Renville High School - Renvillon Yearbook (Renville, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1963 volume:

Philharmonic Hall, first unit of New York’s projected Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, opened in a blaze of light. Steeple at Oregon State College of Edu- cation , Monmouth, Oregon, fell before hur- ricane-force winds which raked the West Coast in October causing major damage and communication breakdown. U.S. and French officials gathered to wel- come crated “Mona Lisa” as the priceless painting arrived in New York en route to a showing in Washington, D.C.’s National Gallery. National Events in Review WIDE WOtt.0 PHOTOS The Space Needle and Monorail train were hallmarks of the successful World’s Fair in Seattle, Washington. Sabin oral vaccine was made available nationally and offered promise of complete immunity from all types of polio. Left: Solid-fueled Minuteman, successor to more complex liquid-fueled ICBM’S, begins 4,000 mile journey from Canaveral. Others went into readi- ness in Montana. Nuclear submarines USS Skate and USS Seadragon rendezvoused at the North Pole, hundreds of miles from open sea. ’63 RENVILLON PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 63 RENVILLE, MINNESOTA P. 3 ... Administration P. 7 . .. Seniors P. 13... Underclassmen P. 21 ... Activities P. 33 ... Sports P. 41 ... School Life Robert St. Clair DEDICATION We, the members of the 1963 graduating class, proudly dedicate our annual to Mr. Robert St. Clair. During 1960-1962, the community of Renville was privileged to have Mr. St. Clair serve as its high school principal. He proved himself a friend to all, encouraging and stimulating us to the utmost of our capa- bilities . His work with the National Honor Society, Student Council, progres- sive education, and his stress on intellectual development contributed greatly to the improvement of the educational system of Renville High School. After serving as principal in Renville, Mr. St. Clair accepted a posi- tion as assistant junior high school principal'at Hopkins, Minnesota, We were very sorry to see him leave, but we all join in wishing him well in his new position. 2 ADMINISTRATION Sam Smith: President Cyrus Knutson: Clerk Clarence Hoff: Treasurer Harold Hoffman s c H O O L B O A R D Dean Watson Del Rhodes A D M SUPERINTENDENT: R. Amundson N I S T R HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: L. Momude ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: S. Zaske T I O N 4 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: J. Anderson Left to right, STANDING: Mrs. R. Thompson, third grade; Mrs. J. Prior, second grade; Miss C. Glan- der, kindergarten; Mrs. S. Kongslie, third grade. SEATED: Mrs. M. Foster, first grade; Miss S. Schmidt, first grade; Mrs. A. Brust, second grade. E L E M E N T A R Y FACULTY The true Knight of Learning, the world holds him dear.” Holmes Left to right, STANDING: Mrs. L. Williams, fourth grade; Mrs. M. Raske, sixth grade; Mrs. L. Graham, fifth grade; Miss V. Schimming, Special Class. SEATED: Mrs. F. Bailey, fifth grade; Mrs. S. Sellevold, sixth grade; Mrs. A. Van Zee, fourth grade. NEW TEACHERS IN JANUARY Miss D. Schulz, sixth; Mrs. B. Wacholz, second. Left to right, STANDING: Mr. D. Kongslie, Am. History, Consumer Econ.; Mr. M. Wacholz, Ag., Science; Mr. V. Meehl, boys' Health Phy. Ed.; Mr. R. Hokanson, Jr. High Soc. Studies; Mr. J. Peterson, Jr. High Eng., reading. SEATED: Mrs. G. McKusick, Reading, Jr. High Eng., French; Mrs. S. Dobmeier, Home Ec.; Miss J. Gilleland, grade school music, Jr. High Chorus; Miss A. Olson, Business. s E C o N D A R Y Left to right, STANDING: Mr. D. Fleming, Jr. High Math, Geom.; Mr. G. Bischoff, Science, Algebra, Physics; Mr. J. Merkel, Band, Sr. Chorus; Mr. R. Lindstrom, Biology, Chemistry, Science. SEATED: Miss C. Westphal, Girls' Health Phy. Ed., Jr. High Soc. Studies; Miss S. Witte, Li- brarian; Miss J. Aaker, Sr. High Eng. 5 COOKS Mrs. W. Grafenstein Mrs. D. Kuiken Mrs. M. Sether There Is Always Work’’ Lowell I Have a Great Work in Hand’’ Cicero CUSTODIANS V. Schneiderman C. Aalderks A. Aalderks SECRETARIES Mrs. M. Lindstrom Mrs. Loretta Kreuger BUS DRIVERS R. Brettin A. Keehl D. Deuth G. Thostenson C. Schneiderman J. Feldman R. Peterson M. Rethmeier 6 SENIORS Gloria Abbas Alan Ahrenholz David Ahrens With what a dread of curiosity Does she launch into the sea of vast eternity.’' Dennis GLORIA JEAN ABBAS—FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cl. Play 3,4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Rec 4; Lib. 3,4; Future: Business. ALAN LARRY AHRENHOLZ— Al --Football 3; FFA 3,4; Chorus 1,2; Annual 4; Future: Navy. DAVE AHRENS— Red —Cl. Play 3; Ft. Ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2; Bask. Ball 1,2,3,4; FFA 2,3,4; St. Council 2,3,4; Ren-Hi Rec 3,4; Annual 4; Chorus 1; St. Gov. Day; Future: College or a city job. PHYLLIS DERKSEN— Phyl —FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Cl. Treas. 