Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1977 volume:

WoonSi High S Prese The 1977 STARR Seniors ...................... Underclassmen ......... Student Body Activities .... Athletics ....................... Grades................ Ads .......................... ocket 'chool mts Redmen Director: Sherri Kroell Producer: Sharilyn Rogers 7 IS 27 51 66 71 ING Dedication The Redmen Staff would like to dedicate the 1977 yearbook to Mr. Floyd Elenz for his contributions to the annual for several years. During this time, he took pictures and developed them. He was never reimbursed for his time. The Redmen Staff is new this year. Mr. Elenz being an older man, but wiser was able to answer many of our questions. Thank you, Mr. Elenz. From Top to Bottom: Mr. Nepodal-Superintendent Mr. Andree-High School Principal Mr. Kluksdahl-Grade Principal Mrs. Andersen-Business Manager Mrs. Permann-Secretary Mr. Elenz-Guidance Business WHS Faculty -Mrs. Christophereon Band Chorus Mrs. Johnson Home Ec. FHA Our Guiding Mr. Grohs American History, Govern- ment, World History, P. E. , Coach Mr. Permann General Science Earth Science Coach Mr. Jenssen Typing, Bookkeeping, Busi- ness Law, P. E. , Coach Mr. Peterson Algebra I G II, Geometry, Senior Math, General Math, Coach Mrs. Rogers Librarian Business English Annual Coach Miss Sween Vo Ag FFA Cooks Mrs. Goudy Mrs. Waddington Mrs. Shaheen Mr. Goergen Custodian 5 STUDENT COUNCIL: Front Row: Jeff Tiede-Vice President, Jeff Davis- President, Kim Beach-Secretary-Treasurer. Middle Row: Clark Reider, Debie Taylor, Judy Fredrichs, JoAnne Druse, Susan Kluksdahl, Patty Schabot, and Cindy Berquist. Back Row: Jack Davis, Jeff Snedeker, Jon Farris, Dan Hagman, and Patrick Knigge. The Student Council spon- sored many activities this year including a Homecom- ing Dance and the possibility of a student lounge. Jack Davis, Jeff Davis, Dan Hagman, Pat Knigge, Jeff Snedeker, Jeff Tiede, Kim Beach, Judy Fredrichs, Patti Schabot, Debie Taylor, and Mr. Andree attended a workshop in Parkston, South Dakota to add new ideas to the Student Council. School Government Is Always in Action. . . The Board of Education had an active year. They were approached several times by the seniors. They discussed everything from bills to commencement speakers. SCHOOL BOARD: From Left to Right: Superintendent Nepodal, Robert Beach, Doug Peterson, Frenchie Trudeau, Orlin Runestad, and Katherine Senska-chairman. Not Pictured is Marion Andersen, business manager. 6 Seniors Vicky Anders mi M.irk Bollinger Vickie Biltnor Trent Foos Seniors Judy Fredrichs Norman Kluksdahl Esther Schabot Keith Ohlrogge Seniors Tom Parquet Do You Know Where You're Going to?!” This was the year that the Class of '77 ruled, for they were finally mighty SENIORS! What a year it's been. First came football. Next, State wrestling, and finally basketball. With it came District, Region, and STATE B ! As the year passed, so did final concerts, plays, proms, and good times shared by all. At last the big moment arrived - the moment the class of '77 had hoped and dreamed about for so long - graduation! Graduation marked the beginning of a new life. So SENIORS, Do You Know Where You're Going To?! SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Judy Fredrichs, President; Lori Cahill, Vice- President; Suzie Stcichcn, Secretary- Treasurer; Debic Taylor and Jon Farris, Student Council Representatives. Trent and Tom show their spirit by riding the Senior Class float for the Homecoming Parade. 11 Junior class officers From Left to Right: JoAnne Druse, Jack Davis, and Lisa Alexander, Top: Jim Godfrey and Jeff Snedeker. Juniors The slogan, We have spirit, we are great —we're the class of '78, represents tne Junior class very well. This class has high ambitions, and have proven this fact by winning the school carnival three consecu- tive years. fRAPHHOOTEf Brett Selland, Larry Kleinlein, Jeff Snedeker, Bryant Hiemstra, and Russell Mathis show their spirit as the Juniors provided the skit for Homecoming. Above: Bub, Shelley, and Chris show their spirit . Below: Juniors win again--Bob Kilcoin and Roger Parker take carnival crowns. Larry Kleinlein gets up to show his spirit on Homecomim? 