Redwood Falls High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Redwood Falls, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1959 volume:

Jhe 195 9 CARDII NAL Of Redwood Jails Jiigh School CO-EDITORS....................PATSY TIFFANY LISA ANDERSON COSTAIN STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS ASST ED|TORS .... ROMA SCHJAASTAD KAREN SANDVIG BEVERLY BERG BUSINESS MANAGER - • - MICHAEL MELGES ASST BUSINESS MANAGER - PATRICK OBEREMBT FACULTY ADVISOR................OTTO SIEWERT 1 Days are like identical suitcases; all the same size, but some people can pack more into them than others. As we look back through memory's haze to our golden days of youth we see: The golden leaves of fall flutter lightly to the ground and eager students come back to school and like doing it, because it is then that life is full of meaning and promise. The student opens his mind and heart and takes constructive aclion to reach goals and to make day dreams material- ize. The colorful days of autumn fade and the billowy-whiteness of winter becomes the follow- ing months. Students now have flurries of things to do and classrooms take on an air of business. But the grayness of winter ends with the freshness of spring, when everything is full of bloom, including each graduating student. These days take on a festive air and quicken the pulse with pleasure. Each graduate is awakened to the fact that the future is no longer a dreamy sometime world, but a reality that each one of them will soon encounter. In realizing this, each graduate becomes a more confident, independent, grown- up person. These golden years of life in school, are the days when knowledge overflows - each individ- ual may take and designate the size of his share. He has the golden opportunity of obtaining wis dom. He is far luckier than he then realizes. As he steps into the world after graduation he has to play up on this piece of luck - he must handle wisely each situation and responsibility, and it must serve him for the rest of his life. TABLE of CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION FACULTY SENIORS UNDERCLASSMEN ORGANIZATIONS MUSIC ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES To Mrs. Dorothy Lorenz and Mr. Merrill Pederson we look for help as our class advisors. They have encouraged the timid, inspired the in- different, and praised the brilliant. Genuine con- cern and sincere efforts, on their parts, have made a valuable contribution to the educational, social, and moral development of each and every one of us. The thriving Student Council under the direction of Mr. Pederson and the many success- ful class plays under the direction of Mrs. Lorenz scarcely begin to show the extent of their capa- bilities. For their patience, guidance, and faithful service to school and community, the senior class proudly dedicates to these two fine teachers, the 1959 CARDINAL. ADMINISTRATION John Hoepner, Mr3. Harold Niemann, A. G. Seifert, Donald Tiffany, Dr. William Inglis, Reede Gray, Robert Reisinger. Administrators Laid the Foundation . .. The hour hand of time in the complex clock- work of administration is Reede Gray, our super- intendent. He is the major hand, marking off the steps on the long path to knowledge. The minute hand is the Board of Education with John Hoepner, Dr. William Inglis, Mrs. Har- old Niemann, Robert Reisinger, A. G. Seifert, and Donald Tiffany as members. The minute hand ticks away, bettering our school system by obtain- ing for us the most up-to-date equipment and the best available teachers. Working together, mem- bers of the Board make each student proud of his school by solving the problems and making the decisions connected with the supervision of a top notch school system such as ours. REEDE GRAY: Carlton, B. A.; University t sity superi endentradUate WOrk at Ya,e Univei MURIEL ANDERSON: intendent. Secretary to the super- 6 GLORRAINE BEADEL: Secretary to the princi- For These Past Years The last hand of time, the second hand moves swiftly by, making decisions on the im- mediate problems of our school. These problems are solved under the very capable guidance of Principal George Ramseth and Assistant Principal C. O. Halvorson. The co- ordination of social events, athletic contests, pro- grams, and speech events is only one of the extras assigned to these men besides the res- ponsibility of running smoothly both the junior high school and the senior high school. pal. GEORGE RAMSETH: St. Olaf College, B. A.; University of Minnesota, M. A.; Athletic Director, Principal. We students truly realize the importance of our administration and know that words are too few and time too short to express the many thanks that we most certainly owe to this hard- working group of men and women. C. O HALVORSON: Luther College, B. A University of Iowa, University of Minnesota: Assist- ant Principal, Mathematics, Golf Coach. 7 Ted Hoepner, Tom Swenson, Sharon Okland, Joanne Sales, Bruce Reynolds, John Kuelbs, Merlin Scharfe, Jeanne Nelson, Kathy Routho, Lorraine Heiling, Barbara Cairns, Dave Otto, Chuck Lussenhop, Susan Poynter, Mary Lee Fletcher, Mary Jane Hanson, Representing our student body to the ad- ministration of our school is a select group of students - the Student Council. Comprising Ihe voting members of the Council are five seniors, four juniors, and three sophomores. Included as non-voting members are the senior high class presidents and the foreign exchange student. Under the careful supervision of Mr. Peder- son, the Council sponsors many projects. Its main- tenance of a popcorn machine holds certain mem- bers responsible for popping corn for all athletic contests. Dad's Night for the fathers of the varsity football players and Mother's Night for the mothers of the varsity basketball players are annual projects sponsored by the Council. The Council handles the March of Dimes campaign and plans Student Government Day in the spring of each year. To acquaint the students with the school and its various regulations and activities, the Student Council publishes the Student Hand- book. The planning of Homecoming by various committees is under the watchful eye of two members of the Council who act as co-chairmen. This tremendous task is perhaps the biggest single activity of the Council. Through the successful carrying out of all tasks assigned to them, the members prove over and over again the complete dependability which they possess, truly making them deserving representatives of the student body. The officers are: President: Ted Hoepner Vice President: Jo Sales Secretary-Treasurer: Barbara Cairns STUDENT COUNCIL These members are looking over the unfinished band room in the new addition. faculty DONALD BUNGUM: Luther College. B. A.; Social Studies VIII, Rouser Advisor. Science. Audio- Visual. Social Studies XI, University of Wyoming. PAUL DUCKSTAD: Luther College. B. A.; Social Science. SHIRLEY ANDERSON: Gustavus Adolphus, B. A.; English. BEN BROBERG: University of Minnesota, B. E.; Agriculture, F. F. A. The Teachers Lead ... ABNER GRENDER: St. Olaf, B. A.; University •of Wisconsin, M. A.; Vocal music, Vocal Ensembles. PHILLIP HALL: Gustavus Adolphus, B. S; Social Studies, Junior High Football Coach, Basket- ball Coach. NGtA EBBESEN: University of Graz, Austria, I h. D.; Latin, English, Latin I and II Club. LYLE EOX: Lawrence Institute of Technology, B. S.; Math., Science, Stage Crew Advisor, B. S. in Chemical Engineering. MARY HEERY: Valley City Teachers College, B. A.; Commercial. PETER HILLE: St. Cloud State, B. S.; Industrial Arts, General Science and Camera Club advisor. CHARLES HANNA: Gustavus Adolphus, B. A • Speech, Junior Class Play; Assistant Wrestling Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach. JEAN HANSON: University of Colorado, B. S.; Physical Education; Health, G. A. A., Pep Club Advisor. Cheerleader Advisor. WILBUR HOLLISTER: Mankato State Teachers College, B. S.: Science. B Squad Football Coach, Eighth Grade Basketball Coach, Track Coach. FLOYD HUFFMAN: University of North Dakota. B. S.: Industrial Arts. Helping Us On DOROTHY LORENZ: St. Catherines, B. A.; University of Minnesota. M. A; English, Senior Class Play, Senior Counseling. GRETCHEN MONSON: University of Minnesota, B. S.; Homemaking, Junior F. H. A. Advisor. BETTY SALES: Huron College. B. A.; English, Junior High School Declamation. MARY LOU ROHLFING: St. Teresa. B. A.; Busi ness, Service Club Advisor, Usher Club Advisor. DONALD LARSON: Mankato State Teachers College. B. S.; Art. ROBERT LAUGHLIN: Mankato State Teachers College, B. S.; University of Minnesota, M. A.; Orientation, Drivers’ Education. Counseling, Assist- ant Wrestling Coach. CAROLE OWENS: University of Minnesota. B. S.; Home Economics, F. H. A. Advisor. . PEDERSON: Concordia, B. A.; Senior Social Studies, Student Council Advisor, Counsel- ing. VIRGIL SALES: St. Cloud Teachers College, B. S.; Physical Education, Wrestling Coach, Gym. DALE SCHOLL: Gustavus Adolphus, B. S.; Science, Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, Assistant Track Coach. BARBARA STAEHLING: Iowa State Teachers College, B. A.; Mathematics. CLEM STRAMEL: St. Thomas, B. S.; Junior High Math, Intramural Advisor, Junior High Foot- ball Coach. OTTO SIEWERT: Mankato State Teachers Col- lege, B. S.; University of Minnesota, English, Junior High Basketball Coach, Junior High Declamation, Junior High Baseball Coach, Yearbook Advisor. CLAIRE SINNER: University of Denver, B A • Librarian. BARBARA VALLE: Macalester, B. A.; English, Spanish, Assistant Declamation Coach. LOREN WAUGH: Bradley University, B. S.; Industrial Arts, Farm Shop. I - ,, ROBERT THOMPSON: University of Minnesota Moorhead State Teachers College,' B. S. Social Studies. History, Assistant Football Coach, Baseball Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach. DAVID TIBBETTS: Carleton, B. A.; Science Visual Education. omnce L. D. ZSCHUNKE: MacPhail College of Music, M. M.; Ed.; Band. minds. You taught us that flies have six legs, how water evaporates, afid that a circle has 360 degrees. These pages are dedicated to you who have done so much to form us into the adults of to- morrow's world - our teachers. We are remem- bering you for spending innumerable hours guid- ing and directing us in the world of books, facts, principles, and experiments. You are the ones responsible for making us aware of square roots, wooden shoes and intran- sitive verbs. Because of you we can heat oxygen, bake a pie, and varnish wood. You have intro- duced us to Shakespeare, Chinese rice paddies, and gasoline engines. Etiquette, fire extinguish- ers, and the circulatory system are second nature to us since you so firmiy instilled them into our You served as keys to the world as we were obtaining our most prized possession - education. In reflecting past actions, we can only blame our- selves if we did not absorb enough of the store of knowledge spread before us. When pressed with problems of your own, you always had time to listen to our complaints. After dismissal you could be found advising club activities, directing athletics, or giving individual help. Our years have been golden because of your undying, ceaseless efforts. All our admiration and gratitude go to the true friends who have taught, inspired, and influenced us - teachers, we salute you! A SENIORS LISA ANDERSON: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Class Play 3, 4; Exchange Student to Norway 4. FAITH ARNDT: Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1. 2, 4; Class Officer 1, 3; Girls Chorus 1, 2; Bus Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3; Class Play 4. KAREN BAILEY: Latin Club 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Nearly Nurses 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Declamation 4; Class Play 4. ClubSfT?A hALKC?: ,Band 2- 3- 4; GAA 1; Pep Club 1, 2 4, Chorus 1; Latin Club 1; Nearly Nurses Play 3’ 4 SCr 2; FHA 3' 4' Annua Staff 4™ Octet 4; Football 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4; Class Play 4; Transferred from Belview, Minnesota 3. SHARON BARNES: Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Rouser 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4: Projectionist, 2, 4; Girls Chorus 2; Lettermen’s Club 3. JOHN BEAGER: Projectionist 1, 2, 3; 1; Pep Club 2. Boys Octet 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Intramural Sports And Ending in '59 KAREN BJERKE: Pep Club 1, 2, 3 4- FHA 1 ?