MLA Yearbook 1969-1970

THE 1970 RAMBLER

MARTIN LUTHER ACADEMY NEW ULM, MINNESOTA

The students and faculty of Martin Luther Academy were saddened on November 24, 1969, when God, in His wisdom, called to rest the soul of our esteemed Professor Birkholz.

Professor Birkholz was born in Marshall, Minnesota, on September 21, 1920. After he had completed his elementary education, he enrolled in Dr. Martin Luther High School. After his graduation here, he continued his studies at Northwestern College. He completed his training for the preaching ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.

Professor Birkholz first served as tutor at 2

Michigan Lutheran Seminary and at our school.

In 194 7 the Lord called him into the parish ministry at Carrington and Windsor in North Dakota. About a year later, he accepted the call to our school, where he labored faithfully for the past twenty-one years, teaching primarily in the German department. For the past number of years, he also served as registrar of the College.

It is with the deepest appreciation for his many services to our school that we dedicate this 1970 RAMBLER to the cherished memory of our departed friend and instructor, Professor Howard Birkholz.

The thrones of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere were favorite picture-taking spots for couples.

Mixed emotions mark the ''Camelot'' Banquet and June Night

Mr. Graham provided a tempting buffet-style dinner.

An inatrumental group accompanied the Academy Choir for the singing of "Smile."

Weeping of seniors marks the end of their last June Night.

The turning of the tassels completes the commencement exercises.

A last look at the Class of 1970 On June 4, seventy-one solemn-faced graduates slowly filed into the chapel-auditorium to receive their diplomas. As each received his, he undoubtedly thought of the many sacrifices made by numerous people to make his schooling at MLA possible. The speaker, Professor D. Malchow of Northwestern Lutheran Academy, emphasized this fact in his address to the class. He also reminded the graduates of the many blessings of the Christian education which they had received in our school.

May the truths expressed in the class motto, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life," remain in the hearts of all present at the commencement service!

"My window's leaking!" That was the cry heard from the seniors as they drove to the Twin Cities for their class trip. Tours of the Grain Belt Brewery and the Betty Crocker kitchens filled the forenoon hours. The electrifying movie, "Airport," was attended in the afternoon.

Since the scheduled Twins game was rained out, the class chose another movie for their evening entertainment. Meals were eaten at two delightful smorgasbords, The Jolly Troll and The Swiss Chalet.

Tearful good-byes and congratulations mark the end of graduation.

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The airplane outside the Cooper Theater was a poor replica of the one pictured in the movie, but it served to arouse the curiosity of these seniors.

Touring these kitchens made everyone hungry.

Marla's little man at the Jolly Troll.

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Class Play, Junior-Senior Tea, and Faculty-Graduate Banquet Highlight May

Leap after the butterflies! Leap! Leap!

Miss Carr: (thrillingly) "Are you getting an inspiration now?"

"Mr. Coed," the senior class play, was presented on May 1 and 2 in the chapel auditorium. The complications caused by Lotus Smith's enrolling in Cedar Hill, a women's college, provided many laugh-provoking situations. The audience showed its appreciation through hearty laughter and many applauses. Congratulations to the cast and the directors for a job well done.

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Lotus: "And if this hairbrained scheme doesn't work.

Rambassadors entertain at the Faculty-Graduate Banquet.

M.C. Denis Becker takes a break while Joellyn and Carol read the senior will.

Naomi and Chris are pleased at the prospect of food.

An annual event to which the seniors look forward is the Faculty-Graduate Banquet. This year's banquet was held on May 26 at the Orchid Inn in Sleepy Eye. All those who attended reported that the food and entertainment were excellent.

"Arabian Nights" was the theme for the Junior-Senior Tea held on May 16. Seated on pillows in true Arabian fashion, the guests were entertained by skits and musical selections. To complete the afternoon, a lunch consisting of honeycakes, yogurt, and tea was served to the honored guests by the "Arabian,., Juniors.

Princess Morticia tells King Tutti-Fruitti about Aladdin.

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Homecoming festivities suggest cherished memo ries

Homecoming banquet, always a high point of the homecoming festivities, proves to be enjoyable for everyone.

Spirits of the Luther Ram fans ran high in the 1969 homecoming game played at Johnson Field.

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OJoy above all joy

The Rambassadors provided the effective echo in the Chorus selection, "Christmas Morn."

Christmas at Martin Luther Academy saw the Luther Memorial Union filled to capacity.

The praises of our Savior were sung by the Choir in such songs as "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," and "Away in a Manger." The Chorus also raised their voices in jubilant praise of the newborn Christ in "Christmas Morn."

Joy at the birth of our Savior was heralded in song by the Academy Chorus.

