Minneota High School - Viking Ventures / Minn Hi Ann Yearbook (Minneota, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1966 volume:

7 8 world peace. His unprecedented, one-day visit in the U.S. was the culmination of plans by men of all faiths. 7 After Surgery—President Johnson was photographed in a reclining chair at Bethesda Naval Hospital the day after his gall bladder op- eration on October 8. He conducted the work of his office from his hospital room and his Texas ranch during his recuperation. 8 Proud Student—Charles Craig, 19-ycar-old freshman at Iowa uni- versity, demonstrated his criticism of draft-card burning incidents by displaying his draft card on his jacket with the note: “I’m a draft card carrying American and proud of it.” Our role in the Vietnamese war sparked the incidents. 9 Blackout The glittering metropolis of New York City was thrust into darkness on November 9 by a massive power failure affecting hundreds of miles along the eastern seaboard. City residents and commuters were stranded in offices, railroad and subway stations for hours before service was restored. The crippling condition was caused by a faulty relay at a Canadian generating station near Niagara Falls. 10 New Ambassador—Arthur Goldberg was named U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by the President after the death of Ambassa- dor Adlai Stevenson on July 14 in London. Goldberg was secretary of labor under President Kennedy and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice when named to the U.N. post. 1 1 Startling Fashions—Bold and contrasting blocks of color were the youthful fashion note of 1965. The eye-catching designs even ex- tended the length of campus stockings worn with the costumes. 12 Royalty on Tour— Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowdon, arrived in New York on November 4 for a whirlwind tour of the U.S. During their visit, they took time out for fun-filled activi- ties such as a ride on a cable car in Frisco and gala parties in Holly- wood and the nation’s capital. 12 i M DEDICA TED TO YOU Here it is--your 1966 Minn-Hi-Ann. This is your personal record of 1966 at Minneota Public High School. From that first bright September morning that marked the beginning of this eventful year, to the final strains of Pomp and Circumstance” which heralded the end of 1966 for you MHS'ers, it's all here-- and it’s all yours. We hope you like it! THE MINN-HI-ANN STAFF Some of the year's most popular winter coatswear has been die Teddy-Bear parkas and coats, bench- warmers and tailored coats. Equally well-liked were die toggle coat worn by Barb and die hero jacket worn by Mark. Bellbottoms and flirts worn by Sue and Audrey made fab sportswear. 2 The highpoint of fashion in a more formal style is shown by Linda, wearing a crepe empire dress and Bob, attired in a blazer and suit pants. Hairstyles ran long and short for both boys and girls. Shown here in the more popular versions of the type worn by girls are Ann and Lois; and the type worn by boys are Conrad and Wayne. STYLES COME AND GO Color dug the scene in such hues as yellow, navy, olive and bottle green, burgundy, whiskey gold and all shades of heather for the school year. Matching tops and crocheted over- the-knee socks together with suede shoes and plaid skirts. In the casual department favorites are vests, v-necks, cords, bell-bot- toms and penny loafers. The most gear accessories were pendant watches, iron crosses and pierced- looking earings for girls. Fads and Fashions are seldom more than a temporary thing but, nevertheless, they are an important part of a student's daily life. In vogue were the poorboy, designed, and crocheted sweaters and A-line skirts worn by Katie, Linda and Lois. 3 A D MINISTRA TION Everyday trivia of faculty and students confront M . H.S.'s in- dispensable secretary, Mrs. Blanche Spanton. Although these tasks could adequately fill her day, she is also Mr. Solheim's private secretary. While Mrs. Spanton excels in the secretarial work, Mr. Sol- heim, Superintendent of Schools, labors diligently throughout the entire year in making M. H. S . an effective school system. In at- taining this goal it is his respon- sibility to direct school activities following the guidelines estab- lished by the school board. Time is of an essence to Mr. Gerald Olson, high school prin- cipal of M.H.S. During the school year his days are divided between teaching senior social studies and serving as senior class advisor which includes counsel- ing seniors about post graduation plans. These are in addition to him major responsibilities as our high school principal. In his ad- ministrative realm he must assign daily class schedules to students and advise the Student Council. 4 FACULTY MR. NOVOTNY: Music 7, 8; Band; Chorus MR. SANNES: Boys Physical Education; Drivers Training MRS. MUCHLINSKI: English 9, Girls Physical Education; Counselor MR. PHELPS: Bookkeeping; Typing; Consumer Math TEA CHERS GUIDE MR. DAHLE: Social Studies 7, 9; Drivers Training MR. DOYLE: History 10, 11 MR. LIEN: Industrial Arts 7-12 MR. STASSEN: Agriculture; Farm Mechanics MRS. HEENAN: Home Economics 6 MRS. DOYLE: Librarian; Shorthand; Secretarial Office Practice MR. VAN HEE: English 10, 11 MR. KRIKAC: English 12, Speech MR. PAGEL: English 7, 8, German I, II STUDENTS PROGRESS MR. NORBY: Science 7, 8; Chemistry MR. HOMME: Science 9; Physics; General Math MR. LASLEY: Advanced and Elementary Algebra; Plane Geometry MISS WOLSETH: Solid Geometry; Trigonometry; Math 7, 8 MR. MILLER: Biology; Soc. Studies 8 7 The prom and banquet of Bon Voyage resembled a gay ship's party on board a modem oceanliner. The theme of the 1965 Junior-Senior Prom was decorated in die traditional American red, white, and blue. Karyl L. and Ralph S. walk down the ship's gang plank during die Grande March, preceeded by Cheri A. and her date. BRUCE WIGNESS, Pres. WAYNE FOX, Vice Pres. BONNIE STENSRUD, Sec. KARYL LOWRY, Treas. RALPH STASSEN, St. Coun. Rep. DOUGLAS ABELS BARBARA AFDEM 10 MAUREEN AHERN CHERYL AMUNDSON ROBERT ANDERSEN KENNETH BUYSSE JEANEN CHERP MARY DERO SUSAN DESMET PATRICIA DeVLAEMINCK PAUL DIFFERDING JOHN DROWN CONRAD EASTWOLD III CAROL FINNEGAN MARK GARROW BARBARA GUZA BERNICE GUZA SHARON HOSECK ROGER JACKSON LINDA JANSSEN ARLYSS JENSEN FRANCIS JOHNSON PATRICIA JOHNSON SUE HEADED MAGAZINE SALES Sue Skaar, general manager of the 1966 Magazine Campaign, gives her ferocious tiger a great big hug! The stuffed animal was one of the prizes awarded those who sold fifteen or more magazine subscriptions. A total of $2021 worth of magazines was sold, which set a school record. 12 MICHAEL KERN RAYMOND KERN ANITA KLASSEN BARBARA KOMPELIEN MARY KAY MEULEBROECK DENNIS MINNEHAN PATRICIA MINNEHAN 13 DIANNA MYHRE JUDITH PENNINCS MARIAN PERSOON THOMAS PESEK KATHRYN RICHARDS JAMES ROKEH SUSAN SKAAR HELEN STENERSON JAMES STURM PATRICIA SUMMERFELT DENNIS SWEDZINSKI THOMAS THOMPSON 14 Through excellent sportmanship and athletic abil- ity, Bob Andersen, Ralph Stassen, and George Lindall, became members of WCCO's Prep Team of the Week in football and basketball respec- tively. 