2012 Annual Report - Friends of South High

2012 Annual Report
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Achievements

Shared Achievements
Be Proud, Be South!
When you look at the South High
Foundation timeline below you can see
how much we have achieved since
1983.
We have publications that mail four
times a year, four fundraising events a
year and two ongoing academic
partnerships. We have completed a
successful capital campaign to build the
field house and found a way to
recognize our outstanding alumni. Each
year we give thousands of dollars to
South High for grants and scholarships
—this year over $175,000. And
throughout the economic ups and downs
of the last two decades we have grown
our assets from that first $75.00 to $1.8
million dollars. We are very proud of
those achievements.
South students are achieving too. They
brought home titles, awards, trophies
and medals of all sizes, shapes and
colors last year which represented all
facets of life at South—student
organizations, clubs, academics,
athletics and fine arts. And they weren’t
just one hit wonders—the South
musicians alone brought home 11 of the
highest honors from the National
Competition in Washington, D.C.
South High is a diverse and everchanging
environment. And within that
changing environment the staff is
challenged each day to find innovative
ways to not only sustain, but continually
increase these high rates of
achievement. The Foundation has also
been challenged to grow and adapt with
the needs of the school. We have
President’s Message
The South High Foundation began its journey in
1983...
• First grant
awarded to
tutoring
program
• Endowment
Fund is
established
• Non-Profit
status
received
First scholarships given by
Maxine & Winston Wallin
First annual fundraising
event—Pancake Breakfast
South High
School Centennial
1984 1986 1988 1992 1993 1994
First newsletter
published
First academic partnership—
Stock Market Class sponsored
by Robert Kommerstad
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embraced this challenge and raised the limits
on our endowment, changed our investments,
increased our scholarships and revised our
policies on funding.
Today we are putting policies in place to
ensure the Foundation will be around long
into the future to continue helping South High
students achieve their goals. These
are the students who will be making
the decisions that shape our country
for future generations. It will take
each and every one of us to meet
our shared goals—invest now,
share the achievements, ensure the
future.
Our Mission
The Mission of the South High Foundation
is to:
• provide financial assistance and support
for programs at South High School that
directly enhance the students overall high
school experience by enriching their
academic, cultural and extracurricular
experience.
• support and enhance their ability to further
their education.
Foundation Board of Directors
Officers: Nancy Rosenow ’76, President
Elmer Koch ’54, Vice President
Judy Ayers ’66, Secretary
Rod Hemstreet ’44, Treasurer
Nancy Rosenow, President
SOUTH HIGH
FOUNDATION
Harold Benson ‘50
Jim Bloom ‘52
Melvin Haagenson ‘81
Cheryl Ramirez ‘70
Marlys Schluck ‘53
Dick Wicklund ‘58
Second annual
fundraising event
established—
Golf Tournament
First inductees to
Alumni Wall of Honor
Third annual fundraising
event established—
Spaghetti Dinner/Jazz
1996 1998 2004 2006 2009 2011 2012
Milestones
First All Alumni Luncheon
Second academic
partnership—
Entrepreneurship
Class sponsored
by Jim McGraw
First capital campaign—Athletic
Field Building is constructed
Fourth annual
fundraising event
established—
Spring Plant Sale
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Treasurer’s report: Bequests carry on the mission
This past year the South High Foundation was
the recipient of several bequests. These bequests
are instrumental in the ability of the Foundation
to continue its mission.
Funds provided by our generous members and
friends, through contributions, bequests and
other venues, enable us to support programs that
provide South High students opportunities to
excel. Bequests are easy to create, providing a
lasting gift to South, and can be designated to
reflect your interests. Please
contact us for more
information or to get
started on creating a
bequest or legacy gift.
