Jones Gayle Jorgensen Greg Kass Judy King Kelly Kloppstein } Steven Krieg Ronald Lange Jim Larson Kathy Leighten imnllflr 27 Jim Leonard Tony Leth Jon Ness Mary O’Brien Patrick O’Dea Mike On ken Lynda Parker Jackie Papenfuss Kim Phelps Amy Plagge Julie Posey Brent Purvis Tina Ranvek Jeff Renner John Rendler Chad Riker Dianne Round Mark Ruport Diane Ryan Jennifer Sands Chris Schmidt Top to bottom: Sec. treas, Michelle Messen- ger, Vice Pres. Chris Burdick, Pres. Larry Aarsvold. Jill Liudahl Rodney Louks Joel Ludvigsen Kevin McAdams Michelle Messenger Kim Musolf Andrea Neseth 28 It looks like Ronda has plenty of partners! Lori Schnorenberg Kris Selle Julie Shurson Sonja Sparks Kelly Springsted Hilary Stellner Valerie Teed Ronda Tietz Tim Unverzagt Amy Vrize Mark Wilcox Tracy Wilson Scott Winkle Shelly Yennie Bryan Ziemann Not pictured: Ken Avery Paul Stucky Billy Wentworth 29 School Board Seated: Mr. Karl Shurson, Mrs. Lorraine Spading, and Mr. Bruce Erickson. Standing: Mr. Ronald Schrafel,Mr. Robert Miller, and Mr. Brad Lohrbach. Superintendent Mr. Anderson 31 Front row, left to right: Joyce Falkenhagen, Reading; Conrad Lechelt, English; Harold Haugo, Councelor; Barry Williamson, Vocal Music; Nancy Wiitanen, Science Math; Lynette Hunter, English Spanish; Mary Henkes, Physical Education; Robyn Bakkedahl, Business Education; John Schwen, Instrumental Music. Back row, left to right: Bradley Nett, Science; Lavern Huse, Science; Robert Rose, English; Ivan Kroulik, Social Studies; Timothy Packer, Building Trades; Mike O’Neill, Instrumental Music; Robert Felegy, English; Gilbert Kraft, Councelor; Richard Swygman, Social Studies; Frederick Buckland, Mathe- matics; Joe Schulte, Mathematics. Front row, left to right: Eugene Bartz, Science; Gerald Sylwester, Industrial Education; Laurie Lund, SLBP; Ann Oakland, SLBP; Donald Vang, Business Education; Marilyn Fredrickson, Art; Judy Severson, Teacher Aid. Back row, left to right; James Sands, Social Studies; Mary Ballard, Librarian; Jeanie Jones, Secretary; Timothy Gravelle, Special Education; Merlin Cordes, Mathematics; Paul Newman, Science; Phillip Johnson, Industrial Education; Dennis Yell, Physical Education; Susan Yell, Home Economics; Cheryl Frarck, English. Not Pictured: James Ertl, Vocational Agriculture; Kristofer Gulsvig, Physical Education; Lance Peterson, Social Studies; Wendy Peterson, Art; Gale Sylwester, Home Economics. 32 Left to right: Mr. Fiegel, Mr. Cunningham, Mrs. Hegna, Mrs. Borgstrom, Mr. McCoy, Mrs. Goodman, Mr. Werner, Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Petty, and Mr. Larson. Mrs. Sally Schleeter busy at work. She is the head cook. Mrs. Wilma Mogen busy at work. A typical noon hour. 33 ABOVE: Even Alumni can’t stay away from K-M after graduating. RIGHT: Who got you guys all riled up? Conversation ABOVE: Greg, who are you talking to? RIGHT: Carmen and Cindy do what they do best while Geoff and Larry wait. BELOW: To play cards or do homework. That is the question. 34 During the year, three entertainment groups who tour schools performed at K-M. They are: “Snot and Puke”— performing with swords (at left), “Mime”—pantomime actor (below), and a group from the Guthrie, who acted out scenes from the “old days” when this part of the country was first settled (at right). 35 Cross Country BACK ROW: Coach Lance Peterson, Scott Purvis, Sherman Blaisdell, Todd Blatti, Bill Thompson, Roger Allen, and Bill Rosen. FRONT ROW: Peter Wilson, John Finn, and Jeff Renner. Not pictured is Lonn Gronseth. The Boy’s team placed eighth in the F1VL. They placed fifth in Districts with Todd Blatti coming in with the best time of the team which earned him an eighth place Finish. Pictured above are Bill Rosen, Todd Blatti, Jeff Renner, Sherman Blaisdell, and Bill Thompson. This year’s Cross Country team was a young and inexperienced team. They had several Junior-High students running in var- sity meets. Next year they expect to come back very much improved. Linda Wendler was named as All Confer- ence. She placed second in the District meet and advanced to Regions where she came in 22nd. She turned in the best girl’s time this year of 12:27, which is also a new school record. Pictured below are Linda Wendler and Coach Lance Peterson. Pictured above are, from left to right, Coach Lance Peter- son, Bill Thompson, Jeff Renner, Todd Blatti, and Bill Rosen. From left to right: Manager Terry Anderson, Amy Vrieze, Jodi Anderson, Linda Wendler, Kay Schrafel, Lori Anderson, and Coach Lance Peterson. The Girl’s team placed fifth in the HVL, and third in Districts. 37 ICO MET FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL Front row: Steve Johnson, Walt Unger, Bruce Dreier, Dan Unger, Lynn Behrns, Mark West- phal, Dan Springsted, Terry Westphal, Lamar Eidem, Greg Bondy, Stan Falkenhagen, Jim Erickson, Bob Gransee. Second row: Coach Dennis Yell, assistant coach Steve Du- bois, manager Jeff Raddatz, Tom Rasmussen, Keith Beck- man, Ben Currier, Alex Zelinski, Ed Pearson, Dana Jensen, Darby Burnes, Mark Bondy, Scott Shurson, Dan Ryan, Jerry Unger, Paul Tollcfson, Garry Fay, Guy Paradise, manager Brad Phelps. 38 Mark Westphal going for a tackle. Junior running back Dana Jensen rushes for yardage. Walt Unger backs up Ed Pearson on the tackle. Above are Jody Hegna and Terry Westphal, co- captains of the ’78-’79 team. In addition, Jody was named to the HVL all-conference squad. Next year’s tri-captains will be Dana Jensen, Steve Johnson and Jerry Unger. Quarterback Jerry Unger waits for the snap. 39 B-SQUAD: Front row: Dave Schmidt, Shawn Kelley, Greg Simons, Bob Meeker, Craig Skogen, Ken Rosen, Keith Kear- ney. Second row: Todd Eidem, John Oehlke, Richard Su- lack, Tony Ranter, Rick Redman, Perry Dykes, Steve Mad- sen, Scott Miller, Blake Andrist. Third row: Coach Ivan Kroulik, Jon Abel, Mike Brannan, Dale Kurtz, Craig Allen, Todd Kluge, John Frost. EIGHTH GRADE: Front row: Duane Miller, David Johnson, Jamie Posey, Joe Draheim, Tom Dahms, Lawren Castner, Mike Burnes, Dennis Dorschner, Coach Paul Newman. Second row: Mike Kelley, Ron Hendricks, Randy Merideth, Mark Larson, Brian Renner, Brian Thompson, Dan Buchanan, Layne Cunningham, Brett Rasmussen. Third row: Robin Maxson, Joe Finn, Craig Sol- berg, Tim Zelinski, Scott Rendler, Mark Saxton, Mike Terry, Phil Plagge. 