Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1976 volume:

Citizens of the World, Members of the Human Community In the disturbed course of 200 years, America has come to realize the importance of a broad focus on the affairs of planet Earth. FDR aptly expressed this tmth in his Fourth Inaugural Address, January 20. 1945. We have learned that we cannot live alone, in peace: that our well-being is depen- dent on the well-! eing of other nations, tar away ... We liavc learned to be citizens of the world, members of the hu- man community .. Some graduates of MHS will find a place out th� re that has been ‘waiting tor them,’ and vet others will go on to the end without ‘finding their place. But each must keep in mind that every person in tlie human community has a special purpose. Some of these arc represented here, but not all. The nobilitv ol many goals goes unrecognized by those with very different goals. Focusing their attention in different directions. Marc Lar- son, Jim Emanuel, Kandy O'Farrell, Jim Mueller. Jim Schumacher, and Mike Nowick illustrate the different direc- tions they will follow' soon after graduation. Steve Storm and Tim Mundwiler: Tell me the truth. You don’t like my penguin, do you? A thoughtful moment is reflected in the face of Bret Kaal « Barb Hansen gleans for a government test, forming lifelong attitudes towards government and citi- zenship in tne process. A smiling face, exemplified by Kim Smith, is appreciated any day of the week. Kim Kargc re- treats to his niche in the human community tor tour minutes after each class period. As young citizens of the world, the kindergarten clavs recites the Pledge of Allegiance. The American Legion Auxiliary presented American flags to MHS in (X tobcr to decorate each classroom. When a resolute young fellow steps up to that great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find that the beard comes off in his hand, that it was only tied on to scare away timid adventurers. Oliver Wendell Holmes Above: Mike Kasuske: When you’re famous there is no es- cape. Below Patti Yuungren exhibits that a resolute young is equally capable. Above: l iurie (ullum: Dad-rat the dad-ratted English project. Below: lean Adler: I)o you ever get the feeling you're being followed? Patty Schell. Jane Olson, Jean Hartman. Patty. It has been remarked by a foreigner that America has an organization for every conceivable interest. Especially in our rural community, common inter- ests from motorcycles to macrame provide social contact. However, serious personal problems stem out of fear and loneliness. Fortunately, many flour- ishing relationships can be seen in and around MHS, and in most cases the network of friends is far reaching. Yet, cliques do exist, and one does not have to search for long to find an expression of alienation on a solitary face. Tun Mundwilcr. Bari� Conraads: Flirting brightens Yvonne Conraads. Carol Lundin: Since I met you, baby . . . Tom LieSort gives the ‘Hombre Salute.' Marty Porter psyches up lor the Beer Bar- rel Polka. that sang best se what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those Henry Van Dyke 9 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1975 VOTE YES M MILBANK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 2ND ISSUE ELECTION for the needed FOUR YEAR HIGH SCHOOL OILS OPEN 8:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. MILBANK ARMORY LOBBY. MILBANK. SOUTH DAKOTA Ttw l; I Muird llaliburtoti has rrstored completely, bv hand, his 1H24 Model T Ford. mU (Citizens ol Milbank strike a pose on Main Street in post-WWI days. Note the statue at the end of the street. The outcome ol the bond issue lor a new school surpassed the needed sixty percent with sixty-four percent in favor. A lew reasons fa-hind tne need lor a new school were a re- cent influx of students, over-crowded condi- tions at the junior high, and lack ol vocational facilities at the high school. The national trend toward practical training has been rec- ognized in Milbank. u cheiv ,stB SllV R The new is replacing the old to keep up with the times. Change is particularly evident in science textbooks. Students hot-rods and not streets around MHS. -hot-rods line the Main Street appears much the same today as it did hs 11 acing it—always facing it... (Xir responsibilities never cease; our duties never end. Students are feeline the initial impact ot this truth, and traces of what was called the ‘genera- tion gap’ in the sixties linger to aggra- vate relations between youth and adults. ‘Delinquent behavior is relentlessly as- signed to ‘those darned kids.' Facing consequences, however, is an all-too- real part ol decision making. Tempta- tion was present in the Garden o! Eden and has been the subject of much rheto- ric in each century. However, it is only one side of the shekel and students are examining both sides on the rocky road to wisdom. Tun Storm contemplates his latest dented lender. Reality hits Diane Schweer on the tact . Baili Tuchscherer. Jodene Van Sunbefk: Most students realize that every minute of study shows on a test, but neglect almost certainly will bring bad results. 1 ------------- Milbank High School s m i.kK ---------- - Y«, Sotjocf 1 n 2 Ex Sm 3 3 Ex Sm [ Teacher D i 1 p md 2 •btl. 3 «7 JL 1 1 4« 2 •to 3 il Mi DW 2 non 3 .. — hj Mft 2 my 3 4 ■-� Irvfl.vb rjr 2 C ■ tLu. f A .14- r o “ V q g r iU ■ E llffL WiiXi—I A CVsr A Q- V £ ■ P u s ra S ■ P — ■ ■ - CWvi X i I Bond r— . «•T « L_L Attondento i ro 3 ilJl INTUrKSTATlON OF CITUNUIP MAUI E — ExcoIkon Otyi Pnwwt Oeyo Afciiwt Tardy te OMI D o � 4.biUt7 Quality Omt JiwUfWs l 4Mtr7 Qu-lltr U a m. dUlcMC of Mf-DttdpHi - CovtraMst at om'i mif for okt of l urprfUtiN of Safcject Marts A ian- KicHlfs� t i-C-AW f Average D tMS-Below Average C II-?� —Average V Below 6 —Failore .Above: MHS prescri� es tletrntion as a means fo curb misconduct. Lett; Local land- scaping, compliments of MHS students. . that’s the way to get through jokes a very serious thing. Charles Churchill Henry Rackmeyer, you tell us what is important.” A shaft of sunlight at the end of a dark afternoon, a note in music, and the way the back of a baby's neck smells if its mother keeps it tidy,” answered Henry. Correct, said Stuart. Those are the important things. E.B. White — Stuart Little Keith Jandahl: Aw, gee . Senior Curriculum Broadens Brainpower Required subjects for the seniors this year were English and one semester of Govern- ment. Three levels of English were available to seniors: English or World Literature which are college prep courses, and Modern English for vocationally-oriented students. Themes, vocabulary, book reports, and study guides tor literature were various agents used to gain knowledge in English. Government class was a semester study of the foundation and prin- ciples of America’s national, state, and local governments. Government Day in the spring gave seniors the opportunity to put this knowledge to use. Also, this year Congress- man Larry Pressler talked with the govern- ment students through an amplified tele- phone conversation. Senior Math, Physics, (Chemistry I and II, Business Law, Account- ing, Office Occupations, Business Machines, Drafting, Shop, Ag., Creative Stitchery and Cookery', Chorus, Bachelor Survival, and So- ciology were some of the electives available to the seniors. Human relationships, their causes and consequences, was what many So- ciology' students contemplated. Crime, fam- ily, social structure, juvenile delinquency, death and suicide were some of the topics covered. A highlight of the Sociology activi- ties occurred when foreign exchange student Makiko Ogihara presented slides of Japan. The presentation gave students a better un- derstanding of oriental culture. Throughout the semester Makiko was often called upon to compare some aspect of her culture with that of ours. Other programs offered were cadet teaching and DEC A. Cadet teaching gave students insight on the teachers’ side of daily classroom activities. The DECA program combined classroom instruction and on-the- job training by a cooperative sponsor. Daily classroom discussions informed the students on concepts, skills, understanding, and atti- tudes necessary in the working world. Mr. Sly, Mr. Pribyl, and Mr. jandahl guided the seniors throughout the year, advising them on finalities of their high school educa- tion and college and career choices for the future. 16 MODERN PHYSICS «ft jijj CHEMISTRY cmei miwiua Above: Senior hooks are multi-purpose: -muscle-builders, locker-doggers and mind- Itenders. Below: Clary Sell neck plans his escape route from homeroom. SENIORS High school is only one step as we walk along the road of life. Since our first day of high school, we’ve waited long for graduation. Our memories of working on class floats, yelling die loudest at pep rallies, participating in activities and sports will always linger in our minds. As citizens of the world and members of the human community, we strive to go onward, each to his own destinv. Wherever we go, we take with us not only a reflection of our education, but a re- flection of ourselves. The “Spirit of 76” will always live on. The MHS Marching Band displays the “Spirit of 76 . 18 Tern1 Forster James Ciossi Brenda Strege Above: Julie Scheff. Nancy Weber. Jody Reese. Brent Bertsch, Terry Forster and Steve Johnson particioate in DECA discussion. Bottom: Shelly Rohlfs. Darwin Wojahn. Mary Lee Trevctt. Ray Hoch, Kirin Hay: Students learn the fundamentals of drafting while listening to 8-track jive. Nlikc Nowick Jody Reese Steve Sorsen Linda Tollefson Dune O’Donnell Bradlev Torgerson Anita Veen Lawrence Van Hout Steve Schuelke Janet Kernund Michael McKeman Dale Bunge Colleen Randall Robert Munson Peggy Thyne Nvla Lunderville Christopher Aesoph Cam Schneck Gwen Henze Keith Bracht 19 Nancy Lambrechts Martin Pauli Randall O’Farrell Vicki Angerhofer lulie Scheff Michael Kasuskc lam Hoffert Gregg Moser Marlin Hofer Sheree Stemsmd Timothy O’Connor Gail Koch 20 Samira Pederson Anthony Mueller Nancy (•ilium Brad Lewis John Pochardt Theresa Nordquist Kristi Thorson Cindy Conraads .Anita Janavs Michael Trapp Dennis Witt rock, Dave Larson. Pat DeFea. Jim Emanuel. Jim Patnoe and Mark Roggenbuck take an interest in domestic life. Janell Levtsen Timothy Hegg Nancy Ostlie Make way for us; here we come We’re the future—America’s young Don’t criticize or mock our youth. Just like you, we search for truth Hypocrisies won’t get us down; We will strike where these abound There's much to do; we’re needed here To help preserve what men hold dear We’ll work with others hand-in-hand To try and help our fellowman In this land our fathers made We stand together unafraid Give us room; Let us by The youth of America have arrived. There’s nothing wrong that we can’t fix We’re the Spirit of Seventy-Six! job,, Konstant (liar Iren Ha tidal I Carol lauidin Beverly Hartman 22 Paul Van Samhcck Douglas Bar Ini id Peggy Bohn Wade Davis Dennis Witt rock Gary Cannedy Judy Naeve Douglas Grovenburg Ignine Schell Makiko Ogihara 23 Senior officere: Chris Aesoph. president, Gwen Henze, treasurer, Anita Janavs, secretary. Paul Van Samheek, vice-president. 24 Brad Span ton Kae Oailie larrs Flanerv James Adk-r 4 Julie Kitxle Darryl Nelson Terry Dolen Larry Bakken JoAnn Mogard Nancy Weber Kevin Lien hitncia Van Hoom 25 ‘Come on, seniors, don't be shy! Stand up now and give your cry!’ Sheryl Beyer Patrick DeFea Yvonne Conraads David I ax lx on Schmieg H.trlwr.1 Hansen ( ary Underwood Mark Roggenhuck Shelly Rohlfs Morris Van Lith Nathan Mueller Peggy Forman Marc Larson I' firr M( ulloch Kandy Busk James Schumacher Kevin Bailey James Patriot- Donna Borchert Margaret Holt .man Steven Johnson Karen Angerhofer Danny Mikkelson Rasanne Poppen Susan Schen James Emanuel 27 Not pictured: Ricky Hanson Paul Lindquist Brent Bcrtsch Barbara Tuchscherer Boxann Iaiskowske James Mueller Teresa Schliesman James Wilde Connie Ciessinger Student Council Adheres to Tradition The main undertaking of the 75- 76 Student Council was to re- vise and update the Student Council constitution. Early in the year the Council coordinated Homecoming activities. On two weekends before the October 28 voting on the bond issue for a new senior high school, members guided tours of the old building to stimulate public awareness of the need for a new facility. An- other project of the Student Council was to spearhead the Youth Conferences with Older Americans, a program to create communication channels be- tween students and the elderly. Student Council continued tradi- tional duties with Kennel Ka- pers, the Valentine Post Office, and Slash Day activities. Student Council members: Kathy Bever. Tim Smith. Pat Kasuske, Greg Martin. Kac Dailie. Dave Lar- son, Nancy Ostlie, Dan Larson. 6ev Hartman. Earl Bohlen. Pam Lardv. Jim Schumacher, Marlin Hofer, Mike McKeman. These seniors have chosen Modem English, one of the three courses available in the English area. Luthei Hethke Barbara Dora I e Mary l ee Trevett David Larson Earl Bohlen. Jr. Robert Johnson Keith Southwick Julie Englund 29 Seniors Caught in the Act of Being Themselves Communicating about assignments are Nancy Weber and Brenda Strege. Tim O’Connor rewards us with his old ‘Irish ‘Coon Expression'. Chris Aesoph con- templates the building of the Homecoming float. A warm September day does not pass unenjoyed by Larry Van Hout and Bob Munson. Earl ‘Nixon’ Bohlen streaks through the Coronation aisles. Tony Mueller, Doug Grovenburg, Brad Torgerson, Julie Englund and Terry Dolen model the new band uniforms. Ac- centing the Coronation pep rally is Barb Hansen. Laurie Schell puts in her time as a ‘stuffer’ for the float. Janell Levisen smiles her way into tne heart of her classmates. Shelly Rohlfs, Teresa Schliesman and Dennis Wittrock spend their lunch hour outdoors on a beautiful day. A good turnout on the final night of float-building made work light. “America on Parade” in Homecoming In line with the nation's 200th birthday, MHS chose a patriotic theme for Home- coming. After a three-way tie nominating royalty, five candidates were chosen from the ranks of the senior class. Thursday night, September 25, Paul Van Sainbeek was elected President. Yvonne Conraads received the title of First l adv. A mistaken announcement as to who had won added an element of surprise to the evening as well as element of embarrassment to VIC Nathan Mueller. Ideal weather com- plimented a red, white, and blue parade. The week of float building, although hin- dered by a $100 limit on class ex- penditures, resulted in several outstanding Boats. OVERLAND STAGE provided the music for the Homecoming dance Friday eve- ning. Attendance was exceptional and pro- duced a profit of $33 for the sponsoring Student Council. This was the first profit made in six previous years. King Candidates: Chns Aesoph. Pat DcFea, Dan Mikkelson, Paul Van Sambeek, Mark Roggenbuck. Queen Candidates: Nancy Ostlie, Yvonne Conraads. Bev Hartman. Sheree Stemsmd. Kae Dailie. « aid Place Float: Runners-up for royalty honors. Bev and Chris. In the pot: Thuy Tien Le. Mark Buisker. Paul Johnson. Cassandra Creene. President Paul Van Samlx ek with the royal proclamation. Underclassmen Attendants: Jeff Ofstedal. Jean Hartman. Boh Dohrer. Barb Taylor. Tim Berens, Jan Buhler. 33 Half Time Fireworks Fail to Spark Victory A stirring performance by the MHS Marching Barn! under the direction of Lonnie White, com- plete with a fireworks display, wasn’t quite enough to prevent the Sisseton Redmen from de- feating the battling Bulldogs Homecoming night. Sisseton evaded the Bulldog’s bite often enough to take a win 34-8. Coacn John Grein commented, “We played a good first half but were trailing 14-8 at half time. We contained die Redman s running game quite well, but their passing definitely hurt us.” Homecoming fans show support in various ways. Pat DeFea fails to stop Sisseton's Gabe Kampeska, hut fellow Bulldogs Paul Van Saml eek and l an Mikkelson close in. Bart� Tuchscherer, Brenda Stregc. Nancy Ostlie: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Lori Hoffert expounds on life as a football I Dval band members. 34 WHAT NOW? APATHY has reared its ugly head at MHS. Just when our school pride began to take on a tinge of grey is uncertain, but that ‘tinge’ has spread until lack of enthusiasm has generally pervaded school spirit. An obvious manifestation of the problem appears in sports. Half-filled stands are a common sight, and support from the student body as well as the public is weak. The Bulldogs mav even have for- feited a Homecoming victory due to the rampant apathy. Likewise, many clubs and extracurricular activities are devitalized by uninterested students. Principal David Bergan says, My theory regarding the root of the problem is that it stems from the current work ethic—the prevalent idea that work comes first and school falls in somewhere behind. That s not to say that our student body is less than acceptable. 1 feel the students in our school are a fine group of people who need guidance as all other students do. However, when even freshman students fail to participate in school activities because their jobs and money come first, then I feel something is out of balance.” Mike McKeman, president of the student body says of school participation, “Some of the kids are too good for it; they like to sit back and watch someone else participate. Then they are the first ones to criticize if something goes wrong.” It has been said that the first step in solving a problem is to recognize its existence. Having hit the bottom, we now hope that our sinking school spirit can rise again to the crests in the future. Editorial Viewpoint By Nancy Ostlie Juniors Taste Privileges of Upperclassmen The juniors have completed three years of memo- ries—memories of dances, final exams, trips and teachers. Warren Beck’s one-man stair patrol was frequently heard as saying, “Try that again . one at a time.” Clarence Mod in’s whiskey jug arti- facts produced a gasp and a grin from everyone. The class of 77 faced its biggest problem in the prom preparation. They learned, for the first time, what it meant to have most of the money dis- appear from their class treasury. Still, their com- bined efforts gave rise to a long-sought end prod- uct: an unforgettable prom. It won’t be easy to follow up a bicentennial class, but the juniors are known for their audacity and individuality. With three complete years of be- hind-the-wheel training, expectations of a gratify- ing senior year run high. Artifacts brought into American History often drew a crowd on the east wall. Gail Thyne, Doris Van Sambeek. Melody Mertens, Tammy Smith. Clarence Modin. Debbie Adams landa Boogaard Roger Christensen Tammv Dombusch lean Adler Wayne Boogaard Michael Classen W ill Knglert John Adler l an Bonis Bryan (Comstock Kathy Fredrichsen Dave Beachem Jan Buhler Bartura Conraads Dawn Ciessinger Kevin Bear Brian Burchardt Susan Cniin I «ume Cillum Tim Berens Teresa Buttke Julie I Xihle Debbie Gammer ljeila Bohn James Carlsen Renae Dinter Denise Crabow 36 Mark Cnienwald Ray Ann Hanner Dave Hansvold Kirby Hay Timothy Hein lamia fblhramls Timothy Homan James Iverson Susan Jacobs Julie Jacobson Ann Johnson Sliaron Johnson Melody Mertem, Warren Beck. Denise Karels Fat Kasuske Kendall Kauers lamia Keller Kathy Kelly Roxanne Kelly Dirwin Knaus Kimlierlv Koliout Twyla Koushak Marlin Konstant Steve Lambrechts Pam larrdy Michele larrson Nancy latrson Robert Iaiskosvske Tom Lieffort Ron Izieschke Cvnthia Lund Terry McCulloch Melody Mertem Delores Marohl Cindy Mikkelson Peggy Martell Cheryl Mitzel Greg Martin Duns Mongold 37 Ijori Peters Unda Schamber Richard Schmeichel Tom Schreiner Wendv Schultz lodi Peterson Vlary Schliesman Jane Schell Lynette Schuelke Brerxla Smith Jodi Morrill Craig Oehler Jo Pochard! Cynthia Mueller Tom Olson Roddie Prasnicki Tom Mueller Tom Osier Kevin Pribvl Tim Mundwiler Jeanne Parker Paul Ramsey Curt Nelson Hill Pauli Nancy Sackreiter Junior Officers: Launc Collum, vice-president. Melody Mertcns, president; Jo Pochardt, secre- tary. Not pictured: Cindy Mueller, treasurer. 