Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

•� _ i'.. . 'UiJlV - MA lose YIYUDII MINNETONKA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 1953 Because We feel that we owe much to those who have made this school possible, we dedicate the first Voyageur to the taxpayers, workmen, architects, schoolboard, and faculty. The Minnetonka School District 7 was organized March 15, 1949, by a vote of the people, 1934 votes against 279. Six school districts complete this merger (Clear Springs, Deephaven, Excelsior, Groveland, Minnewashta and Tonka Bay). The site for the new Minnetonka Senior High School was chosen and purchased on October 11, 1949. Work began on this new high school on April 11, 1950. The first student body occupied the building September 1, 1952. This is the beginning of a great new era. The students who pass through 'Tonka's halls during the following years will, we are sure, come to love and appreciate this school and will make their years at Minnetonka a high point in their lives. , 2 LEFT TO RIGHT: H. I. Larson Dr. R. Froid W. O. Nilsen Dean Schweickhard C. Bissell MINNETONKA SCHOOL DEDICATION OPES HOUSE 4 During the three years a student spends in the Minnetonka Senior High School, he will acquire a great deal of useful knowledge. But his education will not really be well rounded unless he also develops the ati-tude which we associate with good citizenship. In other words, as a result of a student' s experiences in the Minnetonka Senior High School, he should behave (or act) differently all his life. His senior high school experience should enable him to lead a more satisfying personal life and to assume his responsibilities as a citizen with more intelligence and more devotion. The members of our board of education, faculty, and community are proud and pleased to present to you students this magnificent building. It is yours to keep, use and maintain. Make yourselves worthy of their confidence ! Your Superintendent of Schools William O. Nilsen We are pleased to present the VOYAGEUR as a record of the activities in our school. This book will make it possible to recall in future years many happy days spent in the Minnetonka High School. We have a new building that was planned and built to serve the pupils of this area in a very functional way, allowing for changes that progress may dictate. When a new school is formed many adjustments have to be made and the student body being proud of the facilities available, have been working together to create a wonderful spirit of co-operation. Harold I. Larson Principal 5 EINER ANDERSON Drivers' Training ELAINE ANDERSON Physical Education HARRY BAKER American History EUGENE BRISTOL Mathematics FLORENCE BUSCHOW Social Problems EARL CHRIST Physical Education. Coach NICHOLAS DUFF Modern History LESSIE FEICHTINGER Home Economics MILO FOWLER Industrial Arts GERALD BOLMEIER Counselor, Occupations 6 OLGA HUEBNER English ELLEN JONES Library RUEBEN LOKKEN Biology, Coach WAYNE MILLARD Science. Modern History LURENE MILLER Commercial RAYMOND MINKLER Music EVELYN MO English. Latin 7 MILDRED NELSON English, Spanish MARY PHALEN English. Speech. Journalism CAROL SCHIEFELBEIN English, French INEX THORSEN Commercial. Mathematics CORRIE OBER Sec. to H. Larson ESTHER YALE Sec. to W. Nilsen ELLA CHRISTENSEN Nurse MARGARET NELSON Sec. to Nurse ADALINE KOCH MARGARET YOUNG NEUTGENS COLLINS. KOCH. KOKESH 8 OFFICERS CLIFTON ODS Pres. EDITH OLSON Hist. • SHIRLEY HEISLER Treas. DIANNE ELLISEN V. Pres. JUNE JEPSON Sec. 10 JOY WINKIE Entered from Edmonds. Washington 3; Y-Teens 3 FLORENCE MORSE Florencie Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Drama 3; Homecoming Committee 2; Student Council 3; Jr. Class Play 2; Breezes 1,2,3; Prom Committee 2 CAROL MACE Chorus 2,3; Band 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Y-Teen 3; Bowling 3; Prom Committee 2; HomecomingCommittee 3; Annual 3; Op-ieretta 2,3; Junior Class Play 2; Pep Band ' 2,3 DONALD BARNES Barney Class Vice-President 1; Junior Class Play 2; M Club 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1, 2,3;Future Teachers of America 3; Student Council3; HomecomingCommittee 3; Annual 3; National Athletic Society 1,2,3, National Honor Society 2,3; Chorus 1 STEVEN BJAASTAD B-J Vice-President of Class 2; Football 1,2,3 BARBARA CASEY Chorus 1,2; Pep Club 1 ADELINE GARVAIS LYNN BROSTE Class Treasurer 2; Camera Club 3; Annual Staff 3 11 SHIRLEY HEISLER Shirl Pep Club 2.3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Student Council 2; Treasurer 3; Class Play 2; Homecoming Committee 3 ROBERT DONOVAN Bobbie Basketball 1,2,3 JOHN FEENEY Jack- Class Treasurer 1; Basketball 1,2; Football 1.3 JANET CUSTER Pep Club 2.3; Y-Teens 3; Library 2; Class Play Committee 2; Prom Committee 2 DONNA CARRUTH Chorus 2,3 . • KEITH FORCE Tookie Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1.2,3; Hockey 1, 2.3; M-Club 3 QUINT IN JOHNSON Kiki Student Council 3; Track 2,3; Band 1.2,3; Jr. Class Play 2; Camera Club 3; Drama Club 3; Boy’s Ensemble 1,2,3; Chorus 1.2. 3 JEAN HINKELMAN Jeannie Chorus 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Homecoming Committee 3; Co-chairman of Decoration Committee for Prom 3; Class Play Committee 2 12 MARJORIE STANTON Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2 Margie ANNA MAE GOLDENMAN Mae Chorus 1; Pep Club 3 ARTHUR FREDRICKSON Art- Football 1; Band 1,3; Bowling 3; Stage Crew 2 BENJAMIN BLESI Ben- land 1,2,3; Camera Club 3; Drama Club 3; Jr. Class Play 2 KATHRYN CARLSON Kay Chorus 1,2,3; Triple Trio 2; Pep Club 2, 3; Y-Teens 3; Class Play Committee 2 BARBARA KOCH Coconut Chorus 2; Y-Teens 3; Jr. Class Play Committee 2; Homecoming Committee 3; Pep Club 3 JOHN HILT Jay- Homecoming Committee 2,3; Homecoming Escort 3; Football 3; Band 1,2 13 KATHLEEN SMITH MKathy Homecoming Committee 3; Class Play 2; Breezes 3; Prom Committee 2; Chorus 1; Pep Club 3 ROGER REED Football 1; Chorus 3 MELVIN HLADKY Chorus 1 CAROL SCHMIDT Schmitty Junior Class Play 2; Library Assistant 1,2; Pep Club 2; Chorus 2 DORINE ELLISEN Camera Club 3; Bowling 3 JOHN WILLIAM FRANK Bill Class President 2; Basketball Manager 1,2; Jr. Class Play 2; Homecoming Committee 3;Chorus 1; Annual 3; Track 1,2,3; Drama Club 3 FREDERICK SCHEER Harpo Football 2; Bowling 3 14 JEAN DAHLSTROM Pep Club 1, 2. 