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As usual at MLA, the high point of the winter months was the Snow Carnival. The activities extended over a one-week period. These activities included the sculpture contest, the tobogganing and skating party, the Song Fest, and the class skits. For the second year in a row, the class of "71" emerged victorious in the over-all competition.

Seniors' Statue of Liberty takes first in sculpture competition.

Razzil-Watch-Stop-Berri grooves at the Song Fest.

Stude-n ts sculpt in slush and snow

"Tough guys," Phil and Stan, turn pansies in the Junior skit.

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Advanced piano students, Joellyn Schnell and Becky Hansen, perform at public recital.

On February 22, MLA presented Becky Hansen and Joellyn Schnell in a piano recital in the college auditorium. Two of Becky's selections were "Fantasy in D Minor" by Mozart and "Impromptu in G Major" by Schubert. Joellyn played "Sonata in G Major" by Mozart and "Grillen" by Schumann.

A number of the more advanced piano students were featured in a public piano recital. Diligent practice on the part of all the participants resulted in polished renditions of their selections.

The audience showed its appreciation by loud applause.

Pianos plink as pupils plunk

Long hours of practice end in a public recital for these MLA students.

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Aday

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the life of a student

Classes at MLA occupy a large part of the student's time.

The LMU lounge is a favorite place to relax.

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Morning always seems to come too early.

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There is always time for social life too.

The cafeteria supplies the student with three square meals a day.

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What do you want-a cookie?

When you weren't looking..

Jackie says it takes concentration.

Little Boy Jim, come blow your horn!

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

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How to earn Brownie points from a professor.

The "Frito Bandito" of Arabia

I Look Ma-no chair.

Mrs. Kaiser's instruments of horror Class play memories

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Pros perform for pupils

Academy students participated in a fun-filled hour by singing and clapping along with the intricate harmonica playing of the talented "Trio Candito."

Rollerskating and ball walking showed the amazing talent of the performers in the above lyceum.

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These talented British performers, "North and West," entertained the Academy by singing popular folk songs.

B Team: Standing: Coach Hahnke, S. Eisenmann, J. Gosewisch, J. Marshall, S. Rients, P Hoyer, D. Kaiser, D. Russow, G. Wales, J . Frohrip, D. Sellnow, Coach Kaiser. Kneeling : Mgr. J. Krage!, J. Moritz, T Firle, R. Mittelstaedt, R. Borrelli, T. Popp, J. Fredrich, D. Grams, P Muesing, G. Grakauskas, N. Larson, B. Witt.

Rams improve but lose According to the scoreboard shown on the right, the 1969 Rams compiled a 2-6 record.

However, this is not a true picture of the team. Hampered by injuries to key players and stymied by bad breaks in several games, the team lost some important contests.

Thankfully, Coaches Kobleske and Koeplin left experienced personnel for the future.

Luther Luther Luther Luther Luther Luther Luther Luther

14 8 38 14 0 8 52 8

Mayer Lutheran Cathedral Jeffers Sanborn Sleepy Eye St. Mary's Storden St. Croix Lutheran Comfrey

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A Team: Back Row: M. Haase, M. Brunner, B. Siirila, P Hoyer, J. Schwartz, S. Aufderheide, K. Zahn, B. Schlawin, J. Huebner, Mgr. T. Schulz, Coach Kobleske, Coach Koeplin, Middle Row: B. Jensen, D. Wiese, F Horn, D.Wurster, R. Moeller, F Wangerin, D. Gordon, D. Becker, D. Allerheiligen, G. Schoeneck, N. Varnum, M. Van Norstrand, M. Manthey.

Front Row : B. Retzlaff, J. Gosewisch, D. Kaiser, D. Gierke, P Hoyer, D. Russow, S. Rients, D. Aufderheide.

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They got Bob by the seat of the pants!

Interception by Hoyer!

Denis turns the corner.

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Bob Moeller, senior center and defensive end, was chosen to the Red Rock AllConference team.

Bob Jensen follows his blockers. Jensen, outstanding senior line-backer and running back, was also chosen to the Red Rock All-Conference team.

The chase is on.

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Cheerleaders add zest

"A" squad cheerleaders inspire student body From left to right: Laura Huebner, Elaine Schwichtenberg, Carole Honsey, and Luanne Petersen.

Although the team is the center of attraction at any game, the cheerleaders and their efforts must not be overlooked. They are constantly working to stir up and maintain the spirit of the fans, not only at every game but also at the frequent pepfests.

Special mention should also be made of the 1969 football cheerleaders. Carol Hartwig, Laura Huebner, and Ruth Schulz did much to inspire the fans and cheer on the team.

"B" squad cheerleaders: Kerryn Kragel, Becky Schulz, Barb Huebner, and Ruth Schulz.

