Rushford High School - Valley Legend Yearbook (Rushford, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1977 volume:

4 Tlf c ■ mis is rouR Valley Legend 1977 Volume XLVII Advisor: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Editor: Miss Heidi Rislove Table of Contents Introduction.........................Page 1 Graduates............................Page 7 Faculty Administration.............Page 2 7 Underclassmen........................Page 35 Athletics............................Page 51 Organizations........................Page 69 Advertising..........................Page 95 4 5 6 Seniors of 1977: Paul Anderson Steve Anderson Elizabeth Bellock LeRoy Brand Keith Britt Bob Brown Terry Bunke 8 Senior Problems of Many; 9 J - Mike Ebner Diane Eide Ice Cream Sales; Cushions; Jeffrey Feine Rhonda Eide Gary Evenson David Howe Diane Huerkamp 10 Slave Auctions; Bake Sales; Scott James Craig Jameson David Johnson Debra Johnson Linden Johnson Mark Johnson Tim Johnson li Slave Day; Raffle; Peter Julsrud Paul Lombard Kim McElmury Florentin Meyer Robert Miller 12 Talent Show; Gong Show; Brian Moran Dale Nelson Ruth Nordby Teresa O’Donnell Karen Pruka Gary Ralph Heidi Rislove 13 Washington, D.C. Trip Scott Rouse Wayne Rye Christine Shaffer Faye Torgerson Cynthia Westby 14 Prom and Graduation Dean Westby Jo Ann Westby Bruce Williams Absent: Ricky Karlson and Layne Sass Class Motto: Yesterday is already a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Class Colors Dark Blue, Light Blue, and Silver Class Flower Carnation 15 Homecoming Royalty King - Craig Jameson Queen - Karen Halverson 1st Attendants - Keith Britt and Terry Bunke 2nd Attendants - Mike Ebner and Debbie Forsythe 16 Homecoming Week During the week of Homecoming, many different activities took place: Monday—Hat and Button Day Tuesday-50’s Day Wednesday—Variety Day Wednesday evening—Faculty-Student Football Game: Faculty victorious. Thursday-Slop Day Thursday evening—Bonfire and announcement of Royalty Friday—Green and Gold Day Parade: 1st place float went to the Juniors with “Watchmen’s Time Ran Out' 2nd place float went to the seventh grade with “Watchmen Take A Licking while the Trojans Keep on Ticking” 3rd place float went to the FFA with “Watchout Watchmen Friday evening-Football Game with Elgin-Millville; Rushford victorious. Saturday evening—Dance with the band “Morning Star” 17 19 Washington, D.C. Historic Gettysburg Battlefield tour Three hour breakdown Friendly visits Handshake with Quie Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Jefferson Memorial Lanthorn Tour Williamsburg Watching sunsets sunrises White house D-Team training camp!! Capitol Load bus—unload bus Willie Hanson—Bus driver Mount Vernon “All Night Strut” Shenandoah National Park Charlottsville Tip-toeing in the Atlantic Ocean Sleepless Nights New Romances Howard Johnson steps!! Sleepwalking Seniors Returning to “good ‘ole” Rushford 20 Unforgettable Memories rtf 21 1977 Prom Royalty Queen Kim McElmury King Gary Dunn 1st Attendants Peter Julsrud and Wanda Kjos 2nd Attendants Jo Ann West by and Florentin Meyer “Today's Dreams Will be Tomorrow ’s Memories' ’ Welcome by the Junior Class President. Mary Froiland 23 Banquet Speaker AI Weiser. Jr. Commencement and COMMENCEMENT High School Auditorium Sunday. May 22. 1977 2:30p.m. Processional......................................Rushford High Band Invocation.........................................Rev. R.K. Livdahl Student Speaker................................................JoAnn Westby “I’ll Always Remember” Student Speaker.................................Teresa O’Donnell “Education Is a Process, Not a Product” Musical Selection.......................Rushford High School Band Student Speaker................................................Peter Julsrud “We must Plan For Our Future Musical Selection.....................Rushford High School Chorus Presentation of the Hatchet.............Gary Dunn to Mary Froiland Student Speaker...................................Florentin Meyer ‘Thoughts of an AFS Student” Presentation of the Class.......................................Gene Fossum Awarding of Diplomas........Merlin Jameson and Dr. John R. Peterson “Star Spangled Banner”..........................Band and Audience Benediction.....................................Rev. R.K. Livdahl Recessional.............................Rushford High School Band 24 Joe Hoiland Outstanding Linemen Craig Jameson and Bob Miller. Karen Halverson, Jeffrey Chiglo Memorial Award; Debbie Forsythe, Dr. Richard Nelson Health-Science Award; Ruth Nordby, Tricia Alise Benson Citizenship Award; JoAnn Westby, Ed Sandsness Memorial Award. VFW Award Teresa O’Donnell and Craig Jameson Dr. Peterson Outstanding Athlete Keith Britt Citizenship Award Pete Julsrud and Fay Torgerson Awards Night, 1977 Liz Bel lock, John Phillip Sousa Award; Ruth Nordby. John Phillip Sousa Award; Bob Miller. Mathematics Award; Louis Armstrong Award winner Flotti Meyer; Teresa O’Donnell won the Betty Crocker award and the 3M Creativity Award; JoAnn Westby the DAR Award. American Legion Award Bob Miller and Terry Bunke 2$ 26 Elementary Faculty Kindergarten Mrs. Barbara Culhane JoDee Hall, Aid First Grade Mrs. Lorene Holger and Mrs. Jackie Hoegh Fourth Grade Mrs. Marjorie Smith and Mrs. Ruby Swenson Third Grade Mrs. Irene Overland and Mrs. Madeline Myhre Second Grade Mrs. Lucille Peterson and Mrs. Geneva Mann HALLOWEEJi Fifth Grade Mrs. Jean Stelplugh and Mrs. Joan Karnath Sixth Grade Mrs. Lyla Johnson and Mrs. Renata Peterson 27 Elementary Specialized Areas Mr. Dave Oclkers Physical Education Mrs. Nancy Stokes Speech Therapy Miss Kathy McAllister Special Education Mrs. Marlys Morken, Aid Mrs. Arlene Sommer SLBP Mrs. Martha Ferden Special Reading and Math Miss Judy Feine Special Reading Mrs. Marlys McCluskey Special Reading Mrs. Rosalyn Fossum Special Reading Secondary Faculty Mrs. Diane Barklay Mr. Glen Bernard Vocational Home Ec. Corrdinator SLBP Mr. Robert Bieberdorf Science Mr. John Botten and Mr. Stan Novlan Mr. Ron Calvert Vocational Agriculture Special Education Secondary Faculty Mr. Marc Heiden Social Studies Mr. Michael Jeresek Physical Education Mrs. Sandra Jeresek Ait Mrs. Charlotte Johnson Librarian Mrs. Marilyn Brand, Assistant Mrs. Lois Julsrud English and Speech Mr. John Karlson Social Studies Mr. Dan Klimek Auto. Mechanics Mr. Don Laumb Building Trades Secondary Faculty Mr. Warren Miller Counselor Mr. Dennis Olson Industrial Arts Mrs. Irene Orr Mathematics Mr. James Reinhardt Science Mrs. Sheila Rislove English and Spanish Mr. James Rupprecht Instrumental Music Mrs. Gretchen Schade Mr. Pat Staloch English and Remedial Reading Mathematics 31 Secondary Faculty Mi. Tim Webb Social Studies Mr. Steve Wilkowski Science and Health School Board Mr. Deland Kirchhof. Director Mr. Thomas Kilbury, Director Mr. Robert J. McCluskcy, Chairman Mr. John Kinneberg, Clerk Dr. John R. Peterson. Treasurer Mr. Merlin Jameson. Vice Chairman 32 Superintendent 33 Custodians Bus Drivers Alvin Bakke. Ed Volkman. Alfred Bakkum. Wayne Melvin Christopherson. Nordahl Overland. Merlin Hungerholt. Wayne Wenzel. Ray Wenzel, and Joe Jonsgaard. Head Custodian. Odin Jahr. Arvin Overby. Bert Rasmussen. Joe Jonsgaard. Daryl Eidc. and Ronald Eidc. Bratland. Absent. Cooks Mrs. Shirley Rye, Mrs. Bertha Olness. Mrs. Viola Overland. Mrs. Ida Rasmussen, and Mrs. Hazel Olstad. Head Cook. Secretaries Elementary Secretary Beverly Rislove Mrs. Bea Stewart. Secretary to Mr. Warren Miller; Mrs. Rosanna Sta-loch. Secretary to Supt. Rislove; Mrs. Tim Anderson. Secretary to Principal Fossum. 