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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1978 volume:

Advisor: Mrs. Mary Gallagher Editors: Kathy Bakken Lisa Johnson Robert McCluskey We dedicate this annual to Robert McCluskey for his many years of service to the students of Rushford as editor of the Tri County Record. We also wish to express our appreciation for his sixyears on the Rushford Board of Education. How much easier our work would be if we put forth as much effort trying to improve the quality of it as most of us do trying to find excuses for not properly attending to it. — George W. Ballinger Table Of Contents Introduction ......................................Page 1 Graduates .........................................Page 8 Homecoming ........................................Page 17 Underclassmen .....................................Page 23 Faculty ...........................................Page 38 Administration ....................................Page 45 Athletics .........................................Page 47 Organizations .....................................Page 63 Advertising .......................................Page 98 4 6 Senior Class Officers: Treasurer, Scott Feine; President, Mary Froiland, Vice-President, Kathy Bakken; and Secretary, Cheryl Peterson. Seniors All Of Us Have Karen Anderson Joyce Barr Jay Boehmke Patrick Bougie Stephanie Arnold Pam Bjorge Kathy Bakken Cindy Boehmke David Brown Bill Culhane Kalin Dahl Ann Dolalie Barbara Eide Linda Eide Two Educations Antonio Briones Bonnie Brown 10 Kim Feine Mary Froiland Owen Gaasedelen One Which We June Evenson Dean Feine Lori Feine Scot Feine Cheryl Gaskin Scott Hate I i Barbara Grover Jeff Hatling Sheryl Hungerholt Kyle Himlie n Debbie Hagedorn Laurie Karlson Lisa Johnson Tom Johnson Another, And The Most Valuable, ■R|r Nancy James Christi Johnson Jeff Johnson Allen Kirchhof Which We Give Ourselves. Doug Marin Dan McManimon Mark McManimon 13 Colors: Burgundy And Pink Ross Nielsen Cheryl Peterson Daryl Pruka Flower: Pink Rose Sandy Ruberg Karen Sand Dave Schueler Randy Smith Walter Wilkemeyer Jerri Williams Absent: Lynn Rislove Championship Trophy After River Valley Maple Leaf Conference Play-Offs Homecoming Monday-We'll turn the Hurricanes inside out. Tuesday-We don't mess around! Tuesday-Bib day. Wednesday-Clown day. V Wednesday-We don't clown around! Thursday-Sock it to 'em! Thursday night practice. Cheerleaders at Thursday night Bonfire. A happy announcement for Karen. Royalty at pep fest. CONGRATULATIONS!! Royalty at game. 19 Seniors — First Place. Victory is our local-motive. Sophomores — Second Place. You can bet on us. Eighth Grade Float. Juniors — Third Place. Signed, sealed, delivered it's ours. Seventh Grade Float. 20 Homecoming game. 1976 King and Queen: Karen Halverson and Craig Jameson. Grand March. Locker room party after the game. Crown Bearers: Danny Rislove and Leslie Boehmke Homecoming dance. 21 « o m 0 0 0 m 1 n 7 1st Attendants Antonio Briones June Evenson 2nd Attendants David Brown Cheryl Peterson Queen Karen Anderson UNDERCLASSMEN Scott Anderson Phillip Austin Todd Baker Tracy Benson Lisa Boehmke Diane Brand Ross Brand Susan Brand Sharon Burt David Carlson Ann Colbenson Tim Colbenson Paul Corcoran Bryce Courrier Jim Culhane Robert Culhane Wendy Ebner Brenda Finley Memory Jim Gahnz Mitch Gilbertson Kevin Goede Craig Hanson Randy Hatleti Alison Hoiland Nathan Hovland Dan Huerkamp Mary Ingram Denise Jacobson Doreen Jacobson Brenda Johnson Mark Johnson Mitch Johnson Wendy Jonsgaard Lauri Jorde Steve Karlson Ted Karlson Del Kjos Allen Klungtvedt Scott Klungtvedt Jerry Kopperud Tom Kumbier Lori Laumb 24 Lane Doug Marin Scott McCluskey Karen McElmury Brain McManimon Scott Meldahl Bruce Morken Janet Nelson Helen Nordby Mary O'Donnell Daniel Olson David Olson Lee Pederson Paul Pederson Peter Post Leland Quarve Jim Rislove Lisa Sass Dale Simon Phillip Sorom Jeff Sveen James Torgerson Nathan Vitse Lowell Volkman Kevin Walters 25 Precious Linda Anderson Lisa Anderson Sheree Austin Toni Benson Rozella Bjorge Sherry I 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 Bill Grover David Hagedorn Mike Hallum Heidi Hoegh Kathy Howe Carla Huerkamp Kristi Isberg Todd James Lance Jameson Clifford Johnson Richard Johnson Jolene Kahoun Micki Kiger Lynette Kragness Susan Lind Laurie Loken Ramona Lombard DeeAnn Manion Cindy Marin Noel Mehus Lori Meldahl Sherry Newgarden 26 Memories Dale O'Bieglo Joan O'Donnell Clair Olson Lori Overland Marcia Paulson Laurie Peterson Robin Rislove Bradley Ronnenberg Rollie Ronnenberg David Ruberg Kathy Sand Kari Smith JoAnn Sweningson Kathy Treagon Lee Ann Volkman Shawn Walters Ingrid Westby Leanne Williams Sophomore Class Officers: Treasure Joan O'Donnell; Vice-President Lance Jameson; Absent: President Ingrid Westby; Secretary Lori Meldahl. 27 Greg Ahrensfeld Jim Ahrensfeld Julie Anderson Kathy Anderson Kevin Barr Johnnie Bel lock Our Day Renae Benson Derek Berg Scott Bougie Sandra Boynton Denise Brand Dean Brevig Wayne Brevig David Brown Corey Burt Mike Conta Sally Corcoran Roger Cornwall Brande Courtright Molly Culhane Connie Dunn Joel Finlayson Kenny Finlayson Pat Finley Randy Gaskin Carolyn Hanson Sandra Hatlevig LuAnn Helleland Kristi Himlie Tom Horton Jeff Johnson Sandy Johnson Patty Jorde Terry Kumbier Melanie Lange Doug Lind Peter Lombard Kevin Mehus Jack Newgarden Darlene Nordness Sanna Pederson Anita Peterson 28 Will Come Bryan Peterson Terry Rowan Mary Rye Richara Simon Greg Smith Barb Sorum i Eric Vitse Cindy Wagner Chris Wilkemeyer Janet Woxland Officers President Barb Sorum Treasurer Sanna Peterson Secretary Renee Benson Vice President Bryan Peterson 29 Brian Anderson Charles Anderson Carol Arnold Dale Baker Kristi Bakken Julie Bellock Kenneth Bode Scot Boehmke Michael Brand Robert Brand Dwayne Colbenson Susan Colbenson Rodney Darr Clark Davidson Frank Carlson Steven Droivold Ann Eide David Eide Michelle Erickson Bryan Finlayson Kelly Finley Cynthia Gaskin Brain Goede Susan Hallum Larry Hanson Lori Hanson Brent Heiden Shari Huerkamp Steven Hungernolt Daniel Johnson Lauri Johnson Shari Johnson Sonia Kjos Jean Kopperud David Lind Shawn McManimon David Miller Dawn Norstad Holly Ronnenberg Kriste Sand Linda Sass Steven Simon Feeling Stronger 30 Every Day Dawn Smith Dean Stennes Suzanne Van Vliet Ryan Vitse David Wagner Linda Wick 8th Grade Class Officers: Vice-President Daniel Johnson; President Rodney Darr; Secretary-Treasurer Ann Eide. 31 Barbara Baker Kendall Bakkum Susan Barry Kristi Berge Dale Brand Pam Brown We've Only Frank Carlson Barbara Colwell Joseph Corcoran Janet Dahl Timothy Dahl Valerie Daily Lori Erickson Kevin Feine Randy Feine Cathy Garrison Scott Hagedorn Judith Hatlevig Caryn Humble Robbie Johnson Stacy Johnson Timothy Johnson Paula Kirchhof Ann Kopperud Karen Krampeter Joel LaCroix David Lombard Donald McKay Theresa Meyer Wendy Meyer Leslie Moran Marsha Morken Jean Nelson Nancy O'Donnell Barbara Olson Stacy Peterson Inger Swenningson Beth Tudahl Eric VanVIiet Daniel Wagner Karen Wenthold Steven Wenzel 32 Just Begun Daniel Wilkemeyer Tammi Winter Brian Wold Carol Yonts 7th Grade Class Officers: Secretary, Nancy O'Donnell; Vice-President Steve Wenzel, President Paula Kirchhof; Treasurer Joe Corcoran. 