Morton High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Morton, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1981 volume:

Tomahawk 1981 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESENTED BY Student Life . 2 Activities . 9 Linda Tisdell Senior Editor Organizations 21 Amy Lussenhop .. . Assistant Editor Sports 33 Jeanne Deinken Junior Editor Faculty 49 Beth Frank Junior Editor Classes 55 Charlotte Bethke Business Manager Seniors 71 Mrs. Mary Revier Advisor Ads 85 Country singers became movie stars, presidents proudly wore cowboy hats, television featured country specials, fancy boots and hats became a symbol of stature — all this marked the school year of 1981. It was the year of the “Urban Cowboy” and everyone was getting into the act — even Morton. We donned boots and cowboy hats for “Country Western Day” during Spirit Week, used the country western theme “Look- ing For Love” during prom, and got to see the movies “Trinity Is Still My Name” at Christ- mas and “Urban Cowboy” during prom. In an effort to catch the country fever, our 1981 annu- al uses a country theme based upon our favorite country songs done by various artists — Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, etc. Go ahead, turn the page and let our “Country Roads” take you back to yes- terday once more. RIGHT: The Long Arm of the Law” “Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame?” My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” LEFT: “Good Hearted Woman” BELOW: “Red Headed Stranger” Student Life 3 1. “That was Then ...” 2. “... This is Now” 3. “You Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine” 4. “Remember Me” 5. “Wild Side of Life” Times Like These 4 Student Life 5 Ve Got A 6 1. Pat, did you find my Valedictory Address? 2. “There Must Be Something About Us That She Loves” 3. “Stranger” 4. “Till I Get It Right” 5. “The Outlaws” 6. “The Silver-Tongued Devil” 7. “Just Another Pretty Face” 8. “Desperado” 9. “Let Me Sing for You” 10. You couldn’t pay us enough to keep this one out Mrs. Revier!! Winner In You 7 Student Life 1. “Talking in your Sleep” 2. You Never Can Tell” 3. “Ain’t it Amazing” 4. Heart of Mine” 5. “Hello Walls” t i • i %l« «I Homecoming Royalty Joe Ruhland and Darcee Dehncke David Bidinger and Linda Tisdell (MC) Lord It’s Hard To Be Humble V 12 1. Homecoming Court. 2. Our new Queen Lorri. 3. Crownbearers Matt Robin- son and Stacy Bidinger. 4. The 1979 Homecoming Queen Ann Ruhland and her escort Ric Deinken. 5. Doctor Jean Reitter and Nurse Kris Simning operate on a Balaton warrior in the win- ning Homecoming skit. 6. Morton’s devastating defense in action against Balaton. Homecoming Activities Homecoming 1980 was an event to re- member. The school was filled with spirit signs and contests designed to fire every one up. Coronation was held on Thursday night with Lorri Daun being crowned as 1980 Homecoming Queen. After corona- tion everyone was invited to attend the traditional bonfire behind the school. Fri- day was a wet, rainy day but the parade went on as scheduled. Dedicated girls played in the powder puff football game with the Senior-Freshmen team beating the Junior-Sophomore team. Friday night as the clouds cleared the Morton Football Team got ready for a tough game against Balaton. It took four overtimes but the Indians finally came through with a 34-28 Homecoming win. The dance was held on Saturday night with everyone having something to celebrate after Friday’s great victory. 13 Can I Have This Dance FRONT ROW: Amy Bethke, Mary Tisdell, Reigning Queen Beth Frank, Queen Kathy Lothert, Amy Lussenhop, Cathy Reitter. BACK ROW: Brian Pendleton, Todd Prescott, John Robinson, Jakob Victorin, Greg Hennen, Joe Ruhland. The 1981 Sweetheart Ball was a huge success. The FHA’s time and effort were well worth the while, and a special thanks goes to advisor Mrs. Roble for all her help. The corona- tion was followed by a dance with music pro- vided by “Numbers”. RIGHT: Queen Kathy Lothert. FAR RIGHT: Ja- kob stays calm as Kathy is crowned 1981 Sweetheart Queen. 1. Amy Bethke escorted by Brian Pend- leton. 2. Kathy Lothert escorted by Ja- kob Victorin. 3. Amy Lussenhop escort- ed by Greg Hennen. 4. Cathy Reitter escorted by Joe Ruhland. 5. Mary Tis- dell escorted by Todd Prescott. 6. Bren- da Serbus - MC. 7. Patty Angermeyr singing The Rose . 8. Crownbearers Galen Serbus and Mia Prescott. Lookin’ For Love In spite of the rainy weather and late arrival of the band, “Zoro”, the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom turned out to be a night to remember. The evening began with a banquet held at the Sheep Shedde in Olivia, with Mr. Duane Christenson featured as the guest speaker. The Grand March and dance followed the banquet, and then everyone headed up to Red- wood for the movie “Urban Cow- boy”, picked by the juniors in keep- ing with their country-western theme, “Lookin’ for Love.” The breakfast served by the junior moth- ers at the Morton Legion provided an ending for a close-to-perfect even- ing. ib Prom 1. Does she look all right Greg? 2. Be careful, John and Lori; someone’s watch- ing you! 3. The couples winding their way through the Grand March. 4. Don’t worry Mrs. Revier, we’ll find you a date next year!! 5. “Is this ramp steady?” Junior class president Beth Frank and her date John Robinson lead- ing the Grand March. 6. ‘They don’t care!!’ Senior class president Lorri Daun escorted by David Bidinger. 