Renville High School - Renvillon Yearbook (Renville, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1954 volume:

4 53- 54 4 Seen 7 e 0fcecf6aCe e tVcCl(M€ PuiltoAecC faf tfo Schc i (?la44 enocKe, JHiHHeAota Doi v nt Aoum ttu oof rFi-V ny s4ctmiHi ia£io t tOLC6tO t6 ictiotUc s4t Uetcc s4£t l rty M%4. ] tu 5 r rJ4 v- dxtUL, C =e=rI lar %h UV vJ. t t % do AVf 5fc|. CoitfLoh J 4 jM-4-J dt 'P lp- 4 °: ceticattoK We, the seniors of 1954, wish to dedicate our an- nual to Miss Ann Olson, the commercial instructor of our school. She has been very faithful and considerate in doing the work of the Commercial Department in the past years. Through her endless cooperation, patience, and guidance we were able to publish this annual. Therefore, we wish to express our gratitude to a very fine teacher and friend. 3 ? X:40 - 3:4% 70'e eann “’l e Seven. r wt4 otf t£e Dcuf f. s4 K UC tK rtycdtaltf 2. (yeot+tetrcf 3. 4. r o tc %eo to uc 5. ?tutu4 i4eU s4ita 6. (?6e Ht4trtf 7. 7% tf te M4tfic 4 SufiesuKtCHeieHt ityinielici considering plans for enlarging the school. SletteH vuf pacuity tfuieCca t£c 300 cnvillc 'Tf uf t Seated: Bonnie Fischer, Elementary Music; Jean Ewing, Grade 2; Rosena Thompson, Grade 3; Mary Schneider. Grade 6; Carol Zimmerman, Grade 6. Standing: Susan Zaske, Grade Principal and Grade 3; Gretchen Gullick- son, Grade 2; Jeanette Spry, Grade 1; Mildred Zaske, Grade 1; Leora Lehar, Grade 4; Darlene Timgren, Grade 4; Eleanor Huselld, Grade 5; Joan Ewing, Grade 5. 6 •UttcifrcU Coyest s4mu4ui4o School 'pacuUtf 'P’icfi-cvi i SCutUnto far -dc c ‘Seep. W 76eAc D hvM Seated: Ann Olson,Commercial Subjects;Cyrus Knutson,Social Science, Business Relations, Vocational Counselor and Guidance;Jean Stevens, Junior High Math and Library, Maxine Shafer, English and Speech; Gertrude McKusick, Junior High English and Phy. Ed.; Agnes Arnold, Home Economics. Standing: James Merkle, Music Department; John Husby, Agriculture; Robert Baar, Junior High Social Science, Coach; Robert Reimler, Visual Aids, Math, Jun - ior High Science, Coach; Roger Amundson, Principal, English; Robert Greenslit, Social Science, Phy. Ed., Coach; Laudie Kacelek, Industrial Arts; Eugene Bendix, Science, Driver Training. 7 ScAoaC “Stuvui. Wm. H. Markgraf, Treasurer; Vincent Larkin, Director; Mrs. C. J. Branick, Vice President; Henry Brummer, Pres ident; A. C. Huselid, Superintendent; J. H. Smith, Clerk; M. F. Bottge, Director. Se ie vuf. Mrs. Joe Sether; Mrs. Wilbur Hebrink, and Mrs. Joe Sorenson. Clare Symes, Dick Dybsand, Cornell Aalderks. Eugene Bendix, LeRoy Peterson, Harold Peterson, (substitute), Victor Scnneiderman, Carl Schroer, (substitute), Chris Scnneiderman, Roger Grabow, Glen Peterson, Jerald Peterson. Not Pictured: Gerald Hea- cox, Roger Peterson. 54 Se U vi4 (?o Hfalete ScAentfrcl P mvi 'tyeanA ROGER WASSENAAR Projectionist 3; Student Council 1,2,4; Class Officer 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Male Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Musical Comedy 3; Annual Staff 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 3, 4. ELAINE JOHNSON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1; GAA 1, 2; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Annual 4; Declam 3; Student Librarian 3. GERRY O'CONNOR Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play 2; Male Cho- rus 2, 3; Class Officer 1, 3, 4; Musical Comedy 3; Projectionist 3; Annual Staff 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 3, 4. HAROLD REINHARDT Transferred from Ipswich, South Dakota, in sophomore year. Annual 4; Class Play 4. FRANCES TOUPAL Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Majorette 