33 }4 Sixth Grade Row One: Allison Kumm, Denise Meldahl, Beth McManimon, Shannon Eich, Brian Meldahl, Jeffrey Brown, Christy Hanson. Row Two: Jim LaCroix, Karla Boyum, Heidi Larson, Rebecca Chiglo, Brenda Peterson, Debbie Prudoehl, Stan Wenzel, Dick Swenningson, M. T. Johnson. Row three: Robbie Kilbury, Michelle Anderson, Susan Sand, Crystal Albrecht, Lisa Dau, Randy Todd, Jason Kjos, Kent Boyum, Jon Dahl, Dennis McManimon, Bruce Johnson. Row Four: Duane Dailey, Curtis Paulson, Chris Vitse, Scott Hoegh, Calvin Olstad, Vernon Myers, Dean Hatlevig, Jeff Anderson, Bryan Ruberg, Bradley Peterson, Scott Rislove. Fifth Grade Row One: Gerald Jonsgaard, Wayne Wenthold, Jon Bremseth, Greg Norstad, David Tostenson, Matthew Kumm, Jeffrey Bel lock, Richard Hanson, Daniel Colbenson. Row Two: Shannon Mensink, Rael Karvel, Teresa Dvorak, Laura Winters, Kristi O'Donnell, Liesel Bode, Anthony Hallum, Stephen Kingsley, Robert Wick, Bruce Darr. Row Three: Jennifer Breitsprecher, Edith Anderson, Dawn McKay, Leslie Fahrendholz, Rita Dolalie, April Hovland, Wanda Kingsley, Carl Ukkestad, Dean Colwell, Daniel Erickson, Dennis Overland, Steven Highum. Row Four: Angela Olstad, Lynn Humble, Carol Wagner, Anne Feine, Heidi Berge, Terri Benson, Troy Heiaen, Ronald Rislove, Philip Baker, Kyle Colbenson, Steven Quarve, Gary Boynton. Fourth Grade Row One: Amy Laumb, Andre1 Bougie, Anthony Johnson, Terry Chiglo, Sheri Brevig, Leslie Himlie, Michelle Peterson, Kristin Brand, Rodney Anderson. Row Two: Deadra Dahl, Theresa Wilkemeyer, Carrie Meyer, Sara Pederson, Rhonda Todd, Geraldine Nielsen, Bradley Wenzel, Richard McManimon, Slade Meyer, Chad Haggar, David Tudahl. Row Three: Joel I Dubbs, Dana Brand, Michael Nelson, Steven Larson, Tracy Cook, Tina Westby, Michele Benson, Darrin Dahl, Joan Meldahl, Ann Gaasedelen, Robert Sand. Row Four: Shannon Hungerholt, Billie Jo Berry, Russell Gaskin, Shawn Rentmeester, Clark 01-stad, Daniel Lind, Lawrence Sass, Nicole Fahrenholz, Russell Erickson, Theresa Cordes, Patricia Eich, Lucinda Hatlevig, Jon Dammen, Michael Peterson. Third Grade Row One: Kimberlie Bunke, Jennifer Ellefson, Duran Hovland, Robert Stennes, Duane Sorum, David Knott, Brett Morse. Row Two: Kathlene Bode, Maureen McManimon, Sarah Hatlevig, Kristin Mierau, DeeAnn Meyer, Michelle Johnson, Rhonda Nelson, Kelly Sue Webb, Trodee Thorn, LeaAnn Wold. Row Three: Michelle Helleland, Mary Kaye Ronnenberg, Shari Paulson, Melissa Meldahl, James Stennes, Terry Cook, Brian Rasmussen, James Robertson. Row Four: David Kingsley, Darin Magnuson, Jamie Dahl, Heath 01-stad, Danette Grimsrud, Stephan Jordahl, Carolyn Johnson, Jonathan Peterson, John David Newgarden. Absent: Eric Hoiland, Michelle Prudoehl, Jeff Barry, Kay Bakken. 35 Row One: Paula Haggar, Angela Carlson, Jodi Meyer, Jennifer Oian, Susan Nelson, Janet Darr, Betsy Culhane, Desiree1 Dubbs. Row Two: Dawn Rasmussen, Renee Rasmussen, Michelle Garrison, Joliene Meyer, Tanya Boyum, Shelley Berg, Jodi Ronnenberg, Sara Bakkum, Shirley Scrabeck, Sonja Brand, Ann Dam-men, Kari Bremseth, Jill Johnson. Row Three: Sara Tweten, DeeDee Magnuson, Lori Rasmussen, Robin Evavold, Leann Erickson, Kristine James, Melissa Hun-gerholt, Michelle Jeresek, LeaAnn VanVIiet, Timothy Dvorak, Brett Dailey, Vernon Jonsgaard, Mark Corcoran, John Dvorak. Row Four: Timothy Anderson, Craig Johnson, Aaron Ekern, Brent Hoiness, Jon Meldahl, Bradley Johnson, Timothy Brand, Patrick Lombard, Jed Johnson, Ronald McKay, Jefferson Bub-litz, Joseph Highum, Christopher Rogers. Row One: Jeremy LaCroix, Cheyanne Knott, James Larson, Scott Williams, Brian Danielson, Jason Spartz, Cnace Kingsley, Brian Kopperud, Amy Brown, Keri Maage, Lori Robertson. Row Two: Gary Stennes, Melisa Hoff, Preston Mensink, Jamie Woxland. Janelle Smith, Cher Bunke, Stacy Rentmeester, Tara Ronnenberg, Sara Williams, Denise Dahl, Melissa Fahrendholz, Kari Hatlevig, Stacy Wick, Annemarie Pederson, Shane Rislove. Row Three: James Humble, Dana Grimsrud, Ronald Sand, Lain Meyer, Everett Evenson, Daniel Rislove. Lisa Hundorf, Christopher Hallum, Neil Rasmussen, Timothy Kingsley, Shelly Rislove, JoDee Kinneberg, Colleen McManimon, Kimberly Peterson, Janel Bellock. Row Four: Brenda Bigalk, Shawn Hagedorn, Jay Laumb, Thad Kingsjey, Cory Baker, Sue Jordahl, Frank Dau, Brian Prudoehl, Thomas Iverson, Timothy Stensgard, Michael Rasmussen, Brian LaFleur, Shawn Johnson, Matthew Tos-tenson, Andrew Highum. Morning Kindergarten Row One: Kevin Barry, Brent Bunke, Tammi Meyer, Leslie Boehmke, Corey Hundorf, Jeremy Pederson, Steven Olan, Danny Sorum. Row Two: Elizabeth Lombard, Andria Morse, Joel Luhmann, Kaydee Johnson, Grady Fahrendholz, Joseph Ris-love, Brian Helleland, John Brekke. Afternoon Kindergarten Row One: Lance Highum, Shannon Bowen, Bradley Hoiness. Row Tow: Curt Haggar, Eric Breits- Krecher, Hope Erickson, eather Spande, James Spartz, Dean Bakkum, John Laumb, Derek Col-benson. Row Three: Chad Woxland, Dawn Jonsgaard, Deanna Stennes, Amy Bakken, Kristin Ladewig, Beth Dammen, Steven Hanson. 37 Glen Bernard S.L.B.P. Greer Cowley Vocational Agriculture Rita Culhane Physical Education Mary Gallagher Business Education Robert Bieberdorf Science Michael Jeresek Physical Education Faculty: Ronald Calvert Special Education Sandee Jersek Art Secondary Charlotte Johnson Librarian Stan Novlan Adult Agriculture Lois Julsrud English Speech Irene Orr Mathematics John Karlson Social Studies Donald Laumb Auto Mechanics Vocation Director Warren Miller Counselor Jim Reinhardt Science Sheila Rislove English Drama Pat Staloch Mathematics Barbara Swenson Home Economics Tim Webb Social Studies Secondary James Rupprecht Instrumental Music Steve Wilkowski Science Health Wayne Woolever Industrial Arts Elementary Dave Oelkers Elementary Phy. Ed. Kathy McAllister Special Education Nancy Stokes Speech Therapy Barbara Culhane Kindergarten 41 Elementary Lorene Holger Jackie Hoegh First Grade Madeline Myhre Irene Overland Third Grade Geneva Mann Lucille Peterson Second Grade Marjorie Smith Ruby Swenson Fourth Grade Joan Karnath Jean Stelplugh Fifth Grade Renata Peterson Lyla Johnson Sixth Grade 42 Elementary Martha Ferden Reading Math Judy Feine Special Reading Marlys McCluskey