34 Underclassmen Eleventh Grade: Long and Karen Anderson Stephanie Arnold Kathy Bakken Joyce Barr Pamela Bjorge Cynthia Boehmke Jay Boehmke Patrick Bougie Bonnie Brown David Brown Lori Colbenson William Culhane Kalin Dahl Ann Dolalie Barbara Eide Linda Eide Paul Eide June Evenson Dean Feine Kimberly Feine Scott Feine Mary Froiland Owen Gaasedelen Cheryl Gaskin Barbara Grover Debbie Hagedom Scott Hatleli Jeffrey Hatling Kyle Himlie Sheryl Hungerholt Nancy James Christi Johnson Jeffrey Johnson Lisa Johnson Thomas Johnson Laurie Karlson Colleen Kelly Allen Kirchhof Donald Kjos Wesley Laumb Kari Lind Michael Loken 36 Winding Road Douglas Marin Daniel McManimon Mark McManimon Wendy Nihart Ross Nielsen Cheryl Peterson Daryl Pruka David Rasmussen Robin Rasmussen John Rislove Lynn Rislove Cynthia Ruberg Sandra Ruberg Karen Sand David Schueler Randy Smith Steven Tweten Susan Wagner Walter Wilkemeyer Jerrilyn Williams Junior Class Officers: President—Mary Froiland Vice-President—Kathy Bakkcn Secretary Ross Nielsen Treasurer Scott Feine 37 Tenth Grade: It Was Julie Ahrensfcld Scott Anderson Phillip Austin Todd Baker Tracy Benson Lisa Boehmke Ramona Boehmke Diane Brand Ross Brand Susan Brand Sharon Burt David Carlson Ann Colbenson Tim Colbenson Paul Corcoran Bryce Courricr Jim Culliane Robert Culhane Wendy Ebner Debbie Ellefson Brenda Finley James Gahnz Mitchell Gilbertson Kevin Goede Craig Hanson Randy Hatleli Allison Hoiland Nathan Hovland Dan Huerkamp Mary Ingram Denise Jacobson Doreen Jacobson Brenda Johnson Mark Johnson Mitchell Johnson Wendy Jonsgaard Laurie Jorde Steve Karlson Ted Karlson Del Kjos Allen Klungtvedt Scott Klungtvedt 38 a Very Good Year. Jerry Kopperud Lori Laumb Doug Marin Scot McCluskey Karen McElmury Brian McManimon Scott Meldahl Bruce Morken Janet Nelson Helen Nordby Mary O’Donnell Daniel Olson David Olsonk Lee Pederson Paul Pederson Peter Post Lcland Quarve Jim Rislove Lisa Sass Dale Simon Phillip Sorom Jeff Sveen James Torgerson Nathan Vitse Lowell Volkman Lisa Westby Annette Zicbell Class Officers: President Karen McElmury Vice-President Del Kjos Secretary Wendy Ebner Treasurer Lisa Westby 39 Ninth Grade: Linda Anderson Lisa Anderson Sheree Austin Toni Benson Rosella Bjorge Sherryl Brand John Brown Lauri Brown Daniel Butterfield Joan Carlson Joyce Carlson Julie Carlson Curtis Courrier Sue Culhane Derek Dahl Jeff Darr Tracy Elzea Donna Fort Mary Gaasedelen Karen Grover William Grover David Hagedorn Michael Hallum Heidi Hoegh Kathleen Howe Carla Huerkamp Kristi Isberg Todd James Lance Jameson Clifford Johnson Richard Johnson Jolcnc Kahoun Micki Kiger Lynette Kragness Susan Lind Lauri Lokcn Ramona Lombard Dee Ann Manion Cindy Marin Sandra McDowell Noel Mehus Lori Meldahl 40 Happy Days Sherry Ncwgardcn Dale O’Bieglo Joan O’Donnell Clair Olson Lori Overland Marcia Paulson Lauri Peterson Robin Rislove Bradley Ronnenberg Roland Ronnenberg David Ruberg Kathy Sand Kari Smtth JoAnn Swenningson Karen Swenningson Kathy Treagon LeAnn Volkman Ingrid Westby Class Officers: President Lori Mcldahl Vice-President Jolene Kahoun Secretary Mary Gaasedelen Treasurer Sherry Newgarden 41 Eighth Grade: We’ve Only just begun! Roy Ahlers Julie Anderson Kathy Anderson Kevin Barr Johnnie Bellock Carrie Jo Ann Benson Renae Benson Derek Berg Scott Bougie Sandra Boynton Denise Brand Dean Brevig Wayne Brevig David Brown Corey Burt Sally Corcoran Roger Cornwall Molly Culhane Connie Dunn Joel Finlay son Kenneth Finlayson Pat Finley Randall Gaskin Russell Gerard Carolyn Hanson Sandra Hatlevig LuAnn Helleland Kristi Himlie Jeffrey Johnson Sandra Johnson Patricia Jorde Melanie Lange Douglas Lind Peter Lombard Kevin Mehus Dawn Mierau Jack Stanley Newgarden Darlene Nordness Sanna Pederson Anita Peterson Bryan Peterson Theresa Rowan 42 Mary Ann Rye Richard Simon Gregory Smith Barbara Sorum Eric Vitse Cindy Lou Wagner Class Officers: Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Mehus President. Scott Bougie Vice-President. Kathy Anderson 43 Seventh Grade: Long Way Brian Anderson Charles Anderson Carol Arnold Dale Baker Kristi Bakken Julie Bellock Kenneth Bode Scot Bochmke Michael Brand Robert Brand Dwayne Colbenson Susan Colbenson Celeste Cornwell Rodney Darr Clark Davidson Frank Dennison Steven Droivold Ann Eidc David Eide Laurie Ellcfson Michelle Erickson Brian Finlay son Kelly Finley Cynthia Gaskin Brian Goede Susan Hallum Larry Hanson Lori Hanson Shari Huerkamp Steven Hungerholt Daniel Johnson Laurie Johnson Shari Johnson Sonia Kjos Sheldon Koehn Jean Kopperud David Lind Shawn McManimon David Miller Dawn Norstad Michael Roberts Holly Ronnenberg 44 to go Baby! Kristi Sand Linda Sass Steven Simon Dawn Smith Dean Stcnnes Suzanne Van Vliet Ryan Vitse David Wagner Diane Williams Class Officers: President Shawn McManimon Vice-President Dawn Norstad Secretary-Treasurer Kristi Bakken Sixth Grade Row One: Beth Tudahl, Barbara Baker, Jean Nelson. Kristi Berge. Wendy Meyer. Pam Brown. Teresa Meyer. Nancy O’Donnell. Karen Wenthold, Stacy Peterson. Row Two: Janel Dahl. Ann Kopperud. Leslie Moran. Lenctte Tufte. Caryn Humble. Valeric Dailey. Barbara Colwell. Marsha Morken. Judy Hallevig. Paula Kirchhof. Stacy Johnson. Row Three: Joel LaCroix. Barbara Olson, Carol Yonts. Lori Erickson. Randy Peine, Ingcr Swenningson. Jon Curtis, Tim Dahl. Kevin Feine. Robbie Johnson. Row Four: Eric VanVIiet. Daniel Wil-kemeyer, Steven Wenzel, Robin Gerard, Dale Brand. Frank Carlson. Scott Hagedorn, Kendall Bakkum. David Lombard. LeRoy Glenna, Joseph Corcoran. Timothy Johnson. Fifth Grade Row One: Jeffrey Brown. Karla Boyum, Patti Roberts. Becky Chiglo. Brenda Peterson. Christine Hanson. Beth McManimon, Maynard Johnson. Row Two: Jonathan Dahl. Heidi Larson. Michelle Anderson, Lisa Dau, Susan Sand. Shannon Eich, Debra Procdahl. Allison Kumm. Row Three: Scott Hoegh. Scott Jordahl. Jason Kjos. Brian Mcldahl, Kent Boyum. Bradley Peterson, Dean Hatlcvig. Scott Ris-love, Richard Swenningson. Bruce Johnson. Row Four: Vernon Myers, Calvin Olstad, Christian Vitse, Bryan Rubert. James LaCroix, Kathy Isberg. Robert Kilbury. Duane Dailey. Curtis Paulson. Randy Todd. Stanton Wenzel. 