Morton High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Morton, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1980 volume:

Tomahawk 1980 Morton High School Morton, Minnesota 56270 Presented by Mary Jean Bryan ....................................... Dia Quintal ........................................... Linda Tisdell ......................................... Mrs. Mary Revier ...................................... Morton Salt trademarks used courtesy of Morton Salt Division of Morton-Norwich. Table of Contents .. Senior Editor Assistant Editor .. Junior Editor .......Advisor Student Life .. Activities Organizations Sports ........ Faculty ....... Underclassmen Seniors ....... Advertisements . 3 . 9 21 35 55 61 71 89 We, the senior class of 1980 respectfully dedicate our annual to Kevin Forcier who will always be a part of our memories. We will always remember his unique laugh and his knack for spreading a smile around the classroom. Kevin’s memory means some- thing special and different to us all, but we all agree Kevin helped us to laugh and to understand life better. Perhaps this was his purpose - to teach us to truly appreciate the precious gift of life. Let There Be Lights For years there has been much interest from the community for a lighted athletic field. Finally the dream came true when serious planning began in the spring of 1979. The Morton City Council with the Morton School Board formed the Joint Powers Commission. The total funding, over $25,000, was provided equally by the City of Morton and the school board. Chris Lussenhop, a member of the Class of 1979. completed the blueprint in May. Superintendent Lowell Schwalbe deserves much of the credit for this project His determination, support, and continued efforts were invaluable. Credit must also be given to the Morton Lions and Jaycees who helped install the lights and to Valley Electric and Simmons Electric for their contribution and efforts. The lights were in and operating for the first home football game on August 31. 1979 A dedication ceremony in honor of Bill Rebstock completed this long awaited and much appreciated project. i The Spice Of Life Aea V � ei|M MO Another Typical Day Up, Up, And Away May of 1980 proved to be an exciting time for the elementary students. One fun event they participated in was a balloon contest sponsored by Weekly Reader magazine. The purpose of the balloon race was to hopefully begin a pen pal exchange. Each student wrote their name, address and personal information on a card that was attached to the balloon. Many children received replies, but the farthest reported correspondence came from a child in Wisconsin to J.J. Goodthunder. The Pleasure Of Revenge The day of May 16, 1980 brought an opportunity for the senior boys to “give it” to Mr. Nytes. As you can see, they succeeded. The fact that this day. May 16, was his birthday made the temptation too great to resist. 6 A€IIVIIIE§ Homecoming 1979 Rodney Greenslit and Kathy Wendt (MC) Jim Gallery and Ann Ruhland John Angermeyr and Karen Serbus Scott Lothert and Judy Lussenhop 1. Queen’s court. 2. Ann. now is not the time to worry about your make-up. 3 The joke is on you. Jim! 4. Crownbearers Jenny Wendt and Jason Hennen. 5. Reigning queen Terry Tate escorted by Joe Dawson. 6. Clark Kent, posing as Mike Daun, towers over fallen classmates. 7. Coach Tate shrunken down to size. 8. Mistress of Ceremonies, Kathy Wendt, escorted by Rodney Greenslit. 9. Master of Ceremonies. Richard Deinken. 10. Everyone sneers in hopes the bonfire will carry towards the school! 11. Jim Damberger’s and Scott Engler’s only audience is from those of their own kind. Queen Beth February 8, 1980 was the date of the annual Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the FHA. The President of FHA, Mary Jean Bryan gave the welcome speech and Vice President Ellen Winges was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. Following the introduction of the candidates - Laurie Caven, Lorri Daun, Linda Tisdell, Beth Frank, Amy Lussenhop, and Kim Robertson, the choir sang “You Needed Me.” Kathy Wendt then had the honors of crowning Beth Frank as our new queen. To top off the evening, the Midwest Disco performed at the dance. Sweetheart 198 FRONT ROW: Jeff Schiller. Queen Beth Frank. Jenny Nytes. ROW TWO: Amy Lussenhop. Laurie Caven. Kathy Wendt. John Robinson. Lorri Daun. Kim Robertson. Linda Tisdell. ROW THREE: John Hennen, David Bidinger. Rodney Greenslit. Scott Lothert. Joe Ruhland. Nathan Hjulberg. 1980 Junior-Senior Prom Tuxes and formals temporarily replaced jeans and T-shirts on the evening of April 12, the night of the 1979-80 Junior - Senior Prom. This years’ theme was Sharing the Night Together with Woodbridge providing the music at the grand march and dance. Mrs. Lorraine Simmons was the guest speaker at the banquet which was held at the Sheep Shedde of Olivia. The banquet and dance were followed by the movie Roller Boogie shown at the Falls Theatre of Redwood Falls. This special evening was topped off by an early morning breakfast served by the junior mothers in the Morton Legion Hall. 16 Oh What A Night 1. Whatever you say, Darcee! 2. Nice work, Mrs. Simmons. 3. Bill and Ann practicing posing for the camera. 4. Charlotte trying to read the class prophecy. 5. Joe finishing off the class prophecy. 6. Brian reading class wills after his Paul Revere ride to Morton to pick them up. 7. Gary and Mary Jean refuse to give up center stage. 8. Have you had your sprinkle today? 9. Quit smiling and get to work. Laurie! 10. Dream on Rick and Amy. your turn is coming up. 11. Kathy leading Russ on! 12. Thanks Ed. you dance nicely too,” says our junior class president. Lorri Daun. 13. Mr. Picka telling another of his infamous jokes! 17 One Act Play And Three Act Play ONE ACT PLAY: W. C. FIELDS - FOILED AGAIN. FRONT ROW: Julie Cornwell. John Angermeyr. Brian Greenslit. Kathy Lothert. Kim Rathman. Ms. Kathy O’Connor - Advisor. ROW TWO: Patti Wahldick. Susan Mahlum. Joe Dawson. Lois Schwab. Bill Simmons. Lisa Tisdell. THREE ACT PLAY: BULL IN A CHINA SHOP. FRONT ROW: Jodie Kipfer. Jeanne Deinken. Lois Schwab. Dia Quintal. Milo Taylor. Patty Angermeyr. Ms. Kathy O’Connor - Advisor. ROW TWO: Julie Cornwell. Laurie Caven. Susan Mahlum. Brian Greenslit. Joe Dawson. Steve Petsinger. 18 Look Out Broadway Because of a renewed interest in drama and the effort of the advisor, Ms. Kathy O’Connor, the Morton High School was able to put on two plays this year. The first play was the one act production, W. C. Fields - Foiled Again, which was used in district competition. The second play was the three act production, Bull in A China Shop. These plays were a great success in the enjoyment, togetherness, and pride it brought to our school and community. Declam Morton was represented well in Declam this year by its three members, Susan Mahlum, Julie Cornwell, and Kelly Haskell. All three competed on the sub- district level with Julie Cornwell receiving alternate and Susan Mahlum going on to the district level. At the district level Susan received first alternate for her speech. Spicing Up Our Lives A lyceum program entitled Energy Today and Tomorrow was presented to the secondary students. It was sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service of the U. of M. Using many devices, the program demonstrated the story of the fossil fuel supply, energy conservation practices and future alternative energy sources. Following the assembly, the