Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1965 volume:

THE DOOR OPENS The door opens to denote development. Let the seniors of W.H.S. take you, readers, through the 1 964-65 school year justas it happened. Share with them excitement of the fall football games and home- coming. Experience with them the fun and frolic of the winter season. Enjoy with them the last spring days of school and fun. Be sure to witness the or- dinary aspects of the school year: the classes, the schoolrooms, the music groups, class plays, and so on. May thisyearbook make students relive 1964-65, and others experience the school year.---------Ed. 2 Here are the students enjoying a typical school party. This is, however, only one aspect of high school. Check the table of contents to find the different sides of school. One will find inthis book the events just as they happened. They are listed according to seasons for more convenience. The various clubs, groups, and administration are listed under the heading GROUPS. Enjoy reading the REDMEN, and treasure it always. CONTENTS Title Page.................... Foreword...................... Contents...................... Dedication ................... Introduction.................. Fall.......................... Winter ....................... Spring........................ Groups ....................... Ads ......................... 1 2 3 4 , 5 11 27 41 57 71 3 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO Seated, left to right: J. Hegg, J. Collignon, L. Hegg, D.Reider, J. Ball, J. Larson, B. Merriman, J. Kilcoin, B. Bre- wer, S. Larson. Row 2: K. Wolf, Mr.Weddle, D. Swenson, R. Twogood, D. Donkey, P. Taylor, D. Authier, R. Berens, T. Lindley, W. Weatherford, B. Sondness, G. Regynski, Mr. Johnson, L. Sandness. Row 3: R. Berens, B. Donkey, J. Sandness, J. Berg, S. Donohue, M. Collignon, P. Bissell, R. Wood, B. Ball, S. Alexander, M. Kilcoin, T. Hendrick (not pictured). The football team of W.H.S. was rated first in South Dakota in eight-man football by the Sioux Fal Is Argus Leader. Forthis reason, we feel it fitting and proper to dedicate this yearbook to the members of the team, coaches, and managers. W.H.S. can certainly be proud of the team's record and sports- manship, for both were outstanding. Congratula- tions, boys, for your fine performance. You have made W.H.S. very happy. 4 INTRODUCTION Barbara Brisbine Student Council Representative Introducing the 1964-65 yearbook is the class of '65. The class consisted of thirty-seven members, and elected four officers. The last year for the seniors was filled with classes, trips, a play, a prom, etc. It is shown in detail on the following pages. Watch carefully as the seniors guide you through the year. 5 6 Patricia Druse Cheryl Forbes James Hegg Lynn Hegg Stanley Hegg Terrence Hendrick Steven Hinker Ruth Hjelm Peggy Jamison James Kilcoin Kay Kogel 8 James Larson Jerry Larson Terrence Lindley Lynn Ann Moran Marion Larson William Merriman 9 Not pictured Lorry Peterson Coy Richardson Dennis Taylor Patricia Rankin Gary Regynski Marjorie Siedschlaw Keith Wolf Ernest Sweeney Barry Woolery CLASSES BEGIN Sporting a brand-new look and a whole roomful of up-to-the-minute science e- quipment is the recently remodeled sci- ence lab here at Woonsocket High. Mrs. Uttect, Dick Donkey, Helen Bergeleen. Completed this past winter, the labora- tory received nearly S7,000 worth of mod- ern equipment. The most significant piece of equipment is the safety cabinet which contains a shower and an eyeball washer. 12 IN THE FALL Classes are a very essential part of eve- ry school year. The students at W. H. S. have a wide variety of subjects that they may choose to take besides the required subjects. On this page are shown Shop I, English II, HomeEc.l, and drivers ed. The English II class is held in the book- keeping room which sports new desks es- pecially designed for bookkeeping class. The desk tops can be slanted or leveled. 13 W.H.S. RANKS FIRST Row 1, left to right: L. Sondness, J. Collignon, J. Boll, J. Hegg, D. Reider, B. Brewer, B. Donkey, M. Kil- com, L. Hegg. Row 2: S. Teide, D. Donkey, W. Wheotherford, R. Berens, M. Collignon, B. Merrimon, G. Regynski, D. Swenson, J. Berg. Row 3: Mr. Weddle, J. Sondness, J. Larson, J. Kilcoin, P. Taylor, D. Aut- hier, M. Larson, T. Hendrick, R. Wood, Mr. Johnson, and B. Sandness. Football Schedule They We Wessington 0 31 Plank ington 6 39 Kimball 20 39 White Lake 6 56 Mt. Vernon 20 62 Doland (11 man) 6 13 Stickney 7 57 Lincoln Loggers 21 66 Gann Valley 13 47 In the fall a young man's fancy turns to foot- ball, and W.H.S. is no different. The Woon- socket Redmen successfully defended their P. F.C. Crown in the 1964 season. As the Red- men strode from the field afterscalping the Gann VaI ley Buffalos 47-13, they knew they had wrap- ped up their fifth straight conference title. That Parent's Night tilt was also the 26th consecutive win for the Redmen. The Big Red had several outstanding per- formers for the season: Jim Collignon, thestate's leading scorer; Ron Berens, Mr. Inside for the Red and White; Quarterback Darwin Reider, de- fensive end; Jim Larson, offensive center; and team leader in tackles, Terry Hendrick. This was a team that believed there was only one way to play, and that was to win! The Redmen defeated Beadle County Conference Champ Wessington 31 -0 to open the season. 