Special Reading Rosalyn Fossum Special Reading JoDee Hall Elementary Aide Rebecca Rostvold Special Ed. Aide 43 Secretaries Mrs. Bev Rislove, Elementary; Mrs. Tim Anderson, High School Principal; Mrs. Rosanna Staloch, Superintendent; Mrs. Bea Stewart, Counselor. Custodians Ed Volkman, Joe Jonsgaard, Alvin Bakke, Irvin Rislov, Wayne Wenzel. Bus Drivers Row 1: Wayne Wenzel, Pat Iverson, Melvin Christopherson. Row 2: Nordahl Overland, Edgar Johnson, Ronald Eide. Row 3: Bert Rasmussen, Daryl Eide, Randy Dahl, Joe Jonsgaard. Cooks Row 1: Mrs. Shirley Rye, Mrs. Bertha Olness, Mrs. Ida Rasmussen. Row 2: Mrs. Viola Overland, Mrs. Hazel Olstad, Head Cook. Superintendent School Board Row One: Clerk Bob McCluskey; Chairman Tom Kil-bury; Director Rachel Ukkestad; Row Two: ViceChair-man Deland Kirchhof; Director John R. Peterson, and Treasurer Merlin Jameson. Dr. Dennis Rislove High School Principal Mr. Gene Fossum Elementary Principal Miss Ruth Laumb 24 Go! Team! Go! June Evenson was the only Senior on this years' Volleyball team. Football Coach Webb with Captains Donny Kjos, Dean Feine and Mike Loken. « w ' v T Athletics Trojans Conference And District I Champs Undefeated 10 - 0 Row 1: Managers Scott Bougie, Doug Marin; Robin Rislove, Noel Mehus, Richard Johnson, Dan Butterfield, Ed Yonts, Mick Kiger, Lanny Jameson. Row 2: Manager Derek Berg, Danny Johnson, Bob Culhane, David Olson, Leland Quarve, Nathan Vitse, Paul Pederson, Scott Anderson, Tim Colbenson, Del Kjos, Coach Reinhardt, Head Coach Tim Webb. Row 3: Wally Wilkemeyer, Pat Bougie, Wesley Laumb, Jim Culhane, Dean Feine, Dave Brown, Allen Kirchhof, Donny Kjos, Coach Jeresek. Row 4: Brian McManimon, Mike Loken, Mitch Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Ross Nielsen, Jeff Hatling, Dan Huerkamp, Steve Karlson, Phillip Sorom, Jeff Darr. Allen Kirchhof All Conference Donny Kjos All Conference Dean Feine All Conference Jeff Hatling All Conference Mike Loken Wesley Laumb Jeff Johnson h David Brown All Conference TOJJUi- «% 0 n . Ross Nielsen 1 Pat Bougie Rushford 52 Chatfield 0 Rushford 32 Lanesboro 8 Rushford 39 Onalaska Luther 0 Rushford 30 Lewiston 6 Rushford 20 Peterson 6 Rushford 12 Houston 6 Rushford 14 Elgin-Millville 0 Rushford 42 Mabel-Canton 6 Rushford 28 Spring Grove 14 District . 1 Championship Rushford 14 The Trojans ended their second regular season undefeated with a total of 9 wins, 0 losses, and no ties. The Trojans won the District I Championship, and became the first team in Rushford High School history to be undefeated with a 10-0 record. Under the new computer rating system Rushford did not have enough points to qualify for State Tournaments. This happened because several opponents had unsuffessful seasons, and their records were of little value giving the Trojans points for the computer ratings. The Trojans scored a total of 283 points this season, an average of 28.3 points per game. The opponents scored 52 total points, an average of 5.2 points per game. The Trojans total yardage 3,188, an average of 318.8 yards a game. The opponents had 1,295 yards, an average of 129.5 yards per game. The Trojans rushed 466 times for a total of 2,651 yards, and ended up with 388.6 yards per game. The passing game was 29 for 64 for 53 yards for a 45% completion, averaging 18.5 yards per game. Rushford's average rush was 5.6 yards, and averaged 18.5 yards per pass. 50 B Team Row One: Danny Johnson, Tim Dahl, Danny Wilkemeyer, Donald McKay, Steve Wenzel, Dale Brand, Eric VanVIeit, Robbie Johnson, Kevin Feine, Joel LaCroix, Kendall Bakkum. Row Two: Steve Droivold, Brian Goede, Larry Hanson, Mike Brand, David Miller, Chuck Anderson, Brent Heiden, Steve Hungerholt, Rodney Darr. Coach: Steve Wilkowski Managers: Jeff Anderson, Jason Kjos 51 Row One: Jeff Darr, Mick Kiger, Lanny Jameson, Robin Rislove, Noel Mehus, Manager Scott Bougie. Row Two: Kevin Mehus, Jim Ahrensfeld, Greg Smith, Doug Lind, Bryan Peterson. Row Three: Coach Jim Reinhardt, Richard Johnson, Eric Vitse, Dan Butterfield. f | Third In Volleyball Conference 5-5 r, 24 V 5J Captains June Evenson and Mary Ingram A Team: Row One: LeeAnn Volkman, Brenda Johnson, June Evenson, Mary Ingram, Lauri Jorde, Denise Jacobson. Row Two: Wendy Ebner, Helen Nordby, Doreen Jacobson, Tracy Benson, Mary O'Donnell, Karen McElmury, and Coach Mrs. Culhane. o © 0 ■ % Statistics RHS vs Elgin 18-7 14-18 18-5 RHS Vs Mabel-Canton 12-18 18-9 15-18 RHS vs Peterson 5-18 18-12 18-9 RHS vs Spring Grove 14-18 16-18 RHS vs Houston 18-14 18-16 RHS vs Elgin 13-18 18-5 15-18 RHS vs Mabel-Canton 8-18 18-9 18-12 RHS vs Peterson 11-18 4-18 RHS vs Spring Grove 12-18 16-18 RHS vs Houston 18-11 18-4 B Team: Row One: Kristi Himlie, Renae Benson, Sue Culhane, Chris Wilkemeyer, Sherry Newgarden, LeeAnn Volkman, Laurie Peterson, Manager Sandy Boynton. Row Two: Molly Culhane, Kathy Anderson, Donna Fort, Heidi Hoegh, Cindy Marin, Sandy Johnson, LuAnn Helleland, Joan O'Donnell, Coach Mrs. Staloch. C Team: Row One: Valerie Dailey, Holly Ronnenberg, Sonia Kjos, Nancy O'Donnell, Sue Hallum, Manager, Sandy Boynton, Row Two: Lori Hanson, Ann Eide, Dawn Norstad, Kristi Bakken, Cindy Gaskin, Carol Arnold, Coach Mrs. Culhane. A Team: Row One: Manager Joyce Barr, LeeAnn Volk-man, June Evenson, Brenda Johnson, Lauri Jorde, Mary Ingram. Row Two: Coach Bernard, Denise Jacobson, Doreen Jacobson, Susie Lind, Cindy Ruberg, Tracy Benson, Joyce Carlson, and Julie Carlson. Statistics RHS 42 Lanesboro 41 RHS 26 Caledonia 48 RHS 46 Spring Grove 43 RHS 42 Preston 49 RHS 49 Houston 28 RHS 43 Elgin-Millville 47 RHS 31 Mabel-Canton 60 RHS 47 Peterson 31 RHS 31 Lewiston 27 RHS 27 Spring Grove 38 RHS 34 Houston 44 RHS 39 Elgin-Millville 37 RHS 31 Mabel-Canton 55 RHS 48 Peterson 23 RHS 42 Lewiston 39 Captain Cindy Ruberg Girls Third In River Valley All Conference Brenda Johnson Cindy Ruberg Seniors June Evenson and Cindy Ruberg B Team: Row One: Manager Joyce Barr, Carla Huerkamp, Rosie Bjorge, Kathy Howe, Lori Mel-dahl, Row Two: Coach Wilkowski, Carolyn Hanson, Joan Carlson, LeeAnn Volkman, Susie Lind, Molly Culhane. C Team: Row One: Laurie Johnson, Lori Hanson, Sonia Kjos, Holly Ronnenberg, Nancy O'Donnell. Row Two: Coach Wilkowski, Suzanne VanVIiet, Caryn Humble, Shari Huerkamp, Julie Bellock, Joyce Barr, Manager. 