lecturer visited individual classrooms. The students were actively involved in the program, as you can see! 20 Tomahawk Staff FRONT ROW: Cheri Swoboda. John Angermeyr, Karen Serbus, Scott Lothert - Business Manager, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor, Jim Gallery. Nancy Scheffler, Linda Tisdell - Junior Editor. ROW TWO: Dia Quintal - Assistant Editor, Lori Kojetin. Tammy Grejtak, Mary Jean Bryan - Senior Editor. Brian Greenslit, Ellen Winges, Jodie Kipfer, Keith Haskell. Charlotte Bethke - Copy and Sports Editor. Few people know the work and dedication put into the production of an annual. Many an after school hour, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and vacation time are tediously spent by the editors, writers, typists, photographers, and advisor putting into print one year out of our lives. Usually the work of the annual staff goes unheralded, but when it’s all finished there comes a feeling of satisfaction and pride at having provided everyone with a book full of unforgettable memories. We hope you enjoy our annual. L to R: Linda Tisdell - Junior Editor, Dia Quintal - Assistant Editor, Mary Jean Bryan - Senior Editor, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor. Putting A Good Thing Together PHOTOGRAPHERS: FRONT ROW: Nancy Scheffler, Jodie Kipfer, Tammy Grejtak. ROW TWO: Ellen Winges, Keith Haskell. Lori Larsen. Scott Lothert, business manager, and Mrs. Revier go over the finances for our annual. Finally, you have received your 1980 annual! We sincerely hope that you, the reader, have enjoyed our annual so far. As you turn the pages, you will notice they serve as a record of the 1979-80 school year - a lot to laugh at, to love, to look back on. As you can see, we have tried a new idea with our 1980 annual. The theme, Pouring It On” complements the fact that MHS students always give all they have - and more, not only academically, but also in areas of sports and organizations. With permission from the Morton Salt Division of Morton-Norwich, we have printed their label as our cover to coincide with the theme, “Pouring It On. At this time we would like to express our appreciation to the Morton Salt Division for their consent and their courtesy for use of their label on our annual cover. The person responsible for all the artwork, our assistant editor, Dia Quintal, certainly deserves recognition for her gifted talent. Her artistic abilities have added a great deal to our annual. Thank you Dia! To our advisor, Mrs. Mary Revier, many thanks for the long hours of hard work and effort she has given in the planning and starting of this annual until its journey to completion. A special thanks to Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel who also helped us with answers for all our questions. We also appreciate the photographic services performed for us during this school year by the people from Meyers Studio from New Ulm. And finally a thank you goes to the sponsors for their advertisements. Without their assistance, this annual would not have been possible. We offer our sincere appreciation to these people and others who have helped us. To you, the reader, sit back, relax and enjoy this pictorial review of the 1979-80 school year. We hope you enjoy this annual as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. 1980 Tomahawk Staff Mary Jean Bryan, Senior Editor Smoke Signals Staff FRONT ROW: Ellen Winges - Business Manager, Lori Larsen - Editor. Kathy Wendt - Co-Editor. ROW TWO: Lorri Daun - Junior Editor, Kathy Lothert. Cheryl Swoboda. ROW THREE: Kim Robertson. Amy Lussenhop, Karen Serbus. ROW FOUR: Linda Tisdell. Laurie Caven, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor. ROW FIVE: Charlotte Bethke, Patti Wahldick. Judy Lussenhop. ROW SIX: John Angermeyr. Karen Carruth - Production Manager. Linda Schwab. Brian Greenslit. ROW SEVEN: Beth Frank. Julie Cornwell. ROW EIGHT: Jodie Kipfer. Daneilla Leith. 24 Student Council SITTING: L to R: Mary Jean Bryan. Dia Quintal. Jodie Kipfer, Susan Mahlum, Lori Hennen. Cassie Cherry. Cathy Dehncke. Beth Frank. Charlotte Bethke. Gina U’Ren. John Angermeyr. Joe Ruhland. Greg Hennen. Ann Frank. Jim Swoboda. Patty Lussenhop. Gloria Serbus. Bill Simmons. Lori Larsen. STANDING: L to R: Karen Serbus - Treasurer, Lisa Tisdell - President. Mr. Gary Nytes - Advisor. Richard Deinken - Vice-President. Judy Lussenhop - Secretary. The student council is traditionally the busiest and most important organization in the high school because of their responsibility toward upholding the wants and needs of the student body. This year their duties ranged from the preparation of Homecoming festivities to efforts to improve school dance policies to the approval of all school fund raisers. One of their most enjoyable jobs this year was their arrangement for a concert by Free Fare early in the spring. In May. the student council went on a well-deserved trip to the Twin Cities. As you can see. a great time was had by all! Q F.H.A FRONT ROW: Peggy Tretbar - Fr. Rep.. Linda Tisdell - Jr. Rep.. Beth Frank - Rec. Leader. Mary Jo Brazil - Parliamentarian. Brenda Serbus - Sec.. Mary Jean Bryan - Pres.. Ellen Winges - V. Pres., Lorri Daun - Treas.. Ann Ruhland - Hist.. Amy Lussenhop - Soph. Rep.. Gloria Serbus - S.C. Rep. ROW TWO: Dia Quintal. Mary Tisdell. Amy Bethke. Lori Kojetin. Margaret Brockway. Judy Lussenhop. Kathy McCorquodale. Kelly Haskell. Noreen Sperl, Lois Schwab, Daneilla Leith. ROW THREE: Anne Frank, Kim Robertson, Karen Carruth. Patti Wahldick, Cathy Reitter. Janet Simning. Cheri Swoboda, Jodie Kipfer, Karen Serbus. Linda Schwab. Anne Kojetin. ROW FOUR: Becca Quintal, Evon Taylor. Cathy Dehncke. Lori Larsen. Kathy Wendt. Jeanne Deinken. Laurie Caven, Gina U'Ren, Nancy Scheftler, Nancy Blue. Lisa Tisdell. 26 Pep Club PLori Hennen. Peggy Tretbar, Amy Lussenhop. Becca Quin- tal. Kathy McCorquodale. Donna Borman. Cathy Reitter. Janet Simning, Lisa Cornwell. Mary Angermeyr. Kolleen Sperl. Jeanne Reitter, Kelly Haskell. Mary Tisdell, Ann Ruhland. Patty Lussenhop. Linda Tisdell. Noreen Sperl. Amy Bethke EMary Jean Bryan. Treasurer. Mary Jo Brazil. Secretary. Kathy Wendt. Vice-President. Jodie Kipfer. President. Su- san Mahlum. Student Council Representative. Lynn Greenslit. Ann Frank. Daneilla Leith, Lisa Tisdell. Gloria Serbus. Darcee Dehncke. Karen Serbus. Linda Schwab. Lorri Daun, Cassie Cherry. Judy Lussenhop. Brenda Serbus. Nancy Scheffler PKim Robertson, Evon Taylor. Kathy Dehncke. Ellen Winges. Julie Blue. Laurie Caven. Nancy Blue. Beth Frank. Dawn Balsley. Gina U’Ren, Patty Angermeyr. Dia Quintal. Lori Larsen, Kathy Lothert. Patti Wahldick, Karen Carruth. Cheri Swoboda, Lois Schwab 27 M Club M Bill Simmons. Greg Hennen. John Robinson. Rodney Greenslit. Brian Greenslit. David Bidinger. Jim Gallery. Kevin Balsley. Scott Lothert, Mary Jo Brazil. Kathy Wendt. Lori Larsen. Joe Dawson, Darcee Dehncke. Joe Ruhland. Gloria Ser- bus, Lisa Tisdell - Vice President. John Angermeyr - President, Judy Lussenhop - Secretary. Susan Mahlum - St. Council Repre- sentative. Patty Angermeyr. John Hennen. Karen Serbus. Kathy Lothert, Nancy Scheffler. Gina U’Ren. Ric Lothert. Laurie Caven. Lois Schwab, Lynn Greenslit. Julie Cornwell. Ann Ruhland. Noreen Sperl, Mary Angermeyr. Linda Tisdell. Cheri Swoboda. Charlotte Bethke - Treasurer. 