14 IN EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL Big Ron Berens puts his toe to the opening kickoff. Homecoming Game. All-Stater Jim Collignon races for another TD versus Kimball. t Three grim all-staters and their mentor: Ronald (Cassius) Berens, Terrence (Hoop the Stoop) Hendrick, James (The Man) Collignon, and Coach Ralph Weddle. Berens and Hendrick also served as co-captains. After knocking off Plankington in a hard-hit- ting contest the Redmen faced the Kimball Coyotes on Ki-Yi Day. The Redmen trailed 20-1 4at half but roared back to take a 39-20 decision. Coach Weddle's charges then swamped White Lake and Mt. Vernon by huge margins, and Doland in an 11 -man tilt. Woonsocket's defense contained the Wheelers' running attack while Jim Collignon carried the offensjve machine, and the Redmen were victors once more 13-6. The Redmen ended the season with impressive victories over Stickney, the Lincoln Loggers, and Gann Valley. The Redmen were selected the Number ONE Eight-Man Team in South Dakota by the Sports Department of the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. 15 STEVE AND JEAN REIGN 16 Princess Jean Parsons and Chief Steve Hinker reigned over Homecoming. OVER Kl-Yl DAY ATTENDANTS Jim Hegg and Kayleen Baseman A token of esteem for Jeannie. The 1964-65 Ki-Yi Day, one of the first fall events, proved to beone of the most successful since its inception in 1954. ATTENDANTS Worried coaches ot bonfire. Girls' triple trio sings. Steve Hinker and Jean Parsons were crowned Chief and Princess at the coronation by master of cere- monies, Terry Hendrick. 17 SUCCESSFUL KI-YI PARADE Parode marshal Bill Dankey is almost wiped out. The royalty reigns. The junior class entry. Sophomore float gets the point across. Freshman float in the parade. A gigantic bonfire and snake dance was held after the coronation and pep rally on Thursday night. Friday afternoon the festivities began with the annual parade, under the direction of Mr. Dankey. The Redmen made the afternoon complete by thrashing the Kimball Coyotes. A banquet was held in the evening, and the festivities were closed by a dance in the gym. 18 Lea Moran, Lynn Moran, Mary Hendrick, Peggy Anderson, Gerry Moran, Evelyn Hjelm, Judy Asper, Kathy Schroeder, and Betty Jensen participated in the local declam contestthis year. Those chosen to attend the district contest in Wessing- ton Springs were Kathy Schroe- der, poetry; Judy Asper, dra- matics; Mary Hendrick, oratory; and Peggy Anderson, humorous. DECLAM CONTEST SOPHOMORES THE 20 King Ronnie ond Queen Cheryl CARNIVAL ROYALTY RACE The W. H. S. carnival was held in the National Guard Armory in October, 1964. The candidates for this year were Steve Baker and Candi Forbes, freshmen; Cheryl Grassel and Ronnie Dennis, soph- omores; Jean Hinker and Stuart Tiede, juniors; and Barbara Brisbine and Kieth Wolf, seniors. The candidates of the class earning the largest amount of money were crowned Carnival King and Queen. This year's King and Queen were the sophomore candidates, Cheryl Grassel and Ronnie Dennis. The proceeds from the carnival were given to the Band Parents Organization. Candi Forbes and Steve Baker MUSIC GROUPS The triple trio was organized at the beginning of the school year. It consisted of Nita Parker, Gerry Moran (alternate), Marilyn Dankey, Mary Hendrick, Jean Hinker, Joan Hopkins, Judy Asper, Lea Moran (alternate), Janet Lang, Jean Parsons, Carolyn Gunderson (alternate), and Lynn Moran. Kay- leen Baseman was the accompanist. The group appeared at Homecoming, for the first appearance. After that they sang at the masonic temple, Democratic Rally Night, Fr. Janus' jubilee, and the re- gional vocal contest at Kimball. All State Chorus was at Watertown in late fall this year. Those who attended from W.H.S. were Marilyn Dankey, Jean Parsons, Lynn Hegg, Dennis Taylor, and Kayleen Baseman, accompanist. The group spent two days in Watertown. The days were spent preparing for the mass concert on the eve- ning of the second day. 22 ARE ORGANIZED The mixed octet was chosen at the beginning of the school year. They appeared at the vocal ensemble contest in Kimball, the senior play, athletic banquet, and Fr. Janus' jubilee. The members and alter- nates are Nita Parker, Lynn Moran, Jean Parsons, Janet Lang, Mary Hendrick, Marilyn Dankey, John Fristad, Dennis Taylor, Jim Ball, Lynn Hegg, and Terry Hendrick. Kayleen Baseman accompa- nied the group. Also formed at the beginning of the year was the boys' double quartet. They appeared at Kimball, sen- ior play, Kiwanas1 banquet, Fr. Janus' jubilee, and the athletic banquet. Carolyn Gunderson accom- panied the boys: Kurt Siedschlaw, John Fristad, Philip Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Jim Ball, Terry Hen- drick, Darwin Reider, Pat Bissell, and Lynn Hegg. 23 JUNIOR CLASS Row 1, left to right: J. Asper, N. Porker, M. Peterson, D. Podrosky, H. Bergeleen, N. Paterson, J. Lang, J. Hopkins, M. Brosnon. Row 2: Miss Alfson, C. Van Dyke, K. Olinger, S. Druse, J. Hinker, C. Gunder- son, M. Wolter, J. Fristad, B. Murtha, L. Wolf. Row 3: M. Collignon, R. Budde, D. Larson, J. Larson, R. Wood, J. Sandness, G. Zens, P. Tayler, B.Sandness, Row 4: D. Holland, D. Dankey, S. Tiede, P. Bissell, W. Weatherford, D. Reider, J. Collignon, J. Berg, R. Manhalter. 