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B-team: Standing: Coach Duin, R. Iverson, G. Wilson, J. Moldstad, D. Kaiser, B. Retzlaff, D. James, D. Van Norstrand, S. Eisenman, Mgr. J. Frohrip, Kneeling: B. Witt, D. Grundmeier, P Honsey. D. Aufderheide, J. Krage!, T Firle, T. Winkel, G. Wales.

Cagers finish successfully A-team: Standing: Mgr. T. Schulz, Mgr. B. Jensen, P Jurgenson, J. Schroeder, S. Weinrich, F Wangerin, D. Becker, P Hoyer, Coach Kaiser. Kneeling: D. Wurster, M. Brunner, M. Van Norstrand, F Horn, B. Siirila, M. Handberg, J. Huebner.

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After a poor showing last year, the Rams, under the guidance of Coach Kaiser, looked forward to a more successful season. With a strong nucleus from last year's team and a number of promising B-squad graduates, the outlook was good.

Under the leadership of Fritz Horn, the scoring of Dan Wurster, and the rebounding of Fred Wangerin, the team got off to a good start. However, with the beginning of the second semester, the team had to adjust to the loss of Wurster, its leading scorer. Relying on a more ball-control type of game, the team lost a few games but regained its winning ways and finished the season by bringing home the third-place trophy at the Winnebago Invitational Tournament.

At this tournament, Fritz Horn was named to the all-tournament team.

Under the guidance of Coach Duin, The Bsquad had a very good season. Davie Kaiser was the standout, and along with the other sophomores, will bring a strong running game to the varsity next year.

No. 13 makes another lay-up for Luther.

Captain Horn accepts the third-place trophy

Denis goes high for the rebound

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t Third row: Coach Duin, J. Moldstad, F Horn, M. Haase, R. Siirila, D. Gierke, D. Mielke. Second row: G. Wilson, P Jurgenson, F Wangerin, D. Becker, M. Van Norstrand, K. Zahn. First row : R. Mittelstaedt, S. Rients, G. Wales, J . Krage!, B. Witt, D. Grams. ¡

Baseballers reach State The baseball team appeared to be ready for another good year at the beginning of the season.

However, things did not work together too well, and the Rams could win only 5 while losing 7 They did reach the State Independent Tournament by winning two regional games. Mike Haase again stood out at the plate and on the mound.

After several poor finishes in the tough De Smet conference, the team looks forward to better luck in the Tri-Valley Conference nex t year.

Haase swings for distance.

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This year the track team had a very successful season, the best in three years. They came in first in the Tri-Valley Athletic Conference as MLA re-entered competition after an absence in this conference of five years.

Robert Jensen and Phil Hoyer broke two school records: Jensen in low hurdles with a time of 21.5 and Hoyer in the pole-vault with a height of 11 ft.6 in. Jensen and Dan Wurster also qualified at the regionals for the independent state meet.

A familiar sight at all track meets is Coach Heiderich starting the races.

Good hand-offs are essential for a winning relay team.

Track team comes in first

Track team members-STANDING: Coach Heiderich, B. Jensen, D. Gartzke, D. Allerheiligen, J. Vater, J. Tung, K. Grakauskas, D. Wurster, D. Wiese, P Hoyer, B. Brunz, J. Krause, Tutor Koeplin . KNEELING: S. Aufderheide, J . Marshall, B. Retzlaff, D. Aufderheide, R. Iverson, B. Schlawin, T. Crossfield, M. Baur, R. Weis, L. Braun, J. Huebner, Mgr. J . Zander. SITTING: D. Strackbein, R. Apitz, T Firle, S. Eisenman, J. Fredrich, D. Jaspersen, B. Gerlach, D. Russow, Mgr. M. Ragan.

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Netters produce unbeaten season

No. 2 man Mark Brunner volleys.

The tennis team finished its best season in its history. It won 13 of 13 dual matches, took first place in the St. John's Invitational, first place in the MLA Invitational, and fourth place in the State Independent tournament. Bill Muesing again paced the team in singles. Mark Brunner, Paul Muesing, and Dave Kaiser served on the doubles team and supplied many tournament points.

Ace Bill Muesing serves.

Tennis team: Coach Kaiser, J. Schroeder, D. Kaiser, D. Clobes, M. Neujahr, D. Gordon, P Koestler, M. Brunner, M. Handberg, B. Muesing, D. Grundmeier, P Muesing.

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Girls actively participate Girls' intramurals were a success this year.

Members of every class participated actively in both basketball and volleyball. One of the senior teams, the "Lew Al's," took first in both departments.

This year, for the first time, the girls also participated in two girls' interscholastic track meets, taking third place both times.

Girls hurdle in interscholastic track.