53 Third Place In District One Row One: Manager John Brown, Owen Gaasede-len, Kalin Dahl, David Brown, Donny Kjos, Bill Culhane, Antonio Briones. Row Two: Coach Webb, Ted Karl-son, Mitch Gilbertson, Del Kjos, Scott Anderson, Jim Culhane, Bruce Mor-ken, Steve Karl-son, and Coach Jeresek. Statistics RHS 57 Lanesboro 60 RHS 60 Chatfield 51 RHS 62 Spring Grove 64 RHS 58 Houston 46 RHS 60 Elgin-Millville 54 RHS 43 Mabel-Canton 45 O.T. RHS 47 Preston 49 Christmas Tournament RHS 54 LaCrescent 52 O.T Christmas Tournament Championship 57 Houston 52 Caledonia 38 Peterson 62 Lewiston 48 Spring Grove 61 Houston 51 Elgin-Millville 56 2 O.T. Mabel-Canton 31 Peterson 63 Lewiston 54 59 75 46 RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS 48 RHS 61 RHS 58 RHS 53 RHS 72 RHS 47 Captains Kalin Dahl and Donny Kjos. District One Tournament RHS 54 RHS 28 RHS 39 RHS 58 Houston LaCrescent Spring Grove Preston 40 25 41 54 2 O.T. The Trojan team ended the season with a 14-8 overall record. Close games were the them in 1977-78 with 7 games being decided by two points. The Trojans played some of their basketball in the tournaments — winning the Holiday Tourney, and finishing third in the District One Tournament. The Trojans scored 1196 points, for an average of 54.3 points per game. Defensively, the team allowed only 1093points for an average of 49.6 points per game (a new season record). Field goal shooting for the Trojans was at a 43.4% clip, while the opponents shot 41%. Free throw shooting was 66.6% (a new season record) for the Trojans, while the opponents shot 58.8%. 54 C Team: Row One: Steven Droivold, Brian Anderson, Brian Goede, Joel LaCroix, Mike Brand. Row Two: Jeff Anderson, Clark Davidson, Robbie Johnson, Eric VanVIiet, Kendall Bakkum, Danny Johnson, Mike Peterson. Row Three: Coach Sta-loch, Rodney Darr, Brent Heiden, Steve Hunger-holt, David Lind, Chuck Anderson. B Team: Row One: Corey Burt, Jackie New-garden, David Brown, Randy Gaskin, Scott Bougie, Derek Berg, Row Two: Manager John Brown, Clair Olson, David Ruberg, Greg Smith, Robin Rislove. Bryan Peterson, Joel Finlay-son, Jimmy LaCroix, Row Three: Coach Webb, Doug Lind, Derek Dahl, Mick Kiger, Todd James, Lanny Jameson, Kevin Mehus, Coach Reinhardt. Junior Varsity; Row One: Ted Karlson, Scott Anderson, Bruce Morken. Row Two: Jerry Kopperud, Steve Karlson, Del Kjos. 55 Trojans Have Six Region Qualifiers A Team: Row One: Kevin Feine, Nathan Hovland, Noel Mehus, Danny Olson, Johnny Bellock, David Olson. Row Two: Nathan Vitse, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Darr, Paul Pederson, Richard Johnson, Ross Nielsen, Bob Culhane, Coach Oelkers. Captains Jeff Johnson and Ross Nielsen B Team: Row One: Tim Johnson, Mark McKay, Ken Bode, Stan Wenzel, Manager. Row Two: Larry Hanson, David Miller, Dale Brand, Frank Carlson, Tom Horton. SEASON DUAL MEET RECORD RHS 31 Dover-Eyota Spring valley 25 RHS 27 37 RHS 45 Zumbrota 18 RHS 39 Dover-Eyota 18 RHS 19 Harmony 19 RHS 27 LaCrescent 30 RHS 48 North Winneshiek 12 RHS 15 Lewiston 37 RHS 32 Spring Grove 27 RHS 19 Houston 34 RHS RHS 13 32 LeRoy-Ostrander Grand Meadow 35 18 RHS 17 Chatfield 33 RHS 33 Spring Valley 27 The 1977-78 Wrestling Season was a building year for the Trojans. Having six open positions to fill was quite a challenge in itself. Hard work by all the wrestlers on the squad helped to fill these positions and carry us to a pleasing 7-7 dual meet record. In Post-season competition our wrestlers did an excellent job. The Trojans advanced six wrestlers from our district to the Region Tournament. As a team we placed 3rd in the District missing 2nd by a half point. A good part of this year's success can be credited to the leadership from our senior Co-Captains, Jeff Johnson and Ross Nielsen. Nathan Vitse against a Le-Roy Ostrander opponent. Noel Mehus encounters a Spring Grove wrestler. 57 Baseball Statistics Mabel-Canton 3 RHS 2 Spring Grove 12 RHS 2 Lewiston 11 RHS 1 Spring Grove 6 RHS 5 Mabel-Canton 4 RHS 3 Lewiston 10 RHS 5 Row One: Coach Wilkowski, Dave Rasmussen, Bill Culhane, Mike Loken, Antonio Briones, Ted Karlson. Row Two: Robby Johnson, Noel Mehus, Bryan Peterson, Derek Dahl, Bruce Morken, Jim Ris-love, Paul Pederson, Kevin Mehus. 58 Boys Track 3rd In Conference Row One: Coach Bernard, Dale Baker, Brent Heiden, Tom Horton, Kendall Bak-kum, Tim Dahl, Rodney Darr, Steve Hungerholt, Randy Hatleli. Row Two: Bob Culhane, Dale Simon, Deland Quarve, Kalin Dahl, Dave Brown, Jeff Hatling, Jim Culhane, Steve Karlson, Donny Kjos, Del Kjos, Nathan Vitse. Seniors Kalin Dahl, Dave Brown, Jeff Hatling, and Donny Kjos with Coach Bernard. Perfect form! JiHTTO e The boys track team started slowly this year, but finished strong. Poor weather, injuries and the senior class trip slowed the Trojans up for a short time, but by the Conference Meet the Trojans were in high gear. The Trojans finished third in the conference and fifth in the district. Don Kjos, Jeff Hatling, Jim Culhane, Leland Quarve and Ed Yonts advanced to Region Competition. 59 Rushford Girls 3rd In Conference Row One: Chris Wilkemeyer, Brandi Courtright, Sherry Newgarden, Sue Culhane Sonia Kjos, Jean Nelson, Sandy Boynton, Cindy Wagner, Susie Colbenson Row Two: June Evenson, LeeAnn Volkman, Lynette Kragness, Molly Culhane, Doreen Jacobson, Julie Carlson, LuAnn Helleland, Dawn Smith, Caryn Humble, Joan Carlson, Dennis Jacobson, Mrs. Culhane. Hurdlers Caryn Humble and Chris Wilke- Captains Sherry Hewgarden and Sue Culhane with meyer Mrs. Culhane, Coach. Right: Brenda Johnson advances to Region Competition. Far Right: Senior June Evenson. Statistics RHS 41 I , Lewiston 80 l 2 RHS 70 Mabel Canton 52 RHS 52 LeRoy 68 S. Grove 36 RHS 29 Cotter 84 RHS 33 Lanesboro 25 Caledonia 109 RHS 53 Houston 49 3rd in Conference 53 5th in District School records broken: Doreen Jacobson - 440 dash Brenda Johnson - 180 Hurdles Lynette Kragness - 220 dash Brenda Johnson - Discus LuAnn Helleland, Sue Culhane, Lynette Kragn-ness, Sherry Newgarden in the 880 Relay Chris Wilkemeyer, Doreen Jacobson, Lynette Kragness, Cindy Wagner in 1 mile relay 60 Trojan Golfers River Champions Valley Conference Team Standings Rushford 215 Houston 192 Vi Lewiston 192 Vi Spring Grove 50 Peterson 25 Trojan Individual Point Totals Owen Gaasedelen 87 John Rislove 53 John Brown 29 Vi Bill Grover 16 Bryce Courrier 13 Row One: Nathan Hovland, John Brown, David Miller, Steve Droivo;d. Row Two: Bryce Courrier, Bill Grover, Scot McCluskey, John Rislove, Owen Gaasedelen, Jerry Kopperud and Coach Miller. River Valley Conference Medalist Owen Gaasedelen. He was named to the All-Conference Team along with John Rislove. The team placed third in the District I Golf Tournament played at the Cedar River Country Club at Adams. Owen was runner-up medalist, and along with Bill Grover advanced to the Region I Tournament at Willow Creek, Rochester. 