28 Indianettes SITTING: Amy Lussenhop. Cassie Cherry. Darcee Dehncke. Linda Tisdell. Dia Quintal. STANDING: Lorri Daun, Noreen Sperl. Cathy Reitter. Ellen Winges. Sandy Brockway. Amy Bethke. Becca Quintal. Cheerleaders During the summer of '79 seven Morton cheerleaders attended the USCA camp in St. Cloud. After these girls walked away with such a large proportion of their awards it is a wonder if Morton will ever be allowed back again. As a group they took first place and received a plaque with the honor of advancing to Grand Nationals. Susan Mahlum received the first place individual award and Judy Lussenhop took second. Lois Schwab won a ribbon on talent night for a dance routine and Susan won a certificate to advance to Nationals for piano expertise. All through the season our excellent cheerleaders continued to excite the Morton fans during athletic events. FALL B-SQUAD CHEERLEADERS L to R: Mary Tisdell, Peggy Tretbar, Kelly Haskell. TOP RIGHT: Camp participants and their awards. FRONT ROW: Karen Serbus. Susan Mahlum, Ann Ruhland. ROW TWO: Judy Lussenhop, Mary Jo Brazil, Kathy Wendt, Lois Schwab. BOTTOM RIGHT: Fall Varsity Cheerleaders. FRONT ROW: Lois Schwab, Ann Ruhland. Judy Lussenhop. ROW TWO: Susan Mahlum. Mary Jo Brazil. CENTER: Karen Serbus. Sparkle, Shine TOP RIGHT: Winter Varsity Cheerleaders. L to R: Ann Ruhland. Kathy Wendt, Lois Schwab. Mary Jo Brazil. Karen Serbus. Judy Lussenhop BOTTOM RIGHT: Junior High Cheerleaders. FRONT ROW: Kris Simning. Patty Lussenhop. Sheri Martin. Lori Hennen. TOP: Cassie Cherry. WINTER B-SQUAD CHEERLEADERS. BOTTOM ROW: Kelly Haskell. Sandy Brockway. TOP ROW: Mary Tisdell Peggy Tret bar. Senior High and Junior High Bands FRONT ROW: Mary Jean Bryan. Tessie MacHolda. Gloria Serbus. Anne Frank. Kelly Haskell. Dia Quintal. Amy Lussenhop. Peggy Tretbar. Mary Jo Brazil. Jodie Kipfer. ROW TWO: Julie Cornwell. Linda Tisdell. Cathy Reitter. Amy Bethke, Becca Quintal. Ellen Winges. Cheryl Swoboda. Sandy Brockway. Ann Ruhland. Lois Schwab. Robin Schwalbe. Tim Wolter. Mary Tisdell. Darcee Dehncke. Beth Frank. Mary Angermeyr. ROW THREE: Kathy McCorquodale. Ann MacHolda. Jeanne Deinken. Tammy Grejtak. Judy Lussenhop. Patty Angermeyr. Ric Deinken. Peter Brown. Tim Kojetin. Tony Lussenhop. Joe Ruhland. ROW FOUR: Evon Taylor. John Angermeyr. Laurie Caven. Lorri Daun. Shawn Frank. Brad Grejtak. John Tate. Mr. Gary Carlson - Director. FRONT ROW: Donna Borman. Julie Dehncke. Laurie Angermeyr. Laurie Goblirsch. Sherri Martin. Lori Hennen. Cassie Cherry. ROW TWO: Patty Lussenhop. Jeanne Reitter. Julie Serbus. Lynn Greenslit. Koleen Sperl. Lisa Cornwell. Kris Simning. ROW THREE: Lisa Kojetin. Karyl Haskell. Curtis Serbus. Jim Swoboda. Jim Hennen. Pat Simmons. Danny Brazil. Mr. Gary Carlson - Director. 32 Choir I FRONT ROW: Mary Tisdell. Anne Frank. Amy Lussenhop. Peggy Tretbar. ROW TWO: Darcee Dehncke. Mary Angermeyr. Evon Taylor, Kathy McCorquodale. Sandy Brockway. Dia Quintal. Ann Ruhland. Becca Quintal. Daneilla Leith. Linda Schwab, Linda Tisdell. ROW THREE: Cathy Reitter. Julie Cornwell. Tammy Grejtak, Nancy Scheffler. Jodie Kipfer, Mary Jean Bryan. Karen Serbus. Tony Lussenhop. Julie Blue. Mr. Gary Carlson - Director. ROW FOUR: Patty Angermeyr. Laurie Caven, Lois Schwab. Judy Lussenhop. Mary Jo Brazil. Gina U’Ren, Lisa Tisdell. Gloria Serbus. Noil Taylor. Robin Schwalbe. Joe Ruhland. Morton’s music program proved to be an enthusiastic as well as busy group again this year. Along with the daily band classes and lessons the band performed at all pep tests, home athletic events, and the exciting basketball tournaments. The band also was clad stylishly in new uniforms which arrived in time for their Homecoming half time performance. During December the band together with the choir presented a Holiday Concert which was followed by a Spring Concert and the band festival later in the year. The choir also provided entertainment during the Sweetheart Coronation by singing “You Needed Me . 33 Solo-Ensemble Contest The months of April and May brought to the MHS band and choir members a chance to display a quality of SKIM as a soloist or a member of an ensemble Pictured on this page are those who participated at the district solo- ensemble contest held at the Southwest State Universi- ty campus at Marshall Those who received a star rating and the opportunity to compete and represent Morton at the region-state contest at Redwood Falls were: Flute Soloist- Jodie Kipfer. Violin Soloist - Dia Quintal. Violin Soloist - Becca Quintal. Clarinet Trio - Mary Jean Bryan. Tessie MacHolda. Gloria Serbus and the clarinet Quar- tet - Julie Cornwell. Linda Tisdell. Cathy Reitter. Amy Bethke Congratulations to Violin Soloist Becca Quintal for receiving a star rating at the region- state contest 1. Violin Soloist - Becca Quintal 2 Coronet Duet - Judy Lussenhop. Patty Angermeyr 3. Flute Soloist - Jodie Kipfer 4 Clarinet Quartet - Julie Cornwell. Linda Tisdell. Cathy Reitter. Amy Bethke 5 Violin Soloist - Dia Quintal 6 Vocal Ensemble - FRONT ROW Dia Quintal. Becca Quintal. Linda Tisdell. Evon Taylor. Laurie Caven ROW TWO: Lisa Tisdell. Mary Angermeyr. Patty Angermeyr 7. Accompanist - Judy Lussenhip 8. Vocal Ensemble - Tony Lussenhop. Tim Woiter, Ne ! Taykx. Greg Hennen. Joe Ruhland 9 Accompanist - Susan Mahlum Picture Not Available Clarinet Trio - Mary Jean Bryan. Tessie MacHokla. Glo- ria Serbus Saxophone Trio - Darcee Dehncke. Mary Angermeyr. Beth Frank Becca Stars At Region-State PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE 34 8PCIII x v v 9 v v ' X %w-% ' ' ' ' v iv-vN 4 l ' I N ' v 1 ' � ' i X N V I V � � ' ' • Football FRONT ROW: Jerry Schultz - manager, John Tate. Ric Koerner, Mark Daun. Greg Hennen. Dave Schultz. Ed Gaasch, Brian Pendleton. Todd Prescott. John Lothert. Billy Gaasch - manager. SECOND ROW: John Sperl. Gary Greenslit. John Robinson. Rodney Greenslit, Jim Gallery. Scott Lothert. Kevin Balsley. Dave Bidinger. John Angermeyr. Rick Deinken. THIRD ROW: Mr. Tom Jacobson - Assistant Coach. John Hennen. Tony Lussenhop. Robin Schwalbe. Joe Dawson. Tim Wolter. Joe Ruhland. Scott Greenslit. Loren Forcier. Shawn Frank. Peter Brown. Mr. Rick Engler - Coach. 36 FRONT ROW: Joe Dawson. SECOND ROW: Rodney Greenslit. THIRD ROW: Jim Gallery, John Angermeyr. The 1979 Football Season was a picture puzzle for the Indians. The pieces were a bunch of natural athletes, alot of hard work, plenty of previous football experience, supportive fans, confidence together with luck, and a coaching staff with the know-how to piece it all together. The final picture was the Big 7 Conference Championship and a third place finish in the state nine-man playoffs. It was a long road from summer conditioning to the fall playoffs and Morton didn't make it without alot of bruises along the way. The Indians did make it by determination and their extreme talent for making the big plays under pressure. For the year the Indians finished 9-2 with a record number of victories in a season by any Morton High School team. It was a great season made possible by the efforts of all those involved. Gary Greenslit. Scott Lothert. imiiiiimi A Season To Remember SCOREBOARD WF OPPONENT THEY 24 Belview 6 34 Franklin 18 1 17 Hills-Beaver Creek 21 38 Ivanhoe 22 • 29 Raymond 20’ 45 Balaton 14 24 Lake Benton 0 24 Hendricks 14 39 Cottonwc d 16 TOURNAMENT ACTION 25 Graceville 22 Russell 18 1. SENIOR TRI-CAPTAINS: Rodney Greenslit. Jim Gallery, and John Angermeyr. 2. Stop me if you can. 3. Graceville defenders grasp only air as John streaks by. 4. Rodney leading the engulfing Indian defense. A Team That Plays Together . . 