Morton High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Morton, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1966 volume:

administration SCHOOL BELL DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FACULTY SERVICES FALL HOMECOMING FOOTBALL ANNUAL STAFF BLUE ATC GOLD STAFF 1ST-6TH GRADES TABLE OF CONTENTS WINTER BAND CHORUS BASKETBALL PEP CLUB-M CLUB STUDENT COUNCIL F.H.A. 7TH-11TH GRADES SWEETHEART DANCE F.H.A. CONVENTION SPRING DECLAM TRACK BASEBALL SENIOR CLASS PLAY SENIOR CLASS TRIP PROM SENIOR V.I.P. COMMENCEMENT ADVERTISEMENTS FOREWORD When September arrives And activities start. Much fills our days, We can't tell them apart; We cherish them all. But our memory s not clear. So in order to keep them. We've stored them in here. Now as they all happened. We've recorded each treasure. And when we have finished. You can read them with pleasure Old School Bell Will Ring A new addition will be seen on our school yard next year. The Morton Public School Board of 1966 received the original Morton school bell from Henry FlinX who has had it at his home since the old school was tom down. This bell was first mounted in the old two-room house located then in the north- west part of town. Approximately one hundred years old, the bell has announced school days for many of our grandparents. The Student Council sponsored a contest for the best suggestion of displaying this bell. Senior Larry Blue, received first prize for his plan, which,will be used 4 as they mount the bell this summer. ED ICATION This year the 1966 Senior Class of Morton High School dedicates our annual, the Tomahavk, to our Principal, Mr. Cecil Halliday. As Student Council Advisor and Assistant Sen- ior Class Advisor, Mr. Halliday also teaches our social class and acts as counselor for the Voca- tional Guidance ve need. During the three years he has been at Morton High School, he has von the admiration and respect of many students and local people. His devoted hours have proven his qualities for friendship, loyalty and sportsmanship to the student body and the faculty. With deep appreciation for his service to us as a teacher and friend ve dedicate this, the 1966 Tomahavk to Mr. Halliday. Mr. Halliday and his vife, Pat, are the proud parents of three children: Mark 9, Mary 7, and Kathy 3. Row One: C. Halliday-Principal, G. Sinon, J. Sinunons-Chairman, E Marguth-Clerk, W. Sather-Superintendent, Row Two: J. Schweinfurter V. Mammen, Missing: J. Greenslit Mr. W. Sather-Superintendent St. Cloud State College B.S. Sec. Adm.: University of Iowa Mankato State College University of Minnesota 6 M H S Mr. L. Glazier; Grade School Basketball, Math 9, 10, U, 12 Physice 12 Mr. H. Larsen; Track, Jr. High Basketball, Social Stu- dies T, 10, Boys Phy. Ed. A Health Mr. D. Tate; Basketball Coach Asst. Football Coach, Indust- rial Arts Mrs. C. Otterson; Blue Gold AdTlsor, Annual Staff Advisor, Sr. Class Advisor, Cosmercial Mrs. S. Anderson; English 10, 11, 12, Library Mrs. A. Larsen; Cheerleader Advisor, Declan Advisor, Eng- lish 7, 8, 9, Girls Phy. Ed. fc Health Faculty Miss K. Gunelson; Sciences 7, 8, Biology 9� Chemistry 10, Bio-Chemistry 12 Mrs. D. Biren; F.H.A. Advisor, Jr. Class Advisor, Home Econo- mics Mr. L. Schaffer; Athletic Ad- visor, Football Coach, B Squad Basketball Coach, Math 7 8, 9, 12 Mr. W. Wittgraf; Music 7� 8, Band, Chorus, Pep Club Advisor Mr. D. Barrett; Social Stu- dies 8, 9, 11� Speech 11, 12, Jr. Sr. Class Play Advisor, One Act Play Advisor, Jr. Class Advisor We want to re- member a familiar face that wel- comes salesmen and visitors of all kind to our school - our sec- retary , Mrs. Weltsch. The students find her indispensable in balancing their class budgets. A- side from helping everyone else in the school, Mrs. Weltsch is full- time secretary to Superintendent Sather. Services Secretary-Evelyn Weltsch Cooks-Mrs. E. Sikora, Miss M. Bartz Custodians-Mike Schoen, John Brown Rain or shine, our cooks, Mrs, Sikora and Miss Bartz, prepare meals for hungry students. The atmosphere of the lunchroom is always very warm and friendly, making our noon meals enjoyable and refreshing. Bus Drivers-Don Haas, Howard Shaw, Bryan, Erv Lothert, Melvin Smith. Faithfully transporting Morton High Students to sports events, band and chorus activities, speech contests, and other events were our five hardworking bus drivers. Each school morning and evening they piloted the buses on their appointed routes. 8 Year round Jobholders at MHS are our Janitors, Mr. Schoen and fir. Brown. They are found hard at work polishing floors, repair- ing desks, and cleaning daily to keep our school attractive for the students and for all our visitors. QUEEN SANDI Coronation The evening of our homecoming coronation, Thurs- day, October lU, began with music by the pep band. A talent show, sponsored by the senior class, featured skits by the various organizations of the school. Frank Goelz, master of ceremonies, introduced each skit and then introduced Joann Kodet, our third run- ner-up to the queen, who commented on the royalty. To the theme of All American Girl, our candi- dates marched in with their escorts. Last year’s queen, Sandi Marguth, was escorted by Mike Tate. At the climactic moment of the evening, Sandi Wolter was crowned 1966 homecoming queen. The guests followed the royalty outside to the bonfire and peD fest which was led by the cheerlead- ers. After the queen lighted the symbolic fire the fans cheered and the coach gave his encouraging speech. The guests left with high hopes for the next day's activities. r- OUEEN SRHDl HOMECOMING PARADE In the early afternoon of a windy Friday, October 15 excited families and friends could be seen gathering along the parade route• As the whistle sounded and the drums rolled out the opening cadence, the Homecoming parade began as the honor guard led the parade through the center of town The school band in uniform followed in step. Our three candidates and their parents waved from convertibles. The high school students proudly displayed floats they had constructed in the busy days of preparation. Showing their pep, elementary children wore colorfully de- corated boxes which added a spirited ending to the pre-game fest- ivities. Annual Staff Skit- Barb Petsinger Climaxing the 1965 Home- coming days, alumni and stud- ents gathered in the town hall for the queen 8 processional and an evening of dancing. The musicmakers were the MacPhail Jazzmasters invited by the senior class. During an in- termission, the Juniors were announced as the winner of the parade s floats. Still filled with enthusiasm the crowd de- parted, happy