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Declam 2; One-Act Play 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 4; Student Council 3; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Annual 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Sextette 4; Driver Training 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4. DELORES BONDE FHA 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3,4; Driver Training 3, Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Annual 4. DONALD MCCLURG Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Declam 1, 2, 3, 4; Male Chorus 2, 3; Class Officer 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4; Class Play 4. 10 ’TfCcuty 'Tfecu 'paced s4frfieaned, c t oux P%ed6 H04t 'tyeasi ELIZABETH MUETZEL FHA 1,3; Librarian 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Queen At- tendant 3; Driver Training 3, 4. JOHN DE VRIES Transferred from Atwater in junior year. Ren-Hi Record 4; Male Chorus 3. JUDY FAWCETT Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Musi- cal Comedy 3; One-Act Play 2; Deciam 1, 2,4; A c c o m p a n i s t 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Queen Attendant 4; Swing Band 3; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Annual 4; Driver Training 3,4; Class Play 3, 4. ARLYCE WOHLMAN Annual 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2; Declam 3; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Driver Training 4; GAA 1. 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. KEN TRELOAR Basketball 2, 3, 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4; Male Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Pro- jectionist4; Driver Training 3; Class Play 4. BEVERLY STEINKAMP Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical Comedy 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 2; Class Officer 4; Swing Band 3; Jr. Red Cross 2; Queen Atten- dant 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 3. RAMONA SWANSON FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 3; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Annual 4; Librarian 3,4; Driver Training 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 4. 11 TVe 'fc.Kccv ?t 4(1 Sofi£o tt vte JERRY SMITH Baseball 2; Football 3; Basketball 2,3; Pro- jectionist 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Male Chorus 3; Driver Training 3; One-Act Play 3; Class Play 3, 4. GORDON BRATSCH FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. MARGARET KOTTOM GAA 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3; Declam 3; Annual 4; Driver Training 4; Class Play 3. YVONNE DE GREE Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; One-Act Play 2; Declam 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Musical Comedy 3; Annual 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Offi- cer 2,3; Sextette 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 3, 4. DOLORES JOHNSON GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; One-Act Play 2, Ren-Hi Record 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Declam 1, 2, 3; Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. CAROL PETERSON FHA 2, 3, 4; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Annual 4; Driver Training 4. CAROL FRANK Annual 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 4; Declam 3; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Driver Training 4; Li- brarian 3, 4; Class Play 3. 