1. John, Jim. Dave. Rodney and Joe receive special honors for their contributions to the winning team. 2. Coach Jacobson looks up to Scott. 3. Dave practicing ballet during the state football game. 4. Greg examines the texture of a Russell uniform while Dave grabs for a piece of his own. Wins Together 1. Morton players tensely watch the action on the field!?!? 2. Just a matter of time. guys. 3. Scott makes sure Graceville knows “We Are The Champions . 4. Perhaps the most important play of the year-Kevin recovering a Graceville fumble allowing Morton to capture another victory. Volleyball FRONT ROW: Karen Carruth - manager, Gina U’Ren, Lisa Tisdell. Kim Rathman. Cheri Swoboda - manager. SECOND ROW: Julie Cornwell. Becca Quintal. Lorri Daun. Kathy Lothert. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Carol Taggart - Assistant Coach. Charlotte Bethke. Laurie Caven. Darcee Dehncke. Patty Angermeyr. Linda Schwab. Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel - Coach. FOURTH ROW: Linda Tisdell. Amy Bethke. Mary Angermeyr. Returning to the head coaching helm after a two year absence was Bonnie Scheitel assisted by Carol Taggart. The totality of the season fell below expectations as the girls compiled a 6 - 10 record. Morton returned all- conference selection Lisa Tisdell along with a host of other letter winners to build their hopes upon. The season was very up and down with the girls having a hard time finding their niche. Their season was halted in the second game of districts by a talented Wabasso opponent. Repeating as all-conference was Lisa Tisdell with Darcee Dehncke receiving honorable mention. SENIOR CAPTAINS: Kim Rathman. Gina U’Ren. Lisa Tisdell. A Bumpy Season 1. It’s a hold-up! 2. Laurie flying high! SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT THEY 0 Franklin 2 1 Springfield 2 2 Belview 0 0 Fairfax 2 2 Gibbon 0 0 Winthrop 2 0 Danube 2 0 Gaylord 2 2 Sanborn 1 2 Morgan 0 0 Wa basso 2 ! 0 Sleepy Eye 2 2 Olivia 1 1 Redwood Falls 2 TOURNAMENT ACTION 2 Belview 0 0 Wabasso 2 RONT ROW- Dawn Balsley Donna Borman. Lisa Kojetin, Jeanne Reitter. Cathy McCorquodale. Julie Dehncke, Lisa Cornwell. Linda chwab. Daneilla Leith. Karen Carruth. Cheri Swoboda - Manager. ROW TWO: Linda Tisdell. Amy Bethke. Mary Angermeyr. Julie Cornwell, athy Lothert. Mrs Carol Taggart - Coach. Cathy Reitter. Lorri Daun. Laura Angermeyr. Lynn Greenslit. Becca Quintal. Boys Basketball L to R: Mr. Tom Jacobson - Assistant Coach. John Hennen, Joe Dawson. Ric Lothert. Bill Simmons. Ric Deinken. John Angermeyr. Kevin Balsley. Scott Lothert. Jim Gallery. David Bidinger. Brian Pendleton. Greg Hennen. Joe Ruhland, Nathan Hjulberg. Mr Myron Damberger - Coach. Sports has always been very important in the lives of Morton students. Some seasons have been blessed with success others damned with disappointments. The last few years in Morton have been the good times - especially in boys’ basketball. In these two seasons they have compiled a 41-3 record, won two Tomahawk trophies, two District Ten tourneys, and made two trips to the Region tournament. This season, the ’79-’80. Morton also had a perfect conference record at 18- 0. the first in the history of the school. Giving leadership and stability to this team were unanimous All-Conference selections Jim Gallery. Scott Lothert. and Dave Bidinger with John Angermeyr also receiving honorable mention. Coach Damberger received a distinct honor from his fellow coaches by being selected District Ten “Coach of the Year.’' L to R: Joe Dawson. John Angermeyr. Scott Lothert. Jim Gallery. Bill Simmons. Tomahawk Conference Champs SCOREBOARD wr OPPONENT THEY 87 Belview 69 63 Redwood Falls 57 67 Springfield 55 104 Walnut Grove 63 76 Fairfax 59 87 Sleepy Eye 59 77 Morgan 48 71 Sanborn 56 76 Franklin 55 70 Belview 51 77 Gaylord 54 76 Wabasso 69 54 Winthrop (OT) 49 79 Springfield 46 72 Sleepy Eye 55 84 Gibbon 65 78 Morgan 59 72 Wabasso 60 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ACTION 79 Morgan 36 80 Lamberton 48 58 Franklin 54 REGION TOURNAMENT 52 ACTION Ruthton 54 L TO R: Nathan Hjulberg. Joe Ruhland, Shawn Frank. Robin Schwalbe. Ric Lothert. Greg Hennen. Richard Deinken. Mark Daun, Todd Prescott. Tim Wolter. Loren Forcier. Tony Lussenhop. John Hennen, John Tate. Mr. Tom Jacobson - Coach. District 10 Champs Advanced To Regions ... Again f A Basketball tournaments are not always won by the team with the best record, but instead by the team that peaks at the right time. Morton breezed through their regular season and were seldom challenged. The first two games of districts followed suit as Morton defeated Morgan 79-36 and then Lamberton 80-48. In the district finals Morton played a less talented but perhaps more fired Franklin team and won by their slimmest margin of the year. 58-54. As District Ten champs. Morton played a well disciplined Ruthton team in regions. Morton controlled the game most of the way. but with the end drawing near for one team Ruthton pulled off a miracle finish to win 54-52. this was the end to a simply marvelous season for the Indians with a record of 21-1. 45 Girls Basketball FRONT ROW: Kim Daun - Manager. Lori Larsen. Nancy Scheffler. Gina U’Ren. Lisa Tisdell. Laurie Caven. Darcee Dehncke. Connie Swoboda - Manager. ROW TWO: Mrs. Carol Tagged - Coach. Charlotte Bethke. Linda Schwab. Patty Angermeyr. Lynn Greenslit. Julie Cornwell. Mary Angermeyr. Mr. Duane Christenson - Coach. The girls’ District Ten was very evenly matched this year. Several teams were capable of coming away with the crown, but at tourneys end Redwood Falls was the champion again. Number one seeded Morton was one of the favorites going into the tournaments, having beaten every opponent they had faced from the district ten at least once. However. Wabasso caugh the Indians offstride in the semi-finals and beat them 42-27. The girls had a fine all-around season compiling a 14-6 record. Lisa Tisdell and Darcee Dehncke were repeated as All- Conference selections and Gina U’Ren was also added as an honorable mention. Coach Christenson’s superior leadership and hard work earned him the distinction of being selected District Ten “Coach of the Year “ FRONT ROW: Nancy Scheffler. Gina U’Ren, Lori Larsen. BACK ROW: Susan Mahlum. Lisa Tisdell. No Gain Without Pain SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT THEY 59 Raymond 27 43 Springfield 52 68 Belview 45 65 Sleepy Eye 46 41 Gibbon 44 52 Morgan 38 59 Redwood Falls 57 46 Franklin 36 55 Belview 41 47 Gaylord 58 39 Winthrop 61 46 Fairfax 27 59 Sleepy Eye 51 45 Morgan 40 41 Wabasso 39 45 Redwood Falls (OT) 48 48 Springfield 44 47 Wabasso 32 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT ACTION 63 Sleepy Eye 50 27 Wabasso 42 L TO R: Daneilla Leith. Mary Angermeyr. Linda Schwab. Cathy Dehncke. Mrs. Carol Tagged - Coach. Laune Caven, Lynn Greenslit, Melissa Columbus. Julie Cornwell. Baseball FRONT ROW: Tony Brown - manager, John Hennen, John Tate. Jim Hennen, Peter Brown. Joe Dawson. Joe Ruhland, Paul Swoboda - manager. ROW TWO: Jim Gallery, Todd Rathman, Greg Hennen. Brian Greenslit, Dave Bidinger. Mr. Rick Engler - Coach. Tim Swoboda. Chasing fly balls, running the bases, perfecting the bunt, and batting safely are all a part of the American pastime - baseball. Morton fielded a competitive baseball team again this year, a team which challenged for district and conference honors. Their ability to become a respectable team is complementary of their primarily underclassmen squad and new coach Rick Engler. Three members were chosen as members of the All-Conference team: Jim Gallery, Joe Ruhland, Dave Bidinger. L to R: Joe Dawson. Jim Gallery. Brian Greenslit. 