Juniors strain for volleyball victory

Carol Hartwig lays it in for Lew Al's.

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Boys show skills

Freethrow champ, Siirila

The Esels

This year the intramural program again showed that not only the varsity boys are skilled in sports. In the fall of the year, the seniors edged out the sophomores in the MLA World Series of Softball. The basketball season again saw many good teams. It was again a senior team as victors. Sauer's Lemons, led by Bill Muesing, pulled a sweet one on the defending champs, Orange Peai, and went on to win the season championship. Bob Siirila again repeated as free throw champion. Mark Brunner's Junior team, the Esels, spiked their way to victory in the volleyball competition. The boys also participated in horseshoes with Gregg Schoeneck, the winner, and- in badminton.

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Sauer's Lemons

R am bler st a ff: Standing : Tom Schulz, Mary Brick, Prof. Duehlmeier, Nils Peterson, Beck Hansen, Prof. Denninger. Seated: Candy Zimpelmann, Anne Oldfield, Louise Panitzke, Mary Jo Hartmann.

Publications spread highlights of MLA By means of pictures, The Rambler, MLA's yearbook, preserves memories of each school year. This year's Rambler has been prepared by a staff of eight students - three seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. This staff is advised

by Prof. Duehlmeier; Prof. Denninger takes most of the pictures and develops them in his own darkroom.

By means of the printed page, The Ram-Page MLA's official monthly paper, tells the story of what's happening on top of the hill. It is a project of the journalism class, which gathers and prepares the material. Prof. F Manthey serves as the Ram-Page adviser.

All MLA students receive copies of both publications. The Rambler and the Ram-Page also serve for recruitment purposes. Copies are sent to other high schools on an exchange basis and to the Christian day schools in the area.

In his darkroom Prof. Denninger develops the many pictures needed for our school publications.

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Ram-Page staff: Colleen

Schmidt, Marilyn Timian, Mary Gurgel, Sandy Hahn, Rita Dobberstein, Carol Hartwig, Prof. Manthey, Marcus Manthey, David Allerheiligen, John Strackbein, Val Bassow, Lavonne Iverson, Naomi Duehlmeier.

Ram-Page adviser Prof. Manthey and editor Marc discuss

our school newspaper.

John checks up on Rita as she types an edition of the Ram-Page.

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These students represented MLA during a successful tour of Nebraska and Iowa.

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Professor Hirsch concentrates on expressing each piece in the best possible manner.

The MLA choir and traveling choir had a very successful and gratifying year. Throughout the year the concerts were well rendered.

The select thirty-five-voice traveling choir made an extended tour of the Nebraska District and also visited the congregation in Sioux City, Iowa.

In all of these places, the choir was well received and carried home many memories.

May the efforts of choirs in the coming years be as blessed as those of 1969-70.

0 Sing unto the Lord Choir rehearsals, though they appear to be very informal, often involve much work and alertness from the student.

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Students plan and play

With Prof. Hahnke as adviser, the Student Council plans and executes many of the activities on campus. It consists of four representatives from each class; four officers are elected by the student body.

The Academy Band, under Prof. Hirsch's guiding hand, works as a separate organization for the first time. The Pep Band has been organized to entertain at athletic events.

These five students had the courage to learn to play an instrument and become a part of the Academy Band during the course of the year.

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Student Council officers: President, Fred Wangerin; Vice-President, Rob Siirila; Treasurer, Sue Gierke; Secretary, Sandy Hahn.

Student Council adviser, Prof. L. Hahnke, is available for sound guidance at all meetings.

Student Council members, top to bottom, are: P Koestler, F Wangerin, M. Neujahr, M. K. Wagner, S. Hahn, K. Boettcher, M. Brunner, R. Siirila, S. Gierke, K. Zahn, C. Zimpelmann, R. Gatzlaff, G. Wales, B. Retzlaff, K. Fixsen, J. Enstad, J. Kragel, S. Eisenmann, B. Schulz, C. Kalk.

Science Fair • • 1s again successful

Phlogiston officers discuss business.

Color exhibit wins prizes.

SkAeton~ of ChJrdafa

Display portrays animal skeletons.

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''Teach them 1.

