St James High School - Saintonian Yearbook (St James, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

THE 1956 Saintonian PRESENTED BY THE STUDENTS OF ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL ST. JAMES, MINNESOTA 76c, tde cl tA £ 956, cvitH oCe ut tettesv Kce dedicate tdie. fo; S (n y 96cite coda framed cuoacf i t 950 cutd tc cok 76asiCi up, cvdc. it 954, defrosted fa It was hard to realize WILLIAM BECKMAN. . .Put your troubles in a pocket with a hole in it. JOHN BEHRENDS. . .1 try to be bashful, but the girls won't let me. MARY ANDERSON. . .Her heart is so true. ROSELLA BECKMAN. . .Apaltoone and all. JERRY BERDELL. . .A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Keep out of danger. KAREN BERGMAN. . .The harder I try the gooder to be, the worser I am. that we were finally seniors SONJA BLACKSTAD. . .Live now--when you die, you're dead a long time. DARRYL BLUMENSHEIN. . .Life is a serious proposition; girls, too. CAROL BOLIN. . .She lives at peace with the world. KAY BOLTE. . .Fullof pep, fun, and laugh- ter, she gets what she goes after. ARDISBONKOSKI. . .Red head ’tis true, but oh what she can do! EUGENEBREKKE. . .Tomorrow morning this day is at an end. and had finally DONALD DOWNS. . .The trouble with life is that there are so many beautiful girls and so little time. LAVERN DURHEIM.. .Whystudy? The more we study the more our ignorance we discover. BEVERLY ENGELKING. . .Iwas nearly killed once by a train of thought passing through my mind. THOMAS EPPELAND. . .He's dark friendly and thinks girls are all right, such pleasures, why study all night? NANCY EVANS. . .My mind feels like a pin cushion--full of things. GEORGE EVERS. . .1 can't tell a lie, not even when 1 hear one. DON FASTENAU. . .Studious and mischie- vious by turns. EUGENE FIRCHAU. . .1 have never let my schooling intere fere with my education. achieved our goal. GENE FOSSUM . .Hestudies, but he is nor- mal. THERESA GROSS. . .Let’s face it, I don’t know either. PHYLLIS GRUIS. . .Quiet and dependable. DARLENE HAGE. . .School will keep, whether I'm there or not. BEVERLY HARTWIGSEN. . .A good nature wins the heart, a good heart wins friends. CONSTANCE HOLM -.1 always get the best results when I argue alone. DAVID HOLM... Of all my dad’s relations, I like myself the best. LEON HUDSON. . .He always speaks when called upon and sometimes when not. Looking back over the years 7 ARLO HURLEY. . .When I am gone--who will entertain the world? GAIL JENSEN. . .She wears a pledge of love upon her hand. ♦ BARBARA KLUTZ. . .1 know a lot if I could think of it. ANNE KRAUSE. . .A sparkle of cleverness that flits by with a smile. RICHARD JENSEN. . .What he wants to get most out of school is himself. CAROLYN JOHNSON. . .The way to have friends is to be one. JEROME KLARAS. . .I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me. PATRICIA JOHNSON. . .She looks like an angel, acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel will do. we recall our fine experiences. BARBARA LAINGEN. . .The girl who gets attention without intention. FRANCES LANDSTEINER. . .1 could never decide which were harder, the seats or the assignments. JANIS LINGEN. . .School breaks up the day so much. YVONNE LOFGREN. . .Why worry, it takes too much time. LOIS MARLETTE. . .Marriage is a mistake made by youth, which we all should make. BARBARA MEYER. . .Life is just one thing after another. ROGER MIELKE.. .He is saving his words for more important uses. LOIS MOSSENGREN. . .What’s the use of worrying when there are so many other things to do. 9 The reponsibilities we shared VIRGINIA MOSSENGREN. . .If it’s fun, I’ll do it. ELDON MUNSTERMAN. . .When ever I feel like studying I lie down until the feeling passes. ANDREW OLSEN. . .Classes are but inci- dentals in school life. ETHEL OLSON. . .No one can enjoy life alone. DAGNEY NELSON. . .Herblush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. ERNEST NELSON. . .A modest man who hides a personality others would enjoy. THEODORE NIBBE. . .My handwriting looks as if a swarm of ants, escaping from an ink bottle, had walked over a sheet of paper without wiping their legs. JO ANN OFFERDAHL. . .Her inner spark warms all her friends. taught us the true meaning of co-operation. JOANNE OLSON. . .To gain fame isto study, I’ll try it sometime. ROBERT OTSEA. . .1 never put off until to- morrow what I can do the day after. RUTH PETERSON. . .Don’t recite so loud, I want to sleep. CYRILLA POSS. . .Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn't do. .szsrzr— DALE RADENBAUGH. . .I'm a sane man, too much studying leads to insanity. LEO RENTZ. . .Quiet men are sometimes surprising. JANICE ROMSDAHL. . .She seldom studies, tho' she can, she'd rather walk besides a man. SHIRLEY RUST. . .Always dependable, al- ways kind, and in her studies never behind. II Although uncertain of the future, MARVIN SANDBERG. . .A foolish book is like a leaky boat. Oh well, let them all sink. RUTH SANDBERG. . .Give me time and I will grow up. WILLIAM SANDBERG. . .We thought we saw him studying but it was only a dream. LARRY SANDMEYER. . .1 served my time-- now good-bye. LU ETTA SANDMEYER. . .Weill graduated, didn’t I? ERROL SAUNDERS. . .The better half of my education has not been found in books. we have happy memories MARY SCHULTZ. . .Be silent and safe, silence never portrays you. SARAH SHARP. . .Quiet and easy going in her manner. 1 i MARLYN SIEG. . .The best of all ways to lengthen the day is to steal a few hours from the night. JANICE SMITH. . .A ready machine, always wound up and going. ARLEN SNOOK. . .Calmly drifts down life's stream. DARLA SODEMAN. . .1 favor a five - day weekend. of dear old St. James High. DARLENE WALKER. . .She leaves us pleasant memories. JON WARLING. . .I'm not bashful, you just don't know me. Senior class officers look back on the past and think of the fu- ture. John Swanson, Treasurer; David Holm, President; Don Fastenau. Vice President; Gail Jensen, Secretary. HAROLD UBBENS. . .Sometimes I sit and think--sometimes I just think. DARLENE THULIEN. . .She wakes up with a smile and carries it all day. GILBERT TIMM. . .I'll make my home out on the farm--to keep me from the cities harm. BETTY URBAN. . .Her treasures are hidden deep--as anything precious is. Though our paths will part Activities outside of school time always make school more enjoyable. St. James has a wide selection from which students may choose. The following is a list of the organizations various senior students have participated in from their freshman year. ALLAN ANDERSON. . .MARK ANDERSON Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 3-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Tennis 1- 4; Baseball 1-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 2- 4; Class Officer 1; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1-4; Nat'l Honor Soc. 3-4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming King 4; Boy's State 3. MARY ANDERSON Chorus 2-4; Saintonian 3- 4; Majorette 1-4; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4; Cheerleader 2. ROSELLA BECKMAN Chorus 2; GAA 1-4. WILLIAM BECKMAN Track 1-4; Cross Country 3-4; FFA 2-3; Wrestling 2-4. JOHN BEHRENDS Chorus 2-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Track 1-4; Tennis 1-2; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1-4; Prom Waiter 2. JERRY BERDELL Chorus 1; Baseball 1-4; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 1; Glee Club 1. KAREN BERGMAN Band and Band Groups 1-4; Chorus and Chorus Groups 2-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Class Officer 1; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1-4; Nat'l Honor Soc. 3-4; Prom Waitress 2. SONJA BLACKSTAD GAA 1-4. DARRYL BLUMENSHEIN Chorus 2-4; Football 1-4; Bas- ketball 1-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 4; Glee Club 1-4; Prom Waiter 2; Baseball 2-4; CAROL BOLIN GAA 1-4. KAY BOLTE Chorus 2-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Re- porter 2-4; Class Officer 2; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4. ARDIS BONKOSKI Chorus 2; Glee Club 1; Library Club 3-4; GAA 1-4; EUGENE BREKKE. . . LARRYCURRY. . .CARL DANHOFF Chorus 2; Football 1; Baseball 1-2; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 2-4. DONALD DOWNS Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 4; Football 1-4; Tennis 3-4; Baseball 1-2; Saintonian 4; Glee Club 1-4. LAVERN DURHEIM Basketball 1; Baseball 1-3; FFA 2-4. BEVERLY ENGELKING Chorus 2-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1.3,4; Trampoline 4. THOMAS EPPELAND Chorus 2-4; Foot- ball 1-4; Track 1-4; Wrestling 1-4; Glee Club 1,4; Homecoming attendant 1. NANCY EVANS Band 2-4; Chorus2-4; Chorus Groups 3-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Saints Reporter 2-4; Declam 4; Class Officer 2; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming Queen 4. GEORGE EVERS Chorus 2,4; Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1-4; Cross Country 3-4; Wrestling 2; Saintonian 4; Declam 1; Glee Club 1,4; Prom Waiter 2. DON FASTENAU Chorus 2,4; Football 1-3; Track 1-2; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 1-3; Declam 3-4; Class Officer 4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,4; Nat'l Honor Soc. 3-4; Prom Waiter 2. EUGENE FIRCHAU Football 1,3; Basketball 1; Base- ball 1-4; FFA 2-4 Wrestling 3-4. GENE FOSSUM Foot- ball 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1-4; FFA 2-4. THERESA GROSS Saintonian 4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Photography 3-4; Declam 1; GAA 1-4; Trampoline 2-4; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming attendant 4. PHYLLIS GRUIS Chorus 2; Library Club 3-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4. DARLENE HAGE GAA 1-3; Spanish Club 2-3. BEVERLY HARTWIGSEN Band 1-4; .Chorus 2,4; Saintonian 3-4; Declam 1,3,4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,4; Prom Waitress 2. CONSTANCE HOLM Band 1-4; Chorus 2-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Prom Waitress 2. DAVID HOLM Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Class Officer 1,4; Glee Club 1,4; Transfer Student 2. LEON HUDSON Track 1- 4; Cross Country 3-4; Wrestling 1-4; Photography 3. ARLO HURLEY Chorus2-4; Chorus Groups 3-4; Track 1-3; Cross Country 1-4; Wrestling 1-4; Class Officer 3; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming at- tendant 4. GAIL JENSEN Chorus 2,4; FA A 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Class Officer 4; Homecoming attendant 3. RICHARD JENSEN Chorus2,4; Football 1; Track 2-4; Cross Country 2- 4; Wrestling 2-4; Declam 1; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Glee Club 1,4. CAROLYN JOHNSON Chorus 2-4; FTA 3-4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Declam 1-4; Class Officer 3; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Prom Waitress 2; Spanish Club 2-4. PATRICIA JOHNSON Band 1-4; Band Groups 2-3; Chorus 2-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 2-4; Majorette 3-4; Class Officer 1; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Prom Waitress 2. JEROME KLARAS Baseball 1-4; Cross Country 2-4; Wrestling 1-4. BARBARA KLUTZ GAA 1-4; Chorus 2. ANNE KRAUSE Chorus 2; Saintonian 4; Sts. Reporter2-4; Photography 3-4; Declam 1-4; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,4. FRANCES LANDSTEINER Chorus 2-4; Saintonian 3-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,4; BARBARA LA IN GEN Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 3; Saintonian 3-4; Library Club 3-4; Class Officer 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4. JANIE LINGEN GAA 1-4; YVONNE LOFGREN Banu 2-4; Band Groups 3-4; Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 4; Saintonian 3-4; Declam 1,2,4; Modem Dancing 3; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,3,4; Tumbling 2-4. ROGER MIELKE Football 3-4; FFA 2-3; Transfer Student 4. LOIS MOSSENGREN Chorus 2-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Re- porter 2-4; Photography 3-4; Declam 1; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Cheerleader 2; Prom Waitress 2. VIRGINIA MOSSENGREN Chorus 2-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4. ELDON MUNSTERMAN Chorus 3-4; Track 2.4; Baseball 1,3; Cross Country 2-4; FFA 1-4; Wrestling 1-4; Projectionist 2-4; Glee Club 1. DAGNEY NELSON Chorus 3; Declam 1-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1. THEO- DORE NIBBE Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1; Baseball 1- 4. JO ANN OFFERDAHL Band 1-4; Band Groups 2-4; Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 3-4; Declam 1; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4. ANDREW OLSEN Chorus and Chorus Groups 2- 4; Track 1-4; Cross Country 1-4; FFA 2-4; Glee Club 1,4; Prom Waiter 2. ETHEL OLSON Chorus 2; Class Of- ficer 2; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming attendant 2. 