St Peter High School - Peterian Yearbook (Peter, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1955 volume:

The 1955 PETERIAN St. Peter High School St. Peter, Minnesota Our School This is our school, in whose halls we have walked often. Sometimes we have not been kind to her, writing on her walls, break- ing her plaster, and otherwise marring her face. But (though our words sometimes contradict us) we have always loved her. Through the years her walls have sagged a little and she has become a little grey. And the hope is that someday we may have a new school. 4 F 0 R E W 0 R D Beyond the Mississippi, in a peaceful valley embedding the Minnesota River, Indians and wilder- ness occupied the land destined to be our city. In this time, before St. Peter was sited a big wedding took place in our region. Standing in the marquee of the commissioners and surrounded by about 1 000 Indians, Nancy Winona and David Faribault McClure were bonded in marriage. The bridegroom was a large handsome man about 30 years old and the bride a young girl of 14. After the ceremony, the bridegroom produced an abundance of lemonade which foamed and sparkled as if it had been cham- pagne. In the fall of 1953, the pathfinder and pioneer, William B. Dodd made a claim of 160 acres on the banks of the Minnesota River. This site was later incorporated into a town. Dodd did much for the promotion of this new settlement and later gave his life heroically in the Sioux outbreak at New Ulm. It was at his site the plans for the town of Rock Bend were laid out. Other spectators interested in the potentialities of the town were a group called the St. Peter Company, primarily interested in building the state capital here. But the capital plans dis- solved when the bill was spirited away by an ad- venturous prankster. The St. Peter Company lost the fight when the bill arrived at the state legislature too late. Through legal pro'ceedings the St. Peter promoters were successful in changing the county seat from Traverse to St. Peter, however. The first settled dwelling house used by any white man in St. Peter was the original claim shanty erected by Captain Dodd in 1853. Our town grew by leaps and bounds when each member of the St. Peter Company was requested to build a house in St. Peter. On the corner of Walnut and Third Street, the Com- pany promoted the building of the Winslow Hotel. During the Sioux outbreak the hotel functioned as a hospital for the wounded. In 1868, when the institu- tion for the mentally ill was established, this same building was used as a division of the hospital, while the regular buildings were being completed. During the Sioux outbreak in 1862, thousands of refugees sought shelter in St. Peter. Guards had been training for defense at Fort Ridgely. In the fall when the news of the outbreak reached St. Peter, a group of men set out to join the forces from Fort Ridgely at New Ulm. By the combined manpower, the Indians were finally driven away, leaving many killed and the city burned. However the Indians' spirits were not damped by their loss at New Ulm, for they went on to raid farms and homes between St. Peter and New Ulm along the old Fort Road. This former Indian trail was not only used by sol- diers going to the defense of New Ulm, but by early settlers and refugees fleeing from the bloodthirsty redmen. 5 Dedication Through the past years there has been a group of teachers building our way of life into a stable structure. This founda- tion of our live s, fir st laid in the elementary grades, has been and always will be im- portant. Building up from the foundation, guidance and knowledge have helped us mold a substantial life. So, to all of our past teache rs, some of whose face s may be forgotten, but not their influence, we the class of '55 dedicate this Peterian. 6 In an old log-house church at Red Wing, pop- ularly known as the Swedish Barn , Gustavus Adolphus College had its origin with one lone stu- dent. Eight years later this entire Christian col- lege of learning was moved to Caver county, and within a few years it was pe rmanently located at St. Peter. Under the guidance of inspired leaders, Gustavus has risen high in college standings. St. Peter has always been proud of its five governors. The first governor to represent us was Willis Gorman, a lawyer statesman, and veteran of many battles. Because of his leadership in the St. Peter Company and work toward removing the capital from St. Paul, Gorman Park now stands as his memorial. During the civil war, Henry Swift assumed the responsibilitie s of governorship. Com- ing from the east, Horace Austin won recognition as a fine politician and became one of Minnesota's chief executives. The first superintendent of schools, Andrew Gill, graduated to the ranks of governor, also. When death claimed St. Peter's most illustrious citizen, John A. Johnson, he was nationally known, not only as a governor, but as a prospect for president of the United States. Aside from the private school kept by the mis- sionaries at Traverse de Sioux, the first school in St. Peter was taught in the summer of 1855 in a small shanty near the residence of Captain Dodd. Two years later a frame building was erected for the purpose of education at the expense of the city. Later this building was sold to the Roman Catholic church where parochial school was conducted. In these days it was not uncommon for students to sit on rough, flat benches, use soft-maple, ink, poor pens, borrow each others books, and try to solve their examples on rough plaster blackboards. Flog- gings were often used as a disciplinary action, be- cause teachers believed that was the way to bring up children. Then came the long hot months of sum- mer and with it the privilege of going with a com- panion pupil to some distant farm house, creek, or spring, with the old wooden pail with its rusty hoops, for a fresh supply of water for the school. At the age of seven, pupils were transferred from the crude small shanties to Central, built in 1870, where the student earned a desk by mastering the multiplication tables. To accommodate the increas- ing number of grade school children, Washington was built in 1897 and Lincoln rebuilt in 1920 after a fire. Another step in our building program was taken in 1907, with the building of the high school, situated on the original lot set aside for the pri- mary purpose of educational buildings. Although our forefathers had visions of an in- dustrious capital, we are satisfied with our peace- loving historical, and educational city and are at the same time looking forward to its continued growth. ROBERT ADOLPHSON: Saints Club, 3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3; Tennis, 2,3,4; Jr. Ro- tarian. CARLTON ANDERSON: Audio-Visual, 3,4. MYRNA ANDERSON: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3,4; Peter Patter, 4; Lib. Club, 1; Cheerleader, 3, 4. WILLARD ANDERSON: F.F.A.,2,3.4; Sw.Band,2,3,4; Band. 2,3,4; Pep Band, 4; I-murals, 1,2,3; Clar. Quarts., 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3; Track, 3,4; Peter Patter, 3; Prom Server; Jr. Rotarian. KATHLEEN BAKER: Chorus, 1,2,3.4; Girls Oct., 3; Pep Club, 3,4; Peter Patter, 4. BARBARA BARKLOW; Band ,2,3,4; Pep Band, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 2,3; Lib. Club, 2; Declam, 2. GERALD BARTLETT: BEVERLY BOYS: Band,2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3; G.A.A., 1. FRANK BOYS: O.T. Band; Band, 1,2,3,4;'Football, 1; Baseball, 1,2,3,4; Stud. Council, 3; Cl. Off. 3; HomecomingComm. ,2,3. DAVID BOYUM: Debate, 1; Peterian, 4; Prom Ser- ver; Jr. Rotarian. 8 RICHARD BRAUN: Football, 1,2; Wrestling, 1,2,3; Baseball, 1; Saints Club, 1. MARY SUE BROCK: Band, 2; Chorus, 3,4; Pep Club, 3,4. LEONARD BROWN: F. F.A.,2,3,4; Band,4; I-murals,2,3; Baseball, 3,4; Wrestling,4; Jr. Rotarian; Basket- ball, 1. GRACE CANFIELD: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4; Band, 1,2,3,4; Clar. Quart., 1,2,3, 4; Jr.Cl. Play; One-Act-Play; Pep Club, 3,4; Thespians, 4; Camera Club, 3; Pe- terian, 4; Peter Patter, 2,3,4; Lib. Club, 1; Declam, 2,3,4; Stud. Council, 3; Girls State; Nat'l. Hon. Soc., 3,4; Cl. Off., 2,3,4; Steering Comm.; Cheerleader, 1; HomecomingQueen; HomecomingComm., 3,4; Pep Band, 3,4; Camera Club, 3. SANDRA CHILLSTROM: Chorus, 2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; One-Act-Play, 3; Thespians, 3,4; Peterian, 3,4; Lib. Club, 1,2,3; Nat'l. Hon. Soc., 3,4; Prom Server. DOROTHY CONLON: G.A.A., 2,3,4; Chorus, 2,3,4; Girls Sextet, 4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 2,3; Peperian, 4; Lib. Club, 1; Stud. Council, 2,4; Homecoming Art.; Homecoming Comm., 4. SHIRLEY CONRATH: Chorus, 4; Jr. Cl. Play; Peter Patter, 4. JOYCE CORDES: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4;Chorus,3,4; Band, 1,2,3,4; I-murals, 2,3; Bar. Duet, 1; Pep Club, 3,4; Camera Club, 3,4; Petter Patter, 3,4; Declam, 3,4; HomecomingComm., 4; PepBand,3,4, LAWRENCECRAMER: F.F.A.,l,2,4;Football,l; I-murals, 1; Wrest- ling, 1,4. GEORGE DAVIS: Saints Club, 4; Wrestling, 3,4. 9 WALLACE DECKO: F.F.A., 1,2,3; Saint's Club, 3,4; Football, 3. DIANE DVORAK: G.A.A,, 1,2,3,4; Chor- us, 1,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3,4; Camera Club, 2, 3; Peterian,4; Peter Patter, 2,3,4; Lib. Club, 1; Declam., 1,2,3,4;Cheerleader, 1,3,4; Homecoming Comm., 3,4. DARLENE EGlI: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4;Chorus, 3; O.T. Band; Band, 1,2,3,4; Pep Band, 1,2,3,4; Tromb. Trio, 3; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep, Club, 3,4; Peter Patter, 3,4; Lib. Club, 1,2. DIANE ENGESSER: Peter Patter, 3,4; G.A.A., 2, 3,4; Band,2,3; GirlsTrio, 2,3,4; Girls Sextet, 2,3; Girls Quartet, 4; Chorus, 1,2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Cornet Trio, 2,3; Swing Band, 2; Class Officer, 3. DELANE FAUST: O.T. Band; Band, 1,2,3,4; Pep Band. 4; Pep Club, 4; Lib. Club, 1,2; Jr. Cl. Play; Chorus, 1. NORITA FINCH: Chorus, 1,3.4; G.A.A., 1,2,3,4; O.T. Band; Band, 1,2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; One-Act-Play, 3; Peter Patter,3,4; Lib. Club, 2,3; Pep Club, 3,4; Steer- ing Comm.; Homecoming Comm., 1,2,3,4; Pep Band, 2,3,4. CAROL FISCHER: G.A.A., 1,2,3; Chorus, 1,2,3; Pep Club, 3,4; Peter Patter, 3,4. JEAN GARVIN: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4; Chorus, 3,4; Pep Club, 3,4; Peterian, 4; Peter Patter, 3,4; Lib. Club, 1.2; Prom Server. JOHN GENE- LIN: Football, 2; Wrestling, 2; Homecoming Comm., 2. DELORES GESSNER: G.A.A.,1,3; Peterian, 4; Jr. Cl. Play; Peter Patter, 4. 10 RALPH GILBERTSON: Chorus, 3; Audio-Visual, 4; Stud. Council, 3; Steering Comm.; Homecoming Comm. KATHLEEN GRAND: Chorus, 4; Peter Patter, 4. HAROLD HOFFMEISTER: I-murals, 3; Saints Club, 2, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; One-Act-Play, 3; Audio-Visual, 1,2, 3,4; Football, 1,2,3,4; Basketball, 1,2,3,4; Baseball. 1, 2,3,4. DALE HUGHES: F.F.A.,4. KATHLEEN HUNTER: Chorus, 4; Octet, 4. JOSEPH HUTTERER: SaintsClub, 3,4; Audio-Visual, 3,4; Foot- ball, 3,4; Track,2,3,4; Peterian, 3,4; Stud. Council, 2, 4; Nat'l. Hon. Soc., 3,4; Prom Server; Jr. Rotarian; Steering Comm. ARNOLD JASTER: F.F.A.,2,3,4. CLARENCE JOHNSON F.F.A.; I-murals; Pep Club. MARY HELEN KNEEFE: Chorus, 3,4; Girls Sextet, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Lib. Club, 2,3. DARLYN KRENN: Pep Club, 4; Peter Patter, 4. 11 DARYLKRENN: Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4. CLAYTON KROHN: Football, 1. VERNETTE KROHN: G.A.A., 1, 2; Prom Server; Lib.Club, 1; SteeringComm. BEVERLY LAGER; G.A.A., 2;Chorus, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3,4; PeterPatter, 3,4; Lib.Club, 2; Declam, 3,4; Steer- ingComm.; Homecoming Comm., 4. ROBERT LANDKAMER: Saints Club, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Football, 1; Baseball, 1; Track, 1,2,3,4. EUGENE LA - THROP: Cl. Off., 4; Camera Club , 3;'Stud. Council, 4; Jr. Rotarian. AGNESS LEONARD: G.A.A.,1,2; Chorus, 3,4; PepClub, 3,4; PeterPatter, 1;Declam, 1.2; Prom Server. DAVID MATSON: O.T, Band; Band, 1,2,3,4; Pep Band. 2,3,4; Debate, 2,3,4; SaintsClub, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Thespians, 3,4; Camera Club, 2,3,4; Football, 4; Audio-Visual, 2, 3,4; Track, 2,3,4; Peterian, 4; Nat'l. Hon. Soc., 3,4; Jr. Rotarian. DONALD MAYO: I-murals, 2; Track, 3,4; Wrestling. 