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2 Superintendent c. E. White Mr. E. H. Anderson Mr. Orlin s. Wittrig Clerk President

Mrs. Mary Jane Suter Dr. T. A. Angelos

Principal Robert Tupper

Mr. Carl K. Anderson Dr. H. w. O'Banion Miss Joyce Tornberg teaches English IV, and German I,II,III. She also advises the annual staff.

Miss Arliss Powers teaches English I and is the journal­ ism advisor. Mr. Dallas Freeman is a speech and Eng­ lish II teacher. He directs the class plays as well.

Mr. Richard Van Holland teaches book keeping, shorthand, typing, and secre­ tarial training. / Mrs. M. Hannemann instructs biology, girls physical educa tion and assists in guidance.

Mrs. Olive Briles teaches English II, III, and world geog­ raphy.

4 Mr. Donald Pottratz educates his stu­ dents in the fields of civics, economics and u. s. history.· He is also tne de­ bate coach.

Mr. James Stoeck­ mann directs our instrumental music department. Mrs. Ardelle Grove guides the FHA Club. She also trains her students in home­ making !,II and art.

Mrs. Pauline Bab­ cock educates her pupils in algebra II geometry and trigo­ nometry. Mr. Ronald Olsbo is our guidance dir­ ector and teaches chemistry.

Mr. Blaine Thorson instructs math 9, algebra I and phy­ sics. He is also the freshman coach.

5 Mrs. Mary Bryant is our school lib­ rarian.

Mr. Wilbur Bryant Mr. Arlo Mogck in­ has completed his structs world his­ 25th year at Canton. tory and general He instructs agri­ science. He is also culture I, II, III an assistant coach. and is FFA advisor.

Mr. Larry Winter Mr. Burdell Coplan is in charge of the is the athletic dir­ vocal department. ector. He is also a He is also the music speech instructor. appreciation teacher.

6 7 Gary Stensland

Terry James Bong

Karen Rita Hammer

Lorna Ingebrigtson

Vernon Stensland

James A. Elster

8 Michael Gilbertson

K. Richard Toft

Jane Ann Dean

Janet Lynn Suter

Virgil D. Jelsma

Lee H. Stearns

9 Judy Ann Berg

Mary E. Hamilton

James Sweetman

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Richard c. Dittberner

Barbara M. Birgen

Linda L. Rust

10 Linda Hartland

Connie Kay Clark

Dennis R. Hanson

William Souvignier

Harriet Stengel

Sherrie Nelson

11 David 0. Qakland

Roger D. Baldwin

N. Kay McDougall

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Mavis Kaye Bahnson

George K. Dann, Jr.

Steven Okeson

12 Gary Dean Renli

David C. Baird

Eileen Jane Albertsen

Denise LeAnn Rikansrud

Stephen Fait

Douglas Hanson

13 Mary A. Kinsley

Evelyn Mullinix

Donald Lee Eastman

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Gordon W. Jurgenson

Laurelle Detmers

Judith Mae Rot1

14 Carol Ann Skattum

Alice Hoffman

Dennis Martin

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Larry L. Minor

Carol Romereim

Betty Jane Ovre

15 Douglas Rikansrud

Lynn D. Aasheim

Barbara Loye Sweeter

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Dorothy Jane Tuntland

Ronald Florell

larry Ramharter

16 Larry E. Johnson

Dennis Espeland

Evelyn M. Bulley

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Kathy Mitchell

Vernon Feekes

Roger L. Husman

17 Karen Klepel

Karen Lou Fodness

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Alice Vanderwerf

Dennis Howard

16 D:lle Jensen

Janet s. Vandermeer

JudiAnn Schaeffer

Richard Loe Dennis Skinner

19 Don't misunderstand! Pam Hurd and Gloria These German II stu­ Anderson climb the dents are actually stairs to begin anoth­ learning as they play er day at dear old CHS. a German card game.

Linda Rust, who has already completed her English test, checks her book while her classmates continue to struggle with the Five seniors pose questions. with Rep. Ben Reifel, who spoke at an assem­ bly. Gary, Bill, Lee, Terry, and Doug visit­ The snowy winter of ed Reifel last summer •62 will long be re­ during their trip to membered by us. Six washington D. c. with days of storm vacation Mr. Pottratz. were heartily welcomed.