15 we treasure our good times together JOANNE OLSON Band 1-4; Band Groups 3-4; Chorus 2,4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4. ROBERTOTSEA Chorus2,4; Basketball 1-2; Baseball 1-4; Saintonian 3,4; Photography 3,4; Glee Club 1,4. RUTH PETERSON. . .CYRILLA POSS GAA 1-4; Spanish Club 2- 3. DALE RADENBAUGH Chorus 2-4; Track l-4;Cross Country 1-4; Wrestling2-4; Photography 3; Projectionist 3- 4; Glee Club 1,4. JANICE ROMSDAHL Chorus 2-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Trampoline 2-4; Cheerleader 3-4; Homecoming attendant 1. SHIRLEY RUST Chorus 3-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 3-4; Spanish Club 2-3. MARVIN SANDBERG Track 3-4; Cross Country 2-4; FFA 2-4. RUTH SANDBERG Chorus 2-4; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Modern Dancing 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Prom Waitress 2; Homecoming attendant 4 WILLIAM SAND- BERG Football 1,4; Track 1,2,4; Wrestling 1,2,4. LARRY SANDMEYER Track 1-4; Cross Country 2-4; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 2-4. ERROL SAUNDERS Chorus 2; Football 1-4; Track 1-4; FFA 3-4; Wrestling 1-4; Glee Club 1,4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming attendant 4. KENNETH SCHLOMANN Basketball 1; FFA 2; Glee Club 1. JUDY Senior CL Time passes so swiftly. Graduation day now seems a thing of the past. We cannot, however, find ourselves completely forgetting the fact that we are really out of high school. It means to some the last bit of school they shall have--to others it is just the beginning of our schooling. But however we face it--it means the begin- ning of new experiences and a whole new life. Alumni always remark, if I were only back in high school. You don’t know how good you've got it. Re- member the good times we had in dear old St. James High? Let's go back and review some of our past ex- periences. Green Freshman --was there anything worse? We, ourselves, were so proud of the fact we were finally fresh- men, and then to hear those nasty remarks made by the upper classmen. We all vowed never to call the fresh- men of future years those awful names. Some of us kept this promise, some didn't. Janice Romsdahl and Tom Eppeland were chosen our attendants for the Homecoming King and Queen. This in itself proved we were finally growing up. Then to have such a handsome couple made us all the more proud. We again showed ourselves artistic by winning first prize on our float. Remember we won first prize every year except our junior year and then we placed second. Mark Anderson, LaVonne Heppner, Pat Johnson and Karen Bergman were chosen as our class officers. Sophisticated sophomores - - Ethel Olson and Marlyn Sieg were our attendants at Homecoming. Kay Bolte, Ethel Olson and Nancy Evans were given the honor of class officers. Remember how cute our class members were as waiters and waitresses. Juniors- -this year seemed to have proved the most enjoyable. For there was the choosing of class rings and our prom. None of us will ever forget the thrill of SCHMILLEN Band and Band Groups 3-4; Chorus 2-4; Chorus Groups 4; FTA 3-4; Sts. Reporter 3-4; Declam 2; Class Play 3; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3-4. MARY SCHULTZ GAA 1-4. SARAH SHARP Chorus 2; Library Club 3-4; GAA 1-4. MARLYN SIEG Chorus 1; Football 1-4; Basketball 1; Track2; Baseball 1,3,4; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 2-4; Sainton- ian 3-4; Class Officer 3; Nat’l Honor Soc. 3-4; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming attendant 2. JANICE SMITH Chorus 2; Saintonian 3-4; GAA 1-4; Glee Club 1; Tumbling 1-4; Trampoline 2-4. ARLEN SNOOK.. . . DARLA SODEMAN Chorus 2; FTA 3-4; Saintonian 3-4; Sts. Reporter 3-4; Library Club 3-4; Transfer Student 2. JOHN SWANSON Chorus 2-4; Football 1-4; Track 1-4; FFA 2-4; Wrestling 1-4; Class Officer 4; Glee Club 4. DELORES TAPPER Chorus2; GAA 1-4. DARLENETHULIEN Chorus 2; GAA 1-4. GILBERT TIMM FFA 2-4; Photo- graphy 3-4. HAROLD UBBENS Chorus 2; Glee Club 1. DARLENE WACKER GAA 1-4. JON WARLING Football 1-4; Track 1-4; FFA 3-4; Wrestling 1-4; Saintonian 4; Class Play 3; Prom Waiter 2; Homecoming attendant 3. s History wearing our class ring for the first time. Carnival in Venice , our prom theme, saw us dancing to the excellent music of Jules Herman. What a night to remember! Also the next day--remember all the tired looks. Arlo Hurley, Carolyn Johnson, Barbara Laingen and Marlyn Sieg were our class officers. At last--Seniors. We were sure the day would never come. Nancy Evans and Mark Anderson were our honor- able Queen and King. David Holm, John Swanson, Don Fastenau and Gail Jensen led our class as officers. Football saw some of our class being injured and thus they weren’t able to play. Darryl Blumenshein, John Behrends and captain Mark Anderson did very well on our basketball squad. Not to be out done wrestling proved to be more ex- citing all the time. Errol Saunders went on to the State Wrestling Meet and placed third. Those of us who at- tended the regional and state meets will agree wrestling is a fascinating sport. Other boys in our class proved themselves very good in this field. It was a treat not to have the worries of prom prepara- tions. Juniors were disappointed when we found out so soon what the theme would be. We all sympathized with the juniors and knew all the headaches they were having to get everything set up for the big day. At the close of the year we found ourselves worrying about social speeches, counting off the last days, passing out class pictures and finally practicing for the great day, graduation. And now it is past. We wonder where it went. And so we close our class history. As we look through the book we perhaps will never see the old familiar faces. But we shall always remember everyone. Good luck in the future. lf Juniors strive to carry on JUNIORS. ROW 1: C. Wagner, J. Running, E. Wright, G. Ruhland, D. Ouren, M. Sternberg, C. War ling, N. Sand - meyer, P. Olseth.I.Westman.B. Wick.ROW 2: K. Tighe, J. Wilth. J. Schleier, R. Poss, R. Olson, K. Sandmeyer, D. Serkland, R. Voosen, D. Sawatsky, G. Sandberg. ROW 3: B. Wilson, D. Zender, D. Wacker, C. Riihl, R. Sorensen, R. Schultz, E. Tande, C. Stradtman, C. Olson. Almost at the top. Bill Wilson, Vice President; Norma Sandmeyer, Secretary; Charles Dexheimer, President; Pat Olseth, Treasurer. To start the year off, we Juniors had election of offi- cers...Charles Dexheimer, Bill Wilson, Pat Olseth and Norma Sandmeyer received these honors.. Kathleen Moody and Darrell Ask were Junior Homecoming attendants...Of course, we didn't win any prize on our float, but then, we never do...Remember what a good time we had painting the river on the float?...Our boys were well represented in FFA, Chorus, football, wrestling and basketball...6'8 BeakSchultz, center in basketball .was our pride and joy... The girls made themselves known in such things as chorus, library club,band,swing band, quartets and FHA...Joanne Running, Carol Engelking, and Janice Engdahl did a swell job being our first team cheer leaders... After many class- play tryouts, the final cast was chosen...Some noisy re- hearsals began in the production of Brother Goose ...How we glowed at the success of our first play...At the play party at Gail's house we ate, sang, ate, had lunch, and burped all the way home I...What a problem we had try- ing to decide which style of class ring to order...After months, the waiting ended...Remember such comments as, they're the prettiest I've ever seen. Mine's too small! ...Wegotused to the idea of wearing them...May- be not our own, but a class ring... During Christmas Vactaion, Gerry Ruhland had a big Christmas party...not forgetting all the mistletoe... At the Snowball Dance,Ilene Westman was made editor of next year's Saints Reporter...Spring found the Juniors paying more attention to the outdoors than to studies...The high spot of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom, out of class we worked with fervor on the decorations, but the com- pliments we received from the Seniors made it all worth while...What a wonderful and exciting year to look back on as Juniors; but with a feeling of gladness and a little ofsadnessweclimbto the highest rung, and look what we have to look forward to...Another step toward our goal... 18 tradition set by Juniors A New Class Room (?) Some day they'll understand JUNIORS: ROW Is A. Larson, E. Hovded, B. Lee K. Lar- son.N.Marth.l. Hanson, G. Love, C. Nelson, L. Heppner, A. Hannigan. ROW 2: I. Hanson, R. Hovdet, M. Johnson, M.Munson,R. Jamieson, V. Munsterman, N. Neuman, D. Nelson,F.Knaak.D.Monroe. ROW 3: K. Moody, S. Jack son,E. Hoppe, A. Lehman,M. Nelson, D. Hudson, E. Kue ker.E.Kanning.J. Jacobe, C Lenz, J. Jacobson, M. Hen derson. 19 as they plan for future careers JUNIORS. ROW 1: L. Blackman, J. Albright, T. Daniel, D.Bartsch.D. Frautnick, J. Hngdahl, J. Erickson, C. Dex- heimer, E. Golterman. ROW 2: C. Engelking, S. Fred- erickson, E. Dodge, D. Downs, L. Gjerstad, S. Berge, N. Durheim, D. Ask, I. Christensen, L. Gilbertson, M. Carl- son,J. Christensen. ROW 3: B. Carstensen, C. Flohrs, C. Ekstedt, W. Gilling, A. Gigstad, A. Anderson, R. Bohm, L. Brekke.R.Curry, R. Garten, D. Flohrs, D. Claire. AB- SENT: G. Devens, M. Hackett, J. Jensen, M. Kittelson. 20 Where is it? Please! As sophisticated sophomores What will happen next? Ella Mae Johnson, Vice- President; Richard Moody, President; Judy Oglesbee, Secretary; Jim Holm, Treasurer. Leading usoff on our first year in senior high were our class officers--Ella Mae Johnson, Judy Oglesbee, Jim Holm, and Richard Moody...We really felt mighty after graduating from the crammed freshmen halls and moving to third floor...Early in October came the traditional homecoming festivities with our class working hard, as usual, to produce a good float...A little while before the parade, someone discovered that the word sophomore had been spelled wrong on a sign but they managed to get it changed before parade time...In spite of it all, we won second prize...Dennis Hunstad and La Rue Mickleson were our class attendants...We were surely proud of the second team cheerleaders because four of the five were from our class...Judy Saye, Kathy Madson, La Rue Mickle- son, and Jean Voss!...Biology proved to be an interesting course and in one of its better moments was quite filling... Those of us who brought apples to class secretly one day will remember the amsuing incidents before and after Mr. Haws discovered the culprits ...Our class was re- sponsible for a few goofs in our time, too...The poster committee for the Snoball Dance spelled alumni wrong andhadthe wrong date so they had to change them all... Then again when the Leap Year Dance was coming up, signs appeared bearing the names of the 10 most eligible males...The only trouble was that they were all going steady!...In the field of sports we've really made our mark...There were more sophomores than any other class in wrestling...Inbasketball, the second team starters were all sophomores and two sophomores usually started on the first team... But we have also had our share of injuries received during football and wrestling...The most un- usual case was that of Roger Deegan...One day during wrestling he sprained his finger, bit his tongue, and broke his arm...Whew ! ...Magic prom time came with twenty thrilled students acting as waiters and waitresses...Then exams and at last--we're juniors!... ROW 1; A. Ewy, L. Haukvick, F. Dodge, P. Bartsch, S. Harrison,C.Carlson,W. Berg, G. Anderson, J. Dougherty, S. Hansen, L. Albough, S. Froehling, R. Bodin, A. Ayers, A. Anderson. ROW 2: H. Buffinton, P. Erickson, A. Gruis, H. Blackstad.G. Bugge, J. Bishop, J. Holm, R. Deegan, V. Hoffman,J. llage, K. Hackett, N. Davis, A. Eckstrom, P. Bruss. ROW 3: D. Brudelie, J. FuUer, L. Daniels. J. Anderson, C. Burckhardt, R. Clausen, D. Greischar, R. Fastenau, A. Fastenau, R. Bakke, R. Asendorf, K. Black- stad, A. Hoffman. we dealt with new situtations SOPHOMORES. ROW 1: E. Knickrehm. D. Larson, M. Nel- son, J. Larson, A. Mau, T. Morrow, L. Leineweber, W. Lee, son, C.Jensen, D. Michelson, G.Noren, K.Jensen, B. Kohn. D. Madison. ROW 3: G. Johnson, R. Moody, W. Holm- M. Mueller, L. Mickelson, E. Johnson, K. Madson, P. Mish- quist, J. Lastine, R. Nelson, E. Klavitor, D. Hunstad, P. ler, A. Jukulen. ROW 2: E. Jergens, R. Nelson, J. Knaack, Nelson, J.Hultgren, M. Munsterman, R. Luther, G. Lingen, J. Kittleson, V. Jensen, S. Johnson, M. Hovdet, W. Nel- K. Nelson, S. Noren. 