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

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matmen complete successful schedule E£ “ST JAMES HIC« ROW 1: J. Ouren, D. Madison, D. Madison, J. Haws, D. Olson, R. Dcegan, R. Nelson, R. Luther, Rognlie, J. Knack, D. Schloman. ROW 2: Mrs. C. Burckhardt, Mr. Auringer. The St. James varsity wrestling squad, coached by Mr. Haws, complete a very successful season. As the season progressed, the team improved with each match. Their season record of nine wins and four losses included victories over state champions, Blue Earth, and runners up Mankato. Perhaps the most exciting match was when St. James took its first conference championship at St. Peter. St. James was represented in the State Wrestling Tournament by Russell Nelson in the 154 lbs. class and Curt Burckhardt at heavyweight. TURN HIM OVER, JIM. J. Rognlie vs. Erickson of Madelia. KEEP YOUR ELBOW IN HIS RIBS, ROBBIE. R. Luther vs. Bristol of Madelia. 13 TIP HIM OVER, DONNY. D. Thompson vs. Sill of Madelia.

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and an undefeated team. SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL, ROW 1: M. Bolte, M. Torkelson, W. Kuyper, D. Schiller, B. Fiesen, C. Anderson, H. Anderson, D. Gilbertson, R. Witherall. ROW 2: Mr. Auringer, D. Garten, J. Howe, R. James, B Squad Football. The B team football squad, coached by Mr. Auringer and Mr. Stoesz, finished the season with a four win, one loss record. The Bombers won all their South Central Conference games to give high hopes for next year's varsity squad, which will be made up mostly of these players. The team started the season with a loss to Lake Crystal, but never again was on the short end of the scoring, and won the next four games. In winning the last four games the squad showed class and poise. They showed what can be expected SEVENTH and EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL, ROW 1: K. Anderson, B. Friesen, D. Knutson, D. Mathistad, G. Harms, Brad Butzlaff, T. Anderson, P. Hintgen, V. Johnson, B. Of- ferdahl, C. Bowers, C. Zender. ROW 2: D. Gruis, B. Frisen D. Olson, C. Nelson, R. Truman, L. Coleman, B. Bemhoehr, G. Wang, C. Holte, J. James, R. Carson. ROW 3: T. Bowers, L. Olson, T. Burke, Brian Butzlaff, C. St. John, D. Moody, K. Henderson, C. Nelson, M. Ayers, R. Moe. ROW 4: R. Needham, L. Peterson, R. Panzer, R. Hagen, D. Witte, R. Aspland, D. Miest, G. Veith, R. Warling, W. Zam, D. Sandman, G. Nelson. ROW 5: Mr. Strommen, R. Bohm, D. Burger, R. Sands, C. St. John, J. Gay, M. Anderson, M. Larson, D. Offerdahl, F. Schmillen, R. Peterson, D. Kinsey, G. Westman, Mr. Crosgrove. C. Edgerton, E. Blacksted, J. Spitzner, C. Sorensen, D. Anderson. ROW 3: L. Schroeder, J. Rognlie, D. Jamison, J. Larson, R. Hoppe, J. Warling, R. Tighe, K. Klutz. of next year's football team. Even though these boys did not get a chance to play on the varsity, they received valuable experience, to help them make the jump to varsity football next year. Opponent St. James 0 Windom Sept. 9 13 There 7 Lake Crystal Sept. 23 0 There 12 Blue Earth Sept. 30 20 Here 0 New Ulm Oct. 14 38 Here 6 F airmont Oct. 28 20 Here FRESHMAN FOOTBALL, ROW 1: T. Lastine, S. Strom- men, B. Berhent, B. Sands, D. Anderson, R. Perrier, R. Edgerton, C. Grcig, W. Pierson, L. Christenson, H. Brekke. ROW 2: L. MacNeil, A. Bartsch, D. Samielson, R. Melcher, A. Fire ha u, J. Luther, G. Rettke, J. Mishler, J. Christen- son, L. Sandberg, T. Hovde, Mr. Stoesz. ROW 3: L. Dreke, B. Wamemunde, C. Sandmeyer, M. Zender, D. Hammer, M. Bjerke, L. Sieg, J. Dreke, T. Smith, L. Stevens, D. Monroe.

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by taking conference title ROW 1: L. Dreke, J. Riesenberg, R. Sturm, L. Al- 2: B. Swanson, M. Munsterman, J. Spitzner, J. baugh, D. Schiller, C. Sorensen, H. Andersen. ROW Sellsted, E. Klaviter, D. Thompson. B TEAM WRESTLING The St. James B squad wrestlers compiled a successful season record of nine wins and two losses. Coached by Mr. Auringer, the future Saints per- formed with skill and agility. They improved with each succeeding match throughout the year. With such a successful season record, the future varsity looks to be very powerful in years ahead. SLAP ON THAT HALF - NELSON, EUGENE, E. Mel- hiem vs. Sill of Madelia. GET BEHIND HIM, JUNIOR, A. Firchau vs. Madelia 14 PUSH HARD, RON, R. Sturm vs. Smith of Madelia.