12 7« '53 We Were 'ZtoAtA ck t euuC ‘Selteue GERALD FORKRUD FFA 1,2,3; Driver Training 3; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 4. ARDIS LANN1NG Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Sextette 4; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Musica 1 Comedy 3; C1 ass Officer 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Driver Training 3, 4; Class Play 4. DOROTHY MILLER FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Ren-Hi Rec- ord 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. EDWIN MULDER FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Projectionist 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4. GALE GRABOW Driver Training 2; Annual 4; FFA 4; Ren-Hi Record 4. GERTRUDE PETERS GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Clubl, 2, 4; Ren-Hi Record 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 3,4; Sex- tette 4; Driver Training 3, 4; Class Play 4. MERRILL PETERSON FFA 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 3, 4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 4. 13 Oun. Senior tyeasi “Proved to 6e t£e eot o£ s4CC i JANET SCHROEDER Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; GAA 1, 2, 4; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Declam 1, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 4; Musical Comedy 3; Sextette 4; Class Play 3. LOIS NELSON Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Ann- ual Staff 4; Driver Training 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 4; Student Council 2; Ren-Hi Record 3, 4; Musical Comedy 3; Declam 2, 3, 4; Sextette 4; Class Play 3, 4. ROBERT WESTBY Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play 2; Male Cho- rus 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Musical Comedy 3; Class Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; Projec- tionist 3; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 3, 4. MELVIN WOHLMAN FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Projectionist 2, 3; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Class Play 4. ROGER AGRE Basketball 2,3,4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 4; Mixed Chorus 2,4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Record 4. JIM BRUMMER FFA 2, 3, 4; Male Chorus 2, 3, 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4; Class Play 4. JIM DIRNBERGER FFA 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,4; Annual 4; Ren- Hi Record 4. 14 006 '? vuotvtct to ( o H HCKce He tt (?lei44 TMotto The past you gave us. The future is ours to make. Dusty Rose and Gray 'pfolVC’l White Rose Cotton. Student Delores Bonde Judy Fawcett Ardis Lanning Elizabeth Muetzel Donald McClurg Gerry O’Connor Roger Wassenaar efrreocHtutioe Senior Judy Fawcett 15 ROW ONE: G. McKusick, Advisor, Eunice Tesch, Marie Bret tin, Lynette Haroldson, Margie Bruns, Marian Tschudy, Loretta Grabow, Deanna Binger, Vivian John- son, Kathleen Herzig, A. Arnold, Advisor. ROW TWO; L, Kacalek, Advisor, Betty Berends, Beverley Barber, Wilma Schneider, Mary Whipple, Leone Hemingsen, Idella Freiborg, Margaret Haen, Joyce Decknatel, R. Greenslit, Advisor. ROW THREE: Richard Grund, Jerome Lanning, Stanley Shubert, Junior Groen, Leigh- ton Tufto, Wesley Shubert, Gerald Groen, Billy Dim- berger, Jerry Grund. ROW FOUR: Roger Renstrom, Ben- nie Groen, Charles Huselid, Richard Lapolice, Warren Brant, Roger Duininck, James Kronlokken, Wayne Gig- stad, Don Sheldon. Not Pictured: Russell Knutson, Don Reeverts, Clarence Maag. fluHuvtA. 0o tiHue 'ZOctA. £,teve i and, 0 te t x Mary Whipple and Russell Knutson were crowned Sadie Hawkins' day king and queen. Juniors mixed fun and duty while giving their school party. 