Wabasso High School - White Rabbit Yearbook (Wabasso, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1961 volume:

I960--1961 WABASSO PUBLIC SCHOOL WABASSO, MINNESOTA STAFF ADVISOR EDITOR ' ’ ' JANICE SCHWAHN BUSINESS MANAGER ....................................... ORMAN FIXSEN MARY WILLHITE, RAY BERNARDY, DENNIS BEERMAN, PHYLLIS McCORKELL, RACHEL WITTWER, JANET MAGIN, BETTY DOMNE, KAREN ALMJELD, JOAN NIEMANN To the State, this many-colored thing. Take care; he was a lovely child from birth. He has no meanness; the time he hammered Stevie's head, he was provoked. He knows no can't, don't teach him any. All children are his friends, soft- barking dogs, decent grownups. Into the world of hit and shove, receive him wisely. He can be led, but if you bend him, he'll rebel. His laughter's sunshine. His humor runneth deep. His mother and I talk late of night, and wonder what you'll do. Henry Stone We shall be vyatching. •- m ■ wPPW 1 WKmml Here We Go Again!!! Before the first day of school, the teachers were all ready at work. They held two work- shops. One for the area teachers and the second for our own faculty. It looks as though these were long and tiring sessions I The first week of school was exciting for everyone. We met new friends and revived old acquaintances. New classes and textbooks were absorbing. BOARD OF EDUCATION Stanley Stassen - President, L. M. Fuhr - Vice President. Richard Raddatz - Clerk, Robert V. Daub - Treasurer, Warren Radel - Director, Leonard A. Hauptli - Director, ADMINISTRATION Period Paul A. Grains Principal L. W. Telschow Superintendent Mr. Patterson, Mr. Scott Mr. Davis, Mrs. R. Krengel Mrs- Owistensen Mrs. J. Krengel, Mr. Solheim The 1960-1961 school year is now history...these were the people that helped to make the tem the year that it was; the Board of Education, elected by the voters of Independent School District 6U0, the Administration, and the Faculty of qualified teachers. All have done their job to turn out the best possible product from the Wabasso Public Schools. Only the future action of the students will show if the expenditure of time, money, and effort was successful. Mrs. Lemke, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Schwelm, Mrs. Kretsch, Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Peavey, Mrs. Haas Mr. Telschow, Mr. Yess, Mr. Bottemiller, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Underland TEACHERS HOMECOMING Barb Walter and Roy Siegfried reigned over our homecoming festivities. Their attendents were; seniors: Marilyn Kuehn, Ray Friedley, Audrey Weber and Tom Christensen; juniors: Jean Dallmann and Ernie Werner; and sophomores : Cheryl Dickenson and Ken Wedin. Senior's winning float And we're offl In the afternoon everyone participated in our parade. Each class entered a float in the parade. Although it was windy, the floats didn't seem to suffer much. A pep fest was held in the town square. Then everyone moved to the athletic field, where a bonfire was lit. The Sky- larks provided the music for the dance. The Camera Club was very active this year. They took many of the pictures for the annual. They also printed and sold pictures of students and various organizations. Members of the club are Kathy Fixsen, Orman Fixsen, Larry Lange, Ray Bernardy, Steve Haas Gary Simnlng, Gary Hansen. Mr. Scott is the advisor. Missing is Dennis Beerman who was the cameraman for this picture. DECLAMATION The winners in the local declan contest were: J. Magln, N. Smith, P. McCorkell, K. Smith, J. Schvahn, V. Christensen, K. Fixsen. They went on to dis- trict competition and received 5 excellents and very goods. These seven people went to the regional contest, although they were not participants. ADULT EDUCATION Aware of our growing community's demand for an accelerated program, the school offered adult education classes to all adults within this school district. The enrollment was high. Promenade Is a familiar call to those that took Square Dancing. Not only did this class Improve leisure, the participants made new friends. Public Speaking helped the adults acquire confidence, poise , and knowledge of talking before groups and conducting meetings. As a result of this course, the citizens of this community should be well-rounded. If you wanted to avoid the last minute rush at Christmas, you took the Christmas Workshop. That class covered gift wrapping, tree ornaments, and novel Christmas Ideas. No one can say this school district Is under fed. Both a Home Economics Cook Class and Chef 3 Class were held. The Home Economics Cook Class was for the women, and the Chef's Class was designed for the men. Bookkeeping Is one of the most popular classes. The course offered single and double entry systems; columnar Journals; and a simplified method of handling fiscal period work, social security, and taxes. Typing was offered. The course taught or perfected the touch system with Instruction and practise to build speed. A course in the art of making tables, cabinets, furniture, etc. was offered. Each member was given the opportunity to construct a piece of furniture. OCCUPATIONS NIGHT The thought behind Occupations Night was to inform students about different Job occupations. Pifty-four occupations were presented. Students could ask questions, talk and listen to people who worked in these various occupations. The night was divided into three one- half hour periods. Thi3 gave you time to inquire about many of your interests. MILITARY NIGHT The purpose of Military night was to acquaint students with all branches of the Armed Porces. The evening was divided into three one-half hour periods. The Air Porce presented a movie entitled, You