40 SEVENTH GRADE: Front row: Coach Robert Felegy, Joe Ludvigsen, Barry Boggs, Chris Abel, Scott Winkle, Kevin McAdams, Jay Cutting, Bruce Billington, Ken Avery. Second row: Joel Aarsvold, Eric Boyum, Larry Aarsvold, Kirk Brannan, Bryan Ziemann, Jim Leonard, Mike Onken, Scott Imhoff, Marvin Grove. Third row: Bob Bondy, Pat O’Dea, Steve Krieg, Chris Burdick, Mark Wilcox, Bruce Bennerotte, Tom Jensen, Brent Purvis. Fourth row: Mark Ruport, Paul Stucky, Gary Berge, Mark Benson, John Rendler, Rodney Louks, Robin Groby, Wes Evans. Above is quarterback Dennis Dorschner. The 8th grade foot- ball team ended an excellent season with a 5-0 record. They are now undefeated in two sea- sons of play. The 7th grade boys finished with a 2-3 record. Above: From Mark and Craig’s reaction to the game you can tell there’s no girls around. To the left is an unidentified lineman. Below is an 8th grade kick- er boogying down on the football field. Volleyball The Kasson-Mantorville Girls Volleyball team wasn’t as successful during the 1978 season as in the 1977 season, but all of the squads greatly improved. The A-Squad consisted of 4 seniors, 5 juniors, 1 sopho- more, and 1 freshman so there will be a lot of exper- ience next year. Merlin Cordes coached the A-Squad and the 7th and 8th grade teams. Mary Henkes was the B-Squad coach. A-Squad Volleyball, 1st row: Jane Kreidermacher, Cindy Stand, Kathy Olmsted, Lisa Schuster, Anne Carrington, Lee Righetti, Helle Berner. 2nd row: Sheri Vrieze, Loree Meyer, Jody Hughes, Andrea Hodge, Coach Merlin Cordes. 3rd row: Judy Wend- ler captain, Leila Svenby. LEFT: Jody Hughes and Sheri Vrieze executing a double block with Loree Meyer backing up. RIGHT: Coach Merlin Cordes show- ing how to spike the ball. LEFT: Judy Wend- ler setting up the ball for Sheri Vrieze, Kathy Olmsted, and Jody Hughes. Jody Hughes, All Conference 1978, with Judy Wendler and Kathy Olmsted. 42 B-Squad team, 1st row: June Leonard, Sharon Kimble, Trisha Mor- row. 2nd row: Coach Mary Henkes, Pam Heggedahl, Lea Ann Max- son, Judy Jensen, Diane Miller, Dawn Kyllo, Raegan Bradford, Jane Kreidermacher. BELOW: Raegan Bradford bumps to team- mates Lea Ann Maxson, Judy Jensen, Diane Miller, Sharon Kimble, Jill Leth. Sharon Kimble serves with Trisha Morrow and June Leonard ready to play. BELOW: Lisa Schuster is show- ing off her form. 7th and 8th grade Volleyball, 1st row: Shawn Harris, Julie Posey, Ann Johnson, Winnett Dykes, Lori McClamrock, Norreen Witzel, Penny Sandeno. 2nd row: Gayle Jorgenson, Amy Grunklee, Kathy Leighton, Julie Shurson, Diane Hughes, Rhonda Tietz, Stacy Bigelow. 3rd row: Lisa Andreen, Jennifer Sands, Jackie Pa- penfusse, Chris Selle, Shelly Jensen, Cheryl Ness, Coach Merlin Cordes. 4th row: Tamisha Werner, Rhonda Jensen, Cindy Christenson, Alisa Mienert, Mary Tol- le fson. 43 Boys’ Varsity Basketball BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Joe Riker, Layne Andreen, Jerry Un- ger, Dan Buck, Kevin Anderson, Lynn Behrns, Dan Unger, Stan Falkenhagen, Steve Johnson, Arlie Allen, Roger Schnoren berg, Dana Jensen and Coach Kris Gulsvig. The K-M Boys’ Basketball team ended the ’78-’79 season with a 7-9 conference record and a 9-10 overall record. The boys had a very tough HVL schedule this year, with the eventual Class A state champs heralding from our confer- ence. The KoMets recorded non-conference wins over two of our close rivals, Hayfield (51-41) and Dodge Center (67- 38). They went into triple overtime against Wabasha-Kellogg but managed to come out on the winning side. In District 4 tournament play, the boys were seeded 4th out of 11 teams and had a first round bye. Their loss to Goodhue (65- 54) ended a very competitive season. The KoMets were cap- tained by Arlie Allen, and will be losing two other seniors, Dan Buck and Kevin Anderson. The outlook for next year is promising, with seven returning lettermen. In addition, the leading scorers, Dan Unger (12.6 ppg), Steve Johnson (11.9 ppg), and Jerry Unger (11.4 ppg), will all be returning. The leading rebounders were Steve Johnson with 181 and Dan Unger with 172. Jerry Unger had the best free-throw percentage with 82%. Steve fights for the ball. 44 Jerry goes up for an easy lay-up. Dana shows his form on defense. Vf —— Danny, the season’s leading scorer, at the free-throw line. Arlie puts it up for two. 45 B-SQUAD: Front row: Craig Skogen, Joe Riker, Todd Blatti, Todd Olson, Jeff Boggs. Second row: Coach Turner, Bruce Ketchum, John Oehlke, Layne Andreen, Dave Krieg, Gary Schnoren- berg, Steve Madsen, Chuck Kelley, Jon Unverzagt. Stan looks a little disoriented at the free-throw line. Craig going for the lay-up. Jon looking for an opening. NINTH GRADE: Front row: Keith Kearney, Dennis Dorschner, Ken Rosen, Scott Miller, Mark Staub. Second row: Coach Phil Johnson, Joel Unver- zagt, Mike Brannan, John Oehlke, Jon Abel, Craig Allen, Todd Eidem, Ed Ness. 46 EIGHTH GRADE: Duane Miller Steve Anderson Tom Dahms Kyle West Joe Draheim Dennis Dorschner Dan Buchanan Joel Unverzagt Brian Thompson Bill Thompson Coach Hanson SEVENTH GRADE: Front row: Brent Purvis, Bruce Billington, Tim Giese, Tim Unverzagt, Eric Boyum, Jim Leonard, Scott Imhoff, Jon Ness. Second row: Jim Larson, Wes Evans, Joel Ludvigsen, Marvin Grove, Chris Able, Scott Winkle, Kirk Brannan, Mark Benson, Tom Jensen, Steve Krieg, Coach Mr. Vatland. 47 KOMET GIRLS’ BASKETBALL VARSITY: Jody Hughes, Cheryl Guler, Kathy Teed, Kathy Andrea Hodge, Lisa Schuster, Linda Wendler, Marsha West Olmsted, Sheri Vrieze, Betsy Merideth, JoEllen Skogen. manager Jane Rreidermacher, coach Merlin Cordes. Above are Marsha West and JoEllen Skogen, co-captains of the ’78-’79 team. To the left, Sheri looks for an opening in the KoMets’ first game of the season against Wanamingo. 