OSCAR J. SIEGLER President, U.S. History 11

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DELMAR C. BRICK Vice-President, Religion 12, Latin 10-12

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LLOYD 0. HUEBNER Dean of Students

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HAROLD A. KAISER Algebra 9

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LLOYD D. HAHNKE Latin 9; German I, II; Religion 11

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FRED HEIDERICH Social Science 12, Geography 11, Driver's Ed. 10, Physical Science 9

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HERBERT A. JASTER History 9, 10

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R. DUEHLMEIER English 9, 11

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F A. MANTHEY English 10, 12; Speech and Journalism

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ELDON HIRSCH Social Science 12, Singing 9-12 Choir, Chorus, and Band

diligently''

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JOHN MICHEEL Geometry 10, Advanced Algebra 12, Physics 12

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JOHN M. DENNINGER Chemistry 11, Physics 12

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PASTOR MELVIN SCHWARK Religion 10, Social Science 12

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MYRON DUIN Biology 10, Boys' Phy Ed. 9-12

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PASTORE. CARMICHAEL Religion 10

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SUSAN POST Girls' Phy. Ed. 9-12

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DANIEL FEUERSTAHLER Composition 10--12, Remedial Reading 9

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ROGER KOBLESKE Special Latin, Latin 9

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DAVID KOEPLIN Religion 9

Board of Control: Standing: Pastor E. Schulz, Mr. H. Hasse, Mr. P Fritze, Mr. E. Walz, Prof. 0. Siegler. Seated: Pastor T. Henning, Pastor G. Birkholz, Dr. M. Dumke.

Instructors of instrumental music: Mrs. R. Hermanson, Prof. 0. Schenk, Miss M. Rau, Mr. M. Radloff, Mrs. W. Nolte, Mrs. A. Schulz. Mr. D. Zubke. Missing: Mrs. D. Lindloff, Miss J. Kresnicka.

The photo reveals which professors need coffee to stay awake.

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Mr. Duin claims it's elementary.

Miss Post assists Peenie with a handstand.

Staff works

behind the scenes.

Janitors keep our campus clean.

Mrs. Kaiser, our school nurse, sees us in sickness and in health.

From top to bottom: Miss C. Boldt, Miss C. Troge, Miss S. Ewings, Miss J. Bode, Miss M. Niedfeldt.

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Class Officers Standing: Prof. J. Micheel, adviser; Tom Firle, vice-president; Tim Winkel, president; Prof. R. Duehlmeier, adviser. Seated: Wendy Birkholz, secretary; Doris Nolte, treasurer.

Freshmen begin life at MLA. Brad Witt Tim Winkel Deb Wherley Robin Wellman Jeff Weber

Wendy Wagner Dave Voll David Van Norstrand Sherry Trappen Dave Strackbein

Vena Stokes Debbie Stellick Sue Seifert Debbie Schwieger Becky Schulz Tim Schroeder

Kathy Schooley Deb Schlawin Joseph Schenk Rachel Reede Dan Rakos Dan Ragan

Jeremy Popp Connie Petersen Tom Nordby Doris Nolte Bill Nelson Paul Muesing Jerry Moritz Linda Moeller Rex Mittelstaedt Marcy Meyer Pam Lerch Neal Larson Glenda Kramer Jim Kragel Grace Kopitzke Gerry Kopitzke Glenda Kindelay Jim Karnitz Carolyn Kalk Leanne Kaiser Karen Jensen

Diane Jaspersen Dennis Jaspersen Donald James Susan Jaehnke Julie Hukee Walter Hoppe Luella Honeman

Sandy Holst Tim Hoffmann Joni Henning Omi Heckmann Mary Hatzung Maribeth Hahnke Julie Haase Dave Grams Jerry Grakauskas Del Gierke Linda Geertgens Mary Frohrip Joel Fredrich Tom Firle Steve Eisenman Cindy Dalbotten Anna Caskey Ruth Bunkowske Robert Borrelli Sheilah Boettcher Darice Bittorf

Wendy Birkholz Bonnie Becker Linette Bartach Ricki Apitz Elaine Annexstad Donn Anderson Marie Aaberg

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Class officers Left to right : Gail Bremer, treasurer; Chris Tews, secretary; Ramond Iverson, vicepresident; Dave Russow, president; Prof. D. Brick, adviser.

Sophomores go forward.

Glen Wilson Sue Wherley Glen Wales Pam Thompson Lowell Tews Chris Tews Lavonne Starke

Marilyn Smith David Sellnow Val Schulz Ruth Schulz Joyce Schultz Lois Schoeneck Sue Schoenbeck Don Schlecht Michal Schlawin Dave Russow Steve Rients Brad Retzlaff Hilda Poetter Nils Peterson Ruth Petersen Guy Olson Deb Nelson Cindy Nelson Deb Mueller Arlene Mueller John Moldstad

Dave Moeller Kay Mielke Jeanine Micheel Harriet Meyer John Marshall Connie Loeschen Chris Kufahl

Kerryn Krage!