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DeAnn Anderson Gloria Anderson Roddy Anderson Rockne Bahnson

Don Baird Lynette Bong Jill Carlson Joe deBoer

Joyce DeVries Ronald Dorsman Linda Eiesland

Gloria Ekle Judy Florell Gladys Forsberg Shirley Gibson

James Hall Janet Halverson Dennis Hardy LaVonne Hemmingson

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D:ivid Heyden Paulette Hill Ronald Hill Pam Hurd

Pat Hurley Sheila Johnson Martha Kessel Bob Kroeger

Dennis Krueger Mary Kuhns Jean Lier

Carol Lintvedt Keith Long James Markle

David Mathison Diana Mauney Maurice Mausbach Jane McCaskey

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Cheryl Menholt Bill Moen Marlowe Molstad J on Mullinix

Sharon Myers Duane Ness Jack oakland Charles Oberle ··...

Mary Opland Richard Osvog Donna Paulson

Sally Peterson Donald Pel tier Douglas Reierson Daryle Rikansrud

Lynn Rodway Marsha Sanderson Doug Sherman Jay Sorenson ~ . I

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Robert Strehlow Diane Sundvold Tom Suter Larry Sweeter

Cheryl Thies Faye Thormodsgard Doug Thormodsgard Alan Thorson

Suzanne Torberson Kathleen Tupper Marinus Van Den Hul Linda vanderwaerdt

Stanley Vetos Elaine Wallem Deanna Weiland Bill Wittrig

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Jean Anderson wanda Anderson Charles Andreson Terry Bellora

Mary Birgen Bill Bogue Robbin Bong Sandy Boyd

Linda Bulley Richard Burgess Jan Carlson Shelly Clark

Ellen Devitt Rolland Dobbe Greg Eiesland Theola Ekle

Marsha Eliason Diane Espeland Carol Fait

Glenn French Donna Frick Iaryl Franken , ,

Judy Gates Harlan Glenn Janet Gra verson Stephanie Grove

Neva Haas Charles Haisch Donald Hammer Alan Hanson

La Vonne Hardy Pat Harmon Jane Harris Teresa Hessaa

Judy Heyden Ronny Hines Eileen Husman

Carlyle Johnson Ronny Johnson Gary King

Charlotte Klepel carolyn Larson Janet Lien , ,

Jim Lounsbery Wayne Loveland Carol Lunder Mary McCart

David Martin Gertrude Miedema Gary Minor Jeanne Myhre

Dinny Nelson James Nelson Marlys Oakland Linda Oakland

Carol Olson Linda Olson Robert Orstad

Jean Renli Janis FU.kansrud Sandra Rikansrud

Thomas Raymond Paul Roberts Tony Severson , , ,

Marcia Sinning ~vid Skaien Joan Skinner Norman Smeenk

Steve Souvignier Donna Stengel Jim Stensland Charles Sundling

Gwen Thompson Mary Thormodsgard Ward Twedt Craig Van Bockern

~vid Van Bockern Karen Van Pelt Harvey Van Woudenberg

Dennis Vickerman Denys Wallquist Karen Weimar

Loxy White Jim Wilson Leon Yelinek , ,

laurie Alness Randy Anderson Walter Baker Lorys Bahnson

Patty Bell Jeff Bjorneberg Warren Block Steve Bogue

Bob Brown Jeanne Chaon Glenn Chick Craig Crawford

Kirk Dean Ronnie deBoer Barbara Devitt Doug Dittberner

David Earll Terry Edwards Gale Esche larry Fossum

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Warren Frick Dennis Gardner Marcene Gedstad Joanne Gilbertson

Jim Glenn Connie Golden Leland Gordy Steve Hammer

Ann Harris warren Hartland Ray Harmelink Brian Hurley

Mildred Hurley Charles Johnson Doug Johnson Myrna Johnson

Mary Kessel Emil Klepel Betty Kuhns Gloria larson

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Charlene Lier David Loveland