with the home- coming victories. Junior float Pep Club skit Morton high school band 12 Homecoming in Action Smear In The Sod The Winthrop Squad Row One: Jim Ahrens, Manager, Steve Bucholz, Dan Hennen, Bob Menz, Francis Goelz, Dan Mages, Deem Ruhland, Mike Tate, Tom Rebstock, Dennis Roper, Manager. Row Two: Terry Dallenbach, Tom Menz, Richard Sullivan, Mike Simmons, Steve Goelz, David Sullivan, Rocky Sallee, Robert Larsen, Richard Kinney, Doug Fullerton, Bob Mahoney, Randy Lothert, Mike Dallenbach. Row Three: Dick Rebstock, Lee Mamnen, Terry Baardsgaard,Inland iianson, Jim Simmons, Glen Benson, Gary Benson, Paul Harrison, Bill Shaw, Dick Gallery, Richard Roper, Kenneth Reynolds, Tom Gallery. Senior High Football This year our football team accomplished much more than years before. This was our record. Sanborn W 19-7 Fairfax W 1U6 Sleepy Eye W 25-19 Gaylord w 29-0 Olivia L 0-6 Winthrop w 7-6 Gibbon L 7-20 Morgan L 13-21 Captain-Mike Tate Co-captain-Denny Robinson Coaches Coacn-Mr. Schaffer Asst. Coaches Mr• Tate Mr. Larsen 14 Bob Menz-guard Dean Ruhland-end Dan Hennen-halfback Senior Football VI PS Indian fans salute the seniors of the M.H.S. team for the first homecoming vic- tory in eight years. With good coaching and team effort, the Indians proudly claim a 5-3 record. All district player, co-captain Mike Tate, was the field general responsible for many touchdowns with his terrific speed, fine running ability, and an excel- lent throwing arm. Co-captain Robinson, making the all district team 2 years, led the Indians defense with his commanding spot in the center line. Hailed as the best placement kicker in the area. Bob Menz also helped hold down the strong de- fensive line. Dean Ruhland, the fine of- fensive end, enabled the Indians to come out with a winning season by grabbing many passes for gains of 20-30 yards. Playing both offense and defense, our right half- back, Dan Hennen, often broke up big plays with key tackles, Hennen was also praised for his accurate arm. Leading the center of the offensive line was right guard, Dan Mages. With fine strength, he often open- ed up the hole for the running backs. Do- ing the squad s dirty work, Frank Goelz ran back the kick-offs as well as gaining many yards on the returns. The Indians were second place contenders in the Tomahawk conference. Denny Robinson-tackle Mike Tate-quarterback Danny Mages-guard Francis Goelz-halfback Cheerleaders Junior High Cheerleaders: Pat Wolter, Julie Colwell, Debbie Senior High Cheerleaders: Arleen Kohout, Ahrens, Charlotte Serbus, Kay Linda Kodet, Barb Tate, Patti Ahrens. Mahlum. Pep talk by Mr. Tate before our Homecoming game. Junior High Football Row One: Tom Menz, Richard Mahoney, Mike Simmons, Chuck Sen Row Two: Steve Winges, Kennth Reynolds, Dick Gallery, Bill Sh«. Robert Larsen. 16 And We Cheered Coach-Mr. Tate The cheerleaders for the 1965-66 season are: Arleen Kohout, captain, Linda Kodet, Pat Ahrens, Barb Tate, and Ellen Schveinfurter. They were elected by the Student Council and other athletic advisors. Closely working with the pep club by leading pep fests and cheers, they have raised the school spirit and have built the team's morale. Mrs. Arlene Larsen coaches the girls. Our B” team cheerleaders led the fans at our B games and Jr. High games. They have promoted good sportsmanship throughout our school. Also, they have been a great help to the Senior High cheerleaders by planning pep fests and cheers. Our Team Fourteen boys and their Indian fans are proud of the Jr. High's 3-0 football record. In addition to their regular season games, the boys played three squad games which in- cluded some of the Sophomores and Juniors. The Jr. High's defensive linemen were Bob Larsen, Steve Winges, and Terry Kohout as ends. Holding down the middle line were Dick (Red) Gallery, Ken Reynolds, and Tom Menz. The linebackers were Kevin Sullivan, Bill Shaw, Mike Simmons, and Rocky Sallee. Mark Winges and Rich Mahoney played safety. In addition. Rich, was the team's key lineback- er. The defensive specialists were Bruce Vandagriff and Kevin Sullivan. The offensive line included Rich Sul- livan, Mike Simmons, and Tom Menz as guards, Steve Winges and Terry Kohout playing the end positions. Chuck Senkyr as quarterback. Bill Shaw as the team's fullback, and Mark Winges and Rocky Sallee both playing halfbacks with Ken Reynolds and Dick (Red) Gallery making the key tackles. Coach Tate looks foreward to a promising year with eight Freshmen Joining the team next season. 1 On '- Richard Sullivan, David Sullivan, Rocky Llee. Row Two: Mark Winges, Bruce Vandagriff, Ulis Roper, Manager. 17 Row One: L to R: Ellen Schweinfurter, Joann Kodet, Ruth Mages, Barb Petsinger, Sandi Wolter, Bonnie Hanson, Mary Ahrens, Jo Ann Sindelir, Row Two: Barb Caven, Mary Sullivan, Linda Kohout, Arleen Kohout, Carol Schultz, Deanne Wertish, Row Three: Pat Ahrens, Joe Colwell, Richard Kinney, Mike Tate, Lloyd Ahrens, Dan Mages, Francis Goelz, Row Four: Karen Vandagriff, Carol Menz, Larry Blue, Clifton Simon, Jim Simmons, Pat Menk, Jeanne Colwell, Susie Marguth, Missing: Linda Kodet Advisor; Mrs. Otterson Newspaper Staff Typists: Jeanne Colwell, Joann Kodet Co-editor: Ellen Schweinfurter, Editor: Ruth Mages All students eagerly await our school paper, the Blue Gold each month. This year we have added interest to the paper by having elec- tric stencils cut in which we used real photographs • The ad- visor is Mrs. Otterson. Production: L to R: Susie Marguth, Sandi Wo Iter, Dan Mi Row One: L to R: Mike Tate, Mary Sullivan, Joann Kodet, Arleen Kofaout, Jo Ann Sindelir, Row Two: Barb Petsinger, Sandi Wolter, Carol Schultz, Deanne Wertish, Mary Ahrens, Row Three: Ruth Mages, Clifton Simon, Pat Menk, Dan Mages, Francis Goelz, Row Four: Bill Bidinger, Joe Colwell, Larry Blue, Lloyd Ahrens, Jeanne Colwell, Susie Marguth, John Simmons, Missing: Linda Kodet After long hours of sticky glue, rejected pictures, tired advisors, and thin typewriter ribbons, we now present the 1966 Tomahawk• We extend our appreciation to our advisor for indispensable guid- ance and encouragement. Come now and remember with us our past school year. Advisor: Mrs. Otterson Annual Staff itor: Jo Ann Sindelir hief Typist: Barb Petsinger Layout Manager: Joann Kodet Picture Manager: Jeanne Colwell Row One: L to R: Anne Simmons, Bernadine Schwab, Paula Menk, Sherri Ahrens, Nancy Lussenhop, Helen Kojetin, Joseph Frank, Row Two: Susan Carruth, Lori Schoen, Linda Brockway, Teresa Sullivan, Timothy Hennen, Michael Manuel, Jay 3rown, Row Three: Lathryn Larsen, Carl Colwell, Kevin Hogan, Mark Tisdell, Sandra