which dealt with the reasons why you should stay in high school. COLLEGE NIGHT College night gave us the opportunity to gain knowledge about the college of our choice. The students had questions which they wanted answered, but when we arrived the lights were out. Candles and flood lights were used in place of them. Power was restored in an hour. Sessions were shortened to two half- hour periods after the delay. In spite of this, the evening was a success. F.H.A, Left to right: Kathy Fixsen, Agnes Irlbeck, Cheryl Dickenson, Joyce Luescher, Mary Willhite, Beverly Hoiznagel, Penny Powell, Esther Odell, Susan Dickenson. The picture above is the girls who participated in the Installation Ceremony for that meeting. The picture to the right at the bottom of this page is the girls getting ready to go to the state meeting in Minneapolis. This year at the state meeting Kathy Fixsen was elec- ted National Committee Member. This year has been a very enjoyable one for the Future Homemakers of America. We have done many things; had cake sales, candy sales, pizza party, and most important this year was the District Convention which was held here on November 5,1960. Attendance at this conven- tion was 500 girls from 21 different chapters. Second row; left to right: Officers-C. Dickenson, M. Willhite, P. Powell, K. Fixsen. First row; Advisor- Mrs. Krengel. Chapter Mothers-Mrs. Willhite and Mrs. Fennern. All ready to go to the state meeting-Esther Odell, Kathy Fixsen, Mrs. Krengel, Sandy Dickenson, and Penny Powell. FOOTBALL TEAM R. Friedly Co-Captain W. Hauptll Co-Captain This year our football team was composed of fourteen boys. The majority of the players were young and inexperienced. Our four returning lettermen were Rav Friedly. Wayne Hauptli, Roy Siegfried, and George Evans. Though the Rabbits were young and inexperienced they fought hard and were only out of the game once. when they played unbeaten Echo. The experience gained this season will benefit the team of next year Wabasso 7 B«yd 26 led by Glen Bill and George Evans, Co-Captains. The highlight of the season was a 13-7 v:-n over n 13 Milroy 45 Belview played at Wabasso on Sept. 23. High point of the ball game came when, with Wabasso trailing, 11 7 Franklin 27 Roy Siegfried scored on a 5 yard run after catching a pass from Evans. The second touchdown came when :::::: ti 7 Echo 77 Ken wedin plunged over from the U yard line. n 13 Belview 7 Honors came to the Rabbits when Roy Siegfried and Dave Eichten were named to the All-Conference Team. On Saturday the 15th of October,the i960 football team attended the Minnesota-Northwestern game held in Minneapolis. It was a tight game throughout with the Minnesota Gophers finally winning by 7-° .•••••••••••••••••••••a-..........•••••••••••••••••••••••••«...................... •••••■••••••■•••••■•••••••••••■••••••••■••■••a • ••••••••••••• V. Johnson D. Bergstrom A. Lemcke Danieloski Hauptli Raddatz M. McCorkell MANGERS: B. Wegner R. Wedin Top-Mrs. Arndt. Botton- R. Kragh, C. Samyn, J. Bittner, C. Powell, R. Ras- mussen, D. Neumann, J. Radel. B. Raddatz, N. Zimmerli, G. Bernardy, D. Fixsen, G. Dahnes, L. Johnson, T. Friedley. Top-B. Georgius, B. Bergstrom, S. Menk, D. Goche. Bottom-N. Hoffman, K. Geske, C. Stassen. The second grade couldn't visit a bakery so they made three loaves of bread. Also, while studying their community they visited the Fire Station and learned how firemen protect us. Another project consisted of hatching a baby chick and watching it grow. The most exciting highlight for the first graders is reading by themselves. At the end of the year they enjoyed a trip to Mankato where they visited the zoo and a television station. 1st — 2nd Top-B. Dallmann, C. Schweim, G. Radel, C. Christensen, K. Fixsen, R. Hoffman. Bottom-P. Lange, P. Johnson, J. Kratzke. Mrs. Anderson, L. Meyer, C. Goche T Woodford, N. Rigge, OxTroxel.P. Risse' C. Willhite. . Top-J. Dickinson, L. Fixsen. Bottom-D. Sinclair, M. Schultz, M. Johanneck, S. Hauptli, L. Dallmann. Top-L. Georgius, L. Hoffman, W. Nonem- acher, A. Neumann, M. Hoffman, D. Hengel, B. Johnson, Bottom-G. Johnson A. Samyn, D. Fixsen, B. Fixsen. Top-L. Johnson, J. Engel, G. Powell, P. Solheim, J. Rasmussen. Bottom- P. Sinclair, M. Johanneck, P. Raddatz, L. Lange. The fourth graders couldn't visit foreign lands, because it would take years of travel and would be costly. They,however, met their'neighbors' through reading and films. The study of food, clothing, and shelter are the third grade's favorites. In the unit on shelter they constructed a paper village and made pictures of homes around the world. 3rd - 4th K. Schweim, D. Zieske, N. Christensen, S. Geske, Mrs. Schweim, G. Henning, S. Burtzel, L. Johnson, R. Dallmann. Top-G. Magin, C. Lindemann, L. Troxel, P. Large, B. Werner, B. Christensen, D Johnson. Bottom-F. Dallmann, C. Johnson. B. Wegner, V. Kratzke, N. Telschow, D. Woodfork, J. Arndt, J. Salewske, S. Schultz, D. Engel, J. Hengel. PAPER STAFF Left to Right—Row One—M. Wlllhite, J. Niemann, A. Irlbeck, K. Alm- jeld, A. Weber. Row Two—J. Wetter, R. Wllle, E. Schweim, A. Brau, K. Fixsen, C. Dickenson, J. Schwahn. Row Three—P. Powell, o Bloe- dow, L. Pennem, J. Magin, E. Odell, M. Schoer, B. Walter. Row Pour—R. Siegfried, G. Hansen, R. Friedley, K. Wedin, T. Christensen, L. Lang. Not Pictured—B. Demine, N. Kuehn, S. Sinclair, J. Berg- strom, S. Krueger, B. Knott, M. Kuehn. During the 6o-6l school term several changes were made in the bi-weekly school newspaper, Rabbit Tracks. New columns and pages—an Activity Page, a Feature Page, a Career Column, a Congratulations Column, a Teachers' Poll, Book and Movie Reviews—were additions made to present the student body with a better school paper. 