4b Fourth Grade Row One: Wanda Kingsley, April Hovland, Teresa Dvorak. Carrie Meyer. Shannon Mensink, Leslie Fahrendholz. Chrisline O’Donnell. Rita Dolalic. Row Two: Kyle Colbenson. Rael Karvcl. Jennifer Brcitsprecher, Heidi Berge, Ann Feine. Terri Benson, Angela Olstad. Carol Wagner, Lynn Humble. Edith Anderson. Row Three: Jon Bremseth. Richard Hanson, Jeff Bellock, David Tostenson, Matthew Kumm, Jon Paul Barsillas. Gregory Norstad, Jon Dammen, Leland Glenna, Philip Baker, Gar)' Boynton. Steven Highum. Row Four: Wayne Wenthold, Daniel Colbenson, Karl Ukkcstad. Dean Colwell. Ronald Rislove. Gerald Gates. Brian Bigalk. Daniel Erickson. Dennis Overland, Steven Kingsley, Steven Quarve, Anthony Hallum. Third Grade Row One: Amy Laumb, Leslie Barillas. Geraldine Nielsen. Theresa Cordes, Teresa Benson. Patricia Eich. Lucinda Hatlcvig, Jocll Dubbs, Dana Brand. Deadra Dahl. Row Two: Joan Meldahl, Theresa Wilkemeyer, Sara Pederson, Rhonda Todd, Nicole Fahren-dhol . Shannon Hungerholt, Renate Curtis, Michele Benson.Leslie Himlic. Tina Westby, Kris Brand. Sheri Brevig. Row Three: Marie Tuflc. Terry Chiglo. Dean Colbenson. Michael Peterson. Chad Hag- gar, Steven Larson. Clark Olstad. Daniel Lind, Robert Sand. Bradley Wenzel. Michael Nelson. Michelle Peterson Row Four: Anthony Johnson, Dean Richman, David Tudahl. Richard McManimon. Dean Mierau, Tracy Cook. Larry Sass, Russell Erickson. Russell Gaskin. Shawn Rentmccstcr. Slade Meyer, Rodney Anderson. Andre’ Bougie, Darrin Dahl. 47 Second Grade Row One: Rhonda Nelson. Kelly Sue Webb. Sarah Hatlevig. Carolyn Johnson. Trodee Thorn. Kristin Mierau. Jennifer Ellefson. Kathlene Bode. Shan Paulson. Row Two: Deann Meyer. Michelle Helleland. Kay Bakken. Mary Kay Ronnenberg. Sara Peterson, Danetle Grimsrud, Jana Overland. Jamie Dahl. Maureen McManimon. Row Three: Lester Glenna. James Stennes. Terry Cook. Brian Rasmussen. Stephan Jordahl. Terry Holland. Duran Hovland. Duane Sorum. David Knott. Row Four: Michelle Prudoehl. Robert Stennes. Brett Morse. Darin Magnuson, Jonathan Peterson. John David Newgarden. Heath Olstad. James Rob-erton. David Kingsley, Eric Hoiland. First Grade Row One: Janel Bcllock, LcaAnn VanVliet. Kari Bremseth. Jo-liene Meyer, Renee Rasmussen. Christopher Rogers. Jill Johnson. Susan Nelson, Lori Rasmussen, Darla Richman, Shelley Berg. Row Two: Jodi Meyer, Angela Carlson, Jodi Ronnenberg. Kris-tme James, Michelle Jercsek. Robin Evavold. Jennifer Oian. Sara Bakkum, Paula fJaggar. AAn Dammen. RowYhrefc: DccDcc . 4K Magnuson. Jed Johnson. John Dvorak. Mark Corcoran. Patrick Lombard. Brian LaFIcur. Joseph Highum, Timothy Brand. Brent Hancss, Jeff Bublitz. Sonya Brand. Dawn Rasmussen. Row Four: Desiree Dubbs. Ronald Sand. Timothy Kingsley. Timothy Anderson. Aaron Ekern. Melissa Hungerholt, Bradley Johnson, Craig Johnson. Timothy Dvorak. Absent: Brett Dailey, Sara Tweten, . Tanya Boyum Morning Kindergarten Row One: Lain Meyer. Melissa Fahrendholz, Angie Mansfield. Preston Mensink. Amy Brown. Melisa Hoff. Anne Marie Pederson. Lisa Holland. Kari Hatlevig. Row Two: Chacc Kingsley. Tracy Kingsley. Timothy Stensgard. Row Three: James Larson. Frank Dau. Andy Highum. Matthew Tostenson. Gerald Laumb. Colleen McManimon. Thomas Iverson, JoDec Kinneberg, Daniel Rislove. Denise Dahl. Shawn Hagedorn. James Woxland. Jancllc Smith. Sue Jordahl. Afternoon Kindergarten Row One Brian Danielson. Jeremy LaCroix. Shawn Johnson. Gar)' Stcnnes, Lisa Hundorf. Kimberly Peterson. Shelly Rislove. Brian Prudoehl, Cher Bunke. Row Two: Scott Williams, Robert Laumb. Christopher Hallum, James Humble. Neil RasmussenL Lorene Roberton, Thad Kingsley. Angela Cordes. Stacy Ren-tmeester. Row Three: Shane Rislove. Dana Grimsrud. Jason Spartz, Jerrod Gates. Tara Ronncnberg. Brenda Bigalk. Chcyannc Knott. 49 50 Trojans End Season Undefeated Row One: Coach Webb, Mike Ebner, Steve Cuihanc, Bruce Williams, Gary Ralph, Gary Evenson, Bob Miller, Pete Julsrud, Keith Britt, Craig Jameson, Ass’t Coach Reinhardt. Row Two: Ass’t Coach Jeresek, Allen Kirchhof, Wesley Laumb, Donny Kjos, Jeff Hatling, David Brown, Mike Loken, Mark McManimon, Doug Marin, Manager. Row Three: David Olson, Jerry Kopperud, Jim Gahnz, Leland Quarve, Mitch Johnson, Brian McManimon, Dean Feine. Row Four: Bob Culhane, Scott Anderson, Steve Karlson, Jim Culhane, Nathan Vitse, Paul Corcoran, Dan Huerkamp, Paul Pederson, Danny Olson. Scoreboard Rushford 22 Chatfield 6 Rushford 52 Lanesboro 8 Rushford 30 St. Clair 0 Rushford 44 Lewiston 22 Rushford 49 Houston 2 Rushford 56 Elgin-Millville 6 Rushford 28 Mabel-Canton 14 Rushford 36 Spring Grove 6 Rushford 44 Peterson 8 District I Championship Rushford 22 Le-Roy Ostrander 28 The Trojans ended the season undefeated with a total of 9 wins, 0 losses, and Oties. A hard-fought District I Championship game was played in Rushford against LeRoy-Ostrander. LeRoy won the game in the last seconds 28-22. The Trojans scored a total of 383 points this season, an average of 38 points per game. The opponents scored 100 total points, an average of 10 per game. They racked up 4,118 total yards, an average of 411.8 per game. The opponents had 184.1 per game with a total of 1841 yards. They also rushed 460 times for 3,866 yards and ended up with a 388.6 yards per game. The passing game was 42 for 83 for 424 yards equaling a 51 % completion, averaging 42.4 per game. Rushford’s average rush was 8.3 yards and averaged 10 yards per pass. Quarterback Donny Kjos and Coach Webb Keith Britt, All Conference Steve Culhanc Mike Ebner, All Conference 53 Bob Miller. All Conference Gary Ralph Bruce Williams. All Conference All Conference Players: Keith Britt, Mike Ebner. Bruce wil liams. Gary Evenson, Craig Jameson, and Bob Miller. Looks like Mike Ebner and Pete Julsrud were plotting early in life for the 1976 football season. Above: Ebner downed one Lewiston man and is on his way to score. Left: Kjos hands off to Williams in Lewiston game. 54 “B” Squad 6-2 Row One: Jerry Kopperud. Mitch Johnson. Paul Pederson, Scott Anderson. Nathan Vitsc, Lcland Quarve, Dave Olson. Row Two: Jeff Darr. Micky Kiger. Del Kjos, Lanny Jameson. Noel Mehus. Brian McManimon. Bob Culhane. Row Three: Coach Reinhardt. Eddie Yonts, Paul Corcoran. Richard Johnson. Jim Culhane. Jim Gahnz, Robin Rislove. Steve Karlson. Dan Huerkamp. “C” Squad 3-3 Row One: Scott Bougie. Larry Hanson. Brian Goede. Danny Johnson. Robert Brand. Steve Droivold. Mike Brand. David Miller. Row Two: Sheldon Koehn. Frank Dennison. Ryan Vitse, Rodney Darr. Chuck Anderson. Kenny Finlayson. Derek Berg. Steve Hungerholt. Row Three: Coach Bernard, David Lind. Kevin Mehus. Joel Finlayson, Eric Vitse. Bryan Peterson. Douglas Lind. Pat Finley. Johnnie Bellock. Coach Wilkowski. 55 Varsity Basketball 16-5 District One Runner-Up Captains Pete Julsrud and Keith Britt with Coach Jcrcsck. RHS 68 Lanesboro 66 RHS 62 Chatfield 50 RHS 56 Elgin-Millville 47 RHS 57 Wykoff 56 RHS 46 Mabel-Canton 48 RHS 67 Peterson 51 RHS 57 Preston 69 RHS 68 Lewiston (Christmas Tourn.) 