4; V. Pres. 1; St. Gov. Day 2,3,4; Lib. Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Rec. 2,3,4; Declam 3; One Act Play 3; Future: Nurses’ Training. STEVEN JAMES FLEMMING— Steve —Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2; Bask. Ball 1; Future: College. MARY JANE JOHNSON— FHA 1,3,4; GAA 1,2; Lib. 2; Cl. Officer 3; Declam 1,2,4; One Act Play 3; Ren-Hi Rec. 4; Cl. Play 3,4; Annual 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Home- coming attend. 3; Homecoming Candidate 4; Future: Work. ARLENE BREIT- KREUTZ—FHA 1,2,3,4; Lib. 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Annual 4; St. Gov. Day 3,4; Future: Work. Phyllis Derksen Steven Flemming Mary Johnson Arlene Breitkreutz Marlene Bruns Delite Zabel Dorothy Wolters Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will create the fact.” Dickinson Elaine Greenfield MARLENE LOIS BRUNS—FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Cl. Play 3,4; Declam 3,4; Lib. 4; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual 4; One Act Play 3,4; St. Gov. Day 2,3,4; Future: College and Business school. DELITE RUTH ZABEL— Dee —Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Cl. Play 3; Cheerleader 3,4; St. Gov. 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4; GAA 1,2; Cl. Officer 2,4; Future: Undecided. DOROTHY AFIELD WOLTER— Dot — Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; FHA 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Lib. 4; Declam 1,3,4; Cl. Play 3; Class Officer 2; Student Council 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Annual 4; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; St. Gov. Day 2,3,4; Future: Unde- cided. ELAINE MAE GREENFIELD—FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Cl. Officer 3,4; Cl. Play 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Lib. 3,4; Ren-Hi Record 2,3,4; Annual 4; St. Gov. 2,3,4; Future: Undecided. ROBERT CARL BENSON— Bob —FFA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cl. Play 4; Future: College. LEANN ZASKE— Smily —GAA 1,3,4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Annual 4; Future: Marriage. Susan Grund Robert Benson LeAnn Zaske Duane Grussing Elwood Gummert Michael Hanson Bonnie Hassell On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail Pope DUANE MERLIN GRUSSING-- Gowser”—Ft. Ball 2,3; Bask. Ball 1,2,3; Cho- rus 1,2; Class Officer 1,2,4; St. Govt. 2,4; Boys' St. 4; Ren-Hi Record 4; Future: Navy or job in the cities. ELWOOD ERVIN GUMMERT--FFA 1,2,3,4; Future: Farm or Willmar College. MICHAEL HANSON— Mike --Ft. Ball 3,4; FFA 2,3; Track 3; Cl. Play 4; Future: Service. BONNIE HASSELL— FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 2; Ren-Hi Record 2,3,4; One Act Play 3; Cl. Play 3; Lib. 3,4; Annual 4; St. Govt. 3,4; Future: Undecided. ALLEN JAKE JACOBS-- Fat —Ft. Ball 2; Cl. Play 3; Future: Service. JOANNE LENORE JACOBS—Declam 4; Science cl. 3; GHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Lib. 2,3,4; Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Annual 4; St. Govt. 4; Debate 3; NHS 4; Future: St. Benedicts Col. JOAN MARGO JOHNSON-- Joni —Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; St. Council 3,4; GAA 2; Cl. Officer 1; NHS 3,4; Declam 1,2,3,4; Ren-Hi Record 3,4; St. Govt. 2,3,4; Cl. Play 3,4; Future: College. ARTHUR KARNES — Art --Ft. Ball 1,2,3,4; Bask. Ball 1,2; Track 2; Cl. Play 3; Annual 4; Future: California. Joanne Jacobs Joan Johnson Aruther Karnes Allen Jacobs Leroy Sietsema Dale Waller Sandra Mork Peggy Mulder Dennis Nester Farewell, happy fields Where joy forever.” Milton SANDRA JEAN MORK-- Sandy --Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,3,4; GAA 1,2; Sci. Club 2,3; St. Coun. 1,2,3,4; Nat'l Honor Soc. 2,3,4; Debate 3; Declam 1,4; Ren Hi Record 3,4; Girls' State 3; St. Gov. Day 3,4; Annual 4; One Act Play 3; Cl. Play 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Future: Macalaster. MARGARET MULDER-- Peggy --FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2; Chrldr 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Debate 3; Declam 1,2,3,4; Ren-Hi Rec 3,4; Annual 4; One Act Play 3; St. Coun. 4; St. Gov. Day 3,4; Cl. Vice Pres. 3; Nat'l Honor Soc. 2,3,4; Sci. Club 2,3; Future: College. DENNIS NESTER--Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; FFA 1,2,3,4; Cl. Play 4; Future: Trade School and Army. LEE SIETSEMA — Lee --Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Baktbl 1; Ft. bl. 1,4; Cl. Play, Cl. Play 3,4; St. Counc. 4; Cl. Officer 3; Annual; Future: Service. DALE WALLER--Ft. Bl. 1,2,3; Future: undecided. RICHARD J. WERTISH--Band 1,2; FFA 2,3,4; Class play 4; An- nual 4; Future: farm or college. GARY BECKENDORF-- Gary --FFA 1,2,3,4; Future: Schooling. KENNETH ANDERSON— Andy —Ft. Bl. 1,2; Bsktbl. 