1 1 Left to Right—Row One—R. Siegfried, J. Magin, A. Wllle, J. Lang, R. Pauling, T. Christensen, C. Fennern, T. Wal- ter, E. Schweim. Row Two—K. Fixsen, L. Lang, 0. Fixsen, D. Beermann, S. Dickenson. The Student Council had charge of Homecoming Activities, originated Honor Roll Passes, attended the State Student Council Convention at Lake Crystal, sponsored noon hour recreation and table tennis tournaments, and organized a special two day period, when students came dressed Fit- To-Kill' on one day and arrayed as Hoboes on the next. The Rabbit Tracks Advisor, Mrs. Smith, and its Editor-In-Chief, Phyllis McCorkell, as they ex- amine back issues of the paper. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council's Advisor, Mr. Grams, and its President, Roy Siegfried, as they discuss some of the Council's activit- ies. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Two conferences were held this year. One early in the school year and the second at the end of first semester. Parent-Teacher Conferences play an important role in helping the school gain a better understanding of children assigned to it. It is a means of communication between parents and teachers where information is exchanged to the benefit of the child. PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PTA is an organization to acquaint the teachers with the parents. During their meetings they disucss the school in general and its specific problems. The officers for the past year were President, Vem Johnson; Vice-President, Marvin Arends; Secretary, Skip Davis; and Treasurer, Helen Arndt. STATE Arm NATIONAL TESTS During the year students participated in different tests offered to them at both state and national level. Some of these are: ACT offers a multi-purpose college entrance testing program which provides reports of scores on a single, three-hour test that are highly predictive of student performance in college. You are required to register before you can take the test. Minnesota High School Testing Program. The purpose of this test is to guide students in their educational planning. National Merit Scholarship test is a nonprofit corporation devoted solely to scholarship activities. It enables our country to find young people and aid them in obtaining a college education. Rachel Wittwer was one of 10,000 semi-finalists. This group composed 2 3 of 1 of all the high school seniors in the country. Phyllis McMorkell received a Letter of Commendation. Junior Class Left to Right: Clarice Fennem, Gayle Bloedow, LaVonne Fennem, Nancy Berg, Phyllis Goudy, Carolyn Gores, Audrey Brau, Jean Dallmann, Glenn Bill, Tim Berg, and Tom Turbes. Second Row: Esther Odell, Karen Smith, George Evans, and Loma Woelful. Wiird Row: Karen Almjeld, Jerome Magin, Dennis Moore, Ernie Werner, and Joan Neimann. Fourth Row: Gary Hansen, Janet Kretsch, Mavis Kuehn, and Jerry Lange. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The junior class presented ;heir class play TI3H on April 21. The play, taken froi.: the popular short stories written by Mary Roberts Reinhart, was directed by Mrs. Vic- tor Christensen. Members o2 the cast, pictured above, include: Karo i.lnijcld, Joan 'Niei.iann, Jerry Lan e, C’arice rennern, LaVonne Formem, Audrey lirau, Mavis Kuenn, Janet Krotsch. iXnnis Moore, Bernard Macht, FIFTH GRADE Left to right: Second row-P. Fixsen, D. Lentz, W. Werner, M. Dennistoun, D, Hoffman, D. Lange, B. Woodford, H. Wedin, T. Bernardy, W. Meyer, J. Bernardy, D. Johnson, B. Menk. First row-J. Koewler, D. Radel, M. Johanneck, G. Hauptli, J. Burtzel, D. Raddatz, M. Wille, B. Wagner. Daring the past year the 5th and 6th grade have been busy with many different little projects they did. One of the things the 5th grade en- joyed was making dioramas. These were made out of cardboard and wallpaper. This year the 6th grade took a field trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Their they viewed the capital and many other interest- ing places. Again this year the 6th grade had to move into the old building to make room for the kindergarten. The 6th grade was proud of Julie Lindeman for winning third place at the junior spe’liog con- test. SIXTH GRADE Left to right: Standing third row-D. Dahmes, J. Johnson, J. Magin, M. Sinclair, C. Jensen, P. Christensen, Mrs. Kretsch D. Hengel: Second row standing-C. Christensen C. Lange, R. Wedin, E. Danielowski, E. Neumann, A. Lentz: First row seated- R. Werner J. Lindeman, J. Engel, L. Zimmerman. SEVENTH GRADE Members of the class include: J. Arndt, J. Beran, L. Bernardy, J. Burtzel, D. Fennern, J. Fixsen, D. Fuhr, L. Hanson, L. Hauptli, D. Hengel, E. Jensen, J. Johanneck, G. Kuehn, T. Menk, D. Radel, P. Reese, E. Schweim, D. Schoer, L. Sheets, R. Warner, S. 'Warner, B. Wegner, A. Werner, D. Werner, M. Woelfel, C. Goche, M. Goche, B. Schewe. Advisor Mrs, Christensen. EIGHTH GRADE Members of the class Include: D. Arends, N. Atkins, C. Bergstrom, E. Christensen, G. Dahmes, D. Davis, C. Goche, G. Goche, D. Hansen, H. Holznagel, J. Johanneck, V. Johnson, L. Kuester, L. Neumann, R. Schoer, L. Sheets, S. Sheets, S. Sinclair, P. Way, R. Wegner, B. Wegner, A. Wille, J. Woelfel, J. Zimmerman, E. Labraaten, Advisor Mr. Yess. First Row: Coach C. Bottemiller, P. Hauptli, B. Wegner, D. Davis, B. Wegner, D. Fuhr, K. Hoffman, D. Werner, R. Warner, J. Menk. Second Row: M. McCorkell, G. Woodford, V. Johnson, R. Memmenga, J. Fixson, R. Raddatz, N. Atkins, G. Simning. Junior High Sports The Junior High Sports program entered it6 second year at Wabasso during the 1960-1961 school year. The football team played 4 games; winning one and losing three. Improvement