Preston High School - Heritage Jayette Yearbook (Preston, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1981 volume:

Top of the Year Newsyear 1980-1981 Although football didn’t have its most glorious season ever, the sports program at Preston-Fountain High has always been one of the best in the area. P-F teams usually are confer- ence contenders. Page 45 Elective co-ed Phy. Ed. has grown in popularity in recent days. Var- ied activities and friendly compe- tition are all part of the program. Page 8 Highlighting the fall season were homecoming festivities. Kash Priebe and DeAnn Hanson were crowned King and Queen Sept. 25. Page 12 Aggressive leadership and eager students are all part of the strong music program at PFHS. In addition to the band and choir, special groups like Tapestry perform. Page 42 Contents INTERNAL AFFAIRS 11 Homecoming Prom Graduation Student Clubs Student Journalism Cheerleaders THEATER 33 “Here Come the Brides” “Girl Crazy” One-Act Contest Play SPORTS 45 Spring '80 Sports Football Volleyball Basketball EDUCATION 63 Math Science Social Studies English Vocational Studies Music Administration Auxiliary Personnel LIFE STYLE 75 Seniors Profile Junior Class Mugs Sophomore Personalities Freshman Outlines 8th Grade Pictures 7th Grade Introductions Students work with determina- tion and drive to put on the excellent all-school plays that Preston-Fountain is noted for. Capacity crowds show that rec- ognition. Page 34 BOOK REVIEWS 86 GENERAL INDEX in What the well-read Where it’s at student goes for OTHER MOVIES 92 DEPARTMENTS Hit flicks drawing the Update . .3 teenage cliques Periscope 5 “Showtime drawing Newsmakers 8 crowd THE COLUMNISTS DATING 93 My Turn: What it takes for the big Mark Bremseth 2 time these days Closing Comment 110 CLOSING 108 Cover: Drawing by Mike Wrapping up an action- Jaszewski, PFHS Junior packed year. 1981 by NEWSYEAR, Inc.. 700 Chatfield Avenue. Presion, Minnesota 55965. All rights Reserved. Table of Contenis 1 On the School Budget My Turn Mark Bremseth Never has it been easy to be on the school board, and try to devise ways to divide the “pie of the budget to enough groups to satisfy every one. Preston-Foun- tain has been feeling the inflation crunch for two years. As a student. 1 have noticed the cuts. We used to have a late activity bus, but that is now gone. Field trips have been seriously reduced, vocal music, home economics and art have only part time teachers, and janitorial and secretarial staffs have been reduced, all in the effort to save a few dollars. Sports themselves have not been immune to these cuts. We used to be able to go out for wrestling, cross coun- try, and gymnastics, but no more. While the school has continued to operate under these reductions, they have limited choices. These were hard enough to take, but then just one week before the school opened its doors this fall the Governor announces that there will be a 5.3% state aid budget cut “It is expensive, but sure seems necessary. ” across the board. Teacher contracts had been signed, supplies had been ordered, and everyone thought the year was ready to begin, when suddenly we had to find a place to magically cut more than $70,000 from the budget. The school district found itself in a bind and had to find some way of making up for the lost revenue. In October a suggestion was made that a referendum of six (6) mills be tried. An election on the matter was held just two days after the general election on November 6, 1980. It was hoped that with this additional reve- nue the school district would be able to at least make up the moneys lost by the Gov- ernor’s cut. The referendum was to be an indefinite one which would be rescinded only by a reverse petition, because the school would continue to have troubles in the future as a result of enrollment declines. It is expensive, but sure seems necessary. Herman’s Standard For All Your Mechanical Needs The best place to fulfill all of your fuel needs is Herman's Standard. Fountain, MN 268-4434 2 My Turn Anderson Chevrolet Preston’s Leading Chevrolet Dealer Preston, MN 765-3873 Like most teenage car buffs, John Andreen likes to dream about buying a 1978 Camaro like this one. Above: Mr. O'Reilly is a very active director, getting on the stage himself to show how it is done. I-eft: Director needs a rest loo. O’Reilly Directs in Style Robert O’Reilly has been an English teacher at Preston- Fountain High School for twenty-two years. During all of those years, he has also been directing school plays. His interests are quite diverse. His winters may be spent in the cold Northland directing Fall Plays with their cast and crews of 50 or more people or perfecting a tightly-knit cast of 9 in the one act com- petition play, always known for their excellent staging. The people of Preston have shown their appreciation to Rob- ert O’Reilly in a number of ways. Attendance at play perform- ances arc often sold out. No other school in District One has such a large following at all levels of competition of the One Act Plays. Just two years ago, he was awarded a special plaque of recognition by the booster club. Since 1969 the one act plays from Preston-Fountain High School have won the District I Drama trophy ten times out of twelve, while winning alternate to State seven times and top State honors once in 1979. Update 3 Best Wishes From Your Financial Friends at THE FIRST STATE BANK OF FOUNTAIN « ' 2 lUBltrMBW r «nani� l Wi ..mmaw� fl Fountain, MN Just recently remodeled, the First State Rank of Fountain provides the latest in hanking services to the local area at a reasonable cost. It is the friendly place to do your hanking. Providing the Finest in Full Service Banking in the Country ZENITH RCA DAHL’S T.V. And Electronics -ira Radio Shack Your Record And Tape Headquarters (507) 765-2103 Linda McKenzie finds it hard to make up her mind about record choices from the wide selection available at Dahl’s Electronics. All of your real estate service needs can be met by these ‘‘good guys” from Lanco Realty. PrMton - 785-3662 Pr t 4 REALTY Periscope ’80 Elections: Who Cares? The fall campaign was one of the dullest in recent memory. Most people seemed to find it hard to get excited about either candidate for the President. As a result only 50% of the voters nationwide even both- ered to go to the polls. It was no better on the local level. Only the incumbents filed for the state repre- sentative position and mayoral post, and no one filed at all for council positions, leaving the posts to be filled at the whim of write-ins on election day. Strike Shuffles Fall Schedules For television addicts, the worst of all possible calamities hit in mid-August. The Screen Actors Guild went out on strike, stopping production of all programs for the season which hadn’t even begun. The strike lasted two months, which necessitated a fall of reruns and no new season until November. Electronic advancements formed the core of the issues to be considered. Actors wanted part of the profit from the sale of videotapes and Cable TV pro- gramming. Although actors didn't get all they demanded, apparently enough could be agreed to, and production began in mid-October. To Debate or Not to Debate? After the fairly successful Presidential debates in 1976, the League of Women Voters had hopes of repeating during this year’s election. The problem was identifying who was a viable candidate. While both Reagan and Carter were obvious choices as major party candidates, independent John Anderson seemed to have enough support to make it hard to just ignore him. In early September, because John Anderson appeared to have 15% support in the national polls, the League invited all three men to a debate. President Carter, feeling he couldn’t grant authenticity to Anderson’s campaign, declined a 3- man debate. Reagan, feeling he had done well saw no point in further 2-man debates, and it appeared there would be no more scheduled debates. As the campaign drew to a close, however, Anderson had dropped in the polls, and Reagan’s momentum had stalled. As a result, the League invited the two lead- ing candidates to a final debate, which both did accept. The debate was held October 28. Hostages Become Election Pawns Rumors ran wild in the final days before the elec- tion that the return of the 52 American hostages held for 1 year in Iran might be returned. Skeptics saw it as an attempt by the Iranians to influence the American elections. Although Khomeini had spent years denouncing Carter, he apparently preferred his reelection to the election of Reagan. Whatever its source, it proved to be unbased. Moscow Olympics Glamour Dimmed Black clouds hung over the Moscow Olympics as a result of President Carter’s boycott call. Over 30 nations did not attend this year’s games. Because major competitiors like the U.S. and Canada were not in attendance, the communist bloc totally domi- nated the winning of the gold, silver, and bronze. While it isn’t all that unusual for Russia and East Germany to dominate in the competition with their “amateur” athletes, somehow their victories this year carried very little significance. The very future of the Olympics seemd at stake. Periscope 5 B B Olympic Bowl Lounge While Ann Kimber prepares her shot in the background, Greg Haugstad lets a ball head down the alley for a strike. Preston, MN 765-2522 Fisher's Auto Body Auto Refinishing Body Work Glass Replacement Rex Fisher, owner-operator, shows the professional skills which his shop is known for. 6 Ads Fabrics Notions Patterns Many choices await the potential shopper at Nancy's. Mara Snyder is silhoetted against the window of the show as she makes her selection. Nancy’s Fabrics 765-4473 Nancy Dahly, Owner Late-night and h«diday hunger crazies can be satisfied at the Get’IN Go, whirh Ann Kimher is doing here. Get-N-Go 8:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. 7 days a week Preston, MN YEARBOOK SPONSORS Darrell's Barber Shop 765-4591 Victory Cafe (507) 765-2492 Rindcl's Fashion Shop 765-2437 Frank's Electric 765-2183 Preston Variety Store 765-2391 Bob's P O P. (507) 765-3871 Jerry's Body Shop 765-4931 Erickson-Prochaska Realty 765-2577 Green's Drug Store (507) 765-4961 SUPPORTERS OF THE 1981 Heritage Duxbury's Mobile Manor Court Square Fashions Milne Jewelry Court Square MiniMall Tony's Pizza Berg Equipment Co.-Don Milne Fountain Body Shop Doherty's Welding Ray's Do Drop Inn llovcy Electric G K Sales Agency Corson Law Office KFIL Thauwald Funeral Homes MSI. Richard Berg. Agent Byrne, Anfinson, Co., Ltd., CPA Root River Medical Clinic Joerg and Benson, Ltd. Dr. N O. Morse. D.D.S. Preston Automotive Service Preston Iron Works, Inc. Preston Republican Preston Veterinary Clinic Great Plains Homes Rebound Inn Ollene's Craft and Hobby Valley Clothiers Ken Ristau and Sons, Milk Hauling Newsyear Published by Newsyear, hie. Preston-Fountain Public Schools Independent School District 2ii Elmer C. Slostad. Superintendent Russell C. Hoeffner. Principal David I.. Hokenson. Advisor EDITOR Mark Bremseth BUSINESS MANAGER: Greg Haugstad SENIOR EDITORS: Greg Haugstad. Mark Bremseth, Tracic Brehm. Ann Kimber, Sharlene Fingerson, Monica Priebe, Lisa Milne, Beth Kelly, Kevin Rissman, John Andrccn. DIRECTOR OF DESIGN: Newsweek Magazine JUNIOR EDITORS: Renee Vorwerk. Dencen Aarre, Lisa O'Con- nor. Mark Richardson, Shelly Grcwc. Troy Fisher, Jan Christian- son, Jaylcnc Vogt. Debbie Sikkink. Patsy Arends. Laurie Fret- land. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Marj Kelly. David Barlow, Lisa Pick- ett. Lisa Soland, Sharon Ristau. PICTURES: Troy Fisher, Kevin Rissman, John Andreen, Paul Zimmerman. David Hokenson, Richard Fraser associate. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Elmer Slostad. Robert Maust, Diane Arends. Edwin Wright, Marilyn Duxbury, Lowell Roclofs, Frank Little. ART: Mike Jaszewski DOMESTIC BUREAUS: PRESTON: Mark Bremseth. Lisa Pickett. Lisa Soland. Patsy Arends. Jaylcnc Vogt. Lisa Milne. Jan Christianson, Kevin Rissman, Troy Fisher. Ann Kimber, Tracie Brehm. Shelly Grewe, Mark Richardson, Greg Haugstad. Dencen Aarre, Renee Vorwerk. FOUNTAIN: Laurie F'retland. Beth Kelly, Sharlene Fingerson, Monica Priebe, Marj Kelly. CARI- MONA: Sharon Ristau. David Barlow. CREENLEAFTON: Debbie Sikkink, Lisa O'Connor. EDITORIAL CONTROLLER: David Hokenson NEWSYEAR, INC. David L. Hokenson, Chairman and Advisor Mark Bremseth, Executive Director Greg Haugstad, Financial Director and Advertising Staff 7 Even students have financial concerns which can be met through a number of local banks, including the Farmers Mer- chants State Bank of Preston. Laurie Fret- land and Jaylenc Vogt take time out from a busy school day to make sure they have the cash on hand to get through a long week- end ahead. Both the Fountain and Preston banks have been remodeled in the last two years, offering a warm, comfortable atmosphere for taking care of all the bank- ing routines every students needs to take care of. Tim Larson and Andy Walsh regu- larly make use of the weight-lifting apparatus which the school pur- chased three years ago under consider- able pressure from the coaches, stu- dents, and a num- ber of community groups. Athletes use the machine reoularlv Elective co-educational physical edu- cation has proved to be a very popular course selection at Preston-Fountain High. The class often fills to its capac- ity, forcing students to make other course selections. In addition to the pool antics shown, students in coed phy. ed. also bowl, play volleyball, basketball flag football, shuffle board, and tennis. In the picture at left, Pat Gollner, Mark Richardson. and Tim Hoffman are recipients of the water spray of an unidentified splasher in the foreground. It has proved to be a rewarding experi- ence to have the healthy competition between boys and girls. Preston Public Pool is a myriad of splash. 8 Newsmakers Newsmakers Every community needs a place for students to “hang out.” In Preston, that need is partially fulfilled by Tony's Pizza. Carlton Frank and Robert Bartsch count themselves among the regulars who crowd Tony’s for a pizza or sandwich with cold pop after a game or on a busy weekend. 16-ycar-old Amir Taherkhonchi is from Iran, although he has lived in Preston for the last 2Vi years. His family left Iran dur- ing the troubles which rocked that nation with revolution. He came to live under the guardianship of Waldo and Marilyn Bunge. He adjusted well, but now has rejoined in family. Above: Amir on the Bunge estate. Left: Atmosphere at Tony's Pizza Below: Attendants in full dress. Not all of a student's life is spent inside the walls of the school building. Many high school students find it neces- sary to work part-time after school to give them the money to do the type of things they would like to do. In a small school, where every student can be very busy, it is a challenge to find enough time, but a number of students were employed by local businesses like Dahl's IGA, Gunderson Motors, Pine Tree Apple Orchard, Preston Nursing Home, the Valley View Drive In, and Get 'N Go market among others. When students sought excitement of a grander order than they found in the streets of Preston. Rochester is where many of them would automatically head. There all the big city conven- iences of first-run movies, shopping malls, and all night restaurants could be found. Perkins was a favorite, but nobody was ignoring McDonald's or the other fast food places cither. One of the few big honors awarded to 1st graders is bestowing on them the title of Homecoming attend- ant. In the competition this year, Gerrie Erickson and Andrew Goldammer were selected. In the inter- view conducted as part of Coronation, they both seemed to indi- cate that they enjoyed the honor, especially the part that allowed them to miss enough school to participate in the Homecoming parade in an open con- vertible, as well as during the halftime of the game on Friday, September 26. They were the envy of all of their classmates. Newsmakers 9 The owner of ihe Fountain Lumber Yard takes a few moments rest outside his establishment with his faithful dog. Fountain Lumber Yard Fountain, M! 268-4343 For all of your carpentry needs VALLEY VIEW DRIVE-IN Linda McKenzie and Tracie Brehm check out a favorite warm weather hangout for a tasty hamburger and cool refreshing beverage. Fast and Friendly Service Preston, MN 765-4904 Preston Chiropractic Health Service Preston, MN 765-3881 Part of maintaining good health, Kevin Kissman gets an X-Ray checkup from Dr. Thomas Hagan. Ebert Hardware Preston, MN 765-4437 Tools, hardware, and supplies of all kinds are always available at the friendly hardware store, Eberts. 