Benny Mathison Bruce Mauney Tom Mausbach Linda Moore

Charles Mullinix Cheryle Mullinix Pat Murphy Lynn Meyers

Dennis Naatjes Alan Nelson Eunice Nelson Linda Nichols

Jim Norman Darla Nussbaum Kathy Oakland Marlys Olson

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Mike Olson Bill Paulson Bill Peltier Claylene Pruitt

Lois Rarnharter Janis Reierson Kathy Reimers Carin Roberts

Cheri Romereim Bonnie Simpson Dennis Sorlye Linda Sullestad

Jack Suter Arvid Swanson Sherrlyn Sweeter Gary Swenson

Brian Thies Kathy Thompson Marian Thorson Norman Tokle

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Carroll Torberson Emily Torberson Judy Trowbridge George VanDenTop

Dennis Vander Sluis Mary Vanderwer.f Janice Van Dyke Charles Wood

Julie waters Donna Weiland Lyle Berg

Ron Johnson, Janet Suter, Bill Bogue, tiJarion Thorson, and David Dakland received recognition as straight "A" students at the annual scholastic achievement banquet.

34 35 CHS fielded a strong, aggressive football team in l761. Tne C-Hawks won seven and tied one, scoring 161 points to the opposition's 52 points. At the same time the team set a new school defen­ sive record by holding their opponents to o~ly ~01 yards rushing.

Several C-Hawks excelled this season. Steve Fait led the team in rusning with 655 yards in 125 carries. Steve also was the leading scorer with 54 points. Doug Hanson and Gary Stensland led the team in tackles. This year seven gridders were named to All-State squads. Richard Toft was placed on the first team Steve Fait on tne second, and Doug Hanson, Lee Stearns, Gary Stensland, Gordy Jurgenson, and Terry Bong were given honorable mention.

Fait also received honorable mention on the Wisemen of America All-American team and was vot­ ed the recipient of the Ness Memorial Trophy. The squad elected Hanson and Stensland as 1961 co­ captains.

Gordy Jurgenson Guard

Doug Rikansrud Steve Fait George Da.nn End Fullback End C-HAWK FOOTBALL RECORD

We They Beresford 13 12 Lennox 26 7 Riverside 32 0 Flandreau 28 6 Hawarden 14 13 Vermillion 27 7 Academy 0 0 Scotland 21 7

Richard Loe Richard Dittberner Guard Guard Vernon Stensland Doug Hanson Roger Baldwin End Quarterback Tackle Steve Fait crashes through the Lennox ~ine to score a touchdown in the C-Hawk victory at Lennox.

Steve is seen again in the lower left picture gaining precious yards in the Canton-Hawarden game at Hawarden.

Gary King, fleet sophomore half-back, is shown here making yardage against Vermillion in our homecoming game. Richard Toft - f.'orward

Doug Rikansrud - Guard

Bill Souvignier - Center

Jim Elster Guard Rich Toft seems to hang in mid-air as he lays in two points during the Canton-Alcester game.

Larry Ramharter Guard

Doug Hanson - Guard

Jim Sweetman - ForNard Vern Stensland - Guard

Lee Stearns - Center

Virgil Jelsma Center

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Canton 53 Hawarden 39 Canton 47 Vermillion 33 Canton 59 Elk Point 53 Canton 55 Lennox 50 Canton 64 Beresford 51 Canton 56 Riverside 44 Canton 38 Alcester 31 Canton 53 Harrisburg 45 Canton 52 Centerville 37 Canton 42 Flandreau 45 Canton 55 Beresford 46 Canton 49 Hurley 41 Canton 39 Parker 45 Canton 41 Scotland 59 Canton 36 Parkston 37 Lennox Doug Rikansrud is shown Canton 43 47 driving around his man Canton 61 Augustana 55 and putting in two points. Academy

Keith Long - Forward

Doug Reierson - Guard

Bob Kroeger - Forward Members of the "B" basketball team include: D. Nelson, B. Bogue, G. Eiesland, J. Lounsbery, D. Martin, R. Johnson, L. Yelinek. Standing in the second row are: T. Suter, R. Hines, D. Rikansrud, H. Glenn, C. Van Bockern, and B. Wittrig.