was noted as the season progressed in the form of hard blocking and crisp tack! ing. Hardest tackles of the year were made by Bruce Wegner in the Belview game and Dave Fuhr in the Echo game. Watch Out Mr. Yess! Basketball season highlights included a win by the 7th grade over Lamberton when 8 of the 9 boys scored baskets in a close 22-20 win. The season concluded with Wabasso finishing 4th in the Jr. High Tournament held at Wood Lake. Progress made in fundamentals of both sports should start benefitting athletics on a Senior High level as boys who have had Jr. High experience grow older and start high school participation. Up Chester! First Row: G. Kuehn, R. Warner, D. Radel, D. Fuhr, J. Beran, M. Goche, J. Menk. Second Row: J. Fixsen, N. Atkins, A.Wille, C. Bergstorm, B. Wegner, Coach C. Bottemiller. Rachel Wittwer President Janice Schwahn Karen Almjeld Ardell Arends The National Honor Society formally was made a part of our school life with initiation cere- monies for the charter members on February 20, in a special student assembly program. Honor Society members from Belview conducted the initiation proceedings in which ten members from the Sophomore, junior, and Senior classes were given membership. Mr. Paul Grams is the faculty advisor of the society. To give recognition to students who prove themselves outstanding in the fields of char- acter, scholarship, leadership, and service during their high school days is the purpose of the National Honor Society. Hits honor will be recorded on the high school record of student members, and it will be stamped on their diplomas at graduation. Affiliated with the National Education Asso- ciation, the society receives its members on the basis of scholarship, achievement, and subsequent commendatory vote of the faculty of the high school. The teachers of America, who make up the membership of the NEA, consider election to the National Honor Society the highest honor their organization can bestow upon a high school student. Janet Magin Jerome Magin Stuffing the ballot boxes! POLITICS CLUB This being an election year, the Politics Club has been very busy. Among other things, they took an active part in distributing cam- paign literature. Another project connected with the national election was the sponsoring of a ten-penny poll. The proceeds were pre- sented to the respective political parties. Members of the club also spent a day visi- ting our state capitol. While there, they observed both the Senate and the House of Representatives in session. Later they took a tour of the capitol and attended a committee meeting. Also included in the trip were a visit to a Macalester College Political Science lecture by the head of the department. Dr. Theo. Mltau, a short visit to the Minnesota State Historical Society, and a visit to the Walker Art Center. Purpose of the Politics Club, which was started through the interest and effort of Mr. Bottemiller in 1959 was to inform students of the political structure of our society and to encourage actual participation in political activity. Seated left to right: R. Bernardy, K. Fixsen, 0. Fixsen, J. Schwahn, G. Hansen, R. Wittwer, K. Wedin. Standing: Advisor Mr. Bottemiller, K. Almjeld, J. Niemann, P. McCorkell, J. Magin. Custodians: Don Friedley, Harvey Slmnlnt? Librarian: Mrs. Merth BASKETBALL TEAM Bottom Row, Left to Right: 0. Evans, R. Siegfried, D. Bergstorm, R. Pauling. 0. Schwofccher. Back Row: Coach Mr. Yess. K. Wedin, R. Priedley, 0. Bill, J. Mag in, R Dennistoun. 1960-1961 SEASON'S RECORD WABASSO 23 Pranklin 55 22 Milroy 65 41 St. Anne 64 38 Echo 57 58 Boyd 43 52 Hanley Palls 55 46 Belview 70 5 Echo 59 66 Wood Lake 80 39 Pranklin 61 42 Belview 60 25 Milroy 58 56 Echo 93 62 Wood Lake 59 45 Cottonwood 72 52 St. Anne 68 58 Belview 91 60 Hanley Palls 74 41 Springfield 63 The write up which appeared in the school paper, Rabbit Tracks , after the final Belview game gives a good account of the entire season as far as the basketball team was concerned. The story read, they were out-shot, out-rebounded. and out- played. Wabasso not only had trouble scoring, but their ball handling left a great deal to be desired. It was a particularity long season for Senior captain Roy Siegfried who turned in excellent ball games time after time in losing efforts. Siegfried shot a hot 4l£ for the year and hit an excellent 59 on 164 free throw attempts to end the season with 391 points for a 20.6 average per game. Even though he played in a losing cause Selgfrled was recog- nized for his outstanding ability when he was named to the All District Ten Team at the conclusion of the tournament, won this season by Redwood Palls. A look at the season's total statistics tells the story better than words or pictures. The only department of play in which Wabasso came close to their opponents was in shots attempted. Other departments show the opposition leading the way in everything except fouls. Por the entire season Wabasso averaged U5.2 points per game to their opponents even 66 points per game The loss of seniors Selgfrled, Priedley and Dennistoun is certainly gbing to hurt the quality of the 1961-62 Rabbits, but the return of Evans, Bill, Magin, Pauling, Wedin, and Schumacher should enable Wabasso to climb more securely into the win column in their next season's effort. At the organizational meeting of the Pep Club, the cheerleaders passed our pom poms to mem- bers and also their booklet containing the old yells and new cheers for the season. After the pepfest the cheerleaders sponsered a sock-hop. The cheerleaders are selected by the student body. Selection is based on pep, personality, and cheerleading ability. SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Clarice Fennem, Mavis Kuehn, Cheryl Dickinson, Jean Dallmann BUS PATROL Sitting left to right: P. Goudy, J. Schoer, S. Warner, J. Schwahn, R. Wittwer. Standing: K. Pixsen, A. Irlbeck, R. Poelster, B. Walter, A. Brau, G. Bloedow, P. Oorres, J. Niemann, P. McCorkell, L. Lange. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Seated left to right: R. Siegfried, K. Wedin, 0. Hansen, J. Magin, M. Schoer, P. McCorkell. Standing: J. Kretsch, A. Irlbeck, T. Christensen, M. Willhite, J. Niemann, K. Pixsen, R. Wittwer, R. Wille, D. Risse, K. Almjeld, J. Wetter, R. Raddatz, B. Walter, M. McCorkell, L. Lange. Not pictured is the advisor, Mrs. Arndt. Left to Right: Orman FIxsen, Dennis Beemann, Gary Hansen, Larry Lange, and their advisor Hr. Underland. Ihe Projection Club is in charge of the showing of movies WHS students see during the school year. “Communism on the Map and Operation Abolition were two films that were shown to grades 7-12 early in May. Mr. Bottemiller, who was in charge of the program, spoke briefly on the importance of knowing what Communism is all about. The filmstrip Communism on the Map was also shown. It was surprising and rather frightening to note the great portion of the world that lias gone Communist In recent years. The movie Operation Abolition concerned a meeting of the House Un-American Activities Committee held in California and the near riots that errupted as a consequence of this meeting. The Pep Club has been an extremely active or- ganization this year Among other things they sponsored a sweat-shir sale. They also gave the team vocal support at all football and basketball games. Left to Right—Row One—P. Powell, J. Magln, M. Macht, G. Lamprecht, K. Alm.leld, A. Arends, S. Sinclair, J, Bloedow, J. Schwahn, P. McCorkell. Row Two—S. Warner, S. Dickenson, 0. Goche, M. Ooche, E. Schwelm, E. Christensen, L. Lang, R. Poelster, R. Wittwer, E. Neu- mann, D. Hansen, J. Magln, R. Siegfried. Row Three—J. Niemann, B. Domine, M. Coulter, P. Christensen, M. McCorkell, T. Christensen. Row Pour—J. Wetter, D. Hengel, C. Dicken- son, V. Christensen, R. Wllle, S. Dlckensen, G. Schumacher, R. Raddatz, D. Hengel, J. Menk. BAND The Marching Band made Its first appearance of the year at the Tracy Box Car Days on Sept- ember 4. The band Journeyed to the U of M on October 1, to watch the Gopher's first home game. Bands from all over the state participated In a spectacular halftime show. They also performed at Homecoming activities and marched at several home footbali games. The WHS Pep Band played for all of the football and basketball pep fests during the school term. They cheered the basketball boys on with their music at all of the teams home contests. The Pep Band co-operated with the cheerleaders and the pep club In forming new and Interesting cheers for the season. The Concert Band opened Its season with a Pall Concert on November 10, The Annual Christ- mas Concert was held on December 20, Featured at the concert was the musical fantasy Twas the Night Before Christmas . Kathy Plxsen was narrator for this piece. Band and chorus mem- bers presented Mr. Solheim with a token of their appreciation In the form of a watch at this concert. The band's Winter Concert was presented on March 6. The concert consisted of en- sembles and solo selections from the band. These and other groups competed at the Spring Music Contest. This year the contest was held on April l6 at Belvlew. The contestants received 8 A ratings there and went on to win 3 A ratings at the Regional-State Music Contest at Worthing- ton on April 28. The Concert Band made their final appearance of the year at the Spring For- mal Concert on May 8. Left to Right—Row One—P. Goudy, E. Odell, J, Lueseher, M. McCorkell, R. Raddatz, L, Lang, R. Wittwer, R. Foelster, J. Schwahn. Row Two—S. Dickenson, J, Bloedow, J. Wetter, J, Fen- nem, T, Berg, G. Slmning, J. Kretsch, D. Beranek, P. McCorkell, J. Dallmann. Row Three— K. Flxsen, M. Bemardy, R. Wllle, B, Walter, G, Woodford, J. Lang.D. Way, P. Powell, J. Niemann, K. Almjeld, B. Domlne. Row Four—M. Wetter, M. Wlllhlte, N. Smith, R. Dennlstoun, T. Christensen, B, Els, B, Knott, G. Bloedow, V. Christensen. Row Five—Director Mr. Sol- helm, K. Wllle, M. Coulter, J. Magln, K. Wedln, R. Siegfried, S. Warner, M. Schoer, T. Wal- ter. MIXED CHORUS Ihe Mixed Chorus under the direction of Mr. Solhelm, presented four concerts—Fall, Christ- mas. Winter, and Spring. At various times throughout the school year Chorus groups were called upon to perform at school programs. A Girls' Triple Trio, a Girls' Sextette, a Mad- rigal Group, a Boys' Quartette, a Baritone Soloist, a Tenor Soloist, and a Soprano Soloist competed at the Spring Music Contest at Belview on April 15. The Baritone Soloist Ken Wedln, received an A rating. Accompanists for the year were: Karen Almjeld, Rachel Wittwer, Betty Domlne, and Joyce Lueseher. — V i l i sopranos, three altos, three tenors three baritones. Left to right; third row: P. Hertling, J. Ellingson, G. Riley, E. Dorow, M. helget, E. Labraaten. Second row: M. Plaetz, L. Helget, D. Werner, K. Sheets. First row: S. Beadell, H. Hansen, teacher, Mrs. Krengel. Our class went on a trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul on February 20, 1961. We visited the capitol, the museum, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the airport, and shopped and ate at Southdale. KINDERGARTEN Back row, left to right: F. Hahn, M. Stassen, J. Leinsmeier, S. Sin- clair, K. Froxel, L. Ruhr, L. Wil- hite, M. Timmerman, J. Powell, B. Wegner; third row: K. Rigge, T. Riley, G. Large, T. Steffel, J. Zollner, K. Salfer, P. Zimmerli; Secouni