10 Ads Internal Affairs News Year Organizations and functions arc what make up the “social” life of a school like Preston-Fountain High School. Students must think them important. They partici- pate freely and spiritedly. Parents must think they're important, as they allow their children to participate, and follow along. Other members of the community follow the same line of thinking, and regularly attend and support school events. The school itself must see value in such pro- grams because of the funding support it tries o bring, even if it be little more than allowing the school building itself to be used, or letting school transportation to be used. The goal is to let every student be in something, to be involved, and give some sense of self-worth. Even the student who is not athletically gifted could be a some- body when they participate in the internal affairs of the school year. Clockwise from I 'pper Right: luirge crowds follow sports. Plays allow expression. Proud graduation. Internal Affairs 11 Royal Court Above: Trumpet fanfare starts Coronation. Silence fell as the lights dimmed and a spotlight gleamed upon the nervous candi- dates for Homecoming Royalty. The hushed crowd waited anxiously to see who would be crowned as the new King and Queen. Last Year’s Royalty, Brett Corson and Barb Grant, were on hand to pass on their crowns. Finally after several dra- matic pauses, the new crowns were placed on Kash Priebc and DeAnn Hanson. The Above: Preston-Fountain pep band adds music to Coronation. Below Left: Andrew Goldammer and Gerrie Erickson process. crowds seemed especially enthusiastic as they greeted the new royalty. The night air was crisp and clear for the blazing bonfire, which was the first official function for the new royalty after their official portraits were taken by the professional photogra- pher. The evening's events did a lot to spark the spirit of the school for Home- coming. Below: Surprise is a mild word to describe the look on DeAnn Hanson's face as she is crowned 12 Homecoming 1980 Homecoming Court (Above): Trade Brehm. Nancy Boy sen. Kathy Ray. Linda McKenzie. Queen DeAnn Hanson. King Kash Priebe. Kevin Rissman, Greg Haugstad. Mike Woellert. Mark Bremseth. Left: The Royal Couple. Below: Nervous pre-Coronation jitters are calmed by flower pinning. Homecoming 13 Homecoming Spirit Sparkled in 1980 The spirit from Coronation continued on into the next day as all academic classes were cancelled to allow each class to build their floats for the parade in the afternoon. At 2:30 p.m. the Band led the parade around the court house square of Pre- ston. It was obvious that a lot of forethought and attention was given to the construction of every float. The football team proved to be victorious that evening, beating the Spring Valley Wolves 30-18. Winners of float building competition were announced at halftime of the game. Senior high winner was the class of ’80, while jun- ior high honors went to ’85. LEFT PAGE: Float Building Activities result in these examples of creative endeavors. Above and Left are Class of 'S2 efforts of the ninth graders. RIGHT PAGE: Clockwise from tipper Left: Junior Class Advisor Kurt Bel- gum takes charge of pyramid-building Sophomores show off their proud efforts. Ninth Grade float uses a real international situation for their theme. Seniors put some finishing touches on their prize-winning float. 14 Homecoming Featuring Famous Name Brands Thomasville Highland House Flexsteel Broyhill La Z Boy Tell City Mohawk Dixie Plus Do7pns More! Southeastern Minnesota's Most Complete Home Furnishings Center. Furniture Draperies Carpet Phone 268 4368 Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Til 9 P.M. FOUNTAIN, MINN Kid Stuff Court Square Mini Mall Preston, MN 765-2107 Adrienne Milne, Mgr. Willie's Grocery Locker Fountain, MN Friendly and comfortable surroundings for all of the family's grocery shopping are available at Willie's in Fountain. 16 Ads Prom “Kiss Me in the Rain” was the theme for the 1979-80 Jun- ior class prom. “Still” was the theme song. Numerous couples danced to the songs of Phoenix. The Grand March was held at 10:00 P.M. The Sophomore class waitresses and waiters were Bonnie Fossey, Pauline Ptacck, Debra Sikkink, Mary Solie, Jaylene Vogt, Renee Vorwcrk, Andy Bahl, Mike Berg, Carlisle Corson, Kevin Grant, Mike Jaszewski, and Scott Spear. Mara Snyder said, “We (Juniors) put a lot of work into the decorating and it was well worth it.” Earlier in the evening, the Junior-Senior ban- quet was held at the golf course with roast pig as the main dish. Below: The Class of 1980 laughs as one of the speakers talk. Abo e: The songs of Phoenix were heard on May 9. 1980 Many couples enjoyed themselves dancing as Karrie Brehm and John Ristau are seen doing here Left: Nancy Boysen samples some of the refreshments. Graduation Although eight inches of rain nearly washed the town away, graduation was still a big success. When the awards were presented Valedictorian Steve Rater- ing and co-Salutatorians Shelly Fingerson and Karen Mensink came forward. Receiving the top science award was Eric Benson. Next the crowded gym lis- tened as Brett Corson, Wil- liam Hansen, and Arthur Scheevel spoke of their classes past accomplish- ments and future goals. When asked how he felt Steve Speer said, This is an event I’ll always remem- ber.” Prom Graduation I Bluejay Bugle Staff Helps to Meet Deadlines The Bluejay Bugle staff had to work very hard this year in order to get their articles ready on time. The editors, Ali- son Love and Francis Ptacek, along with their advisor, Mr. O'Reilly got all the articles together and ready to be printed. The staff could be found any place getting information in order to express the views of PFHS through this paper. Some of the topics included Homecoming, Graduation, sports, plays, and tournaments. The staff suc- ceeded in making the paper interesting and exciting to everyone. Newspaper Staff (Above): Front Row — Renee Vorwerk, Karen Slatlum. Theresa Gartner, Trade Brehm, Laurie Fretland, Wayne Jertson. Row 2 — Marcia Calla- nan. Jayiene Vogt. Patsy Arends. Julie Hunt, Becks Mangan Row 3 — Debbie Sikkink, Sharlene bin- gerson. Typists Karen, Julie, and Becky prepare for deadlines. Fran and Alison awaiting instructions from advisor Mr. O’Reilly. 18 Bluejay Bugle F.H.A. gg0 ■ Bam Mt 1 Becky and Julie taking pari in F.H.A. Activities of F.H.A. F.H.A. was back in the swing of things when Mrs. Dahly decided to be their advi- sor again. In September, they had their first meeting, at which they started their money making projects which included selling spices and spice shakers. They sold them for about a week and made around six hundred dollars. During the year, they baked cookies which they sold on Friday afternoons. On November 8, they went to the District Meeting which was held at Southland, where they found out who the new state officers were. They also had fun taking part in Action Activity Events which showed the individual and team efforts of all those who participated in this activity. Everyone had a good time in F.H.A. this year and said they learned a lot about homcmaking and met many people. F.H.A. 19 Homemakers of America discuss District Meeting. Homemakers of the Future Good Times in F.H.A. This year had been a great success for the F.H.A. for they had many new members join. Vice-President Patsy Arends brought the meetings to order when President Karen Slattum was unable to attend. The members agreed that they had fun at bake sales, roller skating parties, Christmas parties, and writing notes to their secret pals. They also sponsored the Mother-Daughter Tea, where the new officers were announced. Above: Mrs. Dahly expresses her ideas on F.H.A. Upper Right: Karen explains activities of the organization. Lower Right: Becky figures the amount of money in the treasury and gives the report. F.H.A. OFFICERS (Above): Front Row: Secretary Julie Hunt. President Karen Slat- tum. Treasurer Becky Mangan. Reporter Kathv Meeks. Row 2: Historian Renne Vor- werk. Vice-President Patsy Arends. Pro- gram-Recreation Chairman Pam Vonverk. Membership Chairman Nancy Miller. 20 F.H.A. F.H.A. (Above): Front Ron — Jason Redalen. Billy Broadwater. Rachael Reese. Jodi Severson. Margret Ptacek. Betsy Hayes. Nancy Miller. Pam Vorwerk, Sandy Keene Row 2: Beth Gart- ner. Vicki Dahl. Becky Roderick. Shannon Gehl- ing. Renita Veglann. Kim Reicks. Patsy Arends. Renee Vorwerk. Julie Hunt. Future Homemakers of America Seniors prepare lunch for all members. F.H.A. 21 Above: Morris Titrud has been the faithful advisor of FFA for 26 years Right: Testing his welding skills. Dean Solberg shows concentration. FFA OFFICERS (Below): Front Row — Trudy Gra- bau. Asst. Treasurer: Sharlene Fingerson. Historian: Debbie Sikkink. Reporter. Row 2 — Bonnie Ristau. President: Kathy Ray. Vice President; Theresa Gart- ner. Secretary: Barry Case. Treasurer. Ron Ristau. Sentinel: Sharon Ristau. Asst. Secretary. 22 F.F.A. FFA Vigorous Chapter Challenging activities began another year for the Preston-Fountain FFA. June brought the first test as members of the chapter experimented with something new, a Parent-Member Banquet. Many special awards as well as a tribute to Mr. Titrud for his 26 years of service to FFA were pre- sented. As the summer months came, so did the fairs. The contests kept the dairy and general livestock judging teams busy. At the State Fair, the FFA was repre- sented in Farm Carpentry, Steel projects, dairy judging and showing, and Region winning talent team. Through rain and shine, the talent team which was 2nd alter- nate to National performed at the FFA barnyard. Kathy Ray was chosen as a member of the National FFA Chorus. The second challenge hit the chapter as infla- tion hit the treasury. Members began col- lecting aluminum cans to recycle. Candy was sold as fund-raising project and during concessions. The goal of the money-raising was reached in November when 8 mem- bers went to the National Convention in Kansas City November 11-15. Mr. Titrud and Mrs. Darrell Ray accompanied the group as chaperones. All winter the Parlia- mentary procedure team worked to com- pete vigorously in the spring competitions. Top: Preston-Fountain Parliamentary Procedure Team has been well rewarded with honors for their leadership skills. Above: FFA members share their Cow at the Ele- mentary program with a group of local young peo- ple. They were obviously well received. F.F.A. 23 FFA FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (Right): Front Row — Sharon Ristau. Trudy Grahau. Lori Broad- water. Debbie Sikkink. Theresa Gartner. Sharlene Fingerson. Bonnie Ristau. Kathy Ray Row 2 — Barry Case Ron Ristau. Scott Wilson. John Ham- ann. Tim Hoffman. Shawn Souhrada. Tim Laws- tuen. Kevin Marzelf TALENT TEAM (Left): Debbie Sikkink. Theresa Gartner. Sharlene Fingerson. Shelly Fingerson. Che- ryl Christianson. Bonnie Ristau. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (Below): Front Row — Devin Nagle. Scott Ristau. Mervin Grant. Allen Marzolf. Curt McBride. Julie Jensen. Tracy Christianson. Row 2 — Dean Solberg. Dennis Sol- berg. Keith Grant. Todd Nagel. Kevin Grant. Lyle Schultz Row 3 — Doug Ristau. Bruce Hovelson. Agriculture 24 F.F.A. Student ( ouncil Officers (Left): President, Ann tim- ber; Vice-President. Trade Brehm; Secretary. Kris Wilson; Treasurer. Trudy Grabau. Senior High Student Council (Below): Front Row — Ruth Grebin. Ann Kimber, Traci Brehm. Kristin Wil- son. Jadell Meyer. Tami Schibursky ROW 2 — Jan Christianson. Eric Sime. Mark Bremseth. Keith Lar- son. John Andreen, Carlisle Corson. 1980-1981 Preston-Fountain Seventh, Fighth, and Ninth Grade Student Council Members (Below): Front Row — Lori Milne. Trudy Grabau. Row 2 — Paul Schmidt. Jay Meyer, and Kent Gillespie. Row 3 — Kelly Priebe and Todd Ebner Row 4 — Karen Haugerud, and Can- dace Kruegel Row 5 — Andrew Walsh and Vickie Dahl. Not shown — Mr. Hoeffner. Advisor. STUDENT GOVERNMENT From Robes to Taxes Busy planning dances. Home- coming, and other activities was the Student Council. The year began with Homecoming plans. Representatives decided that since new crowns were bought last year, new robes should be purchased this year. Pat Ptacek was hired to make them and she did a profes- sional job on them. They even managed to find three convert- ibles for the big parade. Many dances were planned throughout the year, but the Halloween and Christmas dances were especially successful. A new item was an assembly which was led by the Student Council members. Questions and answers regarding the referendum for a six mill tax levy, which was necessary because of the gover- nor’s funding cut. There were two separate sessions — one for the junior high and one for the senior high. The assembly’s purpose was to inform the student body as to what the referendum was, and what would be cut if it didn’t pass. The Student Council worked hard to represent the school and they did a very good job of it. Student Council 25 New Members Rejuvenate Yearbook Staff Yearbook Staff got off to a flying start this year with a five hundred dollar debt. Ad sales helped the situation by exceeding our expectations, but book sales dropped by fifteen books. The price of books was raised to fourteen dollars to keep Annual Staff in the black. Many of the staff members were new this year. But there were more of them than in recent years, and they were enthusiastic. Many of the new members were also in girls’ sports. They were able to join when meeting nights were changed to avoid clashes with their games in the fall. The new staff had its share of prob- lems with deadlines. In order to meet the first fall deadline, Editor Mark Brcmseth and Business Manager Greg Haugstad made a thirty-five mile trip to Rochester in twenty-five minutes after school to make sure the pages would get to Dallas in the morning. Many staffers were frustrated by the photogra- phers who never seemed to get the pictures developed until the day before the deadline. Many of the pic- tures which did get developed had problems with contrast. The photographers famous dirty dark room also helped lessen photo quality by causing marks and spots on the pictures. I eft Page: Upper Left: Mark Richardson is shocked by what he has typed. Yearbook Staff (Bottom): Front Row — Mamie Leach. Sharon Ristau. Marj Kelly. Renee Vorwerk. Monica Priebe. Beth Kelly. Trade Brehm. Row 2 — Patsy A rends. Lisa Soland. Jan Christianson. Greg Haugstad. Troy Fisher. Mark Bremseth. l.'pper Right: As the deadline approached, everyone found something to do at yearbook staff meetings. Right Page: Upper Left: Many staffers found good ideas in old yearbooks. Upper Right: Our fearless photographer. John Andreen. gets the hardest job on picture day. Ixmer l eft: Laurie Fretland shows Jaylene Vogt the proper pen for writing a layout. Yearbook Staff (Lower Right); Front Row — Shelly Grewe. Theresa Gartner. Ann Kimber. Lisa Milne. Deneen Aarre. Jaylene Vogt. Kathy Ray. Debbie Sik- kink. Sharlene Fingerson. Laurie Fretland. Lisa O'Connor. Row 2 — Mark Richardson. John Andreen. Yearbook 27 On the Air “Preston Highlights in Review” had a new and exciting season. The cast was extended to five members, and only one senior was among the moderators. Each week the students report on such things as all sports events, reviews of current TV shows and movies, and editorials on points of interest to the educational system and the community. In addition to the informa- tion reported by the crew and advisor, guest speakers often add a bit of the per- sonal touch. The 12th season was opened with an interview with Actress Elyssa Davalos. Mr. Robert O'Reilly produced the broadcasts each week, which were heard over KFIL at 11:40 on Saturday mornings. Ratings estimates gave the show 54,000 listeners. RADIO SHOW CAST (I pper l ft); Front Row — Tom Duxbury. Theresa Gartner. Ron Ristau. Row 2 — Mike Jaszewski. Mark Bremseth. Far Above: Steady voice and a sound script allow Mark Bremseth to present his por- tion of the program. Above: Guests such Volleyball players Lisa Milne and Tra- de Brehm often bring a spe- cial point of view. I .eft: Firm concentration shows on Mike Jaszewski's face while speaking into the microphone. 28 Radio Show Organization Branches Out; Elects First State Officer H.O.S.A. Members (Above): Shirley Thompson, Roxie Rain. Monica Priebe, Nancy Boysen, Linda Soland. Karen Slat turn. Becky Mangan, DeAnn Hanson. Julie Hunt. Cindy Ligneel. Lois Riss- man. advisor. NOT PICTURED: (Absent on pic- ture day) Kevin Rissman. who was elected to state office. Although the Preston-Fountain Stu- dent Association has been organized only for a relatively short period of time, it had the honor this year of electing its first member to the State organization. Kevin Rissman was elected in October to serve as parliamentarian at a state meeting attended by members of the local chapter. Kevin served as one of eight officers that planned the spring assembly March 19-21, 1981 in the Cit- ies, and also has an opportunity to attend the national convention to be held this summer in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mrs. Rissman, the advisor of the group, has worked hard to get her students involved in the organization, and recognize the health career oppor- tunities open to them. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENT ASSOCIATION H.O.S.A. 29 CHEERLEADING The 1980-81 cheerleaders, started off their practices in June. They were introduced to their new cheerleading advisor Deb Larson. It was a very new experience for her and everyone helped to acq- uaint her with the responsibilities. This year the cheerleaders sold acrylic designs as a money making project. The outcome was better than expected and the squads all together made 622.25 dollars. When school started, practices were held for about an hour after school on Mondays. The fall sea- son went well and the “B” squad made some extra money by selling programs at the tournament games held in Preston. The winter season looked very exciting for the 1980-81 year. FALL “A” Squad Fall Cheerleaders (Top): Front Row — Pat Devlin Row 2 — Mary Solie. Jaylene Vogt, Vicki Thompson. Deneen Trogstad. Row 3 — Shelly Grewe. Marcia Callanan. Bonnie Ristau. 