59 RHS 64 Houston (Christmas Tourn. Championship) 44 RHS 49 Houston 56 RHS 76 Spring Grove 64 RHS 68 Houston 60 RHS 85 Elgin-Millvillc 65 RHS 63 Mabel-Canton 65 RHS 52 Caledonia 57 RHS 83 Peterson 34 RHS 60 Lewiston 59 RHS 78 Spring Grove Row One: Bill Culhane, Kalin Dahl. Pete Julsrud. Scott James. Keith Britt. Donny Kjos, Mike Ebner. Row Two: Coach Jcrcsck. Manager Mike Hallum. Scott Anderson. Jim Culhane. Owen Gaasedelen. Mitch Gilbertson, Steve Karl son. and Coach Webb. RHS District One Tournament RHS 53 Caledonia 44 RHS 53 Wykoff 44 RHS 46 Mabel-Canton 60 (Championship Game) The Trojan basketball team had a great year finishing with an overall 16-5 record. The team featured a balanced scoring attack with four of the starters averaging double-figures, and a pressing full-court defense. The team also had a very strong bench which helped win several games. Commenting on some of the players— Scott James led the team in scoring and rebounding. Keith Britt was a Co- Captain who was second in scoring and assists. Pete Julsrud was known as the best dribbler in the district and was Co-Captain. Kalin Dahl was third in scoring and the best free-throw shooter on the team. Donny Kjos was the 2nd leading rebounder and shot better than 70% from the foul line. Mike Ebner supplied the team with hustle and desire and was a great 6th man. Billy Culhane did a good job coming off the bench in crucial situations. All members of the team were valuable to the success of the team. Along with the great fan support shown during the season. Seniors Mike Ebner, Peter Julsrud, Coach Jeresek, Scott James. Keith Britt. All-Conference Basketball: Keith Britt, Scott James, and Junior Kalin Dahl. Junior Varsity 16-2 Holiday Tournament Champions Row One: Clair Olson, Mick Kiger. Lanny Jameson. Dave Olson. Bruce Morkcn. Jerry Kopperud, Ted Karlson. Derek Dahl. Robin Rislove, Coach Webb. Row Two: Dan Hucrkamp. Steve Karlson. Mitch Gilbertson. Scott Anderson. Jim Culhane. Todd James. John Brown. Manager Mike Hallum. and Coach Reinhardt. Freshmen Record 4-4 Row One: Robin Rislove. Mick Kiger. Lanny Jameson. John Brown. Derek Dahl. Row Two: Coach Reinhardt, Clair Olson. Todd James, and Manager Mike Hallum. C-Team Record 5-6 3rd in C-Team Tourney Row One: Manager Jeff Anderson. Steve Droivold. Rodney Darr. Mike Brand. Brian Goedc. Clark Davidson. Danny Johnson, Scott Bougie. Brian Anderson. Joel Finlayson. Coach Staloch. Row Two: Randy Gaskin. Chuck Anderson. Brian Peterson. Jack Ncwgarden. Doug Lind. Kevin Mchus. Steve Hungcrholt, David Lind. Greg Smith. Corey Burt, and Jeff Johnson. 57 Scott James after jumpball in game against Elgin-Millville. Lay up by Keith Britt against Elgin-Millville. District I Tournament game in Rochester against the Mabcl-Canton Cougars. Brenda Johnson in girls basketball action. 58 Girls Basketball “A” Team Brenda Johnson. Kneeling: Christi Johnson. June Evenson. Brenda Finley, Cindy Ruberg, Stephanie Arnold, Brenda Johnson, Mary Ingram. Standing: Coach Bernard, Manager Mary O’Donnell, Sandy Ruberg. Doreen Jacobson. Tracy Benson. Denise Jacobson. Manager Randy Hatleli. Coach Heiden. “B” Team 5-7 Above: Kneeling: Kathy Howe. Susie Lind. Heidi Hocgh. Standing: Lori Meldahl. Joyce Carlson. Julie Carlson, Joan Carlson, Lori Loken, LeAnn Volk man. Statistics RHS 33 Lanesboro 38 RHS 28 Colter, Winona 19 RHS 42 Houston 39 RHS 38 Elgin-Millville 45 RHS 42 Mabel-Canton 54 RHS 59 Peterson 33 RHS 35 Spring Grove 24 RHS 23 Houston 32 RHS 52 Elgin-Millville 56 RHS 33 Mabel-Canton 74 RHS 45 Peterson 35 RHS 33 Spring Grove 37 “C” Team 1-5 Right: Kneeling: Suzanne VanVliet, Carolyn Hanson. Molly Culhane. Standing: Lori Hanson. Holly Ronnenbcrg, Sonja Kjos. Susie Colbenson. Wrestlers End Season 6-4 “A ” Squad Row One: 98 Nathan Hovland 105 Noel Mehus 112 Danny Olson 119 Dale Nelson 126 JefT Johnson 132 Paul Pederson Row Two: 138 Tom Butterfield 145 Curtis LaFleur 155 Bruce Williams 167 Craig Jameson 180 Ross Nielsen Hwt. Jeff Feine Region Qualifiers Paul Pederson-1st at District 8th at Regions JefT Johnson 2nd at District 4th at Regions Craig Jameson— 3rd at District Curtis LaFleur— 3rd at District 8th at Regions JefT Feine— 2nd at District Co-Captains Bruce Williams and Jeff Feine LaFleur leading at Harmony. Statistics RHS 25 LeRoy-Ostrander 31 RHS 35 Dover-Eyota 21 RHS 12 LaCrescent 42 RHS 39 Spring Grove 21 RHS 23 Houston 30 RHS 23 Spring Valley 39 RHS 35 North Winneshiek 24 RHS 37 Chatfield 15 RHS 42 Grand Meadow 15 RHS 30 Harmony 28 Tom Butterfield Curtis LaFleur Bruce Williams Craig Jameson Jeff Feine Dale Nelson This season as a whole, was a great improvement over last year for the Trojan Matmen. They finished the season out with four straight wins to post a 6 and 4 record overall. In tournament action, the Trojans were very impressive placing 5 wrestlers in the Region Tournament: Jeff Johnson, Jeff Feine. Craig Jameson, Curtis LaFleur, and Paul Pederson advanced. The true key behind the years success lies in the fact that we had 6 seniors on the team: Jeff Feine and Bruce Williams (Co-Captain), Curtis LaFleur, Tom Butterfield, Craig Jameson, and Dale Nelson. These gentlemen were mainstays of the wrestling team for many years and their positions will be hard to fill. Seniors “B” Squad Larry Hanson, Ken Bode, Robert Brand, David Miller. Manage Doug Marin, Bob Culhane, Jeff Darr, Coach Klimek. 61 Varsity Volleyball 5-5 Row One: Co-Captains Ruth Nordby and Kim McElmury. Row Two: Mary Ingram. Wendy Ebner, Wanda Kjos, Brenda Johnson. Row Three: Coach Cul-hane. Doreen Jacobson, Teresa O’Donnell. Faye Tor-gerson, Mary O’Donnell, and Coach Heiden. RHS 18-17-16 Elgin-Milville 16-19-18 RHS 7- 9-18 Mabel-Canton 18-18-18 RHS 18-18- 2 Peterson 10-13-18 RHS 6-18-17 Spring Grove 18-16-19 RHS 18-18-20 Houston 3- 3-18 RHS 18-13-11 Elgin-Milville 15-18-18 RHS 18-18-18 Mabel-Canton 12-11- 1 RHS 18-18-18 Peterson 7- 5- 7 RHS 18-18-13 Spring Grove 7-17-18 RHS 19-11-14 Houston 17-18-18 Statistics Seniors Row One: Co-Captains Kim McElmury and „ j s Ruth Norby. Row Two: Wanda Kjos, Teresa tj-SCjUUCl 4 O O’Donnell, and Faye Torgerson Row One: Lori Peterson, Joan O’Donnell. Sue Culhanc, Sherrie Newgarten. Laurie Jorde. Row Two: Helen Nordby, Lisa Westby, Doreen Jacobson, Tracy Benson. Donna Fort, Karen McElmury. Coaches Heiden and Mrs. Culhane. C-Squad 8-2 Row One: Susie Colbenson, Renae Benson, Christi Himlic, Sonna Kjos, Hollie Ronnenbcrg, Dawn Norstad. Carol Arnold, Susie Hal-lum. Row Two: Coach Heiden. LuAnn Helleland. Kathy Anderson, Terry Rowan. Denise Brand. Chris Wilkemeyer. Molly Culhane. Sandy Johnson, Dawn Micrau, and Coach Mrs. Culhane. 