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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1983 volume:

yQLUMf IWENT -SM' .ntoryille tuNioR-saNioR igagcHOOL KASSON, MINNESOTA STUDENT J3FE: 2-3, 6-9, 14 pHLETICS: 16-43 PERFORMING ARTS: 44-58 ORGANIZttAiONS: 59-66 UNDERCLASSMEN: 67-841 PBOM: 85-87 9ENIORSy88-100 K GRADU mON: 10W03 ' AGK|M0WE EDGEM I P TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GOOD 2 TIMES FACULTY Secretaries: Sally Hegna and Linda Weber. Principal: Sieg Wenzel. Guidance Counselor: Ivan Kroulik, Guidance Secretary: Jeannie Jones, and Guidance Counselor: Eugene Bartz. Not Pictured: Nurse: Marion Jorgenson and Janitors: Pat Sandeno, Bob O’Brien, and Marilyn Strap. Bus Drivers: Nancy Nord, Ron Werner, Sterling Larson, Lyle Robinson, Joe Pearson, Bob McCoy, Gordy Cunningham, Velma Pettey, Sally Hegna, and Janice Borgstrom. Cook: Bonnie Burns. Superintendant: Sigurd Anderson and Sec- retary: Marlene Unverzagt. Cooks: Sally Schleeter, Dora Mogen, and substitute: Lois Cunningham. 4 Janitor: Bob Jensen. Janitor: A1 Janitor: LaVern Benfield. Strap. Math Science: Front row: Joe Schulte, Nancy Wiitanen, Ron- English: Front row: Lynette Hunter, Joyce Red- da Shubert, and Charyl Perrine. Back row: Mike Duffy, Tim fern, and Cheryl Frarck. Back row: Conrad Le- Johnson, Brad Nett, and Doug Wunderlich. chelt, Robert Rose, and Larry Engel. Music: John Schwen, Mike O’Neill, and Clark Johnson. Social Studies: Robert Felegy, James Sands, Richard Swygman, Lance Peterson, and Ivan Kroulik. Industrial Arts: Jerry Sylwester, Gregory Clift, and Lonnie Wallace. Business: Diane Atchi- son and Don Vang. Phy. Ed.: Dennis Yell and Julie Schramm. Home Ec.: Sue Yell and Gale Slywester. 6 7 1. Enough phone numbers for you, Mike? 2. BROWN- IES 3. Patty cake, patty cake . 4. Howdy y’all. 5. Volleyballers? 6. Yea! 7. Football players? jEFTTV 1. Don’t be bashful now. 2. Concentra- tion. 3. What has Tim got that’s more interesting than Gayle when he’s sit- ting so close? “Hey, Tim, pay a little more attention to her; she’s getting pretty upset!” 4. Hold still now. 5. GHOUL 6. Look it’s a bird! No, it’s a Weebie. No, it’s Julie! 7. “Yuck!” 8. That’s some yawn ya’ got there Ronda. Stay up too late last night? 9. Talk about disgusting! 10. Waiting for someone, John? 11. “Well, it says here .. ” o 9 K-M HOMECOMING ROYALTY To kick off our 1982 homecoming festivities Brett Rasmussen and Rae- gen Bradford were crowned king and queen at the coronation ceremony Monday night. A pepfest and parade were held on Friday afternoon fol- lowed by the homecoming football game at 5:00 p.m. with Cannon Falls. The homecoming dance was held later that evening and music was provided by “Rok Kandi.” Chris and Diane are 1. Our 1981 homecoming queen, Julie Koop, crowns Brett, the junior attendants. 2. The homecoming queen candidates join hands as Raegen is crowned. Scott and Renata Lane and Tara m Dennis and Alisa . . ONLY TIME WILL TELL . . . ONLY TIME WILL TELL TELL . . . ONLY TIME WILL TELL . . . ONLY TIME WILLI 10 FLOATS OF HOMECOMING ’82 1. The juniors’ homecoming float is entitled “Blue Zoo Ex- press.” Tony, is that you with your pants down?! 2. The sophomores float — or what’s left of it. 3. The freshman “have control” and had one of the three winning floats. 4. The eighth grade recruited two new football players, Traci and Karlene. 5. The seventh grade “clears the field” with their float that won third place. 6. The winning FFA float shows some of its members square dancing. 11 ’82 HOMECOMING PEPFEST 4. The volleyball players take on the football players in a test of skill. 5. Mary gives it all she has got with a little help from Cindy. 6. Joe looks like he is concentrating really hard on what seems to be a difficult task for him. 2. The freshmen won the pyramid con- test after breaking a tie with the eighth grade. 3. Gayle awards Tracy with a “lucky penny.” 7. A “family feud” between the volleyball and football team. 8. Herb accepts the spirit paddle for the sophomore class. 1. The seniors had a little trouble in their attempts to win the pyramid contest. 12 HOMECOMING WEEK FESTIVITIES M ; Loose i Conin' thn, 1 (X a i mats -pnorn The seniors’ mural tied for first place. M , ■- ■ ■ The seventh grade also had a winning mural. Sara and Susan are showing The juniors were awarded second place for their homecom- Don’t get so upset, Jenny, their spirit on “grub day.” ing mural. It’s only a picture! 1. Shelly, Chris, and April pose for our photographer in their grubs. 2. April, Missy, Traci, and Judy show their spirit by dressing up for “punk rock” day during homecoming week. 1. and the band plays on . 2. Looks as though Hilary is really ready to light the path. LIGHTS, ACTION. 3. Look who’s planning on dancing Friday night? 4. WINK ’EM 5. Chris Schmidt is hiding be- hind the mic. Get out from behind there Chris!!! 6. “Come on Ann,” states Kelly, “go on out. It’s too late now; she got you.” 7. Now, doesn’t he have some smile? 8. Must have been some joke! 15 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL I BASKETBALL c H E E R L E A D I N G WRESTLING VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: 1. (bottom left-clockwise) Kristy McQuarie, Lori McClamroch, Tara Schouten, Captain Dawn Ma- lerich, Julie Charon, Gayle Jorgenson. 2. (bottom) Jennifer Sands, (top) Captain Gayle Jorgenson, (standing) Cindy Christen- son. 3. (splits) Jackie Papenfuss, (left to right) Captain Dawn Malerich, Kristy McQuarie, Renata Borgstrom. 4. (splits) Lori McClamroch, (left) Julie Shurson, (right) Captain Alisa Mienert. B SQUAD CHEERLEADERS 1. (splits) April McIntosh, (left to right) Jodi Aakre, Cap- tain Missy Yell, Glennys Mensing. 2. (front) Captain Lorri Bulaga, (middle) Dawn Swanson, Shelly Holecek, (stand- ing) Michelle Badker. 3. (bottom) Kristi Ballard, (top) Cap- tain Heather Redfern, (right) Donnae Bradford, not pic- tured: Kris Wilson. 18 1. Pepfests - such crazy ideas! By the way, Joe, what was your award? 2. The Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders in action. 3. So you guys thought you could leave me out of the picture huh? 4. Getting down in the grass during a football game. 5. Tara and Lori • what businesswomen! 19 The 1982 Cross Country team consisted of: (front row) Glennys Mensing, Mary Jo Peterson, Kay Schrafel, Lisa Dibble, (back row) Tom Besch, Steve Blatti, Bill Thomp- son, and Francisco Astorino. Bill Thompson was named All Conference for the 1982 season. Cross Country ’82 was probably the “most Kraziest” year Kasson’s ever experienced. We teamed with Byron to become one. This mass of racey runners consumed a full season of exhilarat- ing excitement such as: Tron Run (run with walkie talkies), Godfa- ther’s Run (a run of all runs, to Godfather’s of course, and I shouldn’t have to explain what happened at Godfather’s), Otto’s Run (sprint to Otto’s Bakery on Fridays), Visit Run (visit houses of runner friends), LSD (long slow distance), we went swimming at a fellow runner’s house, and, oh yes, we ran in meets too! We ended the season with Awards Night. Awards: Unsung hero-Mary Jo. The Unsung Hero award is for the person who keeps going but never gets there. Captains, Most Improved, Most dedicated thin clad, Ott’s award (which is an apron). Button: My pace or yours. Ending practice every night, we engaged in a tedious game of ZIP. It’s played with 3 soccer balls and cones as goals. There were 3 ruis: 1. no hands, 2. no boundaries, and no one could ever forget the third rule. Yes, a season to be remembered, to be cherished, and to be missed. Thanks Byron! “My pace or yours” button: Glennys Unsung Hero: Mary Jo Otto’s run apron: Lisa Captains Kay and Bill Most dedicated thin clad: Kay and Bill — Kay Schrafel, Captain K-M BYRON CROSS The 1982-83 Cross Country season was coached by Mike Cabaya and Chuck Juhnky. The team of 4 boys and 4 girls practiced in Byron with the Byron Cross Country team. One practice was an 8 Vi mile run which ended at Godfather’s pizza in Rochester. Neither boys or girls had enough runners to place as full teams, but a better turnout is expected next year. The best boy’s three mile time was my own of 17:40 and the best girl’s 2 mile time was Lisa Dibble with a time of 14:27. —- Bill Thompson, Captain VOLLEYBALL First Row: Diane Hughes, Tracy Wilson, Winette Dykes, Staci Bigelow, Kris Mienert. Second Row: Jennifer Sands, Alisa Mienert, Cindy Christenson, Renata Borgstrom, Rhonda Jensen, Raegen Bradford. Third Row: Coach Prigge, Beth Tollefson, Julie Shurson, Lori Allen, Mary Tollefson, Jackie Pappenfuss, Shelly Jensen, manager Julie Hunt. Hiawatha CoChampions (first K-M H.V.L. Volleyball Championship) yet many unfulled goals summerize the 1982 Volleyball Season. Our 16-3 season was second only to the 17-3 of the 1981 Komets. Success is sometimes not measured in the actual achievement of goals but the effort put forth and the continual quest for excellence. Our preparation for the season began with the 29 who attended the K-M Volleyball Camp featur- ing Wally and Sam of Apple Valley High School and Jill Halsted of the U of M-All-American. The skills of hitting, passing, setting, Rolling, doing the “JETSON”, and doing warm-ups to “The Eye of the Tiger” occupied the week. We scrimmaged the best we could find: RCC, St. Charles and Southland; and Apple Valley (once ranked 5th in State AA). Our 7 seniors were excellent. I doubt if Southern Minnesota has a better passer than Rhonda Jensen, who also lead us in service points. No one worked harder than Renata Borgstrom. Cindy Christenson and Staci Bigelow would have started on most teams in the area. Our Tri-Captains Alisa Mienert, Mary Tollefson, and Raegen Bradford also represented K-M on the H.V.L. All Conference team. We will miss these people. 