row: E. Raddatz, S. Raddatz, C. Warner, B. Price, B. Pistulka, J. V’oelfel, J. Rothmeier, Rist row Woelfel, J. Rothmeier, First row: S. Schueller, D. Rudenick, R. Staks, P. Teleschow. Not pictured: L. Dennis- toun, D. Lindeman, A. Pickett. Bac- row, left to right: M. Fran.., R. Kragh, B. Mahal, M. Hammerschmidt, B. Jensen, B. Johanneck, M. Heiling, J. Gammelgaard, R. Heiling; third row: P. Goche, J. Guetter, G. Dahms, C. Baune, T. Jenniges, C. Heiling, J, Guetter, M. Schueller, second row: L. Grams, C. Fixsen, J. Hirsch, J. Koewler, C. Hoffman, T. Goblirsch, first row: P. Kratzke, J. Fereric.is, J. Knott, M. Engel, D. Bamum. FRESHMAN Members of the class Include: M. Bemardy, K. Christensen, V. Christensen, M. Coulter, S. Dickinson, S. Dickinson, L. Fennem, R. Fennem, J. Gores, J. Gorres, R. Groebner, R. Guggisberg, S. Haas, P. Hauptli, K. Hoffmann, S. Kueh.i, L. Lange, M. Macht, M. McCorkell, P. Powell, R. Raddatz, R. Schmidt, G. Simr.ing, L. Turbes, D. Way, J. Werner, G. Woodford, E. Labraaten SOPHOMORES Members of the class include: A. Arends, C. Beranek, D. Bergstrom, J. Blerl, J. Bloedow, C. Brey, C. Dickinson, C. Danielowski, B. Eis, J. Evans, K. Fixsen, B. Holznagel, D. Knott, G. Lamphrect, A. Lemcke, J. Luescher, D. Nuemann, R. Pauling, G. Schumaker, D. Struebing, T. Walter, S. Warner, A. Weber, K. Wedin, M. Wetter, K. Wille, E. Willhite, L. Willhite. BASEBALL TEAM Wabasso 9 Morgan 8 Wabasso 1 Sanborn 21 Wabasso 10 St. Anne's 4 Wabasso 6 Echo 8 Wabasso 0 Walnut Grove 11 Wabasso 2 Lamberton 21 Wabasso 0 Sanborn 9 Wabasso 4 Lamberton 8 Wabasso 3 Walnut Grove 7 Bottem row, left to right: P. Hauptli, D. Bergstrom, K. Hoffman, L. Lange, D. Werner. Back row: Coach Mr. Scott, A. Lemcke, D. Eichten, T. Christensen, R. Siegfried, K. Wedin, R. Priedley, G. Schumacher, D. Struebing. One of the windiest springs on record couldn't stop the baseball team of Coach Ray Scott from winning three of their ten ballgames. Battery chores were shared by Siegfried, Wedin, and John Evans who pitched to catchers Lemcke and Hoffman. Loss of Tom Christensen, and Roy Siegfried will club somewhat, but the of Wedin and Evans on the improved squad over- should take Wabasso to Ray Priedley, hurt the 1962 hard throwing the mound and all experience vastly improved season next year. TRACK TEAM Wayne Hauptli was the pacemaker for the 1961 Wabasso track team as he established a new Little Five Conference record in the half mile run. Hauptli also finished 3rd in the District 10 track meet. Jerome Magin was al30 a point winner in the Little Five meet as he placed 2nd in the high Jump and 4th in the 220 yard dash. Track prospects seem to be on the upswing as the Wabasso Jr. High track team, not pictured here, placed 2nd in a meet with Echo, Belview, and Franklin. Bottem row, left to right: G. Woodford, R. Raddatz, R. Oroebner, M. McCorkell. Top row: J. Magin, W. Hauptli, R. Bernardy, S. Kuehn, coach Mr. Davis. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AND BANQUET Shown aancin at the prom are, from left to ri ht, anet Ma in and her escort cill Davis; Joan Niemann and her escort Ailan Schmiesing; and Kai'en Almjeld and her escort hoger lodfrey. These Juniors, Seniors, and guests are enjoying the comforts of the sidewalk cafe between dances. The annual Junior-Senior Prom and 3anouet was held on lay 13, 1961, beginning at 8s30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. liarv's concerntina Band provided the music for dancing. The food for the ban- quet was prepared by Cookie Yatts of Redwood Falls. The auditorium was decorated by the Junior class, who chose HAWAI- IAN CRUISE as the tneme. 1 Members of the Cast-R. Wittver, M. Schoer, J. Schwahn, J. Wetter, P. McCorkell, B. Walter. Second Row-R. Wllle, R. Poelster, M., Wlllhlte, N. Smith, J. Magln. Third Row-0. Plxsen, T. Christ-, enson, R. Way, R.Bernardy. A man who hasn'tthe brains to dig a sewer. Oh, Lottie! You're such a wreck! Senior Class Pi Afternoon and evening performances of Room for the Groom were present- ed on November 17 and 18. The star of the three act comedy was a Do- It-Yourselfer Tom Allen. Tom had devoted months to constructing a strange-looking Workshop on an adjoining lot—only to learn at the last moment that the building site belonged to the city. The most remarkable product of his creative talents, however, was a wobbly home-made ladder. Among other mis- haps, it accidentally foiled an elopement attempt by his soon-to- be-married daughter and simultan- eously proved to be a most shat- tering experience for Tom's favor- ite aunt. SENIOR TRIP Homeward bound I Anyone care to jump? At 5 A. M. on Friday, May 19, the bus carrying 30 WHS seniors accompanied by Mr. Grams left Wabasso. They were on their way to the Wisconsin Dells, where they arrived that afternoon. Friday evening the group went to a theater featuring Black Sunday and The Millionairess. The next morning they took a sight-seeing trip up the Wisconsin River. In the afternoon they travelled down the river, and then home. They stopped at the Fish Shop in Winona for dinner that evening. After a brief stop in Mankato , they arrived home at 11:30 Saturday night. DECORATION DAT This year the high school band participated in the Memorial Day parade and service. It was the last time they performed under the direction of Mr. Solheim. The Marching units began the parade at the city hall, marched through the business district,and ended at the park. The service was held there. The main speaker was Walter Krinke of Lamberton. Here comes the band I Here is the forty-third Annual Commencement Exercises of the Wabasso High School,held Thursday June 1, 1961 at 8:00 P.M.,as