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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1963 volume:

I '' ! Board Meet 1° Wsc«ss Shared Wro9ram ! NDARD D COUNTY Coaches Corner by Skip Davis ■ Q JrM Inim Wabasso 4-H Scientist Wins $400 Scholarship unization Here « ■ «� « , istructors Quick inking Is Praised by Kathy Flxsen Wabasso Bags irst Victory, i Overtime oasso BANK VAULT at Wabasso State Bank is under construction. Workers are Duane Wei- dauer and Casper Larsen of Marshall. General contractor is Tony Macht of Lucan. THE RABBIT 1962 - 1963 W a b a s so Public H igh School Wabasso, Minnesota Advisor Editor Assistant Editor Business Managers Ed Wlllhlte and Roger Pauling Table of Contents DIVISION PAGE PERSONNEL SENIORS UNDERCLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS CURRICULUM ADVERTISING PAGE NUMBER 13 21 25 41 49 53 Foreword Ways of the Rabbit during the 1962-1963 school year meandered into various, interesting pathways with WHS's halls and classrooms, studies and activities holding the limelight. Attempting to show the balance of activities and studies in the school, THE RaBBIT will guide you along the pathways of 1962-1963 student life. Pausing along the Ways of the Rabbit , you will find school personnel, activities, organizations, big moments, sports, and study all played an important part in tne year's school days. From the first day of school to Senior Commencement, from valences and elements to Wir sprechen Deutsch , and from each individual to every group whicn were a part of the school year, the KaDbits wove their tracks into tne pages of this year's annual. 3 ANNUAL STAFF standing 1, to r. Susan Warner, Cheryl Dickinson, Ed Willhite, Kathy Fixsen, Roger Pauling, Gloria Lamprecht, Mr. H. C. Rustad, and Beverly HolznageL Seated 1. to r: Sandra Schewe, Karen Wille, Bernadlne Eis, Marilyn Wetter, Ardell Arends,and Donna Way. Annual’s staff set plans, made changes, and produced biggest yearbook Hopping into some visable changes, the 1962-1963 Annual was the first 72 page pub- lication in WHS history with localized division pages, new academic section, and spe - cial rabbit illustrations. Staff members sold a record 150 yearbooks and netted over $500 in ads. Yearbook positions were: Advisor, Mr. H. C. Rustad;Editor, Kathleen Fix- sen; Assistant Editor, Ardell Arends; Business Managers, Ed Willhite and Roger Pauling; Photography Editors,Beverly Holznagel and Bernadlne Eis; Faculty Editor, Sandra Schewe; Activities Editor, Gloria Lamprecht; Athletic Editors, Marilyn Wetter and Karen Wille; Main typists, Ardell Arends and Cheryl Dickinson; Academic Editor, Susan Warner; Art Editor, Donna Way, WHS Junior. Other Seniors contributed time and effort. Ardell concen- trates on year- book typing. Roger watches Ed mark the adver- tising chart even higher. 4 Studying one of the school's newest learning devices in the German lab are 1 to r: Myron Fuhr; Stanley Stassen, Chairman; Warren Radel; Leonard Hauptli; Robert Daub, Treasurer; Lloyd W. Telschow, Supt. Seated: Richard Raddatz, Clerk. Rabbit’s pathways were paved by Board of Education and Administration Prior to school's opening, school personnel, particularly the Board of Education and Administration, were busy preparing for the coming year Summer duties included supervision of the school's new look , painting, cleaning, and maintenance done by janitors and faculty members. Plans were also made for changes and additions to the curriculum and for pre-registration of students. After the school year was underway the Board and Administration members guidted and directed school policy. Taking in some conventions, voting on important school issues, and advising. Board members found their regular monthly and special meetings full of stimulating plans and ideas. Carrying through Board plans and ideas was an industrious trio of administrators. Reviewing plans for teachers' inservice study are 1 tor: L. E. Geske, Elementary Principal; H. C. Rustad, Secondary Principal; andL. W. Telschow, Superin- tendent. Breezes were blowing in this conversation between faculty men. L to r: Rustad, Norman, Geske, Murphy. Mr. Russell Pesola St. Olaf College Music, Band, Chorus Faculty’s guidance led Rabbits to greater knowledge Pre-school workshops, monthly inservice meetings, lesson plans, county and state education meetings, athletic conferences and district meetings, and elementary workshops and special clinics became familiar activities to faculty members during the 1962-1963 term. Besides continuous study to keep up with modem teaching practices, faculty people at WHS strived to bring much good, old- fashioned learning to students. New faces greeting student body members this year were: Mr. Rustad, Mr. Eue, Mr. Souba, Mr. Norman, and Mrs. Wille. Mr. Gramer Davis Superior State, Wisconsin Wayne Teachers' College, Nebraska Industrial Arts, Athletics Mrs. Melvin Wille Mankato State Home Economics Mr. Maurice Gort Westmore, Iowa Commercial, Athletics 7 ws of tkWEEK Mr. Robert Eue St. Thomas Advanced Sciences Athletics Chow time provides a moment for food and small talk. Pictured 1 to r: Mr. Souba, Mr. Norman, Mr. Gort, Mrs. Christensen. Rabbit’s desire to learn was encouraged by new planning O' Foremost among new techniques for improved teaching were the faculty's inservice meetings. Held on a monthly basis, inservice sessions featured speakers, such as Mr. A. L. Gallop, committee reports on grading, physical fitness, and methods of improving small schools, such as through teaching machines, portable walls, extensive use of glass, and multiple class teaching. Some faculty members made successful bids for summer institutes. These were: Mr. Souba to Macalaster, and Mr. Rustad to New England. Mr. James Murphy Hamline, University of Minnesota Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, Athletics, Counselor Mr. William Gasho Mankato State Social Studies, Mathematics, Athletics Mr. Robert Norman Bemidji State History, Math Audio Visual Mr. Fredrick Souba Mankato State Mathematics, Science 8 Mrs. Victor Christensen Augsburg Junior High English Remedial Reading Wabasso Education Association Executive Committee makes plans for the next faculty meeting. L to r: Mrs. Lampman, Mrs. Kretsch, Mr. Gasho. Faculty’s work included new groups Additional tasks, such as new classes, kept Rabbits'faculty members hopping with work. Newly formed was the Wabasso High School Athletic Administration Board, a group of the coaches and the WHS administration. WHSAAB goals were an athletic handbook, plans for improvement of school athletics, plans for elementary basketball, and the adoption of uniform training rules. Saddening the year was the death of Mrs. Hazel Peavey, sixth grade teacher. Mrs. Peavey's position was filled by Mrs. Gordon Bjork. Mrs. Russell Pesola St. Olaf German Mrs. Harley Lampman Wisconsin State Institute of Mrs. Kenneth Keil Technology Mankato State Senior English, Physical Education, Senior High English, Health Health MICH WOBO IS BI6HT ? KBITS THERE Mrs. Hazel Peavey Fourth Grade Mr. Lawrence Geske Mankato State Fifth Grade Little Rabbits’ teachers started elementary students on hops to learning Mrs. Orley Carlson Second Grade Elementary youngsters received their adventures in learning through guidance of their faculty. Some little ones received their first taste of school in kindergarten. Others were rapidly advancing to high school level. Parties on special holidays were part of the first six grades' plans. A journey to the State Capitol and the actual viewing of the Minnesota Legislature in action highlighted the sixth graders' year. Though their learning process was just beginning, elementary students were looking forward to coming years. Mrs. Lillian Schweim Third Grade Mrs. Ernest Arndt University of Minnesota Mankato State, M.A, ' Mrs. Gordon Bjork Fourth Grade Mrs. John Krengel Special Class Mrs. Melvin Kretsch Sixth Grade Staff’s varied