4C” Squad Fall Cheerleaders (Left): Bottom Row — Candace Kruegel. Vicki Dahl. Kelly Priebe. Becky Roderick. Row 2 — Heidi Kasse. Diana Schmidt. B” Squad Fall Cheerleaders (Below): Front Row — Annette Callanan. Row 2 — Jenny Bradt. Mary Beth Hamann. Tami Schiburski. Ruth Grebin. Row 3 — Kelly O'Connor. Junior C heerleader (Above): Jennifer O'Connor “A” Squad Winter Cheerleaders (Upper Right): Front Row — Deneen Trogstad Row 2 — Bonnie Ristau. Row 3 —Javlene Vogt. Debbie Sikkink, Vicki Thompson. Mary Solie. Row 4 — Marcia Callanan. Pat Devlin. T Squad Winter Cheerleaders (Right): Front Row — Heidi Kaase Row 2 — Kelly Priebe. Can- dace Kruegel. Vicki Dahl. Beth Gartner Row 3 — Becky Roderick. “B” Squad Winter C heerleaders (Below): Annette Callanan. Kelly O'Connor. Ruth Grebin. Mary Beth Hamann. Tami Schiburski. Julie Bernhart. Big smiles and friendly people like Arvilla DeVries and owner Don Rustad are there to greet you when you dine at the Branding Iron. Branding Iron Preston, MN 765-3388 Northwest Aluminum Preston, MN 765-4780 — Appliances — Floor Covering — Paint Supplies — Aluminum Siding Full range of Whirlpool appliances, and most anything else can be found at Northwest, where Robin Roderick works. In need of a car loan or home mortgage? The guy to see is AI Chris- tianson. or one of his fel- low loan officers. The Farmers And Merchants State Bank Preston, MN Meet the Friendly, Trustworthy Staff Where All the Directors, Officers, and Staff Are Local People and All Are Your Loyal Neigh- bors Join the Trend to F M 32 Ads Theater News Year The Drama Department at Preston-Fountain High has always commanded a lot of respect, and the 1980 productions were not exceptions. The two all-school plays, “Here Come the Brides,” directed by Kurt Belgum and “Girl Crazy,” directed by Robert O'Reilly were mas- terfully done. Somehow the capacity crowds and applause during curtain calls made it all seem worthwhile to the participants after weeks of hard rehearsal. Mr. O’Reilly also directed the One Act Play, renowned for its competitive suc- cesses. Despite busy athletic schedules, and a gymnasium located with the stage, Preston- Fountain has always managed to get a quality show. It is almost hard to believe in small town America, but it happens year after year. Left: Carlisle Corson and Mike Jaszewski demonstrate their acting experience using facial expression and body lan- guage in the 1980 Fall All-School Play. Theater 33 Brides Abound Throughout Spring Play “Here Come The Brides” was the title of the 1980 Spring Play. The director was Kurt Belgum. It was the first play he had ever directed, so it took everyone’s total cooperation and help to make it a success. The play was light comedy about a young man who had to pretend he was married to receive his inheritance. The play also intro- duced a few new actors to the stage. Their participation and hard work added new life 34 Spring All-School Play to the play. “It wasn’t all work and no play,” said Shelly Grewe, one of the young inspiring new actresses in the play. During rehearsals, when a few boys had to dress up as girls, they often got carried away and continued to dress up as girls on and off the stage. Even after all of the joking around, the play made a big impression on every- one who saw the play. CAST Jimmy Took Kevin Rissman Bill Thompson Bill Hansen Aunt Ellen Thompson Traci McKenzie Madge Burns Shelly Grewe Uncle Dan Took Steve Ratering McDaniel Trudy Grabau Mr. Oswald Paul Little Peggy Westfield Francis Ptacck “Bubbles” Duvalle Marcia Callanan Mrs. Duvalle Smith Beth Befort Lady Macbeth Tami Schibursky LEFT PAGE: Upper Left: Willamina shies away front Jimmy. U pper Right: Lady Macbeth — once again, on the loose. Lower Left: Mr. Oswald is embarrassed by Peggy's girl talk. Ix wer Right: Bill learns of the coming of Jimmy's uncle. RIGHT PAGE: Upper Left: Madge and Jimmy learn the secrets of love. Upper Right: Nurse McDaniel talks about her prob- lems. Lower Left: Nurse McDaniel ponders over the where- abouts of Lady Macbeth. I jwer Right: Willamina tries out her charm on Jimmy. Spring All-School Play 35 FALL ALL-SCHOOL PLAY CAST OF CHARACTERS Jake Danny Churchill Louie Cactus Lucky Pete ....... Lank Molly............. Tess........... Rose Betty Janet Laura Babs.......... Sam Mason Eaglerock Lieutenant Caddigan Lank’s Outlaws Cowboys Tom Duxbury Mike Jaszewski Carlisle Corson John Andreen Hans Lillejord Mark Richardson Keith Larson Theresa Gartner Laurie Fretland Trudy Grabau Bonnie Fossey Lisa O’Connor Beth Kelly Monica Priebe Greg Haugstad Kevin Rissman Troy Case David Barlow, Tim Larson, Ted Daley, Mike Woellert Mark Bremseth, Scott Grewe, Matt O’Connor and Jim Miller Right: By sliding his finger across his throat. Pete demonstrates what Lank plans on doing to Louie. Cast: (Below): Front Row — Hans Lillejord. Trudy Grabau. Theresa Gart- ner. Beth Kelly. Laurie Fretland. Bonnie Fossey. Row 2 — Keith Larson. Mark Richardson. Mike Jaszewski. Troy Case. Greg Haugstad. Tom Duxbury Lisa O'Connor. 36 Fall All-School Play Old West Comes Alive The old southwest set the stage of the 1980 Fall All School Play, Girl Crazy. Cow- boys, Indians, outlaws, play- boys, and upper class girls made up the group at El Ran- cho Buzzard in Custerville. Custerville is just the place for him, since no girls have lived within its limits for over fifty years. To add to the excite- ment, 8 cowboys sang hit songs from the Urban Cowboy sound track. Jaylene Vogt said, “1 thought the singers were really good and added a touch of real- ism to the play.” Long hours went into the many weeks of rehearsals for the play. It was difficult to get everyone together in the final weeks due to conflicts in other activities, such as FFA, Pepband, and volleyball. Many times the cast had rehearsals after school and in the evening, so that they could go over trouble areas in the play. Once again the volley- ball girls advanced to regional tournaments which were held the same evening as the Satur- day performance. So the per- formance was scheduled for Monday. A matinee was given to grades 5-12 prior to the pub- lic performances. Above: Lank's men think that Louie is guilty of shooting the sheriff. Lower Left: Danny arrives in Custerville only to find that no girls have lived here for 50 years. Lower Right: Rose Rowena Rumpelmeyer turns cowgirl. Fall All-School Play 37 Despite Obstacles Cast Gains Regions The One Act Play this year was “Sally and Sam, a fanciful look at the first date for a teen- age couple. Some new special effects were tried by Mr. Robert O'Reilly, Director. Different types of background music were used along with accompanying slides. These added a lot to the already pleasant comedy. The simplicity of the props and the visual aids allowed the audience to use their imaginations to the fullest. This proved to be very popular with their audience and this was evident in the large following they obtained. Although the play was slowed down when most of the set was destroyed in a fire in the prop room, teachers, parents, and friends came through to rebuild the damaged set. Another big help was Eric Bunge, who assisted in directing the play while on interim from Luther College. At District competition the play delighted their audience and took home the second place trophy. Then it was on to Regionals where they were rated fourth. Competition was fierce, and Lake City was named to enter state festival competi- tion. Some questioned the value of the 3rd place play. Above: With a little help from their psyches, Sally and Sam take the first step towards a lasting relationship. One Act Play Cast: Above: Front Ron — Theresa Gartner. Mike Jaszewski. Laurie Fret land. Tom Duxbury. Ron 2 — Jim Miller, Trudy Grabau, Scott Grewe, Greg Haugstad. Beth Kelly. I eft: Mr. O’Reilly gives last minute instructions. 38 One Act Play One Act Play 39 Senior Choir (A bote): Front Row — Annette Cal la- nan. Jodi Ristau. Jane Herfindahl. Mamie Leach. Lisa Pickett. Lisa Soland. Tami Schiburski. Ruth Grebin. Marcia Callanan. Pam Clement. Shirley Thompson. Bonnie Ristau. Row 2 — Deneen Trog- stad. Traci Kaase. Shelly Sunde. Pauline Ptacek. Shelly Crewe. Keith Grant, Carlisle Corson. Kevin Grant. Jean Schott. Deneen Aarre. Denise Simonson. Bonnie Fossey. Jaylene Vogt. Row 3 — Linda Soland. Ixiurie Fretland. Sharlene Fingerson. Debbie Sikkink. Jan Christianson. Lisa O'Connor. Terri Stailey. Mike Berg. Tom Duxbury. Mark Bremseth. Greg Haugstad. Scott Grewe. Tom Hahn. Kristin Wilson. Roxie Rain Row 4 — Brenda Hahn. Karen Slattum, Becky Mangan. Lisa Stoltz. DeAnn Han- son. Mara Snyder. Kathy Ray. Lisa Milne. Mark Richardson. Jim Miller. Wayne Jertson. Theresa Gartner. Trade Brehm. Full Sound Despite Hardships Despite some hardships like a part time director and a treble-heavy choir, the senior choir was able to put on some masterful per- formances this year. When the school board decided to put the vocal music department on a part time contract. Rae Rustad was hired as a director. She proved tireless against the odds, and provided the community with some excellent concerts. The first concert of the year was held on November 18, and was a joint concert with the senior band. It included a number of pop tunes and spirituals. At Christmas time on December 16, the choir performed seasonal tunes with the all-volun- teer Junior High Choir. Although a very small group they gave up their lunchtime freely to practice at the only time available. In fact the Junior High group was to sing in another joint concert with the Choir on April 23 to round out a very full and rewarding sea- son. Tapestry Singers (Above): Front Row — Shelly Grewe. Deneen Aarre. Kristin Wilson. Bonnie Fossey. Jan Christianson. Tom Duxbury. Row 2 — Mark Richardson. Jim Miller. Scott Grewe. Carlisle Cor- son. Greg Haugstad. Row 3 — Lisa Stoltz. Lisa O’Connor. Pam Clement. Mark Bremseth. Rae Rus- tad. director. 40 Choir Left: In a quiet moment after the completion of the Christmas Madrigal concert. Carlisle Corson. Mark Bremseth. Greg Haugstad. and Mark Richardson evaluate their work Belon: At the completion of the Branding Iron concert, director Rae Rustad is presented a bouquet of roses. Lower Choir members show what it takes to really put out full sounds during their first concert on November 18. 1980. Unique Music Keeps Tradition When someone signs up and auditions for the Tapestry Madrigal singers, they know they have a real tradition to live up to. For three years, the Singers have given a magnificent dinner concert at the Branding Iron Restaurant in Pre- ston. The music includes popular carols, recorder music, and traditional madri- gals. For the sell out crowds that have attended, it has become a musical tradi- tion of the holiday season — something not to be missed. Which is not to say that the singers did nothing else. Through the winter they performed at local churches, and also prepared some popular material for their final concert on May 14. Choir 41 SENIOR HIGH BAND ( Above): Front Row — Direc- nor. Row 3 — Ted Daley. Greg Haugstad. Scott Wil- Boysen Row 5 — Tom Wilson. Doug Johnson. Kim tor Ted Aarrestad. Chris Frank. Wayne Jertson. Dan son. Karen ScheeveL Lisa Lawstuen. Kim Wentworth. Reicks. Sara Wright. Karen Buenger. Mary Beth Hansen. Marj Kelly. Mary Solie. Bonnie Fossey. Jim Mervin Grant. Tracy Christianson. Becky Mangan, Hamannn. Deneen Trogstad, Laurie Fret land. Beth Miller Row 2 — Greg Amundson. Brent Roelofs. Kris Wilson Row 4 — Carlton Frank. David Wilson. Kelly, Undo McKenzie Below: The hand demon- Jadell Mayer. Kim Cambern. Julie Bernhardt. Mar- John O Connor. Lisa Case. Jenny Bradt. Lisa Stoltz. strates their excellent concert style at a public per- cie Nagle. Jaylene Vogt. Bonnie Ristau, Lisa O'Con- Pam Vorwerk Julie Hunt. Jan Christianson. Nancy for mance. Directors Seem to Change with Seasons Variety has been the watchword when it came to the directors of the Preston Fountain Senior Band. Robert Marx, who had directed for most of last year, found it necessary to resign in April. Through a great deal of good luck, David Butt was hired for the remaining six weeks of the school year. All of the last concerts of the season were under Mr. Butt's excellent direction, including a trophy-win- ning performance marching at Spring Grove. When Mr. Butt accepted another job in Wis- consin, the search began for another director for this school year, which ended in August with the hiring of Ted Aarrestad, who had done a remarkable job of putting the band together. 42 Band Director Ted Aarrestad shows music is serious business. JUNIOR HIGH BAND (Above): Front Row — Ted Aarrestad. Director. Diana Schmidt. Sue Ann Pickett. Debbie Hill, Patty Vogt. Heidi Kaase. Row 2 — Nancy Miller. Rich Snyder. Renita Veglehn, Karen Thompson. Missy Broadwater. Mari Lyn Brusse. Mic- helle McNiff. Row 3 — Debra Simonson. Traci Hoeffner. Kelly Priebe. Beth Gartner. Kris Daley. Shannon Gehling. Lynae Fret- land. Becky Roderick. Craig Marzolf Row 4 — Greg Snyder. Jeff Goutcher. Todd Bestor. David Hagedorn. Julie Boadwine. Doug Bern- hardt. Kent Gillespie. Wayne Johnson. Kirk Gillespie. JASMIN STAGE BAND (Above): Front Row — Wayne Jenson. Row 2 — Greg Haug- stad. Dan Hansen. Jim Miller. Scott Wilson. Row 3 — Doug Johnson. Tracy Chris- tianson. Mike O'Connor. Laurie Fretland. Jaylene Vogt. Lisa O’Connor. Scott Wilson leadthe way in the trombone section during practice sessions. Band 43 Preston Specialties Incorporated Lanesboro, MN Although the exterior of Nagel’s may be plain, it is the home of vigorous dairy farm improvements. Preston’s Leading De Laval Equipment Headquarters Nagel’s Dairy Equipment Joe Cosi is always available to show you ihe latest tasty variety of apple grown locally at the orchard. Pine Tree Apple Orchard Apples, Cider, Honey Apple Pies, Maple Syrup Preston, MN 765-2408 44 Ads NEWSYEAR SPORTS Right: Junior Jan Christianson jumps high for the spike against a strong St. Charles vol- leyball team in the opening round of Region One Tournament action at Rochester Com- munity College November 8. 1980. Sports have always played an important role in the life of the average Preston-Fountain High School student. Students who choose to participate, which can be a sig- nificant percentage of the student body, sometimes feel the pressure of holding up the tradition of excellence and winning teams. That pressure can come from teach- ers, fellow students, and particularly the fans who come to the games. Perhaps all that pressure does have its ben- efits. however. Year after year, most Blucjay teams seem to come away from a season as a success. Within the last year alone, Preston-Fountain High School has received a runner-up trophy in the 1980 District One Baseball Tour- nament, two boys from the Track team competed in the State meet, and the girls managed to win a second con- secutive girls’ volleyball District One title. As the season for both boys’ and girls’ basketball got under way, it was obvious that traditions of excellence would be maintained there too. Sports are significant. Sports 45 GolfTeam 1980 Kurt Reicks Troy Fisher Mark Richardson Ron Major Paul Slattum Scott Grewe Shawn Severson Tony Severson Chris Joerg GOLF Tee Experience Weak Golf is scored as a team sport yet each golfer has only himself to depend on during the course of the game. This in effect makes golf an individualized sport. Troy Fisher, team captain, had this to say about the team: “I think we have a very young team, but if everyone tries harder, and con- centrates directly on the game we could have a much better year.” Co-teammate Ron Major commented on the outlook and future of the team, “I feel last year was a year to gain experience, and this year should also be, due to our young team, although this year we should have a better team average.” The team was coached by Kenneth Denny who has excellent knowl- edge of the game and is able to help mem- bers in their areas of difficulty. The A- team finished with a 2-7 win-loss record and the B-team with a 1-8 record. Above: Showing his great form. Mark Richardson plays the ball out of the sand trap. Right: Co-teammate Scott Grewe shows a look of determination while anticipating the outcome of his putt. 46 Golf Track Record-Setting Season Tom Duxbury and Jim Berg entered in state competition. Tom Duxbury competed in the 800 meter run at regions with a finish- ing time of 1:58 to qualify for state competition. While competing Tom turned a finishing time of 2:00 which clinched sixth place for him. Jim Berg was involved in the long jump competition at state but didn’t place, although during the season he broke a school long jump record which was 21 '2 beating the old record held by Dan Christianson by one inch. Fellow teammate Peter Solie also broke the school record in the two mile run with a time of 10:2.1. Coach Zimmerman was quoted as saying, “It was a rebuilding year after the regional championship of the year before, although many junior high students show great promise for the future.” The season track record is fourth in conference, and third in dis- trict. Track team (Above): Front Row — Tint Lawstuen. Tom Berg. Lauren Pickett. Duane Solberg. Scott Melvor. Row 2 — Tom Berg. Mike Bestor. Andy Walsh. Carlton Frank. Tony Fisher. Tim Hoffmann. Mike Berg Row 3 — Coach Stahl- mann. Coach Zimmerman. Dan Keene. Jim Berg. Dan Hansen. Paul Little. Bill Hansen. Pete Solie. Tom Duxbury. Bob Groolers. Greg Haugstad. Left: A very enthusiastic Peter Solie runs rapidly. Track 47 Team Splits Conference Title Championship style was the byword for the base- ball team. As a result of losing but six games, they shared the conference championship with Chatfield and Spring Valley. Going into district play they won their quarterfinal game against Rushford, 6-1. In the semi-final game against Caledonia they were down 7-0, but came back to win 8-7. “The team showed a lot of character in its comeback win against Caledonia,” commented Mike Jaszewski. The work of the individuals made up this team effort. Senior pitcher Steve Speer had three no-hit- ters during the season. Keith Larson had a thirteen game hitting streak. They lost their championship game to La Crescent, 6-0. The end result was the team being named district runner up. Baseball Team (Above): Front Row — Brett Corson. Scott Speer. Mike Jaszewski. Don Andreen. Greg Amundson. Dennis Solberg. Lewis Grebin. Carlisle Corson Row 2 — Coach Frank Jasz- ewski. Steve Speer. Scott Rustad. Keith Larson. Rob Gossman. Tim iMrson. Mark Bremseth. Todd Nagel. Kash Priebe. Asst. Coach Gary Feine. 