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

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We, of the staff hope that past graduates of St. James High School, upon looking at this issue rfay recall some pleasant memories of their high school days. OF THE PAST 2 DEDICATION According to the school records, the first class was graduated from St. James High School in 1896. In the succeeding years many graduates have gone out to distinguish themselves in many fields. They have indeed shown that the keys of their past in our school helped to open doors of their future success. We therefore dedicate this edition of THE OWL, re-named in recent years THE SAINTONIAN, to past graduating classes of St. James High School. OPEN DOORS TO THE SSSSgSB FUTURE, ••«is ■ ■ 3 OUR BOSS OF THE YEAR” AND CO-WORKERS After graduation there come times of leave-taking. Many of you will leave home, for school, work, for other opportunities. And leaving home-ties is in some ways a trying time and cause for concern. What will happen to us and others? What events will intervene? Who will be here when we come back? Both those who stay, and those who leave, wonder. Yet, the coming and goings, the meetings and part- ings in life are always inevitable—and few there are, if any, who live without some separation. Now as to those who go: What have we a right reasonably to expect of you when you leave home and friends, school and familiar places? This we would say is a minimum for you to remember: That always wher- ever you are, you remember who you are and what you are; That you remember home teachings, high standards, courteous and trustworthy conduct: That you remember what was basically right at St. James must be basically right also away from St. James. You are what you are, wherever you are. And you who go away: Remember fathers, mothers, teachers, school and friends. And let the best of all that has been taught you, remain with you to guide you, guard you and bring you back some day to those you leave, to those you love and who love you as we do here at St. James High School. Sincerely, A. J. Cole, Superintendent If you are to be of use, you must reverence yourself. Not because of anything you've done, but for what others have done for you. You are the recipient of the labors, the love and sacrifice of parents, teachers, and citizens of your community and nation. You are important. One man, committed to the highest and best he knows, is the difference between success and failure. One man, with an idea to which he is com- mitted, can change his environment, his community, even the world. YOU are significant. Give yourself to the highest and the best. It is through such individuals that causes are advanced and society moves forward. Sincerely, Richard Madson, Principal DETERMINE POLICIES OF THE SCHOOL Our efficient secretaries Mary Kay Bohnert, Cleo Sandmeyer, and Pat Olseth. Efficiency is often unnoticed until it is lacking. Our high school has been fortunate in having through its existence efficient administrators and office per- sonnel. Such Superintendents as John Skinner (1918) and Earl Vitalis (1940's) and Principals R. N. Young (1915) and R. L. Johnson (1940's) have in their turns done their jobs with precision. And those who re- member Jean (Swam), Lorraine (Matson), Hilma (Niemeier), and Marge (Sternberg) know they were the best. Our Board, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Madson carry on this traditional efficiency aided by their able secretaries. Mr. Cole was voted Boss of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce which indicates the esteem with which he is held. SCHOOL BOARD: STANDING; Richard Bolin, Marion Gaalswyk, Eldon Stroschein, Vaughn Kuyper. SEATED; Everett Westman, Pres. Edgar Anderson, Supt. A. J. Cole. 7 THEY STRIVE TO IMPART ON US PHILIP KNOPP—Winona T.C. B.E., Greeley M.A., Shop. NEWTON MOEN- -Mankato B.S., Industrial Arts. ROBERT ALDEN--Macalester B.A., English 7. GRACE EAGAN--St. Cloud B.S., English 8. RUTH ANN SHERVHEIM—Gustavus Adol- phus B.A., English 9. JOEL BALL—Loras B.A., Eng- lish, Latin I and II. MARTHA CURTIS—Gustavus Adolphus B.A., English 10. JON PAUL- SON—St. Olaf B.A., English 11, Speech. VEONA Mc- CUSKEY—Hamline B.A., English 12. LEONARD DALEN—Luther B.A., Colorado State M.A., Typing, Bookkeeping. MARIE CHALUPA--Mankato B.S., Typing, Bookkeeping, Short- hand I and II. 8 THE PRODUCT OF THEIR EDUCATION ODELL BARDUSON--U. of Minn.—B.S., M.S., Agricul- ture, EMERY KRECH—U. of Minn.—B.S., Agriculture. EUGENE AURINGER—Mankato State—B.S., U. of S. Dakota— M.N.S., Plane Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Solid, and Trig. ESTHER COLE—U. of Iowa— B.A., M.A., Math, Social Studies, U. of Minn. Graduate Work. NORBERT RENNER— Mankato State—B.E., U. of S. Dakota—M.A., Algebra 9, Basic Math. BERNARD LANGR--Mankato State— B.S., Math 8, Spanish. DOROTHY OLSON—St. Olaf —B.A., Home Economics, WANITA MOODY—St. Olaf— B.A., Home Economics. ADRYN SPONBERG—Gusta- vus—B.S., Science 9, Biology. LEWIS PIERCE— Mankato State—B.S., Chemistry, Physics I. DAR- RELL SOHN—Luther—B.A., Science 9, Physics II. CONRAD HAUGEN—St. Olaf —B.A., U. of Minn.—M.A., Science 9, MELVIN SCH- WAKE—St. Olaf—B.A., Math 7, Science 9. THEIR WISDOM WILL REMAIN KARLEEN KIRCHNER— Augustana—B.S., Girls' Phy. Ed. KATHRYN RUSSEL— St. Olaf—B.A., Girls' Phy. Ed. MILTON WETZEL—U. of Minnesota—B.S., U. of Iowa, Mankato State—M.S., World History. AB ST ROMM EN — Augsburg--B.A., American History. LESTER BUCKING- HAM—Bemidji Teachers— B.S., Social Problems. I DENNIS BLOMQUIST—U. of Mississippi—B.A., Social Studies 8. RICHARD TIEC— Mankato State—B.S., Social Studies 9. MORGAN WIL- LIAMS—Eastern Teachers College—B.S., Social Studies 7. KEITH WILKENSON—Man- kato State—B.S., Mankato State and U. of Iowa—M.S., Boys' Phy. Ed. ARNOLD VECLAHN —Luther—B. A., U. of Iowa—M.S., Boys' Phy. Ed. OTTO SORENSON--Mankato State—B.S., MacPhail—B.M. and M.M.. KARLE ERICK- SON—St. Olaf—B.A., Vocal Music. A PART OF US FOREVER Mrs. Ab Strommen handles the financial end of the program. She collects 30£ per meal from each student, or sells them a ticket for the week for $1.25. The noon lunch program, which was re-established in 1943, has grown into a major operation. Serving an average of a thousand people a day, students aid the cooks in feeding the hungry hordes from eleven-thirty to two each day. Ac- cording to Mrs. Ludvigson, who is the head cook, the record for the noon lunch is well over twelve-hundred people. Next year there will be two cafeterias in operation. The present one will be for students and teachers using the elementary and junior-high on the South side, and the new school cafeteria will serve high school and Armstrong stu- dents and teachers. Mrs. Dunham, our school nurse, has been on her job since 1953. Previously she was head of the school lunch program when the present Ag. room was the cafeteria. Below are the cooks responsible for our meals: Mrs. Bloomquist, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Ludvigson, and Mrs. Bakke. 11 CUSTODIANS: Left to right: A. Stahn, R. Hoffman, V. Schultz, N. Lincheid, D. Anderson. Both the bus drivers and the custodians are a very necessary asset to any school; the bus drivers are re- sponsible for the students, and the custodians are re- sponsible for the building. Neither job is easy. The buses go out early in the morning and pick up the students, and this is a large responsibility. The cus- todians come to work very early in the morning and work into the night, they make sure that the school is kept clean, and the equipment is in good condition. Both of these groups are taken for granted most of the time, but because of them and their work, we can be very proud of our school. THEIR WORK WE TAKE FOR GRANTED BUS DRIVERS: B. Carsteson, W. Pierson, G. Dougherty, A. Coleman, P. Broste, P. Laingen. 12 VARSITY FOOTBALL: ROW 1: Hammer, Domino, Christensen, Sands, Bjerke, Luther, Strommen, Rettke, Graupman, Firchau. ROW 2: Benson, Pierson, Berndy, Truman, Keim, Anderson, Warling, Perrier, Bonkoski, Sieg, Gay. ROW 3: Butslaff, Hage, Moody, Burke, Johnson, Brekke, Larson, Burger, Melheim, Smith, Zender. ROW 4: Vogt, Bowers, Sands, Tezloff, Nel- son, Zender, Anderson, St. John, Needham, Knutson, Drekke. ROW 5: Holland, Berlin, Bernleohr, Berlin, Jamieson, Nelson, Peterson, Kline, Chalmers, Butz- la£f, Henderson. ROW 6: Sandmeyer, Sandberg, Renner, Mr. Sohn, Mr. Sponberg, Mr. Wilkenson. A SEASON STUDDED WITH VICTORIES The sixty-first season of football at St. James was exciting. After losing the opener, the Saints won seven in a row, only to lose the conference championship to Waseca in the last game of the year. Led by Steve Strommen and Jim Luther, the team be- came more and more impressive as the season pro- gressed. Steve on the quarterback option kept the opponents guessing, and that long pass to A1 Firchau, which came at just the right time in several games was a sight to behold. Both A1 and Gary Rettke con- fused the opposition with bruising plunges and off- tackle slants, but without strong line play this could not be. Blessed by very fine weather, good crowds attended all home games and were rewarded with action as good as the weather. Aided by good line and downfield blocking, co- captain Strommen and Firchau were tops in conference scoring, and in addition our co-captains were named to WCCO radio's all-state team of the week. This was Coach Wilkinson's last year, for he has re- signed to become the new Junior High Principal, and has turned his duties over to Ade Sponberg. CO-CAPTAIN: Steve Strommen COACHES: Mr. Wilkenson, Mr. Tieg, Mr. Sohn, Mr. Sponberg. CO-CAPTAIN: Jim Luther 14 B TEAM: ROW 1: Moody, Zender, Anderson. ROW 2: Keech, Bowers, Miest, Jamieson, Holland, Nelson, Trickle, Madson. ROW 3: Tetzloff, Burger, Burke, Zender, Bernloehr, Gaalswyk, Butzlaff. ROW 4: Westman, Sands, Needham, Larson, Knudson, Johnson, Gruis. THE MARK OF AN OUTSTANDING TEAM The Sophomores, who made up the B” team again gave a good account of themselves in winning 5 and losing 1, a 7-0 game with Lake Crystal. Games won included Fairmont, 13-12; St. Peter, 26-0; Blue Earth, 13-7; New Ulm, 28-13; and Mankato, 19-6. The purpose of the ” Bomber” squad is to give game experience to boys who show signs of being varsity material. The first St. James football game was played in 1899, when Madelia won the game. Other items of football interest were a 1917 defeat by Windom, 118-0, a win over Springfield 104-0 in 1930, and the big years of 1952-53, when the Saints won 18 games, and were State champs in 1953. B Co-Captains: Ted Anderson, Mike Zender, and David Moody. VARSITY FOOTBALL ST. JAMES OPPONENT 13.............Redwood Falls..............34 34.............Madelia.....................0 23.............Worthington.................0 20.............Blue Earth (Homecoming) .... 0 19 ...........Windom......................6 20 ...........New Ulm....................13 18.............Fairmont....................6 40.............St. Peter...................6 7.............Waseca.....................13 BELOW: Gary Rettke is shown bursting through the line as a teammate is in the process of removing more opposi- tion. Bjerke makes sure that no one catches him from behind. YOUNG MUSCLEMEN PERFECT TECHNIQUES 9th Football, ROW 1: C. Olseth, A. Harstad, B. son, D. Rotert, D. Knutson, D. Weidenbach, T. sick, L. Helling, R. Roiger, R. Madson. ROW J Hynes, J. Keech, R. Nelson, J. Otte, D. Broste, John- Gaalswick, D. Trickel, K. Sorenson, R. Luben, L. Re- Anderson. ROW 3: D. Hanson, J. Clark, T. Mays, : R. B. Erickson, W. Bertelson, F. Voosen, D. Howe, R. R. Johnson, L. Froslan, K. Nelson. 8th Football, TOP, ROW Is R. Fields, J. Palm- quist, D. Vandagriff, R. Truman, S. Wolner, B. Crowley, K. Luiken, R. Rognlie, G. Dreke, R. Askevold, L. Burger. ROW 2: R. Flohrs, W. Wolle, B. Anderson, P. Mattson, M. Wiken, M. Peterson, C. Mausling, S. Hagen, J. Larson, S. Harrison. ROW 3: R. Roiger, J. Moody, D. Hatchner, R. Zender, M. Needham, R. Theis, R. Sletta, R. Ol- son, D. Devens, T. Rettke, R. Oldenburg. 7th Football, BOTTOM, ROW 1: R. Anderson, G. Kriesch, C. Bottem, D. Sands, J. Sevold, B. John- son, J. Liuken, M. Curry, J. Blanchfield. ROW 2: P. Schoerder, B. Sedam, K. Winkelman, J. Gilling, B. Pietsch, R. Olson, R. Knutson, K. Nelson, D. Doughtery, D. Blackstad. ROW 3: B. Torkelson, K. Kuehl, K. Benson, B. Dexheimer, M. Howe, L. Ostberg, W. Obeling, L. Batzloff, K. Anderson, B. Peterson, G. Wassman, D. Peifer. THE FIGHTING SAINTS: Counter Clockwise: Mr. Veglahn, C. St. John, R. Peterson, M. Anderson, R. Panzer, J. Luther, D. Anderson, J. Mishler, S. Strommen, C. St. John, D. Keim, M. Larson. FIGHTING SAINTS BRING FAME TO ST. J. The Saints ended the season with a very impressive record of seventeen victories and five losses. St. James and New Ulm tied for the conference championship; while Steve Strommen set a new conference scoring record and retained his scoring title. This year St. James finally broke Mankato's power in basketball when the Saint's won in the semi-finals of the District Tournament. After defeating Mankato, St. James was victorious over Lake Crystal in the title game. The Saint's then entered the Region tournament, the third team in the school's history to do so. The team in 1954 won the Region championship and went to the State Tournament. This year the Saint’s were de- feated in the first game of Region play by Jackson. RIGHT: Mr. Veg- lahn, and Don An- derson examine Saints strategy for offense and de- fense . LEFT: Just a little more elbow room please, says Brad Offerdahl. 