work maintained healthy atmosphere and well-rounded program Working with enough office work to make one dizzy, enough library material to keep students well-informed, enough food to build a mountain, and enough scrubbing and cleaning to keep a presentable school was a big task, but busy school personnel undertook the daily tasks as part of their job. All school personnel helped to keep the Ways of the Rabbit smooth and efficient by running the school on a clock-work schedule . Mrs. Leonard Merth Librarian Miss Anne Mahal Office Secretary Right: Mr. Harvey Simning Left: Mr. Don Friedley School Custodians Left: Mrs. Mabel Friedley Right: Miss Rose Vogel Mrs. Ruben Schwab School Cooks Noontime play supervisor Bus Drivers Louis Daub and Arthur Werner. Bus Drivers Rolland Bierl and Elmer Kopple- mann. School’s services stretched to Seaforth and by bus to WHS rural area Vital, too, in the school staff personnel were the teacher, janitor, cook, and bus driver at Seaforth School and the Wabasso bus drivers, who were in charge of get- ing students to and from school. Bus Driver Kenneth Bernard Seaforth Cook Mrs. Carl Dahl. Bus Drivers Wallace Nonnemacher and Archie Dennistoun. ARDELL ARENDS Class Play............3 Class Officer.........3 Band...............1234 Instrumental Group.. .23 Pep Club...........1234 Paper Staff......... 1 Yearbook Staff........4 National Honor Society.. ....................234 Chorus Accompanist.. 34 Bus Patrol............4 German Club...........4 Arend’s, Lamprecht’s GLORIA LAMPRECHT Class Play............3 Band................234 Instrumental Group... 23 Pep Club...........1234 Yearbook Staff........4 National Honor Society, . ....................234 German Club...........4 scholastic ratings placed them valedictorian, salutatorian Seniors burst into a year of activity in 1962-1963 with plans galore for extra-curricular fun. Scholarship, however, was not by-passed, as many Seniors attempted to achieve high grades. At the end of the Senior year, scholastic leaders were Gloria Lamprecht and Ardell Arends. Term papers were the bane of Seniors existence as the twelfth graders delved into re- search for their works. Freedom and Communism were studied extensively in Senior Social Problems. To help sponsor the class trip. Seniors mixed fund raising with good grammar. A huge bulletin was erected in the Senior English room and a penny was assessed each student caught speaking incorrectly. Each Senior attended at least one conference with the School Counselor, Mr. James Murphy, to discuss college and vocational plans. Vocational tests also helped students to plot tnelr future. The Minnesota Employment Bu- reau conducted a series of tests to help students plan for Jobs. Another test gave the gradu- ating class an idea of how their likes and dislikes compared with the likes and dislikes of certain professional people. KATHLEEN FIXSEN Class Play............3 Student Council.....123 Bus Patrol.......- 1234 FHA...............1234 FHA State Convention.. ....................234 FHA State Officer....3 FHA State Committee Chairman........... 4 Declamation.......1234 Girls State Alternate.. .3 Chorus..............23 Pep-Club...........123 Paper Staff....... .123 Yearbook Staff ......4 FTA.................13 ROGER PAULING Basketball..........123 Football............234 Baseball...........1234 Lettermen’s Club.....34 Class Play............3 Homecoming Attendant 34 Class Officer.......234 Boys and Girls County. 3 Chorus..............134 Projection Club.....12 Pep Club ............ 3 Yearbook Staff........4 Camera Club ..........2 Declamation......... .4 Ail-Conference FootbalL ......................4 Camera Club...........2 Politics Club........12 World Affairs Club.... 3 WHS Whispers _____234 German Club...........4 National Honor Society .4 KAREN WILLE Class Play.............3 Bus Patrol............34 Class Officer..........2 Majorette..........12 34 Boys and Girls County. 3 Chorus...............234 Pep Club............J234 Yearbook Staff.........4 BEVERLY HOLZNAGEL Class Play............3 Pep Club...........1234 FHA................1234 Paper Staff........134 Yearbook Staff........4 Homemaker of Tomorrow 4 Seniors’ highlights were Homecoming, Prom, Commencement Homecoming, Prom, and Commencement were the big three words In Seniors' vocabulary activity-wise in 1962-1963. Six Seniors were royalty as autumn leaves whirled and Home- coming fun got underway. Dance music again filled the air when Juniors hosted the Seniors to an Evening In Paris at the Spring Prom. As the day of Commencement drew near, an- nouncements, caps and gowns were of prime importance. MARILYN WETTER Class Play...........3 Student Council......4 Homecoming Attendant 34 Majorette.........1234 Boys and Girls County. 3 Chorus............1234 Pep Club..........1234 Yearbook Staff,......4 EDWIN WILLHITE Class Play............3 Baseball..............1 Boys and Girls County. 3 Chorus ............ 34 Projection Club......12 Pep Club............123 Yearbook Staff........4 Camera Club...........4 BERNADINE EIS Class Play.............3 Bus Patrol.............4 Class Officer........124 Boys and Girls County.3 Chorus...............234 Pep Club............1234 Yearbook Staff.........4 Paper Staff............2 CHERYL DICKINSON Class Play..........3 Student Council Pres.. 4 Homecoming Attendant. 2 Homecoming Queen... .4 FHA State Convention . 13 Cheerleader........ 234 Honor Guard............3 Boys and Girls County. 3 Girls State............3 Band................1234 Instrumental Group.... 3 Chorus.................1 Pep Club............1234 FHA.................1234 Paper Staff..........234 Yearbook Staff.........4 National Honor Society34 Class Officer.......1234 Declamation............4 CHARLES PELZEL CAROL BIERL Basketball...........34 Class Officer........4 Lettermen's Club.....34 Football..............4 Class Play......... 3 Boys and Girls County.. 3 Chorus................4 Pep Club..............3 Homecoming Attendant.4 All-Conference Basket- ball .................4 Fund drives were a part of Senior year activities. Proceeds earned from candy sales and a car wash, plus cash garnered through dues and other work, took 1963 Seniors to Deerwood, Minnesota,and the Twin Cities for their trip. Seniors’ fund drives brought class trip money GARY SCHUMACHER Basketball.........12 34 Track................J34 Baseball..............2 Lettermen's Club......34 FootbalL...............4 Class Play.............3 Homecoming King..... 4 Class Officer..........3 Boys and Girls County. 3 Band...............J234 Chorus..............J34 Projection Club.......1 Camera Club...........J DAVID STRUEBING Track..................2 Baseball..............24 Lettermen's Club.......4 Football...............4 Class Play.............3 Class Officer..........1 Chorus...............134 Projection Club.......12 Camera Club........ 24 Boys and Girls County. 3 16 SUSAN WARNER Class Play............3 Bus Patrol............3 Chorus..............123 Pep Club..............2 Paper Staff...........3 Yearbook Staff........4 Band................J23 DOUGLAS BERGSTROM Basketball..........1234 Baseball.............124 Lettermen's Club... .234 Baseball.............124 Class Play......... 3 Projection Club........1 Pep Club...............3 Camera Club............4 Award Day’s program found senior boys receiving last sport recognition Awards Day held on June 7 was emceed by the faculty. Individual awards were made for special services and honors rendered by the high school stu- dents. Gary Schumacher, Roger Pauling, and Charles Pelzel received special awards for their outstanding performances in football and basketball. All of the Senior boys in sports received trophies. Group awards were also given for participation in such clubs as band, chorus, paper staff, and the yearbook staff. Two of the individual Senior talents displayed in track and baseball were Chuck Brey's pitching and Gary Schumacher's running the mile; CHUCK BREY Baseball............34 Class Officer........3 Honor Guard..........3 Camera Club.......1234 Boys and Girls County. 