48 Young Team Racks Up 8-6 Record SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT THEY 8 Morgan 1 4 Gaylord 7 11 Redwood Falls 9 4 Wabasso 3 7 Gibbon 5 1 Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 11 12 Olivia 7 0 Springfield 6 11 Fairfax 1 7 Sleepy Eye (Public) 8 6 Winthrop 0 16 New Ulm Cathedral 6 1 Gaylord 2 1 Springfield 2 Boys Track L to R Jim Galleiy. Dave Bidinger. John Angermeyr. Ric Lothert. Mark Daun, Greg Hennen. Tim Kojetin. Joe Dawson, John Tate Brad Kodet. Kevin McCowan. Mr Bill Sauter - Assistant Coach, Mr. Roger Melquist - Coach. The interest in boys track continues to grow in Morton and this year we were well represented. Leading the track squad was John Angermeyr who ran the 100, 200. and 400 meter dashes in the region meet. Dave Bidinger threw shot and disc in the region meet and Jim Gallery participated in the long jump. John advanced to the state meet in the 400 meter dash. I lo R: Joe Dawson. John Angermeyr, Jim Gallery. John Goes To Jim Gallery -In A Class By Himself This page is a little different than what has been done in the past. It has been set aside for a member of the Class of 1980 - Jim Gallery. Everyone knows Jim and of his many athletic accomplishments. Jim was a four sport letterwinner accumulating all-conference sta- tus five times, all-area six times, all-state twice. KNUJ Player of the Week four times. WCCO basket- ball and football prep Player of the Week four times, and placed fifth in the state as a junior in the long jump. Jim was also named Offen- sive Player of the Year for KNUJ radio this year. He kicked a 53 yard field goal against Balaton which is unofficially a state record. In addition, this year Jim set a new school record scoring the most points in a high school basketball career which makes him an official member of the 1.000 points club. These are great honors for Jim, but it must be remembered it all came by alot of hard work and the sup- port of many people, and of course his parents. The outstand- ing accomplishments Jim has earned has indeed been a reflec- tion of the many good athletes and coaches with which he has been associated. Not often does an ath- lete come along who is mentioned in the same breath as the best of the past and present. Jim Gallery is one such person who has ac- complished great individual heights while also helping his teams reach athletic goals. Jim is as fine a high school athlete as you are going to see. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful future! VIP And All-Conference FRONT ROW: Rodney Greenslit, Joe Dawson. Brian Greenslit, Gary Greenslit. ROW TWO: John Angermeyr. Jim Gallery. Scott Lothert. Bill Simmons. ROW THREE: Lori Larsen, Kathy Wendt. Kim Rathman, Nancy Blue. ROW FOUR: Ann Ruhland. Dia Quintal, Karen Serbus. Lisa Tisdell. Gina U’Ren. ROW FIVE: Cheri Swoboda. Karen Carruth. Nancy Scheffler. Mary Jo Brazil, Judy Lussenhop. Gloria Serbus. FRONT ROW: John Angermeyr. Jim Gallery. Scott Lothert. Dave Bidinger. ROW TWO. Joe Ruhland. Darcee Dehncke. Lisa Tisdell. Gina U'Ren. Junior High Sports FRONT ROW: Joe Simmons. Rusty McGowan. Harley Zimmer. Kevin McGowan. Mike Daun. Brad Kodet, Darris Dehncke. ROW TWO: Peter Brown. Dan Brazil. Tony Lussenhop. Robin Schwalbe. Shawn Frank. John Tate. Jim Hennen. ROW THREE: Mr. Bill Sauter - Assistant Coach. Tim Wolter, Mark Daun, Dave Schultz, Brian Pendleton. Scott Greenslit, Loren Forcier, Mr. Myron Damberger - Coach. FRONT ROW: Joe Simmons, Dave Schnitzler. Harley Zimmer. Mike Daun. Brad Kodet. Rusty McGowan. Darris Dehncke. ROW TWO: Jim Hennen. Milo Taylor. Jim Swoboda. Steve etsinger, Dan Brazil, Pat Simmons. Peter Brown. Mr. Rick Engler - Coach. IUII l In Memory Of ... Rene J. Marguth We would like to dedicate this page in memory of Mr. Marguth who served eleven years on the Morton High School Board. Rene’s efforts were always to provide the best possible education for the students. Rene earned the respect of his peers which is the greatest compliment a man can receive. Rene’s care and concern will always be remembered by the students of Morton. Faculty 1. SCHOOL BOARD - FRONT ROW: Mr. William Angermeyr. Mr. David Reitter, Mr. William Lothert. ROW TWO: Mr. Lowell Schwalbe. Mr. Lyle Greenslit. Mr. Thomas Cherry. Mr. Robert Hanna. 2. SUPERINTENDENT - Mr Lowell Schwalbe. 3. PRINCIPAL - Mr. Gary Nytes. 4 Mrs. Joanie Brown - Secretary. Mrs. Catherine Sindelir - Bookkeeper Their Job: Our Education To Them: Our “Thanks” Mr Duane Christenson Counselor Mrs. Mary Revier English Ms Kathy O’Connor English Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel Business Education Mr. Rick Engler Social Studies P.E. Mr. Gerald Borman History Mrs. Nadine Christenson Home Economics Mrs. Judy Zachariason Math History Mr. Randy Picka Math Mr. Dean Tate Industrial Arts Mr. William Sauter Science P.E. Mr. Roger Melquist Science 58 Mr. Gary Carlson Band. Choir Mrs. Pat Hall Elementary Music Mrs. Shirley Anderson Library Media Mrs. Deb Mammen Library Aide INDIVIDUAL LEARNING CENTER Mrs. Diane Sandvold Mrs. Patsy Steffen Mrs. Marlas Mathiowetz Mrs. Mary Sanek i BUS DRIVERS Dave Mude Maybelle Kline Don Haas Melvin Smith JANITORS Earl Balsley Gene Bryan COOKS Janice Haas Lorraine Balsley Peg Bartz Lois Wilt Grace Lothert v VJ i AIDES Linda Dallenbach Fay Freitag DAKOTA PROJECT Marie Larson Evelyn Prescott Don Robertson John Robertson Miss Gayle Schultz Speech Class Officers SEVENTH GRADE. BELOW L to R: Karyl Haskell - President, Lisa Kojetin - Vice-President. Kris Simning - Secretary. Sheri Martin - Treasurer. EIGHTH GRADE. BELOW L TO R: Lynn Greenslit - President. Laura Angermeyr - Vice-President. Laurie Goblirsch - Secretary. Jim Hennen - Treasurer. FRESHMEN. BELOW L to R: Loren Forcier - President. Linda Schwab - Vice-President. Amy Bethke - Secretary. Ann MaeHolda - Treasurer. SOPHOMORES. BELOW L to R: Gary Frank - President. Tim Swoboda - Vice-President. Lori Kojetin - Secretary. Tim Kojetin - Treasurer. JUNIORS. BELOW L to R: Lorri Daun - President. Becca Quintal - Vice-President. Linda Tisdell - Secretary. Laurie Caven - Treasurer. SENIORS. BELOW L to R: Brian Greenslit - President, Susan Mahlum - Vice-President. Mary Jean Bryan - Secretary. Kathy Wendt - Treasurer. 60 UNI JMIINNUI N ' N S' I ' v -f ' -V Ji v Kindergarten and First Grade FRONT ROW: Stacy Bidinger. Heather Mammen. Kimberly Rebstock. Jennifer Lothert. Sandra Sperl. Wendy Pearson. Lance Ruhland. Matthew Robinson. Tamara Kojetin. SECOND ROW: Michael Wertish, Jill Lucas. Brandee Roper. Tonia Crooks. Brian Cornwell. David Tersteeg. Julie Scharfencamp, Allen Rose, Darrick Menk. THIRD ROW: Mrs. JoAnn Neudecker - Teacher’s Aide. Tammi Johnson. Denise Schultz. Gary Madsen. Benjamin Von Bargen, Galen Serbus, Craig Ahrens. Heidi Sander. Tim Steinbeisser. Stephanie Foley. Mrs. Ann Foley - Teacher. MISSING: Kay Kremin. Roberta Pendleton, Mia Prescott. FRONT ROW: Tammy Columbus. Jennifer Sullivan. Becky Bregel. Jon Lucas. Lynette Lothert. Eric Daun, Jenny Nytes. Mrs. Marion Klimmek - Teacher. SECOND ROW: Jason Hennen, Jonnie Guggisberg. Margi Simmons. Jason Vagle, Jeff Schiller. Jerry Brockway. Jenny Wendt. Chad Zachariason. Second And Third Grade FRONT ROW: Russ Scheffler, Sheila Taylor. Bobby Jo McGowan. Bill McCorquodale. Michelle Wertish, Travis O’Neil. Molly Schweinfurter. Chris Tersteeg. SECOND ROW: Sandra Hillesheim. Jenny