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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

Literary EDITOR Judy Christensen LAYOUT EDITOR Judy Schleier TYPING EDITOR Marlys Sternberg Table of Contents Fall Faculty 4 Classes 8 Football 23 Homecoming 26 Cheerleaders 28 Cross Country 29 Junior Class Play 30 Spanish and Library Clubs 31 FTA., Projectionists, FHA 32 Winter Basketball 34 Wrestling 37 Girl's Sports 38 St. Reporter 42 Annual 44 Declam 46 Spring Band Chorus Dedication Page FFA Prom Baseball and Tennis Track Seniors Graduation 48 53 69 60 62 64 65 66 77 Summer 2 Summer Activities 80 In the role of advisors and friends, ADMINISTRATION Supt. A.J. COLE; MARJORIE STERNBERG, Sec- retary for Supt. Cole; NANCY WILKENING, Sec- retary for Principal Madson; Principal Richard Madson. SCHOOL BOARD ROW 1: MILLARD DREKE; AMEL BOLIN, Presi- dent; A.J. COLE; Mrs. ROBERT VOSS; T.J. BUHL, Clerk. ROW 2: JOHN J. JOHNSON, ED- GAR ANDERSON. THE FOUR FROM BALL'S HALL LEONARD DALEN, Commercial; JOEL BALL, English, Latin; SHIRLEY KLIMPEL, Commercial; WILLIAM LOOSE, English 12. our teachers helped THEY GIVE US THE FACTS MANUEL MACIAS, English 10, Spanish; ABNER STROMMEN, History 11; HAROLD CROSGROVE Social Problems 12; CAROL MARSCHALL, Art. make these years OUR SMILING TEACHERS MORGAN WILLIAMS, Social Studies; VEONA McCUSKEY, English; MERRILL WIDMARK, Sci- ence, Math; NANCY LEA, English; CONRAD HAUGEN, Math, Science. FOUR FRESHMAN FRIENDb ROBERT WOEHRLE, Business Training; JACOB STOESZ, Science 9; AVIS RODNESS, Speech, English 9; NORBERT RENNER, Math. the best years of our lives WHAT HAPPENED HERE? PHILIP KNOPP, Industrial Arts; H.R. DAVID- SON, Drawing; JAMES ESSE, Math; GENE BON- ZER, Agriculture; MILTON WETZEL, History 10. : THEY MAKE NICE NOISES OTTO SORENSEN, Band; CLAYTON HOVDA, Vocal Music, Social Studies. AFTER A GOOD DAY'S WORK LAURIE ANDERSON, Home Ec.; MILDRED REMMEM, Librarian; CAROL CAIN, Home Ec.; BETSEY CEIWITZ, Phy. Ed.; AHNA PAULSRUD, Phv. Ed. as they guide, direct, and teach. THEY MUST HAVE WINNING TEAMS RICHARD MINGO, Physics, Biologyj ARNOLD VEGLAHN, Phy. Ed., Coach; KEITH WILKEN- SON, Phy. Ed.; TERRY HAWS, Chemistry, Guid- ance, Coach. SUBSTITUTES FOR MOM Mrs. E.C. DUNHAM, School Nurse; Mrs. H.J. LUDVIGSON, Mrs. L. E. GREISCHAR, Mrs. KATHERINE CASINK, Mrs. IVAR BAKKE, Mrs. C. GIGSTAD, Cafeteria Employees. THE WILLING WORKERS OF OUR SCHOOL Custodians: FLOYD HANSON, DON ANDERSON, ANDY STAHN, RAY HOFFMAN. SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS. Pres., M. An- derson; Treas., R. Prochazka; V. Pres., R. Panzer; Sec., S. Sellstedt. We are the newest class in high school ... It surely is quite different and difficult at times . . . Above all we now have the sense of responsibility to each other and our teachers . . . Starting the new year we chose Margaret Anderson as President, Bob Panzer as Vice President, Sandy Sellstedt as Secretary, and Richard Prochazko as Treasurer, to lead us through our first year in Jun- ior High . . . We had several parties during the year, including a Halloween party and a few skating parties. Dressed in crazy costumes we came to the gym for our class Halloween party. We played games, had relay races and ate until we almost burstl It was a quiet Halloween around town, but not at our partyl Also we had fun at our skating parties during the year. Ruling over our skating parties were Margaret Anderson as queen and Merle Anderson as king. The seventh grade is partial to skating parties, despite all die bumps and bruises we get, we still love the thought of having another party soon . . . This year was the first time we had to move from one class to another. Getting to know what class and what room to go to at a certain time surely wasa problem. Getting to know those new teachers was fun and we probably won't forget them, either. With all our problems in our first year of Junior High we have gained confidence to take the next step, eighth grade 1 . . . ROW 1: D. Engelking, G. Bowers, C. Curry, R. Espe- lund, G. Dexheimer, M. Ayres, K. Freeman, M. And- erson. ROW 2: R. Hagen, L. Anderson, D. Doolittle, L. Bishop, W. Burke, R. Bohm, C. Berlin, M. Hanson, A. Askevold. ROW 3: A. Craupman, D. Malmanger, D. Botten, L. Madison, M. Ballentine, P. Buffington, M. Bergling, C. Toedt, D. Fastenau, P. Anderson. ROW 4: D. Gilling, M. Gaaswyk, J. Gay, B. Eckstrom, J. Dev- ens, C. Allen, P. Engdahl, S. Blackstad, M. Anderson. CAMERA SHY: S. Abelson. 8 we must start on the lowest rung. « ROW Is G. Nelson, B. Nelson, M. Olson, M. Olson, C. Nelson, W. Nelson, G. Nelson, T. Hornstra. ROW 2: L. Peterson, J. Jacoby, D. Kintzi, D. Burger, P. Frankamp, A. Linscheid, D. Olson, R. Peterson, D. Offerdahl. ROW 3: C. Nelson, L. Sandberg, M. Klaras, H. Knaack, D. Miest, M. Olson, J. Luther, C. Johnson, J. King, S. Heldt, M. Miller. ROW 4: R. Panzer, D. Noren, D. Meyer, R. Needham, D. Markeson, M. Larson, P. Nel- son, D. Klaviter, C. Olson, G. Mays. ROW 1: M. Sandquist, R. Anderson, D. Smith, C. Sea- gren, B. Truman, F. Schmillen, H. Wacker. ROW 2: D. Witte, M. Revne, J. Renner, C. Sawatsky, R. Sands, J. Vee, B. Schutz, V. Wolle. ROW 3: D. Westman, R. Pro- chazka, B. Wettestad, R. Sorensen, R. Moody, K. San- ders, E. Thompson, J. Warling, K. Klose, G. Westman. ROW 4: G. Veith, R. Wolner, S. Wedge, N. Sandmeyer, S. Sellstedt, D. Sternberg, C. Cunningham, C. St John, R. Wolner, R. Wolle. We are eager, observant, and ambitious EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS. K. Se- dam, Secretary; B. Wolner, Treasurer; S. Enge, Vice President; A. Voss, President. In our election at the beginning of the year we chose the following officers: Alice Voss, President; Stephanie Enge, Vice President; Kathy Sedam, Secretary; Beverly Wolner, Treasurer. They surely did a fine job in leading our class . . . We have 109 students in our class this year which is an in- crease of 14 students over last year. Our teachers include Mrs. McCuskey, English; Mr. Haugen, science and math; Mr. Widmark, science; Mr. Hovda, music and social studies; Mr. Knopp, industrial arts; Mr. Veglahn and Mr. Wilkenson, phy- sical education . . Our float didn't place in the homecoming parade, but we had lots of fun building it anyway. We had several parties during the year, the two biggest ones were our roller skating party and our Halloween party. These are two parties we will never for- get. Stephen Strommen was chosen king and Kathy Sedam queen to reign over our Halloween party . . . The boys' and girls glee club looked sharp at the Christmas concert coming all decked out,in white shirts and blouses. The boys really looked nice in their black bow ties and also sounded good. Nancy Anderson did a fine job as accompanist. Several members of our class were in cadet and senior high band. Marlys Hunstad, Stephanie Enge, and Nancy Anderson were the majorettes in our grade . . . The boys basketball team went through the season unbeaten under Mr. Strom men’s coaching . . . Mr. Wilkenson guided this year as our class advisor. As we look to the future, we bid farewell to the eighth grade and anxiously await our last year of junior high . . . ROW 1: K. Jukulen, J. Renner, L. Olson, L. Olson, J. Wang, T. Smith, C. Stamp, J. Peterson. ROW 2: R. Snow, L. Stevens, G. Olson, P. Wedge, S. Strommen, D. Roxin, C. Pittman, M. Nelson, L. Sandberg. ROW 3: M. Rettke, K. Sedam, G. Wolle, B. Wolner, K. Swanson, B. Perrier, M. Wilson, L. Wascher, A. Voss, E. Snow. ROW 4: D. Samuelson, B. Warnemunde, B. Sands, G. Rettke, T. Lastine, G. Geiger, R. Wolle, L. Jensen, M. Vetter, D. Peters. CAMERA SHY: H. Brekkc. 10 looking forward with great expectations ROW Is V. Knaak, D. Olson, D. Monroe, J. Mishler, E. Melheim, C. Blekestad, J. Noren, M. Holland. ROW 2: E. Hoffman, J. Nelson, K. Klutz, T. Hovde, D. Mickel- son, V. Johnson, D. Holm, J. Miller, T. Schweppe. ROW 3: D. Madison, B. Nelson, M. Junker, J. Kuehl, S. Nelson, C. Linn, M. Holland, L. McNeal, K. Nelson, M. Hunstad. ROW 4: M. Lofgren, J. Nelson, D. Mars- den, K. Mollenhauer, R. Melcher, D. Holmquist, L. Larson, J. Luther, M. Olson, J. Hageman. to our future years in senior high, ROW Is S. Curry, D. Berg, D. Hammer, L. Dreke, D. Edgerton, M. Firchau, S. Bryant, A. Bartsch. ROW 2: M. Froslan, S. Bensen, M. Bjerke, W. Bemdt, K. Daniel, G. Coleman, J. Christensen, L. Hanson, L. Anderson. ROW 3: L. Geiger, S. Enge, V. Dougherty, J. Bodin, M. Moiienhauer, S. Garten, M. Bertilson, J. Doolittle, N. Anderson, C. Ayres. ROW 4: L. Christensen, A. Haler, D. Anderson, G. Johnson, P. Froslan, R. Geiger, R. Gilbertson, C. Greig, J. Dreke, J. Ball. as we deal with new situations ROW 1: J. Reisenberg, T. Redmond, R. Siem, S. Wacker, S. Wettestad, S. Wagner, J. Stevens, J. Sand- mann, S. Scholl, F. Pierson, R. Westman, J. Reisen- berg, M. Poss. ROW 2: R. Karau, R. Sturm, M. Siem, L. Koenig, M. Thomas, C. Shellum, F. Shellum, J. Sandmeyer, N. Peterson, J. Sletta, H. Payton, R. Sand- quist, K. Vehling. ROW 3: C. Sandmeyer, N. Veith, B. FRESHMAN CIASS OFFICERS: B. Warner - Pres., C. Broughton - Sec., L. Jensen - Treas. What a year this has been! To start things off, we e- lected as our class officers: Bruce Warner, President; Carmen Broughton, Secretary and Lorraine Jensen, Treasurer . . . For Homecoming this year we chose Marlene Larson and Jim Warling as attendants. We were very proud o ourselves when we took second on our float. Almost every one of our boys was out for some sport this year. We were told that by the fall of 1957 they will be Warner, W. Kuyper, J. Rognlie, C. Sorensen, D. Kuehl, R. Tighe, T. Running, C. Bruder, D. Schiller, M. Lade, B. Waldheim. ROW 4: M. Torkelson, G. Wolner, G. Spitzner, D. Jensen, R. Stamp, P. Zender, C. Sanns, R. Hoppe, J. Sandmeyer, J. Warling, L. Schroeder, D. Stradtman. able to go out for Cross-Country also . . . FHA and GAA attracted the girls. Several girls are working on their degrees in FHA . . . Christmas this year was one we won't forget. As you walked down our narrow and packed hall, you could always plan on hearing a shriek coming from some unsuspecting girl that one of our holiday minded boys caught under the mistletoe. Another scream would follow, this time it was Miss Rodness receiving one of four corsages. Having a Birthday so close to Christmas was fun for Miss Rodness and her English classes. (Wonder if she plays with the cars she received as Birthday presents?) The Semi-Formal was a great thrill for all of us, five of our class members got on next year's Saints Repor- ter Staff. They included Nona Veith, Tom Running, Chris Cole, Slyvia Wagner, and Dorothy Stradtman. As all freshmen, we love parties. We had a Sock- Hop, and Roller Skating party which some of us very painfully remember. Despite the spills wc are still game for more . . . Our freshman year was wonderful, but we are still looking forward to becoming Sophomores next year . . 