1,2. Richard Wertish Gary Beckendorf Kenneth Anderson CLASS OFFICERS: Duane Grussing, Pres. Phyllis Derksen, Treas. DeLite Zabel, Vice Pres. Elaine Greenfield, Sec. REPRESENTATIVE SENIORS: Peggy Mulder Steve Fleming Motto: the higher we climb, the broader the view.” Class Flower: Green and white carnation Class Colors: Mint green and white 12 UNDERCLASSMEN CLASS OF ’64 James Aalderks Stanley Abbas Janet Ahrens Gary Barber Irita Barber Maxine Bruns Arlys Cole Richard DeGree Carol Dobmier Barbara Duninck Joanne Dunwell James Emerson Robert Enestvedt Eugene Engstrom Marlene Feigum David Fredrickson Scott Grabow Betty Feldman Donald Henning Kathy Hertling David Hoffman Mellody Karnes Cheryl Krogman Gordon Larson Jackqueline Lecy Dixie Lee Thomas Licklider Judy Mapes Michael Millerbernd Donna Mulder Curtis Munsch Norma Peterson LouAnn Raske Adrian Sandberg Wayne Schemel Alan Schneiderman William Sietsema Jerry Sunvold Marilyn Vanden Einde Karen Watson Leonard Wohlman Lynn Wulf Life’s in the loom. Room for it — room!” Lathbury Not Pictured: Thomas Dolan Lawrence Jacobs Gary Santjer Bonnie Wulf 14 CLASS OF '65 Joan Aalderks Galen Abbas Gary Anderson James Bakker Ronald Bensch Lois Benson Mike Berends Bruce Bottge Frank Borgeson Robert Brettin Stan Breitkreutz Earl Butenhoff Kathleen Cavett William DeGree Richard Dey Janet Dockter Judith Enestvedt Bruce Frank Martha Grabow Kermit Grafenstein Margaret Gummert Michael Hae i Glen Harms Marilyn Hinneberg Lyle Jacobs William Kashmark Fred Kodet Marcy Lee David Loskota Nancy Mahle Robert Mulder David Nantke Linda Nelson Karen Rhodes Susan Ruter Wayne Schneider Sarah Smith Nancy Smith Norman Westby Ina Wohlman Kathleen Wolf Peggy Wulf Not Pictured: Harold Johnson Randy Thostenson Oh this learning, what a thing it is! Shakespeare 15 CLASS of ’66 Karen Anderson Sharol Bagaus Berdelle Bakker Eunice Bonde Karen Bottge Bonnie Breitkreutz Sherry Brettin Paula Bryan Kathy Carnes Donley Decknatel Ellen DeGree Thomas Druth Dale Dobmeier James Dvorak Pamela Emerson Caroline Engstrom Andrew Feldman Marie Feldman Douglas Fuls Dennis Gens Cynthia Grabow Gwen Grussing Jeanette Gummert Paul Haen Larry Hanson Carol Henning Doug Henning Gerald Hoffman Barbara Johnson Mary Kashmark LeRoy Kodet Tom Lapolice Julie Larson Steven Lentz Alan Lien Barbara Loskota Nancy Millerbemd Steven Millerbemd Jay Mork Gerald Mulder Deborah Nelson Barbara Nester Ann Ockwig Tim O'Connor Ronald Pape Jerald Peterson Lorene Peterson Rosalie Preuss David Schoeck Rolf Standfuss Howard Throng ard Leslie Tolzman Mark VandenEinde Rowena Varpness Curtis Watson Nancy Watson Not Pictured: Tom Fredrickson Unthinking, idle, wild, and young.” Princess Amelia 16 CLASS OF ’67 Diane Abbas Paul Abbas Merlen Ahrenholz Robert Anderson Carloine Brettin Donald Brettin Lane Bryan Calvin Butenhoff William Cavett Frank Dahlman Cheryl Dey Curtis Enestvedt Kent Feigum Herman Feldman Bryan Fuller Douglas Gens Barbara Grabow Douglas Grussing Lois Gummert Christine Haen Wayne Herrman Calyton Hoff Roger Hoffman Eileen Jacobs Delores Johnson Quinten Keehl Carol Kortgard Linda Larson Arland Lee Gary Lentz Thomas Mulder Gary Myrom Douglas Pape Joseph Rethmeier Mary Rose Michael Schemel Robert Schmidt Stephen Schneider Michael Scott Beverly Sietsema Sam Smith Terry Smith Robert Strefelder Robert Throng ard James Toupal David Throng ard Chang Van Zee Kathy Watson Marshal Westby Charles White Betty Wolter Michael Zaske Richard Ziegelman Not Pictured: Dale Wildening Young fellows will be young fellows. Bickerstaff 17 CLASS OF ’68 Roger Anderson Donna Barber Lynn Bottge Mary Branick Jeanne Brett in Mary Brettin Sharon Brettin Dianne Butenhoff Mildred DeGree Susanne Dobmeier Ruth Engstrom Gale Crafenstein Curtis Hanson Linda Harms Daniel Hinrichs Bruce Iverson Roy Jacobs Cathy Johnson Donna Johnson Linda Johnson Steven Johnson Charlotte King Lowell Kleinhuizen Gary Lentz Gregory Lentz Judy Lentz James Millerbemd Mary Ann Millerbemc Melayna Mork Daniel Mulder Elaine Mulder Susan Paradee Brenda Peterson Carol Peterson Barbara Prodoehl Gary Randleman Gregory Reek Jeffery Rice Nancy Ruter David Santjer Susan Schmidt Edward Sietsema Mary Smith Julie Thostenson Won Van Zee Marie Waller Larry Wenzel Gary Wertish Eugene White Gary Wohlman Michael Wolf Robert Wolf Faye Wulf NOT PICTURED Steven Aldous William Smith Michael Warner 'Whose little body lodged a mighty mind.” Homer 18 JUNIORS President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Bill Sietsema Arlys Cole Carol Dobmeir Donna Mulder SOPHOMORES President.....................Norman Westby Vice President...............Karen Rhodes Secretary.....................Joan AaldeTks Treasurer.....................Janet Dockter FRESHMEN Vice President.........Donley Decknatel Secretary..............Sharon Baqaus Treasurer...............David Schoeck President...............Eunice Bonde (not pictured) 0 F F 1 C E R S President EIGHTH , . Bill Cavett President SEVENTH Vice President . . . Roger Hoffman Vice President . . Secretary . Mary Rose Secretary Treasurer . Beverly Sietsema 19 Treasurer Home Ec Dept. Learning