3; Y-Teens 3; Bowling; Breezes 3; Cheerleading 3 DIANNE ELLISEN lomecoming Committee 3; Camera Club 3; Annual 3; Chorus 2; Bowling 3; Student Council 2 MARY BERG Slats Homecoming Committee 3; Class Play Committee 2; Prom Committee 2; Chorus 1.2,3; Pep Club 3 MAUREEN O’CONNELL Joanne FRANK JOHNSON Swede Hockey 1.2; Ethics Committee 1 MELVIN SCHALLBERG Mel Football 3 JEANNETTE ZAHN Jan Transferred from Marshall. Minnesota 2; Bowling 3; Homecoming Committee 3; Annuall 3; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 2; Y-Teens 3; Chorus 3 :AN RUSSELL „ mecoming Committee Chairman 3; Pep lub 1,3; Junior Class Play Committee 2; tom Committee 2; Breezes 1,3; Annual : Camera Club 3; Y-Teens 3; Drama Club 15 THOMAS HINES Hockey 2 Pickles MARLYS ROUST Chorus 2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Y-Teens 3; Jr. Class Play Committee 2� Bowling 3; Prom Committee 2; Homecoming Committee PETER BERGREN Pete Football 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 3; Male Octette 2.3 GARY MARX Class President 1.2; Football 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3; Football Captain 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; Chorus 2 KATHLEEN ANDERSON Kathie Chorus 1; Band 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Bowling 3; Drama Club 3; Homecoming Committee 3; Annual 3; Breezes 3; Prom Committee 2; Jr. Class Play 2 JOAN DAHLSTROM Chorus 1,2,3; Triple Trio 3; Pep Club 2,3; Bowling 3 PERRY MARTINSON Pam Basketball B-Squad 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Bowling 1; Chorus 1,2,3; Quartette 1.2 WALLACE BESSER Turkey Bowling 3; Band 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Jr. Class Play 2; Annual 3; Drama Club 3 CAROL HUDLOW Pep Club 2, 3; Class Play Committee 2; Student Monitor 1; Prom Committee 2 16 ■ JNE JEPSON lass Vice-president2; Class Secretary 3; iomecoming Committee 3; Chorus 1,2.3; owling 3; Triple Trio 3; Y-Teens 3; amera Club 3; Student Council 1; An-ual 3. BETTY BONHAM Band 1,2.3; Chorus 1,2,3; Triple Trio 3; Woodwind Ensemble 2,3; Mixed Ensemble 2; Flute Trio 1; Operetta 1,2; Y-Teens 3; Class Play 3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Breezes Staff 1,2,3; Annual Staff 3; Student Council 1,2,3; Alternate to Girls’ State 2; Recreation Council 1; Quill and Scroll Honor Society 2,3; Declam 1,2,3; Prom Committee 2; Homecoming Committee Chairman 3; National Honor Society 2,3; Drama Club3;FTA 4; Disciplinary Council 1. WILLIAM PARSONAGE Wild Bill Football 3; Student Council 3. SUE YALE Chorus 1; Class Play 2. ORENCE KOEHNEN lorus 1,2,3; Triple Trio 2. JUDITH PRESTON Judie Cheerleader 1,2,3; Bowling 3; Pep Club 1, 2,3; Class Secretary 1; Y-Teens President 3; Triple Trio 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Breezes 1,2,3; National Honor Society 2,3; Annual 3; Girls’ State 2; Homecoming Attendant 3; HomecomingCommittee 3; Prom Committee 2; Student Council 2; Class Play 2; Recreation Council 2. MILTON BROOKS Milt- Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 3; Chorus 3. ROBERT SOMMER Peanuts Football 1,2,3; Homecoming Committee 3; Drama Club 3; Wrestling 3. 17 JO ANNE MILLER Jo Chorus 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Pep Club 1.2,3; Y-Teen 3; Drama Club 3; Camera Club 3; Annual 3; Breezes 2.3; Prom Committee 2; Class Play 2; Declam 1,2; Home coming Committee Chairman 3. MARVIN NELSON Wrestling. GARY NELSON PATRICIA WICK Pat Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Y-Teens 3; Class Play 2; Homecoming Committee 3; Camera Club 3. SUSAN WEIR Su Band 1,2,3; Saxophone Quartet 2,3; Quill and Scroll 2,3; Breezes2,3; Student Council 3; Class Play 2. PETER TKACH Pete’ Band 1,2,3; Brass Sextet 3; Chorus 1,2,$; Male Ensemble 1; Boys' Octet 3; Camera Club 3; Drama Club 3; Class Play 2. ✓ ROBERT HELMERSON Bob Swimming Meets 1,2; Football 2; Hockey 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Tennis 2,3. DIANNE RICHARDSON Dee- Pep Club 2,3; Cheerleader 3. 18 BARBARA OLSON Chorus 1.2,3; Breezes 2. CLARKE WILHELM Willy- Chorus 1; Football 1.2; Basketball 1; Annual 3; Track 1.2,3; Schoolpaper 2,3; Homecoming Committee 3; Drama Club 3; Student Council 1,2; National Athletic Scholarship Society 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3; M'Club. WALTER PALMER Wally Football 1; Basketball 1; Photographer for the Breezes and Annual. SUZANNE THOMPSON Suzie Band 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Annual 3; Class Play 2. 19 JOHN SWAN Football 1.2; Wrestling 2,3; Band 1; Chor us 1; Paper Staff 2; Class Play 2. MARILYN WILTALA Mare Chorus 1;2,3; Y-Teens 3; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 3; Breezes 3; Class Play 2; Homecoming Committee 3. STANLEY OWEN JAMES ZAKARIASEN Zak Basketball 1,2,3; Football3; Chorus 1,2,3; Lettermen's Club 3. MARY ANN SCHERRER Chorus 1; Class Play Usher2; Refreshment Committee 2; Decorating Committee 3; Bowling 1. A LI DA GOLDSCHMIDT Goldy Chorus 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Bowling 3. DENNIS SUMPTER Denny' Football 2; Chorus 2,3; Mixed Octet 2,3 Male Ensemble 2,3. THOMAS PETERSON Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Octet 1; Quartet 3; Drama Club 1,3; Annual 3; School Paper 1,2,3; Declam 1,3; Class Play 2. EDITH OLSON Edie Class Historian 3; Student Council 1; Y-Teens 3; Chorus 2,3; Recreation Council 2; Class Play 2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Bowling 3; Homecoming Committee 3. 