Dave Kaiser Fern Jeffcoat Diane Jancieski Ramond Iverson Barb Huebner Paul Hoyer

Phil Honsey Sue Hartwig Mary Jo Hartmann Pam Hahn Dave Grundmeier Jim Gosewisch Bryan Gerlach Lisa Geertgens Lu Ann Gatzlaff Jim Frohrip Hope Fredrich Kaye Fixsen Jackie Enstad Kathy Burger

Gretchen Bruscke Gail Bremer Marcia Bode Denise Bode Jamee Berg Dean Aufderheide Wayne Albers

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Class Officers Standing: Prof. E. Hirsch, adviser; Stan Aufderheide, president; Prof. J. Denninger, adviser; Phil Jurgenson, vice-president. Seated: Sandy Schaefer, treasurer; Pauline Raasch, secretary.

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Juniors approach last step.

Candy Zimpelmann Ken Zahn Jana Wulf Jon Winkel Ron Weis Stan Weinrich Twila Tews

Phil Strackbein Lenette Stoltenburg John Spiess Rob Siirila Kathy Seifert Jim Schwartz Debbie Schulz

Jon Schroeder Ben Schlawin Sandy Schaefer Pauline Raasch Lu Petersen Louise Panitzke Bonnie Paape

Julie Olvik Anne Oldfield Carol Nolte Greg Miller Linda Miest Jeanette Meier Nanette Mangerson

Nancy Lombardo Jari Loewecke Lyless Lindloff Joan Lindemann Kathy Kunert Jim Krause Cassie Kramer

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Karen Kilchenmann Mike Keske Dave Karnitz Phil Jurgenson Linda Jenson Lynne Jeffcoat

Helen Jaehnke Laura Huebner Jim Huebner Phil Hoyer Rachel Horn

Daryl Hanneman Mike Haase Larry Groehler Paul Grebe Sue Gierke Renee Gatzlaff Karen Faugstad Clayton Cushing Tim Crossfield Bob Brunz Mark Brunner Loren Braun Barb Brand Mary Bonow

Sandy Blumreich Marty Baur Tim Barnes Betty Barcus Stan Aufderheide Connie Apitz Sarah Aaberg

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Mug shots are taken on registration day.

Brad wins state bowling championship.

Peenie and Renee enjoy Spring Activity.

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Mike concentrates on the next pitch.

Rev. 2:10-Be thou 1. THEODORE EDWARD AABERG St. Peter, Minn.

"Ted" Intramurals 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

2. DAVID LEE ALLERHEILIGEN Plymouth, Nebr.

"Aller" Football 3,4; Baseball 1; Track 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 2,3,4; Rambassadors 3,4; Band 1,4; RAM-PAGE 4; Stamp Club 3; DMLC.

3. DEAN MARTIN BARTSCH Phoenix, Ariz. Intramurals 1,4; Phlogistans 3; Undecided.

4. KATHRYN RUTH BAUR Edmonds, Wash. Choir 3,4; DMLC.

5. DENIS ALAN BECKER Mankato, Minn. "Den" Class President 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Band 1,4; Rambassadors 4; RazzleWatch-Stop-Berri 3,4; Mankato State College.

6. CHRISTINE ANN BOETTCHER Waupun, Wis. Cheerleader 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Student Council 3,4; DMLC.

7 VALETTA RAE BOSSOW Sioux City, Iowa "Val" Cheerleader 1,2; lntramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3, 4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Razzil-WatchStop-Berri 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2; RAM-PAGE 4; Undecided.

8. MARY BETH BRICK New Ulm, Minn. Intramurals 1; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Band 1,2,3,4; RAMBLER 3,4; U. of Minn.

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9. DENNIS LEE CLOBES Fairfax, Minn. Baseball 3; Tennis 4; lntramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; St. Cloud State College.

10. LINDA JANELLE DEW Mission, S. Dak. Intramurals 1,2,3,4; DMLC.

13. KATHLEEN ANN FREIBOTH Medford, Wis. "Katie" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Band 1,4; Razzil-Watch-StopBerri 2,3,4; North Central Technical School.

14. SHARON LEANN FRIEDRICH New Ulm, Minn.

"Shorty" Intramurals 2,3,4; Choir 4; Traveling Ch. 4; Student Council 2,3; DMLC.

11. RITA ANN DOBBERSTEIN Egg Harbor, Wis. Choir 3,4; DMLC.

12. NAOMI RUTH DUEHLMEIER New Ulm, Minn.

"OMI" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; RAM-PAGE 4; Mankato State College.

15. DETLEF-WALTER ARTHUR GARTZKE Lincoln, Nebr. "Detlef" Baseball 1,2;, Track 4; Intramurals 1,2, 3,4; NWC. 16. RHONDA KAYE GLASER Stanton, Nebr. "Rhoda" Choir 4; DMLC.

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and I will give thee 1. DAVID JOHN GORDON Charles City, Iowa "Dave" Football 2,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Band 1,2,3,4; NWC.