Rod Hemstreet, Treasurer
Finance Committee
Statement of Activity (in thousands)
Statement of Position (in thousands)
Memberships
$16.8
Unrestricted contributions
$51.5
Gifts in kind
$6.6
Restricted contributions*
$53.0
Dividends & interest
$97.1
Miscellaneous
$8.3
Special events
$38.1
Cash accounts ........................... $339.2
Accounts receivable........................
1.3
Inventory ......................................... 7.4
Endowment.................................
418.9
Scholarships.............................
1,050.4
Assets .................................... $1,817.3
Financial Report
Bequests & legacies
$200.2
Income $471.6
Grants to South High
$112.7 Scholarships
$65.0
Board to reserve to endowment
$67.8
Business & general operating
$141.6
Expenses $387.1
Liabilities ....................................... $7.5
Unrestricted funds.......................
844.5
Temporarily restricted funds........
180.3
Permanently restricted funds......
785.0
Liabilities & Equity ............... $1,817.3
All reports are subject to audit.
*Restricted refers to donations designated
by donors to a particular program.
Increase in grants and scholarship funds
Student grants and scholarship awards have increased dramatically through the years. The ongoing
support of our generous contributors make this happen. On pages 4-10 are several examples of how these
funds $150,000 directly impact students.
$125,000
$100,000 Grants Scholarships
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
1983 85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05 07 09 11
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Foundation Scholarships
For information on our Scholarship Program
or to inquire about providing a scholarship,
please contact:
Elmer Koch, Scholarship Committee Chair
eanjkoch@comcast.net
or the Foundation office at (612) 668-4344.
George Smith
Scholar
Miiko Taylor
Hamline University
Major in Political Science
"My college experience at
Hamline University has been
more than amazing! Since
starting last year I have become
a political science major with a minor in legal
studies. I work in the Office of Undergraduate
Admission as a tour guide and a Hamline
experience coordinator. I help set up family visits to
Hamline. I have also become a new student mentor,
welcoming new freshman to my campus community.
The South High Foundation scholarship has helped
make it possible for me to afford going to Hamline
and enjoy life as a college student.”
Finnberg Scholar
Teresa Furst
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Major in Elementary Education
“I cannot wait for school to start,
and to start student teaching next
fall. I ve met great and amazing
people in my field of elementary
education. I feel like I have learned so much that
will make me a better teacher. I can t thank the
Foundation enough for the support I have received
for four years.”
Finnberg Scholar
Tia Theisen
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Major in Spanish-Portuguese Studies
& Speech-Language Hearing
Sciences
“The scholarship allowed me to
volunteer as an interpreter for
Biology Without Borders on a trip to
Peru. I will be studying abroad in Spain. I have been
able to maintain a 4.0 GPA in the Honors Program
and have had the opportunity to explore linguistics,
Spanish literature, Portuguese, Italian, Gender
Studies and the Physics and Biology of Spoken
Language.”
Scholarship Amount Student name and school attending
Maxine Arneson ................... $500 ....................... Tyanna Dickerson—University of St. Thomas
Davies ............................... $5,000 ....................... Emily Brown Phillips—Hamline University
Ellis ................................... $1,000 ....................... Avery Stark—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Alexander Deparde—St. Lawrence University
Finnberg ............................ $4,500 ....................... Camille Snyder—Hope University
Tia Theisen—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Amanda Snyder—Bethel University
Teresa Furst—University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Isaac Zuckerman—University of Colorado, Boulder
Blake Rogers—University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Lily Crutchfield—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
First Generation ............... $10,000 ....................... Felicia Johnson—Macalaster College
Kommerstad ...................... $4,000 ....................... Ian Smith—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Grace Solfest—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Lee Kopp .......................... $1,000 ....................... Peter Goldstein—University of Minnesota, Morris
Mariayam Sameru—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Asiyah Aziz—North Dakota State University
Sjostrand ........................... $1,500 ....................... Mitchell Erickson—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
ELL ..................................... $500 ....................... Hemen Muleta—Johns-Hopkins University
George H. Smith ................ $1,000 ....................... Miiko Taylor—Hamline University
Success ............................. $1,000 ....................... Robin Littlewolf—University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Lorraine Lufkins—Rainy River Community College
Scholarships
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Grants report: Many programs ongoing
Support needs for public schools have gone
beyond extras. Schools are burdened with
providing triple the level of support for students
compared to twenty years ago. Unfortunately,
available funding has not risen at the same rate
as costs.