38 veil the juniors ride bikes to school. Steve Stonn Hands Stuckey Kanri Tjaden l)ms 'an Samt eek Dick Wdhfti Timothy Stonn IX anna Thomas Susan Tobin jodene Van Samheck Renae Wellnit Susan St rob I (iail Thyne IXin Uixlerwond Charlotte Van Stralen Doug Wiseman Nancy Stuhhe Pattv Thyne Rob Van Hout Krenda Wdlnitz Darwin Wojahn Tammv Smith Timothy Smith Renata Spanton Susan Span ton Bewildered juniors endure their first College and Career Day on October 8. Tenrv McCulloch, Tom Osier: He thinks that we think that he thinks we don't know our picture is being taken. Sophomores Graciously Accept Role of Leadership The class of 78 has been promoted to one higher level, and that advancement brought them not only the title ‘sophomores’, but a responsibility of leadership. Sophomores began to stock their shelves with experience early in the year. Their faces were seen in the Band, Drill Team, Debate Squad, Varsity Football Team and Publications Department, to mention a few activities. As soph- omores, required courses were English, World Re- gions, and Physical Education. Those who had not geviously taken Typing added it to their studies. ectives not offered to them as freshmen were Biology I, Geometry and Financial Management. Many oegan or continued courses of study in such areas as Chorus, Ag, German or Wood Shop. Karen Armstrong Brad Boerger Wayne Christ opherson Thomas A they (iail Boerger Bonnie Conraads Creg Bahbc Lean Bohn Julie I avis Douglas Aden Km Beare Rick Bohn Jim Dejong Bob Allen Robert Berens Faye Brawn Durla DeDmg Dick Allen (airt Berkner Mark Bncholz Jim DeVaal Lori Angerhofer Melodee Boi k Dan Chaloupka Dale Dinter 40 IXvnl Dinter Sain Folk (indy Giossi Ruth Hallberg Steven Hill Andy Johnson hit Kelly Rhoixta Dockter Connie Forman Susan (liossi David Hammnch Joanne Hinders li'idi Ann Jones (.ail knaus RuIm tI Dohrer John Fonnan Sandra Gammer Marty llainmrich Rnuv Houck Steve Jones Kerrv Koch Mary Kurort Taminv Forster Greg Grahow Rebecca llejj; Mark Iverson kiin karges I Xian koepke Vivian Fish (Xeryl Fredrichsen Timothy Graf kevin Heilman Duane Folk Hugh Giesen Susan Gukk Vk-ki Hein Nkk Folk Gkiin Gicssinger lisa llajenga Marilee Hermans MIIS football cheerleaders spark some enthusiasm off the field Front seat: Bari) (ixiraads, kathy kelly. Back seat: Bad) Hansen, laxi Hoffert. 41 Kathryn Konstant Stott Iairdy Ij lieffort Timothy Lowit Barh Mogard Julie Nor W|uist Renae Roggcnhuck Mike Konstant Timothy Iairsen Creg I Jen Diane MeKeman lisa Moklenhauer Wayne Nowick Randv Schaefer Rhonda launhrechts lain larvisen Susan Ixieschke Jeff Munn Colleen Moore Meghan O’Connor Vicki Scheff Teresa Martell Tamara Moser Martv Porter Jeff ? chmidt Shem Mielitz Kric Miiiivhi Bret Raalie Lori Schultz Charlie Miller Roger Naeve Kevin Raup Diane Schwandt Kevin Miller Willie Nash B il) Reiners . lan Schweer 42 Diam Schweer Brenda Stclton I jikU Thyne Hill Wellnitz Kevin Schweer Dawn Stclton Renee Tiesing IMthie Witt rock Brian Smith (Calvin Stengel Mary Tostenson Randy Witt rock Kimlierly Smith Joan Stocking Jim Trcvett Patti Youngrcn P.E. instructor. Dive Winter, demonstrates trenchhall to Nick Folk ami Wavne (Christ ophcrson. Teresa Smith Jeff Spanton Scott Spanton Cindy Storm Barfara Taylor Jim Thomas Anthony Van Lith Ijnri Voeltz Tamara Wagner Math—fun ami games rft Jess Reil and Jeff Schultz may lave a different i lea alxxit math. Twelve sophomores and seventy-one freshmen signed up for Algebra I. 43 Freshmen Adapt in Leaps and Bounds In August freshmen came to MHS. They were quickly caught up in the confusion that comes with getting accustomed to new people, new ideas and new places. The rash was on—with still more people to meet. However, freshmen began to adapt to the pace of high school life with grow- ing strides. They showed interest in extracurricu- lar activities ranging from FFA to Pep Club. They proved unabashed when it came to academic work, taking, in manv cases, a full load. Required courses were Physical Science, English and Physi- cal Education—Health. They also chose one of three available Math courses. In May freshmen left MHS—but, of course, “They shall return. Todd Bunting Mike Carlsen David DeFea Stacv Both I anda Christensen Bands Dockter Cheryl Capp Marts Christian Shamicll Knglund Mars dams Jeff res Bal l e C aths Berkner Tamara B x gaard Jolene Aden Mars Bakken Kathy Beser ancs Bmtzel dm Adler ells Bear lasa J. Boerger l.arry Buchole Mark Anderson Iai Ann Borens Lisa M Boerger Arden Bidder Freshmen received 4th place with their entry, 'As American as Apple Pie.” Freshmen attendants riding on the float were Jeff Ofstedal and Jean Hartman. 44 Freshmen Officers: Dennis McKeman. president; Terrs- Poppen, treasurer. Not pictured: Gwen Peterson, vice- president; Angle Poppen, secretary. Tern Finstad Jeffrey Grovenburg I -irn Much larv Johnson Joe Konshak Nam Fish Tun llalilxirton I .him llofheiike Terri Jones Krvan lai Roche Gayla Folk Lovrie Hanson Richard Holtijuist Paul Karels Jamie Ia� R«x4ic Lisa Folk Jean Hartman Qmrine Hopewell Rick kasuskc Dm 1-arson Sandra Folk Dan Hien Keith Hurley Sherry kittebon lame Ijndquist Kathy Giossi Mark Hevde Cvnthia Hvatt Dassn Koch Leslie Ludvig Michael C.raham Robert Hinders Paul Johanson Kns Kohout Kevin McCulloch 45 Jeffrey Moore Nancee Nowick Paul McCulloch Cindy Moser Kale O'doniKtr Christopher Peterson (.race Radtkc Patricia Schell Candy Spanton Dennis McKeman Barbara MneBer Jeff Ofstedal Debbie Pies Matthew Hen h Jeff Schultz Tim Splinter David Martell Cadvin Mueller ane Olson eff Pinkert ess Reil iamlall Schweer Byron Stelton Debbie Mielitz William Myers Bussell Osborne Angle Poppen Morris Biggin I aNore Seehafer Debbie Steltz Kevin Mimler LaVonne Nelson Deanna Parker Terry Poppen Sandy Roggcnbuck Pam Smith Mark Stengel James Mitzel Barbara Nordqmst Neil Pauli Richard Porter lisa Schank Melanie Sorscn Karla St rami void Gwen Petersen Brian Pribvl Rohm Scheff Dawn Spahr Phil Tassler 46 Introductory Physical Science is a required course for all freshmen. Gene Vostad assists Sharmell England and Mike Graham with a lab concerning measurement of mass. Jeff Taylor Todd ToUdlaon Kami Trapp John Van Ifcxmi DeeAnn Thorson Tod Torgerson Steve Trevett Tim Van Hout I an Thvne Dean Trapp Aiigela Unzicker Robert Van Sam beck Bill Myers: They don't make hooks like they used to. Brendan Ixxri Vusers Van Sam bee k lee White Tami Voeltz Mari Winquist Valerie Williams Renee Voeltz Calvin Whiting Kevin Wojahn Shari Voeltz Jerry Willett Mike Wright 47 Above: Freshmen congregate in MHS ‘student lounge', the gym bleachers. Below: German I students grasp the fundamentals of the (German language-reading, writing, hearing and speaking, with the as- sistance of William Kualx Basic Skills Class The 1975-76 school year marked the second year of the Basic Skills class involvement in the activi- ties of MHS. Exercises in Math, Language Art, and Vocational Education were given in the Basic Skills room. Students took classes such as Ag. Wood Shop, Home Economics, Physical Educa- tion and Art from the general curriculum. One of the goals for this class was developing an under- standing of the world of work and general career awareness. laiAnn Berens and Shari Voeltz sketch outdoors during Art I class. 48 Myron Van Haul Charles Dockter Michael Mitzel Valerie Hogan Mart ia l snar Steven Underwood Bradley I .a Roche Warren Smith Frank Mongold Warren Mueller Eighth Grade Looks Ahead; High School Next Becoming an eighth grader meant moving up from the basement of the Junior High building to the top floor. The nine steps to the eighth grade cor- ridors were quite a maneuver for some eighth graders. Greater expectations and responsibilities came with the ele- vated status. Earth Science, English, and P.E were some of the required courses, orienting students toward meeting an even greater challenge in high school. Eighth grade halls seemed to De the noisiest around, so these fu- ture freshmen will provide some healthy competition tor the upper classes when vying for the Bulldog. Joel Adei Rhondi Amaden Patrick Athry Susan Boetyi Wyatt Dm Jolrar Wuw Tom Kmanurl Kruti Fuatad Shan Cruenwald Qydr Hanson Lorn Andmon Ulfto Forman David Harms MiriiaH Chraham David Domeman I Xarmv Forster Todd Hay (Jienlvn Armitagr Rdna Bnrns HarxH (xnraedi Hrendi Bilrbracht Lyme Frocknchmn Julie Hdsn Barbara Atfary Steve BnidMrd Stephanie Conrad Jefl KWchcacht La Cada Lance HiD Bryan Hooth Eighth grade officers: Pat Rethke, student council representative; Jackie Schaefer, secretary-treasurer; Jo- lene Dohrer, president; Chris Madsen, vice-president; Cary Jacobs, student council representative; Kevin Lardy, president of the student council. Tern Hyatt Marc Jacahaon Mark Johnson Tina KdK Carv Jacobs Van Jahraon Scott Jahnon Beth Kadi 49 Junior High Librarian Shirley Conraads assists Becky Middagh in checking out a book. Jill Prterson. Belinda Walford, Monica to use in art class. Kruger and Jeanne Redlin put their creative talents ICarh TV™. SUrioor VocrSane Uv Wm, Many students view school and teachers in many different ways. The importance of education and learning is varied among many seventh and eighth graders. One ju- nior high student commented, “Oh well, Mr. Grein isn’t so bad: sometimes he gets his angles and lines mixed up or else he mistakes a speck on the paper for a point, but nobody’s perfect. Many students view chorus as ’may minny ma rna’ or ‘lay bay mav;' it makes no difference to them. So- cial Studies is a class where one has to know how to write the heading on one’s paper correctly and which state Milbank is in Before one will get an “A”. The impor- tance of English to students seems to con- sist of past tense, verbs, nouns, and a con- fusing teacher. Vacant niches, enzymes, long words and flunking kids make up Life Science. In PE class if one person talks, it's ten killers, which many seventh and eighth graders don’t enjoy too much. Differing views of junior high come from differing students. Eighth Grade Dual Enrollment Dean Frrrr William Thvnr BUin Gate Dennis Giessinger Mary Hartman IVan flout George Van Sambeek Steven Van Straien Barbara Holuman Pfiilip Kelly Maria Lesnar James Viseers Ron Waletkh “ David Bur Tam. Folk Lynn MKaBoeh Mark Weber 51 Seventh Grade Adjusts Slowly but Surely ‘Confusion’ would be a good word to describe the start of the seventh grade. It was a first year for many things like locker combinations, make-up slips, a different school, a different teacher for each class, new responsibilities, and exciting experiences for many of them. On the first day of school the halls were filled with—“Where’s the English room?”, “Oh no, that's the tardv bell! , and “Hey man, where's the bathroom?” It sounds funny now, but it sure wasn’t funny then. After those first few days of uncertainty, the seventh grade class of 1975-76 was on the road to success. Many seventh gra- ders had their first taste of band, chorus, boys’ and girls’ basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics. 52 Mut Kutb Robert l nchke (liiHn Mayen Robyn I-unebur Brett MvileRartJ Denus MKluOodi Kristen Scf Nadmr MrKenun Kyle Nebon Prig Mielitr Rebecca Pa el Keith Mfller Scott Kebv Tetrv Patnoe Monica kn rr Jodv Leddv Steven Mohr Jill Petenon Garold Korpfce LaWavnr Ianon Sarah Liefiort Carol Mueller R drv Piet Gerald Koepke Wayne Lasfcowdw Rhonda Landell Rebecca Mueller Carrie Porter The JHS band displays many various moods and expressions as they go throughout each practice. Craig Price Diane Schultz Scott Storm Cathy Tobm Tim Ramary Kathy Schweer Cynthia Tempd Detain Underwood Jeaimr Redlin Jube Spmt.m Charter Thomas Tom Verhuht Clench Wrrtrai Dale Krthkr Steve Stengel Kra l Thorwn Behnda Watford Bmxh W right Robhtn Kiggm Dana Storm la.T«m RfU Weber IxiAzm Radlkr Ricky Sdarh Scarlet M—tf| |—tl Srhmldl Sandra Schnerk Teresa Christians, Kim Hanson: Did you say this was glue?” Seventh Grade Dual Enrollment Steven Rcnrr Jaaoo Aeaoph Patricia .rmham Margaret Graham Carta Schliaman jea Dumhuarh Susan llohrmann Robert Sorsen Joarph Dranhua-h Juhr Fdk Mcfana Layhee Rdp Lenar Kay Stocking Paul Trevett I ana Foil Jackie Marts David Thyne C ry Fryer Mary Mitel lam Ward Bran Cato Card Muj rd Rone Weber Debra CO Dramas Parker Renae W«truck 54 K-3 teachers: Joan Dybvig, Sandra Vitters. Jane Wise, Tommye Fenner Row 2; loretta Cantine, Joan Aho, Norma Sly. Row 3: Cheryl Conraad, Elea-Nora Ries, Clarice Robertson. Row 4: Mary Scott, liene Buri. Jeanne Tietjen. Nancy Bloein. Koch Elementary Grooms Students for Success and Social Adjustment In recent years Koch Elementary School has geared it- self to meet the individual needs of each student. Less rigid discipline has left the school with a more relaxed atmosphere. In the lower grades of Koch Elementary, teachers determine and develop the gross motor skills of their pupils. These include mental abilities as well as physical coordination. They teach each youngster to lie independent, follow instruction, and assume re- sponsibility. All of the teachers work together to de- velop a plan of study. In using this plan, they can build upon and reinforce the student's knowledge year after year. Whether the teachers are of kindergarten or of the sixth grade, they all strive for a common two-fold goal: to teach the students the basic skills of reading and math, and to assume their social adjustment in the world. K-3 axis: Row I: Marlene Boerger. Sandra Schell. Row 2: Mari- lyn Rethke, Pearl Kittelson. Betty Pribyl. Row 3: Judy Wellnitz. Joyce Buerger, Marla Koistenen. Peggy Winter, Cheryl Sherburne. 4-tJ teachers: Row 1: Shirley Schmidt, Carole Huber. Barbara Meyer. Row 2: Clifford Vitters, Lois Stengel. George Orman. Row 3: Dorothy Docktor, Do- rothy Erickson, Mavis Knaus. Row 4: Inez Levisen. Arlys Lambrechts. Irene Lovaas. Row 5: Theresa Johns. Karen Hilgenburg, Harvey Schaefer, Alice Thielke 55 Joint Efforts of Administration and Community Prove Vital MHS acquired two ping-pong tables this year. Dave Bergan. Jamie LaHoche, Mike McKcman. Gene Vostad, Dan Mikkelson. Susan Vast ad. high school secretary; David Bergan, Principal. Sharon Moldenhaner, junior high secretary; George Smith, superinten- dent of public schools. George Smith. Noman Madsen. Alvin Scehafer. James Adler. Curtis Hallberg. Mark Bucholz. Roy Gene Vostad. assistant principal. Physical Jensen. A long-sought victorious bond issue for a new school is reflected on administration faces. Science. 56 Norman Madsen, president. Mark Bucholz, vice president. Roy Jensen The school bond election was termed a “wonderful commu- nity effort” bv board president Norman Madsen. The installa- tion of new playgound equip- ment in the soutn park ana tne purchase of photography equipment to improve related courses were also cited as high- lights in 75-76. Many hours were spent visiting other schools to design a new high school. The purchase of new band uniforms, band shells and a grand piano are expected to compliment the school. Dr. Madsen also mentioned the in- vestment of $2,856,000 to ob- tain the best interest until use as a significant action. Diann Dauwen, business manager secretary; Curtis Hallberg, business manager. Not pictured: Betty Pratt. Caroline Commer, secretaries. Oscar Dickhaut, junior high principal and curriculum coordinator. Reuben W’alkes, Koch school principal. George Smith, superin- Not pictured: Ruth Walth, secretary. tendent of public schools. 57 Faculty Smiles Sandra Olson took over the Basic Skills c lass in her first year at MHS. Besides teaching Gov- ernment, Sociology and Community In- volvement, Gerry Seurer is advisor to AFS and assistant wrestling coach. Kim Benning in- structs World Regions and is 9th grade FB coach and 8th grade BB coach. Vicki Strege is currently teaching Home Ec. II, Creative Stitchery and 8th grade Home Ec. Handling Home Ec I, Bachelor Survival and Creative Cookery is Sheila Holderman. To- gether the women advise FHA. Police Chief Bernard Amsden chats with American History Instructor Clarence Mod in. Mr. Modin was chosen S.D. Social Studies Teacher of the Year. 1975. Gloria Van Dykhorst teaches Financial Man- agement. girls' P.E. and Basic Skills P.E. She is also girls' B BB coach, gymnastics coach and assistant girls’ track coach. David Winter has boys' P.E. as well as Health 9. Mr. Winter also serves as assistant FB. head wrestling and as- sistant track coach. Sharon McCarrier handles the balance of girls’ P.E. and Health, and coaches girls' BB and track. Linda Wagner and Michael Beare teach at St. Lawrence. Lonnie White directs the band and drill team. Penny Speirs' duties include Chorus, girls’ glee club and Elements of Music class. Bar- bara Miles teaches Diversified Occupations. Distributive Education and introductions to each course. She is also director of Adult Basic and Continuing Education and Adult Viet- namese English Language Instruction pro- grams. Myron Bryant practice taught on the business floor until his graduation at NSC in December. Arlene Fax teaches Shorthand I, Introductory Business. Typing U and III, Busi- ness Machines and Office Occupations, and is advisor to FBLA. Rich Olson is currently teaching Typing I and is the MHS athletic di- rector. He is also M Club advisor, assistant track coach and 8th grade FB coach. 58 Junior High Faculty: Dave Schwan is currenfl TeWiing Life Science and is assistant FB coach and 7th and 8th grade wres- tling coach. Dave Wagner teaches Social Studies and is golf and 10th grade BB coach. Boh Huber handles Math and coaches track and cross country. Instructor of Earth Science is Michael DeMers. Dale Peterson directs the band. Kathleen Tyler teaches 7th grade English and Katharine Harkins teaches 8th grade English. Chorus is directed by Penny Speirs. Lillian Jibbens han- dles Social Studies and Sheryl Fritzpatrick took on Art. John Grein teaches Math and coaches FB, tennis, and 7th grade BB. Dorothy Hooper teaches three classes of se- nior English. Ellen Reed works with soph- omores in English II and is the director of drama. In addition to teaching English III, Warren Beck is MEA president and advises the BULLDOG. Carol Helms instructs English I and II and coaches debate. William Raabe teaches German and advises German Club. Marjorie Bohn takes the balance of English I and IV and coordinates oral interpretation. Harold White instructs four classes of Ag. and handles General Shop and FFA Club. Ray Hoch teaches Art I and II, Drafting and Driver Education. Donald Anderson took on Wood Shop I and II. Kenneth Wilson practice taught Ag. and General Shop until his gradu- ation at SDSU in December. Keith Jandahl teaches Basic Accounting. Ac- counting, Business Law, Junior high Typing and’ Economics. Lillian Colberg instructs Biology. June Chapman has the responsibility of teach- ing High School Math, Elementary Algebra, and Senior Math. Lyle Koistinen’s duties in- clude the instruction of Physical Science. Ge- ometry and Physics. Carrying Algebra I and II is Lester Bloem. Darell Pribyl teaches Chem- istry I and II and advises the KENNEL. MHS Backbones AV director: Orville Dauwen Junior high and freshmen counselor, assistant debate coach: Carolyn St robe 1 Librarians: Shirley Conraads, junior high; Ellen Koc, high school Cooks: Sis Ahartz, Frieda Gommer. Lavonne Schneck, Pearl Spahr. Evelyn Moser. Alvina Runge Bus drivers: Oscar Fenner. Martin Englert, Gary Henze. Roger Nelson. Jim DeFea, Cal Maser, Frank Beare. Jim Adler, Mike Pauli Armory custodians: Reuben Aden. Del Amberg School nurse: Leona Shaw Guidance counselor: Merrill Sly High school custodians: Leonard Nelson, Luveme Rehnke, Wes Spahr, Glenn Drager ATHLETICS Despite Hard Work Season Ends One-Eight Although the football season this year was not one of Milbank’s best, the outlook for next year is good. The season started out with many seniors in starting positions, but as the season progressed Coach Grein put more sophomores and freshmen in to gain experience. After-school workouts con- sisted of running, calisthenics, scrimmag- ing, and, as a grand finale, Vostad Specials. Even after such vigorous preparation the Bulldogs found competition on the field to be tough. The boys deserve a lot of credit for all the long hours they put in and for their unflagging spirit throughout the sea- son. With the unaerclassmen getting all of the experience they did this year, next year should prove to be more favorable for the Milhank football team. The face of Coach John Grein reflects the season's scores. MHS gridirons hi while up a victory. A Football: Row 1: Coach John Grein. Coach Dave Schwab. P. Van Sambeek. K. Bracht. M. Hofer. C. Miller. Row 2: M. Bucholz, R. Loeschke. J. Span ton. T. Olson, D. Larson, J.Ofstcdal, T. Poppen. Row 3: B. Boerger, D. Beat hem. C. Berkner, D. Mikkelson, W. Nowick, T. Lowitz, R. Schweer. Row 4: B. Dohrer. T. Homan. S. Lardy. L. Flanery. J. Forman. M. Iverson. J. Trevett. R. Stuckey. Row 5: J. Dejong, T. Hegg. N. Mueller, P. DeFea, E. Bohlen, Jr., J. Emanuel. Jr., P. Lindquist. B. Comstock. B. Johnson. Junior Vanity Football: Row 1: Coach Dave Winter, Coach Kim Benning. C. Miller. Row 2: M. Winquist, T. Splinter, T. Torgerson. B. Van Sambeek, L. White. Row 3: D. Larson, M. Ander- son, T. Lowitz, R. Schweer, T. Pop pen, J. Ofstedal. Row 4: D. Trapp, L. Lindquist, B. Myers, C. Berkner, B. Boerger, D. Beachem, W. Nowick. Row 5: R. Loeschke. S. Lardy, J. Trevett, D. DeFea, J. Grovenburg, J. Dejong, J. Forman. M. Bucholz. M. Iverson. Scott Mr. Clean' Spanton resists an attack from behind. Tim Homan and Earl Bohlen get in on some defensive action. Nathan Mueller tries to overcome a sudden nau- seous feeling. 