Ahrens. Fred Pendleton. James Bjork, Jason Winges. Tracy Dallenbach. Todd Kodet. Becky Larsen. THIRD ROW: Lisa Hanna. Nicole Cherry. DeAnna Johnson. Kevin Serbus. Kelly Serbus. Candy Shiemo. Eric O’Neil. Jason Goodthunder. Mrs. Karen Seavert - Teacher. FRONT ROW: Tony Brown. Scott Bidinger, Dawn Goodthunder. Todd Serbus. Sarah Foley. Todd Beran. Julie Simmons. SECOND ROW: William Schnitzler. Cherry Brockway. Wendy Melquist. Lori Hanna. Chad Serbus. Hallie LeBrun, Terri Larsen. THIRD ROW: Shawn Wabasha. Jamie Steinhoff. Sheri Haas. Dana McGowan. Shannon O’Neil. Michele Neudecker. Mrs. Dorothy Eichten - Teacher. Fourth And Fifth Grade FRONT ROW: Marc Pendleton. Cory Seehausen. Ann Brazil. Tom Carruth. Andy Frank. Jeff Wendt. Joe Mahoney. Ross McCorquodale. Gary Perez. SECOND ROW: Connie Johnson. Tammy Dallenbach, Chad Martin. Jeff Lothert. Liz Gregg. Joseph Goodthunder. Michele Pendleton. Gary Deinken. THIRD ROW: Penny Serbus. Bobby Dehncke. Greg Deinken. Dana Hoff. Chad Taylor. Kim Haas. Faith Guggisberg. Mrs. Carol Taggart - Teacher. MISSING: Kari Kremin. FRONT ROW: Velma Simning. Teresa Lothert. Chris Dehncke. Timothy Bjork. Larry Robertson. Jerry Schultz. SECOND ROW: Lisa Serbus. Kim Daun. Bill Gaasch. Connie Swoboda, Tina Haas. Mr. Tom Jacobson - Teacher. MISSING: Dan Kodet. Karmen Kremin. 64 Sixth Grade FRONT ROW: Joyce Sperl, Pat Ahrens. Kelly Cherry. Shelly Gregg. Terry Perez. Jared Haas. Cathy Swoboda. SECOND ROW: Jerilyn Kodet. Mary Jo Serbus, Troy Mude, Tim Prescott. Troy Seehausen. Bob Zimmer. Tim Bregel. Lisa Schweinfurter. THIRD ROW: DeLaine Taylor. Duane Panitzke. Lisa Robertson. Paul Swoboda. Kirt Serbus. Karen Simmons. Mr. Myron Damberger - Teacher. Fifth Graders Jerry Schultz and Billy Gaasch are fine examples of the importance of our elementary students. They are shown here with their trophies earned for an outstanding job as student managers for the football team. Seventh Grade FRONT ROW: Karyl Haskell. Donna Borman.Kristine Simning. Julie Dehncke. Patty Lussenhop. ROW TWO: Lisa Cornwell, Tami Perez. Jeanne Reitter. Lisa Kojetin. Sheri Martin, Harley Zimmer. ROW THREE: Joe Simmons. David Schnitzler. Russ McGowan. Lori Hennen. Curtis Serbus. Darris Dehncke. Mike Daun The seventh grade had a busy year getting used to high school life. Some moments they remember were getting second place in the homecoming skit and their first big dance. Many of them were involved in extra-curricular activities including band, sports, and Pep Club. 66 Eighth Grade FRONT ROW: Cassie Cherry. Julie Serbus. Melissa Columbus. Koleen Sperl. Gloria Forcier. ROW TWO: Lynn Greenslit. Mike Dehncke. Steve Petsinger. Dawn Balsley. Laura Angermeyr. Jim Swoboda. ROW THREE: Pat Simmons. Laurie Goblirsch. Amy Schweinfurter. Brad Kodet, Jim Hennen. Kevin McGowan. Milo Taylor. MISSING: Dan Brazil, Tammy Carruth. WmillllllllllUlllHIIIHWIIIHIBIHMIllllllliniiaillll The eighth grade class prepared themselves for senior high classes. They had the winning float in our homecoming parade. They were also active in sports. Pep Club and band Freshmen FRONT ROW: Daneilla Leith, John Tate. Shawn Frank. Robin Schwalbe. Cathy Dehncke, Loren Forcier. Tony Lussenhop. Linda Schwab. Ann MacHolda. Kelly Haskell. ROW TWO: Julie Blue. Scott Greenslit. Bruce Toltzman, Brian Pendleton, David Schultz, Mark Daun. Todd Rathman. Todd Prescott. Tim Wolter. ROW THREE: Grant Wendt. Peggy Tretbar, Kathy McCorquodale. Ann Kojetin. Brad Grejtak. Cathy Reitter. Ann Frank. Mary Tisdell. Amy Bethke, Peter Brown. MISSING: Sandy Brockway. The pastyear for the freshmen was very busy and profitable. They sold pom-pons and glass ornaments. The money they raised was used toward the Senior Farewell Dance. None of them will forget their ill-fated trip to the play. Romeo and Juliet at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. Fund raisers, serving at prom, and ordering class rings were just a few of the highlights of the sophomore class. Sophomores FRONT ROW: Noreen Sperl. Margaret Brockway. Chris Lokker. Brenda Serbus. Bob Haas. Tim Swoboda. Julie Cornwell. Mary Angermeyr. Amy Lussenhop. ROW TWO: Kathy Lothert. Kim Robertson. Gary Frank. Jeanne Deinken. Tim Kojetin. Sheila Rathman. Beth Frank. Lori Kojetin. ROW THREE: Evon Taylor. Ed Gaasch, Mark Lund. Russ Taylor. Kevin Balsley. Bob Rebstock, Greg Hennen. Ric Koerner. Ric Lothert. Juniors FRONT ROW: Joe Ruhland. Patty Angermeyr, Ellen Winges. Neil Taylor, Laurie Caven, John Hennen. ROW TWO: Nathan Hjulberg, Ben Pendleton. John Lothert. Richard Deinken. David Bidinger. John Robinson. John Sperl. ROW THREE: Darcee Dehncke. Becca Quintal. Janet Simning. Lorri Daun, Charlotte Bethke, Linda Tisdell. The Junior class had a super busy year. To raise money for prom they worked (?) at Green Giant on Labor Day. sold popcorn, and sponsored a magazine drive. The juniors would like to thank their advisors Miss O'Connor and Mr. Picka for helping them put on a very successful prom; with the theme “Sharing the Night Together.’’ 70 SINICIS s '' r v v V--' I I 'UJ ' 7 Ctr yt t-r MARY JEAN BRYAN “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” JOHN ANGERMEYR “One of those things that grow on you.” KAREN CARRUTH Don’t learn the traffic rules by accident.” 72 JOSEPH DAWSON “The bravest are the tenderest.” GARY GREENSLIT He may seem quiet, but he can certainly raise a riot.” BRIAN GREENSLIT “Even if the whole world disa- grees with me, I'm right.” KEITH HASKELL ‘‘When you put your best foot forward, be sure you know which one it is. TAMARA GREJTAK ‘‘A great source of happiness rolled into one bundle.” “A contagious laugh echoing down the hall.” 74 SCOTT LOTHERT “A man who wishes he’d have as much fun as he says he has.” CARLA PENDLETON “A quiet nature conceals her per- sonality.” I tried so hard to be good.” 7b GLORIA SERBUS “I was almost killed once by a train of thought passing through my mind. LISA TISDELL Dangerous after midnight.” GINA U’REN “Why should the devil have all the fun?” CLASS MOTTO PATRICIA WAHLDICK 'Grace under pressure.” KATHY WENDT Beauty and a personality isn’t all that's needed to be a suc- cess. To achieve all that is possible we must attempt the impossible. To be as much as we can be we must dream of being more. CLASS COLORS Cream and Light Blue CLASS FLOWER Cream Rose 78 ANSWERS: 1. Mary Jo Brazil 2. Mary Jean Bryan 3. Karen Carruth 4. Brian Greenslit 5. Tammy Grejtak 6. Jodie Kipfer 7. Lori Larsen 8. Judy Lussenhop 9. Tessie MacHolda 10. Carla Pendleton 11. Dia Quintal 12. Kim Rathman 13. Ann Ruhland 14. Nancy Scheffler 15. Lois Schwab 16. Gloria Serbus 17. Karen Serbus 18. Bill Simmons 19. Cheri Swoboda 20. Lisa Tisdell 21. Gina U’Ren 22. Patti Wahldick 23. Kathy Wendt Student Government Day Student Government Day gives the seniors of Morton High School an opportunity to experience school from the perspective of the faculty Students had a limited taste of the real world on this day which hopefully provided for each of them a worthwhile learning experience 1. Tessie busily being Mrs Scheitel 2 Janitor Jim just hanging around 3. Susan tutoring Mrs. Revier and Rodney. 4 Bill. Brian, and Jim learning the finer points of teaching. Awards Day Mounds Of Honors Awards Day took place on the afternoon of Friday. May 23. The athletic letters were given out to the underclassmen along with the awards for Smoke Signals. Tomahawk. Declam, plays, drama, dance groups, and student council Susan Mahium was honored for earning Salutatorian. the Math Award, the Robert Pfieffer Award and DAR Citizenship Award Congratulations. Susan! Events Make It Memorable I. Gina receiving her award as co- winner of the Coaches Award. 