17 WE FACE THE FUTURE WITH HIGH B TEAM BASKETBALL, ROW 1: D. Moody, M. Senf, B. Bernloehr. ROW 2: T. Burke, B. Butzloff, C. Zender, B. Friesen. ROW 3: H. Offerdahl, V. Johnson, D. Knutson, D. Gruis, Mr. Wilkenson. The Bombers closed their season with a loss to Waseca, but had a very good season record of thirteen victories in sixteen games. Brad Offerdahl was the big scorer for the Bombers and played in several varsity games during the season. The majority of the team was made up of sophomores. The entire team showed a fairly good balance of scoring, and had some bright prospects for the varsity team in the coming years. Will it or won't it? Seemed to be the question in the minds of both Mountain Lake and St. James teams. Conference scoring king, Steve Strommen adds to his season's record with another lay up. 18 HOPES AFTER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FRESHMAN BASKETBALL, ROW 1: C. Ostberg, L. Anderson, K. Thomas, D. Broste, L. Froslan, L. Long, T. Resik, B. Johnson, R. Panzer. ROW 2: R. Haynes, D. Howe, J. Clark, R. Mielke, B. Erickson, L. Bohm, D. Trickle, R. Roiger, D. Weidenbach. In Front: Manager, D. Mickelson. Mr. Crosgrove was particularly pleased with the fresh- man team this year, and well he might be, for they were undefeated in the games with their opponents, led by their high scorers Don Trickle and Bob Madson. Out to follow the example set by the freshmen, the lower classmen also had an excellent season. Mr. Strommen, their coach, describes the team as very promising, and from these reports it seems that the varsity basketball team will have fine replacements. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL, ROW 1: D. Jensen, D. Rathman, L. Wolle, T. Augustine, D. Olson. ROW 2: C. Ostberg, J. Krosey, D. Snow, L. Bohm, J. Christensen. 19 MIGHTY WRESTLERS CAPTURE STATE HONORS Doug Hammer and opponent fight hard for that all- important first fall. Ade Sponberg and Darrel Sohn really sweat this game of wrestling! The 1960 wrestling season proved to be the highlight of the year so far as sports were concerned. Not only did our mighty grapplers win the conference championship for the fourth year in a row, but they went on to win the District title, and placed three men in the State meet. A1 Firchau was State Champ, Gary Rettke, third, and Chuck Bowers, Consolation Champ. State Champ A1 Firchau, and Gary Rettke beam with justified honor while they hold their hard-earned conference trophy. A SQUAD, FRONT ROW: T. Anderson, M. Ayres, J. Bowers, L. Dreke, G. Frisch, C. Bowers. BACK ROW: L. Christenson, D. Bonkoski, G. Rettke, A. Firchau, E. Melheim, D. Hammer. 20 TO UPHOLD OUR SCHOOL’S GLORY B SQUAD WRESTLERS, ROW 1: G. Nelson, L. Olson, J. Keech, A. Posch, M. Needham. ROW 2: T. Domino, R. Sands, J. Gay, R. Warling, L. Vogt. In winning the Conference title, our boys went through the season losing only one dual meet to Mankato, but felt avenged because the same Mankato team was defeated in the District. Coaches Sponberg and Sohn can be justly proud of their squads, not only for their competitive spirit, but for their faithfulness in training. Most of us do not worry about our weight, but these boys are constantly weight conscious because there’s no place on the mat for Heavyweight Terry Domino takes down Blue Earth opponent in home match. extra weight. The B” squad, as has been its custom in the past, went through the season undefeated. With standbys such as Terry Domino, Gus Nelson, and Russ Warling, they made short work of their opponents. Next year Mr. Sponberg will leave us to be head wres- tling coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, so Mr. Sohn will take over. Good luck to them, and to our defending Champions. Lansing Olson and opponent struggle for additional points, typifying B Squad pep and determination. WITH THE SHOT OF THE GUN AND THE CALL CROSS COUNTRY, ROW 1: C. Greig, W. Warnemunda, B. Friesson, G. Mays, R. Peterson, K. Hanson, M. Froslan, D. Engelking. ROW 2: J. Ball, R. Melcher, R. Anderson, G. Harms, K. Anderson, K. Hanson, G. Janourski, P. Frankhamp. ROW 3: Mr. Renner, P. Kuehl, D. Anderson, R. Moe, D. Downs, A. Askevald, L. Nelson, G. Frisch, C. Bowers. Coach Norb Renner got our 1961 track team underway with a good set of men in all of the divisions. Although we had our weak points the team as a whole did well. One reason for this is that these lettermen were back Joel Ball is shown straining for that last ounce of energy to outrun his op- ponent across the finish line. from last year. Captain A1 Firchau and Mike Zender--dashes; Barry Sands--1960 Con- ference Champ in the discus; Joel Ball--high and low hurdles; Howard Brekke--relays; Terry Domino--shot put; Gary Mays--high and broad jump; Bruce Friesen--880 yard run; and Brian Butzlaff--relays. These men gave the spark and formed the foundation for this year's team. TRACK TEAM, ROW 1: B. Sands, H. Brekke, D. Butzlaff, M. Zender. ROW 3: M. Ayres, L. Olson, L. Engelking, M. Anderson, B. Frieson, A. Firchau. ROW Dreke, J. Ball, L. McNeal, R. Sands, G. Friesh. 2: T. Anderson, T. Domino, C. Grieg, K. Handon, B. 22 OF THE UMPIRE, THEY’RE OUT TO WIN BASEBALL SQUAD, ROW 1: Coach Veglahn, T. Luther, D. Anderson, M. Larson, D. Kiem, C. St. John, Burke, D. Moody, S. Benson, J. Bowers, L. Peterson, B. Truman, C. St. John. J. Mishler, A. Graupmann. ROW 2: D. Mickelson, J. Bad weather again kept the baseball team this spring from practicing outdoors and from playing their first three games. They finally played their first games against Ceylon, but lost by score of 5 to 3. That doesn't dampen their spirits any, Coach Veghlan and the Saints are looking forward to a very successful season. Only one player was lost from the starting nine who were District and Region champions last year. Playing in the State Tournaments was a valuable experience. Spring sprang, and Renner's Runners ran! Work outs in the park were frequent and long, but they resulted in a successful season. Safe or Out? The high throw pulled Keim off the bag, but he made it back in time for the put-out. The St. James harriers had a fairly successful Fall season. This year they were hosts for the Regional meet in which they placed second behind Mankato. However, Bruce Freisen placed well enough to go on to the State Meet in Minneapolis. Coach Norb Renner started Cross Country at St. J. in 1946. when there was only one other team in the State. Since then Mr. Renner has increased the popularity from the seven who came out to well over thirty during the last few years. He will remain as Cross Country Coach, but has resigned as Track Coach. Captain Curt Greig leaves behind ten lettermen, among them being Freisen, the strongest runner this year. 23 HITTING THE BALL IS THEIR OBJECT, TENNIS TEAM, ROW 1: D. B. Panzer, G. Fleming. BELOW: Ballet or tennis? You'd never know, except for the rackets in the hands of Gary and Dave. Burger, C. Zender, R. Peterson, D. Offerdahl. ROW 2: S. Strommen, B. Offerdahl, The 1961 Spring season was anything but favorable for sports. Both Mr. Dalen, Golf Coach, and Mr. Strommen, Tennis Coach, had fine schedules lined up, but due to bad weather most of the early matches were postponed, and as the SAINTON - IAN goes to press each team had played one match. In spite of this Mr. Dalen expects to have a good year, with more to come because his team is made up of younger students who will be around for some time, and all are capable. Mr. Strommen is also anticipating good things from future tennis teams for the same reasons. Practice Makes Perfect so D. Keim and S. Benson try to groove their swings. GOLF TEAM, ROW 1: B. Perrier, S. Strommen, D. Trickle, R. Truman, B. Truman. ROW 2: D. Keim, S. Benson, P. Schmillen, M. Voosen, B. Offerdahl, J. James. 24 AS CHEERLEADERS LEND ENCOURAGEMENT B Team Cheer- leaders: P. Strom, B. Larson, A. Strom, M. Collins. Mary Collins and Bonnie Larson lead the student body in Team Clap! Whooop! go the St. James cheerleaders as they present one of their newer cheers, the Whistle Yell. The number of cheerleaders this year has been reduced from five to four, but these four have worked hard to perfect their cheers by prac- ticing them at least once a week. The new uniforms the girls have were bought with the profits from dances they spon- sored during the football season. The uniforms are white wool sweaters, with large letters and scarlet pleated culottes. They deserve a big thank you from all of us for being our best morale builders. Nancy and Kathy lead the student body as they sing the school song. A Team Cheerleaders: B. Schutz, N. Anderson, K. Sedam, B. Wettestad. 25 G. A. A. GIRLS PLAY THEIR WAY TO HEALTH Ruth Espclund shoots for basket as Diane Scholl Ruth Ann Vogt shoots for basket as Charlotte Poole gates on with mixed emotions. guards her. Belonging to GAA is more than learning how to play speedball, volleyball, basketball, and softball without making a lot of silly fouls, tdeally, it is set up that we may grow into healthy, responsible individuals, with a cheerful outlook on life, and a sense of fair play and good responsibility. All this comes about through the help of our advisors. Miss Kirchner and Miss Russel: the various officers: and hard-working referees. They are responsible for setting up the schedules and supervising the games, and after this is done the fun and excitement of the game is left up to us. r • TORE; GAA Ot . KTHS Aoarme KasehL, Jarty .‘tflenra Sev. Dcstrom. Peggy Sedair. Sev. Woloer, Diarsa Sharp. Mariya Hamsad. rXT R5.: REFEREES; Drams V.rver, Lawa Gcisermaxy Rev. Ekstrem, Jaaice Miller. Kay Lastine, V.'.Slet, Msrilysa Grcry, Jkarme Xelsoa, Jlaoelle Luther. Dooms A7eader bacih. 36 ROW 1: S. Enge, S. James, J. Stauffer, L. LaVelle. ROW 2: M. Holland, K. Nelson, J. Noren, M. An- derson, J. Beck, T. Hovde, K. Sedam, C. Johnson. ROW 3: M. Peterson, M. Ouren, D. Trowbridge, E. Miest, B. Penny, S. Gigstad, L. Giestfield, B. Larson, M. Anderson, M. Olson, L. Linn, J. Fastenau. ROW 4: R. Strom, P. Sedam, J. Renner, A. Strom, J. Renner, G. Sletta, S. Sellstedt. Doug Marsden, the band president, shown di- recting our concert band. Boy, they sure look sharp! was one of the many comments heard as the marching band entered the football field for their first half time performance in their new uniforms. Pride for these musicians in their splendid attire was felt by all who watched. Working to prepare a special fall concert in addition to the traditional Christmas concert kept the First band members very busy. The audience's appreciation of the fine musician- ship more than compensated for the time and effort spent by each member. Proof of their diligence can be seen from the instrumental and ensembles which earned twenty-one 'A' ratings in the district contest. 28 ROW 1: J. Wassman, M. Nelson, M. Smith, C. Run- ning. ROW 2: T. Ouren, M. Warner, J. Schmellem, R. Gaalswick, M. Johnson, R. Sorensen, D. Marsden. ROW 3: J. Luther, J. Wang, B. Perrier, N. Anderson, S. Strommen, G.-Mays, J. Devens, E. Hoffman, S. Spiel- man, K. Ruhland, P. Froslin, V. Johnson. ROW 4: D. Offerdahl, R. Melcher, J. James, M. Vetter, M. Wil- son, M. Warling, D. Olmon, D. Drevlo, D. Trickel, B. Franke, G. Johnson. ROW 5: C. Wassman, D. Mal- manger, M. Strommen, G. Offerdahl, C. Linn, F. Schmillem, J. Nelson, D. Roxin. Mr. Sorenson, our band director, shown busy at his day's tasks. We as band members will never forget the wonderful ex- periences of our spring tour--the tremendous reception at St. Olaf College and being guests of the college for noon-- lunch-----the impact of the concert at Gillette Hospital for crippled children, for then we realized how fortunate we were. A big first this year was our television appearance before thousands of people. We all were given a first-hand tour of the studio and a glimpse of the behind-the-camera operation. Our spring concert was the climax of a year of memorable band experiences. 