it was pictured by 'Jhite Rabbit photographers. The program included: Processional Ardell Arends Invocation Rev. Jack Parriott The Pursuit of Excellence1’ Stanley Knox, pictured at lower left Presentation of Class Memorial Roy Siegfried Presentation of Class Paul A. Grams Awarding of Diplomas Stanley E. Stassen Leonard Hauptli Benediction Rev. Jack Parriott Recessional Ardell Arends TOMORROW WE GRADUATING SENIORS CLASS OF 1961 Class Flower................................white Rose Class Colors............................Blue and White Class Song ... . You'll Never Walk Alone Class Motto — Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead CLASS OFFICERS: President..............................Roy Siegfried Vice President .... Thomas Christensen Secretary............................Audrey Weber Treasurer............................Marilyn Kuehn Class Advisors: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Grams VALEDICTORIAN RACHEL WITTWER SALUTATORIAN PHYLLIS MCCORKELL Joyce Fennem Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff.....................4 Chorus......................1234 Roy Siegfried Class Officer.................24 Student Council...............24 Projection Club...............12 FTA...........................34 Football.....................234 Basketball..................1234 Track.........................23 Baseball....................1234 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff...................234 Annual Staff...................3 Band........................1234 Chorus.......................234 Homecoming King................4 Homecoming attendant...........3 Barbara V alter Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff.....................4 Class Play.....................4 Chorus.......................234 Bus Patrol....................34 Majorette......................4 Homecoming Queen...............4 Honor Guard....................3 Barbara Knott Pep Club..... Paperstaff... Declamation.. Chorus....... ..4 Donna Risse . .4 pTA 34 ..4 Pep Club 34 ..4 Paperstaff Agnes Irlbeck FHA..........................234 Bus Patrol.....................4 ............................1234 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff................. 234 Chorus.......................123 Glee Club.....................12 Dennis Becrmann Student Council Class Officer.. Projection Club Football ....... Track........... Annual Staff ... Class Play ..... Camera Club .... ,4 ,14 ,1234 ...4 ..34 ,..12 Rita Foelster Class Officer.................2 Pep Club...................1234 Paperstaff...................12 Declamation...................3 Class Play....................4 Band.......................1234 Chorus.......................34 Cheerleader..................13 Homecoming attendant..........2 Bus Patrol....................4 Janet Wetter Student Council...............3 Class Officer................12 Pep Club-...................234 Paperstaff....................4 FTA...........................4 Class Play...................34 Band........................234 Chorus.......................34 Betty Domine Pep Club....................1234 FTA...........................23 Paperstaff..................1234 Annual Staff..................34 Declamation....................1 Band........................1234 Chorus........................34 Ray Friedley Football.....................134 Basketball...................124 Track........................123 Baseball.......................1 Marilyn Schoer FTA............................34 Pep Club.....................23 + School Paper...................34 Class Play......................4 Chorus.........................34 Ruth Ann Wille Class Officer..................3 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff.....................4 Class Play.....................4 Band..........................34 Homecoming attendant...........3 ..34 1234 ...4 ..12 ..12 ...4 Baseball Pep Club Glee Club........... Homecoming attendant Ralph Dennistoun Projection Club. Football........ Basketball...... Track........... ...1 ...3 1234 ...1 123 .13 Marilyn Kuehn Class Officer Pep Club..... Paperstaff... Chorus....... Phyllis Gores Pep Club. .....................34 Glee Club.......................12 ■ Wayne Hauptli Projection Club................1 Football......................13 Basketball...................123 Track........................134 Phyllis McCorkcll Class Officer......... Student Council....... National Honor Society Bus Patrol............ FTA................... Pep Club.............. Paperstaff............ Annual Staff........... Declamation............ Class Play............. Band................... Chorus................ ...13 ____2 ....4 ....4 ,123 ,1234 ,1234 , ,34 Richard Eis , .34 Basketball.. ,.4 Track........ 1234 Declamation. .34 Class Play.. Politics Club..................4 Boys and Girls County..........3 Audrey Weber Class Officer..................4 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff.....................4 Janice Schwahn Student Council...............23 Class Officer.................23 National Honor Society.........4 Bus Patrol.....................4 Cheerleader..................123 Paperstaff....................14 Annual Staff...................4 Declamation...................34 Class Play....................34 Band........................1234 Chorus........................34 Politics Club.................34 Girls1 State Representative.. Boys and Girls County..........3 Pep Club....................1234 Judy Bergstrom Pep Club......................34 Paperstaff.....................4 Gary Weiss Class Play......................3 FTA.............................1 