13 Our Horizons begin to expand, ROW Is B. Blackman, E. Bentdahl, K. Askeland, B. Bemloehr, M. Behrends, R. Firchau, M. Gjcrstad, O. Fredcrickson, J. Hage, G. Beckuis, S. Anderson, D. Clausen, C. Albaugh. ROW 2: L. Eckstrom, N. Dodge, R. Friesen, D. Anderson, H. Anderson, S. Askevold, P. Hanson, E. Blackstad, D. Gnekow, M. Frydenlund, S. Groshens, K. Doolittle, J. Gruis. ROW 3: M. And- What was that? erson, B. Beckstrom, K. Friesen, J. Anderson, C. Cole, S. Hanson, L. Duncanson, C. Edgerton, K. Hage, S. Carlson, J. Bergman, F. Blackstad, K. Bjerke. ROW 4: R. Duffy, J. Anderson, C. Broughten, L. Arnold, C. Anderson, M. Hage, E. Flohrs, D. Gilbertson, D. Gar- ten, M. Bo line rt, D. Durheim, M. Boltc. 14 Now, this is the way I heard it. and life becomes a challenge. ROW Is P. LaDuke, V. Nelson, B. Oachs, D. Malman- ger, B. Hippert, R. Helling, K. Klutz, R. Meyer, S. Larson, D. Noren. ROW 2: J. Morrow, M. Larson, B. Klaras, L. Jensen, K. Johnson, E. Hoffman, C. Olson, L. Olson, M. Nelson, J. Hintgen, ROW 3: L. Jensen, M. Jensen, G. Nelson, M. Nelson, C. Nelson, L. Stauf- fer, G. Miller, D. Mork, G. Offerdahl, P. Lofgren, C. Olsen. ROW 4: J. Haugen, R. James, G. Howe, R. Mielke, C. Lind, J. Hultgren, D. Jamieson, J. Lynch, J. Larson, P. Hovdet, F. Howe. CAMERA SHY: R. Dan- kert, M. Jamieson, S. Peterson, R. Rathmond, K. Sol- berg. As sophomores we are eager, ROW 1: R. Harder, C. Bohm, P. Beckius, K. Curry, J. Curry, M. Bentdahl, B. Blekestad. ROW 2: K. Haynes, P. Hansen, C. Beckman, A. Bishop, J. Cunningham, E. Berg, C. Albaugh, H. Durheim, L. Buffington. ROW 3: J. Beckius, J. Frautnick, B. Curry, J. Gay, S. Enge, R. Berg, E. Engelking, D. Bolin, B. Butzlaff. ROW 4: P. Hanson, D. Davis, R. Duncanson, L. Bierman, D. Cole- man, T. Crosgrove, L. Froslan, J. Hage. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS. M. Sedam, Sec.; J. Rude, V. Pres.; P. Krause, Treas.; C. Owen, Pres. To start our exciting sophomore year our class chose Charles Owens as president, Mary Sedam as vice president, Jane Rude as secretary and Peter Krause as treasurer . . . Our class members participated in quite a few of the sports this year. Pour boys dressed for the vari- sity squad in basketball and five boys went out for tennis . . . There to cheer the boys on were three cheerleaders from our class, Sue Enge, Norma Saunders, and Joyce Mishler . . . The homecoming attendants were the very attrac- tive Karen Curry and the very appealing Gary Lunz Two new names were added to our attendance list; Dick Nelson, from Blue Earth, and Bill Thomas, from Pipestone, who became a member of the B squad basketball team. . . Nine girls were chosen to work on The Saints Re- porter Staff for the next year. Two boys also were active staff members . . . We are very happy and proud to say that we ac- complished winning first prize on our homecoming float, and we arrived on time for the parade, too . . To keep things going we had a few parties. Barb Butzlaff had a New Year's Eve party with a supply of the customary mistletoe . . . Wes Oglesbee had a party after an ice skating get- together. We all danced and ate to our hearts' con tent . . . We realize we are in the testing ground and the years to come will prove what die class is made of. We realize work comes first but like the phrase so often heard in school, you can't beat funl 16 fun loving, exuberant, and full of energy; We re going to rock all night. ROW Is J. Mishler, R. Kriesch, D. Klassen, L. Larson, D. Miller, M. Nelson. ROW 2: J. Junkans, O. Marth, P. Krause, M. Morrow, J. Koenig, J. Hudson, R. Nel- son, C. Nelson. ROW 3s G. Helling, D. Jensen, B. Maxwell, I. Howe, M. Miller, N. Hose he id, G. Hudson, M. Wick, S. Knaack. ROW 4: W. Heppner, A. Konz, G. Lunz, L. Klose, D. Johnson, R. Nelson, R. Love, R. Offerdahl. CAMERA SHY: P. Laingen. 17 we are becoming better citizens ROW 1: J. Westman, M. Williams, V. Wolle, D. Stauffer, D. Olson, M. Sedam. ROW 2: M. Tighe, R. Peterson, A Weidcnback, B. Thomas, J. Scrkland, L. Olson, J. Rude. ROW 3: J. Sandmeyer, K. Vehling, N. Saunders, L. Warling W. Oglesbee, D. Schmillen, J. Sweeney. ROW 4: S. Voosen, C. Owen, J. Rude, G. Sandmann, C. Sveine, D. Olson, D. Peterson, M. Peterson. CAMERA SHY: J. Solberg, D. Tenney. Getting much stydying done? As juniors we lay our foundations JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: E. Johnson, D. Hunstad, L. Mickelson, R. Moody. Our class play cast was chosen and the play was a big success. Afterwards everyone and his brother was at the party. Then we picked our class rings—they were the best- looking class rings ever --according to us Juniors. Naturally, during those first weeks after we got them all of us proudly showed them to everybody. Basketball and wrestling season rolled around with the majority of representatives from our class. Christmas vacation was nice rest, but it ended too soon. At the Frosty Frolic Kathy Hackett became edi- tor of the Saints Reporter for next year and four other juniors became page heads. Some juniors, members of the class, attended the State High School Basketball Tournaments. According to them the games were very good------- A-hem. In the spring of the year the hustle and bustle of the approaching prom began. All the committees were busy getting everything ready. It was a lot of work, but, with the Seniors praise, it was worth it. Exam time came and in spite of all the complaints we made it. Then, all of a sudden, We re Seniors! We juniors have been very busy this year. In all types of sports our boys have really been terrific. Of course our girls have excelled in different clubs and organi- zations. During football season we sponsored a dance to raise extra funds for the prom. Melanie Mueller and Dick Bakke were our Junior Homecoming attend- ants. We are sure our Homecoming float was the best , but because they forgot to notify us of the cor- rect parade time, our float was late and was disquali- fied from the judging. La Rue Mickelson and Kathy Madson did swell jobs as our first team cheerleaders. ROW 1: B. Reisenberg, N. Westman, G. Noren, G. Wacker, S. Offerdahl, M. Swanson, L. Wascher, K. Redmond, J. 01seth,E. St.John,C. Schweppe. ROW 2: D. Wacker, D. Schmillcn, D. Schlomann, S.Waldheim, J. Oglcsbee, M. Smith, L. Schroeder, E. Pierson, M. Ruhland, S. Wang. ROW 3: E. Stenzel, Y. Sieg, J. Thompson, G. Schutz, L. Quindel, J. Otte, J. Sizer, W. Nelson, S. Noren, B. Swanson. ROW 4: J. Sellstedt, D. Schmillen, J. Vetter, S. Salzman, J. Hultgren, E. Schultz, D. Thompson, J. Truman, R. Sorensen, L. Sternberg. CAMERA SHY: B. Stevens. 19 and plan for our future careers; ROW Is E. Knickrehin, P. Mishler, K. Madson, E. Johnson, E. Jurgens, M. Nelson, D. Larson, C. Jensen, S. Kriesch. ROW 2: L. Mickelson, M. Mueller, W. Lee, J. Knaack, A, Mau, V. Jensen, J. Larson, D. Madison, B. Kohn. ROW 3: S. Johnson, R. Nelson, G. Johnson, R. Moody, R. Luther, W. Holmquist, M. Hovdet, K. Nelson, V. Hoffman. ROW 4: T. Morrow, M. Munsterman, E. Klaviter, D. Hunstad, P. Nelson, J. Lastinc, R. Nelson, J. Holm, L. Leinenweber. I've got a comb. Some people have all the luck! What's new today? 20 our work is mingled with fun. ROW Is P. Bruss, P. Bartsch, A. Ayers, F. Dodge, L Albaugh, C. Carlson, A. Hoffman, A. Anderson, L. Haukvick, A. Ewy. ROW 2: S. Hansen, H. Buffington, A. Gruis, K. Blackstad, J. Fuller, P. Erickson, N. Davis, K. Hackett, A. Cunningham, R. Bodin. ROW 3: G. Anderson, A. Eckstrom, R. Asendorf, D. Brudelie, H. Blackstad, R. Deegan, J. Bishop, J. Hage, S. Froehling. ROW 4: G. Bugge, R. Bakke, R. Fastenau, R. Clausen, D. Greischar, C. Burckhardt, L. Daniels, A. Frautnick, W. Berg. CAMERA SHY: J. Anderson. ROW Is Cliff Olson, Dave Zendcr, Kirby Nelson. Bill Wilson, Co-capt., Loren Brekke, Co-capt., Darrell Ask, Bob Sorensen, Bob Luther. ROW 2: Gene Kanning, Curtis Burckhardt, Luther Daniels, Dennis Claire, Jerry Jakobe, Jim Bishop, Bob Bohm, Dick Bakkc. ROW 3: Head Coach T. Haws, Asst. Coach K. Wilkcnson, Bob Clausen, Jim Holm, Don Thompson, Russ Nelson, Roger Asendorf, Dale Monroe, Asst. Coach B. Woehile, Asst. Coach R. Mingo. In football we learned how to work together. THE VARSITY got off to a good start this year by defeating Minnetonka 13-7. The third game of the year had the St. James team up against one of the Southern Minnesota powerhouses. We lost the game to Worthington 18-6, but the future looked bright for the conference games ahead. Our first conference game was with Blue Earth, which was also our homecoming. It was an excit- ing game in which we came out on top 7-0. Cur arch rival, Fairmont, pro- vided the most exciting game of the season. Fairmont won the game 25-19 on a 70 yard pass with 16 seconds left. St. James never seemed to recover from that loss, as they lost their remaining games to St. Peter and Waseca. St. James placed third in the conference and had a record of 4 wins and 5 defeats for the season. THE B TEAM, lef by Gordon Buggc, highest scorer of the season; started this year very successfully by defeating their first two opponents, Windom 19-6 and Lake Crystal 14-0 . . . Then came the thriller which was lost to Blue Earth 6-0. The runaway of the year followed with the Bombers downing New Urn 5-6 ... A late season slump came