29 EACH MEMBER WORKS AS A LINK TO Melodaires, ROW 1: V. Johnson, R. Sorenson, D. Mars- J. G. Nelson, D. Roxin, N. Anderson, B. Perrier, T. den, R. Gaalswyk. ROW 2: Schmillen, J. Renner, Ouren, G. Mays, M. Hollond. Once again the junior high proved their worth and ability with their Cadet Band composed of the musicians in their grades. Their main purpose is to advance musical ability in preparation for the Concert Band. Their marching program was fairly large this year. They made their appearance at Appreciation Days, Homecoming and a half time show led by their snappy B majorettes. For the first time they played some numbers at the Christmas concert. Their Spring Concert numbers fell to a very successful close. They proudly represented our school at the Junior High Music Festival. CADET BAND, ROW 1: D. Trowbridge, S. Gigstad, B Larson. ROW 2: M. Serkland, J. Hartman, J. Miest, D. Quiring, R. Peterson, D. Jamieson, S. G. Olson, P Lofgren. ROW 3: B. Gaalswyk, V. Greg, G. Miest, C. Quindel, D. Hoffman, C. Marsden, K. Anderson, A. Anderson, L. Kyper, L. Warnamende, K. Sorenson, J. Noren, B. Danger. ROW 4:K. Francis, R. Vogt, J. Otte, D. Johnson, D. Linenweber. ROW 5: L. Mishler, S. Miest, M. Holm, R. Truman, M. J. Collins, K. Martinson, S. Ostberg. 30 STRENGTHEN THE CHAIN OF SUCCESS A Majorettes: S. Bryant, S. Enge, S. Blackstad, B. Wettestad, M. Hunstad. Although the members regret losing Mr. Sorenson next year, they are also delighted in the prospect of having a new director of their own. The Melodaires received invitations to play at a num- ber of different occasions. The numbers they play are modern and Jazzy. Cadet Majorettes: P. Strom, K. Klose, A. Strom, L. Lunz, S. Dreke. Kathy Sedam was head majorette this year. Their re- ward for a tremendous job was an invitation to go with the Concert Band on the band tour. All in all it's been a great year musically speaking. Right to Left, ROW 1: P. Neuman, J. Swanson, J. Ol- son, M. Nelson. ROW 2: D. Olmon, B. Crowley, D. Trickle, B. Johnson, E. Miest, M. Erickson, I. Schmil- len, J. Beck. ROW 3: S. Vetter, D. Devens, K. Hender- son, J. Christianson, D. Heller, G. Chalmers, K. Sor- enson, J. Olmon, L. Trowbridge, G. Wassman, C. Offerdahl. ROW 4: L. Hammer, B. Holland, P. Shroe- der, M. Panzer, D. Wedge, J. Blanchfield. ROW 5: M. Strommen, C. W. Wassmon, L. Froslan, L. Shelley, D. Olson, T. Tesick, B. Torkelson, K. Winkleman, R. Olson, P. Mattson, F. Larson, H. Stark, J. Anderson, C. Bottom, J. Linn, L. Bohm. ENSEMBLES ADD INTEREST TO BAND BRASS SEXTET: D. Roxin, C. Johnson, J. Ball, N. Anderson, R. Perrier, J. Wang. BELOW, DRUM QUINTET: A. Strom, S. Sellstadt, J. Renner, J. Renner, P. Strom. RIGHT, CLARINET QUARTET: E. Hoffman, M. Holland, J. Noren, K. Nelson. LEFT: BARI- TONE TRIO: J. Fastenau, J. Wang, L. Linn. TROMBONE TRIO: F. Schmillen, J. Nelson, D. Roxin. 32 Left to right, ROW ONE: J. Vee, B. Schutz, E. Hoffman, N. Anderson, D. Ol- son, C. Johnson, J. Renner. ROW 2: C. Kline, M. Hoffman, K. Fastenau, P. Sch- millem, R. Johnson, S. Blackstad, D. Fastenau, M. Holland. ROW 3: J. Wass- man, E. Hage, R. Moody, S. Enge, P. Froslan, K. Nelson, S. Spielman, P. Wedge. ROW 4: F. Tanner, J. Noren, M. Wilson, M. Olson, M. Lofgren, D. Noren, M. Rettke, M. Klaras, L. LaVelle. ROW 5: M. Elder, B. Wettestad, S. Bryant, R. Sorensen, S. Sellstedt, J. Devens, J. Nelson, K. Sedam, M. Hunstad. ROW 6: D. Kintzi, G. Mays, L. Sandberg, W. Warnemunde, S. Hage, M. Hanson, T. Hovde, R. Peterson. ROW 7: A. Askevold, R. Perrier, J. Ball, L. Larson, C. Sandmeyer, D. Roxin, P. Kuehl, M. Anderson. ROW 8: J. DeRoos, G. Rettke, L. Olson, D. Marsden, R. Needham D. Mickelson, C. St. John, P. Frankamp, A. Graupman. 33 Mr. Erickson, our director. SELECT CHORISTERS PROVIDE OUR GIRLS' TRIO: J. G. Nelson, E. Hoffman, F. VOCAL MUSIC ACCOMPANISTS: R. Moody, N. Anderson, and Tanner. C. Running. CHORUS COUNCIL: SEATED: E. Hoffman, N. Anderson, J. Nelson, K. Se- dam, B. Wettestad. STANDING: D. Roxin, R. Perrior, D. Marsden. Adding a new note to our series of concerts was the Harvest Holiday concert in which we raised our 67 voices in thanksgiving. Traditional Christmas caroles coupled with one or two beautiful modern numbers, marked the fineness of this program. Oh, Come All Ye Faithful sung by the concert choir and the sophomore and Jr. high choirs enmassed gave a fitting climax to that joyful musical. Mr. Erickson, our new, di- rector, produced these con- certs with a variety of songs. Although we worked hard we had a lot of fun preparing for appearances. SOLOISTS: ROW 1: D. Olson, N. Anderson, J. Nelson, K. Fastenau, K. Sedam, M. Hustad, E. Hoffman. ROW 2: R. Per- rier, J. Ball, D. Marsden, D. Roxin, W. Warnemunde. SR. HIGH GIRLS' QUARTET: D. Olson, M. Hunstad, K. Sedam, K. Fastenau. CONCERTS WITH SPARKLE AND GAIETY JUNIOR QUARTET: C. St.John, G. Mays, P. Kuehl, R. Peterson. SOPH. QUARTET: C. St.John, K. Anderson, D. Gruis, T. Burke. SENIOR BOYS' QUARTET: W. Warnemunde, D. Roxin, J. Ball, D. Marsden. Girls' and Boys' Ensembles added a light note to each concert by singing excep- tionally well-chosen and appropriate songs. Bach Singers were the most polished members of the choir. This select group, besides furnishing our con- certs with their fine singing, also were picked to repre- sent us in a select choir at the vocal music clinic in Blue Earth. Our accompanists worked hard and were always on call to play for both choirs and en- sembles. They deserve our wholehearted appreciation for their efforts. BACH SINGERS: ROW 1: F. Tanner, D. Olson, E. Hage, J. Nelson, D. Noren, M. Hunstad, E. Hoffman. ROW 2: D. Fastenau, N. Anderson, B. Perrier, J. De Roos, G. Mays, B. Wettestad, K. Sedam. ROW 3: A. Askevold, D. Roxin, C. St. John, J. Ball, D. Marsden, P. Kuehl, B. Warnemunde. GIRLS' SEXTET: M. Hoffman, C. Johnson, M. Lofgren, B. Schutz, P. Froslan, S. Spielman. GIRLS' TRIPLE TRIO: C. Kline, E. Hoffman, B. Wettestad, J. Nelson, S. Sellstedt, M. Olson, J. Wassman, M. Holland, C. Johnson. THE MUSIC OF OUR YOUTH SOUNDS FORTH SOPHOMORE CHORUS: M. Warner, M. Klaras, J. Froslan, M. Johnson, J. Fastenau, J. Stauffer, M. Tiell, J. Zender, J. Sandmeyer, R. Spiezka, J. Noren, M. Warling, P. Tande, S. Dreke, A. Johnson. ROW 2: J. Swanson, J. Roiger, S. Ouren, J. Larson, B. Penney, E. Miest, P. Olson, H. Schwardt, D. Peter- san, C. Riehl, J. Lunz, S. James, K. Rettke, L. Linn, R. Olson, M. Ouren, M. Peterson, C. Swiegard. ROW 3: J. Tande, S. Sletta, G. Chalmers, D. Drevlow, G. Harms, D. Kline, L. Olson, L. Geistfeld, T. Ouren, J. James, C. Strom, C. Running, B. Rettke, G. Wagner, M. Collins. ROW 4: B. Butzlaff, M. Zender, K. An- derson, D. Hanson, C. St. John, J. Zender, R. Danger, D. Gruis, D. Moody, T. Burke, K. Henderson, M. Eineke, B. Frieson, T. Anderon. V' EIGHTH GRADE BOYS' QUAR- TET: Left: S. Wolner, R. Zender, R. Tru- man, B. Ander- son. Our Junior High and Sophomore choruses have com- pleted a year in which they excelled in balance and tone color. Both groups performed for the Christmas and Spring concerts. The Junior High chorus had a chance to attend a Junior High Music Festival in Fairmont at which St. James. Fairmont. Blue Earth. Windom, and Truman schools attended. JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS: ROW 1: P. Langager, S. Junkens, C. Nuemen, P. Hager, M. Strommen, P. Loftgren, J. Noren, B. Larson, J. Schmillen, C. Sorenson, L. Wamemunde, B. Granke, G. Nelson, L. Peyton, J. Rettke, L. Noren, R. Keech, J. Miest. ROW 2: M. Anderson, M. Erickson, D. Quiring, L. Trowbridge, D. Jamieson, N. Hagen, J. Larson, J. Holland, M. Peterson, P. Nuemen, N. Awiszus, K. Neuman, V. Olson, B. Friesen, S. Gigstad, C. Wass- man, K. Olson, M. Wacker. ROW 3: J. Miest, R. Roiger, G. Linn, M. Needham, D. Devens, V. Ander- son, P. Mattson, J. Fastenau, M. Nelson, D. Trow- bridge, S. Johnson, S. Vetter, M. Smith, K. Sorenson, P. Strom, L. Nelson. ROW 4: S. Woner, R. Zender, J. Moody, B. Anderson, R. Freeman, D. Trickel, R. Goalswyk, B. Crowley, W. Bertilson, L. Froslan, R. Fields, C. Mausling, L. Shelly, R. Flohrs, H. Stark, J. Palmquist. CO-EDITORS: D. Olson, N. Anderson. YESTERDAY THE OWL LAY-OUT STAFF: CLOCKWISE: M. Revne, P. Anderson, B. Broughton, K. Olson, B. Wol- ner, C. Linn, R. Wolle, S. Blackstad, G. Gold- stein. Somewhere back in pre-world II days, the first Annual from St. James High School was produced. The earliest one that the Staff could discover was THE OWL dated 1914. In these early yearbooks the pictures were few and the stories lengthy. Everything was posed and stiff and since classes were smally usually the whole senior class combined their efforts to produce one, advertising was sold to finance the book. In the passing of years, the annual production has improved. An annual is no longer just a collection of posed photographs and odds and ends, but a detailed account of school life with each page a studied and planned part of the whole book. LITERARY STAFF: C. Greig, R. Sorenson, C. Johnson, M. Klaras, D. Fastenau, J. Kuehl, D. Sternberg, L. Geiger, M. Voosen. 38 ADVISER: Mr. Wetzel. TODAY THE SAINTONIAN Each part of the staff has a job to do determing the page lay- out, the stories, the headlines and identification of pictures. Then the final job of typing and proof-reading is done. Members of the Business Staff work separately and spend many a 5th hour getting those precious subscriptions, which make the Saintonian self-supporting. We hope that members of past classes will recall the trials and tribulations of annual production and if one is available, will take another wistfull look at the product of their own labors of days gone by, be it THE OWL or THE SAINTON- IAN. Everyone busy for a change. The liter- ary and layout staffs seem to be hard at work to make that deadline. TYPING STAFF: SEATED: E. Hage, S. Bryant, C. Cunningham. STANDING: HEAD: M. Rettke, D. Noren, M. Anderson. ( BUSINESS STAFF: K. Ruhland, G. Nelson, D. Burger, R. Peterson, B. Eckstrom, G. Rettke, M. Anderson, also on the staff--J. De Roos, R. Larson, L. Sandberg, M. Lofgren, J. Ball, T. Domino, J. Beckius. 39 Able First pagers are M. Holland and B. Boughton. STANDING: M. Peterson, B. Wettestad, and P. Ander- son. The humorists are L. Geiger, M. Klaros, J. Renner, and M. Hansen. Co -editors--T. Hovde and J. G. Nelson. HERE LIES THE RESPONSIB Since it’s beginning way back in 1922 when a number of enter - prizing students rolled the first copy off the press, the SAINTS REPORTER has continuously improved. Drab” would be the word to describe the paper’s face in it's first ten years of existence because of the absence of pictures. First hand coverage of special activities and achievements in school is still offered by first page. Geiger's Counter and other second page stories show a type of humor quite different from Topsie's Tidbits of 1936. Senior Interviews are relatively Third page Head--B. Wolner, J. Devens, M. Warner. Fourth page Head--C. Grieg, J. Luther, J. Renner, M. Klaros. 40 T. Domino, D. Marsden, S. Strommen, B. Burke, and Proofreaders: D. Malmanger, R. Moody, E. Hoffman R. Melcher manage the staff's business. --Head, and C. Sternberg. ILITY OF THE STS. REPORTER new to third page. Sports page has continued its fine job of writing up battles with towns which we were challenging even back in the 1930's. At many of the home games the staff operated the concession stands to help pay for the expense of the paper. One of our greatest and most successful ventures was Evening in Paris the theme of a gala affair with the Eiffel Tower and streaming crepe paper lending a parisian atmosphere to the gym. Our last social event, our annual picnic, ended another successful year. Displaying a page lay out is our advisor, Miss Chalupa. Typing Staff: J. Wang, K. Ruhland, W. Nelson, J. Vee, D. Noren, and Head--R. Wolle. Exchange Staff: J. Noren and M. Olson. 41 Left to bottom: R. Moody, G. Wagner, M. Klaras, J. Renner, Right to bottom: J. Devens, J. Tande, R. Olson, J. Vee. FHA IN ACTION: Ruth Moody and Ruth Olson are shown presiding at a monthly meeting. NEW HORIZONS CHALLENGE THE F. H. A. For the past six years the F.H.A. members have been working toward better goals. The main project this year was window displays of table settings, jewelry, and other things in a local jewelry store. Some other projects this year were: Candy sales, baskets ROW 1: M. Revne, R. Moody, J. Groupman, J. Lar- son, B. Larson, M. Warling, J. Tande, G. Wagner, D. Weidenbach, J. Luther, J. Noren, J. Karau, C. Rihl, M. Klaras, J. Renner, R. Johnson, R. Sorenson, J. Wassman, M. Klaras, M. Sturm, V. Johnson, D. Noren, G. Nelson, ROW 3: J. Munsterman, M. Gne- kow, J. Frosland, J. Beck, S. Busse, L. Warnemunde, D. Trowbridge, J. Fredrickson, K. Lastine, A. John- for needy families, caroling, and a masquerade Halloween party. The girls also attended an F.F.A. meeting one evening. Bonnie Wettestad, Janet Tande, and Janelle Luther were our delegates to the state F.F.A. convention. son, D. Durheim, P. Sedam, B. Moe, Miss Olson, ROW 4: L. Linn, M. Johnson, M. Nelson, E. Olson, M. Peterson, B. Beckus, J. Holland, J. Dougherty, R. Lunz, S. Ouren, J. Zender, J. Siem, E. Miest, ROW 5: B. Rettke, G. Blackstad, J. Sandmeyer, K. Klose, P. Olson, J. Fastenau, R. Olson, K. Neuman, S. Warling, R. Spitzke, S. Sletta, P. Tande. SPEAKERS OF TOMORROW COMPETE TODAY ORATORY: Sherrene Nelson, Kathy Ruhland, Donna Weidenbach, Janice Devens. PLAY CAST, Which is the Way to Boston. LaVonne Geiger, Bob Perrier, Curt Greig, Donna Weidenbach. DECLAM Declamation is one of our most important extra curricular activities. Those students who participate gain a knowl- edge of speech and a feeling of self-confidence speaking before a group. The department of Declam are as follows: Memorized and original oratory, one-act plays, storytelling, dis- cussion, humorous, serious, and extemporaneous speaking. Local elimination reduced contestants to two. These stu- DISCUSSION: Mike Sandberg, Joel Renner. dents participate in the sub-district at Lake Crystal. Superiors proceed to the district and regional contests, where those going to the state meet are determined. HUMOROUS: Joanne Kuehl, Laura Linn. SERIOUS INTERPRETATION: Judy Fastenau, Margaret Anderson. 