3,4; Football, 1,2,3,4; SaintsClub, 3,4. GERALD MEEKS: I-murals, 4; Wrestling, 1,2,3.4; SaintsClub, 2,3,4; Audio-Visual, 2,3,4; Football, 1,3,4; Track, 1, 2,3,4; SteeringComm. 12 DONALD MEYER. JOANNE MICHELS: Chorus.3. JACQUELYN MILLER: G.A.A., 1.2.3,4; Chorus, 3; De- bate, 3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Peterian, 4; Pep Club, 1,2,3,4; Peter Patter, 1,2,3,4; Lib. Club, 1,2,3; Discussion, 3; Stud. Council, 3; Prom Server; SteeringComm.; Home- coming Comm., 1,3,4. KERMIT MILLER: Band, 1,2; Pep Band, 1,2; Tromb. Trio, 1; Saint's Club, 2,3,4; Football, 1,2; Baseball, 1,2; Basketball, 1,2; Peter Patter,4; Stud.Council,2,4; Prom Server; Cl. Officer, 4; Jr. Rotarian; Stud, of the Month; Sports Mgr., 3,4. RICHARD MILLER: Prom Server; I-murals, 3. WILLIAM MORRISSETTE: Chorus, 3; Sw. Band, 3,4; Band, 1,2,3, 4; Sax. Trio, 3; Football, 1; Track, 1,2; Prom Server. JEAN MORRISON: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4; Chorus. 3, Band, 2, 3; Pep Band, 2,3; Pep Club, 1.2,3,4; Cheerleader, 1. RICHARD MYHRA: Football, 1; Basketball, 1; Wrest- ling, 1; Jr. Cl. Play; Homecoming Comm. 13 RONALD NIMPS: Track, 2. LOWELL NUTTER: Stud. Council,4; Jr.Rotarian; Camera Club, 4; I-murials, 3; Homecoming Comm., 4. SHIRLEY OLSON: Chorus, 1,4; Band, 1; Bar. Duet, 1; Pep Club, 3. STANLEY PALMER: Saints Club, 3,4; Tennis,2,3,4; Football, 1; Basketball, 1,2; Jr. Rotarian. DE ANNA PEHRSON: Chorus, 1,2,3,4; Pep Club. 3; Lib. Club, 1,3,4; Prom Server. ARLOUINE PETERSON: Lib. Club, 1,2; G A.A., 1,2. BARBARA PETERSON: G.G.A., 1,2; Cheerleader. 1. DONALD PETERSON: I-murals, 2; Football, 1,2; Basketball, 1; Baseball, 1. JOAN PETERSON: G.A.A.,2; Chorus, 1,4; Pep Club, 4; Camera Club, 4; Peter Patter, 4. KATHERINE PETERSON: G.A.A., 1,2,3; Band, 1,2,3,4; Pep Club, 3.4; Camera Club, 4 Peter Patter, 3,4; Lib. Club, 1,2; Chorus, 1,2,4. MARLYS PETERSON: Prom Server. LENORE PETTIS: Chorus, 2,3,4; Girls Oct., 4; Pep Club. 3; Peterian, 4. DELORES PROM: O.T. Band; Band, 1,2,3,4; Sax. Trio. 3; Pep Club, 3,4. VERLENE ROBINSON: Band, 1. DOROTHY RODNING: G.A.A., 2.3.4;Chorus, 2,3,4; Band, 1,2,3,4; Girls Sextet, 2,3; Girls Trio 2,3.4; Girls Quart., 3,4; Madrigal, 3; Flute Trio, 1.2,3.4; Peterian, 4; Stud. Council, 3; Steering Comm., 3; Pep Band, 4; Pep Club. 3,4. FREDRICK RUDIE: Camera Club, 2,3,4; Audio-Visual, 1,2,3,4; Football, 1; Basketball, 1; Tennis, 2; Track, 3,4; Wrestling, 4. DOUGLAS RUE: Track,’ 3,4. MYRNA SANDEEN: G.A.A., 1,2,3,4;Chorus,2,3; Band. 2,3,4; Clar. Quart., 2,3; Jr. Cl Play- Maj.. 3,4; Pep Club, 3,4. JANET SAUNDERS: G.A.A., 1,2,3; Chorus, 3,4; Girls Oct., 4; Jr. Cl. Play; Pep Club, 3; Petei Patter, 3,4; Lib. Club, 1,2,3.4. MARGARET SCHABERT: Pep Club. 3.4. JEROME SCHONS- Cl Off., 4. JAMES SCHWARTZ: F.F.A., 1,2,3,4; Jr. Cl. Play; Football, 1. DONALD SEIBERT: Debate. 2. JOANNE SJOSTROM; G.A.A., 2; Chorus, 1; Sw. Band, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Clar. Quart., 1,2,3,4; Debate. 2,3; Jr. Cl. Play; One-Act-Play, 3; Pep Club, 3,4; Thes- pians, 3,4; Peterian, 4; Peter Patter, 1,2,3,4; Declam, 1,3,4; Cl. Off., 3; Steering Comm.; Home- comingComm.,4;Pep Band, 4. NANCY SMITH: G.A.A., 1; Chorus, 2,3,4; Pep Club. 2; Peter- ian, 4; Peter Patter, 3; Lib. Club, 1,2,3,4; Prom Server; Cl. Off., 2; Steering Comm.; Girls Trios, 3.4; Girls Sextet,2,3; Girls Duet, 2; Madrigals. 3; Quart, 4; Oct., 2. WILLIAM STANGLER: F.F. A., 2,3,4; Sw. Band, 2,3,4; Band, 1,2,3,4; Pep Band, 2,3,4; I-murals, 3; Trumpet Trio,'2; Brass Quart, 3; Jr. Cl. Play; One-Act Play, 2,3; Pep Club, 3; Thespians, 3,4; Peter Patter, 3,4; Stud. Council, 1,2; Boy’s State; Prom Server; Cl. Off., 2; Jr. Rotarian; Stud, of the Month. 16 BEVERLY STR H); G.A.Jf 2,4; Lib. Cluj f Declam Chorus 1,4; Sw. Barrd 4; Homecoming Comm. 1, Patter 2,3,4; Lib. Club 1; VOGT: Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Lib. Club 1; Pro 2; Chorus 2,4; Debate 4; Pep Club 3,4; Camera Club 4; Pe'er Patter Discussion 4. BARBARA STRATHERN: Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A 1.2,3 4- Clar. Quart. Jr. cl. Play; One-Act-Play 2; ,4; Pep Band 4; Maj. 3,4; PepClub 3,4; Thespian 4; Peterian 4; Peter Declam 2,3,4; Stud.Council i; Ci. Off. 1; Steering Comm. 3. JOYCE Club 3,4. BETTY WALKER: G.A.A. 4; Chotus 1,2,3,4; Oct. 1,2- Pep m Server; Queen Att. 2 H DONNA WILKINSON: C Peter Patter 3,4; Lib. Club ing Comm. MONICA WINTH' s 4; Band 2,3,4; Bar. Duet 2; Jr. Cl. Play; I-murals 2; Pe 3.4; Prom Server; Cl. Off. 1,2; Pep Club 3,4; Pep Band '’•'ER: Chorus 2,3,4; Vdre Sextet ; G.A.A. 1,4; Lib. Club Cl. Play; PepClub 3,4. JUDITH WOLFE: Chorus 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3; 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Peter Patter 3,4. LEONARD WOLFE: F.F.A. 1 murals 2,3; Lib. 2,3,4. terian 4; ; Steer- 1.3; Jr. flub 1,2, 17 Class History In the past our fore- fathers laid new paths for the future. Just as those pioneers went for- ward into new adven- tures, we have opened new gates of explor- ations. Venturing forth into our freshmen year with 105 students, on September 4, 1951, we stumbled into a strange and bewildering atmosphere. In attempt to organize a group of Frosh, Barg Strathern was elected President with Frank Boys as Vice-President. Donna Wilkinson received the office of Secretary-Treasurer. To represent us in Student Council, Connie Riemers and Bill Stangler were chosen. Within a few weeks the Sophomore class had everyone dressed as comic book characters. It wasn't uncommon to see groups of upperclassmen commanding us to toss aside our books and sound like a donkey. Our offical entry into high school was climaxed with an assembly, composed of more joking, ribbing and fun. As the days of autumn created a more crisp surrounding, Homecoming with all it's festivitie's drew nigh. According to custom, the Freshmen were out in full force gathering wood for the bonfire and giving forth talent and energy toward our first float. This year promoted some oddities or should we say good fortunes. Among these, our high school basketball team went up to 2nd place in our region tournaments, with of course a great following of eager students. As fora first, the Junior High Band made their debut giving a concert. On the list of unforgettable experiences those who served at the prom will always remember Summertime. The year sped on and be- fore long we found ourselves loading buses for our class picnic at Robart's Glenn. Between eating, baseball, wading and throwing our advisors (Mr. Ted Miller and Mr. Hilger) in the creek, this day of fun brought to a close the first year of rollicking success. Returning to our familiar school, we trod, instead of stumbled, into the election of officers for the Sopho- more year. Bill Stangler took over the responsibilities of President with Vice-President, Grace Canfield, Treas- urer, Donna Wilkinson, and Secretary, Nancy Smith. Dorothy Conlon and Joe Hutterer took their rank as Student Council members. Naturally we felt the honor of authority over the new Freshmen, especially in directing the gathering of wood and compelling them to dress as fairy tale characters for initiation. St. Peter had the privilege of holding the district wrestling match so we jumped at the chance to sell refreshments, this being an exception to regular matches. No one can say we didn’t have extra fun combined with the work. For recreational gaiety in that wonderful fresh air, we traveled to the golf course for a tobaggoning party. Concluding without any fatal accidents, lunch was served back at school for a group of tired but peppy kids, along with the advisors, Mr. lindenberg and Mr. Nelson. When the annual Letterman’s Carnival was held the Sophomores inserted a new concession, that of the telegraph system, which by the way proved to be a grand success. Again our class picnic made Robart's Glenn ring with laughter. Thus, we celebrated the midmark of our high school days. After a summer of rest, work, and fun, everyone came back to their junior year prepared for anything to happen in their supposedly most active year. Since class officers had been elected the preceeding spring, the primary problem of confusion was done away with. Elected were Grace Canfield, President and Frank Boys vice-president. Joanne Sjostrom kept the records for the year and Diane Engessor conquered all the money problems. Jackie Miller and Ralph Gilbertson did their best on the Student Council. To the pleasure of all, Kerm Miller was back in school after a year's stay at Sister Kenny Institute. The ingenuity of the class was brought out in the winning of the first prize on our Homecoming float. Amongst the hustle and bustle of decorating floats and the gym, various campaigns for Homecoming attendants added to the excitement. Cheers and tears of gladness filled the air when Dorothy Conlon and Betty Walker were announced Homecoming attendants for 1953. In an all-out attempt to raise money, the juniors canvassed the town selling magazine subscriptions. The total exceeded the goal by far and neared a record mark. Thus about 30 top sellers were guests at the Ice Follies later on in the year. Many of the class had a chance to demonstrate their dramatic abilities, with the annual presentation of the class play. The antics of the Frake family, in State Fair,” were solved- by an excellent cast and crew. The annual af- fair of Cupid’s deeds hailed Betty Walker as Valentine Sweetheart. Sportswise, our spring athletic teams proved themselves champions. Bringing home the South Central Baseball crown, along with Bob Adolph- son and Stan Palmer representing us in the State Tennis Tournament, sports made its climax for the year. One week of knowledge and summer fun was experienced 18 by our two peppy delegates to Girls’' State and Boys’ State, Grace Canfield and Bill Stangler. After many months of planning and preparation, the actual work of converting our gym into a fantasy of Star Dust be- gan. Our advisors, Mr. Miller and Miss Sanger, helped keep our spirits high after the artificial star-filled ceil- ing had fallen twice. When the task was finally com- pleted, many sighs of relief and happiness were issued. The evening will be unforgettable, completed by a breakfast at the Gulf Course. The end of the year brought with it graduation, thus the duty of decorating forbaccalaureate and graduation. The year was brought to a close with the picnic at New Ulm, Everyone con- tributed to a day of enjoyment and relaxation. Beginning our final year in high school, the remain- ing 93 of us had a slight feeling of superority. To lead us in our most important year, Eugene Lathrop was elected president, with Kerm Miller assisting. Jerry Schons and Grace Canfield received the duties of treasurer and secretary. To voice opinions of the class in Student Council, Dorothy Conlon and Lowell Nutter were chosen. As President of the student body, Joe Hutterer conducted these Student Council meetings. A streak of cold weather escorted in the 1954 Home- coming. Finishing touches were added to the floats just in time to line up for the parade. This great day of festivities was concluded by the dance and the coronation of the Queen--Grace Canfield. Plenty of hard work was put into the production of Anne of Green Gables, as our last attempt at amateur acting. Going to a prom this year without preceeding worries was delightfully accepted by all. As tradition has it, the year concluded with the annual class picnic. Last, but certainly not least, came graduation. Marching proudly down the aisle, we looked back on our four wonderful years of high school. When the tassel of grey and pink had been turned to the left side, we started down the length of the Gustavus field house with a diploma in one hand and a pink carnation in the other. At this time we thought seriously about our class motto, In Ourselves our Future Lies. So we be- gan a new and different life, looking for future im- provements. As of that moment, all that remains of high school is majestic memory. CLASS OFFICERS: Jerry Schons, treasurer; Eugene Lathrop, presi- dent; Kermit Miller, vice presi- dent; and Grace Canfield, sec- retary. 