Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1955 volume:

cover deS.Ign by DOFObIInV: SthTUCk Mostest and the the K5 0x219; VP :7 S1. 5 :7. 5, , hk'kW b- 1955 VOYAGEUR yd; QQWVJLQQX MN ?Ik N ?VQB QHQQQ .33 3x xQx 93$ QM: Q 3, QQQCCQKCQQ Ox NJ. 7 mxgjxwmw E: 7019 FXQ Q 3.4T: 3 Q NVX. XJNJQJJSKK 19H RQLHQ WXX :31 RX. Q VN .J i 23,; 15w : Qm axQ JQQQQQQNQQQQV anm n 3 C .xf . Qst7 ngw Q DEDICATION 7?; WiTh genuine oHecTion The 1955 Voyageur sToFf dedicaTes This ediTion To Miss Inez Thorsen. Her cooperaTion 0nd eHorTs in The developmenf of The Voyageur during iT's first Two years has been greoTIy opprecioTed by all who have worked wiTh her. Miss Thorsen's friendly smile and willingness To serve has mode a place for her in The hechs of 0H MinneTonko sTudenTs. Miss Thorsen and Friend SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 CONTENTS FACULTY CLASSES FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES FINE ARTS SPORTS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING FACULTY MR. WILLIAM O. NILSEN Superintendent Excelsior; St. Olaf College, B. A.; University of Minnesota, M.A. The third Voyageur is presented as a record of what has transpired in the lives of students during the time they have been together in Minnetonka High School. Time seems toislip away from us before we realize that the things we wished to accomplish have not been done. However our records are full of out- standing accomplishments by our students. For this we feel iustly proud. Good preparation, loyalty to school, community, home and church, diligence and attention to details pay big dividends. The friendly spirit prevailing among the student body is evidence of the adherence to a Sportsman's code of others before self. This all adds up to good citizenship. Good citizen- ship is an obligation for every American, for no land otters so much in the way of freedom and oppor- tunity. Where can we better learn this obligation than right here in school? We accept all these hard earned privileges with little thought about the sacrifice that has gone on through the years to make it possible for us to enioy them. It is our duty to see that freedom is preserved and each one in his small way can help the great cause for future generations. To the Seniors of I955 congratulations and best wishes. We will watch with interest your achieve- ments in the years to come. Harold I. Larson In ancient Greece, each young man at the age of eighteen was taken by his father to the magistrates, and presented as a candidate for citizenship. He was examined morally and physically and, it sound, his name was entered on the registry of his ward as a citizen. He was presented to the people at a public ceremony. He was armed with spear and shield. Then, proceeding to one of the shrines of the city, he solemnly took the Ephebic Oath. In this old Ephebic Oath one finds these pertinent vows: I will never disgrace these socred arms, nor desert my companions in the ranks. I will fight for public property, and to me the supreme promise, I will transmit my tatherland, not only not less, but greater and better than it was to me. Can we make such promises vital today? Recently I read an article called Write Your Own Ticket', I paraphrase the opening paragraphs. A superinten- dent of a school addressed the graduates of his high school. In his hand he held a copy of the diploma which these graduates were about to receive. On this side, he said, looking at the diploma, it reads, 'This Diploma certifies-l and then he went on to say that the diploma signifies what the graduates had done. Turning to the reverse side of the diploma, he continued, llThis side, you see, is blank. Let us say that this blank page rep- resents the balance of your life. What will you write there? Whatever it is, it shall be of your own choosing-you write your own ticket. Congratulations and best wishes for continued suc- cess to the members of the class of I955! William O. Nilsen MR. HAROLD l. LARSON Principal Excelsior; Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A.; University of Minnesota, M. A. 8 MR. ED. HARRISON District Engineer MR. ROBERT HAIG District Business Manager In Superintendent's omce MRS. DAISY JOHNSEN MRS. HARRIET GLEASON In Principal's omce MRS. RUBY BARNES MRS. CORRIE OBER MRL GERALD BOLMEIER, Excelsior; University of North Dakota, B. A.; University of Minnesota, M. A.; Counselor; Hi Y Advisor. MISS EVELYN MO, Excelsior; Concordia college, B.A.; Assistant Principal, Latin; Canteen, Student CoUncil, senior Class Play, Senior Class Advisor. MISS MILDRED NELSON, North Branch; Hemline University, B.A.; English, Spanish; Senior Class Advisor, Spanish Club, Drama Club. MISS OLGA HUEBNER, Minneapolis; Augsburg College, B.A.; English; Drama Club, Sophdmore Class Advisor. MRS. ELOISE FICK, Excelsior, Kentucky University, B.A.; English,, French; Junior Class Play. MRS. VIRGINIA STETSON, St. Louis Park; University of Minnesota, B. 5.; English; Drama Club, Senior Class Adviser. 10 MISS INEZ THORSEN, Rugby, North Dakota; Concordia College, B. A.; Minnesota School of Business; Commercial; Y Teens, Junior Red Cros. MRS. LURENE MILLER, Blue Earth, Macalester, B.A.; Com- mercial; Commercial Club MISS MARY PHELAN, Richmond Heights, Mo.; Webster, B.A.; English, Journal- ism; Breezes. MISS ELLEN JONES, St. Cloud; St. Olaf College, 8.3.; Librarian; Library Club, Junior Class Advisor. MR. JOHN RAYMOND, New Ulm; University of Minnesota, B.A.; Monkmo T. C., B. 5.,- English, Epeech; Debate Team. MR. RUBEN LOKKEN, Excelsior; Augsburg College, B. A.; Science; Basketball; M Club, Sophomore Class Advisor. MR. ORLIN PEIK, Deephoven; St. Cloud, B. 5.; Science, Shop; Junior Varsity Football, Sophomore Class Advisor. MR. ALFRED GNIFFKE, Excelsior; St. Olaf College, B.A.; Science; Science Club, Hi Y Advisor, Pop Corn Machine. MR. MILO FOWLER, Excelsior; Black Hills, B. 5.; Industrial Arts; Stage Crew. MRS. LESSIE FEICHTINGER, Minneapolis; East Carolina College, B.A.; Homemaking; Junior Class Advisor, Home Club. l2 MR. EARL CHRIST, Excelsior; Ripon College, B. A.; Physical Education; Football, M Club. MRS. MARY PETERSON, Washburn, Wisconsin; Hemline University, B. A.; Physical Education,- Pep Club, Cheerleaders, G.A.A. MR. EINAR ANDERSON, Excelsior; Hamline University, B. A.; Driver Training, Parking Lot, lntramurals. MR. BURTON GRIMES, Northfield; St. Olaf, B. A.; Art,- Annual, Art Club, Winter Sports. MR. RAYMOND MINKLER, Hopkins; Drake University, B.A.; Minneapolis School of Music, M.A.; Band, Chorus, Music Appreciation,- Operetta. l3 MR. WAYNE MILLARD, Woyzata, Bueno Vista, Iowa, B. 3.; University of Minnesota, M.A.; Social Studies, Mathematics; Junior Class Advisor, Visual Aids, Kamera Klub. MR. ROGER LEAK, Excelsior; Augsburg, B. A.; Social Studies,- Junior Class Advisor, Base- ball Coach, Hockey Coach. MISS FLORENCE BUSCHOW, Wells; Winona State Teachers College, B. 8.; Social Studies; Senior Class Advisor, Future Teachers of America Advisor. MR. HARRY BAKER, Stromsberg, Nebraska; Nebraska Wesleyan, B.A.; Social Studies; lntrumurols, Sophomore Class Advisor. MR. NICHOLAS DUFF, Wayzata; Ya1e University, B.A.; University of Minnesota, M.A.; Social Studies; Business Manager of Breezes, Future Teachers of America Assistant Advisor, Junior Class Advisor, Tennis Coach. MR. EUGENE BRISTOL, Wayzafa; St. Cloud State Teach- ers College, B.A.; Mathematics; Junior Class Advisor, Public Relations. MR. LaWAYNE MORSETH, Minneapolis; Augsburg Col- lege, B.A.; Mathematics; Assistant Football Coach, Track Coach, Sophomore Class Advisor. l4 Cooks: Mrs. Koch Mrs. Young Mrs. Johnson Custodian: Mr. Neutgens Custodians: Mr. Koch, Mr. Kokesh, Mr. Collins 0 . . Ix . w Elli . ummni... :Rkwg 0. Km; ,2 . .: 5;. ,..:.. ,....,: .... a, X 4 NZ xgigga ,6 ,, :1 CLASSES Rigmor Anden Charles Arnold Andy Chuck Become a mechanic Marcia Aldrin Karen Anderson Marsh Koy-Kay Orphanage Work Marry 7' man Return to America Jean Adomeit Jean Psychoanalyst Floyd Arntz Virginia Balderston Carlyle Ballentine Webb Bafchelor Janice Beck Floyd Ginny Jock Webb Jon Be radio announcer Climb Mt. Everest Coach 49er's Chemical engineer Robert Beggs Mama Boice Lawrence Carr Dawn Carroll Nancy Cody Bob Marnie Larry Dawn Nance Become famous model RiCh PIOY boy Attend college Nurses training in California 18 Phyllis Colby Elizabeth Compton James Crozier Danice Daily Jack Danielson Phyl Ann Jim Dan Jocko Attend college Colorado College Auto mechanic Have an ambition Dallas DeGrote Janice Donovan Donald Dunn Constance Eidsmo Richard Engen Hunker Chounsey Dun Dee Blondie Dick Hake money X-Ray Technician To retire Congo trip 4h Karen Erickson Shirley Estabrooks Carol Fahlstrom Vine: Favorite Stephen Ferrall Karen Shirl BIondie Vince Steve Juvenile work Get married Be on time To coach Salesman 19 Jane? Fowler Fay Fronius Reo Fronius Robert George Bruce Gniffke Jon Fay Reo George Bruce Join African Safari Get a permit Get a man at the U Find a rich woman Engineer Donald GoeHelman Robert Grodahl Pamela Haakinson Janet Hallberg Meridefh Hansen Champ Bob Pom Jan Shorty Become nurse Bike trip in Europe Find anyone to Solve love problems spell my name. Fred Hanus Patricia Haracz Walter Haselhuhn Loyce Hazelton Sandra Heideman Fritz P0? Wally Lois Sandy Nursing Study music and art Visif Italy Women's Marine Corps Dairy former 20 Donald Hermanson Donald Hules Sheila Ice Gerald Johnson Margarefh' Johnson Hermy Don Si Jerry Maggie Chemical engineering Be young again Find something Journalist or photographer mm x, Sandra Johnson Frances Kearney Robert Kell Lucille Kokesh Nancy Kendrick Sandy Bunny Bob Lucy Non Become a nurse Happy bachelor Get drivers license Thomas Knowlfon Julie Kutzke lois Laramie Fred Larson Frank Larson Knowlt Julie Larry Fred Will Car with iimmy engine Become commercial artist GO To Hawaii Study medicine Go to Annapolis 21 Gerald Larson Nancy Latterner Roy Leach Myrna Lehman Claudia Lillie Gerry Nance Roy Myrnie Claude Teacher's college Become a nurse Barbara Lobb George Longree Grant Lorenz Mary lyman Edward Maher Blobbs Frenchie Grant Jean Pat Olympic skiing Anthropologist Armed Forces Singer Serve God and country Romayne Martin Carol Martinson Robert Mayer Wayne McCoy Anthony McKeown Bomby Deon Bob Wayne Tony College To travel Carpenter lyle McKinley Barbara Meakins Sharon Michelson Deanna Miller Patricia Miller Lyle Meakie Shar-shi Dena Pat Marry for horses Loose tweny pounds Win a pink model A Make Broadway Rex Miller Rodonna Miller Sharon Mitchell James Morris Nancy Morrison Rex Rody Mitch Jim Nun Become a doctor Nursing Teacher Indianapolis 500 Pianist Kenneth Mueller Jacqueline Myhre Jay Myres Mildred Neil Leonard Nelson Red Jackie Jason Millie Ted To be a nurse Pro golfer A durable man A long honeymoon Luther Nelson David Nessa Jane Niccum Janice O'Connell John Olson Nelson