3 ARLENE WEBER Pep Cluh,..........123 DARLENE KNOTT Chorus.................J Pep Club,.............34 SANDRA SCHEWE Chorus..................2 Class Play............3 Yearbook Staff .......4 ALAN LEMCKE TERESA WALTER Basketball....... ,. 1234 Bus Patrol , n . 234 Track Baseball........ Class Officer 124 Lettermen's Club. ..1234 Boys and Girls County.. 3 Football ........ Homecoming Attendant. .4 Chorus. 1 Pep Club .......... J23 Paper Staff. 3 1962-1963 Seniors were the first in WHS history to hold a class-planned Commencement program. All Classmen sang the class song with special musical selections a part of the exercises. Speeches were given by the valedictorian and the salutatorian. Looking over a senior memory book are Ardell Arends and Cheryl Dickinson. Seniors’ Commencement program was planned by class Helping Seniors formulate their plans for Class activities were Senior Class Advisors Mr. Gramer Davis, Mrs. Harley Lampman, and Mr. H. C. Rustad. LOIS WILLHITE Class Play. ...........3 Bus Patrol............34 Pep Club ...........12 34 CLETUS BERANEK Baseball.............12 Class Play............3 Projection Club....... 1 Pep Club.............23 18 JANET BIERL Class Play............ 3 Bus Patrol........ .4 Chorus.................1 Pep Club...............3 JOYCE LUESCHER Bus Patrol............34 Chorus..............1234 FHA.................1234 Pep Club..............23 Paper Staff............3 Declamation............4 Graduates’ last school day found smiles, tears reigning Final exams kept Seniors' last days occupied. Senior girls were honored with a Mother and Daughter Tea pre- sented by the Wabasso Progress Club on May 11. As the year came to a close. Seniors looked forward with appre- hension and hope to the future. Senior class officers 1. to r: Treasurer Bernadine Eis, Vice-President Marilyn Wetter, Secretary Carol Ann Bierl, and President Cheryl Dickinson. DENNIS WEBER Chorus..............34 Camera Club. ........4 JANET BLOEDOW DENNIS NEUMANN Band ............ . 1234 Football , .34 Chorus .......... . 1234 Lettermen's Club... ..34 Pep Club Paper Staff,...... ...12 Declamation ..... GRADUATING CLASSfirst row 1. to r: Kathleen Fixsen, Susan Warner, Gloria Lamprecht, Ardell Arends, Carol Bierl, Janet Bloedow, and Sandra Schewe, Second row 1, to r; Janet Bierl, ,..ois Willhite, Arlene Weber, Teresa Walters, Cheryl Dickinson, and Karen Wille. Third row 1. to r: Cletus Beranek, Edward Willhite, David Streubing, Joyce Leuscher, Bernadine Eis, Marilyn Wetter, and Dennis Weber. Fourth row 1. to n Roger Pauling, Charles Brey, Gary Schumacher, Charles Pelzel, Alan Lemcke, and Dennis Neumann, Graduating, but not pic- tured: Beverly Holznagel, Douglas Bergstrom, and Darlene Knott, Graduation’s format mixed old and new ideas Checking tassels. Seniors anticipated a solemn ceremon 1963 Commencement exercises took place June 7th at 8 p. m. Father Exeley gave the invocation, and a welcome was given by Senior President Cheryl Dickin- son. Valedictory and Salutatory speeches were pre- sented by Ardell Arends and Gloria Lamprecht, respec- tively. The class song, The Halls of Ivy, was sung by all Seniors with other vocal selections by Joyce Leuscher and a group of Senior boys. S. E. Stassen, School Board President, awarded the diplomas. Honor guards were National Honor Society members, Roger Eichten and Vickie Christensen. Sophomore ushers, bro- thers and sisters of graduates, were Helyna Holznagel, Lois Neumann,Larry Weber, Pat Weber, and Arlan Wille. JUNIORS sitting first row front to back: Susan Jacobus, Jeanlne Werner, Roger Eichten, and James Schewe. Second row: Lillian Fennern, Marilyn Coulter, Sandra Dickinson, Agnes Hahn, Mary Jo Bernardy, Susan Dickinson, Maureen Macht, and Donna Way. Third row: Ruth Ann Schmidt, Penelope Powell, Vickie Christensen, Theresa Frericks, Larry Lange,' Linus Bierl, Lyle Turbes, and Gary Simning. Fourth row; Kenneth Hoffmann, Stanley Kuehn', Malcolm McCorkell, Gary Woodford, Robert Raddatz, and Steven Haas. Standing is Advisor Mr. Gasho. Not Pictured: Keith Christensen, Sharon Struckmann, Roger Fen- nern, and Raymond Groebner, Juniors’ zest brought class funds and Prom Basketball and football games found Juniors hurrying and scurrying as they made preparations for selling in the concession stand. As spring approached, classmen proudly wore their gradua- tion rings for the first time, and plans were made for the annual Prom. Officers of the class were Kenneth Hoffman, president; Stanley Kuehn, vice-president; Roger Eichten, secretary; and Marilyn Coulter, treasurer. Student Council representatives were Sandra Dickinson and Mal- colm McCorkell. Class advisors were Mr. William Gasho and Mr. Lloyd Telschow. SOPHOMORES front to back in the first row: Theresa Hammerschmidt, Judy Groebner, and Diane Jenniges. Second row; Dean Davis, Patricia Weber, Kay Fenger, Sandra Moore, Third row: Arlan Wille, Charles Bloedow, Sandra Sinclair, and Mary Kay Christensen. Fourth row: Don Wetter, Larry Weber, Chester Bergstrom, and Patty Way. SOPHOMORES front to back in the first row: Bruce Wegner, Janice Zimmerman, Ruth Ann Zitzmann, and Sherman Sheets. Second row: Lois Neumann, Helyna Holznagel, Robert Wegner, and Connie Goche. Third row: Edward Holzerland, Jill Johanneck, Lanny Kuester, and Patricia Matniowetz . Fourth row: David Hammerschmidt, Ger- aldine Goche, Judith Woelfel, and Kathleen Hoffman. Fifth row: Dianne Arends, Elizabeth Christensen, and Gaylon Dahmes. Sophomores’ and Freshmen’s climb in high school was underway Climbing up in school. Freshmen and Sophomores were led by their presidents, David Radel and Mary Kay Christensen, respectively. Among Freshmen activities were a movie and dance. The Homecoming skit of the Sophomores was entitled The Dagger. Other class officers of the Freshmen class were Pat Reese, secretary; Gary Kuehn, treasurer; and Jean Burtzel, Student Council representative. Other Sophomore officers were Sandra Moore, vice-president; Ruth Zitzman, secretary; Sandra Sinclair, treasurer; and Arlan Wille, Student Council representative. FRESHMEN standing 1. to r: John Fixsen, DavidFuhr, Gary Kuehn, Delbert Werner, James Menk, Myron Coulter, Michael Brand, Euleen Schweim, Richard Warner, Jean Arndt, Steven Christensen, Patricia Reese, Michael Alcorn, David Pelzel, Ber- nard Schewe, Glen Frericks, David Radel, Joseph Kaufenberg, Martin Goche, and Duane Jenniges . Seated l.to r: Linda Hauptli, Jean Burtzel, Diane Fennern, Linda Turbes, Carmen Goche, Marlene Irlbeck, Barbara Weber, Pamela Roadfeldt, Linda Bemardy, Judy Weber, Joyce Johanneck, Diane Hengel, Beverly Wegner, Ardyce Werner, Mary Woelfel, Janet Fennern, Bernice Gorres, Earlene Jensen, and Diane Schoer. Not pictured: James Beran and Mary Helget. EIGHTH GRADERS front row 1„ to r: Charles Jensen, Judith Magin, Michael Sinclair, Carol Christensen, Cleon Lange, and Robert Bernard. Second row 1. to r: Eunice Neumann, Renee Werner, Julie Lindeman, Janet Pohlen, Janet Johnson, and Mark Raddatz. Third row 1. tor: Dan- iel Hengel, Linda Sheets, Steve Reese, Dee Lana Dahmes, Paul Christensen, and Joyce Engel. Fourth row 1. to r: La Donna Zimmerman and David Woelfel. Eighth graders’ and Seventh graders’ activities included class parties Seventh graders and Eighth graders participated in Homecoming activities and held class parties during the school year. Seventh grade officers were: Dwayne Radel, president; Doug- las Johnson, vice-president; Michael Johanneck, secretary; Pamela Fixsen, treasurer; and Joan Burtzel, Student Council. Eighth grade officers were: Daniel Hengel, president; Renee Werner, vice-president; Joyce Engel, secretary; Julie Lindemann, treasurer, and Janet Johnson, Student Council. Mr. Soubaand Mrs. WilleandMr. Norman and Mrs Christensen were Seventh and Eighth grade