®M®errlSt® 2; G£A 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1; Latin Club 1; Class Play 3, 4. RONALD BJORK: Wrestling 2, 3; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Rouser 3, 4; Projection- ist 3, 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4; Intramural Sports 4; Class Play 4; Transferred from Paullina, Iowa 1. JOHN BRONSON: Choir 4; Pep Club 3, 4. BOB BRATSCH: Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4. EARL BROWN: Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Intra- mural Sports 3. i 9J',M aCA1RNSJ „Fo,otb„a11 2- 3- 4; Basketbal i o o3, a ’ Basel)all 2� 3, 4; Lettermen’s Clul 3j 4. MARGARET COLE: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 3; Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4; One-act Play 3; Dance Band 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Choir 2, 4; Mixed Octet 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Director 3, 4; Soloist 4; Mike Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Class Play 3, 4. DAVID CARITY: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4. The Years Went By 0 0 0 JOHN CORBETT: Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Projection- ist 2, 3, 4; Rouser Staff 4; Stage Crew 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1; Track 1; Intramural Sports 1. DUANE CORROW: Track 3, 4; Choir 4; Class Play 4; Transferred from LeSueur, Minnesota 3. SHARON COX: FHA 3, Chorus 4; Pep Club 4; Girls Chorus 4; Class Play 4. DAVID DAVIS: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. DAVID DUNCAN: Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 4; Boys Octet 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Projectionist 4; Pep Club 4; Class Play 4; Track 4; Intramural Sports 3 ,4; Baseball 3, 4. WARREN DUSCHER: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. DAMIAN EVANS: Football 3; Wrestling 4; Intramural Sports 3; Propectionist 3, 4; Chorus 4; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Class Play 4; Transferred from Sanborn, Minnesota 2. 16 DAVID FIDLER Progress Was Ours CAREN FLETCHER: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Tumbling 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Rouser 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Class Play 4. JIM GELINNE: Football 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4. DEAN GILLAND: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Chorus 2. GEORGE GJERTSON: Wrestling 2; Track 2; Chorus 3, 4; Projectionist 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Declama- tion 4; One-act Play 3. LA VONNE GLADITSCH: Nearly Nurses 3, 4; Bus Patrol 2, 3; Class Play 4; Pep Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 1. CHARLES GLUTH: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir It 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3. 4; Rouser 2; Track 1� 2; Wrestling 1; Class Play 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4. ROGER HASSE: Baseball 1; Track 2; Sports 1, 2; Pep Club 3; Class Play 4. Intramural LORRAINE HEILING: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2; Bus Patrol 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; Librarian i, 2; Class Officer 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Council 4. JAMES HENGEL: Football 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4; Projectionist 3, 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN HENDRICKSON: Pep Club 2. We Learned the Qualities... LOREN HILBERT: Football Manager 1, 2; Basketball Manager 1, 2 ,3; Pep Club 1, 2; Camera Club 1; Track 1; Class Play 3, 4. T D HOEPNER: Football 1; Basketball 1; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Tennis 3, 4; Rouser Staff 2; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4 (president); Camera Club 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2 3 4- Choir 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 4. CAROL HUHNERKOCH: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3; Rouser Staff 2J 4; Student Council 3; Class Play 4; Librarian 2. RUTH HUHNERKOCH: Girls Chorus 2, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Spanish Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 1; Class Play 4; Triple Trio 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4. ROBERT JACOBUS: Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Track 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Letter- men s Club 3, 4. WILLIAM JOHNSON: Stage Creu mg 1, 2; Pep Club 3; Intramural Sport 3, 4; Wrestl- 1, 2, 3. Of Leadership and Scholarship THOMAS JONES: Football Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Projectionist 3; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4. MADELYN JENSEN: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Nearly Nurses 2; Bus Patrol 1, 2; Class Play 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2. LOIS JOHNSON: Pep Club 1; GAA 1. JAY KESSLER: Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (co-captain); Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 3; Letter- men’s Club 2, 3, 4; Boy Stater 3. Preparing For Today ROBERT KING: Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4. MARILYN KOLP: Pep Club 4; Librarian 4 Class Play 4; Jr. Red Cross 3. VIRGINIA KLETSCHER: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Librar- ian 1, 2, 3; FHA 4; Rouser 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Usher 2; Class Play 4. HERBERT KREFT: FFA Projectionist 3, 4. 1, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; JIM KNUDSON: Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Tennis 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2; Boys Octet 1, 3; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4. BERNIE KRETSCH: Pep Club 1, 4; 3us Patrol 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Class Officer 3. WILLIAM KOHLHOF: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 2. 3. 4; Wrestling 1, 2; Stage Crew 3, 4; Intra- mural Sports 3, 4. GERA'.D KRUSE: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Projec ionist 2, 3, 4. 20 Will Help Us Tomorrow DONNA KUGLIN: FHA 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Annual Staff 4. Choir 1, 3, 4; Class Play 4; WILLARD LUCAS: Basketball 1; Football 1; Intramural Sports 3, 4; Transferred from Tri-Mont, Minnesota 3. DARREL LEOPOLD: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys Octet 3, 4; Mixed Octet 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2; Class Play 4; Rouser Staff 4; Bus Patrol 2; Pep Club 2, 4. PATRICK MAHER: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestl- ing 1, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 4. NOEL LINDEMAN: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Mike Club 3. GARWOOD MAYER: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2. 3, 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4. 21 HAROLD MELGES: Choir 1, 4; Camera Club 3; Pep Club 2, 4; Class Play 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Mike Club 3. MICKEY MELGES: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- £al1 lA 2i Wrestling 2 3; Track 1, 2; Tennis 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Class Play 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY NELSEN: Pep Club 1, 4; FHA 1; Nearly Nurses 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3. JANET NEMITZ: Girls Chorus 1, 2, 4; Pep Cluo 1, 2, 3, 4; Usher 2; Librarian 1, 2; Nearly Nurses 2, 3. 4; FHA 1. Time Passes On . . . RONNIE NESS: Football 4; Baseball 4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Pep Club 4; Transferred from Mitchell, South Dakota 4. SHARON OKLAND: Class Play 3, 4; One-act Play 3; Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Mixed Octet 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; Choir 1, 3, 4. ELLEN O'LEARY: GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Rouser Staff 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Choir 3, 4; lass Play 4; Girls Chorus 3, 4. JANET OTTO: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Choir 1, 3, 4; GAA 1; Nearly Nurses 4. RICHARD OTTO: Band 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Football 1; Wrestling 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Boys Octet 4; Class flay 3, 4. KAY PALMER: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; FHA 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2; Annual Staff 4. LARRY PANITZKE: Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 4. _ „PAJJEN: Pep Club 2’ 4; Latin Club 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 4; Girls Chorus 3, 4; Nearly Nurses 2, 3, 4. With Unforgetable High School Days JIM PETERSEN: Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Latin Club 1. LESLIE PETERSON: Football 1; Basketball 1; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Dance Band 2, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 2; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cornet Trio 2, 3; Horn Quartet 1. SUZANNE QUALE: Choir 1, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Latin Club 1; Class Play 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2; Nearly Nurses 2; Jr. Red Cross 4. GENE PETTIS: Intramural Sports 1. ROBERT RAMSETH: Wrestling 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 (co-captain). BRUCE REYNOLDS: Football 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Wrestling 4; Track 4; Class Play 4; Exchange Student from New Zealand. RAMONA RANDALL: Choir 4; Girls Chorus 4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 4; Transferred from Ohio 3. JOHN RIEGEL: Football 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Class Play 4; Pep Club 3; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4. We Gave to Each Other ERVIN READ: Football 1, Wrestling 1. Track 2. 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 1, 3, 4. KATHERINE ROUTHE: Latin Club 1; Declama- tion 1. 4; Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2, 4: Girl Stater 3; Class Play 4; Nearly Nurses 2, 3; FHA 3. 4; Bus Patrol 3, 4. NORMA READ: Nearly Nurses 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Class Play 4; Pep Club 4. JOANNE SALES: GAA 1. 2. 3; Class Play 3, 4 Declamation 1, 2; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Flute Trio 2. 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Rouser Staff 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4. PATRICIA SCHEPPMANN: Choir 4; Band 4; Annual Staff 4; Girls Chorus 4; Class Play 4; GAA 4; Pep Club 4; Nearly Nurses 4; Spanish Club 4; Transferred from Jasper, Minnesota 4. KAY SCHUMACHER: Football 1, 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Class Play 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Projectionist 3; Class Officer 1. ROMA SCHJAASTAD: Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Class Play 4; FHA 4; Transferred from Fairmont, Minnesota 2. ARMEDA SCOTT: Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3; FHA 4; Class Play 4: Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4. Memories and Friendships JEANETTE SCHMIDT: Choir 1, 2, 3; Band 1; FHA 1, 2, 3; Nearly Nurses 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Class Play 4; Projectionist 1; Declamation 1; Ac- companist 1. BETTY SMITH: Latin Club 1; FHA 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Nearly Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. MYRON SCHMIDT: Intramural Sports 1. JEANETTE SMITH: FHA 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 1; Service Club 1; Class Play 4; Pep Club 2, 4. 25 PATRICIA SMITH: Latin Club 1; FHA 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3; Nearly Nurses 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1, 3, 4; Choir 1, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Ushers Club 2, 3, 4; Rouser Staff 4. CHARLES SOUPIR: Football 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 4. MARY STEINKRAUS: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; FHA 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 1. RICHARD STELLMACHER: FFA 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 4. Ready to Graduate ... CAREN STEPHENS: Pep Club 2, 4; GAA 1, 2; FHA 3, 4; Nearly Nurses 3, 4. LARRY STRAUSS: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Class Officer 2; Basketball 1, 3; Pep Club 2; Boys Octet 2, 3; Mixed Octet 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; One-act Play 3; Class Play 3, 4; Latin Club 1. LEROY SWENSON: Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 4. TOM SWENSON: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Student Council 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Class Officer 2; Class Play 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4. DONALD TENNEY PATSY TIFFANY: Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Declamation 4; FHA 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Triple Trio 4; Latin Club 1; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4. HARRY TRYON: Latin Club 1; Pep Club 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural Sports 4. SANDRA UTTECH: Latin Club 1; Pep Club 1; Class Play 4. We Look to the Future DAYLE VAN ZANT: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Latin Club 1; Declamation 1; Annual Staff 4; Rouser Staff 1; Class Play 4. ROBERT VINAR: FFA 1; Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Wrestling 2; Intramural Sports 3, 4. If DONNA WEISBROD: Declamation 1, 3; Usher 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Girls Chorus 1, 3; Band 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Camera Club 1, 2; Nearly Nurses 2, 3, 4. DIANE WERNER: Bus Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4; Usher 2; Librarian 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. HOWARD WERNER: FFA 3, 4. DONALD WILLIAMS: Pep Club 1, 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Projectionist 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Intra- mural Sports 3, 4. ELWOOD WILLIAMS: FFA 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4. TERRY WILSON: Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Choir 1; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Class Officer 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4. Always to Remember... 