Sacred Heart Public School - Viking Yearbook (Sacred Heart, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

published by the senior class sacred heart, minnesota i dedication The Seniors of 1956 would like to dedicate this annual to Fred Johnson, for his many years of service to this school. Kis service above and beyond the call of duty will always be re- membered by this class, who has never known another head custo- dian. His loyalty and dependability were responsible for the very efficient maintenance of the school. Vie apologize for all the extra trouble we caused him—losing our books,tracking in mud, carving on desks, and a hundred other mis- chevious tricks that we must now leave to future SHHS students. 2 administration Supt. G.W.B. Eitreim has been at the head of the Sacred Heart school system for ten years. Those years have been marked by steady progress in all aspects of the school — consolidation with rural dis- tricts, new elementary and high school de- partmental additions, curriculum improve- ments, and many others. SUPERINTENDENT G. W. B. Eitreim PRINCIPAL Chester R. Bakkum Mr. Chester Bakkum, principal here for four years, is liked and respected by S.H. H.S. students for his sincerity in coun- seling students, his efficiency in his ad- ministrational duties and his congenial personality. SECRETARY Barbara Erickson 3 «r. Madsen Ass't Football Ccach Chemistry Science Algebra Higher Algebra Mr. Cl son Vocal Instrumental Grade Music Standing: Seated: Mrs. Mattheis ------- Grade U Mrs. Schjoll -------- Grade 6 Miss Olson ---------- Grade 2 Miss Faiman --------- Grade 6 Mrs. Gimse ---------- Grade 5 Mrs. Baker ---------- Grade 1 Mrs. Reek----------— Grade 2 Mrs. Fieldhammer-—- Grade 3 5 school board Standings Superintendent G.W.B. Eitreim and President George Kohls. Seated Trea- surer Lester Skogberg, Director Bennie Benson, Clerk A.C. Omholt, Vice President Glenn Dahlager, and Director Leonard Strandjord. student council Secretary Jerry Meyer, Vice President Laura Enestvedt, President Kenny Agre, Carol Nelson, Advisor Mr.Bakkura Gary Kohls and Treasurer Danny Hyerson. 6 class of 1956 commencement Heads of the class— Shirley Nelson and David Ellefson Dean M. Schweickhard, Minnesota Commissioner of Education, spoke on Don't Forget at the com- mencement exercises. May 31. The invocation was given by Rev. John Soli. Superintendent G.W.B. Eitreim made the presentation of the class, and the diplomas were presented by Mr. Glenn Dahl- ager. Musical numbers in the program were My God How Wonderful Thou Art and The Halls of Ivy by the mixed ensemble and Thanks Be To God , My God and I , and Ride the Chariot by the high school choir. The salutory address was made by David Ellefson. Rev. Donald Johnson chose as his baccalau- reate sermon, Purposeful Living , on May 27. The invocation was made by Rev. John Soli and benediction by Rev. A.R. Sellevold. The high school choir sang three hymns, 0 Lord We Wor- ship Thee , With a Voice of Singing , and lord For Thy Tender Mercies Sake . The processionals and recessional at both programs were played by Mr. Joseph Olson. 7 seniors valedictorian salutatorian SHIRLEY NELSON Mixed Chor- us 1234-; Girls Chorus 1234; Triple Trio 234; Mixed Ensemble 234; Band 1234; FHA 134; Class Secretary 3; Class Treas- urer 4; Viking Script Staff 134; Student Council 1 flower class colors DAVID ELLEFSON FFA 23; (Reporter 3); Class Treas- urer 2 American Beauty Rose Blue end White CLASS MOTTO Fatience is the essence of success. EVERETT SAGNESS ziixed Chorus 3U; Boys Chorus 3U; Basketball 1; Baseball 123U; Football 123U; FFA 23; Class Secretary U; Letterraens Club 1; Annual Staff 3U GENEVA OISON Mixed Chorus 123U; Girls Chorus 123U; Pep Club 23U; GAA 1; Queen Attenant 1; Viking Script Staff U; FHA 123U; Parliamentarian U 8 KENNETH AORE Mixed Chorus 123U; Boys Chorus 13U; Boys Octet 23U; Mixed En- semble 23I ; Football 12; Basketball 12; Annual Staff U; F?A 23; Student Coun- cil President U PHYLLIS SUNVOLD Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; Triple Trio 34; Mixed Ensemble 34; Band 1234; Clarinet Quartet 234; Pep Club 234; GAA 1; FHA 1234; Declara 1; Class Play 3; Class Secretary 1; Viking Script Staff 34; Annual Staff 34 (Assistant Editor 3; Co- Editor 4) DONALD DAHLAGER idxed Chorus 123U; Boys Chorus 13U; Boys Octet 3U; Mixed Ensemble 3U; Band 123U; P?A 23; Football 123U; Class Play 3; Declara 1; Viking Script Staff 3; An- nual Staff U DAVID DAHLAGER idixed Chorus 123U; Boys Chorus 13U; 3cys Octet U; ixed Enrera- ble U; Eand 123U; Basket- ball 123li; Football 123U; Class President 3; ?FA 23U (Secretary 