22 Now, now boys. Cheating again, or yet? and joined the many activities. It’s a long way up. SOPHOMORES. ROW 1: C. Schweppe, B. Risenberg, J. 01- seth, D. Wacker, D. Schmillen, M. Swanson, J. Voss, N. Westman, M. Smith, L. Wascher, E. St. John. ROW 2: G. Wacker,J.Saye, E. Pierson, J. Oglesbee, J. Thompson, D. Schmillen, G.Schutz, R. Swanson, Y. Sieg, S. Waldhiem, S.Wang,M.Ruhland. ROW 3: D. Schmillen, L. Schroder, R.Sorenson,L.Sternberg,J.Truman, K. Weiske, J. Vetter, E. Schultz, D. Thompson, S. Salzman, B. Stevens, J. Sell- stadt.J.Sizer, L.Quindel. Absent: J. Otte, D. Schloman, D. Senne, W. Tapper. 23 As frightened freshman FRESHMAN. ROW 1: L. Buffington, H. Durheim, R. Har- der, C. Bohm, A. Bishop, M. Bentdahl, P. Hansen, K. Haynes, P. Beckius, B. Blekestad, K. Curry, J. Curry. ROW 2: C. Beckman, E.Engelking, D. Davis, E. Berg, J. Gay, L. Froslan, R. Berg, P. Hanson, J. Hankinson, J. Cunning- ham, C. Alba ugh, G. Helling. ROW 3: B. Butzlaff, J. Frautnick,J.Hage, T. Crosgrove, R. Duncanson, D. Cole- man, L. Bierman, J. Christensen, S. Enge, D. Bolin, B. Curry, J. Beckius. ABSENT: R. Nelson, G. Rust. It's just water down the drain.” Charles Owens, Sec- retary-Treasurer; Merridee Miller, President; John Rude, Vice President. The year got off to a fast start with everyone running around trying to find out just where they belonged. The new freshmen who came in from the country were a tre- mendous addition to our class. It was hard to get into the swing of things after three months of vacation, but after about a week the teachers made sure we didn't for- get what we were supposed to be doing. (Home work!) The campaigning and electing of class officers couldn’t be forgotten. Merridee Miller led our class as president, John Rude as our vice president, and Charles Ownes was our able secretary-treasurer. Homecoming came along, the theme was chosen and immediately everyone began thinking up good float ideas. This being our first year to have a king and queen atten- dant, we were all very proud of Barbara Butzlaff and Doug- las Olson who did a very good job of representing our class. Then came football, or should we say football? Even though some people may have wondered just exactly what was going on we were all very proud of our two wins and one loss record. Joyce Mishler was chosen by the student body to help cheer the B squad on to victory. By all indications it looks as though she must have done a good job, because ourB squad lost only two games. Tommy Crosgrove was our contribution to the squad. He was our pride and joy as he led the team with the most points and when he was named prep star of the week by the Minneapolis Star. The pleasant odors coming up from the Home Ec. room made us all proud of the wonderful cooks of our class. Not to be outdone, the sewing class and the boys in shop turned out some pretty good looking articles. Before any of us realized what was happening spring was here and with it came final exams. They lasted such a brief time it was hardly worth all the complaining we did. Finals - Report cards - passing grades, and at last, Senior High, here we come! ” we started at the bottom of the hill. The Line-Up What’s wrong Lana? FRESHMEN. ROW Is C. Nelson, D. Klassen, J. Junkens, J. Mishler, P. Krause, P. Laingen, O. Marth, W. Oglesbee, R. Nelson, L.Larson, R. Mann, M. Nelson. ROW 2: D. Olson, J. Hudson, L. Olson, D. Jensen, G. Hudson, M. Miller, J. Mickelson, N. Hoscheid, F. Knaack, P. Nelson, M. Mor- row, J. Koenig. ROW 3: B. Maxwell, R. Offerdahl, R. Love, D. Olson, D. Johnson, G. Lunz, L. Klose, C. Owen, A. Konz, W. Heppner, I. Howe. S. Knaack. The eighth grade hunted for knowledge FRESHMEN. ROW 1:J. Westman, M.Williams,J.Sawatzky, G. Webb, J. Solberg, D. Stauffer, P. Rathman, M. Tighe, J. Rude, M. Sedam. ROW 2: J. Serkland, R. Peterson, R. Redmond,D.Schmillen, J.Sweeney, K. Veiling, V. Wolle, D. Jenney, D. Senne, A. Weidenback. ROW3:L. Warling, J.Rude, J.Sandmeyer, M. Peterson, R. Smith, G. Sandman, C. Sveine, G. Stewart, S. Voosen, M. Wick. N. Saunders, T'. Peterson. That's a game? The Great Pretenders 26 and soon developed pride and boldness Records hold our future Dorothy Stradtman, Presi- dent; Katherine Johnson, Secretary; Norman Weiske, Treasurer; James Warling, Vice President. Our class hit 120 when school started so naturally there was an increase in teachers; Miss Jordon and Mrs. Mc- Cusky taught English, while Mr. Haugen and Mr. Widmark taught Math. Mrs. McCusky and Mr. Haugen also taught Social Studies and General Science respectively... Soon after school started our class officers were chosen; President Dorothy Stradtman, Vice President Jim Warling, secretary Kathy Johnson, Treasurer Norman Weiske...A class representative was chosen from each section... Homecoming came and we were out to win with our float...trouble was a couple of other classes stole our idea of golfing... Remember the play Section C had to put on...and those costumes...Oh yes, the roller skating party...you never knewwhowould fall down next...never could stop on those wheels...I thank the walls for their support... This year at our Halloween party we had a program instead of races...it was a real hit with the kids...wonder who the clown was that sat in all the teachers laps..Could it have been Jim Warling? The junior-high claimed half the chairs in band with 14 from the 8th grade alone...we all practice hard for the trip we've planned... The boys and girls glee clubs practiced hard for the Christmas concert, coming all decked out in white shirts and blouses and black bows at the neck... Fashions were Bermuda shorts and knee length stock- ings...some were worn for warmth others for fad... The 8th grade basketball team really came through with some nice scores... This being an age for space and planets we called our paper The Flying Saucer ...Mr. Williams guided us and we chose Kathy Johnson as Editor-in-chief with Carmen Broughten and Nancy Peterson as her assistants... Money collectors were Noel Dodge, Suzie Wagner, and Menseth Hage...Our senior typist was Karen Bergman... All in all we must admit we really had fun...but now we are looking forward to becoming Freshman as we move towards our goal... ROW 1: G. Beckius, S. Anderson, C. Albaugh, O. Fred- erickson.S. Groshens, B. Bernloehr, M. Gjerstad, N. Dodge, R. Firchau, M. Behrends, K. Askeland, B. Blackman, E. Bentdahl. ROW 2: R. Duffy, F. Blackstad, C. Edgerton, S. Carlson, J. Bergman, M. Anderson, R. Duncanson, B. Beckstrom, L. Eckstrom, K. Bjerke, K. Frieson, S. Aska- vold, B. Friesen, D. Anderson. ROW 3: D. Durheim, M. Frydenlund, E. Blackstad, C. Broughton, L. Arnold D. Gilbertson, R. Dankert. D. Garten, C. Anderson, J. Ander- son, C. Cole, J. Anderson. Seventh graders came bewildered EIGHTH GRADE. ROW 1: S. Larson, P. LaDuke, M. Nel- son, J. Maxon, L. Koenig, M. Nelson, R. Helling, K. Klutz, D. Malmanger, D. Noren, R. Meyer, S. Hage. ROW 2: E. Johnson, L. Jenson, K. Johnson, S. Madsen, F. Howe, S. Hanson, C. Nelson, P. Hovdet, M. Jenson, P. Hanson, G. Nelson, L. Jenson. ROW 3: J. Howe, B. James, D. Kuehl, D. Jamieson, J. Howe, C. Lind, J. Hulcren, M. Hage, D. Jenson, J. Haugen, G. Miller, W. Kuyper. Filter tip (?) Hall brawl EIGHTH GRADE. ROW 1: M. Poss, K. Vehling, S. Wacker, J. Or vis, S. Wagner, J. Penne.J. Sandmann, J. Warnemunde, L. Olson, S. Peterson, J. Sawatzky, T. Redmond. ROW 2: H. Payton, R. Sandquist, B. Warner, T. Running, B. Wald- heim, J. Stevens, C. Olson, J. Sletta, S.Wetterstad,L. Stauffer, N. Weiske. C. Olson, G. Zarn. ROW 3: N. Peterson, C. Shellum, C.Soreson, J. Ronglie, J. Warling, D.Stradtman, J. Sandmeyer, C. Sands, N. Veith.G.Wol- ner, L.Shroeder, M.Torkelson, F. Shellum, J. Sandmeyer. and explored in new fields We have just begun. Joan Wang, Vice President; Nancy Anderson, Secretary; Steven Strommen, Treas- urer; James Luther, President. Deep in thought. At last we are in Junior High! What fun it is to go from one room to another for classes..As leaders of our class of 95 members, we chose James Luther, President, Joan Wang, Vice President, Steve Strommen, Treasurer, and Nancy Anderson Secretary... Making our first float proved to be quite enjoyable... It didn't quite win a prize, but we learned a lot and may- be next year we will win that prize...The nine band members from our class really made us proud... Remember all those panel discussions we had in Mr. William's class? Instead of the usual games at our Halo- ween party this year we had a big program...Our atten- dants for the Halloween party, Alice, Delbert, Dick, Nancy, Judy, and Larry, made us very proud! The king and queen were chosen from the eighth grade... Through our newly formed Tab Book Club , we were given a chance each month to buy the latest books... What an honor it was when Joel Ball’s Christmas story was chosen for the Saints Reporter... Those house plans we drew in math class may not have been too practical, but we had loads of fun doing it... Remember that style show in which the Home Ec. girls showed off their handwork? The industrial arts boys, not to be out done, had their night to show off their work al- so... The dagger scene in the movie Romeo and Juliet was one that we really got a big chuckle out of...The combination of Leap Year and Valentines Day set us all in a dither--but what fun we had! Before we knew it we were no longer little green seventh graders, but important eighth graders... SEVENTH GRADE; ROW 1: D. Berg, A. Bartsch, D. Edgerton, M. Froslan, C. Blekestad, S. Curry, S. Benson, L. Dreke, S. Bryant. ROW 2: G. Coleman, M. Bjerke, K. Daniel, V. Dougherty, J. Ball, S. Enge, J. Dreke. M. Bertilson, B. Berndt. ROW 3: R. Gilbertson, S. Garten, D. Anderson,C.Greig, P. Froslan, N. Anderson, J. Bodin, G. Bowen, L. Anderson. 29 and left experienced. SEVENTH GRADE. ROW 1: D. Monroe, D. Madison, L. Olson, J. Noren, E. Hoffman, L. Olson, M. Holland, D. Holm, L. McNeal, J. Mishler, K. Jukulen. ROW 2: D. Mickelson, J. Miller, V. Johnson, K. Nelson, M. Junker, M.Mollenhauer,J. Nelson, L. Hanson, B. Nelson, J. Nel- son, K. Klutz. ROW 3: J. Luther, D. Marsden, G. John- son, M. Olson, S. Nelson, T. Lastine, R. Melcher, D. Holn- quist, L. Larson, J. Howe, K. Mollenhauer. Homemakers? Oh, he's sweet. What is this supposed to be? SEVENTH GRADE. ROW 1: H. Snow, T. Schweppe, J. Wang, L. Stevens, S. Strommen, L. Sandberg, B. Warne- munde. K. Sedam, T. Smith, J. Renner. ROW 2: B. Perrier, E. Snow, D. Samuelson, M. Vetter, C. Pittman, M. Rettke, B.Sands, R. Snow, S. Quam, D. Peters, D. Roxin.ROW 3: P. Wedge, L. Webb, K. Swanson, M. Wilson, F. Webb, R. Wolle, G. Rettke, B. Wolner, G. Wolle, A. Voss. The administration and faculty, Let's talk to our fine student body. says our superintendant, Mr. Cole, to Hilma Neimier, his secretary. Remembering the good school year brings a smile to our principal, Mr. Barger, and his secretary, Marjorie Sternberg. 