'These Golden Years MARY KAYE WINKLE: Class Play 3, 4; Decla- mation 1. 3. 4; GAA 1. 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Girls Chorus 2. 3; Band 1, 2; Rouser Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 3, 4. DELORES WOESE: Nearly Nurses 2; GAA 1; FHA 2; Pep Club 1. RICHARD WOHNOUTKA: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrest- ling 1. 3, 4; Pep Club 2. JIM WOLVERTON: FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Intramural Sports 4; Class Play 4. JULIE ANN YOUNG: Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA I, 2; Choir 1; Class Play 4. ELLEN ZIMMER: Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2; Bus Patrol 3, 4; Girls Chorus 4; Nearly Nurses 2; Choir 4. JUNE ZIMMER: Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Bus Patrol 1; Jr. Red Cross 1. OFFICERS Lorraine Heiling Terry Wilson, Jay Kessler Robert Ramseth. BOYS' AND GIRLS' STATE Jay Kessler, Kathy Routhe Scholarship, character, and leadership were the main qualifications required in the selection of Kathy Routhe and Jay Kessler as delegates to Boys' and Girls' State. Each year the junior class selects representatives to attend these sessions held in the Twin Cities during the month of June. Sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary, these states exist for the purpose of acquaint- ing the young people of today with local, county, and state government by enabling the delegates to take an active part in it. The citizens of Boys' and Girls' State were indoctrinated through mock governments and observance of actual sessions in the State Capitol. Looking back over our high school days, we see how our school has molded and formed us in preparation for the future. Each year has brought added responsibilities, the first of these coming in our freshman year when we had charge of the Homecoming bonfire. As sopho- mores, our first year of senior high entailed tak- ing charge of the Homecoming pin and slogan committee, and decorating for the Christmas Ball. Each year, in passing, seemed to go faster than the one before, and after a busy junior year when we, for the first time, presented a class play, our senior year was upon us. This, our most memorable of years, was filled with the activities that keep seniors busy and make the year fly by. Putting out the school paper and the yearbook, and presenting a class play were again time-consumers, and seniors could be found in nearly every school organization. Now, at the climax of our school career we walk down the auditorium aisle for the last time and know that although we will miss the familiar security and friendships our school has offered, the future shines brightly before us. Bigger and better things await us, but we shall always look back upon our high school days and the teachers who helped make us what we are, with genuine fondness. These truly were our golden years. Seniors AFS . . A discovery was made by the American Field Service in 1944, the year they became known the world over. The discovery was sim- ply this — the people of all nations are born with a need for friendship. Although each nation may differ in language, dress, and other customs, in truth, understanding, and friendship their needs are the same. The graduating class of '55 had as a mem- ber an A.F.S. exchange student. Since then via five boys and girls from widely-scattered coun- tries of the world, we have discovered that the A.F.S. was right in its assumption. In July of 1958 Bruce Reynolds bid good- bye for one year to his family and friends in Cartertown, New Zealand. His destination was Redwood Falls and the Willis Kessler home. Be- cause of Bruce we have received an interes'ing educational course about New Zealand wiihout ever having to open a book. Redwood Falls, to make the exchange com- plete, sent an A.F.S. miss on a mission — Lisa An- derson from nearby Vesta. In August she left her home for Tromso, Norway, where she spent five months acquiring knowledge about Norway's life and education and imparting information about America. Because friendship is a sharing proposition, Bruce and Lisa are not the only ones that have gained knowledge and enjoyment through A.F.S. All people connected in any way with A.F.S. or the students involved, realize what a vital task this group is undertaking - establish- ment of lasting world peace and understanding. Ambassadors of Peace 30 UNDERCLASSMEN Juniors Tirst Kow: Ann King. Ann McKay, Barb Oberman. Pat Jaros. Elaine Pistulka. Janice Kletscher Judv Jc, Albena Mattson. Dennis Kash. Larry Pederson. Second Row: Bev Jones Carla Nemitz, Jeannie Nelson Barb Jorgenson, Leslie Nemitz, Pat Oberembt Victor Lar- sen. Barbara Parker, Lauretta Neuenburg, David Otto. Gary McKinley. Robert Pooch. . n . Third Row; Jim Kaufenberg, John Kuelbs, John Kretsch, Bill Peterson. Donald Pagel, Orville Loock John Moon Jeff Johnson. Mike Krueger. Bob Knapp, Vincent Ness. Je v Miller. First Row: Mary Ann Goblish Gealdine Canaday, Beverly Berg, Nyleen Fennern. i. .i Bovv: Pat C)ube- 'Wary Goblish. Jane Christopherson. Renee Berberick, Marv Bronson. Dick Hanson Dennv Hand. Elaine Bliss, ludy Bu.chett, Jerry Boushek. Tom Atkins. ,,7hird Row Io Hengel, Barb Cairns, Judy Fleury, Andy Hornbacher. Darryl Hilbert. Larry Carruth Jim Cherrv Phil Cheney, Marilla Ballard. Margaret Boots, Larry Gilb. , F°0?th Ro : Larfy B eitkreutz, Stan Dunn, Jim Greene. Wesley Hines, Jerry Hawton. Tom Garvin. Bill Geffrey Darlene Dietz. Ginger Dunlevy, Tom Bestick. Dean Huhnerkoch First Row: Betty Zick. Charlotte Willcox, Carol Thomas, Phyllis Schmidt, Lois Zaske, Beverly Timgren, J mi Scott, Sandy Schumacher, Joan Strom. Dian Zeug, Larry Strawzell. Second Row: Leland Riebel, Mike Radtke, Karen Sandvig, Connie Schmidt, Barb Vierling. Sara Spencer. Betty Vierling, Bob Sparby, Jim Tiffany, Ronnie Stancer, Roger Zeug, Tom Waugh. Third Row: Bruce Warner. Jerry Reed. Lester Schultz, Merlin Scharfe, John Spicer. Wayne Read, Kenneth Warner. Paul Ramseth, Tom Turek. Allen Schroeder. Steve Quesenberry. Juniors Next Year, Our Year With mixed emotions of anticipation and apprehension, we of the junior class are looking forward to our senior year. After another golden year of activities in which many members of our class participated, we feel that we can success- fully fill the shoes of the graduating class. As juniors we were entitled to partake in several activities not offered to us previously. For instance, our class play was enjoyed by all; and il proved our willingness to work and our depen- dability in such undertakings. Although class work took up much of our time, we devoted many of our spare minutes to some extra-curricular activity — sports, various clubs, music groups, or special-committee work. Close on the heels of the Junior-Senior Spring Dance came graduation and our big moment of the year — to take our places as the senior class of R.F.H.S. OFFICERS Jeannie Nelson, Lois Zaske. Jerry Reed. Mike Rasmussen Sophomores Half-way Through OFFICERS Mary Jane Hanson. janice Leopold. We, the sophomores, feel that we had a class we can be truly proud of. Our boys parti- cipated actively and with skill in all sports; and our girls, as cheerleaders, gave them the incen- tive to win. The activities of senior high were many and time-consuming, but we feel we did our part well in Senior High Chorus, Student Council, and all other activities which we were entitled to join. Along with the work came privileges such as attending the Christmas Ball and taking an increasingly active part in Homecoming. Long had we waited for the title upperclassmen and were rewarded with the respect shown to us as members of the senior high. With bright and hopeful plans for the future, we are looking forward to our last two years with eagerness and anticipation of memorable events to come. Glenn Corcoran. j0h,, Atkin First Row: Annette Green. Nvla Boys. Joan Gladitsch. Donna Duscher. Martha Judy Fenske. Helen Clark. Donna Ballard. Melanie Evans. Bell. Jerry Bailey. Elmer Da Second R°uw .Mary Lee Fletcher Betty Bratsch. Kathleen Cady, Barb Goebel. Sandy Bidinger Reidun Biornstao Ann Clements. Shari Davis. Mary Filipek. Sharon Annis. Bill Gladitsch. (,un Bjornstao Third Row: Dennis Blegen. Loren Dallman. Marsha Galles. Butch Donner. Dave Corrow Atkins. Mary Fowler. Paul Felska. Tom Balko. Glenn Corcoran. first Row: Janet King. Janice Leopold. Rose Neale, Pauline Hewett, Harlan Leopold. Russ King. John Johnson. Lynda Overbey. Gladys Kletscher, Janice Hasse, Esther Huhnerkoch. Janet Haugen. Second Row: Carolyn Hylland, Lucille Little, Cecelia Hopman, Darlene Knigge, Mary Jane Hanson. Mary Holt. Sharon Malecha. Paula Miller. Sandy Leadholm, Jeanette Hillmer, Mary Jeppesen. Sandy Lothert. Third Row: Glenda Johnson. Betty Larsen, Lynn Hesse, Doug Kodet. Bob Hopman. Tom Otto. Chuck Lussenhop. Pat Laughlin. Don McCarty, Joan Lange. Mary Lange. First Row: Janet Patten, Jackie Vohs. Mary Tiffany, Curtis Pettis. Dale Vanderwerf. Gary Zick. Marion Wohnout ka. Elaine Robinson, Beverly Schroeder. Loretta Reck, Maxine Parker, Kathy Reisinger. Second Row: Suzanne Schmidt, JoAnn Wheeler. Alice Schumacher, Jean Palmer. Janice Sorenson, Karen Simondet. Susan Povnter. Dana Worsech. Mary Wood, Lois Schultz, Russell Stewig, David Zeise. Third Row: Janet Willcox. Pete Scott. John Puff, Larry Symes, John Sluss, Dave Patterson, Jack Stemm, Steve Sundem, Larry Zimmer. Mark Ter Steeg. Dick Routhe. Loren Zimmer. Sharon Pederson. Second Row: Marcia Beireis, Patricia Dunn, Lorene Annis, Susan Cady, Karen Danielson Rita Ahrens Cathv Gunn Donna Cheney. Bev Hewett. Mary Ellen Holz. Alden Balfany. Ronnie Hillger ’ cainy v,unn. Dou£- Hunter, Bert Bjornstad. Henry Amberg, LeRoy Hoppke, Glenn Dietz. Lowell Hawton. Kenneth Hillmer, Jerr Boney. Richard Breitkreutz, Curt Goff. Dean DeCourcy. Robert Garvin. First Row: Karen Morris. Myra Kuglin. Don Orth. Brian O’Leary. David Jaros. Roger Raddatz. Rodney Leopold. Second Row: Mary McCormick. Jeanette Lammle. JoAnn Kopischke. Melanie Kramer VVendv 1 endholm n,.th Raduenz. Donna Reck. Carla Pratt. Loxie Meyer. Diane Kurtz. Cora Beth Parker. Maureen Terry Kathleen RnHtir, 1 Ctar S. ei,1- Larsen- Robeit Peterson. Myron Lindeman. Harold Read Radtke. Kathy Malecha. Julie King. Michele Kelly. Pat Kelly. Vernon Read. Richard First Row. Mary Ann Spicer. Doreen Werner. Cheri Skillman, Beverly Zielsdorf. Kathy Valle. Second Row: Lee Zachow, Mike Welch. Philip Strom. Dale Wohnoutka. Rose Scott. Karen Schmidt. Janice Storch Jim Schmidt. Dale Sandvig, Leona Zeug. David Vanderwerf. Third Row: Jo Weeks. Delores Schultz. Roger Stephens. Ruth Warner. Butch Vierling, Roger Schmit, Gary Steven- sen. David Scoates, Harlan Woelfel, Mary Slaymaker, Sallv Schmid Freshmen Preparing For Senior We freshmen, as the wheels of junior high, have disclosed that we are ready, willing, and able to take our places as the little men of the senior high. We have proved our worth in the face of responsibility by planning a greater share of the Jr. High Party and serving for the Christ- mas Ball. Increased proficiency in sports gained berths for many of our boys on the athletic teams. Num- erous members of our class also participated in Jr. High Band, Freshman Choir, and Pep Club. The climax of a year which we can look back on with pride was the annual Freshman Day. Through successful completion of these activities, we proved to all that we deserve to be known as members of the senior high and can conduct ourselves as such. Left to Right: Janette OFFICERS ■. Dean DeCourcy. Butch Vierling, Doreen Werner. Eighth Grade • Just Waiting For The Ninth Our class, the class of '63, undertook a dili- gent part in the many activities offered to us. Our developing skill in sports and increasing de- pendability in all fields placed on our shoulders much added responsibility. A highly successful dance, organized and smoothly run by members of our class and the advisors, added a great deal of pleasure to an already enjoyable year. Having done all things we feel that we will be justly deserving of the prize title of freshman. OFFICERS Left to Right: Judy Hoepner. Kathy Neumann. Alice Seifert. Joyce Lee. Seventh Grade- • • Who Can Sit Still As low men on the totem pole, we seventh- graders quickly adjusted