62 Baseball Season 3-3 Statistics RHS 2 Spring Grove 4 RHS 2 Spring Grove 3 RHS 3 Mabel-Canton 4 RHS 7 Mabcl-Canton 5 RHS 5 Houston 3 RHS 3 Houston 2 District Game RHS I Mabel-Canton 2 Row One: Manager Robbie Johnson. Keith Britt. Linden Johnson. Bob Brown, Bruce Williams. Mike Pbner. Manager Dennis Overland Row Two: Coach Wilkowski. John Brown. Derek Dahl. Jim Rislove. Bruce Morken. Paul Pederson, and David Rasmussen. Seniors Row One: Mike Ebner and Bruce Williams. Row Two: Bob Brown. Linden Johnson and Keith Britt. Cross Country Row One: Mary Gaasedelen. Bruce Morken. Ted Karlson, Dale Nelson, Nathan Hovland. Row Two: Archie Swenningson, Curtis LaFleur, Flotti Meyer. Bill Culhane, and Coach Oelkers. 63 Boy’s Track Row One: Manager Scott Boehmke. Jim Culhane, Dale Simon. Dale Nelson. Mark McManimon. Kalin Dahl. Nathan Vitse. Manager Dale Baker. Row Two: Manager Danny Johnson. Steve Culhane. Bob Culhane. Ted Karlson, Curt Courricr. Allan Kirchhof. Flotti Meyer, Scott Anderson. Coach Bernard. Row Three: Dean Feine. Steve Karlson, Dave Brown, Bill Culhane. Jeff Hailing. Donny Kjos. Leland Quarvc. Micky Kiger. The track season opened on a very optimistic performance. We scored twenty-five points against a strong Winona varsity team and LaCrosse Logan. The chances of retaining the District I title were good. However, injuries to several key performers soon dulled our chances. Several people turned into fine individual performances; Steve Culhane in the discus; Dean Feine and Jim Culhane in the shot; Don Kjos in the hurdles and sprints; Dave Brown in the high jump. Many underclassmen lettered this year and optimism is again the key word for Rush ford track next year. Getting ready: Karlson and Meyer Steve Culhane, Dale Nelson, Flotti Meyer Seniors 64 Girls: 2nd in Conference Row One: Dawn Mierau. Brenda Johnson. Sue Culhanc. Lisa Johnson. Sherrie Newgarden, June Evcnson. Joan Carlson. Laurie Jorde. LccAnn Volkman, Sharon Burt. Row Two: Lynette Kragness. Kristi Himlic. Kathy Anderson. LuAnn Hellcland. Mary Ingram. Joyce Carlson, Mary Gaasedclcn. Ingrid Westby, Sonja Kjos. Terry Rowan. Row Three: Manager Joan O’Donnell. Renae Benson, Sandy Boynton, Sandy Ruberg. Karen McElmury. Doreen Jacobson, Molly Culhane Chris Wilkemeyer. Sally Corcoran, Managers Denise Jacobson, and Faye Torgerson. Coach Culhane. Statistics RHS 76 Lanesboro 47 RHS 33 Lewiston 90 RHS 35 Elgin-Millville 92 Kasson-Mantorville 62 Dodge Center 18 RHS 39 Caledonia 100 LeRoy-Ostrander 17 RHS 58 Houston 60 Mabel-Canton 37 RHS 52 Preston 87 Spring Grove 16 RHS 35 LaCrescent 88 Teams Scores: Elgin-Millville 207 Rush ford 99 Houston 92 Spring Grove 20 Mabel-Canton 10 Peterson 4 Hurdler LeAnn Volkman 65 Golfers Runner-Up in Conference River Valley Conference Team Scores 1. Houston 75 pts. 2. Rushford 65 pts. 3-4. Peterson 30 pts. 3-4. Spring Grove 30 pts. Rushford Team Points I. Owen Gaasedelen 35 pts. 2. Pete Julsrud 33 pts. 3. John Rislove 32 pts. 4. Bob Miller 16 pts. 5. Scott James 12 pts. •All-Conference Selections District I Tournament 1. LaCrescent 2. Rushford 3. Caledonia 4. Houston 5. Spring Valley 6-7. Harmony 6-7. Preston 8. Spring Grove 9. LeRoy-Ost. 10. Lanesboro 11. Peterson 239 Champion 241 Runner-Up 245 249 250 266 266 293 301 314 337 Runner-Up Medalist Owen Gaasedelen, Rushford 78 Rushford Team Scores Owen Gaasedelen78—Advance to Region Pete Julsrud81—Advance to Region Scott James82-Advance to Region John Rislove 88 Bob Miller 90 Row One: Jerry Koppcrud. Nathan Hovland. Derek Berg, Steven Droivold, David Miller. Bill Grover. Scot McCluskcy. Row Two: Bob Miller, Owen Gaasedelen. Scott James. John Rislove. Pete Julsrud. Bryce Cour-rier, Todd James. Coach Miller. ______ Seniors Scott James. Bob Miller, Pete Julsrud Lettermen Row One: Coaches Jeresek and Webb, P. Julsrud, D. Brown, B. Miller, S. Culhane. B. Williams. D. Kjos, J. Hatling. M. Ebner. Row Two: S. James, G. Evcnson, B. Brown. J. Johnson, K. Dahl, W. Wilkemeyer. D. Rasmussen, N. Hovland, J. Culhane. Row Three: C. Jameson, C. LaFleur. J. Feine, S. Anderson. P. Pederson, B. Culhane. N. Vitsc. W. Laumb, D. Nelson. Row Four: K. Britt. L. Johnson, J. Rislove, A. Kirchhof, S. Hat-lcli, O. Gaasedelen, M. McManimon, S. Karlson. 66 67 Mini Courses Mr. Laumb held a class in Home Maintenance. These students arc working on Jean Stitchery taught by Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Olson gives these students lessons in Beginning Guitar. Scott James works fervently on his cake in Cake Decorating Class. Steve Culhane. Curtis LaFleur and Bruce Williams seen to enjoy their Cake Decorating duties. Dean Feine, Gary Evenson. and Curtis LaFleur show their Finished project in Cooking class-A PIZZA!! 68 Annual Staff Deadlines, Row One: Advisor Mrs. Gallagher. Lisa Johnson. Heidi Rislove. Kathy Bakkcn. Row Two: Christi Johnson. Karen Anderson. Dave Brown, Owen Gaasedelen. Donny Kjos. Row Three: Karen Halverson, Cindy Boehmke. Kari Lind. Mary Froiland. Cheryl Peterson. Row Four: Craig Jameson. Liz Bellock. Keith Britt. C hoosing pictures for the Annual are Editor Heidi Rislove and Junior Editors Owen Gaasedelen and Liz Bellock arc working on page lavouts. Kathy Bakkcn and Lisa Johnson. 6 70 Ripples Staff Deadlines, Deadlines Row One: Heidi Rislove, Allison Hoi-land. Lisa Boehmke. Brenda Johnson. Debbie Johnson. Row Two: Advisor Mrs. Schade, Ruth Nordby. Craig Jameson. Kalin Dahl. Donny Kjos, Dave Brown. Bob Brown. Lon Colbcnson. Faye Torgerson. Row Three: Janet Nelson, Pam Bjorge. Karen Sand. Stephanie Arnold. Wanda Kjos, Cheryl Peterson. Lisa Johnson. Liz Bcllock. Mary Ingram. Kari Lind. Row Four. Steve Karlson. Bob Culhane. Bob Miller. Bruce Williams. Cheryl Gaskin. Mary Froiland. Typists Heidi Rislove. Kathy Droivold. Lisa Johnson, and Liz Bellock with Head Typist Ruth Nordby and Editor Donny Kjos. 71 Editor Donny Kjos with Advisor Mrs. Schade. Librarians Row One: Shem Hungcrholt. Wendy Sorum. Brenda Finley, Rhonda Eide. JoAnn Westby. Julie Ahrensfeld. Christine Shaffer. Up Stairs: Faye Torgerson, Mary Ingram. Mary O’Donnell, Joan O’Donnell. Nancy James. Mrs. Brand and Mrs. Johnson. Librarians, Robin Rasmussen, Lori Laumb, Diane Brand, Brian Goede, and Kim Feine. S.A.E. Row One: Sherrie Hungcrholt, Heidi Rislove, JoAnn Westby. Kim Feine. Row Two. Wanda Kjos, Kari Lind. Kathy Bakken, Mike Ebncr. Row Three: Advisor Mrs. Ferden, Faye Torgerson, Mary Froiland. Debbie Johnson, Kim McElmury. and Advisor Mrs. Glenna. Leaving on the SAE Trip to LeRoy-Ostrander are Kathy Droivold, Faye Torgerson, Heidi Rislove, Debbie Johnson, Teresa O’Donnell. A.F.S. Row One: Bob Culhane, Steve Karlson, Bob Miller. Row Two: Advisor Mrs. Culhane, Terry Bunke, Flotti Meyer, Cheryl Peterson, Advisor Mrs. Schade. Row Three: Mike Ebncr, Lisa Johnson, Kari Lind. Mary Froiland, Sandy Ruberg, Wanda Kjos, Karen Halverson, June Evenson. Row Four: Donny Kjos, Dave Brown, Curtis LaFleur, Craig Jameson. Steve Culhane. Keith Britt. Pete Julsrud and Bruce Williams. Officers Advisor Mrs. Barb Culhane, President Terry Bunke, Flotti Meyer, Vice-President. Cheryl Peterson, Advisor Mrs. Gretchen Schade, and Steve Karlson, Secretary-Treasurer. 