48 The KoMet Girls’ Varsity basketball team finished the season with a 15-1 conference record and a 19-2 overall record. During the season they compiled an impressive 14 game winning streak. With only one returning starter from the ’77-78 team, K-M was not considered a contender for the conference title. How- ever, the girls beat title favorite Stewartville on their home court in what was possibly the most exciting game of the season, and ended conference play HVL co-champs. In tournament play, favorite K-M was upset in the District 4 finals by Goodhue (50-52). Co-captain JoEllen Skogen ended a productive three year varsity career by being the career leader in total points, rebounds, field goals made and attempted, and free throws made and attempted. During 78-79, she had the most points of the season and the best free-throw percentage (59%). She was followed closely by Linda Wendler (58%), who in addition had the best shooting percentage (46%). Co-captain Marsha West had the most assists (47) of the season and is also the career leader in both assists (87) and steals (103). Sheri Vrieze had the most offensive (81) and defensive (90) rebounds, followed by JoEllen Skogen with 51 and 87. In team statistics, the girls averaged 49.1 points per game to 30 for their opponents, had better field goal and free- throw percentages, and outrebounded them, averaging 31.9 per game to their opponents’ 27.4. This year, three KoMets were selected to the HVL All-conference squad: senior JoEllen Sko- gen, junior Sheri Vrieze, and sophomore Linda Wendler. With four returning starters, many returning lettermen, and a strong B-squad, the outlook for next year appears promising. Before the game—“Hip za zoo za . . The KoMets going through the familiar routine of consoling the losers after a game. Above, the enthusiastic KoMet bench. To the left, Marsha fights a Stewartville player for the ball. 49 B-SQUAD: Front row: Jodi Anderson, Jane Wilcox, Mary O’Dea, Marsha Dreier, Lois Fjerstad, Shelly Olson. Terry Castner, Sharon Kimble, June Leonard, Loree Meyer, Raegan Anderson, coach Mary Henkes. Bradford. Back row: Ann Schomburg, Judy Jensen, Mary The girls’ B-squad basketball team finished the season with a 12-6 record under the guid- ance of first year coach Mary Henkes. Judy Jensen led the team in both scoring and re- bounding. To the left, Judy gets ready to outjump the opposition. Above, Jane leads the pack up the locker room stairs. Above, Miss Henkes. Need anything else be said?!!! 50 EIGHTH GRADE: Front row: Vickie Beaver. Second row: Barb Nielsen, Cheryl Teed, Gail Graves, Tara Schouter. Third row: Mary Tollefson, Connie Ludvigsen, Dawn Malerich, Julie Olmsted. Jump ball: Mary has no trouble tipping it away from her opponent. Diane Hughes is shown putting up a clear shot. SEVENTH GRADE: Front row: Andrea Neseth, Julie Shurson, Diane Hughes. Sec- ond row: Kelly Springsted, Sally Diekman, Linda Parker, Jennifer Sands, Lisa Andreen, Tina Ranvik. Third row: Coach Lund, Kris Selle, Rhonda Tietz, Amy Grunklee, Lori Anderson, Diane Ryan, Shelly Jenson, Lori Allen, Kim Musolf. 51 WRESTLING A-Squad Coach Michael Roberts, Jody Hegna, Eric Driver, Brian Brossard, Kevin Dohrmann, Marlin Mad- ery, Dale Brannan, Tom Rasmussen, Mike Rasmussen, Roger Allen, Brett Rasmussen, and Tim O’Brien. Missing Lamar Eidem, Mark Saxton, Alex Zelinske. Co-Captains: Mike Rasmussen and Marlin Madery. 52 B Sc C Squad Back row: Mike Terry, Scott Rendler, Lane Cunningham, Joe Finn, Tim Zelinske, Middle Row: Curt Fjerstad, Ed Ness, John Rendler, Tony French, Mike Burnes, manager. Front Row: Ron Zinter, Paul Stucky, Brad Dohrmann, Gary Berge, Missing: Robin Maxson, Robert Snow, Scott Purvis. Above right is coach Brad Nett. To the right is Lane Cunningham who is to compete in the North Central AAU Wrestling Championship. He is wrestling at 185 pound intermediate class. Below is Robert Snow waiting for the whistle and Lane Cun- ningham tries to pin an opponent. S3 Above is letter winner Eric Driver. Tlris was Eric’s first year and he came in when we needed him most. To the right is Coach Roberts demonstrates a move to Roger Allen and Mike Rasmussen. Below is relaxation before a meet. Also on the bottom is Dale Branan. Hey Dale are you getting friendly out there? 54 Above is Tim O’Brien who had a record of ] 7-8 and was voted most improved player. He was also a letter winner. To the right is Dale Branan who had a record of 19-6. He was voted all conference. He is also a letter winner and was voted teams most valuable player. Below is Brian Brossard who was a letter winner. Here he is trying to pin an opponent. Below to the right is Kevin Dohrmann who was a letter win- ner. Here he looks like he had a tough match. Better luck next time Kevin! 55 KOMET BASEBALL SEASON RECORD Claremont . . . . WE . .12 THEY 2 Cannon Falls . . . . 1 3 Zumbrota . . . . . .12 0 Kenyon . . 0 1 Wabasha . . 9 2 Stewartville . . . . . 5 4 St. Charles . . . . . . 6 5 Plainview . . 6 5 Lake City . . 3 5 DISTRICTS Goodhue . . 4 1 Wanamingo . . . . . 0 1 Jerry Unger on his way to first after getting another hit. The homeplate ump calls Steve “safe” as he shows us his sliding form. VARSITY 1 ST Row: Dwight Boyum, Mark Bondy, Walt Unger, Jerry Unger, Ben Currier, Joe Riker, Layne Andreen, Craig Skogen, Richard Hawkins. 