16 Sofi6o n vie ROW ONE: E. Bendix, Advisor, Frederick Wohlman, Dick Warner, Michael Zaske, Gordon Jones, Judy Frank, Beverly Forkrud, Karen Binger, Pat Kashmark, Barbara Wolf, J. Husby, Advisor. ROW T W O: Robert Piehl, Charles Dunsmore, Francis Buschette, David Bakker, Tom Fawcett, Nancy Benson, Delores Muetzel, Ardus Kluth,Betty Smith, Margaret Peterson, Eldon Eddy. ROW THREE: Robert Eliason, John Haen, Dennis Irl- beck, Harriet Brummer, Leo Hemingsen, David Schafer, Walter Symes, Donald Sether, David Swanson, Margaret Ranney. ROW FOUR: Dudley Rahn, Jerry Knigge, Nor- man Raske, Royce Fuller, Michael Fischer, Mally Bengt- son, Larry Youngs, Tom Brummer. ROW ONE: M. Shafer, Advisor, Willard Gilland, Betty Standfuss, Mary Grand, Judy Berger, Arnold Zabel, Ruth Ann Piehl. Robert Hinderks, Harold Groen, Dennis He- brink. ROW TWO: Arlene Bonde, Mildred Anderson, Twyla Muetzel, Elaine Waller, Kathy Reitter, JoAnn Bret tin, Verlaine Muetzel, Sheila Bergstrom, Joyce Tufto. ROW THREE: Robert Bensch, Donald Haen, Lloyd Waller, David Herzig, Wayne Shubert, Allen Kvernes, Marlow Kortgard, Patsy Refsland. ROW FOUR: Ronnie Scott, Gerald TerEick, Dick Kottom, Duane Engstrom, Robert Goetz, Larry Ridl, Errol Sorenson, Tom Abbas, Le Jan Listrud. Siy itA. tyitule ROW ONE: R. Baar, Advisor, Michael Dorn, Michael Lorette, Duane Johnson, Earl Eddy, Wynn Binger, Jerry Aalderks, Donna Dolan, Karen Bergstrom, Arlene Dahl, Arlene Abbas, Gladys Aalderks. ROW TWO: Myrtle Sandberg, Lloyd Zabel, Charles Gaffney, Jo Ann De- Groat, Ruth Ann De Gree, Sharon Steinkamp, Bonnie Berger, Mary Catherine O'Connor, Ellen Nelson, Ver- lin Irland, Larry Roos. ROW THREE: Betty Brant, Carolynn Bratsch, Connie Kashmark, Wilma Hebrink, Shirley Shubert, Norma Muetzel, Shirley Miller, Mar- vin Lee, Tom Hagen, Carol Smith, Patty Eliason. ROW FOUR: Eugene Henning, Dale Schroeder, Robert Miller, Roger Jensen, Jerry Fredine, Raymond De Groat, Stuart Dunwell, Robert Fredrickson, Barry Thostenson, Mary Dirnberger, Shirley Berends. Seventh OfntuCe ROW ONE: R. Reimler, Advisor, Jerry Groen, Judy Ran- ney, Gerald Tufto, Eugene Eddy, Sherman Ellison, Donna Grund, Patty Lien, Harold Rosaasen, Larry La- police, Gary Tschudy, Tom Henning. ROW TWO: Tom Peterson, Kenneth Sorenson, Margaret Fuller, Marcella DeGroot, Kenneth Santjer, Charles Berends, Jeanne Haas, Marilyn Westby, Gloria Hepola, Carol Reetz, Gene Jacobs. ROW THREE: John Waller, Jimmy Grund, Rebecca Enestvedt, Darlene Listerud, Arlene Penke, Bonnie Sconberg, Earl Wohlman, Norman Reek, Ivan Muetzel, Howard White, Bruce Bottge, Sharon Bailey. ROW FOUR: Velyndon Paradee, Kenneth Ridl, Deanne Decknatel, Karen Decknatel, Ardus Ahrenholz, Mary Jane O'Connor, Connie White, Janice Zaske, Shirley Hanson, Janet Peterson, Noreen Raske. NOT PICTURED: Shirley Abel. 18 ROW ONE: J. Merkle, Director, Harold Rosaasen, Bruce Bottge.Ruth Ann DeGree.Judy Berger, Mary Lou Grund, Myrtle Sandberg, Sharon Steinkamp, Ellen Marie Nel- son, Judy Ranney. ROW TWO: Ardus Kluth, Stanley Shubert, Noreen Raske, Marian Tschudy, Wilma Schneider, Ardis Lanning.Judy Fawcett, Allen Kvernes, Charles Gaffney, Wilma Hebrink, Gordon Jones. ROW THREE: Mary Dirnberger, Nancy Benson, Lois Nelson, Beverly Steinkamp, Margaret Ranney, Walter Symes, Tom Fawcett, David Schafer, Donald Sether, James Kronlokken, Robert Goetz. ROW FOUR: Robert Eliason, Dennis Irlbeck, Charles Huselid, Royce Fuller, Gordon Bratsch, Donald McClurg, Robert Westby, Tom Brum- mer, Don Sheldon, Gerald O'Connor. The band, while under the direction of Ray Hass, was invited to participate in several celebrations in the summer of '53. They marched at the following places: Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Sacred Heart, Hector, and the celebration of the Days of '78 here in