Orman Pixsen Student Council..............I1 Class Officer..................1 National Honor Society.........4 Projection Club................4 Track.........................14 Annual Staff...................4 Declamation...................12 Class Play....................34 Boys and Girls County..........3 Raymond Bemardy Track..........................3 Camera Club....................4 Letterman's Club...............4 Annual Staff...................4 Declamation....................3 Class Play.....................4 Politics Club.................34 Mary Willhite Student Council................3 FHA.........................1234 FTA............................4 Cheerleader....................1 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff.....................4 Annual Staff...................4 Class Play....................34 Chorus........................24 Glee Club......................2 Rachel Wittwer Student Council................1 National Honor Society.........4 FTA...........................24 Pep Club......................34 Paperstaff.....................2 Annual Staff...................4 Class Play....................34 Declamation....................4 Band........................1234 Chorus........................34 National Merit Scholar winner.4 Homemaker of Tomorrow award...4 Mathematics award..........,.234 Janet Magin FUA.........................1234 FTA.........................1234 Pep Club....................1234 Paperstaff..................1234 Declamation.................1234 Annual Staff...................4 Class Play.....................4 Band.C......................1234 Chorus........................34 Politics Club.................34 Girls' State Alternate.........3 Boys and Girls County..........3 National Honor Society.........4 Diane Beranek Chorus.........................3 Pep Club.....................3 + Paperstaff.................... Sharon Krueger Pep Club....................123 Paperstaff.....................4 Chorus........................23 Nora Smith FTA............................3 Pep Club......................3 Declamation....................4 Class Play.....................4 Chorus.........................4 Robert Way Class Officer..................2 Basketball....................13 Declamation....................3 Class Play...................3 + Tom Christensen Class Officer.................. Student Council................U Basketball.....................3 Baseball......................3 Pep Club......................3U Paperstaff....................3 Class Play....................3 Band........................123 Chorus.........................4 Honor Guard....................3 Homecoming attendant...........4 No picture George Davis Projection Club.................1 Track...........................2 Baseball........................1 u?rti0ittg CONTRIBUTIONS Hotel Bar Joe B. Dickinson, Prop. Eykyn's Bar George Eykyn, Prop. Wabasso Cleaners Walter Nonnemacher Chris' Cafe Chris Oorres Jensen Garage Bernardy's Market Lawrence Bernardy Dutchman's Cafe Marv Salfer Tom's Shoe Repair Dennistoun Oil Company Archie Dennistoun, Prop. Gambles Store Leonard Berg, Proprietor Powell Produce Ployd Powell, Prop. L. H. Kratzae Machine Shop David Steffel Wabasso Peed Company Leonard Goblirsch THE GOBLIRSCH ELEVATOR telephone 21 31- Grain — Coal — Feeds -- Seeds — Chemicals Custom Cleaning — Treating -- Spraying -- Grain Drying Wabasso, Minnesota FRANTA IMPLEMENT Sc KRETSCH CHEVROLET Sales and Service WABASSO PLUMBING Sc HEATING Marv Sc Bob, Owners We sell the best and service the rest. Lennox Furnaces Sales and Service Richmond Fixtures telephone 2751 W. J. ALCORN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon telephone 2361 INSURANCE • REAL ESTATE fyruHita 9n4 iSu+Mce A fe tcy VINCENT P. TRANTA. AGENT Phone 2401 Wabasso, Minnesota KELLY'S DRUG PROFESSIONAL ATTENTION FOR YOUR DRUG NEEDS PHONE 23 +l ©speeoijel OKlSlHJREEifo WANDA STATE BANK For All Your Banking Needs MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. LEISTIKOW STORE Carl Leistikow, Dry Goods Proprietor Groceries telephone 2N71 WABASSO STANDARD Stories and Pictures of People You Know WILLHITE LANG IMPLEMENTS DEPENDABLE SERVICE AT LOW COST MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS PHONE 2451 WABASSO, MINN. LYCO GAS offers 3ERVIC3 LATEST EQUIPMENT 2H HOUR SERVICE TRAINED PERSONNEL PHONE 25l'l PARTS SUPPLIES GOBLIRSCH STORE Dry Good3 and Grocierles FOR THE BEST IN QUALITO PHONE 2411 Annual Staff „ % 1 Manr Phyllis 'Rachel Janet Joan Work on the 1960-1961 White Rabbit started with a meeting between Janice Schwahn, Editor, and Mr. Bottemiller, Advisor, in late August before the school year had even started. They laid the early foundation for this yearbook at that meeting. The staff was then called in for page assignments, which were made at a staff meeting held on Sept. 8, i960. Plans were also made to attend the Yearbook Workshop Meeting held at Mankato State College in late September. ILayout and page composition were the lessons covered at this meeting under the direction of the staff of Inter-Collegiate Press of Kansas City, Mo. The contributions of our advertisers, listed on this and preceding pages have made the appearence of the White Rabbit for 1960-1961 possible. Oman Fixsen, as Business Manager, and Dennis Beeman, Assistant Business Manager, did the selling and collecting for adds. Helping also were the following members of the staff: Rachel Wittwer, Janet Magin,Phyllis McCorkell, Mary Willhite, Joan Niemann, Karen Almjeld, and Ray Bemardy. INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements Factory — Home Office Kansas City — Winnipeg U.S.A.