43 EXTEMPORANEOUS: Sandy Sellstad, Marilynn Vetter. STORY TELLING: Beverly Wolner, Linda LaVelle. ALL THE WORLD IS A STAGE” Senior class play committees: SEATED: S. Nelson, J. Ball, J. Wang. ROW 2: J. Bodin, S. Bryant. Hours of daily practice were rewarded as the senior thespians came down stage for the final curtain call of Skidding. The student body and two audiences applauded the ten actors and actresses for their portrayals of the Andy Hardy movie series cast. As the worn red velet curtains arose for the last time on a Senior class play, dialogues and solilo- quies revealed the distress of the Hardy family. Judge Hardy was awaiting the outcome of his re-election; the two older daughters were AWOL from their marriage problems; Andy and Marion, the two younger members of the family were engaged in a fatal battle with love. The majority of the family was Skidding to an unfavorable state. Senior class play: C. Greig, D. Bonkoski, D. Marsden, J. Kuehl, M. Vetter, L. Geiger. Wise words of advice from Aunt Milly, Mrs. Hardy, and Grandpa helped to make the ending of the 3rd act a happy one. BELOW: Senior class play: ROW 1: D. Bonkoski, ROW 2: G. Goldstein, L. Geiger, D. Marsden, N. Anderson. ROW 3: J. Kuehl, C. Greig, M. Vetter, K. Sedam, T. Hovde. 44 JUNIOR PLAY CAST--SITTING, left to right: M. Anderson, L. LaVelie, B. Truman, D. Fastenau, D. Keech, S. Wedge. STANDING: P. Schmillen, J. Devens, D. Burger, D. Kintzi, J. Wassman. AND WE ARE ITS ACTORS. A nephew (Bob Truman) just out of a mental hospital, and an uncle (Don Burger) from Oklahoma with a gardening mania, provide humor as they invade the Torrence household in the Junior Class Play production of Storm Cellar. A romantic tinge was added when the nephew became acquainted with a psycomatic cripple (Sandy Wedge) next door. The play was well cast, and the Juniors are to be complimented. S. Wedge and B. Truman talk over Debbie's J. Gay and B. Truman observe past class play casts and add handicap in the Junior class play. their names to the list. 45 STUDENTS JOIN CLUBS FOR ENLIGHTENMENT SPANISH CLUB: SEATED: S. Wedge, K. Ibeling, Mr. Langr, adviser. STANDING: C. Sternberg, A. Askevold, J. Bodine, D. Offerdahl, M. Hunstad, J. Kuehl, M. Vetter, J. Hageman. K. Nelson, J. Theis. The Spanish Club consists of students who are taking Spanish I or II. They are under the direction of Mr. Langr. Every year they sponsor a dance. This year’s proceeds are being used for a trip to see a Spanish play. The Library Club under the direction of Miss Remmem, helps by performing many useful tasks in the library. Mr. Crosgrove is the advisor of the F.T.A. The F.T.A.'s main objective is to acquaint the prospective teachers with the teaching profession. They observe elementary classes to find out the advantages and dis- advantages of the teaching field. LIBRARY CLUB: STANDING: Miss Remmem, D. Peterson, K. Klose, W. Nelson, C. Nelson, R. Wolle, B. Ekstrom, M. Revne, STANDING: B. Wolner, S. Nelson, D. Blackstad, E. Thompson, D. Meyer, J. Roiger, J. Waldheim. 1 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA: SEATED: C. Linn, J. Nelson, S. Nelson, C. Sternberg, D. Olson, M. Wilson, J. Kuehl, M. Bertilson. STANDING: S. Benson, L. Geiger, J. Wang, E. Hoffman, S. Bryant, S. Enge, N. Ander- son. Adviser is Mr. Crowgrove. FLIPS AND SPLITS SHOW GIRLS’ AGILITY SENIOR HIGH TRAMP TEAM: ROW 1: P. Anderson, J. Renner, D. Wiedenbach, C. Stamp, D. Malmanger. ROW 2: M. Klaras, K. Lastine, J. Miller, B. Ekstrom, R. Olson, S. Dreke. Since there are no competitive sports for girls at St. James, the girls spend time in other recreational activities such as the trampoline and tumbling teams. Miss Russell is advisor of the tumbling team and Miss Kirchner the tramp. It seems that all of us like to relax occasionally with a few summersaults and head stands, and who among us hasn't cherished a secret desire to bounce” on the tramp? These girls have put this desire to use and have dis- played their talents at basketball games. ABOVE: Annie Strom demonstrates her agility in the tumbling demonstration between halves of the St. Peter game. TUMBLING TEAM: ROW 1: J. Anderson, R. Sedam, K. Sedam, N. Anderson, S. Enge, ROW 3: M. Sturm, B. Gaalswyk, M. Holm, L. Mishler, M. Klaras, L. J. Miller, A. Strom, S. Spielman, P. Neuman, J. LaVelle, ROW 2: M. Strommen, B. Penny, P. Strom, Larson, B. Larson. ENERGETIC GROUPS PERFORM Jr. High Tramp: ROW 1: J. Anderson, J. Larson, B. Larson, D. Trowbridge, D. Johnson, J. Bedin. ROW 2: L. Mishler, M. Beckuis, P. Newman, M. Strommen, P. Strom, P. Sedam. ROW 3: K. Joblinske, L. Trow- bridge, M. Jablinske, D. Leinenweber, J. Olson, J. Graupman, N. Awiszus. Approximately eighteen junior high girls each year demonstrate their skill by participating in the junior high tramp team. After trying out in the fall, those selected begin a season of regular practice. They have fun while working hard to prepare a halftime show for a basketball game.Learning new skills, per- fecting old ones, and improving balance and co- ordination are some of their objectives. They are helped by Miss Kirchner. With keen interest, these girls attend vigorous practice sessions. We salute them for the fine job they do in entertaining us. L. LaVelle does a hand stand during halftime. 48 Mike Sandberg is shown setting up the projector for a film. LEFT: These are our projectionists. Eldon Wright, David Roxin, Allen Lee, Ellef Jor- dahl, Keith Olson, Jerry Beckius, Mr. Alden PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: G. Wang, R. Bohm, L. Olson, G. Harms, D. Peterson, S. Nibbe. Mr. Pierce is Faculty Advisor. bell has rung minutes eyes light up, for that the hum- novie. The projectionists' :sponsible for these wel- _________________________________________________[W the pictures taken by pierce. Their candid shots of school activities added much color to these editions. Both clubs are relatively recent additions to our co-curricular pro- gram. What would we now do without them? Make those faces sharp and clear, Steve Nibbe! THEIR HOBBY IS SERVICE 49 ONE OF MINNESOTA’S OUTSTANDING Since it was organized in 1953, the St. James FFA Chapter has grown to 126 members, one of the four largest in the state. In the past 5 years 22 of its mem- bers have earned the State Farmer Degree, the highest award on the state level. Another of the many members of whom advisers Mr. Krech and Mr. Bardusen are proud of Doug Marsden who won the State Public Speaking contest, then placed fourth in the Regional competition, for national honors. At this writing, only the Soils Judging team has com- peted, but the club has hopes for the Dairy, Livestock, Meats, Poultry, Wild Life, and Crops teams. By winning, the Soils team enters the State contest. Earlier in the year at the Hubbard contest in Mankato, the Livestock team won over forty others. The FFA has been active in many other events, in- F.F.A. CHAPTER OFFICERS: FRONT: J. Luther, secretary; H. Brekke, president; J. Bowers, vice president. BACK: C. Bowers, Reporter; K. Hanson, Treasurer; A. Firchau, Sentinel; R. Geifer, SOILS TEAM: R. Geiger, H. Brekke, J. Supply Officer. Bowers. FFA: ROW 1: E. Jordahl, R. Gieger, J. Bowers, J. Luther, A. Firchau, H. Brekke, M. Anderson, L. Christenson, D. Hammer. ROW 2: L. Sieg, D. Samuelson, M. Froslan, G. Rettke, W. Zarn, L. Vogt, D. Miest, R. Warling. ROW 3: L. Sandberg, T. Hovde, T. Smith, L. Anderson, K. Olson, D. West- man, K. Hanson, A. Lee. ROW 4: P. Frankamp, M. Larson, D. Marsden, G. Mays, W. Pierson, G. Curry, D. Kintzi, K. Hanson, J. Beckuis. 50 CHAPTERS WHOSE TEAMS EXCEL eluding the county fair, where many hours were spent erecting the new hog barn on the grounds, and this year was our most successful ever in magazine sales, with Jerry Bowers as our top salesman. Jim Hill of WCCO was the main speaker at the Parent-Son Banquet in November where Doug Hammer was announced as the winner of the trip to Chicago as the outstanding Senior, and Bonnie Wettestad was chosen as the first Chapter Sweetheart. The year was considered very successful, and the Chapter is looking forward to the expanded facilities of the new school where a complete farm shop will add to the training and experience available to all boys taking Agriculture. Poultry Team: Claire Berlin, Sheldon Hage, Bill Burke. Meat Judging Team: Jim Luther, Al Firchau, Merle Anderson. F.F.A.: ROW 1: D. Gruis, C. Gieger, K. Gieger, A. Posch, G. Frisch, D. Peterson, B. Bernloehr, D. Olson, D. Wolle, J. Peterson, T. Anderson. ROW 2: C. Bowers, Ken Sorenson, Lowell Froslan, R. Johnson, T. Mays, R. Gallswyk, Ed Durhiem, E. Miest, L. Spitzner. ROW 3: H. Westman, R. Nundahl, J. Aske- vold, B. Johnson, J. Otte, L. Anderson, G. Ringen, J. Zender, L. Lang, R. Riesenberg, Brian Butzlaff. ROW 4: R. Haynes, D. Wiedenback, Keith Nelson, J. Clark, C. Berlin, M. Burke, J. Lorenz, R. Olson, LeDale Helling, J. Smith, R. Gjerstad, M. Zender. Senior High School Library St. James. Minnesota HARD AT WORK IN THE HALLOWED HALLS Paul Hintgen, due to a hip operation, spent 2 months in bed, keeping up with his studies by means of an inter-com system to his class rooms. Here Mike Sandberg, his man Friday, and tutor poses with Paul. Tom Brieter, a student teacher for Mankato state, shown giving instructions to a physics class. The Ag. class performs many experiments. This is one in hydroponics (to us novices, that means growing plants with chemicals instead of soils.) Charles, Dennis and Ken count plants in this picture. LEFT: The local science classes held their Science Fair April 12. One winner was Mike Sandberg with his Chemical Analyzer, which does 1 hour's worth of qualitative analysis in 1 minute. As the winner at Mankato also, he goes to Kansas City, May 10-13. Let's give a little more on those bends, boys! Phy. Ed. Class is to make men of you! 52 u N D E R C L A S S M E N YEAR SEVEN IS COMPLETED, SEVENTH GRADE: ROW 1: R. Dexheimer, B. Torkel- son, D. Kuehl, P. Schroeder, W. Peterson, B. Hovde, M. Sternberg, G. Sizer, J. Curry, B. Holland. ROW 2: D. Hoffman, M. Serkland, M. Panzer, J. Hartman, S. Olson, M. Holm, B. Homstra, D. Peifer, J. Bloom- quist. ROW 3: V. Greig, B. Coleman, B. Johnson, K Offerdahl, B. Gaalswyk, J. Sevold, J. Anderson, C. Marsden, E. DeVol. ROW 4: D. Kuehl, L. Kuyper, D. Wedge, G. Miest, R. Jackson, K. Swanson, C. Bottem, M. Joblinske, S. Miest. A seventh grader starts out the year with an- ticipation, enthusiasm, and a little fearful, won- dering what the future will hold. As the year began we stood on the threshold of a new chapter in our lives, one which we have been looking forward to for years. We began this chapter by electing officers whom we felt could best carry us through this hectic year. Our proud selections were Beverly Gaalswyk as President, Julie Anderson, Vice- President; Marcia Sternberg, Secretary; and Mary Holm, Treasurer. Besides loyally supporting our teams, we played in the cadet band, and participated in many other SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: Marcia Sternberg, Secretary; Bev- erly Gaalswyk, President. ROW 1: S. Daemke, K. Christensen, G. Engelking, S. Duffy, D. Freeman, D. Coleman, D. Malmanger, A. Ekstrom, M. Curry. ROW 2: C. Rodekuhr, R. Ander- son, A. Augustin, L. Blackstad, J. Blanchfield, C. Achterhoff, M. Burke, K. Anderson, K. Brekken. ROW 3: D. Blackstad, G. Engelking, G. Anderson, L. Eineke, K. Benson, P. Anderson, L. Geiger, D. Dur- heim, L. Batzlaff. ROW 4: D. Bayerkohler, L. Elvin, C. Dettman, D. Dougherty, K. Clark, J. Gilling, S. Carlson, T. Basmoen, A. Bergling. EIGHT WILL ADD NEW WRINKLES. Nelson, L. Mickelson, R. Schultz, L. Warling, B. Pietsch, L. Wolle, R. Olsen. ROW 4: M. Swanson, D. Sands, G. Wassman, C. St. John, C. Soehm, J. Olman, M. J. Westman, C. Ziedler, S. Olson. junior high activities. We had our own cheerleaders, Stephanae Daemke, Mary Holm, Linda Mishler, and Beverly Gaalswyk. Our boys played junior high basketball, football, softball, and also wrestled. We built a float for Homecoming, and had a fine time at our Halloween party with the eighth grade. Beverly Gaalswyk and Wayne Ibeling were our at- tendants to the king and queen at that party. Thanks to our able