20 LEONA REIFENBERGER Lee GAA 1; Pep Club Vice-president 2; President 3; Camera Club 2; Class Play 2; HomecomingQueen 3; Decorations Chairman 3; Class Treasurer 1. NANCY NEFF Class Secretary 1; Bowling Team 3; Chorus 1; Pep Club 1,2; Annual 3. JANE HA1K Jake Class Treasurer 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Drama Club3; Student Council Treasurer 3; Class Play 2; Pep Club 1,2,3; National Honor Society 2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Annual Advertising Manager 3; Bowling earn 3; Breezes 1,2,3. Tea NORMAN VICKERMAN Norm' Football 2; Homecoming Escort 2. SHIRLEY KINNEY Shirl Cheerleader 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Drama Club 3; Class Play 2; Breezes 3; Student Council Secretary 2; Girls’ State 2; Prom Committee 2; Annual 3. CLIFTON OLDS Clof Class Historian 2; Class President 3; Chorus 3; Band 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Lettermen's Club 3;StudentCouncil 1,2; Breezes 1,2,3;Class Play 2. RICHARD NELSON Stage Crew 1,2,3. 21 JOANNE PEDERSON Pep Club. Pete' ELIZABETH JOHNSTON ’'Liz Class Secretary 1; Class Historian 2; Pep Club 3. MEMBERS NOT PICTURED DENNIS ABBOTT Ding Student Council 2. STUART WANEK Long John' JOHN OLIN Ted Chorus 1; Band 1; Class Play 2; Bowling 3. PHILIP STROUT Phil1 Chorus 1,3. JERRE JOHNSON Jergie' Class Vice-president 1; Homecoming 3. JUDITH SCHROEDER Judy- Class Secretary 2; Chorus 2; Bowling 3; Junior Class Play. 22 Senior Class Log The sophomore class of 53 started off on their high school journey with only forty-five students. The first big event of the year was an excursion to Minneapolis where they toured the Ford Plant, the Museum of Natural History, Ives Ice Cream, and Walker Art. The trip was climaxed by a picnic at Minnehaha Falls. The class was always well represented at school activities, especially the dances given by the upper classmen. As juniors the class was cut to thirty-five with the exodus of Long Lake students to Orono. The most frequent money-making projects were the dances, the Harvest Moon dance being the most successful. The junior class play, Inner Willy was presented November 7 under the direction of Mrs. Helgeson and Mrs. Primrose. During the spring of the year Shirley Kinney was chosen as delegate to Girls' State and Clark Wilhelm and Don Barnes were selected for the National Honor Society. May,with the Prom, graduation decorations, and final tests came quickly. The Prom was held at the Automobile Club and climaxed a successful year of hard work. As the year ended, the class looked forward to being seniors at the new Minnetonka High School. Excelsior’s portion of theClass of '53 started on the road to graduation in September 1949, as they entered their sophomore year with an enrollment of seventy-five. Foreseeing the job of putting on the Junior-Senior Prom the next year, the class held numerous candy sales. One year older, the Class of 53 entered their junior year with$100 and proceeded to earn the rest of the Prom funds through the Curtis Magazine sales. With President Gary Marx at the helm the juniors tackled many other activities, including the annual Junior Class Play. On November 2 a cast of thirteen staged a three-act comedy entitled Mother Does the Talking , under the direction of Miss Olga Huebner. During the first part of the year, the class of '53 elected Judy Preston and Clif Olds as representatives to Girls’ and Boys' State. In May.Clif Olds. Betty Bohnam, Jane Haik, and Judy Preston were accepted into the ranks of the National Honor Society. Finally, the big day of the Prom rallied a-roundand as the music of Les Williams filled the Minneapolis Automobile Club, the Annual Junior-Senior Prom got off to a continental start with its theme, Paris in the Spring . Decorations for the graduation was the final entry on the busy schedule of 1952, and then -- dreams of a new high school and some regrets at leaving the old. Minnetonka's Class of '53 entered their senior year in a rather rare position; everything they did was a first. And, as a first of firsts, the seniors held their initial class meeting for the purpose of organizing the group and of electing officers for the coming year. October 21 was the date set for the '52 Homecoming, Blue Moon was the chosen theme, Lee Reifenberger was elected the queen, and Tonka's colors -- blue and white — set the decorative atmosphere. The class chose Onward Ever. Backward Never as their motto; kelly green and white as their colors; and the red carnation as their flower. Haga Studios was their selected photographer. In January these seniors took college aptitude exams and the boys were interviewed by a representative of the Armed Forces Reserve. The senior girls put on a style show in February and in March the high light of the month was an all-day trip to visit the Fairbault Institute for the Feeble-minded. The first Minnetonka Senior Class Play was given in April. May, the biggest month and the last month for the first graduating class of the Minnetonka High! The prom and the operetta past, the year was climaxed with the brief moment, graduation. 