Ness Nikki Jan Houn' Dawg Bury MocBeth Make millions Registered nurse Sit on boss's lap Geology Charlofie 05? Carol Owens James Page Kay Parker Robert Parsonage Chucky Connie Jim Casey Bob Little ambition Mortition Remember books Find an editorial fan Ministry k. Jacqueline Perrault Donald Pederson Marlow Peferson Mary Peterson Sally Peterson Jackie Pete Pete Lula Sal Occupational therapist Finish college Shoot a wild goose. Nursing Bowling with Miss Thorsen 24 Marlene Quam Truman Reinking Joan Rippetoe Robert Ritchie Robert Rubin Marleen Trume Jounzie Bob Rub To be president Reach Broadway before Complete college Pot Nile Runge Diane Scheer' William Schmid Susan Schools Jacqueline Schroder Fungus Rungus Diny Willie Sue Jackie To grow Get an ambition Lo'rs Become pilot Lee Seck Judith Seirup Betfe Shaver Allen Shay Lee Judie Midge O'shoy Air Force Coach M. H. 5. football Fulfill ambitions ANS? Build hof-rod K0 Lyn Sheker Earle Sherf Donna Shortley Roger Skeldon Virginia Stimart Kay Earle Donnie Skelly Ginny Shoot an elephant Marry c: millionaire Make much-do little Find happiness Janet Strain Robert Stuart Grace Sullivan Robert Thimson Patricia Thompson Kelly Bob Mary Bob Pat Armed Forces Race new Ford Get a job Law School grad ' Curtis Tiffany Phyllis Terlindon Eugene Tofushek Virginia Towler Julius Trick Tiff Phy Gene Ginny Junior Tool maker Secretary Eastern school Salesman to farms Donald Truman lowell Vener Lee Vickerman Mary Vogelsberg Richard Vosmek Don Lowell Lee Vogie Dick Attend U. College football Trip to Europe Gerald Waller John Wang Roger White Carolyn Williams Richard Winther Gerry . Jack Rog Carolyn Dick Air Force An honest dollar Become a nurse To coach Sharon Young Gary Schulz Kenneth Schmidm Sherry Schulte Kenny Get married $5 hour iob In the fall of 1952, 85 students from Deephaven and 91 from Excelsior merged into the first sophomore class of Minne- tonka. Ahead lay a path that would often be difficult but not impossible to travel. With Bob Parsonage, Tom Reifenberger, Karen Erickson, Albert Zakariason, and Pat Maher as class officers, the sophomores were ready to start with the initial project of every class-that of raising money. Candy sales, class dues, and canteens proved most effective. With the ex- perience of one successful year behind them, the class shed their sophomore skin and got ready to assume the higher title of iuniors. Like all iunior classes the big problem was of raising money for the prom to be held in early spring. However, the first LEFT TO RIGHT: Casey Parker, secretary,- Nan Kendrick, historian; Jack Ballentine, president; Marlow Peterson, treasurer; and Pat Maher, vice-president. order of business as the doors of Minnetonka opened again was to elect class officers. Bob Parsonage returned as president for a second year. Marlow Peterson was elected as vice-president and Truman Reinking, secretary; Don Leaf, treasurer; and Sis Shattuck, historian. The prom looming large but rather dim in everyone's mind, was planned for by selling magazine sub- scriptions. Top salesmen were Julius Trick and Sandra Johnson. Although we didn't reach our goal in the sale, the class play The Night of January 16 , nearly made up the difference. Karen Erickson, Karen Anderson, and Bob Parsonage were chosen to attend girl's and boy's state respectively. As in the previous year, athletic events played a big part in our lives. The foot- ball team showed many iuniors taking part and AI Zakaria- son, Don Goettleman, and Marlow Peterson graduated to be- come members of the A squad basketball team. They were cheered on by four members of their class who also gradu- ated to the A team cheerleading squad. Hockey, wrestling, and baseball all began to gain popularity at Tonka and the iuniors were active in all. May brought the prom so long awaited. The banquet featured a buffet-style dinner served in a rainbow-like atmos- phere, the theme being Over the Rainbow. Although no one found the pot of gold, it was successful and added to the ex. citement of the night yet to come. Who can forget the fun of pinning up your formal, taking a large tuck in your father's tux and riding off to the dance at the Automobile Club, with your corsage stabbing you in the side. Despite the rain, prom- goers started out for Taylors Falls and the annual ,picnic the next day. Watching the senior class of '54 graduate brought dreams of the year ahead. In the following fall, the dreams came true as we became fulI-fledged seniors. Jack Ballentine, Pat Maher, Casey Parker, Marlow Peterson, and Nan Kendrick took over on the class officer posts. Homecoming, the first big feature of the year got under way by electing committees, choosing a theme, and selecting the queen and attendants. The dance entitled Mood Indigo was held October 1, after the homecoming game with Robbinsdale. The night before, a parade complete with floats which passed through the Excelsior business district and a bon- fire at the school, were held. Over these festivities, Homecom- ing Queen Barb Huntington reigned with her six attendants Rigmore Anden, Margaret Johnson, Janet Hallberg, Pam Haakin- son, Pat Thompson, and Nan Kendrick. The coronation in the gym was one of the highlights of the evening. Homecoming added another feature our class won't forget. The football team was paced by a maiority of men from our class with Lowell Vetter and Vince Favorite being selected for the all-conference team. Vince was also awarded the most valuable player trophy. Basketball although not as success- ful as in previous years provided excitement for all of us and hockey claimed a large share of Tonka attention by placing third in the Lake Conference. At a class meeting after the semester the class chose ice blue and navy blue as our colors and Within ourselves out future lies as class motto. We also selected the white rose for our flower. Carol Martinson carried off the honor of val- edictorian and Don Leaf was our salutatorian. Karen Anderson represented us at the D.A.R. convention. With the coming of graduation, memories of the past years came to mind and certainly there were regrets at leaving. We'll never forget you, Minnetonka. Whistle stop train. ABOVE: Card sharks. LEFT: Seniors on the go. RIGHT: Minnesota winters hit Tonkons lEFT: Birthday party handouts. BELOW: Glamorous gub-fesf. LOWER RIGHT: Marlow, you're beautifull 31 4 BEST DANCER KoLyn Sheker Bill Schmid Janice Beck Bob Rubin BEST ALL AROUND BEST LOOKING Marno Boice Bob Parsonage Morgarefh Johnson Jerry Larson 32 Carol Martinson MOST STUDIOUS Don Leaf CLASS CLOWN Sharon Michelson Bob George 33 MOST TALENTED Nancy Morrison Dick Winther Koren Anderson Dick Winther V V Sieve Ferret! v Mari-ow Peterson 9 Dick 'Vcs'mic ' a Vincev Favorite LBob'Gapr'ge V John Qisqb - Den Padevrzscn ' Jack; aaflenfme . .. Bob Patiso'nage Gaze jTtsmshek CLASS LEADER Jack Ballenfine Lois Apple Gory Bailey Tom Bcumcn John Berg Larry Besser Joanne Blank Nancy Amundson Barbara Anderson David Anderson Mary Anderson John Anfinson Sally Beoulieu Gerry Bromley Nancy Brooks Ned Brown Jim Bruce Jim Ccrll Dick Carlson Rodger Carpenter Bill Carter Charlotte Chowen Ronald Clem John Cunningham Mary Jane Dohmen Dick Darling John Durke Florence Davidson Veneata Dieken LaMoine Diethelm Barbara Durnin Georgina Edwards Bill Eherenfeldt Molly Ehni Barbara Elmblod Jone Engmon Harriet Ernst David Erickson Pot Fohlsfrom Mariorie Fillmore Earl Finden Jack Fink Judy Finstad Helen Fries Joe Fronius Peter Froyd Shirley Frye Tom Gilbert Pot Gilmer 34 Marie Grofsland Cole Graham Carol Gresser Carol Guggenheim. Gretchen Gully Nancy Gurske Nancy Hammergren Richard Harmer Darlene Horstod Ann Haugdahl Rolfe chser :i Skeeter Hawkinson Terry Hozen Sonia Hein Carol Heisler Jordis Henrickson Lorry Henke Carol Henrikson Nancy Herrick Jerry Hesse Marlene Heufmoker Barbara Holter Bill Hosor Sally Huber Susan Huber Lois Hudlow Roy Jezierski Tom Johansen Paul Johnson Richard Johnson Judy Johnston Mary Johnstone Janet Karpf Douglas Kelm Richard Kimmer Charles Kittleson Sondra Kizer Dove Kleifgre Bob Kleven LaVerne Koehnen Marilyn Kokesh Milan Kokesh Carl Kollmeyer Douglas Kruger Barbara Ludwig Douglas Loing John Larson Lowell Lund 35 Warren Lund Dick Maonum Carol Mack Gay Moirson Arthur Malm Richard Martin Mina Mose Bonnie Moth Kathy McKinley Sheldon Michaletz Dennis Moore Sue Morrison waxy Gail Mosman Dick Mueller Corkey Myhre Susan Nelson Bill Nelson Ronald Nesheim Ted Newcomb Michael Niemeyer Janice Nolby Ronald Ofstead Bill Palm Kay Parks Madeleine Parr Ronald Parsonage Kenneth Pauly James Pedersen Mary Pedersen Joanne Perrault Fred Perry James Peterson LouAnne Peterson Ronald Poeschel Fred Primeau Fred Quandt Myra Ramstad Myrna Ramstod Francis Rupley John Raymond Jean Ritchie Jerry Robey Brad Robinson Barbara Russell Nancy Russell Clara Ryan Grace Rydning Sandra Safhre 36 Bill Sauer Dave Schallberg Gory Schmid Irene Schmidt Mike Schmidt Nelsine Schmidt Bill Schrier Darrell Schuetz Barbara Schwartz Beverly Seamans Bob Sheker Russell Shrode W V Cathy Smith Lawrence Smieia Dwight Soucy Tom Stark Kay Sfenberg Aaron Stevens .. A Anne Stokes LaNee Sfreeter Carol Studer Pat Sullivan Pat Swanson Saundra Tallokson Darleen Taylor Sonny Thomas Bob Thompson Glen Timmers Carol Tisdel Karen Turner Jone? Uptografft Janet Vaughan Roger Vikre Ferris Von Echen Juanita Warman Bill Way Janice Wedon Connie Weir Kingsley Whittier Douglas Williams Tom Williams Pat Wilson Mary Wirtz Barbara Wood Sue Workman 37 Fill 'er up! ABOVE: Someone must be practicing yogi. LEFT: The big-shots of the iunior class: Third Grade, Deephaven. LEFT BELOW: Down for the count. BELOW: Those junior glamour girls at it again. Historian, Bob Sheker; Treasurer, Apple; President, John Larson. September found the iuniors returning to a school year which was filled with the activities that precede the sponsoring of the Junior-Senior Prom. Officers elected by the class to lead these activities were; president, John Larson,- vice president, Lois Apple; secretary, Sandy Sathre; treasurer, John Berg; and historian, Bob Sheker. These were selected by ballot with students voting in the history classes. Two iuniors that served as officers on the student council were Mina Mase, vice-president, and Carol Heisler, histor- ion. The big money raising proiect of the year was a magazine subscription sale. The class sold over their goal of $4,000! The top salesman was Fred Primeau who received a wrist-watch for his efforts. Tom Stark was second highest, followed by John Darke and Brad Reeves. A sale qualified the student for a daily drawing for the prize of two dollars. A contest between history classes created the necessary drive to get out and sell. With the final count in, it was Mr. Millard's third hour which won first place by sales above their quota. The balance of the