Ren- ville. During the school year, the band, under the dir- ection of James Merkle, played at all the home foot- ball and basketball games. They performed for the annual Homecoming celebration and also attended the Band Day at the University of Minnesota when the Gophers played Pittsburgh. The band members wore their new plumes for the first timeat the Hector cele- bration. tytee ROW ONE: Dolores Johnson, Loretta Grabow, Kathy Reitter, Karen Binger, Pat Kashmark, Jo Ann Brettin, Joyce Tufto, Carol Frank, Mary Grund, Betty Standfuss, Judy Berger. ROW TWO; Judy Fawcett, Ardis Lanning, Arlene Bonde, Twyla Muetzel, Elizabeth Muetzel, Janet Schroeder, Yvonne DeGree, Margaret Ranney, Barbara Wolf, Betty Smith, Judy Frank, J. Merkle, Di- rector. ROW THREE: Ramona Swanson, Lois Nelson, Betty Berends, Leone Hemingsen, Lynette Haroldson, Gertrude Peters, Frances Toupal, Harriet Brummer, Ar- dus Kluth, Delores Muetzel, Nancy Benson. Not pic- tured: Kappy Herzig, Marian Tschudy, Beverly Barber, Deanna Binger, Margie Bruns, Margaret Haen, Vivian Johnson, Joanne Rhodes, Beverly Steinkamp. 'Wtcxect (tyonua ROW ONE: Loretta Grabow, Janet Schroeder, Marie Brettin, Ardis Lanning, Kappy Herzig, Pat Kashmark, Barbara Wolf, Mary Grund, Betty Standfuss, J. Merkle, Director. ROW TWO: Judy Fawcett, Dolores Johnson, Yvonne DeGree, Lynette Haroldson, Betty Berends, Margaret Ranney, Betty Smith, Judy Frank, Marian Tschudy, Idella Freiborg. ROW THREE: Leighton Tuf- to, Wilma Schneider, Gertrude Peters, Frances Toupal, Harriet Brummer, Ardus Kluth, Delores Muetzel, Lois Nelson, Beverley Barber, Joyce Decknatel. ROW FOUR: Robert Goetz, Wesley Shubert, Roger Renstrom, Dick Grund, Dennis Irlbeck, Royce Fuller, Warren Brant, Don Sheldon, Tom Brummer, James Kronlokken. Not pic- tured: Deanna Binger, Margie Bruns, Margaret Haen, Leone Hemingsen, Kathy Reitter, Beverly Steinkamp, Mary Whipple,Junior Groen, Gerald Groen, Jim Brum- mer, Roger Duininck, Jerry Grund, Russell Knutson, Roger Agre, Ken Treloar, Jerry Smith. TReKoiCtoK Sta In carrying out their yearbook project, the '54 Renvillon Staff was assisted by members of the Senior Class. The staff was divided into com- mittees with those pictured as editors of each division. The staff consisted of Gerry O'Con- nor, Editor-in-Chief; Ardis Lanning, Assistant Editor, CLASSES; Dorothy Miller, Business Manager; Dolores Johnson, OPENING SECTION and ADMINISTRATION; Lois Nelson, ACTIVI- TIES; Robert Westby, SPORTS; Janet Schroeder, and Gertrude Peters, AFTER HOURS; Roger Wassenaar, SPONSORS; A. Olson, Advisor. The members of the Senior Class, with Judy Fawcett as editor, were the reporters for the Ren-Hi Record in 1953-'54. Pictured are the members of the Senior Shorthand Class which did the typing for the paper. ROW ONE: Janet Schroeder, Lois Nelson, Gertrude Peters, Fran- ces Toupal ROW TWO: Dorothy Miller. Carol Peterson, Delores Bonde, Dolores Johnson, Ra- mona Swanson. ROW THREE: Ardis Lanning, Elizabeth Muetzel,Carol Frank, Arlyce Wohl- man, Elaine Johnson. SEATED: Dolores Johnson, Ramona Swanson, Lynette Haroldson, Loretta Grabow, Gertrude Peters, Frances Toupal, Delores Muetzel, Betty Berends,Margie Bruns. STANDING: Miss Ste- vens, Marian Tschudy, Delores Bonde, Dorothy Miller, Carol Frank, Arlyce Wohlman, Judy Frank, Elizabeth Muetzel. T n jectio t4tA ROW ONE: Don Sheldon, James Kronlokken, Jerry Smith, Ken Treloar, Warren Brant. ROW TWO: Allen Kvernes, Wayne Shubert, Junior Groen, Leighton Tufto, Bill Dirnberger, Jerry Grund, Ronnie Scott, R. Reimler, Director. ROW THREE: Russell Knutson, Jerome Lanning, Donald Haen, Robert Eliason. ROW FOUR: Mike Zaske, Bobby Bensch, Richard