7. Now Bill, what kind of advice are you giving Joe?!? 8. Sophomore Scott Greenslit trying to give the expert juniors advice on decorating. 17 Fun Night And The Plays FRONT ROW: Tony Lussenhop, Shawn Frank, Peter Brown. SECOND ROW: Patty Angermeyr, Charlotte Bethke, Jeanne Reitter, Karyl Haskell, Jeanne Dein- ken, Laurie Caven, Mary Angermeyr, Ms. Kathy O’Connor - Director. MISSING: Ric Deinken Under the direction of Kathy O’Connor Mor- ton again put on two plays this year. The first, “Shut and Bar the Door”, was a one act play given for the district competition in January. The second, “Who Dunit?”, was a three-act play given as a major part of Fun Night. The success of this play helped add to the overall success of Fun Night. The stu- dent council headed Fun Night in order to promote community involvement in the school. A chili supper was held followed by acts performed by the Indianettes, Birch Coulee 4-H Club, Student Council, and a solo by Joe Ruhland as well as the play. Hopeful- ly the success of Fun Night this year will help to make it an annual event and increase involvement in the school by the parents and involvement in other activities by the stu- dents. FRONT ROW: Patty Angermeyr, Julie Cornwell, Susan Kersten, Jeanne Deinken. BACK ROW: Richard Deinken, Tim Kojetin. it Deciam FRONT ROW: Kelly Haskell, Kelly Cherry, Paula Wittgraf. SECOND ROW: Margaret Brockway. THIRD ROW: Kris Simning, Karyl Haskell, Jeanne Deinken, Julie Cornwell. MISSING: Susan Kersten. LEFT TO RIGHT: Kelly Cherry, Julie Cornwell, Jeanne Deinken, Susan Kersten, and Kelly Haskell. Morton was well represented in declam this year. We tripled the participants from three last year to nine this year. At sub- district competition nine girls gave it their best shot for Mor- ton. These nine girls were Su- san Kersten, Margaret Brock- way, Julie Cornwell, Jeanne Deinken, Kelly Haskell, Karyl Haskell, Kris Simning, Kelly Cherry, and Paula Wittgraf. Ju- lie Cornwell and Jeanne Dein- ken received alternate placings at sub-district competition and Susan Kersten, Kelly Haskell, and Kelly Cherry went on to compete at district level. All in all, 1981 turned out to be a good year for Morton in declam com- petition. 19 Lyceums During the 1980-81 school year the Morton stu- dents were entertained by four assembly programs sponsored by Dakota Assemblies, Inc. from North Dakota. During the fall there was a juggling exhi- bition and a frisbee performance. Later in the year two especially unique magic and reptile presenta- tions were given. One other assembly held during the year was a performance by a Dakota Dance group. The students gained from their participa- tion in these excellent learning experiences. 1. When detention fails ... 2. There is always an alternative! 3. And in box number 2 4. Is Darcee’s new friend. So Why are Amy and Nate laughing? 5. Well, it was supposed to rain! 20 ORGANIZATIONS FRONT ROW: John Hennen, Charlotte Bethke, Lorri Daun, Linda Tisdell, Joe Ruhland, Beth Frank - Treasurer, Amy Lussenhop-Secretary, Ric Deinken-President, Tim Kojetin-Vice President, Shawn Frank, Greg Hennen, Bob Haas, Robin Schwalbe, Patty Lusenhop, Lori Hennen. SECOND ROW: Laurie Goblirsch, Peggy Tretbar, Mary Tisdell, Mr. Gary Nytes - Advisor, Mary Serbus, Cathy Swoboda, Lynn Greenslit, Kim Robertson. MISSING: Darcee Dehncke. LEFT: Charlotte Bethke, Beth Frank, and Ric Dein- ken are thinking hard about picking the right Christmas movie. Right Beth? RIGHT: Ric Deinken, our student body president, in a natural pose. 22 Student Council ABOVE: Senior Editor Lorri Daun and Ju- nior Editor Kathy Lothert are working hard to get the paper out on time. Something which was accomplished only after many hours of long, hard work. BELOW: Whatever Lorri’s up to, it must be pretty interesting! FRONT ROW: Lorri Daun - Editor, Ellen Winges • Assistant Editor, Kathy Lothert - Junior Editor. SECOND ROW: Laurie Caven, Patty Angermeyr, Charlotte Bethke. THIRD ROW': Beth Frank, Mary An- germeyr, Linda Tisdell. FOURTH ROW’: Daneilla Leith, Evon Tay- lor - Business Manager, Linda Schwab. FIFTH ROWr: Wanda Blue, Amy Lussenhop, Lynn Greenslit. SIXTH ROW: Joe Ruhland, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor. Smoke Signals 23 Tomahawk Staff RIGHT - ANNUAL STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tim Kojetin, El- len Winges, Julie Cornwell. BELOW - ANNUAL STAFF EDITORS: Jeanne Deinken - Junior Co-Editor, Charlotte Bethke - Business Manager. Beth Frank - Junior Co-Editor, Linda Tisdell - Senior Editor, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor, Amy Lussenhop - Assistant Editor. FRONT ROW': Beth Frank - Junior Co-Editor, Linda Tisdell - Senior Editor, Amy Lussenhop - Assistant Editor, Lori Kojetin. SECOND ROW’: Charlotte Bethke - Business Manager, Ellen Winges - Photographer. THIRD ROW': Joe Ruhland, Mrs. Mary Revier - Advisor, Richard Deinken, Patty Angermeyr, Lorri Daun, Tim Kojetin - Photographer, Julie Cornwell - Photographer, Laurie Caven, Jeanne Deinken - Junior Co-Editor. 24 Hard Days Night LEFT: Linda and Amy working hard. RIGHT: Tim hardly working! The Tomahawk Staff has put alot of time and effort into bringing you this book. We hope that it brings back many memories of those treasured times at MHS! I would like to thank Mrs. Revier, our advisor, for her guidance and encouragement. The Tomahawk was quite a challenge but we think our time was well spent. 