cost for the Prom was com- pleted by the presentation of the class piay, Mother is a Freshman. The play under the direction of Mrs. Eloise Fick starred Mary Johnstone, Gay Mairson, and 39 John Berg; Secretary, Sandra Sathre; VicePresident, Lois John Cunningham. They were supported by a great cost and by hard-working committees. The commit- tees were headed by Nan Ammundson, Ned Brown, Mary Anderson, Gail Mossman, Doug Williams, Anne Stokes, and Francis Rapley. Brad Robinson was awarded a Brownie camera for his sale of fifty-seven tickets. In January, the actual planning of the Prom began. A general committee composed of one repre- sentative from each history class was selected. This committee along with the class officers laid out the ground work for the Prom. Committee chairmen were chosen by this general committee on the basis of a questionnaire filled out by the members of the class. These chairmen included; decorations, Bill Way; invitations, Connie Weir,- program, Jim Bruce,- and equipment, Brad Robinson. On the twelfth day of May, we viewed the re- sults of the year with satisfaction as we attended the banquet which was held on the M. H. S. lunchroom. The following day brought the Prom at the Auto- mobile Club. And on Saturday, tired but happy, we closed the highlight of the year with a picnic. No one could help but say, Even though it was hard work, it certainly was fun! Judie Abbott Judy Aldrin Susan Alezander Ruth Anderson Virginia Anderson Bill Anderson Larry Arbogosf Dexter Bacon Mike Badeuux Tony Badenoch Marilyn Balentine Dove Bouman Georgia Bednarczyk Mary Berise Ruth Berg William Berg Dan Berglund Judy Blaire Barb Blesi John Blodgett Dole Bollis Ken Broos Kay Boyce Carol Burke John Carlson Neil Carlson Pat Carnihan Charlotte Cantoni Mary Chowen Bill Cobbs Kathy Cobbs Robert Cone Jack Corcoran Jim Cordell George Cranbrook Pot Crowley Larry Dahl Joann Dahmen Mike Delaney Muriel Dietholm Edward Dvorak Marilyn Dvorak Jeanne Elander David Ellis Richard Erickson Bruce Ferrin Mary Fetterly Fred Fink Roger Fisher Ellis Fitzimons Le Roy Foote Edward Forpahl Chas Forsman James Foty Mike Fowler Lynne Garaghfy Roy Garvis Charlene Gebhard Daniel Graham LeRoy Glancy Chas Goldewman George Grodchl Kathleen Hoack Karen Homlett Jerry Hansen Daryl Heimerl John Hardin Joanne Hart Judith Hays Billy Hazen Donna Hendricks Patty Henkelman Ann Herrmann Louis Hesse Karen Hilstad Roger Hudlow Priscella Huffman Dove Huntington Charles Jercbek Jon Jondahl Ronnie Johnsen Wayne Johnsen Arlene Johnson Duane Johnson Jean Johnson Marilyn Johnson Virgil Johnson Butch Joseph Betty Joswick Mary Kasper Frances Keeley Ned Kendrick Lorena Kimmel Judy Kingsrud Margie Klienhekse Estelle Koenig 41 David Kroc Rosemary Kroc Arlene Kronbery Douglas Ludwig Pat Langvo Charles Lctterner Nancy Lcughlin Bob Lozier Ben Leighton Eileen Line George Lovrien Sharon Luke Barbara Lyman Richard Lyman Julie Mason Bob Mason Pauline Matson Judy McGuire David McRae Sally McSherry Darryl Michel Don Mikkelson Robert Miles Myra Mohlin Donald Morse Joe Moyle Bob Noegele Ralph Neil Judy Nelson Lorry Nelson Larry J. Nelson Dove Nesheim Roger Nolby Jim Olds Paul Olin Judy Olsen 42 Dale Olson John O'Connell Darlene Olson Dennis Olson Koren Olson Marilyn Olson Susan Osberg Mary Page Martin Paulson Frank Perisian Joei Earl Peterson Peterson Barbara Towler Lloyd Troendle LuAnne Tucker Barbara Tufhill Betty Tweed Gwen Vershey Jo Villella Martha Wetland Lorry Watts Karen Weist Judy Wilson Marilyn Wiltsey Margaret Rohe Charles Rosenberger Don Ross James Running Jane? Russell Jo Ann Rye Koren Schlong Allan Scheider Gregg Schromm Dave Schroder Sally Sevey Mary Ellen Shoughnessy Nancy Sherf Glenna Shogren Jim Smith Mary Jo Sfosko Richard Steller Barbara Tonan Susan Tedholm Jo Thiede Julie Thomas Tony ThOmpson Elvin Tilfon Sue Tollefson 43 Gary Peterson Sandro Peterson Sharon Pieper Bennet PiHsley Bill Pye Ronald Quest Carol Romstod Bill Rand Gary Reed Allen Rife Caryl Robbins Pot Rogers Ellen Wirtz Susan Young Judy Zachary Edward Zembrycki Not pictured are; judy McKinley Marlene Arnold Leonard Mortinson Judy Cannon Loretta Petersen Douglas Carter Raymond Sfodola Mike Crowley Gory Weborg Frank Davidson John Williams Gerald Hedfke Ken Bromley Jerry Hlody Sally Sevey's golden fresses ore shorn of the hands of Marilyn Johnson and Loretta Kime mell while Glenna Shogren, and Sharon John- son look on. Nu, m Relaxation for the tired bones of Gregg Schramm, Bill Pye, Bob Naegele, and Tom Merz. Triumph reigns cs Kay Biaastod shouts from the shoulders 01 Estelle Koenig, Mary Jo Stosko, Ann Hermann, Ellis Fitzimons, and Sue Tedholm. Hi there, Judy Nelson. On the phone again? Confusion reigned as the first day of the 1954 school year found Minnetonko's hails filled with approxi- mately two-hundred sophomores, oll wandering aim- lessly around the halls, wondering where they should be at what time, and how to get there. The many clubs of Tonko High slowly began to catch the eyes of the bottled sophomores. Gradually they began taking interest in the various clubs; Drama Club, Ski Club, Y-Teens, G. A. A., the athletic activities, and publications, and many other organiz- ations. After getting accustomed to the range of act- ivities, they elected as their president LeRoy Foote,- vice president; Jim Olds; secretory, Bob Noegele; treasurer, Bill Pye; and as their historian, Sally Sevey. Along the leadership line, they selected the roliowing student council representatives: LeRoy Foote, Ken Broos, Pauline Motson, Judy McGuire, Allan Rife, and Ruth Anderson. The six 8 team cheerleaders who led the cheers for the B squad games were; Judie Hays, Mary Jo Stosko, Pauline Motson, Judy McKinley, Estelle Koenig and Sally Sevey. As for as football letter-winners go, Bob Neogele was the only soph- omore to receive a letter. The aim of this year's sophomore class is to be- come better acquainted with the school, the faculty, and with its fellow students. LeRoy Foote, Jim Olds, Sally Sevey, Bill Pye, Bob Naegele. t FEATURES ACTIVITIES 4-7 Attendants Pamela Haakinson, Patricio Thompson, Nancy Kendrick, Rigmor Anden, Morgareth Johnson, Janet Hcllberg, and Queen Barbara Huntington, Cries of Robbins for the Birds , and strains of Mood Indigo floated through the air October first, the night of the 1954 Homecoming. I The Skippers did their best to cage the Robbins- dole eleven while performing for the first time on their new football field, but the Robbins eaked out 0 one point margin. The parade of floats around the field met a more disastrous end when it become lodged in the mud. Following the game, swarms of Tonkons rushed to the gym to see the lovely coronation. Queen Barbara Huntington ascended to the throne with her attendants Rigmor Anden, Janet Hallberg, Patricia Thompson, Pamela Hookinson, Nancy Kendrick, 0nd Morgareth Johnson. Blue lights, swishy skirts and soft music by Lori Palmer's band put students and alumni in the mood 48 for Mood Indigo. The preceding night was devoted to a parade and a bonfire. Floats of o skunk, mock football players, and other orginal creations, dignitaries, plus Queen Barb and her attendants paraded through the streets of Excelsior to the music of the high school bond. Activities shifted from Excelsior to Minnetonko High School where a huge bonfire was soon under way. Between firecrackers, yells of the cheerleaders, and the leaping flames of the bonfire, onlookers spirits soared. By Mixing together the parade, the bonfire, the game and the dance, and stiring well, a wonderful 1954 Homecoming resulted. Through the future years these Homecoming festivities will form the highlight of our memories of Minnetonko High School. ATTENDANTS AND ESCORTS lEFT TO RIGHT: P. Maher, P. Thompson, M. Peterson, R. Anden, J. Larson, J. Hallberg, B. Parsonage, Queen Barbara Huntington, A. Zakariosen, D. Hules, M. Johnson, L. Vetter, N. Kendrick, J. Wang, P. 'Hoakinson. Bearers: Jeannette Cole and Bobby Carruht. King and Queen of tomorrow: - Jeanette Cole, Bobby Carruth. The winning float! The lucky captains, Bob, Gene, Zak, bid to dance with Queen Barbara. 49 Publications pros makes 'iqn while working on winning Skunk. Captains Bob and Zak escort Barb to her royal chair. In the mood for food 50 Come Marching In Swooners beware! The M of Homecoming. ou down? Completed pass? Twenty yard run? Young miss? ABOVE: Pot, Frances and Fay in Confusion. ABOVE CENTER: Mommy Mary and her chil'en. RIGHT: Skeeter and Terry, Buffoon and Tycoon. BELOW: Table tennis trio, Buzzy, Louie and Larry. Smooooth 52 LEFT: Let's trip the light fantastic. BELOW: Dave, the whistler. BOTTOM: Misplaced Jack. September 17 Mound Gm Canteen Committee October 20 Park Gm Pep Club October 30 Halloween Canteen Committee November 19 Austin mm Voyageur December 10 Edina wm Breezes December 17 Christmas Party Canteen Committee January 7 Robbinsdale mm G.A.A. February 4 Hopkins wm F.T.A. 8 Drama Club February 15 Mound ww Voyageur February 25 Wayzata mm Pep Club April 16 Spring Sophomore Class Gambling Casino Sondra Sathre and Jack Danielson crown the royal pair of Sno Day, Skeeter Hawkinson ond Saundra Tallakson. Fred Larson, the mysterious voice behind Sno Day announce- ments. Whishl There goes Richie Lyman! ABOVE: Let's give a cheer for the royal clan. LEFT: The Hans Brinkers of Tonko. BELOW: Shake, rattle and roll on socks. 54 Looks better than lunch . . . Eh, King and Queen? Sno Day dawned a bright sub-zero day, as girls and boys came trudging to school carry- ing various gear. At two o'clock, three bells resounding throughout Minnetonka High summoned the students to the pep fest. There it was discovered that the soon-to-be reigning Queen and King were Saundra Tallakson and Skeeter Hawkin- son. Saundra and Skeeter were crowned by the captain of the hockey team, Jack Danielson, and Sandra Sathre, last year's Sno Queen. During the afternoon the students took part in various activities; tobogganing, broom- ball games, basketball, ping-pong, skating, and downhill and cross-country ski races. After the game a sock hop was held in the gym with the music provided by Tom Wil- liam's band. Helpl , Can you steer? Overheard cries of toboggoners. Hold on tight, Patty! Counting your toes? Oopsl Somebody goofed! Ill TOP: Get Maddyls crazy knees ABOVE: The Judies, and Barb, part of the rope rage. Ah, but we want to see their legsl 56 Homecoming, Prom, and graduation topped the news list at Minnetonka, but there were many other people and items that made headlines. The political scene found Dwight Eisen- hower at the' head of the nation. McCarthy's sub-committee finished its investigation of all Reds and pinks. Pink found its way into the fashion circles, also, by combining with charcoal to become the rage for boys and girls alike. Bermuda shorts, kneehighs, and beads were added to the list of girls fashions. Disk iockeys and record shops flooded the air waves with such songs as Mr. Sandman, This Ol' House, Sincere- ly, and Sh-Boom during 1954-55. Fav- orite singers on radio and television were Joni James, J. P. Morgan, Doris Day, Eddie Fisher, and Perry Como. So there you are, And away we go, Where's your candlea- bra? gained fame through the T. V. Trio of George Gobel, Jackie Gieason, and Lib- erace. Color television, Cinerama, and 3-D added more eye strain to the nation. The Democrats gained glory for themselves by taking charge of the U. S. senate and the state governorship and cabinet. The sports world gained renown when the Giants won the Pennant by defeating Cleveland, and the Michigan Wolverines came out on top in the annual Rose Bowl. Lee Ann Meriwether was crowned as Miss America to top the headlines of the World of Bathing Beaut- Ies. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Olds, J. Moyle, R. Lyman, M. Delaney, J. Olson, L. Besser, V. Johnson. The schools photo dark-room was a busy .. Those interested in science have found an outlet place during the school year as Kamera Klub for their interest in the newly formed Science Club. members practiced up on their favorite The members have individual projects and experi- hobby. The group not only took and de- ments, or group lectures on geophysics, chemistry, veloped pictures but attended slide lectures and various science subjects. The physics room is on the how and why of photography. used for their headquarters with Mr. Gniffke The advisor to the group was Mr. Millard. ' watching to see no one blows anything up. The purpose of the club is to get students in- terested in Science Fairs. Officers are Bill Schmid. president; Dick Engen, vice-president; John Olson, secretary-treasurer. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Reinking, J. Berg, R. Houser, N. Rungi, R. Miller, B. Robinsort, N. Brown, D. Schuetz, L. Henke, D. Engen, L. Nelson. SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Schmid, A. Malm, P. Maher, D. Leaf, T. Hazen, D. Hermsons, D. Hules. The chief aim of the Student Council, to make Tonka a better school, the 28 members of the 1954-55 council brought the problems that arose in their respective home rooms to the meetings and en- deavored to arrive at the best solution. The council, with the support of Miss Evelyn Mo, sponsored many projects: the improvement of school lunches with the help of the school cooks and Mr. Nilsen, a drive to raise money for supporting a school in Finland, the foundation of the Policy Com- mittee which took the place of the hall monitor system, and an extra assembly program starring Snorky, the sea lion, and his owner Russ Charles, a clothing drive, and scheduling University Extension programs for next year. Leading the student government at Minnetonka Brave Marcia is a good sport to be was president-elect Don Goettelman, vice-president 0 P0 0f the reptile act Mina Mose, secretary Ka Lynn Sheker, treasurer Carol Heisler, and historian Nancy Kendrick. The two for- eign students from Sweden and Belgium, Rigmor Andeen and George Longree, were given honorary memberships on the council. Leading the student government at Mieentonka was president-elect Don Goeaaelman, vice-president Mina Mose, secretary Klynn Sheker, treasurer Carol Heisler, and historian Nancy Kendrick. The two stu- Snorkey, the seal, of an assembly dents from Sweden and Belgium, Rigmor Andeen program. and George Longree, were given honorary member- 5 memberships on the council. M; 9w: y , Money raising projects of the council included $33399 .1me Mkak Lu 63-A3ana checking hats and coats at the Civic Music concerts, w WMQ 'nruh $993M 6k WW: W selling concessions during the sub-district basketball x J '1 t rump? .04, $$m- Won. tournament ad sponsoring a dame which was held E. ' Q Shamwz :4 eu! J 1., 049-994,1 5M inAprii. 1' i ,WJ, , 5. v5. 4V 2 W gay! w W- M. , ELJA. 9 3th Xtmi U Ah me .' ' A I LEFT TO RIGHT: FRONT ROW: D. Goettleman, N. Kendrick, C. Henrickson, L. Apple, K. Sheker, M. Anderson, R. Anderson, P. Motson, J. McGuire, G. Edwards. STANDING: R. Hauser, G. Grodahl, J. Danielson, G. Longree, L. Foote, R. Neil, J. Olson, B. Way, R. Fronius, J. Johnson, J. Hallberg, M. Vogels- E W a berg, C. Heisler, M. Hanson, N. Brooks, M. Mace. 5 58 ABOVE: Syncopoted cheerleaders caught off guard. RIGHT: The familiar middies ot the games. V-V or voice and volume are the main re- quirements for membership in the Pep Club which supports not only the football and basketball teams but all other school teams participating in Lake Conference competition. The uniforms of the girls for this year carried out the Tonka-Skipper theme. The white miclclies with blue trim on their sailor collars were stylish, too. Pep Club's money raising proiects included The Fall Frolic canteen and the llTwin Twirl dance where the couples were similar dress and danced to records. These proiects put the Pep Club on it's feet financially. Finishing off the year, the club gave a picnic for the M Club and all other boys on school teams. OffiCers Barb Lobb, Jane Niccum, and Connie Weir, president, vice-presiclent, and secretary respectively, led the activities of Pep Club with the help of advisor, Mrs. Peterson. LEFT TO RIGHT: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Peterson, B. Lobb, D. Daily, S. Johnson, M. Aldritt, S. Ice, J. Fowler, J. Hallberg, D. Miller, M. Quam. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, J. Olson, 5. Peterson, A. Hermann, M. Kasper, J. Mason, C. Heisler, B. Elmblod, A. Stokes. THIRD ROW: J. Aldritt, S. McSherry, J. Thomas, J. Finstod, M. Brooks, E. Fitzimmons, M. Johnson, M. Mohlin, L. Peterson, M. Fillmore. FOURTH ROW: R. Kroc, J. Rye, H. Ernst, B. Anderson, K. Parks, N. Herrick, J. Ritchie, P. Fohlstrom, N. Gurske, C. Gug- genheim, L. Apple. That story should be good, five heads are working on it. The moscunne point of view. The MINNETONKA BREEZES is the school's monthly source of news and writ- ten entertainment, as well as a source of great delight to the staft. Miss Phalen and Mr. Duff are the advisors and patron saints of the publication, while Karen Erickson is the editor-in-chief. Those giving moral support to Karen are page editors: John Larson, Barb Schwartz, Carl Kollmeyer, and Casey Parker. The staH, wishing to put out nine issues, found that it was necessary to have an income. Game concessions, Canteens and the advertising of loyal merchants provided the extra earnings needed. LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: C. Kollmeyer, J. Larson, K. Erickson, B. Schwartz, C. Parker, J. Johnson. FIRST ROW: Miss Phalen, J. Nelson, C. Graham, P. Maher, M. Johnstone, H. Ernst, C. Studer, D. Taylor, L. Apple, B. Lobb, Mr. Duff. SECOND ROW: J. Olson, J. Berg, N. Brown, J. Russell, 5. Shattuck, N. Morrison, 3. Scholle, S. Morrison, K. Anderson. THIRD ROW: W. Haselhuhn, R; Ofsteod, B. Way, D. Horsted, D. Williams, C. Guggenheim, K. Hillsted, N. Gurske, K. Boice, B. Anderson, C. Martinson, N. KefIdrick, J. Blank, J. Adomeit, J. Rippetoe, P. Miller, C. Weir, R. Fronius, A. Stokes, J. Abbott. LEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: L. Laramie, A. Compton, C. Parker, B. Thompson, P. Colby, K. Erickson, S. Johnson, J. Niccum, J. Hallberg. M. Aldritt. STANDING: C. Graham, T. Stark, R. L. Lyman, T. Baumen, T. Hazen, B. Way, D. Schuetz, D. Williams, B. Huntington, J. Bruce, N. Gurske, R. Ofstead, J. Blank, G. Edwards. Sis Shattuck, our cover Rembrandt. The VOYAGEUR is a pictorial history of all the events of Minnetonka's school year. The preparation of the book is an endless task that begins in the fall and continues until the last school bell rings in the spring. The designing of a cover and theme, plus the selling of advertising and subscriptions began the year's activities. Aththe same time Ned Brown began roaming the halls to capture school life in pictures, and all the editors busily began laying out pages and collecting information. Although funds for the book were raised by the staff through concessions and two canteens, and selling of extra student pictures. Processes were carried out in the Art Room under the watchful eye of Mr. Grimes, advisor. Final deadlines for the book were met by the staff in April with the hope that their efforts would refresh memories for present stu- dents and future alumnae. lEFT TO RIGHT: SEATED: A. Stokes, B. Gniffke, K. Anderson, B. Parsonage, Mr. Grimes, L. Apple, R. Fronius, N. Brown, D. Shattuck. STANDING: B. Elmblad, G. Mairson, S. Scholle, P. Mcher, B. Anderson, J. Olson, R. Parsonage, J. Kurt, S. Osberg, J. Olson, S. Sevey, R. Berg, 8. Sathrei A. Herman, W. Schmid. The Canteen Committee, under the direction of Miss Evelyn Mo, endeavored to present to the students of M.H.S. a form of entertainment which could be enjoyed by all. Dancing in the lunchroom, ping pong and games in the gym, and refreshments gave diversity to each even- ing's activities. The committee, made up of representatives of the sophomore, iunior, and senior classes and all of the school's clubs, sponsor the can- teens throughout the school year. Permission is given by the Canteen Committee to other school organizations to take over canteens so that they might raise money for their treosuries. The canteens sponsored by the Canteen Committee included the Halloween masquer- ade which had door prizes and prizes for the most original costumes, the Christmas party featuring Hugh Cardenia and his band, and a special spring canteen. Parellel turn, Head Skiis, Moon Valley, and broken bones, are familiar phrases to the Ski Club members. This organization was open to all skiers: beginner, novice, and ex- pert. A weiner roast was held in the fall in connection with the clearing of the school slopes for future skiing. Mariorie Benedikter, owner of Moon Val- ley, brought her slides on correct skiing and gave c: talk on ski equipment to the group. President Jean Adomeit and treasurer Carol Guggenheim were officers of the club with Mr. Duff as faculty advisor. The club had few meetings for the main obiect is to be out on skiing slopes-either on the school grounds or at a ski resort area. SEN'OR LETTERMEN FIRST ROW: Coach Christ, D. Hanner, -B. Reeves, B. Eherenfeldt, P. Wilson, K. Whittier, Coach Lokken. SECOND ROW: 8. Sheker, F. Replay, R. Poeschel, R. Carpenter, F. Quand-t, M. Neimeyer, L. Lund, J. Larson. THl-RD ROW: R. Parsonage, S. Hawkinson, B. Naegele, B. Sauer, F. Primieau, D. Laing, N. Brown, C. Kollmeyer. M Club, the men's society, is primarily organized to promote good sportsmanship and an all around spirit. Admittance to the organiza- tion is the winning of a letter. This may be gained in such athletics as football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, baseball, tennis and track. FIRST ROW: Coach Christ, F. Hanus, B. Schmid, V. Favorite, D. Hules, L. Verter, G. Totushek. SECOND ROW: L. Carr, D. Leaf, R.Ske1don, J. Wang, D. Goehleman, D. Wimher, R. IMueHer, J. Dan-ielson. THIRD ROW: B. Parsonage, J. Johnson, C. Arnold, R. Rubin, R. White, T. Nelson, M. Peterson. FOURTH ROW: A. Zakariason, C. Ballentine, J. Crozier, W. Hoselhuhn, J. Larson, T. Reinking, D. Nessa, J Trick, N. Runge. 