Schultz, Peggy Lothert, Michael Gewerth, Nancy Whaldick, Dorothy Angermeyr, Row Four: Robin Renstrom, David Daun, Bradley Bidinger, Allen Bellecourt, John Koerner, Jay Haas, Elnora Scheffler, Connie Gaasch, James Shaw, Missing: Timothy Frank, Craig Lund Grade One Row One: L to R: Neva Hanson, Teresa Daun, Clark Winges, Mark Bellecourt, David Menz, Row TVo: Rebecca Schweinfurter, Mary Halliday, Jeffery Mages, Thomas Hogan, Michael Wahldick, Randy Olson, Mary Lou Sinning, Row Three: Timothy Caven, I Roy Franke, James Bethke, Nancy Menz, Paul Frank, Richard Steffen, Donald Dehncke, Row Four: Elizabeth Angermeyr, Debra Senkyr, Jon Lussenhop, Mary Ruhland Scott Tretbar, Steven Bartz, Debora Serbus, Kevin Loken, Missing: Josenh Hennen, limothy Kodet, Patti Schoen Mrs. Lorraine Patten Mrs. Florence Kilden Grade Two 10 MAK turn Row One: L to R: David Lothert, Deborah Simning, James Koemer, Cathryn Gallery, Cletus Frank, Jeffrey Samuelson, Row Two: Suzanne Sherman, Jolene Ahrens, Gloria Gaasch, Jill Robinson, Nancy Bartz, Karen Brockway, Ricky Hempel, Row Three: William MacHolda, Edwin Colwell, Timothy Larsen, Deborah Wolter, John Mages, Michael Pitts, Nancy Lothert, Michelle Bidinger, Row Four: Elizabeth Sullivan, Mona Menz, Barbara Froehlich, John Mahlum, Susan Dehncke, Dale Weilage, Mary Mahoney, Selma Hanson, Lois Menz, Missing: Carl Lund Mrs. Lois Baily Grade Three Mrs. Phyllis Buecksler Grade Four Row One: L to R: Peggy Tate, Carolyn Serbus, Tim Hogan, Vicki Ruhland, Patty Robbins, Row Two: Yvonne Senkyr, Vickie Goelz, Linda Moen, Patty Gallery, Bemiece Wagner, Susan Bryan, Mark Hal- ii day, Row Three: Donna Sullivan, Dennis Lothert, Nancy Schultz, Margaret Angermeyr, Sheree Lund, Randy Mages, Row Four: Gordon Senkyr, Ronnie Goelz, Ernest Smith, Michael Winges, Jane Shaw, Duane Hanson, George Paul, Missing: Janice Brockway, Ted Frank, John Gallery Row One: L to R: Connie Hempel, Cheryl Lothert, Richard Scheffler, Barbara Mages Elizabeth Mages, Ricky O'Neil, David Tate, Curtis Grejtak, Row Two: Ramona Frank, Alice Colwell, Mary Jo Kohout, Dennis Serbus, Michael U'Ren, Donna MacHolda, Thomas Larsen, Mary Sallee, Wanda Samuelson, Roberta Tretbar, Row Three: Kevin Mages, Anne Angermeyr, Jeffrey Haas, Mark Bidinger, Debra Downs, Row Four: Linda Froehlick, Dennis Kodet, Mary Kay Menz, Vickie Dallenbach, Chris Winges, Juanita Wagner, John Bucholz, Charles Robinson, Terry Weilage Grade Five Mrs. Evelyn Curtis Mrs. Irene Tainter Grade Six elicit Row One: L to R: Donna Simning, Diane Kinney, Larry Bethke, Charles Wagner, Jeffrey Lund, Row Two: Jean Sullivan, Debra Ruhland, Jeffrey Bidinger, Richard Mages, Larry Pitts, Robert Gallery, Row Three: Michael Rebstock, Paul U'Ren, Stanley Lothert, Nadine Hanson, Pamela Menk, Richard Sindelir, Virginia Goelz, Row Four: Michael Caven, Harry Weilage, Mary Mahlum, Dianne Reynolds, Thomas Leith, Gary Dehncke, David Dehncke Junior Class Play Aunt Sophronia comes home! Cast Mrs. Mary Buford • • • • Linda Kodet Evelyn Buford. . Ellen Schveinfurter Winston Buford .......... Jim Simmons Binnie Buford...................Linda Kohout James Travis • • • • Duane Petsinger Jean Oven. • •••••• Carol Blank Betty Anderson..................Patty Ahrens Dr. Mel Shannon...................Bob Hanna Thomas Patton...........Clifton Simon David Whitten............Gary Ahrens Sophronia Buford . .Karen Vandagriff Camilla Dusenberry • • • .Barb Caven Director ............... Mr. Barrett Camilla is finally the center of attention! Row One; L to R: Duane Petsinger, Carol Blank, Bob Hanna, Linda Kohout, Gary Ahrens, Linda Kodet, Row Tvo: Carol Menz, Karen Vandagriff, Clifton Simon, Barb Caven, Jim Simmons, Pat Ahrens, Ellen Schveinfurter, Mary Swenson, Vivian Wagner The marching men of M.H.S. Row Ones D. Tate, R, Scheffler, G. Senkyr, E. Smith, M. Brown. Row Two: M. Brown, M. U'Ren K. Mages, J. Mages, R. O’Neil. Jr. Clama play of 196U????? 24 Row One: L to R: Barb Caven, Row Two: Arleen Kohout, Linda Kohout, Ruth Mages, Julie Colwell Bernie Plageman, Karen Vandagriff, Row Three: Mary Sullivan, Marilyn Brockway, Beryl Paul, Pat Caven, Dan Bucholz, Linda Kline, Row Four: Cathy Colwell, Susie Downs, Dan Zobeck, Row Five: Sandi Wolter, Bill Wilson, Cathy Sindelir, Jo Ann Sindelir David Bartz The MHS Band, under the nev di- rection of Mr. Wittgraf, is an or- ganization which functions through- out the year. The band performs before and dur- ing the half-time of football and basketball games. Besides this practicing for the games, the band must also prepare for the Christmas and Spring concerts. Hats off to the members of the MHS band who have done an excellent Job of performing on many occasions. Gary Benson Barb Caven Row Ones Pat Kinney, Debbie Ahrens, Clif Simon, Gary Benson, Row Twos Barb Petsinger, Pat Bryan, Janet Steinbeisser, Patty Ahrens, Greg Bethke, Gail Cornwell, Tom Serbus, Row Threes Terry Kohout, Marcia Mages, Joe Colwell, Mary Ahrens, David Bartz, Susie Marguth, Barb Tate, Missing: Linda Kodet Mr. William Wittgraf M H S Band Flute Solo: Pat Kinney, Barb Caven Row One: L to R: Marcia Mages, Mary Ah: Beryl Paul, Row Two: David Bartz, Gary son, Clifton Simon, Joe Colwell ndi Wolter, Student Council torb Caven, President leen Kohout, Secretary-treasurer Row One: L to R: Joy Lynn Robinson, Mary Sullivan, Stephanie Shaw, Arleen Mude, Pam Bartz, Marilyn Brockvay, Row Two: Barb Tate, Joann Kodet, Mary Gallery, Jo Ann Sindelir, Susie Marguth, Deanne Wetish, Susie O'Neil, Beryl Paul, Row Three: Bernie Plageman, David Sullivan, Rocky Sallee, Ellen Schweinfurter, Ruth Mages, Carol Blank, Nancy Mages, Row Four: Dennis Roper, Tom Serbus, Gary Ben- son, Bill Wilson, David Bartz, Jim Madsen, Bob Hanna, Lee Mammen, Gary Ahrens, Missing: Monica Kodet Mr, William Wittgraf Officers: Ruth Mages, Vice President; Clifton Simon, Student Council; Mary Ahrens, President; Sandi Wolter, Sec- retary-Treasurer The MHS Chorus is under the new direction of Mr. Wittgraf. It is composed of members from grades 0 through IP. This organization performs both at the annual Christmas and Spring Concert. They also partici- pate in the local and district music concerts. Chorus meets 2 hours every week. Being in chor- us means frequent practice and hard work for its members. However, they find it both satisfying and rewarding. Row One: Pat Ahrens, Arleen Kohout, Susie Angermeyer, Row Two: Barb Caven, Ruth Mages, Sue Ahrens, Karen Vandag Row One: Patty Kinney, Janet Steinbeisser, Susan Ahrens, Cathy Sindelir, Barb Caven, Mary Ahrens. Row Two: LuAnn Toussaint, Susan Angermeyr, Debbie Ahrens, Marica Mages, Pat Wolter, Pat Dow. Row Three: Pat