73 Future Homemakers of America Senior High Row One: Debbie Johnson. Teresa O’Donnell, Craig Jameson. Kari Lind. JoAnn Westby. Row Two: Brenda Johnson, Terry Bunkc. Faye Torgcrson, Kathy Droivold, Christi Johnson, Ruth Nordby, Advisor Miss Swenson. Row Three: Ann Dolalie, Janet Nelson. Allison Fioiland. Wendy Ebncr. Ann Colbenson. Karen McElmury. Lisa Boehmke, Sherrie Flungerholt. Row Four: Annette Ziebell. Mary Ingram. Denise Jacobson. Barb Grover, June Evcnson. Lori Laumb. Doreen Jacobson, Tracy Benson. Row Five: Laurie Jorde. Flelen Nordby. Mary O’Donnell. Wanda Kjos, Karen Flalverson. Karen Anderson. Lisa Johnson, and Mary Froiland. Junior High Row One: Kathy Howe, Sue Culhane. LuAnn Helleland. Joan O’Donnell. Row Two: Lori Mcldahl. Linda Anderson. Susie Lind. Sonja Kjos. Lori Peterson. Row Three: Carol Arnold, Laurie Loken, Lynette Kragness, Ingrid Westby. Holly Ronnenbcrg. Lori Hanson. Terry Rowan. Renae Benson. Molly Culhane. Row Four: Cindy Gaskin. Dawn Smith. Kari Smith. Heidi Hoegh. Donna Fort. Mary Gaascdclen. Susie Colbenson, Chris Wilkemeycr. Sandy Johnson. Row Five: Kristi Sand. Laurie Johnson. Michelle Erickson, Kathy Anderson, Kristi Himlie, Lori Overland, Sherrie Newgarden. LcAnn Volkman, Sherrie Austin. Mary Rye. Barb Sorum. Row Six: Linda Sass, Susie Hallum. Julie Bellock, Janet Woxland. Sandy Hatlevig. Julie Anderson. Pat Jorde, Kristi Isbcrg, DccAnn Manion. Karen Swenningson, Rosie Bjorge. Row Seven: Advisor Miss Swenson. Kristi Bakken. Ann Eide. Karen Grover, Carolyn Hanson, Dawn Mierau. Cindy Marin, Jolene Kahoun. 74 has Active Year Senior High Officers State President-Elect Terry Bunke. Chaplain; Brenda Johnson. Recreation Leader; Faye Torgerson. Historian. Kathy Droivold. Public Relations; Teresa O’Donnell, President; Debbie Johnson, Secretary; JoAnn Westby. Treasurer; Christi Johnson, Parliamentarian. Not Pictured: Kari Lind. President-Elect; Ruth Nordby, Special Events. Brenda Johnson was elected to the office of Stale President-Elect this year at the annual FHA meeting in Minneapolis. She competed with 21 other finalists during 3 sessions. During the year she will be going to the national meeting in Seattle and giving workshops around the state. Welcome to FHA! New officer installation at FHA Banquet. 1976. Debbie Johnson with Heart Throb Donny Kjos. Ruth Nordby and Mary Froiland getting ready for Mother-Daughter Tea. FFA is Active Row One: Gary Dunn, Cindy Weslby, Craig Jameson. Row Two: Dean Westby. Mark Johnson. Kari Lind, Gary Evenson, David Howe. Row Three: Mr. Botten, Wesley Laumb, Scot! Feine. Allen Kirchhof. Doug Marin, Daniel McManimon, Brian Moran. Row Four: Jeff Sveen. Wayne Rye, Tom Butterfield, LeRoy Brand. Lcland Quarvc. Paul Pederson, David Olson. Mark Johnson. Craig Hanson. Row Five: Brian McManimon. Phillip Sorum. Nathan Hovland, Tim Colbenson. Del Kjos. Danny Olson. Danny Butterfield. Scott Anderson. Lowell Volkman. Row Six: Carla Hucrkamp, Annette Ziebell. Bradley Ronnenberg, David Ruberg. Lanny Jameson. Richard Johnson. Clifford Johnson. Bill Grover. Robin Rislovc. Row Seven: Julie Ah-rcnsfeld. Tracy Benson. Lisa Sass. Sharon Burt. Kathy Howe. Lori Meldahl, Lynetle Kragness, Ingrid Westby. Lori Brown, Susie Lind. Randy Hatleii. Row Eight: Tracy Elzea. Dan Hucrkamp. Clair Olsen. Mike Hollum. Steve Anderson. Nathan Vitsc, David Johnson. Donny Kjos. Mark McManimon. Dale O’Bieglo. Row Nine: James Tor-gerson. Scott Klungtvedt, Steve Tweten, Tom Johnson, Randy Smith. Jeff Johnson. Scott Rouse. District FFA Awards Soils: Lisa Sass-4th Tim Colbenson —10th Creed: Carla Huerkamp-8th Poultry: Mark Johnson-1st Gary Evenson-3rd Crops: Tracy Elzea-4th Ingrid Westby-6th Del Kigs—8th Farm Mgmt: Randy Smith-2nd Brian Moran-5th Tom Johnson-7th Mark McManimon 10th State Farmer Degree: Craig Jameson Brian Moran District Regional Beef Proficiency: Kari Lind Serving as District XVI Sentinel: Craig Jameson Contour Lines Team—2nd Soils Judging Team—3rd General Livestock Judging -9th Dairy Products Judging 9th Poultry Judging Team-1st Crops Judging Team-2nd Talent Contest—3rd Farm Management Team-2nd Officers: Gary Dunn. Vice-President; Cindy Westby. Chapter Sweetheart: Craig Jameson. President; Mr. Botten. Advisor; Mark Johnson. Secretary; Gary Evenson; Reporter. Dean Westby. Treasurer: and David Howe. Sentinel. Mr Novlan barbequing meat for the Fall Lead- FFA President Craig Jameson and Chapter Sweet- ership Meeting. heart Cindy Westby. 76 i Pep Club Row One: Pointkeeper Kim McElmury and Presideni JoAnn Westby. Row Two: Molly Culhanc, Kristi Himlie. Renae Benson, LuAnn Hclleland. Dawn Micrau, Kathy Anderson. Row Three: Denise Jacooson. Helen Nordby. Lisa Westby, Donna Fort. Doreen Jacobson, Linda Anderson. Row Four: Sue Culhane. Lori Overland. Sherry Newgarden. Laurie Peterson. Sherrie Austin, LeAnn Volkman, Joan O’Donnell. Row Five: Mary O’Donnell, Brenda Johnson. Debbie Johnson. Terry Rowan, Mary Ingram, Sandy Boynton, Heidi Rislove. Row Six: Lisa Johnson, Cindy Boehmke. Karen Sand, Cheryl Peterson. Debbie Forsythe, Karen Halverson, and Mrs. Culhanc. Advisor. Mat Maidens Back One: Cindy Boehmke. President Liz Bel-lock. June Evenson. Row Two: Diane Huer-kamp. Kim Feine. Bonnie Brown-Treasurer. Janet Nelson, and Cheryl Gaskin. 77 Student Council Lanny Jameson. 9th Grade; Owen Gaasedelen, Junior; Donny Kjos, Junior: Clark Davidson. 7th Grade: Steve Culhanc. Senior; President Terry Bunke. Senior; Craig Jameson. Senior; Mitch Johnson. Sophomores and Bob Culhane, Sophomore. Staters Alternate Kathy Bakken Sandy Ruberg Donny Kjos Alternate Dave Brown 78 National Honor Society Old Members Teresa O’Donnell. Terry Bunke, JoAnn Westby, Karen Halverson, Ruth Nordby. and Faye Torgerson. New Members Bob Miller. Debbie Johnson, Craig Jameson. Kim McElmury. and Peter Julsrud. All New Members Bob Miller, Pete Julsrud. Craig Jameson. Kim McElmury, Dave Brown, Kathy Bakken, Donny Kjos. Cheryl Peterson, Mark McManimon, Debbie Johnson, Allen Kirchhof, and Scott Fcinc. 79 Senior High Row One: Ruth Nordby, Cheryl Gaskin. Kaii Lind. Mary Ingram, Cindy Westby. Row Two: Liz Bellock, Laurie Jorde, Donna Fort, Lori Meldahl, Sherryl Brand. Tracy Benson. Helen Nordby. Row Three: Marcia Paulson. Sharon Burt, DeeAnn Manion, Lisa Anderson. Jolene Kahoun, Janet Nelson, Ann Do-lalic. Clair Olstad. Laurie Loken. Scot Klungtvcdt. Row Four: Mr. Rupprecht. Ingrid Westby, Ann Colbenson. Lisa Johnson, Mary Gaasedelen, Heidi Hoegh, Kathy Bakken. Susie Lind. Stage Band Row One: Sue Culhane. John Rislovc. Cheryl Peterson. Row Two: Kathy Bakken. Todd James, James Torgerson. Mike Loken. Mike Hallum, Julie Carlson. Flotli Meyer. Ross Nielsen. Row Three: Scott McCluskey, Laurie Jorde. Noel Mehus. Dan McManimon. Allan Klungtvedt. Left: Senior High Band Officers: Kathy Bakken. Vice-President Ruth Nordby, President Ross Nielsen. Student Conductor Faye Torgerson, Secretary-Treasurer Right: Junior High Officers: LuAnn HellelanJ, Kevin Mehus, and Sanna Pederson. 