3 MAKE “TEAM OF THE WEEK” LOIS THOSTENSON DAVID VandePUTTE LAWRENCE VanHECKE CAROL VAN MOORLEHEM DONALD VENNE JOYCE VERSCHELDE DONALD WHITE GLEN WINDY 15 “NOT UNLESS WE FILL OUR EXISTENCE WITH AN AIM, DO WE MAKE IT LIFE” The solemn sound of Pomp and Circumstance rises to a mighty cre- scendo as the Class of '66 is seated in the auditorium for the last time. As each senior in cap and gown goes forward to the rostrum to receive his diploma he is filled with many fond memories of M.H.S. This, our final year, was our last chance to prove ourselves scholastically and in extra-curricular activities and it was felt that this has been a very suc- cessful year in many areas including drama, music, and athletics . The class is very proud of the Honor Ten stu- dents, especially Valedictorian, Carol VanMoorlehem and Salutatorian, George Lindall. So, as the music begins again and we rise to our feet, we, together as seniors for the last time, say our farewell. 16 j j j C Here we see Alice Til- lemans and Debbie Chris- tianson working diligently in the concession stand at one of the home basketball games. The janitors, Delmar Fredricks and Jim Atwood, labored hand-in-hand with the juniors in the prepara- tion, and the clean-up of the stand at each basketball game. THE JUNIOR’S LAST ROW 1: B. Anderson, K. Baele, V. Buysse, K. Canton, C. Cherp, D. Christianson, B. Claeys, ROW 2: J. Claeys, J. Claeys, D. Culshaw, A. Dalager, F. Downing, A. Esping, B. Fier, ROW 3: J. Fier, J. Flemming, D. Fox, J. Fox, R. Gillund, J. Gossen, K. Gossen, ROW 4: L. Gudmundson, P. Cullickson, T. Cuttormsson, S. Guza, J. Hanson, S. Hoseck, R. Janssen, NOT PICTURED: T. Dero, P. Gillund. 20 The highlights of the Junior year were manifold; but if you were to ask a junior what he remembered most, he would quickly reply, The Prom!! To sponsor such an elaborate affair as the Junior-Senior Prom, the juniors had to put long, seemingly endless hours of work into this extensive project. The aspiring actors of the junior class had a chance to prove their dra- matic talents in their production of the comedy HARVEY. Time and effort were also incorpo- rated in their float entry of Deal Us A Victory in the Homecoming parade. Through the hard work and direction of Mr. Doyle, the class adviser, these and other activities were proficiently conducted. STEPPING STONE TO THE TOP ROW 1: N. Leibfried, A. Mattson, M. Moorse, S. Muhl, S. Obe, L. Olson, S. Persoon, ROW 2: R. Pesek, C. Polfliet, M. Polman, P. Przymus, P. Rekkedahl, J. Riecke, T. Schreiber, ROW 3: R. Stasscn, T. Sturm, R. Sussner, K. Tholkes, G. Thostenson, A. Tillcmans, A. Traen, ROW 4: D. Van Moorlehem, B. Van Overbeke, D. Verschelde, M. Vlaminck, C. Wigton, D. Winters, W. Wyffels 21 It sure doesn't look like this in the book, remarks P. Dombek to her fellow explorers of micro-biology. They are L. Lozinski, L. Swedinski, P. Laleman, R. Bradley, J. Vlaminck, and P. Coequyt. The major task of the sophomore class was initi- ating the freshmen. This was accomplished on November 12, 1965 with an initiation dance. The theme was adop- ted from the song, Everyone's Gone to the Moon. The freshmen were required to come donned in the garb of moon-men. The class also decorated the goal posts in our school colors for the 1965 Home- coming game. With the aid of Mr. Van Hee, their class advisor, they constructed the float, Cats-Up the Cats. FUTURE TEARS STIMULA TE A CHALLENGE ROW 1: S. Afdem, D. Ahlschlager, D. Blomme, R. Bradley, E. Buretta, E. Buysse, T. Christianson, ROW 2: M. Christianson, J. Claeys, P. Coequyt, J. DeSmet, P. Dombeke, J. Downing, ROW 3: R. Downing, L. Esping, R. Fox, F. Geiwitz, V. Gullickson, D. Guza, G. Hart, NOT PICTURED: C. Drown 22 ROW 1: E. Heggeseth, J. Hoseck, M. Jasperson, B. Jeremiason, J. Jcrzak, A. Kaas, R. Kern, ROW 2: R. Kiley, D. Kimpe, B. Kronabetter, P. Lalcman, D. Lantgen, L. Lozenski, E. Lozenski, ROW 3: M. Lynch, J. Morency, E. Myhre, E. Nelson, M. Nuy, L. Okrina, M. Olafson ROW 1: D. Panneck, D. Peterson, J. Riecke, L. Roles, M. Rye, D. Sarzyn, G. Snyder, ROW 2: W. Solheim, A. Stienessen, S. Stoks, F. Sturm, L. Summerfelt, D. Sussner, L. Swedzinski, ROW 3: P. Swedzinski, G. Teigland, J. Telste, J. Tholen, C. Traen, C. Van Hecke, R. Van Hccke, ROW 4: E. Verschclde, J. Vlaminck, M. Vlaminck, P. Vlaminck, T. Vlaminck, M. Wambeke, P. Wambeke 23 The focal point of the freshman year was their moment of arrival through their official initiation as M. H. S. students. The freshmen amicably returned the good deed by hosting a Sophomore Re- turn Party. Another momentous event for the fresh- men that occupies an equally prominent place of honor for them is their first-prize float entry of Can the Kats. Mr. Dahle, their class advisor, guided and directed their activities throughout the year; and helped establish the freshmen as a class of good standing in our school. Eureka! Another brainstorming session of the freshman girls at making posters for the week's game. Debra C. , Nancy C. , Janet K. , and Amy N. laugh heartily over their accomplish- ments. WE HA VE STARTED OUR ROW 1: C. Abels, G. Ahern, B. Ahlschlager, R. Amundson, K. Anderson, H. Bottleberghe, R. Bottleberghe, ROW 2: W. Bourgeois, G. Broughton, D. Claeys, M. Claeys, N. Claeys, D. Dero, J. Dero, ROW 3: M. DeSmet, J. Dombek, D. Downing, J. Downing, D. Drown, S. Eischens, S. Fier, ROW 4: A. Geiwitz, A. Gillund, B. Gossen, B. Gossen, D. Gossen, D. Gorecki, D. Guza. NOT PICTURED is D. Duis. ROW 1: K. Hammer, K. Hennen, R. Hettling, M. Hovland, G. Janssen, G. Jensen, R. Jeremiason, ROW 2: M. Johnson, L. Joscfson, C. Josephson, D. Josephson, D. Kern, J. Kompelien, L. Kopka, ROW 3: D. Laleman, R. Lamphere, L. Langweirdt, B. Lawrence, G. Larson JOURNEY UP THE LADDER ROW 1: S. Lein, S. Magnuson, M. Maertens, M. Menk, W. Merritt, R. Meulebroeck, A. Nome- land, ROW 2: C. O'Neal, S. Orsen, L. Pederson, W. Pennings, C. Persoon, M. Rokeh, C. Rye, ROW 3: C. Sturm, T. Sumerfelt, S. Swedzinski, B. Thostenson, J. Tillemans, J. Traen, J. Van Moorlehem, ROW 4: P. Van Moorlehem, C. Van Overbeke, J. Verschelde, W. Wambeke, G. Wobbema, B. Wyffels, G. Yeo 25 ROW Is A. Ahlschlager, D. Bernardy, J. Christianson, ROW 2: M. Claeys, R. Claeys, C. Dero, ROW 3: D. DeVlae- minck, K. Donaldson, A. Esping Peter Gudmundson, a seventh grader, and Jay Gisla- son, an eighth grader, admire the watch that Peter won as an award from the magazine drive. JUNIOR HIGH IS AN ROW Is D. Fier, W. Geiwitz, J. Gislason, P. Glasser, D. Jelen, L. Jeremiason, M. Johnson, ROW 2: M. Josephson, V. Kaas, L. Kockelman, H. Lynch, B. Merritt, S. Minnehan, G. Myhre, ROW 3: D. Obe, R. Przymus, G. Richards, S. Riecke, M. Rye, W. Severson, W. Skaar, ROW 4: E. Solheim, B. Sumerfelt, D. Swedzinski, A. Telste, K. Thompson, L. Vlaminck, D. Wigness As seventh and eighth graders, stu- dents become junior members of our high school. We can attribute our sweeping suc- cess in the magazine drive, in part, to the ardent support of these two grades. They also participate enthusiasti- cally in various school functions. Although there is a certain amount of friendly rivalry between the seventh and eighth graders, the two grades work harmoniously throughout the school year. ROW 1: K. Abels, D. Afdem, J. Bottleberghe, C. Boulton, ROW 2: G. Claeys, J. Claeys, G. Downing, R. Esping, ROW 3: D. Fier, T. Fier, P. Fixen, P. Gudmundson EXCITING EXPERIENCE ROW 1: J. Hammer, R. Haugen, G. Huso, C. Jackson, T. Jennen, B. Jensen, B. Johnson, ROW 2:C. Josephson, R. Kock, S. Koppien, F. Laleman, G. Lein, T. Lozinski, C. Merritt, ROW 3: S. Nordquist, T. Pedersen, R. Pesch, R. Przymus, K. Skaar, C. Richards, R. Thompson, ROW 4: J. Van Moorlehem, R. Van Moorlehem, K. Van Overbeke, D. Vlaminck, L. Wigness, L. Wigton, J. Yeo ATHLETICS Being an inexperienced team did