19 Ji§ Senioring 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. You don’t say I Are you sure, Jean? Do not disturb 1! This was the year. Powder with sunshine. Floating along. Administrative Groups and Underclassmen Mr. McKinny Principal Mr. Hegdal Superintendent Mrs. Chillstrom Ass't. Principal Social Science oupcuiucuuciu Our Administration Mr. Livingston Business Manager For the purpose of upholaing the standards of education, the administration counsels parents, teachers, and students alike. This system can be compared to a tree. Acting as the basis of the school system, the advice and decisions of the administration are like the roots of a tree. These roots may not tower above the ground, but their influence is spread through the trunk and to each and every branch. If there are any unsatisfied parents, teachers, or students from any part of the structure, they are likelytopre- sent their opinions to the office , the source of many answers. Nothing can grow tall and straight without strong and firmly fixed roots. So it is with this unique organization. They are building our lives for the future. Many thanks to our administration are much overdue for their fine and much needed cooperation and helpful- ness. FRONT ROW: Joanne Miller, Vince Hutterer, Lowell Nuuer, and Dorothy Conlon. BACK: Mr. Mc- Kinney, Mr. Nelson, Thomas Hutchings, Janice Noller, Cy Kruse, James Krough, Mike Cahill, Ker- mit Miller, Mary Olmanson, Eugene Lathrop, Mary Lou Siebert, Christine Lund, Sarah Smith, Craig Martens, John Martens, and James Larsen. Student Council School Board Connecting the roots, the adminis- tration, and the branches, the citizens and students, our tree continues in strength with the trunk. Serving as the backbone of education, the School Board represents our parents. Like- wise, the Student Council members present opinions and problems of the students. The trunk actually consists of two parts. Among the questions for discus- sion, the School Board considers bud- gets, additions, reorganization and ex- penditures. In a student Council meet- ing , it is not uncommon to be confront- ed with differences on dance dates , ethics committee, the pop machine, or Career Day planning. Each group, in its different ways, is vitally important for the maintenance of a solid and com- pact educational system. The members of the School Board are left to right: Mr. A. L. Schultz, Mr. E. C. Trimbo, Mr. W. A. Wetter- gren, Dr. M. E. Merkley, Dr. A. G. Olmanson and Mr. N. P. Langsjoen. 23 Mr. Willard Baker Mr. Harold Bergeson Mr. John Boyum Mr. Casey Dowling Phy. Ed. General Science Languages. Math. Agriculture Mr. Earl Erickson Mr. Donald Firl Mrs. Mildred Gibson Miss Jo Ann Gilbert Instrumental Music English, Geometry English, Journ. English, Home Ec. Mr. Lester Hillger Miss Shirley Hannula Miss Marjorie Kaus Mr. Clifford Kurseth Science Commercial Library Science Our Faculty There is nothing busier than a day with the faculty. Their problems never end. Follow us through a typical Fri- day. Between writing make-up slips, we find Mrs. Chillstrom composing Social quizes andpoetic masterpieces. Mr. Firl came early to grade geometry tests and staple English units. Minutes before 8:30 Doc Kurseth is straightening shelves and hunting for Maude. Mr. Miller is clearing the halls (Mr. Maimer and Mr. Wilson are helping in this crusade.) Thefinalbell reminds Mr. Dowling of an announce- ment of an F. F. A. meeting. Miss Kaus and Mrs. Hegdal are organizing the morning papers preceding the rush from Mr. Baker's study hall. At any time of the day you can hear the clicking of typewriters in Miss Han- nula's room. Mrs. Gibson is making a start by reading a Russian short story. As classes pass, Miss Gilbert leaves her English room to join Miss Sanger in the home economics depart- ment. Wait-is someone skipping school? No, it's another student wait- 24 ing for .drivers training with Mr. Nel- son. Third hour finds Mr. Erickson in the band room and Mr. Sypes in shop, competing for honors in noise- making. Mr. and Mrs. Runestad part com- pany as the afternoon begins----Mr. Runestad to Chorus and Mrs. Rune- stad to English classes. At this hour of the day, Mr. Mattke is checking every corner for his bashful boy s, while Miss Morgan is consoling her girls, because of co-recreational dancing. All history students are be- ing familiarized with World and American History, and the personal experiences of Mr. Nesvig and Mr. Lindenberg. It wouldn't be unusual, now, to see a troubled German student dashfromMr. Boyum's room to Mrs. Schwichtenberg's office for an aspirin. Rumor has it that Mr. Hilger is hav- ing another one of his social gather- ings. This Friday means our first pep fest and Mr. Berger son is going to give his predictions for the football season. As the school song is heard, each faculty member goes to super- vise an extra-curricular activity, cor- rect tests or perhaps supervise de- tention. Teachers, we do appreciate your patience and guidance throughout the years. Mr. Roy Lindenberg Mr. Harold Maimer Mr. Glen Mattke Mr. Ted Miller History Commercial Phy. Ed., History Orient., Driv. Trng. Miss Connie Morgan Mr. Howard Nelson Mr. Lars Nesvig Mrs. Lamar Runestad Phy. Ed. Driv. Trng. History, Driv. Trng. English, Speech Mr. Lamar Runestad Miss Mary Sanger Vocal Music Home Ec. Mr. James Sipes Mr. William Wilson Industrial Arts Math 25 CLASS OFFICERS: Donna Coulter, Sec- retary; Thomas Hanson, Treasurer; Jan- ice Noller, Vice-President; and Cy Kruse, President. 5 Cl s c 8 6 Sonja Asmussen, Marshall Anthony, James Ander- son, and Marshall Anderson. 26 STANDING: Thomas Blomberg, Jerry Berg, David Carlson. SEATED: Jo Carlson, Elizabeth Beau- mont, and Nina Bohlen. STANDING: Dick Hager, Fred Hanson, and Galen Gustafson. SEATED: Lora Hagglund,Sharon Hanson, and Rita Haack. STANDING: Larry Hoppe and Charles Holl. SEATED: Carol Highness and Evonne Havermeir. Elliott Engberg, John Cook, William Depuydt, Wil- liam Dvorak, and Jean Eaton. Lorraine Gostonczik, Sherry Engel, Wilfred Gessner, Helen Frey, and Alvema Gilbertson. STANDING: Donald Langley and Larry Johnson. SEATED: Thomas Hutchings, Beverly Kritzel, and Berland Johnson. STANDING: Clem Leonard, Pat Lee, and Ralph Larson. SEATED: Marilyn Lundgren, Dorothy Livingston, and Craig Lawson. James Mans, Mary Jane Lurth, Thomas Meyer, and Mary McShea. STANDING: John Morgan, Beverly Monahan, and Hilding Nelson. SEAT- ED: Myrna Ness and Virginia Moses. STANDING: JamesOverson, Donald Pehr- son, and Charles Palmquist. SEATED: Hope Paffrath and Carol Parsons. STANDING: Dennis Rodning, Garold Pur- rier, and Bill Rasche. SEATED: Roberta Richardson, Carol Rapp, and Darlene Red- ning. Barbara Roemhildt, Wayne Roemhildt; David Schmit, and Sonia Ronan. STANDING: Sarah Smith, LaVae Smith and Roland Schwichtenberg. SEATED Duane Schultz, Steve Smith, and Jaj Sipes. STANDING: James Witty, Fred Traffas and David Steen. SEATED: Roxie Tetz- loff, Mary Vinquist, and Donald Walker. Sophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS: David Wettergren (Vice President), Joan Lager (Secretary), Joanne Larson (Treasurer), and Vincent Hutterer (President). FIRST ROW: Henry Carlson, Shel- don Anderson, William Boys. SECOND ROW: Sara Briggs, Bar- bara Brurud, Harriet Bailey, Mary Cheney, Glenda Cheney, and Joanne Connor. THIRD ROW: Marleen Barklow, Mary Annex- stad, Pat Barnes, Marcia Crymble, Kathleen Bunde, Laurel Bengston, and Marvel Aldrich. FOURTH ROW: WalterBreit, GehrigBiehn, Roger Bresnaham, Ronald Adolph- son, William Burg, Russell Bense, and Roger Burnett. FIRST ROW: Jeanette Gessner, Carol Gran, Julianne Hallander, Marjorie Dranttel, and Hazel Dillon. SECOND ROW: Diane Hegdal, Janet Fredrickson, Eu- gene Frey, Donald Hill, Candace Fi field, and Gloria Fischer. THIRD ROW: Valeria Getty, Cleo Eaton, Henry Frawley, Judy Fis- cher. FOURTH ROW: Chester Gunderson, Fredrick Haack, Sam Haugdahl, Dale Gustafson, George Depuydt, and Richard Guentzel. FIRST ROW: Marie LaCroix, Betty Kendall, Stuart Johnson, Robert Kneefe, Mary Keller. SECOND ROW: Ruth Johnson, Eloise Johnson, William Lurth, Kathleen Larson, Pat Lipsey, Barbara Lind. THIRD ROW: Duane Lathrop, John Lynch, Curt Knudsen, John Kaisersatt, James Krough, Gary Lawson. FIRST ROW: Phyllis Rolstad, Janice Redning, Joyce Redning, Darlene Nelson, Patricia Moore, Betty Peterson. SECOND ROW: Jane Myrha, Larry Overson, Keith Rasche, William Rudenick, Aud- rey Olson, William Pell. THIRD ROW: Caroline Rengstorf, Yvonne Nutter, Diane Magdanz, Sandra Manuel, Jeanette Palmquist, Mary Regenscheid, Donna Pehr- son. FOURTH ROW: Albert Pas- son, Donald Rheaume, Elward Rodine, William McPherson, Keith Mueller, and Roger Rod- ning. FIRST ROW: Jacqueline Wolfe, LaVonne Schmit, Donna Wilson, Sandra Smith, Gloria Sollinger. SECOND ROW: James Wintheiser, William Setzloff, Roger Wilkin- son, David Steppel, and Eileen Schabert. THIRD ROW: Linda Torgerson, Genevieve Witty, Laurie Selleseth, Karen Schmidt, and Joycelle Stengel. FOURTH ROW: David Swenson, Robert Walkush, Donald Wilde, David Wilstermann, Robert Sipes, and Larry Winfeldt. 31 Freshman Class CLASS OFFICERS: John Lager (Vice President), Craig Martens (President), Mary Montagne (Secretary), and Wesley Rydeen (Treasurer). FIRST ROW: Jerry Kozitza, Paul Heilman, David Kraus, Dennis Johnson. SECOND ROW: Darwin Hohenstein, Susan Hermel, Diane Jacobson, Patsy Guth, Julianne Johnson, and Donald Jacobson. THIRD ROW: Evelyn Gustafson, Maryann Hallander, Carol Holz, Joan Johnson, Beatrice Hanson, Andrea Kubiak, and Rosemary Gran. FOURTH ROW: Maxene Garvin, Gary Johnson, Jerry Kuehn, Peter Gilbertson, Harlen Hohenstein, and Carolyn Kayser. FIRST ROW: Sherry Fromm, Janet Dehning, Roland Brown, and Paul Conrad. SECOND ROW: Judy Chantler, Patricia Cook, Carole Faust, Mary Blomberg, Virginia Dahl, Darlene Balle, and Nancy Braun. THIRD ROW: Kathryn Aldrich, Alice Flum, Barbara Barnes, David Brock, Rosemary Burg, Joan Boyum, and Judy Bell. FOURTH ROW: Richard Flum, Peter Chillstrom, Paul Baumen, Pat Cahill, Mike Cahill, Larry Enz, and Kenneth Derner. 32 FIRST ROW: Leonard Miner, Kris- tin Olson, Diane Lynch, Lorraine Miller, Carol Meyer, Mike Man- uel. SECOND ROW: Arvid Lager, Tom Parsons, Robert Nelson, Jack Meyer, David Palmquist, Arlo Lang, John Lager. THIRD ROW: Mary Montague, Bonnie Peterson, Mary Olmanson, Barbara Moylan, La Donna Parsons, Sandra Monson, Georgia Nissen, Nancy Miller. FOURTH ROW; Edward Prom, David Lind, John Nelson, Richard Miller, Hans Miller, Craig Mar- tens, Eugene Prom, Donald Oles. FIRST ROW: Wesley Rydeen, Car- ol Robinson, Margaret Sipes,Nan- cy Schultz, Robert Rudnick. SEC- OND ROW: Darrell Schwartz, Ed- ward Schaus, Amy Schwichten- berg, Charlotte Reinhart, Joseph Schabert. THIRD ROW: Marvin Sipes, Robert Seitzer, Kenneth Robb, Bruce Schiermeister, Curtis Salisbury, Maurice Ritz. FIRST ROW; Kenneth Warning, Margaret Steppel, Beth Trimbo, Linda Swanson, Virginia Strand, Pat Smith. SECOND ROW: Joanne White, Gary Struck, Evelyn Vogel, Kathleen Strand, ThomasStewart, Dennis Thisius. THIRD ROW: Joyce Wendelschafer, Kendra Wolfe,Ronald Spoon,Earl Wendel- schafer, Mike Wolfe. FOURTH ROW: Terrance Walters, John Vogt, Thomas Wolfe, Jerry Wolfe, Robert Young, Richard Winfeldt. 