upon them when they lost the last two games to Mankato and Fairmont, 7-6 and 18-6 respectively. Terry Haws, Head Football Coach; Bob Woehrle Athletic Director 22 with school loyalty for a common goal, 9 r - � i ' Dave Zender Robert Bohm Darrell Ask 4 Gene Kanning Robert Sorensen Dale Monroe Jerry Jakobe Dennis Claire Roger Olson B TEAM FOOTBALL ROW 1: L. Klose, R. Decgan, L. Leinenweber, J. Sizer, C. Albough, R. Peterson, D. Coleman, J. Gay. ROW 2: R. Sorensen, B. Stevens, G. Lunz, R. Moody, D. Hunstad, S. Noren, R. Love, P. Laingen. ROW 3: G.Buggc, J. Rude, J. Sellstedt, E. Klaviter, J. Otte, G. Helling, D. Davis, E. Schultz. ROW 4s Coach Wilkinsen, G. Schutz, P. Hanson, G. Sandman. G. Johnson, R. Olson, Coach Mingo. not only to win but to play a good, fair game. B SQUAD SCORES: A SQUAD SCORES St. J. OPP. St. J. OPP. 19 Windom 6 13 Minnetonka 7 14 Lake Crystal 0 14 Madelia 6 0 Blue Earth 6 6 Worthington 18 50 New Ulm 6 7 Blue Earth 0 6 Mankato 7 0 Windom 9 6 Fairmont 18 14 New Ulm 0 19 Fairmont 25 7 St. Peter 13 6 Waseca 32 Jr. HIGH FOOTBALL ROW Is R. Sturm, R. Tighe, D. Schiller, M. Torkelson, C. Garten, E. Blackstad, R. Trie- son, C. Edgerton, J. Hintgen, J. Haugen, D. Jamieson. ROW 2s N. Dodge, J. Sandmeyer, M. Bolte, R. West- man, J. Hage, P. Hanson, J. Warling, R. Mielke, B. Warner, J. Rognlie, R. Wolner. ROW 3s R. Duffe, L. Ar- nold, C. Anderson, M. Nelson, H. Anderson, T. Running, W. Kuyper, C. Sorensen, J. Lynch. ROW 4s G. Ret- tke, H.Brekken, L. Drake, J. Luther, S. Strommen, L. Sandberg, D. Hammer, S. Benson, M. Bjerkc. ROW 5s L. Christensen, D. Holm, L. Hanson, A. Bartsch, G. Johnson, J. Christensen, D. Anderson, C. Greig, T. Smith, B. Berndt. ROW 6s C. Lind, D. Monroe, B. Nelson, B. Warnemunde, R. Edgerton, J. Mishler, T. Lastine, R. Gil- bertson, R. Perrier, V. Johnson. 1956 Homecoming King Les and Queen Marilyn Don't tell anybody, but this is the St. James secret weapon. As we celebrated our last homecoming, The masterminds work on a true masterpiece. Is this the Parade of Roses or the Mardi Gras? we worked hard to make it a memorable one. Gee! They're ail in step. Tacklc that man ! HOMECOMING ATTENDENTS: Left to Right; FRESHMEN, Marlene Larson, Jim Warling; JUNIORS, Me- lanie Mueller, Richard Bakke: SENIORS, Joyce Wilth, Loren Brekke, Bill Wilson, Dorothey Ouren: SOPH- OMORES, Gary Lunz, Karen Curry. We followed our cheerleaders as they cheered VARSITY SQUAD CHEERLEADERS: K. Madsen, J. Running, C. Engelking, L. Mickelson, J. Engdahl. Captain Carol Engelking and her A team cheerleaders attended a cheerleading clinic this year and produced new yells and jumps for the students. The new Pep Club and cheerleaders also sponsored a Sadie Hawkins Dance in the grade gym that was decorated cle- verly in Dog-patch style. A big THANKS, cheerleaders! for all your efforts in helping us cheer our boys on to vic- tory. Let's have the Stamp, Clap yell! B. SQUAD CHEERLEADERS: J. Mischler, N. Saunders, S. Enge, L. Eckstrom, J. Bergman. 28 our teams on to victory with loyal support. ROW Is J. Knaack, R. Garten, C. Stradtman, E. Tande. ROW 2: J. Serkland, L. Waseher, C. Dexheimer, B. Offerdahl, T. Crosgrove, B. Swanson, J. Sweeney, M. Nelson, ROW 3: L. Sternberg, L. Quindel, L. Olson, R. Schultz, M. Munsterman, B. Carstensen, Coach N. Renner. When the call went out for Coach Renner's cross country team this year, nineteen candidates responded. Charles Stradtman was chosen captain and was also the number-one runner. St. James had cross country meets with Mankota, Wells, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis Southwest ... At the Regional, Captain Charles Stradtman was the only one who qualified for the State meet . . . For the first time, St. James failed to win a meet this year and also, for the first time, failed to place in the state as a team. Next year, the Saints hope to regain their winning ways . . . Jerry Knaak was chosen to lead the team as captain for next year. Hustle, now! 29 In the entertainment field we rank at the top. JUNIOR PLAY CAST. ROW Is C. Jensen, Y. Sieg, C. Burckhardt, J. Holm. ROW 2: B. Swanson, G. Norcn, B. Kohn, J. Oglesbee, L. Daniels. At ‘8 o'clock on the night of November 9,1956, a large crowd gathered to watch the annual Junior Class Play... Luther Daniels and Judy Oglesbee surely had trouble perfecting those love scenes while everyone gathered a- around to offer pointers on the subject . . . Jim Holm stole the show several times when he aimed some of his catty remarks at his handsome and hen-peck- ed father, Curtis Burckhardt . . . The spunky little sister, was played by Carol Jensen. Carol and Jim almost drove their poor mother, Yvonne Sieg, crazy with their mischief . . . Bev. Kohn, did a terrific job portraying the neighborhood gossip . . . Glenys Noren and Bob Swanson played Luther's mother and brother, who both tried to help Cupid along . . . The cast was under the direction of Miss Rodness and Student Director, Kathy Hackett . . . These plus many others working behind the scenes helped make “The Family Upstairs a very successful class play. Through books we learn about other people, SPANISH CLUB. Standing: D. Bartsch, Mr. Macias. Seated: P. Olseth, J. Jacobson. Standing: S. Johnson, S. Salzman, R. Hovdet. THE SPANISH CLUB was organized in the beginning of the year with the following officers—Sandra Johnson, President; Darlene Bartsch, Vice President; Pat Olseth, Secretary-T reasurer. In the fall of the year the Spanish Club sponsored a dance. The funds were used to lurther their knowledge in the Spanish language and in Spanish customs. The members attended a Spanish movie The Mad Queen at Mankato in the fall. During the spring season of the year the club took a trip to Minneapolis to see a Spanish play. This year the club members have tried to do more speaking of the language than last year. It is a very worthwhile language because Mexico is one of our nearest foreign countries. During the year the LIBRARY CLUB learned a great deal about patience when handling the students. When it was time for senior social speeches they were really run ragged finding material for desperate last-minute seniors. . .the nine seniors and seven juniors kept themselves busy repairing books and magazines, process ing new books, and of course the every day of checking books in and out. . .During Book Week they gave their annual tea for the faculty. . .On January 12 the club sponsored the Snowflake Dance. . .They used the pro- ceeds on their tour to the twin cities with the club from Madelia. . .Many educational buildings were visited and they all had a good time. LIBRARY CLUB. ROW 1: E. Wright, M. Sternberg, Y. Sieg, ROW 2: L. Heppner, C. Wagner, E. Jergens, A. Anderson, B. Wick. ROW 3: B. Lee, S. Frederickson, M. Hovdet, J. Fuller, J. Schleier, B. Kohn, M. Swanson. ABSENT: R. Jamieson. Miss Reramem 31 and we learn how to plan for our future lives. FTA MEMBERS: S. Berge, J. Jacobson, D. Flohrs, D. Bartsch, G. Devcns, J. Christensen, Mr. Crosgrove, J. Running, P. Olseth, D. Nelson, R. Jamieson, M. Johnson, G. Ruhland, I. Christensen, J. Engdahl, J. Erickson. FHA OFFICERS: ROW 1: K. Hackett, I. Christen- sen, M. Miller, M. Henderson, E. Johnson. ROW 2: S. Wagner, L. Larson, Miss Anderson, Miss Cain. FHA: Toward new horizons . . . the motto of the FHA . . . Under the able assistance of Miss Cain and Miss Anderson, we meet every month. We have a special program each meeting. Once we had a demonstration of making pizza. An- other time we received some beauty tips from Mrs. Tandel of De Lyles Beauty School in Fair- mont. Where we members, freshmen through seniors, concentrate our effort is in working for degrees. We can earn a Junior, Chapter, and State Degree. Since our club is only two years old, most of us are only able to earn the Junior degree . . . Remember the fun we had at our spring tea for new members? And so ends an- other year of fun. PROJECTIONISTS: A very welcome sight in the classrooms are the projectionists because they usually mean that a film is going to be shown. The eleven boys who are projectionists take time out from their free hours to show the films scheduled for the different classes. They also run, (or try to) the slide projectors and tape recorders. One of the boys usually shows the newsreels down in the auditorium also. The boys are under the capable direction and in- struction of their advisor, Mr. Widmark. On the first Monday night of each month 20 good look- ing girls and Mr. Crosgrove, their advisor, met in 20 for the exciting FTA meeting . . . Some of the programs during the year were: A talk by Mr. Hovda on the ex- periences of a first year teacher, slides and anecdotes by Miss Rodncss on her Europeon trip, and a discussion panel about the different colleges of Minnesota ... At the beginning of the year each of the members visited a classroom in the Grade School and observed the teach- ing techniques used by the teacher . . . Joanne Running, president; Marilyn Johnson, secretary; Geraldine Ruh- land treasurer, and Mary Hackett, vice-president led our FTA through a successful year of learning more a- bout our future careers . . . PROJECTIONISTS: W. Nelson, D. Hudson, C. Olson, R. Curry, M Smith, Mr. Widmark, J. Anderson, D. Greischar, L. Albaugh, T. Morrow. WINTER Good teams are a result of hard work VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM: R. Love, R. Moody, D. Zender, R. Bakke, J. Vetter, R. Bohm, R. Schultz, R. Clausen, D Hunstad, R. Sorensen, J. Holm, T. Crosgrove. That's the way, Bob! Coach Veglahn Easy does it, Beak! 34 And the early training the players received SEATED, left to right: B. Thomas, D. Davis, B. Offerdahl, D. Peterson, L. Schroeder, R. Peterson, P. Krause. STANDING: R. Love, J. Rude, D. Bakke, G. Lunz, D. Coleman, R. Moody, C. Owen. This year's B team basketball squad, coached by Keith Wilkenson, finished the season with a 15 wins 3 loss record. The future Saints only lost to one team in the South Central Conference, so things look bright for the future. This year's team produced some good