48 Baseball New Experience Shows Promise Above: Deneen Aarre makes an easy play at first base. Right: Ann Kimber is determined to steal another base. Softball Team (Below): Front Row — Kathy Linnan. Rhonda Vorwerk. Bonnie Ristau. Kris Wilson. Traci Kaase. Jane Herfindahl. Row 2 — Shelly Grewe. Deneen Aarre. Ann Kimber. Deanna Larson. Trade Brehm. Jodi Ristau. Jan Christianson. Lisa Ixtwstuen. Janice Munns. For the First time in the Ath- letic Department at Preston- Fountain High School, girls fast-pitch softball was offered to any interested girls in grades 7-12. The turnout was great with Coach Diane Toraason taking responsibility of the var- sity team, grades 9-12 and Trudy Horihan coaching grades 7 and 8. Some of the 9th grade girls also played on the younger team to give them a little extra support. The soft- ball teams didn't do too badly for their first time with the bat and ball. To save time, quite a few games were double-head- ers, so hard work and a lot of strategy was needed when play- ing long periods of time. Quite a few girls had played slow- pitch softball during the sum- mer recreation program, so playing fast-pitch was a slight change, but everybody man- aged quite well and had a first year season of 7 wins and 6 losses. Softball 49 Jays Struggle Through Difficult Season Experience and size were the only things the Jays were lack- ing this season. This showed in their first game against Winona Cotter which they lost 47-6. It was a heartbreaker but they lifted their spirits high and won their next game 8-0 over Houston. As the season prog- ressed the team started to shine with this improvement, with leading rusher Tom Duxbury. Tom carried the ball 93 times for 623 yards and 7 TD’S. Playing together as a team the offensive line and backfield got 57 first downs and outscored their opponents 125-123. “The strongest part of our play was on defense,” said Keith Larson, “it kept the team in the game.” Leading the team on defense was Dean Solberg. Dean was leading tackier with 43 singles and 58 assists. There was a iot of hard hitting action and aggressive plays made which made the games very exciting to watch. The Jays also had some big scoring wins; espe- cially against Lanesboro where they stomped them 59-6. This big defeat gave the younger members of the team to get a piece of the action. The team ended up with a 4-5 record which wasn’t too bad consider- ing how tough the Maple Leaf Conference is and the size and inexperience of the boys. Even though there were these con- flicts they always showed a lot of enthusiasm on and off the field. This years “B” squad had quite an exciting season. They lost only two games, one which was in double overtime where they lost against Leroy-Ostran- der 26-20. The outcome left some very depressed faces afterwards, but that didn’t seem to stop them from coming back. They won their next game against Spring Valley 8- 6. The team was led by two outstanding players, quarter- back Rich Irish and tailback Tim Mulvihill. They’ll be two to watch in the forthcoming years. They ended the season with a 3-2 record, one they can be proud of. Above: Hand off play to Scott Speer from Mike Jaszewski. Above: Forward motion proves hard to get for Tom Duxbury. Far Above: In a style all his own Keith Larson snags an opponent's pass. 50 Football Varsity Football Team (Above): Front Row — Mgr. Mark Amundson. Ken Pickett. Tom Berg. Curt McBride. Paul Slattum. Ted Daley. Tim Mulvihill. Rich Irish. Devin Nagle, Matt O'Connor. Stuart Quanrud. Jeff Bent son. Brian Hovelson. mgr.. Andy O’Connor. Row 2 —Bruce Hovelson. David Wilson. Carlisle Corson. Scott Speer. Lewis Grebin. Greg Amundson. Tom Hahn. Andy Walsh. Jimmy Miller. Andy Bahl, Tim Lawstuen. Tracy Christianson. Amir Taherkhonchi. Robert Bartsch. Row 3 — Coach Frank Jaszewski. Mike Berg. Mike Jaszew- ski, Tom Duxbury. Dean Solberg.’Mark Bremseth. Keith Larson. Tim Larson. Mike Woellert. Todd Nagel. Tim Hoffman. Dan Keene. Kash Priebe. Coach Dick Irish Row 4 — Tony Severson. Dennis Solberg. Randy Ristau. Mike Miller. Mike Bestor. Dan Hansen. Tom Wilson. Todd Kujath. Scott Grewe. Paul Mens ink. Doug Himli. Football 51 Inexperienced Players Express Unending Spirit Spirit was shown all season by “C” squad football team, although it was a long building year. The players were inexperi- enced but managed to finish the season with one victory. They defeated Wykoff 24-20. Coach Feine said, “The boys have talent and it was a fun season, but if they want to be successful in the future their mental attitude must improve.” Hopeful signs of that attitude change are expected in next year's team. “C Football Team (Above): Front Ron — Chris Bes- tor. Tom Gartner. Jay Meyer. Todd Ristau. Galen Thompson. Kent Gillespie. Mike Hampel. Paul Schmidt. Row 2 — Tom Munns, Dean Ristau. Chris Joerg, Keith Bradt, Dean Starks. Don Ristau. Steve Schoppers. Duane Solberg. Mike Lund. Row 3 — Coach Paulson. Keaton Vrieze. Mark Gartner. Jeff House. Larry Gartner. Todd Ebner. Steve Sauer. Coach Feine Row 4 — Wayne Johnson. Tracy Ser- foss. Doug Bernhardt. Craig Marzolf. Richard Sny- der. Blaine Gatzke. Dan Miller. Rusty Schroeder. Paul Duxburv. Above I eft: Determination is expressed in the face of 50 as he moves in for another tackle. Left: Quarterback Todd Ebner executes his own style of passing a football. Above: Fancy footwork pays offfor Preston-Fountain High player Tom Duxbury. 52 “C” Football Middle Year Slump Develops Into Positive Ending Above Left: Deneen Aarre and Linda McKenzie use a lot of touch and a little touch to return the ball. Above: Jan Christianson jumps high above her Wykoff opponent as she spikes the ball. I .eft: Lisa Milne uses all her energy to spike the ball in tournament play. Volleyball 53 Jan Christianson bumps the ball high for a set. Lisa Milne makes Spring Valley eat dust. ✓ A'Squad Volleyball Front Row — Afancy Boysen. Row 3 — Trade Brehm. Ann Kimber. Lisa Milne. Brehm Row 2 — Lisa Milne. Ann Kimber. Row 3 — Linda McKenzie. Kristin Wilson. Renee Vonverk. Deneen Aarre. Lore Milne. Mara Snyder. Linda McKenzie. Row 4 — Nancy DeAnn Hanson Row 2 — Bonnie Fossey. Shelly Volleyball Seniors (Above): Front Row — Traci Boysen. Roxie Rain Row 5 — DeAnn Hanson Grewe. Jan Christianson. Mara Snyder. Roxie Rain. Netters Demonstrate Stamina This year’s varsity volleyball girls had a successful season with 15 wins and 8 losses. They were coached by Diane Toraason. The girls placed second in the Southland tournament and were district champions. They then advanced to Regionals where they were defeated by St. Charles. The “B” team, coached by Trudy Horihan, wound up their season with 8 wins and 6 losses. They displayed much skill and understanding of the game throughout the year. The “C” team showed what hard work can do by taking a record of 11 wins and 1 loss. They were coached by Janice Munns. 54 Volleyball Above Left: Trade Brehm demonstrates her gymnas- tic skills in spiking the ball. B-Squad Volleyball (Above Right): Front Row — Doreen Gossick. Julie Jensen. Jane Herfindahl. Pam Vorwerk. Jadell Meyer. Kim Cambern. Row 2 — Karen Scheevel. Mamie Leach. Sara Wright. Lori Broadwater. Kelly Severson. Lisa Soland. Margaret Ptacek. Row 3 — Denise Simonson. Jodi Ristau. Karen Haugerud. Ramona Armstrong. Lisa Laws- tuen. Diane Aarre. ( -Squad Volleyball (Lover Left): Front Row — Patty Vogt. Shelly McNiff Julie Boadwine. Lisa House. Sandy Keene. Lynae Fret land. Row 2 — Jamie Irish. Mari Lyn Brusse. Lisa Clement. Linda Sauer. Erin Fitzgerald. Melissa Broadwater. Jo Ann Grebin Row 3 — Jodi Severson. Traci Hoeffner. Kris Daley. Sue Ann Pickett. Debbie Hill. Karen Thompson. Lower Right: Karen Haugerud shows it's not so hard to return the ball if you use a little touch. Volleyball 55 Abo%e: Keith Larson leaps through the Spring Valley Wolves for an easy one-handed basket. Below: Tim Larson reaches for a rebound. Slow Start Leads to Successful Cage Season The Maple Leaf Confer- ence proved to have tough competition for the A-team this year. The Bluejays had many close games and several of them resulted in overtimes. The A-team had only 9 boys interested which hurt the team when it came to foul trouble. After ending up with only 4 players left on the floor during an overtime game with Lanesboro because of foul trouble, Mr. Denny decided on dressing a few B-teamers to help out on the team. “By the amount of fouls that we had, it looked like we hadn’t quit playing football,” quoted Tom Dux- bury. The A-team was a young team with only one senior out. The team started the season out in a slump. They had trouble adjusting to playing with each other and having their practices interrupted by the fire didn't help. The team finally pulled together by the mid-season and started to play good ball. The B-team had an excellent year. They weren’t expected to do well by many people including the coach but they proved everyone wrong. They didn’t have very many close games. Most of their games were won by a large margin and most of the teams in the sur- rounding area didn’t prove to be much competition for them. Because some of the B-teamers gained some experience playing with the A-squad, future teams look bright for the Bluejays. A-TEAM BASKETBALL — Above — Bottom Row: Eric Si me. Kandy Ristau. Scott Speer. Greg Amundson. Mike Berg. Matt O'Connor. Mike O'Connor. Rich Irish. Scott Grewe. Heath Mens ink. Top Row: Mr Denny. Troy Case. Mark Bremseth. Tim Larson. Dan Hansen. Keith Larson. Tom Duxbury. Mike Jaszewski. Mr. Irish. 56 Boys’ Basketball B-TEAM BASKETBALL — Above — Front Row: Tom Berg. Scott Ristau, John O’Connor. Brent Roelofs. Ken Pickett. Janies Maust. Matt O'Connor. Mike O’Connor. Ted Daley. Row 2: Mr. Irish. Scott Grewe. Randy Ristau. Tim Mulvihill, Tom Wilson. Dan Hansen. Greg Amund- son. Jim Miller. Rich Irish. Mike Miller. Above: Scott Grewe shoots through the LeRoy Cardinals as Mike O'Connor looks for a rehound. Above: Greg Amundson goes up for a basket. Below: Tom Wilson puts the hall to the backboard, hoping for another two points. Boys' Basketball 57 Size Thwarts Bigger Effort The eighth grade C-team boys had a tough season. Their record wasn’t one to brag about but the experience they gained will help them in their future years as they will be moving up to the B and A teams. The seventh grade C-team boys were quite small and inexperienced since this was their first year of competition. Their record wasn't very impressive but next year they should look forward to a successful season. The annual Junior-High Boy’s Tourna- ment held at Preston on February 28 gave both the eighth grade and seventh grade boys 1st place trophies. This was the high- light of the year for the C-teamers. 8th Grade Basketball (Above): Front Row — Chris Keene. Todd Ebner. Richard Snyder. Craig Marzolf Joerg. Mike Hampel. Dean Starks. Dean Ristau. Don Doug Bernhardt. Wayne Johnson. Ristau, Tom Munns. Row 2 — Duane Solberg. Doug 7th Grade Basketball (Above); Front Row — Jay Meyer. Hans Lillejord. Kealon Vrieze. Mike Lund. Kirk Gillespie. Paul Schmidt. Todd Ristau Row 2 — Greg Rust ad. Rusty Schroeder. Jeff Goutcher. Danny Miller. Jeff House. Paul Duxbury. Bill Broadwater. Mike Berg drives for two more points at Lanesboro. 58 Boys’ Basketball Challengers Prove Tough Opposing competition challenged the girls' varsity to an exciting season. They started the season rather unpredictably. The Jays won their first two games over Rushford and Winona Cotter but then fell to Mabcl-Canton, 54-64. The var- sity squad lost a lot of height last year but they made up for it in speed and quickness. It took a while to get the team to work together but as the season progressed the girls had gained experi- ens working together and their team- work showed great improvement. This year's team was led in scoring by senior guard Linda McKenzie. Linda s great speed and scoring ability led the Jays to victory during the season. “The girls did a good job living up to past teams' records,” said Trade Brchm. The team tied for second place with Grand Meadow in the conference with a record of 8-4. Above: An eager opponent tries to block Kris Wilson's lay-up. M-� 1 Varsity Basketball Squad (Above): Front Row — Mgr Shelley Roderick. Theresa Gartner. Kris Wilson. Kathy Ray. Debbie Sikkink. Linda McKenzie. Denise Simonson. Sharon Ris- tau Row 2 — Jan Christianson. Julie Bernhardt. Usa Lawstuen. Margo Moen. Ann Kimber. Lisa Milne. Jodi Ristau. Trade Brehm. Above: Trying to escape a blocked shot Linda McKenzie reaches high towards the basket. Girls’ Basketball 59 Experience Grows Through Season Far Above: Preston teammates. Kris Wilson. Trade Brehm. and Kathy Ray show good sportsmanship by shaking the opponents' hands after the game. Above: Waiting for the rebound. Sharon Ristau prepares to block out the opponent. 60 Girls Basketball Above: Setting a screen for Trade Brehm. Lisa Milne keeps the opponent away for a clear shot. Building became the primary goal of the B Squad this year. Not blessed with their best season ever, the girls did gain a lot of experience through their playing time on the court. Coach Roderick felt that a number of his girls did an exceptional job when the team suffered setbacks when their numbers declined. The seventh and eighth grade girls had an exciting season, including a number of close games. In tourna- ment play the girls came in first both times in the 8th, and second in both in the 7th, which was considered an achievement. “B” Squad Basketball (Above): Front Row — Julie Bern- Mgr. Shelley Roderick Row 3 — Diane Aarre, Lisa hardt. Kim Cambern. Jadell Meyer. Jane Herfindahl. Lawstuen. Lisa Soland. Denise Simonson. Row 2 — Karen Scheevel. Mamie l ech. Marge Kelly. Above: Preparing herself for defense. Jodi Rislau gets into position. Fighth Grade Basketball Squad (Above� : Front Row — Sue Ann Pickett. Lisa Cle- ment. Lisa Sauer. Debbie Hill. Sandy Lund Row 2 — Debra Simonson. Beth Gartner. Kris Daley. Shannon Gehling. Erin Fitzgerald Seventh Grade Basketball Squad (Above): Front Row — Betsy Hayes. Patty Vogt. Lynae Fret land. Julie Boadwine. Sandy Keene. Row 2 — Shelly Me Niff. Jamie Irish. Margaret Ptacek. Traci Hoeffner. Lori Milne. Above: Gazing in awe. Jan Christianson waits to see if the ball goes in. Girls Basketball 61 GTHLHG IMPlfMtNT 765- ««9 aUNC AUCTION COMPANY 765-2 HI Preston MN See Donald or Allen Rustad at American Family Insurance for some of the finest service available. American Family Insurance Don Rustad — Allen Rustad hen in need of quality plumbing or heating, see Hampel's Plumbing and Heating for excellent workmanship and materials. For the best in nursing care facilities, go to Preston Nursing Home for the area’s finest. Preston Nursing Home Hans Lillijord, Admin. Preston, MN 765-3837 Hampel’s Plumbing Heating Whirlpool Air Conditioning Custom Digging and Trenching 62 Ads Newsyear Education Nothing is very typical or average about any given class at Preston-Fountain High School. The classes are as varied as the teachers who instruct them. By the time a student graduates, he or she should know how to take notes in a lecture-type class, how to wield common tools in an industrial arts class, how to listen to dramatic readings, and how to read for comprehension in a variety of situations. The goal of all of the instruction is preparation for later-life situations. If a student has been dili- gent in selecting their courscwork, and conscientious in class work, they probably will graduate a well-rounded individual. Dcclinging enrollments have taken their loll on educational quality by diminishing options and faculty, but a strong aca- demic education is still a probability. I .eft: Trudy Grabau and Mr Zimmerman sort through a variety of biological materials