3'.' our friends and guides School Board: SEATED: Thomas J. Buhl, Amel Bolin, Edgar Anderson, John Johnson, Mrs. Robert Voss. STAND- ING: Supt. A. J. Cole, Millard Dreke. MORGAN WILLIAMS Social Studies 7 8 Mankato T. C. B.S., Eastern T.C. U. of Minn. MILTON WETZEL World History B.S., U. of Minn. Mankato T.C. U. of Iowa JOEL BALL English 11 Speech B.A., Loras College U. of Minn. Mankato T.C. CAROL JOHNSON English 9 Guidance Counseling B.A., St. Olaf U. of Colorado TERRANCE HAWS Biology-Guidance B.S., Mankato T.C. M.A., Colorado A M AB STROMMEN American History B.A., Augsburg Grad. Work at U. of Minn. MARGARET HUSLEGARD Vocal Music B.M., Chocordia-Moorhead OTTO SORENSEN Instrumental Music B.A., Mankato T.C. B.M., Mac Phail College of Music Master of Music 33 who help us gain knowledge MERRILL WIDMARK Math 7, Science 8 B.S., Gustavus Adolphus Mis. VEONA McCUSKEY English 8.9, Social Studies 8 B.A., Hamline BETSY GEIWITZ Phy. Ed. 7,8,9,10 B.A., St. Olaf ARNOLD VEGLAHN Phy. Ed. 6.7,8,9,10 B.A., Luther College M.A., U. of Iowa KEITH WILKINSEN Phy. Ed. and Health 6,7,8,9,10 M.A., Mankato State B.A., Mankato State H.R. DAVIDSON Drawing 7,8,9,11. Ind. Arts B.S., Stout State, Wisconsin PHILIP KNOPP Ind. Arts 7,8,9,12 B. of Ed., Winona State T.C. M.A., Colorado College of E. Graduate work at U. of M. CAROL MARSHALL Art 1-8, Adv. Art B.S., Mankato State GENE BONZER Ag. 9,10,11,12. F.F.A. B.S., So. Dakota State CONRAD G. HAUGEN Math 8, Gen. Science 8 B.A., St. Olaf M.A., U. of Minn. necessary for future success R.E. WOEHRLE General Business B.A., Hamline MILDRED REM MEM Librarian B.A., Concordia B.S., L.S., U. of Minn. NORBERT RENNER Algebra-Math B.S., Mankato T.C. M.A..U. of S.D. PAUL SIFFORD Science 9 B.S.. Gustavus Adolphus SWEN SAARI English 12 B.S., St. Cloud T.C. MANUEL MACIAS English 10, Spanish B.S., Mankato T.C. LOIS JORDAN English 7 8 B.A., Carleton JANET GRASDALEN Home Ec. B.A., St. Olaf CAROL CAIN Home Ec. B.S., U. of Minn. EDWARD ERLANDSON Physics Chemistry B.S., Mankato T.C. RUTH LORIKS Commercial B.A., St. Olaf College Cafeteria Employees: MRS. I. BAKKE, MRS. H. J. LUDVIGSON, MRS. KATHERINE GASINK, MRS. L. E. GREISCHAR. Athletics teach sportsmanship ROW 1: F. Hammer, E. Kanning, K. Nelson, W. Wil- son, E. Saunders, J. Behrends, J. Jakobe, K. Sandmeyer, D. Zender. ROW 2: R. Sorenson, R. Bakke, J. Warling, K.Curry, D. Downs, L. Brekke, R. Luther, J. Holm. ROW 3: M. Anderson, D. Blumenshein. D. Ask, M.Sieg, J. In the fall when school starts, sport minds turn to football, the rough and tumble sport . . . Co-captains John Behrends and Errol Saunders led the team to a three win, six loss overall record . . . The Fighting Saints got off to a good, fast start by defeating Minne- tonka 14 to 6 and arch-rival Madelia 18 to 0 . . . Next came the strong Worthington club which defeated the Jimmies40to 12 . . .BlueEarth was the first conference game and the Saints were defeated 18 to 0 . . . Windom journeyed over for Homecoming and the slogan More Drive in 55 paid off as the Jimmies rolled over Win- dom 26 to 7 . . . Swanson,T.Eppeland,L. Daniels, R. Asendorf, Coaches K. Wilkenson, R. Woehrle. ROW 4: Head coach T. Haws.R. Mielke, J. Kittelson, D. Thompson, C. Burck- hardt, G. Bugge, D. Monroe, W. Sandberg. New Ulm marked the second conference game for the Saints, and the Eagles came out on top 28 to 13 . . . The Saints were next defeated by Fairmont 27 to 7 and St. Peter 19 to 0 . . . The last game on the schedule saw Waseca atSt. James with Waseca coming out on the long end 30 toOto put the Jimmies in the South Central Conference cellar . . . Next year the Saints will be led by co-captains Bill Wilson and Loren Brekke and hope for a better win-loss record . . . SENIOR LETTERMEN. ROW 1: D. Downs, E. Saunders, M. Sieg, W. Sandberg, J. Warl- ing, J. Swanson, R. Mielke. ROW 2; T. Eppeland, D. Blumenshein, K. Curry. coordination, physical fitness ROW 1: R. Nelson, E. Kanning, J. Bishop, R. Deegan, D. Thomson, C. Burchardt, W. Tapper, R. Clausen. ROW 2: R. Olson, K. Weiske, E. Klavator, L. Quin- del, J. Otte, L. Sternberg, D. Ask, R. Assendorf, K. Wilkenson. ROW 3: G. Kittleson, R. Sorenson, G. B Team Football Coach Keith Wilkenson's Bombers ended the season successfully with four victories and one defeat . . . They defeated Sleepy Eye 40-0. Blue Earth 13-7, Fairmont 7-0, New Ulm 20-0, but lost to Mankato in the season's final 20-0 . . . The loss to Mankato ended the Bombers' three year winning streak of thirteen games . . . There are the players who will comprise much of the varsity team next year . . . Johnson, G.Schutz, C. Olson, G. Bugge, J. Jakobe, K. Nelson, K. Sandmeyer. ROW 4: R. Luther, A. Leh- man, D. Monroe, R. Moody, S. Noren, J. Holm, D. Zender, R. Sorenson, L. Daniels. Throughout the years our B team football squads have been successful and under the assistance of coaches will continue to do so. One of the important reasons for this squad is to teach them the rules but also sports- manship. With their training and the ability to want to play the Bteam squads will continue in victories for St. James. ROW I; R. Love, T. Crosgrove, R. Peterson, P. Han- son, N. Hoschied, G. Lunz, J. Gay, D. Gilbertson, D. Coleman,J. Rude. ROW 2: G. Sandmann, J. Christ- enson, D. Davis, J. Serkland, B. Offerdahl, G. John- son, L. Schroeder, J. Sweeny, P. Krause. ROW 3: J. Hage, B. James, D. Olson, L. Klese, G. Wolner, W. Kuyper, P. Laingen, W. Oglesbee. ROW 4: J. Howe, M. Torkelson, C. Sorenson, E. Blackstad, R. Dankert, T. Running, C. Anderson, J. Ho we , J. Sandmeyer. ROW 5: N. Dodge, J. Haugen, B. Frieson, J.Warling, D. Garten, R. Helling, P. Hanson, J. Hintgen, B. Warn- er. ROW 6: Mr. Strommen, C. Edgerton, J. Rognlie, J. Maxon, L. Arnold, Mr. Crosgrove. which make good teams A gift from St. James merchants. •to and build healthy bodies and minds. WRESTLING TEAM. ROW 1: E. Saunders. M. Sieg, L. mann, A. Eckstrom, D. Madison. ROW 3: W. Sandberg. Olson. E. Munsterman, A. Hurley. J. Klaras, W. Beck- J. Swanson. D. Downs. D. Ask, L.Sandmeyer, E. Firchau, man. C Dexheimer, R. Jensen. ROW 2: R. Luther. K. R. Mielke. Sandmeyer. W. Wilson. R. Nelson, J. Bishop, D. Schlo- Co - captains Errol Saunders and Jerry Klaras led the Saint grapplers to a very impressive 10-3 record through the tough schedule. The three losses occurred only to such top teams as State Champion Blue Earth, Owatonna, and Mankato. The Saints defeated St. Peter, Take Crystal, Windom twice, Redwood Falls twice, Alexande r Ramsey Madelia twice, and Worthington for the 10 wins. Much hard work along with the coach- ing and supervision of Mr. Haws and Mr. Macias produced three conference champions , Bill Beckman, Jerry Klaras, and Errol Saunders, and a second place in the South Central Conference. In the Region II meet, held at Blue Earth, Saunders was the only one to repeat as champion and gain entrance to the state meet held at Mankato Teachers College. Saunders lost his first match to the last year's state champion 6-4 but came back to take third place in the 165 pound class. At the wrestling party held at the end of the season, Charlie Dexheimer was chosen next year's captain. The boys also chose Errol Saunders as the most valuable and Douglas Madison the most improved. Who is it? JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING CHAMPS. ROW 1: J. Hintgen. S. Hage, R. Helling, J. Rognlie, G. Helling. D. Olson. ROW 2: J. Christensen. T. Crosgrove, J. Warling, C. Sorensen. P. Hanson. D. Gilbertson. Though they didn’t always win. j mrrirrrrrnfynnn“ Li j iu VAKSITY BASKETBALL TEAM. R. Schultz, R. Bohm, M. Anderson, R. Clausen, D. Hun- stad, D.Blumenshein, E.Kanning, J. Behrends, J. Vetter, D. Claire, D. Zender, T. Cros- grove, Student Managers C. Olson and W. Oglesbee. 42 these boys fought hard. . . BASKETBALL B SQUAD. ROW 1: Manager C. Olson, Coach K. Wilkensen, Manager W. Oglesbee. ROW 2: L. Schroeder, R. Moody, R. Sorensen, G. Bugge, R. Bakke, R. Clau- sen, D. Hunstad, J. Vetter, J. Holm, R. Asendorf, T. Crosgrove. Our desire to play a good game and to keep our sportsmanship always atthe top was derivedfrom watching the terrific leadership of our three senior boys. They proved to us that, win or lose, basketball is always a sport to be proud of participating in. St. James 39 Truman 44 St. James 43 W indom 48 St. James 43 New Ulm 57 St. James 81 Jackson 67 St. James 56 Fairmont 69 St. James 38 Blue Earth 46 St. James 64 Madelia 49 St. James 56 W aseca 49 St. James 54 Windom 60 St. James 67 New Ulm 56 St. James 48 St. Peter 52 St. James 84 Jackson 71 St. James 55 Fairmont 56 St. James 61 Loyola 60 St. James 53 Madelia 56 St. James 73 Blue Earth 56 St. James 56 Mt. Lake 49 St. James 60 Nicollet 33 St. James 64 Lake Crystal 41 St. James 73 Mankato 78 The B Team finished a very good season with fifteen wins and two de- feats. . .The only two losses were to Windom and Mountain Lake by close scores. . .The whole team played as a unit throughout the season as their record shows. . . St. James 31 Truman 17 St. James 31 W indom 33 St. James 40 New Ulm 31 St. James 57 Jackson 31 St. James 42 Fairmont 30 St. James 35 Blue Earth 23 St. James 36 Madelia 34 St. James 50 Waseca 41 St. James 46 Windom 29 St. James 36 New Ulm 30 St. James 45 St. Peter 37 St. James 53 Jackson 34 St. James 48 Fairmont 45 St. James 49 Mankato Loyola 24 St. James 48 Madelia 38 St. James 38 Blue Earth 19 St. James 32 Mt. Lake 36 43 because they wanted to win FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SQUAD. STANDING: H. Crosgrove, coach, D. Klassen, J. Serkland, D. Senne, P. Hanson. L. Klose, A. Konz, D. Tenney, G. Hudson, R. The freshman finished out the season strong by defeating Madelia 32-20 . . . Love and Coleman were high scorers with 18 and 7 points respectively ... With their two wins over Madelia, the freshmen wound up with a 2-4 record. Their losses came at the hands of Butterfield 21-18; 37-34and Tri-Mont 17-14and 32-16. . .Love, Coleman, D. Peterson, Davis, Owens, Lunz, Offerdahl. Rude, Hos- chied, and Klassen put in good performances during the season . . . Peterson, J. Sweeny, H. Durheim. SEATED: P. Krause, N. Hoscheid, R. Love, D. Coleman, G. Lunz, C. Owens, J. Rude, R. Offerdahl, R. Peterson, D. Davis. The seventh and eight grade team finished out a suc- cessful season with a record of 6-0. . .Coach Strommen’s boys scored wins twice over Butterfield, Madelia, and Tri- Mont . . . Leading scorers for the season were Wolner, Haugen, and Gilbertson with Torkelson, Schroeder, and Strommen also turning in good games . . . THE WINNING INTRAMURAL TEAM. ROW 1: J. Jacobe, D. Ask, D. Serkland, C. Ekstedt, M. Sandberg. ROW 2: A. Olson, R. Sorenson, A. Gigstad, C. Olson. LOOKS LIKE HARD WORK, BOYS. 44 for their loyal followers i VARSITY SQUAD CHEERLEADERS. J. Engdahl. J. Roms- dahl. J. Running, C. Engelking. Okay-it’s Team Clap ! That is one of the many new yells that our A Team cheerleaders introduced to the student body this year . . Besides thinking up new yells, they also pounded their heads for new formations for some of the more common yells . . . Something new was tried by the cheerleaders in conducting Pep Fests . . . Instead of putting on every one themselves, the honor was passed around to the different organi- zations in the school . . . This was certainly a success and the pep fests came up with some really unique ideas! Remember the panda that was our mascot during the beginning of the basketball season? But the panda must have got very confused because we seemed to lose more games than we won . . . The result was that the panda vanished and Carol Engleking's little brother was used instead at the home games. . .They also sponsored a dance and used the proceeds to pay half the student bus fare to Fairmont . . . Hats off to our cheerleaders!! A squad giving yell at pep fest. B. SQUAD CHEERLEADERS: J. Voss, J. Saye, L. Mickel- son, K. Madsen, J. Mischler. This year the B Team cheerleaders were almost as busy as the A Team, not only learning all the yells but also putting on a dance and a pep fest . . . They also had their share of trouble in keeping their jumps even and remembering the differnet yells.. .Judy Saye had been a cheerleader in Worthing before she moved here this year and had to learn all the yells over again. . .Remember the pep fest they put on when six sophomore boys sang a bas- ketball song to the tune of Sixteen Ton ? A Iso the cheering contest where the sopho- moreclass out-yelled the juniors. . .They did a swell job! Their desire to play plus the urge to win. TENNIS TEAM. ROW 1: J. Serkland, B. Wa mer, T. Running, N.Dodge, S.Strommen, D. Peterson, R. Swan- son. ROW 2: D. Downs, M. Anderson, J. Rude , G. Bugge, T. Crosgrove, G. Offerdahl. BASEBALL