Canton's fighting C-Hawks chalked up one of the best cage seasons in many years with a 14-5 record. Highlight of the year was a victory in the Lennox Christmas Tournament. The Hawks also finished the season with a sterling perfor­ mance in defeating their arch-rival, Augie; with a thrilling victory over Vermillion; and with a heart-breaking loss to Sioux Fa~ls Washington in the Region V tournament. At the extreme right, forward Jim Sweetman drops in a hook shot to run up the score against Lennox. Below, guard Doug Rikansrud eludes the Alcester defense to add another two points in the scoring column. Student managers Pete Minor, Mike Olson, and Steve Souvig­ nier are shown on the job . These hard-working boys see that all the equipment is taken care of.

41 Dittberner, Fait, Van Woudenberg, and Bong made up the hurdles team.

King and Bong set records in 100 and 220 yard dash.

High jumpers in­ cluded Orstad, Glenn and Sorenson.

Long, Bogue, Hanson, Eastman, Kroeger, and Suter ran the mile.

Weight men were Hammer, Baird, Strehlow, Johnson, Nelson, Van Bockern, Suter, Swanson, Gordie, Hines, Hurley, Hardy, Brown, Bahnson.

Steve Fait cleared high and low hurdles with ease.

42 Canton speedsters won second place in the state track meet at Watertown. They were nosed out by the Flandreau Indians but were successful in dropping Sioux Falls Washington to third. Terry Bong won the 220 yard dash for the second time. Gary King, Steve Fait, Robbin Bong, Harlan Glenn, Bill Wittrig, and Bob Kroeger also won positions in the state meet.

Relay runners included Stensland, Bong, King, Wittrig, Lounsbery, Renli, Dann, and Eisland.

Fait hands baton to Robbin Bong for the second round in relay.

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45 Reigning over the 1961 home­ coming activities were Queen :ane Ann Dean and Master Gary Stensland. They received their symbols of authority at the coronation program on October 12. Their attendants were eignt members of the senior class.

Linda Rust Vern Stensland Eileen Albertsen Terry Bong

Lorna Ingebrigtson Virgil Jelsma Linda Hartland Lee Stearns

46 Jane Ann and Gary complete f irst step i n homecoming hi gh­ lights .

Mixed Chorus "Indians" sing and dance for Queen Jane Ann.

Senior class swan judged most beautiful in successful parade.

Cheerful royalty appears at student body assembly.

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Senior class officers are: Junior class officers a re: Gary Stensland,pres.; Virgil Fa ye Thormods gard, pres.; J elsma, vice-pres.; Vernon Li nda Vanderi'Jaerdt , vice ­ Stensland, sec.; Terry Bong , pres. and Bi ll Wi ttrig sec.­ treas. trea s.

Members of the Student Council are: M. Olson, L. Ness, J. Lounsbery, M. Kessel, G.King, J.Sorenson, D. Mauney Sherrie Nelson Canton's DAR re­ received the Betty and R. Rhead. Seated are L.Hartland, vice-president, J. Dean, secretary­ presentative was Crocker Homemaker Jane Ann Dean. Award. treasurer, L. Stearns, President and M. Gilbertson.

Sophomore class officers Freshmen class officers are: Ronnie Johnson, pres.; are: Lynn Meyers, p~es.; Steve Souvignier vice-pres.; Pat Murphy,vice-pres.; Lorys Greg Eiesland sec.-treas. Bahnson, sec.-treas.

48 Ch ief workers on this annual were Alan Thor­ son, sports photograp­ her; Mike Gilbertson and Tom Suter,business managers; Ev Bulley, copy editor; Janet Suter, editor; Diana Ma uney, assistant editor.

Only juniors and seniors are members of What goes where? This the annual staff. Here difficult problem is M. Hamilton, M. Kessel being discussed by A. D. Mauney and T. Suter Thorson, L. Bong, and "slave away" at four D. Mauney. more pages.

49 Every two weeks an edition of the ECHO appears in Canton's SIOUX VALLEY NEWS. In preparation for this, one week is spent collecting information for the stories and writing them. They are then handed to the editors who make any neces­ sary changes, write headlines, and set up the page,including pictures. Editors for the 1961-1962 paper were J. Dean and J. Suter, co-edit­ ors; L. Bong and M. Kessel, assis­ tant co-editors; c. Lintvedt, fea­ tures; D. Martin, photographer; s. Souvignier, sports; M. Hamilton, business manager.