5. SANDRA LEE HAHN Wasilla, Alaska "Orda" Class Secretary 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Band 1; Student Council Secretary 4; Pep Club Secretary 4; DMLC

2. LINDA LOU GOSEWISCH Belle Plaine, Minn.

"Gosey" Intramurals 1; Choir 4; DMLC.

6. MARTIN PAUL HANDBERG Mankato, Minn.

"Marty" Basketball 4; Tennis 4; Intramurals 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

3. KENNETH BLAINE GRAKAUSKAS Chicago Heights, Ill. "Grak" Football 2; Track 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Rambassadors 3,4; Prairie State.

4. MARY LOU GURGEL Rochester, Minn. "Gurg" lntramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; RAM-PAGE 4; DMLC.

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7 REBECCA JEAN HANSEN Tuscon, Ariz. "Becky" Class Secretary 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; RAMBLER 2,3,4; DMLC.

8. CAROL MARGARET HARTWIG New Ulm, Minn.

Class Treasurer 2; Cheerleader 2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Band 2,3,4; RAM-PAGE 4; DMLC.

9. CAROLE ELIZABETH HONSEY Mankato, Minn.

Cheerleader 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

13. LAVONNE ELIZABETH IVERSON Eagle Lake, Minn. Choir 4; RAM-PAGE 4; Student Union Board 4; Transfer Student 4; Mankato State College.

10. FREDERICK JAMES HORN Red Wing, Minn.

"Fritz" Class Vice-President 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Football 3,4; Baseball 4; Tennis 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Rochester Junior College.

14. ROBERT QUILL JENSEN Rochester, Minn.

"Quin" Class Vice-President 2; Basketball Mgr. 2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Choir 4; Stamp Club 1,2,3; NWC.

11. JANET SUE HUEBNER New Ulm, Minn. "J-Sue" Class Treasurer 4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Rambassadors 4; Transfer Student 2; DMLC.

15. PHILIP ARNOLD KOESTLER Fairmont, Minn.

"Phil" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Track 1; Basketball 2,3; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Student Council 4; Bethany Junior College.

12. LYNN STEVEN HUKEE Tustin, Calif. "Hookee" Intramurals 4; Transfer Student 3; NWC

16. KATHRYN ANNE KRAGEL Hampton, Iowa "Kathy" Intramurals 4; Choir 4; Traveling Ch. 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

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Oh, for a faith 1. BARBARA ELAINE LANGE St. James, Minn.

"Barb" Choir 4; Traveling Ch. 4; Transfer Student 2; DMLC.

2. LOIS MARILYN LINDKE New mm, Minn.

Transfer Student 2; DMLC.

3. DIANE GEORGENE LORTSCHER Lake City, Minn. Intramurals 1,2,3; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; DMLC. 4. JOEL THOMAS LUETKE New mm, Minn.

"Latin" Class President 1; Football 2; Track 1,2; Choir 4;NWC.

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5. MARLA KAE MANTEY Norfolk, Nebr. Class Treasurer 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Razzil-Watch-Stop-Berri 2,3,4; Northeast Nebraska College.

6. MARCUS PAUL MANTHEY New mm, Minn.

"Marc" Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Razzil-Watch-Stop-Berri 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3; RAM-PAGE Editor 4; NWC. 7 BARBARA ANN MAVES Menomonie, Wis. "Barb" Intramurals 3,4; Choir 4; Eau Claire Technical.

8. GLORIA JEAN McCOY Tucson, Ariz. "Glo" Class Secretary 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; DMLC.

9. DAVID RAY MIELKE Sleepy Eye, Minn. "Dave" Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2; Baseball 2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Worthington Junior College.

13. KENNETH ERWIN NESS Eagle River, Wis. "Ken" Baseball 1; Track 2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; U.S. Air Force.

10. SANDRA LEE MILLER Beaver Dam, Wis. "Dolly" Band 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

14. MARK ALAN NEUJAHR Omaha, Nebr. "Moon" Tennis 3,4; Football Mgr. 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Traveling Ch. 4; Rambassadors 4; Student Council 3,4; Pep Club President 4; NWC.

11. ROBERT DEAN MOELLER Minneapolis, Minn.

"George" Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4;Basketball 2; Choir 2,3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 3; DMLC.

12. WILLIAM EDWIN MUESING New Ulm, Minn.

"Bill" Football 2,3; Tennis 1,2; Captain 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; U.S. Naval Academy.

15. JUDY ANN NYQUIST St. Clair, Minn. "Judd" Intramurals 3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Rambassadors 4; Band 4; Transfer Student 3; Bethany Junior College.

16. FAYE RUTH PASSOW Alma, Wis. Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Band 1; Eau Claire Vocational School.