24 Top to Bottom: Michele Wolter, Dick Dankey, Darwin Reider, Jim Collignon, Jean Hinker, Carolyn Gunderson, Mike Collignon, Helen Bergeleen, Phillip Tayler, Coleen Van Dyke, Karen Olinger, Bill Sandness, Shirleen Druse, Mrs. Parsons, Nita Parker, Stuart Tiede. PRODUCES PLAY The junior class had a very successful year at Woonsocket High School. The class officers were Darwin Reider, presi- dent; Bill Sandness, vice-president; Stuart Tiede, secretary-treasurer; and Philip Tay- lor, Student Council representative. The class play, Auntie's Big Joke, was a very successful play. The prom which they sponsored was also very successful. Its theme was Hawaiian Cruise. Jean stops a fight. Officers are all boys. Karen and Philip as Negroes. 25 Shirleen is undecided. Coleen reads the will. LEST WE FORGET Twice during the last few year W.H.S. has been saddened by the death of a President. One in the summer of his life; the other, in the winter of his life. Both were looked upon by the students with re- spect and honor. Lest we forget, this page is dedicated totheirmem- ory. May their words live with us: In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of de- fending freedom in its hourof maximum danger. . . . The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and those who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. (J.F.K. Inaugural Address '61). President Kennedy (May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963) The meaning of our word America flows from one pure source. Within the soul of America is the free- dom of mind and spirit in man. Here alone human dignity is not a dream but a major accomplishment. (West Branch, Iowa, 1948). These words of President Hoover should incite in us the desire to live up to his definition of America. No greater tribute could have been paid these two men than the flag at half mast as shown.—Ed. President Hoover (August 10, 1874- October 24, 1964) 26 REDMEN POST 21-3 SEASON MARK The Woonsocket Redmen enjoyed the most successful season in W.H. S. history during the '64-65 basketball season. The Redmen reeled off 16 consecutive victories before falling to Wessington. The Red and White were highly ranked in two polls at the time of their fall. The highlight of the season was a 53- 48 decision over state-tourney-bound Agar in an intersectional clash at Wes- sington. The Redmen ended the season with a heartbreaking loss to Wessington Springs in the finals of District 21. The Redmen lost this last encounter by one point. Jim Ball was named Most Valuable Player by his teammates. Jim Collignon was the team's leading scorer. Darwin Reider had the best free throw percent- age. Dick Authier was given awards for Most Improved, Field Goal Accuracy, and Most Rebounds. The B team or Little Redmen also had a very successful season. They won many preliminary matches to keep in pace with their senior basketball players. 28 LITTLE REDMEN HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEASON B. Ball, D. Reider, M. Collignon, J. Ball, B. Maakestad, J. Larson, D. Authier, F. Larson, T. Hendrick, B. Merriman, J. Collignon, B. Dankey, K. Wolf, Mr. Weddle, S. Tiede. 29 Mr. Johnson, M. Kilcoin, B. Sandness, D. Swenson, M. Meyer, J. Berg, S. Larson, S. Donohue, P. Bissell, B. Brewer, L. Sandness. CHEERLEADERS SUPPLY PEP YEA TEAM! These four girls led the members of WHS in rooting for the Redmen throughout the 1964-65 school year. The girls are Michele Wolter, Jean Hinker, Karen Olinger, and Cheryl Forbes. Larson and Authier team up for a rebound versus the rangy Agar Hi-Pointers. Jim Larson scrambles for o loose ball in the Redmen's District Tourney win over the Lane Trojans. BASKETBALL IN ACTION 1. Collignon attempts to drive by a Fedora defender in District 21 action. 2. Darwin Reider and Lane'sDarwin Schroeder are caught participating in a basketball ballet. 3. Dick Authier goes for two points in the District 21 semi-finals. 4. Reider and Collignon control the boards against Agar. 31 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Winter wonderland and playground for WHS students. Our study hall set aglow in the Christmas spirit. Members of the vocal groups of WHS await the beginning of the annual Christmas concert. It looks as though everyone is ready; but wait, where is Mr. Lindbloom? W.H.S. was again covered with snow for Christ- mas. The high school had its annual party on De- cember 23. Each class gave a skit with several of its members taking part in it. The teachers also per- formed a skit and furnished the students with after- program treats. Giftswere thenopened, leaving the study hall in a complete mess. The annual Christmas concert took place on De- cember21. Music was furnished by themixedchorus, girls' glee, boys'glee, and grade vocal groups. The A, B, and C bands also played several numbers. 32 A T WOONSOCKET HIGH The cold group arrives for music and Not again this year, dancing. 1 Nothing better than hot chocolate and sandwiches. The annual staff warms up for their Hootenanny for their part of the Christmas program. Betty, Marilyn, Dick, and Bonnie performed Mr. Lindbloom's mock wedding for the bond skit. The mixed chorus had their annual caroling party on Dec. 22, at Jim Ball's home. At 7:30 p.m., approximately 80 carolers piled onto the flat-trailer pulled by a pickup. They sang at almost all the homes of the faculty in below zero weather. Dancing, eating, sitting, and watching TV awaited the cold group after their two-hour excur- sion. The party ended around 11:30 p.m., again leaving the Ball's with peace and quiet after the annual invasion of the mixed chorus. 