63 CABINET: LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Hansen, 8. Morrison, C. Weir, J. Olson, K. Anderson, C. Parker, C. Martinson, N. Morrison, M. Parr, G. Towler, S. Mitchell, N. Hammergren. Y-Teens began the new school year with big plans. Those chosen to head the program were Nancy Morrison, president; Sharon Mitchell, vkeepresident; Carol Martinson, secretary; and Merideth Hansen, treasurer. The first alI-school activity sponsored by the Y-Teens was a W.P.A. or Women Fay All dance held in the school lunchroom be- fore Christmas vacation. Y-Teens ioined forces with their male counterpart organiza- tion in sponsoring the qnnual Sno-Day festivities featuring outdoor sports, dinner, basketball game, and dance. Other plans for projects were also made with the Hi-Y organization. Advisors for the group were Mrs. Kathy Rappley and Miss Thorsen who represented the Y.W.C.A. and the school faculty respec- tively. Bi-monthly meetings during the year featured numerous speakers and panels, Christmas time Hanging of the Greens , and an International Fair sponsored by Y-Teen Clubs from the Twin Cities area. An added celebration for the group was the 100th Anniversary of the Y.M.C.A. ininity. Cross section of fem- To create, maintain, and extend, throughout the home, school, and community high stand- ards of Christian character. This is Hi-Y. One of the new organizations of the high school, Hi-Y has quickly developed in number and in.spirit into an outstanding school group. Thirty boys meet weekly in the homes of its members to enioy an evening of fellow- ship. Programs that highlighted the years activities were an illustrated talk and car- toon session by Oz Black; a psychologist who demonstrated the powers of hypnotism; a Y's Men's panel on Dates and Dating ; a swimming party; a hayride; a sports fellow- ship night, and a discussion on parent-t'een- age relations. Service proiects for the year included working in a Y.M.C.A. Christmas tree lot, and co-sponsoring Sno Day with the Y-Teens. Officers chosen for the year were Wally Haselhuhn, Aaron Stevens, Fred Larson, Lowell Vetter, John Olson, Ed Gose, Rex Miller, and Ron Poeschel. Gerald Bolmeier served as faculty adviser and Bish Ander- son represented the Y.M.C.A. LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW ONE: J. Hardin, B. Cobbs, B. Grodahl, G. Peterson, R. Poeschel. ROW TWO: A. Stevens, B. Beggs, 5. Michael, R. Johnson, F. Arntz, J. Myres. ROW THREE: D. Erickson, W. Hoselhuhn, E. Gose, B. Sauer, B. Kell, R. Miller, D. Engen. ROW FOU'R: L. Vetter, J. Bruce, F. Larson, D. Williams, J. Olson. Heyl Don't eat too much. FIRST ROW: Saundra Tallakson, Mary Johnstone, Gay Moirson, Georgina Edwards, Pat Gilmer, Sandro Kizer. SECOND ROW: Susie Huber, Cole Graham, Madeline Parr, Terry Hazen, Darrell Schue'tz, Bob Thompson, John Cunningham, Mike Neimeyer, John Berg. Mother Is A Freshman by Christopher Sergal was the play chosen and presented by the junior class in their first class attempt in the world of the theater. The plot of Mother Is A Freshman concerned a mother who found that she must enter college on a financial scholarship as the only means of supporting her daughter and herself. Mother and daughter both fell in love with the same professor. Any number of complicated but amusing problems arose but as can be expected, all turned out happily. Under the able direction of Mrs. Eloise Fick, the play was excellently cast, directed, and produced. Mary Johnstone, Gay Mairson, and John Cunning- LEFT TO RIGHT: Gay Mairson, Terry Hazen, John Cunningham, John Berg, Mary Johnstone. ham assumed the parts of mother, daughter, and professor respectively. The supporting cast included Connie Weir, Georgina Edwards, Terry Hazen, Cole Graham, John Berg, Darrell Schuetz, Madeline Parr, Mike Neimeyer, Sandra Kizer, Pat Gilmer, Saundra Tallakson, and Susie Huber. Class committees played an important part in the production of the play. Preparations for the play were divided into seven sections; tickets, between acts entertainment, make-up, newspaper advertising, poster advertising, ushers, and stage properties. Each committee was headed by a student chairman and a faculty advisor. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Carr, B. Lobb, S. Sween, S. Johnson, W. Haselhuhn. The senior class with its seasoned MHS actors, pre- sented On The Bridge At Midnight by Bruce Bran- don on April 22. The three act oId-fashioned melo- drama followed the familiar idea of hero, heroine, and villain. Theshero, Horatio Wainright, married the beautiful actress, Queenie DeLorme. The villain, Mervyn Parsons, threatened to disclose hQueenie's past which was shrouded in secrecy unless she robbed Horatio the invention he planned to sell. Everything went riotously wrong until the situation was corrected by the hero. Pat Maher, Pat Miller, and Larry Carr took the roles of hero, heroine, and viliain. The entire cast of characters included Joan Rippetoe as the hero's mother, Dorothy Shattuck, his sister; Sandra Johnson, a spinster; Wally Haselhuhn, the butler; Carol Fahl- strom, Queenie's friend; Sue Sween, a society ma- tron; Barbara Lobb, the matron's daughter; Ann Compton as Dora Horne who is also in love with Horatio; Rex Miller as Jack Frost who possesses a Southern accent, and Jim Morris as one who arrives unexpectedly. The cast and production committees worked under the direction. of Miss Evelyn Mo. FIRST ROW: P. Maher, P. Miller, J. Rippetoe, D. Shattuck, A. Compton. SECOND ROW: R Miller, J. Morris, W. Haselhuhn, B. Lobb, C. Fahlstrom, S. Johnson, 5. Johnson, 5. Sween. What is lucky Orville doing in Santa's workshop during the Christmas play? What a dashing Santa you make, Pat Maher? The MHS Drama Club spent a busy year with its activities centered around the theme Plays are the thing. The group opened its season with an original play, written, pro- duced, and acted by club members. It was entitled; The Pack on Santa's Back, or What's in it For Me? In addition, three one- act plays were presented for the general public and a skit was given for a pep-fest. In order to make funds for its operation the group sponsored a canteen. Officers for the year were Pat Miller, president; Bob Thompson, vice-president; Janet Karpf, sec- retary; Carol Studer, treasurer; Karen Olson, historian. LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW ONE: P. Maher, L. Carr, J. Myhre, B. Thompson, C. Studer, J. Karpf, P. Miller, S. McSherry, M. Beise. ROW TWO: J. Ballentine, S. Mitchell, K. Hilstod, K. Boyce, M. Grafsland, 5. Kizer, B. Wood, H. Ernst, 'S. Huber. ROW THREE: J. Fowler, J. Schroeder, R. Fronius, C. Fahlstrom, M. Kokesh, 5. Nelson, P. Fuhlstrom, K. Stenberg, C. Heisler, C. Caton. ROW FOUR: B. Schwartz, C. Weir, R. Anderson, M. Anderson, G. Mairson, B. Martin, G. Gully, S. Frye, P. Gilmer, R. Berg. ROW FIVE: T. Hozen, M. Parr, D. Schuetz, D. Taylor, C. Graham, M. Neimeyer, E. Koenig, J. Olson, S. Yount, D. Williams. ROW SIX: V. Johnson, D. Graham, J. Abbott, J. Blank, C. Mack, J. Hart, P. Henkleman, P. Motson, A. Herman, M. Neil, A. Compton. ROW SEVEN: B. Ribbentrop, J. seirup, J. Rippetoe, M. Sullivan, J. A'domeit, M. Staska, J. Hayes, M. Ballentine, S. Sathre, M. Johnstone, K. Sheker. ROW EIGHT: M. Wilse, L. Tucker, R. Kroc, P. Langva, K. Anderson. The Future Teachers of America is a firm founda- tion on which to build dreams for people who are interested in a teaching career. The purpose of the club is to cultivate the qualities essential in a good teacher and to develop leadership and character. The dubs thirteen members with the help of advisors Miss Buschow and Mr. Duff maintained in- teresting and educational meetings all year. Pro- grams for the year included movies, speakers, and Hard at work planning their futures as teachers. LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: C. Studer, S. Mitchell, advisors: Mr. Duff, Miss Bushow; B. Wood, J. Fowler. FIRST ROW: A. Strokes, J. Blank, D. Miller, D. Taylor, K. Parks, N. Amundson, R. Fronius, P. Maher at the desk. the feature of the organization, student teaching. Members are allowed one day a semester to go to any school in the district to observe or teach. In October an initiation of members and of- ficers was held. The officers installed were Put Maher, president; Sharon Mitchell, vice-president; Anne Stokes, secretary; Janet Fowler, treasurer; Carol Henrickson, librarian; and Rec Fronius, his- torian. FIRST ROW: D. Shcttuck, K. Erickson, C. Parker, K. Anderson, S. Sothre, A. Stokes. SECOND ROW: C. Kollmeyer, J. Larson, J. Johnson, P. Froyd, B. Schwartz, N. Brown. NOT PICTURED: B. Parsonage, B. Gniftke. Quill ond Scroll is a national honor society for students participating in journalistic activities. Members elected to Quill and Scroll iMinnetonka Chopteri receive the highest honor given to stu- dents who take an active part in the MHS iour- nalistic organizations, the Breezes and the Voy- ogeun Membership is limited to those who have done outstanding work in their organization and who rank in the upper one-third of their class scholas- tically. The purposes of the National Athletic Honor Society are: to foster high scholarship among athletes, to stimulate a desire for balanced train- ing, and to elevate the ideas of sportsmanship. A boy may obtain membership in this society after he has completed the following require- ments: He must have earned a letter, having taken part in either a maior or minor sport. His average for three consecutive semesters, before, at the time of, or after he has earned his letter, must be equal to or higher than the average of the school. He must have showed the highest type of citizen- ship and sportsmanship. Being elected to this so- ciety is the highest honor bestowed on an athlete. FIRST ROW: P. Moher, T. Reinking, M. Neimeyer, N. Runge, R. Poeschell, H. Howkinson, F. Rapley, C. Kollmeyer, T. Williams, D. Winther, D. Goettlemcm. SECOND ROW: D. chner, J. Wang, G. Totushek, J. Larson, B. Schmid, D. Leaf, R. Skeldon. THIRD ROW: K. Whittier, D. DeGrote, J..Crozier, J. Danielson, R. White, T. Nelson, C. Bailentine, N. Brown. FIRST ROW: C. Martinson, B. Lobb, P. Miller, J. Rippetoe, S. Mitchell, D. Miller, J. Fowler, N. Cody, L. Apple. SECOND ROW: D. Shattuck, B. Schmid, P. Maher, 5. Ice, M. Hanson, A. Stokes, S. Hein, C. Weir, N. Brown. THIRD ROW: J. Larson, B. Parsonage, J. Johnson, D. DeGrote, B. Gniftke, L. Henke, R. Parsonage, T. Nelson, P. Froyd, D. Goettleman, N. Runge. NOT PICTURED: K. Anderson and K. Erickson. One of the highest honors a high school student at Minnetonka can earn is to be accepted for membership in the National Honor Society. To become a member of the organization you must have outstanding character, potential leadership, and a high scholastic average. The new members are chosen iointly by the faculty and by the mem- bers remaining from the previous year. At the end of each school year a total of 1570 of the graduating seniors are chosen for member- ship in the society. During their junior year 5M: are chosen and in their senior year 1070 are MHS was host to Hopkins at the annual ioint leader- ship conference held on January 21. The purpose of the conference was to promote and encourage stu- dent leadership in school and community activities. The discussion of the tools which are necessary for a leader developed around the theme, Build It Yourself. Approximately 200 students attended from the two schools. The conference began with warm-up games and community singing led by Bish Anderson, Hi-Y's director. The Reverend Robert G. Borgwardt was the guest speaker. Following the refreshment period, the group was divided into 15 student-led groups to discuss the ideas which had been presented by Rev- erend Borgwardt. 