advisors, respectively. SEVENTH GRADERS first row front to back: Barbara Fennern, Beveriy Bloedow, Michael Johanneck, James Koewler, Nancy Mock, and Eudean Woelfel. Second row; Colleen Gales, Betty Dallmann, Joan Burtzel, Barbara Menk, Warren Werner, and Mary Warner. Third row: Patricia Raddatz, Billy Woodford, James Bernardy, Murray Dennistoun, and Douglas Johnson. Fourth row: Thomas Bernardy, Michael Strand, Pamela Fixsen, Dwayne Radel, Larry Reese, and David Lange. Fifth row: Maynard Schewe, Bradley Wegner, Mary Wille, Diane Hoffman, and Greta Hauptli. BAND members in the first row 1„ to r: Barbara Menk, Geraldine Goche, Pamela Flxsen, Penelope Powell, Ardell Arends, Joyce Engel, Greta Hauptli, Linda Bernardy, and Julie Lindeman. Second row 1. to r: Carol Christensen, Beverly Bloedow, Lois Neumann, Linda Hauptli, Maureen Macht, Sandra Sinclair, Susan Dickinson, Janet Johnson, Janet Bloedow, Larry Lange, Elizabeth Christ- ensen, and Euleen Schweim. Thirdrowl. tor: Martin Goche, Marilyn Coulter, Gloria Lamprecht, Daniel Hengel, Gary Woodford, Cleon Lange, Eunice Neumann, Renee Werner, Mark Johanneck, Edward Holzerland, Patrick Sinclair, Michael Johanneck, and Helyna Holznagel. Fourth row 1„ to r: Ruth Ann Zitzmann, Cheryl Dickinson, Diane Hengel, Jill Johanneck, Vickie Christensen, Michael Alcorn, Gary Schumache? Sandra Dickinson, Bradley Wegner, Billy Woodford, Billy Johnson, James Beran, Malcolm McCorkell, and Paul Christensen. Pesola’s direction guided Band to “A’s” As a concert band, members performed at a Mid-Winter Concert and at a Spring Pops Con- cert. An A rating was earned at the District and Regional-State music festivals. Officers of the band were: Sandra Dickinson, president; Gary Schumacher, vice-president; and Cheryl Dickinson, secretary-treasurer. Warming-up ft '% Band members, here, are in marching position on the athletic Field, Much potential and ability led the WHS Band into a year of musical achievement. During the summer and fall, members made several appearances marching at Morgan, Sleepy Eye, Tracy, Mankato, and Minneapolis. Mr, Russell Pesola was the Band director. Majorette’s marching demanded practice time Step a little higher, said Mrs. Pesola, advisor of the Majorettes, as she taught Majorettes, Susan Jacobus, Sandra Sinclair , Teresa Walter, Karen Wille, and Marilyn Wetter, the fundamentals of twirling. Sandra Sinclair was the Head Majorette during the year. TWIRLERS 1. to r: Teresa Walter, Marilyn Wetter, Sandra Sinclair, Susan Jacobus, Karen Wille, and Susan Dickinson. CHORUS members in the first row 1. tor. Karen Wille, Patricia Mathiowetz, Susan Dickinson, Jean Burtzel, Jill Johanneck, Janet Bloedow, Dianne Arends, Diane Hengel, Judy Woelfel, Jean Arndt, Kathleen Hoffman, and Sandra Sinclair. Second row: Bemadine Eis, Marilyn Wetter, Euleen Schweim, Patricia Weber, Maureen Macht, Mary Jo Bernardy, Mary Kay Christensen, Carmen Goche, Geraldine Goche, Ruth Zitzmann, and Sandra Moore. Third row: Director Russell Pesola, Joyce Johanneck, Marlene Irlbeck, Joyce Luescher, Larry Lange, Ed Willhite, Roger Eichten, Kay Fenger, Connie Goche, and Theresa Frericks. Fourth row: Malcolm McCorkell, David Streubing, Gary Woodford, Gary Schumacher, Charles Pelzel, Roger Pauling, Dennis Weber, James Beran, and James Schewe. Music’s lyrics filled air with harmony Chorus members presented their first concert at Christmas accompanied by brass and woodwind en- sembles. Their year's efforts proved profitable when they received a B+ rating at the District music fes- tival. Officers of the Chorus were: Susan Dickinson , president; Charles Pelzel, secretary-treasurer; and Gary Schumacher, vice-president. Director and accompanists standing 1. to r: Mr. Pesola, Patricia Math- iowetz, and Ruth Zitzman. Seated: Ardell Arends. PEP CLUB members in the first row 1. to r: Cheryl Dickinson, Greta Hauptli, Barbara Menk, Joyce Johanneck, Linda Bernardy, Linda Hauptli. Second row: Gloria Lamprecht, Susan Dickinson, ArdellArends, Maureen Macht, Theresa Frericks, Mary Jo Bernardy, Helyna Hoiznagel, and Beverly Holznagel. Third row: Connie Gocne, Lois Willhite, Penelope Powell, Sandra Dickinson, Lillian Fennern, Marilyn Wetter, Karen Wille, Bemadine Eis, and Susan Jacobus. Fourth row: Mr. Russell Pesola, CarmenGoche, Beverly Wegner, Sandra Sinclair, Jill Johanneck, Donna Way, Ruth Ann Schmidt, Jean- ine Werner. Cheerleaders’ spirit set pace for Pep Club and fans We're from Wabasso. Couldn't be prouder, re- sounded at school athletic contests, as A and B team cheerleaders led vocal support of the sport teams. Pep fests, throughout the year, were planned by the octet of cheerleaders. Pep Club, furnishing spectators with pep and vim, were led by President Cheryl Dickinson, Vice-President Penny Powell, and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Dickinson. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS 1 to r are: Carmen Goche, Barbara Menk, Beverly Weg- ner, and Joyce Johanneck, SENIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS shown at the left are 1 to r: Jill Johanneck, Susan Sandra, and Cheryl Dickinson GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION sitting 1. to r: Linda Bernardy, Carmen Goche, Beverly Wegner, Jean Arndt, Geraldine Goche, Linda Hauptli, Janice Zim- mermann, Sandra Sinclair, and Connie Goche, Standing 1. to r: Advisor Mrs, Harley Lampman, Sandra Dickinson, Mary Jo Bernardy, Penelope Powell, Ruth Ann Schmidt, Kay Fenger, Jeanine Werner, Susan Jacobus, Susan Dickinson. Athletes’ groups provided physical activity, fund raising, and service All-out physical exercise for one hour a week brought GAA members in contact with sports such as basketball, bowling, and volley ball. An autumn project for Advisor Mrs. Lampman, Sandra Dickinson, and Jeanine Werner was attending GAA Camp at New Ulm. Sandra Dick- inson, president; Beverly Wegner, vice-president; Sandra Sinclair, secretary; and Treasurer Jean Arndt were the officers of the group. In an effort to bolster athletic funds, 1962-1963 Lettermen sponsored the sale of birthday calendars to area residents. On Sunday, December 2, a sausage dinner brought proceeds for the athletic cause. Leading Letterman were: Roger Pauling, president; Gary Schumacher, vice- president; and Douglas Bergstrom, secretary-treasurer. LETTERMEN first row 1. to r: Mr. Gramer Davis, Paul Hauptli, Gary Schumach- er, Roger Pauling, Douglas Bergstrom, Linus Bierl, and Roger Eichten. Second row: Dennis Neumann, Stanley Kuehn, Kenneth Hoffmann, Keith Christensen, Gary Woodford, Malcolm McCorkell, and Robert Raddatz. Third row: Alan Lemcke, Arlan Wille, David Streubing, Robert Wegner, Dean Davis, Steven Haas, Gary Simning, Patrick Baune, and Charles Pelzel. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS seated 1. to r: Jean Arndt, Kathleen Hoffman, Connie Goche, Joyce Luescher, Beverly Holznagel, Mary Kay Christensen, Patricia Reese, Helyna Holznagel. Standing 1. tor: Carmen Goche, Greta Hauptli, Beverly Wegner, Linda Hauptli, Earlene Jensen, Ardyce Werner, Janice Zimmerman, Sandra Moore, Mary Warner, Diane Hoffman, Cheryl Dickinson, Mrs, Wille, advisor, and Kathy Fixsen. Holznagefs year as FHA prexy also brought her Homemaker Award Future Homemakers of America in Wabasso spent a busy year with a myriad of activity. Early in the fall, water buckets, sponges, and cars to be washed were the symbols of the day, as FHA'ers launched a successful car wash. Mothers were treated to a special program and banquet early in the year, and Wabasso's FHA was in charge of roll call at the District Convention at Ellsworth. Sunwood Nursing Home residents were guests as the girls presented a Valentine's program. FHA week brought the erection of a downtown window display. A Salute to the Stars and Stripes, a school assembly, was another activity. Kathleen Flxsen, Senior FHA'er, served as Minnesota's first state Community Citizenship Chairman in 1962-1963. She attended the