to our new routine of many teachers and many classrooms, and became the spark plugs of many activities. While our boys were occupied with learning the fundamentals of sports, our girls were participating actively in • G.A.A. and Jr. High F.H.A. Both boys and girls added their enthusiasm to Pep Club, Second Band, and Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus. New experiences came one after another with Homecoming activities, the Jr. High Party, and the Sweetheart Dance all open to our class. Having put the finishing touches on our first glorious year, we are earnestly looking forward to next year — the second step in gaining the coveted title of senior. OFFICERS Tom Orth. Barbara Larson. Carolyn Evenson. Pat Fleury First How: Holland Gronholz, Ronnie Dietl Franklin, Wallace Hess, Walter Arndt. Lee berg. Jamie Frye. Dorothyrae Benson. Mike Fredrickson. Richard t S! : ®rand ’ Judy Hoepner, Susan Dahmes. Pam Egge Joyce Hilbert. Chuck Hillger, Jim Ilasse. Gene Fenske. Bill Cole. Lorna Dolezal. Robert Cox. Geraldine Besse. Roi.rti 7hDd R° : .Jerry Bratscli. David Barnes, Mary Boushek, Janice Beaslev Barglof, Bruce C arlson. Ray Bliss. Catherine Dunlevv. Katherine Hewett. Michael Mike Hansen. Thomas Cherrv, Arden Canaday. ssmsjwssjrasrss:; as assrja sareyaa o«o. i f ss s sTtis. ssu isfs r ■ First Row: Gale Woelfel. Mark Radtke. David VanSlooten. Ronnie Russell, Chuck Thorson. Cameron equate, viarnyn Stark. Susan Singer. Second Row: Sharon Schmidt. Julie Steinkraus. Shirley Strauss, Nita Von Mosch. Bev Stancer. Nancy Vierling. Alice Seifert. Carol Quill. Bonita Stewig. Marilyn Von Mosch. Stanley Schmidt. Paul Ter Steeg. Jeff Revier. Third Row: Mary Ellen Walerius. Janet Zeise. Kathy Schmidt, Marvin Willhite, Kenneth Wedding. Bill Wester. Dick Wildung. Floyd Quesenberry. Pat Waugh. Larry Roush. Roger Sowder. John Woodford. hirst Row: Cheryl Castle. Steven Gilb. Jean Bronson, Linda Burgemeister. Vernon Beian. LeRoy Gladitsch. Steven Boggess. Second Row: Donald Bronson. John Dube. Jim Curtis. Donald Boyle, Jim Ahrens. Beverlv Burris Janice Gluth. Nancy Chmelar. John Duscher. Ernest Cady. Bob Geffrey. James Franklin. Third Row: Patricia Amberg. Anna Greene. Kathy Dunn. Karin Bjornstad. Patricia Goff. Marsha Egle Dcnnistoun. Kathleen Corcoran. Virgil Gluth. Bruce Byram. John Gray. Andrea Bloedow. Patricia Fleury. Mary Fourth Row: Shirley Berg. Judy Gray. Sharon Allex, Carolyn Evenson, Barbara Felska. Nancy Christopherson Marrie Carbert. Violet GladUsch. Susan Garvin, Margaret Bratsch. Susan Fox. Carol Curtis. Shirley Brown. First Row: Toni Orth. Joe Kretsch, Bob Murray. Julie Hjelter, Rosella Meierding. Patricia King. Marjorie Kron beck, Kathy King, Jane Heiling. Barbara May. Dorothy Lorenz. Betty Jones. Linda Jensen. Kathleen Haug. Second Row: Larry Mayer, Howard Leopold, Jon Otto. Bob Jessop. Mike Nelson. Tom Johanneck, Joe McCarty. Kenneth Jacobson. Lauren Krause. David Kahnke, Dennis Lothert. Dwight Neale, Bob Jones. Gary Monson. Third Row: Marilyn Heck. Barbara Hart wig, Elaine Malecha. JoAnne Jorgenson, Linda Jorgensen, Barbara Larson. Sandra Hook. Patricia Hengel, Toni Kay Otto. Joyanne Jones. Linda Luckhardt. Karen Otto. Thomas Huhnerkoch Thomas Jones. First Row: Jerry Webb. Lyn Tangen. Mike Warlop. Jim Rebstock. Terry Strawzell, Merlyn Raddatz. Mike Simning Lloyd Zeise. Second Row: Kenneth Parker, Robert Reisinger. Allen Pagel, Steve Patterson. Gary Revier. Larry Reck, Mary Schweiss. Konnie Sowder, Audrey Woelfel, Laurie Schoffman, Jerald Schmidt. Third Row: Sharon Soupir, Laurelyn Simondet, Bernard Rertz, Creighton Wersal. Joseph Peterson. Charles Slaymaker. Harland Rudenick. Jerry Teich. James Robinson, Allen Read. Colleen Tighe. Dianna Reeker. Fourth Row: Gary Woodford. Jim Tersteeg, Donald Schablin, Margie Panitzke. Christine Warner, Janice Schultz, Andria Pettis. Mary Walling. Karyl Pratt. Roberta Panitzke. Judv Swigart. Dianne Vierling. Connie Stone ORGANIZATIONS Left to Right: Patsy Tiffany - Editor-in-Chief, Mick Melges - Business Manager. Mugs Cole • Art. Cut and Paste. Jo Sales - Typing. Sharon Okland • Cop Annual Staff . . . Cut and Paste Forever Memories are made of this — your annual. Recorded in it are the many things that went into making your '58-'59 school year what it was. The staff itself has many memories of pound- ing the pavement selling ads, writing and check- ing copy that just didn't seem to get in on time, taking pictures, and many more things that had to be done before deadlines could be met. Under Mr. Siewert's able supervision we planned, re- vised, and planned some more so more emphasis would be given to the main points of interest. We carefully chose our theme and coordinated the annual wi.h it by selecting gold lettering on a white background for our cover and carrying ihe theme throughout the book. We hope and feel that this yearbook will be, for years to come, a valuable remembrance of these golden years. Seated: Suzanne Quale. Barb Jorgenson. Mary Steinkraus. Pat Scheppman. Standing: Ellen O'Leary. Bev Jones. Pat Oberembt. Larry Gilb, Mary Kaye Winkle. Standing: Mary Bronson. Mr. Siewert. Butch Reed. Seated: Judy Fleury. Karen Sandvig, Bev Berg. Janet Otto. Standing. Lorraine Heiling, Donna Kuglin, Faith Arndt. Dayle Van Zant. Seated: Ruth Huhnerkoch. Caren Fletcher, Sandy Balko, Kay Palmer. FHA . . . Training For Tomorrow Toward new horizons appropriately enough is the motto of our chapter, and all chap- ters, of the Future Homemakers of America. Our chapter consisted of 38 members working to- gether to better themselves, their homes, and their community. They achieved these ideals by participating in activities such as a study of good grooming, the sale of corsages at Homecoming, and the establishment of a baby-sitting service for citizens of Redwood Falls who wished to vote and had children at home. Personal accomplishment was noted by the attainment of the Degrees of Achievement — the Junior Homemaker Degree and the Chapter Homemaker Degree. Under Miss Owens' careful guidance, these girls quickly moved toward their goal of becom- ing the backbone of American life. Seated: Diane Kurtz - President. Barbara Hartwig - Vice President, Joyce Lee • Secretary, Mary Lee Slaymaker Parliamentarian. Miss Monson. Advisor. Janette Lam rule - Treasurer. Audrey Riebel - Historian. Jill Anderson ■ Repo ter. Standing: Linda Jorgenson, Sharon Schmidt. Carol Quill, Marilyn Stark, Mary Ellen Walerius, Roberta Panitzke. Kathy llaug. Diana Reeker. Carol Curtis, Patty Goff, Karen Otto, Dorothy Lorenz. Kathleen Stark, Cheryl Castle, Mary Dennistoun. Laurelyn Simondet. Mary Ann Spicer. Susan Garvin. Marilyn Heck. Rose Scott. Myra Kuglin. 42 Seated: Mary Steinkraus, Betty Smith. Pat Smith. Kathy Routhe - Secretary. Janet Otto. Armeda Scott. Janette Smith. Sandra Balko - Repoiter. Karen Bailey. Roma Schjaastad. Standing: Kay Palmer. Madelyn Jensen - Song Leader. Donna Kuglin • President, Lorraine Heiling - Parliamentar- ian. Virginia Kletscher. Carol Huhnerkoch. Judy Fenske, Dayle Van Zant, Janet Willcox. Patsy Tiffany, Ruth Huhne.koch. Seated: Miss Owens - Advisor. JoAnn Hengel, Nyleen Fenncrn, Connie Schmidt, Mary Ann Goblish. Caren Stephens. Second Row: Phyllis Schmidt, Darlene Dietz. Rita Neuenburg, Helen Clark. Janet King. Marlys Larson. Mary Goblish. Esther Huhnerkoch. Pat Jar os - Treasurer, Janice Hasse. Gladys Kletscher. 43 OFFICERS: Mr. Scholl - Advisor. Jeff Johnson - Secretary, Tom Swenson - Treasurer. Jay Kessler - President. Jim Cairns ■ Vice President. First Row: Jerry Bailey. Harlan Leopold. Russ King. John Corbett. Tom Jones. Ronnie Ness. Earl Brown. John Kuelbs. Bill Kohlhof. Second Row: Jim Tiffany, Pat Maher. Bernie Kretsch, Roger Zeug, John Kretsch, Mike Radtke, Dave Otto, Chuck Soupir, Mickey Melges, Jim Knudson. Ted Hoepner, Garwood Mayer, Les Peterson. Third Row: Chuck Gluth. Mike Krueger, Jim Gelinne, Jerry Reed. John Atkins. Dave Zeise, Jim Hengel. Larry Carruth. Dean Gilland, Tom Waugh, Bruce Reynolds. Mike Rasmussen. Robert Ramseth. Fourth Row: Bob Jacobus. Larry Breitkreutz, Dave Ballard. Chuck Lussenhop. Steve Sundcm, Bill Maher, Jim Peterson. Paul Ramseth. Chuck Reigel. Bob Vinar. Duane Corrow. Merlin Scharfe, Stanley Dunn. Lettermen . . . Sportsmanship Comes First By proudly wearing a colorful red and white jacket which is the trademark of his group, a member of the Lettermen's Club becomes one of the most easily recognized boys in Redwood High. This organization, under the excellent dir- ection of Mr. Scholl, consists of all boys who have earned at least one letter through participation in any one sport offered here. The ciub is the gov- erning body of all athletes. Again this year, for the third year in suc- cession, a Pancake Supper was sponsored by these athletes. The meal was prepared and served in the cafeteria by the boys themselves with a little help from the coaches. The proceeds from the successful supper will be used for promoting better athletic facilities. The officers were: Presi- dent, Jay Kessler; Vice President, Jim Cairns,- Sec- retary, Jeff Johnson; Treasurer, Tom Swenson. Overcoming the difficulties of smoothly per- forming the back-stage operations of all pro- grams and assemblies, Mr. Fox's stage crew has completed another successful year of coordinat- ing the complexities behind the scene. The intri- cate lighting system, the extensive mike sys em, and the stage curtains were all controlled by members of the stage crew. Time and time again this hard-working group of boys has established its place as an indispensable organization in our school. Stage Crew Cameras, Lights, No Electricity First Row: Mr. Fox, Jerry Miller. Bob King, Bill Sparby, Tom Jones. John Corbett. Seated: Shari Davis - Sr. High Points Chairman, Cathy Gunn • Secretary. Sharon Okland • Vice President. Ellen O Leary President Gladys Kletscher - Treasurer. Wendy Leadholm - Jr. High Points Chairman. Second Row: Audrey Riebel, Janette Lammle, Doreen Werner, Beverly Zielsdo.f. Betty Asleson. Betty Ann Fletcher. Mary McCormick. Annette Green. Suzanne Schmidt. Linda Overby. Marcia Beireis. Jill Anderson. Beverlv Hewett Donna Cheney. Cheri Skillman. Third Row. Jean Hanson - Advisor. Mugs Cole. Donna Duscher, Loxie Meyer, Melanie Kramer. Nyla Boys. Sandy Schumacher, Pat Dube, Leona Zeug, Cha!lotte Willcox. Janet Haugen. Pat Scheppman. Maureen Periy. Ruth Ra:iuenz. Fourth Row: Janice Hasse, Virginia Kletscher. Caren Fletcher. Jan Wetmore. Mary Bronson. Janet Willcox. Kathy Valle. Pauline Hewett. Carolyn Hylland. Marian Wohnoutka. Bev Schroeder, Sharon Malecha. Alice Schumacher. Fourth Row: Jeannie Nelson. Kathy Malecha. Diane Werner. Michele Kelly. Mary Ellen Holz. Andrea Smith. Julie King. Maty Filipek. Judy Burchett. Barbara Vierling, Suzanne Quale. Betty Vierling Good sportsmanship, friendliness, and leadership are qualities which were promoted by the Girls' Athletic Association under the direction of Miss Hanson. These girls, who had the common interest of participation in sports, enjoyed schedul- ed activities of basketball, volleyball, softball and kickball plus electives such as roller skating and league bowling. Because of the large member- ship and increased participation the organization was again divided into two groups, junior high and senior high. Even with such a large number of girls, the group had a unity that enabled each girl to have as a friend, every girl in G.A.A. First Row: Kathy Haug. Mary Walling, Toni Kay Otto. Diane Vierling. Patty Goff. Lauralyn Simondet. Linda Johnson. Eleanor Johnson. Teresa Neuschwander, Barbara May. Konnie Sowder, Patsy King. Jean Bronson. Second Row: Judy Hoepner, Julie Steinkraus. Colleen Tighe. Pat Fleury, Marsha Egle. Mary Dennistoun. Kath- leen Corcoran. Kathy Neumann. Karen Heinerich. Gerry Besse. Karen Bjornstad. Andrea Bloedow. Third Row: Barbara Jessop, Andrea Pettis. Beverly Stancer, Nancy Vierling Nita Von Mosch. Judy Maisch. Bonnie Ness, Kathleen Nelson. Christine Werner. Janice Beasley. Katherine Hewett. Judy Ness. Barbara Felska. Fourth Row: Terry Otto, Cathy Schmidt. Linda Johnson. Jeanne Lussenhop. Mary Ann Mather. Carol Quill. Carol Curtis, Colleen Meyer. Mary Boushek, Susan Fox. Carolyn Evenson. Sharon Allex. Alice Seifert. Suzanne Dahmes. GAA . .. Strike! Foul! 2 Points First Row: Mr. Bungum. Jill Anderson. Melanie Kramer. Pat Jaros. Joanne Hengel. Russell Stewig. Second Row: Bill Gladitsch. Curtis Goff, Doud Hunter. Damian Evans. John Corbett. Darlene Dietz. Sara Spencer. Third Row: Robert Hopman, Gerald Kruse, Herbert Kreft, George Gjertson, Jim Hengel, Dave Duncan. Projectionists . . Lights out! Projector on! Action! And another educational film was shown through the able assistance of the projectionists. The members of this group, under the direction of Mr. Bungum, sacrificed their study halls and free time to pre- sent these films designed to supplement know- ledge received in the classroom. From primary grades to seniors, from chemistry class to typing