1982 Schedule 16-3 Rochester Lourdes Rochester John Marshall Wanamingo Rochester Mayo West Concord Lourdes Tourney Blooming Prairie Lourdes Wabasha-Kellogg Hayfield Dodge Center Cannon Falls Byron Lake City Pine Island Plainview Zumbrota Stewartville Goodhue (dist 4) Claremont (dist 4) 18-5; 18-7 15-18;18-11;18-11 18-11;18-11 18-9;16-18;10-18 18-11;18-4 18-1;18-16 18-5;18-6 18-1;4-18;18-11 18-4;18-8 18-6; 18-9 18-12;18-7 18-2; 18-4 18-13;18-11 18-10;13-18;18-10 11-18;18-12;15-18 18-9; 18-6 18-8;18-8 18-10;13-18;18-6 14-18;11-18 21 1. Diane was one of our most consistent bumpers this year. 2. Our Tri-captains Alisa Mienert, Mary Tollefson, and Raegen Bradford were not only great leaders, but also elected to the HVL All- Conference team. 22 B S Q u A D First row: Traci Werner, Heather Redfern, Martha Vrieze, Lorri Bulaga, Stacy Benfield, Kris Wilson, Jodi Aakre Second row: Kim Strain, Marie Vrieze, Jenny Naatz, Kelly Olmsted, Shelly Holecek, Jeanne Freeman, Coach Hennessy NINTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL Front Row: Teri Umsted, Cara Borg- strom, Donnae Bradford, Susan Giese 2nd Row: Cindy Cartney, Stacie Tietz, Julie Dykes, Carrie Holtz, Julie Glawe, Gail Wanous 3rd Row: Alisa Neseth, Michelle Harris, Debbie Bzoskie, Rebel Nelson, Stephanie Walker, Sarah Johnson, Coach Dorschner EIGHTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL Front Row: Rhonda Wigham, Susan Kruger, Amber Anderson, 2nd Row: Sandy Allen, Traci Nelson, Missy Hamen, Bonnie Boyum, Kari Shubert 3rd Row: Jill McClamroch, Denise Holecek, Kari Musolf, Denise Bartel, Tammy Robinet, Tonya Werner, Coach Schramm SEVENTH GRADE VOLLEYBALL Front Row: Alicia Andrist, Tammy Bennerotte, Holly Nel- son, Jessica Prenzlow (manager) 2nd Row: Jennifer Giese, An- drea Walker, Jennifer McMurtry, Kay Neitge, Kelly Strain; missing Lori Weimer and Coach Solberg FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD Dodge Center West Concord Wabasha-Kellogg St. Charles Cannon Falls Lake City Plainview Zumbrota Stewartville STATE PLAYOFFS West Concord Chatfield LeCenter OVERALL RECORD CONFERENCE RECORD 43-14 20-8 7-0 14- 8 14-12 20-15 15- 0 25-13 7-14 13-0 24-8 0-8 10-2 5-1 SENIORS: (FRONT ROW) Dan Swanson, Randy Merideth, Lane Cunning- ham, Brett Rasmussen, Scott Rendler, Mike Kelley, Joe Finn. (BACK ROW) Mark Larsen, Mike Terry, Robin Maxson, Joe Draheim, Ron Henrichs, Dennis Dorschner, Tom Dahms. In 1982 Kasson-Mantorville concluded its most successful season in the history of the school. The Komets completed the year 10 and 2 overall and won the Hiawatha Valley League title with a 5-1 record. K-M capped a successful season with playoff victories of 13-0 over West Concord and a very impressive 24-8 defeat of Chatfield. The finale of the season was an 8-0 semifinal loss at the hands of eventual State Class B Champion LeCenter. Coach Yell HVL CHAMPIONS JUNIORS: (FRONT ROW) Paul Stucky, Chris Burdick, Pat O’Dea, Wes Evans, Gary Berge, John Rendler. (BACK ROW) Bob Bondy, Chris Abel, Tom Jensen, Scott Winkle, Bryan Ziemann. SOPHOMORES: (FRONT ROW) Billy Gullickson, Bryan Suess, Jim Bzoskie, Fred Diekman, Curt Wigham. (SECOND ROW) David Banks, Kevin Wohlfiel, Darin McNeill, Todd Ness, Jeff Simons, Chris Walker. (BACK ROW) John Colburn, Doug Rosen, Quintin Dykes, Jim Farley, and FRESH- MAN Scott Behrns. CLASS B STATE SEMIFINALS 1. Two-time All-Conference running- back Scott Rendler was picked Most Valuable Back by his teammates. 2. Coaches Yell and Kroulik discuss the game with quarterback, punter, and kicker Dennis Dorschner. Dennis was also chosen All-Conference on of- fense. He was voted Most Valuable Player by the team. 3. Captains Mike Kelley and Lane Cunningham were both selected as All-Conference line- men: Lane was chosen on both offense and defense, and Mike on offense. Mike was also voted Most Valuable Lineman. 4. Sophomore standout Bry- an Suess had a great year. He was selected to the All- Conference team as a tight end on offense and a lineman on defense. Pat O’Dea and Bob Bondy were voted Most Improved Players. 5. Although there were individuals who stood out, the success of the Komets was a result of an inspired team effort. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing most carries Scott Rendler 236 most yards Scott Rendler 1383 highest average Scott Rendler 5.7 yds. carry Passing passes attempted Dennis Dorschner 232 passes completed Dennis Dorschner 114 yards passing Dennis Dorschner 1662 completion percentage Dennis Dorschner 49% Receiving 12 most receptions Bryan Suess 34 most yards Bryan Suess 431 most touchdowns Suess and S. Rendler 3 highest average Robin Maxson 19.4 yds. carry Points most points scored Scott Rendler 96 NINTH GRADE: Front Row: Troy Luther, Larry Heggedahl, Kevin Kearney, Joe Beth. Second Row: Pat Biwer, Paul Utpadel, Tony Alzamora, Coy Borgstrom, Greg Nelson, Steve Decker, Jay Burton. Back Row: Bob Bartholmew, Mark Bishop, Ken Kamerer, Tim Callahan, Scott Behrns, Sean Kelley. EIGHTH GRADE: Front Row: Gary Liedtke, Mike Peterson, Da- vid Birch, Chris Packer, Scott Berg, Leigh Zelinski, Mike Zinter, Second Row: Scott Morris, Steve Renner, Rodney Jorgenson, Wes Beggs, Scott Sparks, Chris Hower, Scott Benson, Chris Wanous. Back Row: Steve Thompkins, Gary Suess, Brent Edgar, Darin Splittstoesser, Todd Vrieze, Scott Rose, Dan Ol- ive, Tim Benson, Chad Burdick, David Lien. SEVENTH GRADE: Front Row: Eric Vatland, Bryan Billington, Ja- mey Nord, Joel Leonard, Jim Alza- mora, Aaron Kelley, Dane Head. Second Row: Chad Kanz, Greg McAdams, Chad Berglund, Kent Kearney, Jay Lonien, Greg Weber, PJ Labinski, Ricky Blood. Third Row: Darin Vrieze, Brian Dalaska, Todd Distad, Steve Fields, Paul Sands, Chris Swenke. Back Row: Dave Wilcox, Jason Cartney, David Otomo, Chris Nord, John McIn- tosh, Shane Hoff. 26 A-SQUAD BASKETBALL Front: Coach Julie Andrews, Shelly Jensen, Julie Hunt. Middle Row: Jenny Naatz, Marie Vrieze, Sally Diekman, Rhonda Jensen, Diane Hughes. Back Row: Mary Tollef- son, Beth Tollefson, Lori Allen, Raegen Bradford, Martha Vrieze, and Kris Mienert. Mary’s “Golden” Reaction!!!!! 27 B-SQUAD B A S K Front Row: Julie Dykes, Susan Giese, StacieTietz, Carrie Holtz, Becky Boyum, and Deb Ness. Back Row: Coach Cathy Hennessy, Debbie Bzoskie, Cindy Cartney, Alisa Neseth, Kelly Olmsted, Michelle Harris, Missy Merideth, Stephanie Walker, and Sarah Johnson. 28 Shelly, what was that you were about to say?!?! 8TH GRADE Sitting: Holly Jones, Nicky Dougherty, Susan Kruger, Carrie Hallstrom. Kneeling: Carol Patrin, Amber Anderson, Shannin McNeill, Kari Shubert, Terri Durst. Standing: Tonya Werner, Denise Holecek, Denise Bartel, Hiliary Trow, Jenny Wharton, and Karlene Musolf. Mary showing off her very “few” tal- ents. (Ha-Ha) Looking for an opening. 29 BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY The members of the boys varsity team are: Tim Giese, Bryan Ziemann, Brian Thompson, Steve Anderson, Chris Swenke, Tim Unverzagt, Joel Unverzagt, Dennis Dorschner, Mike Kelley, Tom Dahms, Randy Merideth, Chris Able, Scott Winkle, and Bryan Suess. B-SQUAD Front Row: Kevin Wohlfiel, Eddie Westin, Quintin Dykes, David Banks, Jim Bzoskie, and Fred Diekman. Back Row: Steve Erickson, John Colburn, Kurt Wigham, Darrin McNeil, and David Bartel. 30 1. Bryan in a game?!! 2. Mike puts one up from the corner. 3. Jump ball!! 4. Dennis drives to the hoop. 5. An easy layup. 31 NINTH GRADE Jason Carteny, Jamie Nord, Joel Leonard, Brian Dalaska, Row Two: Brian Billington, Paul Sands, Todd Disatd, Ricky Blood, Chad Bergland, Back Row: Eric Vatland, Todd Walker, John McIntosh, Shane Hoff, Todd Rose EIGHTH GRADE Front Row: Darin Splittstoesser, Gary Liedtke, Tom Harrah, Tim West, Ben Riker, Row Two: Chris Wanous, Chris Hower, Scott Benson, Scott Berg, Steve Renner, Rodney Jorgenson, Scott Sparks, Sonny Johnson, Back Row: Tim Brothen, Andy Bolan, Mike Messinger, Dan Olive, Steve Tompkins, Mike Zinter, Gary Suess, Russell Leitzen Tim Callahan, Matt Wallin, Winston Stellner, John Kreidermacher, Back Row: Mark Bishop, Scott Behrns, Steve Decker, Jeff Tollefsrud and Lee Terry SEVENTH GRADE WRESTLING 1. A typical “Raz” move! 2. Dane Head had a very successful season for the KoMets during his seventh grade year. He has great potential and shows promise for his future years. 3. Yeah! That’s right, Gary - Kick ’em in football and bite ’em in wrestling. 4. DISTRICT 4 CHAMPIONS Varsity - Front Row: Ray Lechner, Todd Purvis, Chad Burdick, Jeff Knudsen, and Larry Aarsvold. Second Row: Lawren Castner, Mike Terry, Lane Cunningham, Gary Berge, Brett Rasmussen, and Paul Stucky. Not Pictured: Dane Head. TEAM RECORD The 8-7 record of the 1983 Komets is the best record since 1977. The foundation of the improved record was the efforts of tri-captains Lane Cunning- ham, Brett Rasmussen, and Mike Terry. The 3 had a combined record of 73-10-3. 