Middleton, Sandra Wolter, Pat Ahrens, Arleen Kohout, Linda Kohout, Elaine Kodet, Karen andagnff. Row Four: Bob Menz, Larry Blue, Lloyd Ahrens, Glen Benson, Dan Mages, Clifton Simon, Francis Goelz, Richard Kinney. Inset: Cathy Sindelir, Pat Wolter, Mary Ahrens. MHS Chorus The chorus, under the di- rection of Mr. Wittgraf, prepared choral numbers for the annual choral festival at Gaylord on April 16. At the festival, the chorus performed two numbers for the Judge, Professor Gerherd Track who is the choral director at St. John's University. In the even- ing, before the mass chorus numbers were sung, our choir sang before an audience of parents and music lovers. After all par- ticipating schools had sung their selections, the mass chorus, di- rected by Mr. Track, performed four choral selections to bring to an end the 1966 choral festi- val. Duet-Sandra Wolter, Ruth Maces )rulia i Row One: L to R: Joe Colwell, Mike Tate, Dean Ruhlund, Bob Menz, Denny Robinson, Dan Hennen, Row Two: Randy Lothert, Mike Dallenbach, Lee Mammen, Richard Roper, Terry Baardsgaard, Terry Dallen- bach, Greg Kuglin, Jim Ahrens; Manager Head Coach: Mr. D. Tate The 1965-66 basketball team did not have an entirely suc- cessful season, but the 6 sen- iors, 2 Juniors and 5 sopho- mores, were in the game fight- ing to the finish. The team members elected Mike Tate and Denny Robinson as their co- captains. The Indians totaled a record of 8 wins and 11 loses. They used a policy of hustle and teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Even though six senior net- •cers are not returning for the 66-67 season, the prospects look good for next year. Jr. High Coach: Mr. H. Larsen Senior High Basketball Asst. Coach: Mr. L. Schaffer Denny Robinson Mike Tate Dean Ruhland Senior VIP’S Fourteen boys contributed to the success of our 1965 bas- ketball team. The team was composed of six seniors, and eight underclassmen. Mr. Dean Tate coached the Indians to an overall win-loss record of 10-11. The season was filled with many thrilling moments. Joyful victories, and some heartbreaking losses. Next year's team will miss six senior lettermen. Heading that list is co-captain, Mike Tate, our team's leading scor- er. Mike scored a total of 1,072 points in his high school career. Co-captain Denny Robinson cleared the boards at his com- manding spot under the basket and shot consistently from the corners. Bob Menz handled the team's other big man position that will leave a big spot for somebody to fill next year. Our defensive ace, Dan Hennen, who was after all the ball con- stantly, was a very good defense man displaying coxmnendable ballhandling. Two of our smallest guards, Joe Colwell and Dean Ruhland, made it possible for our team to accumulate large scores by their accurate ball handling and well-played defensive man- euvers . We bid farewell to these athletes who have devoted their time and cooperation to make our basketball team a winning one. Dan Hennen Joe Colwell Bob Menz Row one: Joe Colwell, Dean Ruhland, Peach Hennen, Row two: Denny Robinson, Bob Menz, Mike Tate. These seniors played their last game March 3, when Gib- bon outscored the Indians 61-1 2. The team finished the season with and 8-11 record. Redwood Falls They 5o We 55 Danube TO 56 Franklin UO 35 Wabasso St. Anne 58 79 Gibbon 87 1 7 Fairfax 71 61 Olivia 75 69 Morgan 57 72 Gaylord 70 73 Wabasso St. They Anne 56 We 72 Gibbon 71 69 Belview 69 81 Winthrop 83 71 Fairfax 53 68 Sanborn 67 57 Franklin 52 53 Sleepy Eye 1 0 1 5 Morgan 76 67 Basketball Snapshots Peachy in actioni!) Terry Baardsgaard, Coach Tate, Terry Dallenbach. Row One: Ron Petsinger, Don Kodet, Joe Hansen, Jeff Kodet, Mike Hennen, Steve Maas, Dale Ser- bus, John Steffen, Gregory Bethke, Robert Larsen. Row Two: Dan Bucholz, Chuck Senkyr, Terpr Kohout, Terry Lothert, Tom Menz, Steve Winges, Dan Zobeck, Bill Shaw, Allan Lothert, Dennis Roper, Tom Serbus, Rocky Sallee, Mike Simmons, Mark Winges, Coach, Mr. Larsen. Cheerleaders Junior High Basketball Our Junior High Basketball team finished the 1965-66 sea- son by placing third out of a field of eight, at the Tomahawk Conference Basketball Tourna- ment. Our seventh and eighth grade teams also had a very success- ful season, with a combined re- cord of eighteen wins and only one loss. With such a fine re- cord, our prospects for next year look excellent. The squad will be blessed with an abund- ance of height and speed along with some fine shooting and ballhandling. Another aspect of this team will be its depth which should produce a corapet- ative spirit and make these ballplayers fight for a posi- tion on next year’s tournament squad. How One: Arleen Kohout, Pat Ahrens, Barb Tate. Row Two: Tom Gallery, Steve Goelz, Frank Goelz oe Colwell, Mike Tate, Dean Runland, Mike Dallenbach. Row Three: Bob Mahoney, Doug Fullerton Steve Bucholz , Bill Bidinger, Dan Mages, Dan Hennen, Denny Robinson, Mr. Schaffer, Advisor. Row Four: David Sullivan, Greg Kuglin, Tom Rebstock, Bill Wilson, Gary Benson, Jim Simmons, Dick Reb- stock. Row Five: Randy Lothert, Glen Benson, Lee Mammen, Richard Roper, Paul Harrison, Bob Menz Terry Baardsgaard, Leland Hanson. Missing: Linda Kodet. Lettermen’s Club Tne athletes and cheerleaders of M.H.S. constitute the Lettermen's Club. Through- out the year they have sponsored an ice cream social, set up a lettermen's dress code, and worked to update the school's athletic equipment. Mr. Schaffer, advisor. Pep Club Besides making pep and supporting their team all year, the Morton Pep Club, whose members range from grades 7-12, has spon- sored a Sadie Hawkins Dance and a car wash. These girls have helped to make Morton out- standing in good sportsmanship. This year the Pep Club boasts a member- ship of 65 girls advised by Mr. Wittgraf. Row One: N. Mages, C. Serbus, K. Mahlum, B. Tate, A. Kohout, P. Ahrens, P. Wolter, J. Colwell. Row Two: G. Grejtak, D. Rebstock, C. Allison, W. Sallee, A. Gallery, M. Simmons, C. Colwell, J. Robinson, C. Blank, P. Kinney, J. Steinbeisser, S. Ahrens, L. Toussaint. Row Three: M. Sullivan, M. Columbus, P. Bryan, L. Wabasha, J. O'Neil, L.Kline, N. Smith, S. Downs, C. Sindelir, A. Mude, S. Shaw, D. Ahrens, M. Brockway. Row Four: M. Gallery, L. Mude, J. Robinson, S. Angermeyr, B. Bartz, B. Caven, B. Paul, S. O'Neil, P. Bartz, S. Wolter, B. Petsinger, D. Bucholz, P. Middleton, A. Kodet. Row Five: J. Robinson, M. Mages, P. Kodet, P. Caven, E. Schveinfurter, B. Hanson, L. Kohout, J. Kodet, P. Menk, S. Marguth, R. Mages, J. Sindelir E. Kodet, C. Menz, K. Vandagriff. Missing: Linda Kodet, Monica Kodet. Row Ones L to R: Barb Caven, Historian; Ruth