advisers, Mr. Williams, Mr. Schwake, Mr. Alden, and Miss Kirchner, we are now ready to assume the role of almost upper- classmen of the Eighth Grade, now that the high school will now be in a new building. SEVENTH GRADE: ROW 1: D. Sandquist, B. Sedam, L. Smith, S. Nelson, M. Wetch, J. Wacker, D. Paul, D. Schultz, S. Noren. ROW 2: D. Sharp, K. Winkel- man, L. Sorbel, L. Mishler, M. Harbitz, M. Wolle, J. Sands, G. Siem. ROW 3: E. Wright, V. Noren, K. CLASS OFFICERS: Mary Holm, Treasurer; Julie Anderson, Vice- President. ROW 1: J. Mausling, J. Enger, P. Mathistad, L. Ha- gen, J. Gjerstad, N. Haack, D. Harbitz, T. Miller. ROW 2: R. Knutson, M. Howe, S. Dougherty, N. Griffith, D. Hurst, J. Fredrickson, J. Garten, P. Kuehl, S. Engelking. ROW 3: T. Jensen, S. Jones, K. Galz, L. Hammer, W. Ibeling, R. Lundquist, L. Geiger, M. Helling. ROW 4: J. Krause, J. Luiken, D. Melheim, J. Masek, L. Kluver, D. Sandmeyer, J. Masek, K. Francis, B. Meier, C. Erickson. EIGHTH GRADE: ROW 1: E. Glime, M. Ayres, S. Geiger, R. Bentdahl, S. Homstra, P. Firchau, B. Daemke. ROW 2: R. Askevald, L. Lammle, T. Augustine, S. Harrison, D. Hatchner, L. Anderson, G. Dreke, D. Durheim. ROW 3: R. Espeland, R. Florhrs, J. Bodin, S. Hanson, M. Holte, G. Arnold, C. Boit- nott, D. DeWall. ROW 4: S. Battsloff, M. Beckius, J. Bjerke, L. Holmquist, B. King, L. Burger, M. Dougherty, R. Bohm. GRADE EIGHT OFFERED A CHALLENGE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: Diane Jamison, Sec., Roger Theis, President. As veterans of Junior High, we eighth graders re- turned to school this Fall with confidence and as- surance gained through our year as seventh graders. The warm weather blues of the first days of school faded with the construction of our Home- coming float and the planning of the Halloween party. The hard work of school and planning the party were rewarded by the enjoyment of watching the talent show, costume contest, and playing games. Our Halloween royalty were Sandy Johnson and Jim Wettest ad. We worked hard learning to accept responsibility and gaining experience to prepare us for our Fresh- man year when we will be the upperclassmen of the Junior High building. ROW 1: R. Zeidler, R. Roiger, R. Sletta, W. Wolle, J. Wettestad, K. Sutherland, H. Stark, P. Revne. ROW 2: V. Olson, L. Sorensen, S. Swatzky, A. Jensen, R. Theis, K. Payton, D. Westman, L. Wolle. ROW 3: D. Ringen, S. Osberg, M. Lang, K. Saberg, K. Soren- sen, M. Weidenbach, L. Shelly, J. Rettke. ROW 4: S. Vetter, P. Wolle, D. Wolner, S. Rebein, D. Stem- berg, T. Rettke, D. Smith, M. Wieken, D. Peterson. EIGHTH GRADE: ROW I: J. Selke, M. Peterson, S. Wolner, R. Truman, P. Heger, J. Kuehl, J. Miest. ROW 2: R. Peterson, D. Zender, D. Meyer, L. Trowbridge, S. Hogan, S. Johnson, S. Sharp, S. Junkens. ROW 3: P. Sawatzky, B. Anderson, R. Fields, D. Vandagriff, N. Hagen, J. Johnson, D. Jai- meson, D. Devens, J. Noren. ROW 4: W. Anderson, G. Chute; B. Frieson, B. Crowley, P. Madson, M. Erickson, D. Quiring, C. Pietsch. WHICH WE MET WITH ENTHUSIASM Besides learning our math, science, social studies and our other subjects, we learned to participate in other things. Lorna Trowbridge, Diane Jamieson, Sandra Johnson, and Martha Erickson led us in cheering our own sports teams, made up of seventh and eighth graders, and we learned more about so- cially acceptable behavior within groups as we joined the Senior High at pep fests and other assem- bly programs. As we look to the new school year, we know that many new experiences are in store for us, and we, as the highest class in the building, shall try to live up to what is ecpected of us as members of that class. CLASS OFFICERS: Sharon Sharp, Vice President, Lorna Trowbridge, Treasurer. ROW 1: R. Gorman, J. Miest, R. Keech, M. Knaack, 3: C. Joblinske, L. Noren, D. McNeal, C. Mausling, D. Nelson, S. Nundahl, P. Langager, D. Olson. ROW W. Klose, R. Rognlie, P. Lofgren, L. Nelson. ROW 4 2: G. Olson, M. Needham, J. Moody, S. Olson, G. K. Luiken, R. Oldenberg, K. Martinson, R. Olson, J. Linn, C. Newman, L. Malmgren, J. Palmquist. ROW Larson, L. Olson, P. Neuman, K. Jablinske. JUNIOR HIGH YEARS HAVE BEEN FUN BUT NINTH GRADE: ROW 1: D. Scholl, T. Resick, B. Johnson, C. Wassman, H. Westman, B. Luebben, A. Wheeler. ROW 2: J. Holland, P. Bowen, D. Trickel, D. Snow, M. Smith, S. Gigstad, J. Beck. ROW 3: J. Olson, S. Busse, D. Trowbridge, D. Johnson, D. Olmon, M. Peterson, S. Stradtman. ROW 4: M. Nel son, C. Quindel, M. Hoffmann, W. Bertilson, R. Gaalswyk, D. Broste, R. Johnson. As our Freshman year became a reality, we felt that we were at last accomplishing something, for we were able to make some choices in our subjects. This made us feel as though we were growing up. Also we had more freedom in activities, such as attending the high school dances. As in other classes we selected our officers to begin the year, and another first for us was the selection of attendants for our Homecoming king and queen. We felt that we made wise choices in Diane Scholl and NINTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS: Carola Wassman, President; Wayne Bertilson, Vice- President. ROW 1: D. Malmanger, P. Strom, J. Asendorf, R. Madson, D. Weidenbach, M. Janovsky. ROW 2: L. Lunz, B. Franke, P. Sedam, B. Moe, M. Strommen, J. Schmillen, D. Knutson. ROW 3: J. Needham, B. Larson, L. Lang, E. Olson, J. Larson, S. Coleman, B, Warner. ROW 4: L. Froslan, J. Otte, T. Mays, B. Erickson, J. Fastenau, K. Nelson, M. Nelson. WE NOW AWAIT THE DAZE” OF SENIOR HIGH ROW 1: D. Johnson, N. Bryant, L. Oglesbee, P. Ro- selle, E. Miest, P. Vierkamp, A. Harstad, S. Nundahl, M. Burke, D. Daemke. ROW 2: T. Zeidler, D. Davis, S. Flatau, R. A. Vogt, J. Keech, R. Haynes, R. Roi- ger, D. Mickelson, C. Schlaack, Rathman. ROW 3: S. Warling, R. Olson, B. Beckius, J. Smith, K. Soren- sen, T. Stauffer, J. Peters, J. Graupman, G. Konz. ROW 4: D. Wedge, M. Anderson, D. Howe, T. Bohm, J. Lawrence, K. Thomas, L. Anderson, L. Miller, D. Leinweber. CLASS OFFICERS Judy Needham, Secretary; Judy Olson, Treasurer. Wayne Bertilson as they took their places in the royal party, and for the second time in junior high our float won second place in Homecoming float competition. Our boys fared well in athletics, winning most of our games in football and basketball. In their senior high years they should make big contributions to our athletic teams, as will Bonnie Larson and Peggy Strom who were B team cheerleaders. As sophomores we will be the first class to spend our entire senior high years in the new school. ROW 1: D. Johnson, J. Askevold, A. Lehman, R. Fastenau, R. Panzer, G. Ringen, K. Bonkoski, D. Rotert, D. Peters. ROW 2: J. Fredrickson, R. Ste- vens, J. Zender, J. Dougherty, J. Christenson, D. Heller, K. Olson, M. Wacker, C. Ostverg. ROW 3: C. Olseth, L. Spitzner, G. Fischer, K. Newman, J. Clark, R. Nelson, L. Warnemunde, M. Bruder, N. Awiszus, J. Lammle. ROW 4: M. Johnson, M. Snad- meyer, D. Sodeman, C. Marth, R. Mielke, F. Voo- sen, D. Hanson, G. Connell, C. Pascal. ROW 1: C. Breland, K. Sviene, D. Mattistad, S. Bowers, A. Posche, J. Stauffer. ROW 2: G. Schiller, D. Blackstad, M. Warner, J. Swanson, M. Einke, G. Janovsky, D. Durheim, R. Riesenberg. ROW 3: S. James, K. Henderson, K. Geiger, J. Karau, L. Nelson, D. Enkleking, S. Jamison, M. Knaak. ROW 4: J. Zender, R. Danger, L. Fuller, C. Thompson, D. Moody, T. Anderson, H. Schwardt, B. Bishop. OUR FIRST YEAR IN SENIOR HIGH WAS TENTH GRADE CLASS OFFI- CERS: Judy Lunz, Secretary; Gwen Sletta, Treasurer. ROW 1: M. Westman, J. Fastenau, J. Siem, D. Drev- low, M. Buss, M. Ouren, G. Frisch. ROW 2: J. Nel- son, D. Peterson, S. Sletta, P. Olson, C. Berlin, E. Durhiem, M. Peterson. ROW 3: C. Running, D. Peter- As all Sophomore Classes will say. the first year in Senior High was an eventful one, because there were so many more activities in which to participate. We selected our first Homecoming attendants, namely Brian Butzlaff and Kathy Christensen. We became members of the SAINTS REPORTER and SAINTONIAN, the varsity teams in athletics, and assumed the responsibilities that all senior high students have. If an inanimate object can be a star, our Homecoming float was just that, for it won first prize in the parade. We felt proud of this, but we still realized that it was son, E. Miest, L. Geisfield, K. Stoez, L. Clausen, D Kline, M. Klaras. ROW 4: M. Curry, J. Peterson, C. Ruehl, G. Fleming, R. Wolner, M. Warling, C. Nelson, D. Peterson, C. Strom. I ROW 1: M. Johnson, M. Gnekow, J. Larson, M. Teill, D. Olson, D. Wolle, C. Bowers, G. Harms. ROW 2: J. Froslan, L. Linn, R. Larson, J. Smith, R. Gjersted, B. Pinney, B. Butzlaff, D. Rathman. ROW 3: J. Munsterman, J. Lunz, J. Roiger, B. Friesen, R. Speckze, B. Bemloehr, M. Tetzloff, R. Olson. ROW 4 D. Gruis, W. Larson, G. Sletta, D. Knutson, B. Junk- ans, B. Offerdahl, J. Tande, B. Butzlaff, T. Burke. ONE FILLED WITH MEMORABLE EVENTS. Tom Ouren who sparked the project. Our boys made significant contributions to athletics also. Brian Butz- laff and Van Johnson in football. Chuck Bowers was Conference and State Consolation wrestling champ, Carl St. John, Bruce Friesen and Brad Offerdahl in basketball, and Bruce Friesen in cross country and track. For all concerned this has been a wonderful year, and we, like the other students, are looking forward to more firsts in the new sehooi. ROW 1: L. Nelson, L. Peters, F. Sueine, G. Nelson, J. Noren, M. Sandberg, B. Rettke, G. Chalmers, S. Ouren. ROW 2: L. Olson, P. Tande, S. Dreke, N. Brinkman, G. Wagner, B. Friesen, J. James, K. Christensen, K. Rettke. ROW 3: G. Blackstad, J. CLASS OFFICERS: Bruce Bemloehr, President; Mary Ouren, Vice- President. Miller, M. Collins, K. Anderson, C. Wick, L. Coleman, G. Wang, L. Olson, A. Johnson. ROW 4: C. Zender, R. Lunz, V. Johnson, K. Lastine, M. Zender, D. Hanson, C. St. John. ANTICIPATION RUNS HIGH AS JUNIORS: ROW 1: Linda LaVelle, Merle Ayres, Irene Svvardt, Donna Botten, Marilyn Bergling, Kathy Olson, Diane Fastenau, Donna Weidenbach. ROW 2: Lowell Peterson, Pam Schmillen, Maxine Hoffman, Janice Devens, Marilyn Flohrs, Ruth Moody, Barb Broughton, Janice Wassman, Liz Klaras. ROW 3: Don Burger, Clarence St. John, Jim Gay, Bob Panzer, Doug Sand- man, Richard Bohm, Dennis Miest, Larry Johnson, Tom Redmond. Just think of all that it means to be a junior--the class play, Prom Sponsorship, the anticipation of class rings. This was the thought of every junior as the year began. And as the year closed, we looked back with fond memories of the last year in the building with which we have become attached. Our class officers had great responsibility this year, and we felt that we made wise choices. Although many chose to take five subjects, we were still able to meet the challenge of co-curricular activ- JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Jane Renner, Sec- retary; Russel Warling, Treas- urer. ROW 1: Gary Nelson, Adonna Schloman, Mary Car- ter, Dennis Weidenbach, Mary Revne. ROW 2: Gary Curry, Janelle Luther, Willy Zarn, Curt Nelson, Terry Hornstra, Darald Smith. ROW 3: Gary Westman, Richard Espeland, Dennis Whitte, Wanda Hanson, Bev Ekstrom, Keith Olson, Karen Sanders, Kathy Ibeling. ROW 4: John King, Bill Burke, Terry Do- mino, Don Klaviter, Don Keim, Rodney Mow, Nor- man Sandmeyer, Roy Anderson. JUNIORS FORESEE THEIR FUTURE ROW 1: Marilyn Sandquest, Judy Vee, Carol John- son, Diane Bentdahl, Vickey Intlekofer, Mary Klaras, Joyce Waldheim, Wanda Nelson. ROW 2: Kaydra Klose, Lois Bishop, Jane Renner, Donna Noren, Donna Meyer, Vicky Wolle, Gloria Nelson. ROW 3: La- Vonne Madison, Dennis Engleking, Sheldon Hage, David Sternberg, Richard Keech, Paul Frankhamp, Frank Schmillen, Marion Olson, Gary Dexhimer. CLASS OFFICERS: David Sternberg, President; Ruth Moody, Vice- President. ities. Shirley Blackstad and Jim Gay represented us in Homecoming activities, and when a junior boy scored the winning touchdown, basket, or pin we felt a tinge of pride. Next year our responsibility will be even greater when we as seniors lead the student body through our first year in the new school, and in the Spring we shall have the honor of being the first class to graduate from the new building. ROW 1: Eldon Wright, Ken Freeman, Mary Bruder, Barb Schutz, Abe Askevold, Dennis Kintzi, Jerry Bowers. ROW 2: Carolyn Raymond, Keith Hanson, Ramona Sorenson, Kathy Rhuland, Janice Malma- gren, David Offerdahl, John Jakobe, Roger Peterson ROW 3: Claire Berlin, Al Broupman, Gary Mays, Sandy Sellstedt, Doug Westman, Russ Warling, El- dora Thompson. ROW 4: Bob Truman, Peter Kuehl, Mervin Junker, Mike Voosen, Mike Larson, Merle Anderson, Ronnie Needham, Roger Sands. AS UPPERCLASSMEN IN NEW BUILDING JUNIORS, ROW 1: Pat Anderson, Roger Hagen, Ellef Jordahl, Shiloy Speelman, Bonnie Wettestad, Diane Malmanger, Charlotte Nelson, Margaret Anderson. ROW 2: Eileen Firchau, Leroy Vogt, Mike Hanson, Shirley Blackstad, Pat Engdahl, Carol Cunningham, Henery Wacker. ROW 3: Marlys Olson, Pat Nelson, Allan Lee, Jerry Beckius, Sandra Wedge, Diane Gilling, Ken