has its value.” Marvell Library Industrial Arts Dept. Let ignorance talk as it will. Chemistry Dept. Business Dept. ACTIVITIES SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL-- Strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies. (Lincoln) ROW ONE: J. Johnson, P. Mulder, Treas. D. Ahrens, Pres. D. Lee, Sec. S. Smith, V. Pres. S. Mork, F. Borgeson. ROW TWO: M. Vanden Einde, B. Duninick, J. Ahrens, G. Barber, D. Loskota, M. Hinneberg, N. Smith, J. Enestvedt, Advisor, Mr. Mortrude. The membership of the JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCILS, student governing bodies of the school, consists of representatives elected by the individual classes. Under the guidance of Mr. Mortrude, the councils seek to promote school pro- jects such as the American Field Service program, and monitoring system, homecom- ing, dances, and the school picnic. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL--A Wise and frugal government. (Jefferson) ROW ONE: M. Brettin, D. Buten- hoff, B. Wo Iters, Sec.-Treas. P. Emerson, Pres. W. Smith, V. Pres. M. Mork, B. Peterson, M. Waller. ROW TWO: R. Throngard, G. Wertish, A. Lee, T. Deuth, M. Vanden Einde, C. Crabow, N. Watson, D. Nelson, K. Bottge, G. Lentzi T. Mulder, M. Scott, Advisor, Mr. Mortrude. 22 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is an honorary organization whose members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Members discuss top- ics of educational, political, and cultural interest; and take trips to see legitimate stage plays, art galleries, and concerts . On STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY students take over positions of faculty, adminis- tration and school help. This worthwhile experience creates a better understanding of teaching among the participants . STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY-- Practice is the best of all instructors. (Syrus) ROW ONE: School Board: B. Sietsema, B. Mulder, G. Barber; Grade Principal, S. Mork; Superintendent, D. Grussing; Principal, D. Ahrens; School Board: A. Karnes, D. Zabel, D. Wolters. ROW TWO: M. Bruns, D. Lee, D. Mulder, J. Ahrens, P. Derkson, J. Jacobs, M. Karnes, B. Hassell, B. Duininck, A. Cole, J. Mapes. ROW THREE: D. Nester, P. Mulder, M. Bruns, M. Johnson, J. Aalderks, M. Hinneberg, C. Wolters, K. Watson, L. Sietsema, L. Jacobs, A. Ahrenholz, J. Emerson. ROW FOUR: D. Wertish, G. Beckendorf, J. Enesvedt, N. Mahle, K. Cavett, J. Lecy, A. Breitkreutz, G. Abbas, J. Johnson, S. Grund, B. Benson, C. Munch. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — Genius, that power which dazzles mortal eyes; is oft but perseverance in disguise. (Austin) ROW ONE: J. Enestvedt--Sec., J. Johnson, S. Mork--Pres., J. Jacobs, P. Mulder, D. Lee, A. Cole—V. Pres., B. Sietsema--Ent. Chrmn., B. Duininck, J. Ahrens—Treas. LIBRARY CLUB— The work never is done (Justice Holmes Jr.)— FIRST ROW: J. Jacobs, D. Wolter, G. Abbas, I. Barber, S. Ruter, I. Wohlman, M. Karnes, L. Benson, M. Gummert, M. Lee, J. Aalderks, M. Feigum, P. Derksen. SECOND ROW: Librarian, Miss Witte, M. Bruns, B. Hassell, C. Krog- man, A. Breitkreutz, J. Lecy, C. Dobmeier, C. Wolter, K. Wolf, L. Nelson, J. Youngs, P. Wolf, J. Dockter, B. Feldman, E. Greenfield. LIBRARY CLUB--The Library Club consists of members from grades 10-12. Under the supervision of Miss Witte, they help maintain the orderly condition of the library. SCIENCE CLUB-- Anyone interested in science may join this organization. At there monthly meetings the members perform experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics. Each member also has an individual project. SCIENCE CLUB-- Knowledge comes only from study (Newton)— FIRST ROW: Mr. R. Lindstrom, Advisor, F. Dahlman, B. Smith, Q. Keehl, B. Cavett, B. Bottge, B. Frank, F. Bor- geson, B. Strefelder, Mr. G. Bischoff, Advisor. SECOND ROW: T. Licklider, M. Lee, K. Rhodes, M. Henneberg, K. Cavett, J. Youngs, M. Kashmark, L. Larson, T. Smith, M. Brettin, B. Grabow. THIRD ROW: D. Fredrickson, A. Feldman, B. Mulder, J. Dockter, N. Smith, M. Grabow, S. Smith, N. Mahle, L. Nelson, D. Wolf, C. Brettin, S. Ruter. FOURTH ROW: D. Trongaard, T. O'Connor, L. Tolzman, D. Grussing, M. Pape, B. Brettin, S. Smith, G. Myrom, J. Bakker. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA— Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live and living to serve. —(motto)— FIRST ROW: Mr. Wachloz, Advisor; L. Sietsema, Sentinel; D. Ahrens, Pres.; R. Wertish, Vice Pres.; S. Abbas, Re- porter; P. Sandberg, Treas.; M. Millerbernd, Sec. SECOND ROW: D. Nester, E. Engstrom, R. Benson, W. Schemal, L. Wohlman, S. Breitkreutz, J. Aalderks, C. Munsch, J. Dvorak, G. Hoffman. THIRD ROW: E. Gummert, G. Sanj- ter, G. Anderson, F. Kodet, D. Fredrickson, S. Millerbernd, L. Kodet. FOURTH ROW: E. Butenhoff, H. Johnson, C. Watson, A. Lein, R. Stanfuss, J. Mork, A. Feldman. Besides the clubs' individual activities the two groups gave a ban- quet in February at which the FFA sweetheart was crowned. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA-- Toward new horizons (motto)— FIRST ROW: Mrs. Dobmeir, Advisor; B. Duninick, P. Derksen, B. Hassell, K. Rhodes, Sec.; S. Mork, Pres.; L. Raske, Vice Pres.; A. Cole, Treas.; K. Cavett, J. Enestvedt. SECOND ROW: M. Feldman, B. Nester, L. Peterson, S. Bret- tin, S. Ruter, J. Youngs, M. Hinneburg, S. Smith, N. Smith, J. Dockter, M. Grabow. THIRD ROW: Q. Grussing, B. Bakker, P. Bryan, P. Mulder, M. Bruns, M. Johnson, E. Greenfield, D. Zabel, M. VandenEinde, J. Mapes, C. Wolter. FOURTH ROW: D. Lee, B. Breitkreutz, E. DeGree, B. Loskota, M. Carnes, A. Breitkreutz, G. Abbas, L. Nelson, K. Wolf, D. Wolters, B. Feldman. FIFTH ROW: J. Ahrens, R. Varpness, C. Henning, S. Bagus, P. Emerson, M. Kash- mark, P. Wolf, M. Feigum, I. Barber, I. Wohlman, K. Hertling, J. Lecy. SIXTH ROW: D. Mulder, J. Larson, K. Bottge, N. Watson, C. Grabow, R. Preuss, D. Nelson, S. Grund, J. Johnson, J. Jacobs, M. Bruns, C. Krogman. SENIOR PLAY CAST FIRST ROW: G. Abbas, M. Bruns, S. Grund, J. Johnson, S. Mork, M. Johnson, P. Mulder, Mrs. H. Cavett, director. SECOND ROW: R. Wertish, S. Flemming, M. Hanson, D. Grussing, B. Benson, L. Sietsema, D. Nester. 'Murder in Rehearsal” Trilby........ Sheila Burnett CAST OF CHARACTERS S. Flemming M. Johnson J. Johnson .R. Wertish B. Benson P. Mulder ,S. Mork Chubby Forbes . . Sheriff Cullen . . . Marge Penny . . . Bemice Simms . . Daffy Carmichael Stack Hilton . . . . DIRECTOR Mrs. H. Cavett L. Sietsema D. Grussing G. Abbas M. Bruns M. Hanson D. Nester Jack Ellery .... Claudia Warren . Mrs. Fiske Warren Harold Knight . . Morton Hill ... . DECLAM-- To make the weeper laugh, the laugher weep. —(Shakespeare) — ROW ONE: P. Mulder, M. Bruns, B. Hassell, C. Wolter, N. Mahle, D. Wolter. ROW TWO: M. Johnson, S. Mork, G. Larson, B. DeGree, J. Johnson, J. Enest- vedt. STANDING: Advisors--Mr. Peterson, Miss Aaker. DECLAMATION, advised by Miss Aaker and Mr. Peterson, is an event sponsored by the Minnesota High School League. Entrants participate in the following divisions: story-telling, extemporaneous reading, extemporaneous speaking, memorized oratory, original oratory, discussion, serious interpretation, and humorous interpretation. Two contestants are chosen from each division to represent Renville at the district contest. District Music Contestants Flute Duet M. Mulder, D. Lee I have a reasonable good ear in music . --(Shake- speare) In April these students participated in the District Music Small Group and Solo Contest. The entrants are judged according to music selection, interpre- tation, and playing ability. Students who receive A ratings continue on and participate in the Regional Contest. Saxophone Duet K. Rhodes, N. Smith Trumpet Quartet M. Berends, R. Dey, B. Bottge, D. Loskota. 27 Soloists E. Bonde, N. Mahle, B. Duinnick, M. Lee, M. Hinne- berg. BAND—REED SECTION-- Light quirks of music, broken and uneven. (Pope)-- ROW ONE: P. Mulder, D. Lee, N. Mahle, M. Hinneberg, D. Mulder, K. Watson, M. Lee, P. Bryan, S. Smith. ROW TWO: J. Ahrens, J. Enestvedt, A. Cole, M. Grabow, D. Wolters, P. Emerson, D. Bottge, J. Larson, M. Feigum. ROW THREE: L. Peterson, J. Gummert, J. Bakker, N. Smith, K. Rhodes, B. Duninick, J. Dunwell, F. Dvorak, E. Engstrom. STANDING: Mr. J. Merkel, Director, N. Peterson. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: December 18, 1962 WINTER BAND CONCERT: February 12, 1963 SENIOR HIGH CHORUS— How sour sweet music is. (Shakespeare)— ROW ONE: D. Nelson, K. Bottge, L. Peterson, B. Nester, J. Larson, M. Grabow, J. Gummert, M. Lee, S. Ruter, S. Ziegelman, B. Breikreutz, S. Bagaus, 1. Wohlman, N. Smith, N. Mahle. ROW TWO: J. Ahrens, D. Mulder, K. Wat- son, P. Mulder, S. Mork, J. Johnson, S. Smith, D. Lee, J. Mapes, J. Dunwell, B. Duinick, C. Krogman, J. Youngs, L. Benson, J. Aalderks, M. Gummert. ROW THREE: M. Kashmark, P. Wolf, N. Millerbernd, G. Abbas, J. Jacobs, D. Zabel, M. Johnson, B. Hassell, M. Bruns, M. Feigum, P. Emerson, C. Grabow, K. Herding. ROW FOUR: P. Derksen, E. Greenfield, S. Grund, D. Wolters, L. Raske, N. Peterson, A. Cole, M. Bruns, B. Bakker, K. Cavett, J. Enestvedt, M. Hinneberg, P. Bryan, A. Breitkreutz. ROW FIVE: A. Feldman, J. Mork, E. Butenhoff, N. Watson, R. Preuss, C. Wolter, G. Abbas, B. DeGree, D. Hoffman, M. Berends, G. Barber. ROW SIX: G. Harms, L. Wolhman, B. Benson, L. Sietsema, D. Henning, W. Schemel, L. Wulf, G. Mulder, B. Mulder, R. Dey, Mr. J. Merkel, Director. SENIOR BAND—BRASS SECTION-- The silver, snarling trumpets 'gan to chide. (keats)— ROW ONE: M. VandenEinde, L. Raske, P. Derksen, J. Mapes, J. Lecy, S. Mork, D. Hoffman, G. Barber, M. Be- rends. ROW TWO: W. Schneider, J. Emerson, M. Johnson, T. Fredrickson, D. Decknatel, B. Bottge, R. Dey, D. Loskota, D. Nester. ROW THREE: M. Haen, D. Schoeck, B. Nester, L. Sietsema, T. O'Connor, B. Muler. STAND- ING: C. Grabow, M. Kashmark, K. Cavett. SPRING