2 The Robert Bucholz Award went to Judy Lussenhop. 3. Jerry O'Neil presented Lisa Tisdell with Girl Athlete of the Year Award. 4. A well-deserved Mr. Hustle Award goes to John Angermeyr. 5. Lisa Tisdell received the other half of the Coaches Award. 6. Gina U'Ren and Cheri Swoboda received awards for their hard work in DECA. 7. Jim Gallery received the Boy Athlete of the Year Award from Jerry O’Neil. 8. Mr. Nytes proudly displays Cheri Swoboda’s award for perfect attendance. 9. A rare honor - nine consecutive years of perfect attendance. 10. Mr. Christenson was voted as Staff Member of the Year by the student body. II. Dave Bidinger grins over the honor of receiving the Kevin Forcier Industrial Arts Award. Learning Makes It Worthwhile 12 1. B© patient Dia Quintal, your annual staff award is coming. 2. Editor Mary Jean Bryan cheerfully accepts her annual staff award. 3. Will Valedictorian Lisa Tisdell be after your job in the future Mr. Nytes? 4. Honor students for Class of 1980 headed for a bright future as soon as Mr. Nytes figures out who gets what. 5. Watch out school, here comes Rick Deinken! 6. Todays certificate winners tomorrows letter winners Athletic Banquet May 23 was a busy day for the Morton students The afietnoon was set aside tor Awards Day, and the evening was filled by the Sentor Farewell Dance preceded by the Senior Athletic Banquet This year's banquet was held at the Sheep Shedde of CHtvia with the guest speaker being former football and baseball coach Barry Loos. The purpose of this banquet is the issuance of the senior letters, but this year a special ceremony was added to the program in recognition of the athletic director Dean Tate. He was made an honorary member of the M Club for his many years of coaching, teaching, and being athletic director and for his help to our athletic teams and athletes themselves. This evening was a farewell and final cheer for an extraordinary class of athletes. Commencement 1980 Graduation day was the day 33 anxious seniors were awaiting for 9 long months. When it finally arrived on May 30. most were torn between the happiness of having made it and the sadness of leaving it all behind. The evening began with the high school band playing “Pomp and Circumstance . Superintendent Lowell Schwalbe gave the welcome followed by Pastor Walter Crabtree’s invocation. Lisa Tisdell gave the valedictory address and Aubrey Dirlam gave the commencement address with “Past. Present, and Future as his theme. Hands of Time was sung by the graduating class, after which the presentation of diplomas was made. Amidst the atmosphere of pomp and circumstance, a collage of memories and reflections patterned the minds of all. Beams of excitement and an occasional dewy eye radiated from the faces of happy but nervous graduates. Twelve years of learning, working and growing was capped off by this one short but thrilling evening. 1. Class of 1980. 2. Valedictorian - Lisa Tisdell. 3. Salutatorian - Susan Mahlum. 4. Guest Speaker - Mr. Aubrey Dirlam. 5. Honor Students - Jodie Kipfer. Judy Lussenhop. John Angermeyr. Tessie MacHolda. Mary Jean Bryan. Dia Quintal. And That’s What Made Us A School 87 Senior Index John Angermeyr St Council 1.3.4; Class Officer 3-Pres ; Track 2.3.4. Basketball 1.2.3.4; Football 1.2.3.4- Capt . Annual Staff 4. Paper Staff 3.4. Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1; M-Club 2.3.4- Pres; Homecoming Royalty 4; One-Act Play 4; Honor Student; Mr Hus- tle Award Nancy Blue Track 4; Basketball 2; Girls Basketball Mgr 3; FHA 1.2.3.4 Pep Club 1.2.3.4 Mary Jo Brazil Cheerleading 12.3.4-Capt . Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.3.4; FHA 1.2.3-HistO- rian. 4-Parliamentarian; Pep Club 1.2.3,4- Sec ; M-Club 1.2.3.4 Mary Jean Bryan St. Council 4, Class Officer 3-Sec.. 4- Sec ; Annual Stafl 3-Jr. Editor. 4-Sr Edi- tor; Pom Pons 2-Sec.; Band 1,2.3.4- Pres . Chorus 1.3.4; FHA 1.2-Sec. 3-V. Pres. 4-Pres. Pep Club 1.2.3.4-Treas. Honor Student Karen Carruth Girls Basketball Mgr 3; Girls Stats 3.4 Paper Staff 4; Chorus 1; FHA 4; Pep Club 4. M-Club 4. Volleyball Mgr 3.4 Joseph Dawson Basketball 2.3.4. Baseball i.2.3.4; Foot- ball 1.2.3.4. Band 1; Chorus 3; M-Club 3.4. Homecoming Royalty 4. One-Act Play 2.4 Three-Act Play 4. James Gallery Track 2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4-Capt.; Baseball 1.2.3.4-Capt ; Football 1.2.3.4- Capt.; Annual Staff 4; M-Club 1.2.3.4. Homecoming Royalty 4, Athlete of the Year (Boys) Dirk Goelz Transfer from McPherson. Kansas Brian Greenslit St. Council 3.4; Class Officer 2-Pres.. 4- Pres . Basketball 1; Baseball 2.3.4; Foot- ball 1; Annual Staff 3.4; Paper Staff 4. M- Club 4; One-Act Play 4; Three-Act Play 4 Gary Greenslit Football 4 Rodney Greenslit Football 1,3.4-Capt ; Paper Staff 4; M- Club 3.4. Sweetheart Royalty 3.4. Home- coming Royalty 4 Tamara Grejtak Transfer from Franklin High School; An- nual Staff 4. Band 4. Chorus 4 Keith Haskell Annual Staff 2.3.4. Paper Staff 2.3.4; Band 1. Jodene Kipfer St Council 3.4; Class Officer 3-Treas; Annual Staff 3.4; Paper Staff 2.3.4. Band 1.2.3.4. Chorus 1.3.4. FHA 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 2.3-Treas . 4-Pres; Three-Act Play 4; Honor Student Lori Larsen St. Council 4; Track 2,3.4; Basketball 2.3.4. Annual Staff 3.4, Paper Staff 2,3- Editor. 4-Editor; Chorus 3; FHA 2.3,4; Pep Club 2.3-Pres. 4. M-Club 3.4; One- Act Play 2; Volleyball Mgr 2 Scott Lothert St. Council 1; Class Officer 1; Track 1.4. Basketball 1.2.3.4-Capt ; Football 1.2.3.4. Annual Staff 4. M-Club 3.4. Sweetheart Royalty 3.4; Homecoming Royalty 4 Judith Lussenhop St Council 2.3.4-Sec.; Class Officer 1- Sec . Paper Staff 2.3-Asst. Editor 4. Cheerleading 1-Capt 2-Capt. 3.4 Co- Capt ; Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 1.3.4; FHA 1.2.3- Treas 4. Pep Club 1.2.3.4; M-Club 2.3- Sec 4-Sec ; Sweetheart Royalty 3. Homecoming Royalty 4. One-Act Play 3: Honor Student; Robert Bucholz Award Teresa MacHolda Class Officer 2-Sec . Paper Staff 2; Pom Pons 2-Treas . Band 1.2.3.4-Sec Cho- rus 2; FHA 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4. Honor Student Susan Mahlum St. Council 2.3.4; Class Officer 2.3-V. Pres.. 4-V Pres.; Track 1.2.3.4; Basket- ball 1.3.4, Paper Staff 3-Editor; Cheer- leading 2.3-Capt.. 4-Capt.; Band 1: Cho- rus 1. FHA 1, Pep Club 1.2,3.4. M-Club 1,2,3.4; One-Act Play 4 Three-Act Play 4; Declam 3.4; Volleyball 1. Salutatorian; DAR Citizenship Award; Math Award; Robert Pfieffer Award. Carla Pendleton Paper Staff 4; FHA 3.4. Pep Club 3.4; Girls Basketball Mgr. 3. Deirdrfc Quintal Transfer from Eagle Bend High School. St. Council 3.4; Annual Staff 4-Asst. and Art Editor. Indianette 4-Capt. Band 3.4. Chorus 3.4. FHA 3.4, Pep Club 3 4; Sweetheart Royalty 3; One-Act Play 3; Volleyball 3; Three-Act Play 4; Honor Stu- dent Kimberly Rathman Transfer from Olivia High School; Pep Club 4; M-Club 4; One-Act Play 4; Volley- ball 4; MEA Scholarship Award Ann Ruhland St. Council 3; Class Officer 1-Treas. Track 1; Paper Staff 4; Cheerleading 1.2.3- Capt . 