1981 Tomahawk Staff Linda Tisdell, Senior Editor 25 FRONT ROW: Ellen Winges, Lorri Daun, Cassie Cherry, Amy Schweinfurter, Lori Hennen, Cathy Swoboda, Paula Wittgraf, Kelly Cherry, Lisa Cornwell. SECOND ROW: Mary Serbus, Becca Quintal, .Jeanne Reitter, Patty Lussenhop, Donna Borman, Linda Tisdell, Cathy Reitter. THIRD ROW: Julie Serbus, Kathy McCor- quodale, Ann MacHolda, Kelly Haskell, Daniella Leith, Linda Schwab, Lynn Greenslit, Cathy Dehncke, Darcee Dehncke. FOURTH ROW: Amy Bethke, Peggy Tretbar, Mary Tisdell, Evon Taylor, Julie Cornwell, Laurie Caven, Susan Kersten, Dawn Bals- ley, Patty Angermeyr, Wanda Blue, Janet Simning. FIFTH ROW: Amy Lussenhop-Vice President, Beth Frank-Secretary, Kathy Lothert-Treasurer, Kim Robertson-Student Council Rep., Mary Angermeyr-Student Council Alt. MISSING: Brenda Serbus-Presi- dent. The Pep Club supported our athletes by being pep pals and making signs. They also sold posters and key chains so that they would have more money to support the teams in the future. RIGHT: Pep is what it’s all about, right Mary and Peggy? Pep Club 26 The FHA spent much of their time raising mon- ey and planning for the Sweetheart Ball. They also served lunch for the teachers on Parent- Teacher Conference Days. The FHA is a useful organization to the school and community. LEFT: President Ellen is busy planning for the FHA Sweetheart Ball. FRONT ROW: Cathy Reitter - Historian. Lorri Daun - Student Council Rep., Amy Lussenhop - Junior Rep.. Beth Frank - Treasurer, Ellen Winges - President. Mary Tisdell - Secretary, Cathy Dehncke - Recreation Leader, Daneilla Leith - Parliamentarian, Amy Bethke - Sophomore Rep. SECOND ROW: Peggy Tretbar, Linda Tisdell. Laurie Gob- lirsch, Ann MacHolda, Julie Serbus, Evon Taylor, Laurie Caven, Dawn Balsley, Janet Simning. Cassie Cherry. Kelly Haskell. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Barbara Roble • Advisor. Jill Wittgraf, Anne Kojetin. Melissa Columbus, Wanda Blue, Lori Kojetin, Jeanne Deinken. Lynn Greenslit, Linda Schwab, Kim Robertson - Student Council Alt., Becca Quintal, Koleen Sperl, Kathy McCorquodale. MISSING: Brenda Serbus - Vice President. FHA 27 The Indianettes per- formed at many basket- ball games and other ath- letic activities. They had fun while entertaining the Morton fans. WINTER SQUAD, FRONT ROW: Amy Lussenhop - Cap- tain, Linda Tisdell. SECOND ROW: Kelly Haskell. Cathy Reitter - Co-Captain. THIRD ROW’: Lorri Daun, Jill Writtgraf. FALL SQUAD. FRONT ROW: Becca Quintal - Captain, Jill Wittgraf, Melissa Columbus, Cathy Reitter. Kelly Haskell. SECOND ROW’: Linda Tisdell, Lorri Daun, Amy Lussenhop - Co-Captain. Indianettes 28 FRONT ROW: Linda Tisdell, Amy Lussenhop, Amy Bethke, Evon Taylor, Becca Quintal, Peggy Trethar, Darcee Dehncke, Julie Serbus, Laurie Goblirsch, Tammy Carruth. SECOND ROW: Beth Frank, Mary Angermeyr, Ellen Winges, Wanda Blue, Lynn Greenslit, Cassie Cherry, Amy Schweinfurter, Laurie Angermeyr. THIRD ROW: Jim Hennen, Todd Prescott, Lorri Daun, Patty Angermeyr, Cathy Reitter, Mary Tisdell, Laurie Caven, Sandy Brockway, Jeanne Deinken, Lori Kojetin, Jill W’ittgraf, Ann MacHolda, Kathy McCorquodale, Nathan Hjulberg. FOURTH ROW: John Tate, Bob Haas, Greg Hennen, Shawn Frank, Ric Koerner, Robin Schwalbe, Tony Lussenhop, Ric Deinken, Joe Ruhland, Neil Taylor, Tim Wolter, Russ Taylor, Scott Greenslit The choir worked very hard this year. The addition of many male voices gave the choir greater singing quality. This select choir group sang “The Theme from Ice Castles” at the Homecoming Coronation. FRONT ROW: Laurie Caven, Patty Anger- meyr, Evon Taylor, Mary Anger- meyr, Amy Lussenhop. BACK ROW: Joe Ruhland, John Hennen, Neil Taylor, Ellen Winges. 29 Choir FRONT ROW: Linda Tisdell, Ellen Winges, Becca Quintal, Cathy Reitter, Jill Wittgraf, Amy Lussenhop. SECOND ROW: Amy Bethke, Laura Angermeyr, Laurie Goblirsch, Donna Borman, Julie Dehncke, Karyl Haskell, Gloria Forcier. THIRD ROW: Patty Angermeyr, Jeanne Deinken, Lynn Greenslit, Cathy McCorquodale, Ann MacHolda. FOURTH ROW: Mr. William Wittgraf, Brad Gretak, Lisa Kojetin, Curtis Serbus, Jim Hennen, John Tate, Lorri Daun. Laurie Caven, Shawn Frank. The Band not only per- formed at concerts, they also performed for many athletic events. They helped to pep up the teams as well as entertain the fans. The band and choir joined forces to raise money for a spring trip. BELOW: Put your hat on Baby Jill! BELOW RIGHT: Patty and Ju- lie are modeling both sides of the dazzling MHS band uniforms. FRONT ROW: Kelly Haskell, Peggy Tretbar, Amy Schweinfurter, Cassie Cherry, Sheri Martin, Lori Hennen, SECOND ROW: Julie Cornwell, Sandy Brockway, Robin Schwalbe, Darcee Dehncke, Kris Simning, Lisa Cornwell, Mary Tisdell, Beth Frank, Mary Angermeyr. THIRD ROW: Julie Serbus, Jean Reitter, Patty Lussenhop, Rick Deinken, Peter Brown, Tim Kojetin, Tony Lussenhop, Joe Ruhland. Band 31 1. Linda Tisdell, Cathy Reitter, Julie Cornwell, Sandy Brockway, Laurie Angermeyr - Mixed Clarinet Ensem- ble. 2. Kelly Haskell, Amy Schweinfurter, Cassie Cherry - Flute Trio. Amy Schweinfurter and Cassie Cherry - Flute Duet. 3. Joe Ruhland, Mary Angermeyr, Sandy Brockway, Neil Taylor - Vocal Soloists. Joe Ruhland and Neil Tayor - Vocal Duet. 4. Linda Tisdell, Julie Cornwell, Cathy Reitter, Laurie Angermeyr - B flat Clarinet Quartette. 5. Cassie Cherry, Amy Schwein- furter, Laurie Angermeyr, Lynn Greenslit, Laurie Gob- lirsch, Tammy Carruth - Vocal Ensemble. 