to see what to spring on the seventh graders next in their laboratory work. Education 63 Calculating Crew Small classes were the rule and dur- ing the summer there was talk of cutting the physics chemistry program or hav- ing a part lime position. In the end, Mrs. Rita LeDuc was hired fulltime. ( en Denny: B.S.. Winona State University; Jun- ior High Math. Basic Algebra II; 8th Grade Advi- sor Main interests: Sports. Kenneth Denn : B.S., University of Wisconsin LaCrossc. M.Ed.. Winona State University; Basic Algebra, Algebra I and II. Geometry, Analysis Calculus; Athletic Director. Basketball Coach, Golf Coach. Main interests: Gardening, Fishing. Camping. Rita I Duc; B.A.. College of St. Theresa. Graduate Work. University of Tennessee. W'inona State University. University of Minnesota Duluth; Science 8, Chemistry, Physics. Main interests Fruit culture, outdoor recreation, immunology, interior decorating. Paul Zimmerman: Science 7 and 9. Biology; Track Coach, Photography Adviser. Outside Interests: Gardening, running, and other forms of recreation. Mr Denny diligently works a trigimetric function to help the confused analysis class. Gwen Denny Rita l.cDuc Ken Denny Paul Zimmerman Miss Toraason asks for team support from the entire student hod) Civics was added to the class load of 9th graders this year. It replaced Com- parative Political Economic Systems. For the First time in twenty years World History students got new text- books. However, the new books were used only as a reference. This gave the juniors a break because they can still copy notes that were taken years before. David Hokenson; B A. St. Olaf; Graduate work. University of Minnesota; American History 10. American Govcrnmcnt Sociology 12; Yearbook Staff Advisor. Senior Class Basketball Counses- sions Advisor. Main Interests: Judging yearbooks, church choir Luther League Advisor, reading. Frank Jaszewski; B.S. Winona State University, M S. Winona State University; World History Health. Physical Education; Head Football and Baseball Coach. Edward W. Roderick; B.S. Uni- versity of Wisconsin — LaCrossc; Geography. Civics. Currents Topics; B-squad Girls' Basketball Coach. Diane Toraason; B.S. University of Wis- consin LaCrossc; American History 7. Health. Physical Education; Head Girls’ Volleyball. Bas- ketball. and Softball Coach. Main interests: Doing crafts, knitting, crocheting, etc. Above: After a busy day of lectures. Mr. Hokenson takes time out to correct papers. Faculty 65 Kurt Belgum Robert O'Reilly Lorraine Benson Barb Potthoff New Faces Promote Changes Change and tradition were both very prevalent in the Language Arts Depart- ments. Change meant new faces. Mr. Bel- gum faced his first full year. Mrs. Potthoff war hired to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected resignation of Mrs. Crowson over the summer. Change also meant a new requirement. For the first time, the school board added the requirement that all stu- dents must take speech before they gradu- ate. But other things, like classics, remained unchanged. Kurt Belgum: B.A.. Luther College; F.nglish 10. 12; Jr. Class Advisor, Spring Play; writes poetry. Lor- raine Benson: B.A., B.S., Univ. of Minnesota; Grad., Winona State; Learning Disabilities 7-12; Reading, knitting, plays. Robert O'Reilly: B.A.. St. Thomas. M S.. Winona State, Grad.. U. of Minnesota: English 9. II; Fall Play Newspaper Advisor. One Act Play. Radio Show; likes traveling and writing Barb Pot- thoff: B.S. Mankato State; English 7, 8. Senior High Speech; 7th Grade Advisor, Contest Speech. 66 Faculty Arbiters of Vocational Choices Exploring the world of vocational skills became possible through the experience of the teachers at the Vocational Facilities. Business Law, Personal Typing, and Accounting were explored in the Business Department. In Auto Mechanics, it was possible to discover how to take apart and put back together a complicated modern automobile as well as Find out about the career opportunities available in that field. In Agriculture, a full program from grades 9-12 included all needed facets of modern farming, even including the welding skills needed to maintain the machinery needed. Various advanced woods programs, includ- ing building a new concessions stand, made up I. Shirley Goutchcr Phil Lchn Morris Titrud Richard Wildgrubc Shirley Goutcher: B.A., Westmar College. M S., Winona State; Recordkeeping, Typing, Office Machines. Accounting. Office Practices, Business Law; 10th Grade Advisor; likes reading, camping, and gardening Philip l hn: Auto Mechanics, Wadena AVTI; also courses from G.M. Training Center; Ford, Chrysler, AMC, GMC, Dclco, Hol- ley and Sun Equipment. Mankato and Winona State; Jr. and Sr. Auto Mechanics; likes to restore classic cars and auto racing. Morris Titrud; B.S.. Univ. of Minnesota; Ag. classes in livestock, meats, arc welding, carpentry, accounting, con- struction, crops; Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor (program is intracurricular.) Rich- ard Wildgrube: B.S. and M S., Winona State; Industrial Arts, 7-12, Construction Trades 11-12; 9th Grade Class Advisor. Left: Mr. Wildgrube demonstrates the skills needed to construct a good project in woodwork- ing. Faculty 67 Busy Staff Expands Opportunities Educational horizons were expanded through the talents of personnel in the library, home eco- nomics department, the health occupations staff, and drivers’ training class. The new face in the crowd was that of Mrs. Bezdicek, who was shared for the first time with Wykoff. It was the first time that Preston had shared the home economics teacher with another school district, although it was the second year in which the depart- ment had been staffed by a part time instructor. In the area of Health Occupations, students began to expand in some new direc- tions. For the first time, participa- tion in the state wide organization paid off as Kevin Rissman was elected to statewide office. Sopho- mores also anticipated the licenses that usually resulted from the driv- ers’ education class. It was not unu- sual for students to be comparing notes about gory accident films or test scores. During study halls, the Library continued to be a very pop- ular place to read the paper and get a best seller. Rita Bezdicek: B.S., Mankato State, Grad., Winona, Mankato, and U of M; Vocational Consumer Homcmaking 7-12; likes family, entertaining, and reading. Dick Irish: B.S., Mankato State; Drivers’ Training; Asst. Football and Basketball Coach; Lois Riss- man: R.N., St. Luke's, Vocational certifi- cate; Mankato State; Health Occupations, Family Living; MNHOSA advisor; likes singing, gardening, and sewing; Charles Sparks; AA, Lakewood B.S. Mankato, MS Mankato, Librarian. Mrs. Bezdicek shows concern over her students progress in a junior high economics class. Rita Bezdicek Lois Rissman Dick Irish Charles Sparks Rac Rustad Ted Aarrestad Fine Arts Shine Through New Faces All of the teachers in the Music and Art Departments are new to Preston — Foun- tain High School this year. Two formerly full-time positions (art and vocal music) were reduced as a result of budget-cutting actions to part time positions, and a resig- nation in the instrumental position opened it up to a new face as well. Mrs. Rae Rustad is the new choral director. She is a former student of PFHS. She is only scheduled for part of the day, which created a number of problems for vocal lessons. It also meant for the first time that lessons were optional, not required. Mr. Ted Aarestad acquired a smaller band, perhaps the results of having 4 direc- tors in 2 years. It has been hard to fill the holes left by graduating seniors, but an excellent building program has begun, and should show results within a year or two. Mrs. Lisa Wand is the first art teacher in recent memory to teach only part of the day, but at both the high school and the elementary. The most noticeable void in the high school has been the loss of the guidance counselor. Mike Stahlmann was highly regarded by the student body, but when he resigned last spring, the school board felt it would be necessary to hold off hiring to save money. This decision was later rev- ersed, but by midwinter no replacement had been found. Seniors were losing the most as some fell lost looking for jobs or colleges. RAE RUSTAD: B.A., Luther College; 7th and 8th Grade music. Junior and Senior Choir; Tapestry sing- ers; Main interest: new baby daughter. TED AARES- TAD: B.S., University of Minnesota; Elementary. Junior, Senior High Band; Pep Band. Stage Band; Main interests skiing, canoeing, and woodworking. 1.1 ISA WAND: B.A., Iowa State University; F.lcmcn- tary, 7th and 8th Grade Art. Senior High Art; 11th Grade Advisor. A. Above: After a rigorous session of hand picture tak- ing. Kris Wilson seems somewhat reluctant to head hack to the hand room for some very dedicated prac- ticing. Faculty 69 Active Decision-Makers Challenges were constantly facing the school board and administration this year, but all of them were met with varying degrees of success. The year had barely begun when the first crisis hit. Gov. Quic announced a cut in state aid to be effective this year. In response to this situation, the board decided to attempt a six mill referendum in early November, which was very successful. However that only put us back where we were before the aid cut, and a continuing problem of how to cut the budget remained. Fire struck the building on January 14, and the administration had to deal with evacuation procedures and the mas- sive job of cleaning up the building. School Board IA bote): Seated — Diane Arends. Mari- Supt.. Frank Little. Edwin Wright. Lowell Roe I ofs. lyn Dux bury, treasurer Standing — Elmer Slostad. Bob Maust. Elmer Slostad Russell Hocffncr Elmer C. Slostad: B.A.. Saint Olaf College, M.A., University of Minnesota; Superintendent. Russell C. Hoeffner: B.A.. St. Thomas College. M.A., St. Thomas College, Specialist, Mankato State Uni- versity; Junior-Senior High Principal; Student Council advisor. Sen- ior Class Advisor. I .eft: Mr. Hoeffner has an active and busy schedule which allows him very little time for just sitting behind his desk, as he is doing here. The paperwork involved in referral forms, slips for make up work, and related matters means many late evenings clearing off his desk. 70 School Board Administration Behind the Scenes Keeps Us Going Rumor has always had it that the school could not function without the efficient help of the secretarial staff of the high school. Mrs. Barlow counts the activity money as well as docs the reports and minutes for the school board. Mrs. Trendc keeps track of the hot lunch money and runs off most of the programs and memos. Mrs. McKenzie docs the payroll and check writing for the district, and Mrs. I.arson keeps the district's records at the Voca- tional Office. I.efl: Mrs Trende records absentees on the report cards before they are handed out. Below: Mr Barlow enjoys a story before begin ning a new money count. Secrelario 71 Thankless Tasks Paul Danielson Margaret Mangan Carroll Prinsen Rosemary Piacek Joyfully Done Patience, calm, and perseverence would all be words to describe the staff personnel responsible for keeping the building clean and warm, and feeding the student body as well. The custodians are an excellent example. After the fire on January 14, made a mess of the building, they spent the next several weeks putting in overtime, mopping the gym floor 4 times only to see the soot filter down again on it when they were done. Visitors to the school often remark on how clean the building is main- tained. The cooks also exemplify this hard work. They don't like to keep things warm in the over for hours. They maintain a fren- zied pace in the last minutes before lunch- time to see to it that what students are served is both reasonably fresh and warm. Students aren't always fully appreciative of those efforts, but the cooks are happy just knowing they received a good meal. 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Preston Dairy Farm Association Fertilizer, Feed, Seed Petroleum Preston, MN 765-2484 Let Walt Hansen and the rest of the staff at Preston Dairy and assist you with all your farm supply needs. 74 Ads Newsyear Lifestyles Above: Lab partners Lisa House and Sandy Keene diligently measure the weight of their specimen. Below: Hard work can be its own reward. Richard Barth knows how much work it can be to keep the popcorn popper clean. I % K No single model describes the average student of Preston-Fountain High School. Not only do students come in every shape and size, but they exemplify every lifestyle too. Fashions seem to be a fitting example of this concept. Girls could be found in everything from knee-length dresses and high heels to faded blue jeans and old baseball jerseys, com- plete with the required Nike shoes. Boys seemed to show as much variety when seeking their entertainment. Video arcades and pinball remained popular, but so did bowling, sports, TV, cards, and eating at Tony’s Pizza or the Ground Round restaurant in Rochester. For both sexes, dances at Spring Valley often proved to be pop- ular gathering spots. Lifestyles 75 Long Class Trips Require Fund-raising When the seniors decided to go on a class trip this spring, they also had to decide on how to get the money. Two major fund-raising projects were used: magazine drive and boys' basketball concessions. The three week magazine drive took place in October. In charge were business managers Lisa Milne and Beth Kelly, who could be found going through piles of order forms and stacks of checks and cash every third hour. The totals never seemed to come out right so everything was counted twice. They were helped by the team captains: Trade Brchm, Kathy Ray, Mark Bremseth, and Pal Morse. The top seller was Becky Mangan who sold $500 worth. The project raised $3000 for the senior class. Class Officers (Right): Bottom Ron — Beth Kelly, Treasurer; Pat Morse. Secretary Ron 2 — Mark Bremseth. Pres.; Kathy Ray. Vice Pres Below Right: Hardworking aide is Lyle Schultz. John Andrecn Richard Barth Beth Bartsch Nancy Boyscn 76 Seniors Trade M. Brchm Barry Case Mark Bremseth Pamela Clement John A. Andreen: Boys’ Track 2 .. . Cross Country 2 . .. Fall All-School Play 3 .. . Photographer 2, 3. 4 . . Stu- dent Council 4 ... Yearbook Staff 3, 4. Richard J. Barth: Fall All-School Play 3. 4 ... Football 1, 2 ... Spring All- School Play 3, 4. Nancy Ann Boysen: All State Band 2 ... Chccrlcading 2, 3 ... Class Officer 3 .. . Girls’ Basketball 1 ... Flomecoming Royalty .. . Flonor Band 3, 4 . .. National Honor Society 3, 4 ... Speech Contest 1,3... Volley- ball 1.4. Trade Marie Brehm: Bluejay Bugle Staff 4 . .. Girls' Basketball I. 2. 3, 4 . . . Homecoming Royalty .. . Soft- ball 3,4 ... Student Council 4 Vol- leyball 1, 2, 3, 4 . .. Yearbook Staff 4. Mark Bremseth: Baseball I, 2, 3. 4 . .. Boys’ Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4 ... Class Officer 4 ... Fall All-School Play 3 . .. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ... Homecoming Royalty ... Honor Choir 3, 4 .. . KFIL Radio Show 4 .. . Spring All-School Play 4 ... Student Council 1.2, 3,4 .. . Tapestry Singers 3, 4 ... Voice of Democracy Winner.. . Yearbook Staff 4. Barry Case: Boys’ Basketball 1 .. . Class Officer 3 ... Future Farmers of America 1, 2, 3. 4 Pamela K. Clement: Bluejay Bugle Staff 4 ... Class Officer 2... Honor Choir 4 . .. Speech Contest 1,2, 3,4 ... Tapestry Singers 4. Mark Bremseth shoots for the basketball hoop. Above: Richard Barth worked as popper for all concessions, cleaning too. Above: Nancy Boysen fills part of her schedule each day playing in band Seniors 77 Sharlcnc Fingcrson Brenda Hahn John Hamann DcAnn Hanson A Taste From Old England Unique experiences became part of the English 12 Unit on Renaissance literature. Each senior was given the chance to experi- ence bit of the life during the Renaissance. Mr.Belgum, their teacher, hosted four sep- arate dinners to be served in the Renais- sance style. Everyone took a part in the preparation of the meal, from peeling car- rots to the rolling of the crust for the meat pies. The menu consisted of meat pies, scones with jam, lettuce salad, apple cake, and Catawba juice. To cover the actual food expenses, each person contributed $1.50. The mood for the dinner was set with candlelight (which had the advantage of not allowing anyone to see what they were eating) and the music of Renaissance players. Somehow during the course of each evening, Mr. Belgum’s stereo got turned to KROC-FM. He was said to not be very appreciative of any such efforts. One of the unique privileges of being a senior is serxing a term as the King ant! Queen 78 Seniors Above: Stretching out in a lunchroom chair makes the inevitable studies easier for John Hamann Greg Haugstad Bruce Hovclson Julie Hunt Michele Jcrtson Sharlene Lea Fingerson: Bluejay Bugle 2. 3. 4 Fall All-School Play 3. 4 . FFA I. 2. 3. 4 . . National Honor Society 3. 4 . . Recorders 4 Volleyball I . .. Yearbook Staff 2, 3. 4 Brenda Hahn: Volleyball 2 John Haney Hamann: Basketball 1 . . . Track I . . . FFA I. 2 .. . Football 1.2... Student Council I. 2. DeAnn Carol Hanson: Fall All-School Play 4 . . . Basketball I. 2 ... Homecoming Queen 4 . .. Spring All-School Play 4 . . . Student Council 1.3... Volleyball I. 2. 