61 Lettermen A familiar scene during Spring, 1978. We came to help our Team! Heads I Win, Tails You Lose! A solar collector designed and made by the Physics Class under the direction of Mr. Reinhardt. OEA girls who competed at Regions were June Evenson, Cindy Ruberg, Debbie Hagedorn, Joan Knutson (Houston), and Karen Anderson. Meeting Deadlines — Annual Staff From left: Ann Colbenson, Cheryl Peterson, Owen Gaasedelen, Helen Nordby, Alison Hoi land, Kari Lind, Karen Anderson, Sue Culhane, Karen McElmurv, Lisa Boehmke, Wendy Ebner, Sherry Newgarden, Joan O'Donnell, Mary Froiland, Laurie Peterson, Advisor Mrs. Gallagher, Lisa Johnson, LeeAnn Vofkman, Kathy Bak-ken. Editors: Kathy Bakken and Lisa Johnson. Owen Gaasedelen works on Sports pages for an upcoming deadline. AFS Student Comes From Spain Antonio Brione first arrives at RHS. Attending a cold, damp football game was a new experience for Antonio. AFS Group: Front Row: Laurie Jorde, Lisa Westby, Cheryl Peterson, Antonio Brione, Karen Anderson, Lisa Boehmke, Mary O'Donnell. Back Row: Mary Froiland, David Brown, Lisa Johnson, Cindy Boehmke, Stephanie Arnold, Ross Nielsen, Bob Cul-hane, Scot McCluskey. Officers: President Cheryl Peterson, AFS student Antonio Brione, and Secretary-Treasurer Karen Anderson. 65 Rushford Band Receives Superior Row One: Cheryl Gaskin, Kari Lind, Cheryl Peterson, Mary Ingram, Mona-Lombard, Kristi Isberg, Row Two: Laurie Jorde, Donna Fort, Marcia Paulson, Julie Anderson, Lori Meldahl, Sheryl Brand, Tracy Benson, Sanna Pederson, Barb Sorum. Row Three: DeeAnn Manion, Lisa Anderson, Connie Dunn, Janet Nelson, Patty Jorde, Jolene Rye, Sharon Burt, Ann Dolalie, Lisa Sass, Cory Burt, Laurie Loken, Noel Mehus. Standing: Mr. Rup-precht, Ingrid Westby, Ann Colbenson, Lisa Johnson, Mary Gaasedelen, kathy Bakken, Heidi Hoegh, Kevin Barr, Carolyn Hanson, Susie Lind. Junior High Band Row One: Cindy Gaskin, Caryn Humble, Barb Baker, Karen Wenthold, Barb Olson, Carol Yonts, Row Two: Janel Dahl, Lori Hanson, Suzanne VanVIiet, Jean Nelson, Barb Colewell, Linda Wick, Don McKay, Joe Corcoran, Sonja Kjos, Steve Droi-vold, Brian Goede, Standing: Cathy Garrison, Linda Sass, Rodney Darr, Leslie Moran, Susie Colbenson, Mr. Rupprecht. Stage Band Row One: Laurie Jorde, Ross Nielsen, Dan McManimon, Sue Culhane, Lisa Boehmke, Lisa Westby, Kristi Himlie, Kathy Anderson. Standing: Scot McCluskey, Mike Loken. Allen Klungtvedt, Julie Carlson, Scott Klungtvedt, Todd James, Kevin Mehus, Noel Mehus, James Torger-son, Derek Berg, Mike Hal-lum, Cheryl Peterson, Ann Colbenson, Kathy Bakken, John Rislove. 66 Rating At Contest Row One: Alison Hoiland, Kathy Treangen, Kathy Howe, LuAnn Helle-land, Darlene Nordness. Row Two: Helen Nordby, Linda Anderson, Toni Benson, Sue Culhane, Lisa Boehmke, Lisa Westby, Dan McManimon. Row Three: Allen Klungtvedt, John Rislove, Mike Loken, Scott Klungt-vedt, Mike Hallum, Scot McCluskey, Derek Berg, Ross Nielsen, Kristi Himlie, Kathy Anderson. Row Four: Dave Hagedorn, Joyce Carlson, Joan Carlson, Julie Carlson, Kevin Mehus, James Torgerson, Todd James. Sr. Higb Band Officers Secretary-Treasurer Kari Lind President Ross Nielsen Vice-President Cheryl Peterson Jr. High Band Officers Vice-President Lori Hanson Secretary-Treasurer Caryn Humble President Sonia Kjos Elementary Band: Row One: Karla Boyum, Heidi Larson, Shannon Eich, Michele Anderson, Angela Olstad, Wanda Kingsley. Row Two: Kathy Isberg, April Hovland, Crystal Albrecht, Denise Meldahl, Susan Sand, Edie Anderson, Anne Feine, Teresa Dvorak, Heidi Berge, Bruce Darr, Lynn Humble. Row Three: Laura Winter, Liseal Bode, Leslie Fahrendholz, Terri Benson, Jennifer Breitsprecher, Brian Bigalk, Steve Highum, David Tostenson, Steve Kinglsey, Lisa Dau, Robbie Kilbury, Danny Erickson, Matthew Kumm, Karl Ukkes-tad, Jon Bremseth, Calvin Olstad, Jeff Anderson, Jason Kjos, Scott Hoegh. Row Four:roy 67 Heiden, Kent Boyum, Mr. Rupprecht. District Percussion Ensembles: Row One: Ingrid Westby, Ann Colbenson, Kathy Bakken. Standing: Mary Gaasede-len, Susie Lind, Lisa Johnson. District Brass Ensembles: Row One: Ross Nielsen, Joan Carlson, Joyce Carlson, Julie Carlson, Laurie Loken. Standing: James Torgerson, ALIan Klungtvedt, John Rislove, Todd James, Mike Hallum, Mike Loken, Derek Berg. Solos And Ensembles istrict Solo Winners: Row One: Marcia Paulson, Donna Fort, Ann Colbenson, Cheryl Peterson, Kathy Bakken. Standing: Lori Meldahl, Sheryl Brand, Cheryl Gaskin, Allan Klungtvedt, John Rislove, Scott Klungtvedt, Derek Berg. State Regional Solo Winners: Row One: Donna Fort, Cheryl Peterson, Cheryl Gaskin. Standing: Scott Klungtvedt, John Rislove, Allan Klungtvedt, Derek Berg. State-Regional Ensemble Winners: Row One: Todd James, Ross Nielsen, Julie Carlson, James Torgerson, Laurie Jorde, Standing: Mary Gaasedelen, Lisa Johnson, Ann Colbenson, Susie Lind, Ingrid Westby, Mary Ingram. District Woodwind Ensembles: Row One: Laurie Jorde, Mary Ingram, Chervl Peterson, Helen Nordby. Standing: Cheryl Glaskin, Kristi Isberg, Alison Hoi land, LuAnn Helle-land. Marching Band At Octoberfest SHI Banner Carriers: Susie Colbenson, Lori Hanson Flag Carriers: Laurie Peterson, Karen Grover, Lauri Brown, Lynnette Kragness, LeeAnn Volkman. Left: Head Majorette, Cheryl Peterson Right: Twirlers, Kristi Him-lie and Donna Fort. 69 The Minitones: Mike Peterson, Clark 01-stad, Tracy Cook, Andre1 Bougie. Mixed Chorus: Row One: Scott Bougie, DeeAnn Manion, Janet Nelson, Kathy Treangen, Lisa Johnson, Linda Anderson. Row Two: Randy Gaskin, Stephanie Arnold, Lauri Brown, Derek Berg, Christi Johnson, Kim Feine, Sherry Newgar-den. Row Three: Cheryl Gaskin, Scot McCluskey, Ross Nielsen, Toad James, Dave Brown, Cheryl Peterson, Karen Anderson. District State Winners - Boys Octet: Row One: Mike Conta, Derek Berg, Randy Gaskin, Scott Bougie. Row Two: Ross Nielsen, Scot McCluskey, Todd James, Jackie Newgarden. District Winners - GirlsSextet: Row One: Stephanie Arnold, Lisa Johnson, Kim Feine. Row Two: Cheryl Gaskin, Cheryl Peterson, Karen Anderson. Boys Quartet: Dave Brown, Ross Nielsen, Scot McCluskey, Randy Gaskin District Winner - Soprano Solo: Cheryl Gaskin 71 District State Winners - Vocal Duet: Dave Brown and Cheryl Peterson RHS Cheerleaders Wrestling: Kathy Sand, Mary Ingram, June Evenson, and Cindy Marin. Football: Lisa Johnson, June Evenson, Karen Sand, Brenda Johnson, Cheryl Peterson, Karen Anderson. Basketball: Brenda Johnson, Donna Fort, Karen Anderson, Cheryl Peterson, Lisa Johnson, Karen Sand. 72 B Team Wrestling: Sandy Johnson and Sandy Boynton B Team Basketball: LuAnn Helle-land, Kathy Anderson and Anita Peterson. Drill Team Drill Team members left to right above are Helen Nordby, Denise Jacobson, Stephanie Arnold, Joan O'Donnell, Lisa Boehmke, Alison Hoiland, Ann Colben-son, Wendy Ebner, Karen McElmury, Doreen Jacobson, Christi Johnson, Heidi Hoegh, Jolene Kahoun, Sherry New-garden, Lori Meldahl, and Lauri Jorde. Captains Karen McElmury and Lisa Boehmke with Ad' visor Mrs. Jeresek. 