1976. Jim Linke--Nation- al Trapshooting Champion, Junior Handicapp. Scott Moe takes first place at the Woonsocket Invitational Wrestling Tournament. 16 Win Carnival Again Lisa Alexander Valeria Block Jack Davis Jane Anne Brosnan 'T yXN 1 Sean Donohue Lowell Dorris JoAnne Druse Julie Feistner James Godfrey Thomas Godfrey David Gortmaker Bry ant Hiemstra Cheryl Hoxie Patty’ Jensen Elaine Kempf Regina Kilcoin 17 Roger Parker Shelly Plagman Darrell Schmit Brad Sell and Sell Magazines Dwight Mathis Russell Mathis Gilda Murtha Polly Parker Chris Roti Brett Sell and Shelley Scfalicfat Paula Senska 18 Towards Prom!!! Brian Anderson, Tom Godfrey Bryant rEemstra and Larry Kleinlem Are Pictured here with the Junior Class float which retrieved Honor- able Mention in the Homecoming Parade. n Sophomores Take School Class C fficers-Left to Right: Don Ringen-Vice-President, Dan Hagman-Student Council Repre- sentative, Kristi Krueger-Treasurer, Patti Schabot-Secretary, Susan Kluksdahl, President. Not Pictured: Kurt Krueger Rusty Weinberg Jay Ball Jerry Baysinger Todd Bies Scott Bollinger 20 Chris Farris One Day at a Time Mary Cross Cheryl Dorris Tim Foos Lee Goergen Kristi Krueger Dan Hagman Lori Maakestad Kellen Hinker m Mike Podhradsky Susan Kluksdahl Randy Reider Donald Ringen Patti Schabot Mark Snedeker at a Time. . . Sandy Schlomer Lenna Steichen Valerie Swenson Donna Thompson Jean Sonne Peter Thompson Denise Trudeau Scott Wells Eddie Wolter 22 Mary Zirpel The Sopho- more class won third place in the W.H.S. Homecom- ing Parade. Leading the Class of 1980 are President: Clark Reider; Secre- tary: Karla Kempf; Student Council Representative: Cindy Berquist and Pat Knigge; Vice president: Neil Mathis. Forty six freshmen entered the halls of Woonsocket High School this year. The activities of high school life kept them quite busy. Homecoming proved successful for these young students. They captured first place in the parade with the theme The Redmen Tea Party . Showing much enthusiasm, they also gained recognition for second place at the Carnival with Sandy Baysinger and Steve Estabrook. While looking forward to next year, many memories will remain with their freshmen year. FRESHMAN CHORUS: Front Row: Ellen Hughes, Karla Kempf, Renee Mathis, Pam Swenson, Rachel Weinberg, Diane Jensen, Mrs. Christopherson; Row 2: Jodi Bittner, Cindy Berquist, Melanie Clayton, Polly Kogel, Cheryl Knigge, Susan Beach; Row 3: Connie Thompson, Dawn Moran, Cindy Reider, Janet Authier, Julie Howard, Tersa Brandstad; Back Row: Doug Swenson, Mark Peterson, John Christopher, Jeff Berg, Troy Peterson, and Clark Reider. 23 Freshmen. . . Janet Authier Sandy Baysinger Susan Beach Jeff Berg Cindy Berquist Jodi Bittner Gina Berner Tim Bollack Teresa Brandsted John Christopher Melanie Clayton Stuart Christian David Hjelm Steve Estabrook 24 Cheryl Knigge David Larimer Young. . .and Diane Jensen Karla Kempf Tim Klaas Kevin Knigge Pat Knigge Polly Kogel Neal Mathis Renee Mathis Dawn Moran 25 Restless Clark Reider Brian Sonne Douglas Swenson Deb Thompson Tom VanLeur Connie Thompson Pam Swenson Rachel Weinberg 26 0 AYS OF OUR llV ES fit Suzie Steichen and Jerry Ball Vickie Bittner and Jon Farris One of the most important DAYS OF A SENIORS' LIFE is Homecoming. The 1976-1977 Ki-Yi Days began on September 20 with float building. The beginning of the main event was the girls' basketball game between the Wessington Springs Spartans and the victorious Woonsocket Red- men. Following the basketball game, Jon Farris, Jeff Davis, Jerry Ball, Suzie Steichen, Lori Cahill, and Vickie Bittner, homecoming candidates, marched in to the beat of the tom-tom. Student body vice-presi- dent, Jeff Tiede, crowned Priceness Lori Cahill and Chief Jeff Davis. Entertainment was provided by the senior girls who sang Tumblin' Tumbleweed and I'm an Indian Too , a junior class skit, and the cheerleaders skit. A pep rally and the burning of the W followed. September 24 began with the finishing of floats. The parade began at 1:30 P.M. with the color guard and Governor Richard Kneip in the lead. At 7:30 Friday night the Woonsocket Redmen were defeated by the Iroquois Chiefs. Evergreen helped ease disappointment at the Homecoming dance. Homecoming '76 came to an end Saturday with the alumni banquet and dance. Carnival candidates included: Seniors, Kim Beach and Jon Farris; Sophomores, Denise Trudeau and Scott Bollinger; Freshmen, Sandy Baysinger and Steve Esterbrook. The Juniors earned top honors for the third year in a row. Candidates Regina Kilcoin and Roger Parker reigned over the event by making $463. 