33 LATIN CLASS ENJOYS BANQUET Slaves assist the Romans. Dinner, Roman Style. T V. dinners ?? The class held their annual Latin Day in Feb- ruary this year. The evening banquet was held in the homeec. room. It consisted of TV sup- pers eaten on the floor. The class dressed in the Roman togas all day. The slaves (Freshmen) wore burlap garments. After much festivesing- ing and talking the class brought their ban- quet to a close. The members of the Latin class are Theola Vetter, Bob Pierce, Art Jared, Judy Asper, Gerry Moran, Allison Tiede, Cheryl Grassel, Lea Moran, Teresa Schersch- ligt, Peggy Anderson, Evelyn Hjelm, Mark Meyer, and Mrs. Parsons. A Roman Hootenanny. More Singing. Who's in the bonnet? 34 TEN TAKE SOLOS Row, 1, left to right: C. Gunderson (acc.); A. Tiede (acc.); H. Bergeleen (acc.); J- Asper, K. Baseman (acc.); J. Lang, J. Parsons, L. Moran. Row 2: L. Moran, G. Moran, J. Hopkins, M. Hendrick, T. Hend- rick, J. Fristad. John Fristad Jean Parsons Terry Hendrick Mary Hendrick Lea Moran In early winter, tryouts for the vocal soloist and ensemble contest at Kimball were held at W. H. b. Judge for the event was Lowell Arwood, music director at Hitch- cock. He chose as the soloists to represent W. H.S.: Jean Parsons, Lea Moran, John Fristad, Terry Hendrick, and Mary Hendrick. 35 MUSICIANS REPRESENT W.H.S The brass sextet which appeared at the regional instrumental contest in Lake Andes consisted of Bob Murtha, Dennis Taylor, Allison Tiede, Coleen Van Dyke, Betty Jensen, and Theola Vetter. Soloists at Lake Andes for the regional contest were Dennis Taylor, Mary Hendrick, Coleen Van Dyke, Betty Jensen, Allison Tiede, Theola Vetter. WHO’S WHO AT WOONSOCKET HIGH MOST POPULAR Jean Parsons, Steve Hinker TO BE MISSED MOST Cheryl Forbes, Terry Hendrick SMARTEST, BIGGEST PESTS, BEST ATHLETES Marilyn Dankey, Reuben Bezpaletz; Betty Jensen, Terry Lindley, Cheryl Forbes, Ron Berens. In December the student body picked the senior Who's Who. The poll was conducted by the Hi-Life staff. The traditional annual poll gave the titles to the people that you see on these pages. BEST DRESSED PERSONALITY WHO’S WHO A T WOONSOCKET HIGH BEST DANCERS: BEST MUSICIANS MOST TALENTED SHYEST; BIGGEST FLIRTS Larry Peterson, Coy Richardson; Lynn Hegg, (Claire Jared). MOST TALKATIVE; MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Dennis Taylor, Kayleen Baseman. BEST SENSE OF HUMOR; MOST STUDIOUS Marilyn Dankey, Terry Hendrick; Judy Budde, Reuben Bezpaletz. There is a wide variety of categories for Who's Who. Some are serious and some are frivolous. They range from Most Popular to Biggest Pest. For each category there is both a senior girl and a senior boy chosen. Betty Jensen, Terry Lindley; Marilyn Dankey, Jim Hegg. REPRESENT WOONSOCKET Michele Wolter Jean Parsons P R E d T A T R E c I £ c? H D E A E t R E L E A D E R M I M S I S S H S O H M O E L M I A D K A E Y R Marilyn Donkey Judy Budde Each year members of the student body of W.H. S. choose among themselves for the titles of Miss Homemaker, Prettiest Cheerleader, D.A.R. Candidate, and Miss Holiday. They were chosen during the winter from among the junior and senior girls. STATE GOVERNMENT STUDIED The stately Capitol at Pierre. Seniors at the St. Charles Restaurant. In February of 1965, the senior class of government students traveled to Pierre, South Dakota, to observe the state legislature. The class and the senior class from Forestburg were greeted by the county's rep- resentative in the rotunda of the Capitol. In the afternoon, the students witnessed the legislature in action. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives were visited. The government class also had time to see the governor's mansion and the rest of the capital grounds before they came home. Charles Droz, Speaker of the House. The House of Representatives. Lem Overpeck, President of the Senate. 40 Row 1, left to right: Mr. Weddle, C. Brenner, P. Anderson, A. Tiede, J. Parker, G. Sandness, C. Forbes, P. Baruth, E. Bezpaletz, K. Patterson, D. Larson, Mr. Johnson, N. Goergen, J. Funk, E. Cross, M. Haugen, C. Holland, B. Steichen, J. Midgard, R. Wolters, T. Scherschligt, C. Hinker, A. Jared, B. Ball, M. Brosnan, S. Alexander, S. Donohue, F. Larson, R. Berens, S. Baker, M. White, C. Mannhalter, R. Twogood, G. Kirsch, M. Deuter, L. Parrott, B. Pierce, B. Wingert, D. Berkle, G. O'Riley, P. Kappel. The freshman class of 1964-65 consisted of thirty- nine students. One of the first jobs for the freshmen was to elect their officers. They are as follows: President, Allison Tiede; Vice-President, Gary San- dness; Secretary-Treasurer, Julie Parker; Student- Council Representative, Penny Anderson. At Home- coming the freshmen busily made their float with the aid of Mr. Weddle and Mr. Johnson. Their candi- dates for carnival king and queen were Candi Forbes and Steve Baker. 42 OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL The Royalty, Steve and Candi. INITIATION The freshmen are initiated at the beginning of the school year, but their real test is in the spring when they find whether or not they have successfully com- pleted their first year. The freshmen initiation was held in the Methodist Church basement. It is a traditional ceremony. The students receive a big FROSH written on their fore- heads at the beginning of the evening. This cannot be removed, but must wear off naturally. After this, they undergo the rigors of walking on broken egg shells, blowing into a dish of flour, or some other equally pleasant task. The evening is climaxed with the coronation of an initiation king and queen. This year's royalty were Steve Baker and Candi Forbes. Why do you have FROSH on your foreheads? Hungry Initiated Freshmen. 