73 An Active Year For 74 Row One: Christi Johnson, Lauri Jorde, LeeAnn Volkman, Sue Culhane, Laurie Peterson, Donna Fort, Brenda Johnson, Cheryl Gaskin, Ann Dolalie. Row Two: Annette Ziebell, Denise Jacobson, Lori Overland, Sherrie Austin, Sherry IMewgarden, Cindy Marin, Karen Grover, Jolene Kahoun, Kathy Howe, Janet Nelson. Row Three: Karen McElmury, Helen Officers: Historian Doreen Jacobson, Chaplain Karen Anderson, Secretary Mary Froiland, Parliamentarian Linda Anderson, Public Relations Heidi Hoegh, Heart Throb Donny Kjos, Special Events Kari Smith, Treasurer Mary O'Donnell, Recreation Leader Mary Ingram, President Kari Lind, President-Elect Lisa Boehmke. Nordby, Lisa Westby, Tracy Benson, Joan O'Donnell, Lauri Loken, Susie Lind, Lauri Brown, DeeAnn Manion, Lori Meldahl, Ingrid Westby, Cheryl Peterson. Row Four: Linda Anderson, Kari Smith, Mary Ingram, Mary O'Donnell, Doreen Jacobson, Mary Froiland, Karen Anderson, Kari Lind, Lisa Boehmke, Heidi Hoegh. Sr. Action Activity Event District Winners: Kari Lind, Christi Johnson, Lynette Krag-ness. 1977-78 State FHA President-Elect Brenda Johnson with helpers Lisa Boehnke and Heidi Hoegh. RHS FHA Chapters Row One: Sonia Kjos, Nancy O'Donnell, Molly Culhane, Holly Ronnenberg, LuAnn Hel-leland, Renae Benson, Kristi Himlie, Kristi Bakken, Michelle Erickson, Sue Hallum, Carol Arnold. Row Two: Cindy Gaskin. Lori Hanson, Wendy Meyer, Carol Yonts, Carolyn Hanson, Sandy Boynton, Chris Wilkemeyer, Sandy Johnson, Barb Sorum, Mary Rye, Brande Courtright, Connie Dunn. Row Three: Linda Sass, Jean Nelson, Caryn Humble, Sue Colbenson, Dawn Smith, Laurie Johnson, Kristi Sand, Anne Eide, Kathy Anderson, Dawn Norstad. Junior High FHA Officers: Row One: Recreation Leader Molly Culhane, Special Events, Sonia Kjos, Secretary Renae Benson, Treasurer Kristi Bakken. Row Two: Historian Nancy O'Donnell, President-Elect Holly Ronnenberg, President LuAnn Helleland, Parliamentarian Kristi Himlie, Public Relations Michelle Erickson. 75 Future Farmers Of America Row One: Karen Sand, Advisor Miss Cowley, Lynette Kragness, Melanie Lange, Denise Brand, Lori Meldahl, Lannie Jameson, Roger Cornwell, Kevin Barr, Kevin Walter, Scott Feine, Mark McManimon. Row Two: Sharon Burt, Alan Kirchhof, Janet Woxland, Ingrid Westby, Kathy Howe, Tracy Elzea, Clair Olson, Greg Ahrensfeld, Wesley Laumb, Mike Hallum, David Ruberg, Donnie Kjos, Scott Meldahl. Row Three: Jeff Johnson, Randy Smith, Susie Lind, Brian McManimon, David Brown, Carla Huerkamp, Del Kjos, Danny Butterfield, Doug Lind, Dave Hagedorn, Dale O'Bieglo, Jeff Johnson, Bill Grover, Tom Johnson. Row Four: Steve Tweten, Craig Hanson, Tom Horton, Greg Smith, Jim Ahrensfeld, Richard Johnson, Tim Colbenson, Cliff Johnson, Rollie Ronnenberg. Brad Ron-nenberg, Dean Brevig, Robin Rislove, Kari Lind. Scott Feine: Star Chapter Farmer, Crops Proficiency Tom Johnson: Ag. Mechanics Proficiency Kari Lind: State Farmer, Beef Proficiency, Leadership Award Allen Kirchhof: Sheep Proficiency Officers Row One: Vice-President Jeff Johnson, 1977-78 Chapter Sweetheart Karen Sand, President Kari Lina. Row Two: Parliamentarian Randy Smith, Treasurer Allen Kirchhof, Reporter Scott Feine. Row Three: Secretary Mark McManimon, Chaplin Donny Kjos, Sentinel Tom Johnson 76 Librarians Row One: Carol Arnold, Kari Smith, Joyce Barr, Kim Feine. Kari Lind Row Two: Librarian Mrs. Johnson, Heidi Hoegh, Mary Froiland, Toni Benson, Holly Ronnenberg, Sheri Johnson, Alison Hoiland, Michelle Erickson, Secretary Mrs. Brand, Ann Colbenson. Absent: Sherri Hun-gerholt, Linda Eide, Denise Brand, Pat Finley. SAE — Student Action For Education Officers Row One: Linda Anderson, Sherrie Hungerholt, Alison Holland, Wendy Ebner, Karen McElmury, Lori Meldahl, Row Two: Helen Nordby, Ann Colbenson, Heidi Hoegh, Karen Sand, Christi Johnson, Kari Lind, Kim Feine, Bonnie Brown. Row Three: Mary Froiland, Lauri Jorde, Toni Benson, Lisa Boehmke, Kathy Bakken, Cindy Boehmke, Scot Feine, Tom Johnson, Stephanie Arnold, Allen Kirchhof. Vice-President Ann Colbenson Secretary Kathy Bakken President Mary Froiland Treasurer Sherrie Hungerholt 77 Pep Club Members Gather Points Officers: President June Even-son and Point Keeper Cheryl Peterson. Row One: Sandy Boynton, Donna Fort, Laurie Peterson, Kathy Anderson, June Evenson, Cheryl Peterson, LuAnn Helleland, Renae Benson, Sue Cul-hane, Joan O'Donnell. Row Two: Karen Sand, Lisa Johnson, Lauri Loken, Holly Ronnenberg, Brenda Johnson, Karen Anderson, Sherry Newgarden, Lori Overland, Jolene Kahoun, Lori Hanson, Sue Colbenson. Row Three: Denise Jacobson, Mary Ingram, LeeAnn Volkman, Lauri Brown, Linda Anderson, Doreen Jacobson, Carolyn Hanson, Molly Culhane, Sheree Austin, Ann Eide Sonia Kjos, Advisor Mrs. Culhane. Mat Maidens Row One: Kim Feine, June Evenson, Sandy Johnson, Sandy Boynton, Mary Ingram, Kathy Sand. Row Two: Bonnie Brown, Laurie Loken, Linda Anderson, Lauri Brown, Cindy Marin. Mat Maiden Officers President Kim Feine and Secretary-Treasurer Bonnie Brown. Old Members: Allen Kirchhof, Mark McManimon, Scot Feine, Kathy Bakken, Cheryl Peterson, Donny Kjos, David Brown. National Honor Society New Members: Stephanie Arnold, Lisa Sass, Mary Froiland, Doreen Jacobson, Kalin Dahl, Mitch Johnson, Peter Post, Lee Pederson, Brenda Johnson, Denise Jacobson. 79 Rushford H Paper Co-Editors - Cheryl Peterson Stephanie Arnold; Ass’t. Ed. Donny Kjos Photographers - Robin Rasmussen Nancy James Girls' Sports Editors - Brenda Johnson June Evenson Senior Spotlight Editors - Mary Froiland Kari Lind Exchange Editor - Lisa Sass Sports Reporters - Dave Brown, Bob Cul-hane, Kalin Dahl, Mary Ingram, Del s, Steve Karlson, Mary O’Donnell . S. Ripples Staff Head Typist - Lisa Johnson Typists - Karen Anderson, Pam Bjorge Cindy Boehmke, Lisa Boehmke, Helen Nordby, Cheryl Gaskin, Annette Ziebell News and Feature Reporters - Ann Colbenson, Lisa Boehmke,Wendy Ebner, Tracy Elzea, Lori Feine, Donna Fort, Cheryl Gaskin. Donny Kjos, Susie Lund, Laurie Loken, Kar en McElmurv, Janet Nelson, Karen Sand, Laurie Jorde, Christi Johnson Row One; Kalin Dahl, Cheryl Peterson, Stephanie Arnola, Cheryl Gaskin, Row Two; Steve Karlson, Del Kjos, Bob Culhane, Karen Anderson, Christi Johnson, Kari Lind, Laurie Loken. Row Three: Robin Rasmussen, Nancy James, Kim Feine, Lisa Johnson, Lisa Boehmke, Donna Fort, Row Four: Mary Froiland, Laurie Jorde, June Even-son, Karen Sand, Tracy Elzea. Row Five: Alison Hoiland, Wendy Ebner, Ann Colbenson, Karen McElmury, Lisa Sass, Janet Nelson, Mary Ingram, Mary O'Donnell, Susie Lind. Co-Editors: Cheryl Peterson, and Stephanie Arnold. so Student Council Noel Mehus, Sophomore; Brande Courtright, Freshman; David Miller, 8th Grade; Marsha Morken, 7th Grade; David Schueler, Senior, Vice-President; Karen McEI-mury, Junior; Donny Kjos, Senior, President; Karen Anderson, Senior, Secretary-Treasurer; Del Kjos, Junior. Absent: Mary Gaa-sedelen, Sophomore. Staters Brenda Johnson, Alternate, Doreen Jacobson, Girl Stater Lee Pederson, Alternate, Brian McManimon, Boy Stater 81 Don Laumb, Director. Model Office, Instructor Mary Gallagher. River Valley Joan Torgerud, Secretary. Clothing and Textiles,. Instructor Jill Zymyeski. Farm Mechanics, Instructor Robert Fagerholm. 