TEAM. ROW 1: T. Daniels, J. Klaras, H. Blackstad, R. Sorensen, J. Bishop. ROW 2: J. Jacobe, J. Truman, M. Sieg, E. Brekke, K. Nelson. ROW 3: D. Blumenshein, R. Clausen, R. Sorenson, E. Firchau, Coach Veglahn. The 1956 tennis team wound up with a highly suc- cessful season under the coaching of Ab Strommen . . Only two lettermen returned from last year's squad, who were Mark Anderson and Gordon Bugge, which left the team with an inexperienced squad . . . However, Anderson is rated one of the top tennis players in the state while gaining the semi-finals when he was a sophomore and a junior . . . This year he is rated as one of the top prospects to win the singles championship . . . The only othersenior on the squad is Donald Downs, while the rest of the team is made up from sophomores and some good prospects in the freshman class , . . The team is rated as a logical contender for the Conference and Regional championships . . . With An- derson rated to take both titles in the singles class. Bugge along with either Downs or Crosgrove probably can win one or two of the doubles championships . . . With the passing of winter and the b e g i n n i n g of spring you start hearing the cries of Strike three , You're out , Kill the Ref , which signifies the be- ginning of baseball . . . Under the coaching eye of Arnold Veglahn, four re- turning lettermen came back from last year's squad. . . They were Darryl Blumenshein, Jerry Klaras, Tom Daniels, and Jerry Jacobe . . . Starting from practically scratch, Veglahn molded the team into a well performing team at the end of the season. With strong pitching from Harvey Blackstad and Jerry Jacobe, along with those grabs from shortstop Blumen- shein, the team had a pretty good season . . . With mostly Juniors and Sophomores out the Saints should be tough in the coming years . . . 46 but above all, their school loyalty TRACK SQUAD. ROW 1: M. Sandberg, G. Evers, J. Behrends.R. Olson, C. Burchardt, L. Brekke, C. Stradt- man, B. Carstensen, D. Monroe, R. Bakke, J. Warling, J. Holm, R. Bohm, R. Asendorf, T. Eppeland. ROW 2: E. Kanning, R. Nelson, M. Munsterman, L. Sandmeyer, A. Olson, L. Olson, C. Dexheimer, D. Ask, E. Tande, R. Garten, D. Madison, B. Luther, J. Swanson, Coach Ren- ner. ROW 3: D. Walker, G. Johnson, D. Schloman, D. Claire, C. Olson, A. Lehman, P. Nelson, J. Hultgren, J. Knaak, A. Frautnick, E. Klaviter, W. Beckman, E. Munsterman, Coach Wilkensen. ROW 4: R. Serkland, L.Sternberg, D.Senne, L.Quindel, W. Berg, D. Thomp- son, R. Schultz, D. Radenbaugh. D. Hunstad, E. Saun- ders. Track is becoming an increasingly popular sport . . . Let's take a trip back to last year's events and see what Captain Myron Engel accomplished with his team . . . Coach Renner began the season with an average team . . . With his knowledge and the help of Assistant Coach Haws, they brought their team to a fine finish . . Captain Myron Engel returned with the following lettermen: Ronnie Nelson, David Johnson, Howard Olson, George Kueker, Bill Montgomery, Ja mes Seal, Phillip Moody, Jene Frydenland, Errol Saunders, Dick Jensen, John Behrends, Andy Olson, and Tom Eppeland . . Beginning with the Indoor Meet at the University of Minnesota, Myron Engel led by scoring eight points ... St. James continued improving by placing 5th at the Estherville relays . . . The steadily improving ability and determination of the boys proved itself in the District Meet at Man- kato T.C. by copping the championship trophy . . . The Region showed stiffer competition having only Myron Engel going on to win the State in the high hur- dles . . . Beginning the 1956 season Tom Eppeland was chosen to lead the team . . . Other lettermen which returned were John Behrends, Errol Saunders, A ndy Olson, George Evers, Bill Beckman, Rodney Garten, and Robert Bohm . . . Again the track team underthe direction of Coaches Renner and Wilkensen journeyed to the Indoor Meet held at the University of Minnesota . . . The schedule was followed unless complications a- rose . . . April 24 St. James was host to a Triangular Meet . . . Blue Earth relays were held at Blue Earth April 28 . . . May held a busy season for the trackmen . . . May 3rd the men went to Estherville and the 9th to a meet at Worthington . . . The South Central Conference was held at New Ulm on the 11th .. . Is it leap frog or broad jumping, Tom? The close of the season saw St. James hopefully en- tering the District Meet at Mankato T.C. on May 17th, Regional on the 26th at Worthington, and the State Meet onjune 5th held at the University of Minnesota . , It can’t be that much of a strain, John! brought them on top. CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD. ROW 1: E. Brekke. L. Sandmeyer, A. Olson. B. Beckman, R. Garten, C. Strad- tman, R. Jensen. ROW 2: L. Hudson, M. Sandberg. G. Evers, M. Munsterman, J. Hage, A. Frautnick, Coach Renner. ROW 3: J. Jensen. D. Radenbaugh, A. Ekstrom, C. Dexheimer, J. Knaack, L. Wascher. A review of the Cross Country Squad of 1954 shows St. James won the district and placed seventh in the state meet. The squad lost to Minneapolis Southwest but proved themselves winners by win- ning the St. Louis Park dual meet and the Mankato Invitational. Ronald Nelson was the cross country captain. Now for a glance at the 1955 season. Andrew Olson was chosen captain and Norb Renner was again the coach. The squad began the year by losing a Triangular meet at Mankato, but they proved themselves by winning the Worthington dual meet. In a meet held in Minneapolis, Andy Olson received first place in his divi- sion. St. James as a team scored 84. The squad lost to Minneapolis South- west but later placed second in the District. Andy Olson set a record for the St. James course. The Cross Country squad came out first in the regional. St. James had a total of 38 points with Mankato second with 41. This brought the team to the State meet held in Minneapolis. Andy placed third in the State and the team as a whole placed ninth. Music without words. . . FIRST BAND. ROW 1: C. Holm. N. Evans. M. Peter- son. ROW 2: K. Bergman, J. Offerdahl, S. Jackson, M. Henderson, E. Berg, G. Devens, J. Erickson, D. Stradtman. ROW 3: D. Marsden, K. Moody, A. Voss, J. Howe, R. Sorenson, D. Frautnick, G. Ruhland, E. Wright, M. Sedam, J. Rude, L. Warling, D. Ouren. ROW 4: J. Schmillen, M. Westlund. J. Engdahl, A. Mau, J. Bergman, Y. Lofgren, C. Carlson, D. Jamie- son. Hurry up or we’ll be late for band . . . Dress that line! Watch me . . . Sound familiar? These are a few of the phrases a band member will never forget. .. Al- though being in band takes a lot of time and hard work, it also means a lot of fun, and there is that certain satis- faction at the end of a well performed concert. . . The hard work is soon forgotten, but we will always remember the fun(and food) of all the band trips even though we may have bunions on our feet and blisters on our hands. . . The school year was begun by our daily marching ses- sions in the sun on the streets and football field. . . We worked so hard to get those half-time shows down pat. . . Remember the Fat Clown Polka ? St. James Band was invited to participate in Windom's Flax Day Parade and Fairmont's King Korn Day Parade. . Our band then became hosts to the bands from many of the surrounging towns on Greater St. James Day. . . Butterfield and Fairmont each won a prize in their class while Mt. Lake and Tri-Mont tied in their class. . . The band has increased this year to 75 members, with many from the Junior High. . . The Senior class has the smallest representation in band with only 9 members (all girls) while the Junior class has the most with 19. . . One of the main projects during the year was our Community Calendar drive. . . It was very successful as our band is now $625 richer because of it. . .This money will be used to finance a band trip next year. . . 50 demands expression. FIRST BAND, ROW 1: K. Friesen, M. Behrends, M. Holland, C. Cole. ROW 2: B. Hartwigsen, A. Hoff- man, J. Jacobson, J. Saye, S. Enge, P. Bartsch, M. Nelson, K. Johnson. ROW 3: M. Miller, N. Dodge, L. Burrus. R. Sorensen. R. Perrier, J. Haugen. D. Nelson, B. Warner. S. Strommen, N. Anderson, J. Running. L. Olson. ROW 4: W. Lee, O. Sorenson, Director, J. Olson, T. Running, S. Wang, J. Nelson, D. Roxin, G. Ruhland, B. Carstensen. M. Munson. The band journeyed to Blue Earth for the Music Festi- val on April 17 and to Mankato for the contest on April 20. . . The Spring Concert was held on April 23. . . Remember the Christmas party planned by our capable officers and council members? Karen Bergman is now our President since Leon Burrus moved to Fairmont. . . Vice President is Marilyn Henderson, and Secretary-Treasurer is Joanne Olson. . .Council members areMeridee Miller, Angie Mau, Dorothy Ouren, and Nancy Evans. . . The High Hatter’s is a newly organized group of 7th and 8th grade boys. . . Mostly popular music with a few marches and polkas are played. . . They will play at pep fests and games. . • The priviledged seniors will surely never forget the experience of hearing the great Navy Band. . . On the days when we practice in the auditorium, these comments are often heard: You can take the stand and I'll take the music. Won’t you carry my chair, too? Connie will remember the day down there when Mr. Sor- ensen used her as an example to cure all clarinet and flute players of sitting pigeon toed. . . Lastly, there are Mr. Sorensen's famous stories. . .They always happen to him but somehow the Readers Digest steals them from him. . . Our hats off to a wonderful and patient band director! Hard work by all SWING BAND. ROW 1: R. Sorensen, D. Marsden, K. Moody, K. Bergman, D. Frautnick. ROW 2: B. Carstensen, M. Munson, R. Sorensen, N. Dodge, M. Miller, L. Olson, B. Per- rier. ROW 3: C. Carlson, A. Mau, J. Engdahl, Pianist: E. Berg. FIRST BAND MAJORETTES. ROW 1: B. Butzlaff, S. Harrison, P. Olseth. ROW 2: D. Downs, M. Anderson, P. Johnson. Wednesday noon hours are never quiet in the music depart- ment. At this time the Melody Masters dig into the rock and roll music of 1956. Although we’ve always met at the same time, a few of our members just can’t remember the time. Besides acquiring five new members, we have also added many new numbers to our book. Remember the fun we had kidding Mr. Sorensen when he ordered the band ’’Sixteen and Seventeen Ton ? The new baritone saxophone played by Darla Frautnick has been a big improvement to our organi- zation. The black derbys we wear during appearances really add class, especially when Bob Perrier's fits down over his face and Bob Sorensen's just manages to cover the top of his head. Under the direction of Mr. Sorensen the group of us had loads of fun playing for various meetings, concerts and bas- ketball games. Our four majorettes did a wonderful job leading our band this year. We weren't always positive what Mary’s whistle meant but we all managed to be headed in the right direction at the same time, anyway. Remember those cute routines the girls thought of for their part in the football shows? While marching at Windom Flax Day the band really envied the girls in the cool outfits. However, at the football games the girls envy the band members while their bare legs and hands looked slightly blue. As the two seniors graduate more majorettes will be coming up from Cadet band and their new leader will be Pat Olseth. 