71 picked. This year's new senior members are: Nancy Cody, Dallas DeGrote, Janet Fowler, Meredith Hansen, Sheila Ice, Frank Larson, Barb Lobb, Carol Martinson, Deanna Miller, Pat Miller, Shar- on Mitchell, Ted Nelson, Truman Reinking, Nile Runge, Joan Rippetoe, Bill Schmid,.Dorothy Shat- tuck. New iunior members are: Lois Apple, John Berg, Ned Brown, Peter Froyd, Sonia Hein, Larry Henke, John Larson, Ronald Parsonage, Anna Stokes, and Connie Weir. Youth Leaders, during a discussion. The Guardian Angels of the visual aids auditorium are the thirteen boys who serve as pro- iectionists. Under the direction of Mr. Wayne Millard, a movie schedule is maintained for the six hours of the school clay. Those serving as proiectionists give their study hall time for this iob. FIRST ROW: D. Erickson, R. Hauser, B. Schmid, B. Way, L. Henke. SECOND ROW: F. Von Eschen, J. Johnson, 8. Hawkins, D. Hules, A. Shay, L. Carr, T. Hozen, L. Nelson. High School Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational group of young people meeting bi-monthly in neighborhood churches and private homes. The purpose of the organization is to build Christian character. The meetings are primarily for fellowship and planned around panel discussions, films, and speakers. The service proiect sponsored by the group was the filling of a food basket for a needy family at Thanks- giving time. STANDING RIGHT TO LEFT: J. Wilson, C. Falstrom, K. Anderson, M. Kleinheksel, V. Anderson, J. Fowler, D. Miller, P. Folstrom, J. Schroeder. AT THE PIANO: Nancy Cody. FIRST ROW: 8. Myhre, S. Johnson, L. Diethelm, J. Abbott, B. Seamans, C. Mock. SECOND ROW: 5. Fries, J. Karpf, L. Hudlow, L. Kokesh, E. Koenig, C. Weir, J. Warman, J. Ritchie, B. Math, G. Edwards, P. Swan- son. , Girl Guides for book worms and reference workers are characterized by the seventeen assistants manning the library desk. Under the guidance of Miss Ellen Jones, the girls gain practical experience in the distribution and shelving of books, and locating reference material for students. The men behind-the-scenes are very important to all school as- semblies, programs, and plays. These boys who get little glory , work hard to make each produc- tion on the stage a success. With the help of Mr. Milo Fowler, they gain the experience of working with props and lights. FIRST ROW: L. Nelson, J. Morris. SECOND ROW: Mr. Milo Fowler, R. Hauser, L. Henke, B. Gniffke, F. Von Eschen, N. Carlson. 73 SEPTEMBER . gig? in I ERA-no school E ecoming, RobbinsdaIc-here iww MW ?mmwg :2:va ll 7 Christmas Party and Christmas Vacation begins 2 A School resumes 21 Leadership Conference 28 Sno-day, Basketball, Park-here FEBRUARY 1 8 Mass Band and Chorus concert 25 Last conference Basketball game, Wayzata-here MARCH W 4 M.H.S. host to Sub-disfricf Basketball tournamenfagfiIIka vs. Mound 5 Delta Chi formal dance I I I Cheerleaders dance Shamroc 2' Career Day APRIL WW M. , wmw I ' 11 Easter Vacation m Wm WM leand Concert Q 263 Award Day 2731 a Sr. Class Night LR Pre-commencement exercises QWMWWJ i5; JUNEW 3 Graduation Coaches Morseth and Christ receiving special presents from Football squad at the close of the season. The spring season opened new avenues of success for students of MHS. Seven won recognition in the Minnesota Regional section of the Scholastic Art Award Contest held annually for high school students. Six pictures were given the Gold Key award for achievement and consequently were sent on to the National Scholastic finals at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nine others were exhibited in Rochester, Minnesota. Sandra Sathre was the winner of three Gold Keys. Scholastic Art Winners Receiving Awards: LEFT TO RIGHT: L. McKinley, Sax Sathre, Mr. Grimes, C. Fahlstrom, B. Lobb, S. Tollefson, S. Ferrell, and W. Haselhuhn. 75 FINE AIIT FIRST ROW: Terry Hozen, Mildred Neil, Mary Johnstone, Judy McGuire, Earl Finden, Sonic Hein, Donn Leaf, Lucy Kokesh, Rio Fronius, Ann Hermann. SECOND ROW: Joan Rippetoe, Robert KeH, Judy Johnson, Darrell Schuetz, Sally Sevey, Dorleen Taylor, Mike Delaney, Larry Besser, Jerry Hlody, Sally Huber, Glenn Timmers, Don Morse, Bill Nelson. THIRD ROW: Marlene Quam, Maddy Parr, Ben Leighton, Marilyn Johnson, Julie Mason, Dick Erickson, Ralph Neil, Tom Stark, Barbara Schwartz, Jim Olds, Tom Williams, Danny Graham, John Darke, Nile Runge, Deanna Miller. FOURTH ROW: Larry Henke, Caryll Robbins, Douglas Kruger, Ruth Anderson, Carol Henrikson, Pot Miller, Mr. Minkler, Bob Thompson, Mary Jo Stasko, Aaron Stevens. TOMMY WILLIAMS' BAND: Director, Tom Williams. Saxophones, Earl Finden, Niler Runge, Darrell Schuetz, Terry Hozen. Trombone, Fred Fink. Trumpet, Tom Stork, Jim Olds. Dru'ms, Lorry Henke. Bass, John Darke. Piano, Danny Graham. 78 FIRST ROW: Ellis Fitzimons, Dan Ross, Susie Huber, Jean Adomeit, Janet Korpf. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Olson, Bill Berg, Barbara Blesi, Art Molm, Sharon Luke. THIRD ROW: Pauline Motson, Douglas Kelm, Wayne Johnson, Fred Fink, Charles Jerobek, Darlene Harstod, Glenna Shogren. STANDING: Mary Anderson; BAND COUNCIL, SEATED: Rio Fronius, Sonia Hein. STANDING: Jim Olds, Tom Williams, Donn Leaf. The band organization of MHS gives those who are interested in instrumental music the opportunity to play a musical instrument by participating in both solo and ensemble work. Under the direction Of Mr. Raymond Minkler, the band provided music for all home athletic contests. Three concerts were also presented to the public during the school year and additional concerts were given during the summer. The band was able to in- troduce its new uniforms at the Homecoming game 79 on October 'I. With the help of the Band Sponsors Club, the band sponsored a district talent show to raise money for the band trip to Willmar. The band also traveled to Hutchinson in the fail and played an exchange concert with the Central High School bond. The student governing body of the band is the Bond Council. The Council and the band members this year initiated a new marking system by points for their organization. TOP: 8. Ice, S. Johnson, C. Ballen'rine, J. Hallberg, B. Parsonage, and R. Fronius, chorus committee members, all trying to sell Mr. Minkler a ticket to the Chorus Carnival. CENTER: C. Graham and R. Fronius looking over new music in the chorus library. BOTTOM: Fourth hour pracfice session of the chorus. TRIPLE TRIO-BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Fronius, J. Lyman, J. Hall- berg. SECOND ROW: 5. Tallokson, M. Beise, J. Vaughan. FRONT ROW: D. Shctfuck, M. Hansen, F. Kearney. Max BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Hills'rod, M. Johnson, R. Miller, J. Morris, D. Schmidt, A. Stevens, E. Gose, C. Bollentine, L. Besser, W. Lund, R. Parsonage, M. Peterson, C. Forsman, P. Carnihcm, J. Hollberg, S. Mitchel. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lyman, J. Baughon, R. Martin, D. Daily, 3. Gebhard, W. Haselhuhn, W. McCoy, R Shrode, C. Graham, S. Hawkinson, S. Huber, H. Cody, M. Aldritt, R. Fronius. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Beise, S. Johnson, F. Fronius, R. Anden, J. Blodgef'r, W. Schrier, D. Bacon, J. Johndahl, D. Schroeder, K. Schlong, L. Kimmel, J. Rippetoe. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Minkler, S. Tallokson, B. Elmblad, M. Anderson, 5. Ice, S. Shattuck, C. Osf, M. Hanson, E. Wirfz, F. Kearney, J. Schroeder. QUARTET: B. Schrier, M. Peterson, R. Parsonage, C. Bollenfine. 81 Soft lights and sweet music. Night of Glory. Q i Now ngf' oef in 0 ' 300 C mm q.-. s me-Io-h 83 Watch your Fl ngers! More glue should do it. New Physics FormUIa-Male : remole 4 6:1. 84 Maybe it's spring fever; What happened here? Time out for lunch and gossip. Three heads are better than one in figuring out Chemistry Problems. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Genius of work. WWm:-4 M 3.... - 0 :3 --g-sown Heaven help The working girl. SIIIIHTS LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Morseth, Captain B. Parsonage, Coach Christ, and Captain A. Zakariosent Football again claimed a great amount of interest on the part of Minnetonka fans and players. The gridiron season brought 50 boys out for practice who through hard work and cooperation mode a success- ful, although not a winning season for the Skippers. Eight conference games and two nonconterence games gave the team a full season of activity. Those playing on the team will long remember the exper- ience, friendships, and rivalries that they gained. B. Parsonage T. Reinking R. Parsonage Omgm-v- +3030; Touchdown! J. Myhres, D. Nessa, D. Goettleman. Vincent Favorite, Minnetonka senior, was the winner of three outstanding football awards.during the '54 season. Tonka team- mates chose Vince as the Most Valuable Player, and later he was selected by the Lake Conference coaches for the honor of Most Valuable Player of the Lake Con- terence. Lowell Vetter and Vince also were given berths on the AH-Conference team. J. Larson R. Carpenter 91 K. Whittier R. White A. Zokariusen L. Vette'r D. Hules K. Whittier B. Naegele, M. Peterson, N. Brown. Cunningham R. Skeldon J. Wang R. Hanner F. Ropley C. Kollmeyer S. Hawklnson B, Sheker M. Neimeyer C. Arnold B. Eherenfeldt When a towel was needed, an errand had to be run, or bruised limbs rubbed with Iinamenf, Tonko's football managers were there ready for action in the persons of Mike Kokesh and Ronny Nesheim. No football team can look forward to any success without first de- veloping a strong Junior Varsity squad. That job was done well this year under the direction of coach Orlin Peik. FIRST ROW: B. Cobbs, G. Reed, J. Blodgetf, J. Fronius, M. Fowler, J. Corcoran, L. Troendle, J. Peterson. SECOND ROW: L. Arbogost, L. Glancy, K. Pauly, R. Poeschel, K. Broas, J. Raymond, E. Tilfon. THIRD ROW: E. Fourpohl, R. Niel, C. Jerabec, P. Rogers, D. Morse, B. Naegele, Coach Peik. FOURTH ROW: R. Fisher, P. Johnson, B. Joseph, D. Mikkelson, R. Martin. BACK ROW: Coach Lokken, D. Goettleman, L. Smeiia, P. Wilson, D. DeGrote, A. Zakariasen, J. Wong, T. Nelson. FRONT ROW: R. Poechel, C. Kollmeyer, R. Carpenter, J. Larson, R. Thimsen. NOT PICTURED: M. Peter- son, P. Maher, F. Quondt, J. Hesse. Minnetonka completed a fair season this year as far as games won and lost were concerned. The team and student body showed sportsman- ship and spirit throughout the season in accepting losses as well as victories. The people of the community and the student body supported the team all season. The members of the team have shown their team spirit in playing hard and trying their best to the end. Why, I'd bend over backwards I'm taller than you, buddy. Three's a crowd. TWO points coming 95 R. Carpenter, D. DeGrofe, B. Thimsen. A. Zakariasen, D. Goettlemcn, T. Nelson. R. Poeschel C. Kollmeyer, J. Wang, L'. Smeiia. J. Larson , Coaches Lokken and Christ. 