63 Cross Country Integrates Keith Braeht ami Eari Bohlen join in a united effort to sack their man. Cross Country: Row J: T. Lieffort. S. Cram. R. Wellnitz, J. Babbe. M. Heyde. Row 2: W. Englert. J. U Roche. W. Davis, M. Reich, R. Holtquist. C. Babbe. Row 3: J. Patnoe. M. Roggenbuck. C. Ae- soph, R. O'Farrell. D. Larson, T. Craf, Coach Bob Huber. This year two girls became members of the MHS Cross Country Team. They are Renae Wellnitz anti Susie Crum. Having girls on the team was a prece- dent and hopes are that participation will flourish. Fifteen young men went out for Cross Country this year under the instruction of Coach Bob Huber. Their daily practice consisted of loading onto Coach Huber's truck at about four o’clock, driving out into the country about six or seven miles, and then being left off to come running back the entire distance, (if one can make it without stopping). Upon returning to the ar- mory, sprints up and down the field were used to wrap up practices. A stretch 2.2 miles long on a golf course was mapped for the race. Although Cross Country wasn’t a spectator sport, the team made respectable showings of their endurance and diligence. Boy and Girl Tracksters Compete Together BrtMxIa Wright, Bourne (.'onraativ Diane Schwandt. Sarah l.icffnrt help set up the hurdles at one of the track meets held at Milbank iafter a little encouragement from Mr. Huber) Jolene Dohrer; TIh Bionic woman capable of reaching a lop speed of 725.02 miles per second. Teresa Splinter. Jackie Schaefer try to in- spire fear in the hearts of their competition hv practicing their famous facial contortion act. Susan Osborne. Benae Weilnitz; Hey Renae. Maybe we should start a Pony Express route between here and Tunnervillc. Approximately forty girls, including sev- enth anti eighth graders, comprised the girls’ track team this year. Head coach Sharon McCarriar and assistant coach Glo- ria Van Dykhorst put the girls through their nightly practice which consisted of various exercises and running a couple of miles a night. These practice sessions pre- pared them for their meets that were usu- ally held on Thursdays or Saturdays. Three of their meets were hosted at Milhank. The state meet was hied in Rapid City on May 21 and 22. Several of the meets this year included lxith boys and girls. The lx ys’ track team consisted of about fifty guvs who were coached by Boh Huber. They also had practice every night, where some of them ran four to eight miles. Other practices were skipping exercises, throwing and lift- ing exercises, and 4 x 80’s. In the 4 x 80’s they would sprint eighty yards, jog eighty yards, run eighty yards, and walk eighty yards. This vigorous preparation enabled the mighty Bulldogs to place high in many track meets as they progressed throughout the season. The state meet was also held in Rapid City along with the girls’. Mark Roggenbuck; I’m gonna get ya. va betch va. va Ixrtter watch out. MHSgirls track. Row 1: Patti Schell, Kenae N elinit . Diane Schwandt. Joan Stocking, Kris Kohont. Row 2: Bonnie ( onraads. Barb Hansen. Rhonda Dockter. Jackie Schaeffer. Jane Olson, Gwen Petersen. Row 3: Coach Shan ni McCarriar. Nancy Weber. Kathv Beyer, Linda Schamber. Teresa Splinter thletu Director Rich OLson starts of! a herd of 880-vard mnners in the Whetstone Valiev Invitational in Milbank. Paul “Link” Lindquist is spurred tin bv teammate Pat DeFea. Freshmen track: Row L Mike Wright. Arden Buhler, Jeff Ofstedal. Marts Christian Row 2: Tod Torgerson. Matthew Reich. Terry Poppen. Mark Anderson. Richard lloltquist. Row 3: Jamie I.aRoche. Mark Hevde, David DeFea, Bill Myers, Jeff Grovenburg. 66 Varsity track: Row I: Curt Berkner, Darwin W'oiahn. Jim Emanuel. Chris Aesoph, Wayne Nowick. NN ill Englert. Row z Dave Beachem. Steve Storm, Jim Beare, Paul Van Saml eek, Tim Homan. Student Manager Greg Martin. Assistant Coach Rich Olson. Row 3: l arrs Planers. Boh Dohrer. Tim Graf. Scott Spanton, Wade Davis. John Forman Row 4: Steve Sorsen. Dale Dintcr. Gary Schneck. Mark Roggenbuck. Marc (.arson. Jim Dejong. Karl Bohlen. Row 5: Tom Oban. Paid Lindquist. Jim Patnoe. Pat DeFea. Bryan Cawnstock. Coach Bob Huber. BB—Girls Style This year, for the first time, the Milbank School System offered a girls basketball program. Eleven girls made up the “A team, coached bv Miss Sharon McCarriar. Daily practice sessions included drills in fast breaks, full court presses, improving basic skills, learning how to win and learn- ing how to lose. Because this was the girls’ first year in inter-school competition, thev lacked the experience the other teams had, but they still were able to earn themselves a 4-8 record for the regular season. Miss Gloria Van Dvkhorst coached the “B” team, which was comprised of seventeen eirls. Coach Van Dvkhorst made the fol- lowing comments alxmt the season: “I feel that Ixisketball this year for the “B team was a learning experience. Thev have gained experience and knowledge about the game that will help build girls’ basket- ball for the future years. We are that much letter off next year!!” Girls’ Varsity Baskettwll: Row 1: Teresa Buttke. Makiko Ogihara. CincJ Wikkelson, Marv Ue Trevett. Jan Buhler. Bow 2: Tammv Smith. Renata Spanton. Gwen Henze. Laurie Gillum Nancy Weber, lx-ila Bohn. Tammy Smith reaches in to give the Itall a little help Girls B Basketball: Row 1: R. Roggcnhuck. T. Jones, K Koch. D. Schwandt, J. Stocking, G. Hopewell. C. Gapp. Row 2: L. Schultz, student manager; R. Dock- ter, L. Sechafer. F. Brown. K Konstant. F. Youngren. T. Smith. B. Conraads. V Fish, G. Van Dvkhorst, coach. (.auric Gillum: Hev, you guys, don't leave me stranded! Mary !«■ Trevett, Cindy Mikkckon: Fox on the mn. Powder Puff is Ruff and Tuff After several weeks of practice thirty- two junior and senior girls donned their shoulder pads, jerseys, and helmets to perform in the yearly powder puff foot- txdl game. Like the boys, the girls suf- feret! their share of cuts, bruises, and in- juries. The crowd’s tension mounted as each person anticipated that “his team’ would win. The junior girls, coached by Brvan Comstock, pulled through with a six to zero victory' over the senior girls, led by Marlin Hofer. Senior Powder Puff Cheerleaders: Paul Van Samlwek. Tim O'Connor. Brad Lewis. Bo� � John- son. John konst ant. Keith Bradit. tarry Flanerv. ('.iris’ Gymnastics: Row I Valerie Williams. Lori Schultz, Jean Hartman. Diane Schweer. Makiko Ogihara. Row 2: lori Levison. Diane Schwandt, Angela tn .icker. Pam Smith. Drannc Parker. Susan Strohl. lain Angerhofer. Row 3: (dona Van Dykhorst, coach. Jane Ol- son, Gail Thyne. Susn Gulck. Joan Stocking. Diane Mckernan. Terri Jones, student manager. (■Iona Van Dykhorst. Terri Jones: We get stuck with the heavy work. Girl Gymnasts Coach Gloria Van Dykhorst and her gymnastics team participated in six gymnastics meets and regional com- petition at Brookings this year. Miss van Dvkhorst best summed up the sea- son, “We have learned that competition gymnastics takes skill, strength, agility, grace, time, and effort to arrive at a routine that is what the judges are look- ing for. The girls have improved, and I am looking forward to a good season next year.’ 6� MHS Grapplers in Inches and Pounds David Larson and Paul Van Sambeek were team captains of the thirty-mem- ber wrestling squad. Dick Allen and Paul Vim Sambeek placed second and Tim Homan placed third, with the team as a whole placing seventh at the sec- tionals, held at Sisseton. In other tournaments of the season, Nlil- bank placed first at the NEC tourna- ment, second at the Britton tournament, and second at the Milbank tournament. Coach Dave Winter was happy with his team but commented that they needed more big people out for the sport. C Cheerleader Nancy I .arson lakes a sudden look at the scoreUwrd. Cheerleader lain Hoffert. Bari) Hansen dur- ing an exciting moment 70 “A” Wrestling Team: Row I: Tom Olson. Jeff Spanton. Paul V'an Sainl eek. Tim Homan. Jim Tre- vett. Row 2: Coach Dave Winter. I an Larson. Dave Larson, Tom Lieffort, Kevin Schweer. Coach (k rald Seurer. Row 3: Dave Beachem. Kirbs llay. Bob Allen. Row 4: Dick Allen. Paul Van Sainl cek wins his first round at State A. Pulsating reactions of wrestlers as their teammate sticks” his man. . . . and they all came tumbling down. Paul Van Sambeek. Dick Allen. Tim Homan were the w restlers who quali- fied for the state meet. Tim Homan attempts to put a double chicken wing on his Croton opponent. Coaches (.erald Seurcr, Dave Winter watch attentively the development of each match. Fine Season Ends in Triumph Wrestling is a highly individualistic sport that teaches a person self-confidence, indi- vidualism, and self-respect. The twenty “B” squad wrestlers, under the leadership of Gerry Seurer, demonstrated this spirit in their matches where the grap- plers compiled a record of 7 wins, 4 losses, it was a time of mat hums, major decisions, and occasionally the embarrassment of get- ting “stuck.” Each wrestler attained his own personal achievements from l eing a squad member. The experiences gained this vear will build even “mightier Bull- dogs next year, as most of the squad will return as varsity wrestlers. “B” Squad Wrestling Cheerleaders: Kun Smith. Susan Loeschkc. Lori Schultz. MilbanK ■ V resTlers Alan Schweer, Cierald Seurer: “No, I don't think sou could ever lose 50 II� . to wrestle at 98.” B” Squad Wrestling: Row 1 Kevin Heilman. Jeff Schultz. Boh Van Sambeek. Jeff Pinkert. Dave Dintcr, Boh Reiners. Row 2 Brad Boerger, Tony Van Lith, Alan Schw eer. Wayne Nowick. Ste- ven Trevett. Mark .Anderson. Row 3: (herald Seurer. Assistant couch. Andy Johnson. Doug Aden, I Xian Koepke. Randy Schweer, Tim Lowitz. Kevin McCulloch. Calvin Whiting. Coach Dave Winter. B Squad BasketItali: Row I: Jim Thomas, student manager Jim Beare. Tim Graf. Mark Buchol .. left Mann. Bob Dohrer. How 2: Kevin Miller, student manager; Hugh Giesen. Scott Spanton. Greg liihlx . Jim Dejong, Gharlie Miller. Coach Dave Wagner. “B” Bulldogs Having such a fine group of sophomore hovs for the “B” basketball team was truly an avset to the Milbank athletic program. The boys who were in prepa- ration for varsity competition next year were under the direction of Coach Dave Wagner. A unique thing al out the “B” team was that they had a 67” starter to handle the rebounds and a 5 2” starter to run underneath and steal the liall. This proved to Ik just the com- bination needed to earn the sophomores a commendable 15-5 record. With a team such as this, Milbank could defi- nitely look forward to a promising A” Greg Bahbe: “It’s got to come back down sometime! Freshman Basketball: L. White. T. Splinter. A. Buh- ler. M. Wright. J. Ofstedal. K. Wojahn, C. Peterson. T Torgeison. T. Poopen. B Mvers, C. Mueller. K Hurley'. J. Bablx , VI Heyde, I.. Lindquist, student manager. Coach K. Jandahl. H. Dock ter. student manager. Greg Bablxv Hex Hef! The action is-down there. (irtonvillr B Basketball Scores MIIS Britton Honcalli Webster Madison Redfield W 45 is � m MIIS 36 51 51 54 44 76 41 60 56 61 MHS 40 65 4357 season next year. B Squad Basketball Cheerleaders: Melodee Bock. Diane McKeman. Patti Youngren. Susan Gulck. Joan Stocking. Bands Schaefer: If 1 can just make it around this comer. I’ll have it made. Cardiae Cagers Keep Fans on Edge Although the Varsity Basketball team didn't receive the best record this year, 6-14, their desire to play their best and their relentless spirit Kept the MHS fans coining back for more. The outlook was good at the lieginning of the season when the Bulldogs were victorious in their first two games. After that the Bulldogs settled for an occasional win but, nevertheless, alwavs gave a fine performance. The guvs were coached by Mr. Harvey Schaefer. Coach Schae- fer said he was satisfied with the season, adding that he felt the team did as well as could be expected. Even though Mil- bank was ranked 6th in die Conference, the Bulldogs will always rate first place with their fans at MHS. Jim ''Stub Patnoe: Situation desperation. 74 Jim Patnoe (20), Tom Schreiner (44): Reach. Patnoe. reach it's up there somewhere. Varsity Basketball: Bol Dohrer. Steve Storm. Marlin Hofer. student man- stock. Jim Patnoe. Pat DeFea, Wade Davis. Greg BabU . Karl Bohlen. Jr., ager. assistant coach Dave Wagner, coach Harvey Schaefer. Greg Martin. Tom Ja-hreiner. Mark Hoggcnlmck. Terrs- Dolen. tndent manager. Darwin Wojalin. Rands O'Farrcll. Row 2: Bryan Gom- Slinks Spade makes a hooker. Parents give a hand for I larves Sc haefer, who has a record of over 100 wins here at MHS. Vanity BB Cheerleaders: Cinds Mikkekon. Kae Dailie. Jan Bolder. Bari� Conraads. Kathy Kelly. After the close of the regular season, the Bulldog players headed for the sectional tournaments at Brookings. They were accompanied by four bus loads of spir- ited Bulldog fans. Milbank met Water- town in the first game and defeated them 65-61. A loss to Brookings 48-40 in the second game gave Milbank a second place rank. Iim Patnoe, Terry Dolcn. Kandv O’Farrell: Wait up you guys; you forgot the basketball. 76 Jim Patnoe: Ya can’t stop me inns; it's going through! From the look of determination on Jim s face, the spirit the entire team had is obvious. The tremendous support the fans gave helptd them tr their hardest. The eager arc caught behind the scenes in a rap session with Haney and the gang. Tournament action finished the boys in- tramural Imsketball season for the first time in the history of the sport at MHS. Following a regular seven-game season, the eight teams l)attled for the champion title. There was an increase in participa- tion over the 74-75 season, with alxnit fifty students playing, compared to last years forty. Wrestlers, ex-football stars ami tracksters made up a large part of the group; coordinator Lyle Koistinen and a tew varsity l asketl all players often offici- ated during the games. Despite this inter- est, the future of intramurals seems uncer- tain, considering the growing emphasis on junior high athletics. Mr. Koistinen re- marked, ‘noth years 1 have been very fa- vorably impressed with the enthusiasm and the conduct of the players.” Keith Brat lit was the captain of the champion (Coordinator Lyle Koistenen prepares for a game, team, the Skippers. Chris Aesoph: Don’t chase the nail; get the snake off my neck. Marc (.arson takes advantage of an open shot. Imperial llomlire Tom Olson demon- strates the perfect stance. Boys’, Girls’ Swing into Action Coach Dave Wagner and his varsity golfers turned out a successful season by placing first in the Nlill� ank and Watertown Invitationals. They won first place in the conference meet ami went on to capture second place at the sectional meet. The year was highlighted with an eagle made bv Jim Patnoe. Coach Wagner commented that Dave Lee, the team captain, and the other ten members were “a very suc- cessful and talented group of golfers. Girls’ golf came alive for its first season this year. The nine members were coached by Dave Wagner. Although they didn’t partici- pate in quite as many meets as the boys did in the fall, they still had a fine season. Tennis is a sport of growing popularity throughout the United States. This popularity has hit MHS as well. This year girls showed an interest in tennis and six of them gathered their courage and braved the courts. During the players daily practice, strokes, serves, overhead lobs, doubles, singles, and sprints were some of the things they got used to doing ami hearing alnuit. They were coached by John Grein. Bovs' Golf: Kneeling: Andy Johnson. Jeff Schultz Standing: Jim Beare. Kevin Wojalin. Mark Koggenlmck. Jeff Mann, David Lee. Jim Patnoe. Curls' Coif: Kneeling: Michele lairson, Jean Hartman. Terri Jones. Standing: Jean Adler. Susan Crum. Henata Spanton, Anita Janavs. Mary la e Trevett, Coach Dave Wagner. Tim Smith: Take this you fuzzy yellow l all. Boys’ Tennis: Kneeling. Lee White. Standing: Coach John Crein, Tim Smith. Tim Mnndwiler. Charlie Miller. Mark Cruenwald, Scott lairds. Kevin Wojahn. CLUBS and GROUPS Forensics Forever Under tire new leadership of Carol Helms and Carolyn Strolx'l, the varsitv debaters had only one dream, to reach nationals! The dream unfortunately never became a reality, but the squad brought home their share of the season's gold. The squad won trophies this year at Fargo North. S.D.S.U., N.S.C., Brookings, Aberdeen Central, Madison High Schools and the Divisional Tournament. A vital part of debate was the National Fo- rensic League. This year Milhank was in danger of losing their NFL charter because the local organization didn't have enough members and degrees. In order to renew the charter some of the debaters went into the local communitv and performed ser- vice projects in addition to attending the regular tournaments. The diligence of the deliaters earned them the renewal of their charter. The highest award given to NFL members was earned this year by Mike Nowick. The Double Ruby award is given to members who have accumulated b(X) points or more in their forensic career. Mike had a total of 603 points and is only the second MHS’er to have received this award. Anita Janavs, Nathan Mueller, Peggy Bohn: American- ism Essav winners. Junior Varsity Debaters: Julie Davis. Gwen Peterson. Nlars Englert, Julie Dahlc. Individuals who have participated in either oral interp. oratory, or exteinp: chcr. Kow 3: Coach Carol Helms, Terrs Finstad. Mike Nowick. Carolyn Kow I: Mars Endert, Julie Dahle, Bari� Mueller, Nancy Fish. Boss 2: Stroliel. assistant coach. How 4: Kevin Bear. Nathan Mueller. Gwen Peterson. Julie Davis. Cheryl Capp. Tamuiv Bogaard. Jim Schuma- Varsity Debaters: Mike Nowick. Jim Mueller. Nathan Mueller. Jim Schumacher. Carol Helms. Julie Davis: I hate to tell you this, hut Jim Mueller's head is jammed in the door. Mike Nowick. Jim Schumacher make final preparations before leaving for inter-school competition. Look carefully and vou’ll see the debaters wedged ifi between the file Ixaes. Mike Nowick, Jim Schumacher. Tammy Boopaard Schumacher, get out of my way. you re making me very upset!” 81 I German Club Eases on Down the Slopes Deutschklub ist eine gute Zeit! The truth of that statement can be con- firmed by asking anv one of the German Club members. The club along with the instructor, Mr. William Raal e, partici- pated in many activities throughout the year. In the fall an Abendbrot was held in Ortonville, Minnesota. Thev were prompted to have their own Abendes- sen in the early spring, because of the enjoyment expressed by the club mem- bers. Christmas time found the German Clubbers caroling through the streets ami performing the Christmas story for the elderly people in the community. Because of the popularity of skiing within the group, a skiing trip to Ink- pa-du-ta made its way on to the mid- winter schedule. Since German candy was favorite, some authentic German candy was obtained ami sold on Slush Day. Among the future plans discussed was a trip to the Concordia Language Camp and a second trip to Germany in 1977. William Raalx : ah. ah. ah. choo. Deutsoh Klub members who participated in skiing at Big Stone: Bow 1: loan Stocking. Susan Culck. Linda Christiansen. JoAnn Nlogard. Barb Vfogard. Row 2: William Raabe. advisor. Rhonda Lainbrechts, John Adler. Bob Reiners. Calvin Stengel. Bart) Viogard: You put your left foot in and strap it all alxmt . Cindv Giossi: I ah. what do I do with these1? German Club Officers: Tim Smith, president; JoAnn Mogard. vice-president. Not pictured Su- san Tobin, secretarv-treasurer. 