Organizations, like the Foundation, work hard
to provide support for any and all programs at
South that provide opportunities challenging
students to grow and prosper as community
members. We promote the school whenever
possible and provide assistance to maintain and
succeed through the South High mission.
Donors may make general donations to the
organization, or they can designate a special
program for their dollars. Many of the programs
in this report are ongoing and will need
sustained future support in order to continue.
Annual membership ($25) helps sustain our
operating fund from which most of our grant
funding originates.
Harold Benson, Grant Committee Chair
haroldbenson4416@comcast.net
Foundation Grants
Engineering/Entrepreneurship
The Foundation has been sponsoring an
engineering class since 2004 and continues to be
a constructive influence in the class and student
achievements. This year the group acquired a
laser printer which provides students with hands
on experience in design and implementation of
projects. It also enables them to complete some
projects for the school in general. Students learn
the value of a business plan and gain valuable
skills in the process.
Art department
Over five hundred students enroll in the
various visual arts classes provided at
South every year. Providing materials
required for all these students helps to keep
the art courses one of the highest requested
programs in the state.
Open program
Each year 120 Open program freshman make the trek to Eagle
Bluff Environmental Learning Center in December. The experience
provides opportunity for the students to develop positive
relationships with their peers, learn leadership and team building
skills, and enjoy Minnesota habitat and wild life. The program is
built into the curriculum and students actually experience many of
the concepts they are learning in their regular school day.
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Project Success
Founded in 1994, Project Success is a youthdevelopment
organization that works with
students to develop life-skills that transform their
lives. They develop short-term and long-term
goals, improve attendance and participation and
increase connections with family, teachers and
classmates. Students leave South
with a better understanding of
themselves and a clearer plan
for their future.
Freshman teams
South High is one of the only inner
city schools offering freshmanspecific
athletic teams. These teams
are important to building and
supporting the South High athletics
program. The additional coaches
allow the teams to increase
conditioning and focus on basic
skills and training for all athletes
between seasons.
Ceramics
Kilns and pottery wheels are essential to one of the area’s best ceramics
programs. Denny Sponsler, art teacher, has continued the tradition of high
expectations for these courses, producing award winning artists each year in
both state and national competitions.
Debate
The Minnesota Urban Debate League invested over $10,000
in the South High debate program, which had twenty-five
students involved. Two teams qualified for the National
Forensic League tournament in Indianapolis. Jacob Boucher,
Cole Johnson Jensen, Lillie Oulette-Howitz, and Oskar
Tauring-Traxler competed with 150 of the nation’s best
debaters. The tournament concluded an excellent season
which saw the South High debate program take 1st place in
the Minnesota Debater Teacher Association Cup competition
for best policy debate program.
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Grants continued
Leadership
A first time offering to all students eligible to attend
South, this class will eventually be accredited.
Students develop skills in attitude, responsibility,
self-image, character, leadership and goal-setting.
The class used a variety of curriculums including
field trips and guest speakers in addition to weight
training and conditioning.
Partnership
Partnership has addressed the academic,
social and emotional needs of 11th and 12th
grade students for over 30 years! The
program reaches out to students who are
disconnected, disenfranchised, and behind in
credits. In spite of their difficulties, these
students commit to graduating and the staff is
there to help. This is an alternative education
approach that thrives in a standard
educational environment.
Student health
Merrilee Sullivan, school nurse, sees over 3,000 students every year. Over 100 of them
have injuries. That’s almost one a day. She has been doing her job without a wheelchair or
an ice-maker, two key components to a functioning health office.