6 Komets advanced to the Regional Tournament. The lone seventh grader in the tournament was Dane Head who recorded an impressive 14-13 varsity re- cord. Paul Stucky (14-15) 132 lbs. and most improved, Lawren Castner (heavy-weight), also advanced with our tri-captains. The 1983 B-squad was one of K-M’s best according to B-squad coach and former K-M great, Larry Kimble. The season was highlighted by their championship at the Hayfield tournament and strong showings at the Rochester and Goodhue tournaments. Larry Hegge- dahl (14-3) led the B-squad with 10 pins followed by Chris Burdick (14-0) 9 pins, Tony French (17-2) 8 pins, and Mike Madery and Tom Dohrmann with 7 pins. I would like to thank assistant coaches Larry Kimble and Lonnie Wallace for their efforts this season. Coach Prigge Rochester Tourney Mayo 27-36 Lourdes 50-16 Austin 20-40 Kenyon 19-37 Pine Island 45-17 Dodge Center 41-21 Hayfield 26-34 Stewartville 22-38 Wabasha-Kellogg 38-14 St. Charles 33-19 Lake City 29-24 Zumbrota 37-14 Plainview 16-34 Byron 39-16 Cannon Falls 18-36 HVL Tourney 4th District 4 Tourney 3rd 33 B SQUAD- Front Row: Larry Heggedahl, Mike Peterson, Manager Corey Morris, Matt Prigge, Scott Morris. Second Row: Troy Luther, Joe Beth, Todd Aarsvold, Jay Burton, Pat Biwer. Back Row: Tom Dohrmann, Dave Jones, Bill Thompson, Tony French, Chris Burdick, Robin Maxson, Mike Masery, Jason French. Individual B-Squad Records Larry Heggedahl 14-3-0 Mike Peterson 11-7-1 Matt Prigge 9-4-1 Scott Morris 12-5-0 Troy Luther 7-7-0 Jay Burton 7-5-1 Pat Biwer 6-7-0 Jason French 3-12-0 Ray Lechner 0-12-0 Mike Madery 13-2-0 Chris Burdick 14-0-0 Tony French 17-2-0 Bill Thompson 9-5-0 Tom Dohrmann 13-6-0 Jay Lonien 1-2-0 Rick Kamerer 0-1-0 Mike Law 1-8-0 Robin Maxson 8-0-1 Joe Beth 2-5-0 Chad Burdick 1-1-0 Greg Kass 0-2-0 Todd Ness 0-1-0 Todd Aarsvold 1-4-0 Tim Benson 0-1-0 34 STATE BRONZE 3 TIME DISTRICT MEDALIST CHAMPION 72 119 CAREER WINS CAREER WINS Individual Varsity Records Larry Aarsvold 13-8-0 Dane Head 14-13-0 Jeff Knudsen 6-13-1 Chad Burdick 3-13-0 Todd Purvis 4-16-1 Paul Stucky 14-5-1 Robin Maxson 0-3-0 Brett Rasmussen 32-1-0 Gary Berge 11-8-0 Lane Cunningham 21-3-1 Mike Terry 20-6-2 Lawren Castner 12-14-0 Pat Biwer 3-2-0 Mike Madery 2-6-1 Rick Kamerer 1-6-0 Tony French 0-0-2 Chris Burdick 1-2-1 Joe Beth 0-2-0 Joel Aarsovld 0-5-0 Matt Prigge 2-2-0 Ray Lechner 0-1-0 Jason French 0-1-0 1. Brett Rasmussen is the most accomplished wrestler in K-M history. At 145 lbs. this season, Brett was All-Conference, an HVL and District 4 Champion, and, for the second consecutive year, a Region Champion. Brett went on to place third at the State Tournament. In addition to these outstanding achievements, Brett was also a Tri-Captain and had the most falls (13) and most takedowns (23) on the team during the dual meet season. He was voted the most valuable wrestler by the team and received the Tim O’Brien Award for the hardest-working wrestler. Brett also became a member of the elite 100 WINS CLUB. 2. Lane Cunningham has also completed a very successful wrestling career at K-M. This year at 167 lbs., Lane was chosen All-Conference and placed second in the HVL and first in the District Tourney. He was a Tri-Captain and became a member of the prestigious 60 WINS CLUB. 3. Tri-Captain Mike Terry won the 185 lb. HVL title and was chosen All-Conference. He also placed third in the Distirct. 4. Heavyweight Lawren Castner won third place in the HVL and District Tourns. The team selected him as the Most Improved Wrestler. 5. Junior Paul Stucky was All-Conference and District Runner-Up at 138 lbs. He placed third in the HVL. Other outstanding individuals who placed in the tournaments were Jeff Knudsen (5th-HVL), Gary Berge (5th-HVL), Chad Burdick (5th-HVL), and Dane Head, who, as a seventh-grader, placed fourth in the HVL, third in the District, and was the only sev- enth-grader in the Region Tourn. Larry Aarsvold, who also had a good season, recorded the fastest fall in :38. s o F T B A L L Kneeling: Jeanne Freeman, Deb Ness, Stacie Tietz, Carrie Holtz, Martha Vrieze, and Kris Miehert. Standing: Manager Jenny Naatz, Rhonda Jensen, Raegen Bradford, Rebel Nelson, Alisa Neseth, Marie Vrieze, Lori Allen, Beth Tollefson, and Coach Ivan Kroulik. 36 B-SQUAD S o F T B A L L Sitting: Becky Birch, Lori Weimer, and Hollee Nelson. Kneeling: Sarah Johnson, Kari Shubert, Amber Anderson, Julie Schablitsky, Holly Jones, and Kay Neitge. Standing: Holly Jacobs, Denise Holecek, Nicky Dougherty, Traci Nelson, Shanon McNeill, Tanya Lein, Randee Hendrichs, and Jennifer Giese. 37 BASEBALL SEASON RECORD Pine Island 12-11 Austin Pacelli 9-3 Wabasha-Kellogg 3-2 Byron 6-5 Cannon Falls 1-3 Lake City 5-1 Kenyon 12-1 Plainview 11-1 Zumbrota 6-5 Stewartville 5-1 District 4 Tourn. 1st Goodhue 8-2 Zumbrota 12-5 Pine Island 6-4 Region 1A Tourn. 2nd La Crescent 11-2 Austin Pacelli 11-14 VARSITY - Front Row: Chris Noyes, Jeff Simons, Steve Decker, Winston Stellner, Kevin Kearney, Scott Behrns, Mark Bishop, Chris Hallstrom, Eddie Westin. Back Row: Dennis Dorschner, Gary Berge, Robin Maxson, Joel Unverzagt, Bryan Suess, Bob Bondy, Brett Rasmussen, Lane Cunningham, Scott Rendler, Mike Kelley, Coach Chuck Hansen. 38 1. Senior Brett Rasmussen is ready at the plate. He did a fantastic job catching for the KoMets this year. 2. Who are these foxy men?! HVL AND DISTRICT CHAMPIONS The 1983 K-M baseball team was one of the finest in history for K-M. Their major accomplishments were losing only once during the regular season and tying for the HVL Cham- pionship with W-K and Cannon Falls. They also advanced farther in post- season play than any previous K-M team. They won the District 4 title with a 6-4 victory over Pine Island and narrowly missed a state tournament berth by losing in the region final 14- 11 to Austin Pacelli. The final record for the team was 13-2, and the team batting average was .321. Coach Chuck Hansen REGION RUNNER- UP 1. Shortstop Mike Kelley had a very successful baseball season. He was chosen All-Conference, lead the team in home runs with 5, scored the most runs (20), and was the team batting champion with an average of .451. 2. Third baseman and pitcher Scott Rendler became a two- time All-Conference selection. His pitching record was 5-1. 3. Three-time All-Conference choice Dennis Dorschner had a pitching record of 7-1 and also played third base. 4. First baseman Bryan Suess was also select- ed All-Conference. He led the team in RBI’s with 20. ( B SQUAD - Front Row: Tim Brawthen, Dane Head, Chris Wanous, and Tim Benson. Second Row: Mike Messenger, Steve Tompkins, Rodney Jorgenson, Mike Peterson, Scott Berge, and Scott Morris. Back Row: Andy Bohlen, Matt Prigge, Wes Boggs, Gary Suess, Chris Nord, PJ Labinski, Greg McAdams, Dave Wilcox, and Coach Joe Schulte. 39 K-M GOLFERS Front Row: Todd Purvis, Jay Sever- son, Dave Banks, Joel Ludvigsen, and Todd Ness. Back Row: Mike Burnes, Bryan Ziemann, Tom Jensen, Bruce Billington, and Tom Dahms. Not Pic- tured: Steve Anderson and Mike On- ken. This year K-M showed off a young, but very talented group of golfers, who improved daily at practices. As the golf team matures, K-M will develop one of the finer teams in the area. This year Tom Dahms was medalist at the district four meet. Both Steve Anderson and Tom Dahms were selected to All- Conference this year. 40 Front Row: Michelle Rosa, Jennifer McMurtry, Paul Sands, and Steve Fields. Row Two: Wendy Meyer, Ricky Scott, Chris Swenke, and Kurt Dunemann. Back Row: Ray Lechner, Hilary Trow, Missy Engel, Lee Terry, Betty Dutton, and Jon Reid. GIRLS TRACK Sitting: Mary Weber, Stephanie Hettetvig, Lisa Dibble, Dionne Swanson, Tammy Ben- nenotte, Jessica Prenzlow, Kneeling: Heather Thompson, Sally Diekman, Winnette Dykes, Diane Hughes, Alisa Minert, Dawn Swanson, Donnae Bradford, and Susan Giese. Standing: Julie Dykes, Terrie Durst, Noelle Witzel, Glennys Mensing, Mary Jo Peterson, Mary Tollefson, Kim Rener, Michele Harris, Debbie Bzoskie, Candy Cartney, and Coach Julie Schramm. 41 BOYS TRACK BOYS TRACK: Sitting: Steve Blatti, Billy Gullickson, Pat O’Dea, David Bartel, Dan Swanson, and Jim Farely. Kneeling: Chris Walker, Shane Hoff, Jon Ness, Dave Johnson, Curt Wigham, and Wes Evans. Standing: Fran Astorino, Joe Draheim, Jim Bzoskie, Fred Diekman, Scott Winkle, and Bill Thompson. 42 ATHLETIC BANQUET The 1983 Athletic Banquet chicken dinner was catered by Daniel’s of Kasson. Max Stucky was the Toastmaster and Phillis Zillhart gave the Invocation. The coaches of this year’s teams are: Chuck Hansen (Baseball), Dennis Yell (Football, Boys Track), Julie Schramm (Girls Track), Ron Prigge (Wrestling, Volleyball), Jim Turner (Boys Basketball, Golf), Glenda Andrews (Girls Basketball), and Linda Mienert (Cheerleaders). This year’s letterwinners are: BASEBALL Brett Rasmussen Bryan Suess Bob Bondy Mike Kelley Scott Rendler Dennis Dorschner Lane Cunningham Gary Berge a Robin Maxson Joel Unverzagt Chris Noyes FOOTBALL Dennis Dorschner Scott Rendler Robin Maxson Brett Rasmussen Ron Henrichs Mike Kelley Dan Swanson Tom Dahms Lane Cunningham Joe Finn Joe Draheim Mark Larsen Randy Merideth Mike Terry Chris Burdick GIRLS TRACK Susan Giese Alisa Mienert Mary Tollefson Sally Diekman Diane Hughes Winette Dykes Deb Bzoskie Cindy Cartney Susan Giese Michelle Harris Julie Dykes BOYS TRACK Dave Johnson Bill Thompson Jon Ness Fran Astorino Joe Draheim Pat O’Dea Billy Gullickson Curt Wigham Fred Diekman Jim Bzoskie Chris Walker Jim Farley Steve Blatti Shane Hoff David Bartel VOLLEYBALL Robin Maxson Brett Rasmussen Mike Terry Bill Thompson Larry Aarsvold Gary Berge Chris Burdick Tom Dohrmann Tony French Dave Jones Paul Stucky Mike Madery Todd Purvis Brian Thompson Steve Anderson Chris Swenke Tim Unverzagt Joel Unverzagt 1 Dennis Dorschner Mike Kelley Tom Dahms Randy Merideth Chris Able Scott Winkle Bryan Suess Tracy Wilson Chad Burdick SOFTBALL Jennifer Sands Scott Morris Raegen Bradford Renata Borgstrom Matt Prigge Rhonda Jensen Diane Hughes Lori Allen Staci Bigelow CROSS COUNTRY Martha Vrieze Winette Dykes Bill Thompson Marie Vrieze Jackie Papenfuss Fran Astorino Beth Tollefson Alisa Mienert Steve Blatti Kris