not stop the Minneota Vikings from having a success- ful 65-66 season. Although the Vikings had a few tough breaks in the beginning of the season, they came back with determination and a winning spirit which resulted in victory. Twenty-three Vikings composed the team headed by co-captains Bob Anderson and Larry Lawrenoe. Bob Anderson completed a 78 yard kick- off return against Tyler. He also rallied up 68 points during the season. George followed with 58 points during the season and he was chosen most valuable player of the season by the team. The Vikings played every game with the MHS spirit that makes for success anytime. The A-Squad cheerleaders check to see if the coast is clear as they leave the boy's locker- room to go out and give the football players some tips on the game. VIKINGS SHOWED STRENGTH, Catch him if you can. Bob Anderson scampers down the field for a touchdown. Gary Jerzak runs for another MHS first down during the exciting Russell game. ROW 1: P. Coequyt, R. Fox, E. Hcggeseth, J. Jerzak, M. Moorsc, T. Christianson, E. Lozinski, C. Thostenson, ROW 2: Student Manager, D. White, W. Fox, B. Lawrence, G. Jerzak, L. Lawrence, B. Anderson, D. Lantgen, D. Fox, M. Jasperson, Student Manager, M. Christianson, ROW 3: Assistant Coach Dahle, B. Wigness, R. Jackson, G. Lindall, D. Venne, J. Riecke, P. Swedzinski, C. East- wold III, Coach Sannes STAMINA, AND THE WILL TO WIN The 1965 football season opened with a handshake of good sportsmanship--The key to success. Wayne Fox Roger Jackson Bruce Wigness Don Venne Conrad Eastwold Larry Lawrence SEASON RECORD Minneota 18 Cottonwood 32 Minneota 12 Ivanhoe 7 Minneota 33 Ruthton 46 Minneota 0 Verdi 27 Minneota 13 Lake Benton 6 Minneota 31 Tyler 7 Minneota 40 Russell 7 Minneota 1 Hendricks 0 Minneota 39 Balaton 39 Leading the Viking gridders this season were co- captains L. Lawrence and B. Andersen, and Coaches Dahle and Sannes 32 SENIOR GRIDDERS END SEASON WITH 5-3-1 RECORD 33 STANDING: Douglas Fox, Bruce Wigness, Tom Christianson, Douglas Langten, Mark Garrow, George Lindall, Ralph Stassen, Bill Solheim, Mike Jasperson, Gerald Teigland, Larry Lawrence, Bob Ander- son, KNEELING: Mark Christianson, Coach Lasley, Assistant Coach Sannes, and Eric Heggeseth. FOR A GOOD SEASON Coach Lasley and Captain George Lindall discuss pre- game strategy. George was chosen captain by his team- mates for his outstanding leadership ability. SEASON RECORD Mpls. Southwest 51 72 Cottonwood 69 56 Tyler 60 50 Canby 50 62 Ivanhoe 63 55 Milroy 55 50 Tracy 44 53 Hendricks 56 65 Cottonwood 59 54 Hendricks 69 53 Lake Benton 57 56 Lynd 57 67 Ivanhoe 67 57 Balaton 58 71 Russell 65 45 Tyler 70 72 Ruthton 70 51 Lake Benton 71 67 Sub. District Lake Benton 75 62 Ruthton 73 63 District Marshall 66 76 34 SEASON RECORD Minneota 44 Lynd 34 Minneota 35 Cottonwood 32 Minneota 48 Tyler 54 Minneota 40 Canby 50 Minneota 28 Ivanhoe 23 Minneota 35 Milroy 37 Minneota 33 Tracy 53 Minneota 44 Hendricks 37 Minneota 46 Cottonwood 35 Minneota 51 Hendricks 35 Minneota 35 Lake Benton 36 Minneota 51 Lynd 37 Minneota 41 Ivanhoe 22 Minneota 38 Balaton 37 Minneota 51 Russell 23 Minneota 47 Tyler 40 Minneota 40 Ruthton 30 Minneota 58 Lake Benton 51 Student managers Mark Christianson and Eric Hegge- seth show Coach Sannes game statistics after the Balaton game. TEAMWORK MAKES STANDING: Edward Lozinski, Gerald Teigland, Mike Jasperson, Tom Christianson, Douglas Lantgen, Bobby Fox. KNEELING: Bradley Lawrence, Paul Swedzinski, Coach Sannes, Bruce Aschlager, Bobby Kiley. SITTING: Alan Geiwitz, Fraser Geiwitz, and Jack Jerzak. Ralph Stassen scores two more points as bewildered Cottonwood opponents look on. Mark Garrow tries a short jump shot as Ralph Stassen waits for possible rebound. Viking starters were Senior George Lindall and Bruce Wigness at the forward, Ralph Stassen at center with Bobby Ander- sen and Sophomore Bill Solheim at the guards. Seniors Mark Garrow and Larry Lawrence with Junior Doug Fox saw ex- tended action as reserves. Outstanding features of the 65-66 Vikings was the outstanding leadership of Captain George Lindall and the guard play of Andersen and Solheim. Stassen's re- bounding and Wigness's defensive play were a big factor in the Vikings success. The Vikings had four men average in SENIOR SIX SHOW ABILITY Bob Andersen Ralph Stassen Bruce Wigness George Lindall Mark Garrow Larry Lawrence SUB DISTRICT THREE CHAMPS double figures as they were a balanced team. Lindall led the Vikings in scoring with 364 points for a 17.3 average. Sol- heim had 263 points for a 12.5 average, Andersen had 257 points for a 12.3 average and Stassen had 216 points for a 10.1 av- erage. Lindall scored 850 points in his 3 years career as a starter while Andersen and Stassen scored 436 and 300 points re- spectively in two seasons of play. Coach Lasley termed the 1965-66 Vikings the best balanced club he has had in his four years at Minneota High School. Cheerleaders Sue Afdem, Bonnie Stensrud, Barb Kompelien, and Lois Gudmundson anxiously await the first tip-off of the game. With supreme effort and team spirit the Vikings came out victorious over Ruthton winning the Sub-district title. ROW 1: J. Jerzak, P. Swedzinski, B. Kiley. ROW 2: D. Fox, B. Andersen, W. Fox, Coach Lasley, G. Lindall, D. White, T. Dero. ROW 3: T. Christianson, D. Langten, B. Solheim, M. Jasperson, B. Fox, F. Geiwitz. TEAM TAKES TROPHY The 1966 Baseball season proved to be very successful in winning the District title in a game against the Marshall Tigers. This was a special triumph for M.H.S. after being runners-up to the District title for the past two years. Wayne Fox, Bob Andersen, and Mike Jasperson, the three leading hitters were able to achieve a batting average of over 400 this season. M.H.S. was victorious in 3 out of 5 regular seasonal games. BELOW is a locker room shot of the Vikings celebrating their District championship. AT LEFT, George, Wayne, and Bob confer on the mound during the decisive Marshall game. (Mascot photo) MHS trackmen, coached by Lyle Sannes, participated in four track meets during the 1966 season. At the district 9 track meet held in Marshall, Minneota cropped first honors in the 880-relay which entitled them to run in the regional meet. George Lindall, Bob Andersen, Larry Lawrance, and Jerry DeSmet make up the 880-relay team. To have a good track team many hours must be spent in preparation for a fine performance. Aching muscles and sore feet may be gotten in the process, but the boys feel it is well worth it. This hard work is shown by Roger Jackson with the discus and Don Venne with the shot-put. These boys are practicing their skills before they compete at the Camden Conference Relays. THINCLADS FACE COMPETITION ROW 1: G. Hart, B. Fox, B. Lawrence, F. Geiwitz, D. Langten, B. Kiley, G. Teigland. ROW 2: B. Andersen, D. Venne, C. Eastwold, Coach Sannes, G. Lindall, R. Jackson, L. Lawrence. ROW 3: L. Summerfelt, J. DeSmet, T. Schreiber, M. Moorse, D. Fox, E. Lozenski, P. Coequyt, P. Swedzinski. 