23 JUNIORS MARLIN DALBEC Secretary CLASS OFFICERS DENNIS ANDRADA Vice-president SHARON ANDERSON Historian TOM SMITH President FRANCES WIITALA Treasurer The first junior class of Minnetonka High took their places in the classrooms on September 2, 1952. The election of the Junior class officers was held September 22, at the first class meeting. They were as follows: Tom Smith, president; Dennis Andrada, vice-president; Marlin Dalbec, secretary; Frances Wiitala, treasurer; and Sharon Anderson, historian. President Tom Smith outlined the events of the coming year. The first date on the agenda, September 29, was set for the selection of class rings. Then on October 7, heading the list of the money making projects for the class, came the magazine sale. One month later the class presented Men Are Like Streetcars as the first in what will be an annual production by the juniors. Then as basketball season rolled around the juniors swung into action serving refreshments at all home games. The money raised in these activities, as well as that from the dances sponsored by the class went to pay for the first Prom of M.H.S. 24 William Ahlers Virginia Alexander Arthur Anderson Sharon Anderson Dennis Andrada Victor Arnold George Batzli Elizabeth Bauman Masasinge Beman Harry Benson Marcella Berger Mary Elizabeth Berry Susan Blodgett Donald Borey James Borgen Lois Brehmer Bob Brooking Robert Bruce Richard Cable Ronald Carperter Donald Carruth Sarah Castle Darlene Chute June Collings Michael Comer Marlin Dalbec Audrey Davis Darrell Dearstyne Richard Dimon Nancy Donlin Joan Doub Marietta Edstrom James Egan Patricia Ernst Robert Evans Kathryn Farnham Michael Ferrin James Fillbrandt Jacquelyn Fink Catherine French Reginald Frost Jean Gendreau Carolyn Graham Richard Graham Sharon Graham 25 kI ki l A Ok. A Bk i i :i t - j ' A 1 A to W[' ! ij c 5% ,7 w -A- uvi A Ac A It :9 4 lUk 3 kh.,. i A § 1 TT V «r 7' (r - ft gi John Gray Robert Hagman Mary Haley Mercedes Hansen June Hanson John Haugdahl Beverly Hedke Michael Herz Claudette Hesse Marilyn Hilsen Marilyn Jaeger Curtis Jensen Diane Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Gerald Johnson Joanne Johnson William Johnson LaVaune Johnston Warren Kendrick Harriet Kennedy Carol Kittleson Donald Kittleson Jean Kleven Clarence Koch Donald Koch Lester Koehnen Richard Koenig James Kroc Shirley Luke Sandra MacMahon Garrett Mandeville Peggy Martin Loree Martinson John Marty Michael Mason Alvina Mastel Charlotte Matson Robert Maynard Anita McCoy David Miller Donald Miller Bob G. Miller Bob R. Miller Carol Moline Carol Morris 2r Jacqueline Nelson Reed Noble Gene Ofstead Richard Parks Gwen Passe Peggy Pederson Gordon Peters Bruce Peterson Douglas Peterson Nils Peterson Sally Rand Terry Ryan Gerald Sauter Mary Schmidt Joyce Seeley Annette Shogron Thomas Smith Helen Stahl Gerald Stewart Michael Strong Pauline Sullivan Joan Sundberg Elizabeth Swan Dorothy Thompson James Van Guilder Richard Van Tassel Carol Vikre Gerald Waller Robert Watts Bruce Whittier Frances Wiitala Tiny Wirtz Jacqueline Young Ronald Young M EM BERS NOT PICTURED Catherine Anderson Douglas Burke Patricia Crowley Donna Dahlbloom Dorothy Dahlbloom Colleen Fraser John Edwards Janice Eherenfeldt James Hilburg Lawrence Dandurand Carl Lenander Robert Murphy Sandra Stanchfield Robert Tyler SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS BOB PARSONAGE President THOMAS REIFENBERGER Vice-president PAT MAHER Historian KAREN ERICKSON Secretary ALBERT ZAKARIASON Treasurer At the organizational meeting of the Class of '55 Bob Parsonage was elected president; Thomas Reifenberger, vice-president; Albert Zakaria-son, treasurer; Karen Erickson, secretary; and Pat Maher, historian. Nancy Kendrick, Pat Thompson, Kay Lynn She-ker, Mildred Neil. Judy Seirup, and Karen Burk-land were chosen B team cheerleaders. The Class was well represented on the football, basketball, and tennis teams. Many members of the sophomore class were found in band, chorus, and other activities. Jean Adomiet Marcia Aldritt Karen Anderson Charles Arnold Floyd Arntz Virginia Balderston Carlyle Ballantine Frederick Ballard Janice Beck Robert Beggs Naomi Berg George Blackowiak Mama Boice Karen Burkland Dan Carney Larry Carr William Carter Nancy Cody Phyllis Colby Ann Compton James Crozier Dianne Dahle Danice Daily Jack Danielson Harvey Dearstyne Dallas DeGrote Billy DeLaittre Charles Dietericke Janice Donovan Mike Dowd Jane Dumke Donald Dunn Richard Engen Connie Eidsmo Karen Erickson Sally Ericson Shirley Esta brooks Carol Fahlstrom Vincent Favorite Stephen Ferrall Janet Fowler Sandra Fox Peter Fraser Fay Fronius Reo Fronius Donald Goettelman 29 ■O, 4R) . vf Hit C t • rs 4a ft a . i i Bl a ■ ok Lm $ zb '.a Vj: W L ft rsf a 6 £' M. $ a V a - v mmf A 7 a V V Bob Grodahl Bruce Gniffke Pamela Haakinson Janet Hall Janet Hallberg Meredith Hansen Fred Hanus Walter Haselhuhn Patricia Haracz Lois Hazelton Sandra Heideman Donald Hermanson Michael Holden Donald Hules Barbara Huntington Sheila Ice Barbara Johnson Jennings Johnston Jerome Johnson Margareth Johnson Sandra Johnson Ward Johnson Frances Kearney Peter Kempner Nancy Kendrick Thomas Knowlton Leslie Koehnen Catherine Koehne 1 Paul Kokesh Lucy Kokesh Julie Kutzke Lois Laramie Frank Larson Frederick Larson Gerald Larson Wm. Don Larson Nancy Latterner Roy Leach Donna Leaf Myrna Lehman Barbara Lobb George Longaker Jean Lyman Patrick Maher Carol Martinson Wayne McCoy 30 Anthony McKeown Lyle McKinley Marion McLeod Barbara Meakins Sharon Michelson Earlynne Mikkelsoil Arlene Miller Deanna Miller Patricia Miller Rex Miller Rodonna Miller Rudy Mohlin Nancy Morrison Jacqueline Moss Kenneth Mueller Jay Myres Mildred Neil Leonard Ted Nelson Luther Nelson David Nessa Kenneth Neutgens Jane Niccum Janice O'Connell John Olson Carol Owens Jim Page Kay Parker Robert Parsonage Donald Peterson Marlow Peterson Mary Lou Peterson Sally Peterson Marlene Quam Gloria Rand Truman Reinking Billie Ribbentrop Robert Ritchie Joan Rippetoe Robert Rubin Nile Runge Paul Rydning Roland Schallberg William Schmid Kenneth Schmidt Jacqueline Schroeder Gary Schulz 31 Lee Seek Judith Seirup Allen Shay _ Kay Lyn Sheker Earle Sherf Roger Skeldon Virginia Stimart Lessa Strong Jerome Studer Mary Sullivan Lora Swenson Phyllis Terlinden Polly Tesch Nancy Thiele Bobby Thimsen Curtis Tiffany Patricia Thompson Gene Totushek Virginia Towler Julius Trick Donald Truman Lowell Vetter Lee Vickerman Richard Vosmek John Wang Roger White Carolyn Williams Richard Winther Sharon Young Albert