3. 4 Greg Haug- stad: All-State Band 3 .. . Basketball I. 2. 3 . . . Track I. 2. 3, 4 . .. Class Officer 2. 3 ... Fall All-School Play I. 2. 3, 4 .. . Football I . . Homecoming Royalty 4 . . . Honor Band 3 .. . Honor Choir 4 . . . Stage Band 2, 3 4 . . . National Honor Society 3. 4 . . Student Council 2 ... Tapestry 3. 4 . . . Yearbook 4. Bruce llovelson: Fall All- School Play 3 .. . FFA I. 2. 3. 4 . . Football I. 2. 3. 4 Julie A. Hunt: Bluejay Bugle 4 .. . Chccrlcading I . .. Fall All-School Play 3. 4 . . . FHA I. 2. 3. 4 . Recorders 4 . . . Speech Contest 3. Above: Recording a tape for radio show keeps Trade Brehm and Lisa Milne busy just before practice. Seniors 79 Above: Seniors work feverishly to finish their float on time on homecoming day. Beth L Kelly: Checrlcading I . .. Class Officer 4 ... Fall All-School Play 2. 3, 4 . . FHA I. 2. 3 . National Honor Society 3, 4 . . . One Act Play 3. 4 . Yearbook Staff 2, 3. 4 Ann J. Kimber: Class Officer 2. 3 • • Pall All-School Play 3 . . . Basketball I. 2, 3. 4 . . . National Honor Society 3, 4 Softball 3 ... Student Council 3. 4 .. Volleyball 1.2. 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Sheila Renee I.arimer: Class Officer 1,2... Girls’ Basketball 1,2... Student Council 1. Becky J. Mangan: Blucjay Bugle 4 . Fall All-School Play 2. 3, 4 . . . FHA I. 2. 3. 4 . . Jasmin 2. 3 . . . Recorders 2. 3. 4 Volleyball I. Linda McKenzie: Basketball I. 2. 3. 4 Track I Homecoming Royalty .. . Softball 3. 4 . .. Volleyball I, 2. 3. 4 l isa Milne: Basketball I. 2, 3.4 .. . Softball 3.4 . . Speech Con- test I Volleyball I, 2. 3. 4 . . . Yearbook Staff 4 Margo Laura Moen: Basketball I.2.3.4 . . . Above: Intensive research is what Brenda Hahn needs to complete her term paper on time. HO Seniors Term Paper Blues; Beware March 2nd When the third quarter rolled around this year, so did term paper time for the seniors. After the expected grumbling and complaining it just plain came down to a lot of hard work. It was said to be the first trip to the library for some seniors since seventh grade. Seniors loaded with library books and notecards were a com- mon sight. Most of the topics dealt with social prob- lems. and were as varied as the class itself. Everything from teenage alcoholism to communism to civil rights was chosen as a topic. Although it wasn’t really required, some students became obsessed with the idea that the paper had to be typed. As their own typing skills were somewhat rusty, it became time to bribe mom, and paying someone else up to one dollar a page to get it done. Seniors were allowed up to six weeks to work on the papers, and still some had trouble meeting the deadline. Becky Mangan Lisa Milne Linda McKenzie Margo Mocn Jumping skills show up well in Linda McKenzie, the female senior athlete oj '81 Seniors 81 bo� e: During third hour study. Sharlene Finger.son finds ample time to check with Mr Bel- gum about the completion of an assignment and turn in her work. Pat Ptacck Morse Kash Priebe Linda Pickett Monica Priebe Seniors With “Class” Along with the usual senior classes of Government, Sociology, and English, were a couple more “senior only classes. They were Analysis and Physics. The two classes had a couple of things in common, they were very small and consisted of the same students. The Analysis class had a big total of six students, including one Wykoff student. Physics was even smaller with a total of five brave students. The Physics course was revived this year from its year’s absence, due to a lack of interest during the 1979-1980 school year. As senior Ann Kimber, an Analysis and Physics student, said “It’s not the quantity that counts, but the quality. The Physics class was unique because it was inde- pendent study. The students worked at their own pace and took tests when they were ready or felt like it. All daily work was written down and checked later by Mrs. LuDuc. You can imagine how much work was done when she wasn’t there. Above: Drama exudes from Kevin Kissman's pose in the middle of Here Come the Brides. 82 Seniors Quiet and good light make Martin Bernau's work go faster in the library each day. Junk food junkies like Mark Bremseth take an energy break often. Kash Jeffrey Priebe: Baseball I, 2, 3. 4 . . . Boys’ Bas- ketball I . . Football I. 2. 3. 4 . . Homecoming King. Monica I). Priebe: Chccrlcading 1 . . . Fall All-School Play 3. 4 . . . Spring All-School Play 4 . .. Yearbook Staff 3. 4. Patricia Ptacek Morse: Class Officer 4 . .. Student Council I. Roxane Marie Rain: Fall All- School Play 4 . . . Girls’ Basketball I . .. Volleyball I. 2, 4. kathnn Lee Ray: Class Officer 4 . . . Fall All- School Play 3, 4 . . . Future Farmers of America I, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 .. . Homecoming Royalty . . . Student Council 1,3... Yearbook Staff 4, Kevin Rissman: Boys’ Basketball 1,2... Fall All- School Play 3. 4 . Future Farmers of America I, 2, 3. 4 . Homecoming Royalty . . . Yearbook Staff 4. Bonnie Joy Ristau: Chccrlcading I, 2, 3, 4 . . . Future Farmers of America I, 2. 3, 4 . .. Girls' State Dele- gate 3 . . . Jasmin 2, 3 ... Recorders 3, 4 . . . Girls’ Softball 3. Douglas Ristau: Class Officer I . . . Future Farmers of America I, 2, 3, 4. Ron Jay Ristau: Boys’ Basketball 2 ... Boys’ Track I. 2, 3, 4 ... Cross Country 1,2... Fall All-School Play 3, 4 . .. Future Farmers of America 1,2, 3, 4 ... K FI L Radio Show 4 . One Act Play 3. 4 Roxic Rain Bonnie Ristau Kathy Ray Doug Ristau Kevin Rissman Ron Ristau Seniors 83 Class of ’81 Personalities MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Barry Case Kathy Ray MOST MUSICAL Greg Haugstad Bonnie Ristau CLASS BRAINS Greg Haugstad Beth Kelly CLASS FLIRTS Kevin Rissman Nancy Boy sen MOST ATHLETIC Mark Bremseth Linda McKenzie Debra Schccvcl Lyle Schultz Karen Slattum Mara Snyder Linda Soland Shirley Thompson In Memory Tom Ilaugerud October 13, 1962- Seplember I 1, 1977 Although il has been almost four years since the tragic loss of their classmate, many in the senior class felt they wanted his memory at this point in their year- book as part of them. Tom had put up a valiant fight during the last several years of his life with cancer. Although the cancer ultimately won. his classmates were given an example of the courage and vitality necessary for a truly happy life. In recognition of his efforts, and in his memory, his family planted two evergreen trees at each end of the front of the school. Although vandals have carelessly mashed one of them, they still serve as a daily reminder of a friend who was once amongst us. XX Seniors Vicki Thompson Scott Wilson Mike Wocllcrt No Picture: Dawn Berg Marlin Bcrnau Pat Gollncr Joan Hovey No Guidance Limits School Applications No Counselor meant a big vacancy in the peace of mind of most seniors. The pile of college and financial aid forms to be tackled had to be done on one's own, with the aid of the principal, Mr. Hoeffner. Because the Class of ’81 was the first to face such a dilemma in a number of years, only time will tell how many will success- fully get all the needed materials into the schools of their choice on time. Teachers were frequently called on to help explain testing programs and schools. l.yle Schultz: FFA 1. 2, 3. 4 Karen Lynn Slattum: Blucjay Bugle 4 ... Fall All-School Play 2. 3, 4 .. . FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . One Act Play 4 . . . Recorders 4. Mara L. Snyder: Fall All-School Play 3, 4 .. . Basket- ball I, 2 ... One Act Play 4 . . . Spring All-School Play 4 . . . Student Council 1. Linda R. Soland: FHA 1. 2, 3, 4. Shirley J. Thompson: Student Council 2. Vicki Thompson: Blucjay Bugle 4 . .. Cheerleading 1. 3. 4 .. . FHA 2. Scott Wilson: Track 1.2... Fall All- School Play 3, 4 ... FFA I, 2, 3. 4 ... Football 2, 3 .. . Jasmin 3, 4 ... One Act Play 4 . . . Spring All School Play 3. Mike Woellert: Class Officer 1 . . . Football 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Homecoming Royally 4 . . . Spring Play 3. OPPOSITE PAGE: Lower Right: Bruce Hovelson checks out the spelling of an English word. THIS PAGE: Left: Praying for a good hit. Lisa Milne intently watches the falling ball. Seniors 85 Most Read Book Seniors Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Juniors Rumblefish Sophomores Huckleberry Finn Freshmen Funhouse Eighth 37 different titles were listed there were no duplicates Seventh Forever Thc question asked all students was the name of the last book they read from cover to cover — some listed no book at all. 1980 Baseball PFHS OPP 10 Rushford 0 5 Chatfield 2 6 Winona Cotter 11 11 LcRoy-Ostrander 0 2 Spring Valley 1 12 Rushford 3 14 Mabel-Canton 12 1 St. Charles 6 10 Harmony 0 25 Harmony 5 14 Mabel-Canton 2 1 Chatfield 2 4 LeRoy-Ostrander 0 2 St. Charles 12 1 Spring Valley 4 6 ’Rushford 1 9 ’Caledonia 8 0 ’LaCrescent 6 1980 Girls'Softball PFHS OPP 8 Houston 2 16 Houston 3 30 Lancs boro 10 7 Mabel-Canton 17 7 Mabel-Canton 8 12 Spring Grove 3 6 Spring Grove 11 12 Lancsboro 9 11 Lanes boro 7 8 Chatfield 12 5 Chatfield 13 14 Houston 2 3 LaCrescent 12 1980 Golf (A Squad) PFHS OPP 211 Lanesboro 236 203 Chatfield 198 204 Spring Valley 187 211 Harmony 169 208 LeRoy-Ostrander 187 194 LeRoy-Ostrander 187 196 Lanesboro 214 196 Chatfield 182 195 Spring Valley 165 (B Squad) 291 Lanesboro 268 253 Chatfield 214 255 Spring Valley 242 272 Harmony 207 254 LeRoy-Ostrander 221 282 LeRoy-Ostrander 215 241 Lanesboro 245 255 Chatfield 216 175 Spring Valley 157 ’denotes tournament game PFHS 1980 Volleyball (A Squad) OPP (18-14)(I8-14) Chatfield (18-8)08-13) Harmony Spring Valley (11-18)01-18) (18-4)(I9-I7) Spring Valley Southland (I7-19)(I6-I8) LcRoy-Ostrander (17-19)02-18) (19-17)( 19-17) Lanesboro (13-18) (18-11)08-12) Wykoff (18-8)08-6) Grand Meadow Chatfield (3-18)04-18) (18-16)08-13) Harmony (19-17) Spring Valley (16-18)(9-18) (18-14) LeRoy-Ostrander (14-18)(9-18) Lanesboro (7-18)00-18) Wykoff (14-18)02-18) (18-1)08-16) Spring Grove (18-10)08-13) Grand Meadow (18-5)(I8-16) Wykoff (18-12)(18-16) Lanesboro (16-18) (18-14)(18-15) Spring Valley (7-18) (18-11)08-8) LeRoy-Ostrander St. Charles (9-18)04-18) (18-10) (B Squad) Chatfield (18-20)04-18) (18-15)08-14) Harmony (4-18) Spring Valley (16-18)(I5-18) (18-8) Wykoff (13-18)04-18) (18-16)08-15) Lanesboro (18-1)08-10) Grand Meadow (15-18) (18-15) Chatfield (14-18)03-18) (18-14) Harmony (4-18)01-18) (18-10)08-8) Spring Valley (l8-4)(18-6) LeRoy-Ostrander (11-18) (18-12)08-16) Lancsboro (18-10)08-11) Wykoff Spring Grove (16-18)03-18) (18-13)08-13) Grand Meadow (16-18) ’denotes tournament game 86 Scorcbox Book Review 1980-1981 All-Sport Scoreboxes 1980 Football (A Squad) PFHS OPP 6 Winona Cotter 47 8 Houston 0 0 Chatficld 6 0 Harmony 26 32 Spring Valley 18 0 LeRoy-Ostrander 6 59 Lanesboro 6 18 Wykoff 0 2 Grand Meadow 14 (C Squad) 6 Chatficld 30 0 Harmony 46 0 Spring Valley 20 6 LeRoy-Ostrander 12 14 Lanesboro 20 24 Wykoff 20 16 Grand Meadow 20 Seventh Grade Basketball (Bovs) PFHS OPP 36 Harmony 16 21 Spring Valley 36 24 Spring Valley 36 15 Grand Meadow 19 39 Grand Meadow 19 22 Chatficld 31 18 Spring Valley 30 43 LeRoy-Ostrander 23 12 Wykoff Grand Meadow 14 29 Mabel-Canton 18 29 Dover-Eyota 21 (Girls) 20 Chatfield 16 30 LeRoy-Ostrander 7 21 Lanesboro 8 19 Chatfield 32 24 Chatfield 19 10 Grand Meadow 33 13 Spring Valley 14 26 Grand Meadow 25 28 Spring Grove 14 29 Spring Valley 30 denotes tournament game ’80-’81 Boys’ Basketball (A Squad I PFHS OPP 62 Rushford 52 58 Chatfield 59 59 Harmony 56 69 Spring Valley 72 65 Peterson 63 74 LeRoy-Ostrander 37 58 Lanesboro 61 68 Wykoff 70 69 Grand Meadow 34 44 Houston 46 54 Chatficld 49 77 Harmony 49 63 Spring Valley 54 60 LeRoy-Ostrander 20 62 Lanesboro 41 89 Wykoff 44 54 Caledonia 56 37 Grand Meadow (B Squad) 38 44 Rushford 42 52 Chatfield 40 57 Harmony 37 61 Spring Valley 37 57 Peterson 43 70 LeRoy-Ostrander 7 44 Lanesboro 39 65 Wykoff 47 71 Grand Meadow 36 51 Houston 29 44 Chatfield 49 65 Harmony 43 53 Spring Valley 37 72 LeRoy-Ostrander 21 66 Lanesboro Wykoff Caledonia Grand Meadow (8th Grade) 42 19 Harmony 39 25 Spring Valley 41 25 LeRoy-Ostrander 26 31 Lanesboro 30 27 Spring Valley 43 29 LeRoy-Ostrander 30 30 Grand Meadow 35 33 Chatfield 52 20 Spring Valley 31 57 LeRoy-Ostrander Grand Meadow 13 29 Dover-Eyota 19 46 Mabel-Canton 45 ‘denotes tournament game ’80-’8l Girls’ Basketball (A Squad) PFHS 56 Rushford OPP 32 46 Winona Cotter 35 54 Mabel-Canton 64 53 Chatficld 51 39 Harmony 45 61 Spring Valley 57 46 LeRoy-Ostrander 44 47 Wykoff 21 42 Grand Meadow 46 56 Chatficld 50 33 Harmony 44 46 Spring Valley 69 72 Houston 38 67 LeRoy-Ostrander 50 55 Wykoff 36 50 Grand Meadow 48 72 Peterson 32 47 Caledonia 48 33 (B Squad) Rushford 14 36 Winona Cotter 30 17 Mabel-Canton 32 21 Chatficld 26 26 Harmony 31 18 Spring Valley 43 19 LeRoy-Ostrander 26 29 Wykoff 17 29 Grand Meadow 23 35 Chatfield 46 15 Harmony 24 36 Spring Valley 42 40 Houston 16 20 LeRoy-Ostrander 9 27 Wykoff 11 33 Grand Meadow 22 34 (8th Grade) Chatfield 39 74 LeRoy-Ostrander 14 44 Lanesboro 12 37 Grand Meadow 17 27 Chatfield 21 31 Chatfield 16 25 Grand Meadow 20 45 Spring Valley 23 48 LeRoy-Ostrander 9 42 Wykoff 9 22 Grand Meadow 23 33 Mabel-Canton 30 28 Spring Valley 13 denotes tournament game Scorcbox 8 Much Excitement Highlights Junior Year The Juniors had a very busy year with many activities to par- ticipate in. One such activity was the football concessions, “Which,” said Troy Case, “can get pretty cold.” One of the highlights of the year was the Junior Class Play “Girl Crazy” which managed to bring enough money for them to sponsor the 1981 Junior-Senior Prom. A mysterious thing happened on September 26 in the hall at P-FHS. A man carrying a brown briefcase was mobbed by a group of kids. After investigating the matter, it was learned that the man carrying the briefcase was the Josten’s representative bringing the Juniors their Class rings. The Juniors had much more excitement that day when they won hall decorations for Homecoming and their float and slogan “The Bluejay Empire Strikes Back” won second prize in Senior High float judging contest. Dcnccn Aarrc Patsy Arcnds Andy Bahl Mike Berg Rosemary Bcrnau Marcia Callanan Troy Case Jan Christianson Tracy Christianson Carlisle Corson Pat Devlin Tom Duxbury Above l eft: Library work is important to Lewis Grebin. who is often found there duirng his study halls Below: Mr. O'Reilly checks with Laurie Fret land about a play schedule change. 88 Juniors Above: Clowning around seems to have become a tradition on float build- ing day as Kris Wilson knows. Below: Moon hour banter is normal for Shelly Grewe and Scott Speer. Below Right: Ron Major and Jan Christian- son knows that Chem lab is serious business. Troy Fisher Bonnie Fosscy Laurie Fretland Theresa Gartner Keith Grant Kevin Grant Lewis Grebin Shelly Grewe Tom Flahn Tim Hoffman Mike Jaszcwski Traci Kaase Juniors 89 Dan Keene Keith l.arson Kathy Meeks Todd Krucgc Ron Major Todd Nagel Juniors Combine Work with Fun As many of the Juniors found out, your Junior year is not all fun and games but also frustrating and mind boggling. Mr. Jaszewski's world history class was assigned an oral report of 2,000 words which equalled 10 minutes or as many found out, anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how fast they talked when nervous. For most, this report was their first. “My Committment to my Country , written by Tom Duxbury, received the Voice of Democracy award this year along with fifty dollars. There were also many other Juniors who partici- pated in the contest. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS (Abotek — Front Ron — Mike Jaszewski. Treasurer; Scon Speer. Vice President. Ron 2 — Jan Christianson. President; Debbie Sikkink. Secretary I .oner I ft: The Junior boys make big plans at noon hour. 90 Juniors Dean Solberg Dennis Solberg Mary Solie Scott Speer Terri Stailey Deneen Trogstad Lisa Stoltz Jaylene Vogt Shelly Sunde Renee Vorwerk Amir Tahcrkhonchi Kristin Wilson Above: Juniors Jan Christianson and Shelly Grewe spend a fen nervous moments before the Tapes- try concert's next set. Below: Juniors Deb Sikkink and Tim Hoffman enjoy study hall. Juniors 91 On February 10 and 11. 1981. the student body of Preston-Fountain High was polled to discover some of their likes and dislikes. These two pages as well as the information on 86-87 show the tallied results of the 271 students who were available to be polled on those days. You were a typical Preston-Fountain student if you: ... saw “Caddyshack this school year ... watched “The Dukes of Flazard” regularly ... found out who shot J.R. Ewing in “Dallas” ... didn’t have a steady boyfriend girlfriend 1980-1981 Student Body ... preferred to read teenage novels Age Distribution ... read from one to five books in the past year Age Number Percent ... listened regularly to KROC-FM 12 24 97, ... plan to attend college 13 39 147, ... like to listen to the music of AC DC 14 48 187 ... dated at the Harmony movies 15 44 167, 16 53 207, 17 38 147, 18 22 87, ... spent $15-20 on Rochester dates Most Watched TV Shows Grade Most Attended Movies Boys (■iris Grade Boys Girls 12 Caddyshack Caddyshack 12 “Dukes of Hazard “Love Boat 11 “Caddyshack” 'Friday the 13th 11 “M.A.S.H. Little House 10 “Caddyshack Animal House on the Prairie” 9 Empire Strikes Caddyshack 10 9 “M.A.S.H. Dukes of Hazard Dallas 8 Back “Every Which Way “9 to 5 8 1 lazard “Dukes of Hazard “Dukes of “Dallas” 7 But Loose “Caddyshack Empire Strikes Caddyshack 7 Dukes of Hazard “Dallas Back “1 ivery Which Way ‘represents a five way tie. 867 of the girls voted equally for Dallas. Dukes of Hazard. “Love Boat,” “M.A.S.H..” But Loose and “Fantasy Island.” 