Mages, President; Barb Tate, Recreation Leader; Ellen Schveinfurter, Parliamentarian; Nancy Mages, Secretary; Jean Colwell, Vice President; Mrs. Biren, Advisor; Row Two: Mary Sullivan, Linda Kohout, Mary Gallery, Pat Ahrens, Debbie Ahrens, Joy Iornn Robinson, Row Three: Marica Mages, Barb Petsinger, Sandi Wolter, Janet Robinson, Monica Simmons, Bonnie Hanson, Row Four: Carol Menz, Karen Vandagriff, Elaine Kodet, Arleen Kohout, Pat Wolter, Missing: Linda Kodet, Treasurer; Monica Kodet niture Homemakers of America The Morton Future Homemakers of America is an organization of high school girls who this year boast 25 members. This year the chapter carried out special projects and represented our school at district and state conventions. Their activities are guided by Mrs. Biren. This year at the State F« H. A. Con- vention, Ellen Schweinfurter was named to the State Office of National Committee Member. This makes it possible for her to attend the National Convention at St. Louis. The Student Council of Morton High School is composed of representatives and organizations. During the past year the council has sponsored various activities including the magazine campaign and school dances. It has also set up a dress code and promoted other things to improve our school. Their advisor is Mr. Halliday. Student Council Row One: L to R: Jo Ann Sindelir, President; Cathy Sindelir, Joel Sindelir, Ann Gallery, Mr. C. Halliday, Advisor; Row Two: Sandi Wolter, Jean Colwell, Ruth Mages, Mary Sullivan, Arleen Kohout, Row Three: Elaine Kodet, Clifton Simon, Bill Bidinger, Mike Tate, Missing: Linda Kodet Row One: L to R: Marilyn Columbus, John Steffen, Allen Pendleton, Wallace Pendleton, Dale Serbus, Mike Hennen, Row Two: Mike Paul, Patrick Blue, Charles Senkyr, Judy O’Neil, Steven Lothert, Don- ald Kodet, Linda Wabasha, Row Three: Debra Rebstock, Alice Angermeyr, Bonnie Bartz, Beverly Dallenbach, Wanda Sallee, Catherine Allison, Ann Gallery, Sandra MacHolda, Row Four: Greg Bethke, Linda Kline, Nona Jean Smith, Duane Mages, Robert Larsen, Greg Gallery, Mark Winges, Susan Downs, Jean Robinson, Missing Jeff Kodet, Stephen Maas. Pat Caven, Seventh Treasurer; Pat Bryan, Joel Sindelir, Student Council; Bruce Vandagriff, Pres- ident; Bill Shaw, Vice President Cathy Allison, Secretary; Ann Gall- ery, Student Council; Chuck Sen- kyr, President; Mike Hennen, Vice President; Missing: Jeff Kodet, Treasurer Eighth Row One: L to R: Joel Sindelir, Debra Lund, Gayle Grejtak, Linda Wabasha, Row Two: Patty Bryan, Judy Koerner, Cathy Colwell, Laveda Wagner, Kay Mahlum, Cynthia Dow, Charlotte Serbus, Row Three: Kevin Sullivan, Patty Caven, Bonnie Schultz, Phyllis Kodet, Linda Dallenbach, Galen Hempel, Beat- rice Pendleton, Gail Cornwell, Row Four: Terrin Kohout, Tom Menz, William Shaw, Dan Bucholz, Dan Zobeck, Steven Winges, Steven Grejtak, Bruce Vandagriff, Terry Lothert, Missing: Richard Mahoney Row One; L to R: Monica Simmons, Joe Hansen, Patty Kinney, Debbie Prescott, Lois Mude, Mike Sim- mons, Richard Sullivan, Sandra Columbus, Row Two: Janet Steinbeisser, Alvin Columbus, Kathleen Dow, Janet Robinson, Julie Colwell, Debra Ahrens, Susie Ahrens, Row Three: Marica Mages, Rocky Sallee, Robert Larsen, Chuck Koerner, Ron Petsinger, Harold Block, Pat Wolter, Audrey Kodet, Row Four: Dennis Schultz, Tom Serbus, Allan Lothert, Galen Kodet, Terry Dallenbach, Dick Gallery, Ken- nth Reynolds, Dennis Roper, Cathy Sindelir Greg Kuglin, Treasurer; Bob Ma- honey, Vice President; Elaine Kodet, Student Council; Arlene Mude, Secretary; Missing: Monica Kodet, President Cathy Sindelir, Student Council; Lois Mude, Vice President; Julie Colwell, President; Susie Ahrens, Treasurer; Joe Hansen, Secretary Row One: L to R: Barb Tate, LuAnn Toussaint, Marilyn Brockway, John Lucio, Glennford Columbus, Pam Bartz, Susan Angermeyr, Susan O'Neil, Row Two: Marvin O'Neil, Arlene Mude, Stephanie Shaw, Bernie Plageman, Greg Kuglin, Patty Middleton, Patty Dow, Joy Lynn Robinson, Diane Bucholz, Row Three: Robert Mahoney, David Sullivan, James Ahrens, Douglas Fullerton, Thomas Gallery, Elaine Kodet, Mary Gallery, Nancy Mages, Beryl Paul, Row Four: Mike Blue, Randy Lothert, Mike DAllenbach, Leland Hanson, Leland Mammen, Paul Harrison, Curtis Cornwell, Barry Schoen, Steven Czmowski, RichArH R � bstoek. Miasinar: Monica Kodet Row One: L to R: Carol Blank, Ellen Schweinfurter, Pat Ahrens, Roger Moen, Mary Swenson, Vivian Wagner, Row Two: Richard Kinney, Steve Bucholz, Bill Wilson, Linda Kohout, Koreen Koerner, Linda Koeraer, Ronald Robbins, Steve Goelz, Row Three: Clifton Simon, Mickey Prescott, Carol Menz, Karen Vandagriff, Duane Petsinger, Dave Mude, Tom Rebstock, Barbara Caven, Row Four: Jim Simmons, Bob Hanna, Glenn Benson, Gary Ahrens, nichard Roper, Terry Baardsgaard, Gary Benson, Jim Madsen, David Bartz, Missing: Linda Kodet, Ann Pendleton L to R: Ellen Schweinfurter. Sec- retary; Barbara Caven, President; Clifton Simon, Vice President; Dick Kinney, Treasurer; Missing: Linda Kodet, Student Council Row One: L to R: Debbie Ruhland, Kevin Mages, Terry Weilage, John Bucholz, Roberta Tretbar, Alice Angermeyr, Diane Kinney, Harry Weilage, Row Two: Alice Colwell, Debbie Downs, Mary Mahlum, Jean Sullivan, Dick Sindelir, Lar- ry Bethke, Tim Hogan, Mark Halliday, Cheryl LotWVsrt, Row Three: Wanda Sam- uel son, Jane Shaw, Pat Gallery, Too Larsen, Mike Caven, Peggy Tate, Bob Gal- lery Grade School Band Sweetheart Queen Joy Lynn A highlight of the F.H.A. year is the Sweetheart Ball held each February. This year the gym was gayly decorated with red and white streamers, cupids, and hearts. The Homecoming Royalty led the ceremony on stage; Karen Vandagriff introduced each candidate and her escort as they came onto the stage. Arleen Kohout was escorted by Joe Colwell, Barb Caven was led in by Gary Benson, Nancy Mages was ushered by Tom Gallery, Arlene Mude was escorted by Greg Kuglin, Linda Kodet was escorted by Gary Ahrens, Ruth Mages was ushered by Bob Menz, Barb Tate was escorted by Dean Ruhland, and Joy Lynn Robinson was ushered in by Mike Tate. The last four listed were finalists and represented these clubs respectively; Paper Staff, Annual Staff, Letter- men s Club and Pep Club. Sandra Wolter crowned Joy Lynn Robinson Sweetheart Queen for 1966. FHA Convention Future Homemakers of America Chapters in Minnesota hold a state-wide convention each year. This year, five represent- atives from the Morton F.H.A. chapter and their advisor, Mrs. Biren, Journeyed to the Radisson Hotel on March U. The girls found much activity at the two-day gathering of FHA ers and their advisors. Barb Caven participated