Zakariasen MEMBERS NOT Webb Batchelor Judson Brohmer Dawn Carroll Mariann Clitty Dean Dvorak Dale Ericson Thomas Gilbert Marian Gresser PICTURED Christine Louis Richard Maurer Arthur Peterson Thomas Reifenberger Fred Robinson Dianne Scheer Dorothy Shattuck Burl Webb 32 Football FIRST ROW: G. Marx, K. Force, S. Bjaasiad, J. Zakariasen, P. Bergren, J. Hilt, J. Feeney, M. Schallberg, W. Johnson, D. Andrada, R. Reed. SECOND ROW: M. Comer, G. Mandeville, J. Marty, J. Gray, R. Parsonage, N. Peterson, R. Cable, J. Waller, C. Arnold, R. Sommer. THIRD ROW: G. Batzli, R. Parks, D. Hules, R. Dimon, D. Nessa, R. White. L. Vetter, A. Zakariasen, P. Maher, J. Wang, D. Carney. FOURTH ROW: E. Christ, T. Smith, D. McCullock, G. Totushek, T. Teinking, J. j. Danielson, R. Winthers, D. Derstyne, C. Lenander, D. Eliasen, Not pictured: B. Parsonage. Coach Christ says: In our first year of football at Minnetonka we started with an unknown, untried squad. With the loss of the '51 graduates, we came into the ne school with a rebuilding job onoi.r hands. The squad responded to the challenge. They worked lonj;, hard hours before school started in the fall. We felt that by tie season's end we had accomplished the goal set, to work for gocd school spirit and winning teams. Although we did not win as muci as we had hoped, we felt a good start was made. The squad spirit lasted a.I season, a lot of which was due to some good leadership from the co-captains, Marx and Bergren. We are looking forward to more and better Tonka foo ball. Coach Eliason says: There are a great many events that will never pass from my memory concerning the 1952 football season. In general I would say that our season was highly successful for I did not think we would win a single conference game. The main reasons for our success were the excellent coaching by Coach Christ, and the fine playing of the seniors. 34 Conga line ’’onka T ' t Z MINNETONKA 6-7 MOuno MINNETONKA H-33 HOPK g 20-6 R0B8INSDALC TO 37-0 S y. � •« £°'n o 3a sT Detour! There’s a bloody road ahead. Steve Bjaastad Guard Pete Bergren Center John Gray End Milton Brooks Fullback Jim Zakariasen Halfback John Hilt Guard Dick Winthers Guard Roger Reed End Marlin Dalbec Halfback Lowell Vetter End Gene Totushek Tackle 36 Darrell Dearstyne Tackle Dick Dimon Halfback Melvin Schallberg Tackle Keith Force Fullback Tom Smith End Dick Parks Fullback Bob Parsonage Guard Gary Marx Quarterback n i Carl Lenander Tackle Mickey Comer Guard George Batzli Tackle Dennis Andrada End Jack Feeney End 37 Let's not fight, boys. Who needs a ball? Let the ref call ’em. It's a long stretch. Basketball FIRST ROW: D. Degrote, D. Carney, G. Marx, D. Barnes, J. Zakeriasen, B. Donovan, R. Noble. SECOND ROW: R. Lokken, J. Gray, T. Smith, D. Carruth, N. Peterson, C. Koch. D. Koch, E. Christ. Coach Lokken says: The first season with the Skipper basketball team has been a pleasant experience as far as the coaching staff is concerned. Even against the strength of the Lake Conference this year, the boys, through tremendous team spirit, did a commendable job. Co-captains Don Barnes and Jim Zakeriasen provided excellent leadership, making the task of organizing a good team easier. Bob Donovan and Tom Smith, the other lettermen who reported, showed marked improvement as the season progressed. Theseboys along with DonCar-ruth, John Gray, Junior Koch, Nils Peterson, Reed Noble, and Don Koch made up our first Skipper team. These young men have left a mark for other Tonka teams to shoot at and improve on; it can be done if there is a desire to do so. Every member of our student body must have this desire and every boy who plays on the Skipper team must feel that he is playing for a fine school and the best student body. We v 1 certainly miss our graduating seniors; here's thanking them for the! - .ribution to this first season. Coach Lokken 39 CO-C APT AIMS J. Zakariasen D. Bames R. Donovaa T. Smith R. Noble N. Peterson D.Catruth ‘B’ Team FIRST ROW: J. Wang, F. Larson. D. Goettleman, P. Maher. P. Fraser. D. Hermanson. L. Vetter. A. Zakariasen. M. Peterson. SECOND ROW: Coach Christ. D. Kittleson. D. Andrada, J. Filbrandt, R. Parks. R. Ritchie. J. Johnson, H. Benson. R. Carpenter, D. Miller, M. Dalbec, M. Comer. 41 Wrestling First row: F. Schecr, T. Nelson, F. Hanus, P. Kokesh. Second row: J. Egan, B. Sommers, M. Brooks, M. Nelson, Third row: P. Tkach, R. Reed, Q. Johnson, M. Schallberg. Not pictured: T. Rhineking, F. Robinson, B. Eheren-feldt, C. Ballentine, D. Nessa. Minnetonka's matmen participated in four regular conference matches this year. Minnetonka was defeated by Edina 36 to 23, by Wayzata B team 48 to 1 1, by University High 19 to 13, and in a second match with Edina they were defeated by a score of 48 to 3. In district matches Roger Reed held 4th place in 138 lb. class, and Quintin Johnson held 4th place in the 133 lb. class. Those recommended by Coach Prehoda for letters were: Paul Kokesh, Carlyle Ballentine, Bill Eherenfeldt, Fred Hanus, Truman Rineking, Quintin Johnson, Ted Nelson, Dave Nessa, Roger Reed, Fred Scheer, Bob Sommers, Mel Schallberg, Fred Robinson. Coach Prehoda said that a good many matches were lost by inexperience and that Minnetonka should expect a good season next year. Two villians of the mat 42 Hockey FIRST ROW: R. Rubin, J. Danielson, D. Dearstyne.J. Trick. SECOND ROW: J. Haugdahl.F. Johnson, D. Hules, R. Helmerson, R. Brookings, T. Merz, J. VanGuilder. Hocky was added as a school sport at Minnetonka High School this year with Einar Anderson as faculty advisor and Keith Force as player-coach. The schedule consisted of five games. The first game with Blake was won 5 to 0 with Force making 4 goals and VanGuilder making 1 goal. Tonka lost its second game to St. Louis Park 7 to 0, and its third game to Edina 2 to 0. In regional play Minnetonka was downed 10 to 0 