pros- pects for next year's varsity and gained a lot of the ex- perience needed to produce good teams. St. J. 54 Truman Opp. 28 St. J. 27 Windom Opp. 36 32 New Ulm 22 42 Jackson 39 32 Fairmont 26 41 Blue Earth 20 40 Madelia 37 28 Waseca 34 44 Windom 43 52 New Ulm 21 44 St. Peter 23 55 Jackson 43 42 Fa irmont 40 39 Loyola 22 44 Madelia 46 43 Blue Earth 33 44 Mt. Lake 43 58 Mankato 50 The Varsity Basketball squad had a very successful season winning 17 and losing 4. The team reached the district final where they were beaten out by the state participants, Pemberton 55-53. They were led by Bob Beak Schultz, Bob Bohm, and Dave Zender the only three seniors on the squad. With the nucleous of the team back the prospect for next year looks bright. St. J. 71 Truman Opp. 49 St. J. 52 Windom Opp. 41 62 New Ulm 39 70 Jackson 63 52 Fairmont 46 54 Blue Earth 55 79 Madelia 47 69 Waseca 53 56 Windom 66 54 New Ulm 45 41 St. Peter 30 71 Jackson (1 59 Fairmont 51 59 Loyola 56 63 Madelia 59 57 Blue Earth 60 90 Mt. Lake 54 61 Garden City 36 66 Mapleton 25 49 Mankato 41 53 Pemberton 55 help to make our team successful FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SQUAD. ROW 1: N. Dodge, D. Garten, D. Jamieson, C. Edgcrton, B. Freisen. ROW 2: M. Torkelson, C. Anderson, P. Zender, G. Wolner, J. Haugen. EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL SQUAD. ROW 1: D. Ed- gerton, L. Hanson, S. Strommen, J. Mich, A. Bartch. ROW 2: A. Haler, R. Gilbertson, G. Melcher, D. Anderson, J. Luther. SENIOR HIGH INTRAMURAL: ROW 1: J. Jacobe, K. Nelson, G. Schutz. ROW 2: R. Garten, D. Ask. JUNIOR HIGH INTRAMURAL CHAMPS: E. Flohrs, J. Howe, B. James, J. Lynch, T. Run- ning, J. Morrow. JUNIOR HIGH INTRAMURAL CHAMPS: T. Lastine, D. Samuelson, M. Bjerke, L. Sandberg, R. Espelund, M. Ayres. Strong bodies and determination make a team ROW ONE: D. Klasscn, D. Madison, C. Albaugh, L. Leinenweber, B. Swanson, C. Dexheimer, D. Ask, L. Olson, R. Nelson, B. Wilson, C. Burckhardt, B. Luther. ROW 2: R. Helling, J. Hintgen, G. Helling, J. Rognlie, D. Olson, A. Lehman, D. Schloman, R. Deegan, J. Sellstedt, D. Thompson, L. Brekke. ROW 3: N. Durheim, J. Rnaack, P. Hanson, G. Johnson, L. Albaugh, P. Laingen, B. Carstensen, J. Sizer, FLNelson, B. Berg, D. Duncanson, G. Sand- meycr, D. Clair. ROW 4: L. Quindel, L. Sternberg, E. Klaviter, S. Noren, R. Olson. Captain Charles Dexheimer led the Saint wrestling team through a tough schedule to a very good 9-5 record. Two of the losses occured when many of the B team boys wrestled on the A team. The Saints defeated such state powers as Redwood Falls and Alexander Ramsey. Three of the losses occurred to such top teams as State Champion, Blue Earth, in perhaps the team's best match of the season, state runner-up Mankato, and Algona, Iowa . . . Hard work along with the coaching and supervision of Mr. Haws and Mr. Macias produced two conference champions, Charlie Dexheimer and Les Olson, and a second place in the South Central Conference . . . In the Region II meet, held at Blue Earth, Dexhei- mer and Olson gained championships and the right to enter the state meet held at Mankato Teachers College. Olson lost his first match, but Dexheimer went all the way to the finals to take second place ... At the wrestling party held at the end of the season Russel Nelson, Robert Luther, and Douglas Madison were chosen captains for next year. The team chose Charlie Dexheimer as the most valua- ble wrestler. Graduating regulars were Dexheimer, Ask, Olson, Wilson, and Brekke. C C C1 WRESTLING COACHES: Mr. hlacias and Mr. Haws. ROW 1: T. Smith, B. Burke, D. Madison, B. Westman, S. Hage. ROW 2: P. Sandmeyer, G. Spitzner, G. Rettke, J. Warling, C. Grieg. GAA OFFICERS: Pres. M. Hackett, Sec. M. Sternberg, Vice Pres. A. Mau. Girls, too, have time for fun and relaxation SENIOR HIGH GAA. Come on you kids let's go! , or Hurry up you're late for your game. are some of the yells that flew around the girls gym on Mondays and Thursdays. The girls will all tell you it was alot of fun playing GAA. When we play it's just for the fun of getting out and showing some good sportsmanship and having a good time. . . This fall we went on a hike which lead us out to the Voss farm for a picnic. . . Several girls received letters because we get a letter if we have been GAA mem- bers for three years. The old point system is now past history! . . We attended a play day at Mankato which was certainly a thrill! We played every game imaginable and swam in their beautiful pool in the middle of the winter--imagine that? . . St. James played host to the neighboring towns for several play days. Our girls (plus a few boys!) really enjoyed having these play days. . . Reach that ball, Kathy! Girls can jump, too! while competing in indoor and outdoor sports. JUNIOR HIGH GAA. This year all the girls ill 7th, 8th, and 9th grade took part in GAA. . . Several of the girls were just new to the idea of playing in competition against other teams just for the fun of play- ing . . . Many new skills were developed as the girls played their games. All the Junior High GAA games were held on Friday. The games of volleyball, basketball and softball were played by the girls . . . Learning the ropes was a real problem. If you think it is crowded in those locker rooms during a Phy. Ed. class you should be around when about 100 girls start sorting out shoes. You can see 20 pairs just like yours and in the end you might wind up wearing one red and one blue one . . . All in all the girls say they really enjoy playing those games. It helps them to get acquainted with the other girls in the class while having a lot of fun. Pres. F. Howe, Vice Pres. M. Hunsted, Sec. S. Wagner. 39 Flips and handstands are not easy TUMBLING TEAM: J. Wang, S. Enge, ML Lofgren, C. Engelking, J. Mishler, N. Anderson, D. Downs, G. Cole- man, L. Eckstrom, B. Blackman, K. Scdam, J. Running, M. Anderson, P. Mishler, M. Klaras. Okay girls, limber up! Phrases like this filled the girls gym on Thursdays as the St. James Tumbling Team composed of girls from grades 7-12. Miss Paulsrud was their supervisor this year . . . The girls elected Jo Run- ning and Carol Engelking as their captains . . . The girls thrilled the audience at half-time when they displayed some of their skill on the mats . . . Joyce Mishler surely caused suspense as she made her daring dive over the backs of seven of her team mates. This was just an example of what the tumbling team did throughout the year. TRAMPOLINE TEAM: C. Jensen, P. Mishler, J. Engdahl, A. Bishop, S. Enge, B. Butzlaff, C. Engelking, J. Running, D. Downs. TRAMP TEAM: The Senior High Tramp Team again this year put on a performance between halves of a bas- ketball game. This is becoming an annual event and is looked forward to by the members of the tramp team. TTiis year they performed between the half of the Fairmont game. They also performed at a GAA playday. The girls practiced at least once a week and more often if they could get the gym. At the beginning of this season, which is around basketball time, there were many tired and stiff muscles. But after working one night each week they soon became used to the work- outs. Splits, knee drops, back-drops, swivel, hips, flips, turn-a-bouts are some of the feats accomplished. Or- ganizations such as these are good for girls in many ways. They learn to work with other girls, get physical edu- cation, and learn to perform in front of people. Many thinks to Miss Pauls- rud for the time she spent working with the girls. but these girls have mastered them ROW Is J. Koenig, S. Knaack, L. Larson, A. Bishop, G. Love. ROW 2: J. Cunningham, P. Bruss, L. Haukvick, K. Larson, E. Johnson, G. Noren, J. Howe, J. Oglesbee. Missing is president K. Hackett. This year the GIRLS TENNIS CLUB was headed by President Kathy Hackett. As usual, tennis rackets got lost and tennis balls were found. Practices were held on Tuesdays and Thursdays when the girls played competing games in singles. Then at the end of the school year championship games were played. Tennis, being a very active sport, was really enjoyed this re- freshing spring by all the participating members. We are all looking forward to an earlier start next year. Every Wednesday the MODERN DANCE GIRLS could be heard practising in the gym to rhythmic records. If a girl couldn't come, she either had to notify Judy Erickson, student leader, or pay 25 cents in to their treasury which was used to buy records. Their offi- cers were Kathy Madson, president; Ella Mae John- son, secretary-treasurer; Nancy Davis, records; and Carol Jensen, calisthenics . . . They performed for two GAA playdays and a style show. ROW Is M. Sedam, J. Junkins, L. Warling, P. Beckius, J. Rude. ROW 2: A. Bishop, K. Larson, S. Enge, J. Mishler. ROW 3: M. Wick, K. Hayes, K. Madson, C. Jensen, A. Hoffman, C. Engelking, N. Davis, B. Butzlaff, J. Erickson, L. Olson, S. Voosen, B. Curry. More energy was used and more time spent ADVISOR-Miss Klimpel, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF- L PAGE HEADS-J. Erickson, G. Devens, B. Bohm, M Westman. Henderson. Variety is the spice of life, so they say, and that’s what we on the staff try to produce. But why is it that we always seem to go nuts trying to find variety? Remember the feuds between the Marilyns when they both insisted they were supposed to have the same story? . . . Our work week started with the meeting on Monday when the page editors would assign stories to their reporters which were to be handed in on Friday. For some strange reason those stories always seemed to get done on Thursday night . . . After the editors had checked them over the week-end, the typists began their work. Remember how mad they got at late stories—but that didn't happen very often, did it?11 Wednesday night was the proofreaders big night . . . Then Thursday was the picture of organized confusion, al- though we had loads of fun putting our paper together . . . Saturday dawned bright and early for most of us down at the Plaindealer office, but we all raced to get finished. With toothpicks propping our eyelids we managed to pub- lish our paper in quite short order . . . The last step was accomplished by our business staff when they handed out the paper on Monday, giving us all a deep satisfaction. REPORTERS-ROW 1: L. Gilbertson, J. Oglesbee, S. Jackson, M. Hackett, K. Madson, A. Hoffman. ROW 2: E. Peterson, S. Johnson, K. Hackett, A. Mau, N. Davis, M. Sedam, P. Mishler. 