3; Vice President li); Student Council 2; An- nual Staff U; Class Play 3 PAUIA DYBSAND Mdxed Chorus 234; Girls Chorus 234; Pep Club (Vice President 3); Cheerleader 4; FHA 234 (Vice President 3, Presi- dent 4); Annual Staff 34 (Co-Editor 4); Viking Script Staff 234; Class Treasurer 3; Class Play 3 ARCHIE ELLIOT Mixed Chorus 3; Boys Chorus 3; Bas- ketball 1234;’ Baseball 1234; Football 1234; Lettennens Club 1; Class Treasurer 1; Homecoming Escort 4; Viking Script Staff 4 9 EDSEL HEGGERSTON Mixed Chorus 12; Band 123; Bas- ketball 1231+; Football 121+; Class Secretary 3 Declam 23 MARY LOU BAGAUS Mixed Chorus I23I+; Girls Chorus 1231+; Pep Club 23I+; Cheer- leading U; GAA 1; FHA 123U; Viking Script Staff 23I+ THOMAS AGRE Mixed Chorus 23U; Boys Chorus 3U; Band 123U; FFA 23; Bas- ketball 12 DENNIS FLAATA Mixed Chorus 13U} Boys Chorus 3U; Annual Staff U; FFA 23U; Basketball 2 GLEVA JOHNSON Mixed Chorus 123U; Girls Chorus 123U; Triple Trio 3U; Mixed En- semble 3U; Pep Club 23U (President U); Cheerleader 23; GAA 1; FHA 12U: Queen Attendent 2; Queen U; Vik- ing Script Staff 23U; Annual Staff 3 KIETH GORDER Mixed Chorus 3; Basketball 12; Base- ball 123U; Football 123U Lettermens Club 1; Class President U; Photograph Club 1; Homecoming Escort 3U; Class Play 3; Annual Staff 3 10 SHELDON WICKSTROM Mixed Chorus 34; Boys Chorus 34; Boys Octet 4; Mixed Ensem- ble 4; Band 1234; Basket- ball 2; Baseball 234; Football 34. FAYE HUBERT Mixed Chorus 12; Girls Chorus 12; Pep Club 234; Cheerleader 1234; GAA 1; Majorette 1234; FHA 1234; (Parlia- mentarian 3) Declam 1; Class Play 3; Viking Script Staff 1234 JEROME HOFF Basketball 134; Baseball 12; Football 124; Let termen Club 1; Class Play 3; Photography Club 1; Annual Staff 2; Class Vice President 1 CARLYLE HARRIED Mixed Cho- rus 134; Boys Chorus 134; Basketball 124; Football 1234; FFA 23; Letterraens Club 1; Annual Staff 4 JACQUIE LEUK Mixed Chorus 1234; Girls Chorus 1234; Pep Club 234; Cheerleading 34; GAA 1; FHA 1234; Class Play 3 Majorette 1234; Viking Script Staff 234; Annual Staff 4 MERLE BARNAAL Mixed Chorus 2; Band 1234; Basketball 12; Football 123; FFA 234 (Vice President 3 and Pres- ident 4); Class President 2; Declam 12; Lettermens Club 1; Photography Club 1 11 HARVEY REFS LAND Mixed Chorus 123b; Boys Chorus 3b; FFA 23b; Football 123U; Basketball 123U; Class Vice President b; Homecoming Escort 3 MARLYS SAGNESS Mixed Chor- us 12; Girls Chorus 12; Pep Club 23b; Cheerleading 3b; GAA 1; ajorette 123b; FHA 123b; 3ueen Attendant 3b; Class Play 3; Viking Script Staff 23b; Annual Staff 3b OTIS ODEGARD Mixed Chorus 3; Boys Chorus 3; Boys Octet 3; Mixed Ensemble 3; Band 123; Football 123; FFA 234 (Reporter 4); Phota raphy Club 1 RICHARD DEASON Mixed Chorus 3b; Boys Chorus 3b; Bas- ketball 123b; Baseball 12; Football 123b; Lettermens Club 1; Homesoming Escort lb; Annual Staff 3; Class Play 3; Student Council 3; Vice President 3 DIANNE SKRUKRUD Mixed Chor- us 123b; Girls Chorus 123b; Pep Club 23b; GAA 1; FHA 123b; Viking Script Staff 3b GORDON BJKERESET 12 class history One bright September morr.ing in 1944, 23 little tots entered the first grade. Only 12 of the original 23 are left. They are Merle Barnaal, Gordon Bjerkeset, Paula Dybsand, Dennis Flaata, Bdsel Heggerston, Faye Hubert, Gleva Johnson, Jacquelyn Leuk, Otis Odegard, Everett Sagnes, Marlys Sagness, and Sheldon Wickstrom. Our first year «as under the guidance of Mrs. Bolt and our second year, Mrs. Belsauce. The third grade brought to our ranks Kenneth Agre, Phyllis Sunvold, Mary Lou Baraus, Harvey Refsland, Richard Deason, Archie Elliot, Carlyle Harried and Tommy Agre with Miss Binger as our teacher. The fourth grade brought us Kieth Gorcer. Our teacher was Miss Ar- onson. David and Donald Dahlager, David Ellefson, Jerome Hoff, Shirley Nel- son and Dianne Skrukrud, joined us in the fifth grade with Miss Aronson and Miss Albricht. In our sixth year, Tommy Agre left us and moved to Starbuck. This year was under the guidance of Miss Dale. Mr. Ketcham advised us through our seventh year. Geneva Olson came in from country school to join our eight grade class, which was under the direction of Miss Zachau. Paula Pybsand left for California, while Tommy Agre came back to even our ranks in our freshmen year with Mr. Olson as supervisor. He also guided us through our Sophomore year. On November 19, 1954, our class presented the play, It's A Great Life, under the direction of Mr. Norman Johnson. Guided by Mr. and Mrs. Isaak, the junior-senior banquet and prom went off with a big success. It was centered around the theme Moonlight and Roses . Almost Summer by Christopher