33 Athletics and Athletic Activities 1 w 1 ■ -Y— f! Myrna Anderson, Jean Getty, Diane Dvorak, and Joan Lager. Cheerleaders Cheerleaders: Very faithfully travelling to each game and leading the crowd in cheering our teams to victory, we find peppy cheerleaders. Marilyn, Janice, Mary, and Kathy gained experience by using their voices and energy to encourage the B team. Between games as one team leaves the floor and the other enters, they are joined by the A squad cheerleaders to bring the excited crowd to their feet for the school song. Before the first whistle is blown, one can hear the increasing loudness of Those are the Saints. Diane, Myrna, Jean and Joan attempt to keep up the spirits of everyone whether we are behind or ahead. More than once they've broken the silence of the fieldhouse or tried to quiet the crowd down when they don't agree with the decisions of the men in the black and white shirts. We must remember the fact that a crowd is necessary to back the cheerleaders, they being lucky in having more than a large group of students and parents at each and every game. De-Deand Myrna, the two seniors on the squad, can be sure that the same spirit will be c a r r i e d on in future years by Joan and Jean, both being sophomores. % II i I v I 3 igr I ) Janice Noller, Kathleen Bunde, Mary Ethel Annex- stad, and Marilyn Lundgren. Leading 'em in a cheer FIRST ROW: Roger Bresnahan, Donald Walker, William Tetzloff, Fred Haack, Walter Breit, William Lurth, Berland Johnson, James Witty, David Wettergren, Jay Sipes, Robert Sipes, and Gerald Meeks. SECOND ROW: Keith Mueller, Wayne Roemhildt, Richard Guentzel, Donald Mayo, David Matson, Duane Schultz, John Lynch, Cy Kruse, Dale Gustafson, and Steve Smith. STANDING: Joe Hutterer, William Frawley, Mr. Miller (coach), Thomas Meyer, George Depuydt, Larry Hoppe, David Wilstermann, Fred Traffas, Hilding Nelson, Kirk MacKenzie, Donald Ahlstrom, Harold Hoffmeister, John Cook,Thomas bromberg, Marshall Anthony, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bergeson. ass't. coaches. Football Led by three senior lettermen, Harold Hoffmeister, Don Mayo, and Jerry Meeks, the Saints did better than was expected of them during the 1954 football season. By the end of the season, our team found themselves tieing for sec- ond place in the South Central Conference ratings. Coaches Ted Miller, Hal Bergeson, and Bill Wilson, along with managers Roger Bresneham, Kerm Mil- ler, Craig Lawson, and Bill Frawley, kept the boys in good spirits all through their eight weeks of hard playing. Although we only had three home games this year, a very good crowd always showed up to cheer the team on. Even if our homecoming game was lost, the boys did a wonderful job of holding back a strong Fairmont team. An enthusiastic group of students, which followed the Saints to S t. J a me s , found much to cheer about when we unexpectedly trompled last year's state champions in our last away game of the season The Saints played their traditional final game with Le Sueur. We were very proud of our team when they downed the rival Giants by a score of 25 to 6. When the end of the season came, Jim Witty was chosen as an honorable mention back, which proved our team was noticed beyond the limits of St. Peter High. We Opponent They 7 Lake Crystal 13 6 Blue Earth 6 0 Waseca 0 12 Glencoe 6 0 Fairmont 13 12 New Ulm 7 14 St. James 13 25 Le Sueur 6 37 Seniors-kneeling: Harold Hoffmeis- ter, Donald Mayo, and Gerald Meeks. Standing: David Matson. Homecoming. Homecoming: Weeks of planning and preparation were climaxed by two days of festivity and gaiety. The freshmen worked busily all day to gather enough wood and rubbish to keep the fire roaring. The official opening Homecoming 1954 start- ed with the lighting of the bonfire. Speeches andcheers added to the excitement, which prevailed among everyone. After the announcement of the attendants, Myrna Ness and Janice Noller, came the news that Grace Canfield was elected to reign over homecoming. To inject more energy into the crowd, everyone joined hands in the snake dance racing through streets and amongst traffic to the movie. All day Friday the students worked hard to put the finishing touches on the gym and floats. Led by the high stepping band, the parade managed to progress down main street. Each float following the theme of Stack the Cards de- served to win the coveted prize. The Sophomore class made use of their tal- ents by capturing the prize with their spectacular interpretation of the theme. Ambitious student council members were trying desperately to sell the last of the booster buttons to the late comers. A big crowd turned out for the game, considering the freezing cold weather. The team tried its hardest and played one of the best games of the sea- son, but came out on the short end of 12 to 0 score to Fairmont. During the half the band enter- tained the shivering spectators with a story of how Toys come to Life Alumni and students alike gathered in the pink and grey gym to dance and renew acquaintances. Sighs of happiness were heard from all over the gym with crown- ing of Q u e e n Grace. Thus the tired group enjoyed the results of all their efforts. The Grand Moment! Sophomore winning float! Pep Club Actually, the Pep Club is not an organized group, but the club consists of any students who wish to help support the cheerleaders. In past years, mem- bership was limited to juniors and seniors; however, beginning this year, sophomores were included in this group. Darlynn Krenn, a newcomer to St. Peter High, was chosen to lead the group in their limited activities. Pat Moore received the job of keeping records. In order to raise money to finance the cheerleaders uniforms, the club sponsors a dance along with selling some sort of boosters. Just before basketball season, one could find the salesman from the club desperately trying to sell swishers , the remaining being sold at the basketball tournaments. Besides buying uniforms, the main object of the pep club is to give forth their loudest voices in cheering the team to play their bestball. This being the most important project, the majority of the students follow the team and cheerleaders to a great many games. Although the pep club is not especially active as far as formal meetings or get-togethers are concerned, they create a spirit of vim, vigor, and vitality. Seated: Darlynn Krenn and Pat Moore. Standing: Miss Morgan, advisor. Basketball Kneeling: William Frawley, Stuart Johnson, Coach Mattke, Kermit Miller, and Hilding Nelson. Standing: James Witty, Thomas Blomberg, Dale Gustafson, Thomas Hutchings, Kirk MacKenzie, John Cook, Harold Hoffmeister, Elliot Engberg, Steven Smith, Marshall Anthony, Donald Walker, Thomas Meyer, and Daryl Krenn. As soon as the coach, Mr. Glenn Mattke, put out the call for basketball prospects, the gym was swarming with enthusiastic boys. With the help of the assistant coach, Mr. Les Hilger, Mr. Mattke picked the boys he thought best to represent our school on the basketball court. Thus began four months of hard practice and tedious work, bringing with it grave disappointments and glorious victories. In order to come out on the long end of the score, the Saints needed support from all of its members. Offering his leadership, Har- old Hoffmeister balanced the young team with his past experience. He, along with Daryl, a newcomer to St. Peter High, were the only two seniors on the squad. Starting off the line of juniors, Kirk MacKenzie, Steve Smith, and Eliot Engberg all had to shift their height in the right direction at the right time to grab those much needed rebounds and at the same time shoot the ball for more points. Dribbling, passing, and making those gift tosses were the jobs reserved for guards, Tom Meyer, Jim Witty, and Don Walker. Often Marshall Anthony, John Cook, Tom Blomberg, and Tom Hutchings were called to the floor to relieve a tired player. No team could run smoothly without someone to take the brunt of the de- feats and furnish moral support to the players. Kermit Miller, William Fraw- ley, Hilding Nelson, and Stuart Johnson worked hard as managers and score- keepers. Everyone associated with this years team put their best efforts toward making our team a winning club. 42 WE OPPONENT THEY 49 LeCenter 69 51 Arlington 66 48 Waseca 46 62 Mankato 86 45 Blue Earth 34 54 New Ulm 64 59 Montgomery 82 58 Jordon 54 37 F airmont 61 53 Hutchinson 56 47 Waseca 51 35 LeSueur 54 42 St. James 38 61 New Ulm 63 47 Glencoe 50 29 New Prague 38 48 Fairmont 68 An unusual record of wins was established by this year's B basketball squad. Thus the prospects for the next two years look very bright. Under the able coaching of Mr. Hilger. these sophomore and junior boys gained the experience and the fundamental dos and don'ts of basketball. This includes getting the players into the habit of keeping training rules, such as not late hours, smoking, or drinking. Most often only small crowds gathered for their games, but this wasn't due to the lack of interest in a good game, but due to the conflict between starting time and the supper hour. There is a friendly attitude between both squads, whether it be in scrimmages at practice, or cheering each other on to victory against their opponents. Although the B squad didn't get as much publicity or as many headlines, they have put many long hours of prac- tice and work into making their team work well together. The school can be very proud of their fine playing and their fine attitude, both on the basketball floor and off. B Squad Basketball KNEELING: Mr. Hilger, coach. STANDING: William Boys, James Potton, Robert Sipes, John Lynch, Cy Kruse, David Wilstermann, Ronald Adolphson, Larry Hoppe, Roger Bres- nahan, James Krough, David Swen- son, and David Wettergren. i 2« I tfV 43 Wrestling FIRST ROW: Arnold Anderson, Shel- don Anderson, Roger Wilkinson, Leonard Brown, Richard Hager, Ber- land Johnson, Roland Schwitchen- berg, Larry Cramer, Fred Haack, Gerald Meeks, David Steen. SEC- OND ROW: Mr. Miller, (Coach), Jerry Kozitza, William Rudenick, Robert Rudenick, Dennis Johnson , Thomas Stewart, Eugene Prom, Gary Johnson, Jack Meyer, Donald Pier- son, Bruce Schiermister .Fred Rudie. As soon as the snow had melted from the tennis courts Bob, Stan, Hilding, Craig, and Dale were out bouncing the balls over the net. By means of play- off among themselves, the team took order to meet opponents lined up by coach Mr. Sipes. Since St. Peter had the only tennis in District 13, the boys played duel matches with conference teams--------Waseca, Fairmont, and St. James. As in most sports, tournaments climaxed the season with St. Peter tieing for first place in the region. Thus Bob and Stan arrived at the state tournaments to go into the semi-finals. Here they brought long lasting fame to St. Peter High by placing third in the doubles and fifth as far as team points g°- Those mats covering the stage weren't for tumbling or the sort, but instead wrestling. Here is where they work out their holds, develop he-man muscles andyet keep their poundage at the correct weight (ranging from 95 lbs. to 165 lbs. and over) to defeat some unknown opponent. With Jerry, Larry, Leonard and Fred, the four seniors to pace the way, along with only five returning let- termen, our team, coached, by Ted Miller, proved themselves capable of pro- viding exciting matches and even resulting with the better end of the final score. Tennis Hilding Nelson, Dale Gustafson, Craig Lawson, Stanley Palmer, and Robert Adolphson. Stanley Palmer and Robert Adolphson. 