89. Freshmen obtained $408. 52, Sophomores earned $273. 23, and the Seniors scraped together $109.56. The proceeds for the October 31, 1976 Carnival went to the PTA and a percentage to each class. Ball of Fire”. Memories of '77 were made on May 7, when the juniors hosted the seniors to a banquet and dance. The theme, Ball of Fire, was carried out by a sunset, swing, fountain, garden, picnic table, and music by Faded Blue. The mood was one of nostalgia. whipped sunshine Is Now Burning Memories 33 CLASS OF 1977: Front Row: Bruce Estabrook, Billy Cummins, Lori Cahill, Judy Fredrichs, Peggy Bies, Suzie Steichen, Vickie Bittner, Jeff Davis, Bobby Knigge; Middle Row: Kandy Schmiedt, Penny Farris, Debie Taylor, Kim Beach, Vicky Andersen, Virginia Larsen, Sheri Kroell, Esther Schabot, Bill Goergen, Craig Weber, David Knigge; Back Row: Claude Miller, Greg Bezpaletz, Harry Krog, Craig Brueske, Trent Foos, Russell Moran, Norman Kluksdahl, Tom Parquet, Mark Bollinger, Jerry Ball, Keith Ohlrogge, and Jon Farris. Class of 1977 Commencement exercises were held Friday, May 20, 1977 at 8:00 P. M. in the National Guard Armory, for 33 seniors and 22 eighth graders. The processional and reces- sional were by the WHS Band and Rev. Joel Flugstad gave the invocation and benediction. Senior addresses were delivered by Norman Kluksdahl and Mark Bollinger and Naomi Seedberg, a former WHS faculty member gave the commencement ad- dress. Honor students were Vicky Andersen, Mark Bollinger, Norman Kluksdahl, Sharon Kroell, Kandyce Schmiedt, and Debra Taylor. The class of 1977 selected Do You Know Where You're Going to? as their motto. Blue and yellow were their colors and the blue and white carnation as their flower. Graduates Front Rows Kim Beach, Lori Cahill, Carolyn Thompson, Lisa Swenson, Janet Authier; Second Row: Patti Schabot, Cheryl Knigge, Pam Swenson, Cindy Reider, Lisa Alexander, Vicky Andersen, Elaine Kempfj Third Row: Craig Godfrey, Val Swenson, Denise Trudeau, Connie Thompson, Teresa Brandsted, Julie Howard; Back Row: Peter Thompson, Susan Beach, Jodi Bittner, Jeff Snedeker, Gilda Murtha. Above: Majorette Paula Senska was elected to lead the Woonsocket High School Band for the 1976-77 marching period. During this time she directed the band while they participated in many parades throughout this area. ib Front Row: Polly Kogel, Susan Kluksdahl, Gail Sonne, Polly Parker, Jane Anne Brosnan; Second Row: Melanie Clayton, Sandy Schlomer, Lori Maakestad, Dan Hagman, Paula Moran, Cris Roti, Debie Taylor, Jeff Davis; Third Row: Shelley Schlicht, Carla Van Leur, Karla Kempf, Lenna Steichen, Dawn Moran, Sean Donahue, Lori Trudeau, Standing: Mrs. Christopherson. The officers that lead the band this year are Jeff Davis, president, Kim Beach, vice-president; Jeff Snedeker, secretary-treasurer; and Craig Godfrey, reporter. They started off the year by participating in the State Fair Parade. They performed in the Home- coming Parade, and did field marching during halftime of the football game. The band traveled to Wolsey to march in their Homecoming Parade and also mafched in Huron for Pow Wow Days. They pre- pared for and performed in the Massed Band Festival in Highmore, and also played for the Inter-County Electric Convention at the Com Palace in Mitchell. With all of this excitement the band also found time to put on two concerts. One m the winter and one in the spring. The Pep Band also was busy playing for wrestling meets, football games, and basket- ball games. The band room was remodeled, by removing the small office that had been part of the room. A new floor was installed and the ceiling was lowered and tiled. Dark paneling and new paint was added. Musical Notes INSTRUMENTAL CONTEST Front Row: Jane Anne Brosnan, Polly Parker, Lisa Alexander, Vicky Anderson. Middle Row: Lenna Steichen, Lori Trudeau, Paula Moran, Cris Roti, Jeff Davis. Back Row: Cindy Reider, Lisa Swenson, Cheryl Knigge, Pam Swenson, Jeff