43 REDMEN: A CSD POWER HOUSE Above is the W.H.S. track team which rolled up an impressive record in the spring of 1965. The team has as members, Row 1, left to right: C. Mannhalter, S. Donohue, R. Berens, F. Larson, J. Ball, J. Larson, J. Col- lignon, D. Authier. Row 2: M. Deuter, S. Alexander, P. Kappel, R. Wood, B. Sandness, B. Brewer, J. Sandness, R. Twogood, M. Kilcoin, R. Berens, P. Taylor. Row 3: Coach Johnson, B. Ball, M. Collignon, J. Hegg, B. Merriman, B. Donkey, D. Holland, J. Kilcoin, T. Hendrick, S. Hinker, S. Larson, D. Swenson, Coach Weddle. Standing between Row 2 and Row 3: Managers L. Sandness and K. Wolf. The Redmen Thinclads, under the tutorage of coaches Ralph Weddle and Curtis Johnson, enjoyed the most suc- cessful season in a very long time as the Red Wave surged to several victories on the regional and state- wide scene. Highlights of the season included the lowering of the school's twenty-six year old 100 yard mark by Jim Lar- son. Larson stepped the century in 10.3, lowering the standard by .3 of a second. The 880 yard relay team set a new mark of 1.36. The quartet consisted of Larson, Kilcoin, Merriman, and Hegg. Jim Collignon lept to a new pole vault mark of 10'3 . Jim Larson also tumbled the 220 record of Wally Wells by stepping off the distance in a sensational 22.5 clock- ing. Points were also frequently made by High Jumper-Hur- dler Steve Hinker; Middle Distance Men, Bill Sandness, and Jim Ball; Miler Bob Dankey; Discus Thrower Dick Authier; and Shot-putters Ron Berens, Terry Hendrick, and Philip Taylor. P.H.C. track meet is run in a relaxed atmosphere. Dick Authier gives Jim Kilcoin a big lead in the mile relay. 44 REDMEN SET FIVE Jim Collignon and Jim Ball discuss strategy. NEW RECORDS Track meet? What track meet? Hegg and Sandness confer before mile relay. Jim Kilcoin hands to Jim Hegg in the Redmen's relay victory. Hegg leads his heat in the 440 yard run. Teammates congratulate worn-out runner Jim Hegg. A large contingent of Woony High sports fans. High jumper Steve H inker gets a chance to watch the meet. 45 THE JUNIOR-SENIOR Last minute touches for the banquet. Hawaiian Cruise was the theme of this year's junior-senior prom. Through the diligent work of the juniors the gym was transformed into an island paradise. With palm trees and fish nets the mood of the prom was carried out. Darwin Reider, junior class president, acted as master of ceremonies after the banquet. He in- troduced speakers Jean Parsons, senior class presi- dent, and Mr. Weddle, the main speaker. Others Half of the head table. The other half. Hawaiian waitors and waitresses. on the program were the girls' triple trio, boys' double quartet, Jim Ball, who read the class will, and Terry Hendrick, who read the class prophecy. The Vicounts provided the music for the dance after the banquet. The dance started with the traditional grand march led by Darwin Reider and Carolyn Gunderson. Midnight terminated the evening of festivities for the students. 46 PROM: A FESTIVE OCCASION Juniors enjoy the feast. A party afterwards at the Corner. Part of the grand march. Class officers lead the march. The Vicounts play for the dance. The girls sing Blue Hawaii. ELITE PERSONS OF W.H.S The annual Kiwanas Awards Night was held April 29. The high school award winners were Terry Hendrick (Most Improved Student), Jim Collignon (Athletics), Judy Asper (Declam), Dennis Taylor (Music), and Reuben Bezpaletz (Scholastic.) Left to Right: Terry Hendrick, Gary Regynski, Bill Merriman, Jim Larson, Ronald Berens, Jim Kilcoin, Jim Ball, Lynn Hegg, Keith Wolf, Terry Lindley, Jim Hegg, and Steve Hinker. This elite group is the senior letter- men. They are shown with the trophies of W. H. S. Working together for the last four years, they helped to earn a number of them. 48 HONOR STUDENTS CHOSEN VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN At the end of the school year, the honor students from the junior and senior classes are chosen. From the senior class the students were Reuben Bezpaletz, valedictorian and Lynn Moran, salutatorian. The two top students are chosen according to grades over all four years of high school. The delegates to girls' and boys' state are chosen ac- cording to scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, and community service. This year's delegates were Kar- en Olingerand Darwin Reider. The alternates were Helen Bergeleen and Philip Taylor. BOY AND GIRL STATERS Boys'and Girls' State Alternates Philip Taylor, Helen Darwin Reider and Karen Olinger Bergeleen. “IT’S COLD IN THEM THAR HILLS” Standing: Jim Ball, Betty Jensen, Judy Bodde, Pat Rankin, Steve Hinker, Coy Richardson, Lynn Moran. Sitting: Lynn Hegg, Stan Hegg, Marge Siedschlaw, and Marilyn Donkey of It's Cold in Them Thar Hills. “DO IT YOURSELF” Cheryl Forbes, Betty Jensen, Peggy Jamison, Judy Budde, Kay Kogel, Ernest Sweeney, Jim Hegg, Jerry Larson, Jim Larson of Do It Yourself. 