44 One of our spring sports that is holding its own in competition is track. Last year Mr. Miller had a good turn out of boys for this minor sport. Numerous meets were held throughout the weeks with neighboring schools. When the district meet was held, our trackmen had proved themselves win- ners. We had numerous entries in the regional contest held in St. Paul, in- cluding the relay team with Bob Lankamer running. All together, track gain- ed much popularity with the students by their fine showing. From the first of April until the end of the school year many a busy golfer could be found practicing hard for the many meets scheduled during the busy season. Coached by Mr. Sipes, juniors Kirk Mac Kenzie and Jim Anderson a- long with Barry Coulter, Lowell Anderson, and John Reimers brought home the district trophy by beating Le Sueur. These five boys also placed fourth in the regional meet. Track FIRST ROW: Joe Hutterer, Wayne Roemhildt,Gustav Swanson,William Willstermann, James Hager, Harvey Kendall, Robert Landkamer, Robert Krough, Larry Hoppe, David Steen, Duane Shultz,David Matson, Thorn- as Hutchings, John L y n ch , and HildingNelson. SECOND ROW: Fred Haack, Dennis Rodning, Willard An- derson, Bruce Barklow, Richard Hag- er, William Gessner, Berland John- son, Fredrick Rudie, William Depu- ydt, Clem Leonard, Mr. Miller (coach), and Richard Nelson. BACK ROW: Fred Traffas, Elward Rodine, Richard Guentzel, James Overson, John Steen, Gerald Berg, Douglas Rue, and Roland Schwichtenberg. KNEELING: Kermit Miller and William Frawley. FIRST ROW: Mr. Nesvig (coach), Roger Leonard, Thomas Meyer, Marvin Keogh, Jon Nesvig, James McPherson, Cy Kruse, Steve Smith and Mr. Mattke (coach). SECOND ROW: Ger- ald Gjerde, Thomas Blomberg, Harold Hoffmeister, Kenneth Miller, Kimberly Winfield, Clyde Von Essen, Robert Shogren and Marshall Anthony. Baseball Along with the thoughts of spring, comes the thought of baseball to most sports minded athletes in St. Peter High. Since April showers often intruded on practice, coaches Mr. Nesvig and Mr. Mattke often have their players warming up in the gym. When the sun did de- cide to shine, the baseball field was filled with sounds of shouting coaches and pepped-up players. Captained by Jim Me Pher son, our team developed into one of the best in Mr. Nesvig's coaching career. Many times lucky students were excused from school to attend the games , which a 1 w a y s made certain a good cheering section. The boys got a taste of big time baseball when the privilege of playing under the secreation lights was given to them. Although we came in second in the District 13 ratings, the Saints captured the South Central Conference Championship crown. To win this title, the boys had to win over New Ulm in a five inning rain soaked thriller. The score was two to one in favor of the Saints. The huge gold trophy was given to the school this fall in an assembly by the team's two able manager s , Kerm Miller and Bill Fraw- ley. WE OPPONENT THEY 8 Henderson 6 2 LeSueur 7 2 Blue Earth 1 6 Arlington 2 9 LeCenter 0 8 St. James 7 4 Cleveland 2 2 New Ulm 1 46 FIRST ROW: Paul Conrad, Roland Brown, John Lager, David Palmquist, Edward Prom, Kenneth Derner, Arlo Lang, William Richardson, and Michael Manual. SECOND ROW: Joseph Shabert, Thomas Stewart, Craig Martens, Robert Seitzer, Terry Walters, Darrell Swartz, Dennis Thisius, Gary Johnson, and Tom Parsons. BACK ROW: Michael Cahill, Mike Wolfe, John Nelson, Kenneth Hanson, Bruce Schiermeister, Curtis Salisbury, David Lind, Eugene Prom, and Richard Winfeldt. Freshman Football and Basketball FIRST ROW: Roland Brown, Tom Parsons, John Lager, David Palmquist, Robert Seitzer, Darrell Swartz, Gary Struck, Michael Manual, and Wesley Rydeen. BACK ROW: Jerry Kuehn, John Nelson, Richard Miller, Craig Martens, Terry Walters, Jerry Wolfe, David Lind, and Curtis Salisbury. 47 FIRST ROW: Sheldon Anderson, Joe Hutterer, Donald Mayo, Gerald Meeks, Jay Sipes, David Wettergren, and John Morgan. SECOND ROW; Mr. Miller, John Cook, William Frawley, Steve Smith, Cy Kruse, David Matson, James Witty, Thomas Meyer, George Davis, and Mr. Hilger. THIRD ROW: Fred Traffas, Berland Johnson, Den- nis Rodning, Thomas Blomberg, John Lynch, Wallace Decko, Ralph Larson, Dale Gustafson, Hilding Nelson, Wayne Roemhildt, and Donald Walker. FOURTH ROW: Duane Schultz, Roland Schwichtenberg, David Steen, Stanley Palmer, Harold Hoffmeister, Kirk MacKenzie, Robert Landkamer, James Anderson, Marshall Anthony, Kermit Miller, Larry Hoppe, and Robert Adolphson. Lettermen Anyone can spot a member of this organization by the familiar navy and leather jackets on which their athlet- ic letter is placed. Any sport in high school is eligible for this letter. Four capable senior boys guide this club in their many activities. Kerm Miller, whose sports articles are read by many in the Herald , works hard at his job as president. To assist Kerm is Harold Hoffmeister; Stan Palmer and Dave Matson fill the ranks as secretary and treasurer. At the beginning of the year the club goes out in full force to sell much appreciated hot coffee and other refreshments to chilled football fans. Again this year, as a money making project, a candy machine was installed in the halls. Whenever the machine goes on the blink, everyone goes running to Ing Nelson. The funniest sights are seen at the grade school basketball tournament, sponsored by this organization. Coached by the A squad play- ers, the team of the future has quite a time throwing the ball high enough to hit the rim. The main project of the year is the Lettermen's Carnival, held sometime in early spring. At this widely publicized event, everyone visits the colorful concessions displayed by all classes and or- ganizations in school. Throughout the noisy gym, one can hear the loud voices of the Bingo caller. Everyone seems to look forward to the program which provides both enter- tainment and unexpected surprises. Mr. Ted Miller and Mr. Hilger act as advisers to this ambitious group of boys and are to be thanked for all of their co-operation and help in the athletic department. 48 Organizations and Extra - curricular Activities Girls’ Athletic Association OFFICERS: Diane Engesser, Recording Secre- tary; Grace Canfield, President; and Barbara Strathern, Treasurer. G. A. A. Each season brings with it a new and different sport; as it is with boys, so it is with girl's athletics. The G. A. A. provides a time for girls to re-, lax in the playing of some easy going game. Among the falling leaves and smell of bonfire, the girls head for the park across the street to strike up a game of softball. At first some are bashful over their short shorts or sloppy gym suits, but before long modesty gives way to the circumstance at hand. By the time Old Man Winter starts blow- ing around the corners and the goose- bumps on the bare legs are as big as oranges, it is time for activities to change to indoor facilities. Volleyball is on the list of numer- ous indoor activitie s. Whether a play- er uses her fist, hand or head to get the ball over the net, each team com- petes for the honor of first place with an undefeated record. Then, soon, time has arrived to tramp down to Peterson's Recreation so they may try their ability at throwing a ball down the alley (or gutter) to hit the pins on the other end. With the arriving of basketball, many a Tuesday night after school, one can see girls racing around the gym with their own private form o: basketball. Between snickers from the wrestlers on stage and the A-squad basketball players attempting to learn some pointers from the female's game of basketball, the girls scramble and shoot with the ball until the best team wins. All the excitement of competi- tion between teams is climaxed by regular play offs and tournaments. G. A. A. Right along with basketball is swimming up at the college pool. Maybe not actual swimming, perhaps just splashing, diving or playing tug- of-war with the brick; but all in all this supposed summer sport proves very relaxing in the middle of freez- ing, snow-blowing January. Before long the tumbling mats are stretched over the gym floor, along with the horse, for talent in limberness and gracefulness. Everything from building pyramids to standing on one' s head shows both team work and individuality. About the time of year when it smells like Spring again the G.A.A. moves outside into the fresh free air. If you happen to see an archer prac- ticing, don't fret; for actually it isn't Robin Hood or Cupid, but some G. A. A. member attempting to hit the target. Or more than likely, they are looking for stray, misguided ar- rows-up in the trees or beyond some yonder bush. Miss Morgan, the advisor of this always jumping group, deserves a great amount of credit in the planning and organizing of such a group. After all, there are about 90 girls coming out for these sports. Helping some- what in the responsibilities of G. A. A. are president, Grace Canfield, and Barb Strathern, acting as Sec.- Treas. These many sports do a lot for the development of cooperation between body and mind, plus the all important factor of sportsmanship. Chorus and Ensembles Between singing various songs and telling jokes, there's never a dull mo- ment in either chours or glee club. Mr. Runestad made his debut into the music department here with an introduction of a new system. Two vocal or- ganization were formed a mixed chorus and a girls glee club. When elections were held for the chorus, the accompanist David Carlson was voted president, with Jim Witty secretary-treasurer. The members of girls glee club are sixty-five in number. This new addition to the music department has proved very successful and popular with all of its members. Dorothy Rodning, president of the girls glee club, does all the accompanying for this group. Deanna Pehrson, soprano soloist, is secretary -treasurer. During the Christmas season, the chorus and glee club were the main fea- tures on a program of five hundred singers. Over four hundred grade school students started the program, which was concluded by carols from many lands sung a cappella by high school singers. GIRLS' OCTET: FIRST ROW- Janet Saunders. Monica Win- theiser, Hope Paffrath, and Judy Wolfe. SECOND ROW- Kathy Hunter, Lenore Pettis. Beverly Lager, and Joanne Miller. BOYS' OCTET: FIRST ROW-Dennis Rodning, Richard Hager, Marshall Anderson, and John Morgan. SEC- OND ROW-William McPherson, James Witty, Dale Gustafson, and Gerald Berg (absent). GIRLS SEXTET: FIRST ROW: Dorothy Conlon, Mary Helen Kneefe, and Mary Regenscheid. SECOND ROW: Jean Gar- vin, Norita Finch, and Karen Schmidt. GIRL'S TRIO: DeAnna Pehrson, GIRL'S TRIO: Mary Helen Kneefe, GIRL'S TRIO: Diane Engesser, Don- Diane Engesser, and Nancy Smith DeAnna Pehrson, and Dorothy Rod- na Wilkinson, and Nancy Smith (ab- (absent). ning. sent). GIRL'S QUARTET: Diane Engesser, Kathy Hunter, Donna Wilkinson, and Nancy Smith (absent). GIRL'S QUARTET: FIRST ROW: Dorothy Rodning and Diane Enges- ser. BACK ROW: DeAnna Pehrson and Nancy Smith. GIRL'S TRIO: Sara Briggs, Virginia Moses, and Lora Hagglund. Whenever entertainment is needed, one can always depend on one of the many vocal ensembles. Whether it be for church or for school a trio, quartet, or octet will always provide plenty of good harmony. This year seven groups of singers worked hard on their selections to be presented at any time. Many thanks go to these groups for all of their fine entertainment throughout the years. Chorus Members Marshall Anderson Sonja Asmussen Harriet Bailey Kathleen Baker Marlene Barklow Patricia Barnes Laurel Bengston Gerald Berg Lora Briggs Mary Sue Brock Kathleen Bunde David Carlson Sandra Chillstrom Dorotny Conlon Joyce Cordes lone Danielson Marjorie Drentel Diane Dvorak Diane Engesser Candice Fifield Norita Finch Carol Fischer Gloria Fischer Helen Frey Jean Garvin Jean Getty Robert Gibson A1 verna Gilbertson Kathleen Grand Ronald Adolphson Marvel Aldrich James Anderson Marshall Anderson Sheldon Anderson Willard Anderson Harriet Bailey Barbara Barklow Beverly Boys Frank Boys Leonard Brown Grace Canfield David Carlson Joanne Carlson Joanne Connor Joyce Cordes Donna Coulter Darlene Egli Sherry Engel Delane Faust Norita Finch Judy Fischer Dale Gustafson Rita Haack Richard Hager Lora Hagglund