2ND Row: Roger Schnorenburg, Dan Pettey, Dan Unger, Scott Robertson, Steve Johnson, Jim Erickson, Dan Ryan, Keith Beckman, Coach Phil Johnson. SEVENTH GRADE BASEBALL Left to Right: Bob Bondy Gary Berge Paul Stucky Chris Burdick Ken Avery Pat O'Dea Robin Groby Marvin Grove The 7TH grade season record was 2-1 -1. Jerry, Danny, and Walt (the Unger boys) were named to the HVL all-conference team. K-M opened the season with 4 returning starters from last year’s Dist. 4 championship team and only 2 seniors on the team. The younger players improved steadily. The KoMets were seeded No. 2 in the Dist. 4 tournament but after beating Goodhue, lost to Wanamingo. Junior Dan Unger was this year’s MVP with Keith Beckman getting honors as batting champ. (.375) Coach Johnson feels that with 8 returning starters K-M should have an excellent shot at an HVL title. EIGHTH GRADE BASEBALL Front Row: Lane Cunningham Mike Terry Scott Rendler Tim Zelinske Dennis Dorschner Randy Merideth Back Row: Mike Kelley Brett Rasmussen Dan Buchanan Joe Draheim Gary Berge Coach Mr. Schulte Season record: 5-0 Sophomore Mark Bondy with a single in time of need. Senior Rich Hawkins is on the basepaths. LOOK OUT!!! It looks like he is getting set for the bus ride home!?! Girls Softball Varsity Kneeling: Sharon Kimble, Rhonda Jensen, Anne Carrington, Marsha West, Judy Wendler. Standing: Jane Kreidermacher—Mgr., Shelly Olson, Linda Wendler, Sheri Vrieze, Julie Dohrmann, Loree Meyer, Rae- gan Bradford, Kathy Olmsted, Coach Kroulik. Senior Judy Wendler is giving her all!!!!! Loree catches a flyball in right field. Sheri doesn’t let anyone get in her way!!! 58 Linda Makes A Try For Third!! Front Row: Penny Sandeno, Lori McClamrock, Staci Bigelow, Gail Graves, Liz Glawe, Coach Lund. Row Two: Brenda Hrtanek, Kris Selle, Sandy Larson, Ann Klickman, Judy King. Row Three: Vicky Bea- ver, Uta Heine, Sally Sorenson, Lauri Cotten. f BOYS’ TRACK Front row: Scott Miller, Ken Rosen, Paul Lushinsky, Todd Eidem. Second row: Alex Zelinski, Mark Houston, Jim Brandli, Todd Kluge, Greg Simons. Back row: Lynn Behrns, Dana Jensen, Bill Rosen, Mike Brannan, Ed Ness, Mark Kyllo, Mark Westphal. Bill shows his style over the bar. Above right: Dana long-jumping—he made it to Regions in this event and also in the 300 yd. hurdles. He was voted Most Valuable by the track team. To the right, Lynn gets the hand-off from Mark in the 440 yd. relay. At bottom right, Mark is up and over. He qualified for the Re- gions in his specialty event—high jump. At left, Stan shows his form over hurdles which enabled him to qualify for the Region track meet. 60 GIRLS’ TRACK Front row: June Leonard, Andrea Neseth, Diane Hughes, Cheryl Mueske, Amy Vrieze, Linda Parker. Second row: Kim Henz, Lisa Schuster, Dawn Kyllo, Diane Ryan, Nicole Harris, Cindy Christianson, Mary Castner, Lori Anderson, Third row: Kelly Springsted, JoEllen Skogen, Carolyn Glawe, Jodi Anderson, Julie Olmsted, Dawn Malerich, Liz Glawe, coach Cathy Olcott, coach Brad Erwin. This year the girls’ track team was very young, with only three upper- classmen. In addition, it was the First job for both coaches, so the team was definitely lacking in expe- rience. There were two outstanding individuals this season: senior Jo- Ellen Skogen and sophomore Lisa Schuster. In the District 4 meet, Jo- Ellen won the 100 yd. dash, the 220 yd. dash, and placed third in the long jump. Lisa was 2nd in the high jump, and this enabled the Ko- Mets to place 6th out of 10 teams. At Regions, Lisa place 6 th in the high jump, matching her personal best of 5 feet, to acquire the Ko- Mets’ only team point of the meet. Kelly shows her form over the 110 yd. low hurdles. Above, Kim finishes her leg of the 440 relay. This year the girls broke a long-standing school record in this event. Be- low, Lisa is up and over. GOLF VARSITY TEAM: ROW ONE: Doug Bartel, Paul Severance, Mark Madsen, Steve Madsen, Bob Lyons, Dave Schmidt. ROW TWO: Coach Jim Turner, Craig Johnson, Chuck Kelley, Scott Shurson, Arlie Allen, Kevin Anderson, Guy Paradise, Craig Allen. LEFT: K-M took First place in the District IV Tourna- ment this year. Dave Schmidt, Arlie Allen, Kevin Anderson, and Chuck Kelley are the one who made it happen. BELOW LEFT: Varsity Coach Mr. Jim Turner. BELOW: Seventh and Eighth grade team and coach, Mrs. Marilyn Dahms. 62 ATHLETIC BANQUET Each year the letter winners vote for an athlete of the year from the se- nior letter winners. This year’s winners were Judy Wendler and Walt Unger. Judy was active in volleyball and softball and was a basketball manager. Walt was active in football, basketball, and baseball, and he was named as an HVL all-conference outfielder. Congratulations to both of them!! The head table at this year’s banquet consisted of Reverand Gilbert Kuyper, Merlin Cordes, volleyball and G. basketball; Phil Johnson, base- ball; Jim Turner, golf; Lance Peterson, cross- country; Bob Rose, toastmaster; Kris Gulsvig, B. basketball; Ivan Kroulik, softball; Dennis Yell, football and B. track; Brad Erwin, G. track; Mike Roberts, wrestling; Cathy Olcott, G. track. Above, Coach Johnson is congratulating ju- nior Dan Unger on being named to the all- Above, junior Dale Brannan is being con- gratulated by Coach Roberts for being chosen to the all-conference wrestling squad. Dale was also named as the team’s most valuable player. conference baseball team. Coach Jim Turner is congratulating se- nior Arlie Allen on being named an all- conference golfer. Above is sophomore all-conference golfer Chuck Kelley being congratulated by Coach Jim Turner. Senior JoEllen Skogen, above was chosen as an all-conference basketball player. Sophomore Linda Wendler was named an all confer- ence C.C. runner. 63 SOME SKILLS AT K-M . . . TOP LEFT: Junior Cindy Hettervig works on the potter’s wheel. RIGHT: Lois Fjerstad, Jody Hughes, and Lori Andreen clean up. ABOVE: Some students are working on their shop project while Mr. O’Neill demonstrates directing while his band follows. RIGHT: Lunchtime. BELOW: Some students are actually work- ing in the library? 