80 Band Row One: Cheryl Peterson. Allison Hoi-land, Christi Isberg. Ramona Lombard. Kathy Howe. Kathy Treangen. Row Two: Scott McCluskey, Linda Anderson. Toni Benson. Faye Torgcrson. Ross Nielsen. Sue C'ulhane, Lisa Boehmke. Dan McManimon. Row Three: Allan Klungt-vedt, John Rislove, Mike Loken. Noel Mchus, Mike Hallum. Joan Carlson. Joyce Carlson. Julie Carlson. Flotti Meyer, James Torgerson. and Todd James. Junior High Band Row One: Patti Jordc, Connie Dunn. Janet Woxland. Cindy Gaskin. Darlene Nordness. LuAnn Helleland. Row Two: Sanna Pederson. Barbara Sorum, Julie Anderson. Lori Hanson, Susanne VanVliet, Christi Himlie, Kathy Anderson, Roger Cornwell. Kevin Mehus, Brian Goede, Steven Droivold. Row Three: Susie Colbenson, Carrie Benson. Terry Rowan, Linda Sass, Carolyn Hanson. Rodney Darr. Kevin Barr. Wayne Brevig, Derek Berg, Celeste Cornwell. Sonja Kjos, Mr. Rupprccht. Row One: Caryn Humble. Barb Baker, Karen wenthold, Heidi Larson, Karla Boyum. Michelle Anderson, Jeff Brown. Row Two: Barb Colwell, Jean Nelson. Kathy Isberg, Becky Chiglo, Christy Hanson, Eric VanVliet, Barb Olson, Carol Yonts, Jeff Anderson. Jason Kjos, Scott Hocgh. Row Three: Joe Corcoran, Kendall Bakkcn, Lisa Dau, Robbie Kilbury. Row Four: Kent Boyum, Jim LaCroix. Kevin Feine. Scot Hagcdom. Leslie Moran. Judy Hatlevig, Joel LaCroix, Randy Todd and Mr. Rupprecht. Elementary Band 81 Bass Ensembles District Winners Mike Loken. John Rislove, and Allan Klungtvedt Row One: Susie Colbenson. Rodney Darr, Ann Colbenson. Row Two: Terry Rowan, DeeAnn Manion, Mary Gaasedelen. Row Three: Kalhy Bakken, Lisa Johnson. Susie Lind, Heidi Hoegh. State-Regional Winners: Percussion Ensemble: Kathy Bakken, Ann Colbenson, Lisa Johnson, and Heidi Hoegh. 82 District Solo Winners Row One: Patty Jordc, Lori Mcldahl. DccAnn Manion. Marcia Paulson. Sherryl Brand. Liz Bellock. Row Two: Cheryl Gaskin. Ann Colbcnson. Mary Ingram. Laurie Jordc. Barbara Sorum. Ruth Nordby. Row Three: John Rislove. Scot Klungtvedt. Allan Klungtvedt. Ross Nielsen. State-Regional Winners: John Rislove. Allan Klungtvedt, Cheryl Gaskin, and Liz Bellock. District Woodwind Ensemble Winners Row One: Lisa Westby, Patty Jordc, Kathv Howe. Donna Fort. Row Two: Helen Nordby. Mary Ingram. Connie Dunn, Kari Lind, Cheryl Gaskin. Row Three: Dan McManimon. DeeAnn Manion. Lisa Anderson. Ramona Lombard, Christi Isberg. Row Four: Marcia Paulson, Jolene Kahoun. Ruth Nordby. Cheryl Peterson. Liz Bellock. State-Regional Winners: Flute—Cheryl Gaskin and Mary Ingram. Flute—Cheryl Gaskin. Kari Lind, and Cheryl Peterson. Flute-Ruth Nordby and Cheryl Peterson. Miscellaneous Woodwind Ensemble-Kari Lind and Donna Fort. 83 Vocal Row One: Janet Nelson. Pam Bjorge. Bonnie Brown, Stephanie Arnold. Christi Johnson. Mary Ingram. Debbie Forsythe. Lisa Johnson. Row Two: Cindy Westby, Kathy Droivold. Denise Jacobson. Doreen Jacobson. Kim McElmury, Cheryl Gaskin. Diane Huerkamp. Karen Ander- son. Cheryl Peterson. Faye Torgerson. Row Three: Scot McCluskey. Ross Nielsen. Keith Britt, Gary Dunn. LeRoy Brand. Jeff Hatling. Donny Kjos, Dave Brown. Bob Brown, and Pete Julsrud. Elementary Chorus Row One: Beth McManimon, Brenda Peterson, Heidi Larson, Stacy Peterson, Bruce Johnson. Michele Anderson, Barbara Baker. Rebecca Chiglo. Row Two: Jeffrey Brown, Brian Mel-dahl. Kent Boyum, Jonathan Dahl. Scott Hoegh. Curtis Paulson Jeffrey Anderson. Dennis McManimon. Vernon Meyers. Stanton Wenzel. Row Three: Jean Nelson. Paula Kirchhof, Wendy Meyer. Kathleen Isbcrg, Kevin Feine. Nancy O’Donnell. Stacy Johnson. Crystal Albrecht, Joseph Corcoran, Tim Johnson. Row Four: Jason Kjos, Daniel Wilkemeyer, Kendall Bakkum, Le-nettcTufle, Caryn Humble. Leslie Moran, Lori Erickson. Frank Carlson, Robin Gerard, Dale Brand. 84 Music State Winners: Girls Sextet Cheryl Gaskin. Kim McElmury. Cheryl Peterson. Karen Anderson. Lisa Johnson, and Diane Huerkamp. State Vocal Duet Winners Pete Julsrud and Cheryl Peterson. Cheryl Gaskin and Bob Brown Boys Quartet Bob Brown, Dave Brown. Gary Dunn, and Ross Nielsen. State Vocal Solo Winners Dave Brown. Cheryl Gaskin, and Diane Huerkamp. The Mouse That Roared Cast Director Mrs. Carole Glenna Student Director Karen Sand Announcer-Mike F-bncr Between Acte Music-Cindy Westby Glonana Terry Bunke Professor Smith Kim McElmury Mary LeAnn Volkman Tuliy Bascom Scott James Jane Cheryl Peterson Count Mountjoy Pat Bougie Fran Wanda Kjos David Benton Pete Julsrud Pam Cindy Boehmkc Prof Kokinu Scot McCluskcy Ann Karen McF.lmury Mr Bcston Jim Rislove Norma Cheryl Peterson Assistant David Brown Helen Wanda Kjos President Bob Brown Page Jackie Newgarden Gen. Snippet Donny Kjos Miss Johnson Lam Colbenson Will Tatum Steve Culhanc Miss W ilk im Kim McElmury Soldiers Derek Berg Mrs. Reiner Diane Fade Keith Britt Jill l.ceAnn Volkman Steve Karlson Debbie Cindy Boehmkc Bob Culhanc Mrs. Bascom Cheryl Gaskin Students Flotti Meyer Cheryl Peterson Getting Ready Glonana. Queen of Grand Fenwick. (Terry Bunke) telling her uncle. Count Mountjoy (Pat Bougie) and David Benton (Pete Julsrud) of her plans to take over the United States. President of the United States (Bob Brown) with his Secretary (Kim McElmury). 86 One Act: Shoemaker's Wife Allan Kirchhof, Fritz Pal Bougie. Hans Teresa O’Donnell. Wife Director Mrs. Glenna Christmas Play: Once Upon A Christmas Shoemaker, Peter Julsrud, toiling away on his shoes. Cheryl Gaskin, Shoemaker’s wife, hoping the Diane Huerkamp. an old lady, hit-Spirit of Christmas will reach her husband. ting the little boy for taking her purse. 87 Carolers at Christmas. Many Students Participate Locally Local Participants Row One: Mrs. Glenna, Instructor: Cheryl Gaskin. Sherryl Brand. Lynette Kraeness. Donny Kjos. Jeff Hailing, Dave Brown. Faye Torgerson. Kathy Droivold. Mrs. Julsrud. Instructor. Row Two: Tracy Elzea, Linda Sass, Susan Colbcnson. Carol Arnold, Cynthia Gaskin. Holly Ronnenberg. Pat Bougie. Owen Gaasedelen. Lisa Johnson, Cheryl Peterson. Karen Halverson. Row Three: Dawn Mierau, Sandv Johnson. Terry Rowan. Kristi Himlie, LuAnn Helle- land. Donna fort, Mary Gaasedelen. Christi Johnson. Mary Froi-land, Kari Lind. Row Four: Ann Colbcnson. Karen McElmury, Mary Ingram. Sandy Boynton. Sanna Pederson. Wendy Ebner, Teresa O’Donnell. JoAnn Wcstby. Kim McElmury. Debbie Forsythe. Row Five: Kari Smith, Kevin Barr, Randy Gaskin, Scott Bougie. Mark McManimon. Scott Fcinc. Flotti Meyer. Bob Culhanc. Bob Brown. Row One: Donny Kjos, Jeff Hatling. Cheryl Gaskin, Sherryl Brand, Lynette Kragness, Dave Brown. Row Two: Pat Bougie, Owen Gaascdc-len, Lisa Johnson, Cheryl Peterson. Karen Halverson, Faye Torgerson. Row Three: Ann Colbenson, LuAnn Helleland, Mary Gaasedelen. Christi Johnson. Susan Colbenson. Kari Lind. Row Four: Karen McElmury. Mary Ingram, Wendy Ebner. Teresa O’Donnell, Kim McElmury, JoAnn Westby. Row Five: Mary Froiland, Mark