Sergei was the title of our senior class play. On Friday, April 13, we took a class trip to the cities, where we toured different places and attended the Ice Follies in the eve- ning. Through the years our class gained members and memories. We've lost some of the members but we'll always have those wonderful memories of our school days. 13 senior class play The senior class presented the play, Almost Summer , a comedy in three acts on Friday evening, April 27, 1956. It was a big hit as it portray- ed the everyday life of a high school boy, Jerry Hoff, cramming for a big test. He gets in trouble in school as his friend, Eddie Heggerston, leaves his flashlight in the princi- pals office while looking for a copy to the examine. Jerry's parents, Otis Odegard and Paula Dybsand, are very disturbed over the situation as the principal, Donnie Dahlager, comes to speak to them about it. Jerry's si6ter, Phyllis Sunvold, who goes with Jack and Jacquie Leuk, Jerry's girlfriend, help the boys out by giving them moral support. Mean- while Jerry's younger brother, Dick Deason, who supposedly hates women, is carrying on a love affair with Gleva Johnson. Shirley Nelson plays the maid who is very discussed with men. Everything turns out for the best as the play is brought to an end. Mr. John Isaak wa6 director with Dianne Skrukrud as student director. Sheldon Wickstrom served as sound effects man. Ushers were Marlys Sagness, Faye Hubert, Geneva Olson, and Mary Lou Baguas. Mr. Sraudgely and Anna. The Jones family Junior, Mr. Jones, Paul Mary, and Mrs. Jones. Jack and Jane. 14 15 Watch those waistlines!! senior snaps SENIORS AT WORK , class trip We is buddies—Ken and Dennis Sleeping beauties Card game in the back seat _ . Dianne and Gleva 17 class of 1957 Back Rows Portia Kohls, Barbara Dybsand, Orland Johnson, David Jordet, John Eitreim, and Ronald Sagness, Second Row: Tom Samuelson, George Billiar, Marilyn Jacobson, Marjorie Wiglund, Marlys Ellason, and Sharon Ruter. First Rows Ardell Docken, Elsie Olson, Karen Tyvold, Marvel Nelson, Tlllle Sietsema, Laura Enestvedt, Donna Skogberg, and Evelyn Hardy, The class of '57 has the potential and the enthusiasm to attain a worthwhile goal. May they set this goal high and strive for every success in reaching it. Hitch your wagon to a star — work hard and you'll reach it. Mrs. Ockwig class officers President - ----- Rea Sagness Vice President - Portia Kohls Secretary ------- Evelyn Hardy Treasurer ------- John Eitreim 18 class of 1958 Back riow: Truman Homme, Jim Davidson, Paul Agre, Arthur Treague, James Slater, John Skogberg, Crlan Flaata. Second How: Gene Zimmer, Jerry .'.ever, Helen hubert, Leone Tebben, Ardell Fiegum, Hoger Sunvold. First Row: Dorothy iieyer, Diane Skalbeck, Shirley Benedict, Evon Dannen, Jane Golie. Not Shown: Sharon Schjoll. Although the hopes of growing in number have not materialized, the sophomore class is a good example of size is not grandeur . Active participation in all school activities has re- sulted in a co-operative, well-organized, and eager class. Mrs. Erickson class officers r r President - Dianne Skslbeck Vice President - none Secretary - Sharon Sch.loll Treasurer - Roger Sunvold 19 class of 1959 Back Row: Dean Rademacher, Dan Ryerson, Duane Holien, John Rosengren, Arlo Hovda, Roger Berge, Sheldon Hovda, and James Schimming. THIRD ROW: Duane Slater, Doris Oulbranson, Barbara Lausen, Eunice Feldman, Lois Sietsema, Robert Nelson, Roger Arends, and Billie Olson, Second Row: Stanley Odegard, Karl Johnson, Janice Billiar, Carol Moen, Norma Oslund, Karen Winters, Merit Dannen, Rolf Enestvedt, LeAnn Fieldhammer, Marlys Sietsema, Judy Hubert, Sandra Schwinghammer, Mardell Becker, and Suzanne Lietzke. Abounding in spirit and enthusiasm, the Fresh- man have made themselves known in many ways this year. Over half of the class are members of the senior choir, and many are band members. Rosella Docken and LeAnn Fieldhammer were in the one-act play cast, and Sue Lietzke was chosen the out- standing speech contestant from SHHS, going as far as the regional meet with her humorous read- ing. Athletically, the class rated very high, as the football, basketball, track, and baseball teams all had several freshman boys. Winning honors at the district FFA convention entitling them to compete at the state meet where Duane Slater and Dean Hanson.Most important, the class rates high scholastically, showing an eagerness to learn that makes them a Joy to work with. Mrs. Hill President: Sue Lietzke Vice President: Stanley Odegard Secretary: Karen Winters Treasurer: Jim Schimming 20 eighth grade Back Row: Edward Hubert, Rudolph Hoff, Bob Berge, Paul Schwinghammer, Gerald mah- lum, Bruce Treague, David Hoff, Gary Kohls, Gerald Peterson, and Robert Skogberg, Second Row: Harlen Eliason, Donley Ruter, Allen Kirschbaura, LeWayne Benedict, Dorian Grove, Kenneth Ulen, John Homme, Floyd Flaata, Jerry Romness, and Henry Olson. First Row: James Gunter, Barby Olson, Delores Bredeson, Delores Gulbran- son, Bonnie Benson, Karen Skalbeck, Winness Brelie, Eileen Frank, Joyce Knutson, ana Cleo Lanning. Not Shown: Marcus Reinertson seventh grade Back Row: Paul Fieldhammer, Curtis Chelin, Jerome Heggerston, Patricia Perish, Wanda McBroom, Mary Jane Knutson, Dennis Peterson, and Rodney Treague. Second Row: James Arends, Tom Deason, Ruby Olson, Janet Harried, Shirley Sundquist, Diane Frank, David Enestvedt, and 'Bruce Skalbeck. First Row: Delores Schulte, Caroi Lausen, Susan Dybsand, Sharon Holien, Ruth Schimming, Judy Ashburn, Edel Stoa, and Harold Bagaus. Not Shown: Darlene Hansen. 21 sixth grade ■ Back low: • teven Dosseth, Henrietta Eeyer, Ruth Knutson,  iarilynn Becker, Blaine Feldman, Robert Riss, Paul Berge, Darleen Wiglund, Car. ille Strandjcrd, Sharon Knut- son, and Lowell Agre. Second Row: John Gunter, Fiyron Petersen, Lerioy Thielen, Kieth Skalbeck, Kenneth Dahlager, Bryan Skalbeck, Gary Engen, Lynn Dordal, Arden Flaata, and John Lietzke. Third How: David Palmer, Diane Hester, Amy Agre , Carol Erickson, Anna Frank, Sharon Border, Janice Dannen, Vicky Fieldharamer, Joyce Schwing- hairaner, Karen Eliason, and Charles Oslund. Front Row: Linda Slater, Donneta Kull, Dee Ann Hovda, itebecca Johnson, Pamela Romness, Erlane Grove, Julie Skogberg, 3on- nita Rosaason, .-iary Eliason, Joanne Lerude, and Thomas Skrukrud. Not Shown: Noel Winters. fifth grade Back now: Julian Skalbeck, Earl Dannen, Larry Treague, Bruce Vruwink, David Sagness, Ricky Erickson, Janet Eitreim, .iargaret «rends, and iary Luhdberg. Second Row: Ardell Kjirsten, Percy Gerde, Bernard Schulte, Eugene Treague, .iarvin Gulbranson, Lela Johnson, i-larjcrie Homme, Charles Berge, and Alton Dordal. Third Row: Charles Hovda, Phyllis Feldman, Susan Skalbeck, Dianne .-icBroom, Nancy ngen, Brenda Kull, Donna Norlin, Shirley Harried, Ronald WcBroom, and Bobby Samuelson. First Row: Phyllis Cdegard, Hazel Knutson, LaVonne Sunvold, iiarlys Bradeson, Kay Olson, Judy Rademacher, Lois Barnaal, Lester Hagen, Roger Hardy, and Carol Slater. fourth grade Standing: David Nerdahl, Larry crown, Douglas Hemmerling, Bruce Skrukrud, Steven Huter, Barbara Schulte, Kay Blagsvedt, Jerald Wlglund, Dean Haugen, Karen Thompson, Vernon i«yer, Steven Benson, and Janice Lausen. Seated (from back to front starting on the left side) : Dorene Bruns, Jean Schlemmer, Joanne Vruwink, Marlene Fiegum, Pauline Rude, Twyla Nelson, Linda Gerde, James Nester, Gary Hamre, nuth Arends, and Kathy Williams. third grade Back How: Larry Barber, Michael Mahlum, Linda Kortgaard, Stephen Nord, and Martin Mattson. Second How: Joel Hude, Bonnie Kortgard, David Hagen, Hebecca Johnson, Darrell Sunvold, Barbara Mehrhoff, Angela Jevne, Keith Dannen, Becky Holum, Betty Slater, Anna Mae Busch, Emery Holum, Jennifer Bergstrom, Barbara Peterson, aid Jan- ice Eliason. Third How: Lois Brown, Michael Skaibeck, Mary Ann Hoff, Harold Mac- Farlane, Barbara Stevens, Lonnie Hiss, and Kent Feigum. First now: Earle Meyer, Scott Olson, Lynn Peterson, James Hoste, John Hubert, and Thomas Bloom, tfct Shown: Nancy Hanson. 23 second grade Back Row: Howard Dahlager, George Nicholia, Galen Negan, Linda Johnson, LeAnn Hanson, Cheryl Skalbeck, Barbara Gerde, Ibnal Erickson, John Reed, Ronald Hoff, and John Schlemer. Third Row: Robert Wilkinson, Paul Skogberg, Lester Barnaal, Arvid Lerud, Ebvid Nester, John Johnson, Dale Ulen, Danny Kjos, and Carro] Sheggby. Second Row: Ronald Peterson, Keith Dordal, Steven Hubert, Vfeyne Hemraerling, Steven Peterson, Jeffrey Sundquist, Jim Berge, Neil Mahlum, James Johnson, and Carolyn Oslund. first Row: Patty Eliason, Jane Octivig, James Peterson, Karen Odegard, Marilyn Nelson, Richard lausen, Sharon Steinbach, Eileen Burke, Alice Gummert, Carol Wiglund, Claris Dannen, Linda Sunvold, and Maxine Grove, first g rade Back Row: Timothy Enestvedt, Kathryn Winters, Luveme Kortgard, James Dom- brouski, Judith Kjo6, Susan Nord, Mark Gripentrog, Paul Lanning, Diane Bruns, Patty Schulte, and Constance Ruter. At Table: Linda Kronlokken, Jacalyn Bergstrom, Dellin Bakkum, Mark Bjomdal, and James Eliason. First Row: Steven Dordal, Cavid Tomes, Bette Ries, William MacFarlane, Karen Kristero, Phyllis Aalderks, and Larry Kull. Not Shown: Charlien Thompson, Roger Nelson, and Sharon Thielen. 