Mienert Lori Allen Kay Schrafel Stacie Tietz Raegen Bradford Glennys Mensing Jeanne Freeman Cindy Christenson Paul Stucky Carrie Holtz Rhonda Jensen Pat O'Dea Alesa Neseth Mary Tollefson Gary Berge Deb Ness Julie Shurson John Rendler Jenny Naatz Kris Mienert Wes Evans Beth Tollefson Chris Abel CROSS COUNTR Julie Hunt Bob Bondy Mary Jo Peterson Shelly Jensen Scott Winkle Lisa Dibble Ronda Tietz Jim Bzoskie Bryan Suess CHEERLEADERS GOLF Dawn Malerich Tom Dahms GIRLS BASKETBALL Kristy McQuarie Steve Anderson Diane Hughes Tara Schouten Bruce Billington Lori Allen Julie Charon Joel Ludvigsen Raegen Bradford Gayle Jorgenson Todd Purvis Rhonda Jensen Lori McClamroch Jay Severson Mary Tollefson Alisa Mienert David Banks Kris Mienert Cindy Christenson Beth Tollefson Jennifer Sands WRESTLING Julie Hunt Julie Shurso n Dane Head Shelly Jensen Jackie Papenfuss Lawren Castner Renata Borgstrom Lane Cunningham BOYS BASKETBALL Rick Kamerer Tim Giese Jeff Knudson Bryan Ziemann Richard Swygman presented the Athlete of the Year Awards to Dennis Dorschner and Mary Tollefson. v______________ PERFORMING ARTS SENIOR BAND Members of the Jazz Band include: Mike Burns, Kris Dokken, Lori MaClamrock, Larry Aarsvold, Matt Weimer, Marvin Grove, Jay Severson, Brian Suess, Brett Rasmussen, Bill Thompson, David Banks, Lee Schomburg, Kelly Kloppstein, Ann Johnson, Raegan Bradford, Dawn Malerich, Joel Aarsvold, Amy MaClamrock, and Director John Schwen. CONTEST PARTICIPANTS D R Brass Ensemble D R Jazz Ensemble Sax Ensemble D R Staci Bigelow D R Jeff Knudson D R Kristy McQuarie D R Lee Schomburg D R Tamisha Werner Larry Aarsvold D R Carey Boyum Judy King D R Joel Ludvigsen D R Kris Dokken D R Missy Yell 1 Debbie Bzoskie received the Band Directors Award for 1983. Congratu- lations Debbie. 2 Mr. Schwen present- ed Lori MaClamrock with the John Phillip Sousa Award at the spring con- cert. 3. Our Jr.-Sr. band directors are Mr. Schwen and Mr. O’Neil. “D” indicates starred at districts “R” indicates starred at region-state JUNIOR BAND CLARINETS: Ann Durst, Stephanie Walker, Shawne Peder- son, Donna Luther, Brooke Imhoff, Rhonda Wigham, Denise Bartel, Jenny Wharton, Russell Leitzen, Terrie Durst, Cindy Cartney, Donnae Bradford, Susan Giese, Michelle Harris. Not Pictured-OBOE: Missy Merideth. Front Row- PERCUSSION: Tom Harrah, Sonny Johnson, Kenny Schomburg, Steve Renner, Denise Holecek, Coy Borg- strom. Not Pictured: Dawn Swanson. Second Row- TROM- BONES: Alan Charon, Gary Liedtke, Andy Bohlen, Jon Reid. TUBA: Scott Rose. BARITONES: Tom Besch, Tim Calahan, Rodney Jorgenson, Dena Liedtke. Front Row- FRENCH HORNS: Betty Dutton, Rhonda Ness, Jill McClamroch, Chris Hower. Second Row- BARITONE SAX: Missy Engel. TENOR SAX: Kristin Overson. ALTO SAXES: Raymond Lechner, Dan Olive, Kevin Kearney, Jeff Tollefsrud. Back Row- FLUTES: Wendy Meyer, Kari Shubert, Becky Birch, Lynette Fay, Luellen Lewis, Sherri Brossard, Sarah Johnson, Alisa Neseth. TRUMPETS: Gary Suess, David Birch, Scott Sparks, Leigh Zelinski, Tonya Werner, David Derby, Lee Terry, Mark Bish- op, Winston Stellner, John Kreidermacher, Debbie Ness, Sandy Allen. Not Pictured: Todd Aarsvold, Debbie Bzoskie, Carol Patrin. SEVENTH GRADE BAND 1. Front Row: Hollee Nelson, Kelly Strain, Dione Swanson, Stacie Durst, Bryan Billington, Kent Kearney. Back Row: Eric Vatland, Todd Rose, Dan Olson, Paul Sands. 2. Front Row: Michelle Rosa, Jennifer Giese, Tammy Bennerotte, Amy Miller, Jessica Prenzlow, Lisa Dibble, Kay Neitge, Missy Burton, Becky Madery, Debbie Klocke, Penny Boyum. Back Row: Nicole Jacobson, Nancy Jones, Karen Schomburg, Christa Schwen, Suzanne Meissner, Heidi Burton, Kim Renner, Paula Hagan, Heather Thompson, Julie Schablitsky, Jennifer McMurtry, Lori Weimer. Not Pictured: Kurt Dunemann. SENIOR CHOIR Front Row: Chris Abel, Jay Severson, Kevin Wohlfiel, Mike Madery, Rick Kamerer. Second Row: Kris Wilson, Hilary Stellner, Michelle Badker, Jenny Naatz, Kelly Olmsted, JoAnn Dohrmann, Bonnie Finley, Krista Schouten. Back Row: Lori McClamroch, Jeanne Freeman, Chris Schmidt, Ronda Tietz, Tara Schouten, Dianne Holdier, Becky Boyum, Staci Bigelow. Are you sure you have it right now Jenny? Front Row: Dan Swanson, Lane Cunningham, Joel Aarsvold, Fred Diekman, Brett Borgstrom. Second Row: Jodi Canterbury, Julie Hunt, Julie Charon, Kim Phelps, Tracy Wilson, Tamisha Werner, Lorri Bu- laga, Kristy McQuarie. Back Row: Cindy Parker, Randee Henrichs, Patty Onken, Kim Strain, Patsy Holdier, Julie Schouten, Christina Benson, Traci Werner. Wake up guys! Rivers belong where they can ramble. 49 SINGING BRIGHTENS ANY DAY K-M’S SELECT GROUPS Chamber Singers - Tara Schouten, Lane Cunningham, Kristy McQuarie, Dan Swanson, Lee Schomburg, Rick Kamerer, Lori McClamroch, Joel Aarsvold, Staci Bigelow, Mike Madery, Julie Char- on, Tamisha Werner. Triple Trio - Hilary Stellner, Jenny Naatz, Kim Strain, Jeannie Freeman, Traci Werner, Patsy Holdier, Michelle Messenger, Jodi Canterbury. Not Pictured - Michelle Badker. 50 7th Grade Sextet - Kristine Anderson, Karen Schom- burg, Christa Schwen, Jenni- fer McMurtry, Lori Weimer, Jennifer Giese. WE ALL SING TOGETHER IN HARMONY Sopranos and Altos-Amber Anderson, Denise Bartel, Cara Borstrom, Bonnie Boyum, Shelly Chilson, Julie Deugan, Michelle Distad, Nicky Dougherty, Terri Edurst, Betty Dutton, Julie Dykes, Missy Engel, Carrie Hallstrom, Stephanie Hettervig, Missy Heymann, Denise Holecek, Alice Holt, Brooke, Imhoff, Jody Janz, Susan Kruger, Luellen Lewis, Dena Liedtke, Jill McClamroch, Shanin McNeill, Missy Merideth, Wendy Meyer, Kris Mitchell, Karlene Musolf, Rebel Nelson, Traci Nelson, Kristin Overson, Carol Patrin, Shawne Pedersen, Tina Plagge, Jackie Posey, Tammy Robinet, Kari Shubert, Julie Springsted, Natalie Sulack, Dawn Swanson, Tina Thompson, Stacie Tietz, Hilary Trow, Terri Umsted, Gail Wanous, Mary Weber, Tonya Werner, Jenny Wharton, Diane White, Rhonda Wigham. Tenors-Julie Beth, Andy Bohlen, Tim Brawthen, Chris Hower, David Lushinsky, Scott Morris, Joe Muhlbauer, Jay Nielson, Matt Prigge, Ricky Scott, Jeremy Smith. Baritones-Tim Benson, Wes Boggs, Chad Burdick, John Kreidermacher, Scott Rose, Ken Schomburg, Winston Stellner, Jeff Suhr. Director: Mr. Clark Johnson. Front Row: Winston Stellner, Ken Schom- burg, Scott Rose, Wes Boggs, Tim Brawthen, Matt Prigge, Chris Hower, Joe Mulbauer. Back Row: Tonya Werner, Missy Merideth, Denise Bartel, Julie Deugan, Terri Umsted, Shanin McNeill, Diane White, Stacie Tietz. The Junior Choir sings “What Do All These Things Mean?” at the Christmas Concert. SEVENTH GRADE CHOIR THEY’VE GOT A GOOD START. Front Row: Heather Thompson, Chandra Calhoun, Linnea Zwart, Karen Schomburg, Robert Groby, Shane Hoff, Dan Olsen, Michelle Rosa, Kay Neitge, Kris Anderson, Lisa Shoden. Back Row: Lisa Dibble, Kelly Strain, Andrea Walker, Sherri Chester, Becky Madery, Christa Schwen, Debbie Klocke, Suzanne Meissner, Jennifer Geise, Stacie Durst, Jennifer McMurtry, Lori Weimer, Kim Renner, Jessica Prenzlow. Not Pictured: Dione Swanson and Penny Boyum. Drink Lachiam to life. REGIONAL STARS I TRADITION! The 7th grade choir members practice for “Fiddler on the Roof.” Front Row: Julie Charon, Jeanne Freeman, Hilary Stellner, Traci Werner, Michelle Badker, Kim Strain. Second Row: Jodi Canterbury, Tamisha Werner, Tara Schou ten, Lori McClamroch, Jenny Naatz, Michelle Messenger. Back Row: Kristy McQuarie, Lane Cunningham, Dan Swanson, Joel Aarsvold, Rick Kamerer, Mike Madery. Lori McClamroch also recieved the National Choral Director’s Award. Friends Forever! 52 SPEECH TEAM The speech team participants this year were: Carey Boyum, Lori Schnoren- berg, and Joel Ludvigsen. Carey won first place at the Cannon Falls Invita- tional. Joel came in third at the Cannon Falls Invitational and first at Districts. He performed well at Regions. Lori did a good job for her first season. The coach of the speech team was Mantorville teacher, Mrs. Besch. LIBRARY AIDES The 1983 Library Aides are: Rodney Jor- genson-8, Russ Leitzen-8, John Reid-8, Scott Rose-8, Dena Liedtke-9, Troy Luther-9, Re- bel Nelson-9, Chris Overson-9, Diane White- 9, JoAnn Dohrmann-10, Mike Law-10, Tonya Lien-10, Morgan Ludlow-10, Cindy Parker-10, Kim Phelps-10, Krista Schouten- 10, Jay Severson-10, Joel Aarsvold-11, Tom Dohrmann-11, Scott Holecek-11, Jay Battey-12, Joe Battey-12, Russ Blaisdell-12, Mick Dorhmann-12, Bonnie Finley-12. The Library Aides were headed by Fran Johnson and Librarian Jane Cabaya. 53 SILLY SOUP CAST OF CLOWNS Ajura Rosa .......... Extremely Long Tall Emeralda Small Brunella Chris Schmidt Sonja Sparks Kelly Kloppstein Joel Ludvigsen Kris Randall Ann Johnson Hilary Stellner 54 1. Emeralda is working hard, and Brunella and Extremely Long are hardly working during “The Pump- kin.” 2. “SPOOKS!” 55 BABES IN ARMS The wonderful cast who made “Babes in Arms” so terrific: Front Row: Jeanne Freeman, Dan Swanson, Staci Bigelow, Mike Madery, Kim Strain, Fran Astorino, Lori McClamroch, Carey Boyum, Chris Schmidt, Rick Kamerer, Joel Ludvigsen. Back Row: Tamisha Werner, Lee Schomburg, Julie Charon, Ronda Tietz, Joel Aarsvold, Hilary Stellner, Ann Johnson, Scott Holecek, Tracy Werner. 1. Robin Maxson ran lights and Judy King stage managed the pro- duction. Without them we would have been in the dark and without backstage help. Thank you both. 2. Ann, as Libby, “thwearing by the moon, the inconthtant moon.” 3. Joel Ludvigsen, as the Press Agent, opened the show by greet- ing the audience and giving them a brief of the “Surf ’n Sand Play- house” which is owned and operat- ed by Seymour Fleming. The ap- prentices, led by Valentine White, wish to perform their own show. Fleming, being the ogre he is, gives them no help. But they do come through, and with flying colors. 