Yvonne Havermeier Barbara Highness Julianne Hallander Kathy Hunter Berland Johnson Ruth Johnson Mary Helen Kneefe Beverly Lager Kathleen Larson Gary Lawson Barbara Lind Mary Lurth William Lurth Diane Magdanz William McPherson Joann Miller John Morgan Virginia Moses Jane Myhra Janice Noller Audrey Olson Shirley Olson Hope Paffrath De Anna Pehrson Donna Pehrson Joan Peterson Katherine Peterson Lenore Pettis Gerald Purrier Janice Redning Joyce Redning Mary Regenscheid Caroline Rengstorf Elward Rodine Dennis Rodning Dorothy Rodning Sonia Ronan Janet Saunders Karen Schmidt La Vae Smith Nancy Smith Beverly Strand Barbara Strathern Linda Torgerson Mary Ann Vinquist Joyce Vogt Betty Walker David Wettergren Donna Wilkinson Donna Wilson David Wilstermann Monica Wintheiser James Witty Judith Wolfe Band Members Janet Fredrickson Patricia Moore Jean Getty William Morrissette Robert Gibson Jane Myhra Lorraine Gostonczik Myrna Ness Dale Gustafson Janice Noller Sharon Hanson Larry Overson Diane Hegdal Kathryn Peterson Eloise Johnson Delores Prom Stuart Johnson Garold Purrier James Krough Elward Rodine Marie La Croix Dorothy Rodning Joan Lager Myrna Sandeen Joane Larson Joanne Sjostrom Ralph Larson William Stangler Gary Lawson Joycelle Stengel Dorothy Livingston Barbara Strathern Marilyn Lundgren Linda Torgeson Kirk MacKenzie Mary Vinquist Sandra Manuel Donna Wilson David Matson James Wintheiser William McPherson Genevieve Witty Beverly Monahan Jacquelyn Wolfe 54 Band and Ensembles The doings in the band room never seemed to have ended. Whether it be before school, noon hour, or after school, Mr. Erickson was help- ing some individual or group to im- prove technique. As one of his say- ings goes The band is only as good as it's worst member. Therefore, Mr. Erickson worked day and night to improve the band by improving individual members. Willard An- derson was voted president; Grace Canfield, vice-president; and Joan Lager, secretary-treasurer. These officers aided Mr. Erickson in solv- ing problems and doing odd jobs which arose from the many activities of the band. At the beginning of the year, the newly organized band, upon invitation, loaded a bus to head for a Minnesota football game. With a lunch in one hand, instrument in the other, and balancing their hat and coat between the two, the awe-struck group was directed to its place of gathering: It was a thrill to play Sousa's marches among a mass band of 2000 high school players, while standing in a formation spelling Sousa spreadacross the entire foot- ball field. The annual concerts made their appearance in the program along with the long awaited spring tour. A few will go on in their music to higher levels and the rest will al- ways remember Mr. Erickson's varied program-whether it be the fine detail of perfecting a concert piece or blowing one's lungs out to make a march sound above the racket of warm-ups at a basketball game. Pep Band Swing Band Old Time Band Outside of playing in concert band, many busy tooters brought forth their talents in pep band, swing band, and old time band. Playing at pep fests is the main job of the pep band, composed of about thirty-five enthusiastic players. The newly organized old time band made its debut in the fall of this school year. Since then, this group has had many appearances, including a broadcast for the March of Dimes benefit. Often the band broke the monotony of rec- ords at school dances to set the feet of even the most tired dancers moving again. Another, and older product of Mr. Erickson's, is the swing band. Playing for dances, on tour, at music festivals, and broadcasts were all part of their busy schedule. Many chairs will be empty after the graduation of the senior members of these bands , who will never forget all of the work, but enjoyment gained through the music department. 56 Ensembles Besides the hour spent in band each day, ensembles get together at var- ious times to work up a piece or two. Whether the music was used as en- tertainment for some organization or competition in music contest, the mu- sicians had fun in combining talents and ideas. The flute trio became pop- ular among ladies' aid and civic organizations. Listening in on a practice session, one could have heard triple tonguing or a soft, smooth moving melody coming from the cornet trio. With a squeak here and a wrong note there the clarinet quartet worked up jumpy tunes and dreamy dance music. By joining forces, a baritone, french horn, bass, trombone and two cornets, formed a brass sextet. The french horn quartet have been valiantly trying to hold up the standard established by former horn ensembles by reaching for an A rat- ing in the state music contest. Music contests, whether it be local, district or state, were always the most k n e e - s h a k i n g events. But'ensembles were never so terrifying, just because there was someone else to depend upon. Some of the better and braver went into the state music contest (the longed- for goal) and received results of the highest quality. A great many of the com- positions which traveled on from contest to contest, passing each judge's ap- proval, were those arranged or orginally written by. our own director, Mr. Erickson. This is a fact of which we can all be proud. FRENCH HORNS: FIRST ROW, Joanne Con- nors and Beverly Monahan. BACK ROW, William McPherson and Dale Gustafson. BRASS SEXTET: William Stangler, Robert Gibson, Gary Lawson, Darlene Egli and Wil- liam McPherson. CLARINET QUARETE: Willard An- FLUTE TRIO: Mary Vindquist, Jo- TRUMPET TRIO: William Stangler, derson, Barbara Strathern, Joanne anne Larson and Dorothy Rodning. Willard Anderson and Dorothy Liv- Sjostrom and Grace Canfield. ingston. Thespians FIRST ROW: Beverly Monahan, David Mat- son, William Stangler, Sandra Chillsttom, and Lora Hagglund. SECOND ROW: Joanne Sjostrom, Donna Coulter, Dorothy Livingston, Mary Ann Vinquist, Myrna Sandeen. and Barbara Strathem. BACK ROW: Marshall Anderson, Marshall Anthony, Jim Mans, Fred Hanson, David Carlson, and Miss Hannula. Earning points by being in plays or working on backstage is the way to be- come a member of Thespian Troop 928. Composed of only juniors and sen- iors, under the guidance of Miss Hannula, the Thespians put on the Christmas pageant and sponsored the one act plays. As a money making project, home- made candy was sold at the class plays. In the spring of the year, a formal initiation was held to issue membership to new members. Speech Under the direction of Mr. Runestad, our four A squad debaters represented our school well in numerous meets throughout the year. They, along with the B squad, worked hard in preparing arguments for or against the question of free trade. Composed of two seniors, Beverly Strand and David Matson, the A squad came in fourth in the regional tournament held in Anoka. The squad also participated in the Midwest Tournament held at Gustavus during the winter. A SQUAD: Beverly Strand, David Matson, Marshall B SQUAD: Sharon Hanson, Bhl McPherson James Anderson and Elward Rodine. Anderson and Hilding Nelson. 58 Speech was the place to head toward if you wanted to hear the fastest talkers in school. Guid- ing the se students in the use of their talking abili- ties in the correct stream are Mrs. Runestad, and Mrs. Chillstrom. Opportunities were open for anyone in a number of divisions. Humerous read- ings seemed to be the most popular, probably be - cause of their gay, care-free mood. For those with the more serious outlook on life, memorized and original orations proved to be a good method of using their talent. Deep interpretations and highly emotional pieces took their form as dra- matic selections. The braver ones chose the exciting aspect of going into contests not know- ing the topic to be discussed or the selection to be read. Such were the extemporaneous speak- ers and readers. Gathered around a table, this year's discussion group covered the problem of traffic problems. The baby in the world of speech was pantomine. Although it was new it gained interest immediately with all. Starting from the pre local, up to the state contests, each performance was met with shak- ing knees and clammy hands. Those who had the extra spark to make them winners, found them- selves polishing further for the next contest. DISCUSSION: Donald Seibert. Mary Ann Vinquist, MyrnaSandeen, Jackie Miller and Kathy Hunter. PANTOMIME: First row: Peter Chillstrom and Jack Meyer. Second row: Nancy Miller, Diane Dvorak. Grace Canfield and Kendra Wolfe. EXTEMPORANEOUS: Barbara Strathern, Bill McPherson, De Anna Pherson and Hilding Nelson. DRAMATIC READING: First row: Kathleen Larson, Joan Connor, Mary Annexstad, Lora Hagglund, and Mary Montague. Second row: Larry Cramer. Marvel Aldrich, Julie Anne Hallander, Joycelle Stengel. Sharon Hanson, and Katherine Aldrich. ORATION: Robert Gibson (speaking). First row; Joanne Sjostrom and Beverly Lager. Second row; Donna Wilson and Joanne Miller. HUMOROUS DECLAMATION: First row: Kristie Olson, Laurel Bengston, Judy Fischer, Joan Larson, EloiseJohnson, Patricia Barnes and Margaret Stepple. Second row: Keith Mueller, Judy Bell, Evelyn Gustafson, Joan Boyum, Jean Getty, Jane Myhra, Robert Seitzer, Saral Briggs and Edward Schaus. 59 Myrna Sandeen, Beverly Minahan, Mary Ann Vinquist, SITTING: Bill Stangler and Judy Bell. STANDING: Carol Johnson, and Judy Fischer. JoAnne Sjostrom and Candace Fifield. One-Act Plays SITTING: Marshall Anthony and Larry Cramer. STANDING: Bill McPherson. Kirk MacKenzie a nd Marshall Anderson. Since there were three one act plays produced this year, it wasn't very of- ten practices could be held in the gym. Four busy weeks of preparation and anxiety were climaxed by the local contest. Student directors, Myrna Sandeen, Joanne Sjostrom, and Marshall Anderson worked hard to make their play tne winner. Four girls tried their best to out-do the all-boy cast, while the third play had boys and girls working together. Thespian sponsored, all of the back stage committees were headed by members of Troop 928. When the big night finally arrived, fourteen excited members of the cast and their directors , came forth with three exceptional productions. Backstage, one could hear the rum- bling of the furniture being pushed across the stage, since very limited set- tings were used. Judge, Mrs. Evan Anderson, chose Finders Keepers to go on into further competition, where the cast gave a fine showing of their tal- ents. 60 FIRSTROW: Marilyn Lundgren, Beverly Monahan. Lora Hagglund, Jim Mans and Blitz . SECOND ROW: Sharon Hanson. Virginia Moses, and Jay Sipes. THIRD ROW: Janice Noller, Sherry Engel, Donna Coulter, Mary Ann Vin- quist, Myrna Ness, and Dorothy Livingston. BACK ROW: Marshall Anthony, Fred Hanson, Berland Johnson, James Anderson, and David Carlson. Junior Class Play FIRST ROW: Steve Smith, Jay Sipes, and Larry Hoppe. SECOND ROW: Beverly Kritzel, Darlene Redning, and Evonne Havemeier. THIRD ROW: Craig Lawson, David Carlson, Lorraine Gostonc - zik, LaVae Smith, and Carol Rapp. BACK ROW: Marshall Anderson, Garold Purrier, Jo Ann Carl- son, Rita Haack, Myrna Ness, Joanne Miller, Mary Jane Lurth, and Elizabeth Beaumont. Many chuckles were heard through the gym as students and parents alike laughed right along with the little dog when the juniors presented their class play. The Little Dog Laughed. The majority of the problems consisted of thsse faced by a young psychiatrist when she returns to her home town. In her experiments onher family, friends, and enemies, the psychiatrist reveals true personalities and melts others down to happy compromises. Love makes the world go round, even if the characters are going around in circles, as was the bug collector and the maid. After weeks of polishing lines and gathering prop- erties, the play was ready to be viewed by theater-goers. The group that had been working hard to create the desired atmosphere, celebrated with a rip- roaring party held at the Youth Center. All in all Miss Hannula produced an- other rollicking comedy which brought down the roof in applause and laughing. 