42 than was realized by those who read the paper TYPISTS: R. Jamieson, D. Ouren, Y. PROOFREADERS: M. Sternberg, J. Seig, M. Ruhland. Christensen, C, Warling, G. Noren. AT PRESS: E. Johnson, S. Voosen, G. Noren, Advisor Miss Klimpel, D, Stradtman, K. Hackett, R. Moody. Exaggerated Concentration! Pens scratched while brains were racked LITERARY STAFF; Seated: G. Kanning, B. Clausen, A. Cunningham, S. Jackson, J. Oglesbee, J. Holm, J. Christensen, A. Hoffman, S. Johnson, K. Moody. ADVISOR: J. Esse, C. Wagner, Editor, Y. Sieg, Assistant Editor. This year the Saintonian staff followed the same policy as last year, which was to have a summer annual. Now the graduating seniors would get the pictures and stories of spring sports, the prom and of the gradua- tion exercises. In the fall of the year the Saintonian sponsored the Homecoming Dance. Each individual staff was in charge of one phase of the dance. Naturally it was a complete success. Of course there were always those certain days when things had to be done. It never seemed as if we would make it but we always did. TYPING STAFF; ROW 1: M. Hovdet, M. Ruhland, M. Munson, R. Jamieson, A. Anderson, D. Flohrs, M. Stem- berg. ROW 2: N. Davis, S. Wang, C. Flohrs, E. Wright. their deadlines were met, because here it is LAYOUT STAFF. SEATED: A. Mau, J. Schleier. STANDING: B. Kohn, P. Olseth, P. Bartsch, D. Ouren, A. Gruis, D. Larson, S. Froehling. CIRCULATION STAFF. STANDING: K. Madson, K. Blackstad, C. Burkhardt, D. Thompson, SEATED: D. Downs. The literary staff always had trouble handing in their stories on time. Bob and Jim's were always late . . . Then there were those nights after school that we would spend gluing pictures and craming our heads for a novel saying to put under the pictures . . . Sometimes along the way a story was lost. Oh, well all we had to do was to write it over again . . . When things would get tough our advisor. Mr. Esse, and some of the staff members would wonder if being on the annual staff was so great ... Of course in the end it was all worth it. Without our editor we would have had a much more difficult time. . . It was fun to comeback to school in the summer to get our annuals, wasn't it? BUSINESS STAFFj SEATED: G. Johnson, L. Brekke. STANDING: E. Pierson, L. Gilbertson, M. Hackett. D. Frautnick. M. Swanson, P. Haynes, N. Marth, D. Wacker, J. Larson, B. Wick, J. Knaak. They play the parts of students, actors, and orators LOCAL DECLAM WINNERS: B. Kohn, C. Cole, N. Davis, G. Devens, S. Johnson, K. Friesen, M. Henderson, K. Moody, J. Erickson. ABSENT: B. Bohm, M. Carlson. When the first call was out for all those interested in Declamation a large representation from each class responded. Next came the long drawn out process of looking over all the readings available and choosing yours . . . Long hours were put forth both by the students and teachers preparing for the final day of eliminations . . . The winners of the locals went to Amboy for the sub-district judging. Here the one-act play received an excellent rating. Several other St. James Students went on to the district at Nicollet ... In the Regional Contest, held here in St. James, Kay Friesen took part in humorous and Kathy Moody represented St. James in the memorized oratory ... It was found that mostly girls went out for declam. Come on, boys, give the girls some competitioni ONE ACT PLAY: G. Love, J. Christensen, K. Lar- son, K. Moody, J. Schleier. DECLAM ADVISORS: M. Wetzel, W. Loose, J. Ball, A. Rodness, Mrs. McKuskey, N. Lea. 46 ROW 1: K. Friesen, M. Petersen. ROW 2: S. Jackson, M. Hendersen, E. Berg, G. Devens, D. Stradtman, J. Erick- son, M. Holland, C. Cole, J. Jacobson, M. Behrends. ROW 3: K. Moody, D. Marsden, A. Voss, L. Jensen, R. So- rensen, M. Ruhland, D. Frautnick, A. Hoffman, M. Sedam, E. Wright, J. Rude, L. Warling. ROW 4: P. Nelson, A. Mau, N. Veith, J. Bergman, C. Bohm, J. Renner, M. Westlund, J. Engdahl, J. Ball, D. Jamieson. A successful concert tour was the reward BAND: This year was the year for the Concert band as far as we were concerned because May 5, 1957 and we left for our North Shore Concert Tour. Our trip had been in the making for more than two years while we all worked to earn our goal of $1800 which we topped! ! The Calendar Drive, launched in October, brought in the largest part of our earnings, which was $850. Remember how we all raced to sell just a couple more listing ? Our officers were Sandra Jackson, President; Roger Sorensen, Vice-President; Dorothy Ouren, Secretary; and Marilyn Munson, Treasurer. From January on we really worked hard on 1812 Overture and Panis Angelicus for the contest but it was worth it. Will we ever forget Them Bases or the way Carl would pipe up with his double ding after one of Mr. Sorensen's jokes didn't go over too well. We kept quite busy putting on a Pep Fest, sponsoring a dance, giving concerts, and playing host to the annual Music Festival. FIRST BAND, ROW 1: S. Offerdahl. ROW 2: C. Beckman, S. Enge, K. Johnson, P. Bartsch, S. Froehling M. Nelson, E. Hoffman, K. Nelson, D. Stauffer. ROW 3: D. Ouren, M. Miller, N. Dodge, B. Perrier, L. Olson N. An- derson, J. Haugen, B. Warner, D. Nelson, S. Strommen. ROW 4: T. Running, S. Wang, O. Marth, J. Wang j Luther, J. Rude, J. Running, C. Warling, M. Wilson, G. Mays. ROW 5: D. Downs, L. Koenig, J. Nelson, D. Roxin, G. Ruhland, B. Carstensen, M. Munson. of diligent practices and careful planning. It certainly was inspiring to play with all those kids in the massed band and wasn't it beautiful to hear? It was a full and exciting year for us all. Hats off to Mr. Sorensen I This year Pat Olseth, head majorette, lead our band. Behind Pat strutted Deanna Downs, Carol Jensen, Leora Warl- ing, Sandra Froehling, and Barbara Butzloff . . . Along with the band these six girls put on three marvelous per- formances at our football games last fall . . . Last fall you may remember seeing a group of Junior High girls marching around the building. This group was cut down to eight girls . . . Every activity period under the direction of Carol Jenson these eight girls drilled. Two of the eight girls will be chosen to march with A band this coming year. LEFT to RIGHT: B. Butzlaff, L. Warling, S. Froehling. n Music from these groups helped to brighten 1st ROW: D. Marsden, K. Moody, D. Frautnick, M. Ruhland. 2nd ROW: L. Koenig, G. Carstensen, M. Munsen, L. Olson, N. Dodge, M. Miller, B. Perrier. 3rd ROW: C. Carlson, A. Mau, J. Engdahl, E Berg. SWING BAND Where's that great music coming from? That is a comment you might have heard on Wednesday noons when the 15 piece Swing Band practiced. We were kept on our toes playing for the Farm Bureau, Pep Fest, Band Dance— Musical Mood and the Better Business Show. Remember how we all swooned when Les sang Too Much and Love Me Tender” for the Business Show? It cer- tainly was a year loaded with funl 50 TRUMPET TRIO. M Miller, R. Perrier, N. Dodge. SAXOPHONE SEXTET: D Frautnick, M. Ruhland, R. Sorensen, K. Moody, D. Marsden, A. Voss. FRENCH HORN TRIO: J. Rude, D. Ouren, L. Warling. Our pep tests, class plays, and other activities CLARINET QUARTET: A. Hoffman, E. Berg, M. Henderson, S. Jackson. These young musicians are the key CADET BAND, ROW 1: G. Mayes, M. Wilson, A. Barch, C. Edgerton, J. Luther, J. Wang. ROW 2: E. Hoff- man, K. Nelson, G. Qfferdahl, D. Stauffer, M. Anderson, B. Butzlaff, S. Enge, B. Panzer, D. Edgerton, R. Sandquist, M. Vetter. ROW 3: K. Asklund, J. Noren, D. Noren, E. Thompson, R. Peterson, D. Miest, M. Anderson, R. Olson, J. Sletta, L. Jenson, L. Larson, K. Sedam, C. Johnson, R. Truman. ROW 4: D. Malm- gren, M. Vieth, R. Melcher, J. Ball, L. Koeing, L. Peterson, F. Schmillen, D. Malmgren, D. Anderson, C. Nelson. LED BY MAJORETTES the St. James High School Cadet Band has appeared quite frequently in different parades during the past year. Dressed in their neat red and white band uniforms they added attraction to the annual Homecoming Parade, Wheels Day Parade and the Halloween Parade. Directed by Mr. Sorensen they played several numbers during second team basketball game halves. Many weeks of practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays payed off in good per- formances in the Spring concert and the festi- val at Blue Earth. to the future success of St. James High JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS GLEE CLUB, ROW 1: Nelson, D. Noren, P. LaDuke, B. Blackman, M. Nelson, S. Carlson, M. Firchau, S. Anderson, M. Rettke, S. Curry, J. Nelson, C. Linn, D. Malmanger, M. Holland, J. Noren, J. Gruis. ROW 2: S. Hanson, S. Blackstad, M. Frydenlund, J. Sletta, K. Johnson, L. Jensen, L. Olson, K. Klutz, G. Coleman, K. Daniels, S. Bryant, E. Hoffman, S. Enge, J. Bodin, M. Hunstad, K. Sedam, J. Holland, M. Gaalswyk, B. Wald- hiem, S. Wettestad. ROW 3: J. Luther, S. Wedge, J. Devens, P. Engdahl, D. Fastenau, J. Vee, M. Behrends, M. Bertilson, M. Wilson, M. Vetter, J. Miller, J. Wang, C. Olson, M. Lofgren, S. Garten, D. Gnekow, S. Askevold, K. Nelson, S. Peterson, S. Wacker, B. Bernloehr, N. Anderson. ROW 4: L. Wascher, B. Wolner, J. Kuehl, C. Toedt, L. Madison, C. Cole, D. Stradtman, C. Pittman, P. Wedge, A. Voss, J. Nelson, N. Peterson, E. Hovdet, C. Broughton, K. Friesen, J. Bergman, M. Jamieson, S. Shellum, S. Wagner, F. Shellum, P. Lofgren. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS GLEE CLUB, ROW 1: G. Dexheimer, R. Peterson, A. Askevold, R. Wolner, R. Bohm, J. Ren- ner, F. Blackstad, J. Ball, A. Haler, S. Strommen, B. Sanns, J. Dreke, G. Mays, R. Prochazka, D. Kintzi, S. Bereon, M. Hanson, D. Monroe, J. Bowers. ROW 2: L. Anderson, L. Sandberg, T. Hovde, P. Frankamp, D. Offerdahl, A. Graupman, M. Larson, D. Samuelson, G. Miller, G. Rettke, E. Johnson, E. Snow, L. Olson, L. Olson, R. Needham, C. St. John, D. Westman, D. Edgerton, D. Roxin, O. Frederickson. ROW 3: M. Anderson, D. Holm, B. Nelson, W. Warnemunde, K. Vehling, K. Hage, C. Greig, B. Warner, R. Friesen, M. Torkelson, C. Lind, T. Running, C. Soren- sen, H. Brekke, H. Anderson, L. Hanson, M. Nelson, L. Koenig, C. Berlin, A. Bartsch, R. Truman. ROW 4: L. Dreke, G. Nelson, M. Bjerke, B. Berndt, O. Mickelson, R. Perrier, D. Marsden, L. Larson, D. Holmquist, R. Gilbert- son, J. Haugen, R. James, G. Wolner, L. Arnold, D. Gilbertson, L. Schroeder, D. Jamieson, R. Melcher, C. An- derson, M. Bolte, J. Anderson, C. Edgerton, N. Dodge, D. Anderson, J. Luther. Without a song the day would never end; MIXED CHORUS, ROW 1: A. Cunningham, S. Froehling, E. Berg, D. Frautnick, D. Nelson, C. Wagner, b. Wick, A. Anderson, L. Haukvick, J. Engdahi, M. Westlund, D. Downs, J. Running, K. Moody. ROW 2: P. Mishler, A. Mau, J. Oglesbee, S. Berge, M. Carlson, E. Stenzel, D. Flohrs, M. Johnson, N. Sandmeyer, M. Miller, G. Noren, E. Johnson, A. Hoffman, C. Jensen, S. Johnson, G. Devens. ROW 3: R. Garten, G. Bugge, W. Lee, L. Olson, J. Jacobe, C. Burckhardt, J. Truman, D. Hunstad, D. Greischar, R. Bohm, A. Frautnick, D. Brudelie, L, Daniels, D. Zender, B. Carstensen, R. Asendorf. During the fall months of the year the St. James mixed chorus worked hard to make the Christmas Concert the best ever. With all the complements we received it was worth it. We sang many of the beautiful and climaxing num- ber Halleluia Chorus. During the second week of March our Chorus make a trip to Mountain Lake to sing at a concert. They presented a return concert the first week of May ... On April 2, St. James was host to the Spring Music Festival. It was a lot of fun and also interesting for us to hear musical groups from four other schools . . . April 5 was.the date set for the district contest which was held in Mankato. Thinking back we realize that if it hadn’t been for our director, Mr. Hovda and our pianist, Judy Erickson we just couldn't have done it. Mixed Chorus brings Christmas tidings. Without a song the road would never bend. MIXED CHORUS, ROW 1: S. Jackson, D. Ouren, V. Waldheim, L. Wailing, K. Hackett, V. Munsterman. ROW 2: S. Wang, C. Engelking, N. Davis, G. Rutland, K. Madson, R. Jameison, K. Larson, J. Erickson. ROW 3: R Bakke, R. Swanson, G. Schutz, E. Hoppe, A. Gruis, G. Love. Tulip Time BOYS' GLEE CLUB This year's boys' glee club was conducted by Mr. Clayton Hovda. There are about 30 members in this year's boys' glee club. The glee club learned many songs throughout the year but didn't have much chance to use them, because they only sang in one concert, which was the annual Christmas concert. They sang three ar- rangements, We Three Kings of Orient Are”, Hark the Hearld Angles Sing, and The Cherbium Song. Even though they sang only once they were considered as one of the best in their field. Some of the other songs learned during the year were: There is Nothing Like a Dame, Nita Juanita , and many others. The boys' glee club was divided into quartets later on in the year and produced some excellent singing groups. Mr. Hovda said that he was very pleased with the way the glee club performed and only wished that they had more chance for performing. On the whole this year's choral groups were a complete success . . . This year for the first time, the chorus elected chorus officers. Elected for President was Les Olson, and Deana Downs was elected as Librarian to serve the chorus through the year. The job of these people was to take charge of the chorus when Mr. Hovda could not attend to it. ROW 1: W. Lee, R. Asendorf, W. Carstensen, L. Olson, J. Jakobe. ROW 2: G. Bugge, D. Brudelie, J. Tru- man, R. Bakke, D. Zender, R. Swanson, G. Schutz. ROW 3: R. Garten, A. Frautnick, D. Greischar, R. Bohm, D. Hunstad, C. Burckhardt, L. Daniels. Without a song a man ain’t got a friend, ROW 1: K. Haynes, J. Junkins, C. Bohm, J Mishler, K. Vehling, S. Enge, B. Curry, J. Hage, O. Marth, L. Larson, M. Peterson, J. Rude, K. Curry, M. Sedam, J. Koenig, A. Bishop, J. Westman, C. Nelson. ROW 2: R. Harder, D. Muller, E. Berg, J. Frautnick, C. Albaugh, P. Hanson, T. Crosgrove, J. Rude, L. Warling, M. Miller, L Olson. ROW 3: D. Klassen, P. Krause, J. Serkland, A. Konze, D. Johnson, B. Heppner, D. Peter- sen, G. Sandmann, C. Sveine, D. Davis, P. Laingen. Just think! This year as grown-up soph's we got to have a chorus composed entirely of members from our class. Every Wednesday morning during first hour you would find us busy in the chorus room practicing. We had to get used to singing four pan harmony instead of two, now that our chorus was composed of both girls and boys ... We practiced hard to polish up our part of the Christmas concert—of course it was the best— at least that's what our parents said . . . All in all, our sophomore chorus was a wonderful experience and we hope to contribute our share of memories to the mixed chorus next year! Quiet girls! Quiet!, was the frequently heard plea from Mr. Hovda every third hour on Friday as Girls' Glee Club met . . . Christmas time found us working feverishly on our concert numbers. Marilyn Munson did a real find job on her solo as part of our selections . . . Christmas passed than BANG! Mr. Hovda found some hot numbers for us to work on, Rockin' All Night . Let'sgetsomerhythm into this, shouted Hovda as his arms flew past the face of some frightened soprano in the front row. . . In our exchange concert with Mt. Lake the Glee Club sang, How Merrily We Live and Rockin' All Night. ROW 1: J. Running, A. Cunningham, C. Wagner, B. Wick, A. Anderson, L. Haukvick, K. Moody, S. Jackson, D. Downs, D. Ouren, A. Hoffman, D. Frautnick, S. Froehling. ROW 2: C. Jensen, A. Mau, J. Oglesbee, D. Flohrs, M. Johnson, J. Engdahl, D. Nelson, E. Berg, N. Sandmeyer, M. Miller, G. Noren, E. Johnson, M. Westlund, M. Carl- son, K. Madson, P. Mishler. ROW 3: S. Johnson, G. Devens, S. Waldheim, S. Wang, C. Engelking, N. Davis, E. Hoppe, L. Warling, K. Hackett, E. Stenzel, V. Munsterman, R. Jamieson, A. Gruis, K. Larson, G. Love, G. Ruhland, S. Berge. Without a song . . . SENIOR SEXTET: N. Marth, M. Westlund, E. Sten- zel, S. Jackson, D. Ouren, K. Larson. JUNIOR SEXTET: K. Madson, A. Hoffman, N. Davis, S. Offerdahl, E. Berg. DIRECTOR, Mr. Hovda BOYS' OCTET, ROW 1: W. Lee, D. Brudelie, J. Jacobe, D. Hunstad. ROW 2: W. Carstensen, R. Asendorf, R. Bakke, J. Truman. JUNIOR BOYS' QUARTET: R. Asendorf, J. Truman, D. Brudelie, D. Hunstad. MIXED OCTET, ROW 1: K. Larson, M. Munson, J. Erickson. ROW 2: L. Olson, C. Burckhardt, R. Asendorf, W. Carstensen. I’ll sing out what is in my heart SOLOIST, ROW It J. Erickson, E. Berg, A. Hoffman. ROW 2: W. Caistensen, D. Hunstad, L. Olson. 58 Dedication Amel Bolin School Board H. R. Davidson Faculty Who passed away this school year after serving education and youth for many years. Learning to live • • • FFA OFFICERS: G. Helling, R. Asendorf, D. Hunstad, C. Dexheimer, R. Sorensen, D. Ask, Mr. Bonzer, advisor, C. Stradtman. C. Stradtman, Mr. Bonzer, D. Ask, C. Dexheimer, B. Sorensen. 60 ROW 1: G. Kueker, L. Klose, R. Fastenau, M. Nelson, C. Dexheimer, R. Sorenson, D. Hunstad. ROW 2: B. Berg, B. Carstensen, R. Sorensen, J Swanson, W. Berg, D. Wacker, G. Anderson. ROW 3: R. Westman, R. Helling, M. Seim, L. Koenig, R. Sturm, F. Blackstad, R. Nelson, C. Albaugh. ROW 4: L. Froslan, D. Jensen, L. Friesen, H. Anderson, P. Hanson, R. Sturm, D. Schiller, J. Spitzner. ROW 5: W. Kuyper, J. Ronglie, L. Leineweber, A. Lehman, C. Soren- sen, J. Anderson, H. Buffington, L. Olson. ROW 6: J. Larson, R. Hoppe, M. Anderson, D. Kuehl, M. Hage, E. Flohrs, G. Johnson, R. Deegan. The FFA Chapter of our high school is one of the most active organizations in school. There are 105 members in our chapter which makes it one of the six largest in the state. Officers this year were; Pres. Charles Dex- heimer; Vice-Pres. Dennis Hunstad; Secretary, Robert Sorensen; Treasurer, Roger Asendorf; Sentinel, Darrel Ask; Reporter, Gerald Helling, and Supply Officer, Charles Stradtman. In the spring of 56 4 out of 5 teams qualified for the state judging contest at the University of Minnesota. Gerald Knaack was high man in crop judging in southwestern Minnesota. Other members who placed were Arden Lehman and Gary Lunz. Operation Corncrib was one of the Living to serve . . . ROW Is D. Ask, R. Asendorf, G. Helling, R. Nelson, N. Durheim, D. Wacker, W. Holmquist, Mr. Bonzer. ROW 2: J. Knaack, D. Reisenberg, O. Frederickson, M. Munsterman. ROW 3: P. Laingen, C. Carlson, L. Wascher, A. Weiden- bach, D. Silvers, R. Karau, A. Anderson, L. Brekke. ROW 4: J. Haugen, M. Bolte, K. Hage, J. Warling, R. Luther, L. Quindel, J. Anderson, E. Tande. ROW 5: R. Swanson, M. Torkelson, R. Duncanson, Jensen, L. Sternberg, J. Otte, A. Frautnick. ROW 6: H. Blackstad, D. Brudelie, J. Sizer, P. Zender, G. Lunz, V. Hoffman, D. Madison. JUDGING TEAM: Mr. Bonzer, R. Luther, J. Sizer, D. Hunstad, C. Dexheimer, E. Tande, L. Brekke, R. Asen- dorf. MILK TESTING: E. Flohrs, P. Hanson. Chapter's community service projects. They raised $1580 for the new hospital. The first Beef Feeder Show will be held in Sept, of this year and the boys are raising livestock to show at this event. The annual banquet was held Dec 1 with 300 people present. The crops and soils show was held in conjunction with the banquet. Darrell Ask represented our chapter at the In- ternational Livestock Show in Chicago. He was chosen the most deserving senior member by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Loren Brekke and Darrel Ask are the delegates to the State FFA Convention. The entire chapter and their ad- visor, Mr. Bonzer, are to be congratulated for their fine work in the field of agriculture. The seniors enjoyed every minute Square dance? One enchanted Under a sea of waves and fish, students and faculty members danced to the music of Sammy Jensen and his orchestra last Monday night