Snedeker. Instrumental The region 5 instrumental contest was held at Wagner on February 9. The ratings received were as follows: Lenna Steichen-2- French Horn, Jeff Snedeker- 2-Snare drum, Jeff Da vis-2-Trumpet, Polly Parker and Jane Anne Brosnan-2- Flute ensemble, Cris Roti, Paula Moran, and Regina Kilcoin-2-Trumpet ensem- ble, Lisa Alexander and Vicky Anderson -2-Sax ensemble, Lisa Swenson-3-clari- net, Lori Trudeau-l-Trombone. Chorus in Action. . . VOCAL CONTEST Front Row: Jane Anne Brosnan, Jeff Davis, Lisa Alexander, Jeff Snedeker, Gilda Murtha. Middle Row: Judy Fredrick, Polly Parker, Cris Roti, Lori Maakestad, Debbie Taylor. Back Row: Paula Moran, Sandy Schlomer, Lenna Steichen, Lori Trudeau. Vocalists The region 5 vocal contest was held at Lake Andes on February 2. The ratings were as follows: Gilda Murtha-2-Alto, Jeff Snedeker,-2- bass, Jane Anne Brosnan-2-mezzo soprano, Jeff Davis-1-tenor, Cindy Berquist-l-alto, Lori Maakestad-1- soprano, Girls ensemble-1. 38 Front Row: Jane Anne Brosnan, Paula Moran, Chris Roti, Lisa Alexander, Polly Parker, Renee Mathis, Lisa Swenson, Rochel Weinberg, Cheryl Knigge, Karen Christopherson, director Row 2:Gilda Murtha, Lori Maakestad, JoAnne Druse, Valerie Swenson, Diane Jensen, Connie Thompson, Julie Howard, Melanie Clayton, Cindy Berquist, Jodi Bittner; Row 3: Teresa Brandstcd, Polly Kogel, Sandy Schlomer, Sheri Kroell, accompanies!; Janet Authier, Carolyn Thompson, accompaniest; Lori Trudeau, accompaniest; Cheryl Hoxsie, Julie Feistner, Patty Jensen, Row 4: Debie Taylor, Judy Fredrichs, Pam Swenson, Dawn Moran, Karla Kempf, Cindy Reider, Lenna Steichen, Shelley Schlicht, Carla Van Leur, Ellen Hughes, Row 5: Clark Reider, Jeff Tiede, Craig Godfrey, Chris Farris, Scott Bollinger, Jon Farris, Troy Peterson, Doug Swenson, Row 6: Jeff Berg, Jeff Davis, Jeff Snedeker, Tom Parquet, Mark Bollinger, Larry Kleinlein, Jack Davis, Mark Peterson. Chorus Performs To the Rights ALL STATE CHORUS: Jeff Davis, tenor; Chris Roti, soprano alternate; Jane Anne Brosnan, so- prano; Gilda Murtha, alto; Tom Parquet, bass alter- nate; Jeff Snedeker, bass; and Paula Moran, alto alter- nate. Below; The Woonsocket High School Chorus per- forming at the winter concert, under the direction of Mrs. Karen Christopherson. Front Row: Cristi Roti, Mrs. Zimmerman, Sheri Kroell, Debbie Taylor, Vickie Bittner, Danny Hagman, Paula Senska, Jeff Snedeker, Suzie Steichen, Lori Trudeau, Greg Bezpaletz. Under Slide: Ester Shabot, Jack Davis, Norman Kluksdahl. Slide Ladder: Lisa Alexander, Paula Moran, Virginia Larsen, Sandy Schlomer. Slide: Judy Fredrichs, Larry Kleinline, Craig Godfrey, Harold Krog, Jon Farris, Kurt Krueger, Jeff Davis, Tom Parquet, Polly Parker. Drama Club Presents “Pick a Dilly” The Woonsocket Performing Arts Group pre- sented Pick a Dilly , a three-act farce by Jay Tobias, to the students and faculty on March 31st, at one o'clock in die afternoon, and to the public on Friday, April 1st, at 8:00 in die eve- ning. 40 i General Mills Family Leader of Tomorrow Esther Schabot was named Woonsocket's 1976-77 General Mills Family Leader of To- morrow. She won the honor by competing with other seniors in a written knowledge and attitude examination. DAR Good Citizen Jeff Davis was chosen DAR Good Citizen of WHS. The Daughters of the American Revolution conduct the Good Citizen's Contest for girls and boys in the senior class. Two boys and two girls with the following qualities, (dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism), were selected from these stu- dents; the high school faculty selected one. V 41 Librarians Keep Books in Order LIBRARIANS: From Left to Right: Sharilyn Rogers, advisor; Debie Taylor, Sheri Kroell, secretary; Vicky Andersen, president; Shelly Plagman, Gail Sonne, vice-president; Carla VanLeur, Bill Goergen, and Chris Farris. Declam Wins Trophy The Local Oral Interpre- tation Contest was held October 25, in the Woon- socket Armory, with the winners as follows: Dramatic-Lori Trudeau, Oratory-Sheri Kroell, Poe try-Jane Anne Brosnan, Humorous-Polly Parker, Duet Memorized-Paula Moran and Paula Senska. These winners advanced to the District which was held in Artesian on Novem- ber 3. They tied for first place. Woonsocket won the trophy