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Judy Berg Cheryl Thies Paulette Hill Linda Bulley

Lorys Bahnson

Linda Eiesland

Janet Lien P~RCUSSION ALTO CLARINET Judy Berg Jean Lier ,>1ary Opland Linda Bulley FRENCH HOIDI Sandra Rikansrud Barbara S1'leeter ,-tartha Kessel Jeanne ;.;yhre Lois Ra1n..'larter Jean Renli Donna Weiland Janet Lien Connie Clark ALTO SAXOPHONE Sherrlyn Sweeter Denise Rikansrud Charlene Lier Joe deBoer Dennis Hanson CORNET Cnuck Haisch Dennis Martin Harriet Stengel Linda Hartland Marlys Olson Wayne Loveland Linda Eiesland TENOR SAXOPHONE Richard Osvog David Mathison Mary Thormodsgard Kirk Dean Rod Anderson Claylene Pruitt Carol Lunder Karen Fodness BARITONE SAXOPHONE Betty Kuhns Alice Hoffman Tom Mausbach Bill Paulson Norman Tokle OBOE BASSOON Jean Anderson Diane Espeland

52 FLUTE Benny Mathison Eileen Albertsen Ronnie deBoer Jane Ann Dean Linda Moore Carol Lintvedt Linda Sullestad Dorothy Tuntland Barbara Birgen BASS CLARINET Marion Thorson Deanna Weiland Mary Kessel D3. vid Baird Donna Stengel TROMBONE E-FLAT CLARINET Kathleen Tupper Janet Suter Janis Rikansruci Donna Frick B-FLAT CLARINET David Loveland Faye Thormodsgard Charles Johnson Linda Rust Gwen Thompson Carol Skattum Janis Reierson Ev Bulley Kathy Reimers Lorna Ingebrigtson Larry Johnson BARITONE HORN Sandra Boyd David Oakland Theola Ekle Janet Gra verson Alan Hanson Mary Birgen Loxy White Linda Olson TUBA Lorys Bahnson Dennis Espeland Terri Edwards Norman Smeenk Shelly Clark Jim Glenn

53 CHS was represented at the regional small ensemble contest by the instrumental groups pictured here. Denny, Wayne, and Richard composed the cornet trio; Jane Ann, Eileen, and Dorothy were in the flute trio; and the drum ensemble was made up of Linda, Sandy, J.'la ry, Judy, and Martha.

Superiors were won by the brass ensemble composed of Dave, Kathy, and Dave; and the sax ensemble which included Chuck, David, Denny, and Joe.

54 Members of the Jazz Band, which played for assemblies and school dances, include: c. Haisch, J. de Boer, D. Rikansrud, D. Mathison, c. Skattum, S. Boyd, c. Pruitt, D. Hanson. Second row: S. Rikansrud, D. Loveland, K. Tupper, D. oakland. Third row: D. Espeland, W. Loveland, D. Martin, L. Hartland, L. Eiesland, R. Osvog, and Janet Suter.

Participants in triple trio were Participating in the mixed ensem­ DeAnn Anderson, Janet Lien, Linda ble were Faye Thormodsgard, Janet Bulley, Linda Rust, Faye Thormods­ Suter, Jane Ann Dean, Linda Rust, gard, Ev Bulley, Mary Kuhns, Sandra Dave oakland, Denny Hanson, Virgil Boyd, and Janet Graverson. Jelsma, and Denny Martin.

55 FIRST SOPRANO TENOR Linda Rust Dennis Martin Evelyn Bulley Jim Elster Eileen Albertsen Dennis Espeland Mary KUhns Virgil Jelsma Carol Lintvedt Harvey VanWoudenberg Lynette Bong Don Peltier Barbara Sweeter Gwen Thompson Jack Suter SECOND SOPRANO Tom Suter Janet Suter Marlowe Molstad Linda Eiesland Doug Sherman Diane Espeland Kirk Dean Carol Lunder Richard Os vog Theola Ekle Alan Hanson Dorothy Tuntland Sandra Boyd Linda Hartland DeAnn Anderson Janet Lien

