St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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Seniors Senior Claw Officers (LEFT TO RIGHT) Secretary, Phyllis Ohm; President. Dewey Cedarbalde; Vice President, Lea Hill; Treasurer, Nancy Bell The days of the test pattern. paralleled our arrival into life in the senior high. We set a precedent that freshman year when Mariya Tschimperle was chosen the first junior Orchid Queen. Climaxing the hustle and hustle of student council-campaigns came the important elections; Carol Bis-sell, as secretary, became the member from the class of 54 to aid in running the new council. To help lead us through our sophomore year we chose Boh Vartdal, Lcs Hill. Carol Juel. and Dianne Hid. Gaining more poise and a better knowledge of “the dance” was our aim in taking lessons from David LaVay; these achievements were exhibited at a “DANCE PARTY” our class held for the senior high. A farewell reception for the seniors following Commencement ended our second year in high school, hut with eager anticipation we awaited the remaining two. Four outstanding members of our class became our junior officers. In “THE CHAIR” we placed Dave Zicgcnhagcn with aids Bruce Paterson. Boh Vartdal, and Ellen Gray. Choosing our class ring became the next endeavor; we soon narrowed the field as the “Golden Knight” won a sweeping victory. Since the junior class traditionally sponsors the prom, we had to undertake a money-raising project to secure the necessary funds. Through our magazine drive we more than met our goal. “SUSPENCE filled weeks preceded the A.C.E. tests; finally the dreaded days arrived, and we finished in a frenzy. A surprise awaited us in our senior year, for not until then did we learn the results. We were sports-minded too. for the championship Region Six hockey team had several junior members. “THOSE TWO” personified were Nancy Heller and Bob Owen who became our Girls’ ami Boys’ State representative, respectively. Both agreed that taking part was an experience always to be remembered for two reasons: the lasting friendships which they formed, and the clear picture they received of the inside workings of state government. In May came our first prom. The soft, smooth dancing, dewy-fresh flowers, and shimmering moonlight made us glad we had decided to follow our hearts to the Auto Club. Seniors at last!!! We became the TOAST OF THE TOWN . Heading our class and handling the problems were Dewey Ccdarblade, Les Hill, Nancy Bell, and Phyllis Ohm. THE BIG PAYOFF” came early in the fall for five senior girls when the Homecoming Court was announced. Reigning over the festivities was Queen Donna Knutson, attended by Nancy Bell. Lou Kleeburger, Birdie Thies, and Marlys Tschimperle. Victory with Minnetonka climaxed the hectic hut never-to-be forgotten Homecoming week. We said. “WELCOME TRAVELERS” to 800 delegates from all over Minnesota who visited us when Park played host to the Minnesota State Student Council Convention. Chairman of the planning committees was Bonnie Rollins, all-state secretary for the year. Wielding the gavel over the student council this year wao Bruce Paterson, assisted by treasurer Dianne Hid. A-mong the council's successfully completed projects were Homecoming button sales, planning of the state council convention, and the printing of the student directory. “Green Pastures” the outstanding fall play, gave many talented members of our class a chance to earn the title of “SHOW PEOPLE.” Soon after Christmas we reached the scholastic climax of our high school career when the class rank, the national honor society, the valedictorian, and the salutatorian were announced. Congratulations to you “TOPPERS”. The time came to be measured for caps and gowns; the nearness of graduation became a reality. We familiarized ourselves with styles of printing, too. as we selected our senior cards and announcements. In the spring the excellent production of the Shakespearean comedy. The Taming of the Shrew thrilled the audience; it was a memorable conclusion to our high school acting careers. Before we knew it June had arrived, bringing with it the Prom. This year it was again held at the Automobile Club. The smooth dancing, swishy pastel formats, fresh corsages fragrant flowers, and twinkling moonlight made us realize our LOVE OF LIFE . Then it had arrived-that big day we had awaited for twelve long, wonderful years. We were graduating!! The dances, games, the fun-filled days, dates, club-meetings, tests, vacations, homework, pep-fests, plays — these were behind us only cherished memories now. We felt sad to be leaving Park, the school that has given us so many pleasant years and has done so much to prepare us in our “SEARCH FOR- TOMORROW”. The future lies ahead of us. We truly agree “THIS IS THE LIFE”. 17

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DONALD AAMODT At science a whizz. Canteen 4, co-trcas.; Library club 3.4. JAMES ACKERMAN Life’s just fine; I’ve not a care; I’ve saved my brains for future wear SHARON ANDERSEN “Her services are not confined to herself, but extended to others. Risa Tri 2; Rega Tri 3,4. See. 3. Pres. 4; Blue Tri Cabinet 4; Brush and Palette 2; Canteen 4; Echowan 4; G.A.A. 2,3,4, Vice Pres. 3; Visual Aid 4. GARY ANDERSON He never did nothin' to nobody nohow.” Iota Hi-Y 3,4, Treas. 3. JOAN ANDERSON 'Tremendous in band, tremendous in plays, tremendous in many many ways. Band 2,3,4, Treas. 2; Winter play 3; Fall play 4. MARILYN ABBOTT Music and charms — she has them both. Risa Tri 2; G.A.A. 4; Glee Club 4. KENNETH ANDERSEN 7 do not waste my time, for there’s a future on the wav. Novi Hi-Y 3,4, Sec. 3. Pres. 4; Student Council 3. DENNIS ANDERSON A mighty spirit’s enclosed in his frame. Band 2,3,4. JANICE ANDERSON “T’is better to be small and shine, then to be big and cast a shadow. Poca Tri 2; Toga Tri 3,4; Hall and Building 4; Service Club 4. MANLEY ANDERSON Putt, putt, putt — to the golf course I go. Golf 3.4; Hockey 3,4.