in the all-statd chorus, Patty Wolter served on the Public Relations Commit- tee, Linda Kodet represented her chapter on the Program of Work Committee, Barb Tate was the voting delegate from Morton and Ellen Schweinfurter served as co-chairman on the 1965-66 Public Relations Committee. We extend our congratulations to our own Ellen Schwein- furter, who was elected to represent Minnesota as a state officer at the National Meeting which will be held July 12 -IT at St Louis, Missouri . Ellen will also attend FHA camp at Lake Arrowhead and another hational gathering at Fort Col- lins, Colorado, in the summer. We're very proud of you, Ellen. Majorettes: Jean Colwell, Ruth Mages, and Barb Petsinjger Susie calling MommietMl Aren't they cute??? Row 1: Richard Kinney, Francis Goelz, Barb Caven, Charlotte Serbus, Cathy Allison, Alice Angermeyer, Patty Kinney, Cathy Sindelir, Joel Sindelir, Ronald Petsinger. Row 2: Kay Mahlum, Cathy Colwell, Barb Tate, Arlene Mude, Janet Steinbeisser, Susie Ahrens, Debbie Ahrens, Lee Manmen, Clifton Simon. Row 3: Joy Lynn Robinson, Patty Caven, Gail Cornwell, Mary Sullivan, Ellen Schweinfurter, Marcia Mages, Mary Kay Ahrens. Row k: Ruth Mages, Jo Ann Sindelir, Linda Kodet, Arleen Kohout, Jim Simmons, Carol Menz, Karen Vandagri ff. Declamation District Entrants Row Is Mrs. Larsen, Barb Petsinger, Ruth Mages. Row 2: Jo Ann Sindelir, Karen Vandagriff, Mary Kay Ahrens. Local Winners Row 1: Alice Angermeyer, Patty Kinney, Joel Sindelir. Row 2: Linda Kodet, Barb Tate, Joy Lynn Robinson. Ruth Mages, Mary Kay Ahrens, Clifton Simon. Row 3: Lee Mammen, Arleen Kohout, Mary Sullivan, JoAnn Sinde- lir, Karen Vandagriff. Declamation The climb to the state level competition in a declamation contest is truly an experience to re- member for a high school student. The series of contests lasted from mid March to late April and all schools could particiapate. The first contest is, of course, the local, with every bit of the excitement of a state con- test. The first selection given by Mary Ahrens was a grouping of three short poems of Stephen Crane. Each contestant must preface his reading with a spoken introduction and the entire presentation is not longer than five minutes. At the sub-dis- trict Mary read a selection from Edwin A. Robinson. At the district speech meet,Mary chose two poems by a favorite Anerican , William W. Longfellow, includ- ing the well-known An Arrow and a Song. Receiv- ing an A rating, Mary next Journeyed to Tracy High School for the next big regional gathering. Here, she drew a different selection by Edwin A. Robinson again, and this rendition brought particular praise from the adjudicator for Mary and her coach, Mrs. Larsen. Mary received her last superior rating with a difficult work of the contemporary poet, Wallace Stevens, at the state contest in Hamline University in St. Paul. Out of the eight different categories in Declam work, students from Morton partic- ipate in five of them, which are storytelling, extemporaneous reading, non-original oratory, serious interpretation and humorous interpretation. After the local contest, which was the latter part of February or the first part of March, we went to the sub-district contest. Only four divisions are entered in the sub-district so the remaining four local winners go directly to the district con- test. We have had an exceptionally fine year. From our fourteen local winners, twelve went to the sub-district at Morgan and from there we had five who entered the District 10 competition at New Ulm. Our two district winners, Mary Kay Ahrens and Barb Petsinger, competed in the Reg- ion 3 festival at Tracy. Maiy Kay,a regional winner, competed in the state festi- val at Hamline University at St. Paul, where she received an A rating. Betty Crocker Award Marv Sullivan is the 1966 Homemaker of To- morrow from Morton High School. Mary was the top scorer from the fourteen senior girls who participated in the contest. Mary was awarded a bronze pin for this honor. Mary's paper next entered the state contest. The winner of the state contest received an ex- pense paid trip to Williamsburg, Virginia, and Washington D.C. along with a $1500 scholarship; second place winner received a $500 scholarship and a set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. The winning papers from the state contest entered the national contest. The first winner received a $5000 scholarship, second winner a $U000 scholarship, third place winner a $3000 scholarship, and fourth winner a $2000 scholar- ship. Congratulations, Mary. 43 A third place finish in the Tomahawk conference, a seventh place finish in the district, a third straight Jr. High champ- ionship in the Springfield Invitational, and four winning track meets at home; these are some of the highlights of the 1966 Mor- ton High School track season. In the conference track meet, we had one champion. Steve Goelz won the pole vault. Other scorers were Frank Goelz-2nd in the mile, Terry Dallenbach-2nd in the 220 and high Jump, Mike Dallenbach-Uth in the 100 yard dash, Paul Harrison-3rd in the shot put, Lee Mammem-Uth in the high hurdles. Bill Shaw-3ra in the pole vault. Our 880 relay team of Terry Dallenbach, Mike Tate, Bill Shaw and Mike Dallenbach was a close 2nd, and our mile relay of Steve Goelz, Tom Gallery, Mike Tate and Frank Goelz finished 3rd. With 10 of Morton's 13 lettermen returning next year, Mor- SENIORS Mike Tate was the miler of the team and was on the 880 relay. He was a mem- ber of the mile relay which set the school rec- ord; and second place fin- isher in the mile at the conference. Frank Goelz ran the UUO and the 880, mile relay and was a Doint winner at the high Jump. Dean Ruhland provided keen competition as he ran the UUO, 880, mile relay and was a point winner at the high Jump. ton has promise of a good season. 