1. Bunny’s been “licking envelopes all morn- ing.” She’s also “travelled the plains” and the “Lady is a Tramp.” 2. Mrs. Owen, the ever-present stage moth- er, doesn’t find Val up to her “standards.” 3. Suzy, Terry, Val, and Gus arguing about man’s work and woman’s work. C’mon guys, wouldn’t you rather be man to wom- an? 4. At first, rehearsals went slowly because everyone was still learning lines and blocking, but after a few weeks, things really began to “pick- up.” The musical was a terrific exper- ience for all who were involved. Thank you not only to the wonder- ful cast and crew, but to Mrs. Frarck-Director, Mr. Johnson-Vocal Director, Missy Hagen-Choreo- grapher, and Mr. O’Neill and the Community Band. It was a great success! 57 The one act play “To Burn a Witch” was presented January 29th at Pine Island. It is the story of two young girls wrongly accused of Cast of Characters being witches. Ruth decides to save herself and confess to all the lies Ruth Kim Strain pinned on her. Mary is the stronger of the two and will not confess, Mary Staci Bigelow even though it means she will be burned at the stake if she doesn’t. Dame Stanley Judy King Their main persecutors are two older church women: Dame Stanley Widow Jones Hilary Stellner and Widow Jones. 58 Front Row: Gayle Jorgensen-11, Terrie Durst-8, Paul Sands-7, and Mike Peterson-8. Row Two: Lorri Bulaga-10, Missy Merideth-9, Lori McClamroch-12, Mary Tollefson-12, and Raegen Bradford-12. Back Row: Todd Rose-7, Tony French-11, Quintin Dykes-10 and Advisor Robert Felegy. Not Pictured was Susan Giese-9. STUDENT COUNCIL SPELLS SUCCESS This year was a very successful one for the Student Council. The group raised the largest amount ever for Santa Anonymous. This year the Student Council sponsored several dances which included: The Homecoming Dance, The Halloween Dance, Junior Prom, and a variety of others. The Student Council was successful in helping institute the honor pass system for the 1983 school year. This year a businessman’s breakfast was held in the Fall to show members of the community what is going on in the school. An Employee of the Month club was started by the Student Council. As well as being success- ful, the members were productive by having benches built in the main hallways and by landscaping (planted trees along the front driveway) in conjunction with the FFA club. 60 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OLD MEMBERS: Staci Bigelow, Matt Weimer, Lori McClam- roch, Dawn Malerich, Tamisha Werner. Not Pictured: Alisa Mienert. NEW MEMBERS: Ann Johnson, Tara Schouten, Sheryl Ness, Larry Aarsvold, Kristy McQuarie, Mary Tollefson, Charyl Dut- ton, Joel Ludvigsen, Rick Kamerer, Michelle Messenger. Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a High School student. Membership is, however, more than an honor. It carries with it a responsibility that should be considered the beginning of an obligation. He is not only obligated to continue to demon- strate those outstanding qualities of Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service, but also to exert a new influence to improve conditions about him and to promote those qualities which brought about his selection. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE Boys’ and Girls’ State was founded by the American Legion and Auxiliary and is based on belief in God and faith in our Nation. Young people who attend Boys’ and Girls’ State are exposed to a program that promotes belief in a Supreme Being and attempts to teach patriotism by studying materials related to city, county and state government. This year’s Boy State Representative is Carey Boyum. The Girl’s State representative is Gayle Jorgenson. Girl’s State alternate is Michelle Messen- ger. 61 The K-M AFS club hosted Francisco Alberto Astorino from Argentina this year. He stayed with the Steve Gutzman family. During his year at K-M, Fran participated in cross country, track, the spring musical, choir, and AFS. AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS Francisco Alberto Astorino AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS AFS 1. An action- packed volleyball game that took place during the K- M AFS weekend 2. Fran sitting on one of his favorite tree stumps. 3. Fran holding some of his new reading material that he got for Christmas- Harlequin romances. 4. Everybody loves Garfield! The members of the student AFS club are: Bobbie Ander- son, Lori Anderson, Kristi Ballard, Staci Bigelow, Julie Charon, Cindy Christenson, Charyl Dutton, Shawn Harris, Patsy Holdier, Julie Hunt, Shelly Jensen, Ann Johnson, Joel Ludvigsen, Kristy McQuarie, Sheryl Ness, Julie Olmsted, Chris Schmidt, So- nja Sparks, Hilary Stellnar, Ronda Tietz, Tracy Wilson, Tamisha Werner-secretary- treasurer, Francisco Astor- ino-vice-president, Dawn Ma- lerich-president, and Mrs. Hunter-student advisor. 62 FFA Front row: Shelly Holecek, Sheryl Ness, Sweetheart; Dena Liedtke, Larry Haggedahl, Bill Kruger. Row two: Kevin Ness, Greg Nelson, Jeff Suhr, Pat Biwer, Tom Wilke, Chuck Heggedahl, Jason French, Joel Alberts, Todd Aarsvold, Jeff Knudsen. Standing: Tony French, Tim Unverzagt, Mark Wilcox, Dave Bartel, Tom Dohrmann, Jay Burton, Chris Hallstrom, Jim Larson, Robin Maxson, Larry Aarsvold, Don Behne, John Finn, Lawren Castner, Joel Aarsvold, Darren Durst, Scott Lushinsky, Not pictured: Mike Madery, Dan Himle, Mark Ruport, Karen Milnar, Tony Leth, Mr. Clift, Advisor. 1. Officers: Tom Jensen, Assistant officer; Mike Madery, Sentinel; Tim Biwer, Reporter; Tony French, Treasurer; Don Behne, Vice-president; Robin Maxson, President; Chuck Heggedahl, Secretary. 2. State Convention Delegates: Mike Madery and Joel Aarsvold were in State FFA Choir. Jeff Knudsen was in the State FFA Band. 3. The FFA float won first prize in the Homecoming Parade. FHA Front row: Rhonda Ness, Noelle Witzel, Missy Merideth, Jane Raddatz, Michelle Rosa, Sheri Chester. Row two: Staci Bigelow, Shelly Holecek, Kim Strain, Merina Lermon, Cathy Meisner, Missy Burton. Row three: Sheryl Ness, Shelly Jensen, Tracy Wilson, Denise Holecek, Jill McClamroch, Betty Dutton, Heidi Burton, Patti Onken, Mrs. Yell, advisor, Robin Maxson, Honey. Row four: Bobbie Anderson, Donna Luther, April McIntosh, Missy Yell, Chris Ness, Amy McClamroch, Jenny Naatz. 1. Officers: Sheryl Ness, President; Missy Yell, Vice- president; Shelly Jensen, Secretary; Staci Bigelow, Trea- surer; Chris Ness, Public Relations Chairperson; Shelly Holecek, Recreation Leader; Mrs. Yell, Advisor. 2. State Convention Repre- sentatives: Missy Merideth, Chris Ness, Kim Strain, Rhonda Ness. 3. This looks like the usual scene around Mrs. Yell’s room. The 1983 Yearbook Staff: FRONT ROW: Jennifer McMurttry (49-52), Editor Connie Ludvigsen (1, 4-9, 14,15,16,20,30,40,43,44,53,59,60,65,67-84,88-99,101-104), ROW TWO: Photographer Kris Dokken, Lori Wiemer (49-52), Business Manager Ann Johnson, Sheryl Ness (63,64), BACK ROW: Krista Schwen, Karen Schomburg, Editor Dawn Malerich (2,3,17-19,24-26,33-35,38,39,66,88-98), Michelle Messenger (10-13,45-47), Proofreader Tamisha Werner (4,5,48,61,85-87), Joel Ludvigsen (45,62), and Mike On- ken (30-32). Not Pictured are members: Bobbie Anderson (27-29,36,37,39,41,42) Proofreader Kristy McQuarie (17), Staci Bigelow (21-23), Carey Boyum (45,48), Hilary Stellner (54-58). Kris Randell (62), Renata Borgstrom (33,38), Jackie Papenfuss (48), Chris Schmidt, Charyl Dutton, Cindy Christensen. A special THANKS to all those who helped wash buses to make color in this year’s book possible. This year we had two mothers who deserve recognition for all the food they brought to staff gatherings and for all the help they have given during certain events. These two women are Mrs. Messenger and Mrs. Malerich. Thank-you ladies. Carey Boyum and Bobbie Anderson have been appointed Editors for 1984’s book. 65 UNDERCLASSMEN E N T Wade Shannon Ricky Penny Bishop Biwer Blood Boyum Stacy Heidi Burkart Burton Sheri Chester ■ nthony Chilson Melissa Burton Chandra Jason Calhoun Cartncy Kurt Stacie Stephen Tammy Todd Lisa Jennifer Dunemann Durst Fields Fitch Fjerstad Garson Giese 68 Jason Reber Paul Pfeiffer Billy Petersen Michelle Rosa The Seventh Grade Class Officers are: Chad Berglund-president. Dane Head-vice president, and Lisa Dibble secretary treasurer Kim Renner Michelle Rinn Machelie Schultz Christa Sc h wen Karen Schomburg Julie Lisa Schablitsky Schnorenberg Chris Swenke Heather Thompson Dione Swanson Andrea Vatland Wytaske Alan Shelly David Keith Kent Charon Chilson Derby Deugan Deugan Nicky Terrie Betty Brent Missy Dougherty Durst Dutton Edgar Engel Goodman Hallstrom Amber Anderson Bryan Barnhart Denise Bartel The Eighth Grade Class Officers are secretary-Karlene Musolf, vice- president-Dcnise Holecek, and president Mike Peterson. Sandy Allen E I 71 m a pao mo Rose Steve Tompkins Jenny Wharton Sparks Tonya Werner Rhonda Wigham Thompson John Underhill Sandy Tripp Splittstoesser Chris Wanous Shubert Smith Suess Hilary Trow Todd Vrieze Tim West Bartholmey Baumgard Alzamora Aarsvold Coy Borgstrom Donnae Bradford Sherri Brossard Greg Brown Jay Burton Cara Borgstrom Bzoskie Stacey Christenson Tim Callahan Cindy Cartney Michelle Julie Glawe Ken Gilbertson Jason French Susan Giese Andrew Ernst NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED c Hallstrom Raymond Missy Merideth Curt Michelle Larry Stephanie Carrie Hames Harris Heggedahl Hettervig Holtz Ken Kamerer John Todd Kreidermacher