Han- sen, Helen Knaack. INTERESTING AND EXCITING SAYS GERD GOLDSTEIN, GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT. Rev. and Mrs. Chalmers, with whom Gerd stayed, look over pictures with him, treasures which he will take back to Germany. An excellent chemistry student, Gerd is shown performing an experiment with static elec- tricity. During the last year I had the wonderful opportunity to spend my senior year at St. James High School. This experience was one of the finest and most interesting that I had ever before. I was full of ideas and expectations about America and its peo- ple, ideas and opinions, which 1 had collected from books, magazines, and films. I shall never forget the thrilling moment when our boat sailed into the harbor of New York, along the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the sign and symbol of American freedom and independence. I am sure that I shall be missing very much the activities that were going on through the year. I enjoyed especially the exciting bas- ketball games and wrestling matches and I was quite impressed by the excellent music programs we had during the year. When I go back to Germany I am going to tell my friends about my experiences in the new world. I shall talk about the fast cars, modern homes, and exciting cities but I won-'t forget to mention the friendliness and friend- ship of the American people among whom I lived for this year. FROM KINDERGARTEN IN 1948 MARLENE ANDERSON GAA 1-2-3; Usherette for Sr. Class Play. CAROL AYRES CAA 1-2-3-4; Class Play Committee 3-4. JOEL BALL JR. Tennis 2; Track 3-4; Cross Country 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Brass Sex- tet 3-4; Chorus 1-3-4; Boys' Quartet 3-4; Bach 3-4; Annual Staff 3-4. MERRILEE BERTILSON GAA 1-2-3-4; FTA 4. DON ANDERSON Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Home- coming Attendant 4; Hall Monitor 3; Cross Country 4. LARRY ANDERSON FFA 1-2-3-4; FFA Class Officer 2; Class Play Committee 3-4. NANCY ANDERSON Tumbling 1-2-3-4; Cheer- leading 1 -2-3—4; Home- coming Attendant 2; Girls' State 3; FHA 1-2; FTA 4; GAA 1-2-3-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff Editor 3-4; Class Play 3-4; Accom- panist 1-2-3-4; Band and Choir Ensembles 1-2- 3-4; Choir Council; One Act Play; Declam 2; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Select Band 1-2-4. STEVEN BENSON Football 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Wres- tling 2-3; Class Play Committee 3; Golf 3-4; FTA President 3; Hall Monitor 4. DOROTHY BERG FHA 1-2; GAA 1-2- 3-4; Referees Club 2-3-4. BILL BERNDT Baseball 1; Class Play Actor 3; Basketball 1; Wrestling 1-2-3; Football 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1. TO COMMENCEMENT IN 1961 JAMES BRUDER SANDRA BRYANT Prom Waitress 2; Class Play Committee; GAA 1- 2-3; FHA 1; FT A 4; Chorus 2-3-4; Majorette 2- 3-4; Annual Staff 3-4. JANICE CARTER GAA 1-2. DAVID BONKOSKI Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Football 1 -2; FFA 1-2; Class Play 4. HOWARD BREKKE Football 1; Wrestling 2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Cross Country 4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Chapter President and Treas- urer. JERRY CHRISTENSEN Football 1; Basket- ball 1-2; Track 1-4; Baseball 1-2. LLOYD CHRISTENSEN Football 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3 -4; Track 1-2-3 -4; FFA 1-2-3 -4. OVER THE YEARS EACH HAS DONE HIS KARIN FASTENAU Prom Waitress 2; GAA 1-2; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Quarter 3-4; Hall Moni- tor 4. AL FIRCHAU Football 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2- 3-4; State Wrestling Champ 4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Class Officer 3-4. LAVONNE GEIGER Class Play 3-4; De- clam 1-2-3-4; Paper 1-2-3-4; Annual 3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; FT A 4; FHA 1-2; Hall Moni- tor 3-4; One Act Play 4; National Honor Society 4. KARIN FIRCHAU GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA 1; Class Play Committee 3-4 68 LARRY DREKE Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Class Play Committee 4; Chorus 1-2. STEPHANIE ENGE Band 1-2-3-4; Cho- rus 1-2-3-4; Quintet 4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Trio 2-3; FTA 4; FHA 1-2; Class Play Committee 3-4; Select Band 4. MERLYN FROSLAN Wrestling 2-3-4; Track 1-2-3 -4; Cross Country 2-3-4; Class Play Committee 3; FFA 1-2-3-4. PHYLLIS FROSLAN Band; Chorus; Sextet; GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA; Class Play Commit- tee. BEST TO MAKE THIS A JOYOUS ADVENTURE JANICE CJERSTAD FHA 1; GAA 1-2-3-4; Girls' Chorus 1. CERD GOLDSTEIN Track 4; Cross Country 4; Annual 4; Class Play Actor 4; Declam 4; Golf 4. CURTIS GREIG Chorus 1-2; Football 1-2; Cross Country 3-4; Wres- tling 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2- 3-4; National Honor So- ciety 3; Homecoming Attendant 3; Class Presi- dent 2; Paper 3-4; Annual 3-4; Class Play 3-4 ; One Act Play 4. ELOISE HAGE GAA 1-2-3-4; Chorus 2- 3-4; Annual 3-4; Hall Monitor 4; Bach 4; Class Play Committee; Usher- ette. JULIE HACEMAN GAA 1-2-3-4; Hall Monitor 4; Spanish Club 3- 4. MARILYN HANSON GAA 1-2-3. AL HALER Basketball 1; Track 1-2-3; FFA 1-2-3-4. DOUGLAS HAMMER Football 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2; FFA 1-2-3-4; Class Treas. 1; Outstanding Sen- ior FFA Boy; Dele- gate to Model UN. RICHARD GEIGER FFA 1-2-3-4; Crops Team 3; Soils Team 4; Hall Monitor 4. ELAINE HOFFMAN Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1- 2-3-4; Quartet 2- 3-4; Girls' Trio 3- 4; Triple Trio 4; Soloist 2-3-4; FHA 1; GAA 1-2-3-4; FTA Sec. 4; St. Reporter 3-4; Prom Waitress 2; Select Band 2-3-4. OUR AIM IS TO PREPARE FOR TOMORROW’S DONN HOLMQUIST Football 2-3; Wres- tling 2-3; Track 1-2-3; FFA 1; Class Play Committee 3-4 MARY HOLLAND Band 1-2-3-4; Choms 1-2-3-4; Band and Choir Ensembles; Band Council 2; Band V.P. 3; Solo Accom- panist 2-3-4; Prom Waitress 2; Girls' State 3; Class Offi- cer 3-4; Queen Can- didate 4; FHA 1-2; Declam 1-2-3; Class Play Comm. 3-4; GAA 1-2-3; Sts. Re- porter 2-3-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Select Band 2-3-4. VERA JOHNSON GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA 1-2-3-4. CONNIE KUNE GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA 1-2-3-4; Sec. and V.P.; Chorus 2-3-4; Annual 3-4; Triple Trio 4. MARLYS HUNSTAD FHA 1-2; GAA 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader 1-2; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Majorette 1-2- 3-4; Class Officer 1; Prom W aitress 2; Spanish Club 3; Class Play Comm. 3-4; Sextet 3; Quartet 4; Bach 4; Soloist 4; Homecoming Queen 4. TOM HOVDE Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Class Play Actor 3-4; Photog- raphy 1; Sts. Reporter 3; Co. Ed. 4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Hall Moni- tor 3-4; National Honor Society 4. LOIS JENSON GAA 1-2-3-4; Class Play Committee 3. GARY JOHNSON Basketball 1; Football 1; Projectionist 2-3; Track 2- 3; Class Play Committee 3- 4. KAREN KLUTZ Chorus 1-2; GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA 1-2. 70 VIOLET KNAACK GAA 1-2. CHALLENGE THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION JOANNE KUEHL Class Play 3-4; De- clam 1-2-3-4; Betty Crocker Award 4; Annual 3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; FT A V.P. 4; Spanish Club 3-4; Sec.-Treas. 4; National Honor So- ciety 4. LARRY LARSON Chorus 2-3-4; Basketball 1; Class Play Committee 3; Projectionist 2. EUGENE MEL HEIM Football 2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; FFA 1-2-3-4. MICKY LOFGREN FHA 1; GAA 1-2-3-4; Annual 3-4; Chorus 1-2-3; Sextet 3; Hall Monitor 3-4; Class Play Commit- tee 3-4. JIM LUTHER Football 1-2-3-4; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2- 3-4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Chapter Sec., Dist. 12 V.P.; Home- coming attendant 4; Class Officer 4; Chorus 1-2-3; Band 1-2-3-4; Sts. Reporter 3-4. DOUGLAS MARSDEN Swing Band Leader 2-3-4; Band and Chorus ensem- bles 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Choir Council 4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Sts. Reporter 4; Declam 1-2-3; All- State Band; Class Play Actor 3-4; Homecoming Attendant 1; Boys' State 3; Delegate to Model UN; Band Pres.; Class Pres. 4; State Champ Orator and FFA Public Speaker; Na- tional Honor Society 4. LOWELL McNEAL Basketball; Track. RON AID MELCHER Band 1-2-3-4;Cho- rus 1-2; Track 2-3-4; Cross Country 2-3-4; Basketball 1; Saints Reporter 3-4; Swing Band 2. RONALD LARSON Annual; Class Officer 2. CAROL LINN Chorus; Band 2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; An- nual 3-4; National Honor Society 4; FTA 1; FHA 1. WE SET OUT IN THIS WORLD TO FULFILL JUDY A. NELSON Class Officer 2; GAA 1-2; FHA 1. JUDY C. NELSON Band 1-2-3-4; Band Coun- cil 3; Band and Chorus ensembles; National Honor Society 3-4; FHA 1-2; GAA 1-2-3-4; Cho- rus 1-2-3-4; Chorus Pres. 4; STs. Reporter 3-4; Co- editor 4; Class Play Committee 3; FTA 4. KAREN NELSON Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2; An- nual 4; FHA 1 -2; Prom Waitress 2; Quartet 2-3-4; Spanish Club 3-4; Band Council 4. JUDY MAE NOREN Band 1-2-3-4; Choir 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2- 3-4; FHA 1; Class Play Committee 3-4; STs. Reporter 4; Quartet 2-3-4; Hall Monitor 3. 72 JOE MISHLER Football 1; Track 1-2; Photography 2; Baseball 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. DAVE MONROE Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Foot- ball 1-2; Cross Country 4; Chorus 1-2; FFA 1-2. SHERRENE NELSON FHA 1-2; FTA 4; GAA 1-2; Declam 1-2-3-4; Library Club 3-4; Class Play Committee 3-4; Hall Monitor 2-3-4; National Honor So- ciety 4. STEVE NIBBE Class Play Committee 3-4; Photography 3-4; Choir 2; Golf 3; De- clam 4. OUR DREAMS TO REACH SUCCESS LELAND OLSON Chorus 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 2; Basket- ball 1. LEON OLSON Chorus 1; Athletic Manager 2-3-4; Photography 1-2-3-4. JULIA PETERSON CAA 1-2-3; Class Play Committee 3 WAYNE PIERSON Football 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3 -4; FFA 1-2-3-4. ROBERT PERRIER Football 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Swing Band 1-2- 3-4; All State Band; Stu- dent Director; Band and Chorus Ensembles 2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4 ; Soloist 3-4; Band Soloist 1-2-3-4; Chorus Council 4; Golf 3-4; Basketball 1-2; Base- ball 1-2; Wrestling 1-4; One Act Play 4. DIANE OLSON Annual Co-editor; FT A; FHA 1-2; Cho- rus 1-2-3-4; Chorus Ensembles 3-4; Class Play Committee 3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Hall Monitor; National Honor Society 4; Soloist 3-4. JOHN OUREN Band 1; Wrestling 1-2- 3-4; Track 2-3; Manager 4. DONALD PETERS Basketball; Chorus. JOEL RENNER Band 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1; Track 1-3-4; Chorus 2; Managing 2-3-4; National Honor Society 3-4; Class Officer 4; Declam 1-2-4; Sts. Reporter 4. GARY RETTKE Football 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; An- nual 3-4; Staff Head 4; Chorus 1-2-3-4. ALTHOUGH UNCERTAIN OF THE FUTURE, CLAYTON SANDMEYER Football 1; Class Play Committee 3-4; Chorus 2-3-4; Manager 3-4. BARRY SANDS Chorus 1-2; Football 2-3-4; Wrestling 2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4. LOWELL SIEC Football 1-2-3-4; Wrestling 1-2-3-4; Track 2-3-4; Base- ball 1; Class Play Manager; FFA 1-2- 3-4. DAVID ROXIN Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1- 2-3-4; Projectionist 2- 3-4; Declam 1-2; One Act Play 4; Class Play 3; Track 1. DELBERT SAMUELSON Chorus 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1-2; Track 3; FFA 1-2-3-4; Class Officer 3; Football 1. LYLE SANDBERG Chorus 1; Annual 3-4; FFA 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2; Wrestling 2; Basket- ball 1; Manager 3-4; Baseball 1-2; Class Play Committee 3. MARILYN RETTKE FHA 1-2; GAA 1-2- 3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Annual 3-4; Prom Waitress 2. TOM SMITH Football 1-2-3; Wrestling 1-2-3; Track 1-2-3; FFA 1-2-3-4. KATHIE SEDAM Band 1-2-3-4; Band and Chorus Ensembles 3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; FHA 1; Majorette 2-3-4; Cheerleader 2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Tumbling 1-2-3-4; Homecoming Attend- ant 3; Class Play Actress 4. HARRIET SNOW GAA 1-2-3-4. WE LOOK AHEAD WITH HIGH HOPES CYNTHIA STAMP FHA 1-2; GAA 1-2-3-4; Referee Club 1-2-3; Tramp 1-2-3-4. CAROL STERNBERG GAA 1-2-3-4; Sts. Re- porter 4; FTA Historian 4; Spanish Club Pres. 4; Class Play Chairman 3; Hall Monitor 3-4; Tennis 2. i' MAXINE STURM GAA 1-2-3-4; FHA 3-4; Tumbling 1-2; Class Play Committee 4. KATHY SWANSON FHA 1; GAA 1-2-3-4. JANNETTE THOMAS GAA 1-2-3; Referee Club 2-3; Class Play Committee 3; Hall Monitor 4. FAITH TANNER Mixed Chorus 3; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Chorus Ensembles 1-2-3-4; Band 1; Pep Club 1; GAA 1; Class Play Committee 3. STEVE ST ROMM EN Sts. Reporter 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4; Tennis 1-2-3-4; Golf 3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3; National Honor LESUE STEVENS Society 4. ROBERT TETZLOFF Photography 3-4. JUDY THIES Band 1-2-3; GAA 2-3; Tumbling 1-2; Spanish Club 3-4; Chorus 1. 