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Kitchen
The South High kitchen crew serves over
500 breakfasts and over 800 lunches each
day. The crew was using thirty year old
pot-holders to handle all these trays and
pans. They now have state of the art potholders
to help serve hot meals to the
students of South High School.

Economics
Richard Nohel was thinking outside the box this
year when he brought in a game for students that
simulated trade, infrastructure, nation-building and
international conflict. It taught the students
negotiation skills, basic economic concepts and
conflict resolution in an engaging and fun
environment. The Foundation also provided funds
to acquire teacher certification for college level
classes, which in turn allows students college credit
for the course.
Science fair
Several students from South High’s All Nations
Program competed in the National American Indian
Science & Engineering Fair this past March. Three
students, one Grand Award Finalist and two Grand
Award Alternates went on to the International
Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, PA with
Foundation support. These students were able to
network with Nobel Laureates, apply for
scholarships, learn about other scientific fields and
meet other scientific leaders of the future.
History competition
South High was the only Minneapolis high school
represented at the 2012 National History Day competition
in Washington D.C. South’s team of five students made it to
the final round of judging and won a bronze medal, a 7th
place in the paper category and 11th place in the group
documentary. Students had some time to visit the FDR
Memorial—The Depression Soup Line during their trip to
Washington D.C.
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Grants continued
s.t.a.r.t.
Project s.t.a.r.t. (students together as allies for racial trust) is a
leadership network mobilized by South students in 2009 to
develop themselves as intercultural leaders. The network
allows students to play an active role in closing equity gaps by
having intentional and safe forums where they can identify and
catalyze one another’s cultural assets. By engaging in the
network, South students have increased access to leadership
opportunities, such as community dialogues, presentations,
teaching and writing, that allow them to build leadership and
intercultural skills that are highly attractive to colleges and
employers. The network also allows for recent South graduates
engaged in s.t.a.r.t. to return and coach students new to the
network.
Student support
Each year freshman and sophomore students at
South are provided a school specific planner
which helps in scheduling their classes, staying
organized and having information at their fingertips.
Over 900 planners are provided each year.
Parents and students continue to provide feedback
that this one small amenity is a valuable tool for
transitioning students to high school life.
Theater performance
South High theater’s 2012 musical, Into the Woods, was a smashing success! Student actors started rehearsing in January,
learning their music and staging the play. Meanwhile, student designers and builders were busy creating whimsical fairytale
sets and beautiful and comical costumes. The musical was a big undertaking and everyone worked very hard to make
it come together in time for performances. It took place in mid-March and was met with great enthusiasm from the
audiences. Into the Woods was a fun, challenging time for all involved.
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Total Grants and Grant Distribution
TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED
Economics, games for curriculum support ..................... $347
All Nations National Advanced Placement
presentation @Albuquerque........................................