61 Bill Stangler and Grace Canfield. Boy-Girl State National Honor Society Membership in the National Honor Society is the most important award that a high school student can receive, for this is not an award for achievement in a special area. Rather, it is recognition for excel- lence in the entire program of the high school education. Members of the National Honor Society are chosen by the student body and the faculty. Five percent of the juniors and fifteen percent of the seniors are eligible. They are pick- ed because of their achievements in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Students of the Month Junior Rotarians FIRST ROW: Kermit Miller and DeAnna Pehrson. SECOND ROW: Bill Slangier and Joe Hutterer. Each month the Lions Club bestowed the honor of Student-of-the-Month on some deserving senior student. Nomina- tions for this honor were made at a Stu- dent Council meeting in the form of a let- ter. This letter along with one written by a teacher was the basis for the selection of the Student-of-the-Month by a commit- tee within the Lions Organization. Be- sides hitting the front page of the Herald, the Student-of-the-Month visited a lunch- eon meeting of the Lions Club with Mr, McKinny. Leadership, character, service, and outstanding deeds were a few of the reasons for choosing the winners. The selection of nine honored pupils was climaxed with the giving of a fifty dollar scholarship at graduation. Two by two the Junior Rotarians were guests of the Rotary Club, also at luncheon meetings. These boys were chosen after due consideration by Mrs. Chillstrom, Mr. Erickson and Mr. McKinny. Out of this group, Joe Hutterer and Bill Stangler represented St. Peter at a Conference sponsored by the St. Paul Rotary Club. This meeting was held in April. The goals which Rotarians carry through work and play are as follows: Is it the truth? Is it fair? Will it build better friendships? Will it benefit all concerned? FIRST ROW: Joe Hutterer. Leonard Brown, David Matson, Fredrick Rudie, and Robert Adolphson. BACK ROW: Willard Anderson, William Stangler, Eugene Lathrop, David Boyum, Kermit Miller, and Stanley Palmer. 63 Audio-Visual Club It w a s n 1 t very uncommon to hear Mr. Kurseth often mumbling to himself about a disastrous in- cident in the dark room. All of his worries were due to a ambi- tious group of shutter bugs , who, these past years, have form- ed an organization called the Camera Club. Officers David Matson, Bill Me Ph e r s o n , and Joyce Corde s were kept busy throughout the year, not only with picture taking, but also with meetings, con- te sts, and the dance sponsored by this group. The club also submitted pictures of school activities to be used in the yearbook. Much appreciated time has been put in by Mr. Kurseth to make this organization successful. Movies became popular the last few years both in class and as entertain- ment for the grade school kids at noon on freezing days. Along with this grow- ing interest, the Audio-Visual Club spread into all departments. Anyone could join this group of projector operators providing they learned (by apprentice- ship) the proper technique and care of a movie projector. Mr. Hilger direct- ed the activities of this group. KNEELING: Harold Hoffmeister. FIRST R OW : William McPherson, William Lurth, Elward Ro- dine and Gerald Meeks. SECOND ROW: Joe Hut- terer, Carlton Anderson, Kirk MacKenzie, Ralph Larson, David Wettergren and Berland Johnson. BACK ROW: David Matson, Fredrick Rudie, Mr. Hilger, James Schwartz and Larry Hoppe. Camera Club FIRST ROW: Katie Peterson, Joyce Cordes, Beverly Strand, Margaret Sipes, Pat Moore, Diane Hegdal, and Joan Lager. SECOND ROW: Bill Frawley, Bill Lurth, Janet Fredrickson, Pat Lipsey, Kathleen Larson, Marvel Aldrich, and Stuart Johnson. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Vinquist, Eloise Johnson, Judy Fischer, Mary Ethel Annexstad, Kathleen Bund e and Bill McPherson. BACK ROW: David Matson, Lowell Nutter. Fredrick Rudie, Elward Rodine, Ralph Gilbertson, Marshall Anthony , James Anderson and David Carlson. FIRST ROW: Judy Wolfe, Donna Wilkinson, DeAnna Pehrson, and Carol Rapp. SECOND ROW: Virginia Dahl. Darlene Balle, Alice Flum, Janet Saunders, Amy Schwichtenberg, Beth Trimbo, Kendra Wolfe, and Virginia Strand. THIRD ROW: Eileen Schabert, Caroline Rengstorff, Donna Coulter, Marvel Aldrich, Joyce Wendelschafer, Kathryn Aldrich, and Judy Chantler. FOURTH ROW: Laurie Selleseth, Janette Palmquist, Donna Pehrson, Lorraine Gustoncyzk, Sherry Engle, Joanne Miller, Mary Vinquist, and Nancy Miller. Library Club Future Farmers Planning for the book week tea was the main event for the Library- Club this year. Many nights after school, a busy girl could be found pinning quotations on the bulletin board or straightening book shelves. Miss Kaus, librarian for the school, has received much needed help throughout the year from this club, headed by Judy Wolfe, who acted as president. Carol Rapp was vice president with Donna Wilkinson as secretary and DeAnna Pehrson, treasurer. Interlocking with the agriculture course in high school, the Future Farmers of America carried out their principles in walks of life. Mr. Dowling started the chapter at St. Peter four years ago. The follow- ing officers offer their leadership; Willard Anderson, president; Leon- ard Brown, vice president; William Stangler, secretary; Roland Sch- wichtenberg, treasurer; Larry Cra- mer, reporter; and Bob Kneefe, sentinel. Their motto is a good one to base your life upon: Learning to do . . . Doing to learn. . .Earning to live. . .Living to serve. FIRST ROW: Larry Cramer, Robert Kneefe, Willard Anderson, William Stangler, and Leonard Brown. SECOND ROW: Arvid Lager, Jerry Kozitza, Darwin Hohenstein, Dennis Johnson, Harland Hohenstein, Roger Wilkinson, Chester Gunderson, Edward Prom, Jerry Wolfe, Eugene Prom, and Leonard Wolfe. THIRD ROW: Jerry Annexstad, Joseph Schabert, Larry Enz, Richard Stoffel, Jerry Kuern, Curtis Salisbury, Roland Danielson, Robert Rudenick, Bill Richardson, Earl Wendelschafer, Patrick Smith, and William Rudenick. BACK ROW: Thomas Hanson, Clem Leonard, James Overson, Duane Schultz, Larry Johnson, Donald Pehrson, Dale Hughes, Wallace Decko, James Schwartz, Arnold Jaster, Roger Rodning, Terrance Walters, and Kenneth Hanson. Marshall Anderson, Joe Hutterer, Sandra Chillstrom, Lora Hagglund. Jean Garvin, Dorothy Conlon, Lenore Pettis, Donna Wilkinson. Vernette Krohn, David Boyum, Barbara Strathern, Grace Canfield, Dorothy Rodning, Diane Dvorak, David Matson, Jackie Miller, Joanne Sjostrom. Peterian Striving industriously to meet each deadline, the annual staff spent a great number of hours finishing each little detail in their work. The outcome being this Peterian. Joe Hutterer and Sandy Chillstrom ac- cepted top responsibility with their jobs as editors. In planning for the future, Marshall Anderson and Lora Hagglund assisted as junior editors. While working as make up editors, David Boyum and Nancy Smith used their talents in arranging this book. All the business problems--solicit- ing money, selling subscriptions, etc. were handled by Dave Matson, Dorothy Rodning and Diane Dvorak. An annual consists mainly of photo- graphs of one sort or another; this was the job for Joanne Sjostrom and Jackie Miller. Vernette Krohn made use of her fine artistic abilities by providing the sketches. In an at- tempt to write copy, Barb Strathern and Grace Canfield produced quite a few messes. Typing all the written facts, Lenore Pettis, Dorothy Con- lon, Donna Wilkinson, Delores Ges- sner and Jean Garvin worked busily as bees. To guide all these different activities and try to keep them on one train of thought, Mr. Firl spent much time and energy in producing the '55 Peterian. From selling subscrip- tions to compiling the yearbook, soliciting for money and making the final delivery to the students, every bit of work proves worthwhile and always fun, new, and exciting. 66 Peter Patter Whenever a newspaper was to be put out; the familiar sound of the clicking typewriter keys could be heard throughout the halls. As soon as assignments had been posted, twenty busy reporters began their never-ending search for news. Next came the hard working typists, who often worked late into the supper hour. When all the pages had been typed, mimeographer s stood pa- tiently by the machine until the final article had been printed. Finally, in the long line of production, came the staplers and the girls in charge of circulation, who made sure everyone got his copy of the paper. FIRST ROW: Mary Annexsted, Diane Dvorak, Joanne Sjostrom, Patricia Lipsey and Candice Fifield, SECOND ROW: Janice Noller, Kermit Miller, William Frawley and Donna Coulter. FIRST ROW: Janet Saunders, Darlene Egli, Donna Wilkinson, JeanGarvinandDorothyConlon. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Beaumont, Jo Ann Carlson, Norita Finch, Shirley Conrath, Joyce Cordes, Marilyn Lund- gren and Joan Peterson. Under the direction of Mr. Mai- mer, this same process was re- peated week after week by the mem- bers of the Peter Patter staff. Whether it was sports, speech, or student council news, the paper in- cluded all. Many times a student or a teacher took a goodnatured teasing from this publication, but all of it was done in the line of fun. It would have been impossible to put together a paper without the two editors, along with the paper's much appreciated adviser, Mr. Maimer, who deserve many thanks for all of their time and service put into the Peter Patter. FIRST ROW: Sandra Manuel, LoraHagglund, Dorothy Livingston, Beverly Lager and Grace Canfield. SECOND ROW: Myrna Sandeen, Mary Vinquist, Marshall Anderson, William McPerson, Barbara Strathern and Myrna Ness. FIRST ROW; Beverly Lager, Jacquelyn Miller, Diane Engesser, David Carlson, William McPherson, Kathleen Grand and Patricia Moore. SECOND ROW: Gloria Fischer, Sherry Engel, Eloise Johnson, Joanne Larson, Kathleen Bunde, Laurel Bengston, Diane Hegdal, Beverly Monahan, Sharon Hanson, Joanne Connor, Joan Lager and Judy Wolfe. 67 Dancing under a star-studded sky, jun- iors and seniors alike, with the faculty as guests, found themselves in a world of Star Dust. Heavenly blue, surrounded by glittering decorations, gave the air a dreamy atmosphere. Following the play- ing of the theme song by Henry Charles and his orchestra, Heavens to Mike showed the guests a picture of the activities around the pearly gates. Besides the local class talent, the heavenly choir, better known as the Minneapolis Choraliers, filled the transformed gym with celestial songs and lively tunes. The dancing was interrupted only by a lunch, served by freshmen. When the last notes of Star Dust were drowned out by the pitter-patter of raindrops, the couples rushed to their chauffeurs to change clothes for the remaining activities. 