6. Joe Ruh- land, Kelly Haskell, Patty Angermeyr, Jeanne Deinken, Sandy Brockway, Julie Cornwell, Cathy Reitter - Instru- mental Soloists. At the District Solo-Ensemble Contest held at Marshall many people went on to Region-State Contest including the Vocal Duet, the B flat Clarinet Quartette, Mary Angermeyr - Vocal Solo, Sandy Brockway - Base Clari- net Solo, and Julie Cornwell - Alto Clarinet Solo. Mary, Sandy and Julie received star ratings at this contest. Solo Ensembles 32 The Gamblers FRONT ROW: Greg Deinken - Manager, Kevin McGowan. Milo Taylor, Shawn Frank. John Tate, Jim Hennen, Peter Brown, Gary Deinken - Manager. SECOND ROW: John Hennen. Joe Ruhland. Mark Daun, Rick Koerner, Tim Wolter. Loren Forcier, Bob Haas, Tony Lussenhop, Robin Schwalbe. THIRD ROW: Mr. Tom Jacobson - Assistant Coach. Greg Hennen, Ric Lothert, John Robinson, Kevin Balsley, Dave Bidinger. Ric Deinken, Ed Gaasch, Steve Petsinger, Todd Prescott, Dan Brazil, Mr. Rick Engler - Head Coach. MISSING: Brian Pendleton. 28 44 Hendricks 14 Cottonwood 25 L tr 1. SENIORS: Joe Ruhland, Ric Deinken, Dave Bidinger. John Robinson. John Hennen. 2. Kevin blocking (in spirit only) as John H. makes a gain! 3. A wiff of this Balaton player’s socks was enough to knock Joe and Dave off their feet!! The 1979 Morton football team was made up of extremely talented individuals who gave Morton fans much to cheer about on their way to third in the state playoffs, but we can take just as much pride in the accomplishments of our 1980 team. At the beginning of a fall conditioning practice there were obvious questions to be answered and gaping holes to be tilled. Coaches Engler and Jacobson did a super job fitting people with positions and led Morton during their 7-2 season, including a four overtime Homecoming victory on October 3. Every member of the team deserves a pat on the back for a job well done, but Dave Bidinger deserves extra recognition for being named to the Minneapolis Tribune All-State team, nine- man all-state team, and KNUJ Defensive Player of the Year. 35 M-Club FRONT ROW: Patty Angermeyr - Treasurer, Charlotte Bethke President. Laurie Caven - Vice President. Julie Cornwell, Kathy Lothert, Linda Tisdell - Secretary. SECOND ROW: Joe Ruhland. Greg Hennen. John Robin- son. Tim Kojetin, Ric Deinken, Jim Hennen. THIRD ROW: Rick Koerner, John Hennen, Tim Swoboda, Ric Lothert. Kevin Balslev, David Bidinger. FOURTH ROW: Amy Bethke, Mary Angermeyr, Lynn Greenslit, Darcee Dehncke, John Tate. Mark Daun, Peter Brown, Brian Pendleton. ABOVE: Sorry Charlotte you won’t make the cover of Vogue! RIGHT: Joe, how did you get your hair to do that? The M-Club sponsored the Athletic Banquet. They also put on a B-Squad Basketball Tournament. They helped to promote Morton’s athletics and sportsmanship. 36 ABOVE: Amy and Sandy look like they could use some gator- ade! LEFT. A-SQUAD, FRONT ROW: Mary Tisdell - Captain. Evon Taylor, Sandy Brockway. SECOND ROW': Amy Bethke. THIRD ROW: Peggy Tret bar. ABOVE: Mary and Sandy sleeping through another cheer while Amy and Evon breeze through it. RIGHT, B-SQUAD, FRONT: Amy Schweinfurter - Captain. BACK: Cassie Cherry. 3 Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue Volleyball was a little frustrating this year as Morton struggled through a 4-11 season. Six seniors donned the Morton blue and gold to give this team experience, but a lack of height and consistency broke the Indians in several contests. Senior Darcee Dehncke was honored as Tomahawk All-Conference. SENIORS: Lin- da Tisdell, Lorri Daun, Laurie Caven, Patty Angermeyr, Darcee Dehncke, Charlotte Bethke. Darcee perfects a bump while Patty backs her up. FRONT ROW: Julie Dehncke, Koleen Sperl, Donna Borman. Lisa Kojetin, Karyl Haskell, Kris Simning, Kelly Cherry. Paula Wittgraf. SECOND ROW: Miss Teri Berglund • Head Coach, Sandy Brockway, Lynn Greens- lit, Jean Reitter, Laura Anger- meyr, Dawn Balsley, Linda Schwab, Daneilla Leith, Cathy Reitter, Lisa Cornwell. Mrs. Car- ol Taggert - Assistant Coach. 38 Volleyball SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT THEY 0 Danube 2 0 Franklin 2 0 Springfield 2 1 Belview 2 0 Fairfax 2 0 Gibbon 2 0 Winthrop 2 0 Gaylord | 2 2 Sanborn 1 0 Wabasso 2 2 Morgan 1 2 Sleepy Eye 0 1 Redwood Falls TOURNAMENT ACTION 2 2 Sanborn 1 0 Wabasso 2 FRONT ROW: Linda Tisdell, Charlotte Bethke - Co-Captain, Amy Bethke. Darcee Dehncke, Susan Kersten - Manager. SECOND ROW: Miss Teri Berglund - Head Coach, Mary Angermeyr. Julie Cornwell, Patty Angermevr, Laurie Caven - Co-Cap- tain, Kathy Lothert, Lorri Daun. Mrs. Carol Taggert - Assistant Coach. LEFT: All eyes on Charlotte as she sets up the ball. ABOVE: Darcee gets the first bump as Charlotte and Laurie concentrate on the ball. Just Good Or Boys SENIORS: John Hennen, Jakob Victorin, Ric Deinken, David Bi- dinger, John Robinson, Joe Ruhland, Nathan Hjulberg. FRONT ROW: John Hennen, Jakob Victorin, Bobby Dehncke - Manager. Andy Frank - Manager, Joe Ruhland. Nathan Hjulberg. SECOND ROW: Brian Pendleton, Mark Daun, Ric Lothert, David Bidinger, Kevin Balsley, John Robinson, Ric Deinken. David Schultz. Greg Hennen, Mr. Tom Jacobson - Coach. 40 FRONT ROW: Tony Lussenhop, Brad Grejtak, Bobby Dehncke - Manager, Andy Frank - Manager, Loren Forcier, Jim Hennen. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tom Jacobson - Coach, Tim Wolter, Dan Brazil, Mark Daun, Steve Petsinger, David Schultz, Scott Greenslit, Shawn Frank, John Tate. WE SCOREBOARD OPPONENT THEY 47 Redwood Falls 70 61 Walnut Grove 44 61 Springfield 57 80 Belview as 61 Danube 80 64 Morgan 67 49 Franklin Sleepy Eye 45 54 62 57 Gavlord 76 70 Walvisso WinthroD 43 65 41 52 Belwew 63 51 w Fairfax 52 58 Mutpin 64 61 Wabas.M 77 71 Sleepy Eye 78 57 Spring! uld 70 TOURNAMENT AC TION 73 37 Springfield It is difficult to pinpoint a perfect phrase to describe the 1980-81 boys basketball season. Should it best be described as was, might- have-been, or never was? Probably the best way to describe it is to divide it into “before” and “after.” The before season (meaning be- fore suspension took half of the members) was a 5-9 team showing improvement and promise for districts. The after team was sev- en gutsy guys hanging in there to finish off the final five games. This was a “year to remember” maybe not for victories and championships won, but for the character these young men showed and the lessons that had to be learned. David Bidinger also reached the coveted pla- teau of 1,000 career points midway through the season. SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT THEY 40 Redwood Falls 46 48 Springfield Ravmond 41 46 39 50 Bel view 38 53 Gibbon 46 3$ Morgan 32 42 45 Springfield Franklin 39 32 52 Sleepv Eve 53 48 Gaylord 49 42 Wabasso 62 27 Winthrop 19 32 Bel view 33 54 Fairfax 63 29 Morgan 25 41 Redwood Falls 53 33 W'abasso 41 33 Sleepy Eye 51 TOURNAMENT ACTION 41 Walnut Grove 44 FRONT ROW: Dana Hoff Manager, Charlotte Bethke, Mary Angermeyr, Julie Cornwell, Gloria Forcier, Darcee Dehncke, Shannon O Neil - Manager. SECOND ROW: Daneilla Leith. Lynn Greenslit. Fatty Angermeyr, Laurie Caven, Laura Angermeyr, Linda Schwab. Melissa Columbus. Tammy Dallenbach - Manager. MISSING: Ms. Teri Berglund - Coach. SENIORS: Charlotte Bethke, Patty Angermeyr, Laurie Caven, Darcee Dehncke. Any Which Way You Can The 1980-81 girls basket- ball team got out of the starting blocks quick by winning seven straight games after an opening night loss to Redwood Falls. However, the sec- ond half of the season was a little rockier. The com- bination of bad luck, in- consistency, suspensions, and no dominating big person led to four games lost by three points or less, including a season ending overtime loss to Walnut Grove. The girls seemed to be battling up- hill all season long. If vic- tories were awarded to the gutsiest squad this team would have definitely im- proved upon their 9-10 re- cord. D M r ■� JL I FRONT ROW: Dana Hoff - Manager, Julie Cornwell. Jean Reitter, Gloria Forcier, I.isa Cornwell. Shannon O'Neil - Manager, Tammy Dallenbach - Manager. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Carol Taggert - Coach. Daneilla Leith, Linda Schwab, Melissa Columbus, Kim Pendleton, Laura Angermeyr, Kris Simning, Karyl Haskell. 43 Sweet Summer Lovin’ FRONT ROW: Tony Brown - Manager, Peter Brown, Nathan Hjulberg, John Hennen, Scott Bidinger - Manager. SECOND ROW: Paul Swoboda - Manager, Tim Swoboda, Greg Hennen, John Robinson, Steve Petsinger, Ric Deinken, Rick Koerner, John Tate, Mr. Rick Engler - Coach. 44 The 1981 baseball season may not have been the most success- ful campaign on record with a 9-8 overall mark and a confer- ence record of 2-5, but it was a very interesting year. The early season was plaqued by rainouts and later on the season was marked by having as many as five games in a week. Optimism was high by districts but Mor- ton was eliminated in the first round by Springfield who jumped into an early 4-0 lead which they refused to relin- quish. The recipients of the baseball awards went to all un- derclassmen - Greg Hennen, Brian Pendleton, and Tim Swo- boda which hopefully is a good sign for the upcoming season. SENIORS: John Hennen, Rick Deinken, John Robinson, Joe Ruhland, Nathan Hjuiuoig SCOREBOARD WF OPPONENT IKY 6 Sanborn 3 7 Olivia 6 4 Springfield 11 3 Fairfax 18 6 Renville 5 3 Winthrop 6 1 Gaylord ft 14 Mn. Valley Lutheran 4 10 Gaylord 7 17 Danube 4 lfi Danube 10 7 Wabasso 14 5 New Ulm 1 ■ Gibbon 3 4 Sleepy Eye S.M. 1 TOURNAMENT AC TION 3 Springfield 6 J 3 1. Another Hank Aaron?!?! Boys' Track FRONT ROW: Joe Sim- mons, Mike Daun, David Schnitzler, Bobby Zim- mer, Rusty McGowan, Harley Zimmer, Darris Dehncke. SECOND ROW: John Tate, Todd Rath- man, Ric Lothert, Tim Kojetin, Todd Prescott, Paul Swoboda, Mr. Roger Melquist - Coach. The team performing this spring in near total ano- nymity was the boys track team. Neither the par- ticipants or the supporters showed up on a consis- tent pattern. One athlete did however have an excellent season. Rick Lothert did well in the con- ference meets and the district meet. Rick ad- vanced through districts to regions in both the 110 meter high hurdles and the 300 meter intermedi- ate hurdles. Rick still has his senior season to add to his accomplishments. 46 Girls’ Track FRONT ROW: Kelly Cherry, Kris Simning, Darcee Dehncke, Sheri Martin, Laurie Goblirsch. SECOND ROW: Julie Cornwell, Lynn Greenslit, Patty Angermeyr, Laurie Caven, Laura Angermeyr, Mary Angermeyr, Mrs. Patsy Steffen - Coach. SENIORS: Patty Anger- meyr, Laurie Caven, Dar- cee Dehncke. The girls track team this year did not have the success they have had in prior seasons. No athlete advanced past the district level which is a rarity for one of our track teams. However, several younger runners showed promise and made tremendous progress this year. Morton will miss the talent of graduat- ing seniors Patty Angermeyr, Laurie Caven and Darcee Dehncke next season. They have all received numerous awards for their ac- complishments. 