Laganiere Raymond Lechner Alan Leonard Dena Liedtke erica Lundberg Sarah Johnson Muhlbauer Debbie Ness Kevin Ness Rhonda Dawn Lee Stacie Jeff Jane Kyle Swanson Terry Tietz Toliefsrud Trygstad Tucke i ne iNintn orade uass utncers are: dune uyKes-vice-presi Merideth-president, and Susan Giese-secretary treasurer. Shawne Amy Pederson Peterson Julie Winston Sylvia Springsted Stellner Stevenson Stephanie Matthew Gail Walker Wallin Wanous Ricky takes a break from study- ing to look towards the camera. Lora Wentworth Bulaga Bobbie Anderson BUSES Vicky Anderson Michele Badker NOT PICTURED David Banks Ballard Bartel Bemieid Christina Benson Becky Boyum Borgstrom Cathy Burnes «i NOT PICTURED Diekman Chilson Colburn Dokken Dohrmann Steve Erickson NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED Rita Geiser Billy Gullickson Randee Henrichs Dianne Holdier Jim Fischer Jeanne Freeman Shelly Holecek Glenn Fate «Melody Billy Pat Donnie Ketchum Kruger Lagansere Larsen Mike Marina Tanya Jackie Law Lermon Lien Lonien Peter Morgan Mike Amy April Darin Cathy Lua-Aroon Ludlow Madery McClamroch McIntosh McNeill Meissner Glennys Mensing Karen Mllnar Mienert Olmsted Cindy Parker MaryJo Peterson Todd Purvis Jane Raddatz Heather Redfern Doug Rosen Juiie Schouten Krista Schouten Jay Severson Jeff Simons Herb Stellner Scott Stocker Tollefson NOT PICTURED Anderson Benson Bennerotte Billington Brannan Brossard Burdick LoAnah Sally Cunningham Diekman The top magazine drive and DCl salespeople for the Junior class were: Lori Anderson, Mark Wilcox, Tracy Wilson, Kirk Brannan. Gayle Jorgenson (top magazine sale- sperson), Jeannie Jones (magazine drive advisor). Michelle Messenger (top DCI and 2nd place magazine salesperson). Judy King, Shawn Harris, Koreen Head, and Lori Schnor- enberg. The class of '84 exceeded their goal and achieved the highest sales mark in the history of K-M’s magazine drives. As well as making a new school record, the class of ’84 has the highest total sales, for this and all past years, in South- eastern Minnesota. Aarsvold Aarsvold Carstensen NOT PICTURED _ .... . Canterbury Winette Dohrmann Dohrmann Dykes Erickson Evans Koreen Chuck Head Heggedahl Grunklee Holecek Johnson Kloppstein Jorgenson Labinski 77 Rend er Jennifer Chris Lori Sands .Schmidt Schnorenberg Shurson Springsted Wentworth imy rie2e Prom 1983: We’ve Got Tonight V W V Prom 1983: We’ve Got Tonight U It 9 Prom 1983: We’ve Head Table: Barry Boggs, Host; Sally Diekman, Hostess; Paul Stucky, Master of Ceremonies; Shawn Harris, date of Paul Stucky; Tim Unverzagt, Jr. Pres.; Julie Hunt, Mistress of Ceremonies. 1. The Royal Court: Joel Unverzagt and Dawn Malerich, attendants; Randy Merideth and Alisa Mienert, King and Queen; Dennis Dorschner and Penny Sandeno, attendants. 2. The Grand March. Got Tonight T f Prom 1983: We’ve Got Tonight Prom 1983: We’ve Got Tonight Head Table: Jodi Canterbury, vocalist; Dan Driver, date of Jodi Canterbury; Christina Benson, accompanist; Rick Kamerer, vocalist. 1. Rick Kamerer and Jodi Canter- bury sing “With You I’m Born Again.” 2. Music was provided by the Rocka Dots. SENIOR AWARDS Most Creative Kay Schrafel and Randy Merideth Most Expressive ......Lori McClamroch and Joe Finn Biggest Flirt Staci Bigelow and Joel Unverzagt Most Courteous Tamisha Werner and Randy Merideth Most Feminine Sheryl Ness Most Masculine Joe Draheim Best Dressed Dawn Malerich and Dan Swanson Most Likely to Succeed Dawn Malerich and David Johnson Most Shy Bonnie Finley and Lee Schomburg Best Personality Alisa Mienert and Randy Merideth Craziest Laugh Lori McClamroch and Mike Terry co oo vo Ti O ( p O m X H Lynn Anderson Brightens your day. Steve Anderson He is much to be admired. Francisco Astorino He has a voice of gold. I Jay Battey Joe Battey Don Behne 1 don’t know where I’m going, but Courteous he is, humble, willing, and I belong to the land. I’m on my way. able- Staci Bigelow Russell Blaisdell Renata Borgstrom Success and happiness always run in How can you soar like an eagle when A happy mixture of sense and non- pairs. you work with a bunch of turkeys? sense. 88 Mike Burnes One wild and crazy guy!1 Dan Buchanan Be nobody else but you. Raegen Bradford Character is destiny. Kelly Burton Since we cannot know all that is to be known of everything, we ought to know a little of everything. Sheila Burton Follow your dreams. Lawren Castner Outstanding in his field. Lane Cunningham A soft voice with a strong mind. Laurie Cotten To be free is to have achieved life. Cindy Christenson Happiness is a flower of beauty. MEMORIES Tom Dahms When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I haven’t already tried. Mark Decker I am the master of my fate, the captain of my soul. Mickey Dohrmann Dennis Dorschner Joe Draheim “ on the road again ...” Totally in with total sports. When God invented man, he wanted him to look like me. CRAZY TIMES! Bonnie Finley She never spoke a word be- yond her need. Ron Henrichs I’m not a Northern beauty, I’m not a Southern rose, I’m just a little schoolboy with freckles on my nose. Dawn Hanenberger A smile is worth more than Patsy Holdier A kaleidoscope of change. Brenda Hrtanek Where the action is, she is. Rhonda Jensen She is there when needed. David Johnson Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken. Rick Kamerer I wasn’t nervous, until Mike Kelley Under the moon, I make the girls swoon. Jeff Knudsen A friend forever. Mark Larsem Kind and diligent is he. Lisa Ludlow She has a certain aura about Connie Ludvigsen There is a wide bridge be- Scott Lushinsky There’s no excitement in JONjfv s� ys call G DtSTAW her. tween general acquaintances school, so why should I go? and true friends. Dawn Malerich Live life to its fullest, and be the best “you” you can be. Robin Maxson Does he conquer, or do they surren- der? Lori McClamroch If silence were money, she’d be broke. Senior Class Officers: Raegen Bradford-treasurer, Alisa Mienert-president, Randy Merideth-secretary. Vickie O’Brien Full of life and fun. Jamie Posey Believe in yourself. Julie Olmsted Live for the moment. Brett Rasmussen Gladly would he learn and gladly Leah Ramer Look .. Lisa Ramer and look again. Brenda Siegele Kim Smith live, love, and laugh Dynamite comes in small packages Steve Snow Craig Solberg Be like a snowflake, leave a mark, whimsical and wild but never a stain Dan Swanson Style is the man himself 96 Bill Thompson Brian Thompson Mary Tollefson It’s funner with a runner. Music makes the world go ’round. A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins. Joel Unverzagt Matt Weimer Tamisha Werner Thank you, thank you, thank you. “ and just don’t get caught.” In school she is quiet, outside a riot. Kyle West Meek is he in his manner. Noreen Witzel 1 search until I find the trvuth. Ron Zinter The less of routine, the more of life. Francisco Astorino- Cross Country 12, Spring Play 12, AFS student, track 12. Lynn Anderson- Band 7,8,9,10, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12. Steve Anderson- Golf 7,8,9,10,11,12, Football 7, Basket- ball 7,8,9,10,11,12. Jay Battey- Library A.V. Aid 10,11,12. Joe Battey- Library A.V. Aid 10,11,12. Don Behne- FFA 9,10,11,12. Staci Bigelow- Volleyball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Youth Aware- ness 10,11, Softball, National Honor Society 11,12, Spring Play 12, One Act 10,12, AFS 10,11,12, FHA 9,10,11,12, Annual staff 10,12, Jazz Band 11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9.11.12, Barbershop 9,11, Triple Trio 10. Russell Blaisdell- Library A.V. Aid 10,11,12. Renata Borgstrom- Choir 7,8,9,10,11, Triple Trio 10, Homecoming 12, Annual staff 10,11.12, Student Council 11, Cheerleader 10,11,12, Volleyball 7,8,9,10,11,12. Raegen Bradford- Volleyball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Basketball 7.8.9.10.11.12, Class Treasurer 12, Student Council 7.8.9.10.12, Jazz Band 11,12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10, Chamber Choir 8,9, Homecoming 10,12, Softball 7.8.9.10.11.12, Dan Buchanan- Baseball 7,8,9, Football 7,8,9,10, Basket- ball 7,8,9,10, Band 7,8,9. Mike Burnes- Football 7,8,9, Golf 7,8,9,10,11,12, Basket- ball 7,8,9,10,11, Basketball manager 8, Jazz Band 11,12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9. Kelly Burton- Homecoming Committee 10, Prom Commit- tee 11. Sheila Burton- Cheerleader 9, Band 7, Choir 7. Cindy Christenson- Volleyball 8,9,10,11,12, Track and Field 7,8,9,10, Cheerleader 9,10,11,12, AFS 12, Band 7,8,9, Choir 7,8,9,10, Homecoming 7. Lawren Castner- Football 7,8,9, Wrestling 7,8,10,11,12, FFA 9,10,11,12, Band 7,8,9. Laurie Cotten- Basketball 7,8,9, Track and Field 9, Softball 8,11. Lane Cunningham- Baseball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Wrestling 7,8,9,10,11,12, Class VP 11, Class Secretary 10, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9.12, Barbershop 9,11, Homecoming 11,12, Honor Escort 11. Tom Dahms- Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, Golf 7.8.9.10.11.12, Basketball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 8.9.10.11.12, Mark Decker- Library A.V. Aid 10. Mickey Dohrmann- Library A.V. Aid 12, FFA 10,11,12. Dennis Dorschner- Basketball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Baseball 7.8.9.10.11.12, Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, Band 7,8,9, Homecoming 12. Joe Draheim- Baseball 7,8, Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, Bas- ketball 7,8,9,10,11, Track and Field 9,10,11,12, Choir 8. Charyl Dutton- National Honor Society 12, Fall Play 11, One Act 11, AFS 9,10,11,12, FHA 7,8,9, Annual Staff 