Minnesota Association of Cooperatives Convention representing Minnesota FHA'ers and attended the State Executive Council Meeting and the State Convention. Co-Author of a Citizenship booklet sent to every Minnesota Chapter, Kathleen was also in charge of a State Convention Booth and Skit. Wabasso's Chapter took part in the National Citizenship Project, as well. Officers of the local chapter were: Beverly Holznagel, president; Mary Christensen, president-elect; Connie Goche, secretary; Helyna Holznagel , treasurer; Joyce Luescher, song lead- er; Jean Arndt, historian; Kathleen Hoffmann, parliamentarian; and Pat Reese, reporter. Beverly Holznagel, Homemaker of Tomorrow 31 GERMAN CLUB members sitting 1. to r: Sandra Sinclair, Gloria Lamprcht, Sandra Dickinson, Penelope Powell, and Susan Dickinson. Second row: Advisor Mrs. Russell Pesola, Euleen Schweim, Patricia Weber, Mary Jo Bernardy, Geraldine Goche, Ruth Zitzmann, Connie Goche, Jill Johanneck, and Kathleen Fixsen. Third row: James Schewe, James Beran, Ardell Arends, Patricia Mathiowetz, Kathleen Hoffmann, Lil- lian Fennern, and Jeanine Werner. German Club’s organization gave Rabbits culture and variety Hier spricht Mann nur Deutsch might well have been the slogan of WHS's German Club in 1962-1963. The club sponsored Carrot Day, the Student-Faculty game, and the sale of Advent wreaths to raise money for an AFS student to attend WHS. Observing German customs and celebra- tions, the students held an Oktober Fest and celebrated Fasching. Among other activities were caroling at Christmas time and a trip to the Twin Cities to see Jeder- mann. Dickinson twins fed the office rabb: for German Club Carrot Day. German Club officers showed Advent wreaths made by club members. L. to r: Susan Dickinson, secretary; Gloria Lamprecht, treasurer; Sandra Sinclair, second vice-president; Penelope Powell, president; and Sandra Dickinson, first vice-presi- dent. intioran.i WRITER'S CLUB mem- bers seated 1. to r: Jill Johanneck, Joan Burtzel, Linda Bernardy, Euleen Schweim, Joyce Johanneck, Standing 1. to r: Jean Burtzel,Julie Lindeman, Patricia Reese, Janet Johnson, and Advisor Mrs.. Christensen. To encourage and assist those interested in creative writing, tne Writer's Club was newly organized. Meeting once a month,the members evaluated one another's contributions as well as those of well-known writers. Officers of the club were Linda Bernardy, president; Joan Burtzel, vice-president; Euleen Scnweim, secretary -treasurer; Jill and Joyce Johannecjc historians. Writers’ Club organized and Fixsen’s speech rated “superior” at District DECLAMATION participants kneeling 1. to r: Billy Woodford, Maynard Schewe, John Fixsen, James Schewe, and Steven Christensen. Second row 1. to r: Nancy Mock, Diane Hoffman, Cheryl Dickinson, Julie Lindeman, Joan Burtzel, Susan Dickinson, Mary Warner, Kathleen Fixsen, Jean Burtzel, and Sandra Dickinson. Third rowl. tor: Janet Johnson, Joyce Luescher, Larry Lange, Roger Pauling, Mark Raddatz, Maureen Macht, Connie Goche, and Advisor Mrs, Lampman. Amateur orators, comedians, and drama- tists turned out to give WHS its biggest Declam participation record. District com- petition at New Ulm brought Wabasso 7 verygoods , 4 ex- cellents , and 1 sup- erior . Seated 1. to r: Marilyn Coulter, Advisor Mrs. Pesola, and Penelope Powell, Standing 1. to r: Lanny Kuester, Larry Lange, Kenneth Hoffmann, and James Beran. L. to r: Mary Jo Bernardy, Sandra Moore, Mary Kay Christensen, Kathleen Hoffmann, Jean Arndt, Susan Warner, Connie Goche, Euleen Schweim, and Sandra Dickinson. Paper’s All-American rating raised school prestige RABBIT TRACKS EARNS TOP RATING—that was the headline on the school newspaper on April S, 1963. Bustling WHS news reporters, editors, and production people had grasped an All-American rating in the latest analysis by the National Student Press Association. Taking second place in the state for mimeographed newspapers, Rabbit Tracks was an up and at it school publication during 1962-1963. All buttwo of the staff attended the Minnesota Scholastic Press Association meeting on March 28 and 29 at the University of Minnesota Campus. Under the able editorship of Juniors, Penelope Powell and Marilyn Coulter, the paper was advised by Mrs. Russell Pesola. Sports Editors were Sandra Dickinson and Larry Lange. Chuck Brey snapped Rabbit Track photos. Seated 1. to r: Vickie Christensen and Sandra Sinclair. Standing 1. tor: Cheryl Dickinson, Maureen Macht, Penelope Powell, and Susan Dickinson. BUS PATROLS 1. tor: Joyce Luescher , Teresa Walter, Ardyce Werner, Mary Jo Bernardy, Bernadlne Eis, Elizabeth Christensen, Karen Wil le, Janet Bierl, Kathleen Fixsen, Lois Willhite, Ardell Arends, Jeanine Werner. SCHOOL PATROLS 1. to r: Patricia Large, Gretchen Henning, Bernetta Wegner, Susan Burtzel, Mr. Lorance Geske, Patrick Sinclair, Milan Strand, Nancy Telschow. With school buses arriving and leaving the school grounds each day during the year, bus patrols were busy checking names on bus charts as students entered the buses. School patrols found themselves guiding students safely at cross- walks . Clubs’ services aided publications and safety Snapping cameras were the common language of Camera Club members as they took pictures of activities highlighting the school year. Heading the club of amateur photographers were Charles Brey, president; Larry Lange, vice-president; and Gaylon Dahmes, secretary-treasurer. CAMERA CLUB members in the first row: Sherman Sheets, Edward Holzerland, Larry Lange. Second row: Gaylon Dahmes, Gary Simning, Ste- ven Haas, Charles Brey, Ad- visor Mr. Norman. Not Pic- tured: Charles Pelzel, Roger Pauling, David Struebing, Ed Willhite, and Dennis Weber. STUDENT COUNCIL members seated 1. to r: Jean Burtzel, Teresa Walters, Roger Pauling, Mary Kay Christensen, Marilyn Wetter, Cheryl Dickinson, Arlan Wille, Don Wetter, and Joan Burtzel� Standing 1. to r: Mr� Rustad, advisor, Kenneth Hoffmann, Janet Johnson, and Malcolm McCorkell. Not pictured: Carmen Gocne and Sandra Dickinson. Student Council's year featured Homecoming and Bundle Days Homecoming and Bundle Days were big 1962-1963 events for the Student Council. Westbrook was the meeting place of the Southwestern Minnesota Student Council Fall Convention. Travel- ing to the convention were the four WHS senior members� Three seniors led the student govern- ing body: President Cheryl Dickinson, Vice-President Roger Pauling, and Secretary-Treasurer Marilyn Wetter. Character, scholarship, leadership, and service were passwords of the National Honor Society, an association of honor students at WHS. Two new members. Junior RogerEichten and Senior Kathleen Fixsen were inducted to the organization in 1962-1963. Gloria Lamprecht served as the group's president with Marilyn Coulter, vice-president and Ardell Arends, secretary- treasurer. Standing 1. to r: Kathleen Fixsen, Roger Eichten, Gloria Lamprecht, Marilyn Coulter, Ardell Arends, Cheryl Dickinson,Advisor Mr. H. C. Rustad, and Vickie Christensen. Students’ choice was Cheryl Dickinson, Gary Schumacher for Homecoming Blast the Bluejays was the slogan chant of WHS students as Homecoming 1962 took place Friday, September 21st. Reigning royalty were Queen Cheryl Dickinson and King Gary Schumacher. Royal Senior attendants were Teresa Walter, Marilyn Wetter, Roger Pauling and Charles Pelzel. Representing the Juniors were Susan Dickinson and Malcolm McCorkell. Jill Johanneck and Arlan Wille represented the Sophomore Class. 