classes - all received the benefits offered by this active service organization. Find A Reel Realizing the importance of public speaking, many students participated in this activity which we commonly call declamation. With the help of parents and teachers, suitable selections were chosen; then began the long hours of memoriza- tion and practice which gave rewards in a polish- ed performance. Competition is patterned after that in sports — from local to state level. Because of the poise and knowledge of correct speaking given to us, declamation is one of the most worth- while perennial activities offered for our develop- ment in school and social skills. Declamation . . . Speak Only When Spoken To First Row: Margaret Cole. Jill Anderson. Sharon Okland. Jeannie Nelson, Karen Sandvig, Donna Weisbrod. Kathy Valle. Patsy Tiffany. Second Row: Patricia Smith. Karen Bailey, Judy Burchett. Kathy Routhe. Barb Vierling, Judy Fleury. Barb Cairns, Andy Hornbacher. Margaret Boots. Third Row Mr Hanna. Darrel Leopold. Pat Oberembt. Daryl UiH crt, Larry Gilb, Tom Waugh. Bruce Reynolds. Standing: Mary Bronson. Donna Weisbrod. June Zimmer. Pat Smith. Around the Table: Gladys Kletscher.Marv Ann Spicer. Andrea Smith. Joan Gladii� ft. Myra Kuglin, Jill Andersnn.Bev Zielsdorf standing: Janice Haase. Janet Haugen. Esther Huhnerkoch. Marilyn Kolp. Armeda Scott. Margaret Boots. Mrs. Sinner Checking out books, helping lost students, and issuing fine notices are samples of the many duties cheerfully performed by the library assis- tants. To arouse more interest in reading, these girls arrange colorful and attractive book jackets in eye-catching displays. Without their able as- sistance, Mrs. Sinner's already time-consuming job would be endless. The product of their com- bined efforts, a quiet and capably run library, adds much to the wealth of knowledge available to us as students in RFHS. Librarians . . . Feeding The Bookworms Sitting: Connie Stone. Sharon Schmidt. Sandy Pederson. Tera Lussenhop. Second Row: Konnie Sowder. Laurelyn Simondet. Linda Jensen. Mary Dennistoun. Andrea Pettis. Catherine Dun- levy, Jane Heiling. Kathy King. Third Row: Nancy Christopherson. Barb Larson. Andrea Bloedow. Shirley Berg, Colleen Tighe. Mary Boushek. Fourth Row: Mary Ann Maher. Joyce Lee. Mary Ellen Walerius, Kathleen Nelson. Patricia Hengel Colleen ver. First Row: Darrell Leopold - Reporter. Bob Jacobus - Treasurer. Jerry Hawton - Vice President, Mr. Broberg Advisor. Larry Panitzke - President. Noel Lindeman - Secretary. Warren Duscher - Sentinel, John Spicer. Parliamentau- an. Second Row: Daryl Hilbert. Kenneth Warner. Uiverne Liebl. David Carity, Gary Hoover, Richard Stellmacher, Gerald Kruse. Herb Kreft, Dean Huhnerkoch. Don Williams. Third Row: Jim Tiffany, John Kretsch. Victor Larson. Bob Mann. Jim Wolverton. Dick Wohnoutka. David Davis, Howard Werner. Lester Schultz, Wesley Hines. FFA . . Service To Others Common interest in the vital career of farm- ing bounds this group of boys together in the or- ganization called the Future Farmers of America. To protect and increase his required $50 invest- ment in farming, each chapter farmer took an active part in the chapter with much initial interest shown by the greenhands. There are three goals for each greenhand to work for: chapler farmer, state farmer, and the American farmer. Skillful education by Mr. Broberg in such fields and judging of crops, soil, or livestock brought the F.F.A. boys several championships and near championships, individually and as teams. One of the crowning events of the year was d corn drive conducted by the boys in which nearly $1,000 was raised for charity. Projecis such as these plainly indicate the enormous job these boys are constantly undertaking for ihe betterment of themselves and others. First Row: Roger Raddatz, Daniel Evans. Jerry Bailey. Tom Balko. Elmer Dahmes, Eugene Dahmes, Dave Zeise. Second Row: Dick Breitkreutz. Jim Schmidt. Rodney Leopold, Myron Lindemann, Russell Stewig. Dale Vanderwerf. Loren Zimmer, Paul Felska. Third Row: Jerry Boney, Bill Gladitsch, Lowell Hawton. Leroy Hoppke, Kenneth Hillmer. Chico Jeasen, Robeit Ho pm an Pit Bmithe Pal Lanehlin t;i,nn Mi,'tv First Row: Mrs. Evenson nurse, Martha Bell, Joan Gladitsch. Lynda Overbey. Suzanne Schmidt. Ann McKay, Nyla Boyes, Caren Stephens. Mary Ann Goblish. Janet Patten. Second Row: Sue Poynter, Sandy Bidinger, Pat Scheppman. Pat Smith. JoAnne Wheeler. LaVonne Gladitsch. Mary Nelson. Jan Willcox. Karen Bailey. Sandy Baiko, Betty Smith. Dianne Hoffrogge. Third Row: Margaret Boots. Mary Patten. Mary Filipek. Mary Jeppesen. Janet Otto. Barb Vierling. Norma Read. Phyllis Schmidt. Glenda Johnson. Alice Schumacher. Donna Weisbrod. Future Nurses ... A Stitch In Time Saves . . . Blood Besides the duties encountered helping in the nurses' office, these girls are often called upon to help in outside tasks such as providing needed assistance at the Blood Bank and help- ing in the administration of the Mantoux test. Even as they are rendering service to our school, these girls are receiving the golden opportunity of determining whether nursing is the right career for them — through actual practice in this field and through the guidance of the two school nurses. Ushers . . . Pitter, Patter of Feet Advisor. Miss Rohlfing: First Row: Ann McKay. Martha Bell. Second Row: Donna Weisbrod. Donna Ballard. Elaine Bliss. Manila Ballard. Third Row: Reidun Bjornstad. Noreen Goldhorn. Pat Smith. Bev Timgren. Confusion at music concerts, drama, presenta- tions and other such events is kept to a minimum by Miss Rohlfing's service group of ushers. Spot- ted easily by their patriotic red and white uni- forms, these senior high girls will be found per- forming a variety of duties: distributing pro- grams, seating the spectators, keeping order, and doing other on-the-spot jobs efficiently and quick- ly. Without the supervision of these girls, it is un- likely that anything but confusion could reign at programs presented by our school. 49 Pep Club . . . Pepsters One And All Cheerleaders . . . For the price of a ten-cent button, three hundred fifty students became members of our energetic Pep Club, the boosters organization of our school. The renewed spirit and vigor of the peps'ers were shown by their loyal support of our fine athletic teams and their zealous purchase of pompons, sweatshirts, beanies, and other items proclaiming enthusiasm for the Cardinal teams. Before every game, posters wishing the teams and the coaches good luck were placed throughout the school by Publicity Chairman, Caren Fletcher, and her committee. Other officers were Mugs Cole, president; Ginger Dunlevy, vice president; Lorraine Heiling, secretary; and Sharon Okland, treasurer. Inspired by the increased student body support and the invigorating direc- tion of Miss Hanson, the Pep Club resumed its role as one of the most important and active school or- ganizations. A SQUAD Karen Simondet Mary Jane Hanson, Renee Bcrberick, Lois Zaske Full of Vim, Vigor, And Vitali B SQUAD Suzie Schmidt, Beverly Hewett. Germaine Dube, Sharon Pederson. Practice makes perfect seems to have been the motto of our peppy cheerleaders who were constantly striving to learn new cheers and perfect the old. By infecting the crowds with their own bubbling enthusiasm, these girls developed a rooting section that was tremendously important to the development of team desire for victory. I.rft to Rinht lom Swenson • Spoits, Hon Bjork - Art. Patsy Tiffany - Feature. Sharon Okland - Distribution Gin Kletscher • Production. Mr Bungum • Advisor. Ellen O’Leary - News. Suzanne Quale • Editor-in-Chief. Rouser Staff . Hustle, bustle; scurry, worry — that describes an average Thursday night in room 203 as the weekly chore of ROUSER publication once again took place. Concentrated effort was applied in those hours which often stretched late into the night. The large staff of approximately 60 mem- bers worked together in surprising harmony. Though there were many discouraging moments, the news had to go out; and somehow, it always did. The paper staff took on an extra amount of work this year by enlarging the publication to a two page weekly. More emphasis was placed on art work, better copy, fewer errors, and its goal — an A rating from the Minnesota High School Press Association. Kirst Row Bev Jones. Jan Wet more. Caren Fletcher. Second Row: Pat Obcrembt. Bruce Reynolds. Barb Vierling. Larry Gilb. John Corbett. First Row: Mugs Cole. Joanne Sales. Mary Kaye Winkle. Second Row: Carol Huhnerkoch. Ruth Huhnerkoch, Carol Thomas. JoAnn Hengel. Betty Vicrling. The staffers held a tight schedule with every day the scene of some phase of production. On Monday, assignments were given out wiih a Wednesday morning deadline. Then copy was re- written, corrected, and typed Thursday morning and afternoon. Thursday night found members slaving over stencils with planning, typing and artwork. Concluding this phase, all four stencils were run off on the mimeograph machine. The finished product was presented to the staplers on Friday morning, and finally distributed to students at 3:30. Distribution continued after school with the sending of ROUSERS to other schools and subscribing graduates. The staff has finished its reign with a sense of accomplishment, knowing they have tried to produce the best paper RFHS has ever had — one that has been informative and enjoyed by all. Extra! Student News First Row: Mary Bronson. JoAnne Wheeler. Janice Sorenson. Janet Patten. Second Row: Sandy Bidinger. Dana Worsech. Marcia C.alles, Andy Hornbacher. Lois Zaske. Ginger Dunlevv, Barb Cairns Third Row: Marion Wohnoutka. Glenda Johnson. Mary Tiffany. Mary Filipek. Janet Haugen. Mary Lange. Renee Berberick. Fourth Row: Dave Patterson. Glenn Corcoran First Row: Brian O'Leary. Alden Balfany. Mr. Hille. Second Row: Lee Zachow. Larry Pederson, David Senates Third Row: Jerry Miller. Tom Bestick. Mike Radtke. Butch Donner fourth Row: Wayne Read. Robert Vinar. Butch Reed. Phillip Cheney. Camera Club Snap! Goes The Shutter Practice Makes Perfect Preserving in picture many of our most pleasant memories was the objective of our small but prospering Camera Club. Under the direction of Mr. Hille, monthly photographic contests were held to stimulate interest in this very necessary group. EDHH First Row: Jan Wetmore, Donna Kuglin, Mugs Cole, Sharon Okland, Pat Scheppmann, Jim Knudson, Mickey Melges, Damian Evans. Second Row: Ellen Zimmer, Nyleen Fennern, Pat Jaros, Sara Spencer, John Beager, Ted Hoepner, Paul Ramseth, Dave Otto. Third Row: Mary Lange, Mary Patten, Barb Goebel, Bev Timgren, John Bronson, Bruce Reynolds, Merlin Scharfe, Dave Ballard, Jerry Reed. Fourth Row: Ruth Huhnerkoch, Janet Otto, David Duncan, Harold Melges, Bill Jeffrey, Duane Corrow, Larry Gilb, Pat Oberembt, Chuck Gluth, Dick Otto. We Sing For Enjoyment 56 The golden strains of harmonious music threaded their way through the halls of R. F. H. S. as Mr. Grender's Senior High Chorus began prac- ticing for the various performances of the year. With the completion of the new addition to the building, the choir moved into the old bandrocm and now is permanently stationed there. The of- ficers of the chorus are: President—Ted Hoepner Vice President—Paul Ramseth Secretary—Joanne Sales Besides the task of directing the major chor- us our congenial, smiling Mr. Grender also super- vises Girls' Chorus, the Freshman Choir, and First Row: Darrel Leopold, Elmer Dahmes, Joanne Sales, Ellen O'Leary, Janice Sorenson, Andy Hornbacher, Mary Tiffany, Cathy Reisinger, Mr. Grender, director. Second Row: George Gjertson, Steve Quesenberry, Suzanne Quale, Madelyn Jensen, Betty Larson, Caren Fletcher, Lisa Anderson, Dana Worsech. Third Row: Margaret Boots, Ginger Dunlevy, Sharon Pederson, Mary Fowler, Beverly Jones, Judy Fluery, Mary Jane Hanson, Sandy Bidinger, Donna Weisbrod. Fourth Row: Paul Felska, Dave Patterson, Ramona Randall, Reidun Bjornstad, Pat Smith, Patsy Tiffany, Judy Burchett. Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus, and five en- sembles. Each of these groups contributed its talents to our programs. The Senior High Chorus sang at the Christ- mas program, and Spring Music Festival, the spring concert, and at graduation. Also, this year the choir made an out-of-town trip in the spring. The Triple Trio, Mixed Octet, and Boy's Oc- tet, provided special music for local study clubs and civic groups. They were also entered in the competitive sessions of the Spring Festival. Certainly this past year was successful mus- ically and will be remembered by all of us. And Its Pleasures 57 First Row: Donna Kuglin. Nyleen Fennern. Pat Jaros. Donna Duscher, Janice Wetmore. Sharon Okland. Pat Scheppmann. Cathy Reisinger. Ellen O’Leary. Joanne Sales, Madelyn Jensen, Janice Sorenson, Mary Tiffany, Mr. Gren- der. Second Row: Mugs Cole, Mary Lee Fletcher, Sharon Annis, Janice Kletscher, Beverly Timgren, Sandy Lothert. Dana Worsech, Mary Jane Hanson. Lisa Anderson, Caren Fletcher, Darlene Knigge, Sandy Bidinger, Judy Fluery, Beverly Jones. Third Row: Ruth Huhnerkoch, Barbara Goebel. Jean Lange. Mary Lange. JoAnne Hengel, Sara Spencer, Suzanne Quale, Karen Simondet, Andy Hornbacher, Lois Zaske, Ramona Randall, Reidun Bjornstad, Pat Smith, Donna Weis- brod. Fourth Row: Jackie Vohs. Janice Leopold. Rose Neale. Ellen Zimmer, Janet Otto. Mary Filipek, Mary Patten, Betty Lou Larson, Ginger Dunlevy, Mary Fowler, Sharon Pederson, Patsy Tiffany, Judy Burchett. Margaret Boots. Girls Chorus Freshmen Choir First Row: Carla Pratt. Teddy Joan Watts. Doris Campbell. Mary McCormick. Audrey Riebel, JoAnn Kopischke Bev Hewett, Jill Anderson. Germaine Lube. Jeanette Lammle. Mr. Grender. F Second Row. Kathleen Stark. Betty Fletcher. Myra Kuglin. Rose Scott. Diane Kurtz. Mary lee Slavmaker Kathv Valle, Judy Mann. Karen Danielson, Betty Asleson. Third Row: Sally Schmid Doreen Warner. Ruth Raduenz. Loxie Meyer. Melanie Kramer, Jo Weeks Kathv Mai- echa. Alden Balfany. Ronnie Hillger, Phil Strom. Don Orth. Fourth Row: Leona Zeug. Pat Kelly Pat Dunn. Mike Kelly. Mary Holz, Mike Welch. Dave Senates. Dean DeCourcv, Curt Goff. LeRoy Hoppke. Burt Bjornstad. David Vanderwerf. Lee Zachow. Rodney Leopold. MIXED OCTET First Row: Mugs Cole, Sharon Okiand, Dana Worsech MargarctBoots. Second Row: David Otto, Bill Jeffrey Paul Ramseth, Larry Strauss. Ensembles BOYS' OCTET First Row: Darrel Leopold, Pat Oberembt, Damian Evans, D; ■ Otto. Second Row: Dave Duncan, George Gjertson. David P.iiiard Larry Gilb. Practice Makes Perfect First Row: Ruth Huhnerkoch, Janice Wetmore, Caren Fletcher Second Row: Sara Spencer, Judy Fluery, Andy Hornbachcr, Patsy Tiffany, Judy Burchett, Beverly Jones. Hard work in tiring practice sessions paid off rich rewards, for the three ensembles, with polished performances at the Spring Concert and Music Festival. The Horn Trio made its initial appearances this year while the Flute Trio and Clarinet Quartet were hold-overs from the pre- vious year with only a few changes in the per- sonnel of the clarinet group. These ensembles, as the three bands, were under the direction of Mr. Zschunke. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS OCTET First Row: Jon Niemann, Merlin Kruse, Robbie Reisinger. Lyn Tangen. Second Row: Dick Wildung, Dean DeCourcy, Mike Welch. Don Orth. JR. HI TRIPLE TRIO First Row: Joyanne Jones. Jovce Lee, Carol Curtis . Judy Hoepner. Absent— Mary Walerius. Second Row: Jeanne Lussenhop, Terry Otto Barb Jessop, Christine Warner. First Row: Betty Smith. Fae Goldhorn. Rose Neale, Mary Holt. Second Row: Bev Jones. JoAnn Wheeler. Robert Ramseth. Denny Hand. Jeanne Nelson. Glenn Corcoran, Jack Stemm. Dean DeCourcy. Doug Kodet. Third Row Andrine Hornbacher, Sandv Balko, Barb Goebel. Paul Ramseth. David Otto, Jim Tiffany. Ted Hoepner, Jim Knudson. Pai Oberembt. Joan Strom. Bill Geffrey. Merlin Scharfe, Gary McKinley. Leslie Peterson. Fourth Row: Mary Fowler, Judy Burchett. Jackie Vohs. All decked out in their flashy new red and grey uniforms, shakos trimmed with red plumes, and white socks and freshly polished white bucks, the 62 members of the band began the year with daily marching sessions in the streets and on the football field. Dress that line! . . . Watch me. . . . Sound familiar? Even though that might have been heard just before the performance, the band amazed many football fans during the half time of each home game as they presented pol- ished formations. As the members recalled the fun and food of all the band trips, they soon forgot the hard work and blisters of marching sessions. They per- formed at Willmar's Kaffe Fest, and Morgan's Beard and Bustle Days and climaxed the sum- mer with a short concert at the State Fair. The pep bands numbered two this year. The basketball pep band had 33 members and the wrestling band had 24 musicians. They provided entertainment at all games and matches during the season and also played for the various tour- nament games. After outside practices, they headed for the new bandroom where they again got underway preparing for the annual spring concert and fes- tival. For The Love Of . . . feO First Row: Sharon Okland. Joanne Sales. Mary Wood. Fat Scheppmann, Barbara Cairns. Second Row: Patsy Tiffany. Dana Worsech. Karen Bailey. Mary Tiffany. Donna Weisbrod. Janet Fatten Must Cole. Karen Sandvig. Larry Strauss. Judy Fleury. Third Row: Mary Jane Hanson. Dayle Van Zant, Mary Patten. Lucille Little, Mary Jeppesen. Ginger Dunlevy Marcia Galles. Sharon Pederson. Sandy Leadholm, Karen Simondet, Sandy Bidinger. Fourth Row: Barb Jorgenson. Phil Cheney, Jerry Reed. Terry Wilson. Tom Waugh. Music First Row: Sandy Leadholm, Marcia Galles, Ginger Dunlevy. Sandy Bidinger. Karen Simondet Second Row: iJa'id Otto. Ted Hoepner. Gary McKinley. Doug Kodet. Leslie Peterson. Dana Worsech. Patsy Tiffany. Dance Band . . . Music Makers Rock Solid swing music is put forth by Ihe dance band. With fourteen members and supervised by Mr. Zschunke, the band played for all school dances and some out-of-town engagements. The band also played for the Junior High Party which was given to them for good conduct on Hallo- ween. At the end of the year they took their earn- ings and ate a large, satisfying dinner togeiher. This climaxed a very successful year for our ''modern musicians. Second Band First Row: Betty Asleson, Beverly Stancer. Terry Otto, Shirley Strauss, Ruth Raduenz, David Vanderwerf, Tera Lussenhop, Kathy Redding. Melanie Kramer, Cathy Gunn. Second Row: Suzanne Dahmes. Mary Ellen Holz. Mike Kelly. Pat Kelly, Joyce Hilbert. Julie Steinkraus. Patty Fleurv. Colleen Tighe, Kathy Valle. Joyce Lee, Kathy Haug, Barb Jessop, Joyar.ne Jones, Dorothy Lorenz, Judy Hoepner. Third Row: John Duscher. Barb Hartwig. Carol Curtis. Chuck Thorson, Karvl Pratt, Barbara Felska, David Hunter. Carol Quill. Jean Lussenhop, Bill Cole. Jon Niemann, Don Orth, Pat Waugh, Steve Gilb, Bob Jones, Merlin Rad- datz, Sue Peterson. Virgil Gluth. Karen Bjornstad, Cameron Quale, Geraldine Besse. John Woodford, Lowell Hawton. Fourth Row: Patsy King. Linda Jorgenson, Patricia Hengel, Patricia Amberg, Betty Jones, Bruce Byram, Wendy Leadholm. Merlin Kruse, Sheri Skillman. Mike Welch. Brian O’Leary, Kurt Goff, Mark Radtke, Pat Goff, Toni Otto, Joanne Jorgenson, Marcia Beireis, Sandy Pederson, Alden Balfany. Absent: Janice Gluth, Linda Johnson, Linda Ohnstad. Susan Fox. CLARINET QUARTET FLUTE TRIO Sharon Okland, Joanne Sales. Barb Cairns. Dana Worsech, Mary Jane Hanson, Larry Strauss, Patsy Tiffany. HORN TRIO Andy Hombacher, Sandy Balko, Barb Goebel. Ginger Dunlevy. Joanne Sales. Sharon Okland. Majorettes Flagtwirlers Spanking white uniforms with tasseled boots and red plumed hats at the head of the band marked the appearance of Ginger Dunlevy, Sharon Okland, and Joanne Sales — our three majorettes. They sparked the enthusiasm of the band with their high-stepping routines and pleas- ed many a football crowd at half-time with their feats of twirling to band accompaniment. Betty and Barb Vierling, and Paula Miller followed the band carrying three flags with R, H, and S respectively. They wore red uniforms accented with white hats and boots. They, too, performed at all games and in the parades. Barb Vierling, Betty Vierling. Paula Miller. i H iIf COOKS Mrs. Maisch. Mrs. King. Mrs. Bluhm. Mrs. Churchill. Mrs. Norcutt (substituting for Mrs. Behrendt.) Herb Bill Bluhm. Lee Overby. Mrs. Welch. Lloyd Iverson. Herb Kohlhof Bill Schroeder. PERSONNEL Credit is due our cooks, janitors, and school nurses who are all a vital part of the smooth functioning of our school. They satisfy our hunger, keep our building spotless, and comfort our aches and pains - all in the course of a regular school day. We are deeply grateful for the per- formance of these duties and many others by our energetic personnel. 64 First Row: Howard Leopold, Jerry Bailey, Chuck Soupir, Dean Gilland, Russell King. Harlan Leopold. Second Row: John Kretsch, Jim Tiffany, Bernard Kretsch. Robert Ramseth. Roger Zeug, John Kuelbs Bob Jacobus. Wrestling . . . Action Every Minute Card wrestling fans have many memories of the thrill-packed 1958-59 season. Although graduation took many lettermen, the younger iettermen and other hopefuls came up with an- other nearly perfect record. One of the biggest highlights for the grap- plers this year was the defeat of the St. James team, the first defeat the Cards had handed them in seven years. The Cards appeared to be stronger than usual in the upper weights and this, plus the usual good balance in the lighter weights, made for a very successful season. The regaining of the region three title and another high place in state were the sought-after goals of Mr. Sales' matmen. Redwood Oppone Willmar 29 16 Glencoe 38 16 Montevideo 42 0 Tracy 32 18 Fairfax 39 8 Montevideo 27 21 Worthington 37 13 Willmar 33 15 Hutchinson 39 13 Windom 22 26 St. James 31 17 Olivia 35 13 litchfield 31 19 1 racy 25 New Ulm 24 18 Hutchinson 41 6 B-Squad Wrestlers First Row: Damian Evans, John Woodford, Jim Tersteeg, Eugene Dahmes. Second Row: Mr. Laughlin, John Corbett, Ted Hoepner, Tom Balko, Bruce Reynolds, Damian Evans, Tom Bestick, Roger Stephens. Third Row: Fat Maher, Duane Corrow, Vernon Reed, Larry Breitkreutz, Jim Peterson, Jim Green, Bill Jeffrey, Richard Stellmachor, Pat Laughlin. Richard Stellmacher Bob Jacobus Jim Peterson Chuck Souoir Wrestlers Pat Maher Damian Evans John Corbett Robert Ramseth Dean Gilland Duane Corrow Ted Hoepner Dick Wohnoutka Bernard Kretsch Dave Ballard Ronnv Ness Activities This was Bernie Kretch': final match as a dis- trict contender for the championship in the 133 lb. class, and he came throught These six, by doing their best in the district, represented Redwood in the Region, COACHING STAFF Mr. Siewert, Jr. High Basketball, Jr. High Baseball. Jr. High Athletic Director; Mr. Halvorson, Golf; Mr. Holister 8th grade Basketball, Tracy, Asst., B Squad Football; Mr. Ramseth. Athletic Director; Mr. Scholl, Football. Track Asst.. 9th grade Basketball, Asst. Athletic Director, Mr. Bungum, Jr. High Track. Mr. Sales, Wrestling; Mr. Thompson, Asst. Football, Basketball, Baseball; Mr. Hall, Basketball, Tennis, 7th grade football; Mr. Duckstad, 9th grade football; Mr. Hanna. Asst. Wrestling, Baseball; Mr. Laughlin, Asst. Wrestling. Football The Redwood Falls 1958 football team, headed by Coach Dale Scholl, and co-captains, Jay Kessler and Robert Ramseth, finished one of the most successful seasons in many years last October. In fact, it was rated tremendous with no exaggeration. With a definite determination to go through the season undefeated, the boys sail- ed through the first five games with seemingly little effort. As our homecoming game with the undefeated Granite Falls team approached, there was a great deal of tension and excitement; for this was to be the most decisive game of the season. Unfortunately, we had to bow out with our first, but also last defeat of the year. The boys came back stronger than ever to win their last two games. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Five of the Cardinals were named to the all- district squad; Jim Cairns, Jay Kessler, Garwood Mayer, Mike Rasmussen, and Paul Ramseth. Jay was also named to the All-State Team and two All-American teams, a very great honor for him- self and our school. Although every one of the players deserved an award, only three of them could actually re- ceive one. At the annual football banquet, the title of the Most Valuable Player was given to Jay Kessler, with Mike Rasmussen as the Best Defensive Player and Jim Cairns as the Best Of- fensive Player. The 1958 season is one of which the players can well be proud. It will be long remembered by all supporters of the Cardinal teams. First Row: Steve Patterson, Bob Jessop, Tom Johanneck Ernie Cady, Tom Orth, Lyn Tangen. Bob Murray. Larry Mayer, Mike Simondet, Jon Otto, Mike Nelson, Robbie Reisinger, Ken Jacobson, Gerald Schmidt, Joe McCarty. Second Row: Terry Strawzell, Lloyd Zeise, Larry Reck, Bob Geffrey, Gary- Teick, Harland Rudenick Chuck Slay- maker, Jim Ahrens, Bruce Byram, Jim Rebstock, Gary Revier, Dwight Neale, Gary Monson. Third Row: Jeff Revier, John Kaufenberg, Tom Cherry, Pat Waugh, Gary Lindeman, Dick Wildung, Roger Sow- der, Ken Wedding, Richard Franklin, Jon Niemann. Fourth Row: Mr. Holister, David Hess, Ronnie Russell. Bill Cole, Leroy Hess, Duane Krueger. Mark Radtke Allen Read. Fifth Row: Lee Zachow, Ronnie Hillger, Burt Bjornstad. Curt Goff, Harlan Woelfel, Mike Welch. Brian O'Leary Dale Sandvig, Don Orth, Rodney Leopold. Mr. Scholl. Fjrst Row: Tom Swenson, Dean Gilland. Jim Cairns. Rogei Z ug, David Zeise, David Otto, Tom Waugh. Mike Radtke, Oary McKinley. Garwood Mayer, Chuck Soupir. ... f Second Row: Pat Mahar. Larry Breitkreutz. Merlin Scharfc, Chuck Riegel, Paul Ramseth, Jay Kessler. 