82 r Rhonda Dockter and Vivian Fish help serve at the FHA tea for the teachers. FHA Officers: Roxann Laskowske. parliamentarian. Inline Schell, secretary; Ix n Angerhofer. treasurer; Brenda Strege, vice-president and degree chairman; Fave Brown, song leader; Patti Youngren. reporter. Not pictured. Teresa Schliesman. president; Julie Binde. historian. Future Housewives? The Future Homemakers of America, un- der the direction of advisors, Vicki Strege and Sheila Holderman, has had a fulfilling year as it strived to meet the demands of future homemakers. Working for junior and chapter degrees, visiting and working with the elderly, attending regional and state conventions, and just learning about the home occupied tfie FHA girls’ time. February 9-14 was designated as FHA week. During this week the girls made tapes to be played over the radio, had a swimming party and a teachers’ tea. and were required to dress in red and w'hite one day. In the spring, as a special Bi- centennial project, they painted the curbs and fire hydrants on main street red, white, and blue. The construction of a quilt to be raffled off was a money-making project that the girls took part in. All this was done in conjunction with the conventional pur- pose of die organization, that is, to pro- mote the joys ans satisfactions of homemaking. FHA advisor Mrs. Vicki Strege attempts to play the cassette tape that was heard on various radio stations during FHA week 4 � 83 “Shriek Freaks” “We re number one' was a slogan often chanted by the MHS Pep Club. The or- ganization's sixty-two members special- ized in arousing spirit and enthusiasm in the student body. Funds accumulated from dues from tap and scarf sales were used to purchase megaphones and to rent buses to attend out-of-town games. Barbara Karpinen advised the club whose officers were Gwen Henze, presi- dent; Rosaline Poppcn. vice-president Nancy Larson, secretary; Lori Voeltz treasurer. Pep Club ‘fires' up. Brian (Buzz) Comstock. Marlin Hofer. Sue Strobl get involved in an exciting wrestling match. Tuffv' The “M Club, a highly classified organization at MHS. composed of select athletes of herculean strength, distinguished origin, intellectually inclined, outstanding abilities and tremendous good looks. “Muscle Club” In an effort to promote athletics and encourage participation, the “M” Club was formed. Girl and boy athletes participating and meeting requirements were hon- ored with a membership to this organization. Officers elected for the 1975-76 year were Chris Ae- soph, president; Mark Koggen- buck, vice-president; and Terry Dolen, secretary-treasurer. Rich Olson served as advisor to the sixty-three members. Parents’ night for each sport was sponsored ! the M ( lub. M.tkiko O ihara crams clurini' a senior class meeting. Makiko Ogihara ami classmate Yvonne Conraads take advantage of the Fcbniarv thaw to l ecome better ac |iiainted. Makiko Fulfills Her Dream The American Field Service is an organization that focuses its attention on the foreign exchange student. The members of this club learn about the different cultures through contact with the foreign students. An AFS weekend was held in Aberdeen on October 4 and 5. During this week- end they had the opportunity to meet foreign ex- change students from other schools in the area. It was highlighted by a bonfire and a sing-a-long on the last night. The club also had a hayride in the fall, and, as a money-raising project, sold Christmas wreaths. Mr. Gerald Seurer was the advisor. Dear Friends, To come over here into the United States had been mv dream since I was in the eighth grade. Last July, it came true. I was very happy to come to Milhank except for the cold weather in winter. When I was in Japan. I knew people were all tfie same, but I felt Americans were somehow a little different from Japanese. I was wrong. People are the same throughout the world though some ways of thinking are a little different. I enjoyed cheering a lot. Last summer, I wantea to learn the school song so that I could sing it with you. I learned many cheerings too. Since I didn't understand English very well, I bothered many people. But you did help me a lot and led me with warmth and kindness. I really, really enjoyed living here with you. I hope you will continue to accept new AFSers and other programs' foreign exchange students. Thank you all. And see you again some- where, someday. Your friend, Makiko P.S. Write to me whenever you have time and a pencil and a sheet of paper. My address is as follows: Makiko Ogihara 3-4-8 lido Kofu Yamanashi T-400 Japan AFS Officers: Gerald Seurer, advisor: Larry Fla- nery, president; Susan Tobin, secretary-trea- surer. Not pictured, Teresa Schliesman, vice- president. Country Hicks get Their Kicks in Ag This year the sixty-nine members of FFA (Future Farmers of America) joined to- gether in breaking a record bv selling well over three thousand magazines. Funds from this project, citrus fruit sales and dues were used to sponsor a parent-member banquet, provide for traveling expenses, invest in swine projects, and support char- ity. Several members participated in dis- trict and state contests and conventions, and some went onto national competition. Morris Van Lith takes time out from a hast lini� , bus- tling FFA meeting for a Hershey break. FFA Officers: Seated: Mike McReman. vice-president; Morris Van Lith. presklent. Standing: Doug Barltmd. reporter; Paul Van Sambeek. treasurer. Kevin Bailev, secretary. Mike Trapp takes it easy. Paul Van Sambeek goofs around. Tim Homan uses close-up and Roger Chris- tensen tries to squeeze into the picture. “Say when” says Randy Busk, on his multi-purpose. Brad Boerger. Doug Barlund; I wonder if weTI ever get served in this joint!” compact can smasher AV Officers: seated: Mike McKeman, president; Vicki Angerhofcr, treasurer; Karen Angerhofer. secretary. Not pictured: Jim Adler, vice-president. Librarians: Jane Bergerson. Valerie Hogan. Dawn Stelton. Annie Manner AV Club: Bow I: Handy Busk. Bob Lawskowskc. Bill Wellnitz. Bret Kaalx-. Row 2: Kelly Beare. Doris Mongold. Roxanne Kelly. Row 3: Darryl Nelson. Pat Kelly. Dave liansvold, Kevin Raup. Advisor Orville Dauwen. Office Help: Secretary Susan Vostad. Mary Schliesman. Joanne Hinders, Kim Kohout. Gwen Henze. Marlin Hofer. Nancy Sackreiter, Barb Conraads. Susan Loeschke. AV and Office Help Keep the Situation Under Control Behind the workings of every rela- tively efficient school system are the hard-working office helpers. So it was at MHS. Among the duties of the office workers were collecting atten- dance slips, checking make-up slips, and helping Susan Vostad, the office secretary, with whatever she needed help with. They were a reliable and trustworthy group of students ac- cording to Mrs. Vostad. Rumor had it that they even had a little fun once in a while when the work was done. Another important group of helpers was the Audio-Visual gang. Their job was to keep the various machines such as film projectors, movie projec- tors, tape recorders, record players and video tape machines in working order and to run these machines for teachers who still hadn't acquired the knack to do it themselves. Under the direction of Orville Dauwen, the group sponsored record hops and also operated machines for various organizations within the community. The AV club kept the school fur- nished with a variety of equipment by using money made throughout the year to purchase a machine for the next year. Music Menagerie The Milbauk High School hand played many important roles in school life. The band actually consisted of several smaller bands, each overlapping with the others, vet each a separate band in itself. The first of these, the concert hand, had sixty-three members. It was made up of ev- eryone who took band as a class. The chair placement in each section was determined by weekly challenges which were left up to the individuals. The concert band per- formed at the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert and the Pops Concert. Tney also attended the Region III Music Contest and the Augustana Band Festival. Keith Southwick had the honor of being in the All-State Orchestra and he, along with Lisa Moldenhauer and Jean Adler, was chosen for the All-State Band. The second hand, the pep band, consisted of the concert band members excluding those who had a conflict of some sort. This band, directed bv Yvonne Conraads, plaved for pep rallies, basketball and foot- ball games, and wrestling matches. An ex- tra feature of the band was that it invited MHS graduates to play along with the band at athletic events. The third and most acclaimed band in the area was the jazz ensemble. There were twenty members in the ensemble who were chosen by auditions. They performed at the Christmas Concert, the Pops Con- cert and a Jazz Ensemble Concert. They also attended the Region 111 Music Contest and the SDSU Jazz Festival, where they received first place, as well as to the Aber- deen Jazz Festival, where they were awarded first place in the class “A divi- sion and first place in overall competition. The drill team was an organization that was affiliated with the concert and pep hand. There were twenty-four members who were chosen by audit ions in the fall. Under the direction of Mrs. Debbie Am- berg, the drill team marched at basketball games, half time performances and lx th tne Gypsy Day and Vikings Day parades. The final facet of the Milbank High School Band, and probably the most hardworking according to director Lonnie White, was marching band. The sixty-four band mem- bers, twenty-four drill team members and five majorettes spent many evenings, lx?- ginning in August, rehearsing for the Homecoming parade and half time show. They also marched at the Gypsy Day and Vikings Day parades. Concert Band: Row 1: Jeanne Parker. lx ah Bohn. Lisa M. Boerger, Barb Dorale, Yvonne Conraads. Tamara Boogaard. Colleen Kandall. Lisa J. Boerger. Susan Spanton. Lisa llajenga. Kim Smith. Jan Buh- ler. Linda Keller. How 2: Wendy Schultz. Connie Forman. Kristi Thorson, Julie Kuglund. John Adler, Susan Jacobs. Kim Kohout. Doug Grovenburg. Teresa Smith. Gwen Peterson. J xli Peterson. Jeff Babbc. De Ann Thorson, Debbie Mielitz, Karla Strandvold. Stacy Buth. Mary Tostenson. Row 3: Lori Levi sen. Dianne Schweer, Nancee Nowick. Kellv Beare. Jean Adler. Kathy Konstant. Tim Smith. Tony Mueller. Todd Torgerson. Andy Johnson. Mark Bucholz. Bob Reiners. Hugh Ciesen. Terry Dolen. Brad Torger- son. Ross- 4: Corrine Hopewell, Susan Crum, Dale Dinter. Rands Wit track. Matthew Reich. Jeff Gro- Susan Jacobs, office secretary; Colleen Randall, publicity chairman; Leah Bohn, historian; John Adler, photographer. Student director: Yvonne Conraads Drill Team: Kneeling: Jane Olson, Cheryl Mitzel. Angie Poppen. Patty Thyne, Lisa Schank. Sandra Folk, Charlotte Van Mraien. Barb Nordquist. Teresa Scnliesman. Susan )acol s. Standing: Dawn Spahr. Barb Conraads. Marv Schliesman. Sherry Kittleson. Susan Strobl. Melody Bock. Ruth Hallberg. Pam Smith Lori Hoffert. Denise Grabow. Renae Roggenbuck. Michele Larson. Judv Naeve. Debbie Steltz, Cathy Berlcner. 88 vcnburg. Jodene Van Sambeek. Valeric Williams. Michele Larson. Mark Iverson. Kevin Pribvl. Cindy Mueller. Keith South wick. Mark Winquist, John Forman. Brent Bertsch. Lane Lindquist. Billv Myers. Band officers: Lisa Moldenhauer. president: Keith South wick, vice-presi- dent; Yvonne Conraads. secretary . Brent Bertsch. Cindy Mueller. Mark Winquist. John Forman, class representatives. Band librarians: Lisa llajenga. Jeanne Parker. Mary Tosten- son. Michele Larson. Jean Adler. All-State ImikI members: Lisa Moldenhauer. Keith South wick. Jean Adler. Jazz Ensemble: How 1 Director Lonnie White, Gwen Peterson. Mark Winquist. Jodi Peterson. Tro Harms. Row 2: Doug Crovenburg. Michele Larson. Kevin Pribvl, Hugh Giesen. Brad Torgerson. Terry Dolen. Row 3: Cinch Mueller. John Forman. Jodene Van Sainbeek. Jean Adler. Mary Tostenson. itathy Konstant. Leah Bolin. Matthew Reich. Keith South wick, Brent Bertsch. Kim Smith and Jan Buhler follow along during a pause in their part during the Christmas concert. Chorus Presents ‘Tribute to America’’ This year the mixed chorus and a cappella choir rehearsed daily under the direction of Penny Speirs. Both groups participated in the Fall Concert, Christinas Concert, Pops Concert, and the Spring Concert. Six- teen select members of the a cappella choir, combined to form the Maarigal group, also sang for the Christmas Concert, as well as for other clubs and organizations in the community at Christmas time. A special concert entitled “Tribute to America” was presented in March. All of the musical groups participated in singing all-American songs. A slide show consisting of American scenes was presented during the a cappella portion of the concert. The Madrigal performed American folk songs. Participants in All-State Chorus traveled to Watertown for the year’s activities. Those in attendance and their parents went out for dinner after the Saturday eve- ning concert. The zing goes out of the singing as the concert wears on. All-State Chorus members: Mark Cruenwald. Barb Conraads. Instructor Penny Speirs, Tim Smith. Brent Bertsch, Jean Adler. Kevin Pribyl. Seated: Yvonne Conraads. Lisa Moldenhauer. A cappella Choir: Row 1: Gail Kuans. Colleen Randall. Cindv Conraads. Linda Schamber, Dave Beachem, Jim Thomas. Jim Iverson. Dean Trapp. Gail Thyne. Melodee Bock, Bart) Conraads. Cindy Mikkelson. Marcia Les ;r. Julie Dahle. Row 2: Tammy Forster. Roxanne Laskowske, Nancv Sack reiter. Peggy Bohn. Terry Smith. Yvonne Conraads. Keith Southwick, Mike McKeman. Jim Schumacher. Mark Cruenwald. Kevin Pribyl, Jean Adler. Susan Crum. Lon Peters. JoAnn Mogard. Carol Lundin. Row 3: Julie Scheff. Laurie Cdlum, Chen I Mitzel, Delores Marohl. Susan Strobl. Lori Hoffert. Kim Smith. Kae Dai lie. Bret Raabe. Charlie Miller. Terry Dolen. Darwin Knaus. leff Grovcnburg, Chris Aesoph. Mary Schliesman, jo Poch- ard . Pam Lardy. Denise Crabow. Renata Spanton Row -I Jeff Spanton. Willy Nash. Jamie LaRochc. Lee White. Chris Peterson. Jeff Ofstedahl. Tim Graf. Tim Mundwiler, Brian Burchardt. Kendall Kauers. Dan Mikkel- son, Tom Olson. Steve Sorsen. Tim Smith. Brent Bertsch. Mixed Chon� : Row 1: Peggy Martell. Grace Radtke. Julie Nordquist. Meg- han O'Connor, Mary Baklten. Liz Lieffort. Lisa llajenga. Joan Stocking. Susan Gulck. Jean Hartman, Cindy Spanton. Leslie Ludwig. Kathy Ciovsi. Stacv Buth. Connie Forman, Renae Dinter. Tammy Smith. Kathy Kelly. Row 2: Saialra Folk. Deanna Parker. Patti Schell. Ruth Hallbcrg. Diane McKeman. Sherry Kittelson. Cindv Storm. Becky Hegg. lx igh Ann Jones. Karen Armstrong! Tamara Wagner. Nancy Brotzel. Terry Jones. Ann John- son. Brenda W’ellnitz. Nancy Stubbe. Row 3: Rhonda Lambrechts. Angie Poppen. Debbie Steltz. Jane Olson. Pam Smith. Faye Brown. Rhonda DocMer. Dawn Spahr. Lisa Schank. Kate O'Connor, Colleen Moore. Linda Thyne. Vivian Fist� . Kathv Konstant, Renae Roggenbuck. Mary Tostenson. I.u nn Berens. Row 4: Tern Poppen. Jim Carbon. Tim Storm. Kevin Beare. Jim Trevett. Tim Lowitz, Frank Mongoki. Tim Hein. Marty Porter. At piano: Leah Bolin. Kern Koch. Madrigal: Row 1: Kevin Pribvl. Susan Crum, Steve Sorsen. Yvonne Conraads. Keith Southwick. Barb Conraads. Chris Aesoph. Row 2: Kae Dailie. Mike McKeman. Jean Adler, Earl Bohlen. Cindy Con- raads. Darwm Kuans, Carol Lundin. Tim Smith. Jean Adler. Steve Sorsen. Tim Kevin Pribvl: I’ll be available for autographs after this Smith: What can you say? number. Chorus Inst met or Penny Speirs 91 Key Club Sells Calories Under the direction of Lyle Koistinen the Milhank Key Club, consisting of thirty-one members, completed another year of service activity. Officers elected were Chris Aesoph, president; Jim Ema- nuel, vice-president; Paul Van Sambeek, secretary; and Dave Larson, treasurer. Throughout the school year the organi- zation assembled on the 3rd Thursdav of each month. Several community projects were headed with the purpose of bettering the environment. Popcorn and ice cream sales and a slave auction were the chief money-raising projects of the group. Dues and earned monev comprised the treasury. The funds were used to sponsor dances and to support AFS. One of the Key Clubs final efforts was to select the teacher of the vear. Key Club Members: Row 1: Dave Lee. Tom Olson Row 2. Grev; Martin. Darwin Wojahn. Tim Mundwiler. Row 3: Larry Flanery, Kevin Pribvl. Kevin Lein. Row 4: Brvan Comstock. Row 5: Doiii; Crovenburg. Mike McKernun. Row 6: Jim Trcvett. Tom Schreiner. Row 7: Daw Bea- chem. Hugh Ciesen. Row 8: Bob D hrer. Tim Smith. Row 9: Tim Graf. Jeff Mann. Row 10: Jim Beare. Tim Homan. Row 11: Tim Berens. Kirby Hay. Row 12. Earl Bohlen. Jim Patnoe. Key Club Officers. Chris Aesoph. president Jim Emanuel, vice-president; Paul Van Sam- beek, secretary; Dave Larson, treasurer; Lyle Koistinen. advisor. One wonders what sort of 'entertainment' goes on at Kev Club meetings. Domi Grovcnburtt Sue Dejong. Michele Larson, ‘Tnffy . Renae Dinler. Jean Adler: Pa|K r staff smiles after another publication of the ‘BULLDOG’. Warren Beck, advisor. Laurie Gillum. CO-editOT; Colleen Randall, reporter; Sir IX-Jong. co-editor; Renae Dinter. Kathy Fredrichscn; reporters. Lori Hoffert. Judy Naeve. Pam Lardy, reporters: converse on their ideas for pasting up. Bulldog Staff Prints Up Another publication of Milhank High besides the KENNEL is the school pa- per the BULLEXX;. Advisor, Warren Beck, Co-editors, Laurie Gillum and Sue Dejong and sports editor, Renae Wellnitz, along with the rest of the staff were kept busy finding and reporting news, writing stories, proofreading ana meeting deadlines. Sports, being an im- portant part of school life, was given special attention this year with some of the sports participants actually writing their own stories. Within the staff itself an attempt at better organization was made by designating specific story cov- erage to each member instead of allow- ing everyone to report on everything. A casual work setting and the fact that being on paper staff is not associated with a journalism class as it is in many schools, but rather an outside activitv, .ontributed to the success of the Bull- dog. Although these hard-working indi- viduals found their status as reporters challenging, they were not too busy to make news themselves. Laurie Gillum, Pam Lardy, and Sue Dejong attended SDSU Press Conference Day and re- ceived an excellent rating from the South Dakota Day High School Journal- ism Association. Warren Beck cheerfully helps Pcj� p Bohn in lavout const nation. Renae Wellnitz. Kathy Fretlrichsen. Laune Gillum pointer over the many deci- sions that occur on paper staff. Deadlines Hang Kennel Staff on Hot Wires The nine-month endeavor of the annual staff began in June as Marv Lee Trevett, Nancy Ostlie, Barb Tuchscherer and Dale Runge attended a week-long Publications Institute workshop in Brookings. The bas- ics in making a yearbook and photography for a yearltook were presented by the SDSU journalism department and other professional people. The KENNEL had a much smaller work- ing nucleus this year with fewer under- classmen taking part. A co-editorship of Mars Lee Trevett anti Nancy Ostlie en- listed the aid of about fifteen experienced staff members. The combination of this ex- perience and new photography equipment including cameras, enlargers, and many miscellaneous tools produced better qual- ity photography. The close working rela- tionship between the layout staff members and the photographers made some odd phrases commonplace in room 26: Chorus is in the wash and Key Club’s in the dryer,” or, “Mr. Vostad is in the fixer!” The first of the seven signatures which comprised the book was completed in late October. The first forty-eight pages in the KENNEL held more color than in anv pre- vious year, but also demanded meeting earlier deadlines. The color and other 'ex- tras’ that were chosen also created pressure on the yearbook's allotted funds. To make up this shortage, the photographs club sold Cnristmas wreaths with the AFS club. Tvpists: Karen Angerhofer. Jan Buhler, Brentla Slrege. Standing: Charleen Randall. Brenda Uellnit Staff meinlx-rs and Advisor l)arell Prilivl combine all of their |x wers of concentration in hopes that their effort will improve the scene I adore their eyes. Co-editors Mary I a. e Trevett and Nancy Ostlie arouse the most enthusi- asm all year to decorate Darell PribyTs stupefying “magic chalklmard in the (Christmas spirit. Business managers: Anita Janavs. Peggy Forman. Mike McKenian. She ryl Beyer. Standing: Darkroom Aide Orville Datiwen. Animal Advisor Darrell Pribvl. Annual Proofreader War- ren Beck. Misliehaving on edges of desk Photographers Jim (.'arisen ami Dale Bunge. Seated: Pho- tographers Darryl Nelson ami Bad� Tuchscherer. 