1 Row 1: Tom Gallery, Steve Goelz, Bill Wilson, Frank Goelz, Dean Ruhland, Mike Tate, Mike Dal- lenbach, Lee Mammen. Row 2: Richard Kinney, Mike Simmons, Chuck Senkyr, Bill Shaw, Bob Larsen Rocky Sallee, Greg Kuglin, Randy Lothert, Mark Winges, Richard Sullivan, Dennis Schultz, Coach Mr. Larsen. Row 3: Danny Bucholtz, Richard Reynolds, Denny Roper, Paul Harrison, Allan Lothert Dan Zobeck, Tom Serbus, Richard Roper, Gary Ahrens, Steve Winges, Galen Kodet. Track Team Row 1: Chuck Senkyr, Mike Hennen, Jim Ahrens, Francis Goelz, Rocky Sallee, Bob Larsen, Bill Bid- inger, Jeff Kodet; Manager, Joe Hanson. Row 2: Mike Tate, Peach Hennen, Dean Ruhland, Mike Dal- lenbach, Barry Schoen, Terry Baardsgaard, Bill Shaw, Randy Lothert, Tom Gallery. Baseball Team Morton's Indians compiled a 2-5 win-loss record. Coach Dean Tate summarized this year's team as an inexperienced ball team that has improved with each game they played. Mr. Tate predicted that next year's team will be a contender of the conference title. Captain Dan Hennen scored the highest batting average' of any baseball player in Morton's history. Coach-Dean Tate Mike Tate and Peachy Hennen-pitcher and catcher team Fov One: Ruth Mages, Sandi Wolter, Deanne Wertish, Arleen Kohout, Bonn! Hanson, Mary Ahrens. Row Two: Mary Sullivan, Barb Petsinger, John Simmons, Bill Bidinger, Mike Allison, Francis Goelz, Dale Grejtak, Mike T te. f! Senior Class Play Cast Freda Benson , Sam Benson • . The Boy . . . Jessie Benson Mary Ellen • , Susan . . . . Grace Wilkey Bud.......... Mrs. Fitch . Nettie Clark Mrs. Potter • Walter Potter Gregory . . . Melvin • . • • Bonni Hanson . Mike Allison . Frank Goelz • .Ruth Mages .Mary Sullivan Barb Petsinger . .Mary Ahrens . . Mike Tate Deanne Wertish • Sandi Wolter Arleen Kohout •John Simmons Bill Bidinger • Dale Gre.ltak March 31st was the evening of the senior class play. The cast chose a drama with a war-time theme. Frank Goelz played the part of the boy who returns home to find that this family does not recognize him as their Larry. In the final scene, however, the family learns that this boy can be a son to them. Sara! Welcome home son, we re a family again. That’s not our son. SENIOR CLASS TRIP On Monday, April U, the Seniors and chaperons, Mr. and Mrs. H lli- day and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, set out for the Twin Cities. Throughout the day we visited the Capital, the Ford Plant, and the Minnesota Historical Society. After an hour of free time the Seniors met in Dayton's Skyroom for supper and later attended The Sound of Music. Elaine Kodet and Lee Manmen, head hostess and host, greeted the prom goers and kept the lunch line flowing smoothly. Monica Kodet, Diane Bucholz, Mary Gallery, Beryl Paul, Arlene Mude, Bob Mahoney, Tom Gallery, Greg Kuglin, Dick Rebstock and Jim Ahrens did an excellent Job serving the buffet dinner. Junior-Senior Prom Prom accessories We could have danced all nite! Joann and Barb leading the Grand March 48 ■ Blushing faces with slightly windblown hair, brightly colored skirts mov- ing gracefully over the dance floor, young fingers fumbling with corsage pins , signified that our 1966 Prom had begun. All the hard work of the Junior Class was beautifully displayed in delicate shades of pink crepe paper with assorted candy designs. At one end of the gym was an adorable candy house complete with red tulips in a window box. Punch was served from a rus- tic little well. Excited Juniors and Seniors passed through a candy cane arch as the Mar- shall High School Dance band began the evening of music. The Grand March at 8:00 was Candyland led by the Senior Class President, Jo Ann Sindelir, and her escort. A delight- ful buffet luncheon was served throughout the eve- ning with the Junior mothers assisting. The grade school hallway was gaily decorated and Sophomore servers led the couples to their tables. Later in the evening. Cliff Simon welcomed everyone and acted as the program's emcee. The class will and prophecy were read by Barb Caven and Jo Ann Sindelir, Jr. and Sr. Class Presidents. A girls sextet, Sandi Wolter, Ruth Mages, Arleen Kohout, Sue Ahrens, Barb Caven, and Cathy Sindelir sang select- ions from The Sound of Music and West Side Story. Every- one agreed that the evening was much too short. 49 MARY K. AHRENS: Band 1,2,3, ; Student Director 3; Ensemble ; Chorus 1,2,3, ; Ensemble 1,2,3, ; Accompanists 1,2,3, ; Declam 1,2,3, ; Pep Club 1,2,3; Class Play U; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff ; Paper Staff 3, ; Chess Club 3; Class Officer 2,3; Music Award 3; Majorette 1,2,3; Homecoming Candidate . WILLIAM D. BIDINGER: Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Class Play ; Lettermen's Club 1,2,3, ; An- nual Staff ; Student Council ; Chess Club 3. LLOYD T. AHRENS: Annual Staff U; Paper Staff U; Chorus 1 . MICHAEL D. ALLISON: Band 1; Class Play 3, ; Chess Club 3. JOHN J. COLWELt: Band 1,2,3, ; Ensemble ; Football 2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3, ; Baseball 1,2; Track 1, 2,3; Lettermen's Club 2,3, ; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3, ; Chess Club 3. JEANNE A. COLWELL: Declam 1; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3, ; Student Council ; Class Officer 2; Majorette 1,2,3, -. SENIORS 1966 EARNIE C. AHRENS DANIEL H. HENNEN: Football 1,3, ; Basketball 1, 2,3, ; Baseball 1,2,3, ; Let- termen's Club 1,2,3, ; Annual Staff ; Student Council 3. PATRICIA A. MENK: Chorus 2; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; Class Play 3; FHA 1,2,3; An- nual Staff ; Paper Staff 3, ; Class Officer 1,U. DENNIS D. ROBINSON: Chorus 3; Football 1,2,3, ; Basketball 1,2,3, ; Track 1; Class Play 3; Lettermen's Club 1,2,3, ; Annual Staff ; Stu- dent Council 1; Class Officer 3. SUSAN L. MARGUTH: Band 1,2,3, ; Chorus 1,2,3� ; Declam 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; Class Play 3; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff ; Paper Staff 3, ; Class Officer U. JOANN KODET: Chorus 2,3, ; Pep Club 2,3, ; Class Play 3; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3, ; Homecom- ing Royalty . LARRY V. BLUE: Chorus U; Class Play 3; An- nual U; Paper Staff U. ARLEEN A. KOHOUT: Band 1,2,3, ; Chorus 1,2,3, ; Ensemble 3, ; Declam 1,2,3, ; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; Class Play 3, U; Paper Staff 3, ; Cheerleader 1,2,3, ; Annual Staff ; Stu- dent Council • BARBARA J. PETSINGER: Band 1,2,3,! ; Deciam 1,2,3,! ; Pep Club 1,2,3,! ; Class Play 3,1 ; FHA 2,3,! ; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3,1 ; Majorette l,2f3,! ; Pompom Girl ! • BONITA A. HANSEN: Pep Club 1,! ; Class Play U; FHA 1,2,3,! ; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff k. FRANCIS C. GOELZ: Chorus 2,3,! ; Ensemble 3; Football 1,2,3, ; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3,! ; Track 1, 2,3,! ; Declam 1,2,3,! ; Class Play U; Lettermen's Club 1,2, 2,3; Annual Staff ! ; Paper Staff U; Chess Club 3; Class Officer 1. DALE L. GREJTAK: Class Play U. RUTH ANN MAGES: Band 1.2.3, ! ; Ensemble 1,2; Chorus 1.2.3, ! ; Ensemble 3,1 ; De'clam 1.2.3, ! ; Pep Club 1,2,3,! ; Class Play U; FHA 2,3,! ; An- nual Staff U; Paper Staff 3,! ; Student Council 3,1 ; Chess Club 3; Class Officer 2,3,! ; Majorette 1,2,3,! . CAROL A. SCHULTZ: Class Play 3; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff ! ; Paper Staff 3,1 . DANIEL S. MAGES: Chorus ! ; Football 1,2,3,! ; Class Play 3; Lettermen's Club 3,! ; Annual Staff; Paper Staff 1 . JO ANN SINDELIR: Band 1,2,3, ; Declam 2,3, ; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3, ; Student Council 3, ; Chess Club 3; Class Officer 3, ; Homecoming Candidate U. GERALD M. O’NEIL: Basketball 1,2. SANDRA L. WOLTER: Band 2,3, ; Chorus 1,2,3, ; Ensemble 3, ; Declam 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3, ; Class Play 3, ; FHA 2,3, ; Annual Staff ; Paper Staff 3, ; Student Council ; Class Officer 2; Majorette 1,2,3; Homecoming Queen . JOHN C. SIMMONS: Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Track 1; Class Play 3, ; Annual Staff ; Class Officer 2. DEAN A. RUHLAND: Football 1,2,3, ; Basketball 1, 2.3, ; Baseball 1,3, ; Track 1,, 2.3, ; Lettermen's Club 2,3, ; Annual Staff . DEANNE M. WERTISH: Chorus 2,3, ; Declam 1; Pep Club 1,2; Class Play 3, ; FHA 2,3; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3, . ROBERT C. MENZ: Chorus 2,3, ; Football 1,2,3, U; Basketball 1,2,3, ; Track 1,2; Class Play 3; Letter- men’s Club 2,3, ; Paper Staff ♦; Annual Staff . MICHAEL D. TATE: Band 1; Football 1,2,3,! ; Basketball 1,2,3,! ; Baseball lf2,3,l ; Track l,2t3,l ; Class Play 3,1 ; Lettermen's Club 1, 2,3,1 ; Annual Staff U; Paper Staff 3,k; Student Council U; Class Officer 1. MARY M. SULLIVAN: Band 1,2,3,1 ; Chorus 2,3,1 ; Declam 1,2,3,! ; Pep Club 1,2, 3 ; Class Play 3,1 ; FHA 2,3, 1 ; Annual Staff 1 ; Paper Staff 3,1 ; Student Council U; Chess Club 3; Homemaker of the Year i ; Today We Senior Class Officers President: JoAnn Sindelir Vice-president: Pat Menk Secretary: Susie Marguth Treasure: Ruth Mages Student Council: Jean Colwell Fol I ow , Tomorrow We Lead The Senior Class of 1966 chose as its class flower the pink carnation. Our class colors are pink and white. Below are pictured a girls and a boy's class ring. Blue stones seemed to be most popular, although some of us chose green stones or white gold centers. Our class motto is, Today we follow, tomorrow we lead. •leen Kohout-Kobert Bucholz Memorial Award Awards Mr. Halliday emceed the Awards Day Program held on May 20. Deserving athletes and cheerleaders were awarded letters or service awards by their coaches. Mike Tate was presented with the Athlete of the Year Award by the American Legion Post. Declamation and commercial awards were presented to participants. Also perfect attendance awards were given to nine students. Homemaking awards, including the Betty Crocker Award to Mary Sullivan and the Crisco Award to Carol Blank, were announced by Mrs. Biren. Two new sets of awards presented this year were the library and F.H.A. awards. Members of the 1955 Graduating Class of Morton have established the Robert Pfieffer Award to be presented to a student outstanding in scholar- ship, service and character. Ruth Ma- ges was presented with this award. Mr. Wittgraf issued music awards to the seniors. Arleen Kohout re- ceived the Robert Bucholz Memorial Award for outstanding work in the mu- sic department. The program was concluded with the announcement of Richard Kinney as the 1966-1967 Student Council Presi- dent. Senior Snaps The 1966 Commencement Exercises began at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. May 26. The seniors marched in to the ac- companiment of ’'Pomp and Circumstance” played by the band. The stage was dec- orated with two large bouquets of pink and white carnations, the class flowers. Invocation and benediction was said by Reverend Hudson. Dr. M. H. Freeman, Academic Dean at Mankato State College, was our guest speaker. The high school chorus sang Climb Every Mountain”. Chairman of the school board, Joe Sim- mons , presented the diplomas. The 1966 graduating class: Row one: Jeanne Colwell, Pat Menk, Joann Kodet, Susie Marguth, Barb Petsinger. Row two: Ruth Mages, Deanne Wertish, Dale Gretjak, Carol Schultz, John Simmons, Jerry O'Neil. Row three: Billy Bidinger, Sandi Wolter, Arleen Kohout, Bonita Hanson, Frank Goelz, Lloyd Ahrens, Mary Sullivan, JoAnn Sindelir, Mike Allison. Row four: Bob Menz, Peach Hennen, Mary Ahrens, Denny Robinson, Danny Mages, Larry Blue, Joe Colwell, Dean Ruhland, Mike Tate. CLASS OF 1966 This year Morton had five top honor stu- dents. Ruth Mages is Valedictorian and Mary Sullivan Salutatorian. Honor Students are Frank Goelz, Mickey Allison, and Arleen Kohout. Ruth Ann and Arleen's future plans are to attend St Cloud State. Mary's and Mickey's plans includes the University of Minnesota. Frank Goelz has been accepted at the Air Force Ruth Mages Academy. Honorable mentions include Joann Sindelir, Mary Ahrens, and Barbara Petsinger. We would like to extend our sincerest con- gratulations to these students. Honor Students-Mike Allison, Arleen Kohout, Francis Goelz. Mary Sullivan When the books close, and the last bell rings. And carefree days are lost to mundane things - When nostalgia strikes, and your memory vanes. And you remember the faces but not the names - Pick up your yearbook and leaf it through And remember the days so dear to you. Anderson's Implement DRUGS Nelson Kerm Pharmacy PAINT ONSULT US els on-SchJ aast ad Wilson Clothing I The Redwood Falls Quesenberry's Appliances and T.V. Greenhouse Pantorium Cleaners Morton Hotel Advertising Galles' High-way Cafe CONSULT US Wilt's Hardware Dick's Skelly Station Marv's Place William's Studio Morton Liquor Store I ADVERTISEMENTS MORTON LUMBER COMPANY Pictured here are Harry Wahldick and his em- ployee, Ed Ratham. They offer a very wide se- lection of lumber products. J. T. RYAN MARKET One can always find J.T. behind the meat counter in the only grocery store in Morton. He always has a good story to tell and a kind word for everyone. Pictured here are Pearl Elliot and Duane Petsinger. WOODY’S BODY SHOP Woody Ahrens is the owner of a very good body repair shop. Many cars await his attention in his lot adjacent to his new shop located Just outside Redwood Palls. FARMERS STATE BANK Joe Hellie is pictured here in our bank. He is always so understanding about everyone's finan- cial problems. R. J. MARGUTH AND DRESSER, AUCTIONEERS With a cane in hand and a microphone booming above all, everyone can tell that he is doing the Job he loves best. If you ever plan on selling, go to Rene for a good deal. ’ 'r, A -.'5 v :. -■ . $ - -• --.vs. .. - -. • . '?■ V r -' i' .;'‘-it- as - : 343 S S . ■ K..WJ : ' .' . . •: --■ - -x-: - ••;. r- T v a c -j; r r C r ?S.- 'TV” ••• v .. .. • ‘' - ■ - r ■ , . • • - .. ; ■• v ; -v .•••• , • - ' ' ' ' -. v“ ._- - - v • sl ‘- ' - - • -• X . - r- - - V'--'4 L 'W • - ■. «f, .'■ ' v-„ ' .• . If i .- 'f i . vr - v ■;• -