68 Prophecy Twentieth century wonder! News has traveled to the earth from outer space of a spectacular new ad- venture successfully completed by a former fellow classmate. Invitations have been received by all ninety-one members of the class of 1955 to come to the moon by the way of his originally created sus- pension bridge. The reason for all this commotion-- the inventor, GENE LATHROP, is giving a house warming for himself and his newly betrothed bride. Supplies for the journey began with a stratosphere special -an oxygen helmet designed by RICHARD MILLER and Openheimer, Inc. Fresh from Conover’s Modeling School, DIANE DVORAK demonstrated the hidden features of this necessity. All travelers need nourishment, therefore RALPH GILBERTSON and JOHN GENELIN were competing for customers with their drive in markets. The specials that day were fresh eggs from KATHLEEN GRAND'S Produce and BROCK’S mint candy bars made by MARY SUE. Many had traveled great distances in order to journey together. BEVERLY LAGER and JOANNE SJOSTROM had combined their talents in a Clothes Exchange. BOBADOLPHSON and STANLEY PALMER just got off the boat from Australia with the Davis Cup. DON MAYO, the ambulance driver from Mayo Clinic, brought Doctor GRACE CANFIELD to the meeting place. Doctor Canfield had just delivered the twelfth child, a mirror image of his father, to DIANE ENGESSER. They all piled into DICK MYHRA'S newly concocted jalopy to set off for the house Warming. After everyone had his car gassed up at ’’Scorpies Gas and Oil , run by JOYCE COKDES, the caravan departed. Led by the hot rod king BOB LANDKAMER, who drove FRANK BOY'S newest streamlined Ford, the group started on its way minus only one member. MARLYS PETERSON, recently named Homemaker of the Year , couldn’t tear herself away from her responsibilities. BETTY WALKER needed a manicure, because she chewed her nails down while watching a boxing match. JOANIE PETERSON came to her assistance. To set them in a relaxing mood, Joanie switched on the radio and heard NANCY SMITH with her latest recording, Danny Boy . All of a sudden one of the cars held up the long caravan. The former BEVERLY BOYS had troubles with Timmy Junior. Not only did his diapers need changing, but one of the near stars warmed his bottle of milk too much, so papa JOHNSON put a few coins in one of SANDY CHILLSTROM’S milk rending machines. However this happened to be on the blink. But ARNOLD JASTER just happened to have along a bottle of milk fresh from his prize winning herd, so the problem was solved. After a day of traveling, the troop decided to spend the night at The Flame-ingo run by DARYL KRENN, owner, operator and bottle opener. We were greeted at the door by DARLYNN KRENN, receptionist, who had just instructed the head baker, DON MEYER, to put extra pies in the oven for us. DALE HUGHES had decided to leave his job as window cleaner at the Empire State Building and take over the responsi- bilities as head waiter at The Flame-ingo . While everyone was enjoying his fine dinner of birds, shot only that morning by LEONARD WOLFE and CLAYTON KROHN, wild goose chasers just back from Africa, conversation turned toward gossip. DARLENE EG LI and DONNA WILKINSON are taking a vacation from their newly purchased typewriter factory. And have you heard about KATIE PETERSON setting all-time records in her bowling alley? I was never so surprised to hear that JEAN GARVIN’S book, 'The Proper Techniques of Baby Sitting', was illustrated by VERNETTE KROHN with her cartoons of the little monsters. Speakingof publications, MYRNA SANDEEN has been collecting 'choice news’ for Walter Winchell. KERM MILLER has also become world renowned for his sports column. This line of gossip was interrupted by a heralding drum roll by DAVID MATSON, which brought every- one's attention to the center of the floor. A spot light caught DE ANNA PEHRSON as she opened the floor show with her hit song from Peter Pan, which had been playing on Broadway under the direction of producer BILL STANGLER. LARRY CRAMER had everyone in stitches with his imitations of famous characters. Since June Allyson couldn’t make the long trip with us, JEAN MORRISON filled her vacancy to the best of her abilities. For variety, we noticed WILLIE ANDERSON brought along his Dixie Land Band, which closed the program. The majority turned in early because the next day would bring them to their destination. 69 The night was very peaceful except for one inter- ruption. About three o'clock, MR, FIRLwas awakened by the regular crying of Cara Lisa. Thus he had to give her, her early morning nourishment. As the sun came peeping over the hills, JOYCE VOGT and DELORES PROM joined the party. The reason for their delay was because their baby sitter AGNES LEONARD was late, due to the fact that her boatwaslate from Paris. She had just returned from a fashion preview of her latest designs. After another long day of traveling, the caravan finally reached its destination--the modernistic rambling mansion of the Lathrop's. JIM SCHWARTZ and WALLY DECKO, fresh from the seats of their tractors, parked everyone's car. A guided tour by MONICA WINTHEISER and DELORES GESSNER pointed out the features of the home which was de- signed and decorated by BILL MORRISSETTE and JACKIE MILLER. The high point of the tour was the German kitchen, planned by DAVID BOYUM, where everyone was surprised to see DOROTHY CONLON. In her hands was a bunch of carrots which she had just picked from her diet patch”. All of a sudden, the gentle little voice of JUDY WOLFE was heard above all. She was beckoning everyone into the music room to hear DOROTHY RODNING play and sing the music to one of the hit songs of the day. The lyrics were written by MRS, CHILLSTROM. For a bit of high brow entertainment, BEV STRAND entertained the group by dramatizing a short part of her recent hit, now being made into a movie, Anne of Green Gables . The dinner, prepared by MARGARET SCHABERT andJANET SAUNDERS, who have become universally famous for their recipes in Betty Crocker's Cook Book, was concluded with an after-dinner toast by DOUG RUE. The host and hostess were surprised to hear that: CARLETON ANDERSON is an usher in Carnegie Hall. BARBARA PETERSON and ARLOUINE PETERSON have become as good at roller skating as Arthur Murray is at dancing. They have combined their talents to form a school of rollerskating. Germany has been blessed with an ambassador named FRED RUDIE, who entered into the spirit of things and married a German girl. DONNIE PETERSON and RICHARD BRAUN have answered the school boy's prayer with an invention which writes 'unexcused' excuses in any parent's handwriting. It seems that SHIRLEY OLSON and VERLENE ROBINSON couldn't quite make the house-warming because of their 'problems' at home. These 'problems' have been growing due to the fact that they have taken in children from the Welfare Board besides taking care of their own families. The New York Giants have won many victories since MYRNA ANDERSON has started cheering for them. The news that rocked the nation was the fact that JERRY SCHONES completed the thrilling trip of traveling over Niagara Falls in a barrel. He landed successfully, but upon slipping on a rock, he found himself in the hospital with a broken leg. It turned out he needed two nurses to keep him quiet, these being KATHY HUNTER and JOANNE MICHELS. Speakingof hospitals, JERRY MEEKS donated his winnings from wrestling (except what the government got) to a children's hospital, under the supervision of BARBARA BARKLOW. GEORGE DAVIS is making millions by installing Hollywood mufflers in helicopters. DONALD SEIBERT is in the same garage putting mud flaps on rocket ships. Designing shirts for men, SHIRLEY CONRATH has found life to be filled with happiness and con- tentment. From all of this shocking gossip, KATHLEEN BAKER turned dead white and landed on the floor. Nurse NORITA FINCH rushed to her side with first aid that DELANE FAUST had brought a long with her from her drug store for such an emergency. For the purpose of getting fresh air and relaxation, astrologist LOWELL NUTTER summoned a few of the more romantic travelers for a study of the stars. CAROL FISHER, a very interested observer, wanted to bring some green cheese home for her restaurant. LEONARD BROWN, interested in other aspects of science, wandered off to talk to the man in the moon” about atmospheric conditions on the moon, compared to those on earth. 70 The next morning, everyone rose with the dis- gusting thought of getting back to his job. MARY HELEN KNEEFE thought of her dill pickle cannery, while LENORE PETTIS had visions of again being perched on her boss's lap taking shorthand n o t e s. GERALD BARTLETT will return to collecting famous sayings for the second edition of his book Bartletts Familiar Quotations. In another day the reform- atory would have BARB STRATHERN back, taking care of the kids, dogs, chimpanzies and other poor abused creatures. HAROLD HOFFMEISTER had to get back to his line of customers waiting to get into Happy Hoff's Hopped-Up Helicopters. Everyone enjoyed the housewarming, especially seeing the old classmates again. To keep in tradition with high school days JOE HUTTERER, now an engi- neer, gave the farewell speech and officially dis- missed the group. Thus each and every person start- ed homeward, back to his walk of life. The caravan proceeded from the moon, decendeddown the bridge, entering the hustle-bustle on Earth and the compli- cated struggle of survival Peterian Sponsors Although much of the financing for the yearbook each year comes through the subscription price and the Annual Game Night, the businessmen of St. Peter furnish the balance which makes this yearbook possible. These men make their contributions during the spring subscription drive which is conducted by staff members. Their only satisfaction is knowing that they have helped a student project by their co-operation, for which the student body of St. Peter High School is sincerely grateful. Adolphson Shoe Store Arthur’s Department Store B and M Grill Babcock Co. Ben Franklin Store Benson and Benson Bill’s Hardware Bolton and Menk Bornemann Hide and Fu. Breits Service Station Broadway Grocery Burche's Shoe Store Byron Oil Co. Cargill Incorporated Clark's Paint Store Coast to Coast Store Culligan Soft Water Service Dr. W. W. Covell Dr. R. C. Dahleen Dr. Kaisersatt Drs. G. Edward and Richard Larson Dr. E. G. Olmanson Dr. Helge Sandelin Dr. Joseph G. Sheehan Dr. Lenander and Sjostrom Dry's Pharmacy E. C. Davis Seed Co. Erickson and Ahlstrom Electric Co. Erickson Lumber Co. Everett’s Meat Market Ewald Tile Co. Fairway Grocery Faust Drugs First National Bank Foss Studio Frahm's Grocery Frey's Bakery Gambles Gault Law Office Gould's Barber Shop Grace Bowden’s Millinery Grand Produce Grindens Hallander Insurance Agency Halvorson’s Haugdahl Oil Co. Haugens Grocery Hawkins Jewelry Store Herald Publishing Co. Hinnenthal and Stindt Howell Motors Johnson Jewelry Store Johnson Co. Kirby Co. Land O' Lake Creameries Inc. Lampert Lumber Co. Laundromat Self Service Laundry Lesnar and Gilham Barber Shop Leverson’s Meat Market Lindberg Hardware Lorhammer Studio MacKenzie and Co. MacKenzie Law Office Marshall-Wells Store Minnesota Valley Natural Gas Co. Minor Motor Service Monahan Lumber and Supply Neal's Barber Shop Ney Buick Co. Nicollet County Bank Nicollet Hotel Northside Shell Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Nutter Clothing Co. Olson Drive-In Overson Barber Shop Paul's Plumbing and Appliance Penney Co. Perfection Cleaners Peterson's Recreation Pete's Barber Shop Porter's Cafe P. V. Elevator Co. Ray's Cleaners Red Owl Store Ritt Electric Co. Russell's Radio and Television Schleuder's Jewelry and Gift Shop Seitzer and Co. Southside Motel Southside Shell Spiess and Coulter St. Peter Clinic St. Peter Auto Co. St. Peter Feed Mill St. Peter Greenhouse St. Peter Hatchery St. Peter Implement St. Peter Laundry Standard Lumber Co. Standard Service Station Stone and Anthony Sunnyside Florists Swenson Insurance Agency Texaco Oil Co. Theiss Plumbing and Heating Thompson's Cate Trnka Tax Service Valley Implement Co. Wettergren Dairy Willard's Oil Co. Wohler Bros. THE END The pictures for this book, with the exception of the action shots taken by the Camera Club, were taken by Foss Studio of St. Peter. The Yearbook Staff is very grateful to Mr. Darrell Foss for assuming the responsibility of a difficult and demanding job. 72 — I, Fi S'v id •: ®5r : 5? ' 3S5SK :„ • ■ • - -j -' - - ' . . --■ y l«v v . '• -2533 -fc «B 4w9B E - ■ -■? ;-' v -v --.t ,. sSgg 3 . •• s.«V- � . -.••- ' •? 5 • . . fe: f: ••:: ££ - . . :i. «. .:;•' • •..• . ‘ ■‘«•'T T •. . ••■% • v . • % -V • � . . � •- _ , • 2fc'- j- - . -. r . ••'. • •- J. ■ X-’ -S ,-.-• A .WS - ■