75 THE DOOR IS OPEN, THE WAY LIES AHEAD PEGGY WEDGE Chorus 1-2-3; Sts. Reporter 2-3-4; FAA 1-2; FHA 1; Refs Club 1-2; Declam 1. MARION WILSON Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; GAA 1-2-3-4; Deciam 1-2-3-4; FHA 1-2; FTA 4; Jr. Journal Typist 3-4. MICHEL ZENDER Football 1 -2; Basket- ball 1-2-3; Track 1-2-3; FFA 1-2-3-4; Cross Country 3. JOAN WANG FHA 1; FTA 4; Band Officer 4; Chorus 1-2-3; Tramp 1-2-3; Sts. Reporter 3-4; National Honor So- ciety 3-4; Prom Waitress 2; Band Ensembles 1-2-3-4; Class Play Actress 3; Student Director 4 ; Hall Monitor. WILLIAM WARNEMUNDE Track 1-2-3; Chorus 1 -2-3-4; Cross Country 1-2-3; FFA 1-2; Chorus Ensem- bles. BEVERLY WOLNER FHA 1; Prom Waitress 2; Class Officer 3; GAA 3-4; Library Club Pres. 4; Sts. Reporter 4; Annual; Declam 4; Class Play Comm.; Hall Monitor 2; Chorus 1-2; National Honor Society 4; Home- coming Queen Can- didate 4. ROSELLA WOLLE GAA 1-2-3-4; Sts. Reporter 3; Annual 3-4; FHA 1; Hall Monitor 4; Library Club 3-4. 78 THE EVENING STARRED OUR ROYAL COUPLE Diane Scholl, Kathy Christianson, Shirley Bladkstad, Mary Holland, Bev Wolner, Susanne Chapmen, Queen Marlys Hunstad, King Al Firchau, Kevin Marsden, Don Anderson, Jim Luther, Jim Gay, Brian Butzloff, Wayne Bertilson. It was a Thursday night in October 1960. Try to picture the auditorium as a person and view the ceremony through his eyes. The auditorium had grown old and now, finally, it was the night of his last Homecoming Coronation. It was the desire of the Senior Class to pick two of the finest people yet for the old man. Mr. Auditorium tingled with pride, as first, Al Firchau was crowned and then Marlys Hunstad. His enthusiastic people ran off to the muddy field of the bonfire, led by the royalty. Friday the sophomore, freshman, and eighth grade stole the awards with their prize-winning floats; most im- portant, though, was the way the wonderful Saints ran off with a victory. And we can't forget who made two of the three touchdowns--our king, Al! Saints in '60 Aim for Victory was the theme of the annual Homecoming Dance. Music was furnished by the Dick Sandman orchestra. Mr. Auditorium had no regrets, only pleasant memories of this and the Homecoming of past years. SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS; JUNIOR ATTENDANTS; Kathy Christianson and Brian FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS: Shirley Blackstad and Jim Gay. Butzloff. Diane Scholl and Wayne Bertilson. 79 WE AIMED FOR VICTORY AND SUCCEEDED Queen Marlys Hunstad is shown lighting the tradi- It's a Completed Pass! Just one of several com- tional bonfire. pleted during the season which gave our fans a tre- mendous thrill. Bob Danger and JoAnne Siem riding the winning sophomore float. Micky Lofgren, Gerd Goldstein, Richard Keech and Queen Marlys and King A1 lead festivities at our Joan Larson dancing at our homecoming dance after homecoming dance. a successful homecoming game. 80 AWARDS DAY BRINGS f JOY AND HONOR’ One of the outstanding pro- grams of the year at St. J. is awards day, when students of our school receive recognition for work done in the year's activities. Letters, certifi- cates, and pins for practically everyone in school are awarded, and the various community organizations also make awards to outstanding students some of which are shown on this page, and others that follow. i Rotary Award winners: ROW 1: J. Wang, H. Brekke, D. Hammer, L. Geiger. ROW 2: S. Strommen, B. Tetzloff, N. Anderson, J. Kuehl, G. Wedge. Quill and Scroll: R. Wolle, T. Hovde, B. Wol- ner, J. G. Nelson, L. Geiger. Betty Crocker Award winner J. Kuehl, and De- kalb Award H. Brekke. Outstanding band members J. Renner and B. Perrier flank Sousa Award winner J. Wang. 81 TO DILIGENT STUDENTS WHO BROUGHT Shown here are Science Fair win- ner M. Sandberg and Math Award winner B. Tetzloff. Winners of the U.N. trip to Winni- peg, Canada were D. Marsden and D. Hammer. C. Johnson and D. Sternberg won the American Legion essay contest and M. Reone the Blue Earth County Medical Association essay contest. Because of our unique noon-hour program, one which only one other school in the State has, Alexander Ramsey in St. Paul, there are many students who have the opportunity to partici- pate who normally would be unable to do so. This makes the list of award winners long. G. Goldstein our exchange stu- dent from Germany is shown be- tween St. James candidates, J. Renner and J. Devans, for simi- lar trips abroad. Boys' and Girls' State winners were J. Renner, D. Offerdahl, R. Moody, and B. Panzer. 82 GLORY AND PRESTIGE TO OUR SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: ROW 1: J. Wang, M. Holland, C. Greig, J. G. Nelson, N. Anderson, J. Renner. ROW 2: D. Olson, S. Nelson, B. Wolner, C. Linn, J. Kuehl, R. Moody. ROW 3: D. Marsden, C. Johnson, J. Renner, D. Hammer, T. Hovde, H. Brekke, L. Geiger, S. Strommen, B. Panzer, D. Stern berg. HONOR TEN: ROW 1: J. G. Nelson, M. Holland, N. Ander- son, G. Wedge. ROW 2: J. Renner, S. Nelson, D. Olson, M. Bertilson, J. Wang, D. Marsden. 83 Southern Plantations was the theme of the 1961 Junior-Senior Prom on May Day. The Theme was developed by decorating the girls' gym (the mansion) and the main gym (the garden) with colorful wall murals and cypress trees. The steamboats mural seemed to be the center of attraction when the guests weren't dancing or being served punch at the wishing well by the sophomore colored” slaves. A white gazebo (the old bandstands) graced the front lawn where Freddie Fredericks and his band played some fine, danceable music. Leading the Grand March was Junior President Dave Sternberg and his date, Jan Wassman, Dave gave the welcome, and Doug Marsden the Senior response. All us mammies hope yo'all had a good time. (Identify us if you can! !) A refreshing punch pause for R. Melcher, S. Enge, J. Ouren, and B. Wettestad. 84 Primping has usually been a girls' weakness. Here we see Mickey Lofgren, Judy Noren, and Liz Klaras primping their dates Gerd Goldstein, Lloyd Christensen, and LeRoy Vogt in prepara- tion for the Grand March. The class officers and their southern belles are shown leading the Grand March through the plantation garden. J. Wassman, D. Stern- berg, M. Hunstad, D. Marsden, N. Anderson, B. Perrier, S. Bryant, J. Gay. From the Gazebo come the Melodious strains of the boys' Octet as they entertained guests in the garden. C. St. John, K. Anderson, R. Peterson, C. St. John, T. Burke, G. Mays, D. Gruis, P. Kuehl. At last the end is here. As the year comes to a close we look back with joy, a little sadness, and great pride in our class. Each of the one hundred nine members contributed something to make it memorable. It was a great year in sports, as we had eight championships to represent our teams' great athletic ability. St. James had its first foreign exchange student, which proved an educational experience not only for Gerd Goldstein but for the entire senior class as well. Our class makes history as the last to graduate in this high school building, built 60 years ago. Class officers: Doug Marsden, President; Jim Luther, Vice President; Mary Holland, Secretary; and Joel Renner, Treasurer. Class flower . . . white orchid. Colors . . . blue and white. Motto . . . The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. Reunion . . . 1966. The Graduating Class of 1961. INDEX Achlerhoff, Carol 54 Anderson, A. 30 Anderson, Barbara Anderson, Bradford 57-36-16 Anderson, Donald 14-17-79-66-22-23 Anderson, Calc 54 Anderson, Julie 55-54-47-31-48 Anderson, Karl 54-30-16 Anderson, Keith 61-35-22-36-85 Anderson, Larry 66 Anderson, Lee 16-59 Anderson, Loren 50-19 Anderson, Lyle 56-51 Anderson, Margaret 39-42-64-28-45 Anderson, Marlene 66 Anderson, Merle 39-50-51-17-33-22 Anderson, Michelle 36 Anderson, Nancy 34-38-35-46-47-25- 32-33-66-29- 0-85-44-83-81 Anderson, Patricia (11) 38-47-64 Anderson, Patricia (7) 54-40 Anderson, Roger 54-16 Anderson, Roy 62-22 Anderson, Theodore 14-15-51-20-22-36 Anderson, Wayne 57-36 Arnold, Cail 56 Asendorf, Janet 58 Askevold, Abraham 35-46-63-33-22 Askevold, Jon 51 Askevold, Philip Askevold, Roger 56-16 Augustin, Annette 54 Augustine, Thomas 56-19 Awisnu, Nancy 36-48 Ayres, Carol 66 Ayres, Mary 56 Ayres, Merle 62-20-22 Ball, Joel 34-35-39-32-33-66-22-44 Basmoen, Thomas 54 Batzlaff, Larry 54-16 Baulaff, Sherytl 56 Bayerkohler, Donna 54 Beck, Jean 42-58-28-31 Bcckius, Barbara 42 Beckius, Marjorie 56-48 Bcckius, Cerald 39-50-49-64 Benson, Keith 16-54 Benson, Steven 14-46-66-23-24 'Bentdahl, Diane 63 Bentdahl, Richard 56 Berg, Dorothy 66 Bergiiog, Aria 54 Bcrgling, Marilyn 62 Bemdt, William 14-66 Berlin, Claire 14-51-63 Berlin, Clinton 51 Bemloehr, Bmce 61-15-51-18 Bcrtilson, Merrilee 46-66-83 Bcitilson, Wayne 16-58-79-36 Bishop, Bcvcrly-60 Bishop, Lois 63 BJerke, Judy 56 Bjerke, Milo 14-15-67 Blackstad, David 54-16 Blackstad, Dcannc 46 Blackstad, Goldie 61-42 Blackstad, Lei and 54 Blackstad, Shirley 38-64-79-33-31 Blanchfield, Jon 31-16 Bloomquist, Jacquelyn 54 Bodin, JoAnn 56-48 Bodin, Judy 46-67-44 Bohm, Larry 19-31 Bohm, Richard 62-49 Bohm, Ruth 56 Boltnott, Connie 56 Bonkoski, David 14-20-67-44 Bonkoski, Karen 59 Bottem, Curtis 54-31-16 Bottcn, Donna 62 Bowen, Phyllis 58 Bowers, Charles 61-50-51-20-22 Bowers, Cerald 14-15-50-20-63-23 Bowers, Sharon 60 Brekke, Howard 14-50-67-22-83-81 Brekken, Kathleen 54 Breland, Cheryl 60 Brinkman, Nancy 61 Broste, David 58-19-16 Broughton, Barb 38-62-40 Bruder, James 67 Bruder, Mary 63 Bruder, Michael—59 Bryant, Nancy—59 Bryant, Sandra 39-46-33-67-31-85-44 Burger, Donald 14-15-39-62-24-45 Burger, Lawerence 56-16 Burke, Michael 51 Burke, Monica 54 Burke, Terry 61-15-35-18-23-36-85 Burke, William 14-51-62-41 Buss, Marion 60 Busse, Sandra 42-58 Butzlaff, Bradley 61-14-15-36 Butzlaff, Brian 61-14-51-18-99-22 Carlson, Shirley 54 Carter, Janice 67 Carter, Mary 62 Chalmers, Ceorge 61-14-31-36 Christenson, Jerome 67 Christenson, Kathy 61-79 Christenson, Kenneth 54 Christenson, Lloyd 14-50-20-67-85 Chute, Geraldine 57 Clark, Kathryn 54 Clark, James 51-19-16 Clausen, Lynn 60 Coleman, Barbara 54 Coleman, Dennis 54 Coleman, Larry 61 Coleman, Shirley 58 Collins, Mary 61-25-30-36 Connell, Gamet 59 Crowley, Willard 57-31-36-16 Cunningham, Carol 39-64 Curry, Cary 50-62 Curry, JoAnne 54 Curry, Marilyn 26 Curry, Michael 54-16 Curry, Shirley 67 Daemke, Richard 59 Dacmke, Stephanie 54 Daemke, William 56 Danger, Robert 80-30-36 Davis, Deloris 59 DeRoos, James 39-35-33-68 Dettman, Charles 54 Devens, Donald 57-31-36-16 Deyens, Janice 42-43-62-33-29-45- 40-82 DeVol, Earl 54 Dewall, Donavon 56 Dexheimer, Gary 63 Dexheimer, Robert 54-16 Domino, Terry 14-39-62-21-22-41 Dougherty, Dennis 54-16 Dougherty, J. 42 Dougherty, Merlys 56 Dougherty, Steve 55 Dougherty, Viola 68 Downs, Dick 14-22 Dreke, Cary 56-16 Dreke, Larry 14-20-68-22 Dreke, Shirley 61-47-31-36 Drcvlow, David 29-36 Duffy, Shirley 54 Durbeim, Daryl 56 Durtieim, Diane-60 Durbeim, Donna 54-42 Durbeim, Edward 51 Einke, Laurel 54 Einke, Marlin 36 Ekstrom, Alan 54 Ekstrom, Beverly 39-46-47-62-26 Eider, Mary 33 Elvin, Lynn 54 Fnghahl, Patsy 64 Enge, Stephanie 46-47-32-33-68-31- 28-84 Engel, Ronald Engelking, Daniel 22 Engelking, Dennis 63 Engelking, Geraldine 54 Engelking, Cloria 54 Engelking, Sharon 55 Enger, JoAnn 55 Erickson, Bruce 58-19-16 Erickson, Carol 55 Erickson, Martha 57-36 Espeland, Richard 62 Espeland, Ruth Ann 56-26 Fastenau, Diane 38-35-62-33-45 Fastenau, Karin 34-33-68 Eastcnau, Janice 58-36 Fastenau, Judith 42-43-26-32-28-36 Fastenau, Richard 59 Fields, Ronald 57-36-16 Firchau, Albert 14-50-51-19-78-79- 80-68-22 Firchau, Eileen 64 Firchau, Karin 68 Firchau, Patricia 56 Fischer, Cloria 59 Flatau, Sharon 59 Fleming, Gary 24 Flohrs, Marilyn 62 Flohrs, Richard S6-36-16 Francis, Karen 55-30 Frankamp, Paul 50-63-33-22 Franke, Barbara 58-29 Fredrickson, Janette 59 Fredrickson, Judy 55-42 Freeman, Daniel 54 Freeman, Kenneth 63 Friesen, Barbara 57-36 Fricsen, Barry 61 Friesen, Bmce 61-18-22-36 Frisch, Cordon 51-20-22 Froslan, Janet 61-42-36 Froslan, Lowell 51-58-19-36-16 Froslan, Merlyn 50-68-22 Froslan, Phyllis 35-33-68-29 Fuller, Loren 60 Caalswyk, Richard 15-51-29-30-36-16 Caalswyk, Beverly 55-54-47-30 Cali, Karl 55 Garten, JoAnn 55 Gay. James 14-62-21-79-45-85 Ceiger, Charles 51 Ceiger, Kenneth 51 Ceiger, LaVcmc 55 Ceiger, La Vonne 38-43-46-68-40-44- 83-81 Ceiger, Leanard 54 Ceiger, Richard 50-69 Ceiger, Sandra 56 Ceistfeld, Loren 28-36 Cigstad, Shirley 58-28-30-36 Cilling, Diane 64 Cilting, James 54-16 Gjcrstad, Janice 69 Gjerstad, JoAnn 55 Cjerstad, Robert 61-51 Clime, Erma 56 Clime, JoMaric Cnekow, Marilyn 61-42 Coldstein, Cerd 38-64-80-69-85-44-82 Golterman, Laura 26 Craupman, Alfred 14-63-33-23 Craupman, Judith 42-48 Crcig, Curtis 