64 Most everybody at K-M day- dreams, but it is a rare occasion when students—and faculty- dress up for some special occa- sion or to goof off. 65 Front Row: Judy Wendler, V-P; Helle Berner, Denmark; Anne Carrington, New Zealand; Liliam Righetti, Brazil; Rita Hoehn, Pres; Denise Splittstoesser, sec; Mr. Haugo, Adviser. Second Row: Darla Badker, Lois Fjerstad, Cindy Dessner, Sally Sorenson, Winnie Nerud, Leila Svenby; Kris Boyum, Mary Fencl. Third Row: Chris Smalley, Karen Behne, Linda Fjerstad, Pam Wachholz, Mary Jo Checkel, Marie Jensen, Julie Morrow, Carmen Ness, Marsha West. Fourth Row: Betsy Merideth, Lori Wachholz, Annie Ewert, Lynette Buchanan, Toni Smalley, JoEllen Skogen, Mary Currier, Dawn Dohrmann, Susanne Koebele. Fifth Row: Cindy Strand, Scott Purvis, Doug Bar- tel, Debbie Splittstoesser, Debbie Schweigert, Janet Engelstad, Eric Driver. Moon, Thailand, speaking Thai in Spanish. So, what’s so funny?!? Winners of the Halloween Dance: Mike Rasmussen, Rob- yn Burgess. American Field Service ANNUAL STAFF Above are editors Don, Bog and John acting typically wild and crazy. Foxes three!!! ABOVE: Cindy Hettervig—art; Doug Bartel business manager; Neal White—photographer; Kris Boyum—co-editor; Anne Carrington—photo- grapher; Paul Lushinsky—photographer; Betsy Merideth—co-editor; Mary Beth Fencl—co-editor. To the right: Lynette, Lori and Mary Jo work diligently to meet deadlines. Below are some more staff members slaving to complete pages in time. Thanks, Lee and LouAnn. Below right, advisor Mrs. Wiitanen appears ecstatic that we Finally met our February deadline in May. - 68 John Oehlke, Raegan Bradford, Dawn Malerich, Mary Currier, Deb Splittstoesser, Judy Wendler, Tammy Schweigert, Marlin Madery, Robyn Burgess, Garry Fay. Kneeling: Jim Brandli, Steve Krieg, Joe Brandli. s C T 0 U u D N E c N I T L NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Mary Jo Judy Kevin Mary Mary Beth Doug Greg Cheri JoEllen Betsy Lynette Lynn OLD MEMBERS: Mary Jo Checkel, Judy Wendler, Kevin Anderson, Mary Currier. NEW MEMBERS: Mary Beth Fencl, jr.; Doug Bartel, jr.; Greg Miller, sr.; Cheri Leighton, sr.; JoEllen Skogen, sr.; Betsy Merideth, jr.; Lynette Buchanan, jr.; Lynn Schomburg, jr.;Kristine Boyum, jr.; and Roger Schnorenberg, jr. Mr. Bartz is the group’s advisor. 69 Starliters Sitting: Penny Meeker, Paula Fay, Tammy Staub, Lisa Simons, Kristine Boyum, Sheila Larson, Kneeling: Cathy Enzenroth, Lynette Buchanan, Julie Kleist, Darla Klossner, Lynnly Cutting, Lu- Officers: Penny Meeker—Sec., Sheila Larson— Treas., Paula Fay—Pres., Kristine Boyum—Vice Pres., Tammy Staub—Hist.,and Lisa Simons— Choreographer. Ann Stoude, Standing: Jaime Leth, Lynne Bartz, Anne Kluge, Lynette Hunter, Carla Burnes, Patty Bondy, Judy Hames. 70 ABOVE: Cheerleading Advisor, Mrs. Bakkedahl. RIGHT: A-Squad Wrestling Cheerleaders. Top, Robyn Burgess; Left, Susanne Koebele; Right, Lisa Stevenson; Bottom, Rita Hoehn. BELOW: A-Squad Boys’ Basketball Cheerleaders. Top, Dee Larsen; Right, Ann Boyum; Left, Julie Morrow; and not pictured is Janet Engelstad. c H E E R L E A D I N G ABOVE: A-Squad Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders. Top, Lou Leonard; Right, Deb Splittstoesser; Left, Kay Stark; and Bottom, Gerri Lynn Olson. LEFT: A-Squad Football Cheerleaders. Top, Lou Leonard and Dee Lar- sen; Middle, Deb Splittstoesser, Kay Stark, Vicki Vannasse, and Rita Hoehn; Bottom, Lisa Stevenson and Janet Engelstad. BELOW: Top, B-Squad Basket- ball. Tammy Schweigert, Lynn Ruport, Chris Smalley, and Trisha Morrow. Below, B-Squad Wrestling, Suzy Deno, Karla Head, Dawn Hegna, and LeaAnn Maxson. 71 DOWN THE K: Lois Fjerstad, Leah Allen, Anne Kluge, Chris Smalley, Cindy Dessner, Judy Jen- sen, Ann Boyum, Janet Engclstad, Anne Carrington, Paul Newntan, adv. Mark Bondy, Guy Para- dise, Ben Currier, Sally Sorenson, Debra Parker, Ruth Pettey, Mindy Johnson, Mary Castner, LouAnn Leonard, Kris Boyum. THE DASH: Kay Stark, Lamar Eidem, Vicki Vanasse, Dan Paul Newman, Brad Nett, and Tim Packer look slightly apprehensive as they wait for Susanne to throw the pie. Pictured Below: Susanne Koebele, head cheerleader, throws the pie at the Homecoming pepfest. It seems that Mr. Packer was the lucky one to be a “favorite teach- er”. Mr. Newman and Nett were pleased about that!!! 72 Unger. UP AND DOWN THE M: Todd Blatti, Betsy Merideth, Andrea Hodge, Sandy Grunklee, Kathy Teed, Stan Falkenhagen, Garry [-ay, Chuck Kelley, Lennie Cooper, Suzi Deno, Kim Behrns, Carmen Ness, Deb Splittstoesser. LeeAnn Maxson, Robyn Burgess, Lynn Ruport, Mary Beth Fend, Sheri Vrieze, Tammy Marquardt, Dawn Hegna, Lisa Stevenson, Mary Currier, Dawn Dohrman, Jane Kreidermacher, Mary Jo Checkel, Sharon Kimble, Gerri Lynn Olson. Lori Wachholz, Paul Newman, Jill Castner, Tammy Staub show off their “K-M Spirit Club T-Shirts.” Carmen Ness drew the design for the shirt. Paul Newman, our unsung advisor, seems to have a secret!!!!!!!!!! 73 - FHA members Row 1: Mrs. Yell, Advisor, Mary Jo Checkel, Lori Wachholz, Mary Beth Fend, Carmen Ness, Lynn Ruport, Kim Behrns, Row 2: Susanne Koebele, Dawn Dohrmann, Kathy Zinter, Sheila Larson, Pam Wachholz, Lynette Buchanan, Annie Ewert, Kristine Boyurn, Jill Castner, Row 3: Jane Wilcox, Tammy Schweigert, Deb Schweigert, Leah Allen, Suzy Deno, Roxanne Evans, Jaime Leth, Patty Bondy, Gerri Lynn Olson, Row 4: Shelly Ness, Ann Schomburg, Mary Draheim, Toni Smalley, Julie Dohrmann, Kim Henz, Sheri Schmoll, Julie Kleist, Carolyn Glawe. Our Chaperone is overwhelmed with excitement!!!!!!!!! Above: Mrs. Yell is giving out awards at the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Officers of 78-79: Carmen Ness—Presi- dent, Mary Beth Fend—President- Elect, Mary Jo Checkel—Treasurer, Lori Wachholz—Secretary, Lynn Ruport—Recreation Leader, Kim Behrns—Public Relations. Mary, Lynn, Kim, and Lynette were picked to attend the annual state convention. 74 FHA Above are the officers with our 1978-1979 Honey Marlin Madery. Dale Brannan was chosen for the 1979- 1980 Honey. Sitting left are Hellc Berner and Lillian) Righetti who were the guest speakers at the banquet. Bottom left a few members are holding our FHA Week Banner. During this week we did things like put- ting a rose on all of the church alters in town and sold valentines in school. Bottom right are participants in the annual Rock-a-thon. Greg Bondy, FFA President, also gave a speech at the Mother-Daughter banquet. 