with seventeen points. Jane Anne Brosnan re- ceived a superior rating and advanced to the Regional Contest. DECLAM: Back: Mrs. Zimmerman, Jane Brosnan, Paula Senska, Polly Kogel, Paula Moran, Lori Trudeau, Polly Parker, and Sheri Kroell. FHA: Sitting Row 1: P. Moran, Historian; V. Swenson, Treasurer; S. Kroell, Secretary; J. Fredrichs, Song Leader; C. Thompson, Vice-President; L. Trudeau, President. Row 2: D. Moran, J. Feistner; Advisor, Mis. Johnson, C. Hoxsie, Reporter. Back Row: S. Plagman, D. Trudeau, P. Swenson, P. Senska, E. Hughes, K. Beach, J. Howard, T. Brandsted, K. Kempf, C. Berquist, P. Jensen, Connie Thompson. FHA “Toward New Horizons” FFA: Back Row: B. Cummins, C. Brueske, Vice-President; T. Bies, L. Georgen, J. Baysinger, P. Knigge, B. Sonne, M. Rankin. Third Row: C. Thompson, P. Jensen, C. Miller, L. Fredrichs, T. Foos, E. Wolter, L. Kleinlein, J. Linke, D. Swenson. Second Row: M. Podhradsky, K. Hinker, T. Godfrey, D. Schmit, B. Hiemstra, R. Mathis, J. Christopher, D. Hjelm. Front Row: MissSween, Advisor; M. Snedeker, R. Parker, Reporter; T. Foos, President; B. Selland, Secretary; D. Mathis, Sentinel; P. Thompson, Treasurer; T. Brueske, Vice-President. FFA “Learning to do, Doing to learn. Earning to live, Living to serve” WOONSOCKET CHAPTER 43 Character, service, leadership, and scholarship. These are the qualifications for National Honor Society. The NHS sent out letters of commendation to those students earning all A's and having A averages. This year’s of- ficers were Mark Bollinger, president; Norman Klulsdahl, vice-president; Sheri Kroell, secretary; Vicky Andersen, treasurer; Debie Taylor, reporter; and Mrs. Zimmerman, advisor. New members, Lisa Alexander, JoAnne Druse, Elaine Kempf, Chris Roti, Paula Senska, Gail Sonne, Carolyn Thompson, Jeff Tiede, and Lori Trudeau were inducted April 25 at the PTA meeting. Scholars Leaders Honored Boy and Girl Staters: Jeff Tiede and Brad Selland were chosen by the American Legion Post 29 this year to attend the sessions at Northern State Col- lege May 29-June 4. The Legion Auxiliary chose Gail Sonne to at- tend the sessions at Dakota Wesleyan University during the same week. Chris Roti was chosen as Girls State Alternate. 44 Chris Miss Woonsocket Representing Woonsocket High School, Chri; Roti was selected as third runner-up in the 1976 Miss Holiday Contest held in Huron on December 28-29. She was elected from a field of junior and senior girls by the Student Body. Cirls from all over Central South Da- kota participated. Julie Feist ner- FHA Sweetheart Julie Feistner was chosen Miss Sweetheart by the Student Body at the annual FHA Sweet- heart Ball on Saturday, March 19. First run- ner-up was Paula Senska. Other candidates in- cluded Denise Trudeau and Patty Jensen. 4S These four girls were chosen as the 1976-77 wrestling cheerleaders. From Left to Right Are: Gilda Murtha, Lori Trudeau, Jane Anne Brosnan, Top: Polly Kogel. Gilda, Lori, and Jane Anne were also cheerleaders for A girls basketball team. 46 The Days of a Cheerleader's Life are filled with ex- citement. They begin with a great deal of responsibility from the time they are chosen to the time they complete the season. They prepare for pep meetings and get the crowd fired up to give the team some support during their greatest moments of athletics. I The A team cheerleaders for theW.H.S. football and basketball season this year are From Left to Right: Suzie Steichen, Cris Roti, Shelley Schlicht, and Regina Kilcoin. These girls backed the Redmen team with spirit and might through the season. Cheerleaders Provide Spirit and Might for Redmen The B squad cheerleaders are Sandy Schlomer, Jodi Bittner, Cheryl Knigge, and Lori Maakested. These cheerleaders helped to fire up their team for a successful season. Lori Maakested and Chery Knigge were cheerleaders for the B Girls Basketball team too. LETTERMEN'S CLUB - Back Row: D. Mathis, B. Selland, R. Mathis, T. Parquet, M. Bollinger, N. Kluksdahl, M. Rankin, T. Foos, D. Hagman, B. Knigge; Row 2: C. Weatherford, B. Anderson, B. Selland, R. Parker, J. Davis, J. Godfrey, D. Schmit, T. Brueske, C. Weber, R. Weinberg, H. Krog; Row 3: K. VanLeur, J. Davis, J. Bail, M. Snedeker, J. Tiede, S. Bollinger, C. Fanris, T