24 kindergarten Standing;: Karen Tones, liane Tcterson, Reynold Hansen, Gladys VandcnZinde Susan Sunvold, Darrel Dannen, Jerry Kramer, Ellen Aalderks, Harcla Tcter- son, Kristina Reinertson, Orvin Rosaasen, Valter Hagen, Carlin Jordet, Kenneth Tones, Kenneth Feldman. Seated: Rosemary Kortgard, Doreen Frank, Bonita Hoff, Ruth Skrukrud, Peggy Benedict. The kindergarten teacher rras Mrs. Neoma Isaak. Standing: Elaine Knutson, Sheila Enger, Keith Bjorndal, Trygve Hatt- son, Larry Zimmer, Lark Skogberg, Alan Soli, Thomas Hester, Olaf Le- rud, Roger Lerud, Thomas Harrnre, James Johnson, Larry Gunter. Seated: Helen Hattson, V anda Lausen, Pamela Kronlokken, Patricia Agrc, Eliza- beth Skogberg, and Charlene Skalbeck. Hissing from photo: Larry Sag- ne s and Douglas Bloom. Janitors: Fred Johnson, Dyman Trongard, and Claf Agre. 25 activities The two publications of SHFS are the VIKING SCRIPT, the school newspaper, and THE VIKING, the yearbook. The SCRIPT is published weekly in the town paper, THE SACRED HEART NEWS, and is edited by Evelyn Hardy and Shirley Nelson. Other mem- bers of the editorial staff are John Eitreim, sports editor; Gleva Johnson and Marvel Nelson, grade editors; and Faye Hubert and Elsie Olson, exchange editors. Yearbook co-editors are Phyllis Sunvold and Paula Dybsand, while David Dahlager is the business manager. Donna Skogberg is the assistant editor. annual staff Back Row: Carlyle harried, Mr. Bakkum, John Eitreim, Ken Agre, and Donald Dahl- ager. Second Row: Everett Sagnes, Marlys Sagness, Mrs. Hill, Elsie GLson, Laura Enestvedt, Portia Kohls, and Jacquie Leuk. Seated: Dave Dahlager, Phyllis Sun- vold, Paula Dybsand, and Donna Skogberg. newspaper staff Back Row: Mr. Johnson, George Billiar, John Eitreim, Marilyn Jacobson, and Archie Elliot. Second Row: Gleva Johnson, Marvel Nelson, Marjorie Wiglund, Dianne Skruk- rud, Tillie Sietsema, Faye Hubert, Elsie Olson, Phyllis Sunvold, Marlys Eliason, Marlys Sagness, Sharon Ruter, Laura Enestvedt, Helen Hubert, and Ardell Docken. First Row: Paula Dybsand, Geneva Olson, Shirley Nelson, Evelyn Hardy, Jacquie Leuk, and Barbara Dybsand. Not shown: Karen Tyvold and Mary Lou Bagaus. 26 band Clarinets: Portia Kohls, Marilyn Jacobson, Phyllis Sunvold, Donna Skogberg, Jerry Meyer, Winness Brelie, Rosella Docken, Norma Oslund, Paul Agre, Thomas Agre, Carol Moen, Laura Enesvedt, and Evon Dannen. Flutes: Dianne Skalbeck and Edel Stoa. Saxophones: Don Dahlager, Jota Lietzke, Donetta Kull, Janet Harried, Lowell Agre, and Gene Zimmer. Horns: Dave Dahlager, Janice Billi r and Eileen Frank. Cornets: Truman Homme, Roger Berge, Roger Sunvold, Sheldon ATickstrom, Judy Ashburn, Gary Engen, Jerome Heggerston, Thomas Deason, John Gunter, James Gunter, Jerry Komness, Mary Lundburg, and Karen Skalbeck. Trombones: Honald Sagness, John Eitreim, Dean Raderaacher, Paul Fieldhammer, and Percy Gerde. Baritones; Gary Kohls and Dean Hanson. Basses: Merle Barnaal and James Slater. Percussion: Shirley Nelson, Marvel Nelson, Stanley Odegard, and Sue Lietzke. Director: Mr. Olson. Not Shown: Marcus Reinertson, Carol Nelson, and John Homme. cornet trio clarinet trio Roger Berge Truman Homme Roger Sunvold Donna Skogberg Phyllis Sunvold Marilyn Jacobson Portia Kohls Christmas music Just about everyone in the school participated in a Christmas music program. Above is the grand fin- ale fron Christmas in the Circus , the grade school operetta. At right is the first grade band from the same production, led by Dellin Bakkum and Uark Gripentrog. At left i3 the junior high chorus performing at the music groups' concert. junior high choir Back Rows Ruby Olson, Sharon Holien, Winness Brelie, Karen Skalbeck, Ruth Schimming, Janet Harried, Patricia Perish, Mr. Olson, Paul Schginghammer, John Homme, Bonnie Benson, Mary Jane Knutson, Wanda McBroom, and Shirley Sundquist. Second Row: Delores Schulte, Carol Lausen, Delores Bredeson, Joyce Knutson, Rodney Treague, Dennis Johnson, Delores Gulbranson Diane Frank, Floyd Flaata, Jerry Heggrrston, Eileen Frank, rdel Stoa, Susan Eybsand, Judy Ashbum, and Barby Olson. First Rows Harold Bagaus, James Gunter, Bruce Skalbeck. Tom Deason, Curtis Chelin, Gerald Peterson, Jerry Romness, Gary Kohls, Rudolph Hoff, Paul Field- hammer, Rolf Enestvedt, and Robert Skogberg. 