75 F.F.A. BACK ROW: Jeff Sandeno, Roger Allen, Kevin Dohrman, Doug Curtis, Roger Schnorenberg, Ben Currier, Jim Baker Ruth Pettey, Scott Iverson, Darrel Ness, Gary Schnorenberg, Garry Fay. MIDDLE ROW: Jeff Berge, Jerome Miller, Robert Snow. FRONT ROW: Tim O’Brien, Dan Heggadahl, Brad Phelps, Susanne Koebele, Dale Brannan, Marlin Madery, Nate Witzel, Anne Carington, Greg Bondy, Dave Carstenson, Tom Wentworth, Dan Pettey, and advisor Mr. Ertl. Above, Dale Brannan, Roger Schornberg, Anne Carrington, Richard Hawkins, and Greg Bondy, are showing off their T-Shirts during FFA week. To the left Marlin, Anne, and the fox hunter, show off their chore clothes. Dale what did you find in that soil? Susanne presents Dee Larson as next year’s sweetheart. Vicki Van- asse and Ann Boyuni look on. The officers present Mr. Dean Hanson as Honorary Chapter Farmer Roger, Dee, Marlin, Anne, Greg, Susanne, Dale, Mark, Garry, Markie, Gary, Scott, Kevin, Tim, and Mr. Ertl exhibit the awards that the chapter received at the FFA State Convention. Mr. Ertl presents Greg Bondy with the Star Chapter Far- mer Award. New officers learning parliamentary procedure. Dave and Anne with Food For America Program. State officers speak to members at a meeting. BANDS AT K-M SENIOR HIGH BAND FRONT ROW: Lynette Buchanan, Judy Jensen, Lynn Schoniburg, Jane Kreider- macher, Sheri Vrieze, Andrea Hodge, Kay Stark. Janet Englestad, Cheri Leighton, Suzanne Koebele, Marie Jensen, Annie Ewert. ROW TWO: Doug Bartel, Ann Boyum, Cheryl Mueske, Jill Castner, Cindy Strand, Sheila Larson, Lori Wachholz, Darby Burnes, Kevin Anderson, Denise Darling, Mindy Johnson, Diane Miller, Lynn Ruport, Jaime Leth, Carla Burnes. ROW THREE: Jill Jensen, Lynne Bartz, Jeff Boggs, Kim Behrns, Terry Anderson, Mary O’Dea, Denise Cotten, Tammy Marquardt, Bill Rosen, An- drew Wallin, Stan Falkenhagen, Scott Shur- son, Lisa Schuster, Tammy Staub, Dee Larson, Lynnly Is this a typical band rehearsal? Three Senior High Band members were selected to attend the Dorian Band Festival at Luther College on March 4-5, 1979. They are Julie Morrow, saxophone; Doug Bartel, clarinet; and Annie Ewert, flute. 78 Judy Wendler, Julie Morrow. ROW FOUR; Director Mr John Schwen, Judy Haines, Kathy Besch, Gary Schnor- enberg, Steve Larson, Dan Neseth, Scott Purvis, Mark Madsen, Garry Fay, Tom Rasmussen, Linda Wendler, Lisa Klickman, Ruth Pettey, Curt Harris, Robert Lyons, Stewart Click. NOT PRESENT FOR PIC- TURE: Sue Dunford, Tim O’Brien, and Paul Sever- ance. The 1978 Hiawatha Valley League All Star Band Concert was held on Tuesday, November 7, at Lincoln High School in Lake City. K-M’s representatives were: Sheila Larson, Ann Boyum, Judy Wendler, Julie Morrow, Lynn Schomburg, Doug Bartel, Suzanne Koebele, Cheri Leigh- ton, Stewart Click, Kevin Anderson, and Mark Madsen. MAJORETTES: Denise Darling, Lisa Stevenson, and Lori Wachholz. The Band was very lucky to have these hardworking girls. All three performed at half-time of the Homecoming game. Den- ise and Lori went with the Band to the U of M Band Days. Lisa performed at the Wrest- ler’s Parent’s Night. They also led the Band in parades. 79 JUNIOR HIGH BANDS SUPER BAND: Row ONE: Julie Kleist, Sherry Schmoll, Loree Meyer, Julie Dohrmann, Connie Ludvigsen Cheryl Dutton, Nichole Harris, Sandy Larson, Mary Draheim, Ann Schomburg. ROW TWO: Stacy Bigelow, Rhonda Jen- sen, Ann Klickman, Gail Graves, Ed Ness, Ken Rosen, Dawn Malerich, Alisa Meinert, Raegen Bradford, Lee Schomburg, Dawn Kyllo, Pete Bishop, Kay Schrafel, Lynn Anderson, Kristy McQuarie, Cheryl Ness. ROW THREE: Bonnie Finley, Tamisha Werner, Linda Herricks, Liz Glawe, Penny Sandeno, Ron Henricks, Cindy Christenson, Phil Plagge, Duane Miller, Dan Buchanan, Mark Staub, Blake Andrist, Keith Kearney, Mike Brannan, Kim Henz, Lori McClantrock, Brian Thompson, Steve Anderson, Caroline Glawe. ROW FOUR: Mary Tollefson, Mike Burgess, Geoff Burgess, Joe Medalis, Greg Simons, Jon Abel, Scott Miller, Dennis Dorschner, Alan Harsine, Director Mr. Mike O’Neill, Bill Thompson, Brent Rasmussen, Todd Eidem, Rick Redman, Dale Kurtz, Jane Wilcox. SEVENTH GRADE BAND: ROW ONE: Tracy Wilson, Julie Hunt, Hilary Stellner, Amy Plagge, Kris Selle, Shelly Jensen, Winette Dykes, Lisa Andreen, Andrea Neseth, Jennifer Sands, Jackie Papenfuss. ROW TWO: Julie Shur- son, Sonja Sparks, Michelle Messenger, Lori Schnorenberg, Amy Grunklee, Kelly Springsted, Bob Bondy, Kathy Leighton, Kelly Kloppstein, Ann Johnson, Carey Boyum, Joel Aarsvold, Tom Jensen, Kirk Brannan, Gayle Jorgen- son. ROW THREE: Ronda Tietz, Mary O’Brien, Brent Purvis, Diane Ryan, Lon Gronseth, Tim Unverzagt, Joel Ludvigsen, Judy King, Jay Dee Cutting, Marvin Grove, Larry Aarsvold, Steve Krieg, Eric Boyum. ROW FOUR: Scott Holecek, Scott Imhoff, Tim Giese, Koreen Head, Jolene Grant, Kim Musolf. NOT PICTURED: Kristin Randall. This year there were two recipients of both the Di- rectors Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. John Abel and Ann Schomburg received the Directors Award. LEFT: Mr. O’Neill presents Ann with her award. BELOW: Mr. Schwen presents Suzanne Koebele and Julie Morrow with the Sousa Award. Contest Participants: Annie Ewert, Suzanne Koebele, Marie Jen- sen, Doug Bartel, Lynne Bartz, Judy Wendler, Lynette Buchanan, Kevin Anderson. Julie Morrow, Paul Severance, Kathy Besch, Lynn Schomburg, Bill Rosen, Andrew Wallin, and Garry Fay. 81 CHOIR A T K-M CONCERT CHOIR First Row: Lisa Finley, Kathy Zinter, Cheryl Guler, Kris Boyum, Lisa Schuster, Kathy Christen- son, Kathy Teed, Wanda Klossner, Chris Smalley, Lori An- derson, Dawn Boyum, Kathy Besch, Lynne Bartz, Tracey Andrist, Sally Sorenson, Mary Castner, Shelly Robb, Robyn Burgess, Deb Schweigert. Second Row: Kim Lewis, Rita Hoehn, Susanne Koebele, Gerri Olson, Lynn Schomburg, Toni Smalley, Marie Jensen, Kim Behrns, Anne Kluge, Mary Beth Fencl, Betsy Merideth, Deb Splittstoesser, LeaAnn Maxson, Suzi Deno, Lori Musolf, Brenda