92 Polls STUDENT DATING FACTS Did you know: ... 75% of the student body do not have a steady boyfriend or girlfriend. ... 51% of the student body see a movie in Harmony as a date. Favorite Rock Groups to Listen To Grade Boys 12 R.E.O 11 AC DC 10 Blondie 9 AC DC R.E.O. 8 Blondie 7 Blondie All School AC DC Where Do ou Go on a Typical Dale? 12th Graders — a movie in Rochester 1 Ith Graders — a movie in Harmony (boys prefer Rochester) 10th Graders — a movie in Harmony (boys prefer Rochester) 9th Graders a movie in Harmony (boys prefer Rochester) 8th Graders — a movie in Rochester (girls prefer Harmony) 7th Graders — a movie in Harmony All Students What are your plans after high school? (in percentages of total) Blondie Option All School 12 II III 9 8 7 R.E.O. Do Nothing 3 3 2 4 6 0 2 R.E.O. Go to College 41 28 49 42 41 39 48 Vocational 24 40 27 27 12 33 9 Blondie Get a Job 19 19 9 16 28 20 22 Blondie Get Married 6 8 9 2 2 7 7 R.E.O. Military 6 3 7 7 10 4 4 of Papers 271 40 45 45 49 46 46 Boys What arc your plans after High School? (listed as %) Option All School 12 II 10 8 7 Do Nothing 5 7 4 4 10 0 4 College 33 14 52 38 32 20 32 Vocational 21 36 22 15 10 40 14 Get a Job 27 29 9 23 32 32 29 Get Married 5 0 9 4 3 4 7 Military 10 7 9 12 13 8 7 of Papers 147 14 23 26 31 25 28 Girls What are your plans after high school? (listed in percentages) Option All School 12 11 10 9 8 7 Do Nothing 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 College 64 35 45 47 56 62 72 Vocational 33 42 32 42 17 24 0 Get a Job 12 8 9 5 22 5 4 Get Married 6 12 9 0 0 10 6 Military 2 0 5 0 6 0 0 of Papers 124 26 22 19 18 21 18 Pol In n Sheila Cambern Mary Devlin Carlton Frank Trudy Grabau Scott Grewe Tom Hallisy Mary Beth Hamann Dan Hansen Karen Haugcrud Jane Herfindahl Doug Himli Julie Jensen (ireg Amundson David Barlow Robert Bartsch Lori Boradwatcr Upper I ft: Basketball drills are part of required P.E. Sophomore Class Officers (Above): Scott Grewe. secretary; Marnie Leach, trea- surer. Sharon Ristau. Vice President; Trudy Grabau. President. 94 Sophomores Sophs Find the Wonder Years Activity was foremost on the minds of the sophomores. At school there were classes to attend, and the multitude of worksheets, essays, and tests that go with that. At the end of the day, there were B-Squad activities to challenge one’s athletic prowess. And then came the elusive “spare time,” which was devoted to thoughts of driving (or get- ting one’s license) and members of the opposite sex. Parents never seemed too thrilled with all the activity. They wanted to know how come they didn’t bring more books home. But then par- ents never did understand the sopho- more priorities. They probably never will either. Only a 16-year old knows for sure. Left: American History drives Tom Hallisy to see if a neighbor has filled out the crossword. Belo� : Maps may be the nemesis yet of Dan Han- sen. Jane Herfindahl, and Carlton Frank aync Jcrtson Doug Johnson Marj Kelly Todd Kujath m Larson Tim l.awstucn Marnie Leach Alison Love tvmMarzolf Curt McBride Jim Miller Kelly O'Connor Sophomores 9$ Lauren Pickeit Lisa Pickett Frances Ptacck Stuart Quanrud Gary Ristau Jodi Ristau Sharon Ristau Cheryl Schoppers Shawn Severson Tony Severson Denise Simonson PaulSlattum Lisa Soland Shawn Souhrada Pam Vorwcrk Andy Walsh Adulthood Means Driving Status In our society, one of the most important signs that one has truly reached adulhood is holding onto your own drivers' license. In Minnesota, sixteen is the magical age at which you may have one, and every sopho- more spends many a worried night wonder- ing if they will do well enough on the writ- ten and performance tests to earn theirs. It makes one feel grown up, and ready to face the big adult world. It also makes getting to Rochester and social activates a lot eas- ier. It shows that you have finally made it. Above: Part of every sophomore boy's day is checking the daily sports news, like David Barlow is doing here Below: Intense concentration helps Trudy Grabau and Sharon Ristau learn their class material in time for the upcoming tests. Sophomores Kreshman C lass Officers (Below): Front Row — Kim Cambern. Treasurer. Tim Mulvihill. Secretary. Row 2 — Diane Aarre. Vice President. Eric Sime. President. Lower I eft: Ted Daley puts himself into his scinece studies. Diane Aarre Ramona Armstrong Jeff Bentson Julie Bernhardt Mike Bestor Tim Bestor Jenny Bradt Karen Bucngcr Annette Calla nan Kim Cambern John Devlin Tony Fisher Chris Frank Dorene Gossick Freshmen 97 Freshmen Mcrvin Grant Ruth Grcbin Robert Hill Peter Houghtelin Biran Hovelson Richard Irish Lisa Lawstuen Allan Marzolf James Maust Jadell Meyer Mike Miller Tim Mulvihill Jerry Munns Devin Nagle Marcie Nagle John O'Connor Ken Pickett Michael Ptacek Kim Reicks Randy Ristau Active Changes Challenge Frosh Youth Curriculum changes were in order for all of the ninth graders this year. Instead of Comparative Political Sys- tems, the social studies course this year was called American Civics. Their teacher, Mr. Roderick, explained that the purpose of the course was to enable the students to become acquainted with their responsibilities and duties as American citizens. As part of the course work, students were allowed to create their own communities with any form of government they chose. Home econom- ics also had changed this year. The unit on sewing was dropped, and units on food and child care were added. Of course not all the changes took place in the classroom. Ninth graders were now the “big dudes” in the junior high lunchroom, and many used their status to advantage. Outside of the school day, students were active in many B-Squad sports. Social activities that were popu- lar included dances, parties and walking around town. All in all, it seemed to be an active and rewarding year. 98 Freshmen During a break in the day. Tim Mulvi- hill pauses in the library to catch up on stud- ies. Lower Left: Chris Frank turns to ask a ques- tion in the science lab. Scott Ristau Lucy Rodcnz Brent Roclofs Karen Scheevcl Tami Schibursky Kelli Severson Eric Simc Chris Thompson Kim Wentworth David Wilson Tom Wilson Sara Wright Freshmen 99 Focusing In On Year Two Seventh grade is a year of Confusion but in eighth grade everything comes into focus. You become a pro at doing your Eng- lish in math, science in English, and math in science. With this schedule you can manage never to take home a textbook. When you build your Homecoming float you have one year's experi- ence behind you. “This year the construction went a lot smoother, said Linda Sauer. It must have because they came out on top of the junior high divi- sion. Xth Grade Class Officers (Above): front Ron — Doug Bernhardt. Secretary; Shannon Gehling. Treasurer Ron 2 — Eric Gulbranson. Vice President; Kent Gillespie, President. L'pper I eft: Showing her talent at the board Sue Pickett diagrams her English assignment. Doug Bernhardt Keith Bradt Brian Cambcrn Lisa Clement Vickie Dahl Kris Daley Todd Ebner Erin Fitzgerald Beth Gartner Larry Gartner Blaine Gatzkc Shannon Gehling Kent Gillespie Tim Grabau Joanne Grebin 100 8th Grade Eric Gulbranson Chris Joerg Candancc Kruegel Sandrs Lund Nancy Miller Sue Ann Pickett Mike Hampel Wayne Johnson Paula Linnane Craig Marzolf Tom Munns Dean Rislau Debbie Hill Doug Keene Valerie Linnane Scott Melver Heidi Petsch Don Ristau Rich Snyder seems rather intent on his sutdies. 8th Grade 101 Belo : Many students, including eighth grader Tracy Serfoss. like to spend their study hall lime reading the latest in magazines in the library. About 100 different selections are currently avail- able. as well as five years of back issues for researching. Becky Roderick Debbie Rustad Linda Sauer Sieve Sauer Diana Schmidt Steve Schoppcrs LoriSerfling Tracy Serfoss Debra Simonson Jeff Snyder Dean Starks Rcnita Veglahn Richard Snyder Keith Stettler Kealon Vrieze Duane Solbcrg Karen Thompson Glenn Winslow 102 8th Grade Newest High Schoolers Love It Rushing from class to class so that they wouldn't be laic, the 7th grade class of the Preston — Fountain High School kept busy. Little did these students know, that when they reached the next class they still had 4 minutes to spare. The excitement of being away from the same room and teacher each hour intrigued them. They were nervous at first switching from the oldest in the school to the youngest in another is a big change, but they were soon at ease and felt as if being in the high school was a way of life. Stacking lockers was found to be their major enjoyment, and throw- ing snowballs was definitely next in line. The 7th graders soon found out that high school wasn't all fun and enjoyment, as Kelly Priebc said. “I like it, but I'm sick of being called a grundy. Well, really they are not treated all that badly. Sports and their participation in the spirit of the school were also important. They won the hall decorating contest dur- ing Homecoming Week and this made them feel as if they really were a part of the school. Unfortunately, their float, which was entered in the parade, did not win, but many of them still attended the football game and dance. For many of the students the dance was one of the first that they had ever attended. The excite- ment of winning the football game added to the fun. The 7th graders were very active members in the high school and it took them only a short time to really feel like they belonged. Matthew Bentson Melissa Bjork William Broadwater Christopher Bcstor Julie Boadwinc Mari L n Brusse Todd Bestor Michele Broadwater Sara Buenger Paul Duxbury Lvnae Frctland Mark Gartner Thomas Gartner Kirk Gillespie Jeffrey Goutchcr l.eft: Daniel Miller ami Thomas Gartner are evidence that hoys as well as girls can he active in Home Economics. 7th Grade 103 Seventh Grade BoIoh: Homework is the last thi tg on Jay Meyer's mind, while studying in the library. David Hagcdorn Traci Hocffncr Jamie Irish Betsy Hayes Jeff House Heidi Kaasc Paul Herfindahl Lisa House Sandra Keene Hans Lillcjord Michael Lund Michelle McNiff Delbert Meeks Jay Meyer Daniel Miller Lori Milne David Ptcsch 104 7th Grade Kelly Priebe Margaret Ptacck Jason Rcdalen Rachel Reese Todd Ristau Gregory Rustad 7th Grade Class Officers (Right): Front Ron — Paul Schmidt. Presi- dent; Patricia Vogt. Secretary Row 2 — Kirk Gillespie. Vice-President; Jamie Trish. Treasurer Above: Rusty Schroeder is introduced to the joys of homework. Paul Schmidt Jodi Severson Galen Thompson Russell Schroeder Kevin Simc Patricia Vogt Nathan Serfiing Gregory Snyder Jeremy Wangan 7th Grade 105 Dahl’s IGA Foodliner With Instore Bakery Preston, MN 765-2465 Excellent hours and a wide selection make Dahl's IGA the grocery shoppers' choice. Fountain Grain Feed Fountain, MN 268-4994 Preston, MN 765-2567 wm IS Operating the grain scale for Fountain Grain Feed is employee Steve Arnold. Go w ith the farmer’s choice. Preston Farm Service, and let Bob Hanson and the rest of the staff serve you. Preston Farm Service Preston, MN 765-2113 Kimber’s Spraying Service 106 Ads Preston Equipment Company Preston, MN 765-3803 Carrying the Full Line of John Deere Equipment All you need in farm equipment and other John Deere equipment is available to you at Preston Equipment Company. Root River Agency, Inc. Preston, MN 765-3387 Providing Service For Every Insurance Need Happily at work and ready to serve you at Hoot River Insurance Agency is Kloise Hoff. Diane's Beauty Salon Preston, MN 76S-2454 Ads 107 Preston Volunteer Firemen work through the afternoon of Wednesday. January 14. 1981. to dear clouds of dense smoke of the school building so clean up can begin. Dramatic Blaze Clears Building Until after senior high noon hour, there was little indication that there would be anything unusual about the 14th of January. In fact, students took no particular notice of the alarm that sent everyone out of the building at 12:45. False alarms and fire drills are nothing new, and the student body had no real reason at that point to think anything was different that day. As had become practice, the stu- dents returned to their classes shortly after the building was cleared. Classes resumed, although someone who was observant would have noticed something was awry. Sirens roared up outside the building, the police began directing traffic outside the front of the building, and an acrid smell filled the halls, spilling into adjacent classrooms. At this Above: A workman from Masters Cleaners sucks up water from the gym floor after cleaning ceiling. Left: The materials in the storeroom were reduced to this pile of rubble by the intense fire I OX Fire! point, some fifteen minutes after the first evacuation, the public address system noti- fied the classes to leave the building as soon as possible and to remain calm. Stu- dents were gathered together shortly after- ward, and taken to the Lutheran Church I block from the school, where attendance was taken by fifth hour class. Buses returned the students to their homes at 2:00, and no school was held for two more days. Actual fire damage was confined to a small storage room off the stage, which contained drama props and other school supplies. Smoke damage was present everywhere. It took professional cleaners some three weeks to rid the building of the rancid smell. The entire gym and some halls had to be repainted. Right: The One AcI play cast demonstrates why pho- tographers have such a time getting candids. Beloit: The remains of the storage room door indicate the heat and intensity of the fire. Editor’s Closing Note: Such a Year: Thanks! It is difficult to put a yearbook to rest, particularly after the challenges we have faced in putting this one together. There are many who deserve special recognition for their extra efforts which make it all possible. As editor of the 1981 Heritage, I would like to recognize some of these people at this time. First of all, I would give a deep thank you to David Hokenson, advisor of this book for 8 years, who gave a lot of his time to an inexperienced staff, and who helped with layouts when others could not or would not find the time. Special recognition also goes to Mike Jaszewski, who did all of the art work on the cover and division pages. Dick Fraser, the professional photographer from Cresco, Iowa deserves special commendation for his speedy work on student portraits, group photography, and color pictures. The Preston Republican deserves thanks for the candids they allowed us to use of sports groups in action, when our photographers couldn’t. Paul Zimmerman, pho- tography advisor, took pictures we could count on. Taylor Publish- ing’s representative, Anne Mueller, came regularly at deadline time to haunt those not done, and commiserate with the advisor about other schools with the same problem. It has not been an easy year for the book. Many deadlines came in late, making the book itself behind schedule. But we want to thank all staff members who did get their work in on time, and made that extra effort to make this an extra special book. Closing 109 Decline and Fall of the Student Yearbook Closing Comment David Hokenson Yearbooks used to mean something to almost every student. Perhaps they still do, but you would have trouble convinc- ing me of that recently. Up to the pres- ent time, the history of our yearbook has been one of rather constant growth. That growth has now ended, and a rev- erse trend is inevitable. Twenty years ago in 1961, thtJayeite contained only 52 pages. Each of the pages was 8 xl03 . The cover was of standard company design, the pages were only occasionally numbered, very little copy told the story of the year, and it contained neither a table of contents nor an index. If you didn't want to take the time to page through all of the pages, you were lost in trying to find something specific. Through those twenty years, the book has been blessed and cursed by a variety of advisors, none of them with specific journalism background. Yet the book did manage to grow. When the book was switched to Herff Jones in 1970, the page dimension became the more practi- cal 8!6 xll presently still in use. The number of pages was increased to allow better coverage of aspects of the year. By 1974, the book was a full 80 pages. In 1976, another 16 pages were added, and the current size was achieved in 1978 when another signature was added. Along with such physical changes came the journalistic ones. Copy could be found on each page. Efforts were made (not always successfully) to make it more specific and useful. Students were given opportunities to attend con- ventions sponsored by state organiza- tions in journalism to see what other schools were doing, and get ideas for improving their book. Each book was developed around a central theme, to give the yearbook unity and make it more fun to read. Internal margins (the space between the pictures) became consistent, and the pictures became larger. Although enrollments through this period were rather stable, sales rose each year, peaking at 260 pre-delivery .. Staff Members seem to think that someone else will get their work done if they don’t.” sale books in 1979. Those increasing sales brought in the extra money which allowed the luxury extras — such as color pictures. Such niceties are nor- mally beyond the budget of the small school yearbook. Then it happened. In September, 1980, we barely sold 200 copies of this book. This came on top of a $500 deficit from June, 1980. Although we had sig- nificantly raised the price of the book, and had sold a record amount of adver- tising (over $2100), it wasn't enough. Students must support the book, or it won't be able to survive at all. Each year, we go through a crisis about if we will be able to publish a book. Then each spring hordes of students pledge (in writing) to help publish, and promise to meet all deadlines. As each deadline arrives, more students suddenly find schedule conflicts. Photographers can’t find time in their schedules to take pic- tures, and if they do, they can’t find time to develop and print a picture wor- thy of publication. If they run into trou- ble, they keep making the same mistake rather than asking someone who might be able to help them correct it. Medioc- rity becomes the acceptable order of the day. Deadlines were the downfall of this book. The deadline due in December for about 'A of this book was met in mid- February (six weeks late). The final and crucial deadline was several weeks late. This was a crisis situation for yearbook, but staff members seem to think some- one else will get their work done if they don’t. The toll of laziness may well sound the death knell of the student yearbook. Publishing costs are constantly rising, and will continue to do so. The book that cost $4.50 ten years ago cost $14.00 this year. That is a worthwhile investment for a good book that is delivered on time. But who will pay that for a book thrown together and delivered late. Stu- dents can’t realistically expect a book each year, but never manage to find the time to put out one worthy of the name. It is obvious that this 1981 book will be the last 112-page one Preston pub- lishes. It has become expensive, too time-consuming, and too ridiculous to expect anything else. 110 Comment AAA Aarrc. Dcncen 7. 