47 Tennis 48 LEFT TO RIGHT: Patty Lussenhop, Jakob Victorin, Peter Brown, Scott Greenslit, Dan Brazil, Nate Hjulberg, Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel - Coach, Shawn Frank, Ann MacHolda. ‘The Swede and Nate - You’re Great! Slogans such as this lined the Morton store windows during the first week of June because two Morton tennis players, Nathan Hjulberg and Jakob Victorin, had made it to the state tourney. Jakob and Nathan had placed 1-2 respectively in the regionals to put them into state singles competition which was rather easily won by Jakob. This was the first year of interscholastic tennis for Morton so it was even more of a unique experience to also produce the Class A champion. Thanks to the hard work of Coach Scheitel and the entire team, the support of the school, and Jakob’s talent Morton can be proud to be the home of a state champ. SCOREBOARD WE OPPONENT l'HK'. 2 Granite Pulls 3 2 Redwood Falls 3 2 New Ulm 3 4 Madison 1 2 Litchfield 3 2 Monti video 3 5 Willmar 1 3 Madison 2 2 New London Spicer 3 2 Granite Falls 3 3 Olivia 2 RIGHT SENIORS: Jakob Victorin and Nate Hjul- berg SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. William Lothert, Mr. William Angermeyr, Mr. David Reitter, Mrs. Judy Greenslit, Mr. Robert Hanna, Mr. Thomas Cherry. 1. Dr. Dale Hanke - Superinten- dent 2. Mrs. Gwen Kodet - Secretary 3. Mrs. Catherine Sindelir - Secretary 4. Mr. Gary Nytes - Principal 5. Mrs. Joanie Brown - Secre- tary A dministra tion so 1. Ms. Kathy O’Connor - Language Arts. 2. Mrs. Mary Revier - Language Arts. 3. Mr. Gerald Borman - Social Studies- Noon Duty Bus Driver. 4. Mrs. Judy Zachariason - Math Social Studies. 5. Mr. Randy Picka - Math Physical Science Computer Coordinator. 6. Mrs. Barbara Roble - Home Economics. 7. Mr. Roger Melquist - Science. 8. Mr. Dean Tate - Athletic Director Ele- mentary Phy. Ed. Ind. Arts Drivers Training. 51 Faculty 3. Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel - Bus. Ed. Math. 4. Mrs. Deb Mammen - Library Aide. 5. Mr. Don Robertson - Dakota Youth Counselor. 6. Ms. Teri Berglund - Counselor. 7. Mrs. Shirley Anderson - Librarian. 8. Mrs. Pat Hall - Elementary Music. 2. Mr. Rick Engler - Phy. Ed. Health Social Studies. I’ve Always Been Crazy 52 2. Mrs. Ann Foley - Kin dergarten Title I Dir. 1. Mrs. Karen Sea- vert - Second Grade. 9. Mrs. Marlys Math iowetz - Secondarj SLBP. 10. Mrs. Mary Sanek Title I. 3. Mr. Tom Jacobson - Fifth Grade. 4. Mrs. Dorothy Eichten - Third Grade. 5. Mrs. Marion Klimmek - First Grade. 6. Mrs. Carol Tag- gart - Fourth Grade. 7. Mr. Richard Haw- ton - Sixth Grade. 8. Mrs. Diane San- vold - Elementary SLBP. MHS Faculty 53 1. Hot Lunch Staff - Mrs. Peggy Bartz, Mrs. Lorene Balsley, Mrs. Jan Haas. 2. Janitors - Mr. Gene Bryan, Mr. Earl Balsley. 3. Bus Drivers - Mr. Dave Mude, Mr. Don Haas, Mr. Melvin Smith, Mrs. Maybelle Kline. Mrs. Fay Freitag - Green Thumb. Mrs. Nita Cherry - School Car, Teacher’s Aide. Mrs. Lois Wilt - Ticket Punch- er. Morton Staff 54 Kindergarten And First Grade FRONT ROW: Richard Gruendemann, Michael Schiller, Dawn Zachariason, Toni O’Neil. Melissa Hennen, Scott Hanna, Linda Scheffler. SECOND ROW: Dennis McGowan. Melanie LeBrun, Miranda Sheimo, Alan Ahrens, Jamie Hennen, Jeffrey Nytes, Jill Lucas. Iola Pendleton, Stephanie Kerkhoff, Tisa Schwalbe. THIRD ROW: Mrs. JoAnn Neudecker • Aide, Alan Reitter, Amy Scheffler, Timothy Steinbeisser, Nikki Stoffel, James Cornwell, Nathan Onken, Sarah Hillesheim, Sharon Arndt, James Sullivan, Mrs. Ann Foley Teacher. FRONT ROW: Tamara Kojetin, Tonia Crooks, Tammi Johnson, Mia Prescott, Craig Ahrens. SECOND ROW: Stacy Davis, Stephanie Foley, Jennifer Lothert, Sandra Sperl, Kimberly Rebstock, Wendy Pearson, Galen Serbus, Gary Madsen. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Marion Klimmek Teacher, Allen Rose, Brandee Roper, Chaske Pendleton, Michael Wertish, David Tersteeg, Brian Cornwell. Heather Mammen, Stacy Bidinger, Roberta Pendleton, Matthew Robinson. 56 Second And Third Grades FRONT ROW: Jenny Wendt, Charles Davis, Chad Zachariason, Jerry Brockway. SECOND ROW : Jason Vagle, Jeff Schiller, Jennifer Sullivan, Jason Hennen, Karie Ann Wittgraf, Jonnie Guggisberg. THIRD ROW: Eric Daun, Jon Lucas, Lynnette Lothert, Tammy Columbus, Jenny Nytes, Mrs. Karen Seavert - Teacher. FRONT ROW: DeAnna Johnson, Eric O’Neil, Candice Sheimo, Lisa Hanna, Kelli Serbus. Nicole Cherry. SECOND ROW: Jason Goodthunder, Sandy Hillesheim. Travis O’Neil, Bill McCorquodale. Tracy Dallenbach, Bobby Jo McGowan. Chris Tersteeg. Jenny Ahrens. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Dorothy Eichten - Teacher, Molly Schweinfuter, Kevin Serbus. Russ Scheffler, Fred Pendleton. Jason Winges, Todd Kodet, Sheila Taylor, Michelle Wertish, Becky Larson. 57 Fourth And Fifth Grades FRONT ROW: Mrs. Carol Taggart • Teacher, William Schnitzler. Wendy Melquist, Terri Larsen, Kim Sullivan, Sheri Haas. Todd Reran. SECOND ROW: Chad Serbus, Lori Hanna. Sarah Foley, Cherry Brockway, Robert Larsen, Jamie Goodthunder, Dana McGown, Earl Pendleton. THIRD ROW: Michele Neudecker. Todd Serbus, Shawn Wabasha, Scott Bidinger, Dawn Goodthunder, Shannon O’Neil, Julie Simmons, Tony Brown, Hallie LeBrun. FRONT ROW: Michelle Pendleton, Cory Seehausen, Ross McCorquodale, Chad Taylor. SECOND ROW: Mr. Tom Jacobson - Ieacher. Gary Deinken, Jeff Wendt, J.J. Goodthunder, Liz Gregg, Tammy Dalienbach, Jeff Lothert, Chad Martin, Dana Hoff. Ann Brazil, Tom Carruth. THIRD ROW: Kim Haas, Connie Johnson, Penny Serbus, Marc Pendleton. Andy Frank, Bob Dehncke, Faith Guggisberg, Greg Deinken. Joey Mahoney. 