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though pressed by 1. PAUL JAMES QUIST ST. Peter, Minn.

Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

2. MICHAEL ROBERT RAGAN Redwood Falls, Minn. "Mike" Track 2,3; Tennis 4; Baske~ball 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Travelmg Ch. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Stamp Club 2,3; NWC.

3. LAURALYN JOAN RATHKE West Bend, Wis. "Laurie" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; DMLC. 4. ELLEN NORA SAUER Lake City, Minn.

Intramurals 2,3,4; Choir 4; Undecided.

5. COLLEEN ANN SCHMIDT Hutchinson, Minn. "Schmitty" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; RAMPAGE 4; DMLC. 6. JOELLYN RUTH SCHNELL Tyler, Minn.

"Jo" Class Secretary 4; Intramurals 3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Band 4; Transfer Student 3; U. of Minn., Morris Branch.

7 .GREGG PETER SCHOENECK Rhinelander Wis. Class President 3; Football 2,3,4; Intra' murals 2,3,4; Baseball Mgr. 4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Rambassadors 4; Transfer Student 2; NWC. 8. THOMAS ALLYN SCHULZ Redwood Falls, Minn. Tom" Class Vice-President 1; Football Mgr. 3,4; Basketball 1,2, Mgr. 4; Baseball 2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Band 1,4; Student Council Vice-President 3; RAMBLER 3, Editor 4; NWC.

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9. ELAINE MARIE SCHWICHTENBERG Jordan, Minn. "Switz" Class Treasurer 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; Nursing.

10. JOHN THOMAS STRACKBEIN Topeka, ill. "Stracky" Intramurals 4; Choir 4; Traveling Ch. 4; Rambassadors 4; Band 4; RAM-PAGE 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

13. JIMMY VULCAN TUNG Kowloon, HONG KONG "J.T." Intramurals 4; Track 4; Choir 4; Transfer Student 4; Undecided.

14. MICHAEL DON VAN NORSTRAND Cedarburg, Wis. "Mike" Basketball 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Choir 4; Transfer Student 4; Bethany Junior College.

11. FAITH RENEE TEWS New Ulm, Minn.

Undecided.

15. NEIL RICHARD VARNUM Davenport, Iowa Football 4; Intramurals 3,4; Baseball Mgr. 4; Transfer Student 3; NWC.

12. MARILYN RUTH TIMIAN New Ulm, Minn.

Intramurals 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; RAM-PAGE 4; Anoka Technical School.

16. JOHN RICHARD YATER Madison, Wis. "Gumby" Football 4; Track 3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Band 3,4; Transfer Student 3; DMLC.

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Class colors • • • forest green and ivory 1. MARILYN KAY WAGNER Norfolk, Nebr.

"M.K." Intramurals 1,3,4; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 3,4; Rambassadors 4; Student Council 4; Pep Club Vice-President 4; DMLC

2. MARILYN LOUISE WAGNER Neillsville, Wis. "Mare" Intramurals 2,3; Choir 3,4; Traveling Ch. 4; Transfer Student 2; Undecided.

3. FREDERICK WILLIAM WANG ERIN Arlington, Wis. "Fred" Basketball 3,4; Football 3, Captain 4; Baseball 3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Student Council President 4; Transfer Student 3;NWC.

4. DAVID WILLIAM WIESE Fountain, Colo.

"Dave" Football 4; Track 3,4; Intramurals 2,3, 4; Undecided.

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5. KAREN MAE WOLPERN Belle Plaine, Minn. "Mae" Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; DMLC 6. DANIEL LEO WURSTER Tyler, Minn.

"Dan" Track 4; Basketball 4; Football 4; Transfer Student 4; NWC. 7 JAMES OSCAR ZANDER Hoskins, Nebr.

"Jim" Track Mgr. 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Choir 3,4; DMLC.

Marc Manthey receives scholarship, FM radio, and tape recorders from Mr. Korenchen, bead of KNUJ's Speak for a Scholarship Program. Prof. Manthey, the proud teacher-father, smiles with approval.

Physics experiment intrigues Tom Schulz.

Peek-a-Boo!

The famed Lew-Als. Senior girls have spirit!

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The classroom stands empty. School is now over for another year. However, we hope that the events and happenings of this past year will never leave our hearts and minds. The Rambler staff has spent long hours putting together a yearbook that we hope will help you remember this year, 1969-1970, as one of the best of your lifetime.

We hope that you will enjoy reading and looking

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at this yearbook for many years to come. We have enjoyed putting it together and working for you.

The staff thanks Prof. Duehlmeier for his advice through the year. This book would be lacking much without his help. We thank Prof. Denninger, who has done a great job of photographing the highlights of the year, and all others who have helped to make this yearbook a success.

Tom Schulz Editor ¡

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