95 Business Culivates Leaders In affiliation with other state anti na- tional organizations, the FBLA. Future Business Leaders of America, club strove in promoting business leadership. Meeting time was spent in visiting vari- ous businesses and listening to several speakers. Funds accumulated from dues and bake sales provided a means for their attendance at the spring conven- tion with their advisor, Arlene Fox. Another active business club of MHS was DECA, Distributive Education Clulis of America. In order to develop future leaders for marketing and distri- bution, the club was divided into two classes. Distributive Education and Di- versified Occupations. The DE class learned the principles ami practices of retailing, while the DO class worked with various trade occupations and studied the basic principles of business. As a service project the DECA students managed the concession stands during wrestling ami girls’ basketball seasons. Funds from this source and the collec- tion of dues served as a means for stu- dents' participation in regional, state ami national leadership conferences. Barliara Karpenin served as advisor to the DECA club and also taught an In- troductory Business class. This course, which was designed to help the student acquire a job and retain proper work at- titudes. was offered for the first time this year. Mike Kasuske dreams of a promotion to a Green Bay Packer from a Bill’s Su- per Packer. 96 FBLA Officers: Linda Tollefson, reporter. Lori Hoffert. parliamentarian; Patlv Van Hoorn, vice- president; Karen Angerhofer, president; Lori Schell, secretary-treasurer DECA students Jody Reese and Nancy Weber are employed at Milliank Mutual, where thev receive guidance from their superiors. Doris Nelson and Charles Myklegard. DECA Officers: Nancy Weber, vice- president; Bari) Hansen, president. Hosanne Pop pen, secretary; Randv O’FaiTeH. treasurer. Judy Naeve. jody Reese am) Rosaline Poppen were winners at the KCA State I leadership (Conference. Kari Hansen: Something tells us Barl ' iiiiik) is not on groceries. Rosanne Poppen talked her way into first place at the DECA Conference in Pierre March 29 and 30. This earned her a chance in the nationals in Chicago May 7-14. Margaret Holt nian revises her love letter for the eleventh time. ()f course, nothing worthwhile is easy. Valley of the Dolls Takes 1st at Kennel Kapers The thin! annual Kennel Kapers program was held on January 27. Acts were in- troduced by emcees Kevin Lien and Marc Larson, who also livened up the show with a few of their jokes. First prize was cap- tured by the varsity cheerleaders, who were dressed up like dolls from G.I. Joe all the way to Betsey Wetsey. A barbershop quartet, consisting of Tim Smith, Kevin rribyl, Brent Bertsch, and Barb Conraads, won second prize. Third prize went to the senior class tor their version of eating out at McDonald's and the “B cheerleaders received honorable mention. Hands Schaefer, Kurt Berkner: We wear short shorts . . Torn Schreiner takes a lieating from a source un- known to him. Tom Lieffort. I ave Beachem; Homines are the The Dindini' Brothers of Kennel epitome of poise, etiquette and ({race. Kaperv Kevin I Jen. Marc larrson. Kac Duilie takes the routine � ut of a Saturday night hath. Slush Day Splashes By The Student Council—sponsored event began on Friday, April 2, when students put on their hillbilly '“duds” in the tradition of Slush Day. Tin slave auction, carnival and dance com- pleted a successful celebration. MHS is fa- mous for its highly reputable slaves, and, as a result, the Key Club slave auction in the momine raked in a grand total of $714; $500 of which went for charity. Tough competition pushed a few bids well over fifty dollars. The carnival in the evening featured Ixxjths set up by clubs and groups in the gymnasium, and tneliand, ST. STEPHEN, provided some high-energy music for the Sadie Hawkins dance later on in the evening. More than once the girls were heard to comment on how the dance was strategically timed, one month be- fore prom, to facilitate 'communication l e- tween eligible ladies and eligible escorts. Cashier Dave Larson and Paul Van Samlxrek: Would you look at those girls bid! Cowboy Koy. Kevin Pribvl: Wherefore are thou Juliet? Tim Bern is awards Warren Beck the Teacher of the Year award. 99 Honor Students Trek to Cities The senior members ot the National Honor Society made a second annual weekend excursion on Slav 7, 8, and 9. During their stay in Minneapolis, Min- nesota, they spent an evening with the arts at the Ch nhassen Dinner Theatre and shopped (in most cases with money they dicin t have). Jim and Penny Speirs chaperoned their trip. Induction of new members took on the guise of a gangster rubout, with the in- ductees being selected for their prowess in holdups, getaways and other assorted responsibilities expected of a first-class gangster. Eight juniors anti four seniors became a part of the societv on March 3. Pteggv Forman was the Betty Crocker Home- maker for 1976. Spring Initiates: Seated: Yvonne Conraads, Gwen Henze. Nancy Ostlie. Carol Lundin, Melody Mertens. Jodene Van Samlieek. Standing Advisor David Bergan. Tim Smith. Kim Kohout. Kevin Pribyl, Tim Homan. Julie Dahle. Jan Buhler. National Honor Society: Row I Cindy Conraads. Peggy Bohn, Anita Janavs. Jody Reese. Joann Mogard. Row 2: Chris Aesoph. Inn Mueller, Paul Van Saml eek, David Larson. Row 3: Tony Mueller, Doug Crovenlmrg, Nathan Mueller, Mike Nowick. Not pictured: Colleen Randall. (dirts’ Staters: Alternate Melody Mortens, Cindy Mueller, l uirie Cillum. Julie Dahle. Boys' Staters: Greg Martin. Darw in VVojahn, John Adler, Tim Smith. Alternate Mark Cruenwald. Tim Homan. Kevin Lien, Chris Aesoph, Bari) Tuchscherer and nita Janavs were the only high school students in South Dakota invited to attend the two-dav Nobel Prize Conference held at St. Peter, Minnesota. Government Day Cited “Worth It” Students again expressed their appreciation to all concerned for the opportunity to have the Government Day experience. Most members of the class of 76 felt the morning of April 6 was well spent, considering the way most mornings are spent. For example, the student-elected mayor, Tim O’Connor, and council-persons real- ized the importance of the community's water system when they inspected the local water sources west of Milbank. Mayor Howard Sawrey enlightened Larry Fla- nerv ami Charleen Randall about the work of the city’s chief administrator. World Regions and Government classes sat in on an amplified telephone conversation with Congressman Larry Pressler on two different occasions in the year. Partv chairmen Mike Nowick and Kevin Lien concur that all is fair in politics. Wade Davis was elected to his mother’s office of Register of Deeds. Randv Busk, through his appointment to office, was able to learn from Verne Wilde, Di- rector of Equalization. Luther Rethke tried out the judge’s seat while Bob Johnson assumed an expression appropriate to a neurotic witness. 101 Love Rides the Rails. . . Tlit fall play, a typical melodrama which wus stilted and stylized with a strong emphasis on heroes and villians, was set at the turn of the century. The (a«st: Widow Hopewell... Prudence Hopewell Simon Darkway....... Truman Pendennis. I Ian � 1� I Stanfast. Dirk Sncath......... ( arlott.i Corte ... Fi Fi............... Fret! Wheelwright.. Dlin -................ Blulah Belle.......... Officer............. RJL orker........ l aiK«r$.............. The Production Staff Production Dir.... Special Asst...... Piano Accompaniment..... Choreograph)...... Stage Mgr.. Light.. S hiikI.......... Wardrobe.......... Art Work.... MiLsic I ir. Asst. Director .Carol Limdin .Yvonne ( onraads .John Adler Dylan koepke .Kendall Kauers .Jim Schumacher Susan Strolxl Man Schliesman Mark Crucnwald .Brett Raalx Peggy Bohn .Douglas Aden .James Thomas Lisa M. Boerger Kelly Bear Beverlv llartmau Tammv Boogaard Julie Nordquist Ruth Halllierg .Ellen Reed .William Raabe Karla Moldenhauer Mike Pauli Alike Nowick .Patti Schell .Ann Johnson Becks Hcgg tori Vivsers Renae Volt Patti Schell Kim kohout Penny Speirs Rhomla Limbrechts Yvonne Gxiraads-’Look! Yonder! I see the train coining.’ John Adler. Jim Schumacher- And soon, Dirk, the Rocks Mountain. Pine Bush and Pacific Kail- road will he mine. ” Man Schliesman. Jim Schumacher- Fi Fi. vou flatter yourself.” Dvlan Koepke- I see here there’s a break in the tracks.” Carol l.undiu as the Widow Hopewell. John Adler, Sue Dejonp Dearest friend, woe follows woe.” American Primitive The Two Acts this year commemorated the bicentennial. The play dialogue consisted of words of John and Abigail Adams taken from their original letters. John Adams was played by John Adler ami his wife, Abigail, was played by Su- san Dejong. Accessory parts were acted by Kendall Kauers, Mark Gruenwald and Keith Southwick. Assisting Ellen Reed were Sue Strobl and Mary Schlies- man. Crew members were Brent Bertsch, stage manager; Kim Kohout and Meghan O’Connor, lighting; and Julie Norckjuist, sound. Mark Gruenwald, Keith Southwick. Kendall Kauers: Hetreat was the cry in the pales of uc!h c ... 103 Blondes Go Dark For West Side Story Actors and actresses foreshadowed the theme of the spring musical when thev dyed their blonde nair black to appear Puerto Rican. WEST SIDE STORY por- trayed the warring street gangs of Sharks (Puerto Ricans) and Jets (white Americans) fighting for territory' on the west side of New York. Ellen Reed remarked, “I think we all thought this was such hard material when we started. We were so scared of it because almost everyone told us we’d never do it properly that we over- compensated with extra effort. It was su- pemffic! To the scoffers, ‘up your nose with a rubber hose. It was a Labor of Love.” The drama was presented on April 22, 23, and 24, 1976. A ‘full house’ atten- dance was supplemented bv several bus- loads of students from neighl oring schools. PRODUCTION STAFF Director Vocal Music C horeographv Instniment.il Music Piano Accompaniment Stage Manager lighting Wardrol Kim kohout Properties Susan Spanton Stage Set Production Assistant Painters Bari) ord |uist Denise Karels Bill Mvers Jim Schumacher “Get out of here! KM Bari) Conraads, kiin Smith. Lisa Moldenhauer. Yvonne Conraads: ‘‘It must Ik the heat or some rare disease. ” Bev Hartman. Tim Smith: Ya gotta he cool.” CAST THE JET GANG THE SHARK GANG THE SH ARK GIRLS Tim Smith Bret Raalre Susan Strobl Mike McKeman John Adler Kim Smith Mike Nowick Doug Aden Lisa Moldenhauer Mark Gruenwald Dylan Koepke Melodee Bock Jeff Grovenburg Mike Carlson Barb Conraads Brent Bertsch Tim Lowitz Kae Dailie Julie Nordquist Kevin Minder Colleen Randall im Thomas THE JET GIRLS Tony...............Keith Southwick Lori Hoffert Maria..............Yvonne Conraads Bev Hartman I)°e...............Jim Schumacher Tammy Dornbusch Schrank............Kendall Kauers Meghan O’Connor Krupke.............Lane Lindquist Pam Smith Clad Hand..........Marley Konstant Production Director Ellen Keed writes critiques on her chipped diphoaid. (iolleen Randall and kae Dailie resembled painted dolls Keith Southwick. Yvonne Conraads. Susan Strobl: Anita understands all that. after their uiakc-up session. 105 Jeff Grovenburg, Brent Bertsch. Jim Thomas, Mike McKeman. Mike Nowick. Mark Gruenwald: No one likes a fellow with a social disease. Prom-goers Caught In May Day “Blizzard” Although the sun was shining when juniors anti seniors entered MHS for the 1976 Prom on May 1, rain was falling after the banquet; finally, snow whitened the lawn very early Sunday morning. Some picnics and bonfires were spoiled, but the happen- ings at the high school were unaffected. The theme was. Reflections and Dreams ... the Times of Our Lives.” The proce- dure for the ('.rand March was simplified compared to previous years, but a few couples still made the embarrassing mis- take of forgetting which direction to turn when they reached the gym floor. The banquet followed, with a welcome by ju- nior class president Melody Mertens. Se- nior class president Chris Aesoph re- sponded, and faculty member Lester Bloem directed a comment to the gradu- ating seniors. Jo Pochart made the closing remarks, and the refreshments were served. Tom I-icffort: Now that I have my collar Tim Smith emceed the program, tucked in. she walks out on me. Bev Hartman, I ave I .arson: Bev. 1 thoui'ht this w as onlv dress rehearsal 106 Doug (irovenherg. Kim knhout: Doin', did they just announce our names to Ik walking down the ramp? Terry Dolen: Smile! You re on Marlin Hofer, Jim Patnoe, Karl Bohlen: Okav. guvs. Kennel Kamera. after the lianquet wc’II go . . . Cheryl Mit el. Gary Cannrdv. We are the main center of attraction. Don't faint now. Gary. Jo Pochardt. prom chairwoman, explains the technique for the Grand March to a few nervous Mark Hoggenlmck. Kae Dailie: Kae. the Fonz' couples. just walked in the door. 107 Adler. James 24, 27 Aesoph, Christopher 19, 24, 30,32. 64. 67,77, IX). 91, 92, 100 Angerhofer, Karen 27, 87, 94, 96 Angerhofer, Vicki 20, 87 Bailey, Kevin 27, 86 Bakken, I .am 25 Barhind. Douglas 23, 86 Bertsch, Brent 18. 28, 89, IX), 105 Beyer, Sheryl 26, 95 Binde, Jnlie 24 Bohlen, Karl, Jr. 28, 29, 30, 62, 63, 64, 67, 75, 91, 92 Bolin, Peggv 23, 34, 80. 90, 93, 100 Borchert. Donna 27 Bracht, Keith 7, 19, 62, 64, 69, 77 Busk, Kandy 26, 86, 87, 101 Cannedv, Gary 23 Conraads, Cindy 21, 90. 91. KM) Conraads, Y vonne 6, 26, 32. 33,85,88,89,90,91, 100. 102, 104, 105 Dailie. Kae 7, 24, 28, 32, 75. 90, 91, 97, 105 Davis, Wade 23, 64, 67, 75, 101 DeFea, Patrick 21,26.32.34. 62, 66, 67, 74 Dejong. Susan 27, 93, 103 Doleti, Terrv 24, 30, 75, 76, 89, 90 Dorale, Barhars 29, 88 Emanuel, James 3,21,27,62, 67, 77, 92 England. Jnlie 29, 30, 88 Flanery, Larrv 24, 62,67,63), 85, 92, 101 Forman, Peggy 26, 95, 1CK) Forster, Terry 18 Giessinger, Connie 28 Cillum. Nancy 21, 29 Ciossi, James 18, 27 Grovenmirg, Douglas 23, 30, 34, 88, 89, 92, 93, 100 Hansen, Barbara 3,26,31,41, 66, 70, 96, 97 Hanson, Hick Hartman. Beverlv 22, 28, 32, 104 Hegg, Timothy 22, 62 Henze, Gwen 19, 24, 68, 87, KM) 108 We, the People Hofer, Marlin 20, 28, 29. 62, 75. 84, 87 Hoffert, Lori 14, 20, 23, 29. 34, 41, 70, 88, 90. 83, 96 Holtzmann. Margaret 27, 29, 97 Janavs, Anita 21, 24, 78, 80, 95, KM) Johnson, Robert 29, 62, 69, 101 Johnson, Steven 18, 27, 77 Kasnske, Michael 20, 96 Koch, Gail 20. 29 Konstant. John 20, 22, 69 Lambrechts, Nancv 20. 29,97 Larson, David 21, 28, 29, 64, 70, 92, 97, KM) I .arson, Marc 3, 26, 67. 77, 98 Laskowske, Roxann 28, 29, 83. 90 Lee, David 26, 78, 92 Levisen, Janell 22, 31 1-ewis, Brad 21. 29, 69 Lien, Kevin 24, 92, 98, KM), 101 Lindquist. Panl 28, 62. 66, 67 Lnndcrville. Nvla 19 Lundin, Carol (i, 8, 22. IX), 91. 100, 103 McCulloch. Jeffrey 26, 29 McKeman, Michael 19, 20, 28.86,87,90.91,92,95, 105 Mikkelson, Dannv 27,32,34, 62, 77, 90 Nlogard JoAnn 24, 82, 90, 100 Moser, Greg 20 Mueller, Antony 21, 30, 81, 88 MM) Mueller, James 3, 28, 81. KM) Mueller, Nathan 26, 33, 62. 83, 80, KM) Munson, Rolxrt 19, 29, 30 Naeve, Judy 23, 88, 93. 97 Nelson. Darrvl 24, 29, 87, 95 Nordqnist, Theresa 21 Nowick, Michael 3, 18, 80, 81, KM), 101, 105 O’Connor, Timothy 9, 20, 29, 30, 69 O'Donnell. Diane 19, 29, 34 O’Farrell, Randall 3, 20, 64, 75, 76, 96 Ogihara, Makiko 23, 68, 69, 85 Ostlie, Nancy 14, 22, 28, 32. 34, 95. 100 Patnoe, James 21, 27, 64, 67, 74, 75, 76, 78, 92 Pauli, Martin 20 Pederson, Sandra 21 Pochardt, John 21 Poppcn, Rosanne 23. 27, 29, 96, 97 Randall. Charleen 22.94. 101 Randall, Colleen 19, 88, 90, 93, 100, 105 Reese, Jodv 18, 96, 91, KM) Remund, Janet 19, 29 Rethke, Luther 29, 101 Roggenbuck, Mark 21, 26, 32, 64. 65, 67, 74, 75 Rohlfs, Shelly 14, 18, 26, 31, 94 Runge, Dale 19, 95 Scheff, Julie 18, 20. 29, 34. 90 Schell. Laurie 23, 29, 31, 83, 96 Schliesman. Teresa 28, 31, 88, Schmieg, Leon 26 Schneck, Garry 16, 19, 66 Schuelke, Steve 19 Schumacher, James 3, 26, 28, 80, 81, 90, 102, 103, 104 Sorsen, Steve 18, 67, 90, 91 Southwick, Keith 29, 89, 90, 91, 103, 105 Spanton, Brad 24 Stemsrud, Sheree 20, 32 Strege, Brenda 18, 29, 30. 34, 83. 94 Thorson, Kristi 21, 88 Thvne. Peggy 19, 29 Tollefson, Linda 18, 96 Torgerson, Bradley 19, 30. 77, 89 Trapp, Michael 21, 86 Trevett, Mary Lee 18, 29,34, 68, 69, 78, 95 Tuchscherer, Barbara 12, 34, 95, KM) Underwood, Gary 26, 28 Van Hoorn, Patricia 25, 96 Van Hout, Lawrence 19, 30 Van Lith, Morris 26, 27, 86 Van Sambeek, Paul 23, 24, 32. 33,34,62.67,69,70,71, 77, 86. 92, 99, 100 Veen, Anita 19 Weber, Nancy 18,24, 30.66. 68, 96 Wilde, James 28 Wittrock, Dennis 21, 23, 31 Adams, Debbie 36 Adler, Jean 36, 78, 88, 89,90. 91, 93 Adler, John 8, 36, KM), 102 Beachem, Dave 36, 62, 63,67, 70, 77, 90. 92. 98 Bear, Kevin .36, 80, 91 Berens, Tim 33, 36, 92, 99 Bergerson, Jane 87 Bohn, Leila 36, 68 Boogaard Linda 36 Boogaard, Wayne 36 Boms, Dan .36 Bnhler, Jan 33,36,68, 75, 88, 89, 94, KM) Burchardt, Brian 34, 36, 90 Buttke, Teresa 36, 68 (-arisen, James 36, 91, 95 Christensen, Roger 36, 86 Classen, Michael 36 Comstock, Bryan 36, 62, 67, 74, 75, 84. 92 Omraads, Barbara 6, 7, 36, 41, 75, 87, 88, 90. 91, 104 Crum, Susan 36, 64, 78, 89, 90, 91 Dahle, Julie .36, 80, IX). KM) Dinter, Renae 36, 39, 91, 93 Dombusch, Tammy 36 Englert, Will 36, 64, 67 Fredrichsen, Kathy 36, 39,93 Giessinger, Dawn 36 Gillum, Laurie 36,38,68,90, 93, KM) Gommer, Debbie 36 Grabow, Denise 36, 88, 90 Gruenwald, Mark 37, 78, 90, KM), 103. 105 Hanner, Rav Ann 37, 87 Hansvold, Dave 37, 87 Hay, Kriby 18, .37, 70, 92 Hein, Timothy 37, 91 Hilhrands. Linda 37 Homan, Timothy 37, 62, 63, 67, 70, 71, 77, 86, 92, 1(M) Iversen, James 37, 90 Jacobs, Susan 37, 88 Jacobson, Julie 37 Johnson, Ann 37, 91 Johnson, Sharon 37 Karels, Denise 37 Kasnske, Pat 28, 37 Kauers, Kendall 37, 90, 103 Keller, Linda 37, 88 Kelly, Kathv 37, 41. 75, 91 Kelly, Roxanne 37, 38, 87 K11.tus, Darwin 8, 37, 90, 91 Kohout, Kimberly 37, 39, 87, 88, 95, MX) Koashak, Twyla 37 Koastant, Marlin 37 Lambrechts, Steve 37 Lardy, Pam 7, 28, 34,37.‘X). 93 l arson, Michele 34, 37, 78, 88, 89, 93 1 .arson, Nancy 37, 70 Laskowske, Robert 37, 87 Lieffort, Tom 9,37,64, 70,98 Loeschke, Ron 37, 62, 63 I,uml, Cynthia 37 McCulloch, Terry 37, 39 Marohl, DeLores 37, 90 Martell, Peggy 37, 90, 91 Martin, Greg 28, 37, 67, 75, 92, l(X) Merteas. Melcxly 34, 36, 37, .38, 94, 1(X) Mikkelson, Cindv 37, 68, 69, 75, 90 Mitzel, Cheryl 37, 88, ‘XI Mongold, Doris 37, 87 Morrill. Jodi 34, 38 Mueller. Cynthia 38. 89, 1(X) Mueller. Tom 38 Mundwiler, Tim 3, 6, 38, 78, 90, 92 ()ohler, Craig 38 Olson. Thomas 38, 62,67, 70, 77, 90, 92 Osier. Tom 38, 39 Parker, Jeanne 38, 88, 89 Pauli, Bill 38 Peters, l,ori 38, IX) Peterson, Jodi 38, 88. 89 Pochardt, Jo 9, 34. 38 Prasnicki, Roddie 38 Pribyl, Kevin 38. 89, 90. 91. 92, 99, 100 Ramsey, Paul 38 Sackreiter, Nancy 38, 87, 90 Scharnber, Linda 38, 66. 90 Schliesman, Marv 38, 87, 88, 90, 102 Schmeichel, Richard 38 Schell, Jane 38 Schreiner, Tom 38, 74, 75, 76, 92, 98 Schuelke, Lvnette 38 Schultz. Wendy 38, 88 Smith, Brenda 38 Smith, Tammv 36, 39, 68. 90 Smith, Timothy 28,39, 78,88, 90. 91. 92. 