CONCERT: May 14, 1963 DISTRICT BAND DAY: April 4, 1963 JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS— Fill'd with fury, rapt, inspired. (The Passions)— ROW ONE: J. Rethmeier, R. Ziegelman, E. Sietsema, L. Wenzel, J. Rice, G. Reek, G. Wohlman, D. Butenhoff, J. Brettin, D. Johnson, S. Dobmier, R. Engstrom, S. Schmidt, L. Larson, M. Branick. ROW TWO: Miss Gilleland, S. Smith, R. Striefelder, S. Schneider, Q. Kheel, D. Brettin, F. Dahlman, B. Prodehl, D. Barber, L. Bottge, F. Wulf, B. Peterson, J. Thostenson, S. Paradee, K. Johnson. ROW THREE: R. Hoffman, D. Crussing, M. Schemel, D. Throngard, B. Fuller, D. Gens, G. Lentz, M. Smith, S. Lentz, E. Mulder, N. Millerbernd, M. Waller, L. Johnson, M. Brettin. ROW FOUR: M. Scott, M. Ahrenholz, B. Cavett, B. Smith, G. Randleman, M. Rose, B. Wolters, B. Sietsema, K. Watson, C. King, L. Harms, M. DeGree, T. Smith, N. Ruter. ROW FIVE: T. Mulder, A. Lee, W. Van Zee, M. Westby, C. White, C. Van Zee, R. Throngard, W. Herman, M. Mork, S. Brettin, C. Haen, C. Peterson, C. Dey, C. Brettin. JUNIOR BAND-- As my fingers on these keys make music (Stevens)—ROW ONE: T. Smith, J. Lenz, M. Rose, B. Peterson, J. Brettin, D. Johnson, F. Wulf, R. Zigelman, F. Dahlman, B. Smith, D. Grussing, G. Randleman, G. Lentz, R. Throngard, M. Schemel, A. Lee, B. Cavett. ROW TWO: B. Wolters, E. Mulder, D. Barber, C. Dey, S. Brettin, R. Throngard, M. Westby, J. Thostenson, M. Smith, L. Larson, R. Strefelder, J. Rethmeir, C. Haen, M. Waller, L. Johnson, Q. Keehl, G. Lentz, D. Brettin. ROW THREE: M. Mork, L. Bottge, K. Watson, C. Brettin, M. Brettin, J. Millerbernd, Mr. Merkel, Director; M. Ahrenholz, M. Scott, T. Mulder, S. Schneider, R. Hoffman, B. Sietsema, E. Sietsema, W. Van Zee, B. Fuller. JUNIOR ENSEMBLE— There is music even in the beauty (Browne) — L. Raske, D. Mulder, J. Mapes, J. Ahrens, B. Duinick, J. Dunwell, C. Krogman, K. Watson, N. Peterson, A. Cole, and D. Lee, Directed by Miss Gilleland. SENIOR HIGH BOYS' OCTET — Say It With Music (Irving Berlin)—R. Dey, G. Larson, G. Barber, M. Berends, L. Sietsema, D. Henning, R. Mulder, D. Hoffman. 30 Renvilads T. Mulder M. Scott B. Cavett D. Gens 3 Notes T. Smith B. Wolter K. Watson Junior High Music Groups Beauty of style and harmony, grace and good rhythm. (Plato) Under the direction of Miss Gille- land, several junior high ensembles have been organized. As a result of many hours of practice, the groups delight audiences at banquets, con- certs, club meetings, such as Civic Club and PTA, and church affairs. Keynoters C. White C. Van Zee A. Lee Missing--B. Fuller Be autyshoppers J. Thostenson J. Brettin M. Brettin K. Johnson 31 REN-HI RECORD--MAll the news that's fit to print (New York Times)— ROW ONE: C. Krogman, D. Zabel, M. Feigum, K. Hertling, J. Johnson, Advisor, Miss Olson, M. Johnson, M. Bruns, A. Breitkreutz. ROW TWO: N. Peterson, G. Abbas, P. Derkson, B. Hassell, B. Feldman, M. Bruns, J. Lecy, E. Green- field, S. Grund, D. Lee, L. Raske, P. Mulder, S. Mork, M. Vanden Einde, B. Ouininick, J. Mapes. REN-HI RECORD--Each six weeks the school paper is published with the help of Miss Olson, their Advisor. Periodically it is col- lected, revised, and typed by the staff members from the junior and senior classes. ANNUAL--Each year members of the senior class contribute time and effort to create a yearbook for the en- tire school's pleasure. The staff uses their talents to form a book of memories by typing, arranging layouts, and writing. ANNUAL— We have been careful that they that will read may have, delight, and that they that are desirous to commit to memory might have ease, and that all into whose hands it comes might have profit. (Apocrypha)-- ROW ONE: D. Wertish, M. Bruns, L. Sietsema, Business Manager; P. Mulder, Editor, Editor; S. Mork, Editor; Ad- visor, Miss Witte; D. Ahrens, J. Jacobs, K. Anderson. ROW TWO: D. Zabel, G. Abbas, A. Breitkreutz, E. Green- field, B. Hassell, D. Wolters. ROW THREE: M. Hanson, S. Flemming, D. Nester, B. Benson, A. Ahrenholz, A. Karnes. 32 VARSITY FOOTBALL ROW ONE: L. Jacobs, L. Wolf, B. Sietsema, L. Sietsema, A. Karnes, M. Hanson, M. Hanson, C. Munsch, P. Sand- berg. ROW TWO: Manager--D. Ahrens, R. Mulder, G. Barber, S. Grabow, J. Aalderks, J. Emerson, W. Schemel, D. Hoffman. ROW THREE: G. Harms, S. Breitkreutz, C. Van Zee, T. Deuth, D. Schoeck, R. Brettin, M. Berends, F. Kodet. ROW FOUR: Assist. Coach—Mr. D. Kongslie, Coach--Mr. J. Anderson, Managers: A. Feldman. T. Lapolice, R. Dey, C. Watson, R. Throngard. September 7 Maynard 0 19 September 14 Stewart 0 20 September 21 Sacred Heart 13 13 September 28 Bird Island 6 34 October 5 Brownton 6 32 October 12 Buffalo Lake 6 13 October 19 Danube 0 25 October 24 Hector 0 40 62 FOOTBALL SEASON: The Renville Indians football team went through the season with a 0-7-1 record. Their only tie was with Sacred Heart at 13-13. They had a young team and they learned a lot during the season. There were only three seniors on the team. They had two boys who made all-conference. They were both Juniors, Scott Bra- bow and Pete Sandberg. Mike Hanson Art Karnes He Marks — Not That You Won or Lost — but How You Played the Game.’’ Rice. Scott Grabow Pete Sandberg For their sportsmanship and outstanding playing ability, these two stu- dents were chosen to be members of the a 11-conference team for Fall, 1962. 35 BASKETBALL 212 CONFERENCE CHAMPS A” Squad Left to right: Student manager: S. Schneider; Team: A. Schneiderman, P. Sandberg, L. Wulf, D. Ahrens, S. Abbas, C. Munsch, J. Aalderks, D. Hoffman, B. Mulder, G. Barber, Student manager: G. Mulder. Coaches: Mr. Kongslie and Mr. Meehl. Renville had a very successful year under the direction of Coach Vern Meehl and Assistant Coach Dale Kongslie. The team won first place in the 212 Conference by winning 13 games and losing only 1. They also played 2 nonconference games with Montevideo and Olivia. They lost to Olivia in an overtime so their complete record was 14 wins and 2 defeats. In tournament play they bowed out to Buffalo Lake in three overtimes in the first round of the district playoffs with a final score of 59-52. Lead- ing the squad this year as co-captains were Curt Munsch and Dave Ahrens. Renville’s Basketball Record 212 Conference Trophy WE THEY November 30. . . Bird Island .... 68.........48 December 4. . .Montevideo .... 68............45 December 7. . . Danube............54.....52 December 14. . . Sacred Heart ... 86.....65 December 21. . . Brownton..........53.....45 January 8 . . . Stewart...........82.....35 January 11... Hector................66.....46 January 15. . .Buffalo Lake. ... 62.......56 January 18. . . Bird Island .... 83..........51 January 22. . .Olivia.......55.....57 January 25. . .Danube.......55.....61 February 1. . . Sacred Heart ... 73.....65 February 8. . . Buffalo Lake. ... 57.....44 February 15. . .Brownton..............63.....45 February 19. . .Stewart.......73.....53 February 22. . .Hector.......78.....54 36 B” Squad KNEELING: G. Anderson, B. Brettin, T. Deuth, M. VandenEinde, B. Bottge, B. Kashmark. STANDING: R. Dey, M. Berends, N. Westby, F. Kodet, G. Abbas, D. Schoeck, W. Schneider; Coach: Mr. Dale Kongslie. 37 C SQUAD BASKETBALL ROW ONE: D. Mulder, R. Jacobs, G. White, M. Wolf, G. Wertish, G. Randelman, D. Gens, B. Fuller. ROW TWO: D. Santjer, J. Rice, B. Iverson, G. Grafenstein, R. Hoffman, D. Grussing, P. Abbas, B. Throngard, C. Van Zee. ROW THREE: R. Anderson, G. Lentz, A. Lee, T. Mulder, F. Dahlman, R. Anderson, M. Scott, B. Cavett. ROW FOUR: T. Lopolice, C. Watson, D. Decknatel, D. Wildening, D. Pape, D. Gens. ROW FIVE: R. Lindstrom, coach; P. Haen, J. Dvorak, A. Feld- man, H. Throngard. 38 A” Team Cheerleaders Pep Rally Dorothy Wolter, Barb Duinnick, Marilyn Hinneberg, Judy Enestvedt, Dee Zable, Carol Wolter. B” Team Cheerleaders Karen Bottge, Cynthia Grabow, Pam Emerson, Nancy Watson, Terri Smith. Drum Majorettes Karen Rhodes, Mary Kashmark, Dixie Lee 39 Miscellaneous Sports Miscellaneous One Act Play Casts DIRECTOR: Miss J. Aaker STUDENT DIRECTOR: Judy Mapes Left to Right: Judy Mapes Doug Cannon . . Martha Webster Jessie Fuller . . Grace Harrison Sam Parker . . . Miss Aaker Left to Right: Sam Parker Bill DeGree Grace Harrison Arlys Cole Martha Webster Karen Watson Jessie Fuller Peggy Mulder Doug Cannon Ken Anderson DISTRICT CAST Grace Harrison . . . . . . Dixie Lee Doug Cannon . . . . . . . Gordon Larson Martha Webster . . . . . Arlys Cole Jessie Fuller .... . . . Nanci Mahle Sam Parker . . . Lee Sietsema Lee Sietsema Dixie Lee Kathy Hertling Nanci Mahle Gordon Larson 40 HOMECOMING Homecoming Queen Dorothy Wolter reigned over the very successful Homecoming festivities for 1962. The two princesses, Mary Johnson and Sandy Mork; the junior at- tendent, Arlys Cole; and sophomore attendant, Nancy Smith; completed the royal court. Dorothy was crowned at the pepfest Thursday night. Each class and the faculty presented skits. The senior skit won first prize with the eighth grade taking second place. After the pepfest, the bonfire and the snake dance were held. At the parade Friday afternoon, the juniors and seniors won first and second place respectively in float competition. Friday night, the football game with Sacred Heart ended with a 14-14 tie. After this, the students and alumni attended the homecoming dance sponsored by the Student Council. Before the Coronation, Candidates: Sandy Mork Mary Johnson Dorothy Wolter Junior Attendant Arlys Cole Sophomore Attendant Nancy Smith Princess Mary Johnson 1961 Queen Mary Lentz Queen Dorothy Wolter Princess Sandy Mork 42 First Place Float: Junior Class First Place Skit: Senior Class Homecoming Snaps 43 NVIUE'S CONTACT WITH THE WORLD FIREICN EXCHANGE STUDENTS AME RICAN STUDENTS; ABROAD ; AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE Renville’s Representative 1962 Charles Roehri Papa Peggy’s Family Suzanne--17 The American Field Service originally began as an