50 Members of the Rocky ploy cast are, Row 1, left to right: Kayleen Baseman, Terry Hendrick, Barb Brisbine, Row 2: Jean Parsons, Bill Merriman, Gary Regynski, Patsy Druse, Dennis Taylor, and Jim Kilcoin, (Claire Jared). Can you match these with the first play cast? Jim, Peggy, and Betty discuss the prom. The seniors this year produced three one- act plays. Mr. Robert Parsons directed the hillbilly comedy, It's Cold in Them Thar Hills. Mr. William Dankey directed Do It Yourself, and Wherefore Art Thou Rocky. Terry Hendrick wrote this play. Rocky and Killer (Jim and Gary) visit with the girls (Jean and Claire). 51 Interested seniors at the news plant. Free newspapers for the seniors. 52 Waiting for the Culhane's tour. SENIORS ENJOY THEIR Watching the presses roll. Is the whole group here? The annual senior skip day was on May 10. The seniors chose Mitchell, South Dakota, as their des- tination this year. They started the mornfng with tours of KORN radio and television station, the Daily Republic news plant, and Culhane's Dairy. After this they enjoyed barbequed chicken at Hitch- cock Park. After the softball game, which is always played after a picnic, the students went bowling. After this rigorous exercise, they enjoyed a steak dinner and a movie. They ended their skip with a snack at the cafe after they came home. The seniors thoroughly enjoyed their skip day, and they unanimously agreed that it was the best way to skip school, even with the superintendent. SKIP DAY AT MITCHELL Anyone for chess? Reuben? Borb? The seniors in front of the Village Chalet. Ya-Hoo! It's a gutter ball, Betty. This looks like fun. The seniors enjoy dinner at the Steak House. Line up for borbequed chicken. Some of the seniors enjoy the picnic. SOMETHING NEW: GIRLS’ SPORTS Mr. Johnson and J im Collignon are shown here with the girls' basketbal I team that they coached. The girls are. Row 1, left to right: Rochele Wolter, Nancy Patterson, Nancy Goergen, Theola Vetter, Jean Parsons, Kayleen Baseman, Betty Jensen. Row 2: Bonnie Steichen, Allison Tiede, Karen Olinger, Mary Hendrick, Michele Wolter, Cheryl Grassel, Marilyn Dankey, and Maureen Peterson. 54 A free throw for W. H. S. THE CLIMAX OF THE YEAR Seniors somberly march in. More seniors. Lynn gives salutatory. Reuben gives valedictory. Dr. Flaum gives a stirring address. The climax of the senior year for students is gradua- tion. On that day the seniors don the cap and gown and receive their diploma for achievement. This year the graduation exercises involved the sec- ond conferring of the Harry Dzie award. The recipi- ents were Marilyn Dankey and Reuben Bezpaletz. The Anna Hollister loan was also given to Judy Budde and Claire Jared. This is awarded to students interested in teaching. Marilyn receives her award. 55 MANY GRADUATION MEMORIES Mrs. Dankey awards diplomas. Juniors stand at attention. Steve and Barb in the line. Speakers for the evening were Lynn Moran, salutato- rian; Reuben Bezpaletz, valedictorian; and Dr. Flaum from General Beadle. Mr. Jared presented the class, and Mrs. Dankey, president of the board of educction, awarded the diplomas. At W.H. S. it is traditional that the juniors lead the seniors as they march into the commencement exercises. They stand at attention as the seniors march by. It is a farewell tribute which gives a last bit of recognition to the seniors as they humble themselves and go on life's way. More seniors receive congratulations. 5S Time out for a few tears. The board of education consisted of Mrs. B. J. Donkey, president; Mrs. Cliff Ball, secretary; Mrs. Donald Druse, treasurer; Mrs. Eldon Senska, Reverend Duane Shay, Mr. Melvin Bergeleen, Mr. Mitchell Padmore. Jim Hegg, president and Mr. Jared, advisor preside over the Student Council. Left side: Penny Anderson, Mark Meyer, Darwin Reider, Jean Parsons, Karen Olinger, secretary-treasurer. Right: Allison Tiede, Darrell Hoxsie, Philip Taylor, Barb Brisbine, and Michele Wolter, vice-president. Mrs. Basham, who isn't pictured, is also an advisor. 58 WHAT COULD BE DONE WITHOUT TEACHERS? Seated, left to right: Miss Idella Alfson, Mrs. Carol Ann Utfecht, Mrs. Marie Moran, Mrs. Alice Parsons. Standing: Mr. William Donkey, Mr. Curtis Johnson, Mr. Ralph Weddle, Mr. Warren Thomas, Mr. Jerald Lindbloom. W.H.S. is very fortunate to have the excellent teaching staff that is does. Students at W. H. S. are taught many subjects by the twelve teachers. The subjects include: English l-IV, Latin l-ll, general science, biology, chem- istry, physics, algebra, plane geome- try, solid geometry and trigonometry, bookkeeping. Typing l-ll, shorthand, drivers ed., American history, world history, American government, modern problems, speech, home ec., Shop I- IV, journalism, music, and physical education. Mr. Marvin Jared, Superintendent Mrs. Edythe Basham, Principal 59 BAND AND TWIRLERS Row 1, left to right: K. Baseman, C. Forbes, K. Schroeder, N. Patterson, P. Baruth, L. Swenson. Row 2: J. McCord, J. Budde, P. Anderson, C. Forbes, C. Hinker, J. Krog, J. Asper, K. Olinger, B. Brisbine, P. Jamison, C. Steichen, Row 3: S. Nelson, K. Patterson, B. Steichen, J. Asper, J. Berg, C. Grasse I, D. Swenson, J. Parker, C. Beddow, C. Gunderson. Standing: L. Moran, D. Podhradsky, J. Hopkins, L. Moran, G. Moran, P. Bissell, D. Schultz, E. Bezpaletz. 