58 Sixth Grade FRONT ROW: Dan Kodet, Bill Gaasch, Larry Robertson, Chris Dehncke, Jerry Schultz. SECOND ROW: Tina Haas. Connie Swoboda, Kim Daun, Teresa Lothert, Velma Simning, Lisa Serbus, Mr. Richard Hawton • Teacher. 59 Looks like J.J. and Kim are having a good laugh about Mr. Jacobson's tie! FRONT ROW: Scott Bidinger - Manager, Rusty McGowan, Darris Dehncke, Bobby Zimmer, Paul Swo- boda, Joe Simmons, Tony Brown Manager. SECOND ROW: Mr. Richard Hawton - Coach, Mike Daun. Harley Zimmer, Curtis Serbus. Duane Panitzke, David Schnitzler, Troy Seehausen. FRONT ROW: Sheri Martin, Cathy Swoboda, Patty Lussenhop. SECOND ROW: Lori Hennen, Jerilyn Kodet. 60 Junior High Activities FRONT ROW: Troy Seehausen, Paul Swoboda, Jared Haas, Tim Prescott. Troy Mude, Bobby Zimmer. Pat Ahrens. SEC- OND ROW: Ric Engler - Coach, Scott Bidinger - Manager, Darris Dehncke, Rusty McGowan, Mike Daun, Harley Zimmer, David Schnitzler, Joe Simmons, Tony Brown - Manager. MISSING: Kirt Serbus. A proven pint-size performer. FRONT ROW': Cathy Swoboda, Teresa Lothert, Lisa Serbus, Connie Swoboda, Lisa Schweinfurter, Delaine Taylor, Ann Brazil. SECOND ROW: Kelly Cherry, Tammy Dallenbach, Dana Hoff, Connie Johnson. Velma Simning, Mary Jo Serbus. THIRD ROW: Paula Wittgraf, Billy Gaasch, Jeff Lothert, Penny Serbus, Bobby Dehncke, Danny Kodet, Greg Deinken, Chad Taylor, Gary Deinken, Andy Frank, Pat Ah- rens. BACK ROW: Joyce Sperl, Marc Pendleton, Jerilyn Kodet. Kim Daun, Kirt Serbus, Mr. Wittgraf Director. 61 Seventh Grade FRONT ROW: Kelly Cherry, Paula Wittgraf, Lisa Schweinfuter, Delaine Taylor, Jerilyn Kodet, Cathy Swoboda. SECOND ROW: Joyce Sperl. Paul Swoboda, Kirt Serbus, Bobby Zimmer, Mary Jo Serbus, Lisa Robertson. THIRD ROW: Duane Panitzke, Troy Mude, Pat Ahrens, Jared Haas, Troy Seehausen. MISSING: Tim Prescott. The seventh grade really worked hard on the home- coming activities. They put together a skit and made a float which won first prize. Many of the seventh graders are involved in sports and other extra-curricular activi- ties. They are destined to be Morton’s future stars. RIGHT: Seventh graders hard at work?!?! 62 Eighth Grade The eighth graders partici- pated in many of the activi- ties during Homecoming week. They showed their spirit by dressing up each day, and they put together a float for the Homecoming parade. Their skit, “The Vet- eran Hospital”, won first place on coronation night. The class of ’85 is also in- volved in many extracurricu- lar activities, including cheerleading, pep club, and Band. LEFT: Eighth Grade Macho Men! FRONT ROW: Sheri Martin, Lori Hennen, Karyl Haskell. Kris Simning, Lisa Kojetin, Patty Lussenhop, Jeanne Reitter, Donna Borman. SECOND ROW: Lisa Cornwell, Julie Dehncke, David Schnitzler, Joe Simmons. Darris Dehncke. Mike Daun, Harley Zimmer. Rusty McGowan, Curtis Serbus. MISSING: Kim Pendleton. 63 Ninth Grade FRONT ROW: Jim Hennen, Cassie Cherry, Laura Angermeyr, Gloria Foreier, Milo Taylor, Amy Schwein- furter, Jim Swoboda, Koleen Sperl, Mike Dehncke. SFXOND ROW: Steve Petsinger, Dawn Balsley, Me- lissa Columbus, Lynn Greenslit, Ju- lie Serbus, Tammy Carruth, Laurie Goblirsch. MISSING: Danny Brazil, Kevin McGowan. This year the freshman class sponsored a band for the senior farewell dance. They worked hard to raise the money. All of their work paid off as the dance was a success. In December the fresh- men got together and had a bowling party in Olivia. They like to get togeth- er and have fun. 64 Talk about standing around and looking silly! Tenth Grade n a Ouch!! Cathy and Linda pull hard, but Jill and Anne don’t seem to mind. The sophomore class of ’83 was involved in many school activities. They are active in sports and many are members of various or- ganizations. The sophomores organized the queen’s float for homecoming. They also shared with the freshmen sponsoring the senior farewell. We had a car wash the day of the prom. It has been a fun-filled and excit- ing year for the sophomores and we look for- ward to our junior year. FRONT ROW: Shawn Frank, Robin Schwalbe, Tony Lussen- hop, Todd Prescott, Brad Grej- tak, Scott Greenslit, Tim Wolter, Peggy Tretbar, Cathy Reitter, Kelly Haskell, Linda Schwab. SECOND ROW: Dan- iella Leith, Julie Blue, Sandy Brockway, Amy Bethke, Mary Tisdell. THIRD ROW: Peter Brown, Mark Daun, Loren For- cier, John Tate, Bruce Toltz- man, Grant Wendt, Cathy Dehncke, Todd Rathman, Kathy McCorquodale, Jill Wittgraf, Anne Kojetin, Ann MacHolda. MISSING: Brian Pendleton, Dion Roberts, Da- vid Schultz. 65 FRONT ROW: Russ Taylor, Tim Kojetin, Evon Taylor, Amy Lussenhop, Lori Kojetin, Kathy Lothert, Julie Cornwell, Margaret Brockway. SECOND ROW: Tim Swoboda, Kevin Balsley, Rick Koerner, Bob Haas, Greg Hennen, Ric Lothert, Mary Angermeyr, Beth Frank, Kim Robertson, Jeanne Deinken. MISSING: Ed Gaasch, Chris Lokker, Mark Lund, Bob Rebstock, Brenda Serbus. The Junior Class started off the year by getting the gym ready for Home- coming. They held a magazine drive in October in which they made enough profit to put on the Prom in the spring. The rest of the year was spent getting ready for Prom. “Loo- kin’ For Love” was the country west- ern theme and everything went very well. They are now all looking for- ward to their last year of high school. LEFT: Juniors Greg and Beth are ready to learn !?!? 