28 mixed chorus Back Rows Janice Billiar, Leone Tebben, Carlyle Harried, Harvey Refsland, Dennis Flaata, Roger Berge, John Eitreim, Donald Dahlager, Dave Dahlager, Sheldon Wickstrom, Paul Agre, John Skog- berg, Tom Agre, Orland Johnson, Gene Zimmer, and Shirley Benedict, Third Row: Gleva Johnson, Geneva Olson. Jerry Meyer, Everett Sagnes, Ronald Sagness, Dick Deason, Kenneth Agre, Orlan Flaata, Truman Homme, Dave Jordet,Otis Odegard, Dean Rademacher,Roger Sunvold, Tillie Sietsema, and Eunice Feldman. Second Row: Marvel Nelson, Doris Gulbranson, Carol Moen, Paula Dybsand, Helen Hubert, Sharon Schjoll, Portia Kohls, Sharon Ruter, Shirley Nelson, Marilyn Jacobsen, Dianne Skalbeck, Phyllis Sunvold, Barbara Lausen, Norma Oslund, Yvon Dannen, Jane Golie, Karen Winters. First Row: Evelyn Hardy, Dianne Skrukrud,Jacquie Leuk, Mardell Becker, Marlys Siets- ema, Lois Sietsema, LeAnn Fieldhammer, Mr. Olson, Judy Hubert, Laura Enestvedt, Donna Skogberg, Sandy Schwinghammer, Sue Lietzke, Bev Hardy, Rosella Docken, and Bonnie Bradeson. Chior singing in the Christmas concert. During the past year the chorus has accomplished very much. They played an important part in the Christmas concert and the spring concert. They were chosen as the outstanding chorus at the district music contest, singing Oh Lord We Worship Thee and Ride the Chariot, A dream of many years was fulfilled when they got gowns just in ti for the spring concert. 29 girls’ chorus Back How: Carol lioen, Paula Dybsand, Helen Hubert, Sharon Schjoll, Portia Kohls, Sharon duter, Siirley Nelson, .larilyn Jacobson, Dianne Skalbeck, Phyllis Sunvold, Barbara Lausen, 'forma Gslund, and Hr. Olson. Second .tow: lerlys Sietsema, Gleva Johnson, Geneva Clson, Janice Billiar, leone Tebben, Doris Gulbranson, 1-arvel Nelson, Tillie Sietsema, Jane Golie, Eunice Feldman, Shirley Lenedict, -andra Schvinghammer, and Karen Winters. First now: Evelyn Hardy, Dianne -krukrud, Jacquie Leuk, ,,ardell Becker, Lois Sietsema, LeAnn .-’eild- hammer, Judy Hubert, Laura Enestvedt, Donna Skogberg, Suzanne Lietzke, Beverly hardy, Bonnie Bradeson, and .tosella Docken. girls’ triple trio left to right: Sue LletzKe, Donna Skogberg, Laura Enestvedt, Gleva Johnson, Marvel Nel- son, Phyllis Sunvold, Marilyn Jacobson, Dianne Skalbeck, and Shirley Nelson. boys’ chorus Back Row; Carlyle Harried, Harvey Refsland, Dennis Flaata, Roger Berge, John Eitreim, Donald Dahlager, David Dahlager, Sheldon Tickstrom, Paul Agre, John Skogberg, TomAgre, Orland Johnson and Gene Zimmer. First Row: Jerry Meyer, Everett Sagnes, Ponald Sagness, Dick Deason, Kenneth Agre, Mr. Oison, Orlan Flaata, Truman Homme, David Jordet, Otis Odegard, Dean lademacher, and Roger Gun- void. boys’ octette m Lel't to right: John titreim, Don Dahl- ager, Dave Dahlager, Kenny Agre, Sheldon Wickstrom, Paul Agre, John Skogberg, and Ron Sagness. 31 speech Sue Lietzke won a superior rating at the district speech meet, and an excellent in the regional with her humorous reading, Thidwick,the Friend- ly Moose . Jerry Hoff entered the orized oratory class f An American Tragedy , won a superior-alternate ing in the district meet. Laura Enestvedt, whose drama- tic reading, Yarb Woman , won an excellent rating at the district speech meet in March. mem- wit h He rat- At left are pictured three other students who participated in school speech activities. They are Dorothy Meyer in humorous reading, Don Dah- lager in dramatic reading, and Evon Dannen in humorous reading. Mrs. Erickson directed the speech contest in SHHS. All the contestants performed for the students before an assembly. Speech contest work took place in February and March. Antic Spring was given as the one-act play. It is a comedy featuring pantomine. The pla received a very good rating in the district con- test. The cast included, seated, Rosella Docken, LeAnn Fieldhammer, and Donna Skogberg. Standing, Truman Homme, Merle Baraaal, and Jerry Meyer. Gleva Johnson was the student director. 32 Standing: Dean Hanson, David Jordet, Ardell Feigum, John Rosengren, Orland Johnson, Duane Slater, Dan Ryerson, Dennis Flaata, Paul Agre, Harvey Refsland, Duane Holien, James Slater, Bobby Nelson, Orland Flaata, Stanley Odegard, Truman Homme ierit Dannen, and Rolf Enesvedt. Seated: Advisor Mr. Earl T. Northouse, Reporter Otis Odegard, Vice President David Dahlager, President Merle Bamaal, Secretary George Billiar, Treasurer John Skogberg, and Sentinel Reger Sunvold. future farmers of america The FFAhas had a busyand success- ful year under the advisorship of Mr. Earl Northouse. During the summer of 1955 three boys attended the State Camp. A land judging team represent- ed the group at Plowville, and 13 members attended the State Fair, where the crops team placed fourth and Tru- man Homme won a blue ribbon on his entry of Certified Selkirk wheat. The local FFA also took part in the Dirtrict III fair, where the live- stock and crops were shown, and Dairy