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

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L. Josefson, Girls' Stater, listens as F. DeCock, Ghent Boys' Stater, presents his Veterans' Day speech. Eni, Meeni, Mini, Mo! B. Larson and L. Wig- ness better not have been saying this to themselves as they cast their ballots. C. O'Neal enters ballots as S. Eischens registers voters. It's fun being called out of class for good news. A. Nomeland, alternate Girls' Stater; A. Geiwitz, Boys' Stater; andj. Schulte, alternate Boys' Stat- er are informed of their selection. Again in 1968 the American Legion and Women's Auxilary honored MHS students by sponsoring their attendance at Girls' and Boys' State. For the girls, there was a flurry of campaigning and elections at the beginning of the week followed by learned, eloquent and celebrated speakers. The boys found it quite different. They studied hard and listened to guest speakers the first days, then elect- ed their officials after extensive party campaigns in the closing days of their session. As the staters themselves expressed it: We learned the glory and heritage of our America and our duty to keep it forever untarnished. 13

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This year's National Honor Society members were named in May of 1968. They began their activities by ushering at Graduation '68. NHS encourages scholarship, leadership, character, and service. November 1968 found everyone knee deep in politics: debating, questioning and voting for their candidates. A cit- izenship day was sponsored by the NHS and FHA. Society members presented major party platforms and Mayor Jor- gensen of Tyler spoke on Our Political Heritage. Last night it was fifteen minutes long, and it's only supposed to be five! B. Pennings is frantically cutting his speech as L. Langsweirdt and C. Jos- ephson look on. Our Heritage Grows SEATED: S. Eischens, C. O'Neal, S. Orsen, N. Claeys, J. Traen. STANDING: C. Josephson, G. Broughton, A. Gewietz, F. DeCock, B. Pennings, L. Langs- weirdt, J. Schulte. NOT PICTURED: L. Josefson, Advisor, Miss Hayward.

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SEATED: Advisor, Mr. Olson, G. Myhre, J. VanMoorlehem, W. Geiwitz. STANDING: D. Dero C. Dalager, F. DeCock, J. Traen, D. Spanton, A. Nomeland, M. Pennings, D. Dero. Deb Speaks In Flowery Terms We have been taught the importance of the individual and of voicing our opinions on matters that concern us. However, due to numbers it is literally impossible to operate in such a manner. We, therefore, choose representatives to present our views in positions of leadership. The students of MHS used their voice and chose some very competent leaders as members of the Student Council to guide school activities. D. Dero, presi- dent, G. Myhre, vice-president, and J. VanMoorle- hem work closely with Mr. Olson throughout the year The Homecoming Coronation Pep Fest was a roaring success as MC'd by Student Council President D. Derc Father Willet of Pipestone started the Council spon- sored Clean-up Week by addressing an assembly with the topic Beautiful People. Some of the or- ganizations made posters on smoking and drinking. Time flew on; suddenly the Christmas holidays were upon us. Vacation brought the co-sponsored American Legion-Student Council dance at the Legion Hall. The Henchmen provided the music. Minneota's first king reigned with his queen at our first Snow Ball. This was a dream come true for the Student Council because it was their many hours of convincing and planning that made it possible. The Council coordinated the student body activities, including bringing items and getting workers for the AFS fund White Elephant sale. One of the most exciting assemblies again this year was the Brain Brawl. It featured two mixed teams in College Bowl type contests. School life encorporates academics, organizations, and activities which were many during the term 68- 69. 12