by St. Louis Park who went on to the state semi-finals. The last game of the season plotted the seniors against the juniors and sophomores in which the underclassmen were edged by the seniors 7 to 6. Hats off to Minnetonka's firsthockey team! 43 Player-Coach Keith Force Track Don Barnes Mile run Dick Parks 220-440 yard dashes Coach Haley shows schedule to returning lettermen 44 Tennis Jack BaUantine Fred Larson What a racket! Nils Petenon Jim Crozier 45 Baseball RETURNING LETTERMEN: FIRST ROW: Cliff Olds, Mickey Comer, Garrett Mandeville. SECOND ROW: Manager Gerald Sauier, Keith Force, Don Koch, Don Carruth, Clarence Koch. Not pictured: Gary Marx. Coach Eliason The return of 8 lettermen strengthened the Min netonka baseball team in its first year. Those return ing were: Don Kock, Don Carruth, Garrett Mandeville, Keith Force, Cliff Olds, Gary Marx, Mickey Comer, George Batzli, and Clarence Koch. The pitching stalf was composed of five men including Beaman fron Guam and Fillbrant from Winthrop, Minnesota. Thes. five hurlers with two returning catchers and a nearly complete experienced outfield and infield gave Minnetonka a well balanced team. 46 Our Imported Hurlers! Bowling Boys Champions Mike Holden Nile Runge Julius Trick Ari Fredricson Larry Carr Bowling at Minnetonka rose out of the interests of students. Originally the 90 students who signed up divided into 17 teams that bowled mainly for the sport of it. Lilac Lanes was the scene of operations and every Monday found the bowlers headed in that direction. This first season lasted until Christmas at which time they reorganized and had eight teams continue through February. When the dust cleared away, Ted Olin and Larry Carr had the highest scores for the boys with 190 and 178 respectively and Kathy Anderson with 172 squeezed by Judy Schroeder with 171 for the honor of leading the girls. Girls Champions Dianne Ellison Dorine Ellison Judy Schroeder Jean Dalstrom June Jepson 47 Cheerlead Judy Preston Diane Richardson Shirley Kinney Mary Helen Haley Marce Berger Jean Dahlstrom 48 Hold that pose! Ready! Aim! Shoot! Perfect timing! MRS. ANDERSON g-A.A. Instructor Band Minnetonka's High School Band, on of the most active organizations in th school, has presented three seasonal concerts and was host to the district band festival. In addition to providing the music for all of the various school activities --home basketball games, pep-fests, and dedication service -- they played host to the Lake Conference Band Contest. Nine of the band members were picked for the All Conference Band. Among them are: Betty Bonham, Jacqueline Fink, Jim Bor-gen, Nile Runge, Carol Moline, Quintin Johnson, Wally Besser, Peter Tkach, and Clif Olds. The band is also represented by its many instrumental groups, shown on the pages to follow. The organization rounded off its year with the annual band trip. FRONT ROW: N. Donlin, P. Tesch, J. Fink. F. Wiitala, J. Adomiet, S. Thompson. J. Miller, S. Weir. C. Mace, M. Haley, L. Hazelton. SECOND ROW; L. Johnston, M. Hilson.J. Donovan, M. Schmidt, S. Castle, C. Martinson, L. Kokesh, M. Neil. THIRD ROW: B. Bauman, J. Johnson, C. Olds, D. Miller, J. Lyman, K. Burkland, B. Bonham, J. Borgen, M. Quam. FOURTH ROW: G. Mandeville, C. Moline, N. Runge, G. Of-stead. J. Sundberg, J. Egan, A. Fredrickson. FIFTH ROW; P. Miller, Q. Johnson, W. Johnson, P. Tkach, C. Matson, P. Martinson, T. Peterson. B. Blesi, W. Besser, J. Rippetoe. 52 W. Besser, W. Johnson, P. Tkach, P. Martinson, Q. Johnson, B. Blesi. Brass Sextet Saxophone Quartet S. Weir, K. Burkland, C. Moline, S. Castle. 53 Clarinet Quartet J. Fink-first clarinet; J. Rippetoe-fourth clarinet; G. Mandeville-third clarinet; J. Borgen-second clarinet. N. Runge-bass clarinet; J. Borgen-second clarinet; C. Martinson-first clarinet; F. Wiitala-alto clarinet. 54 Mixed Clarinet Quartet Choir Minnetonka's first high school choir was organized last September under the direction of Mr. Raymond Minkler. The first performance of the choir was at the dedication, November 14. The choir has presented several concerts this year including the Christmas concert, Easter concert and concerts at the junior high schools. An operetta was given by the choir. A boys' octet and quartet and a girls' triple trio were formed from members of the choir. These three groups have sung at the choir concerts, school activities throughout the year, and at the talent show sponsored by the Excelsior PTA. The choir finished the year by singing at graduation. FRONT ROW: D. Carruth.K. French, B. Bauman, J. Hanson. J. Preston, B. Olson, S. Ice, J. Eherenfeldt. F. Wiitala, J. Fink, J. Schroeder. SECOND ROW: S. Blodgett, J. Seeley, L. Martinson, A. McCoy, S. Graham, C. Kittleson, C. Graham. F. Morse, C. Mace, E. Olson, H. Stahl. THIRD ROW: J. Hallberg, J. Zakariasen, C. Olds. J. Collings, L. Brehmer, J. Dahlstrom. K. Carlson, G. Passe, M. Berg. J. Johnson, F. Koehnen. FOURTH ROW: J. Doub, J. Sundberg, P. Wick, B. Bonham, J. Jepson, C. Moline, A. Goldschmidt, J. Zahn. D. Daily. R. Fronius, M. Gresser. FIFTH ROW; J. Stuart, M. Peterson, D. Sumpter, P. Bergren, M. Hladky.D. Andrada, L. Koehnen, A. Anderson, J. Borgen, D. Borey. SIXTH ROW: P. Martinson, T. Peterson, P. Tkach, D. Carruth, G. Eherenfeldt, J. Gray, P. Strout, R. Reed, W. Besser, J. Kilbury, 0. Johnson, R. Graham. 