56 ALTO BASS Lorna Ingebrigtson J i m Sweetman Jane Ann Dean Lee Stearns Sandy Rikansrud Richard Toft Sherrie Nelson Bill Souvignier Jean Renli Doug Rikansrud Connie Clark Joe deBoer Mary Opland Doug Thormodsgard Denise Rikansrud Doug Hanson Kathy Tupper Maurice Mausbach Faye Thormodsgard Bill Wittrig Barbara Birgen Gary Stensland Linda Bulley Dennis Hanson Mary Kinsley Don Baird Janet Carlson D:l. ve Qakland Janet Graverson Gloria Larson Laurie Alness Carin Roberts Judy Berg

57 Canton High's 1962 Christmas program, "Living Pictures," was a bigger s~ccess than ever. The wisemen adoring the newborn Christ are s~own here. Karen Hamner represents Mary;Gordon Jurgensorr is Josepn; Robert Strehlow, Dennis Hardy, and Steve Okeson are the shepherds; Sall;y Pederson is a shepherdess and Alan Thorson, Mike Gilbertson, and Terry Bong are the three kings. Living Pictures is an annual event at CHS. Students portray the characters of the famous art works, the chorus supplies Christmas music, while backstage more students are busily setting up the next picture and the speech classes recite Biblical verses explaining the signrficance of each picture. Carin Roberts Virgil Jelsma - Baritone Janet Lien Contralto Dennis Martin - Tenor Mezzo soprano Faye Thormodsgard Mary Kuhns Contralto First soprano

After winning the local contest, our soloists represented Canton High in advanced competition at Vermillion. Superior ratings were given to Faye, Norman and David o. This was the second year in a row for Faye. Virgil, Dennis M., Janet, Mary, Theola, Carol, Davia M., Dennis E. and Joe received excellents f or their efforts. Accompanists for the soloists were D.Anderson, J.Dean, M.Kuhns, D. Espe - land, L.Rust, J.Suter, F.Thormodsgard.

Wayne Loveland - Cornet Norman Smeenk - Tuba David Mathison - Tenor Sax

Theola Ekle - Bb Clarinet David Qakland - Baritone Sandy Rikansrud - Drum Dennis Espeland - Piano Carol Lintvedt - Flute Joe deBoer - Alto Sax Mary Hamilton was the local winner in the humorous division with her reading "The Raft". She received a superior rating at the district contest and a good at the regional.

The oratory division was won at CHS this year by Jane McCaskey. Jane then received a superior at the district and an excellent at the regional with her reading "Almost, But Not Quite."

The poetry event was won by Janet Suter, who received a good rating at the district. The three superiors and the good enabled CHS to bring home the district declam trophy for the second consecutive year.

"Yellow", given by Kathy Tupper, won the local dramatics divi­ sion. Kathy also re­ ceived a superior at the district and a good at the regional. First string debaters D. Second string debaters Martin, T. Suter, J.Suter B. Bogue, R. Anderson, R. and M. Hamilton are shown Johnson and S. Souvignier studying valuable statis­ relax after a nectic tics.

Beginning debaters S. Bogue, J. Suter, s. Boyd, and M. Kessel prepare for future seasons. b-----~------~

11 Resolved: that the Federal Govern­ ment should equalize education by means of grants to the states for public e lemen tarJ' and secondary education 11 was the 1961-1962 debate topic. During the season the debaters gained experience in debates at Yankton, Vermillion,Sioux Falls, and Brookings.

61 "Play Day" at Vermillion annually highlights the activities of the Girls Athletic Association with recreation and fun for all participants. The girls meet regularly to play basket­ ball, to swim, and to compete in other sports. Officers of the organization were: Linda Vanderwaerdt, president; Jean Anderson, vice-president; Wanda Ander­ son, secretary; Mary Thormodsgard, treasurer; Linda Oakland, sophomore representative; Kathy Thompson, fresh­ man representative.

62 One of the most touching scenes in the All-Hi[;..n play, "The Death and Life of Larry Benson", came when Jesse (Cheryl Thies) accepted Larry Benson (Greg Eiesland) as ner own brother.