$2,230
Spanish language reading materials .............................. $231
Visiting Writers for Poetry & College in the Schools ....... $450
Liberal Arts Mixed Blood theater performance ............... $500
Financial Aid Night ......................................................... $700
Visual Arts, expendable classroom materials .............. $8,000
Partnership Program scholarships & fees ................... $3,000
Truancy incentives & supplies ........................................ $800
Spanish Language Latin dance instructor ....................... $300
Open Freshman leadership trip to Eagles Bluff ........... $3,263
Weight room updates .................................................. $2,000
Somali student trip to the University of MN ..................... $133
Silver Ribbon Campaign ................................................. $600
Coaching, fees for freshman teams .......................... $10,400
Book Club books .............................................................. $94
VOICES, fees & materials ........................................... $3,000
Theater, musical rights & permissions, materials ........ $3,885
Art tools for ceramics ................................................... $2,000
Project Success ........................................................... $9,410
Human Rights Club materials ......................................... $500
Student Council incentive awards .................................. $200
Student Council leadership training ............................. $3,000
Grant for Language Arts Readers ................................... $550
H-Art Program ............................................................. $1,700
African American Parent Involvement, door prizes ......... $125
Trip to Twins stadium for geometry project ..................... $430
Hot pads for the kitchens ................................................ $158
ELL trip to Murphy's Landing .......................................... $400
Yearbooks for the media center ...................................... $140
Chess Tournament registration, transportation ............ $1,850
Health office, wheel chair & ice machine ........................ $500
Materials for engineering prototype ................................ $400
Humanities & Liberal Arts research project .................... $300
International Science & Technology Fair ...................... $1,000
National History Day expenses ................................... $2,500
Student planners ......................................................... $2,534
s.t.a.r.t. Leadership Program ....................................... $5,000
Engineering E-Ink prototype project materials ................. $88
Engineering laser engraver ........................................ $16,954
Health & Athletics Leadership Course ....................... $10,000
Social justice & math project .......................................... $500
National Debate Competition ....................................... $2,000
Alliance of Young Artists & Writers ................................. $780
Yearbook, editor & advisor training ................................. $738
Career & Tech industrial sewing machine .................... $2,000
Staff appreciation breakfast ............................................ $500
Athletics, basketball rebounder .................................... $6,496
TOTAL ..................................................................... $112,686
GRANTS DISTRIBUTION
Extra-Curricular $23,191
21%
Fine Arts $13,885
12%
Support Services $6,190
5%
Athletics $28,896
26%
Academics $40,524
36%
2012 Annual Report of the South High Foundation Page 10

Thank you to our contributors and members!
In addition to the annual event fundraisers such as the spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast, plant sale