Finley, Laurie Berglund, Teresa Weeks, Tammy Schweigert, Jody Bradford Third Row: Paul Lushinsky, Mike Rasmussen, Marlin Mad- cry, Rich Hawkins, Nate Witzel, Stuart Click, Dave Krieg, Jerry Unger, Scott Kunz. Fourth Row: Barry Williamson, director; Mike Shufelt, Bruce Dreicr, Mark Westphal, Barry Erichsen, Dan Unger, Steve Johnson, Dan Pettey, Stan Falk- enhagen, Robb Naatz, Lynn Behrns, Garry Fay. JUNIOR CHOIR First Row: Kim Smith, Kristy Mc- Quarie, Cheryl Teed, Mary Draheim, Amy Cain, Sandy Larson, Renata Borgstrom, Nancy Smith, Ann Klickntan, Bonita Finley, Liz Glawe, Charyl Dutton, Gail Graves, Lorec Meyer, Lynn Anderson, Sheryl Ness. Second Row: Raegan Bradford, Alisa Mienert, Cindy Christenson, Dawn Malerich, Caroline Glawe, Shelly Ness, Kay Schrafel, Terri Gronert, Janet Wilcox, Lori McClamrock, Rhonda Jensen, Noreen Witzel, Stacie Bigelow, Tamisha Werner, Caroline Morris, Penny San deno. Third Row: Barry Williamson, director; Dan Driver, Lawren Castner, Scott Lushinsky, Ann Schom- burg, Julie Kleist, Patty Bondy, Rog-Ann Olson, Randy Meri- deth, Lee Schomburg, Brian Thompson, Mike Kelley, Steve Anderson. Fourth Row: Lane Cunningham, Pete Bishop, Todd Kluge, Mike Brannan, Ed Ness, Todd Eidem, Jon Abel, Greg Simons, Scott Boyum, Ken Rosen, Alan Hair- sine, Tom Dahms, Duane Miller, Joe Brandli. 82 The seventh graders singing at a concert. The junior choir during a performance. SEVENTH GRADE CHOIR First Row: Eric Boyum, Jon Ness, Joel Aarsvold, Jeff Renner, Tom Jensen, Mark Benson, Joel Ludvigson, Steve Krieg,Paul Stucky, Larry Aarsvold, Scott Imhoff, Scott Holecek, Tim Unverzagt. Second Row: Winctte Dykes, Hilary Stellner, Julie Shurson, Diane Ryan, Kim Musolf, Marvin Grove, Carey Boyum, Gary Berge, Jennifer Sands, Shelly Jensen, Gayle Jorgenson, Valerie Teed, Julie Hunt. Third Row: Barry Williamson, director; Lori Schnorenberg, Sonja Sparks, Tracey Wilson, Michelle Mes- senger, Amy Plagge, Kris Selle, Jackie Papenfuss, Ann Joh- son, Kelly Kloppstcin, Julie Charon, Chris Schmidt, Kathy Leighton, Lisa Andreen. 83 GROUPS AND SOLOS Accompanists Concert Choir: Laurie Berglund Kathy Bescli Robyn Burgess Betsy Merideth Jr. Choir: Ann Schomburg Sandy Larson Loree Meyer ALL-STAR 1ST row: Deb Splittstoesser, LeaAnn Maxson, Robyn Bur- gess, Mr. Williamson. 2ND row: Marie Jensen, Kathy Teed, Betsy Meri- deth, Anne Kluge. 3RD row: Mike Shufelt, Bruce Dreier, Nate Witzel, Jerry Unger, Dave Krieg, Stan Falkenhagen. Missing Jim Umsted. CONTEST Front: Marie, Robyn, LeaAnn, Kathy, Jim. Back: Anne, Lynn, Garry, Betsy, Mike, Stan. Mike Shufelt, Betsy Merideth, Dave Krieg, and Robyn Bur- gess attended the Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther. CONTEST Marie Jensen Robyn Burgess LeaAnn Maxson Kathy Teed Jim Umsted Anne Kluge Lynn Schomburg Garry Fay Betsy Merideth Mike Shufelt Stan Falkenhagen Duet: Betsy and Kathy starred in districts starred in regions Jim Umsted was presented the National School Choral Award for his outstanding participation in choir activities. 84 Sophomore Stan Falkenhagen, baritone. mu a y Senior tenor Neal White. LeaAnn Maxson, sophomore alto. Junior Kathy Teed, soprano. Robyn Burgess, junior alto. Juniors Betsy Merideth and Kathy Teed sing duet. Mike Shufelt, senior bass. For the jr. choir, GREASE is the word. Altos Deb Splittstoesser and LeaAnn Maxson sing their first duet. 85 Below the K-M Players did an excellent job at mimicking the popular rock group KISS. The warm-up band included Bill Rosen, Eric Driver, Rich Hawkins, and Brent Caulfield. The K-M Komety Players have entertained high school students for three years. They have performed at pepfests, dances, and parades as shown above. Peter Criss—Mark Houston Ace Frehley-Darby Burnes Gene Simmons-Greg Miller Paul Stanley—Barry Erichsen Anyone care for a little broontball? m Above: Terry Westphal and Chuck Erickson have a tug-of-war fight. This year, the building trades class built a garage, but who’s doing the work? SPAIN TRIP This year, two students from Mrs. Hunter’s Spanish II class went to Spain for 16 days. AT LEFT: Mary Jo Checkel and Jule Wallin in the Charter Terminal preparing to depart from the Twin Cities. The two girls and Mrs. Hunter flew nonstop to Madrid from Minneapolis St. Paul. Upon arriving, they toured the city, which is the capital of the country. BELOW: The Plaza of Spain, a monument to Cervantes. The two girls participated in a six-day family stay program in southwest Spain near Cadix, which is on the Atlantic coast. LOWER LEFT: This building serves as the city hall for the city of Sevilla. 87 Cheer! Cheer! Cheer! Hey, I thought kissing was against the rules. First, we sit... then stand—can’t make up our minds. 88 Looks like a real exciting game, huh? One thing that everybody waits for in the fall is the arrival of last year’s year- books. And when they finally come .. . AT LEFT: This year’s advisor Mrs. Wiitanen is trying to get through a crowd of people to help last year’s advisor Mr. Vang pass out books at the dance. (Below). 89 Above is pictured the cast and crew of this year’s one-act play. They are right to left: Greg Miller, SMIRNOV; Cheryl Frarck, director; Kris- tine Boyum, MRS. POPOV; Mary Beth Fencl, student director; and Eric Driver, LUKA. THE BOOR “Here dwells the mysterious Tamara .. . District 4 Champs On Saturday, Jan. 27 at 9:00 in the morning, THE BOOR by Anton Chekhov was presented by K-M to three judges at Pine Island H.S. K-M placed first out of seven plays with P.I. taking second. The next Sat., they advanced to region contest at Rushford. K-M did not place out of the 8 plays. First place went to Pres- ton who went on to place at state. The cast and crew feel that it was a very reward- ing experience, and they have a trophy to prove it. 91 ABOVE, from left to right: The Sophomore attendants, Mark Bondy and Tammy Marquardt; Seventh and Eighth-grade attendants, Jackie Pappenfus and Scott Rendler; Freshman attendants, Jon Abel and Mary Draheim; and Junior attendants, Lamar Eidem and Janet Bangum. BELOW, the Senior attendants, from left to right: Jim Deno and Mary Currier, Jody Hegna and Judy Wendler, Arlie Allen and Carmen Ness, and Dan Buck and Nancy Selle. Homecoming’s 1978 Royal Court. BACK ROW: Eighth-grader Scott Rend- ler, Sophomore Mark Bondy, Last year’s king Larry Unger, Senior Dan Buck, Senior Arlie Allen, King Mike Rasmussen, Senior Jody Hegna, Senior Jim Deno, Junior Lamar Eidem, and Freshman Jon Abel. FRONT ROW: Seventh-grader Jackie Pappenfus, Sophomore Tammy Marquardt, Last year’s queen Pam Buck, Senior Nancy Selle, Senior Carmen Ness, Queen Julie Morrow, Senior Judy Wendler, Senior Mary Currier. Junior Janet Bun- gum, and Freshman Mary Draheim. The theme of coronation was “Dust in the Wind”. The theme song was sung by LeaAnn Maxson, and the Master of Ceremonies was Dale Brannan. 