39 CHEERLEADERS ADD ENTHUSIASM The B squad cheerleaders were Janet Kompelien, Sandy Swedzinski, Joan Traen, and Connie Dero. They helped in the organization of pep fests and the promotion of good sportsmanship. They also had the duty of cheering at junior high football and basketball games. With the enthusiastic spirit of the team and student body, the cheerleaders had much to cheer about. Hey fans, clap hands This is one of the frequently heard phrases coming from the A squad cheerleaders at the games. This cheer and others, along with hints for improving cheerleading and pep fests, were learned when the cheerleaders and their advisor, Mrs. Muschlinski, attended a cheerleading clinic in Granite Falls this season. The A team cheering squad, composed of Bonnie Stensrud, Barbara Kompelien, Lois Gudmundson, and Sue Afdem had the duties of promoting school spirit and leading cheering sections at bas- ketball and football games. “M” CLUB MHS lettermen, wearing their navy blue blazers with the Viking patches, stand proudly in an M formation for the M-Club picture. Membership of the M-Club consists of athletes winning a letter in any sport authorized by a coach. Advised by Mr. Lasley, the M -Club seeks to develop a spirit of Fellowship among members of the club, to get the public interested in sports of the school, and to encourage enrollment in athletics. ORGANIZATIONS ROW 1: W. Severson, J. Pennings, M. Christianson, B. Anderson, K. Canton, M. Ahern. ROW 2: L. Olson, D. Myhre, F. Geiwitz, D. Christianson, S. Orson, G. Snyder, C. Finnegan, K. Lowry, L. Janssen. ROW 3: C. Amundson, E. Heggeseth, B. Stensrud, E. Nelson, A. Dalager, R. Jeremiason, B. Kronabetter, B. Sol- heim, G. Richards, T. Christianson, S. Afdem, E. Solheim, G. Yoe, G. Broughton, J. Claeys, V. Gullick- son, K. Richards. HERE IS OUR During the fall of 1965, an invi- tation arrived from the University of Minnesota inviting Mr. Novotny and the band to attend the annual Minnesota Band Day. Mr. Novotny accepted, and as a result many hours of practice, marching and worry occupied the musicians minds. The 86 bands attending were directed by Dr. Ben Crusiuto. During January, preparations were made for the band clinic. Mr. Roger Barrett from St. Cloud State was the clinician. The band received the compliment of being the most excellent band at the clinic. Practice began once more in earnest for the contest in April. The selections played by the band were Chorale and Capricio and Toccato for Band. The end of the year was ushered in with the Spring Concert. Notice Mark's smile? I'd smile too with the other members of the ensemble's being girls. SEATED are J. Pennings, M. Christianson, B. Anderson, L. Olson; Clarient Quartet. The members of the French Horn Trio are L. Kockelman, J. Rye, and C. Rye. The Trombone Trio consists of A. Dalager, C. Amundson, and B. Stensrud. ROW 1: J. Morency, K. Hammer, L. Josefson, L Okrina, L. Klassen, A. Klassen, ROW2: R. Claeys, D. Swedzinski, K. Anderson, G. Teigland, R. Stassen, P. Minnehan, M. Rye, L. Kockelman, ROW 3: G. Lind all, B. Pennings, W. Giewetz, R. Lamphere, B. Kompelien, R. Amundson, J. Christianson, C. Dero, J. Kompelien, G. Myhre, L. Gudmundson, K. Gossen, STANDING: B. Andersen, Mr. Novotny “SOUND OF MUSIC” Stepping out in front, Sue Afdem, drum ma- jorette, leads the M. H. S. band as they exhibit pre- cision marching during the 1965 homecoming festivities. Girls, girls, and more girls! Shown at the left are the members of the Cornet Sextet. Smiling politely at the photographer are C. Dero, J. Christianson, K. Gossen, S. Skaar, G. Myhre, and L. Gudmundson. ROW 1: C. Josephson, C. Kaas, S. Lein, B. Afdem, S. Magnuson, R. Jeremiason, K. Canton, C. Rye. ROW 2: J. Morency, S. Stoks, V. Gullickson, S. Orsen, C. Traen, J. Claeys, B. Anderson, L. Pederson. ROW 3: D. Drown, M. Rye, T. Dero, T. Christianson, G. Teigland, E. Heggeseth, B. Ahlschlager, A. Esping. ROW 4: F. Downing, R. Jackson, J. Rokeh, R. Gillund, D. Culshaw, M. Garrow, W. Solheim, G. Lindall CHORUS CREATES The members of the Mixed Octet that you have heard at various school and community functions are B. Andersen, D. White, G. Lindall, R. Jackson, D. Christianson, J. Pennings, A. Dalager, and C. Amundson Among the many activities of the sixty-four voice chorus, one of the most anticipated and ap- preciated, is the annual Christmas Concert. Some of the selections pre- sented by the mass chorus were Do You Hear What I Hear ? and Companions All Sing Loudly, which included a solo by Judy Pennings and Debbie Christianson. The chorus clinic was held at Minneota High School on November 6, 1965. The eight schools that at- tended the clinic were under the 44 ROW 1: P. Gullickson, R. Stassen, D. Christianson, L. Olson, N. Leibfried, A. Tillemans, K. Gossen. ROW 2: J. Claeys, L. Thostenson, C. Finnegan, D. Winters, K. Richards, P. Johnson, C. Van Moorlehem, W. Wyffels, Mr. Novotny. ROW' 3: L. Okrina, M. Ahern, A. Dalager, j. Pennings, B. Stensrud, L. Merritt, S. Afdem, J. Tillemans. ROW 4: D. Venne, D. White, D. Fox, F. Ceiwitz, B. Anderson, B. Kompelien, L. Gudmundson, C. Amundson, M. Christianson. EXPRESSION IN HARMONY direction of Gerhard Track from St. John's University. The Chorus spent a great deal of time preparing for their district contest which was held in Canby. Miserere Cordias and The Water is Wide were two of the songs presented by the M.H.S. chorus. The chorus is under the direc- tion of Mr. Novotny. Officers of the chorus are Roger Jackson, president; Douglas Fox, vice presi- dent; and Debbie Christianson, Secreta ry - treasure r. S. Stoks, C. Traen, C. Van Moorlehem, B. Stensrud, C. Rye, and L. Gudmundson, members of the girls sextet are warming up for a performance. 45 MINN-HI-ANN MAKES INNO VA TIONS The yearbook broke tradi- tion this year by editing a fall annual instead of the customary spring annual. Under the advisers hip of Mrs. Doyle, the year's pic- tures, copy, and work have totaled the 1966 Minn-Hi-Ann. Four members and the adviser attended an Annual Convention at St. Cloud where new ideas were discussed. Kathy, Linda, Barb, and Cheri organize pages with their assistants Lynn, Barb, Lois, and Karen. Hey Chain Gang! Kathy K. , Kathy T. , Tom G. , Cleila K. , and Penny G. are typing, crop- ping and pasting in order to meet close deadline. Co-editors Linda Merritt and Bonnie Stensrud discuss the merits of previous annuals with copy editor Sue Skaar and junior editor Alice Tille- mans. 46 MINNI-ENVOY PUBLISHES PAPER IN OFFSET During the last minute rush, head- liners Lois Gudmundson and Karen Gossen, and Minni-Envoy Assistant Ed- itor Karyl Lowry and Editor Judy Pennings relax a minute to flash a quick smile. Minus their notebooks and spy-glasses, Minni-Envoy repor- ters pose from left to right: ROW 1: B. Afdem, M. Chris- tianson, D. Venne, ROW 2: A. Dalager, S. Afdem, J. Dombek, C. Finnegan, ROW 3: A. Traen, N. Claeys, A. Tillemans, ROW 4: C. Van Moorlehem, J. Kompelien, ROW 5: B. Claeys, L. Olson, R. Stassen, M. Vlaminck The old problems of stencils and correction fluid are now over for Minni-Envoy page editors S. Skaar, L. Okrina, B. Kompelien, M. Ahern, C. Amundson and J. Lozenski now that the Minneota printing office prints our paper on offset. However, the staff must still write, type, and set-up the pages. 47 Learning to do. Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve. This is the motto that the members of the local chapter of the FFA strive to follow. They do so under the leadership of their officers and advisor, Mr. Stassen. Many specific dates high- lighted the year. In October, a Parents Night was held by the FFA. A parent-son banquet was held on Feb. 22. April 20 found members of the local Chapter at the district crop, general livestock, and poul- try judging contest held at Morris. They also took a trip to the Morrell Livestock and Meat Judg- ing School in Sioux Falls. The year ended with an awards assembly. ROWl:Rokeh, Swedzinski, Minnehan, Moorsc, Kern, Wyffels, ROW 2: Bottlebergh, Thostenson, Laleman, Jannsen, Johnson, Kern, Summerfelt, ROW 3: Broughton, Meulebroeck, Josephson, Bottlebergh, Gorecki, Heenen, Hettling, ROW 4: Van Overbeke, Downing, Rye, Fier, Peterson, Jeremiason, Gossen, ROW 5: Vlaminck, Johnson, Schreiber, Van Overbeke, Wambeke, Lozin- ski, Lanncrs, Downing, ROW 6: Drown, Thompson, Culshaw, Abels, Buysse, Pesek, Kimpe, Gillund, DeSmet, ROW 7: Rieke, Esping, Sussner, Vershelde, Summerfelt, DeSmet, Van Hecke, Vlaminck, Vershelde WE PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL FARMING. .. The texture is good, says Mike, as Terry Schreiber, Mike Moorse, Gary Johnson, and Brian Van Overbeke test a few soil samples. These four boys competed in the re- gional soil judging contest. Terry, Mike, and Brian went on to compete in the state contest in the spring. Perfect fit! exclaims Susan D. as Dennis M. , President of FFA, and Kathy R. and Marian P. , Sweetheart attendants, assist her in trying on her new jacket. 48 Pictured at the left is the com- mittee planning for the FHA State Convention. Delegates attending were S. Orson, S. Stoks, S. Obe, D. Christianson and M. Vlaminck. The Future Homemakers of America keep busy with numerous activities. Some of the FHA'ers are shown here pre- paring for their annual dime dinner. Under the direction of Mrs. Heenan, the girls also prepare for supper meetings. During American Education Week, Novem- ber 9-13, 1965, the FHA members made posters and displays acknowledging the teachers at Minneota High School. Invest in Learning was the slogan adopted by the organization. This suitable theme was im- plemented throughout the week. AND SUCCESSFUL HOMEMAKING Nice odds Jamie! Jamie Racondan, and A. F. S. student attending Marshall High School poses with the FHA after his talk on his homeland of Chile. The aim of the Girls Athletic Associa- tion is to promote high levels of physical fitness and provide recreational outlets for the worthy use of leisure time, states Mrs . Muchlinski, advisor to the GAA . The GAA members enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the year. They started with a hole-in-one? As the girls went golfing Later, activities turned to bowling, ice skating, ping-pong, shuffle-board, basket- ball, softball, and tennis. The year ended with a picnic and presentation of awards. Getting ready to leave for the GAA skating party are Barb, Karyl, Sherilyn, and Debbie. Scared Diane? Shown here are Karen, Barb, Amy, and Diane demonstrating a tumbling ex- ercise. WHERE THE A CTION IS ROW 1: Komplien, Obe, Dalager, Stensrud, Tillcmans, Okrina, Orscn, ROW 2: Hanson, Snyder, DeSmet, Olson, Gossen, Stassen, Gudmundson, Leibfried, Traen, ROW 3: Lowry, Riecke, Abels, Maertens, Fier, Wambeke, Stoks, Lamphere, Afdem, Panneck, ROW 4: Pennings, Guza, Gossen, DeSmet, Richards, Magnuson, Menk, Nomeland, Gullickson, Traen, Traen, ROW 5: Amundson, Esping, Gillund, Fox, Claeys, Vlaminck, Kompelien, Swcdzinski, Josefson, Hammer, ROW 6: Ahern, Lynch, Klassen, Gullickson, Christianson, Canton, Claeys, Janssen, Skaar, Guza Let's go Vikes! ! ! yell the enthusiastic fans of the pep club as they are led by the cheerleaders at an exciting Minneota-Cottonwood home game. WE’VE GOT Inflaming students of any high school with vibrant spirit is a major job. The Pep Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Muchlinski, works hard to build up strong school spirit and to teach the student body the importance of good sportsmanship. Some of the activities of the Pep THE SPIRIT Club included sponsoring and serving a luncheon to the basketball players of Minneota and Tyler after a home game on Feb. 15, 1966. Another important project was sponsoring sweatshirt sales for the student body by members of the Pep Club. During a pep fest before a Minneota- Cottonwood game, Sue was asked to cheer for the Raiders. She pro- claimed, I would rather FIGHT than switch! This goes here, says Nancy. Joyce Kompelien, Alice Tille- mans, Karen Canton, and Nancy Leibfried, have just com- pleted a showcase display attempting to arouse school spirit. Providing publicity for the games by making posters and show- case exhibits is a duty shared by all the members of the Pep Club. 51 GERMAN CLUB Listening intently at one of the German Club meetings are the members in ROW 1: Afdem, Claeys, Tracn, Tillemans, ROW 2: Cherp, Claeys, Leibfried, Gossen, Panneck. ROW 3: Janssen, Vlaminck, Claeys Stassen. Kronabetter, Gudmundson, Obe. Officers: Van Moorlehem, president; Claeys, vice-president; and Olson, secretary-treasurer. Oh no. it broke! exclaims Alice Tillemans while she and Lynn Olson put up a Christmas tree, one of the Club's Major projects of the year. ILLUSTRA TIONS IN ART A thing of beauty is a joy forever, said the poet Keats. All of us have the ability to sec beauty, most of us admire and appreciate beauty; but the prerogative of the artist is to create beauty. The members of the Art Club of M. H. S. had this idea in mind when they used their training and experience to help make our school more attractive. Mr. Novotny serves as advisor to the Art Club. Members are from left to right in ROW 1: K. Richards, S. DcSmet, K. Gossen, L. Merritt, A. Tillemans, S. Orsen, A. Traen, S. Magnuson, C. Josephson. ROW 2: N. Leibfried, C. Rye, L. Josefson, M. Maertens, J. Claeys, D. Claeys. THE WORLD OF SCIENCE One of the major projects undertaken by the Science Club is the annual science fair. Discussing plans for the upcoming event are the mem- bers of the Science Club. ROW 1: Claeys, Nomeland, Leib- fried, Vlaminck, ROW 2: Yco. Broughton, Bourgeois, Amund- son, Tillemans, Langsweidt. Ahern, Morency, Janssen, ROW 3: Janssen, Swedzinski, Lawrence. FROM PROCESSING TO YOU Under the direction of Mrs. Doyle, the school librarian, the librarians work to make the library an effec- tive unit serviceable to the school. The seventeen librarians work in the library one hour each day during their study periods doing the numerous things that keep the li- brary operating smoothly. Some of these duties include arranging attractive and orderly shelves, checking books in and out, book processing, typing and filing. Those who work at the desk in- clude Cathy J. , Sylvia C. , Judy H. , Debbie C. , Kathy T. , Kathy B. , Pat M. , Debbie C. and Anita K. NOT PICTURED. Audrey T.', Margaret V. , Sue O. , Susan S. , Linda J. , Penny G. , Cleila K. and Kathy K. process the books. A CTIVITIES HOMECOMING QUEEN BONNIE Homecoming was held on October 8, 1965. This gala event was successful as the students, filled with school spirit, decorated the gym for the dance and pre- pared for the coronation. Toarouse school spirit, a pepfest was held in the school auditorium the night preceding the game. A parade was led'by the high school marching band on Home- coming afternoon .A float was entered by each class and the F.F.A. to compete for a $5 first prize. The impressive c oronatio n wasa moment of intense excite ment as the co-captains, Bob Anderson and Larry Lawrence, crowned Bonnie Stensrud to reign over this festivity. The team, with the fans ardent sup- port, chalked up a victory as they over- powered the Lake Benton Bobcats with the score 13 -6 .The band presented marching maneuvers, and the queen and her court were presented to the crowd during the half of the game. Students and alumni brought the 1965 Homecoming festivities to a close with a dance. 