and General Livestock teams took part When school started, the officers took part in the Fall Leadership Rally at Appleton. The chapter found time to win the first prize for their con- tribution to the Homecoming parade— a float which carried the theme, Make the Gophers See Stars . Another sch- ool service was the sale of conces- sions, which netted the FFA about $200. A check for $1 7.25 was sent to tne Crippled Children's Drive by the chapter from money received by selling com picked up in fields last fall. Other contests the local FFA parti- cipated in were the parliamentary procedure contest on February 2l j the Lamb Feeders Day on February 2, where Roger Sunvold and Harvey Refsland shared top honors in the sheep Judg- ing contest; Pioneer Hybrid Yield Contest; and the Crop Show at Granite Falls, where John Skogberg won first place on his silage and hay. A Parent and Sons Banquet was held during FFA week, where parents were honored and awards given. David Dahlager was named thetop agriculture student of the senior class, and re- ceived a trophy. 33 Seated: Marlys Eliason, Phyllis Sunvold, parlimentarian Geneva Olson, vice president Portia Kohls, historian Elsie Olson, president Paula Dybsand, treasurer Donna Skogberg, secretary Dianne Skalbeck, reporter Evie Hardy, song leader Laura Enesvedt. First Row: Helen Hubert, Barbara Dybsand, Sharon Ruter, Norma Oslund, advisor Mrs. Octwig, Leone Tebben, Marilyn Jacobson, Tillie Sietsema, Jane Golie, Shirley Benedict, and Delores Gulbranson. Second How: Mardell Becker, Dorothy Meyer, Judy Hubert, Barbara Lausen, LeAnn Fieldhammer, Karen Winters, Sandra Schwinghammer, Carol Moen, Lois Sietsema, Eunice Feldman, Margie Wiglund, and Shirley Nelson. Third Row: Gleva Johnson, Marvel Nelson, Marlys Sagness, Faye Hubert, Jacquie Leuk, Dianne Skrukrud, Marlys Sietsema,Bev Hardy, Suzanne Lietzke, Resells Docken, Bonnie Bradeson, and Janice Billiar. future homemakers of america Seated: Edel Stoa, Karen Skalbeck, president Eileen Frank, treasurer Winness Bre- lie, vice president Delores Bredeson, secretary Bonnie Benson, Pat Perrish, Judy Ashburn. Standing: Deloris Schulte, Sharon Holien, Janet Harried, Wanda McBroom, Ruby Olson, Ruth Schimming, advisor Mrs, Ockwig, Carol Lausen, Carol Jean Nelson, Joyce Knutson, Mary Jane Knutson, Shirley Sundquist, Delores Gulbranson, and Bar- bara Olson. 34 homecoming A Bury the Gophers was the Homecoming cry on September 30, 1955 as the football Vikingston overthe Stewart Gophers, 30-7. Gleva John- son was elected Homecoming queen, and presided at a pepfast, bonfire, parade, and dance. The SHHS band parades Yea team! We won, 30-7 over Stewart Queen Gleva lights the tradlonal bonfire FFA float—a prizewinner Queen Gleva Johnson holds court on her float. Also on the float are Crownbearer Steven Hubert, senior Marlys Saghess, sophomore Sharon Schjoll, flowergirl Linda Kronlokkan, junior Evelyn Hardy, freshman Bonnie Bradeson, seventh grader Edel Stoa, and eighth grader Delores Bredeson. A bonfire pep yell 35 junior class play The Junior class play Three Fingers in the Door given on Nov- ember 18 was a success. It featured Laura Enestvedt as a psychotic house girl, George Billiar as a mysterious invalid, and John Eitreim and Margie Wiglund as suspicious caretakers of his home. Visitors to the delapit- ated mansion that was the play’s setting were Marvel Nelson, Sharon Ruter, Karen Tyvold and Ron Sagness. Marlys Eliason played the maid and Orland Johnson the policeman. Mr. Norman Johnson directed the play, while Portia Kohls was the student director. Programs were done by Donna Skogberg. Ushers were Tillie Sietsema, Elsie Olson, Mari- lyn Jacobson and Donna Skogberg. The backstage crew consisted of Tom Samuelson, Ron Sagness, and Orland Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Hupei Just acting - we think 36 The Pert Waitresses Can I Get You A Cab? banquet and prom On May 19, SHHS became a version of the Stork Club, complete with the canopy, intimate tables, doormen, and black and white clad waitresses. A floor show of songs and skits and a dance band. The Rhythmaires, comple- ted the setting. The banquet and prom were given by the Juniors in honor of the seniors and were advised by Mrs. Octwig and Mr. Isack. Much Fun Was Had by Alii The Rhythmaires Photographers Pose Candy? Gum? 37 candids Renville - S.E. tipoff High-stepping majorettes See - Evie does studyl Photographer Dennis Jacquie is posing Barbara D. is dining Taking life easy—Ev Sue and Bonnie as Bluebirds Office Pin-up Quieti Editor at work Our Second Home Scholar Jim Ev — Farmer Dave our salutatorlan a