92 LEFT: Queen Julie Morrow bestows a kiss and a penny upon Alex Zelinski while Keith Beckman closes his eyes in anticipation. ABOVE: Homecoming football game against Stewart ville. RIGHT: Walt Unger attempts the obsta- cle course at the pepfest. HOMECOMING ’78 BELOW: Queen Julie Morrow and King Mike Rasmussen LEFT: Richard Hawkins of the K-M Komety Players in the Homecoming parade. BELOW: The Royal Court dances at the Homecoming Dance. RIGHT: The winning float, pride of the Freshman class, with a theme of “We’re expecting a victory.” IASS Of 93 “SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS” The play by Carlo Goldino was pre- sented in the high school gym at 8:00 in the evening on November 16 18, 1978. It was directed by Mrs. Cheryl Frarck, and the student director was Lynn Schomburg. Eric and Dan Driver were in charge of lights. “Oh, my adored one.” CAST Pantelone....... Dr. Lombardi. . Clarice......... Silvio.......... Beatrice........ Florindo........ Truffaldino . . . Smeraldina. . . . Brighella....... Porter.......... First Waitress . . Second Waitress . . Rich Hawkins . . . . Eric Driver . . . Annie Ewert ____Neal White . . . .Kris Boyum . . . .Jim Umsted . . . . Greg Miller . . . Carmen Ness Mary Beth Fencl . Allen Schweiger . .Robyn Burgess . . .Toni Smalley And they all lived happily ever after!?!?! Pictured above are the waitresses and dancers. They are Toni Smalley, Lori Wachholz, Kim Behrns, Lynn Schomburg, Ro- byn Burgess, Julie Charon, Hilary Stellner, and Chris Sch- midt. They added a special interest to the opening. “Great folk for politeness, these porters. 94 “Help! Murder!” “1 am here to defend you ‘Smeraldina is mine! ‘There are so many handsome young men tonight. ‘1 would sooner see you dead than unfaithful. “My blood! My body!” 95 96 TEVYA AND HIS DAUGHTERS CAST Tevya . . .Greg Miller Tzeitl . . .Carmen Ness Hodel . . .Kristine Boyum Chava . . .Kim Behrns Golde . . Judy Wendler Rich Women . . .Gerri Lynn Olson Rich Daughter . . .Annie Ewert Rich Merchant . . .Eric Driver Lazar Wolf . . .Richard Hawkins Mottel Kamzoil . . .Dan Pettey Feferal Perchik . . .Neal White Daughters: Sarah. . . . . . .Sheila Larson Esther . . . . . .Roxanne Evans Shprinze. . . . .Lynette Buchanan Beilke . . . . . .Lilliam Righetti Rabbi . . .Roger Schnorenberg Rabbi’s Wife . . .Lynn Schomburg Fedka Galaghan .... . . .Mike Rasmussen You mean HAWK needs padding!? !? ! “ ... and frankly, Reb Lazar Wolf—(that’s nice schnapps).. CREW: Sharon Kimble, Richard Groby, Anne Carrington, Winnie Nerud, Robyn Burgess, Deb Splittstoesser, Cindy Hettervig, Denise Split- tstoesser, Teresa Weeks, Mary Beth Fencl. Maintain control Mrs. Frarck, it’s only 7:00!!!! Hawk, Dan, Judy, Roger get make- up assistance from Deb and Robyn. 99 PROM ABOVE, from left to right, are Paul Lushinsky, Mary O’Dea, Dana Jensen, Kevin Anderson, Marie Jensen, and Mary Currier awaiting their dinners. The 1979 Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Holiday Inn South on Saturday, May 12. For dinner a choice of ham, shrimp, or steak was offered. The Senior Class was awarded the following: Best Dressed Girl: Cheri Leighton, Boy: Craig Johnson. Most Mischievous Girl: Dorothy Johnson, Boy: Robb Naatz. Most Shy Girl: Mary Jo Checkel, Boy: Mark Madsen. Most Expressive Girl: Winnie Nerud, Boy: Walt Unger. Biggest Flirt (Girl): Julie Morrow, Boy: Mike Shufelt. Girl Most Likely to Succeed: Judy Wendler, Boy: Kevin Anderson. Most Daring Girl: Marilyn Schmoll, Boy: Jim Deno. Most Feminine; Marie Jensen, Most Masculine: Marlin Madery. BELOW are the Master and Mistress of Prom cere- monies; Barry Erichsen and Kay Stark. Host and Hostess were Dale Brannan and Annie Ewert. To the right is the Royal Court. From left to right are attendants Dorothy Johnson and Geof Gorvin, Queen Susanne Koebele and King Marlin Madery, and attendants Carmen Ness and Greg Miller. THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD ABOVE is Jeff Franzen, with Susan Dunford following, emerging from the arch in the Grand March. ABOVE: Queen Susanne Koebele and King Marlin Ma- dery posing under the trellis. BELOW are dancers Mary Beth Fend. Jule Wallin, Lee Righetti, Pam Wachholz, Mary Jo Checkel, and Cheryl Meyer. The students danced to the band Roctin. ABOVE are duet singers Kathy Teed and Betsy Merideth who sang the theme song. “The Long and Winding Road.” 101 Graduation of 1979 The Graduation of 1979 occurcd on Sunday, May 27, 1979 at 2:00 p.m. The class con- sisted of 86 students. The invocation was given by Reverand Curtis Johnson. Below are the four speakers at the ceremony: Linda Fjerstad, Greg Miller, Winnie Nerud, and Jinr Umsted. To the right is Lee Righetti who spoke for the three AFS students to express their deep appreciation to the stu- dents, school, and its community. Class Flower— Red Rose Class Colors— Royal Blue Sc Baby Blue 102 Live To Make Your Dreams Come True A CKNO WLEDGEMENTS The editors. Mary, Kris and Betsy, wish to give a special thank-you to Randy Carlsen and Dodge County Independent for their cooperation in lending photographs for our use. 104