11.12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Youth Awareness 11,12, Girl's State 11, Honor Escort 11. Sandy Enstad- Track and Field 7,8, Fall Play 10. Bonnie Finley- Library A.V. Aid 12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12. Joe Finn- Football 7,8,11,12, Track and Field 11,12, Wres- tling 7,8,9,10, FFA 9. Gail Graves- Basketball 7,8,9, FHA 9, Band 7,8,9, 10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11, Softball 7,8. Ron Henrichs- Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, FFA 9,10, Band 7.8.9. Patsy Holdier- Track and Field 10, AFS 12, Choir 8.9.10.11.12, Triple Trio 12, Basketball 9. Brenda Hrtanek- Volleyball 8, Basketball 7,9, Softball 8. Rhonda Jensen- Volleyball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Basketball 7.8.9.10.11.12, AFS 9,10, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11, Softball. David Johnson- Baseball 7, Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, Golf 9, Basketball 9,10, Basketball Mgr. 11, Cross Country 8, Track and Field 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 7,8, Class President 7.9, Class Treasurer 8, Honor Escort 11. Rick Kamerer- Cross Country 9, Wrestling 12, Class Presi- dent 7, Class Secretary 11, Student Council 7,8,9, National Honor Society 12, Spring Play 11,12, AFS 10,12, FFA 9, Choir 7,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 12, Youth Awareness 10.11.12, Barbershop 12, Dorian Festival 12, Contest 11.12, All-Star Choir 12. Mike Kelley- Baseball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Basketball 9,10,11,12, Wrestling 7,8. Jeff Knudsen- Wrestling 11,12, FFA 9,10,11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10, Brass Ensemble 12. Mark Larsen- Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, FFA 10,11,12. Lisa Ludlow- Choir 10. Connie Ludvigsen- Basketball 7,8,9,10,11, Track and Field 7, Track and Field Mgr. 9,10,11, Basketball 7,8,9,10,11, Annual Staff 8,9,10,11,12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Home- coming committee, Prom paper 11. Scott Lushinsky- Wrestling 10, FFA 10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9. Lori McClamroch- Volleyball 7,8,9, Basketball 7,8,9, Cheerleader 10,11,12, Class president 10, Student Council 11.12, National Honor Society 11,12, Fall play 11, AFS 11, FHA 10,11, Jazz Band 10,11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9.10.11.12, Barbershop 10, Triple Trio 10. Kristy McQuarie- Basketball 7, Track and Field 8, Cheer- leader 10,11,12, Starliter 9, National Honor Society 12, Spring Play 12, One Act 10, AFS 10,12, Annual staff 10.12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Cham- ber Choir 9,12, Barbershop 9, Triple Trio 9, All-Star Band 11, All-Star Choir 12, All-State Choir 11,12, Band Contest 10.11.12, Choir Contest 10,11,12. Dawn Malerich- Basketball 7,8, Track and Field 9, Cheer- leader 9,10,11,12, Student Council 7,8,9, National Honor Society 11,12, AFS 10,12, FHA 9, Annual staff 10,11,12, Jazz Band 11,12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10, Girl’s State 11, Homecoming 12, Honor Escort 11. Robin Maxson- Baseball 7,8,10,11,12, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Wrestling 7,8,9,10,11,12, FFA 9.10.11.12, FHA honey 12. Randy Merideth- Baseball 7,8,9,10, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Basketball 7,9,10,11,12, Class vice-presi- dent 12, Choir 7,8,9,10, Chamber Choir 9,10, Barbershop 9,10, Homecoming 10,12, Honor Escort 11, Boy’s State 11. Alisa Mienert- Volleyball 8,9,10,11,12, Track and Field 8.9.10.11.12, Cheerleader 9,10,11,12, Class president 9.12, Class vice-president 10, National Honor society 11.12, FHA 9, Band 7,8,9, Choir 7,8,9,10, Homecoming Royalty 12, Honor Escort 11. Duane Miller- Jazz Band 9,10, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12. Gregg Miller- FFA 9,10,11. Sheryl Ness- Volleyball 8, Starliter 9, AFS 12, FHA 9.10.11.12, FFA honey 12, Annual staff 12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10, Chamber Choir 9. Chris Noyes- Baseball 10,11,12, Volleyball mgr. 11, Bas- ketball mgr. 11. Vickie O’Brien- Basketball 7,8, Softball 8, Homecoming 9. Julie Olmsted- Softball 8, Basketball 7,8,9, Track and Field 7,8,9, Spring Play 9, AFS 12. James Posey- Football 7,8,9, Basketball 10, FFA 9,10. Leah Ramer- Track and Field 7, Library A.V. aid 7, FHA 9, Youth Awareness 12. Lisa Ramer- Track and Field 7, FHA 10. Brett Rasmussen- Baseball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Wrestling 7,8,9,10,11,12, Class vice-presi- dent 7. Class treasurer 10,11, Jazz Band 10,11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Brass Ensemble 12, Homecoming 9,12. Scott Rendler- Baseball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Football 7.8.9.10.11.12, Wrestling 7,8,9,10,11, Homecoming 8,12. Penny Sandeno- Volleyball 7,8,9, Basketball 7,8,9, Track and Field 7, FHA 9,10. Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9. Mark Saxton- Football 7,8,9, Wrestling 7,8,9,10,11,12, FFA 8,9. Kay Schrafel- Basketball mgr. 9, Cross Country 8,9,11,12, Track and Field 7,9,10,11, FHA 9, Band 7,8,9, Choir 7,8,9, Youth Awareness 11,12, Committees. Lee Schomburg- Football 7, Jazz band 10,11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 12. Tara Schouten- Basketball 8, Track and Field 8, Cheer- leader 10,11,12, Class President 11, Fall play 10, FHA 9, Choir 8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 8,9,10,12, Homecom- ing Attendant 11,12, All-star Choir 11,12, Contest 11,12. Brenda Siegele- Basketball 7,8,9,10, Track and Field 7,8,9,10. Kim Smith- FHA 9, Choir 7,8,9,10. Dan Swanson- Football 11,12, Cross Country 9,10, Track and Field 9,10,11, Fall Play 10, Spring Play 10,11,12, Band 9, Choir 9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9,10,12, Bar- bershop 9,10,12. Mike Terry- Baseball 7,8, Football 7,8,9,10,11,12, Wres- tling 7,8,9,10,11,12, FFA 11. Bill Thompson- Golf 7,8, Basketball 8,9, Cross Country 8.9.10.11.12, Track and Field 9,10,11,12, Track and Field Mgr. 9,10,11,12, Jazz Band 10,11,12, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7. Brian Thompson- Baseball 7, Football 7,8, Golf 8,9,10,11, Basketball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Cross Country 9,10, Band 7.8.9.10.11.12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9. Mary Tollefson- Volleyball 7,8,9,10,11,12, Basketball 7.8.9.10.11.12, Track and Field 7,8,9,10,11,12, Class Vice-President 8, Class Treasurer 7,9, Student Council 11.12, National Honor Society 12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Homecoming Emcee 11. Joel Unverzagt- Baseball 10,11,12, Basketball 7.8.9.10.11.12, Class Vice-President 9, Student Council 10. Matt Weimer- Baseball 7,8, Football 7,8,9, Basketball 7, Wrestling 8,9,10,11,12, National Honor Society 8,9,11,12, Jazz Band 7,8,9,10.11.12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12. Tamisha Werner- Volleyball 7,8,9, National Honor Society 11.12, Fall Play 10, One Act 11, AFS 10,11,12, Annual Staff 11,12, Band 7,8,9,10,11,12, Choir 7,8,9,10,11,12, Chamber Choir 9,12, Triple Trio 11, Contest Band Choir 10.11.12, All-Star Choir 11, All-Star Band 12, Dorian- (choir) 12, Spring Play 12. Kyle West- Football 7, Basketball 7,8,9,10. Noreen Witzel- Volleyball 7, FHA 9,10, Choir 7,8,9,10,11. Ron Zinter- Wrestling 7,8,9. A special thanks to Mr. Swygman for allowing government class time so students could fill out the activity forms that made this page possible. 99 CLASS FLOWER RED ROSE CLASS COLORS ROYAL BLUE AND SILVER CLASS MOTTO “YOU CANT DIS- COVER NEW OCEANS UNTIL YOU LEAVE THE SHORE” i ' Processional, Invocation Introduction of Speakers Commencement Addresses THE PROGRAM Musical Selections r . J Presentation-of C ah Awarding ot Diplomas Benediction • Recessional Senior Band Rev. Kenneth Rogers Mr. Sigurd J. Anderson Superintendent f - Richard Kamerer Michael Kelley . Mary Tollefson , Senior Chfljr . Mr. S.J. Wenzel, Pri pal V � ad Lonrbach rd Chairman Rev. Kennejh Rogers Senior Band, GRADUATION GRADUATIONGRADUATIONGRADUATIONGRADUATIONGRADUATIONGRADL “GRADUATION SPEECH” Well, this is it the big day that we all have waited for. It’s kind of strange and scarry, because now that this day that we’ve waited for, for so long, has finally come, it strikes some of us that maybe we’ll actually miss (not the work, but) K M a little, especially because this last year went by so fast-or the “NEW BEGINNING” came up so fast. But I think we’re ready for it • High School has served its purpose as a stepping stone for helping us to grow and develop into young adulthood. “You can’t discover new oceans until you leave the shore.” Our motto has quite a bit of meaning to it, if you think about it. You’re never going to get anywhere until you make a move. You’re never going to go anywhere until you leave. You’re never going to discover anything until you leave and search for it, and work for it. Dare to take an exciting risk, and don’t be afraid to leave the past behind to find something exciting out in the world. Even though most of us will miss K-M a little, it is time to get out and see the world. I’m gonna • I’m going into the Navy, and I’m going to sail around the world, a couple of times, 1 hope. In a way, it’s all kind of funny to me - personally. It all is kind of symbolic. I quit my part-time job at the Hubbell House on a coincidental day. I had quit on May 21, which happens to be to my surprise, “Armed Forces Day.” Plus, it is sort of neat that the motto also fits exactly what I’m going to be doing and what’s more. I’ll be leaving for the Navy July 5. the day after Independence