27.40.41.49. 53. 54. 88 Aarrc. Diane 55.60.97 Aarrcstad. Ted 1.42.43.69 Accounting 67 Administration 70 Advertising 3. 4. 6. 7. 10. 16. 32. 44.62. 72.74. 106. 107 Agriculture 22. 23. 24.67 American Family Insurance 62 Amundson. Greg 42. 48. 51. 56. 57.94 Amundson. Mark 51 Anderson Chevrolet 2 Andrccn. Don 48 Andrccn. John 7. 25. 27. 36. 76. 77 Arends. Diane 7. 70 Arends. Patsy 7. 18. 20.21.26. 88 Armstrong. Ramona 55.97 Arnold. Steve 106 Art 69 Auto Mechanics 67 BBB B and B Olympic Bowl and Lounge 6 Bahl. Andy 17.51.88 Band 12.42.43.69 Barlow. David 7. 36. 94. 96 B.-.rlow. Lois 71 Barth. Richard 39. 75. 76. 77 Bartsch. Beth 76 Bartsch. Robert 9. 51.94 Baseball 45. 48 Basketball 45. 56, 57. 58. 59.60.61 Befort. Beth 35 Bclgum. Kurt 14. 33, 34.66. 78.81.82 Benson. Eric 17 Benson. Lorraine 66 Bentson, Jeff 51.97 Bentson. Matthew 103. 104 Berg. Dawn 85 Berg. Jim 47 Berg. Mike 17.40.47.51.56. 58.88 Berg. Tom 47. 51.56 Berg Equipment 7 Bernau. Marlin 83.85 Bernau. Rosemary 88 Bernhardt. Doug 43. 52. 58. 100. 101 Bernhardt. Julie 21. 31.42. 59.60.97 Bestor. Christopher 52. 103 Bestor, Mike 47. 51.97 Bestor. Tim 97 Bestor. Todd 43. 103 Bc dicck. Rita 68 Bjork. Melissa 103 Blue jay Bugle Staff 18 Boadwinc. Julie 43. 55,61. 103 Board of Education 70 Bob s P O P. 7 “Book Reviews 86 Boys’ Basketball 45. 56. 57, 58 Boysen. Nancy 13. 17. 29.42. 54. 76. 77. 84 Bradt, Jenny 30. 42.97 Bradt. Keith 52. 100 Branding Iron 32 Brehm. Karric 17 Brehm. Tracic 7. 10. 13. 16. 18. 25. 26, 28.40. 49. 54.55. 59. 60.77.79 Bremseth. Mark 2, 7. 13, 25. 26. 27. 36. 39. 40, 41.48. 51. 56. 76. 77. 83. 84. 109 Broadwater. Lori 24. 55.94 Broadwater. Michele 43. 55, 103 Broadwater. William 21.59. 103 Brussc. Mari Lyn 43. 55. 103 Buengcr. Karen 42.97 Buccngcr. Sara 103 Building Trades 67 Bunge. Marilyn 9 Bunge. Waldo 9 Business 67 Butt. David 42 Byrne. Anfinson. and Co. Ltd.. C.P.A. 7 Comprehensive Index ccc Callanan. Annette 30. 31.38.40.97 Callanan. Marcia 18. 30. 31.35.40. 88 Cambern. Brian 100 Cambern. Kim 42. 55.60.97 Cambern. Sheila 94 Carpentry 67 Carter. Jimmy 5 Case, Barry 22. 24. 77.84 Case, Lisa 42.97 Case. Troy 36. 56. 88 Cheerleaders 30. 31 Chemistry 64 Choir 40.41.69 Christianson. Al 32 Christianson. Cheryl 24 Christianson. Dan 47 Christianson. Jan 7. 25. 26.40. 41,42. 45.49. 53. 54. 59.60. 88. 89.90.91 Christianson. Tracy 24. 42.43. 51.88 Class of '85 14. 100. 101. 102 Class of’84 14.97.98.99 Class of ’81 14. 76. 77. 78. 79.80.81.82. 83.84.85 Class of’83 94. 95,96 Class of ’82 14. 88.89. 90,91 Class of '86 103. 104. 105 Clement. Lisa 55,61. 100 Clement. Pam 40.41.77 Closing 107 Coast to Coast Hardware 74 “Comment 110 Contents I Cooks 72 Corson. Brett 12, 17.48 Corson. Carlisle 17, 25. 33. 35.40.41. 48. 51.88 Corson Law Office 7 Counselor 69,85 Court Square Fashions 7 Court Square Mini-Mall 7 Custodians 72 ODD Dahl. Vickie 21.25. 30.31. 100 Dahl’s Electronics 4 Dahl's IGA 9. 106 Dahly. Nancy 19. 20 Dairy and Farm Association 74 Daley. Kris 43, 55.61. 100 Daley. Ted 36. 39. 42. 51.57.97.98 Danielson. Paul 72 Darrell’s Barber Shop 7 Dating 93 Daugherty. Brent (no listing) Davalos. F.lyssa 28 Denny, Gwen 64 Denny, Ken 46. 56.64 Devlin. John 97 Devlin. Mary 94 Devlin. Pat 30,31.88 DeVries. Arvilla 32 Diane's Beauty Salon 107 Doherty's Welding 7 Driver’s Education 68 Drury’s Furniture 16 Duxbury. Marilyn 7. 70 Duxburv. Paul 52. 59. 103 Duxburv. Tom 82. 36. 38.40. 41.47. 50. 51.52.56. 88.90 Duxbury ’s Mobile Manor 7 EEE Ebert Hardware 10 Ebner. Todd 25. 52. 58. 100 Eighth Grade 100. 101. 102 English 66 Erickson. Gcrric 9. 12 Erickson-Prochaska Realty 7 FFF Faculty 64. 65.66.67.68.69 Fall All-School Play 3. 36, 37, 88 Farmers Merchants State Bank 8. 32 Feine, Gary 48. 52 F.F A 22.23.24 F.H.A. 19. 20.21 Fingerson. Sharlcnc 7.18, 22. 24. 27.40. 78. 79. 82 Fingerson. Shelly 17, 24 Fire! 108. 109 First State Bank of Fountain 48. 8 Fisher. Rex 6 Fisher. Tony 47.97 Fisher. Troy 7. 26.46. 89 Fisher Body Shop 6 Fitzgerald. Erin 55.61. 100 Football 50. 51.52 Fosscy. Bonnie 1. 17. 36.40. 41.42. 54. 89 Fountain Body Shop 7 Fountain Grain and Feed 106 Fountain Lumber 10 Frank. Carlton 9,42,47.94.95 Frank. Chris 42.97.98.99 Frank’s Electric 7 Fraser. Richard 7, 109 Freshmen 97,98.99 Frctland. Laurie 7.8. 18. 27, 36. 38. 40. 42.43.88.89 Frctland. Lynac 43. 55.61. 103 Future Farmers of America 22. 23, 24 Future Homemakers of America 19. 20. 21 GGG G K Sales Agency 7 Gartner. Beth 21.31.43.61. 100 Gartner. Larry 52. 100 Gartner. Mark 52. 103 Gartner. Theresa 18. 22. 24, 27, 28. 36. 38.40. 59.89 Gartner. Tom 52. 103 Gartner. Violet 72,73 Gatzkc. Blaine 52. 100 Gehling, Shannon 21.43,61. 100 Gchling Implement 62 Get NGo6.9 Gillespie. Kent 25,43. 52. 100 Gillespie. Kirk 43. 59, 103. 105 “Girl Crazy Cast 3. 33. 36, 37,88 Girls’ Basketball 45. 59, 60.61 Goldammcr. Andrew 9. 12 Golf 46 Gollncr, Pat 8.85 Gosi, Joe 44 Gossick. Dorcnc 55.97 Gossman. Rob 48 Goutchcr. Jeff 43. 59. 103 Goutcher. Shirley 67 Grabau. Tim 100 Grabau. Trudy 22. 24. 25. 35. 36. 38.63. 94,96 Graduation 17 Grant. Barb 12 Grant. Keith 24.40. 89 Grant. Kevin 17, 24, 40. 89 Grant. Mervin 24.42.98 Great Plains Homes 7 Great Plains Supply Company 74 Grebin. Joanne 55. 100 Grebin. Lewis 48. 51.88, 89 Grebin. Ruth 25. 30.31.40.98 Green’s Drugs 7 Grewe, Scott 36. 38.40. 41.46. 51. 56, 57.94 Grewe. Shelly 7.27. 30. 34. 35.40. 41. 49.54. 89.91 Grooters. Bob 47 Ground Round 75 Guidance Office 69 Gulbranson. Eric 100. 101 HHH Hagan. Dr. Thomas 10 Hagedorn. David 43. 104 Hahn. Brenda 40. 78. 79, 80 Hahn. Tom 40. 51.89 Hallisy. Tom 94.95 Hamann. John 24. 78, 79 Hamann. Mary Beth 30. 31.42. 94 Hampel. Mike 52. 58. 101 Hampel’s Plumbing 62 Hansen. Dan 42.43.47. 51.56, 57.94. 95 Hansen. Walt 74 Hansen. William 17.35.47 Hanson. Bob 106 Hanson. DeAnn 1, 12. 13. 29. 40. 54. 78. 79 Haugerud. Karen 25. 55.94 Haugcrud. Tom 84 Haugstad. Greg 7. 13. 24. 26. 38. 40.41. 42.43.47.79. 84 Hayes. Betsy 21.61. 104 Health Occupations 29.68 Health Occupations Student Association 29 Here Come the Brides Cast 33. 34. 35 Herfindahl. Jane 40. 49. 55.60.94.95 Herfindahl. Paul 104 Heritage Staff1. 26. 27. 109 Herman's Standard 2 Hill. Debbie 21.43, 55.61, 101 Hill. Robert 98 Himli. Doug 51.94 History 65.90 Hoeffner. Rus 7. 25. 70 Hoeffner. Traci 43. 55.61. 104 Hoff, Eloise 107 Hoffman. Tim 8. 24.47.61.89.91 Hokenson. David 7.65. 109. 110 Homecoming 12. 13. 14. 15.78 Home Economics 68. 98 Horihan. Trudy 49. 54 H.O.S.A. 29 Houghtclin. Peter 98 House. Jeff 52. 104 House. Lisa 55. 75. 104 Hovclson. Brian 51,98 Hove I son, Bruce 24. 51.79. 84 Hovey. Joan 85 Hovey Electric 7 Hunt. Julie 18. 19. 20.21,29.42.79 III Industrial Arts 67 Irish. Dick 51.56. 57.68 Irish. Jamie 55.61. 104. 105 Irish, Richard 50. 51.56. 57.98 JJJ Janitors 72 Jasmin 43 Jaszewski. Frank 48. 51.65.90 Jaszewski. Mike 7. 17. 27. 33. 36. 38.48. 50.51.56. 89.90. 109 Jensen. Julie 24, 55.94 Jerry’s Body Shop 7 Jertson. Michele 79 Jertson. Wayne 18. 40. 42. 43.95 Joerg. Chris 46. 52.58. 101 Joerg and Benson. Ltd. 7 Johnson. Doug 42.43.95 Johnson. Wayne 43. 52. 58. 101 Juniors 88. 89.90.91 KKK Kaasc. Heidi 30.31.43. 104 Kaasc. Traci 40.49. 89 Keene. Dan 47. 51.90 Keene. Doug 58. 101 Keene. Sandra 21.55.61.75. 104 Kelly. Beth 7. 26. 36. 38.42. 76.80. 84 Kelly. Marj 7. 25. 42.60. 95 Ken Ristau Sons. Milk Haulers 7 KFIL7 Khomeini. Ayotoilah 5 Kid Stuff 16 Kimber. Ann 6. 7. 25. 27.49. 54. 59. 80 Kimber Spraying 106 Krucgcl. Candace 21. 25. 30. 31. 101 Krucgcl. Todd 90 Kujath. Todd 51.95 LLL Landco Realty 4 Larimer. Sheila 80 Larson. Deanna 49 Index 111 Larson. Deb 30.71 I.arson. Keilh 25. 36.48. 50. 51.56. 90 Larson. Tim 8. 36.48. 51.56. 95 Lawstuen. Lisa 42.49. 55. 59.60. 98 Lawstuen. Shelly (no listing) Lawstuen. Tim 24.47. 51.95 I D Staff 66 Leach. Marnie 26.40. 55. 60. 94. 95 Learning Disabilities 66 LcDuc. Rita 64 Lchn. Phil 67 Library 68 Ligncel. Cindy 29. 80 Lillejord, Hans 36. 59. 104 Lillcjord. Hans Sr. 62 Linnan. Kathy 49 Linnanc. Paula 101 Linnanc. Valeric 101 Little. Frank 7. 70 I ittle. Paul 1.35.47 Love. Alison 18. 95 Lund. Mike 52.59. 104 Lund. Sandra 61. 101 M MM Madrigal 41 Major. Ron 46. 89. 90 Mangan. Becky 12. 18. 19. 20. 21.29. 40.42.80.81 Mangan. Margaret 72.73 Marx. Robert 42 Mar .olf, Allan 24. 98 Mar olf. Craig 43. 52. 58. 101 Marzolf. Kevin 24.95 Math 64 Maust. James 57.98 Maust. Robert 7. 70 McBride. Curt 24.51.95 McKenzie, Linda 4. 10. 13. 42. 53. 54. 59. 80. 81.84 McKenzie. Marlene 71 McKenzie, Traci 35 McNiff. Michelle 43. 55.61. 104 Meeks. Delbert 104 Meeks. Kathy 20.90 Melvcr. Scott 47. 101 Mensink. Heath 56 Mensink. Karen 17 Mensink. Paul 51 Meyer. Jadcll 25. 42. 55.60.98 MeyerJay 25, 52. 58. 104 Miller. Daniel 52. 103. 104 Miller. Jim 37. 38. 39.40. 41.42. 43. 51. 57.95 Miller. Mike 51.57. 98 Miller. Nancy 20. 21.43. 101 Milne. Lisa 7. 27. 40. 53. 54. 59.60. 79. 80.81.85 Milne. Lori 25. 54.61. 104 Milne Jewelry 7 Moen. Margo 59. 80. 81 Morse. Dr. VO. D.D.S. 7 Morse. Pat Piacck 25. 76. 82. 83 Movies 92 M.S.I Insurance 7 Mueller. Anne 109 Mulvihill. Tim 50. 51.57.97.98. 99 Munns. Janice 49. 54 Munns. Jerry 98 Munns. Tom 52. 58. 101 Music 69 My Turn 2 A'.V.'V Nagel. Todd 24.48. 52.90 Nagel's Dairy Equipment 44 Nagle. Devin 24. 51.98 Nagle. Marcic 42. 98 Nancy's Fabrics 6 Newsmakers 8. 9 Newspaper Staff 18 cw. year Staff 7. 26. 27 Northwest Aluminum 32 ooo O'Connor. Andy 51 O'Connor. Jennifer 31 O'Connor. John 42. 57.98 O'Connor. Kelly 30. 31.95 O'Connor. Lisa 7. 27. 36. 40. 41.42. 43. 90 O'Connor. Matt 37. 51.56. 57 O'Connor. Mike 43. 56. 57 Ollcnc's Craft and Hobby 7 One Act Play 3. 33. 38. 39. 109. O'Reilly. Robert 3. 18. 28. 33. 38, 66. 88 PPP Paulson. La Verne 52 Periscope” 5 Pctsch. David 104 Pctsch. Heidi 101 Physical Fducation 8 Physics 64. 82 Pickett. Ken 51.57. 98 Pickett. Lauren 47.96 Pickett. Linda 82 Pickett. Lisa 7. 40. 96 Pickett. Sue Ann 43. 55.61. 100. 101 Pine Tree Apple Orchard 9. 44 Polls 92. 93 Potthoff. Barb 66 Preston Automotive Serv ice 7 Preston Chiropractic 10 Preston Equipment Company 107 Preston f arm Service 106 Preston Greenhouse 72 Preston Highlights in Revieh Staff 28 Preston Iron Works 7 Preston Motors 9. 72 Preston Nursing Home 9. 62 Preston Republican7. 109 Preston Specialities 44 Preston Variety 7 Preston Veterinary Clinic 7 Pricbc. Kash 1. 12. 13. 48. 51. 78. 82, 83 Pricbc. Kelly 25. 30. 31.43. 103. 105 Pricbc. Monica 7. 25. 29. 36. 82. 83 Principal 7. 70 Prinsen. Carroll 72 Prom 17 Ptacek. Frances 1.18. 35. 96 Piacck. Margaret 21.55. 60. 105 Ptacek. Mike 98 Piacck. Pat (Morse) 25. 76. 82. 83 Ptacek. Pauline 17. 40. 90 Ptacek. Rosemary 72. 73 QQQ Quanrud. Stuart 51.96 RRR Radio Show 28 Rain. Roxic 29.40. 54.83 Ratcring. Steve 17. 35 Rathbun. Robby 104 Ray. Kathy 12. 22. 23. 24. 27. 40. 59. 60. 76.83.84 Ray. Lois 23 Ray's Do Drop Inn 7 Reagan. Ronald 5 Rebound Inn 7 Rcdalcn. Jason 21. 104. 105 Reese. Rachel 21. 105 Rcicks. Kim 21.42.98 Rcicks. Kurt 46 Richardson. Mark 7. 8. 26. 27. 36. 40. 41.46. 90 Rindcl's Fashions 7 Rivsman. Kevin 7. 10. 13. 29. 35. 36. 82. 83.84 Rissman. Lois 28.68 Ristau. Bonnie 22. 24. 30. 31.40. 42.49. 83.84 Ristau. Dean 52. 58. 101 Ristau. Don 52. 58, 101 Ristau. Doug 24. 83 Ristau. Gary 96 Ristau. Jodi”40. 49. 55. 59.61.96 Ristau. John 17 Ristau. Randy 51.56. 57. 98 Ristau. Ron 22. 24. 28. 39.83 Ristau. Scott 24. 57. 99 Ristau Sharon 7. 22. 24. 25. 59. 60. 94. 96 Ristau. Todd 52. 59. 105 Roden . Lucy 99 Roderick. Becky 21.30. 31.43. 101 Roderick. Fd 60.65.98 Roderick. Robin 32 Roderick, Shelly 59. 60 Roclofs. Brent 42. 57.99 Roclofs. Lowell 7. 70 Root River Medical Clinic 7 Root River Insurance Agency 107 Rustad. Allen 62 Rustad. Debbie 102 Rustad. Don 32.62 Rustad. Greg 59. 105 Rustad. Rae 40. 41.69 Rustad. Scott 48 sss Sauer. Linda 55.61. 100 Sauer. Steve 52. 102 Schccvcl. Art 17 Schccvcl. Deb 84 Schccvcl. Karen 21.42. 55. 60. 99 Schiburskv. Tami 21.25. 30. 31.35. 40. 99 Schmidt. Diana 30. 43. 102 Schmidt. Paul 25. 52.59. 105 School Board 70 Schoppers, Cheryl 96 Schoppcrs. Leslie 90 Schoppers. Steve 52 Schott. Jean 40. 90 Schrocdcr. Rusty 52. 59. 105 Schultz. Lyle 24. 76. 84. 85 Science 64 Scoreboxcs (All Teams) 86. 87 Secretaries 71 Seniors 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81.82. 83. 84. 85 Scrfling. Lori 102 Scrfling. Nathan 105 Serfoss. Traev 52. 102 Seventh Grade 103. 104, 105 Severson. Jodi 21.55. 105 Severson. Kelli 55. 99 Severson. Shawn 46. 96 Severson. Tony 46. 51.96 Shop 67 Sikkink. Debbie 7. 17. 18. 22. 24. 27. 31. 40. 59.90.91 Sime. Eric 25. 56. 97. 99 Sime. Kevin 105 Simonson. Debbie 43.61. 102 Simonson. Denise 40. 55. 59.60. 96 Slattum. Karen 18. 20. 21.29. 40. 84. 85 Slattum. Paul 46. 51.96 Slostad. F.lmcr 7. 70 Snyder. Greg 43. 105 Snyder. Jeff 102 Snyder. Mara 6. 17. 40. 54. 84. 85 Snyder. Richard 43. 52. 59. 101. 102 Social Studies 65. 98 Softball 49 Soland. Linda 21.29. 40. 84. 85 Soland. Lisa 7. 26. 40. 55. 60.96 Solberg. Dean 22. 24. 50. 51.91 Solbcrg. Dennis 24. 48. 51.91 Solberg. Duane 47. 52. 58. 102 Solic. Mary 17.30.31.42.91 Solic. Pete 47 Sophomores 94. 95. 96 Souhrada. Shawn 24. 96 Sparks. Charles 68 Speer. Scott 17. 48. 50. 51. 56. 89. 90. 91 Speer. Steve 17. 48 Spring All-School Play 34. 35 Stahlmann. Mike 47 Stailey. Terri 40. 91 Starks. Dean 52. 58. 102 Stcttlcr. Keith 102 Stolt7, Allyn 74 Stoltz, Freida 74 Stoltz, Lisa 40.41.42.91 Student Council 25 Sunde. Shelly 40. 91 Superintendent 7. 70 TTT Table of Contents I Tahcrkhonchi. Amir 9. 51.91 Tapestry 41 Television 92 Thauwald Funeral Homes 7 Thompson. Chris 99 Thompson. Galen 52. 105 Thompson. Karen 43. 55. 102 Thompson. Shirley 29. 40. 84. 85 Thompson. Vicki 30. 31.85 Titrud. Morris 22. 23. 67 Tony's Pizza 7.9. 75 Toraason. Diane 49. 54. 74.65 Track 45. 47 Trendc. Mary 71 Trogstad. Denccn 30. 31.40. 42. 91 Ty ping 67 uvu Update 3 vvv Valley Clothiers 7 Valley View Drive In 9. 10 VandcrPlas. Dave 74 V'eglahn. Renila 21.43. 102 Victory Cafe 7 Village Square 74 Vocational Staff 67. 68 Vogt. Javlcnc 7. 8. 17. 18. 27. 30. 31.3 40.42.43.91 Vogt. Patricia 43. 55.61. 105 Volleyball 45. 53. 54. 55 Vorwerk. Pam 20. 21.42. 55. 96 Vorwerk. Renee 7. 17. 18. 20. 21.25. 5t 91 Vorwerk. Rhonda 49 Vriczc. Kealon 52. 59. 102 WWW Walsh. Andy 8.25.47.51.96 W and. I.nsa 69 W angan. Jeremy 105 Wentworth. Kim 42. 99 W ildgrubc. Dick 67 W illie's Grocery 16 W ilson. David 42. 51.99 W ilson. Kristin 2. 25. 40. 41.42.49. 54. 59. 60. 69. 89.91 W ilson. Scott 24. 39. 42. 43. 85 W ilson. Tom 42. 51. 57.99 Winslow. Glenn 102 Wocllcrt. Mike 13. 36. 39.51.85 W right. Fd 7. 70 Wright. Sara 42. 55. 99 YYY Yearbook Staff 7. 26. 27. 109. 110 77.7 Zimmerman. Paul 7. 47. 63. 64. 98. 109 Yearbook Specifications Design Style: Derived from Sewswefk Publisher: Taylor Publishing. Dallas TX Specs: 112 pages on 80-pound enamel paper 205 copies ordered and printed Type Captions are 8 point Times Roman. Headlines arc 24 pt Bodoni Bold, except for special heads in Helvetica Medium and those in ads. Cover: 150 point binder board with silver mylar fabric covering. Original silk screen design printed in blue. Salc Cost: 62 of student body bought book. Cost for SI4 Ads brought in $2100. Candy $400. and car washes about $300. 1 12 Index