56 ROYALTY 57 PAT JOHNSON CORONATION PARADE AND DANCE FINALE OF A FESTIVE Bob and Larry, co-captains, steal a quick little kiss from Bonnie after crowning her M.H. S. Homecoming Queen. The candidates look on with that hopeful anticipation. Queen Bonnie and her attendants pose for a picture just before the dance. 58 WERE THE WEEK Audrey Stienessen, Sophomore; Susan Obe, Junior; and Katie Hammer, Freshman were chosen as class attendants. Queen Bonnie, her escort Bruce Wigness, and the rest of the royalty open the Homecoming Dance. 59 Mr. Dowd. .. ?• questions Dr. Sanderson of the absurd Mr. Dowd (Doug F.) who is oblivious of anything but Miss Kelley (Ann D.). And then they tore my clothes off! cried Veta Simmons (Lynn O. ) to sympathetic Judge Gaffney (Paul P.) and her inquisitive daughter Myrtle Mae (Audrey T. ). Do you realize what you've done to me? screaches the exciteable Dr. Chumley (Terry S. ) as he canes his bungling assistant Dr. Sanderson (Don C.). On a dark, foggy night upon a lonely street cor- ner stood our dear, chivalrous, friend Mr. Elwood P. Dowd. Upon hearing his name called, he spun around to find a six-foot white rabbit strolling towards him. And then things began to happen! Mr. Dowd estranged himself from the world and became fondly attached to his white pooka--Harvey. They did EVERYTHING together! As Mr. Dowd's devious relatives schemed to have him committed to a nice home , his sister was forceably admitted through the bumbling errors of the hospital staff. The resulting turmoil between the asylum and the Dowds left Harvey and Elwood free to adventure among the maze of the city's tav- erns . Suddenly the two quarreling parties halted feuding to search for the missing Elwood and Dr. Chumley. After the situation was ironed out, and everything was back to normal ; Elwood was about to be com- mitted. But his sister's womanly prerogative quickly ended the ceremony by taking Elwood home to live happily ever after--with Harvey, of course. Hilarity reigned supreme throughout the delight- ful comedy as attested by the mirthful reception of the audience. 60 Mr. Dowd, with the tip of his hat, salutes his imusual friend Harvey , who is his faithful companion throughout the entire play. Put me down, you big baffoon! order the perturbed Mr. Dowd to the sani- tarium bouncer (John). JUNIORS PRESENT “HARVEY” The cast consisted of the following: (L-R STANDING) Mr. Krikac, director, Karen G. , Doug F. , Sue O. , Terry S. , Sylvia G. , Paul P. , Lois G. , Don C. , (L-R SITTING) Ann D. , Lynn O. , and Audrey T. NOT PICTURED,'Gary J. , John R. 61 SENIORS ENA CT IBSEN’S SEATED L. -R.: Larry L. (Mr. Kiil), Carol F. (Catherine Stockman), Don V. (Dr. Stockman), Cheri A. (Petra), Barb K. (Ingrid), Bonnie S. (Elsa), STANDING: Maureen A. (Hedvig), Dennis S. (Capt. Horster), George L. (Peter Stockman), Kenny B. (Edvard), Conrad E. (Mr. Aslaksen), Don W. (Mr. Billing), Jim R. (Mr. Hovstad), John D. (Nansen), Jim S. (Henrik), Mark G. (A Bum), Karyl L. (Student Director, Mr. Greg Van Hee (Director). DON AND CAROL PERFORM LEAD ROLES Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE is a sociological probing and dramatic dissection of the solid majority moral fibre. Using a small Norwegian town, Kirsten Springs, as a small but representative sampling of humanity, the play's plot develops a local crisis in which the towns folk are asked to choose between moral integ- rity and their own materialistic ambi- tions . As the plot unravels, it becomes increasingly apparent that to the majority of people honor and duty are merely impressive cliches, convenient catchwords, or social nicities. In the words of the play's courageous but tragically disillusioned protagonist, Dr. Thomas Stockman, ... Rights and duties are sacred until some- one must fight or suffer for them. Perhaps nowhere in the play is this idea more aptly shown than in the intense mob scene, where Dr. Stockman and his family are maliciously condemned by their frenzied neighbors after the good physician has pleaded with the people to stand up for the truth. AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE poign- antly supports those critical estimates of the past that designate to Henrik Ibsen a high standing among the world's elite group of morality dramatists. 62 “AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE” Ah, something like 'cock- roaches' in the water system? inquires the miserly Mr. Kiil (Larry L. ) to his daughter, Catherine (Carol F. ), and his son-in-law, Dr. Stock- man (Don V. ). Was the majority right when they stood by while Jesus was crucified? screams Dr. Stockman (Don) to the frenzied mob as Petra (Cheri A. ) and Catherine (Carol F. ) Stockman, and Stockman's brother, Peter (George L. ), who is the mayor, listen on with enthusiasm. Now we're all alone, we're the strongest people in the world and the strong must learn to be lonely, explains Dr. Stockman to his family as Captain Horster (Dennis S. ) observes the outside commo- tion. 63 The one-act-play cast and their director, Mr. Krickac are admiring the trophy they won for their performance in the district play contest. Winning in this competition gave them the opportunity to compete in tiie regional contest held at Granite Falls. We've got him now seems to be the feeling generated by Lois Gudmundson and Don Venne as they gang-up on Doug Langen in the Rollicking action of A Marriage Proposal. STUDENTS EXCEL IN Don, Sue and Lois rapidly jot down notes of Conrad's speech as he re- futes several points proposed by the negation. Ann, Cheri, Paula and Maureen prepare a rebutal in defense of their stand in this year's topic for debate Our government should (should not) adopt a program of com- pulsory arbitration. Both points of view are absorbed by Alice, JoAnn, Mike, Gary and Brian as they listen to the debate. 64 Funny how fingernails seem to grow shorter this time of the year. Perhaps they're worrying about the Declam Contest! Here are Linda Janssen, Cheri Amundson, Linette Okrina, Sue Skaar, Mark Chris- tianson, and John Morency, the local and sub-district winners, brushing up on their selections. I can't believe it, laughs Bonnie Sten- srud. Lynn Olson, Carol Finnegan, Barb Kompelien and Lois Josefson share her feelings as they rejoice over having ten of the twelve declam contestants win at the sub-district contest. (Not pictured is Nancy Leibfried because she's rolling on the floor holding her sides.) DRAMATICS DURING THE YEAR This was a year of firsts for the speech department of M.H.S. Not only did the speech participants win first place honors in numerous contests, they also established new records in all areas of speech activities. Minneota won the district one-act play contest for the first time in the history of the school. The play, Anton Chekov's A Marriage Proposal, ad- vanced to regional contest where it received an excellent rating. The declamation season saw ten MHS'ers win honors at the sub-district contest. At the district contest six speakers, Bonnie Stensrud, Carol Fin- negan, Lois Josefson, Don Venne, Con- rad Eastwold and John Morency, earned the right to represent our school at the regional speech contest. Lois Gudmund- son was also ranked as the first alter- nate in original oratory. The Minneota debaters made their first overnight trip this year. Twelve students spent two days in Watertown, South Dakota, as participants in the Watertown Speech Fiesta. Earlier in the year four MHS speakers, Conrad Eastwold, Don Venne, Cheri Traen, and Paula Gillund, won awards for superior debating at a tournament held at Luverne. This year's drama department has had an excellent season, and we hope next year's will be as successful. 