38-43-69-22-40-44-83 Crcig, Vicki 54-30 Criffith, Nicholas 55 Cniis, David 61-15-35-51-18-36-85 Crunke, B. 36 Haack, Nancy 55 Hage, Eloise 39-35-33-69 Hage, Sheldon 14-51-63-33 Hageman, Julie 46-69 Hagen, Larry 55 Hagen, Nancy 57-36 Hagen, Roger 64 Haler, Albeit 69 Hammer, Douglas 14-50-20-69-83-82 Hammer, LaRac 55-31 Hansen, Sibyl 56 Hanson, Wanda 62 Hanson, Daniel 61-36 Hanson, DeWayne 16 Hanson, Keith 50-63-22 Hanson, Kenneth 50-64-22 Hanson, Marilyn 69 Hanson, Michael 64-33-40 Harbitz, Diane 55 Harbitz, Michael 55 Harms, Cary 61-49-22-36 Harrison, Steven 56-16 Harstad, Arlic 16 Hartman, Jeanine 54-30 Hatchncr, David 56-16 Haynes, Ronald 51-19-16 Heger, Patricia 57-36 Heller, Dennis 31 Helling, LeDalc 51-16 Helling, Marlyn 55 Henderson, Kenneth 14-31-36 Hintgcn, Paul 52 Hoffman, Elaine 34-3S-46-32-33-69- 29-41 Hoffman, Darlene 54-30 Hoffmann, Mary Ann 58 Hoffmann, Maxine 35-62-33 Hogan, Steve 57 Holland, Bradley 54-31 Holland, Joyce 42-58-36 Holland, Lyle 14-15 Holland, Mary 35-32-79-33-70-28-30- 45-83-81 Holm, Mary 55-54-47-30 Holmquist, Donn 70 Holmquist, Larry 56 Holte, Melvin 56 Homstra, Bonnie 54 Homstra, Sandra 56 Homstra, Terry 62 Hovde, Bonnie 54 Hovdc, Thomas 50-33-70-28-40-44- 83-81 Howe, Douglas 19-16 Howe, Michael 55-16 Hunstad, Marlys 34-35-46-26-78-79- 80-33-70-31-85 Hurst, David 55 Ibeling, Kathy 46-62 Ibcling, Wayne 55 Intlekofer, Marcella Intlckofer, Vickcy 63 Jablinske, Karen 57 Jablinske, Karol 57 Jackson, Randy 54 Jacoby, John 63 James, John 61-24-29-36 James, Suzy 36-28-60 Jamieson, Diane 57-30-36 Jafnieson, Stephan 14-15 Janousky, Cary 22 Janousky, Mary 58 Jensen, Ardith 56 Jensen, D. 19 Jensen, Cary 59 Jensen, Lois 70 Jensen, Thoedore 55 Joblinske, Mary 54-48 Johnson, Ardis 61-42-36 Johnson, Bruce 54-51-58-19-31-16 Johnson, Carol 38-35-32-63-33-28-83- 82 Johnson, Dale 59 Johnson, Diane 58 Johnson, Donna 48 Johnson, Cary 70 Johnson, Judith S7 Johnson, Larry 62 Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Marlyn 59 Johnson, Mary 61-42-29-36 Johnson, Robert 51-16 Johnson, Ronald 58-16 Johnson, Rosalita 42-33 Johnson, Sandra 57-36 Johnson, Van 61-14-15-18-29-30 Johnson, Vera 42-70 Jones, Sally 55 Jordahl, Ellef 50-49-64 Junkans, Beverly 61 Junkans, Shirley 57-36 Junker, Marlys Junker, Mervin 63 Karau, Jolinc 42 Keech, James 15-21-16 Kcech, Richard 63-80-45 Keech, Rose Ann 57-36 Kiem, Donald 14-62-17-23-24 King, John 62 King, Robert 56 Kintzi, Dennis 50-63-33-45 Klaras, Elizabeth 62-85 Klaras, Mary (11) 38-42-47-63-33-40- 46 Klaras, Mary (10) 42-36 Klaviter, Donald 62 Kline, Connie 35-33-70 Kline, Dennis 14-36 Klose, Kaydra 42-46-63-31 Klosc, Wyona 57 Klutz, Karen 70 Kluver, Linda 55 Knaack, Helen 64 Knaack, Mary Lou 57 Knaack, Violet 70 Knutson, Dale 58-16 Knutson, Dennis 61-14-15-18 Knutson, Ricky 55-16 Konz, Cloria 59 Krause, John 55-19 Kriesch, Ceorge 16 Kuehl, David 54 Kuehl, Diane 54 Kuehl, JoAnne 38-43-46-26-71-44- 83-81 Kuehl, June 57 7 grade Kuehl, Mark Kuehl, Peter 35-63-33-22-85 Kuehl, Philip 55 Kuypcr, Linda 54-30 Lammle, Jon Lammle, Leslie 56 Lang, Lyndon 51-58-19 Lang, Michael 56 Langager, Pam 57-36 Larson, Bonny 48-42-58-47-25-28-30-36 Larson, Jill 42-58-47-36-48 Larson, Joan 61-80-36 Larson, John 57-16 Larson, Larry (12) 33-71 Larson, Michael 14-15-50-17-63-23 Larson, Richard 61 Larson, Ronald 39-71 Larson, Warren 61 Lastine, Kay 61-42-47-26 LaVelle, Linda 43-47-62-33-28-45-48 Lee, Allen 50-49-64 9 grade Lehman, Aidis 59 Leinenweber, Diane 30-48 7 grade Lindquist, Ronald 55 Linn, Carol 46-71-29-83 Linn, Cerald 56-31-36 Linn, Laura 61-42-43-32-28-36 Linschicd, Allan Lofgren, Pamela 57-30-36 Lofgrcn, Michaclainc 39-35-80-33-71- 85 Lorenz, James 51 Luckado, Arthur Luebeen, Robert 58-16 Luiken, Jerry 55-16 Luiken, Karl 57-16 Lundquist, Ronnie 55 Lunz, Judy 61-36 Luiu, Lorraine 58-31 Lunz, Ruth 61-42 Luther, James 14-50-51-17-79-71-23- 29-40 Luther, Jancllc 42-62-26 McNcal, Darwin 57 McNeal, Lowell 22 Madison, LaVonne 63 Madson, Robert 15-58-57-16 Malmanger, Darla 54 Malm anger, Danel 58 Malmanger, Diane 47-64-29-41 Malmgren, Janice 63 Malmgren, Linda 57 9 • 87 INDEX Marsdcn, Cheryl 54-30 Olson, Clenys 57 Sandquist, David 55 Trowbridge, Loma 57-31-36 Marsdcn, Douglas 34-35-50-33-71-28- Olson, Karen 36 Sandquist, Marilyn 63 T rum an, Richard 57-24-30-36-16 29-30-41-44-86-83-86-81-82 Olson, Kathleen 38-62 Sands, Barry 14-74-22 Truman, Robert 14-63-23-24-45 Marth, Carolyn 59 Olson, Keith 50-62-49 Sands, Donald 55-16 Urban, Darlene 76 Martinson, Kent 57-30 Masek, Janies 55 Olson, Lansing 61-21-22-36 Sands, Jacqueline 55 Vandagriff, David 57-16 Olson, Leland 33-73 Sands, Roger 14-15-21-63 Vee, Judy 42-63-33-41-33 Masek, Jerome 55 Olson, Leon (12)49-73 Sawatsky, Patricia 57 Vetter, Marilynn 43-46-76-29-44 Mathistad, Dennis 60 Olson, Leon (10)61 Sawatsky, Sharon 56 Vetter, Sandra 56-31-36 Mathistad, Phyllis 55 Mattson, Peter 31-36-16 Olson, Marian 35-63-33-28-41 Schlaak, Carlcne Vogt, LcRoy 14-50-21-64-85 Olson, Marlys 64 Schiller, Geraldine Vogt, Ruth 26-30 Mausling, Charles 57-36-16 Olson, Pamela 42-36 Scholl, Diane 58-79 Vooscn, Fred 16 Mausling, Jeanette 55 Olson, Roger 51-57-31-16 Scholmann, Adonna 62 Vooscn, Michael 38-63-24 Mays, Cary 35-50-63-33-22-29-30-85 Olson, Ruth Ann 61-42-47-36 Schmillcn, Franke 32-63-29 Wacker, Henry 64 Mays, Theodore 51-58-16 Olson, Sandra 55 Schmillcn, Jane 58-29-31-36 Wacher, Julie 55 Wacker, Myma 36 Meier, Bonnie 55 Olson, Sharon 57 Schmillcn, Pamela 62-33 Meier, Dennis Olson, Shirley 54 Schmillcn, Peter 24-45 Wagner, Call 61-42-36 Melcher, Ronald 71-22-29-41-84 Olson, Virgcne 56-36 Ostberg, Charles 19 Schroedcr, Perry 54-16 Waldheim, Joyce 46-63 Melhcim, Diane 55 Schultz, Diane 55 Wang, Cary 61 -49 Melheim, Eugene 14-20-71 Ostbcrg, Lloyd 16 Schultz, Robert 55 Wang, Joan 46-32-76-29-41-44-83 Meyer, Dennis 57 Ostberg, Sharon 56-30 Schutz, Barbara 35-25-63-33 Warling, Lois 55 Meyer, Donna 46-26-63 Otte, Jerry 51-58-30-16 Schwardt, Henrietta 36 Warling, Mavis 42-29-36 Mickelson, Donavan 33-72-23 Ouren, John 73-84 Schwardt, Irene 62 Warling, Russell 14-50-62-21-63 Mickclson, Douglas 19 Ourcn, Mary 61-28-36 Scdam, Kathy 34 -35-47-25-33-74-28- Warling, Sandra 42 Miclke, Rodney 19 Ouren, Susan 61-42-36 44 Wamemunde, LaVonne 42-30-36 Miest, Dennis 15-50-62 Ouren, Thomas 29-30-36 Sedam, Margaret 42-58-47-26-28-48 Wamemunde, William 34-35-33-76 Miest, Earl 51-28-31 Miest, Elizabeth 42-36 Palmquist, John 57-36-16 Sedam, Robert 55-16 Warner, Barbara 58 Panzer, Michael 54-31 Selke, JoAnn 57 Warner, Mary 29-36-40 Miest, Gary 54-30 Panzer, Robert 62-17-24-83-82 Sellstedt, Sandra 43-35-32-63-33-28 Wassman, Carola 58-29-31-36 Miest, John 30-36 Panzer, Roger 19 Scnf, Michael 18 Wassman, Cary 55-31-16 Miest, Joyce 57-36 Paul, Diane 55 Payton, Kathryn 56-36 Scrkland, Mary 54-30 Wassman, Janice 42-35-62-33-29-4 Miest, Shirley 54-30 Scvold, James 54-16 85 Milkclson, Linda 55 Peifer, Richard 54-16 Sharp, Diana 55-26 Wedge, Dennis 54-31 Miller, Janice 61-47-26-48 Perrier, Robert 14-34-43-35-32-33-73- Sharp, Sharon 57 Wedge, Diane Miller, Jolene 72 24-29-30-85-81 Shelley, Lawrence 56-31-36 Wedge, Cail (Peggy) 33-76-83-81 Miller, Lola 59 Peters, Dennis Shrocder, P. 31 Wedge, Sandra 46-64-45 Miller, Marie 26 Miller, Terry 55 Peters, Donald 73 Sieg, Lowell 14-50-74 Wcidenbach, Darryl 58-19-16 Peters, Lois 61 Sicm, Cary 55 Weidenbach, Dennis 51-62 Mishlcr, Linda 55-47-30-48 Petersen, William 54 Siem, Joan 42-80 Weidenbach, Donna 42-43-47-62-2« Mi shier, Joseph 17-72-23 Peterson, Daniel 51-49 Sizer, Gregory 54 Weidenbach, Melva 56 Moe, Barbara 42-58 Peterson, Diane 46-36 Sletta, Cwen 61-28 Wcstman, Delroy 56 Moe, Rodney 62-22 Peterson, Donald Sletta, Richard 56-16 Westman, Douglas 15-50-63 Mogenson, Darrel Peterson, Dorothy 56 Sletta, Sharon 42-36 Westman, Cary 62 Monroe, David 72 Moody, David 14-15-18-23-36 Peterson, Joseph 51 Smith, Danny 54 Wcstman, Harley 51-58 Peterson, Julia 73 Smith, Deraid 14-62 Westman, Martin Moody, James 57-36-16 Peterson, Lowell 62-23 Smith, James 51 Wcstman, Mary Jo 55 Moody, Ruth 34-42-62-33-41-83-82 Peterson, Marilyn 42-58-36 Smith, Linda 55 Wetch, Mary 55 Wettestad, Bonnie 34-35-25-64-33-: Munsterman, June 61-42 Peterson, Murlene 28-36-40 Smith, Jean 61 Needham, Judy 59-58 Peterson, Michael 57-16 Smith, Mary 58-36 40-84 Needham Michael 21-57-36-16 Peterson, Roger 35-39-17-63-33-22- Smith, Thomas 50-74 Wettestad, James 56 Needham, Ronald 14-15-63-33 24-30-85 Snow, Dwight 58-19 Wheeler, Alix 58 Nelson, Charlotte 46-64 Peterson, Ronalda 57 Snow, Harriet 74 Wick, Charles 61 Nelson, Curtis 62 Peterson, Virgcne Sodeman, Darrell Wlekcn, Michael 56-16 Nelson, Donna 57 Pierson, Wayne 14-50-73 Soehren, Carol 55 Wilson, Marion 46-33-76-29 Nelson, Cary (11)62-21 Pietsch, Benjamin 55-16 Sorbel, Leonard 55 Wink cl man, Keith 55-31-16 Nelson, Cary (10)61-14 Pictsch, Carol 57 Sorensen, Cheryl 36 Witte, Dennis 62 Nelson, Clenys 42-36 Pinney, Barbara 61-47-28-36 Sorensen, Kenneth 51-30-31-16 Wolle, Dennis 61-51 Nelson, Cloria 39-63 Poole, Charlotte 26 Sorensen, Kira 56-36 Wolle, Cloria 76 Nelson, Craig 14-15 Posch, Arthur 51-21 Sorensen, Linda 56 Wolle, Larry 56-19 Nelson, Jeanne 26 Quindel, Carolyn 58-30 Sorensen, Romaona 38-42-63-33-29- Wolle, Lyle 55 Nelson, Judy A. 72 Quiring, Dorothy 57-36 30 Wolle, Marian 55 Nelson, Judy G. 34-35-46-32-33-72- Quiring, Donald 30 Speilman, Shiloy 35-47-32-64-33-29 Wolle, Patty 56 29-30-40-86-83-86-81 Rathman, Donald Spickza, Rose Ann 61-42-36 Wolle, Robert Nelson, Karen 46-32-33-72-28 Rathman, Douglas 61-19 Spitzncr, Larry 51 Wolle, Rosclla 38-46-76-41-81 Nelson, Keith 51-58 Raymond, Carolyn 63 St. John, Carl 61-14-35-17-23-85 Wolle, Victoria 63 Nelson, Kenneth 55 Redmond, Thomas 62 St. John, Carol 55-36 Wolle, Wayne 56-16 Nelson, Larry 22 Rebein, Sharon 56 St. John, Clarence 35-62-17-33-23-85 Wolncr, Beverly 43-46-26-79-76-4 Nelson, Luane 61 Reiscnberg, Richard Stamp, Cynthia 47-75 83-81 Nelson, Lynda 57-36 Remker, Linda Stark, Herbert 56-31-36 Wolner, Donna 56 Nelson, Manlyn 42-58-29-36 Renner, Jane 42-47-62-32-63-33-28- Stauffer, Judith 28-36 Wolner, Richard Nelson, Marlene 58 40-83-81-82 Sternberg, Carol 46-75-41 Wolncr, Robert Nelson, Mary Lou Renner, Joel 43-32-73-28-83 Sternberg, David 38-63-85-83-82 Wolner, Stephen 57-36-16 Nelson, Paticia 64 Rcsick, Thomas 58-19-31-16 Sternberg, Diane 56 Wright, Eldon 49-63 Nelson, Roger 16 Rcttkc, Bonnie 61-42-36 Sternberg, Marcia 54 Wright, Eunella Nelson, Sandra 55 Rettke, Cary 14-15-39-50-19-33-73 Stevens, Leslie 75 Wright, Everette 55 Nelson, Sherrene 43-46-72-83 Rettke, Kathleen 61-36 Stradtman, Shirley 58 Zam, William 50-62 Nelson, Susan 44 Rettke, Judy 56-36 Strom, Carol (Annie) 47-25-32-31-28- Zeidler, Catherine 55 Nelson, Wanda 46-63-41 Rettke, Marilyn 39-33-74 36 Zeidler, Richard 56 Newman, Kathryn 42-36 Rettke, Terry 56-16 Strom, Peggy 58-47-25-32-31-28-36- Zcidler, Thomas Neuman, Prudence 47-57-31-36-48 Revnc, Mary 38-42-46-62 48 Zender, Charles 61-15-18-24 Newman, Connie 57-36 Rcvnc, Peter 56 Strom men, Marsha 58-47-29-31-36-48 Zender, James 51-36 Nibbc, Steven 49-72 Noren, Donna 39-42-35-63-33-41 Riesenberg, Dick 51 Strommen, Steve 14-17-75-24-29-41-81- Zender, Joan 42-36 Riihl, Corrine 42-36-60 83 Zender, Michael (10)61-14-15-51- Noren, Jeanne 42-57-30-36 Ringen, David 56 Sturm, Maxine 42-47-75 36 Noren, Judy 32-33-72-28-41-85 Ringen, Cary 51 Sutherland, Kerry 56 Zender, Michael (12) 76 Noren, Julene 61-36 Rodekuhr, Carol Svienc, Faydra 61 Zender, Richard 57-36-16 Noren, Loma 57-36 Rodekuhr, Christ Svicnc, Kaydra Noren, Sonja 55 Rodekuhr, Clark 54 Swanson, Judith 31-36 Noren, Vergene 55 Rognlie, Ronnie 57-16 Swanson, Kathleen 54 Nundahl, Roger 51 Roiger, Janet 61-46-36 Swanson, Kathy 75 Nundahl, Sheldon 57 Roiger, Raymond 19-36-16 Swanson, Mryna 55 Obcling, Wayne 16 Roiger, Roger 56-16 Swcigard, Cheryl 36 Offcrdahl, Bradley 61-17-18-24-31 Rotert, Donald 16 Tandc, Janet 61-42-36 Offcrdahl, DaVid 46-63-24-29-82 Roxin, David 34-35-32-49-33-74-29- Tande, Pamela 61-42-36 Offerdahl, Cayle 29 30 Tanner, Faith 34 -35-33-75 Offerdahl, Kris 54 Rozell, Patricia Teill, Mary 61-36 Oglesby, LaVcmc Oldenberg, Richard 57-16 Ruhland, Kathleen 39-42-63-29-41 Tetzloff, Michael 61-15-14 Running, Carol 34-32-29-36 Tctzloff, Robert 75-81-82 Olmon, David 58-29-31 SaBcrg, Kenny 56 Theis, Ccrald Olmon, Janice 55-31 Samuelson, Delbert 50-74 Thcis, Judy 46-75 Olsen, Judith 59-58-31-48 Sandberg, Lloyd 33 Theis, Roger 56-16 Olsen, Linda 57 Sandberg, Lyle 14-39-50-74 Thomas, Jeanett 75 Olsen, Richard 55 Sandberg, Michael 61-43-49-52-82 Thomas, Keith 19 Olsen, Ronald Sanders, Karen 62 Thompson, Clarence Olseth, Charles 16 Sandmann, Douglas 62 Thompson, Eldora 46-63 Olson, Daniel 57 Sandmeyer, Diane 55 Torkelson, Bruce 54-31-16 Olson, Dean 61-51 Sandmeycr, Clayton 14-33-74 Trickcl, Donald 15-58-19-24-29-31- Olson, Dennis 19 Sandmeyer, Judith 42-36 36-16 Olson, Diane 34-38-35-46-33-73-83 Sandmeyer, Mary Trowbridge, Dulcie 42-58-28-30-36- Olson, Evonne 42-58 Sandmeycr, Norman 62 48 88 _fl§_ v stezmmtiL-- r


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