55 Octet FRONT ROW: D. Sumpter D. Borey P. Bergren A. Anderson SECOND ROW; P. Tkach, Q. Johnson R. Reed J. Borgen Triple Trio FRONT ROW: J. Preston J. Fink C. Graham J. Dahlstrom SECOND ROW: R. Fronius M. Quam J. Collings J. Jepson M. Gresser Quartet P. Martinson D. Graham W. Besser T. Peterson 56 MOST STUDIOUS Clarke Wilhelm Jo Anne Miller VALEDICTORIAN Jo Anne Miller BEST DRESSED Jane Haik Keith Force AS WE REME MOST DEPENDABLE Bill Frank Florence Morse BEST DANCERS Carol Mace Don Barnes 58 WITTIEST Jack Feeney Alida Goldschmidt BEST LOOKING Shirley Kinney Peter Bergren MOST POPULAR Gary Marx Lee Reifenberger MBER THEM UIET PLEASI SALUTATORIAN Jean Dahlstrom QUIETEST Janet Custer Stuart Wanek MOST AHTLETIC Jim Zakariasen Diane Ellisen ocrst:6 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Clif Olds Jean Dahlstrom MOST TALENTED Betty Bonham Wally Besser j vialit Homecoming ’53 60 « Shirley Heisler Glnny Wahl 61 62 Cabinet Members i FRONT ROW: D. Chute, E. Anderson, J. Preston. N. Morrison, P. Tesch. SECOND ROW; J. Zahn, J. Dahlstrom, C. Graham. C. Morris. THIRD ROW: K. Anderson. B. Bonham, C. Moline. P. Wick. J. Winkie. 63 FRONT ROW: K. French, S. Thompson, K. Anderson, J. Preston, J. Miller, K. Erickson, J. Fink. SECOND ROW: J. Schroeder, S. MacMahon, C. Wilhelm, J. Russell, C. Graham, F. Morse, J. Haik. THIRD ROW: C. Moline, J. Borgen, S. Kinney, D. Ellisen, J. Jepson, M. Herz, E. Olson. FOURTH ROW: K. Anderson, L. Reifenberger, P. Wick, D. Ellisen, B. Bonham. G. Wahl, K. Burkland. FIFTH ROW: T. Peterson. D. Barnes, P. Tkach, B. Frank, L. Broste, R. Miller, D. Miller. B. Parsonage. SEATED: S. Weir, B. Bonham, C. Olds. G. Mandeville. STANDING: F. Morse. Mr. Bristol, C. Wilhelm, Mr. Duff, G. Batzll. Not pictured: Nils Peterson. Slave Drivers! EDITORS REPORTERS AND BUSINESS STAFF FRONT ROW: P. Maher, E. Johnson. J. Fink, J. Kleven, S. Blodgett, C. Vikre, K. Anderson. SECOND ROW: K. Erickson, K. French. F. Wiitala, J. Haik. J. Preston, S. Castle. THIRD ROW: J. Miller. M. Peterson, P. Miller, M. Herz, D. Kendrick, J. Russell, C. Graham. FOURTH ROW: K. Anderson, K. Burkland, S. Kinney, M. Wiitala, P. Ernst. A. McCoy, J. Rippetoe. FIFTH ROW: T. Peterson. G. Sauter, J. Filbrandt, W. Palmer. R. Miller, D. Miller, P. Frazer, B. Parsonage. Breezes FRONT ROW: S. Rand.S. McMahon, S. Graham, P. Colby, B. Huntington, P. Ernst, A. McCoy. SECOND ROW; D. Miller. G. Passe, J. Seeley, P. Martin. M. Neil, C. Hudlow, L. Martinson. THIRD ROW: M. Quam, S. Erickson, B. Lobb, D. Richardson, J. Zahn, J. Johnson. D. Daily. FOURTH ROW: G. Wahl. M. Berger, V. Alexander, L. Brehmer, A. Shogren, M. Wiitala. FIFTH ROW: C. Hesse, N. Donlin, B. Hedke, C. Moline, J. Lyman, S. Kinney, J. Hallberg. SIXTH ROW: H. Kennedy, K. Anderson, P. Wick, A. Goldschmidt, J. Sundberg, K. Burkland, L. Reifenberger, B. Bonham. Pep Club $ spent--A seat saved! FRONT ROW: J. Fink, S. Blodgett, C. Vikre, J. Schroeder, Mrs. Anderson, V. Towler, N. Morrison, P. Tesch, J. Kutzke. SECOND ROW: P. Thompson, J. Niccum, P. Sullivan, M. Hansen, E. Johnson, S. Ice. J. Beck, M. Hansen. THIRD ROW: C. Parker, J. Haik. K. Anderson, J. Preston, F. Wiitala, J. Miller, K. Erickson, D. Carroll. FOURTH ROW: M. Boice.J. Donovan, E. Olson, B. Kock, J. Dahlstrom, J. Russell, F. Morse, C. Graham, J. Moss. FIFTH ROW: S. Anderson, M. Haley, B. Mcakins, S. Michelson, C. Morse. D. Chute, K. French. M. Hilsen. SIXTH ROW: M. Roust, A. Davis, B. Ribbentrop, K. Sheker, J. Fowler, J. Gendreau, M. Sullivan, J. Custer, S. Stanchfield. 66 BACK ROW: D. Barnes, J. Finney, N. Peterson, D. Carruth, D. Koch, T. Smith, J. Hilt, J. Gray. SECOND ROW: G. Marx, B. Donavan, M. Brooks, Q. Johnson, R. Parks, R. Young, G. Batzli. THIRD ROW: D. Andrada, R. Parsonage, M. Schallberg, M. Dalbec, D. Dearstyne, L. Vetter. FOURTH ROW: C. Lenander, J. Croizer, J. Zakariasen, G. Totashek, W. Johnson, M. Comer, R. Reed. FIFTH ROW: F. Larson, C. Ballentine, R. Winther, Mr. Lokken, Mr. Christ, C. Olds, C. Wilhelm, G. Mandeville. Let’s set this one up just right, fellows. Camera Club FRONT ROW: J. Schroeder, J. Russell, K. Anderson, J. Miller, W. Schmidt. SECOND ROW: D. Ellisen, J. Jepson, D. Ellisen, B. Swan, J. Crosier. THIRD ROW: B. Blesi, L. Broste, P. Wick. Q. Johnson, D. Miller, N. Runge. 68 Let's hope the picture is good! FRONT ROW: J. Kleven, C. Vikre, B. Blesi, J. Waller, Miss Phelan, K. Burkland, T. Peterson, J. Kutske, J. Schroeder. SECOND ROW: J. Haik, J. Miller, C. Morris, D. Chute. K. French, J. Nlccum, C. Mace, F. Wiitala, J. Fink. THIRD ROW: C. Falstrom.P. Colby. C. Wilhelm, D. Carroll, J. Moss, P. Miller, J. Fowler, K. Sheker, B. Huntington, L. Carr. FOURTH ROW: D. Lobb, R. Fronius, P. Martin, P. Ernst, M. Neil, S. Anderson, J. Seirup.F. Morse,C. Graham. FIFTH ROW: J. Hallberg.B. Hedke, V. Alexander, V. Wahl, S. Kinney,C. Ballentine, J. Rippetoe, L. Martinson, S. Stanchfield, N. Kendrick. SIXTH ROW: B. Frank, G. Sauter, D. Miller, R. Graham, Q. Johnson, K. Anderson, B. Bonham, C. Heese, L. Brehmer, D. Borey, B. Sommers. “The Play’s the thing” Drama Club FIRST ROW: K. Carlson, J. Fink, Miss Buschow, F. Wiitala, D. Carruth. SECOND ROW: L. Martinson, S. Castle, F. Morse, J. Dahlstrom. THIRD ROW: D. Graham, B. Bonham, C. Moline, J. Zakariason, D. Miller. FOURTH ROW: P. Martinson, D. Barnes. P. Tkach, D. Carruth. Q. Johnson, R. Parks. Future Teachers of America 70 FRONT ROW: J. Haik, S. Weir. D. Shattuck,.J. Fink. SECOND ROW: B. Parsonage, D. Winther. D. Her-manson, F. Morse, Nancy Kendrick. THIRD ROW: R. Tyler, N. Donlin, B. Bonham, D. Goettlemen, FOURTH ROW: D. Barnes, G. Sauter, G. Marx, Q. Johnson, G. Batzli. Student Council 71 Men are Like The thinkers Streetcars Junior Class Play A hockey pose? Committee Chairmen FRONT ROW: J. Seeley. D. Chute. M. Hansen. SECOND ROW: D. Dearstyne, J. Borgen, M. Herz. THIRD ROW: V. Arnold, T. Smith, J. Fillbrandt. Help - Murder - Stop it! Play Cast FRONT ROW: C. Graham, Miss Phelan, Miss Shiefelbein, J. Fink, SECOND ROW: C. Morris, K. French, F. Wiitala. THIRD ROW: D. Borry, L. Brehmer, L. Martinson, M. Berger. FOURTH ROW: G. Sauter, C. Hesse, N. Donlin, R. Graham. LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: T. Peterson. A. Goldschmidt, B. Frank. W. Palmer, B. Bonham. STANDING: C. Wilhelm, C. Mace, Q. Johnson, S. Kinney, J. Haik. Senior Class Play Dear Ruth Cast Dora................ Mrs. Edith Wilkins . . Miriam Wilkins .... Judge Harry Wilkins . Ruth Wilkins........ Lt. William Seawright Albert Rummer .... Martha Seawright . . . Sgt. Chuch Vincent . . Harold Klobbermeyer Alida Goldschmidt . . . Bette Bonham ........Jane Haik . . . .Wally Palmer . . Shirley Kinney .......Bill Frank . . . Tom Peterson .... Carol Mace . Quintin Johnson . . . Clark Wilhelm Miss Mo Miss Schiefelbein Director Ass't. Director 73 Front row: J. Fink, J. Haik, J. Preston, F. Morse. J. Miller, C. French. F. Wii-tala, Mr. H. L Larson, Second row: C. Wilhelm, S. Weir, J. Jepson, B. Bonham, J. Winkie, J. Dahlstrom, C. Olds. Third row: Q. Johnson, T. Peterson, P. Tkach, D. Barnes, T. Smith, G. Sauter. Not pictured: N. Peterson. National Honor Society National Athletic Scholastic Society FRONT ROW: Mr. Locken, M. Comer, R. Winther, J. Crozer, G. Mandeville, C. Ballentinc. C. Olds, C. Wilhelm. Mr. Christ. SECOND ROW: D. Andrada. R. Parsonage, R. Noble, M. Schallberg, G. Marx, M. Dalbec, C. Totushek, S. Bjaastad. THIRD ROW: C. Lenander, Q. Johnson. D. Koch, D. Barnes. N. Peterson, D. Carruth, T. Smith, R. Parks. Not pictured: G. Batzli. FRONT ROW: Miss Thorsen. J. Fink. J. Haik, Mr. Bristol. SECOND ROW: J. Russell. C. Wilhelm. F. Morse, C. French. THIRD ROW: S. Castle, J. Jepson, B. Bonham, C. Olds. FOURTH ROW: B. R. Miller,L. Broste, D. Barnes, N. Peterson, G. Mandeville, Not pictured: S. Weir, G. Batzli. FRONT ROW: W. Hazelhuhn, K. Erickson, J. Adomiet, J. Rippetoe, P. Miller, Mr. Duff. SECOND ROW: D. Carney, M. Herz, B. Gniffke, W. DeLaitue, D. Leaf. THIRD ROW: J. Egan, V. Wahl, A. Goldschmidt, D. Miller, B. Lobb. FOURTH ROW: B. Peterson, R. Helmerson, B. Frank, K. Anderson, N. Runge. Stage Crew LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Dearstyne, Mr. Fowler, L. Nelson, R. Nelson, J. Johnson, T. Knowlton. 75 A Day in School 1. Early birds 2. Spring cleaning 3. C? D? Maybe it's a new note. 4. . . and furthermore 76 7 The School Year 1952-1953 September October November December January 2 5 9 9-16 16 17 19 19 22 26 30 1 2 3 7 18 22 23-24 28 29 31 4 4-6 6 6 7 11 13 14 8-15 18 19 21 24 25 25 26 27-28 1 4 5 9 12 16 17 18 19 19 25 30 1 8 8 9 14-16 16 Back to School Football, Shakopee Pep Club organized Fire Prevention Week Student Council organized Camera Club organized Press Conference at U Football, Mound Class elections Football, Hopkins Breezes T. B. X-Ray Workshop Football, Robbinsdale Magazine sale begins Football, Edina Homecoming, Park MEA Breezes Nine Week’s Exams Halloween Report Cards Senior Pictures Student Council Convention Workshop Junior Class Play Armistice Day Band Dinner MHS Open House American Education Week Minnetonka PTA Extension program Minnetonka Symphony Basketball, Alumni Minnetonka Band Concert Breezes Thanksgiving program Thanksgiving vacation Football awards Workshop Basketball, Park Basketball, Mound Basketball, Blake Breezes Y-Teen Recognition Service Basketball, Wayzata Christmas program Christmas dance Merry Christmas National Honor Society Reunion Happy New Year Extension program Workshop Basketball, Hopkins Semester exams Basketball, Robbinsdale 78 January February March April May 16 19 20 21 23 27 27 29 30 3 4 5 5 6 11 12 13 13 1$ 17 18 19 22 23 24 27 3 5 5 6 10 12 13 13 16 17 18 20 20 24 25 27 1 11 14 15 16 20 21 24 27 1 4 7 8 11 12 19 22 24 29 30 Snowstorm, no school Minnetonka PTA District 7 Band Concert Report cards Basketball, Edina Breezes Basketball, Park Student symphony Basketball, Mound Band concert Dental clinic Extension program Workshop Basketball, Wayzata Northern States Power Program Lincoln’s birthday Basketball, Hopkins Sno-Day Minnetonka PI A Basketball, Robblnsdale Ash Wednesday Student symphony Washington's birthday No school Civic Music Program Basketball, Sub-District Basketball, District Basketball, District Workshop Basketball, District Faculty meeting Civic Music Piogram Extension program Basketball, Region Nine Week’s Exams Band Sponsors Meeting Band, Robbinsdale Senior Trip, Faribault Basketball, State Rotary, Career Day Report Cards Eastei Vacation starts Workshop Band Smorgasboard Lake Conference Band Extension program District 18 vocal program Faculty meeting Band Sponsors meeting Senior Class Play Minnetonka PTA State Music Convention Faculty meeting Workshop Junior-Senior Prom Minnesota Day Operetta Band Concert Class Night Baccalaureate Graduation Memorial Day 79 Booster Page Compliments of Minnetonka Business and Professional Men Wayzata State Bank Wayzata Dr. John P. Cooper Excelsior Retteinger Motors, Inc. Woyzata Wright’s Super Valu Deephaven Ted’s Best Meats Milk House Deephaven Libbey Libbey Const. Wayzata Way. 774 Smith’s Shoe Store Excelsior West Headla Excelsior Ex. 63 Koehnen’s Standard Service Excelsior Deephaven Argus Wayzata Excelsior Unclaimed Freight Hy. Ho. 7 Hart’s Cafe Wayzata Louise Shop Woyzata Timmers Pure Oil Chowens Corner The Stemmer Co. Excelsi or Herb Miller Co. Deephaven Ex. 316 Ben Franklin Store Excelsior Drs. Seifert Dupont Excelsior Thompson’s Texaco Service Corner of Highwoy 7 19 Aldritt's Excelsior Ex. 15 National Food Store Excelsior Dr. B. D. Ostergren Excel sior The Minnetonka Record Excel sior Alida’s Tot Shop Excel sior Bill's Cafe Excelsior Phillips Motor Co. Excel sior Olds Dry Goods Co. Excelsior Deephaven Drug Deephaven 630 Leach-Johnston, Inc. Excelsior Ex. 71 Vine Hill Floral Hy. No. 7 Ex. 1072 Peterson’s Shoe Store Deephaven Deephaven Hardware Co. Deephaven Gordon W. McKee, 0.D. Excelsior Log Cabin Inn Chowens Corner Excel Food Market Excelsior Ex. 1160 Petersen Sharp Grays Bay Way. 430 Cunningham Electric Co. Excelsior Ex. 63 Laramie Motors Excelsior The Deephaven Post Deephaven Super Valu Foods Excelsior Dr. George J. Hemsey Excelsior V. G. Bacon Drug Excelsior Ex. 39 Wendt Dry Cleaners Excelsior Ex. 617 Country Club Oil Co. Country Club Comer Liberg’s Excel sior 80 . ••