Foos, K. Hinker, J. Ball; Row 4: Mr. Grohs, K. Kruger, T. Godfrey, J. Snedeker, B. Hiemstra, R. Reider, D. Swenson, S. Moe, J. Farris, D. Knigge, R. Moran, Mr. Jensscn; Row 5: Mrs. Rogers, S. Schlicht, E. Kempf, S. Kluksdahl, C. VanLeur, L. Swenson, S. Schlomer, R. Kilcoin, S. Steichen, V. Swenson, P. Jensen, P. Senska, G. Sonne, C. Roti; Front Row: L. Trudeau, G. Murtha, P. Kogel, J. Brosnan, C. Thompson. Lettermen Club Pep Club Show Spirit PEP CLUB - Upper Left: P. Swenson, V. Larsen, C. Thompson, L. Cahill, J. Fredrichs, D. Trudeau, P. Jensen, L. Swenson, C. Hoxsie, V. Bittner, S. Kroell, S. Plagman, E. Schabot, P. Kogel, S. Steichen, S. Schlomer, G. Murtha, S. Schlicht, J. Brosnan, P. Senska, C. Knigge, R. Kilcoin, L. Trudeau, J. Bittner, C. Roti, L. Maakestad, P. Moran, C. Berquist, M. Clayton, D. Moran, J. Feistner, C. VanLeur, E. Kempf, L. Steichen, K. Beach, C. Reider, V. Swenson, G. Sonne; Advisors: Mrs. Roger, Mrs. Christopherson, Mrs. Johnson. - 48 Redmen Staff EDITOR Sheri Kroell ASSISTANT EDITORS Polly Parker Shelly Schlicht STAFF Kim Beach Peggy Bies Vickie Bittner Sean Donohue Jim Godfrey Suzie Steichen Carla VanLeur ADVISOR Mrs, Sharflyn Rogers 50 ID£ hior OF Back Row: Coach Jenssen, T. Foos, Jay Ball, Brad Selland, R. Parker, Brett Sell and, R. Reider, R. Mathis, S. Bollinger, Jerry Ball, R. Moran, J. Farris, R. Weinberg, H. Krog, J. Tiede, J. Godfrey, M. Snedeker, K. Hinker, K. Van Leur, Jeff Davis, J. Snedeker, C. Farris, C. Weatherford, Jack Davis, M. Bollinger Assist. Coach Permann Kneeling: J. Christopher, D. Larimer, C. Reider, B. Sonne, M. Plagmann, S. Estabrook, K. Knigge, T. Van Leur, D. Hjelm, N. Mathis, J. Berg, T. Peterson, K. Krueger, D. Swenson, student manager. Redmen Capture 7- Season Record We They This is Jerry Jenssen Speaking of Sports . • . The Woonsocket Redmen finished the season with a seven and one record. The 281 Conference record stands at six and one. Artesian Alpena Hitchcock 56- 6 54- 0 41-22 6-40 34- 0 34- 6 62-20 14- 6 Earning awards were Mr. Hustle-Kevin Van Leur, Headhunter-Kevin Van Leur and Kellen Hinker, Most yards rushing-Jeff Snedeker, Most yards receiving- jerry Ball, and Most total yards-Jerry Ball. Iroquois Wolsey Tulare SBA Wessington 52 Coach Jenssen First String Defense-Kneel - ing-H. Krog-end, K. Hinker-noseguard, R. Moran-end, Standing-J. Tiede-comerback, Jay Ball - safety', K. Van Leur-line- backer, T. Foos-linebacker, Jerry'Ball-safety, S. Bollinger-comerback. At Right First String Offense-Russell Mathis -end, Brett Selland-guard, Brad Sell and - center, Jeff Davis-guard, Jerry Ball-end, Back Row-Jeff Tiede-halfback, Randy Reider-quarterback, Kevin Van Leur-full- back, Jeff Snedeker-halfback Below-281 All-Conference-K. VanLeur- lst team, R. Reider-2nd team, J. Ball - 1st team and designated kicker, J. Tiede 1st team, J. Snedeker-lst team. Harry Krog Lettermen Jeff Davis Redmen in action 54 Back Row: Connie Thompson, Kathy Georgen, Jodi Bittner, Heather Selland, Valorie Rogers, Shelly Plagman, Denise Christopher, Paula Senska, Tracy Brandsted, Kathy Swenson. Front Row: Roxanne Moe, Susan Beach, Karla Kempf, Elaine Kempf, Kandy Kroell, Rachel Wienberg. Gymnasts Perform Gymnasts attended the state meet and returned with Karla Kempf as the South Dakota State Champion in Floor Exercise and Shelly Plagmann gained third 1 balance beam. ifl M 55 WRESTLING: Back Row: Dwight Mathis, Jeff Snedaker, Mike Rankin, Mark Snedaker, Craig Weatherford, Jon Farris, Scott Moe, David Knigge, Coach Peterson, Sheri Kroell; Front Row: Kurt Krueger, Todd Brueske, Tim Funk, Kevin Knigge, Bryant Hiemstra, Jack Davis, John Christopher, Tim Bollock, Jeff Davis, Lowell Dorris. Redmen Capture First in Tourney 56 Jeff Snedeker struggles for a reversal. Scott Moe triumphs. Jon Farris works for a pin. Fans take an interest in the Redmen Wrestlers. Scott Moe receives a victory kiss from Jan Anne Brosnan. Mike Rankin regains the lead. Coach Peterson gives the wrestlers pointers. US CORSICA 54 WESSINGTON SPRINGS 18 KIMBALL 32 MT. VERNON 58 DOLAND 10 WHITE LAKE 20 HOWARD 3 SUNSHINE BIBLE 47 WHITE LAKE TOURNEY 128 HOWARD TOURNEY 62 WOONSOCKET INVITATIONAL 160i DISTRICT TOURNEY 107| REGIONAL TOURNEY 34“ Gilda Murtha congratulates Craig Weber. The Woonsocket Redmen