52 builds band’s reputation. We really were proud of ourselves when we got those Cadet Band uniforms--even though we felt like we were swimming in them, because they were so big . . . We led the Halloween and Wheels Day Parades, which was a great experience for us . . . All 45 of us really worked for the Homecoming Parade, as we were going to have something to be mighty proud of--and then we had our snappy majorettes, Sandra Frohling, Carol Jensen, and Leora Warling. Remember all the fun we had playing for the 2nd team basket- ball games? . . Of course, we couldn’t forget how hard we worked in the winter months on our Spring Concert Numbers . . . Pacific Grandeur sure was hard, and wasn't Ragtime Wedding funny? . . We also included two marches, Activity March and Night Flight. . . In May, we took part in a Junior High Festival at Fairmont--that really was great. . . To think it was an all day affair,--getting just like first band, even if it was on Saturday. . . All in all, we had a wonderful year in Cadet Band and Mr. Sorensen deserves the credit because he made it that way. Maybe, by next year, most of us will be in first band because we're really going to work for it this summer. . . But Cadet Band will never be forgotten as we climb to the top and strive to have a band better than ever. CADET BAND MAJORETTES. Carol Jensen. Leora Warling, Sandra Froehling. CADET BAND ROW Is G. Mayes, C. Edgerton, M. Wilson, C. Warling, M. Anderson. ROW 2: M. Nel- son, C. Beckman, K. Nelson, E. Hoffman, D. Hankin- son, B. Panzer, D. Edgerton, A. Barch, C. Schweppe, A.Holte. ROW 3: D. Stauffer, E. Thompson, M. Fry- denlund, K. Asklund, D. Noren, K. Sedam, Lana Lar- son, M. Klaras, B. Truman, C. Johnson, T. Carpenter, J. Wang, J. Luther. ROW 4: C. Bohm, N. Vieth, D. Malmgren, N. Saunders, L. Peterson, F. Schmillen, J. Hultgren, D. Molminger, J. Ball, R. Melcher. 53 Music groups taught us BAND COUNCIL: SEATED, K. Bergman, M. Hender- SAXOPHONE QUARTET: D. Frautnick, R. Sorenson, son. STANDING: N. Evans, J. Olson, D. Ouren, M. K. Moody, D. Marsden. Miller, A. Mau. FRENCH HORN TRIO: J. Rude, D. Ouren. L. Warling. BARITONE TRIO: J. Olson, T. Running, S. Wang. 54 CLARINET QUARTET: J. Offerdahl, M. Henderson, K. Bergman, S. Jackson. TROMBONE TRIO: G. Ruhland.M. Munson, B. Car- stensen. to appreciate good music. ROW 1: D. Noren, P. LaDuke, S. Anderson, J. Miller, E. Hoffman, B. Blackman, K. Klutz, J. Junkuns, A. Voss, K. Sedam, S. Peterson, S. Wacker, D. Malmanger, M. Sedam, J. Westman, M.Rettke, P. Wedge, J. Wang, M. Holland, J. Noren, S. Curry. ROW 2: L. Olson, R. Harder, J. Sawatzky, J. Warnemunde, M. Nelson, N. Anderson, G. Coleman, P. Hanson, S. Enge, M. Behrends. C. Bohm, A. Bishop, L. Ekstrom, K. Nelson, C. Beckman, S. Wettestad, K. Curry, S. Wagner, S. Askevold, C. Pittman, B. Waldheim. ROW 3:L. Larson, M. Frydenlund, O. Marth, J. Sletta, B. Wolner, J. Nelson, K. Haynes, L. Olson, D. Stauffer, K. Friesen, S. Carlson,C. Shellum, K. Daniels, K. Johnson, L. Jensen, D. Olson, J. Rude, J. Bergman, M. Anderson, J. Howe. ROW 4: D. Stradtman, C. Cole, C. Olson, N. Petterson, N. Saunders, K. Vehling, M. Wilson, G. Nelson, B. Maxwell, F. Shellum, M. Bertilson, J. Frautnick, C. Broughton, L. Warling, M. Miller, J. Hankanson, J. Koenig, 1. Howe, S. Enge, S. Knaak, M. Peterson, J. Hudson, E. Berg. Our chorus was separated into boy's and girl's glee clubs, consisting of 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. . . Each section received half of the Religious Instruction period for practice. . . As time went on we learned our songs and sang at the Christmas concert which was a big success for all who were in it. . . After the concert we sat back and relaxed by listening to records and singing songs for fun!. . As spring arrived, many of the songs we sang were about spring and summer and thus we were anxious to be outdoors. . . When school closed the Freshmen looked forward to joining the Sopho- more Mixed Chorus and the rest looked forward to being back in Junior High Glee Club. . . They lead us on the road to harmony. ROW 1: D. Clausen, N. Dodge, D. Anderson, D. Edgerton, D. Mickelson, L. Koenig, J. Renner, L. Hanson, J. Hage, Helling, R. Meyer, Olson, D. Holm, L. Olson, D. Monroe, J. Mishler, L. Drake. . . ROW 2: P. Laingen, T. Running, G. Wolner, G. Hudson, B. Perrier, J. Haugen, D. Rooxsin, P. Krause, K. Vehling, J. Luther, B. Warnemunde, M. Bjerke, B. Berndt, L. Sandberg, J. Dreke. . . ROW 3: B. James, L. Arnold, R. Peterson, D. Olson, B. Warner, S. Stormmen, N. Hoscheid. C. Greig, J.Anderson, C. Ander- son, C. Edgerton, R. Friesen. D. Marsden, B. Sands, M. Nelson, R. Gilbertson, J. Ball. . . ROW 4: D. Gilbertson, J. Rude, B. Offerdahl, T. Crosgrove, W. Kuyper, P. Hanson. D. Jamieson, B. Heppner, J. Hultgren, L. Shroeder, R. Melcher, D. Davis, D. Johnson, C. Lind, C. Sveine, G. Retke, D. Senne, L. Larson. . . Music speaks when ROW Is C. Wagner, J. Engdahl, S. Rust, B. Wick, M. Westlund, N.Sandmeyer, D. Nelson, N. Evans, M. John- son, N. Neuman, C. Johnson, K. Bergman, M. Hender- son, J. Olson, C. Holm. ROW 2: R. Sandberg, B. Engel- king, G. Jensen, M. Anderson, P. Johnson, F. Landstein- er, J. Wilth, K. Bolte, B. Laingen, Y. Lofgren, J. Offer- dahl, L. Gilbertson, K. Larson. ROW 3: R. Jensen, D. Radenbaugh, R. Serkland, R. Bohm, G. Evers, D. Blum- enshein.A. Hurley, J. Behrends, D. Downs. ROW 4: R. Otsea, L. Olson, E. Brekke, R. Sorenson, A. Olson, T. Eppeland, M. Anderson, J. Swanson. Miss Huslegard, vocal director, and Judy Erickson, accompanist. With huge Christmas trees as the setting on the stage, our first major accomplishment of the year was giving the Christmas Concert . . . Be- sides the beautiful Christmas Carols we sang, the program reached its climax when the sophomore chorus joined us in singing the Halleluiah Chorus . . .Miss Huslegard looked lovely wearing the red roses we gave her, however, we couldn't get her to model her other gift from us ... I guess pajamas just aren’t for the classroom! The end of April was the time chosen for our spring concert . . . The hard work and the thrill of giving the Creation with Arlo reading the scriptures, will never be forgotten . . . A fitting climax for the year was our singing the Halls of Ivy at Commencement. . .All 68 of us accomplished a lot this year, however, at times Miss Huslegard had her doubts . . . We owe our success to our lively little director and to our painist Judy Erickson . . . Hearing ourselves over KSUM and KNUJ during Christmas vacation was lots of fun and to many of us quite a surprise . . . Although the weather was slightly chilly (five degrees below zero) we had loads of fun on our caroling party . . . Miss Huslegard, our leader in the escapade was positive our voices would be ruined for good . . . An added attraction to our chorus room one day was the appearance of three little white mice that found their way into class with the assis- tance of three senior boys ... No one seemed to know who was more scared, the girls or the mice . . . Remember all the fun we had at the festival at Blue Earth . . . For some reason no one seemed to mind having to miss two days of school in one week . . .Receiving A’s in all the groups at the contest made us feel wonderful . . . V 56 other languages fail MIXED CHORUS. ROW 1: D. Downs. P. Olseth. D. Ouren, S. Jackson, B. Hartwigsen, J. Schmillen, L. Mossengren. ROW 2: V. Mossgren, K. Moody, J. Romsdahl, M. Munson. G. Devens, J. Running, J. Ericluon. ROW 3: D. Holm, E. Kanning, B. Wilson, B. Carstensen. ROW 4: D. Zender, C. Ekstedt, G. Kueker. BOYS GLEE CLUB, ROW 1: R. Jensen, R. Otsea, R. Serk- land, A. Hurley, D. Blumenshein, J. Behrends, D. Holm, D. Zender, W. Carstensen. ROW 2: D. Radenbaugh, R. Garten, E. Brekke, A. Olson, T. Eppeland, J. Swanson, W. Wilson, C. Ekstedt. ROW 3: L. Olson, R. Sorenson, G.Evers, R. Bohm, M. Anderson, G. Kueker, D. Downs, E. Kanning. With harmonizing voices, ROW 1: P. Bartsch. P. Bruss, A. Ewy. P. Erickson, L. Mickelson, S. Harrison, A. Hoffman, P. Mishler, M. Ruh- land, A. Mau, E. Johnson. M. Mueller, C. Schweppe, E. St. John, C. Jensen, S. Wang, J. Oglesbee, J. Saye. ROW 2: M. Swanson, G. Noren, D. Larson, A. Ayres, N. West- man, J. Fuller, A. Anderson, J. Voss, G. Wacker, N. Davis, S. Johnson, A. Jukulen. D. Michelson, S. Waldheim, K. Madson, K. Hackett. ROW 3: E. Pierson. W. Holmquist, Munsterman, G. Jenson, J. Wilth, Y. Lofgren, D. Downs, L. Gilbertson, J. Romsdahl, J. Running, L. Mossengren, G. Ruhland, D. Sawatzky, 1. Hoppe, V. Mossengren. . . ROW 4: D. Nelson. R. Sandberg, I. Hanson, D. Frautnick, P. Haynes, A. Kruase, K. Bolte, B. Meyer, C. Lenz, J. Offer- dahl, G. Devens, J. Olson, F. Landsteiner, M. Munson, K. Moody, K. Larson. . . Sessions for rehearsal for the Senior High Girls Glee Club were held every Friday, 3rd hour. . .It seemed as though time flew by and the Christmas and Spring concerts were upon us. . .Re- member how we practiced FAR FAR AWAY and the four part harmony? . . .We worked hard for the contests and our achievements were well re- warded. . . Our first chance to sing in a chorus of both boys and girls, found us really buckling down to learn our parts. . . Songs had a different sound with the four parts blending together . . . The Christmas concert came quickly and the singing of the Halleluiah Chorus left us all with a warm feeling of re- membrance. . . ROW 1: D. Flohrs, P. Johnson, B. Wick, M. Johnson, S. Rust. N. Neuman, C. Wagner, C. Johnson, K. Bergman, M. Henderson. C. Holm, P. Olseth, B. Hartwigsen. C . Engelking, G. Love, J. Erickson. . . ROW 2: B. Laingen, B. Engelking, P. Gruis, N. Marth. S. Berge. D. Nelson, J. Engdahl, M. Westlund, N. Sandmeyer, D. Ouren. E. Olson. S. Jackson, R. Jamieson, J. Schmillen, E. Hovdet, J. Christ- ensen. . . ROW 3: N. Evans, M. Anderson, M. Carlson, V. D. Brudelie, R. Fastenau, A. Frautnick, W. Lee, J. Holm, R. Asendorf, L. Daniels, D. Schmillen, B. Swanson, R. De- egan, S. Hanson, L. Haukvik, S. Froehling. ROW 4: J. Larson, J. Anderson, D. Greischar, D. Thompson, J. Tru- man, C. Burckhardt, G. Bugge, D. Hunstad, R. Bakke, J. Sellstad, R. Sorenson, G. Schutz, C. Carlson. M. Smith, A. Gruis. they join in song GIRLS OCTET: C. Wagner, K. Bergman. M. West- lund, M. Munson, N. Evans, S. Jackson, D. Ouren, K. Larson. JUNIOR BOYS QUARTET: L. Olson, W. Carstensen, E. Kanning, R Bohm. Something new has been added to our musical groups this year as a Mixed Octet made its debut. . .The girls and boys really had a good time singing The Lord Bless You and Keep You and The World is Waiting for the Sunrise. . .The School Opening and the Sts. Reporter Dance were hon- ored to hear this delightful group show their splendid talent. . . The Girls Sextet has filled their world of music with the notes of Some En- chanted Evening, Make Be- lieve and many others. . . . They were invited to sing at the Snowball Dance. . . FFA Banquet and they then made themselves known at Music Contest. . . Senior Boys Quartet: D. Holm, A. Hurley, M. Anderson, A. Olson. The members of the Junior Boy's Quartet are often heard humming or singing to some of their favorite songs such as Keep in the Middle of the Road or All Through the Night . . .They performed at our Snowball Dance and at some of the local churches. . . They received a B rating at the contest. . . Singing at a Garden Club Meeting and at the armory kept the Girls Octet very busy. . .Singing the Nursery Rhyme Song will not ever be forgotten by them; neither will the crazy get- up and the revised version of Seventeen which they sang at a pep fest. . . MIXED OCTET. ROW 1: N. Neuman, J. Engdahl, M. GIRLS SEXTET. N. Neuman, J. Engdahl, J. Erickson, Henderson, D. Downs. ROW 2: L. Olson, A. Olson, Y. Lofgren, J. Schmillen, J. Offerdahl. D. Downs, D. Holm. Ensembles show fine talent and training VOCAL SOLOISTS. ROW 1: J. Engdahl, N. Neuman. ROW 2: M. Westlund, C. Wagner. VOCAL SOLOISTS: B. Carstensen, R. Bohm, A. Olson, A. Hurley. INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS. ROW 1: J. Offerdahl. M. H e nd e rson, N. Evans. ROW 2: M. Munson, D. Ouren. Homecoming leaves memories King Mark Anderson and Queen Nancy Evans. HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS: SEATED: Seniors, Barbara Butzlaff. Sophomores, Dennis Hunstad, La- Arlo Hurley. Ruth Sandberg, Theresa Gross, Errol Rue Mickelson. Juniors, Darrel Ask, Kathy Moody. Saunders. STANDING: Freshmen, Douglas Olson, of work, excitement and fun. This is different, they're all in step. Who is this man Haws? What are they trying to prove? Rear view. Oh! What a life. 63 Saints Reporter reports Sports Page: Marilyn Henderson, Girls Sports Editor; Robert Bohm, sports writer; Mark Anderson. Boys Sports Editor. Mr. Holdridge, Supervisor; Judy Schmillen, Editor-in-chief. Working on the Saints Reporter and helping to make it a better newspaper is the goal for which we all worked this past year. When we remember all the wonderful experiences we have had because of it, we all have the feeling that we will never forget our association with as worthwhile a project as that of the