McManimon. Scott Feine, Flotti Meyer, Scott Bougie, Randy Gaskin. Local Winners-Subdistrict Participants 88 Terry Bunke Goes to State Subdistrict Winners-District Participants Row One: JoAnn Westby, Lynette Kragness. Donny Kjos, Jeff Hailing, Faye Torgcrson. Row Two: Mark McManimon, Pal Bougie. Lisa Johnson, Cheryl Peterson. Cheryl Gaskin. Scolt Feine. Row Three: Ann Colbenson. Teresa O’Donnell. Mary Ingram. Mary Gaasedclcn. Karen Halverson, Flolti Meyer. District Winners- Regional Participants Instructor Mrs. Glenna, Pat Bougie. Scott Feine. Instructor Mr. Julsrud. Lisa Johnson, Teresa O’Donnell, and Terry Bunke. Terry Bunke Regional Winner-State Participant 89 Mrs. Sandee Jeresek. Advisor, holds the trophy the Drill Team won at the Octoberfcst in LaCrosse. Captains: Teresa O'Donnell and Kim McElmury. Drill Team Row One: Christi Johnson. Kim McElmury. Wanda Kjos, Linda Eide. Ann Colbenson. Lisa Bochmkc. Row Two: Debbie Johnson. Wendy Ebncr. Laurie Jorde. Kathy Droivold, Faye Tor-gerson. Row Three: Ruth Nordby, Heidi Rislove. Karen McElmury. Stephanie Arnold. Teresa O’Donnell. Senior Cheerleaders Liz Bellock Karen Halverson and Debbie Forsvthe Football Cheerleaders Karen Halverson. Cheryl Peterson. Debbie Forsythe. Lisa Johnson. Brenda Johnson. and June Evenson. 90 Cheerleaders “A Team Basketball “B Team Basketball Lisa Johnson, Karen Anderson, Cheryl Peterson, Debbie Forsythe. Brenda Johnson, Mary Gaascdclcn, Donna Fort, and Sue Culhane. and Karen Halverson. “A1’ Team Wrestling “B ” Team Wrestling 91 Sandy McDowell and Cindy Marin. River Valley fOR A BftlGHl fcWP yi. ,,,‘-'1 tomorrow v —H Students of tushford-HoustcnP't'ri0n Director Don Laumh. The Coop Center was represented in the parade during American Education Week. Model Office OEA Club: Seated: Rhonda Eide, Christine Shaffer, Ruthanne Sather. Secretary Beth Aarsvold, Li Bellock, Mary Benson, Hope Rislov. Standing: Advisor Mrs. Gallagher. President Nola Mclby. Sherrie Wright, Vice President Kim McElmury. Heidi Rislove, Parliamentarian Debbie Johnson, Treasurer Cindy Wcstby. Historian Jane Richmond. Cheri Klinski. and Sharon Olson. Model Office class in session. 92 Cooperative Center 93 Rushford students Owen Gaasedelcn. Pat Bougie, and Mike Lo-ken at work in Architectural Drafting class. Advertising 95 Congratulations and Best Wishes Tri-County Electric Corporation Rush ford, MN 864-7783 Best of Luck Seniors from B L Family Store Shoes and clothing for the entire family Nordby's Jewelry Keepsake Diamond Rings Bulova Watches for the gift you love to get. Congratulations and Best Wishes Seniors of 1977 from Stumpy's Bar Congratulations Congratulations and Best Wishes to the to the to the Class of '77 Senior Class Complete Car Care of 1977 Sales and Service from the P JMotors, Inc. Rushford IGA Rushford, MN % Rush Products Company Rushford, MN The largest Employer in the area An associate of Lake Center Industries ____ Winona, MN Earl’s Sales and Service Polaris Snowmobiles Horn elite Chain Saws Lawnboy and Bolens Mowers Rushford, MN tm Pharmacy RUSHFORD, MINN. 55971 Best wishes to the Class of 1977 Congratulations May all your tomorrows be as bright as today. Barb’s Variety Rushford State Bank Pioneer Rushford Bank Serving this Community for 110 years Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation r oVj| “Something for Everyone” Imported and Domestic Gifts Vm Best Wishes for RushfoId?Minn. d tjafpy f prosperous future Seniors of '77 Beaming is a Lifetime Experience.'' Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1977 Bakken Construction Company Rushford, MN 55971 Congratulations Congratulations to the Class of '77 to the Seniors of '77 from For the best in food, Judi's Cafe stop in and see us Rushford, MN Magic Pan 864-7217 Rushford, MN 864-2179 Congratulations Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Seniors of 1977 to the Graduating from Class of 1977 Engrav Hardware lie. rSfiinnincj First National Bank to the students of Rush ford High School From the bank who is interested in you and in your community. Rushford, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes Tri-County Cooperative Oil Association Winona, Rushford, Houston 864-7722 Zenith Color TV - Stereo - Radio Rushford TV Service Dick Lee - Jerry Henze 864-7882 Helen's Beauty Shop Our Styles bring Smiles Congratulations and Best Wishes from Rushford Bakery 864-2191 Rushford, MN Clair 0. Overland Meyer ’s Furniture Life - Health - Auto - Carpet Fire Quality products at 215 Mill Street, South small town savings Rushford, Minnesota Phone 864-2104 Mutual Service Insurance Rushford, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes Congratulations to the and Best Wishes Class of 1977 to the Class of 1977 Larry’s body shop Valley Video Systems Rushford, Minnesota 864-2390 Rushford, Minnesota Hart Creamery Farm Service Assoc. Milk Pickup A B FEED - SEED - FERTILIZER - STEEL - TWINE DRYING BANKING GRAIN (coop) GRAIN ELEVATOR MILTBIGALK, Mgr. 864-2322 ■H HUBBARD CREAMERY CLARENCE CUMMINGS. Mgr. 864-2203 RUSHFORD, MINN.55971 Congratulations to the class of 1977 Rushford Greenhouse Rushford, MN Ph. 864-2373 We need you. What can you do to help Rushford become an even better place to live and work? Cencom, Box 600 Rushford, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1977 Forsty Faucet Rushford, Minnesota Boyum Agency G.S. Woxland Company, Bertram Boyum Inc. Realtor and Auctioneer Plumbing - Heating - Appliances Phone - Culligan - 864-2381 G.E. - DeLaval - Maytag 101 Forsythe Studio 501 E. Rush ford Ave. Rushford, MN For all your photography needs Senior Portraits Passports-Weddings-Individuals Your Yearbook Photographers Congratulations Seniors Humble Fertilizer Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '77 from Congratulations Seniors from your Watkins Dealer and Conklin Distributor Milford Kahoun Rushford, Minnesota Jack’s Portrait Studio Portraits for all occasions Congratulations to the Class of 77 Congratulations to the Class of 77 from the Norman’s Electic Service, Inc. Norman Kopperud, President and Motor Repair Phone 864-2327 Rushford, Minnesota American Legion Post 94 Where everyone is welcome! TO THE STUDENTS OF RHS I would like to leave to the students of RHS the 1976-1977 Valley Legend, filled with a whole year of memories. Memories that made making this annual a pleasure to put together. As 1 finish this annual. I think of all the hard work everyone has done and the fun times we had. I hope next years’ editors, Lisa Johnson and Kathy Bakken. have as much fun and pride putting together their memories in an annual as 1 have. A special Thank-you to the Advisor Mrs. Gallagher, for all the hard work she put in, and to Mrs. Forsythe and Mr. Wilkowski for taking the pictures. Best of luck Lisa and Kathy. I hope your annual will be as special to you as the 1976-1977 annual is to me. Heidi Rislove, Editor Sincerely,