Lapolice, Dick Kottom, Wayne Gigstad, Fred Wohlman. tyr. ed (?4umccC SEATED: Yvonne DeGree, Kappy Herzig, E. Bendix, Advisor. STANDING: Joyce Deckna- tel.Don Sheldon, Michael Dorn, Judy Fawcett. ‘D'tiue r7fuzc tcH This year about forty-five students were en- rolled in the Driver Training Course. An offi- cer came to Renville in the fall and gave the written tests. The students took their drivers' tests at Olivia. Pictured are: Dennis Irlbeck and Deanna Binger with Mr. Bendix, Instructor. ROW ONE: Carol Peterson, Karen Binger, Kappy Her- zig, Deanna Binger, Ramona Swanson, Kathy Reitter, Jo Anne Brettin, Betty Standfuss, Judy Berger, G. Arnold, Advisor. ROW TWO: Dolores Johnson, Marian Tschudy, Wilma Schneider, Mary Whipple, Lynette Haroldson, Loretta Grabow, Marie Brettin, Janet Schroeder, Mar- ROW ONE: J. Husby, Advisor, David Bakker, Clarence Maag, Bill Dirnberger, Jim Brummer, Don Sheldon, Leighton Tufto, Fred Wohlman, Dennis Hebrink. ROW TWO: Bennie Groen, Don Haen, Bobby Bensch, Wayne Shubert, Charles Dunsmore, Arnold Zabel, Robert Hin- derks, Harold Groen. ROW THREE: Dick Kottom, garet Ranney. ROW THREE: Arlyce Wholman, Mar- garet Kottom, Elaine Johnson, Margie Bruns, Betty Ber- ends, Idella Freiborg, Judy Frank, Yvonne DeGree. ROW FOUR: Dorothy Miller, Delores Bonde, Margaret Haen, Joyce Decknatel, Leone Hemingsen, Lois Nelson, Fran- ces Toupal, Gertrude Peters, Harriet Brummer. Robert Piehl, Stanley Shubert, Jerome Lanning, Junior Groen, Wesley Shubert, David Swanson, Butch Bus- chette, Gerald Groen. ROW FOUR: Leo Hemingsen, Melvin Wohlman, Gale Grabow, Roger Renstrom, Gor- don Bratsch, Norman Raske, Jim Dirnberger, Merrill Peterson. Student ( ounect Lefttoright: Franc is Buschette, Charles Dunsmore, Kappy Herzig, Mr. Amundson, Advisor, Wilma Schneider, Roger Wassenaar, Tom Fawcett, Russell Knutson, Judy Fawcett, Jim Grund, Betty Stanfuss, Gerry O'Connor, President. The Student Council did the planning and arranging for many of the activities during the school year. They were responsible for the following: Magazine Drive, Homecoming, organization of the concession stand at the games, and Student Government Day. 7 eciu t Twenty-one students participated in the local declam contest which was held on March 16. The following students were rated superior in the field named. Dramatics: Marian Tschudy, Yvonne DeGree, Lynette Haroldson, and Margaret Haen. Oratory: Wilma Schneider, Lois Nelson. Humorous: Beverley Barber. Manuscript Reading: Judy Fawcett,Wilma Schneider,Mary Whipple. Extem- poraneous: Yvonne DeGree. The first one listed in each division represented Renville in the district contest which was held at Bird Island on March 23. The one-act play entered in the district was The Workhouse Ward. Parts were taken by Donald McClurg,Russell Knutson, and Beverley Barber. 4. There were twenty-one members in G. A. A. this year. The main sport engaged in was bas- ketball. Pictured are: Margaret Haen, Yvonne DeGree, Leone Hemingsen, Beverly Steinkamp, Gertrude Peters, and Deanna Binger. 'tyou ui t )t 7Vit6 'tyou 76e Pen ect cUot Penelope Sycamore...................Judy Fawcett Essie...............................Yvonne DeGree Hulda...............................Ardis Lanning Paul Sycamore........................Jim Brummer Mr.De Pinna...........................Jerry Smith Ed..........................................Roger Wassenaar Ole................................Gordon Bratsch Martin Vanderhof (Grandpa).................Robert Westby Alice........................................Lois Nelson Henderson..................................Harold Reinhardt Tony Kirby............................KenTreloar Boris Kolenkhov......................Don McClurg Mr. Kirby.........................Gerry O’Connor Mrs. Kirby........................Gertrude Peters Three Men.........................Melvin Wohlman Gerald Forkrud Merrill Peterson Olga..............................Frances Toupal Margaret Tennyson. . Jackie Tennyson . . . . Rhodora.............. Roger Tennyson . . . . Walter P. Latherby . . Daniel Tennyson . . . Arthur Barnard....... Miss Baker........... Linda Barnard........ Jeannie Wilson .... Aloysuis............. Carla Carlson........ Policeman............. Dr. Hockhorst Von Barf Miss Booth........... . . Margaret Haen . . Roger Duininck . . . Betty Berends . . Bill Dirnberger . Jim Kronlokken . . Russell Knutson . . Dick Lapolice . Beverly Barber . . . Kathy Herzig . Marian Tschudy . . . Warren Brant . . Mary Whipple Roger Renstrom . Jerome Lanning Wilma Schneider Miss Shafer was the director of both class plays. The Junior Class play was given November 13. The date of the Senior Class play was May 7. 'poatfaUl 7ecu ROW ONE: John Haen, David Bakker, Francis Busch- ette.Don Sether.Don Haen, Lloyd Waller, Alien Kver- nes, Robert Goetz, Stuart Dunwell. ROW TWO: Royce Fuller, Chuck Huselid, Bill Dirnberger, Tom Fawcett, Ronnie Scott, Dudley Rahn, LarryYoungs, Mike Fisher, Jerry Knigge. ROW THREE: Roger Agre, Bill Haen, Dick Warner, Dennis Irlbeck;co-captains Robert West- by, Donald McClurg, and Gerry O'Connor; Roger Duininck, Richard Lapolice, Warren Brant. Ten returning lettermen and a fine crop of potential material arrived at the school at 9 a.m. on August 24 and were issued their equipment. After three weeks of practice, Coach Baar took the Indians to Morgan for the opening game. The Raiders won by a score of 20 to 6. The following week Renville went to Buffalo Lake. The Indians gained a quick lead, but the Lakers came back The Indians tasted victory for the first time in the 1953 season by down- ing Stewart 32 to 13. Renville jour- neyed to Danube and Bird Island the next two Fridays and came out oi. the short end of the score each time. Thelastthree games of the season found Renville winning from Brownton and Sacred Heart and dropping the final to Hector. The Indians wound up the season with 3 wins, 4 losses, and fast in the second half and the 1 : ended 19 to 19. Sc ie We They 6 Morgan 20 19 Buffalo Lake 19 32 Stewart 13 0 Bird Island 28 7 Danube 54 53 Brownton 34 20 Sacred Heart 13 6 Hector 19 Mic6e4. Bob Baar and Bob Greenslit review another successful season. 28 ROW ONE: Robert Westby, Roger Duininck, Roger ROW TWO: Ken Treloar, Mally Bengtson, Royce Fuller, Wassenaar, Roger Agre, Warren Brant, Chuck Huselid. Gerry O’Connor, Jerry Knigge, Dick Warner. Jecun We Sc4Vl€A They 49 Sacred Heart 38 54 Buffalo Lake 40 69 Olivia 33 59 Bird Island 36 60 Gibbon 50 54 Danube 34 65 Brownton 42 46 Hector 29 68 Glencoe 56 59 Clara City 54 66 Stewart 42 49 Sacred Heart 38 41 Buffalo Lake 29 50 Danube 44 64 Bird Island 67 73 Brownton 51 62 Hector 48 97 Stewart 51 Doitrcet ou mameat 64 Sacred Heart 52 58 Hutchinson 48 82 Buffalo Lake 67 7oUXMA H£Ht 57 Hanley Falls 44 47 Dawson 46 State 51 Hibbing 48 44 Bemidji 46 43 Austin 69 ROW ONE: Larry Youngs, Royce Fuller, Jerry Knigge, Eldon Eddy, Junior Groen, Tom Fawcett, Ronnie Scott, Mike Fisher, Don Sheldon, manager. ROW TWO: John Haen, Dennis Irlbeck, Dick Warner. 