Saints Reporter, From those who have just completed two or three years of hard work there comes a sigh of relief, and to those who in the years to come , will put forth the pape r, the re is the desire to make it better in some way each year. Second Page: Barbara Meyer, Reporter; Sandra Jackson, Report- er; Anne Krause, Page Editor. John Behrends, Business Staff; Lois Mossengren, Exchange Editor. events of ’55 and ’56 FIRST PAGE: J. Offerdahl, K Bolte, K. Bergman, G. Devens, J Erickson. Besides the hard work and the many benefits we received by being a part of this staff, there was a lot of fun connected with our meetings and the Thursday nights we put the paper together usually were quite hilarious. . .None of us will ever forget Mr. Saari's Hi-Fi phonograph and all of his good records. . .The dancing, running around and eating everything from malts to potato chips will also be remembered by everyone on the staff of our high school paper. . . THIRD PAGE: I. Westman, N. Evans. TYPISTS; D. Sodeman, DOuren, P.Olseth. T. Gross, R. Jamie- son. PROOFREADERS: M. Sternberg, C Warling, , Christensen. Saintonian records events Assistant Editor, C Wagner; Editor, B. Laingen-, Advisor, Mr. Esse. CIRCULATION STAFF: D. Downs, M. Sieg, Head; D. Blumenshein. LITERARY STAFF, SEATED: J. Christensen, K. Bolte, Editor. STANDING: P. Johnson, L. Gilbertson, K. Moody, S. Jackson, E. Kanning, K. Bergman, M. Anderson, B. Hartwigsen, J. Beh- rends. The Saintonian staff began the year with the decision to have a summer annual . . . The seniors unanimously voted for this new step . . This enables your yearbook to include pictures of this year's prom, spring sports and graduation exercises . . . The summer of 1955 Barbara Laingen, editor-in-chief and Kay Bolte, literary editor, accompanied their annual advisor, Mr. Esse, to Chicago for the National Scholastic Press Association Convention . . . Deadlines were met . . . There were times when we wondered if they would be met . . . Remember the time Donna Flohrs and Darla Sodeman both forgot annual pictures at home? . . . Those were the times Mr. Esse wondered whether he enjoyed being on the staff . . . It seems the layout, literary and typing staffs were always getting confused . . . Either the pages weren't drawn up, stories written or stories weren't typed up . . . Their were many problems but due to the capability of each editor the annual was completed . . . Everyone gathered at the school one day during the summer to re- ceive their annuals ... It sure was nice seeing the old familiar faces again . . . One of the highlights of the annual was the senior sayings ... All the effort and work was worth it, wasn't it staff? . . . of many treasured memories BUSINESS STAFF, SEATED: D. Holm. STANDING: D. Downs. N. Marth, J. Smith, D. Frauntnick, S. Rust. B. Wick, F. Land- steiner. NOT PICTURED: G. Evers. PHOTOGRAPHERS, ROW 1: A. Ek- strom. W. Tapper. ROW2: A.Fraut- nick, R. Otsea, D. Greischer. LAYOUT STAFF, SEATED: B. Meyer, J. Olson. P.Ol- seth, C. Holm. STANDING: D. Ouren, J. Schleier, Y. Lofgren. TYPING STAFF, ROW 1: M. Sternberg, R. Jamieson, R. Sandberg, N. Evans. ROW 2: E. Wright, D. Flohrs, M. Anderson, C. Flohrs, L. Mossengren, M. Munson. r 7 Girls profit from ■00p v There it goes! Ya-a-a. - Well, we really tried,--- these were some of the joyous screams and desolate moans of the senior and junior high G.A.A. . . On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday everyone was aware that G. A. A. was in full swing, — there was always that last minute hunt to borrow someone's tennis shoes or shorts. . . Seriously, G. A. A. is an organization for all sports minded girls in grades 7-12. . .Its purpose is to promote sportsman- ship and live up to the motto”play for play's sake .. • There are 150 girls belonging to G.A.A. from Senior High and both junior and senior high each choose their own executive board. . . A referee's club ref'ed all the G.A.A. games — then we had our picnics in the spring and fall— a lot of us received our G. A. A. emblems and quite a few earned letters. G.A.A. EXECUTIVE BOARD, ROW 1: L. Mossen- gren, M. Sternberg, P. Mischler. ROW 2: N. Saunders, M. Hackett, F. Shellum. . . Practice really kept our tumbling team in good physical condition with Miss Geiwitz always urging them on by saying, Think what it will do for your fig- ures . . • Funny, how they never managed to get any- thing done until the last few days before their scheduled performance. . .They performed at a basketball game presenting a Valentine's Day show... They were dress- ed in white blouses and shorts with two big red valen- tines on front and back. . . They also performed at a pepfest.. -There were 15 on the team with the captain, Janice Smith.. .They practiced every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. . . . Girls in Jr. High try out every year — if in Sr. High once they are in they stay in and seniors receive letters... All in all it was a good year for the girls. . . TUMBLING TEAM. ROW 1: P. Mishler, L. Ekstrom, S.Enge, M. Sedam, J. Warnemunde, B. Blackman, J. Wang. ROW 2: J. Saye, J. Voss, C. Engelking, J. Running, K. Hackett, J. Smith, B. Meyer, Y. Lofgren, N. Saunders. 68 leisure time program JUNIOR HIGH TRAMP TEAM, ROW 1: J. Rude. A. Voss, J. Wang. ROW 2: K. Curry, L. Eckstrom, B. Butzloff, L. Warling. The Junior High Tramp Team is made up of seven girls . . These girls work hard, but they have much fun practicing one night each week. . .Everyone felt a cer- tain satisfaction when they could finally accomplish their different feats. . . There are eleven girls on the Senior High Tramp Team who are elected in their sophomore year and carry over the remaining years. . .These girls however are not in the annual trampoline show given at a bas- ketball game until their junior year. . . Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was presented during the halftime of a basketball game. . .Theresa Gross was dressed as Snow White during the perform- ance. . . Come on team, fight! The other members were dressed as dwarfs in many dif- ferent colors. . . Some of the feats made possible by practice on the tramp are splits, knee-drops, back-drops, swivle hips, flips, turn-a-bouts plus many others. . . At the beginning of the season, which is around bas- ketball season, there were many tired and stiff muscles. .. But after working one night each week they soon be- came used to the work-outs. . . Organizations such as these are good for girls in many ways. . .They learn to work with other girls, get physical education, and can perform in front of people. Thanks to Miss Geiwitz, St. James has had a succes- ful year in G.A.A. activities. . SENIOR HIGH TRAMP TEAM, ROW 1: J. Engdahl, J. Romsdahl, C. Jensen, B. En- gelking. ROW 2: C. Engelking, P. Mischler, J. Running, D. Downs. 69 Junior class play was a great success JUNIOR CLASS PLAY CAST. SEATED. ROW 1: J. Running. ROW 2: J. Jacobe, K. Larson, M. Hender- son, N. Neuman, J. Christensen. STANDING: R. Bohm, J. Schleier, E. Kanning, G. Devens, D. Flohrs. After hearing the first thunder of applause from our production of Brother Goose we began to realize more fully that we were now Juniors.. .Before the play we hadn't had time to think of anything but details like: get all your lines learned, put more expression in your words, slow down, louder, get the properties here, get the lights focused right and have the stage ready for use by tomorrow. . . Everyone's nerves had frayed edges and they were next to a nervous breakdown after six weeks of practi- cing every night for nearly two hours. . .Mr. Wetzel bravely put up with it all and he even managed to pull his tired face into a smile of encouragement after we had muffed a scene for the tenth time. Using folding chairs for the furniture spoils every- thing, but when the real furniture did finally arrive and was set up it really was fun. . It took a lot of patience to learn to lie on the three folding chairs representing a davenport. . .Everytime someone would flop on the would-be davenport it would fold up and that person would suddenly fall between the cracks and land on the floor. . . Disregarding all the problems and headaches, every- one had to agree that they wouldn’t have traded it for anything. . .It takes a lot of effort to make anything a success and no one connected with the play was regret- ful for the part they had played in making Brother Goose a success. . .It was most certainly a bright spot in our Junior year. . . T Mr. Wetzel, director, really deserves this gift for Jerry and Karen are off to the party! all his hard work! 70 Seniors present first musical comedy. Hey you, get the cold cream on! What fun we had presenting the school's first musi- cal comedy, Father was a Housewife.” Our play cen- tered around father, played by Arlo Hurley, who was kept very busy consuming limburger cheese, writing songs, and doing the housework. The latter took no time in completion after he invented his special three- headed vacuum cleaner and his flit gun. Joanne Olson, a physician and also Arlo’s wife, got into a bit of trouble when she decided to play house- wife instead of doc for a change. Those mushy” scenes certainly patched things up in a hurry, though, didn't they? Although the twins, played by Karen Bergman and Dick Jensen, didn't look too much alike, they did equally well in making a mess of everything. They had no trouble in driving their parents crazy -- Karen with her pew flame and Dick with his motorcycles. Dick and his motorcycle friend, played by Jon War- ling, certainly had a narrow escape when Don Fastenau (Sergeant Lutzfeller) got on their tracks. The makeup crew managed to make Don a little older each per- formance. It was a good thing we didn't run another Looks fine. Arlo! night or we'd have had to wheel old Don in. David Holm and Arlo’s rendition of the Frank Song will long be remembered. The mop, scarf, and the hair ribbons did wonders for both of them! Although Carolyn Johnson, the nurse, insisted David reminded her of a dog, he still made a hit in the family when he was able to sell some of Arlo's songs. Didn't Nancy Evans and Mark Anderson make a striking pair as the famous singer and her agent? Al- though Nancy aimed the apple at Dick somehow it spattered all over the set. The sound of you-hoo brought on the nosey neighbor played by Jo Ann Offerdahl. Her trying to make Arlo Mother of the Year almost brought them to blows! Francis Landsteiner. Yvonne Lofgren, and Dagney Nelson played terrific roles as the three old fussy pa- tients. Remember how Judy Schmillen managed to buy all Arlo's songs? The fast moving changes our well organized prop crew made, were fun to watch. Thanks to Mr. Wetzel, are director, we all felt we'd done a pretty fair job. SENIORS CLASS PLAY CAST, SEATED: M. Ander- Schmillen, D. Holm, N. Evans, J. Warling, J. Of- son, K. Bergman, A. Hurley, J. Olson, D. Jensen, ferdahl, D. Fastenau, F. Landsteiner. Y. Lofgren, D. Nelson, C. Johnson. STANDING: J. 71 Future Farmers learn by doing. ROW 1: L. Wascher, M. Sandberg. A. Lehman, D. Mon- roe. D. Hunstad, G. Kiecker, A. Olson. J. Swanson. C. Stradtman. A. Frautnick, L.Durheim, L.Sandmeyer, R. Nelson. L.Klose, M. Nelson, L. Rentz. ROW 2: H. Dur- heim, G. Anderson, D. Madison, G. Knaak, C. Carlson, W. Holmquist, R. Sorensen, J. Otte. J. Sizer, R. Luther, L. Olson. S. Noren. N. Durheim, W. Berg, R. Berg. M. Sieg, D. Fastenau. ROW 3: R. Duncanson, L. Sternberg. L. Quindel, D. Brudelie, G. Johnson, G. Sandman, R. Deegan, D. Ask, J. Berdell. E. Tande, A. Anderson, G. Evers. ROW 4: R. Poss, V. Hoffman, C. Danhoff. G. Fossum, E.Saunders, D.Wacker, R. Fastenau. J. Ander- son. G. Timm, E. Firchau, J. Truman, L. Brekke, M. Munsterman, R. Asendorf, H. Blackstad. ROW 5: L. Frosland, R. Nelson, L. Buffington, N. Hoscheid, A. Weidensack, W. Carstensen, R. Swanson, L. Leinenweb- er, D. Senne. D. Jensen. P. Laingen, C. Albaugh, D. Wacker, H. Buffington, D. Tenny, G. Helling. MY, BUT THEY ARE WORKING HARD! SITTING: D. Fastenau, G. Evers. STANDING: R. Sor- enson, A. Lehman, G. Knaack. FFA OFFICERS, ROW 1: D. Fastenau, Secretary; Mr. Bonzer, Advisor; M. Sieg, Pres. ROW 2: J. Warling, Sen- tinel; B. Sorensen, T re a surer; G. Evers, Supply