60 Twirlers: Linda Hoysie, Roberta Berlin, Peggy Anderson, Marjorie Siedschlaw, Michele Wolter and Drum Majorette Carolyn Gunderson. ENJOY EXCITING YEAR Row 1, left to right: N. Parker, J. Asper, J. Hinker, C. VanDyke, T. Vetter, B. Donkey. Row 2: J. Mid- gard, T. Scherschligt, M. Hendrick, P. Anderson, R. Hjelm, M. Donkey, J. Fristad, B. Jensen, D. Aufhier, Row 3: E. Baruth, A. Tiede, B. Brewer, J. Parsons, D. Taylor, B. Murtha, S. Donohue, M. Schroeder. The bandof W.H.S. was especial ly busy this year because of the purchasing of new band uniforms. Theband members started to practice marching in August. When the marching sea- son opened, the band journeyed to various towns for homecoming parades. They attended Hobo Day at S. D. S. U. and Dakota Day at U.S. D. The band led the parade for the Woonsocket homecoming and gave a half time performance at the football game on that day. When the marching season ended, the band began preparing for the school carnival. To help pay for the new band uniforms, the band parents were given full charge of the carnival. The Christmas concert was one of the band highlights for the year. Later on in the winter the band spent a day in Huron at a music clinic. Here each group of players was given instructions about their instruments. After the instructions of the individual groups, various players from schools participating in the clinic were chosen to play in a mass concert that night. The band's fine performance at the Spring concert terminated its activities for the year. 61 STAFF EDITS HI-LIFE The Hi-Life staff published the school paper every six weeks. They were under the direction of Mr. Thomas and the editors. They did their work-printing, writing, spacing, typing, etc. in the journalism room at the end of the top hall. Editors Stencil Typists Writers Judy Budde Pat Rankin Marilyn Donkey Shirleen Druse Ruth Hjelm Betty Jensen Helen Bergeleen Mike Collignon Printer Pat Bissell Philip Taylor Art Bill Sandness Riley Mannhalter Coleen Van Dyke Business Managers Kathy Schroeder Riley Mannhalter Betty Jensen Darwin Reider Helen Bergeleen Space Copyists Wally Weatherford Claire Jared Kurt Siedschlaw Sports Editor Kay Kogel Lea Moron Wally Weatherford Maureen Peterson Gerry Moran Janet McCord Mary Hendrick General Typists Coy Richardson Maureen Peterson Janet McCord Kathy Schroeder 62 ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERS Row 1, left to right: Mr. Weddle, Tiede, Wolf, Ball, Hendrick, Boll, Hegg, Merriman, Collignon, Reider, Donkey, Mr. Johnson. Row 2: Sandness, Wood, Authier, Taylor, Donkey, Larson, Maakestad, Hegg, Col- lignon, Hinker, Sandness. Row 3: Weatherford, Berg, Larson, Swenson, Kilcoin, Berens, Larson, Lindley, Regynski, Sandness. Left Side of K: L. Sandness, G. Regynski, B. Sandness, D. Taylor, J. Berg, D. Authier. Right Side of K: Mr. Donkey, D. Reider, D. Dankey, B. Merriman, J. Hegg, S. Tiede, T. Hendrick, M. Meyer, and T. Lindley. The two clubs shown here are the W Club and the Key Club. The W Club ismade upof those athletes who receive a letter in any sport. They met regularly, raised money, and had their annual picnic this year. The Key Club was under the direction of Mr. Dankey this year. The Key Club patterns it- self after the Kiwanas of Woonsocket. The members erect the nativity set on the island every year. They also moved trophy cases and performed other services for W. H. S. 63 MUSIC PLA YS A BIG ROLE The boys' glee club consisted of the boys in mixed chorus plus Clayton Mannhalter, Frank Larson, Steve Baker, Robert Budde, Rodney Twogood, Michael White, and Clark Taylor, who is not pictured. Mr. Lindbloom di- rected the boys, and Carolyn Gunderson played the piano for them. Besides the regular practice sessions, the boys sang at the spring and winter concerts and the musical festival at Wessington Springs. The girls' glee club consisted of the girls in mixed chorus plus Candi Forbes, Patty Baruth, Penny Anderson, Nancy Goergen, and Rochele Wolter. Kayleen Baseman played for the group. They song at the spring and winter concert, the musical festival at Wessington Springs, and twice a week at practice sessions. Mr. Lind- bloom directed the girls' glee club as they worked up old and new numbers. MIXED CHORUS HAS 85 MEMBERS Row 1, left to right: Mr. Lindbloom, H. Bergeleen, L. Moran, B. Steichen, J. Asper, J. Lang, B. Brisbine, J. Hinker, K. Olinger, M. Donkey, J. Parsons, B. Jensen, C. Forbes, P. Jamison, C. Gunderson, L. Moran, M. Siedschlaw, Row 2: M. Peterson, T. Scherschlight, C. Hinker, J. Midgard, J. Funk, S. Kopplin, N. Parker, D. Podhradsky, C. Richardson, K. Kogel, C. Jared, P. Druse, S. Druse, C. Eddy, E. Hjelm. Row 3: J. Parker, P. Anderson, G. Moran, D. Heald, J. Budde, R. Hjelm, C. VanDyke, M. Hendrick, K. Baseman, M. Wolter, T. Vetter, C. Grassel, P. Rankin, J. Asper, C. Steichen, J. Hopkins. Row 4: J. Ball, D. Aut- hier, J. Fristad, J. Larson, S. Hegg, J. Kilcoin, A. Tiede, C. Brenner, A. Jared, K. Siedschlaw, L. Hegg, S. Hinker, R. Berens, P. Kappel. Row 5: 8. Murtha, S. Alexander, B. Maakestad, S. Tiede, P. Bissell, B. Brewer, B. Merriman, B. Donkey, B. Pierce, J. Hegg, B. Sandness, D. Donkey, G. Regynski. Row 6: D. Taylor, P. Taylor, J. Sandness, D. Lar- son, S. Donohue, M. Brosnan, D. Holland, S. Lar- son, J. Berg, T. Lindley, B. Ball, W. Weatherford, D. Reider, T. Hendrick. About eighty students participated in mixed chorus this year. They sang at many events. One of the most impressive was the Spring Festival at Wessington Springs. Woonsocket joined Gettys, Doland, and Wessington Springs in a concert per- formance. The event was under the direction of Grover Brown, head of the Huron College music department. The eventful day spent in preparation for the concert will long be remembered by the mixed chorus. The chorus also performed at spring concert and graduation. The boys' glee club and the girls' glee club, which almost entirely make up the mixed chorus, performed separately at the spring and winter con- certs. 