82 Cooperative Center Recreational Vehicles Instructor Russ Pederson Housing and Interior Desin Instructor Eileen Arnold Building Trades Instructor Wayne Woolever Auto Mechanics Instructor Don Laumb Child Care Instructor Eileen Arnold 83 One-Act Play Row One: Heidi Hoegh, Marsha Paulson, Toni Benson, Mrs. Rislove Director. Row Two: Scott Bougie, Lynette Krag-ness, Mary Gaasedelen, LeeAnn Volkman. Row Three: Pat Bougie, Mary Ingram, Peter Post, Scot McCluskey, and Allan Kirchhof. Speech — local participants Row One: Scott Bougie, Kevin Goede, Brian McManimon, Carla Huerkamp, Phillip Sorom, Susie Colbenson,Linda Sass, Carol Arnold. Row Two: Kari Smitn. Sherryl Brand, Marsha Paulson, Mary Ingram, Lannie Jameson, Lisa Boehmke, Allen Klungtvedt, Lee Pederson, Wendy Ebner. Row Three: Tracy Elzea, Lynette Krag-ness, Toni Benson, Denise Jacobson, Allan Kirchhof, Tracy Benson, Doreen Jacobson, Del Kjos, Bob Culhane, Scot McCluskey, and Peter Post. 84 Local Winners - Subdistrict Winners -District Participants Row One: Doreen Jacobson, Denise Jacobson, Lisa Boehmke, Sue Col-benson, Row Two: Brenda Johnson, Lannie Jameson, Brian McManimon, Kevin Goede, Bob Culhane. Row Three: Carla Huerkamp, Lynette Kragness, Sherry I Brand, Mary Gaasedelen, Donna Fort. Row Four: Tracy Benson, Del Kjos, Allan Klungtvedt, Mrs. Rislove. Subdistrict Participants Row One: Denise Jacobson, Lisa Boehmke, Peter Post, Lee Pederson, Bob Culhane, Mrs. Rislove. Row Two: Doreen Jacobson, Brenda Johnson, Lannie Jameson, Phillip Sorom, Brian McManimon, Kevin Goede, Linda Sass. Row Three: Kari Smith, Carla Huerkamp, Marsha Paulson, Sherryl Brand, Mary Gaasedelen, Donna Fort, Lynette Kragness. Row Four: Susie Colbenson, Tracy Benson, Toni Benson, Del Kjos, Allan Klungtvedt, Scot McCluskey, Mary Ingram. District Winners -Regional Participants Row One: Brenda Johnson, Lannie Jameson, Brian McManimon, Kevin Goede, Mrs. Rislove. Row Two: Bob Culhane, Allan Klungtvedt, Lynette Kragness, Donna Fort, Del Kjos. 85 Memories Of Bus Driver John Perkins. Departure from Rushford. 86 A Senior Trip White House It seems that John always had his mouth open! Resting on the Capitol steps. Jail in Williamsburg The stocks in Williamsburg. 88 Senior Class Trip Saturday, April 8 - 5:30 DEPARTURE Sunday, April 9 -Arrival, Lima-Pennsylvania, McIntosh Monday, April 10 -National Historic Park Benjamin Franklin's grave Liberty Bell Independence Hall Congress Hall Carpenter's Hall U.S. Mint Tuesday, April 11 -Williamsburg Tour Parade, Shop and Walk Lanthorn Tour 1770 Court House to look at Wednesday, April 12 -Jamestown Park Jamestown Yorktown Richmond - Contederate Museum, Jefferson Davis Museum, Confederate Capital Washington, D.C. Arrival at Colonial Plaza Int. College Park, Maryland Night Tour Lincoln Memorial Jefferson Memorial Library of Congress Washington Memorial National Archives Ford's Theater Washington Memorial Top of Washington Monument Friday, Aoril 14 -Ford's theater and Peterson House FBI Tour National Archives Potanic Garden Air and Space Museum Boat ride. Saturday, April 15 -Wreath laying. Tomb of Unknown Soldier Tour around tomb Sunday, April 16 -HOME SWEET HOME!! Thursday, April 13 -Printing and Engraving Tour Voice of America Tour Supreme Court Building Capitol White House Museum of History and Technology 89 Prom Royalty Queen Karen Sand and King Jeff Hatling 1st Attendants Lisa Johnson and Ross Nielsen 2nd Attendants Kathy Bakken and Mike Loken Karen Anderson and Kalin Dahl Citizenship Awards Allan Kirchhof 3M Creativity Award Cindy Ruberg Tricia Alise Benson Citizenship Award Kathy Bakken DAR Award Dr. Richard Nelson Health-Science Award Dean Feine Joe Hoiland Outstanding Lineman Award 92 Christi Johnson Jeffrey Chiglo Memorial Award Allan Kirchhof and June Evenson VFW Awards Scott Feine Keith Olson Memorial Scholarship Award Winners David Brown and Cheryl Peterson American Legion Awards Commencement, 1978 High School Auditorium Sunday, May 28, 1978 2:00 p.m. Processional .......................High School Band Invocation .........................Rev. Gaasedelen Student Speaker .......................Mary Froiland We Have Just Begun Student Speaker ...........................Kari Lind It's Allin Your Mind Musical Selection ..................High School Band Student .............................June Evenson Goal to Goal Musical Selection ................High School Chorun Student Speaker ................................David Brown The Fourth R — Responsibility Student Speaker ..................................Pat Bougie Like a Flower to the Sun Presentation of the Hatcher ............Mary Froiland to Robert Culhane Musical Selection .............................Cheryl Gaskin Student Speaker ....................Cheryl Peterson The Vital Spark Student Speaker ....................Antonio Briones Leaving Is More Difficult Than Arriving Presentation of the Class .......................Gene Fossum Awarding of Diplomas ...............Deland Kirchhof and Dr. Peterson Star Spangled Banner ...........Band and Audience Benediction ..................Rev. Owen Gaasedelen Recessional ......................High School Band 94 Senior Karen Anderson: 5, 6, 8, 18, 19, 21, 22, 46, 62, 64, 65, 70, 71, 72, 74, 78, 80, 81, 82, 87, 89, 92, 94. Stephanie Arnold: 8, 62, 65, 70, 71, 73, 77, 79, 80, 89, 94, 95. Kathy Bakken: 7, 8, 64, 66, 68, 69, 77, 79, 87, 89, 90, 92, 94, 95. Joyce Barr: 8, 53, 77, 87, 88, 89, 95. Cindy Boehmke: 8, 65, 77, 87, 89, 95. Jay Boehmke: 8, 87, 89, 95. Pat Bougie: 6, 8, 48, 50, 85, 89, 95. Antonio Briones: 5, 9, 19, 21, 22, 54, 58, 65, 88, 89. Bonnie Brown: 9, 77, 78, 95. David Brown: 6, 9, 19, 21, 22, 48, 49, 54, 59, 61, 62, 65, 70, 71, 79, 87, 89, 91, 93, 94. Bill Culhane: 6, 9, 46, 54, 55, 58, 61, 87. 89. Kalin Dahl: 9. 54, 55, 59, 61, 79, 80, 89, 92, 94, 95. Ann Dolalie: 9, 66, 69, 74, 82, 87, 88, 89, 95. Barbara Eide: 5, 9, 95. Linda Eide: 9, 95. Paul Eide: 10, 83. June Evenson: 6, 10, 19, 21, 22, 46, 52, 53, 60, 62, 72, 78, 80, 82, 93, 94, 95. Dean Feine: 10, 46, 48, 49, 61, 92. KimFeine: 10, 70, 71, 77, 78, 80, 89, 95. Lori Feine: 10 Scot Feine: 7, 10, 76, 77, 79, 87, 89, 93. 94, 95. Mary Froiland: 7, 10. 