and golf tournament, the organization depends greatly on the support of alumni, parents, businesses and
other community members. We thank everyone who donated or became a member!
Contributors
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1928-1939
Gladys (Aga) Person '38
Muriel (Anderson) Wogsland '39
Lester Bakken '35
Clifford Brunzell '39
Margaret (Chupka) Pekala '38
Class of 1937
Ophelia Copes '29
Margaret (Crew) Fossum '33
John Davies '34
John Dolny '38
Penny (Fawkner) Read '35
Olive (Griebenow) Speer '28
Kenneth Guetzke '33
Russ Hanson '37
Florence (Hower) Natole '38
Myer Jacobs '36
Mildred (Johnson) Hnasko '31
Martha (Johnson) Cox '36
Wallace Landberg '32
Helen (Langaard) Nelson '31
Dorothy (Larsen) Nielsen '38
Lois (Lindour) Revak '36
Beverly (Mac Leod) Peterson '39
Mary (Miles) Sundboom '39
Lorraine (Moline) Gossett '37
Joyce (Mygaard) Merrick '36
Eileen (Noiske) Smith '38
Kenneth O'Brien '35
Edward Pederson '38
Marion (Peterson) Franklin '39
Jessie (Petit) Svensson '34
Rollie Ring '38
Curtis Ringness '34
Jack Rued '38
Richard Sandeen '38
Martin Segal '38
Catherine (Sneed) Mulholland '38
Lois (Soderberg) Peterson '39
Florence (Sorlie) Larsen '34
Harriet (Svendsen) Dunlap '39
George Swanbeck '39
Russell Swanson '36
William Watson '38
Jeanne (Wise) Nelson '38
1940-1942
John “Bob” Arneson '41
Richard Berg '42
John Fredrickson '42
Yvonne (Haggerty) Manijak '41
Roy Haugseth '42
Robert Holmbeck '40
Stuart Hovelsrud '41
Marjorie (Huffman) Houseman '42
Harold Jansen '41
Helen (Tracy) Kokes '42
Muriel (Landberg) Overlid '42
Carol (Laurie) Russell '42
Clifford Olofson '41
Winifred (Olson) Ducklow '42
Mary Ann (Peters) Anderson '41
Marilyn (Peterson) Olson '42
Rhoda (Sawatzky) Fleming '42
Herbert Stromquist '41
John Wallin '41
Robert Witte '40
Jane (Wold) Headley '42
Marion (Reid) Ryan '42
1943-1963
Gary Alm '54
Richard Alm '57
H. Anderson '45
Marilyn (Anderson) Hovelson '49
Donald Anderson '51
Curtis Anderson '51
Earl Anderson '53
Roger Anderson '55
Robert Anderson '57
Carol (Anderson) Stella '59
Sharon (Anderson) Englund '62
Barbara (Arbuckle) Odland '53
Marion (Austin) Satre '45
Michael Bania '60
Jack Becker '59
Leonard Benson '46
Donald Benson '48
Harold Benson '50
Dianne Benson '52
James Benson '52
Wayne Benson '57
Donna (Berg) Boller '48
Bette (Berg) Theisen '56
Frank Bergland '51
Lois (Berglund) Neville '43
Lola (Berglund) Ouska '43
Sevald Bergseth '47
James Bergstrom '54
Mildred (Beucus) Hadd '48
James Bjornson '48
John Blaus '60
Charles Blomquist '57
James Bloom '45
Peggy (Bodine) Orth '44
Milton Boe '43
Gloria Born '44
Dorothy (Bouchard) Welch '54
Diane (Bouchard) Bendahmane '55
Kathleen (Boughner) Haglund '58
Ann (Braaten) Benson '48
Dale Braunschweig '56
Raleigh Broman '45
Richard Brooks '51
Roger Brown '45
Gerald Brown '49
John Brown '61
David Brusewitz '62
Joyce (Bungert) Baskin '50
Carol (Burch) Ferguson '52
Barbara (Burch) Anderson '54
Beverly (Burseth) Barclay '47
Eugene Capistrant '53
Janice (Carlbom) Esser '53
Sandra (Carley) Isaaman '56
Rose (Carlson) Gustafson '43
Charles Carlson '44
Harvey Carlson '44
Elaine Carlson '45
Patricia (Carlson) Colunga '49
Marylin (Carlson) Anderson '55
Gloria (Carlson) Gruber '55
Robert Carlson '55
Brian Carlson '59
David Carlson '61
Sandy Carlson '61
Richard Chadwick '51
Larry Chadwick '54
Bettie (Chase) Jacobson '49
Jennie (Chovan) Anderson '49
Ruth Chovancek '48
Class of 1945
Class of 1948
Class of 1950
Class of 1951
Class of 1957
Class of 1961
Phyllis (Cleveland) O'Brien '44
Yvonne (Cloutier) Cochrane '43
Kitty (Colby) Fransen '47
Marcus Colloton '48
Carol Colloton '53
Ray Cowan '57
Thomas Crew '62
Charleen (Cruys) Crandall '50
Edward Cunnington '59
Gladys (Damborg) Coxton '50
Vonda (Dauphinais) Gluck '53