Day. j’m sure that everyone else can find some sort of symbolism in their graduation. It is not very hard to find. I have a piece of writing that I have included in my speech that Julie Olmsted gave to me that is appropriate: If you believe that there’s a place beyond what eyes can see; beyond that hill, and further still, the grass grows green. If for a time the only sound would be of falling leaves; then you would hear true harmony if only you believe. Days move op beyond the time we would allow, and all of our days become what we call memories. And what we’ve loved will always stay within our heart, though this moment would lead us apart: So if that place beyond the hill seems further than a dream; there waits a world far better still, if only you believe. Well, even though some of us are moving and going away, we all know that Kasson-Mantroville will always be our home, and we all will always be friends. There will be a lot of things that I will never forget: All the things that you can do as a teenager, but not as an adult. I’ll never forget the wild and crazy times, all the fun extra-curricular activities, and I will never forget all the stages that I went through in adolescence throughout my school yeai’s. Some weren’t fun, but others were OK - Like when I got my first real part-time job, and when I bought my first car, (even though it was a piece of junk.), and all the struggles I had with my parents to get more freedom and to be able to stay out late. Now I just sort of laugh about it. Now I realize that that is not really very important. Other things that I will never forget are Mega Moons, Joe Arnold Schwart- zanagger Finn poses, Renata interrogating teachers with questions during .class, and when Mary Tollefson sprays that stuff up her nose for her allergies. I’ve even already heard a few people talking about a class reunion five years from now. It will be interesting to see how some people turn out. I would like to wish all of you GOOD LUCK and happiness in the future. Whatever you decide to do, just remember that the most important thing is that you’re happy, and that if you love life, life will love you back. If you have love, then you have all that matters. We all would be so happy if we would or could just believe in our dreams and think of them as goals, and not just as fantasys. Live your life to its fullest. To live your life in your own way, to reach the goals you have set for yourself, to be that that you want to be, THAT IS SUCCESS. And I know that this class of 1983 from Kasson-Mantorville wll be successful in the big world, because we’re all special 1983 graduates of K-M. It’s time we leave High School and leave teenagehood behind in the past. To end it all, I would like to say that I’m very thankful for all my friendships here in Kasson and Mantorville that I’ve had - and always will, I hope. I’ve had some pretty special ones. Thanks for all the love and for all the memories. I’m going to miss you all Thank-you! — Rick Kamerer Ladies And Gentlemen: We made it! We are the graduating class of 1983. It is now time for us to go into the world and be as eager and fearless as possible, even though every one of us is a little uncertain about what the future holds in store. Our class motto, “You can’t discover new oceans until you have discover new frontiers. As we do this, many precious moments of our school years will be left behind, but kept in our memories forever. The Kasson-Mantorville schools have been very good to all of us. It began that day a big, orange bus roared up to our driveways, stopped, opened it’s doors, and revealed forty gawking faces. We told our mothers that we would do anything for her if she didn’t make us get on. But we got on, and those faces soon became our classmates and friends, and through much trial and error, we learned to work, play and love each other. Moving on through grade school it came time for us to move to Mantorville. We had begun to grow up and this was evident by the activities that were taking place on the playground. Young romance was at it’s peak in these years. Often times, one would not find our that a certain person liked you until it had been relayed through twenty other people because the boy would run by the girl and hit her as hard as he could, and if she hit back, it was true love. This is also the time when some of us joined band and choir. Some of the instruments were larger than the people playing them, but we didn’t care. We thought we were awesome, so were the noises we produced. The grade school years went rather quickly. We learned to read, write do arithmetic, and play flutophone together. Finally it came time for the 7th grade. Wow, we were going to be high schoolers. We now though that we were the greatest thing around, but our attitudes changed quickly when we first walked down the senior high wing and saw that everyone was 3 ft. taller than us. 7th grade was when some of us began to go out for sports. It seemed that uniforms were never quite the right size or color, but we had a good time anyway, even if we did have to wear tape around our waists in order for our shorts to stay up. Lunch was another eventful happening of the day. No longer did we have to stuff our mashed potatoes in our milk cartons to avoid eating them. We now had a choice of many different goodies. Our Senior high days will probably be the most remembered of all. 1 don’t think that it’s the books and homework we’ll remember, but rather the extra things we have done together. Together is a very meaningful word, for today is our last day to be together. As I look out on my classmates faces, 1 remembered silly little things that each of you have done and the experiences we have shared. These will be cherished by me forever, and I’m sure all of you will have many moments of your school years to cherish. Robert Frost wrote “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made the difference. We now must leave the security we have known all these years in school and take new roads into the future. A whole new world likes ahead of us. We now can begin to make our own decisions and contribute to society as much as possible, thus we enter the world of adulthood. We can learn from our past experiences but we can no longer live in the past. It is time to break free. The dreams we have had an now become a reality if the effort is put into making them come true. It is perfectly o.k. to be afraid of the future, for if we weren’t afraid there would be something drastically wrong with us. Our class will make the most of what’s ahead for we have the abilities and courage to do so. I will miss this school, but I think I will miss the friendships I have made even more. Good luck to all of you. Give to the world your best and the best will come back to you. It is often stated that the best things said come last. An old Irish prayer reads like this, “Take time to work, it is the price of success. Take time to think, it is the source of power. Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to read, it is the foundation of wisdom. Take time to be friendly, it is the road to happiness. Take time to dream, it is hitching your wagon to a star. Take tome to look around-thc day is to short to be selfish. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul. Thank you. — Mary Tollefson Dawn Marie Malerich � Robin John Maxson Lori Jo McClamroch � Kristy Sue McQuarie � Michael Allen Mensing Randall Todd Merideth Alisa Kellie Mienert � Diane Lisa Miller Duane Lee Miller Gary Earl Miller Gregg Edward Miller Sheryl Mae Ness Barbara Ann Nielsen Christopher Alan Noyes ‘Vickie Susan O B||wp Julie Marie Olms H James Keith Posey Leah Jean RameJH Lisa Diane RameH Brett William Ras Bn Scott Thomas Reldler Penny Ann Sandejio Mark Alan Saxtonip Lee August Schorlburg Tara Jane Schouten ay Ailene SchrafJwH Drenda Kay Siegel! imberly Jo Smith jteven Edward Snow Daniel W. SvSarisfcg dichael Allen Lynn Rene AndersoiV ' Steven John Anderson Franciso Alberto Astorino' jay Allison Battey Pv William Battey iiiifwWsW-Eugene Behne.™ Russell Harry Blaisdell I Renata Lee Borgstrom' I Raegen Lou Bradford Daniel Alan Buchanan' I Michael James Burnes I Kelly Diane Burton Sheila Renee Marquardi Burton Lawren Charles Castner Cynthia Marie Irene Christenson Lane Thomas Cunningham Thomas Ray Dahms Mark Paul Decker Michael Harya Dohrmann Dennis James Dorschner Joseph Raymond Draheim Charyl Marie Dutton'� Sondra June Enstad Bonita Rose Finley Kimberly Ruth Finley Joseph Earl Finn Gail Cathleen Graves Dawn Marie Hanenberg r Ronald Lee Henrichs Ihk Brian Harold Thompson Mary Dee Tollefson'� ■ Joel Alvin Unverzagt Matthew Mark Weimer � Tamisha Lynn Werner � Kyle C. West Noreen Dawn Witzel Ronald Jay Zinter Patricia Ann Holdier Brenda Lynn Hrtanek Rhonda Rae Jensen David Christopher Johnson' Richard Alan Kamerer4� Michael Anthony Kelley Jeff Allen Knudslto ’ Mark William Larsen Lisa Arlita Ludlow � fionnie Marie Luavigsen 'Honor Student • Member of National Honor Society 103 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS As there comes a time to begin there also comes a time to end and in leaving one stage of life we advance into another. We cannot stop the forward progression of time, but we can strive to perfect the time of the future and make it more meaningful than that of the past. We, Dawn Malerich and Connie Ludvigsen, the editors of this year’s annual, would like to thank all those who helped earn the money to have color in this book and all those who loaned or gave the staff photos for use in this year’s book. Mils