Officer; C. Dexheimer, Vice-Pres. Advisor Gene Bonzer should be very proud of his FFA boys. . . In the few years St. James has had the FFA. they have proved an outstanding organization. . . Four seniors of the FFA chapter were received the coveted State Far- mer award at a banquet May 7 in Coffman Memorial Union at the U.of Minnesota. . . The four were Jon Warling, Don Fastenau, George Evers, and Marlyn Sieg. . . Officers of the eighth largest FFA chapter in Minnesota for this year were: President. Marlyn Sieg; Vice-Pres., Charles Dexheimer; Secre- tary, Don Fastenau; Treasurer, Bob Sorenson; Reporter, Dennis Hunstad; Sentinel, Jon Warling; and Supply Officer, George Evers. . . St. James has 93 members on its roster, despite the fact it is one of the newest clubs in the state. . . Eleven members of the FFA attended the State FFA Convention held at the U. of Minnesota, May 7, 8, and 9. Official delegates were Errol Saunders, Charles Dexheimer, and Marlyn Sieg. . . For the third year in a row the FFA chapter has won the Colliers trophy for the sales on magazines. . . St. James was host to a leadership training meeting for FFA officers on October 4. . . Thirty schools from Southwestern Minnesota were pre- sent at the meeting which was sponsored to promote better leadership in agricultural years of the future. . . The St. James Chapter held their annual banquet November 12.. . Jon Warling was selected to attend the International Livestock Show in Chi- cago at this banquet. . . The chapter, throughout the year, attended many contests. . . Each contest proved the capabilities of these members as they always brought home awards. . . Mr. Bonzer is beginning to wonder where he will put his next awards. . . Congratulations to all the FFA members. . . The school is proud of you. . . Continue the good work! New organizations learn by serving Here are the future teachers! The Future Teachers of America first organized in the spring of 1955 under the guidance of Mr. Crosgrove. . . This fall they became active with a total membership of 15... Girls outnumbering the boys by 12 to 3. . . Officers were chosen as follows: President, Mark Anderson; V.-President, Kay Bolte; Secretary, Karen Bergman; Patty Johnson, Treasurer; Darla Sode- man, Librarian; Advisor, Mr. Crosgrove. . . By our by-laws, meetings were to be held the second and fourth weeks of the month. Can you believe this. . . Mark was almost always on time. . . The night meetings were always well attend- ed. . .Why? . . We served lunch. . . apple cider and doughnuts!.. Each of us during the year interviewed teachers whose course we were interested in for teaching. . . When we were finished we reported to the group. . .Those interested in elementary teaching were given opportunities to visit and help out at certain times during the year. . . During the year, we received FT A pins which we wore so proudly. . . At the Junior-Senior Tea, sponsored by the A.A.U.W.twe gave the program. . . We really had it down-pat. . . As the year passed, the Juniors were asked to join our club and continue on where we left off. . . F.T.A. OFFICERS, SITTING: M. An- derson, President; K. Bergman, Sec- retary. STANDING: K. Bolte, V. President; D. Sodeman, Librarian; P. Johnson, Treasurer. . . PROJECTIONISTS: E. Munsterman, K.Sand- meyer, G. Timm, D. Greisher, A. Lehman, J. Anderson. M. Smith, T. Morrow, L. Al- bough, L. Wascher. F. H. A. OFFICERS: A. Krause, President; M. Henderson, Vice-President; E. Johnson. Treasurer-. A. Larson, Secretary. 73 Learning to speak SPANISH CLUB, ROW 1: P. Olseth, S. Salz- man, J. Voss, C. Bartsch. ROW 2: S. Johnson, N. Neuman. J. Jacobson, R. Hovdet. The Spanish Club organized themselves at the begin- ning of the school year. . . The eight students elected Sandra Johnson, President ; Jean Voss, Vice-President, Pat Olseth, Secretary-Treasurer. . . The club attended a play in Minneapolis this spring named Reyma . . . The students enjoyed the play very much although they weren t able to understand every- thing. . . Later in the year, the club also attended a play given in Mankato. . . As this is a new club, they have not done too much in the past. . . Comments for the future reveal they will work for a better organization. . . Mr. Macias is the advisor for the Spanish Club. . . As this is the only foreign language St- James has, it holds the students interests. . . More and more students are be- coming interested in this club. . . If you have any questions concerning Spanish or the club, contact Mr. Macias. . . We are sure you will enjoy the organization. . . Check out books. . . Check in books... Shelve them... These are a few of the remarks our librarian, Miss Rem- mem must repeat each day to the student librarians. . . There are 15 girls in the club. . . These girls consist of juniors and seniors. . . The girls must complete 300 hours of work in two years before becoming eligible for a letter. . . The girls have many duties. . . Some include being responsible for bulletin boards, do some typing, repair books, processing new books, and making scrap books.. . They also work in the grade library for a number of weeks. . . The junior girls receive a pin after completing one year of work. . .In their senior year, they receive a guard for the pin. . . During Book Week their duties are many.. . The most important item is the Faculty Tea. . . A Christmas party is also held before Christmas vaca- tion begins. . . The individual members exchange gifts and report having a good time. . . Sophomores, at the end of their year, are eligible for membership. . . It includes hard work but everyone en- joys it. . . LIBRARY CLUB. ROW Is M. Johnson, S. Frederickson, J.Schleier, B.Wick, L. Hepp- ner, C. Wagner, E. Wright, M. Sternberg. ROW 2: D. Sodeman, P. Gruis, B. Laingen, S. Sharp, A. Bonkoski, R. Jamieson. NOT PICTURED: B. Lee. opens new vistas This past year in declam was certainly a busy one but successful, too. . . We can well remember how hard it was just to decide upon a piece... But then the real work began. . .Remember how our ad- visors pushed us to get those lines learned! — Our hardworking ad- visors were: Mr. Ball, who directed extemporaneous speaking, orig- inal and memorized oratory, discussion, and pantomime; Miss John- son was in charge of serious declam; Mr. Saari had humorous read- ing and Miss Jordon directed manuscript reading. . . We all must have died a thousand deaths before we actually gave our pieces in the local contest in the last week of February. . . Believe it or not, none of the participants had heart failure before, during or after the contest! . . . Winning the local contests were Nancy Neuman and Marilyn Hen- derson in dramatics, Deanna Downs in humorous, Don Fastenau in orig- inal oratory, Ilene Westman in memorized oratory, Ilene Westman in memorized oratory, Judy Erickson in manuscript reading, Gail Devens in extemporaneous speaking, and Arlo Hurley and Connie Holm in discussion.. .Robert Bohm and Kathy Hackett won in the one act play. . . . Everyone certainly worked hard. . . On to the sub-district at Lake Crystal on March 5 where we made a fine showing with 8 winners. . . We could hardly believe the good news! . . .Then the next hurdle was the district in St. Clair on March 12 where Nancy and Gail pulled through with flying colors. . . The regional was held in Lake fie Id on April 5 where Nancy and Gail managed to get excellent ratings but it didn't permit them to go on to the State. . . However, they'll be back next year trying harder than ever. . . DECLAM, SEATED: G. Devens, I. Westman, C. Holm, M. Henderson, J. Erickson. STANDING: D. Fastenau, R. Bohm, A. Hurley, N. Neuman, D. Downs. K. Hackett. Miss Johnson, advisor and Carol Jensen, local contestant. Mr. Ball, advisor and Don Fastenau, con- testant in original oratory. Prom features Arabian Nights 55 Work, fun, work, singing, work, dancing, and more can sum up the weeks preceding the Prom . . . Arabian Nights, the theme, was voted upon in the beginning of the year . . . The planning began around then, too . . . As we dreamed and thought and then saw our plans on paper, we wondered if it would ever materialize . . . Then a week before the Prom we actually started deco- rating with everyone eager to do something but not enough things to do . . . Soon it was very well organized and everything went along like clockwork . . . Remem- ber the tent with the tinfoil dome that was the center- piece and the Juniors pride and joy? ... Of course all the other committees were hard at work, too, planning the lunch, dance programs etc. ... No one can forget howhardwe tried to keep the Seniors and everyone else out of the gyms but a bit” of peeking went on, any- way . . . Then the big night finally came and everyone could sit back and dream in the exotic excitement of the evening. . . . After a dreamy evening of dancing to Guy de Leo, everyone went to the midnight show or picnics or both . . . Curtis, keep that lamp burning! The centerpiece. 76 Hey Ruthie and Barb, don't be so solemn! How do you rate, Dick? Let’s return for a minute BASEBALL TEAM. ROW 1: E. Brekke. T. Daniel. D. Hoffman. J. Blackstad, S. North, D. Vogt, K. Curry. ROW 2: Coach Veglahn, D. Blumenshein. M. Ander- son, J. Frydenlund, J. Jacobe, J. Klaras. TENNIS TEAM, ROW 1: B. Montgomery, D. Downs, M. Anderson, B. Yock, G. Bugge. ROW 2: Coach Strommen, E. Kanning, G. Offerdahl, L. Froehling, B. Offerdahl. The 1955 edition of the high school baseball team could only muster two wins during the season off Tri- Mont and St. Peter. In conference play they were beaten by Fairmont 4-0 and lost out in the District 6 playoffs to Mankato 10-0 on a no-hitter. Last year's tennis results find the netmen being nosed out 12-11 in the conference, 5-4 in the District, and 5-4 in the Regional. Mark Anderson, star tennis player, went to the state meet and advanced to the semi-finals after winning two matches. Carnival in Venice was the theme chosen for the junior prom on May 2, 1955. The grand march was led by Arlo Hurley, Junior Class President, and Ruth Sand- berg, with Myron Miller, Senior Class President, and Alice Wilson second. Murals very beautifully decorated the gym showing open cafe shops. Gondolas were on every table for ta- ble decorations. Tables were set in the girls' gym. Naturally the juniors were impressed with the turn- out and we believe others were, too. Jules Herman and his orchestra seemed to rate very high in everyone's opinion as very fine dance music. The decorations, orchestra and the fun all go together to make it a prom never to be forgotten. Memories long remembered! 77 Our twelve year journey ends. ROW 1: E. Munsterman, R. Sandberg, A. Snook, B. Klutz, L. Curry, L. Mossengren, R. Jensen. ROW 2: D. Fastenau, J. Smith, W. Beckman, D. Thulein, J. Berdell, B. Engel- king, W. Sandberg, A. Hurley, A. Krause. ROW 3: E. Saunders, S. Blackstad, L. Sand- meyer, K. Bolte, L. Rentz, R. Peterson, L.Durheim, N.Evans, R. Meilke, L. Sandmeyer, E. Brekke, M. Schultz. ROW 4: D. Sodeman. M. Sieg, A. Bonkoski, R. Beckman, D. Hage, E. Olson, H. Ubbens, P. Johnson, M. Anderson, D. Wacker, D. Blumenshein, J. Olson, D. Downs, S. Sharp. Not Pictured: B. Laingen. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. ROW 1: A. Krause, B. Laingen, K. Bergman, M. An- derson, D. Fastenau, M. Sieg, J. Schmillen, D. Holm. ROW 2: D. Zender, B. Hartwig- sen, J. Erickson, N. Evans, M. Henderson, S. Rust, D. Ouren, J. Offerdahl, B. Meyer, M. Munson, J. Behrends. HONOR TEN, ROW 1: K. Bergman. A. Krause, B. Laingen, B. Hartwigsen. ROW 2: B. Meyer, D. Holm, G. Fossum, D. Fastenau, S. Rust. Not pic- tured: C. Johnson. 78 So Long,” not Goodbye ROW 1: L. Marlette, D. Radenbaugh, C. Poss, R. Otsea, B. Hartwigsen, M. Sandberg, J. Romsdahl. ROW 2: J. Klaras, P. Gruis, K. Schloman, G. Jensen, T. Nibbe, D. Nelson, L. Hudson, T. Gross, J. Warling, M. Anderson. ROW 3: D. Holm, J. Schmillen, T. Ep- peland, K. Bergman, A. Anderson, V. Mossengren, E. Nelson, J. Ungen. G. Timm, C. Holm, J. Behrends, Y. Lofgren. ROW 4: J. Swanson, B. Meyer, A. Olson, F. Landsteiner, G. Fossum, C. Johnson, G. Evers, D. Tapper, S. Rust, J. Offerdahl, C. Bolin, C. Danhoff, B. Urban, E. Firchau. 79 On to new horizons. . .