37 Class skits in the coronation program and costume entries in the parade, raised hopes for a football victory. Following the after- noon parade, a pep rally was held on main street. The evening game with the Belview Bluejays was the only disappointment. Climaxing the homecoming festivities, was the dance with music supplied by the Sky- larks. The Last Roundup, the theme of the dance, corralled the students and alumni. Eighth graders capped parade nonors with their entry. Skylark’s music climaxed Homecoming Homecoming royalty is pictured below. Under swinging stars, WHS'ers and guests danced. Prom’s elegance lent WHS’ers An Evening in Wanda Legion Hall was the scene of the Junior-Senior buffet style Prom, an Evening in Paris. The buffet, marking the greatest change in the 1963 Prom, substituted for the traditional banquet. Arrayed in colorful French costumes were the Sophomore waiters and waitresses Ronald Christensen, Jill Johanneck, Arlan Wille, and Ruth Zitzman. The faculty, administration, and School Board, together with the guests of the Juniors and Seniors, danced to the musical notes of the Chordaires from Le Seur, Minnesota, Paris” Music and dancing gave the annual Prom elegance. 39 Music supplied by the Chordaires kept WHS'ers waltzing and swinging. Decked in French costumes by the Eiffel Tower 1. to r. were Sophomore waiters and wait - resses Ronald Christensen, Jill Johanneck, Ruth Zitzman, and Arlan Wille, An extra activity for teachers and parents were parent-teacher conferences. Wabasso's artist, Arnold Kramer showed his art works at WHS during the 1962-1963 school year. Activities’ “extras” kept students running | V Important in 1962-1963 activities were extra activities in the school. Wabasso sent a junior and senior delegate to the Soil Conservation Speaking Contest to talk on the subject, Soil and Water Conservatlon--How Will It Effect My Future? Five senior girls spoke for possible scholarships on KNUJ radio. Each girl conducted a fifteen minute radio program centered around school news and music. Wabasso's two Spelling Bee Champs both placed in the top ten in county competition. Several WHS'ers also participated in a German Contest at Mankato. Mark Raddatz, at the speakers podium, practices for the county conservation speech contest as Kathleen Fixsen, senior high winner, looks on. Spelling champs at WHS were Julie Lindemann, left, and Alternate Beverly Bloedow, right. 40 ATHLETICS SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM 1. to r. First row: Douglas Bergstrom, Gary Schumacher, Roger Pauling, Alan Lemcke, Robert Raddatz, and Mr. Gramer Davis; Coach. Second row: Paul Hauptli, Charles Pelzel, Gary Simning, Steven Haas, Gary Woodford, Dennis Neumann, and Mr. Maurice Gort; Assistant Coach. Third row: Dean Davis, Patrick Baune, Arlan Wille, David Struebing, and Malcolm McCorkell. Team’s efforts brought one victory and much experience One win and seven defeats gave the 1962-1963 Senior High Football Squad the poorest record the Rabbits had had in five years; however, individual senior qualities contributed heavily to making a team whose good playing Intensified from game to game. Charles Pelzel's outstanding pass catching, Douglas Bergstrom's defensive play, Gary Schumacher's and Roger Pauling's daring plays, and, above all, the school spirit possessed by each sustained school honor. At the end of the eight-game season, this was the football scoreboard: Lynd OPPONENT 33 WHS 6 Hanley Falls 6 33 Belview 20 9 Franklin 46 7 Clara City 39 0 Echo 79 6 Boyd 35 13 Balaton 40 14 42 Pauling’s selection to all-conference was bright spot Here, a moment's inaction on a usually hopping field. The starting line-up poses in formation. Front 1. to r: Charles Pelzel, Roger Pauling, Dean Davis, David Struebing, and Robert Raddatz. Backfield: Gary Schumacher, Alan Lemcke, and Paul Hauptli. Ballet or ball? Gary Woodford makes a desperate, but unsuccessful,attempt to catch a pass. Senior Roger Pauling, Straight Eight All- Conference football player Opponents lowered the boom on Alan Lemcke as he went for goal. Honors received by Roger Pauling at the close of his football career were the All-State Honorable Mention and selection to the All-Conference Team. Gary Schumacher attained an All-Conference Honorable Mention. m it A TEAM standing 1. to r: Don Wetter, Linus Bierl, Stanley Kuehn, Douglas Bergstrom, Gary Schumacher, Charles Pelzel, Ronald Christensen, Alan Lemcke, Malcolm McCorkell, Roger Eichten, and Paul Hauptli. In front: Coaches James Murphy and Robert Eue. Not pictured: Keith Christensen Season’s highlights were basketball honors awarded Pelzel and Schumacher Highlighting season basketball plays were the sixteen point per game average of Charles Pelzel, WHS Senior, and the sparkling defensive play of Gary Schumacher. Charlie was named to the All-Conference team, and Gary received honorable mention. Tangling against St. Anne, the Rabbits hosted a packed crowd. Gary Schumacher and Charles Pelzel, co- captains of the A Team. Rabbit’s play was best in over-time Finishing the basketball season with a two won-sixteen lost record, Wabasso's A team captured their two victories in over-time bouts with Russell and Hanley Falls. Fifth place in the Conference during the '62-'63 season,Wabasso's Rabbits lost four graduates for the coming season: Douglas Bergstrom, Alan Lemcke, Charles Pelzel, and Gary Schumacher. Composed mainly of Freshmen during the season, B squad members showed much improvement and potential as the end of the season rolled around. Charlie takes one off the boards. Charlie has the ball, but Schewy is still looking. Roger takes one of his fantastic long It's shots. gone, but will it go in? B TEAM 1. to r: James Schewe, Richard Warner, Chester Berg- strom, Coach Robert Eue, Arlan Wille, Charles Jensen, Delbert Werner, Michael Alcorn. Front row 1. to r: Don Wetter, Robert Wegner, James Menk, and David Radel. TRACK team standing 1. to r: Ronald Christen- sen, Robert Raddatz, Gary Woodford, Gary Schumacher, Stanley Kuehn, and Coach Mr. Davis. Kneeling 1. to r: Gary Turbes, Malcolm McCorkell, Ray Groeb- ner, and Roger Fennern. Rabbit’s thinclads ran distance best Junior class boys, a Sopnomore, and a Senior made up WHS's 1962-1963Track Team. Track Team members appeared to have potential as the spring meets came. One graduating Senior, Gary Schu- macher was lost for the next season. Coach for the Track Teamwas Mr. Gramer Davis. Mile-runners, Stanley Kuehn and Gary Schumacher, pose as if ready to take-off for another win for WHS. Junior Class had most Track Team members. Roger Eichten, one of WHS's best batters, prepares to swing, while Larry Weber sits in catching position. With arm in motion was Chuck Brey, a WHS baseball pitcher.shown at left. Weber’s bat blasted high percentage, .360 Batter-up was a familiar cry around WHS as spring sports brought baseball back into focus. Early ball games showed the Rabbits’ potential in the sport. An oft-seen pitcher- catcher combination at WHS during 1962-1963 was Chuck Brey and Larry Weber. Mr. Gort coached the WHS Baseball Team during the 1962-1963 term. First row 1. to r: Keith Christensen, Kennth Hoffmann, Larry Lange, Douglas Bergstrom, Roger Eichten, Paul Hauptli, and Steven Reese. Second row 1. to r: Coach Mr. Maurice Gort, Chester Bergstrom, Larry Weber, Charles Jensen, Michael Alcorn, Roger Pauling, Charles Brey, Linus Bierl, and Jo- seph Pelzel. TRACK AND BASEBALL TEAMS In the first row 1. tor: JosephKaufenberg, Daniel Hengel, Cleon Lange, Paul Christensen, David Woelfel, Da- vid Pelzel, David Radel, Murray Dennistoun, Thomas Bernardy, and Robert Bernard. Second row 1. tor: Bradley Wegner, Michael Strand, Glen Frerlcks, Warren Werner, Michael Johanneck, Larry Reese, Martin Goche, Dwayne Radel, and Michael Sinclair. Third row 1. to r: Coach Mr. Gas ho, Myron Coulter, David Fuhr, Richard Warner, Delbert Werner, Mark Raddatz, Michael Brand, John Fix- sen, Steven Christensen, James Menk, and Gary Kuehn. Junior high school boys, preparing for the day when they would be on the varsi- ty squads, participated in seasonal sports in 1962- 1963. Faring well in foot- ball, the boys capped hon- ors at their first track meet. Basketball and baseball were other junior high sports. Little Rabbits’ spark carried bright hope BASKETBALL TEAM in the first row 1. tor: Mi- chael Strand, Murray Dennistoun, Warren