65 OUR STUDENT LEADERS PROMOTE MANY A CTIVITIES The Student Council is an organization composed of high school students whose main purpose is to govern and guide school activities. This year's governing body was represented by, LEFT TO RIGHT, Bruce Wigness, Mark Christianson, Sue Afdem, Doug Fox, Cheryl Traen, Larry Lawrence, Lois Gudmundson, Susan Orsen, Ruth Stassen, Bradley Lawrence, and Ralph Stassen. One of the many duties the Council performed was scheduling school dances throughout the year. Some new programs were undertaken by this year's Council when they sponsored a clothing drive for the needy people in the Appalachian Mountains area. They also began active work on an A. F. S. program by organ- izing a variety show presented by MHS students. AT THE RIGHT is a snapshot of Cheryl Traen and Joanne Lozinski in a comical act called Mrs. Yifnif and Mrs. Fiedelbaum , one of the many that constituted the show. The show's purpose was to support a foreign student in the near future. Discussing a few of the many things they learned at Girl's and Boy's State are Judy Pennings and Conrad Eastwold. Each year the Legion Auxiliary of Minneota sponsors a girl and boy of MHS to attend State for a week during the summer. This pro- gram is designed to interest the young people of our country in our government and to encourage them to take an active part in it. Judy had the honor of being chosen State Treasurer. Selection is based on scholastic standing and participation in school activities. Behind Conrad and Judy are Karyl Lowry and George Lindall who were chosen as alternates. 66 Students belonging to the National Honor Society are chosen by the faculty mem- bers on the basis of scholas- tic ability, service, leader- ship, and character. Last fall, the Society sponsored the Student Council.cam- paign and elections. In- dividual members worked by setting up the ballot box and by supervising the voting. In the picture ABOVE, Linda Janssen and Sue Skaar accept ballots from some of the high school students. This is the first time a campaign for Council positions was sponsored. George Lindall, BELOW, gives his campaign speech before the student body as he seeks election to the Council presidency. On Awards Night, Bonnie Stensrud and Carol Finnegan admiring their gold and silver medals they received for their superior performances in the State Declam Contest. This has been a year of firsts for our high school. Our band received an A rating at the State Music Contest and the F. F. A. placed in District and State competition in land judging and livestock. Athletics also won sub- district and district placements. Last year's and this year's National Honor Society members are: (ROW I) Alice Tillemans, Carol VanMoorlehem, Judy Pennings, Karyl Lowry, Lynn Olson, Margaret Vlaminck; (ROW II) Karen Gossen, Jean Claeys, Susan Skaar, Linda Janssen, Audrey Traen, Bonnie Stensrud; (ROW III) Wayne Fox, George Lindall, Theresa Sturm, Beverly Anderson, Don Venne, and Conrad Eastwold. Quick!, the scissors, a piece of scotch tape here, staples, staples, staples,. .. Help!, twisted crepe paper strung across the ceiling and the walls; and a small school gym becomes transformed into the exotic and far away world of SHANGRILA. The year’s most formal occasion opened with the Junior-Senior Banquet. Colorful lanterns and four Geisha-girl pictures oriented about the theme's title decorated the dining area. Mr. Solheim, our school superintendent, gave a post-banquet address to the guests. The Prom began with the traditional Grande March led by the Junior Class President, Doug Fox, and his date, Barb Claeys. The march commenced with the reverberant sound of a Chinese gong; then girls and their escorts marched over a curved Japanese bridge. The gong and the bridge accented the atmosphere of the Far East. The procession formed a double arch which the couples walked through. Then they began dancing to rhythmic music of the Countdowns. P 0 H of t 6 68 The refreshment table was ornamented with a large silver punch bowl and a genuine China doll that was enclosed in a small glass cage. A cherry blossom arrangement accented this eye-catching centerpiece. SHANGRELA was printed across the front of the table in luminous gold and black letters. The sophomores had the privilege of serving as kimono-clad waitresses and waiters. The utopian world of SHANGRILA was created through the artistic and architectural talents of the Junior class, plus long hours of work and enthusiasm. A painted mural spanned an entire wall, picturing a red torii, a pagoda, rugged mountains are rolling green hills with groves of Japanese maples and pines, and a pale, translucent lake that reflected the powder blue sky with whispy clouds. Ingenuity and imagination were combined to produce this oriental garden. Fragrant, yellow tulips and moss-covered bark placed among green shrubs enhanced the outdoor atmosphere. Roger J. , Ruth S. , Cheri T., and Bruce W. enjoyed the scenic beauty of this landscape. 69 SENIORS PARTICIPATE DOUG ABELS: FFA 1-4. BARB AFDEM: Chorus 2-4; Declam 4; Drama Club 2-3; FHA 1; FT A 2; GAA 1-2; German 2-3; Math- Sci. 1-3; Pep 1-4; Paper 4. MAUREEN AHERN: Band 2-4; Chorus 2-4; Class Play 4; Debate 4; Declam 4; Drama Club 3; FHA 1-2; FTA 2; GAA 1,2, 4; German 2-3; Librarian 2; Math- Sci. 1-3; Pep 1-4; Paper 2,4. CHERI AMUNDSON: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 1-4; D eel am 2-4; Drama Club 2-3; GAA 1,2,4; German 2; Math-Sci. 1-2; Pep 1-4; Paper 1-4; An- nual 4; Teen Council 4. BOB ANDERSEN: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 3- 4; Ftb. 1-4; Co-C apt. 4; BB 1-4; Track 3-4; Bsb. 1- 4; M Club 3-4; Teen Council 2,4. KEN BUYSSE: Ftb. 3; D eel am 4; FFA 1-4; Math- Sci. 1. JEANEN CHERP: German 2,4; Pep 1-2. MARY DERO: Declam 4; GAA 2; German 2; Librarian 2- 3; Math-Sci. 2; Pep 2-3; Annual 3. SUSAN DESMET: Declam 4; Art 3-4; GAA 1-4; Pep 1, 3,4; FFA Sweetheart 4. PAT DEVLAEMINCK: FHA 3 4; Pep 3. PAUL DIFFERDING: Chorus 1; FFA 3-4; Math-Sci. 1. JOHN DROWN: Chorus 1; Ftb. 1; FFA 4; Math-Sci. 1. CONRAD EASTWOLD: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 3-4; Boy's St.; Class Off. 3; Ftb. 3-4; Track 3; Class Play 3-4; Debate 4; Declam 4; M Club 4; Teen Council 3. CAROL FINNEGAN: Band 2-4; Chorus 1-4; Class Play 4; Declam 1-4; Drama Club 2-3; GAA 1-2; German 1-2; Math-Sci. 2; Pep 1-2; Paper 4. WAYNE FOX: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 3-4; Class Off. 4; Ftb. 1,2,4; BB 1-2; Bsb. 2-4; M Club 3-4; Math-Sci. 1- 3. MARK GARROW: Chorus 2-4; Declam 4; Ftb. 1; BB 1- 4; Bsb. 1-4; M Club 4; Math-Sci. 2. BARBARA GUZA: Declam 4; FHA 3-4; FTA 2; GAA 2- 4; Math-Sci. 2-3; Pep 1,3,4. BERNICE GUZA: FHA 2-3; GAA 2; Pep 1-2. SHARON HOSECK: Declam 4; GAA 2; Pep 2; HC Royalty 1. ROGER JACKSON: Class Off. 1; Chorus 1-4; En- semble 4; Ftb. 1-4; BB 1-2; Track 1-4; Bsb. 2; M Club 2-4; Teen Council 4. LINDA JANSSEN: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 4; Band 2-4; De- clam 4; GAA 1-4; Librarian 4; Pep 1-4; Paper 3-4; Teen Council 3-4. ARLYSS JENSEN: GAA 2; German 2; Pep 1-4. FRANCIS JOHNSON: FFA 1. PAT JOHNSON: Class Off. 2; Chorus 3-4; FHA 1-4; Pep 1-4; Paper 