65 CHEERLEADERS LEAD PEP CLUB The W.H.S. PepCIub started the school year by electing officers. Those chosen were Kay- leen Baseman, president; Jean Parsons, vice- president; and Lynn Moran, secretary-treas- urer. The club undertook several projects besides their main task which was cheering for Woon- socket. They sponsored a girls' basketball game, financed bus trips to the district tourna- ment, and purchased new pep club pins. The pins were miniaturestopsignsof red and white, and they attracted much attention for the high school. Usually the bleachers are not this empty at a ball game, nor is the club this composed, but the members are the same: Cheerleaders Jean Hinker, Michele Wolter, Karen Olinger, and Cheryl Forbes; Row 1, left to right: C. Rich- ardson, K. Kogel, P. Jamison, B. Jensen, C. Gunderson, J. Parsons, K. Baseman, L. Mo- ran, B. Brisbine, J. McCord, N. Parker, J. Asper. Row 2: J. Lang, D. Podhradsky, J. Hopkins, M. Brosnan, H. Bergeleen, N. Pat- terson, C. Eddy, P. Druse, S Kopplin, C. Steichen, M. Peterson, T. Scherschligt. Row3: S. Druse, J. Asper, M. Hendrick, P. Rankin, C. Jared, C. Hinker, J. Midgard, B. Steic- hen, J. Parker, M. Dankey, J. Budde, R. Hjelm. Row 4: C. VanDyke, M. Siedschlaw, C. Forbes, P. Anderson, P. Baruth, D. Heald, R. Berlin, J. Funk, C. Brenner, N. Goergen, R. Wolter. Row 5: T. Vetter, M. Haugen, E. Cross, C. Holland, E. Bezpaletz, K. Pat- terson, D. Larson, A. Tiede, P. Anderson, G. Moran, L. Moran, C. Grassel. 66 LIBRARIANS HEAD READING DEPARTMENT Row 1, left to right: Judy Budde, Ruth Hjelm, Mrs. Moran, Kay Kogel. Row 2: Evelyn Hjelm, Roberta Ber- lin, Shirleen Druse, Peggy Jamison, Marilyn Donkey, Barb Brisbine, Betty Jensen. Row 3: Lea Moran, Connie Steichen, Patsy Druse, Pat Brenner, Helen Bergeleen, Claire Jared, Marge Siedschlow. As in the past, Mrs. Marie Moran was the supervisor of the library and her assistants. There were seventeen librarians this year. The officers, who were chosen in the fall, included: President Judy Budde, Vice-Presi- dent Kay Kogel, and Secretary-Treasurer Ruth Hjelm. The officers and two delegates, Connie Steichen and Shirleen Druse, represented the librarians at the state librarians' convention. The main project for the year was the making of new cards for books and inserting them into their proper places. To help compensate for the lack of space in the li- brary, Mr. Dankey and his shop class built new shelves. Some of the librarians ordered pins for 1965 so that they would have some token for their labors. 67 SOPHS HAVE FIVE OFFICERS Row 1, left to right: Mr. Lindbloom, K. Larson, J. Asper, P. Anderson, L. Moran, C. Steichen, J. McCord, R. Berlin, S. Kopplin, K. Siedschlaw. Row 2: E. Hjelm, K. Schroeder, C. Eddy, T. Vetter, M. Hendrick, G. Moran, C. Grassel, F. Murtha, L. Sandness. Row 3: M. Kilcoin, B. Maakestad, M. Meyer, D. Hoxsie, B. Brewer, J. Sandness, R. Anderson, C. Gunderson. Row 4: B. Dankey, D. Authier, S. Larson, J. Richard- son, D. Howard, C. Taylor, D. Swenson. OFFICERS The sophomores, unlike the freshmen, are not in the spring of their high school days. Nor are they in the winter like the juniors. Therefore, they must be classed as just a group. The sophomores hold the distinction of having five class officers, unlike the usual four. Their officers are Mark Meyer, president; Larry Sandness, vice-president; Lea Moran, secretary; Connie Steichen, treasurer; and Darrell Hoxsie, Student Council representative. 68 STAFF EDITS “REDMEN” The REDMEN staff held most of their meetings in the bookkeeping room, but they did most of their work in the basement. Here the staff listens to Mr. Thomas, giving some instructions. Editor........... Assistant ....... Business Manager Assistant Copy Editor Assistant Sports Editor Art Editor Assistant Photographers Copy Writers Typists Advisor . Lynn Moran Karen Olinger Ruth Hjelm Michele Wolter Patsy Druse Nita Parker Terry Hendrick Jean Parsons Riley Mannhalter Barb Brisbine Marge Siedschlaw Peggy Jamison Marilyn Dankey Patsy Druse Nita Parker Terry Hendrick Lynn Moran .. Betty Jensen Lynn Moran ... Mr. Thomas Mi The Redmen staff spent frantic hours in the base- ment annual room working amid clutter and debris to get the yearbook to the publishers. Some of the staff even worked in the early part of the summer. Cutting pictures, pasting them, and spacing copy proved to be much work; but since everyone helped, the book was finally completed and published. The staff was rather capable and Mr. Thomas rareiy had to make changes. However, at times it seemed as though nothing was right. The staff has made a diligent effort to make this yearbook bigger and better than before. They have tried to present a picture of the school year, rather than just paste pictures. They hope that you readers will enjoy the results. 69 THE DOOR CLOSES As the seniors end the tour through 1964-65, the door closes to denote achievement. Every student at W.H.S. has achieved one year of schooling and a multitute of memories. It is hoped you, the readers, have achieved a sense of enjoyment from experiencing the school year. The yearbook has been planned to give a concise, adequate account of this year. 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