Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Bernie Rottach kneels as Jean Tryggestad presents him with the 1963 Mr. Touchdown crown. letter they start off the first snowball of the evening. Pep Club Sponsors Mr. Touchdown BOTTOM ROW: D. Ellis, C. Porter, G. DiGarlo, C. Grcnnan, D. Petersen, C. Hclmcr. L. Morris, M. Radtkc, L. Bowcnnan. SECOND ROW: P. Ekncs, A. Turpin, J. Thorp. A. Fredrick, K. Carlson, P. Wagner, D. Higgins, J. Gli-niany. THIRD ROW: R. Larson, S. Ewing, P. Pantier, D. Lindgren, K. Oli-verius, K. Bauer, L. Lako-tas, V. Nelson, S. Reiner. FOURTH ROW: J. Cope, D. Austin, J. Sommervilie, M. Cole, G. Ahmann, R. Engwall, B. Dahl, D. Thompson. TOP ROW: C. Burton, L. Fasth, C. Glini-any, C. Arcnt, J. Tefft, D. Johnson, K. Shun, M. Peterson, R. Zgutowicz, A. Kcelcy, J. Tryggcstad, J. Erickson. The annual Mr. Touchdown dance, sponsored by the Pep Club, got ofT to a swingin’ start. Individual votes put the “crowning” touch on Bernie Rottach who was given the title of Mr. Touchdown for 1963. The other candidates were John Sommervillc, Ron Zgutowicz, Bob Soderstrom, Dave Durtsche, and Eric Slindec. The backbone of school spirit this year was the energetic Pep Club. They tried to promote stronger support for school events by selling pom-pons, booster buttons and arranging transportation to away games. 13

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Dogpatch, U.S.A. became a reality at Village High on November 15, 1963. Dressed in their “Sunday Best' the Dogpatchers danced to modem day toc-tappin’ music. Gals were given their last chance to catch their favorite beaux while Marryin’ Sam made their attempt legal. Divorcin’ Dan, however, was on hand to untie the knot. As John tugs confidently at his suspenders, Kathy lurks mischievously behind the outhouse. Dogpatch” Comes to VHS 12 Jim Talbot witnesses the hitching of Rick and Sheila as Marryin’ Sam Miskowiec performs the ceremony.

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GRA. BOTTOM ROW: J. Scarp, R. Danielson, C. Grennan, S. Barich, K. Bcrglund, S. Robertson, B. Harris, J. Zgutowicz, B. Fife, D. Stange. SECOND ROW: P. Somniervillc, Treasurer P. Wagner, T. Grennan, D. Lindgren, K. Bauer, President J. Sommcrville, C. Burton, J. Dauphincc. TOP ROW: L. Mogck, J. King, Secretary M. Peterson, Vice-President R. Zgutowicz, D. Thompson, C. O’Connell, M. Glotzbach, J. Sanders, A. Keelcy, G. Hermundslie. Clubs Promote Interest in Sports Volleyball, basketball, and softball were just a few of the activities that the GIRLS' RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION (GRA) participated in this war. A primary objective of each member was to accumulate enough points in hopes of attaining a GRA emblem. While meeting for enjoyment, the girls stressed physical fitness. Miss Nenadich was advisor. Eligible for membership as a result of their contribution to VHS sports, the LETTER MEN showed enthusiasm in a variety of ways. Among these was the selling of soft drinks at games, dances, and programs during the Minnesota Valley Conference Meet. Funds were to be used for the purchase of a whirlpool massager. Mr. Smith served as advisor. LETTERMEN. BOTTOM ROW: B. Chcsky, D. Scarles, E. Slindcc, D. McHugh, J. Talbot, S. Monson. B. Jastrcmski, B. Rottach, B. Hedbcrg, C. Saline. SECOND ROW: J. Dahlin, D. Sandberg, D. Durtschc. D. Barrett, C. Walley, C. Peterson, E. Merry, R. Heidcman, J. Som-mcrvillc. TOP ROW: A. Johnson. B. Lundcen, K. Stokka. B. Sodcrstrom, K. Pearson, P. Wicmann, R. Zgutowicz, B. Peterson. 14