1(X), 104 Spanton, Renata 39, 68, 78, 90 Spanton, Susan 39, 88 Storm, Steve 3, 39, 75 Storm, Timothy 12, 39, 82, 91, 92 St 0)1)1, Susan 39, 69, 84, 88, 90, 103, 105 Stubbe, Nancy 39, 91 Stuckey, Randy 39, 62 Thomas, Deanna 34, 39 Thyne, Gail 36, 39, 69, 90 Thyne, Patty 39, 88 Tjaden, Randy 39 Tobin, Susan 39, 85 Underwrxxl, Dan 39 Van Hout, Bob 39 Van Sambeek, Doris .'16, 39 Van Sambeek, Jodene 12, 39, 89. 100 Van Stralen, Charlotte 39,88 Wellnitz, Brenda 39. 91, 94 Wellnitz, Renae 39, 64, 65, 66, 93 Wiseman, Doug 39 Wojahn, Darwin 18, 39, 67, 92, 100 Aden, Douglas 72 Allen, Bob 70 Allen; Dick 40. 70, 71 Angcrhofcr, Lori 69, 83 Armstrong, Karen 40, 91 Athey, Thomas 40 Bal)lx Creg 40, 64. 73, 75, Beare, Jim 40, 67, 73, 78, 92 Berens, Rolx-rt 40 Berkner, Curt 40, 62, 63, 67, 98 B x-k, Melodee 40, 73. 88, 90 Boerger. Brad 40, 62, 63, 72, 86 Boerger, Gail 40 Bohn. U ah 40. 88. 89, 91 Bohn. Rick 40 Brown, Faye 40, 68. 83, 91 Bucholz. Mark 40, 62, 63, 73, 89 Chaloupka, Dan 40 Christopherson. Wavne 40, 43 Conraads, Bonnie 40. 65. 66, 68 Davis, Julie 40. 81, 82 Dejong, Jim 40,62, 63. 67, 73 Del a mg. Darla 40 DeVaai, Jim 40 Dinter, Dale 40. 67, 89 Dinter, David 41, 72 Dockter. Rhonda 41, 66, 68, 83, 91 Dohrer, Robert 14.33, 41,62. 67, 73. 75, 92 Knglert, Mary 41, 80 Fish, Vivian 41, 83, 91 Folk, Duane 41 Folk, Nick 41. 43 Folk, Sam 41 Forman, Connie 41, 88, 91 Forman, John 41, 62, 63, 67, 89 Forster, Tammv 41, 90 Fredrichsen, Cheryl 41 Giesen, Hugh 41, 73, 89, 92 Giessinger, Glenn 41 Giossi, Cindy 41, 82 Giossi, Susan 41 Gommer, Sandra 41 Grahow, Greg 41 Graf, Tim 41, 64, 67, 73, 90. 92 Culck, Susan 41, 69, 82,91 ilajenga, Lisa 41, 73, 88, 89, 91 Hallberg, Ruth 41, 88, 91 Hammrich, David 41 Hammrich, Marty 41 Hegg, Rebecca 41, 91 Heilman, Kevin 41, 72 Hein, Vicki 41 Hermaas, Marilee 41 Hill, Steven 41 Hinders, Joanne 41, 87 Hoix-k, Bruce 41 Iversen, Mark 41. 62, 63, 89 Johnson, Andy 41, 72, 78, 89 Jones, Leigh Ann 41, 48, 91 Jones, Steve 41 Karges, Kim 3, 41 Kelly . Pat 41, 87 Knaus. Gail 41, 90 Kcxh, Kerry 40, 41. 68 Koepke. Dvlan 41, 72, 102, 103 Koastant. Kathryn 42. 68, 88, 89, 91 Koastant. Mike 8, 42 Lambrechts, Rhonda 42, 82, 91 Lardv, Scott 42, 62, 63, 78 Larsen, Timothy 42 Levisen, Lori 42, 69, 88 Lieffort, Liz 42, 91 Lien, Greg 42 Loeschke, Susan 42, 72, 87 Lowitz, Timothy 42, 62, 63, 72, 91 McKeman, Diane 42, 69, 73, 91 Mann, Jeff 40,42,73,78,92, 98 Martell. Teresa 42 Mielitz, Sherri 42 Miller, Charlie 42,62,63, 73, 78 80 Miller. Kevin 42, 73 Mogard, Barb 42, 82 Molclenhauer, Lisa 42, 89,90, KM Moore, Brenda 42, 91 Moser, Tamara 42 Munson, Eric 42 Naeve, Roger 42 Nash, Willie 42. 90 Nordquist. Julie 42, 91 Nowick. Wavne 42, 62. 63, 67, 72 O'Connor, Meghan 42, 91 Porter, Marty 9, 42 Raalx-, Bret 3, 42, 87. 90 Raup, Kevin 42, 87 Reiners, Bob 42, 72, 82, 89 Roggenbuck. Renae 42, 68, 88, 91 Schaefer, Rands 42, 73, 98 Scheff, Vicki 42 Schmidt, Jeff 42 Schultz. Lori 42, 68, 69, 72 Schwandt, Diane 42, 65, 66, 68, 69 Schweer, Alan 42, 72 Schweer, Diane 12.43,69, 88 Schweer, Kevin 43, 72 Smith, Brian 43, 60 Smith. Kim! erlv 3,33,43, 72, 88, 89. 90. 1(M Smith, Teresa 43, 68, 88, 90 Spanton, Jeff 43, 62. 90, 1(X) Spanton, Scott 43, 63, 67, 73 Stelton, Brenda 43 Steltoa Dawn 43, 87 Stengel, Calvin 43, 82 Stcx king, Joan 43, 66. 68, 69. 73, 82, 91. 113 Storm, Ciixly 43, 91 Taylor, Barbara 33, 43 Thomas, Jim 43, 73. 90. 105 Thyne. Linda 43, 91 Tiesing. Renee 43 Tostenson, Mars 43, 88, 89, 91 Trevett, Jim 43, 62, 63, 70, 91, 92, 98 Van Lith. Anthony 43, 72 Voeltz, Lori 43 109 W agner. Tamara 43, 91 Welinitz. Bill 43, 87 VVittrock, Debbie 43 Wittrock, Handy 43, 89 Youngren, Patti 4.3, 68, 73, 83 Adams, Man' 44 Aden, Jolene 44 Adler, John 44, 82, 88 Anderson, Mark 44, 63,66, 72 Babbe, Jeffrey 44, 48, 64, 73, 88 Bakken, Man 44. 91 Bear, Kelly 44, 87, 88 Berens, LuAnn 44, 48, 91 Berkner, Cathy 44. 88 Bever, Kathv 28, 44, 66 Boerger. Lisa J. 44, 88 Boerger, Lisa M. 44, 88 Boogaard, Tamara 44, 80.81. 88 Brotzel, Nancy 44, 91 Buchele, Larry- 44 Buhler, Arden 44. 66, 73 Bunting, Todd 44 Both, Stacy 44, 88, 91 Capp, Cheryl 44, 68. 80 Carlson, Mike 44 Christensen, Linda 44, 82 Christian, Martv 44, 66 DeFea, David 44, 63, 66 Dockter, Randy 44, 73 Englund. Sharmell 44. 47 Finstad. Terri 45, 80 Fish, Nancy 45, 68, 80 Folk. Cayla 45 Folk. Lisa 45 Folk. Samira 45. 88, 91 Giossi, Kathy 45, 91 Graham, Michael 45, 47 Grovenburg, Jeffrey 45, 63, 66, 89, 90, 105 llalilmrton. Tim 45 Hanson, Lome 45 Hartman. Jean 6, 33, 44, 45, 69. 78, 91 Hein, Dan 45 Heyde, Mark 45, 64, 66, 73 Hinders, Robert 45 I loch, laiiTv 45, 48 Hofhenke, l.mra 45 Holtquist, Richard 45, 64, 66 Hopewell, Corrine 45, 68,89 Hurley, Keith 45. 48, 73 Hvatt, Cynthia 45 ohaason, Paul 45 ohnson, Man- 45 ones, Terry 45, 68, 69. 78,91 Karels. Paul 45 Kasuske, Ricky 45 Kittelson, Sherry 45, 88, 91 Koch. Dawn 45 Kohout, Kris 45, 66 Koashak, Joe 45 LaRoche, Bryan 45 LaRoche, Jamie 45, 64, 66, 90 Larson, Dan 28, 45, 48, 62, 63, 70 Lindquist, Lane 45, 63, 78,89 Ludwig, Leslie 45, 91 McCulloch, Kevin 45 McCulloch. Paul 46, 72 McKeman. Dennis 45, 46 Martell, David 46 Mielitz, Debbie 46, 88 Minder, Kevin 46 Mitzel, James 46 Moore, Jeffrey 46 Moser, Cindy 46 Mueller, Barbara 46. 80 Mueller, Calvin 46, 7.3 Myers, William 46, 47,63, 66, 73, 89 Nelson, LaVonne 46 Nordquist, Barbara 46, 88 Nowick. Nancee 46, 88 O'Connor, Kate 46, 91 Ofstedal, Jeff 33, 44, 46, 62. 63, 66, 73, 90 Olson, Jane 6, 46, 66, 69, 88, 91 Osborne. Russell 46 Parker. Deanna 45, 46, 69,91 Pauli, Neil 46 Peterson, Cwen 46, 66, 80, 88, 89 Peterson, Christopher 46, 73, 90 Pies. Debbie 46 Pinkert, Jeff 46, 72 Poppen, Angie 46, 88, 91 Poppen, Tern' 45,46.62,63, 66, 73, 91 ‘ Porter, Richard 46 Pribvl. Brian 46, 48 Radtke, Grace 46, 90 Reich, Matthew 46,64. 66, 89 Reil, Jess 43, 46 Riggin, Morris 46 Roggenbuck, Sandy 46 Schank. Lisa 9. 46, 88. 91 Scheff, Robin 46 Schell, Patricia 6, 46, 66, 67. 91 Schultz, Jeff 43, 46, 72, 78 Sehweer, Randall 46, 62, 63, 72 Seehafer, LaNore 46, 68 Smith, Pam 46. 69. 88, 91 Sorsen, Melanie 46 Spahr, Dawn 46, 88, 91 Spanton, Cindy 46, 91 Splinter, Tim 46, 63, 73 Stelton, Byron 46 Steltz, Debbie 45, 46, 88, 91 Stengel, Mark 46 Strandvold, Karla 46, 88 Tasster, Phil 46 Taylor, Jeff 47 Thorson, DeeAnn 47, 88 Thvne, Dan 47 Tollefson, Todd 47 Torgerson, Tod 7, 47, 63, 66, 7.3, 88 Trapp. Dean 47, 63, 90 Trapp, Karen 47 Trevett, Steve 47, 72 Unzicker, Angela 47, 69 Van Hoorn, John 47 Van Hout, Tim 47 Van Samheek. Brendan 47, 63 Van Sambeek. Robert 47, 72 Vissers, Lori 45, 47 Voeltz, Renee 47 Voeltz, Shari 47, 48 Voeltz, Tami 47 White, Lee 47,48, 63, 7.3, 78, 90 Whiting, Calvin 47, 72 Willett, Jerry 47 Williams, Valerie 47, 69, 89 Winquist, Mark 47, 48, 63, 89 Woiahn, Kevin 47, 7.3, 78 Wright, Mike 47, 66, 73 110 ?reat bic senu: in a -ho rtqtnq Scr s-fb Victory, f� rs+ omes power -tv owes Sp rH. At :or bulldogs leAs here 'll 1 Senior Reflections’ From Adler to Wittrock it’s always been. We’ve stayed together from beginning to end. We’ve shared our thoughts on many things. From class float themes to junior class rings. Each year our homerooms have been the same. With familiar faces we always raise “cain.” So now we go to meet our quest To do whatever must come next. Look out World! for here we come A new generation of spirited ones. Our craving minds will never cease To learn what life has to teach. There’s nothing wrong that we can’t fix Cuz we’re the seniors of “76”. 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Buescher Sales N VETERINARY clinic MILBANK CARNEGIE LIBRARY Agency ? WikBAWR,, M,lMeaaVimro%P APP4 «nCE L E A N E R S Ft I E ID L, E S jy|oYUj4|Midland Atlas Co £Dlo G|B GAMBLES , o Boutique Eds Shoe Service m j E W E L B . Y 1 C 1976 by M.L.T V. The Uncle Sam Chronicles: 199 Years of the United States of America The Uncle Sam Chronicles 1976. as all of us know by now. marks (he 2(X)ih anniversary of American independence. The philosopher-historian George Santayana warned that those of us who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Another famous man said that while one may not always find truth in history, at least history is truth, by definition. Fortunately, it is not our task to argue the truth or falsehood of pronouncements like these, but merely to explore some of the back alleys of our past in search of...what? Truth, beauty, meaning, the mysteries of life. American history did not begin in 1776. of course, any more than Columbus discovered the place in 1492. Civilizations flourished ,on both continents of the Western Hemisphere centuries before the Nina, the Pinta, and the anta Maria sailed into the Caribbean. Leif Ericson showed up around 1000 and called the country Vinland. The first baby of European parentage was born in 1007, and they called the kid Snorro. Snorro and lis Viking parents did not stay long. ‘ America was first used as a name in 1507. after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Billiards were introduced to St. Augustine. Rorida, in 1565. and pocket pool made it to River City, Iowa, in 1900. The first beer was brewed in Roanoke. Virginia, in 1587. followed by popcorn in 1630. the same year that the first salt works were built. The first recorded duel took place in 1621. and potatoes were introduced to American soil the following year. Harvard College was established in 1636, and the first Swedes arrived in Delaware in 1638. Slavery was introduced at Jamestown. Virginia in 1619; and the first corporation, the New York Fishing Company, was chartered in 1675. The first known newspaper advertisement appeared in the Boston News Letter in 1704. and golf was flourishing by 1729. July 4. 1776. Declaration of Independence signed. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. There is no indication that Japanese fireworks were set off to commemorate the event. There was no school that day. since it was summer. 1776. Rrst cocktail mixed. A customer asks Betsy Flanagan, a barmaid in Elmsford. New York, lor a glass of cocktails, referring to a jar of tailfcathers kept behind the bar for decoration. Betsy obliges by garnishing his drink with a feather, which also becomes the first swizzle stick. 1776. First submarine. American Turtle is built by David Bushnell of Saybrook. Connecticut, and propelled by a hand-turned screw. The Turtle is used successfully to affix a bomb to Admiral Howe’s flagship. Eagle. February 6, 1777. France becomes first nation to recognize United States. June, 1778. Secret .Service organized. 1780. First slave emancipated. Elizabeth Freeman freed by trial at Barrington. Massachusetts. March 1, 1780. Pennsylvania passes a law calling for “the gradual abolition of slavery. October 19, 1781. Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown. September 3, 1783. American independence formally recognized by England at the Peace of Versailles. October 6, 1783. Benjamin Hanks of Litchfield. Massachusetts takes out a patent on the first perpetual motion machine in the United States. July 17, 1784. Thirteen year-old Edward Warren makes the first balloon flight in America. Edward, who returns to earth safely, is luckier than the balloon’s designer. Peter Carnes, who crashes one month later. September, 1784. James Rumscy invents the motor boat. The Uncle Sam Chronicles Benjamin Franklin conducted the first electric turkey dinner in Philadelphia in 1749. Idescribing the event by letter: A turkey is to be killed for our dinner by the electric shi ck and roasted by the electrical jack, before a fire 'kindled by the electrified bottle; when the healths of all the famous electricians in England. Holland. France and Germany are to be drank in electrified bumpers, under .the discharge of guns from the electrified battery. This was the beginning of 224 years of profligate use of electric power by Americans, a custom that continued unreversed until 1973. The turkey was served well done. “Yankee Doodle was written in 1755 by Dr. Richard Shuckburgh at Albany. New York, as a putdown of straggly federals. Later the Isong was played at the surrender of Cornwallis lat Yorktown. [By the time of independence. New York had a Chamber of Commerce, a law school, and a medical college: mustard was being manufactured in Philadelphia, and an inclined railway had been constructed in Lewiston. [New York. Two days before independence. (New Jersey became the first colony to grant suffrage to women. Later New Jersey rescinded i the law. declaring in 1807 that only free, white male citizens could vole. the indomitable American Spirit, the eternal verities? Maybe, but you won't find those here, either. Keep looking somewhere else if you're interested. What we have for you is an America that is usually forgotten, sometimes not even remembered, occasionally best left undisturbed beneath its rock. Your history books have given you the hopes, dreams, promises and realizations of America. For our 2(X)th birthday, we give you a second look. And we give it to you one year early. 1785. Dr. John Greenwood introduces the first porcelain false teeth to America and the world. One of Greenwood’s first customers is George Washington. October 26. 1785. George Washington imports first jackasses from Spain. 1787. Levi Hutchins invents the alarm clock. Once set. the time of the alarm cannot be changed. September 17, 1787. Constitution is signed. September 13, 1788. New York named capital of United States. April 3(1, 1789. George Washington inaugurated. John Adams is Vice President. Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State. Alexander Hamilton Secretary of Treasury. September 15, 1789. James Fenimore Cooper born. 1790. James Dearham becomes first black doctor. 1790. George Vancouver explores the Pacific Northwest coast. 1790. John Carroll is consecrated as Bishop of Baltimore, first Catholic bishop in the United Stales. 3,939,326 March 1, 1790. First census records 3.939.326 Americans. April 17, 1790. Benjamin Franklin dies. 1791. Washington. D.C. is platted. March 4, 1791. Vermont becomes a state. 1792. First Conscription Law passes. Every white male between 18 and 4$ is ordered to enroll in the militia and to provide his own weapon and cartridges. No punishment is specified for non-compliance. April 9, 1792. First macadam road between Philadelphia and Lancaster. April 16, 1792. First chuck hole. May 17, 1792. New York Stock Exchange meets at the Merchants Coffee House. October 13, 1792. Architect James Hoban lays cornerstone for White House. June 20, 1793. Eli Whitney applies for a patent on the cotton gin. September 18, 1793. Cornerstone of Capitol iayed. Architect is William Thornton. Capitol completed in 1830. June. 1798. Oliver Evans manufactures the first practical steam engine. December 14, 1799. George Washington dies. December 15, 1799. The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, is passed. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Century. The Uncle Sam Chronicles 1799. Jonathan Grout invents and installs a 90-mile semaphore signal system between Boston and Martha s Vineyard. A message and reply took ten minutes, but Grout kept getting a busy signal. March 4. 1801. Thomas Jefferson becomes president. April 3. 1803. United States purchases Louisiana Territory from France for S15 million. May 14. 1804. Lewis and Clark leave St. Louis for the Pacific Coast. July 4th, 1804. Nathaniel Hawthorne born. 1807. First soda pop. Townsend Speakman. great grandfather of the Pepsi generation, kids fruit juice to soda water and sells it as medicine. February 27. 1807. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born. August 7, 1807. Robert Fulton's steamboat Clermont makes its first run on the Hudson River. August 29, 1809. Oliver Wendell Holmes born. December 13. 1809. Dr. Ephraim McDowell performs the first abdominal operation on Mrs. Jane Todd. She was 45 and lived to be 78. 1811. An anonymous taxpayer returns $5 to the government, which he said he had defrauded. In 1916 the government received an anonymous payment of S54.923.15. June 18, 1812. United States declares war on Great Britain. August 19. 1812. First woman marine. Ruth Streeter fought aboard the U.S.S. Constitution. If anybody knew she was a woman at that time, he wouldn't admit it. December 1, 1813. British forces bum the city of Buffalo. August 24. 1814. British burn Washington. D.(J. and the White House. December 24, 1814. The Treaty of Ghent concludes the War of 1812. The United States Army recorded 531.622 enlistments, but some militiamen enlisted as many as ten times. There was a bonus for enlistment. January 8, 1815. British defeated at New Orleans The war had been over for more than three weeks but neither side had heard the news. March 4, 1817. James Monroe becomes fifth president. July 12. 1817. Henrv David Thoreau bom. November 25, 1817. Scnua Sanima of Madras swallows a sword at Washington Hall. New York, manufactured for him by William Pyc. May 21, 1819. The first bicycle is ridden in New York City. Two months later, the city bans them on sidewalks, streets, and in public places. August 2, 1819. Charles Guiee makes the first parachute tump. Ascending in a balloon, he plummets 300 feet before his umbrella-like chute opens, then is put in a holding pattern by the I Guardia tower but is blown four miles out of New York. May 12, 1820. Florence Nightingale born. October 24. 1820. Spain cedes Florida to the United States. April 27, 1822. Ulysses S. Grant bom. December 2, 1823. Monroe Doctrine closes the Americas to foreign colonization. 1824. Natural gas is used to illuminate Freedonia. New York. January 19, 1825. Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett invent the tin can. 1826. The Last of the Mohicans by James Fcnimore Cooper is published. Julv 4, 1826. Thomas Jefferson dies. 1827. Harrison Gray Byar builds a two-mile telegraph system at Long Island City 65 years before Edison's patent. 1834. The New York Sun announces that an astronomer has sighted men on the moon. They are described as being four feet high and able to fly with their own wings. Shortly afterwards, the story was admitted to be a hoax. Circulation continued to increase after the admission. 1834. Friction matches arc manufactured in Springfield. Massachusetts. November 30, 1835. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain born. 1836. Texas declares itself independent of Mexico. February 25. 1836. Samuel Colt invents the revolver. April 16, 1836. Massachusetts passes the first child labor law. requiring all children to attend school at least three months a year. Six years later, children under 12 are prohibited from working more than ten hours a day. 1838. Pierre Maspero. a New Orleans saloonkeeper offers the country’s first recorded free lunch. The Uncle Sam Chronicles Buck Rodgers Davy Crockett Johnny Apple seed Tarzan Chartes Lindbergh Wild Bill Hickock Tom Swift Martin Luther King Jim Thorpe Joe l.ouis Shirley Temple Tom Sawyer The Lope Ranker John Glenn Dick Tracy John Brown Little Orphan Annie Jean Harlow Jessie Owens Gibson Girl Kate Smith Superman Rudolph Valentino Clark Gable Paul Bunyan Annie Oakley Sergeant York Audie Murphy Babe Ruth Uncle Sam Sam Houston Kit Carson Charlie Chaplin Howdv Doodv Pecos Bill Dear Abbv Humphrey Bogart Gary Cooper Neil Armstrong Marcus Garvey Daniel Webster John Paul Jones Robert E. Lee Mickey Mouse Wilt Rogers Pocahontas Lassie Andrew Jackson Billy The Kid Betty Boop John Henry Charlie Parker Mr. Natural Louis Armstrong Elvis Presley Billy Jean King Marilyn Monroe Daniel Boone 1839. First baseball game played at Coopcrstown. New York. 1839. Charles Goodyear vulcanizes rubber. July 8, 1839. John D. Rockefeller born. 184(1. 2,816 miles of railway are in operation in the United States. August 30,1842. Congress levies a tax of 75 cents a pound on opium. It had previously been duty-free. December. 1842. Dr. Crawford Williamson Long of Jefferson. Georgia, uses anesthesia in an operation, removing a tumor from the back of James M. Venable. The bill for the operation was SI25. including 25 cents for the anesthetic. Nos ember 23. 1844. James Polk defeats Henry Clay for the Presidency by 170 electoral votes March 4, 1845. Texas is annexed, triggering the Mexican-American war. July 1, 1845. David Levi Yulee of Florida becomes the nation's first Jewish senator. June. 1846. Brigham Young and the Mormons leave Nauvoo City on their way to the Great Salt Lake. June 14. 