Wrestlers had a very successful season. Bryant Hiemstra, Jon Farris, Craig Weber, Scott Moe, Jeff Snedaker, and Mike Rankin advanced to the regional wres- tling tournament. Representing Woonsocket at the State Tournament held in Huron on February 18-19, were Craig Weber and Scott Moe. This is the best team effort we ever had, commented Coach Peterson. Bringing home two trophies, Woonsocket clinched third place at the White Lake Invitational Tourney and the championship trophy in the Woonsocket Invitational Tournament. Craig Weber shows his skills by advancing to the next match. THEM 18 39 29 16 54 44 56 19 57 58 Parents' Night at W.H.S. for girls parents. B Girls' Basketball Squad, Front Row (Left to Right): Denise Trudeau, Susan Beach, Polly Kogel. Second Row: Ellen Hughes, Julie Howard, Lisa Swenson (Student Managers), Mary Zirpel, Jodi Bittner, Melanie Clayton, and Coach-Shari lyn Rogers. Third Row: Ranee Mathis, Cindy Reider, Valorie Swenson. Fourth Row: Connie Thompson, Janei Authier, Dianne Jensen. Top Row: Karla Kempf, Pam Swenson, and Rachel Wienberg. Head coach, Roger Grohs, makes plans with his team during a time out. Lori Cahill—the only Senior girls basketball player. The W.H.S. High School girls basketball A and B team accomplished much this season. They started the sea- son with hard work and determination and had the winning attitude. This determination really payed off as the Woon- socket Girls began their season. The A team began showing their spirit by winning the Pony Hills Tournament and later by winning the District. They then plunged into the Region, but were defeated in a heart breaking game with Agar. The A team ended their season with a 12-9 record. Assistant coach, Shari Rogers, takes life easy while watching the Red- men girls play. Opening tip off Coach Grohs and girls look on to victory. A Team: Top Row: Gail Sonne, Sandy Schlomer, Paula Senska, Regina Kilcoin. Middle Row: Patty Jensen, Susan Kluksdahl, Shelley Schlicht, Lori Cahill, Coach Grohs, Elaine Kempf, Denise Trudeau, Carolyn Thompson. Bottom Row: Student managers-Julie Howard, Lisa Swenson, Ellen Hughes, Carla Van Leur, and Valerie Swenson. Girls Basketball Schedule We They Letcher 45 41 Hitchcock 39 40 Forestburg 48 30 James Valley 18 46 Wessington Springs 41 27 Alpena 45 50 Tulare 45 16 Pony Hills Tournament Letcher 64 25 Artesian 50 22 Forestburg 47 27 Wessington 36 45 Wessington Springs 44 31 Alpena 47 50 James Valley 47 41 Iroquois 29 35 Wolsey 27 37 Sunshine Bible Academy 61 30 Artesian 60 17 District Tournament Crow Creek 67 16 Kimball 72 36 Regional Tournament Agar 47 48 White River 33 36 District 14 “Champs” 59 A Team—Back Row: Jim Godfrey, Bobby Knigge, Randy Reider, Brett Selland, Brad Selland, Russel Mathis, Tom Parquet, Kellen Hinker, Jerry Ball, Scott Bollinger, Kevin Van Leur, JeffTiede. Middle: Mark Bollinger (Student Manager) and Coach Jenssen. Boys Basketball 1976-77 MB Team—Back Row: Kellen Hinker, Chris Farris; Middle Row: Brian Sonne, Clark Reider, Dan Hagman, Tim Klaas, Troy Peterson, Neil Mathis, Peter Thompson, Steve Estabrook, Jeff Berg; Front Row: Mike Plagman, Coach Grohs, Jim Linke, Jay Ball. Jerry Ball Iroquois 71-52 Artesian 47-46 Hitchcock 76-36 Wolsey 55-59 Wessington 62-42 Kimball 90-31 Plankinton 65-59 Wess. Springs 62-42 Alpena 90-37 James Valley 75-38 Hanson County District Tournament: 61-37 SBA 73-44 Wess. Springs 48-47 Crow Creek 102-59 Scott Bollinger Eight Tom Parquet 61 All Conference Boys Basketball- Randy Reider, Jerry Ball, Scott Bollinger. Jerry Ball also made All State Basketball. Jerry Ball went to the State Track Meet in four events. Jay Ball went to State Track Meet in 3 events. Jeff Snedeker went to State Track Meet in 2 events. Mrs. Kogel and State Gymnistss Susan Beach, Shelly Plagman, Karla and Ealine Kempf, Paula Senska. Students Receive Recognition for Performing All Conference Girls Basketball- Susan Kluksdahl and Gail Sonne. Elaine Kempf went to the Scott Moe and Craig Weber went to the State Track Meet in 3 State Wrestling Meet. events. Back Row: Tim Klaas, Chris Farris, Trent Foos, Randy Reider, Brad Selland, Norman Kluksdahl, Tom Parquet, Jerry Ball, Mark Bollinger-Student Manager. Middle Row: Mark Snedeker-Student Manager, Scott