Trevor Davis '47
Elaine (Davis) Dietrich '52
S. (Dean) Aase '45
Laura (Dicks) Hardy '43
Robert Dwinnell '61
Kathy (Dwyer) Hastert '60
Sharon (Ek) Anderson '60
Roger Ekman '48
Linda (Elliott) Kuhlmann '60
William Ellis '45
Virginia (Ellis) Morton '52
Richard Erickson '52
Heidi (Erickson) Hagge '60
Betty (Falk) Holsten '48
Fern (Fedderly) Hendricks '49

James Feilzer '43
La Verne (Filek) Meixner '63
Pat (Fitzpatrick) Pearson '59
Pat (Flaherty) Yemne '44
Richard Flor '52
Winnifred (Fogelberg) Hickman '46
John Foss '45
Robert Foss '52
Richard Fredbo '48
Carol (Fredrickson) Lingren '50
Mary (Freeman) Bodem '58
John Fritz '55
Betty Lou (Frolik) Viskocil '59
Norman Gabrick '61
June (Gelhar) Anderson '49
Leona (Gilbertson) Larson '53
James Gooden '52
Gene Green '44
Patricia (Green) Colloton '48
Joyce (Gustafson) Hoaglund '48
Joanne (Gustafson) Frank '57
Mary (Hague) Gates '52
Clayton Hall '45
Wayne Halstead '52
Andrew Halverson '62
James Hanes '57
Ralph Hanson '46
Gloria (Hanson) Brown '48
Sandra (Hanson) Westby '53
Dolores (Hanson) Sommer '53
Carol Hanson '56
Barbara (Harding) Cowan '57
Judy (Hargreaves) Olsen '54
Alan Hargreaves '54
Joyce (Harms) Connolly '45
James Heath '63
Shirley (Heckmeyer) Thompson '45
Jean (Hegdahl) Lindley '54
Avanelle (Heineman) Gaines '44
James Hennecke '51
Joan (Henning) Nelson '55
James Herberg '49
Barbara (Herkal) Szoke '58
Rudolph Hicks '57
Carolyn (Hoff) Rosen '48
Bruce Hofstad '57
Nancy (Holmberg) Courteau '50
Shirley (Holmes) Hartley '53
Gloria (Holscher) Swanson '52
Sharon Holscher '62
Janet (Hoover) Johnson '57
Judy (Hort) Roadstrom '61
Lee (Houk) Thorson '50
Robert Hovelson '47
June (Jetland) Edman '55
Wayne Johnson '44
Arlene (Johnson) Swanson '47
Marilyn (Johnson) Velarde '47
Margaret Johnson '48
Marlys (Johnson) Kittleson '51
Loren Johnson '52
Amelia (Johnson) Engberg '53
Joni (Johnson) Jacobson '53
Shirley (Johnson) Mitchell '56
Sharon (Johnson) Sibell '59
Karen (Johnson) Nelson '60
David Johnson '61
Beverly (Joing) Bunday '50
Delores (Jordet) Wicks '48
Jean (Jorgenson) Kadlec '44
Brian Joyce '61
Sally (Jubera) Rudolphi '57
Richard Julin '51
John Kaminski '56
George Kanuck '61
Sybille (Kauffman) Aaron '50
Jane (Keane) Brenny '47
Bruce Kearns '62
Grace (Kershaw) Lawrence '46
Alice (Kindvall) Parson '48
Elaine (Knutson) Batcheller '43
Lois (Knutson) Capistrant '53
Joan (Kobeska) Hackleman '58
Elmer Koch '54
Jim Kolcinski '46
Joyce (Kommerstad) Hanson '48
Arthur Kujawa '54
James Kunde '43
Richard Kyllo '54
Arthur Lakoduk '63
Lois (Lanning) Steffen '47
Sonja (Larsen) Lyngstad '48
Wally Larsen '63
Joyce (Larson) Beahen '50
Harlan Larson '50
Shirley (Larson) Norman '53
Karin Larson '56
Steven Larson '58
Carol (Larson) Carlson '61
Dorothy (Lattery) Wacker '50
Mary (Lauer) Grengs '57
Geraldine (Lawson) Baker '46
Leonard Le May '50
Gordon Lee '50
Frank Lenz '56
Kathryn (Letness) Schwappach '47
Joyce (Levi) Ekman '48
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Donna (Lind) Wallen '44
Delores (Lindberg) McMullen '43
Mary (Lipinski) Tieche '59
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Douglas Ludvigson '49
Robert Lufkin '57
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Janice Martineau-Dunlop '58
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Ronald Nida '54
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Karen (Osum) Joyce '61
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Robert Patterson '57
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William Pavlicek '57
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Ronald Pearson '51
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Ronald Ramerth '57
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Marlyn Theisen '56
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