ambulance service during WW I. In order to continue its principles of world understanding and service the organization in 1947 began a student ex- change program. In 1950 the Americans Abroad Program was added. Peggy par- ticipated in the Summer A.A. program, spending the summer of 1962 with the Charles Roehri family in HAGUENAU, (Bas-Rhin), France. In November of 1961 Peggy applied through the school. Qaulifications include knowledge of a foreign language, character, and scholarship, During the year Peggy has given many talks on her experiences. Peggy is the second student from Ren- ville to participate in the A.F.S--A.A. Program, and we have been fortunate enough to have had two foreign students study in our school. v r i Peggy Mulder Jeanne Roehri Mama in France Jean-Pierre--4 GIRLS’ STATER AND BOYS’ STATER F Chosen by the American Legion and Auxiliary these students spent a week at Girls' and Boys' State in St. Paul, learning about American government in action. F.A.-F.H.A. BANQUET Left to right: Candidate Joni Johnson, Sweetheart Dee Zabel, F.F.A. President, Dave Ahrens; 1962 Sweetheart Romona Muetzal, Candi- date Peg Mulder. Star Farmer: Lee Sietsema The F .F .A.-F .H.A. Banquet was held on February 23, 1963. At the banquet the F.F.A. awarded the chapter trophies for outstanding achievement in the various agricul- tural fields. The F.H.A. Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award was also presented to Joni Johnson. The speaker was Herb Croom of the University of Minnesota, Morris. Dee Zabel was chosen as the 1963 F.F.A. Sweetheart. Chapter Farmers Future Homemaker: Joni Johnson; Advisor Mrs. S. Domeier. Star Dairy Farmer: Bill Sietsema, Lee Sietsema Star Corn Farmer: Eugene Engstrom Star Hog Farmer: Mike Millerbernd Star Sheep Farmer: Lenny Wohlman 45 OUR SPONSORS The Seniors would like to thank the follow- ing people for their support and for making this yearbook possible. Al's Recreation Bench's Mink Ranch Bottge's Department Store Brettin’s Mobilgas Service Chris Schneiderman, trucking Community Electric Dr. A. M. Fawcett M.D. Renville, Minnesota Dr. H. H. Rose Dr. I. R. Eliason, Veterinarian Duinincks Upholstering, Phone 681 Emerson Hi-Way Furniture Farmers Co-op Oil, Renville Gas, Distillate, Oil, Grease, Bulk Lp Gas Frenchy's Standard Service Fuller Fisher Inc. Gillend Transfer Company Harold’s Cafe H L Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Renville Hogenson’s Sinclair Service J. R. Palm Ford Company Kluth Braun Super Value THAT’S ALL FOLKS! FAREWELL! K M Manufacturing Repair Tractor Repair and Welding Lone Tree Mink Ranch Milo's Watch, Clock, Jewelry Service Orchard Drive Inn Mr. Mrs. Donald Hogenson O'Connor Bros.' State Bank Pioneer Bankers, Member of F .D.I .C. Renville Building Supplies Phone 840 Congratulations Class of '63 Renville Co-op Creamery Renville Co-op Credit Union Savings Loans, Bonded Renville Farmers Elevator, Phone 649 Feed, Seed, Fertilizer chemical Renville Cleaners Renville Star Farmer Printing, Advertising, Weddings Compliments of the Renville V Store Renville, Minnesota Phone 563 Congratulations Seniors S. A. Smith Sons Hardware Tom Jerry Mink Ranch Varpness Bros. John Deer Implement Parts - -Services - - Lubricants - - Loaders - - Dokken Boxes U.S. Military advisers trained Lao soldiers with the latest American equipment in their fight against Communist infiltration. Indian army mules packed supplies toward the Himalayan front in a futile attempt to halt Chinese invaders. Flanked by Vatican Guards, Pope John XXIII knelt in prayer in Saint Peter’s Ba- silica opening first Roman Catholic Ecu- menical Council since 1869. Doctor's strike in Saskatchewan, Canada, against a gov West Berliners lined Spree River and waved toward East Berlin as part of demonstrations ment medical care plon, left hospitals all but deserted marking the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall. without means of caring for patients. International Events in Review WtD€ WORLD PHOTOS ar tests and test-ban talks continued. This 290-foot d (foreground) rose from Nevada's desert floor three ds after blast which left o 1 200-foot crater. Buildings of mound were about 10 feet high. Algerian women cast ballots in referendum which resulted in independence and an end to nearly 8 years of war. ly crossed the finish line decisively beating 's Gretel in the deciding race for the Amer- One of the worst earthquakes in modem times reduced dozens of Iranian towns to rubble and left 10,000 dead. Left: Cuban invasion prisoners made it home just in time for Christmas after being ransomed from Cuban prisons. Right: USS Barry makes visual inspection of missiles on deck of Russian freighter Ano- sov as Navy patrol plane flies overhead after U.S. demanded removal of offensive weapons from Cubo. Live transoceanic TV began as American Telephone and Telegraph's Telstar relayed this image from U.S. to Europe over first privately-owned satellite.