Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

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VHS Swimmers Do It Again! 1. Row 1 — L. to R: B. Schmitke, K. Carlson, T. Runi, T. Ulis- cini. Row 2 — L to R: M McClellen, M. Wallin, P. Schaef- bauer, C. Golden, C. Gunderson, R. Branville, S. Staupe, K. Ivonen. Row 3 — L to R: B. Brannigen, M. Slade, B. Flemming, J. Jarvi, A. Staupe, B. Rantala, B. Kaye, L. Dummer, Mrs. Rantala. 2. L. Nilsson shows perfect form. 3. Excitement registers on the faces of B. Fleming and B. Kaye. 4. M. Salde swims to the finish line. The swimming team had a very successful season with only one loss to Irondale. The team went on to win districts, regions and placing third in the state tournament. The teams outstanding members were Joanne Jarvi and Barbi Kay who were se- niors, Robin Branville a sophomore and one fresh- man Kathy Carlson. The team will be losing eight valuable seniors due to graduation, but there will be a fine group of returnees. VHS can continue to expect more winning ways from Mrs. Rantla’s girls. 21

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Debate Team Works Hard The VHS debate team is one of the hardest working teams in the school. The debaters wore as hard and practice as much to prepare for a meet as does any hockey or volley- ball player. Debate is a mental sport, not a physical sport, so the debaters like to think of themselves as ,mental ath- letes”. This year’s team, handicapped by a limited num- ber of members, is doing a fine job of getting up early Sat- urday mornings, stumbling down to the bus, and doing their best to use their debating skills in competing with other area schools. They owe it all to their tireless coach, Mr. D. Swenson!! 1. Front row, 1. to r. S. Pakkala, S. Hedican, L. Vandervort, M. Wilcox, B. Remer, Back row, 1. to r: L. Kosmach, L. Bis- low, D. Hestetune, M. Henderson, B. Venaas. 2. L. Vandervort seems to be saying, There’s more than one way to win a debate. 3. Ma Henderson exhibits top debate form during a football game. 4. B. Remer smiles when he realizes that he doesn't have debate practice.

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Volleyball Wins Districts Volleyball continued on its winning ways in much the same manner as the swimming team. The squad was dominated by seniors. Among them were standouts Lisa Tapani, Sally Hyvonen, and Mary Ann Watt. Mrs. Peterson’s girls won the district meet for the 3rd year in a row by defeating AHL in the finals. At the time this page went to the press the Blues were on their way to regions to vie for a spot at the first Volleyball State Tournament and a 2nd con- secutive region 7 Championship. Back row: Assistant coach Yapel, J. Mesich, M. Henderson, S. Hyvonen, L. Tapani, K Hansen. Coach Peterson. Middle row: R. Thornton, K Henderson, M. Watt, A. Beito, E. Johnson, L. Kozar. Front row: M. Erchul, R. Bachman, S. Okerstrom, J. Lamont, S. Staudahar. 1. Mary Beth Erchul goes up for the spike as Sally Hyvonen is ready for assistance. 2. Oh no you don't, thinks Sally Hyvonen as she spikes the ball down.