1846. 49th Parallel is established as the boundary between Oregon Territory and Canada. December 28, 1846. Iowa becomes a state. 1847. The Mormons found Salt Lake City. February It, 1847. Thomas Alva Edison born. March 3, 1847. Alexander Graham Bell born. 1848. Tom Hyer becomes the First American % boxing champion. 1848. The first chewing gum is manufactured by John Curtis on his Franklin stove. He called it The Stare of Maine Pure Spruce Gum. but it didn't sell, so he doubled his pleasure, doubled his fun and came out with some new flavors: Licorice Lulu. Yankee Spruce, and 200 Lump Spruce. The Uncle Sam Chronicles 184 . All or pans of New Mexico. Texas. California. Nevada. Utah. Arizona. Wyoming, and Colorado are acquired from Mexico. January 24. 1848. James W. Marshall discovers gold at Suiter’s Creek. California. July 19. 1848. Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduces bloomers at the firsi women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls. New York. October 7, 1849. Edgar Allen Poe dies. October 21, 1849. First recorded exhibition of a tattooed man. New York C'ity. 1850. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter is published. September 9, 1850. California becomes a state. September. 1851. Sew York. Times begins publication. 1853. Antioch College grants equal rights to women. March 13. 1852. The first newspaper cartoon depicting Uncle Sam is published. March 20. 1854. The Republican Party is christened by Aldan F.arle Bovay at Ripon. Wisconsin. July 25, 1854. Walter Flunt invents the paper collar. October 15. 1854. John Brown raids Harper’s Ferry. November 5, 1855. Eugene Debs bom. November 28. 1856. Woodrow Wilson born. 1857. Joseph C. Gayetty of New York merchandises the first commercial toilet paper. Selling for 50c for 500 sheets, it claims to assist in the prevention of piles. 1859. George Huntington Hartford adds tea to his hide and leather business, forming the first link in what was to become the largest supermarket chain in the world. • The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, or the A«NP. as we call it. February 14. 1859. Oregon becomes a state. ugust 17, 1859. The first airmail is carried en route from Lafayette. Indiana. u New York m a balloon piloted by John Wise, who ran out of hot air 27 miles south of his takeoff point Wise later became the first aerial bombardier, demonstrating a new form warfare by tossing dynamite slicks out of a dirigible. I860. T he I mted States has 30.600 miles of railway tracks. November f . I860. Ahr.ibam I mcoln elected President. December 20. I860. South ( irohn.i secedes from the Union. February 4. 1861. Eleven Southern slates convene at the Congress of Montgomery under Jefferson Davis. February 5. 1861. Samuel I) Goodalc patents the lirst peepshow machine, naming it the Mutoscopc. pril 12. 1861. v car-old Edmond Ruffin fires the first shot in the Civil War at Fort Sumter. South Carolina. June 18. 1861. I he first flycastmg contest, held at Utica. New York', is won by George Lennebacker. 1862. T he first organized football team is formed at Oneida. New York They defeat every opponent from 1862 through 1865. and never allow an opposing team to cross their goal line. February 3. 1862. Thomas Alva Edison publishes a newspaper on a train and distributes it to towns between Port Huron and Detroit. Michigan. March 9. 1862. Monitor defeats Mem mac. July 1. 1862. The first income tax is imposed. It is rescinded in 1872. September 22. 1862. The Emancipation Proclamation declares that slaves are to lx free on January I. 1863. February 17, 1864. The Hunley becomes the first submarine to sink a warship in combat, dispatching the L S S Hii atonu to a watery grave with a torpedo. The wave generated by the explosion swamps and sinks the submarine, killing its crew. The hand-cranked craft makes four miles an hour and has no provisions for air. The Hunley sinks four different times, killing its crew on each occasion. April 7. 1864. First camel race in America held at Agricultural Park in Sacramento. California. Mav 19. 1864. Nathaniel Hawthorne dies at 59. April 9. 1865. Robert E. Lee capitulates at Appomattox. September 25, 1865. Langdon W. Moore, the first of the big time bank robbers, sticks up a bank in Concord. Massachusetts, and escapes with $310,000. y November 2. 1865. Warren Harding born. 1866. Arthur Cummings introduces the curve ball to baseball. December 26, 1865. James H. Mason patents the coffee percolator. September 12, 1866. The first burlesque show. Black Crook”, opens in New York and runs for 475 performances. 1867. William E. Lincoln of Providence, Rhode Island, patents the first moving picture projector. June 20. 1867. William Seward purchases Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. 1868. The Cincinnati Red Stockings become the first professional baseball club. April 14, 1865. Abraham Lincoln assassinated 1868. P.D. Armour's meat packing house opens in Chicago. The Uncle Sam Chronicles 1868. Brigham Young opens the first shopping center. Called Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution, it consists of four stores selling dry goods anti carpets, men's clothing, groceries, anti drugs. The next year he puts all four under the same roof, creating the first discount supermarket. February 24. 1868. Impeachment begun against President Andrew Johnson. He was impeached by the House and acquitted in the Senate by one vote. (A two-thirds majority is required .� 1869. Bret Harte publishes The Outcasts of Poker Flat. March 4. 1869. Ulysses S. Grant inaugurated. May 10, 1869. Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads meet at Promontory. Utah. January 15, 1870. First cartoon appears depicting the Democrat as a donkey. It appears in Harper's Weekly and artist Thomas Nast entitle it A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. 1871. P.T. Barnum and J.A. Bailey open The Greatest Show on Earth in Brooklyn. New York. March 30. 1870. 15th Amendment to the Constitution forbids depriving a citizen his vote because of race, color or previous condition « 1 servitude June, 1871. George Westinghousc. inventor of the air brake, gives his employees Saturday afternoons off. December 29. 1871. Thomas Alva Edison patents the radio. 1872. Aaron Montgomery Ward founds the first mail order house at C hicago. ugust 1, 1873. Cable car service begins in San Francisco 1874. George Greenwood of Farmington Maine, invents earmuffs. October 6. 1873. Washington Harrison Donaldson. George Ashton Hunt and reporter Alfred Ford attempt to fly across the Atlantic in a .VMMKifi cubic foot balloon. Riding on a lifclx� at suspended by swings, the crew leaves Brooklyn. New York, and flies four hours until running into a storm near New Canaan New York. July 1, 1874. Four year-old Charles Ross of Germantown. Pennsylvania, is the first child t lx kidnaped for ransom August 10. 1874. Herbert H«x� ver born October 19. 1874. Mary Walsh and Charles M Colton are married in a halltton «-ver Cincinnati. Ohio November 7. 1874. A cartoon by Thomas Nast entitled ' The ihird Term Panic first depicts the Republican as an elephant 1875. Mark Twain publishes The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the first book written on a typewriter 1875. Samuel F. O’Reilly draws tattoos electrically 1876. The National Baseball League is formed 1876. Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone while I homas Alva Edison is inventing the phonograph 1877. Winslow Homer paints I in lOtton Pickets September I, 1878. Emma M. Nutt is hired as a telephone operator. 1879. Mary Baker Eddv becomes pastor of a Church of Christ in Boston. May 28. 1879. Illinois prohibits the employment of women in coal mines. 1880. Former Civil W ar general Lou Wallace writes Ben Hur. 1880. The probation system is established in Boston. January 26. 1880. Douglas MacArthur born. March 10, 1880. The Salvation Army lands in New York City and holds serv ices in front of Harry hills Gentlemen s Sporting I heatre where Uncle Tom’s Cabin is playing. July 2, 1881. President James Garfield is assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau. a disappointed office seeker. Garlield is succeeded by Chester Arthur, the obscure. 1882. A ski club is formed at Berlin. New Hampshire. May. 1882. Chinese immigration is banned for ten years. Beniamin Franklin Keith opens the first Vaudeville show in Boston, called The Gaiety Museum. July 4. 1883. Buffalo Bill Cody opens his Wild West Show. 1884. Mark Twain publishes Huckleberry Finn. pril 22. 1884. Thomas Stevens leaves San Francisco to bicycle around the world. May 8, 1884. Harry S. Truman born. 1885. A ten-story skyscraper designed by W illiam Le Baron Jenney is completed in Chicago. 1885. Sylvanus F. Bowser of Fort W ayne. Indiana, manufactures the first gasoline pump and tank. The one-barrel contraption has marble valves. July 23, 1885. Ulysses S. Grant dies. r November 11, 1885. George Patton born. 1886. Thomas Stevens rides into San Francisco after bicycling around the world. 1886. Carnegie publishes Triumphant Democracy. Marx publishes Das Kapital. October 28. 1886. The Statue of Liberty, a gift of the French people, is unveiled, commemorating the 100th anniversary of American independence. May I. 1887. The presidential succession law is enacted to provide for succession in the event of death or discharge from office of both the president and vice-president. May 11, 1888. Irving Berlin born. November 20, 1888. W illiam L. Bundy patents the time clock. The Uncle Sam Chronicles As a young nation. America didn’t have all that much time for fads and crazes, since most of us were more concerned with mundane things like clearing fields, building cabins, farming, raising children and working. When people did get together for a little fun. well, there were always witch trials, or killing buffalo from the observation car of a transcontinental train. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were patrons of cock fighting, and by the mid-1800’s phrenology became popular. Generally, however, there just wasn't very much to do. Leisure industries didn’t boom until the 40 hour work-week became widespread. Cycling was introduced in the 1860’s. The first were unicycles known as Flying Yankee Wheels. They were popularized by gymnasts, but sales dropped when people began to discover that it took a gymnast to ride one. High-wheeled bicycles followed, and the taller a rider was. the bigger a front wheel he could straddle. Short men took up tricycles. By the turn of the century the bicycle’s back wheel was the same size as the front and bicycling became the first true fad. followed quickly by roller skating, and then roller polo, which was a kind of ice hockey on wheels. When the Civil War ended, fighting men brought home a wide assortment of diseases, and an insatiable demand for remedies and patent medicines. Cures were invented for liver ailment, falling hair, tuberculosis, flabbiness, impotency. indigestion, cancer, polio, and warts. You could order any of them from a wholesale house in Chicago or St. Louis, for 25c plus postage and handling. Two reasons for the popularity of these remedies were the most common ingredients: alcohol and opium. Even if people weren’t actually cured, .at least they didn’t care so much. Trading Cards swept the nation in the mid- 1880's, depicting baseball players, politicians, and music hall performers. Playing cards were circulated with caricatures of political figures, and there were even trading cards that pictured patent medicines. Jazz music's journey up the Mississippi from New Orleans to Chicago is well chronicled, but by the turn of the Twentieth Century it was another indigenous musical form. Ragtime, that was sweeping the country. Nothing remotely as popular appeared on the musical scene until Bill Haley. Fats Domino. Chuck Berry and their friends blew open the 1950’s. Tmm June. 1888. George Eastman patents and registers his Kodak No. 1, a camera which uses roll film and docs not require a tripod or table for support. 1889. Elizabeth Cochrane, a reporter for the New York World using the name Nellie Bly. travels around the world in 72 days. February 22. 1889. The Territories of North Dakota. South Dakota. Montana and Wyoming are annexed. 1890. There are 125.000 miles of railroads in the United States. July 10, 1890. Wyoming becomes the first state to grant suffrage to women. August 6, 1890. William Kemmler. the convicted murderer of Matilda Ziegler, becomes the first man to be electrocuted. The electrocution takes place at Auburn Prison. New York. October 14, 1890. Dwight D. Eisenhower born. September 28, 1891. Herman Melville dies. 1892. James Naismith introduces basketball at the YMCA Training School in Springfield. Massachusetts. The peach basket employed retains its bottom so that the ball must be removed by hand after each successful goal. 1893. The New York World publishes the first comic strip, entitled Hogan’s Alley.” The first successful serial strip. The Yellow Kid, follows. May 10,1893. Locomotive 999 of the New York Central attains a speed of more than 112 miles per hour. Summer, 1893. The Chicago World’s Fair. June 9,1893. Cole Porter born in Peru. Indiana. 1894. Colonel Royal Page Davidson creates the first military bicycle corps at Northwestern Military Academy. Lake Geneva. Wisconsin. Sixteen cadets ride bicycles equipped with clips for carrying rifles. 1895. William George Morgan of the Holyoke. Massachusetts YMCA invents volleyball. May 6, 18%. Samuel Pierpont Langley's 26-pound. 16-foot airplane makes the first heavier-than-air propelled flight. Langley’s airplane is powered by a one-horsepower steam engine. May 30, 18%. Henry Wells of Springfield. Massachusetts, driving a Duryea Motor Wagon strikes Evylyn Thomas, who is riding a bicycle, causing the first automobile accident. Wells is incarcerated overnight awaiting a report on Ms.Thomas's injuries. The Uncle Sam Chronicles W(0 IRIE ns ID)(DOTH In 1923. Joseph Babcock transliterated an ancient Chinese game and copyrighted it as Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg was a flash fad. The whole country played it for several months, then the bottom dropped out. leaving $2 million in unsalable Mah Jongg boards in the hands of retailers. The twin crazes of prohibition and bootlegging totally dominated the 1920's, engrossing the entire population, but with the onset of the Great Depression, hysterical frivolity took on unforeseen dimensions. Flagpole sitting became a national sport, and college students took to swallowing hundreds of live goldfish at a single sitting. While never as popular, phonograph record eating provided considerable diversion. Chain letters promising huge fortunes were circulated widely during the depression, and the whole country began playing miniature golf. World War II provided a sobering influence. The population put aside the frantic pursuits of the previous two decades and began saving string and aluminum foil, and blacking out huge cities at night. By the end of the war. America was ready for Frank Sinatra, the biggest heartthrob since Rudolph Valentino. Frankie faded, but was soon followed by Johnny Raye. Frankie Laine. Eddie Fisher. Julius LaRosa. Pat Boone. Elvis Presley. Ricky Nelson. Tom Jones. Johnny Cash. Robert Goulet and Alice Cooper. Fess Parker showed up in 1955 on Walt Disney’s TV program as Davy Crockett, and caused every kid in the country to go out and buy a coon skin hat. These were worn while hula hooping, trampolining and go-karting. Comic books peaked in the 1950's, and pogo sticks, stilts, and yoyos underwent semiannual revivals. Backyard bomb shelters heralded the 1960’s. a decade of political consciousness that was captioned by pithy bumper stickers of every persuasion. Frisbees were thrown everywhere, underground newspapers were published, and rock music became even more a part of everyday life. The 60s were years of unrest, assassinations, turmoil, riots and social change. They left America stunned, tired and ready for the 70’s and the decade s biggest fad: nostalgia for the remnants of every other decade of the century. June 17, 1896. George Harpo and Frank Samuelson leave New York City in a rowboat. Juh 31. 1896. George Harpo ami Frank Samuelson row their boat into the Scilly Islands off the coast of England. August 29. 1896. The chef of New York Chinatown leader Li Hung-Chang invents Chop Suey. 1897. T.S. Wheatcraft of Rush. Pennsylvania, introduces the vending machine. His machine dispenses hot. salted peanuts. April 24, 1898. I he U.5.S. Maine is sunk in Cuba. War breaks out between the United States and Spain. May 1. 1898. The United States fleet sinks the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, The Philippines. No American ships are damaged and no Americans are injured. Julv 1, 1898. .(X)0 American troops, including the Rough Riders under Colonel Teddy Roosevelt, capture San Juan Hill. July 7, 1898. Hawaii is annexed. July 3, 1898. More of the Spanish fleet is destroyed off Cuba. American casualities: one killed, one wounded. December 10, 1898. Spain cedes Cuba. Puerto Rico. Guam and The Philippines to the United States. 1900. First automat opens in New York City. 1900. The Otis Elevator Company of New York City displays the first escalator at the Paris Exposition. 1900. Motorcycle patented. March 13, 1901. Benjamin Hamson dies. September 6. 1901. President William McKinley is shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. McKinley dies on September 14 and is succeeded by Teddy Roosevelt. The Uncle Sam Chronicles September 12, 1901. King Camp Gillette organizes a company for the manufacture of safety razors. In 1903 he sells 51 razors. October 24, 1901. A.E. Taylor becomes the first man to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. November 16, 1901. A.C. Bostwich drives 60 miles per hour at Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. December 5, 1901. Wall Disney bom. December 16, 1901. Margaret Mead born. August 25, 1902. An Arabic daily newspaper. AlHoda is published in Philadelphia. 1903. New York Stock Exchange built. 1903. The Great Train Robbery is the first motion picture with a plot. June 18, 1903. E.P. Fetch and Marcus Krarup leave San Francisco in a one-cylinder Packard. August 21, 1903. E.P. Fetch and Marcus Krarup arrive in New York City. December 16, 1903. The Majestic Theatre in New York employs usherettes. December 17, 1903. Orville Wright pilots a 745-pound airplane 852 feet in 59 seconds. Average speed is 31 miles an hour. January 9, 1904. George Balanchine born. May 4,1904. Work begins on the Panama Canal. Decern Ik r 27, 1904. Marlene Dietrich bom. 1906. Upton Sinclair's The Jungle exposes conditions in the Chicago stockyards and meat-packing plants. April 14, 19 I6. Teddy Roosevelt coins the term muckraker to describe Sinclair and his fellow crusading writers. April 18-19, 1906. San Francisco earthquake and fire kill 452. June 30, 1906. Pure Food and Drug Act passes. October 11. 1906. The San Francisco School Board orders segregation of all Japanese. Chinese and Korean children into separate Oriental schools. 1907. There are 236.9(K) miles of railroads in operation in the United States. 1907. A.L.R. Locke is the first black Rhodes Scholar. 1907. Electric washing machine marketed is Chicago. January 23, 1907. Charles Curtis of Kansas is the first native American to serve in the Senate. March 9, 1907. Indiana enacts legalization of sterilization. .Vo all these famous women play musical instruments. I. Marianne Moore is considered the leading woman poet. 2. Dorothea Dix awakened America to the plight of the mentally ill. 3. Amelia Earhart flew the Atlantic alone in 19.12. 4. Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women. 5. Georgia O'Keefe is a leading abstract painter. 6. Maria Mitchell discovered a comet and was the first woman elected to the Academy of Arts and Sciences. 7. Lydia Maria Child was a writer who championed the abolitionist cause. 8. Margaret Clapp won a Pulitzer Prize and was president of Wellesley College. 