Bollinger, Jeff Snedeker, Jeff Tiede, Clark Reider, John Christopher, Jay Ball, Jon Farris, Coach Jerry Jenssen. Kneeling: Steve Estabrook, Jeff Berg, Neal Mathis, Chad Andree, Troy Peterson. Track Is a Success. . . WHS tracksters performed well this year sending five con- testants to the State Meet in Huron. Jerry Ball went in the 100 yard dash, 180 yard low hurdles, 880 yard relay, and mile re- lay. Jay Ball went in long jump, 880 yard relay, and mile re- lay. Jeff Snedeker long jumped and ran in the 880 yard relay. Jeff Tiede performed in 880 yard relay and mile relay. Scott Bollinger ran in the mile relay. Jeff Snedeker broke the triple jump record with a leap of 40 feet and 3 4 inches. Back Row: Patty Jensen, Elaine Kempf, Heather Selland, Cail Sonne, Susan Kluksdahl, Diane Jensen Connie Thompson, and Roxanne Moe. Middle Row: Ginger Funk, Susan Beach, Karla Kempf, Valorie Rogers, Rachel Weinberg, and Tracy Brandsted. Front Row: Melanie Clayton, Kandy Kroe 11, Marv lo Murtha, Laurie Kroell, and Lisa Swenson. The W.FL S. girl's track team completed a good sea- son this year. They competed in the Pony Hills Confer- ence, 281 Conference, James Valley Invitational, Huron Invitational, Howard, Woonsocket Triangular, and the Regional meets. They worked hard and made ten new records for the school. 440 Relay Team-Elaine Kempf, Susan Kluksdahl, Karla 2 Mile Relay Team-Heather Selland, Kempf, and Rachel Weinberg broke the school record. Connie Thompson, Patty Jensen, and Valorie Rogers, also broke a new record in this event. Karla Kempf-broke the Freshmen 100 yard dash Melaine Clayton has set a record. new Freshmen shot record. Elaine Kempf was W.FL S. outstanding girl's ttack athlete. She won the 440 yard dash, 220 yard dash, and the high jump in the Region VI competition. In the State track meet on, May 20 and 21, Elaine won the high jump, second in 440, and fifth in the 22a Elaine Kempf, Susan Kluksdahl, Karla Kempf, and Roxanne Moe, all helped to set a new 880 record. SLa ULS K-? 1st Grade— Back Row: C. Brandsted, B. Georgen, M. Hopkins, B. Bradley, C. Brosnan, H. Runestad. Middle Row: R. Berquist, R. Regynski, T. Meyers, D. McGill, R. Tuffs, Mrs. Coulthard. Front Row: C. Wolter, D. Schmiedt, C. Feistner, V. Regynski. 2nd Grade-- Back Row: C. Bradley, D. Larson, L. Vetter, V. Tuffs, L. Steichen, C. Larson, Mrs. Swenson. Middle Row: C. Hinker, P. Nepodal, T. Trudeau, B. Bradley, J. Howard, L. Stock. Front Row: B. Voorhees, J. Jenssen, S. Peterson. Not Pictured: J. Larson. THIRD GRADE—Top Row: Jamie Schmiedt, Cynthia Knigge, Crystal Olinger, Paula Larson, Jeffrey Reider, Rodney Cummins, Kathleen Steichen. Middle Row: Shanna Larimer, Tami Olinger, Amber Handel, Kara Donohue, Dana Brown, Barry' Selland. Bottom Row: Beckie Miedema, Jay Swenson, Kari Berg, Cynthia Thompson, Darren Swenson, Shawn Larimer, Ann Hinker, Teacher-Mrs. Miller. FOURTH GRADE--Back Row: Todd Olinger, Michele Bies, Curtis Van Leur, Jennifer Steichen, Eldina Portzer, Larry Bradley. FRONT ROW: Steve Kleinlein, Curtis Olinger, Danny Thompson, Karla Wade, Jeff Jenssen, Danaee Thompson, Teacher-Mrs. Sundstrom. 5th Grade— Back Row: Larry Regynski, Trisha Brandsted, Karie Andree, Kent Krueger. Middle Row: Mrs. Olinger, Ann Trudeau, Gregg Block, Joey Howard, Trent Clayton, Danny Swenson, Barbara Anderson. Front Row: James Peterson, Julie Jensen, Terry Estabrook, Teresa Swenson, Cindy Cummins, Kari Reider. 6th Grade-- Back Row: Kim Klaas, Gary Goergen, Linda Stock, Trent Steichen, Renee Block, Marci Christian, Sandy Vetter, Mark Brueske, Craig Runestad, Mrs. Kluksdahl, Front Row: Jim Fiestner, Bret Portzer, Bobby Steichen, Danny Ball, Kelly Hughes, Dannie Bemer, Russel Podhradsky, Lee Reginsky, Bryan Zirpel, Lee Knigge. 7th Grade — Back Row: Pat Wade, Michael Peterson, Henry Linke, Brett Berquist, Ricky Tuffs, Allen Regynski, Kyle Krueger. Middle Row: Todd Snedeker, Valorie Rogers, Denise Christopher, Sheri Larimer, Kathy Swenson, Holly Hagman, Kandy Kroell, Mr. Permann. Front Row: Chad Andree, Judd Selland, Penny Berner, Jim Foos, Susan Podhradsky, Kevin Trudeau, Todd Steichen. 8th Grade-- Back Row: Mary Jo Murtha, Kregg Krueger, Rob Wells, Tracy Brandsted, Tim Funk. 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