29 TR.envilte PCacet '? hvU 6k State The Renville Indians by retaining their District 12 crown and copping Region 3 honors won for themselves the honor of being one of eight select teams in the state tournament. In state tournament play they were first pitted against a powerful Hibbing team. The game proved to be an ex- citing one as the Indians defeated the Bluejackets by 3 points after having once led by 12 in the third quarter. In the semi-final game the Renville team met a strong pressing Bemidji five. This developed into a hard fought ball game, and when the gun sounded, the game was dead- locked at 44 all. An overtime period was then played in which the Indians got the tip. They then played control ball, working for a last second shot which never materialized. Renville lost the ball and Bemidji missed on a last second desperation shot. Whiting of Bemidji made a long field goal from the side in the ensuing sudden death overtime to win the ball game. A taller Austin team defeated the Renville five in a Saturday battle for third place. In their march to the state tournament, the Indians de- feated Sacred Heart, Hutch, Buffalo Lake, Hanley Falls, and Dawson to retain their District 12 crown and win the Region 3 honors. During pre-tournament play the Indians finished with 19 wins and one loss, the one loss coming at the hands of a hot shooting Bird Island five. The final record of the games played for the Indians was 25 wins and 3 defeats. 4 (£6ee'Ue etvt4. Janet Schroeder, Lois Nelson, Wilma Schneider, Mary Whipple, Karen Binger, Barbara Wolf. (tycenlecute Sharon Steinkamp, Judy Ranney, Mary Lou Grund. Dxu k THaj ietteA Dolores Johnson, Yvonne DeGree, Franct Toupal. Tomahawk Tomahawk Big papoose Heap big Indian Just got loose Stand 'em on his head Stand 'em on his feet Renville High School Can't be beat! ! 32 ftyo Kec u u ty. 2,uee t 54 cutcC 6er atte uUu t Marie Brettin, Judy Fawcett, Ardis Lanning, Beverly Steinkamp, and Margaret Peterson. Ardis Lanning was crowned Homecoming Queen of '54 on October 23 during the half-time of the Renville-Sacred Heart game. 33 Heads cold? Globe trotters? Comfy? ? ? Days of '78 hold-up! Say Cheese. Hit the right key? We,the Senior Class of 1954, wish toexpress our sincere thanks to the follow- ing sponsors who helped make this annual possible. Att'y Curtis H. Berg Bensch's Mink and Dog Ranch Bergstrom's Restaurant J. L. Black, Produce Borgeson Drug Store Bottge's Department Store Coast to Coast Store Ben Cole Agency Dr. B. J. Davison, Optometrist Renville and Olivia, Minnesota T. R. Eliason, Veterinarian Farm Sales and Service Farmers Co-op Oil Co. A. M. Fawcett, M. D. Fuller and Fischer Inc. Gay's Barber Shop H L Chevrolet Haas Bakery Henry J. Haen, Renville Insurance Agency Harold's Cafe Burt Henneberry, DeKalb Seed Corn and Chix Irlbeck's Cardroom Jerry's Music Store, Jerome Olson Jones Plumbing and Heating, Dial 851 Kluth and Braun, Super Value Krag's Store Lee's Glass Co. Lobnitz Implement Co. The Lorettes Marshall Produce Co. McGregor Bros. Lumber Co. Mel's Radio and TV Service John Meyer, Blacksmith Milo's Jewelry O'Connor Bros. State Bank J. R. Palm Co. Palms Ballroom and Roll-O-Rink Peterson Dray Jerald E. Peterson Robert B. Pierce, M. D. Red Owl Agency, Wally Ziegelman, Proprietor Renville Cement Products Renville Cleaners Renville Co-op Creamery Co. Renville Farmers Elevator Renville Farmers Lumber Co. Renville Feeder Pig Farm Renville Hatchery Renville Post No. 7704 VFW Auxiliary Renville Post No. 7704 VFW Renville Sales Pavilion Renville Star Farmer, Printing and Publishing Renville Variety Store Revilla Theatre, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Amberson Dr. H. H. Rose Rudolph's for Good Clothing Chris Schneiderman, Graveling and Filling Scott's Recreation Smith Furniture Co. S. A. Smith and Sons Sommerfeld and DeGree Sorenson Bros. Electric Vince's Barber Shop Wahl Implement Company Zurn and Taatjes 36