66 Class Officers 1. SEVENTH GRADE LEFT to RIGHT: Kelly Cherry - Presi- dent, Duane Panitzke - Vice President, Lisa Schweinfurter - Secretary, Kirt Serbus - Treasurer. 2. EIGHTH GRADE LEFT to RIGHT: Jeanne Reitter - Treasurer, Kris Simning- Presi- dent, Karyl Haskell - Vice President, Lisa Kojetin Secretary. 3. NINTH GRADE LEFT to RIGHT: Cassie Cherry-Secretary. Amy Schweinfurter - Treasurer, Gloria Forcier - President, Steve Petsinger - Vice President. 4. TENTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Kelly Haskell - Treasurer, Daneilla Leith - Secretary. SECOND ROW: Tony Lussenhop - President, Cathy Reitter - Vice President. 5. ELEVENTH GRADE LEFT to RIGHT: Amy Lussenhop - Secretary, Tim Swoboda - Vice President, Beth Frank - President, Mary Angermeyr - Treasurer. 67 Daytime Friends Joe studying??? Mary can’t bear to look at the latest concoc- tion! Redford, eat your heart out! Student Life But Mr. Nytes, he was thirsty! It’s storytime for Kevin. ABOVE: The Student Council slips one by Mr. Nytes while he catches forty winks. 69 Foreign Exchange Students SUSAN KERSTEN JAKOB VICTORIN This year our school was blessed with two very special people. They were foreign ex- change students Susan Kersten from Ger- many and Jakob Victorin from Sweden. We received many rewards from both Su- san and Jakob. We greatly appreciate the Jerry Greenslit and Gary Cornwell fam- ilies for giving them care and concern which gave us the opportunity to grow because of their friendship. Hopefully Ja- kob and Susan benefited as much from their experiences in our community as we benefited from their gift of themselves. Patricia Jo Angermeyr Charlotte Ann Bethke The Important Thing Is. Laura Jo Caven Lorri Ann Daun Darcee Eldora Dehncke Richard Jerome Deinken To Be Able At Any Moment 73 John Michael Hennen Nathan Gene Hjulberg Susan Cornelia Kersten John Allan Robinson To Sacrifice What We Are 74 Joseph Gerard Ruhland Neil Eugene Taylor For What We Co � vWa Linda Kay Tisdell uld Become. 7S John Robert Sperl Jakob Johan Victorin MISSING: Janet LaVonne Simning Class Flower Red Tinted Carnation Class Colors Burgundy and Cream MHS Class Of 198 Ellen Joyce Winges Class Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer ____ Lorri Daun Linda Tisdell Laurie Caven Ellen Winges Class Advisors Mrs. Mary Revier Mrs. Bonnie Scheitel Momma’s Don’t Let Your Babies I. Patty Angermeyr 2. Wanda Blue 3. Laurie Caven 4. Lorri Daun 5. Darcee Dehncke 6. Richard Deinken 7. John Hennen 8. Nathan Hjulberg 9. John Robinson 10. Joe Kuhland 11. Linda Tisdell 12. Kllen Winges Grow Up To Be Cowboys 1. Patty, Ms. O’Connor wants a pass too. 2. Richard, quit smiling and get to work! 3. Neil, is that really what janitors do? 4. Nate, you just don’t have the legs! 5. Where are the students Jakob? 6. Even as superintendent, Joe can’t get a captivating audience. Student Government Day 76 The 1981 Senior Athletic Banquet was held at the Hilltop on May 15. The guest speaker was Tom Jacobson. Mr. Jacobson’s talk gave an account of each individuals accomplishments which included slides. The presentation of senior letters was done by Mr. Nytes and Mr. Tate. Senior Athletic Banquet 79 1. Patty Angermeyr receiving the Marine Award for outstanding achievement in band. 2. Joe Ruhland receiving the Robert Bucholtz award for outstanding achievement in band. 3. Senior honor students: Richard Deinken, Ellen Winges, Patty Angermeyr, Charlotte Bethke - Vale- dictorian and MEA scholarship, Lorri Daun, Linda Tisdell - Robert Pfieffer award and DAR Citizen award, Laurie Caven - Salutatorian and Science award. 4. Pep Club officers receiving their awards. 5. Junior Volleyball players Mary Angermeyr, Julie Cornwell and Kathy Lothert receiving their letters. Make A Dream Come True 80 1. Morton’s future athletes Steve Petsinger and Jim Hen- nen. 2. Dave Bidinger received the defensive football player award and the Mr. Hustle Basketball award. 3. John Hennen received the of- fensive football player award. 4. Charlotte Bethke received the Coaches award for girls’ bas- ketball. 5. Smoke Signals Staff receiving their awards. Missing: Darcee Dehncke received the Coaches award for volleyball. The Ke- vin Forcier Industrial Arts award went to Ric Lothert and Greg Hennen. Graduation 1981 82 Funny How Time 83 The class of 1981 was a very special and unique group of in- dividuals. With only nineteen members, this class often found it difficult to initiate and com- plete their class responsibil- ities, but in the end they were usually able to carry through with flying colors. Graduation was no exception. For the first time ever in Morton the senior class completely prepared and presented their own graduation ceremonies. Following a wel- come by Mr. Nytes the students took over. Richard Deinken gave the invocation, Charlotte Bethke gave the valedictory ad- dress, and Laurie Caven and Joe Ruhland gave the com- mencement address. The senior class then sang “Memories” which was proceeded by the presentation of diplomas and the benediction by Richard Deinken. The grandeur of 1981 was an appropriate way to cap off the success of high school, but now its time to add their fresh vital- ity to another part of their lives and make that successful too. . . . 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