thinken at £ years Paula caught off guard Just Gene tp V-« Class of '56 — sophomore style Dick and Jerry Gossip Session ? Way back when . . Dick's on the go! 39 Sock Hop football Back Row: Rudolph Hoff, Mr. Madsen(Assistant Coach), Marcus Reinertson, Jerry Meyer, Gene Zimmer, Tryve Anderson, Truamn Homme, Jim Slater, Roger Berge, Art Treauge, Bill Olson, David Hoff, Roger Sunvold, Stanley Odegard, Mr, Hill(Coach), and Bob Berge. Second Row: Jim Schimming, Jim Davidson, Ronnie Sagnes, Dave Dahlager, Dick Deason, and Sheldon Wicstrom. First Row: Eddie Heggerston, Jerry Hoff, Harvey Refsland, Donnie Dahlager, Kieth Gorder, Everrett Sagnes, Carlyle Harried, John Eitreim, and Archie Elliot. Managers: Harry Boldan, and Jonathan Anderson. SCORES S.H. — 38 Echo 0 S.H. - 6 Hector 12 S.H. — 6 Buffalo Lake - 7 S.H. — 30 Stewart ——— 7 S.H. — 21 Renville 13 S.H. — 26 Danube — 13 S.H. — 18 Brownton 7 S.H. — 7 Bird Island — 7 40 Standing: Jim Davidson, Archie Elliot, Harvey Refsland, Carlyle Harried, John Eitreim, Eddie Heggerston, Dave Dahlager, Jerry Hoff, Dick Deason, and Ronnie Sagnes. In Front: Mr. Hill (Assistant Coach), Arlo Hovda, and Mr. Kelly (Coach). basketball Is it good? Sure, SO-hS over Renville Deason tips cne in against Renville A conference championship was won by the Vikings under Coach Tom Kelly this year - the first in the histcry of the school. They cinched the 212 conference championship by defeating Brownton, 51-39, in the last scheduled game. Other highlights of the season were a 50-U5 win over Renville and a 75-67 vic- tory over Danube, putting them out of first place. The Vikings didn't fare too well in tournament play as they lost to Danube 5U- 8 in the first round. SCORES 5.H. — 71 Bird Island — 62 S.H. — 56 Olivia-------61 S.H. — 6U Hector-------56 S.H. — 56 Buffalo Lake - 67 S.H. — Uli Clara City---72 S.H. -- 66 Stewart —----50 S.H. — 50 Renville-----k$ S.H. — 7ii Danube-------81 S.H. — 61 Brownton-----U2 S.H. — 70 Bird Island — 55 S.H. — 63 Hector-------61 S.H. — 79 Buffalo Lake - 59 S.H. — 67 Stewart------3U S.H. — 50 Renville-----57 S.H. — 75 Danube-------67 S.H. — 51 Brownton------— 37 41 sports shots Sagness vs Brovnton o TV Eitreim's jump shot vs Renville Clara City's Wieberdink hooks one Davidson fakes Stewart ‘b‘ basketball Dean Hanson, Jerry Romness, Gene Zimmer, Jerry Meyer, Ardell Feigum, Jim Schimming, John Skogberg, Jim Slater, Coach Don Hill, Roger Berg, Paul Agre, Sheldon Hovda, Dean Rademaker, Billy Olson, Karl Johnson, and Rolf Enestvedt. Kneeling is manager Bruce Skalbeck. 42 baseball Standing: Everett Sagness, Jim Davidson, John Eitreim, Archie Elliot, Sheldon Wickstrom, Kieth Gorder, and coach Tom Kelly. Kneeling: Ron Sagne6s, John Homme, Jim S chi muring, David Hoff, Billy Olson, Paul Schwinghammer, Jerry Romness, and Jim Gunter. track Standing: John Skogberg, Jerry Meyer, Don Dahlager, Carlyle Har- ried, Dean rtademaker, LeWayne Benedict, John Homme, and Gerald Mahlum. Kneeling: Jim Schimming, Sheldon Wickstrom, JohnEitreinv Dave Dahlager, and Gene Zimmer. 43 cheerleaders Mary Lou Baguas, Faye Hubert, Karen Tyvold, Paula Dybsand, Marlye Sagnes, and Jacquie Leuk, above, are dressed in their football cheerleading outfit and at right they are dressed in their basketball cheerleading uniforms. pep club Back Row: Rosella Docken, LeAnn Fieldhammer, Janice Billiar, Shirley Sundquist, Leone Tebben, Dorothy Meyer, Carol Moon, Dianne Skrukrud, Elsie Olson, Delores Gulbranson, Mary Jane Knutson, Sandy Schvinghammer, and Mardell Becker. Third Row: Doris Gulbranson, Karen Winters, Sharon Schjoll, Geneva Olson, Marilyn Jacobson, Margie Wiglund, Patty Parish, Bonnie Benson, and Delores Bredeson. Second Row: Lois Sietsema, Norma Oslund, Eunice Feldman, Judy Hubert, Barby Lausen, Dianne Skalbeck, Phyllis Sunvold, Winness Brelie, Janet Harried, Eileen Frank, Marlys Sietsema, Joyce Knutson, and Bonnie Bradeson. First Row: Barby Olson, Diane Frank, Ruby Olson, Bev Hardy, Sue Lietzke, Shirley Benedict, Jane Golie, Wanda McBroom, Delores Schulte, Sharon Holien, Susan Dybsand, Carol Lausen, Ruth Schimming, Edel Stoa, and Judy Ashbum, Seated: Paula Dybsand, Faye Hubert, Jacquie Leuk, President Gleva Johnson, Barbara Dybsand, secretary - trea- surer Donna Skogberg, Karen Tyvold, and Marlys Sagness. 44 advertisements Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 from the following Merchants: Avalon and Granite Theaters Bob Olson Tracking Eliason Auto Electric Gambles—The Friendly Store Glen RJersten Trucking Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Company John S. 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