3 JR N X K FIRST ROW: M. Fowler, F. Quest, G.'Grodahl, E Zambrucki, K. Broas, J. Blod . ROW: R-. Neil, L. Hesse, D. Martin, P. Johnson, F. Fink, D. Heimere, B. Pye, Coach Christ. Jim Crozier and rocket. FIRST ROW: Mr. Duff, Donn Leaf, Tom Stark. SECOND ROW: Fred Larson, Jim Crozier, Jack Bollentine. Fred Larson's counterpioy. The tennis team was one of the few teams that came back with most of its force this year. There were five returning Iettermen. The team participated in a round-robin tourna- ment this year with six other schools: Robbinsdale, Mound, Edina, Bloomington, University High, St. Louis Park, and Blake. At the end of the season, the teams of the league vie for places in the District tournament. Winners 90 from there to the regional tournament and then to the state tournament. A team consists of three singles players and two doubles teams, with the players competing among themselves for positions on the team. Mr. Nicholas Duff began his coaching career this spring for the netmen. KNEELING: Marlow Peterson, Ron Poschel, Jim Page, Lowell Vetter, Don Goettlemen, Don Hules. STANDING: Jock Wong, Don'Pederson, Carl Kollmeyer, Dick Winther, Charles Arnold, Dick Martin, Skeet Hawkinson. The spring of '55 marked a successful sea- son for the Skippers. Six returning letter- men formed a solid nucleus for new coach Leak. Many boys that played Legion ball gave the added help needed to form a well- rounded team. Marlow Peterson and Lowe Vetter drew the pitching chores with Don Hules receiv- ing. The team had an experienced outfield and an efficient infield the combination of which made Tonka rugged for their com- petitors. Mr. Leak scheduled a full season for the team this year. Minnetonka wrestled in eight matches this season. This year's schedule included two matches with Edina, Robbinsdale, Mound, 0nd Woyzata. In addition to three conference matches, Tonka wrestled five schools of the City League, and also attended the Mankato Invitational Wrest- ling Tournament. The wrestling season closed for Minne- tonko's grapplers at the sub-regional tournament, with seven members of the team going into the finals. Tonka fin- ished with eight losses, one tie, and five victories. Down boyl Who says I can't fly Time out for a nap KNEELING: B. Schmid, P. Thompson, B. Thompson. STANDING: D. Harstud, G. Mosman, N. Kendrick, M. Neil, K. Sheker, S. Hein. CHEERLEADERS ' Cries of Let's have c: fight! and many other familiar cheers introduced the cheer- leaders to the student body at each football and basketball game this year. The A squad cheerleaders. were seniors, Mildred Neil, Pat Thompson, Kay Lynn Shek- er, Nancy Kendrick; and juniors, Darlene Harstad, Gdil Mosman and alternate Sonia Hein. The girls started working in the summer previous to the start of the football season and every Wednesday after school with the help of Mrs. Peterson, their advisor. A new addition to this years squad were two male members. They were Bill Schmid and Bob Thompson. They ioined the girls in cheering at games and pepfests with the use of gymnastic stunts. KNEELING: J. Hayes, J. McKinley, E. Koenig. STANDING: P. Motson, S. Sevey, M. Staska. 101 Ken Mueller TEAM MEMBERS: TOP: Ken Mueller MIDDLE LEFT: Roger Nolby MIDDLE RIGHT: Bill Schrier BOTTOM LEFT: Donn Leaf BOTTOM MIDDLE: Jerry Larson BOTTOM RIGHT: Nile Runge NOT PICTURED: Joe Fronius Form is important to any gymnas- tics team. It requires the desire to work and the will to win. The team uses four pieces of apparatus: the parallel bars, the high bar, the mats, and the horse. Practice started in November this year with the regular schedule ex- tending from January through March. It consisted of five meets held at New Ulm, Mcnkato, the University of Minnesota, the Re- gional and finished with the Rob- binsdale meet. Coaches Conference. R-e-o-c-h-i-n-g. Coming in. INTRAMURALS A chance for all boys to participate in sports is provided by the intra- mural program. Each intramural sport has a full season of play, plus a play-off to select a cham- pionship team. The intramural teams give all Tonka boys 0 chance to participate in a sport whether or not they wish to try out for varsity play. FIRST ROW: M. Niemeyer, J. Trick, F. Ropley, S. Howkinson, D. Hules, J. Dcmielson. SECOND ROW: L. Watts, D. Honner, B. Reeves, D. Kruger, C. Ballenfine, L. Vetter, G. Peterson. THIRD ROW: J. Running, C. Jerobek, R. Lyman, L. Foote, G. Schromn, B. Anderson, C. Rosenberger, Coach Leak. HOCKEY Jack Danielson sitting one out. This year's squad of cindermen were coached by a newcomer to Minnetonka, Mr. Morseth. The season of calisthenics and conditioning began shortly cutter the state basketball tournaments and closed as the district meet approached. In the sport of track, the work of each individ- ual is the important factor. Minnetonka cindermen attended such meets as the Mound Relays, Carleton Relays, Lake Conference Meet, and two triangular meets with other schools of the Lake Con- ference. Hard work and determination are the qualities which have won and will win in the future for Minnetonka track men. Nice view from way up here. s-t-r-e-t-c-h Its a long trip home. 105 LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Schroeder, J. Wilson, P. Mutson, Mrs. Peterson, and S. Mitchell. FIRST ROW: J. Totushek, J. Clousen, G. Sauer, C. Scholle, R. Hughes, G. Minnetonka females have a chance to exer- cise their brains in classrooms, but when it comes to exercising brawn, G. A. A. is the organization that gives girls the chance. During the year, the weaker sex takes on such activities as soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, gymnastics, tumbling, and badminton under the supervision of Mrs. Peterson. An exception to the usual plan of having officers was a new idea iniected by the G. A. A. The plan was to have a board direct the year's schedule. This board was comprised of two representatives from each of the classes. The board consisted of the following members: seniors; Sharon Mitchell and Nancy Latterner, iuniors; Marge Fill- more and Carol Henrikson, sophomores; Sharon Luke and Sandy Peterson. On January 7th, the club sponsored the January Jump canteen to raise money for letters. These letters are awarded on a point basis with a total of 750 points necessary to gain a letter. Brown. SECOND ROW: D. Carlson, B. Schmid, C. Graham, B. Sauer, R. Williams. THIRD ROW: J. Johnson, F. Primeau, R. Skeldon, D. Romstad, J. Blackowiak, F. Hanus, Coach Ken Prihodo. NOT PICTURED: L. Lund. See page lOOt SPORTS SNAPS ABOVE: Yea Teom-Fight! RIGHT: The Brody Twins BELOW: Where'd It Go? 107 JEAN ADOMEIT G.A.A. l, Y-Teens 2, Drama Club 3, Band I, 3, Voyageur 3, Breezes 3, Speech Activities 2, Homecoming 3, Ski Club 3 MARCIA ALDRITT G.A.A. 1, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens l, 2, 3, Chorus 3, Voyageur 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Commit- fee 3 KAREN ANDERSON Pep Club 1, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Drama Club I, 2, 3, Student Council 2, Quill and Scroll 2, 3, National Hon- or Society 2, 3, Breezes l, 2, 3, Voyageur I, 2, 3, Class Play Com- mittee 2, Prom Committee 2, Home- coming Committee 3, Girl's State 2 RIGMOR ANDEN Y-Teens 3, Chorus 3, Homecoming Attendant 3, Ski Club 3 CHARLES ARNOLD M Club 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Wrestling 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3 FLOYD ARNTZ Class Play 2, Hi-Y 3 VIRGINIA BALDERSTON G.A.A. I, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Chorus 2, Homecoming Committee 3 CARLYLE BALLANTINE M Club I ,2, 3, Drama Club I, 2, 3, Student Council 2, Chorus 3, Class Officer 3, Class Play 2, lntramurols I, Speech Activities 2, Wrestling 1, Tennis 1, 2, 3, Hockey 2, 3, Can- teen Committee 3, National Athletic Honor Society I, 2, 3, Chorus com- mittee 3 WEEK BATCHELOR lnframurals I, 3, Class Play Com mittee 2, Track I, 2, 3 JANICE BECK G.A.A. l, 2, 3, Pep Club I, Y-Teens 3, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming 3 MARNA BOICE Pep Club I, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, 3, Prom Commit- tee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Cannon Committoo 2 LAWRENCE CARR M Club 2, 3, Drama Club I, 2, 3, Class Play 2, 3, lnframurals 1, Ten- nis I, 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3, Hockey 2, 3, Proiectionist 3 DAWN CARROLL G.A.A. I, 3, Pep Club 1, Y-Teens 1, 2, Drama Club I, 2, 3, Student Council 2, Speech Activities 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Commit- tee 2, Ski Club 1, 2, 3 NANCY CODY G.A.A. l, Y-Teens 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, Prom Committee 2 PHYLLIS COLBY G.A.A. l, Pep Club I, 2, Y-Teens I 2, Breezes I, Voyageur I, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, 3, Prom Commit- tee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Bowling 1, 2, Ski Club 2, 3 ELIZABETH COMPTON Drama Club 3, Chorus 2, Voyageur 3, Class Play 2, 3, Class Play Com- mittee 2, 3, Speech Activities 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3 JAMES CROZIER M Club 1, 2, 3, Intramuruls 1, Tennis 1, 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3, National Athletic Honor Society 3 DANICE DAILY Pep Club I, 2, 3, Y-Teens 2, Chorus I, 2, 3, Voyageur 3, Prom Commit- tee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 JACK DANIELSON M Club I, 2, 3, Student Council 3, lntramurals 1, Football 1, 2, 3, Base- ball I, 2, Hockey 1, 2, 3 HARVEY DEARSTYNE Chorus 2 DALLAS DeGROTE lntramurals l, 2, Football 2, Basket- ball 