at the annual Junior-Senior Prom ... An anchor dropped from above into Neptune's Court was the centerpiece. Murals depicting underwater scenes covered the walls ... A draw bridge let down from a sand castle to span a make-believe moat was an effective en- trance to this underwater paradise. The effective- ness was heightened by the real bubbles floating from the windows of the sand castle . . . The orches- tra was seated in a pink clam shell with giant fish standing on either side. A fish net with small black fish caught in it was draped between the two gyms. The tables were decked with styrofoam fish covered with silver spangles, and pink shells for programs . . At 10:00 o'clock, Dennis Hunstad, the junior class president, opened the program with a welcome to all the seniors. Do you really think her dress is prettier than mine David? as the Juniors entertained in “Neptune’s Court.” evening Bob Sorensen, the senior class president, gave the response. Next on tire program was the vocal solo, Tenderly , sung by Annette Hoffman. Margaret Ruhland played an organ solo, At Sundown . Sig- rid Offerdahl played Dance De Miriltons on her flute. The junior boys quartet was next singing Band of Gold and Mood Indigo . Concluding the program, the sophomore waiters and waitresses, dressed as beach combers, danced to We Kiss in a Shadow . Their job was to pour punch and later serve the dessert Mermaid Mist and coffee . . . After lunch dancing continued until the hands of the clock pointed straight up signifying that once more the evening of enchantment was at an end . . . As juniors we will remember this as our first prom and wait patiently a year until we come back as guests. . . As seniors it serves as a ribbon to tie all our high school memories into one bundle to be opened and looked at in years to come. 63 This is no Congress Session. BASEBALL, ROW 1: J. Gay, S. Noren, R. Moody, R. Sorensen, T. Daniels, D. Davis, L. Schroeder, P. Laingen. ROW 2: Mr. Mingo, J. Sweeny, D. Johnson, G. Sandman, G. Lunz, B. Sorensen, B. Clausen, J. Jacobe, K. Nelson, D. Coleman, C. Owen, H. Blackstad. Coach Veglahn, P. Krause. A variety of sports filled our time. In the start of the season St. James lost to Mankato, Trimont and Waseca, but came back by winning the Fairmont and Madelia games. Alternating for pitching positions were Jerry Jacobe and Harvey Black- stad. Kirby Nelson and Jerry Gay took care of the catching department. Bob Clausen was the first base star and proved to be quite a slugger''. Second base was very capably taken care of by Dick Moody. Dar- rellColeman was third baseman with Roger Sorensen as shortstop. Fielders were: Left, Bob Sorensen, Cen- ter, Tom Daniels, right, Darrell Davis and Gary Lunz. All in all the season was a lot of fun in spite of the losses. The St. James tennis squad this year consisted of all underclassmen. Juniors were Gordon Bugge, Bob Swanson and David Schmillen. Bob Offerdahl, Tom Crosgrove, Doug Peterson, John Serkland and John Rude were the sophomore boys out. The squad played fine matches this year coming up with a victory over Mankato in the first match. In the district play-offs the St. James doubles team of Gordon and Tom defeated Mankato and went on to the Regional held at Fairmont. These fellows all being underclassmen will be back next year to really get out there and play some good tennis for us. TENNIS, ROW 1: G. Bugge, T. Crosgrove, J. Rude, B. Offerdahl. ROW 2: D. Peterson, D. Schmillen, B. Swanson, J. Serkland. A lot of effort . . . They're off Down the Cinders to Victory . . . There goes another record. After the call went out for all boys interested in track, 50 senior high boys and 55 junior high boys responded . . . The track stars were chosen by Coach Renner and Assistant Coach Wilkenson to take part in the Indoor Prep and Indoor Invitational Meets . . . The next oc- casion was the Triangular Meet at St. James in which Madelia, Lake Crystal, and St. James participated. St. participated. St. James won, with Lake Crystal close behind . . . The Estherville, Blue Earth, and Sentinel Relays found the boys setting records and taking first places. Because of some unfortunate bumps, bruises and illnesses our boys were not always able to do their best. We placed either 3rd or 4th in the relays men- tioned above ... In the Conference at Mankato we placed 3rd; and in the District we had five boys win their way into the Regional. We took second in the District. At the Regional Bohm took first in the shot put and Bakke took second in the hurdles, botn to qualify for the State Meet. ROW Is J. Holm, R. Bakke, R. Asendorf, R. Olson, R. Garten, C. Stradtman, E. Tande, L. Brekke, R. Bohm, W. Carstensen. ROW 2s D. Wacker, D. Monroe, D. Hunstad, D. Madison, D. Ask, C. Dexheimer, E. Kanning, J. Knaack, R. Love, M. Munsterman, D. Claire. ROW 3: D. Duncanson, R. Berg, R. Schultz, R. Serkland, L. Leinenweber, C. Albaugh, G. Hudson, R. Peterson, Assistant Coach Wilkenson, G. Kueker. ROW 4: P. Hanson, L. Olson, A. Lehman, R. Nelson, J. Sellstadt, D. Thompson, J. Otte, J. Anderson, L. Quindel, L. Sternberg, Coach Renner. 65 Room for One More SITTING: C. Ekstedt, J. Erickson, 1. Christensen, M. Henderson, D. Downs, J. Kunn- ing, J. Jakobe. STANDING: D. Ouren, K. Moody, R. Sorensen, Director A. Rodness, R. Bohm, M. Carlson, D. Flohrs. The tryouts were held—we waited—then retryouts—the suspense was killing us—then finally the play cast was posted, and we knew Miss Rodness, our director, had been able to find Room For One More .. The play was a two act comedy, yet, it was a wonderful story with a lot of depth to it. By April 11 and 12 many new track stars were discovered during the episodes in the auditorium and swinging on the rope was surely lots of fun. . .You can still hear the audience roaring when Donna Flohrs appeared as a res- cued woman—those cold showers really added something to her costume. . .Remember all those choco- late cakes we ate, after they had been on stage? Marilyn Munson was always busy making another one! Oh, we can't forget the coffee pot which fell off the table back stage. After having seen the pictures which were taken backstage, I guess Hollywood hasn't seen anything yet!. . .Marilyn Henderson looked much older with the help of a blanket around her to give her the middle-age spread. That gray make- up didn't do much for Chuck, but he really filled the bill—remember how everyone was using his crutches and he never knew where his canes were?. . .Judy Erickson had a supper party for the play cast before the play and Bob Sorensen had a party afterwards, so we had a chance to talk afterwards, talk over, again, the things that happened. . .We'll always remember our play, the work, the good times, and the hard working backstage crews. . .All in all, under the leadership of Miss Rodness and Dorothy Ouren, our student director, the play was hailed as a huge success. Keep your head up high. Amie Anderson . . . The men who really believe in themselves are in lunatic asylums. Darrell Ask . . . Studying Ag. isn't the only way to raise cane. Darlene Bartsch . . . My extra-curricular activities are confined to out of town. Shirley Berge . . . She sighs at many but loves only one. Larry Blackman . . .He's little, but so is a stick of dynamite. Robert Bohm. . .Here I am, girls, but don't crowd. Loren Brekke . . . Love is too simple for a brainy man. Mary Lou Carlson . . . Love one, and you'll love always. William Carstensen ... I wish Adam had died with all his ribs in his body. Judith Christensen ... I will try anything once, twice if I can get by with it. Inez Christensen . . . She came a stranger and remains a friend. Dennis Claire . . . Why let the rest have all the fun? And don’t be afraid of the dark, Roger Curry ... If there isn't anything to do, let me do it. Thomas Daniels . . . What can I do with size when I can do so much without it. Gail Devens . . . What makes you think I talk so fast?! Charles Dexheimer . . . Wrestling is his first love; what about his second? Elaine Dodge . . . Beware! I may do somethine sen- sational. Deanna Downs . . . When there is mischief brewing, she is doing the stirring. Norman Durheim ... I know a lot if I could only think of it. Charles Eckstedt . . . Onward, go onward, oh time in thy flight, make the bell ring before I recite. Janice Engdahl . . . Gentlemen prefer blondes. Carol Engelking . . . She was vaccinated with a phono- graph. Judith Erickson . . . She owns a one-way ticket to success. Carol Flohrs ... A happy go lucky smile and per- sonality worthwhile. At the end of the storm Donna Flohrs ... I don't like being late, but it beats hurrying. Darla Frautnick . . . Pause for a short giggle. Sonja Fredrickson . . . Don't let her shyness fool you. Rodney Garten . . . Live today, tomorrow may never come. Allen Gigstad ... If this is liberty give me death. Lois Gilbertson ... As fond of dates as an Arab. is a golden sky Wayne Gilling . . . Work one day, then rest two. That's my motto. Lavonne Gjerstad . . . She has a sweet and thoughtful way. Esther Golterman . . . Life is short and so am I. Mary Hackett . . . Blondes are made but red hair comes natural. Arlene Hannigan . . . Her heart is like a moon, there is a man in it. Ilene Hanson . . . Little worries never trouble me. And the sweet silver song of a lark Irene Hanson ... A twinkle in her eye and a smile for everyone. Phyllis Haynes . . . Generally speaking, she's generally speaking. Marilyn Henderson . . . The future belongs to only those who prepare for it. Lois Heppner . . . Nice personality, full of rascality. Irma Hoppe ... If silence is golden, I'm broke. Emily Hovdet . . . She likes to study. Study a good time! Rosemary Hovdet . . . Quietness has its own reward. Donald Hudson . . . Like a star, out every night. Sandra Jackson . . . Well! Well! Well! Is that the tardy bell? Janet Jacobson ... Full of pep and full of fun, al- ways nice to everyone. Jerome Jacobe ... He's gone around with more women than a revolving door. Roberta Jamieson . . . From care and trouble