1 Bot • Ramseth. Mike Rasmussen. Steve Sundem. Jerry Reed. Third Row: Mr. Scholl, Mick Melges. Ronny Ness, Larry Carruth. Mike Krueger, John Kuelbs. John Stemm, Chuck Lussenhop. Dave Ballard, Steve Dunn, Bruce Reynolds, John Atkins, Mr. Thompson. Football ... The Beef-Trust B Squad Football St. James Redwood Opponent 18 Tracy 7 Glencoe . . . 14 Hutchinson 41 2 New Ulm . . 13 Granite Falls (Homecoming) . 7 13 Marshall 0 Springfield 0 First Row: Jim Schmidt. Alden Haitany. Dale Sandvig. Dave Zeise. Paul Felska. Lee Zachow, Harlan Leopold. Brian O Leary. Don Oith. Second Row: David Scoates, Bu:t Bjornstad, Dennis Blegen, Robert Peterson. Pat Corbett. Dean DeCourcy, Mike Welch. Gary Zeise. Larry Sims. Third Row: Mr. Holister, Chuck Lussenhop. Steve Sundem. Dave Patterson. Jack Stemm. Tom Otto. Bill Maher. Pat Laughlin. Butch Donner. Doug Kodet. John Atkins. Arden Barglof, Curt Goff. Bill Kohlhof Chuck Riegel Bru£e Reynolds Tom Swenson Cl;� rwood Mayer Jay Kessler, co-captain Dean Gilland Mickev Melees Jim Cairns Bob Ramseth. co-captain Fat Maher First Row: Jeff Johnson. Mike Krueger, Jim Cairns. Tom Swenson. Larry Carruth. Jim Knudson. Charles Lussen- hop. Second Row: Mr. Hall, Jim Gelinne. Chuck Riegel, Jay Kessler, Paul Ramseth, Merlin Scharfe. Third Row: Mike Radtke. Stan Dunn. Dave Otto. Nimble feet, alert minds, and closely-knil team play were potential-champion qualities pos- sessed by our 1958-59 basketball squad. With the return of six lettermen, our ball club got off to a slow start before Christmas with three wins and two losses, but had a .500 season in the fire by the middle of January. Among our strongest opponents were Olivia, Walnut Grove, and Gran- ite Falls. Hall's cagers had only average height al- though senior Jay Kessler stood at 6' 4 . The rest averaged around 6' with shortie Jim Cairns at 5' 4 . Despite this, they played with enough fight end skill to be seeded second in district 10. With squeakers and . slaughters, Cardinal fans were always kept in suspense as to the outcome of a qame. All in all, the thrill-packed season was one to remember, and Cardinal backers will long feel real pride in the Hallmen. Basketball Redwood Oppone Marshall 57 52 Morton 85 56 Glencoe 47 Tracy 59 Olivia 48 Arlington 71 48 Sleepy Eye 83 54 Morton 83 57 Olivia 57 54 Marshall 68 52 New Ulm 75 69 Granite Falls 69 73 Sleepy Eye 69 56 Hutchinson 38 34 St. James 69 67 New Ulm 53 42 Walnut Grove Springfield First Row: Alden Balfany, Dave Patterson. Pat Corbett, Dean DeCourcy, Chico Jensen, Jack Stemm. Paul Felska. Second Row: Butch Vierling, Lowell Hawton, Tom Otto. Bill Maher, Steven Sundem. Glenn Corcoran. Tom Atkins. B-Squad Basketball Chuck Riegel Tom Swenson Jim Cairns, co-captain Jim Gelinnc Jim Knudson Jay Kessler, co-captain Basketball Action Heading for a spill is Card center Jay Kessler w«s our first meet with Morton. We took the game, 85-56 in mis shot Cardinal David Otto shoots tor the basket. It was during the first Morton game Tom Swenson, left, and Jay Kessler appear to be doing a fancy square dance step in this action trom the Glencoe Cardinal game. They’re actually trying to locate the ball shielded by Glencoe’s Ardie Mackenthun Activities Homecoming - 1958 A vivacious personality, sparkling blue eyes, an optimistic outlook, pure loveliness to look at, and five feet, three inches all combined under the name of Joanne Sales, was the student body's choice for 1958 Homecoming Queen. Throughout her high school days Jo was always a busy girl. It never failed but that she was carrying out duties on some committee, acting as chairman for this club or that, or just volunteering her serv- ices wherever needed. Among the organizations she belonged to were Band, Chorus, Pep Club, G.A.A., and both ROUSER and annual Staff. She was twice an officer of the Student Council, and during her junior and senior years led the band as a majorette. Queenly in every respect, 17 year old Joanne reigned with an air of dignity and lively spirit befitting this year's successful Home- coming. Her attendants were Faith Arndt, Lor- raine Heiling, Sharon Okland, and Kathy Routhe. The homecoming festivities of 1958-59 had 6 roaring start with the selection by the sopho- mores of the slogan, Blast Granite. This year the students decided to change old traditions and break the ice with something new. Instead of offering a snake dance and bonfire as in other years, the Student Council organized the Hep Fest. Its purpose was to stimulate more alumni enthusiasm for Homecoming in their alma mater. The Hep Fest kicked off Homecoming activ- ities Thursday, October 9, with Larry Gilb and Fatsy Tiffany acting as M. C.'s. The Pep Band provided a musical background for the program which included introduction of the coaches, foot- ball players, and queen candidates. The alumni from the classes of 1949, 1934, and 1905 were also honored. Sparking the program with antici- pation for the game, the cheerleaders concluded the evening's festivities with a short pep meeting, co-captains Jay Kessler and Bob Ramseth. Besides Joanne's escort. Chuck Riegel, her court included Faith Arndt, Dean Gilland, Lorraine Heiling, Jim Cairns, Sharon Okland, Tom Swenson, Kathy Routhe, and Mick Melges. Friday dawned crisp and windy which only served to add to the excitement of the day's fes- tivities. The tension and suspense which built up during the short coronation program were pleas- antly relieved when pretty Joanne Sales was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1958 by football Following the coronation, the Senior Band I swung into step, leading the Homecoming par-1 ade through the streets of downtown Redwood _ Falls. The queen and her attendants in their shiny convertibles and the gaily decorated floats posed a pretty sight. The F. F. A. received the first prize V for its float with the seniors and the 8fh graders 1 as first and second runnersup respectively. With soaring spirits and hopeful anticipat- I ion, students, alumni, and other fans flocked to , Memorial Stadium for the game with undefeated ' Granite Falls. However, the jinx was with us again as the previously unbeaten Cardinals bow- ed to Granite at the final gun by a score of 13-7. . Loss of the game refused to dampen any- one's spirits, so the Homecoming Dance still climaxed the string of festive events. The dance, sponsored by the Juniors, was decorated with the theme, Autumn Leaves. Thus, the 1958 edition of Homecoming was brought to a close, leaving with all who participated many memories of pleasurable events. Christmas Ball . . . Dancing The Mistletoe Mistletoe Mischief was the very approp- riate theme for the 1958 Christmas Ball. Under a star-studded canopy with mistletoe kissing rings scattered here and there, the students danced to the swinging music of Jerry Olson and his band. Grades 10-12 enjoyed the activities of either dancing or playing games in the balcony. This semi-formal dance was again financially backed by the city as a reward for good behavior on Halloween, but was placed under the supervision of the Student Council. After the last dreamy strains of music faded away, the Ball was chalked up as another success-mistletoe and all! Under Junior Class Play . . . Beesy Making A Little Honey Deciding upon whether or not to have a class play and choosing its director, proved to be more of a problem than the actual selection and task of casting. But our able Junioi Class Play director for the past three years, Charles Hanna, once again proved to be the man for the job. After the selection of A Little Honey as the class play, the cast of eleven quickly dove into six weeks of trying, enthusiastic, food-eating re- hearsals. The cast, with lines and cues to learn, and the many committees including make-up, costume, set and property, sales, between-act entertainment, publicity, and program were kept busy until the last minute with the tasks assign- ed to them. With only a few days left until zero hour, mixed feelings of eagerness, anxiety, and reluct- ancy mounted. Finally, we the Junior Class of '58 presented the final performance of our little Honey of a class play on November 4, 1958. The story was a comedy in three acts of the Minton family and their friends who combined to provide about 2Vi hours of rollicking, frolick- ing, wholesome fun. Top Ten Scholastic Superiors Valedictorian Carol HuhnerKocn, headed the honor ten with an average of 96.16. She was a very active Future Homemaker of America, being president of the organization in her junior year. In that year she was also a member of the Student Council. As a typist of the ROUSER staff she did just that: typing and stenciling. Her essay on The Advantages of the American Free Enterprise System took first place honors on the state level, in a contest sponsored by the American Medical association. As a student director, Carol offered Mrs. Lorenz a helping hand with the senior class play. Receiving the OGA Award for penmanship and for'taking shorthand at 120 words a min- ute, well qualifies Carol for her college major, business education, for which she will begin training at Mankato State College next fall. Not far behind Carol was the salutatorian, Sharon Okland, with an average of 96.11. Shar- on, who is very musically inclined, was secretary of the high school band with which she march- ed as a majorette. Playing a flute solo and being a member of the flute trio, mixed chorus, girls' chorus and mixed octet were Sharon's other music activities. Sharon's clear and expressive voice en- abled her to advance as far as the regional level in declamation. She was in the cast of the one- act play in her junior year and had leads in both the junior and the senior class plays. As Distri- bution Editor of the ROUSER staff, Sharon dis- tributed the ROUSER to students and to alumni subscribers. She also headed the copy depart- ment of the year-book staff. Sharon's intelli- gence was merited when she became a member of the newly-formed National Honor Society and when she obtained the rank of finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Test. Being chosen for Student Council membership and for Homecom- ing Queen attendant were the high spots in her senior year. Although undecided as to what coll- ege she will attend, Sharon is certain she will major in speech therapy. The remainder of the top ten included: Jo- anne Sales, Kathy Routhe, Kay Schumacher, Patsy Tiffany, Virginia Kletscher, Lisa Anderson, Tom Swenson, Faith Arndt and Bruce Reynolds as an honorary member. This top ten was indeed a select group, for 30 members of the 122-member senior class averaged 90 or above scholastically. First Row: Mugs Cole Caren Fletcher, Jim Knudson.Sharon Okland, Tom Swenson, Joanne Sales, Second Row: Loren Hilbert Mary Kaye Winkle. Larry Strauss, Bruce Reynolds, Patsy Tiffany, Mick Mclges, Chuck Gluth, Dick Otto. Dave Ballard John Beager, Duane Corrow, Patricia Smith, Ted Iloepner. Senior Class Play . . . You Can't Take It With You All-out effort on the part of almost every one of the 122 seniors created a standing room only production of Hart and Kaufman's You Can't Take It With You. Under the direction of Mrs. Lorenz, with much help exacted from the stage crew and Mrs. Lorenz, the bare auditorium stage was magically transformed into the living room of the Martin Vanderhof home. Living be- ing an understatement of the word with play writing, painting, snake-collecting, printing, com- posing, stamp collecting, and ballet dancing all taking place within the confines of the four walls. Special effects necessary for the play such as dy- namite blasts were handled by one of the many active committees, too numerous to mention. The cast members, numbering 19, held up their end of production by working steadily at the tasks of blocking and memorizing lines, during the four short weeks before they were to step into the footlights to present the story of the zany Vanderhof home. Finally, on Wednesday evening, April 29, the curtain was raised, revealing to the audience a most delightful play - still talked about and still commented on. A victory party at the golf club climaxed, not only a highly successful class play, but a whole year of working together in harmony by the class of 1959. Aloha Oe! Hawaiian Holiday Palm trees, leis, and strains of Hawaiian War Chant set the stage for the 1959 Junior- Senior Spring Dance on May 11, 1959. The grand march, led by officers of the junior and senior classes, led into an evening of dancing to the music of Clem Brau with interrup- tions only for lunch and a short program. Hawaiian natives (volunteers from the sophomore class) added a touch of authenticity as they hurried back and forth serving the Hawa- iian repast of punch, shrimp salad and coconut bars. Although the evening came to an end far too soon, a happy group left the school well sat- isfied with the last social event of the year. As we look back on our Hawaiian Holiday, we see it as another shining link in the chain of memories we've collected during these golden years. ✓ First Row: Barb Cairns, Sue Quale, Ellen O’Leary, Sharon Okland, Virginia Kletscher, Ted Hoepner, Lorraine Heiling, Dave Ballard. Second Row: Judy Burchett, Patsy Tiffany, Tom Swenson, Larry Strauss, Pat Smith, Jo Sales, Kathy Routhe, Bruce Reynolds. Third Row: Judy Fleury, Larry Gilb, Merlin Scharfe, Pat Oberembt, Andy Hornbacher, Mary Tiffany, Paul Ramseth, Karen Sandvig, Dana Worsech. During an impressive candle-light ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, twenty-five students were initiated into the National Honor Society as char- ter members. Formation of a chapter in RFHS has been in the planning stages for several years,- and now, through the efforts of the 1958-1959 Student Council and Mrs. Lorenz, it has become a reality. Faculty members chose fourteen seniors, nine juniors, and two sophomores for member- ship, using a points system based on four cate- gories: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Following a short program in which Mrs. Lorenz and several Student Council members gave speeches explaining the society, the induc- tion ceremony was held. The names of those chosen for initiation were revealed when mem- bers of the faculty went into the audience to es- cort each candidate to the stage. Immediately fol- lowing the pledging ceremony the new members, their parents, and the teachers were guests' at a reception held in the cafeteria. Later the initi- ates received pins and certificates as marks of membership. Students belonging to the new society will meet every six weeks with Mrs. Lorenz as advis- or, devoting their time to scholastic improvement and service to the school. Members are re-evalu- ated every semester, and those who fall below society standards are dropped. The society, which has been in existence in the United States since 1921, is recognized na- tionally as the Phi Beta Kappa of high school education, thereby bringing great honor to those chosen for membership. National Honor Society First Row: Dave Patterson, Gary McKinley, Pat Corbett, Stan Dunn, Larry Gilb, Jack Stcmm, LeRoy Swenson. Second Row: Mr. Hollister, Larry Symes, Bruce Reynolds, Duane Corrow, Bill Maher, Jay Kessler, Butch Read, Roger Hasse, Jerry Reed, Mr. Scholl. Absent: Paul Ramseth Track . . . Fleetfooted Victors With the individual desire to win as well as team spirit, the Redwood trackmen perform- ed as a winning team - rolling up an undefeated team plus copping first place honors at the St. John's Invitational and the district meet. Num- bers defeated Redwood Falls in the region when the Cardinals with three participating came in second, 22-19V2, to Appleton with 11 men tak- ing part. Jay Kessler, in broad jump, and Duane Cor- row, in the mile, competed in the state track event. Besides winning the district and region mile events, Duane broke the existing records at both meets. April Place 17 Echo, Morton, Gibbon ............. 1st 23 Tracy ............................ 1st 30 Marshall, Granite ................ 1st 25 Redwood Invitational...............1st May 2 St. John's Invitational ......... 1st 6 Hutchinson ...................... 1st 9 Marshall Invitational ............1st 1£ District at New Ulm................1st 23 Regional at Hutchinson...........2nd June 2 State at U. of M This scene - Redwood Falls High school receiving the district track championship trophy - formed for the first time in eight years. Jay Kessler was named the district’s “most valuable” trackman and received a trophy donated by Vern Walden, New Ulm. Walden, a standout broad jumper in the early 1950’s received the last trophy of its kind and decided to renew the award. This Vesta youth, Bill Maher, ranked as one of the top in his event, hurdling. Quarter miler Bruce Reynolds, New Zealand exchange student. Duane Corrow, miler, has beaten his own record several times but the best he did was 4:29 at the state meet. Gibbon won both relay events at a quadrangular track meet here, but Redwood had the depth to win the team championship. Exchanging batons in the 880 relay are Bill Maher and Ervin Read. Closest race of the day involved lom nunman 01 Gaylord, left, LeRoy Swenson and Lyle Hames of New Ulm. They ran a threeway dead heat in the 100-yard dash. Swenson also tied for first in the 220 and placed in pole vault. Jumping Jay Kessler, Redwood’s track standout, was reason why the Cardinals won so many team championships. a big Left to Right: Harold Melges, Mike Radtke, Mick Melges, Ted Hocpner, Mr. Hall, Jim Gelinne, Tom Waugh, Jim Knudson. Tennis Racket Squad April 21 Olivia 23 New Ulm May 1 St. James 8 Hutchinson 11 New Ulm 16 District at New Ulm 23 Region at Montevideo June 1 and 2 State at U. of M. The most newly-formed athletic team at Redwood Falls gained prowess this year under the direction of Mr. Hall, its coach. Formed only last spring, this group is already on the way to making tennis an important spring sport, evi- denced by the participation of the tournament doubles team - Ted Hoepner and Jim Knudson in the state tennis meet after capturing both the district and jegional doubles crowns. First Row: Paul Ramseth, Tom Swenson, John Corbett, Dave Otto, Jim Hengel, Jerry Miller, Dean DeCourcy. Second Row: Mr. Thompson, Chuck Riegel, Tom Atkins, Garwood Mayer, Dick Routhe, Steve Sundem, Jim Cairns, Bruce Warner, Mr. Hanna. Home run! These two words weren't heard too often during the 1959 baseball season, but despite this, the Cards finished with a very fav- orable record. With the schedule enlarged this year to in- clude 15 regular games, the Cardinal diamond- men won seven of the twelve that were played. They then proceeded to capture the subdistrict title by gaining victories in games with Morton and Echo. The season ended with a loss to Spring- field in the district semi-finals. Graduation, again, took a heavy toll this year, but with the hard work and the ambition of the returnees, the prospect for the 1960 seas- on are bright. Sleepy Eye at Redwood............Cancelled Redwood at Morton ................... Lost Redwood at Fairfax ................... Won Redwood at Tracy .................... Lost Morgan at Redwood.................Won Springfield at Redwood............Won Granite Falls at Redwood ............. Won Redwood at Olivia.....................Lost Redwood at Sleepy Eye.............Won Redwood at Morgan ................... Lost Fairfax at Redwood............... Lost Redwood at Springfield............Won Olivia at Redwood.................Won Tracy at Redwood ............... Cancelled Hutchinson at Redwood............Cancelled Morton at Redwood (Sub-district) . . . Won Echo at Redwood (Sub-district) ....Won Redwood - Springfield at Morton .... Lost Baseball Power With Potential Paul Ramseth was one of the few Cardinal baserunners who got as far as third base against Fairfax here. The Cardinals lost 8 0. I Tee off started another very successful season for Coach Halvorson and his Cardinal golf- ers with a 7-1-1 record. The scheduled events of this season again included the invitational at Alexandria. The Cards were up against stiff competition with the 20 par- ticipating schools, but still came home with fourth place honors. With the district championship safely tuck- ed away, Les Peterson, Earl Brown, Jeff Johnson, and Mike Krueger advanced to the region, won that title and headed for the state meet. Les, Earl, and Jeff participated at the state contest on June 1 at the University of Minnesota golf course. 'irst Row: Ken Wedding, Jeff Revier, Mike Nelson, Duane Krueger, irk Radtke. :ond Row: Glen Corcoran, Chuck Lussenhop, Mike Krueger, Mr. Halvorson, i Peterson, Earl Brown, Jeff Johnson. Golf . . . Green Goliaths Redwood, Jackson at Worthington............. 2nd Redwood at Marshall ........................ 1st Tracy, Olivia at Redwood .................... 1st Worthington, New Ulm at Redwood............. 1st Redwood at Tracy ............................ ist Springfield at Redwood ...................... 1st Alexandria Invitational .....................4th Redwood at New Ulm ......................... tie Springfield, Marshall, Redwood............... 1st Marshall at Redwood ......................... 1st District at Redwood......................... 1st Region at Springfield ...................... 1st State at St. Paul From left are Jeff Johnson, Earl Brown. Mike Krueger and Les Peterson. Johnson and Peterson were district co-medalists. Brown was a medalist at the Regional contest. Commencement - a time when a new world dawns for each graduate. In 1959, it all began with baccalaureate services on Sunday, May 24. Rev. Ernest Muellerleile, as the honored speaker, presented a sermon on the Beautitudes. The boys octet, triple trio, and mixed octet sang ap- propriate selections for the occasion. On the evening of May 27, the class of 1959 met as a body for the last time. As each senior mached to the stage, the strains of Pomp and Cir- comstance rang through the auditorium. This was the long-awaited evening of graduation for 122 Redwood Falls High school seniors. Sharon Ok- land, as salutatorian; Lorraine Heiling, as class president; and Carol Huhnerkoch, as valedictor- ian; each addressed the seniors and the over- flow audience of parents and friends. The main speaker for the evening was Dr. Marcus Bach from the University of Iowa, presenting the topic of If I Were Graduating. Following his talk, the American Legion School Awards were pre- sented to Theodore Hoepner and Joanne Sales who were chosen by their classmates as the most representative boy and girl of their class. Then the moment arrived that fulfilled the hopes of each senior - the presentation of diplomas. Life, a solo sung by Margaret Cole, was presented earlier in the evening as a musical in- terlude. Onward Ye Peoples, The Halls of Ivy, and Hail! Redwood High, sung by the high school choir, concluded Ihe ceremony. (5nce again Pomp and Circumstance filled the evening air as each student left the old world of dreams and security and walked out into the new world of reality, opportunity, and individual responsibility. Graduation . . . Farewell Alma Mater Music Awards Outstanding Musicianship After advancing to the state-regional con- test by receiving the top rating in the district contest, four RFHS students received an A rating at the solo and ensemble contest held at Worth- ington on April 24. The winners of A ratings were: Vocal - Margaret Cole, soprano; Margaret Boots, contralo; Pat Oberembt, baritone. Instru- mental: Sharon Okland, flute solo. MUSIC WINNERS Mugs Cole - Vocal Les Peterson - Band AFS DAY......................................... A program saluting American Field Service was presented to the student body on April 23, 1959. Larry Gilb, acting as master of ceremonies, introduced the speakers: Lisa Anderson, Bruce Reynolds, and Jeff Johnson. Lisa began by giving a descriptive picture of her experience in Norway ranging from her views of the fish diet of the Norwegians to her impressions of colorful Laplanders. In the contest for large groups, the band received an A in the state-regional contest. On Awards Day, May 15, Margaret Cole and Les Peterson were chosen the outstanding vocalist and outstanding instrumentalist of the year, respectively. These awards were given as a result of at-large voting by the senior members of the band, for that award, and by the senior members of the chorus for the vocalist award. Bruce charmed the audience by appearing in his New Zealand school costume - Burmuda shorts, knee socks, emblem blazer, and visor cap. He compared RFHS life to that of his alma mater, Wairarapa College in Masterton. The third speaker was Jeff Johnson, recent- ly selected to take part in AFS by spending the summer in the Ruhr basin in Germany. He told of the method of selection used by AFS and how he thought he will profit from the experience of living abroad during the summer months. After the program, representatives of the Student Council sold shares of AFS stock at a quarter each. These were said to be redeem- able in good will and profits were added to the Foreign Student Fund. During AFS week, April 21-23, the main hall was decorated with realistic portraits of all our foreign students drawn by Csren Fletcher. Also, to create enthusiasm, a small pep band played spirited music during the noon hours. The program on Wednesday ended the list of activities in which we tried to recognize AFS and give time to its promotion. WORLD AFFAIRS Jeff Johnson THANK YOU SPONSORS WE, the Redwood Falls High School student body, the faculty and especially the Cardin- al staff greatly appreciate the part you played in making this publication possible. Without your co-operation a project of this nature wouly be well-nigh impossible. We hope that some day we will have opportunity to reciprocate. A W Root Beer Gauthiers Sewing Center Poynter Produce Anderson Implement Hagen, Dr. T. G. Production Credit Association Asleson, Dr. Paul A. 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