4-Capt . Band 1 2.3.4. Cho rus 1.3.4; FHA 1.2.3.4 Pep Club 1,2,3.4. M-Club 1.2.3,4; Sweetheart Royalty 3; Homecoming Royalty 4 Nancy Scheffler Track 1.2; Basketball 1.2.3.4, Annual Staff 2.3.4; Chorus 1; FHA 2.3.4. Pep Club 4. M-Club 1,2,3.4. Indianaire 2. Lois Schwab Cheerleading 2.3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1.2.3.4. FHA 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4. M-Club 3.4, One-Act Play 4; Three-Act Play 4 Gloria Serbus St Council 4 Pom Pons 1. Cheerleading 2; Band 1.2.3.4; Chorus 2.3.4. FHA 1.2.3.4. Pep Club 1.2.3.4. M-Club 2.3.4 Sweetheart Royalty 2. Karen Serbus St. Council 4-Treas.; Class Officer 1-V. Pres.; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 3.4. Pom Pons 1; Cheerleading 2.3.4; Chorus 1.2.4. FHA 1.2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3-V Pres. 4. M-Club 3.4; Sweetheart Royalty 2.3; Homecoming Royalty 4 William Simmons St Council 2.4; Track 1. Basketball 1.3.4, Baseball 1.2.3; Football 1; Band 1; M- Club 3.4; One-Act Play 4 Cheryl Swoboda Track 1.2; Basketball 1.2.3; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. Band 1.2.3.4. Chorus 1; FHA 2.3.4, Pep Club 3.4; M-Club 1.2.3.4; Volleyball Mgr 1.2.3.4 Lisa Tisdeii St Council 3-V Pres . 4-Pres ; Class Offi- cer 1-Treas; Track 1.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4- Capt. Band 1. Chorus 1,3.4; FHA 1.2.3.4. Pep Club 1.2.3.4; M-Club 1.2.3.4. 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Insured Savings — Home Loans Offices: Redwood Falls Olivia Phone: 637-8730 CASE’S SALES AND SERVICE, INC. Box 316 Phone: 637-3553 Redwood Falls, MN DR. G. H. MYERS D.C. 805 E. Bridge St. Redwood Falls, MN Phone: 637-2574 98 WILSON’S CLOTHING Quality Mens, Ladies Clothing Western Wear, Shoes Boots THE LONG BRANCH II Franklin, MN 55333 THE WISHING WELL Cards — Gifts — Bridal Supplies Redwood Falls, MN Phone: 637-3850 BEN’S SUPER VALU Complete Food Market Franklin, MN Phone: 557-2231 DC LANES Spare time — Strike on our food Dan Carol Dolezal Morgan, MN HILLTOP SUPPER CLUB Bob Rebstock - Owner JIM HEILING CONSTRUCTION Backhoe Work — Trucking — Tiling Morgan, MN Phone: 249-3170 MAURY’S MEAT MARKET Maurice L. Bleess — Owner Fairfax, MN 55337 Phone: 426-7265 MORGAN GRAIN AND FEED CO. Grain, Feed, Seed, Fertilizer, Chemicals, Custom Grinding and Mixing, Drying Morgan, MN 56266 BUD’S BAKED GOODS Quality Baked Foods Complete Selection KIRK’S MOBIL Franklin, MN 55333 FAIRFAX CO-OP CREAMERY AND IH IMPLEMENT AND FERTILIZER Fairfax, MN COUNTRY SALON Super Cuts for Guys and Gals Highway 19 Franklin, MN Phone: 557-2295 1ST NATIONAL BANK OF FAIRFAX AND 1ST NATIONAL AGENCY Fairfax, MN RED’S CLUB 101-2 Red Anderson — Owner DICKMEYER MOTOR INC. 10 S. E. 1st Fairfax, MN Bus. Phone: 426-7273 BRIGHTER HOMES STORE 135 East 2nd Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 LAKELAND BEAN CO. “The Bean People” Box 149, Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: 612-523-1637 MILLER’S JEWELRY GIFTS 120 East 2nd Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 KELTGEN SEED COMPANY Olivia, MN 56277 BEN FRANKLIN Seiferts Ben Franklin Redwood Falls, MN DR. B.J. DAVISON Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: 523-1330 THE HAIR Bev Czmowski Redwood Fall, MN Phone: 637-2582 BRIX’S REXALL DRUG 216 South Washington Redwood Falls, MN Phone: 637-8404 SNYDER-SWARD KEMP DRUG 207 South Washington Street Redwood Falls, MN Phone: 637-2911 MONTGOMERY WARD Frank Anne Schacher Redwood Falls, MN AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE Ron Meyers 802 South 13th Street Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: 523-2590 KELTGEN’S INC. Olivia and Bird Island Tire sales and on the farm service Three service trucks AMERICAN STATE BANK OF OLIVIA Olivia, MN 56277 GOODYEAR FARM TIRE CENTER Highway 212, West Phone: 612-523-2324 Olivia, MN 56277 DIRK’S FURNITURE Olivia, MN Phone: 523-2301 NEW ERA YARN SHOP Yarns, crewel, needle point, rugs and accessories. Redwood Falls, MN Phone: 637-2626 Dodge — Chrysler AMC and Jeep Olivia, MN valley Electric NORTH REDWOOD FARMERS ELEVATOR North Redwood, MN ROGERS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE Used Cars Trucks Phone: 523-2641 Olivia, MN A AND B INTERIORS Bob Annie Schnitzler Morton, MN 56270 Phone: 507-697-6204 JONI’S CAFE Showers — Weddings — Anniversaries Class Reunions — Private Parties Phone: 523-1036 Olivia, MN CITIZENS STATE BANK Olivia, MN 56277 COUNTRY FORD INC. Ford — Lincoln — Mercury Olivia, MN Phone: 523-1301 PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION Box 126, Olivia, MN 56277 Phone: 612-523-1216 NORTH CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICE INC. Specialists in Farm — Ranch Properties Sales — Exchanging — Management Box 26, 822 East Lincoln Olivia, MN RBA GO AND GROW WITH RBA HYBRID SEED CORN HYBRID OIL-TYPE SUNFLOWERS Supers! RBA 100-R Fearsome Foursomes! RBA 200-11 Workhorses! RBA 300-G Specialty Corns! RBA 400-D RAUENHORST, BELLOWS ASSOCIATES, INC. OLIVIA, MINNESOTA 612 523-2311 FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS • LETTERHEADS • BROCHURES • PROGRAMS • ENVELOPES • STATEMENTS • CARLSON WEDDING BUSINESS STATIONERY • FORMS OF ALL KINDS • RUBBER STAMPS • MAGNETIC SIGNS AND MORE 523-5250 OFFSET AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING 112 N. 9th St. OLIVA, MN 102 FAIRFAX SPORT SHACK Compliments of — Thomas J. Simmons Charles L. Hunt Blair Younger Law Offices Senior Portrait Specialists 1105 W. Lincoln Olivia, MN Phone: 523-1040 Highway 19 71 East Redwood Falls, MN 104 105 06 A W Agri-Systems Larson’s Home Furnishings Hi Way Lanes Elmer and Loran Kaardal HIS Barber Shop Dr. T. G. Hagen Johnson’s Beauty Lounge Redwood Veterinarians Shear Magic Beauty Salon Redwood Medical Center Lampert Building Center Scenic City Co-op Oil Paul J. Antony State Farm Insurance Wingate’s Leuthold-McCabe Gateway Cafe Dr. R. D. Baumgartner Zweigs’ Refrigeration Tricky Dick’s Sport Center Amoco Oil Retail Franklin State Bank B B Store Drusch Carpet Shop Romie’s Cafe Catering Citizen’s State Bank of Fairfax Roy's Red Owl Oak Grove Dairy - Sleepy Eye 108 Oops - We Almost Forgot Putting out this annual has been a long and difficult process and maybe you have noticed a few mistakes. But as the saying goes, ‘‘to err is human to forgive is divine” or better yet “nobody's perfect.” Well we have caught a few mistakes and we would like to take this opportunity that this extra page (known as the oops page) offers for us to correct those mistakes. First of all. when we sent into Jostens the faculty and staff section. Gwen Kodet was not a part of the MHS family yet. But she is pictured on page 55 in the salt can for the faculty division page which was sent in at a later date. Our apologies to Gwen as she is pictured but not recognized. Second, it seems we forgot to give recognition to three faculty and staff members who have also driven a District 652 school bus many a time throughout this school year. Our apologies to Jerry Borman. Don Robertson, and Gene Bryan and our thanks for getting us to all those places - safely. Our third mistake was not thanking two very importaht underclassmen who helped to make this annual possible. They nave spent many long hours working on this annual and yet we failed to recognize them on page 23. A big thanks to the junior editor Linda Tisdell and to the copy editor Charlotte Bethke for all their work. Your help was deeply appreciated. Good luck on the 1981 annual! Another mistake it seems we made is that we forgot about the junior high girls basketball team. Sorry girls! FRONT ROW: Karyl Haskell. Donna Borman. Julie Dehnke. Gloria Forcier. ROW TWO: Melissa Columbus. Jean Reitter. Dawn Balsley. Lisa Cornwell. Mrs. Patsy Steffen - Coach. 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