2; HC Royalty 4. MIKE KERN: FFA 1-4. RAY KERN: Ftb. 1-4;BB 1; Track 1-2; Bsb. 1. ANITA KLASSEN: Band 1-4; Ensemble 2-4; Declam 4; FHA 2,4; GAA 1; German 2,4; Librarian 4; Pep 1- 2; Betty Crocker Awd. 4. BARB KOMPELIEN: Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Class Play 3-4; Declam 2,4; Drama Club 2-3; FHA 1-3; FTA 2; GAA 1,2,4; German 2-3; Math-Sci. 1-2; Pep 1- 4; Paper 3-4; Annual 3-4; HC Royalty 4; Cheer- leader 3-4; Teen Council 2. JOYCE KOMPELIEN: Band 1-2; Class Play 3; Pep 1- 4; Paper 4. LARRY LAWRENCE: Chorus 1-3; Ensemble 2-3; Ftb. l-4;Co-Capt. 4; BB 1-4; Bsb. 1-3; Track 1-4; Class Play 3-4; Declam 4; M Club 1-4; Teen Council 3- 4; St. Council Pres. 4. GEORGE LIND ALL: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 3-4; Boy's St. Alter; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 2-4; Ftb. 1- 4; BB 1-4; Capt. 4; Track 1-4; Bsb. 1-4; Class Play 3-4; Drama Club 3; German 2; M Club 1-4; Math- Sci. 1-3. KARYL LOWRY: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 4; Girls St. Alter; Class Off. 1,4; Band 1-4; Ensemble 2-3; Drama Club 2-3; FTA 2; GAA 1-3; German 2; Math-Sci. 1-2; Pep 1-3; Paper 3-4; Ass't Editor 4; Annual 3; Mag. Capt. 3; HC Royalty 4. JOANNE LOZENSKI: D eel am 4; Debate 4; FTA 2; GAA 1 -3; German 2; Math-Sci. 2; Pep 1,3,4; Paper 4. LINDA MERRITT: Class Off. 2-3; Chorus 2-4; One Act Play 3; Declam 1,2,4; Art 2-4; Drama Club 2- 3; FTA 2; GAA 2-3; German 2-3; Math-Sci. 1 -3; Pep 1 -4; Paper 2-3; Annual 3-4; Co-Editor 4; HC Royalty 3-4. MARY KAY MEULEBROECK: Chorus 1; FHA 1-4; Pep 1. DENNIS MINNEHAN: Ftb. 2-3; BB 1; Track 1-3; Class Play 4; FFA 1-4. PAT MINNEHAN: Band 1-4; FHA 1-4; Librarian 2-4; Pep 1. DIANNA MYHRE: Band 1-4; Declam 4; FHA 3-4; GAA 1-2; Pep 1-4. JUDY PENNINGS: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 3-4; Girls State; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 1-4; Class Play 3; Drama Club 2-3; GAA 1-4; German 2-3; Math-Sci. 1-3; Pep 1-4; Paper 1-4; Editor 4. MARIAN PERSOON: Art 2; Pep 1-3. IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES TOM PESEK: Track 1; Deciam 4; FFA 1-4. KATHY RICHARDS: Band 1-4; Chours 2-4; Declam 4; Art 1-4; Drama Club 1-3;GAA 1-4; Pep 1-4; An- nual 4. JIM ROKEN: Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 3; Class Play 3- 4; FFA 3-4. SUE SKAAR: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 4; Band 1-4; Ensemble 3-4; Declam 1-4; Debate 4; GAA 4; German 2; Li- brarian 3-4; Pep 1-4; Paper 4; Annual 4; Mag. Capt. 4. RALPH STASSEN: Ftb. 3; BB 1-4; Track 2-3; M Club 3-4; FFA 1-3. HELEN STENERSON: Declam 4; FHA 4; Pep 1-4. BONNIE S TENS RUD: Class Off. 2,4; Band 1-4; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 1-4; Class Play 3-4; One Act Play 3; Declam 1-4; Drama Club 3; GAA 1,2,4; German 2; Paper 2-3; Annual 3-4; Co-Editor 4; HC Queen 4; Cheerleader 1-4; Teen Council 2. JIM STURM: BB 1-2; Track 2; FFA 3-4; Math-Sci. 1. PAT SUMMERFELT: Pep 1-4. DENNIS SWEDZINSKI: Band 1-4; Ensemble 3; FFA 1- 4; Math-Sci. 2-4. TOM THOMPSON: FFA 1,2,4. LOIS THOSTENSON: Class Off. 3; Chorus 3-4; De- clam 4; Pep 1-4; Paper 1-3; Mag. Capt. 3; HC Royalty 2; Teen Council 1. DAVE VANDEPUTTE: Ftb. 1,3,4; BB 1-3; Track 1, 3,4; FFA 1-3; M Club 3-4. LARRY VAN HECKE: FFA 1-3; Math-Sci. 1. CAROL VANMOORLEHEM: Nat'l. Hon. Soc. 3-4; Chorus 4; Ensemble 4; German 4; Math-Sci. 2-3; Pep 2, 4; Paper 4. DON VENNE: Chorus 3-4; Ensemble 4; Ftb. 4; Track 3-4; One Act Play 4; Debate 4; M Club 4; Paper 4. JOYCE VERSCHELDE: Declam 4; FHA 1-4;-Pep 2-3. DON WHITE: Class Off. 3; Chorus 1-4; Ensemble 3- 4; Ftb. 1; BB 1-3; Bsb. 1-4; M Club 2-4; German 2; Math-Sci. 1-2; Teen Council 2. BRUCE WIGNESS: Class Off. 1,2,4; Ftb. 1-4; BB 1- 4; Track 1-2; Class Play 3; German 2; M Club 4; Math-Sci. 1-2. GLEN WINDY: BB 1-2; Track 1; FFA 3-4; Math-Sci. 1. The setting chosen by the Senior Class of '66 for their rings has a different, more col- legiate design than pre- vious years. The oval rings have the standard Viking insignia i n - scribed with the name of the school. The stu- dent's initials are en- graved on the inside. The Class had a choice of black onyx, blue gem, or gold filling for the centered stone. 71 World News—1965 1 Humanitarian Dies—Dr. Albert Schweitzer died in September at Lambarene, his primitive hospital at the African jungle outpost of Gabon. The famed physician, who reached his 90th birthday in January, worked most of his life to relieve the suffering of jungle natives. 2 Queen Speaks—Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the John F. Kennedy memorial at Runnymede, England on May 14. Mrs. Kennedy is seated to the left and Prince Philip to the right of the queen. Carolyn Kennedy is seated between the queen and her mother, and Sen. Robert Kennedy stands behind Mrs. Kennedy. 3 Miss Universe—The reigning queen of beauty in the universe dur- ing the year was a representative from Thailand. 4 Bosch Returns—Former Dominican Republic President Juan Bosch was vehement in his address at a rally September 25, shortly after his return to Santo Domingo. 5 Wins in Run-Off— Charles dcGaulle polled 55.2 per cent of the vote in a run-off election against Francois Mitterrand on December 19. The vote gave DeCaulle the French presidency for another 7 years, but the strength of the Socialist-Communistic candidate corroded the popularity of the 71-year-old president.. 6 Agrees to Cease-Fire—Pakistani Foreign Minister Zulfikar Bhutto (right) agreed in the U.N. Security Council on September 22 to ac- cept the Council’s cease-fire order in the undeclared war between Pakistan and India. Pakistan’s announcement came after India had agreed to the order. 7 Abortive Coup Fails—Indonesian President Sukarno was toppled from power for a brief 20 hours last fall. He gestured at a cabinet meeting on October 6 during his first public appearance after the coup, which seriously shook his one-man rule. 8 Soviet Winner—Russian author Mikhail Sholokhov was vacationing in the Ural region on October 18 when he heard he had been awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize for Literature. The December award ceremony was held in Stockholm. 9 Return to Desolation—Hundreds of families returned to the wreckage of their homes, destroyed by eruption of Taal volcano, south of Ma- nila, on September 28. Volcanic ash covered a six-mile-square area. The death toll was estimated at 500. 10 Price of War—The number of casualties increased as the U.S. stepped up its military action in Vietnam. American advisors took part in many helicopter missions, carrying wounded soldiers, both Vietnamese and American, to copters on makeshift litters for evac- uation to Saigon. 1 1 Reason to Celebrate—Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of West Germany waved to a cheering crowd in Bonn after his Christian Democrats surged to victory in the September 19 parliamentary elections. Mayor Willy Brandt’s Social Democrats suffered defeat in the voting. 1 2 Colonial Rule Shaken—Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith broadcast a proclamation of sovereign independence for Rhodesia on November 11. The split from Britain was made in an attempt to insure a white minority rule of the African colony. It was the first such move against Britain since the American colonies broke away in 1776. Britain re- taliated swiftly and took the problem to the U.N. Security Council, which asked all nations to enforce an oil embargo against the Afri- can colony.