Although of a Dra r:1a accurately serious nature, describes tnis the play did have scene as Freda(D. humor. W. Ander­ Anderson) and Sam son, L.White, and (B. Wittrig) dis­ c. Haiscn show us cuss their long­ the lignt side. lost son.

Mr.and Mrs.Smith (D. RiKansrud and L.Stearns)discuss their problem in the senior class play, "Meet Me In St. Louis."

Mary, Dave, Denny, Virgil,Kay,Carol, Mike, :"lary, Dick harriet, Evelyn, were also in the Sherrie, Doug and cast of 1904 Connie also par­ characters. ticipated.

63 Projects were built with renewed energy as the 1961-1962 FFA chapter continued its activities. Forty-four members partici­ pated. Officers of the group were: President- Rich Toft Vice-Pres.- Bob Strehlow Secretary- Stan Vetos Treasurer- Doug Rikansrud Reporter - Dave Baird Sentinel - Maurice Mausbach

Mr. Wilbur Bryant, FFA advisor, celebrat­ ed his twenty-fifth anniversary in the Canton school system. His boys presented him with a gold plaque in recognition of his contributions through the years.

64 At an afternoon style show, the girls modeled their garments for their mothers. Linda Eiesland poses in the spring coat she made.

Officers of the FHA include: Jane Ann Dean, president; Faye Thor­ modsgard, vice-pres.; Linda Hartland, secre­ tary; Carol Skattum, treasurer; Judy Berg, degrees; Karen Fodness, Carol Skattu.n, Connie points; Carol Lunder, Clark, and Mrs. Skattum historian; Donna Frick, sample some of the parliamentarian; Denise delicacies made for the Rikansrud, reporter. Tasty Treat.

65 Linda Hartland and Janet Suter sit at a table in a sidewalk cafe at the Paris-inspired Junior Banquet. Students danced to the music of the Impalas under a ceiling of pastel streamers.

Enjoying the after-dinner speaker at the Junior Banquet were Larry Minor, Diana Mauney, Tom Suter, and Lynette Bong.

Jane Ann Dean and Steve Fait admire the fountain which was the center of attenti on at the Senior Prom.

66 School year 1961-62 came to an enjoyable finish with the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet, the Sen­ ior assembly, and baccalaureate and graduation. Highlighting May was the Prom and Banquet held on the 12th. The theme of the Banquet was "An Eve­ ning in Paris" and the armory was gaily decorated in the style of a Parisien cafe. The speaker was Robert Perkins of Sioux Falls College and Mrs. Feldman provided the dinner music. Later that eve­ ning the group danced to the music of the Impalas at the Prom,where the theme was "Spring Paradise." Next came the Pop Festival on May 18 and the Spring Festival on May 25. Also on May 25 was the Senior assembly, which featured many scintillating skits and much humor. After semester tests on May 31 and June 1, the seniors said farewell at com­ mencement exercises on June 3 and 5. Senior class president Gary Stensland presented the Senior Key to Faye Thormodsgard, Jun­ ior class president, during the Senior assembly.

Mary, Eileen, Carol, Alice, Evelyn, and Denny adjust their tassels in preparation for graduation.

Terry, Denny, Evelyn, and Rich model caps and gowns for Mr. Pottratz and Mr. Van Holland.

67 Amen's Barber Shop Irene's Beauty Shop Amundson's Dry Goods* Junior & Toddlers Shop Dr. Obel T.A. Andresen Lewdoc Cafe* Carl K. Anderson Martin's Ben Franklin* Anderson's Furniture Sam Masten T.A. Angelos, M.D.* Molstad Drug* A & R Food Mart Muhrl 1 s Lanes Dr. R.B. Bunkers, O.D.* Lloyd K. Myrabo Dirks Insurance and Realty* Noid Drug Farmers' Elevator Company Grain Department* Dr. H.w. C'Banion* Farmers' Co-op Oil* Peterson & Bakkene Barber Sno .... Farmers' State Bank* Skogmo's First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n. Skyaasen Insurance Agency Canton Greenhouse Sioux Valley News Dr. George Goodman* Tollinger's Studio* Imperial Barber Shop Wegener's Clothes Shop Iowa Public Service* Willie's Standard Service * also purchased an annual