3 JANICE DONOVAN Pep Club I, 2, Y-Teens 2, 3, Band I, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 DONALD DUNN CONNIE EIDSMO G.A.A. l, Pep Club I, Y-Teens l, 3, Drama Club I, 2, 3, Class Play 2, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Com- mittee 2 KAREN ERICKSON Pep Club I, 2, Y-Teens I, 2, Drama Club 2, Student Council 2, Class Officer I, Quill and Scroll 2, 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, Breezes I, 2, 3, Voyageur l, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Canteen Committee 1, 2, 3, Girl's State 2. SHIRLEY ESTABROOKS Y-Teens 1, Class Play Committee 2 VINCENT FAVORITE M Club 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Track 2, 3 STEPHAN FERRALL Track 3, Gymnastics 3, Hi-Y 3 JANET FOWLER F.T.A. 2, 3, G.A.A. l, 2, 3, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Drama Club 2, 3, 'Voyageur 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, Speech Activities 2, 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Canteen Committee 2, 3 FAY FRONIUS G.A.A. I, Y-Teens 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2 RED FRONIUS F.T.A. 3, G.A.A. I, 2, Y-Teens 1, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Student Coun- cil 3, Band 3, Chorus 'I, 2, 3, Breezes 2, 3, Voyageur 2, 3, Class Play, 2, Class Play Committee 2, Speech Ac- tivities 2, Prom Committee 2, Home- coming Committee 3, Triple Trio 2, 3, Band Council 3, Chorus Commit- tee 3, Ethics Committee 2 ROBERT GEORGE Homecoming Committee 3 BRUCE GNIFFKE Quill and Scroll 2, 3, National Hon- or Society 2, 3, Voyageur 2, 3, Class Play 2, lnframurols l, 2, Track I, 2, 3, Stage Crew 2, 3 DON GOETTELM'AN M Club I, 2, 3, Student Council I, 2, 3, National Honor Society 2, 3, Football 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Athletic Honor So- ciety 2, 3 ROBERT GRODAHL Inframurals I, 2, Homecoming Com- mittee 3, Hi-Y 3, Ski Club 2, 3 JANET HALLBERG Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 2, 3, Student Council 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Voyageur 2, 3, Homecoming Affen- danf 3, Class Play 2, Prom Commit- tee 2, Homecoming 3, Hall Monitor 2 MERIDETH HANSEN G.A.A. I, Pep Club 1, Y-Teens l, 2, 3, Student Council 3, Chorus 2, 3, Prom Committee 2, Triple Trio 2, 3 FRED HANUS M Club 3, lntramurals 2, Wrestling 3, Football 3 PATRICIA HARACZ Y-Teens 2, 3, Voyageur l, 2, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 WALTER HASELHUHN M Club 2, 3, Voyageur 3, Breezes 3, Class Ploy Committee 3, Gymnastics 2, 3, Hi-Y 3, Ski Club 3 lOYCE HAZELTON Band 1, 2, 3, Drama Club I SANDRA HEIDEMAN G.A.A. I, Y-Teens I, 2 DONALD HERMANSON Student Council I, lnframurcls I, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Baseball 2, 3, Gymnastics 2, 3 DONALD HULES M Club 1, 2, 3, Homecoming Escort 3, lnfromurals 1, Football 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Hockey 1, 2, 3, Proiectionist l, 2, 3 BARBARA HUNTINGTON Pep Club I, 2,. Y-Teens 2, Drama Club 1, Band 1, Voyageur 2, 3, Breezes 3, Homecoming Queen 3, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Com-v mitfee 2, Homecoming Committee 2, 3, Canteen Committee 2 SHEILA ICE Pep Club I, 2, 3, Y-Teens 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Canteen Committee 1, 2, 3 JENNINGS JOHNSTON M Club 2, 3, Band 1, Wrestling 2, 3 JEROME JOHNSON Student Council 3, National Honor 2, Breezes 2, 3, Class Play 2, Intro- murals 1, 2, 3, Speech Activities 2, Basketball 1, Canteen Committee 3 MARGARETH JOHNSON G.A.A. l, Y-Teens 2, 3, Chorus 3, Homecoming Attendant 3, Home- coming Committee 3, Bowling 2, Dayton's Style Show 3 SANDRA JOHNSON Pep Club I, 2, 3, Y-Teens 2, Band 2, 3, Voyageur 3, Class Play 2, Class Play Committee 2, Speech Activities 2, From Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Teen Board 3 ROBERT KELL Band 3, Hi-Y 3 NANCY KENDRICK Pep Club I, 2, 3, Y-Teens I, 2, Drama Club 1, Student Council 1, 2, Chorus 2, Class Officer 3, Breezes I, 2, 3, Homecoming Attendant 3, Class Play 2, From Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Cheer- leader I, 2, 3 TOM KNOWLTON Homecoming Committee 3 LUCY KOKESH G.A.A. 1, Band 1, 2, 3 JULIE KUTZKE Pep Club 1, M Club 1, Drama Club I, 2, 3, From Committee 2 LOIS LARAMIE G.A.A. 2, Pep Club I, Y-Teens 3, Voyageur 3, Prom Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3 FREDERICK lARSON M Club I, 2, 3, Student Council 3, Tennis 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1 FRANK LARSON Intramurals I, Track 1, Hi-Y 3 NANCY ANN LATTERNER G.A.A. I, 2, 3, Homecoming Com- mittee 3, From Committee 2 ROY LEAC H DONN MLEAF M Club 2, 3, Student Council 1, Band 3, Class Officer 2, National Honor- Society 2, 3, Class Play 2, 3, Class Play 2, lntromurals l, 2, Football 2, Tennis 1, 2, 3, Gymnastics 2, 3, Can- teen Committee 3, Kamera Klub 2 CLAUDIA LILLIE Drama Club 1, Class Ploy Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 2 3Wayzafa H. SJ, G.A.A. 3, 3Mfkc. H. SJ BARBARA LOBB G.A.A. I, 2, 3, Pep Club I, 2, 3, Drama Club 1, Student Council 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Canteen Committee 2, 3, Ski Club I, 2, 3 GRANT LORENZ lntramurals l, 2, 3 JEAN LYMAN G.A.A. 1, Pep Club I, Y-Teens I, 2, Bond 1, 2, Chorus 2, 3, Voyageur 3, Class Play Committee 2, Home- coming Committee 3, Bowling 1, 2 DON PEDERSON M Club I, 2, 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Football 2, 3, Baseball 3, Track I JACQUELINE PERRAULT Y Teens 3, From Committee 2, Home- coming Committee 3 MARLOW PETERSON M Club 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Class Officer 2, 3, Breezes 1, 2, 3, Voy- ageur 1, 2, Homecoming Escort 3, Class Play 2, Prom Committee 2, Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Homecoming Com- mittee 3, Operetta 1, 2, 3, Octefte 2, Quartet 3 MARY PETERSON G.A.A. I, 2, Pep Club 2, Homecom- ing Committee 3 SALLIE PETERSON Y-Teens 2, Voyageur 2, From Com- mittee 2 TRUMAN REINKING M Club I, 2, 3, Class Secretary 2, lntramurals 1, 2, 3, Wrestling 1, Football 1, 2, 3, Track 2, 3 JOAN RIPPETOE 3Y-Teens 1, 2, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, ,Band I, 2, 3, Chorus 3, Breezes I, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, Speech Activities 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3, Drum Moior 2, 3, Clarinet Quortefte 1, 2, 3 ROBERT RUBIN M Club 1, 2, 3, Class Play 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3, Hockey 1, 2, 3 NILE RUNGE M Club 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, Chorus 2, Class Play 2, Class Play Commit- fee 3, lntramurols 2, 3, Track 1, Gymnastics 2, 3, Proiecfionists 1, Kamera Klub 1, 2 DIANNE SCHEER G.A.A. 1, Class Ploy Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 WILLIAM SCHMID M Club 2, 3, Voyageur 2, 3, Class Play 2, Class Ploy Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Wrestling 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, Cheerleader 3, Pro- iecfionist 1, 2, 3, Kamera Klub 1, Archery Club 3 SUSAN SCHOLLE Y-Teens 3, Breezes 3, Voyageur 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Canteen Committee 3, Ski Club 3 JACQUELINE SCHROEDER G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Pep Club 1, Y3Teens 1, 2, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Class Ploy Committee 1, 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming 3, Komerc Klub 2 GARY SCHULZ LEE SECK JUDITH SEIRUP G.A.A. 1, 2, Pep Club 1, 2, Y-Teens 1, 2, Drama Club 1, 2, Breezes 1, 3, Class Play 2, Class Ploy Committee 2, Cheerleader 1 ALLEN SHAY Projectionisf 3 DOROTHY SHATTUCK Y-Teens 2, Student Council 1, Chorus 3, Class Historian 2, Voyageur 3, Breezes 3, Class Ploy Committee 2, 3, From Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 BETTE SHAVER Y-Teens 3 KA LYN SHEKER G.A.A. 1, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 1, 2, Drama Club 1, 2, 3, Student Council 3, Breezes 2, 3, Class Ploy Committee 2, Homecoming Commit- tee 3, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Canteen Committee 1, 2, 3, Ski Club 2, 3, Bowling 1, Teenboard Representa- tive 2 DONNA SHORTLEY G.A.A. 1, Chorus 2 ROGER SKELDON M Club 2, 3, Wrestling 2, 3, Foot- ball 3, Track 2 VIRGINIA STIMART Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Prom Committee 2 ROBERT STUART Proiecfionist 2, 3 JANET STRAIN G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 3, Drama Club 2, 3, Homecoming Committee 3 MARY SULLIVAN Pep Club 1, Class Play Committee 2, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3, Maioreffe 1, 3 SUZANNE SWEEN G.A.A. 2, Drama Club 2, Chorus 1, 2, Breezes 1, 2, Class Ploy Commit- tee 2, From Commitfee 2 PHYLLIS TERLINDEN Y-Teens 2, Prom Committee 2, Con- teen Committee 2 ROBERT THIMSEN Intramurals 1, Basketball 2, 3 PATRICIA THOMPSON G.A.A. 1, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 1, 2, Homecoming Attendant 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Commit. fee 3, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Girls State Alternate 2 CURTIS TIFFANY Proiectionists 1, 2 VIRGINIA TOWLER G.A.A. 1, Pep Club 1, 2, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Class Play Committee 2, 3, From Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 JULIUS TRICK Student Council 2, Hockey 1, 2, 3, Bowling 1, 2 112 DONALD TRUMAN Intramurals 1, 2, 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 LOWELL VETTER M Club I, 2, 3, Intramurals 2, 3, Speech Activities 2, Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Hockey 2, 3 MARY VOGELSBERG Student Council 3, Voyageur 3, Prom Committee 2, Homecoming Committee3 RICHARD VOSMEK Inframurals 3 JOHN WANG M Club 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Bus- kefboll 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Athletic Honor Society 2,4 3, Home- coming Escort. ROGER WHITE M Club 2, 3, Student Cduncil 2, ln- tramurals 1, Wrestling 1, Football 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1. CAROLYN WILLIAMS Pep Club 1, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, Class Ploy Committee 2, 3,.Prom Com- mittee 2, Homecoming Committee 3 RICHARD WINTHER M Club 1, 2, 3, Student Council 2, 3, lnfromurals 1, 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, Baseball 3, Canteen Commit- tee 3, National Honor Society 2, 3 SHARON YOUNG F.T.A. 2, G.A.A. 1, Y-Teens 2, Prom Committee 2, Bowling 1, 2 ALBERT ZAKARIASEN M Club 1, 2, 3, Class OfFIcer 1, Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3 113 TOP: Studious students at the Hopkins-Minnetonko Leadership conference. LEFT: That lo 9, long, long line. LOWER LEFT: Just like the roarin' twenties. LOWER R GHT: The pause that efreshes. TOP LEFT. Pip, pip, such formality. TOP RIGHT: Broom hockey of its best. RIGHT Pretty as a picture. BOTTOM: The basketball team hows how its really done. 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