64, 65, 74, 77, 79, 80, 88, 89, 94. Owen Gaasedelen: 10, 54, 61, 64, 87, 88 89 Cheryl Gaskin: 11, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 74, 80, 87, 88, 89. Barbara Grover: 11, 82. Debbie Hagedorn: 11, 18, 62, 88, 89, 94, 95. Scot Hatleli: 11, 83, 87, 89, 95. Jeff Hatling: 5, 6, 11, 48, 49, 59, 61, 87, 89, 90, 91. Kyle Himlie: 11. Index Sherrie Hungerholt: 11, 77, 82, 95. Nancy James: 12, 80. Christi Johnson 12, 70, 73, 74, 77, 80, 89, 93, 94. Jeff Johnson: 5, 6, 12, 48, 49, 56, 61. Lisa Johnson: 5, 6, 12, 19, 21, 46, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 78, 80, 89. 90, 94. Tom Johnson: 12, 76, 77, 87, 89. Laurie Karlson: 12, 95. Allan Kirchhof: 12, 21, 48, 49, 61, 62, 76, 77, 79, 84, 92, 93. Donny Kjos: 6, 13, 19, 21, 22, 46, 48, 49, 54, 55, 59, 62, 74, 76, 79, 81, 87, 89, 94. Wesley Laumb: 6, 13, 48, 49, 61. Kari Lind: 13, 64, 66, 67, 69, 74, 76, 77, 80, 87, 89. Mike Loken: 6, 13, 46, 48, 49, 58, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 87, 89, 90. Doug Marin: 13 Daniel McManimon: 13, 66, 67, 69, 89, 94. Mark McManimon: 13, 76, 79, 87, 89, 94. Ross Nielsen: 6, 14, 46, 48, 50, 56, 61, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 87, 89, 90. Cheryl Peterson: 5, 6, 7, 14, 19, 21, 22, 46, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74, 78, 79, 80, 87, 89, 93, 94. Daryl Pruka: 14 David Rasmussen: 6, 14, 58, 61, 87, 89. Robin Rasmussen: 5, 14, 80, 95. Lynn Rislove: 0 John Rislove: 5, 6, 14, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 87. 89. Cindy Ruberg: 14, 53, 62, 89, 92, 95. Sandy Ruberg: 15. Karen Sand: 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 18, 19, 21, 46, 62, 72, 76, 77, 78, 80, 89, 90. David Schueler: 15, 81, 95. Randy Smith: 15, 76, 87, 89. Steve Tweten: 15. Wally Wilkemeyer: 15, 48, 49, 61. Jerri Williams: 5, 15. % We have saved this place to pay tribute to the Annual Staff, for without their help the publication of this annual could never have been possible. A special thanks, also, to our advisor, Mrs. Gallagher, who has continually given willingly of her time to help us as much as possible. Thanks to Mr. Wilkowski for taking and developing our pictures and for putting up with us this year! We would also like to express our gratitude to Ross Nielsen for helping with tne pictures. We hope that you enjoy looking through this annual as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. A special thanks to the businessmen who have supported our annual by purchasing the following ads. Editors Lisa Johnson and Kathy Bakken 97 HELEN'S BEAUTY SHOP Our Styles bring Smiles BOYUM AGENCY Bertram Boyum Realtor and Auctioneer Phone 864-2381 RUSH PRODUCTS COMPANY Rushford, MN Congratulations and Best Wishes The largest employer in the area. TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC An Associate of COOPERATIVE Lake Center Industries Winona, Minnesota Rushford, MN 864-7783 FIRST NATIONAL BANK To the students of Rushford High School From the bank Who is interested in you and in your community. 98 Rushford, Minnesota RUSHFORD STATE BANK PIONEER RUSHFORD BANK Serving this Community for 111 years. a — B Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Hart Creamery Farm Service Assoc. Milk Pickup A B Congratulations to the Class of '78 Complete Car Care Sales and Service P J MOTORS, INC Rushford, MN FEED • SEED - FERTILIZER - STEEL - TWINE DRYING BANKING GRAIN %'S Congratulations to the Class of '78 GRAIN ELEVATOR MILTBIGALK. Mgr. 864-2322 HUBBARO CREAMERY CLARENCE CUMMINGS. Mgr 864-2203 RUSHFORD, MINN.55971 99 BUTCH'S DAIRY Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '78 DAN'S STANDARD SERVICE Complete Automotive Service G. S. WOXLAND COMPANY, INC. Plumbing — Heating — Appliances — Culligan — G. E. — DeLaval — Maytag Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1978 C7(ls. cSpinning WfiE.E.[ Zenith Color TV — Stereo — Radio RUSHFORD TV SERVICE Dick Lee — Jerry Henze 864-7882 Congratulations to the Seniors of 1978 from ENGRAV HARDWARE Congrats Grads from RUSHFORD OIL COMPANY Congratulations to the Class of 1978 from JUDI'S CAFE Rushford, Minnesota 864-7217 100 [B n3 Pharmacy Best of Luck Seniors from B L FAMILY STORE RUSHFORD, MINN. 55971 Best Wishes to the Class of 1978 Shoes and clothing for the entire family. oe Happ Best Wishes for a prosperous future emors of '78 Learning is a Lifetime Experience Congratulations and Best Wishes Seniors of 1978 from COUNTRY CUPBOARD STUMPY'S BAR Congratulations! May all your tomorrows be as bright as today. Congratulations and Best Wishes from RUSHFORD BAKERY BARB'S VARIETY 864-2191 Rushford, MINI Congratulations to the NORDBY'S JEWELRY Class of ‘78 Keepsake Diamond Rings Bulova Watches for the gift you love to get. BUD'S COFFEE SHOP Rushford, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes MEYER'S FURNITURE to the Class of 1978 CARPET LARRY'S BODY SHOP Quality products at small town savings. Rushford, Minnesota Phone 864-2104 864-2590 Rushford, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '78 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1978 from the VALLEY VIDEO STYSTEMS RUSHFORD IGA Rushford, Minnesota 102 RUSHFORD TAX SERVICE Congratulations to the Seniors of '78 Congratulations and Best Wishes TRI-COUNTY COOPERATIVE OIL ASSOCIATION Winona, Rushford, Houston 864-7722 FORSYTHE STUDIO 501 E. Rushford Avenue Congratulations Rushford, MN Seniors For all your photography needs Senior Portraits HUMBLE FERTILIZER Passports — Weddings — Individuals Congratulations to the following graduates: Karen Anderson Stephanie Arnold Katny Bakken Joyce Barr Pam Biorge Cindy Boehmke Jay Boehmke Patrick Bougie Antonio Briones Bonnie Brown David Brown Bill Culhane Kalin Dahl Ann Dolalie Barbara Eide Linda Eide Paul Eide June Evenson Dean Feine Kim Feine Lori Feine Scot Feine Mary Froiland Owen Gaasedelen Cheryl Gaskin Barbara Grover Debbie Hagedorn Scott Hateli Jeff Hatling Kyle Himlie Sneryl Hungerholt Nancy James Christi Johnson Jeff Johnson Lisa Johnson Tom Johnson Laurie Karlson Allen Kirchhof Donny Kjos Wesley Laumb Kari Lind Michael Loken Doug Marin Dan McManimon Mark McManimon Ross Nielsen Cheryl Peterson Daryl Pruka Dave Rasmussen Robin Rasmussen Lynn Rislove John Rislove John Rislove Cindy Ruberg Karen Sand Dave Schueler Randy Smith Steve Tweten Walter Wilkemeyer Jerri Williams from BAKKEN CONSTRUCTION Congratulations Congratulations and Best Wishes to the to the Class of 1978 Class of 1978 NORM EBNER RUSHFORD CONSTRUCTION GREENHOUSE Rushford, Minnesota Rushford, Minnesota Phone 864-2375 j Congratulations We need you. What can you do to help Rushford become an even better place to live and work? to the CENCOM, INC. Class of '78 from the AMERICAN LEGION Box 606 Rushford, Minnesota POST 94 Where everyone is welcome! Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '77 from NORMAN'S ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. w Norman Kopperud, President Phone 864-2327 Rushford, Minnesota