9. Eleanor Roosevelt was chairwoman of The Uncle Sam Chronicles I90H. A lollipop manufacturing machine, capable of manufacturing 40 lollipops per second, is produced by the Racine Confectionaries Machinery Company. The manufacturer claims that the machine makes more lollipops in one week than can be sold in one year. 1908. Jack Johnson becomes the first black world boxing champion. 1908. Teddy R«H seveli sends The Great White Reel around the world. Julv 8, 1908. Nelson Rockefeller born. August. 1908. Dr. Henry Herbert Goddard, director of the New Jersey Training School for Feeble-Minded Boys and Girls, introduces the first intelligence test. August 27, 1908. Lyndon Johnson born. November 3, 1908. William Howard Taft defeats William Jennings Bryan for President by 321 electoral votes to 162. 1909. Frank Lloyd Wright designs the Robic House. Chicago. 1909. Child actress Gladys Smith is transmogrified into Mary Pickford under the tutelage of D.W. Griffiths. January I. 1909. Barry Goldwater born. February 9, 1909. The first anti-narcotic law is passed in response to fears that as many as 15% of the American population are hooked on opium-based medicines. 1910. The Rotary Club is organized. 1910. The first pinball machine is manufactured in Detroit. 1910. Mr. Wilson observatory installs a 100-inch reflecting telescope. February 8, 1910. The Boy Scouts of America are chartered in Washington. D.C. Be Prepared. April 21, 1910. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twaini dies. August 13. 1910. Florence Nightingale dies. November 8, 1910. W.M. Frost of Spokane. Washington, invents the insect electrocutor. UN Human Rights Commission from 1946-S3. 10. Sojourner Truth was a self-educated orator who worked for black freedom in the 19th Century. 11. Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman in Congress and to run for president. 12. Jane Addams founded Hull House, the first social settlement in America. 13. Clara Barton established the International Red Cross. 14. Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848. 15. Margaret Chase Smith from Maine became one of the most prominent Republicans in the Senate. 16. Clare Booth Luce had careers as Congresswoman. playwright, ambassador. 17. Dixie Lee Ray is a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. IS. Gertrude Stein was one of the most famous literary figures of the 1920s. 19. Pearl Buck won a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1938. 20. Margaret Sanger was jailed in 1916 for opening America's first birth control clinic. 21. Mary' Lyon founded the advanced female seminary at Mt. Holyoke. Massachusetts. 22. Mildred “Babe'Didrikson broke 4 Olympic records in 1932 and pitched against the Brooklyn Dodgers. 23. Margaret Mead is a leading 20th century anthropologist. 24. Frances Perkins was Franklin Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve in a cabinet. 25. Helen Keller overcame blindness and deafness to become a leading essayist, lecturer and educator. 26. Edna St. Vincent Millay was a leading American poet. 27. Margaret Fuller was a transcendentalist leader and author. 28. Marv Cassatt was the most famous American impressionist painter. 29. Phyllis Wheatley was a black poet of the 18th century. 30. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin. 31. Susan B. Anthony was the early feminist movement s first and greatest activist. The Uncle Sam Chronicles May 27. 1911. Hubert Humphrey born. 1912. Charles Pat he produces the first newsreel. 1912. The Girls Scouts and The Campfire Girls • are chartered. 1912. Casimir Funck discovers vitamins. February 16, 1913. 16th amendment to the Constitution authorizes the income tax. January 9, 1913. Richard Nixon Kirn. March 4, 1913. Woodrow Wilson inaugurated October 1, 1913. A monument to a seagull is dedicated in Salt Lake City. Utah. December 21, 1913. The first crossword puzzle appears in the New York World. August 15, 1914. Panama Canal opened. October 28, 1914. Jonas Salk born. February 2, 1917. Diplomatic relations are severed with Germany. April 6, 1917. Congress declares war on Germany. May 29, 1917. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kirn. 1918. The Yellow Light is introduced to New York City's traffic signals. The first yellow light is run by Hector Rondalla. a Bronx easkctmaker. on his way to the World Series. January 8. 1918. Mississippi is the first state to ratify the prohibition amendment to the Constitution. November 7, 1918. Billy Graham born. November 11, 1918. Armistice of World War I signed. 1919. H.L. Mencken publishes The American Language. January 4, 1919. Teddy Roosevelt dies. September 2, 1919. Communist Party of America organized. December 11, 1919. A monument to a boll weevil is dedicated in Enterprise. Alabama. July 26. 1919. Emily Schaeffer of Sea Gate. New York marries Lt. George Burgess of the Army Air Corps in an airplane. The bride and groom arc in one plane, the minister in another. The ceremony is broadcast by radit� to a grandstand below. It is not recorded whether the bride tosses her K� uquet from the cockpit. January. 1920. Prohibition becomes effective. August 26, 1920. The Woman Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution becomes Law. December 10, 1920. Nobel Prize for Peace awarded to Woodrow Wilson. 1922. Sinclair Lewis publishes Babbitt January 24, 1922. C.K. Nelson patents the Eskimo Pie. July. 1922. The first tube neon advertising sign appears in New York. August 1, 1922. Alexander Graham Bell dies. 1923. Time magazine is published by Henry Luce. January 7, 1923. The Baltimore Sun exposes the reign of terror of the Ku Klux Klan in Morehouse Parish. Louisiana, where despite evidence of torture and murder of marked victims, a grand jury refused to bring an indictment. Estimated Klan membership is as high as 5 million; by 1930 it has declined to 9.000. August 2, 1923. Warren G. Harding dies mysteriously in San Francisco on his return from Alaska. Embolism is listed as the cause of death. Harding is succeeded by Calvin Coolidge. Keep Cool. May 4, 1924. Calvin Coolidge signs bill excluding all Japanese immigration and limiting immigration from other countries. 1925. The New Yorker begins publication. 1925. F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is nuhlished by Scribner and Sons. July 10-21, 1925. John Scopes, a Tennessee schoolteacher, is tried and convicted for teaching evolution in public school. Prosecutor is William Jennings Bryan and defense attorney is Clarence Darrow. 1926. Ramon Navarro stars ip Ben Hur John Barrymore appears as Don Juan. Rudolph Valentino dies. November 12, 1926. First aerial bombardment on United States soil. During a feud between rival bootleggers, an airplane drops three bombs on the farmhouse of Charles Birger in Williamson County. Illinois. The bombs fail to explode. 1927. The Jazz Sinyer with Al Jolson is the first popular sound film. Summer. 1927. Babe Ruth hits 60 home runs. August 2, 1927. Calvin Coolidge tells the press in Rapid City. South Dakota, i do not choose to run for President in 1928.” The Uncle Sam Chronicles August 23, 1927. Nicolo Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed. 1928. Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse appears in theatres. January 1, 1928. An air-conditioned office building opens in San Antonio. Texas. June 26. 1928. Alfred E. Smith. Democratic governor of New York, becomes the first Catholic presidential nominee. October 14, 1928. Cora Dennison and James Fowlkes of Kansas City. Missouri are married on television. 1929. William Faulkner publishes The Sound and the Fury: Ernest Hemingway publishes A Farewell to Arms: Thomas Wolfe publishes Look Homeward Anyel. January 13, 1929. The first talking picture in Esperanto is made by Paramount. September 5, 1929. The first fly-it yourself airplane service is begun. October 29. 1929. Stock Market crashes. The Uncle Sam Chronicles 1930. Gram Wood painis American Gothic. February 18, 1930. First cow milked in an airplane. Elm Farm Ollie. a Guernsey, goes sealed in paper cvniaincrs aiul parachuted to reporters. March 8. 1930. William Howard Taft dies. May IS, 1930. United Airlines introduces airline stewardesses on a flight between San Francisco and Cheyenne. Wyoming. May 15, 1930. The first-flv it yourself airplane serv ice goes out of business. 1931. Rattlesnake meat is canned in Florida. March 3, 1931. “Star Spangled Banner” designated as national anthem. October 18, 1931. Thomas Alva Edison dies. 1932. Gary Cooper stars in the film version of Ernest Hemingway's A hare well to Arms. February, 1932. Wooden nickels issued in Tcnino. Washington. November 8, 1932. Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes president. 1933. King Kong stars Faye Wray. 1933. Newsweek and h'u uire magazines publish February 6-9, 1933. All United States banks are closed. March I, 1933. Roosevelt addresses the nation March 31, 1933. Civilian Conservation Corps begun. December 5, 1933. Prohibition repealed 1934. Lillian Heilman's The Children s Hour produced on Broadway. March 5, 1934. Mother-in-Law Day celebrm.- in Amarillo. Texas. May 21, 0 4. Oskaloosa. Iowa fingerprints I ■ ms May 6, 1942. American forces under General Douglas MacArthur surrender in the Philippines. June 7, 1942. Americans land on Guadalcanal. September 9, 1942. A Japanese bomb explodes near Mount Emily. Oregon. No one is injured. land in North Africa under General Dwight D. Eisenhower. 1943. Humphrey Bogart. Ingrid Bergman. Peter Lorre. Sidney Greenstrcet. Paul Henreid. Claude Rains and Dooley Wilson star in MGM's Casablanca. Humphrey Bogart does not say 'Play it again. Sam. January 18, 1944. Edward Bing Kan is the first Chinese citizen to be naturalized after repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Acts. He is naturalized in Chicago. Quotas are established which allow the immigration of 105 Chinese per year. June 6, 1944. Allied forces invade German-held France at Normandy. November 7, 1944. Roosevelt is elected to a New York by 25,610.946 to 22,018.177. March 12, 1945. Franklin D. Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by Harcy S. Truman, a former haberdasher from Kansas City. May 7-8, 1945. V.E. Day. General Jodi capitulates to Eisenhower near Reims; von Keitel surrenders to Zhukov near Berlin. August 6, 1945. Americans drop the first atomic bomb used in warfare on Hiroshima. Japan. 1946. Variety lists the best of 50 years of movies: best film. Gone With The Wind; top stars. Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo; best producer. Irving Thalberg; best director. D.W. Griffith. as permanent home for the United Nations. April 11, 1947. Jackie Robinson is the first black to play baseball in the major leagues. 1948. Bell Telephone Company scientists invent the transistor. 1948. Arthur Miller writes Death of a Salesman. January, 193$. Flea circus opens in New York. 1939. C lark Gable stars as Rheit Butler in Admission is 50C. Gone With the Wind. March 4. 1937. t at Lakehurst, New Jersey. March 26, 1937. I hc Popcye Monument is unveiled in Crystal City, Texas. the Bell Tolls. Eugene O'Neill writes Long Day s Journey into Might, which is not produced until 1956. May 1$, 1937. Clarence Saunders opens the Kecdoozle Store in Memphis. Tennessee. The customer inserts a notched rod into a keyhole beside the desired item, the mechanism funds, wraps and delivers the package. Keedoozle is a contraction of Key does it all. August 2$. 1940. Ann Hayward and Arno Rudolphi arc married while suspended on the parachute ride at the New York World's Fair. The Reverend Homer Tomlinson is best man. the maid of honor, and four musicians. The Uncle Sam Chronicles 1941. Orson Welles directs, produces and stars in Citizen Kane. The Marx Brothers appear in their last movie. The Big Store. up :m Manhattan ProjCC :t o! research into the atomic bomb begins in Los Angeles and Chicago. December 7, 1941. Japanese airplanes attack Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, and destroy much of the Pacific Fleet. December 8, 1941. The United States declares war on Japan. 1942. The Alaska Highway opens between Dawson Creek and Fairbanks. 1948. Jackson Pollock exhibits Composition Mo. I. commissioned officer in the United States Marines. November 2, 1948. Harry S. Truman defeats Thomas Dewey. The Chicago Tribune prints a headline reading Dewey Defeats Truman. 1951. J.D. Salinger publishes Catcher in the Rye. November 4, 1952. Dwight D. Eisenhower defeats Adlai Stevenson for the presidency. Vice-president is Richard Nixon July 27, 1953. Korean War ends with armistice 19S3-S4. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin conducts a series of hearings into Communist subversion of government and American life. Eisenhower denounces McCarthy on June 14. 1953. On December 2, 1954. the Senate condemns McCarthy by a vote of 67-22. 195$. Alan Freed, a New York disc jockey. two Bill Haley song titles: “Rock Around the Clock and Shake. Rattle and Roll. Chuck Berry records “Maybelline. Elvis Presley records Milk Cow Boogie Blues for Sun Records in Nashville. November 6. 1956. Eisenhower defeats Stevenson. 1957. Jack Kerouac publishes On the Road. 1957. Chuck Berry records Rock and Roll Music ; Elvis Presley records All Shook Up. 1957. Herb Caen, a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle coins the term beatnik . September. 1957. Governor Orval M. Faubus uses the Arkansas National Guard to prevent A Federal District Court subsequently issues an injunction barring him from obstructing black students’ entry. February 2, 1960. Blacks begin sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in Southern states. 1953. B'wana Devil is the first 3-dimensional movie. December 1, 1955. Black bus boycotts begin in Montgomery. Alabama. May 1, 1960. American U-2 spy plane piloted by Gary Powers is shot down over Russia. The Uncle Sam Chronicles BEST SELLERS 1776 Common Sense Thomas Paine 1777 Paradise Lost lohn Milton 1787 The Task William Cow per 1788 The Federalist Alexander Hamilton, et al 1794 Autobiography Benjamin Franklin 1800 Life of Washington Parson Weems 1809 History of New York Washington Irving 1815 Waverly Sir Walter Scott 1819 Sketch Book Washington Irving 1826 Last of the Mohicans lames Fenimore Cooper 1832 Pride and Prejudice lane Austin 1837 Twice-Told Tales Nathaniel Hawthorne 1840 Two Years Before the Mast Richard H Dana. |r. 1841 Essays Ralph Waldo Emerson 1845 The Raven and Other Poems Edgar Allen Poe 1850 The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne 1851 Moby Dick Herman Melville 1852 Uncle Tom's Cabin Harriel Beecher Stowe 1855 Leaves of Grass Walt W'hltman 1867 Ragged Dick Horatio Alger. |r. 1869 Innocents Abroad Mark Twain 1870 The Luck of Roaring Camp Bret Harte 1876 Tom Sawyer Mark Twain 1880 Ben-Hur Lew Wallace 1885 Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain 1890 Black Beauty Anna Sewell 1895 The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1904 The Sea Wolf lack London 1912 Riders of the Purple Sage Zane Grey 1913 Pollyanna Eleanor Porter 1914 Penrod Booth Tarkington 1921 The Sheik Edith Hull 1928 Topper Thorne Smith 1929 Magnificent Obsession Lloyd C Douglas 1931 The Good Earth Pearl S Buck 1935 Case of the Counterfeit Eye Erie Stanley Gardner 1936 How to Win Friends and Influence People Dale Carnegie 1936 Gone With the Wind Margaret Mitchell 1939 The Grapes of Wrath lohn Steinbeck 1942 The Robe Lloyd C Douglas 1943 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Betty Smith 1945 The Egg and 1 Betty MacDonald 1951 From Here to Eternity lames tones 1953 The Silver Chalice Thomas Contain 1955 Marjorie Morningstar Herman Wouk 1959 Exodus Leon Urls 1960 Advise and Consent Allen Drury 1962 Ship of Fools Katherine Anne Porter 1964 The Spy Who Came in From the Cold lohn Le Carre 1965 The Source lames A Michener 1966 Valley of the Dolls lacqueline Susann 1966 Airport Arthur Hailey 1969 Portnoy s Complaint Philip Roth 1970 Love Story Erich Segal 1972 lonathan Livingston Seagull Richard Bach November 8, I960. John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts defeats Richard Nixon for the presidency. March 1, 1961. John F. Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps. May 5, 1961. Alan Shepard completes the first American sub orbital space flight. March 2, 1962. Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 100 points in a professional basketball game. 1962. Peter OToole and Omar Sharif star in David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia. October 24, 1962. United States blockades Cuba. November 7, 1962. Eleanor Roosevelt dies. 1963. John Updike publishes The Centaur. May 15, 1963. Gordon Cooper orbits the earth 22 times. August 28. 1963. 300.000 blacks and civil rights supporters march in Washington. D.C. Martin Luther King tells the throng “I have a dream. November 22, 1963. John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas. Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald during a parade. Kennedy is succeeded by Lyndon Johnson. November 24. 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald is shot and killed by Jack Ruby. April 5, 1964. Douglas MacArthur dies. August 2, 1964. An American destroyer is attacked off the coast of North Vietnam. U.S. aircraft attack North Vietnamese bases. 1964. Peter Sellers stars in the title role of Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strange ove, a character modeled after Richard Nixon's future Secretary of State. Henry Kissinger. September 20, 1964. Herbert Hoover dies. October 15, 1964. Cole Porter dies. February 21, 1965. Malcolm X is assassinated in New York. March 21. 1965. 4000 Civil Rights workers march from Selma to Montgomery. Alabama, to present black grievances. May 25, 1965. Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali. knocks out Sonny Liston in the first round of their heavyweight championship bout at Lewiston. Maine. July 6, 1965. Lyndon Johnson authorizes Medicare. March 31, 1968. Lyndon Johnson announces '1 shall not seek and I shall not accept the nomination of my parly for another term of office as President. April 4. 1968. Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis. Tennessee June 5. 1968. Robert F. Kennedy, campaigning for president, is assassinated in Los Angeles. California hours after winning the California Democratic Presidential primary. October 20, 1968. Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of president John F. Kennedy, marries Greek ship tycoon Aristotle Onassis. November 5, 1968. Richard Nixon defeats Hubert Humphrey for the presidency. December 24, 1968. Apollo 8 begins first of ten orbits around the moon. January 20, 1969. Richard Nixon inaugurated. March 28, 1969. Dwight Eisenhower dies. July, 1969. 400.000 rock music fans jam Woodstock. New York for three days of peace and music.” July 20. 1969. Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Arm- strong becomes the first earthman to set foot on the moon. He is joined by fellow astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin. Jr. May 4, 1970. Four Kent State University students killed by Ohio National Guard during anti-war demonstrations. June 17, 1972. Seven Republican operatives under E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy. burglarize Democratic headquarters in the Watergate Apartments. Washington. D.C. November 7, 1972. Richard Nixon defeats George McGovern for the presidency. Nixon carries 49 states. McGovern only Massachusetts. April 30, 1973. Nixon staff members John Ehrlichman and H.R. Haldeman. implicated in the Watergate break-in. resign. Presidential counsel Jonn Dean is fired. October 10,1973. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew f«leads guilty to income tax evasion and resigns rom office. He is succeeded by Gerald Ford. House Republican leader. SJssa 'saSw: r.% V • % • v • • X - S v • T . r:A • •%•• V . -•� AC. A A .- -v: 53 ; ' - • : ..- : V- -h- ’ - ' •' ? ■ -' • i . - r • , ® • • •• v « v • 4 A ✓ • ‘ V . - '-r .- v • 'Vt r« --- i v v x -v — ■ • ----' . . . A r , • — T . v ✓ -r a% • a. . rv v“ ✓ ' � � � . • • • . • .«A •. •_ • W A « T-y C r - . . 1 •. _ _ • . —' ' • -r .. .• A. —•- � -— .• • . -t • • , . - • A A • • A 0 «