I am free, why aren't they all content like me? Walk on through the wind Marilyn Johnson ... I seem to know more and more about less and less. Eugene Kanning . . . On the ladder of success he'll find his place amongst the best. Gene Kueker . . . Quiet men are sometimes sur- prising. Jacquelyn Kriesch . . . She'll be rich someday if silence is golden. Arelene Larson . . . She's little and wise, a terror for her size. Karen Larson . . . She's always ready and willing for a good time. Beverly Lee . . . Nice things come in small packages. Arden Lehman ... He studies, but he's perfectly nor- mal. Carol Lenz . . . What's all this haste, hustle, and hur- ry- Gayle Love ... It's a great life if you know how to live it. Nancy Marth . . . There's a ring on my finger and a song in my heart. Dale Monroe . . . Just a minute, I'll ask Kathy. Walk on through the rain Kathleen Moody ... A lass with class. Marilyn Munson ... Is there anything she can't do? Viola Munsterman ... A quiet tongue shows a wise head. Carol Nelson ... Just a demure and smiling Donna Nelson ... Is she talking again - or yet? Merlyn Nelson ... A farmer's life is a merry life. Patricia Olseth ... A miss that never misses any- thing. Clifford Olsen . . . What do you know, I'm graduating! Leslie Olson . . . Life is one grand sweet song, start the music. Roger Olson ... A man of few words doesn't have to take so many of them back. Dorothy Ouren . . . The world belongs to the energetic. Ella Mae Peterson . . . Quiet - until you know her. Tho’ your dreams be tossed and blown, Roger Poss ... Is it a Toni or a natural wave? Charles Riihl ... I favor a five-day weekend. Geraldine Ruhland . , . It's not that she likes her studies less, but that she likes her fun the best. Joanne Running ... A cute little dickens, illustrious too, You never can tell what she's going to do. Gladys Sandberg ... A girl that's seen but seldom heard. Keith Sandmeyer ... If hot air rises, what keeps me down? Norma Sandmeyer . . . The only way to have friends is to be one. Judy Schleier ... A barrel of fun with a cackle at- tachment. Robert Schultz ... I don't care how tall I be, for all the world looks up at me. Richard Serkland ... A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Robert Sorensen ... You can never tell about a woman, and if you can, you shouldn't. William Stamp . . . Blue eyes, black hair, an answer to a maiden's prayer. Walk on, Walk on Marlys Sternberg . . . Her pleasing smile makes friends for her. Charles Stradtman . . . Long, lean, and likeable. Edward Tande . . . Give me a gun, a dog, and a wife and I'll be contented all my life. Kathleen Tighe . . . She's set with jewels of loyalty and friendship. Robert Vanover . . . School breaks up the day so much. Roberta Voosen . . . She wears a smile that won't come off. Douglas Wacker . . . Why should I clutter my life with hurry, toil and care? Carol Wagner . . . She's easy to get along with, and hard to get along with, and hard to get along with- out. Carolyn War ling ... If a good disposition is as valuable as gold, she could retire. Myrna Westlund . . . The sparkle on her finger is re- flected in her eye. Ilene Westman ... If ambition were dynamite, she'd be an atom bomb. Barbara Wick ... To see her blush you may think she's shy — but oh my! With hope in your heart william Wilson ... An athlete that scores in more ways than one. Joyce Wilth . . . Never trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you. Eldora Wright ... If laughing was a crime, they could convict me any old time. David Zender ... He's a self-made man, and boy, what a job that was. 75 And you’ll never walk alone. Senior Class History We started our freshman year with hopes and dreams about how we wanted our four years in high school to be. All of us set certain goals for which we worked. The path before us seems too long to be true and we were certain we would never reach the twelfth grade ... We had many things to occupy our minds such as assignments in Al- gebra. We learned something new each day from Mr. Renner. Mr. Sifford will never be forgotten especially by those who labored over the sentences he had them write as punishments. General Business really was general or we usually ended up talking about our State Champion Football team or the other great teams of '54. This year also found us leaving English with a better idea of what it was all about than ever before, thanks to Mr. Davis. Thus we left the junior high with a few memories and many new dreams ... We were a very proud bunch of stu- dents as we started out our sophomore year. We were now a part of the senior high and were allowed to sit on the main floor of the auditorium for pep meetings. This was also the year we could choose our own subjects. Of course, we were required to take world history and we will never forget Mr. Wetzel's help in launching us on our extensive March of Dimes project. It was a shot in the arm to know we had contributed our time and effort for such a worthy cause. We also found out from this that we were very capable of doing a good job if we worked together. Mr. Macias, a new member of the faculty, was initiated by us as he labored with us in tenth grade Eng- lish four hours a day. A very nice class picnic ended our year of work . . . We all came back to school as juniors with a fresh outlook on life. This year we decided was our year to show the school our importance. We did this in a big way when our class play Brother Goose was a smashing success. This year we had a very interesting time learning the history of our own United States from Mr. Strommen. We also learned all the proper techniques of speaking fluently from Mr. Ball. We will never forget our busy junior days that were crowded with extra-cur- ricular activities. There was never a dull moment and never a moment to stay and realize how close to the end we were. Instead we just kept pushing forward. Our prom Arabian Nights was our biggest accomplishment; it was worth all the months of planning and work when we walked into it and saw how beautiful everything was. We almost hated to see the night end. At the picnic the seniors gave us, we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. It was only a short time until the exams and then before we knew it they were a thing of the past too ... In Sep- tember in 1956 a few over one hundred eager and expectant seniors came back to dear old St. James High far their last lap down what seemed a long path to them as freshmer We all watched our guys play football with new en thusiasm. We worked hard on the homecoming activities to make them better than ever. It was sad when we realized that this was the last game our boys would be playing and that we would be a part of the student body sup- porting our football team. It seems like just yesterday that we saw our great basketball team in action playing top-notch basketball. It was a thrill for all of us when we saw our own Beak Schultz, tallest prep star in the state, hit for 33 points to break the school record. The annual winter semi-formal dance, this year the Snowflake Dance, was a big success and lots of fun for everyone. All of the other dances of the year each hold a spot in our hearts and have some special event connected with it that we will never forget . . . Our big production of Room for One More was every bit a success and we all enjoyed watching it after knowing the planning, work, and ef- fort behind it ... We were all very anxious while the juniors got ready for the prom, but when we got there and saw it we were glad we had waited. The next day was out Skip Day and the whole class went their separate ways but they all had fun wherever they went . . . Then without knowing it was so late in our high school careers, we started practicing for commencement. Then we started studying for exams. Then it was time for our exams and all oui knowledge was put to use. Sunday, May 26, we walked down the aisle for our Baccalaureate Services and on Monday night, May 27, we again walked down the aisle for our Commencement. We were now graduates. You’ll never walk alone . .. ROW 1: C. Engelking, D. Downs, C. Ekstedt, B. Bohm, S. Fredrickson, G. Kanning, D. Zender, C. Warling, J. Erickson, M. Henderson, D. Ouren, M. Munson, V. Munsterman, I. Christensen, S. Berge, S. Jackson, M. Carlson, G. Devens. ROW 2s L. Blackman, D. Rartsch, C. Wagner, J. Jacobe, L. Olson, D. Nelson, N. Marth, K. Larson, M. Johnson, E. Hovdet, P. Haynes, D. Frautnick, R. Garten, J. Engdahl, D. Flohrs, L. Gilbertson, E. Hoppe, J. Run- ning, W. Carstensen, R. Jamieson, G. Love, K. Moody, P. Olseth, D. Ask. ROW 3: R. Sorensen, L. Gjerstad, W. GilUng, C. Nelson, C. Flohrs, N. Durheim, E. Dodge, C. Dexheimer, C. Lenz, R. Curry, J. Schleier, D. Wacker, R. Voosen, A. Anderson, E. Wright, I. Westman, B. Wilson, K. Tighe, L. Brekke, J. Christensen, D. Claire, G. Sand- berg, R. Lee, E. Tande, A. Larson. ROW 4s M. Sternberg, M. Westlund, G. Ruhland, N. Sandmeyer, B. Wick, J. Wilth, M. Nelson, D. Monroe, J. Kriesch, D. Hudson, R. Hovdet, R. Olson, I. Hanson, C. Riehl, M. Hackett, C. Stradtman, A. Gigstad, E. Peterson, W. Stamp, E. Golterman, D. Serkland, A. Hannigan, R. Poss, A. Lehman, L. Heppner, C. Olsen, J. Jacobson, G. Kueker, R. Schultz, I. Hanson, R. Vanover. MISSING: T. Daniels, K. Sand- meyer. Valleys, Mountains and Plateaus Mr. Clyde Parker 77 Judith Erickson Salutatory You’ll never walk alone . . . NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, ROW 1: K. Moody, D. Downs, M. Munson, M. Henderson, D. Zender. D. Ouren, J. Erickson, P. Olseth, I. Westman, M. Sternberg. ROW 2s Mr. Anderson, C. Dexheimer, R. Moody, W. Wilson, G. Kanning, S. Jackson, N. Davis, C. Warling, E. Johnson, G. Noren, A. Hoffman. K. Madson. HONOR TEN, ROW 1: C. Warling, I. Christensen, M. Munson, J. Erickson, D. Ouren. ROW 2s S. Fredrickson, G. Kanning, D. Zender, M. Henderson, V. Munsterman. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERSs M. Henderson, Treas.; B. Sorensen, Pres.; G. Kanning, V. Pres.; K. Moody, Sec.