Wer- ner , Martin Goche, David Radel, Michael Sinclair, David Pelzel, Larry Reese, Dwayne Radel. Second row 1. to r: Coach Mr . Gasho, Richard Warner, David Fuhr, James Menk, Mi- chael Brand, Charles Jensen, Delbert Werner, Michael Alcorn and Myron Coulter. FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYERS starting in the back row 1. to r: Warren Werner, Murray Dennistoun, Michael Alcorn, Martin Goche, and Larry Reese. Second row 1. to r: Coach Mr. Gasho, Steven Reese, John Fixsen, Robert Bernard, Dan- iel Hengel, and David Radel. Front row 1. tor: Steven Christensen, James Menk, Charles Jensen, David Radel, Richard Warner, and Michael Sinclair. Susie practices her skill with the comptometer. Gloria and Darlene work with the voice machine. Newly added to the WHS curriculum was the clerical office practice course. Designed to give students a better understanding of office procedure, the course was initiated and taught by Mr. H. C. Rustad. Included was a rotation plan in which students operated each of several main office machines for one week. With the assistance of a language laboratory, Mrs. Russell Pesola taught the fundamentals of the German language. Rabbits’ study program progressed with machine skills and conversational German Concentration in German class. Ternae, a math course, was among a number of self-taught school sub- jects given in the 1962-1963 school year. Available to students were elementary algebra, advanced algebra, the language of algebra, and solid geometry. Shown are Temac students, Charles Brey and James Beran. An ingenious device made by Mr. Frederick Souba was a mathema- tical machine to aid his students, Michael Jo- hanneck and Dee Ann Raddatz, shown at the right. Students’ progress was reported to parents Information on students' academic progress was brought to parents via new nine- week report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and correspondence. The School also boasted an active PTA. —--— iium Forming a creative design in tumbling were the Ninth and Tenth Grade Girls’ Phy. Ed. Class. Mrs. Melvin Wille, Wabasso Public School Home Econo- mics teacher, showed her adult sewing class some steps in garment making. Curriculum’s quality and diversity captured attention of all ages Integral parts of school, some classes taught students various physical skills, in addition to mental skills. Evening adult classes in subjects ranging from sewing to German to music Wej6.j’n the curricu um� Home Economics class studies covered a broad field, including a WS j n_? Preparat on class for Senior girls. Wabasso students had a chance to take well- rounded programs of subjects dealing with everything from chemistry to geometry to free ex - ercise. Douglas Bergstrom centered his attention on an- other piece of modern shop equipment. Sawing-away in Industrial Arts class, Mike Brand demonstrated one of the tools used in the shop. 52 rf «muff hjt.dE m irl THE GOBLIRSCH STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE Wabasso - Vesta Minnesota DENNISTOUN OIL COMPANY Your Complete One Stop Service Clinton Motor Parts and Service Wheel Aligning and Balancing Tank Wagon Delivery PHONES 2681 Residence 4411 Business Archie Dennistoun, Owner Wabasso, Minnesota REDWOOD COUNTY FARM BUREAU SERVICE CO. Wabasso, Minnesota Telephone 4271 WE SUPPLY Fertilizers, Feeds Seeds Soil Testing Service Insecticides Sprayers Fencing Posts Hardware paints Your Patronage is Appreciated Congratulations To 1963 Graduates KELLY’S DRUG Wabasso, Minnesota 54 W. J ALCORN, M . D. Physician and Surgeon Office Phone: 2361 Residence Phone: 2362 W A B A S S O WILLHIT E IMPLEMENTS Dependable Service At Low Cost Make Our Store Your Headquarters Phone 2451 WABASSO 55 LEISTIKOW’S STORE General Merchandise Serving You Since 1900 HONEST PRICES GOOD GOODS FRANTA and STANLEY FUNERAL HOME Wabasso, Minnesota Dealers Elmer Franta Stanley Fietrowski Zenith TV - Maytag - Frigidaire - Monarch Furniture - Hardware - Plumbing - Heating DaY 2231 Night 2052 56 GOBLIRSCH ELEVATOR, INC. Wabasso, Minnesota Telephone 2431 Grain Coal Seeds Fertilizer Chemicals Supersweet Feeds Custom: Fertilizer Spreading Grain Drying WABASSO STANDARD Commercial Printing Productive Advertising CHEVROLET CHEVY II CORVETTE CORVAIR CHEVROLET TRUCKS KRETSCH CHEVROLET Sales Service Phone 2392 Wabasso, Minnesota 57 Wabasso Creamery Division of Western Dairy Wabasso, Minnesota For Fun On A Date m Roller Skate - m SKYLINE ROLLERDROME Elmer Koppelman Redwood Falls, Minnesota MEALS LUNCHES CHRIS’ CAFE Phone 2661 Wabasso, Minnesota (Jmgratulatiom to the graduating class HOTEL BAR Joe Dickinson, Proprietor Wabasso, Minnesota R.F.DRUCK MOTORS J. I. Case Machinery R. F. Druck Hfljl'lj Telephone 2331 - 2332 Wabasso, Minnesota Joe P. Hammerschmidt COLD STORAGE LOCKER Meats Sausage Curing Wabasso, Minnesota N.J. GOBLIRSCH.D.D.S. Marv’s Cafe Wabasso, Minnesota Marvin Salfer, Proprietor Wabasso, Minnesota 58 WABASSO BOWLING LANES BOWL FOR PLEASURE YOUNG AND OLD To those business firms and donors whose advertisements or names appear in the 1963 RABBIT, the staff members of the WHS yearbook wish to convey their sincere thanks. WABASSO PRODUCE Golden Sun Feed Eggs Cream Poultry Duane Rohde, Proprietor Phone 4351 WABASSO Plumbing Heating Lennox Furnaces Richmond Fixtures WABASSO, MINNESOTA Phone 2751 WATERMAN STOCK YARDS STEFFL MACHINE SHOP WABASSO, MINNESOTA We buy hogs every day up to Saturday noon. General Blacksmithing jP feMNS- Phone 2551 WABASSO 59 Cheryl and Sue, pert WHS graduates, enjoy a chat on the new princess style phone — AND YOUR TEENAGER CAN TOO! Convenient Inexpensive Modem A JOY FOR ANY TEENAGER TO OWN REDWOOD COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY Redwood Falls, Minnesota Public Accountant Auditor THRIFTWAY W. C. SLETTEN Me 7-8342 614 E. Chestnut Redwood Falls, Minnesota OLIVER Franta Implement, Inc. Jerry Barnes, Proprietor 60 Michael Franta Redwood Falls, Minnesota Baker Bros. Motors 625 West Bridge Street P. O. Box 159 Telephone 627-2936 Redwood Falls, Minnesota CHERYL AND SUE LIKE IA { BY STUDEBAKER REDWOOD LIVEWIRE Advertising—Printing Your Tri-County Printing Headquarters Redwood Falls, Minnesota REDWOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Telephone 2341 Clements, Minnesota 61 All Makes All Models All Colors Low Cost Credit To Fit Your Budget Scott-Preuse CHEVROLET PONTIAC BUICK Redwood Falls, Minnesota WILLIAMS STUDIO QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY Weddings Portraits Commerical Ph. 637-2110 103 E. 2nd Street W00LW0RTHS Redwood Falls, Minnesota Clem’s Jewelry Gifts The Store Of Unusual Gifts Redwood Falls, Minnesota Ben Franklin Store Art Seifert—Owner Redwood Falls, Minnesota Redwood Falls, Minnesota Redwood Falls, Minnesota COMPLETE ON THE FARM TIRE SERVICE Redwood Veterinary Clinic SMITH’S fi restone STORE Phone: ME 7-2826 Redwood Falls Pete Bob FALLS THEATRE 71 DRIVE IN THEATRE _ . ..... 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Custom Feed Grinding and Mixing Grain, Fuel, Feed, and Seeds Jensen Brothers, Proprietors THE WANDA STATE BANK Complete Banking Services Wanda, Minnesota Dial PL 2-7620 F. D. I. C. 65 LAMBERTON HATCHERY Nyberg's Premium Chicks Chick Feeds, Remedies, And Supplies PHONE PLaza 2-7773 Vigorena Feeds Lamfaerton, Minnesota Bellig Johnson Sales Service PL 2-7210 Lamberton, Minnesota Burtzel’s Cafe Lucan, Minnesota Pelzel’s Bar WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET Lucan, Minnesota PAVEK’S OIL COMPANY Mobil Lucan, Minnesota Johnnie s Garage Lucan, Minnesota DON HAAG Implement © Appliance m ■S GramMed. The Friendly Store Electrical Contracting Lucan, Minnesota Elmer Roadfeldt Lucan, Minnesota 66 COMPLETE FARM AND HOME SALES AND SERVICE LAMBERTON HEATING PLUMBING 24-hour Service PHONE PL 2-7451 ElmerS. Schultz, Prop. Lamberton, Minnesota IRON FIREMAN Standard of Value in Automatic Heating and Power Equipment Farmers Coop. Elevator Feed—Seed—Fertilizer Grinding and Mixing Bulk Feed Delivery Dial PL 2-7667 Wanda, Minnesota Woelfel’s Grocery Seaforth, Minnesota Open Seven Nights A Week Farmers Grain Co. Seaforth, Minnesota r 'Mobilgasl Pistulka Service Station Seaforth, Minnesota 67 Nelson-Schjaastad All Year Round Gift Store Hardware, Heating Plumbing ME LGES Shoes of Quality Shellane Gas—Frigidaire—Sporting Goods Redwood Falls, Minnesota Phone ME 7-8395 Redwood Falls, Minnesota ____________I______________________I CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES to the Class of 1963 It has been our privilege to make your yearbook photographs and your Senior Class Portraits. Swanson Studio PLAZA 2-7356 LAMBERTON FOR THE BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY NATURAL COLOR OR BLACK AND WHITE CALL US FOR ALL OCCASIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1963 GRADUATES! Franta Insurance Agency VINCENT FRANTA—AGENT REAL ESTATE INSURANCE INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING PHONE 2401 WABASSO, MINNESOTA 68 SERVICE WITH A SMILE Wa basso Wanda ZIESKE LUMBER GO. Butler Agri-Builder Dealer For Redwood And Brown Counties We Contract For All Types Of Farm Buildings And Homes A Full Line Of Butler Stor-N-Dry Units Butler Stor-N-Feed Systems Butler Farm Feed Lot Systems Butler Farm Buildings | AGRI-BUILDER | Use Our 10% Cash-N-Carry System Your Headquarters For Portable Buildings Everything For The Builder And Home Owner Financing Available For All Building Purposes Years Of Experience In Building Construction WABASSO STATE BANK MtMMJ rcMMAk. OC� 0 � T MtuatNCI cowownoN - —� |W—= WABASSO. MINNESOTA GENERAL BANKING INSURANCE A. F. Hassenstab, Pres. C. H. Leistikow, Vice. Pres. F. W. Rohlik, Cashier 69_____________________________________ EYKYN'S BAR George R. Eykyn Wabasso PINE TREE DAIRY 2 4-hour milk service at your Pine Tree vendor Wabasso FALLS IMPLEMENT COMPANY Allis-Chalmers, New Idea, Oliver Farm Equipment Redwood Falls WEEDMAN'S STANDARD SERVICE Phone 2601 Clements WABASSO VETERINARY HOSPITAL WABASSO CLEANERS Wabasso Wabasso UNITED BUILDING CENTERS, INC. TONfS SHOE REPAIR Lucan Wabasso TOBY'S STANDARD SERVICE Bulk delivery of gas, oil, and greases Phone 38 Lucan SOUTH SIDE LIQUOR STORE A1 and Mary Ann Wesselmann Wanda OUR OWN HARDWARE AND V STORE Phone 7527965 Lambe rton MACHT'S V STORE Lucan OBERMAN'S PRODUCE Jerry Oberman, Prop. LYCO GAS Cream, Eggs, Poultry and Hides Wabasso Bus. Ph. ME 7-8752 Redwood Falls KEN'S GAMBLE STORE WATER SOFTENING SERVICE Zenith TV, Hamilton Dryers, Paints, Household Wares, Automotive and Sporting Goods HOLZNAGEL CONSTRUCTION Lamberton COMPANY GEHRKE'S RED OWL Lucan 7 Your Gravel Contractors Phone 212 Walnut Grove, Minnesota 0 AMERICAN OIL COMPANY W. W. Dederich PL 2-7275 (Lamberton) Wanda BOWL AT HI-WAY LANES Jim Olson Redwood Falls DELUXE MOTEL AND CAFE ANONYMOUS DONOR The place to buy good home-cooked meals. Redwood Falls BEAUTY LOUNGE DICK'S PRODUCE Specializing in style permanents and personality haircuts. Cash buyer of eggs and produce Vigorena Feeds ME 7-8040 Redwood Falls Clements BERNARDY'S FOOD MARKET Lawrence Bernardy Phone 2251 Wabasso DICK'S SERVICE Richard Scoates Redwood Falls LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS Anderson Implement Co., Inc. Hylland Lumber Company Redwood Falls Redwood Falls Burris Olds-Cadillac James King - Buy Sell Used Redwood Falls Iron - Seaforth Clements Grain and Milling Co. Joe's Barber Shop Clements Wabasso Coast-To-Coast Store Kratzke Barber Shop Redwood Falls Wabasso Comer Cafe Otto's Bar Lucan Wanda Dr. A. M. Lowry, Veterinarian Owen's Radio and T.V. Wanda Redwood Falls Firestone Tires and Shoes The Paris Shop Lucan Redwood Falls Gambles Redwood Shoe Shop Wabasso Redwood Falls Hopfenspirger-Schoffman Rolland Bierl Soft Water Redwood Falls Wanda Sheer Magic Beauty Shop — Redwood Falls Advertising and Professional Service Index Alcorn, Dr. W. J. (M.D.) 55 American Oil Company 71 Baker Brothers 61 Beauty Lounge 71 Bellig-Johnson 66 Ben Franklin 62 Bernardy Food Market 71 Burtzel's Cafe 66 Chris Cafe 58 Clem’s Jewelry 62 Deluxe Motel Cafe 71 Dennistoun Oil Company 54 Dick's Produce 71 Dick's Service 71 Druck, R. F. 58 Ehlers 63 Ekyn's Bar 70 Falls Implement 70 Farm Bureau, Redwood County 54 Farmers Coop Elevator 67 Farmers Grain 67 Franta Implement 60 Franta Insurance Agency 68 Franta Stanley 56 Galles' 64 Gambles 66 Gehrkes Red Owl 70 Goblirsch Elevator 57 Goblirsch Store 54 Goblirsch, Dr. W. J. (D.D.S.) 58 H H Motor 63 Haag, Don-Implement 66 Hammerschmldt's Locker 58 Hi-Way Lanes 71 Holznagel Construction Company 70 Hotel Bar 58 Johnny's Garage 66 K L G R 63 Kelly's Drug 54 Ken's Gamble Store and Water Softening Service 70 Knudson's Jewelry 64 Kretsch Chevrolet 57 Lamberton Hatchery 66 Larson's Furniture 64 Lee's Electric Service 64 Leistikow's Store 56 Livewire 61 Lucan Grain Fuel 65 Lyco Gas 70 Macht's V Store 70 Marv's Cafe 58 Melges Shoes 68 Music Store 64 Nelson-Schjaastad Hardware 68 Nelson's-Kerm Pharmacy 63 Oberman's Produce 70 Our Own Hardware and V Store 70 Pavek’s Oil Company 66 Pelzel’s Bar 66 Pine Tree Dairy 70 Pistulka Service Station 67 Platz Repair 65 Quesenberry's 64 REA 61 Ramsey Hotel and Coffee Shop 64 Reek's Tastee Freez 64 Redwood Amusement Company 63 Redwood Veterinary Clinic 63 Scott Preuss 62 Schultz, Elmer 67 Sletten, W.C. 60 Skyline Rollerdrome 58 Smith's Firestone 63 Southslde Liquor Store 70 Steffi's General Blacksmlthing 59 Swanson's Studio 68 Telephone Company, Redwood County 60 Thriftway 60 Toby's Standard Service 70 Tom's Shoe Repair 70 United Building Center, Inc. 70 Wabasso Bowling 59 Wabasso Cleaners 70 Wabasso Creamery 58 Wabasso Plumbing Heating 59 Wabasso Produce 59 Wabasso Standard 57 Wabasso State Bank 69 Wabasso Vet Hospital 70 Wanda State Bank 65 Waterman's Stock Yard 59 Weedman's Standard Service 70 Willhite Implement 55 William's Studio 62 Wilson's Clothing 63 Woelfel's Grocery 67 Wool worth' s 62 Zieske Lumber 69 72 Lettermans' Club Plans Calender The lettermans club of WHS has come up with a project that should interest the whole com- munity. The project s a Birth- day Calender. A canvass of the town and outlying farms will provide names of every person in rhe community, at 25 cents per name; this will put their name on the date In which their birthday is. a wedding anniver- sary or any other information to this effect. The 25 cent cost will also get you a free calendar. The coet Is per person In the family and each family will receive one calendar. Extra calendars can be purchased at a small cost. Advertising will be sold to the local merchants. We think that this will be a good advertisement because it is possible to have ads in 300 • 400 homes every month. it Monthly Mi Wabasso 5 9 New Public Schoc Safety Stop Sign 'gH v -; x «vs ?v Kathleen Fixsen Wins First In VFW Contest % Vc « i� ) JoJ nat yp Wa fi °n a tterj hn, %VS oV W v .•jl AOS M. ®L CO®’' , ,, S V- .-ao'- . «? Af V' s'0° s'CtO ’ o go. o’- XVV v e a J0 e ctf . J0� 0v.W . vo t V old®0; O X Js y c°ie VtfP • V gje ' V ev 00 TI DENT COI NCTL officers at Wabasso High School are, left to right, Cheryl Dickin- son, president; Marilyn Wetter, secretary-treasurer; Roger Pauling, vice president; H. C. Rustad, advisor, and Theresa Walter, senior class representative. (Journal Photos by Mrs. Archie Pickett) ' A J oV WHS To Present Winter Concert February 14th The Journal Camera Scans orJ'c n be r .«iiic■h 11 teJ°n The top spellers were selected VVubasso Public School as the i 1 ■ and 8th Grade divisi |e Lin deman, daguhter of Mr. 1 Mrs. Warren Lindeman with 1 edow, daugh; land Mrs. Ferdinand Bloedow tted as alternate. Patricia wtz. daughter of Mr. and IRichard Raddaty took the i’ 1 ler of Mr. and Mrs. Clair wi was chosen as alter- Band Members Attend Musit 'inners will represent Public School in the ntest at Redwood Falls i 15, at 1:30 p. m. 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