1970
Superintendent – R. M. Baker
Principal – Ed Bechtel
Assistant Principal – James Rude
Yearbook Dedication – Edward W. Bechtel
President – Tom Brimhall
Vice President – Craig Moen
Valedictorian – Tim Burris
Class Flower – Orchid
Class Colors – Olive Green and Lemon Yellow
Class Motto – “We came with open mouths – let us leave with open minds.”
Homecoming King and Queen – Mike Liljestrand and Jane Stock
Prom Theme – “A Place in the Sun”
Snoball King and Queen – Claudia Hasbergen and Frank Bangs
T. H. Johnson Award – Frank Bangs
| Foundation Donors (Updated 12/25) | |||
| McKinley Club (Up to $99) Colleen (Hasbargen) Jones David and Deborah (Anderson) Haiby Leslie Holte Greg Ecker Camille Schultz Charles Pederson Timothy Rude |
Adams Club ($100 – $499) Mark and Susan (Lee) Hermes Mark and Carolyn Rud Edward Smith Gene Lindblom John Harlow David Jensen Claire (Pederson) Geyen Steve and Nancy (Johnson) Loeffler Sharon (Halstead) Wilkinson |
Cleveland Club ($500 – $999) Tom Brimhall Sharon (Mjelde) Landrud Kathryn Anderson Marcia (Aughinbaugh) Rockwood |
Kennedy Club ($1,000 – $4,999) Vali Orandi Richard Barsness Ed and Lori Strand Carolyn (Beck) Glesne Judy Lu-Lawson Steve and Carol Brimhall |
| Roosevelt Club ($5,000 – $9,999) Michael Eckhardt |
Maroon Club ($10,000 – $24,999) |
Gold Club ($25,000 – $49,999) |
Otter Club ($50,000+) |
| Total Class Donation – $28,795 | |||
*Donations are cumulative and will move you into new categories of giving.
Reunion Information
The Class of 1970 held their 55th Class Reunion on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Outstate Brewing Co. To view pictures from the event, please click on the link below.
Sunday, July 27
11am – Potluck Bruch at DeLagoon Picnic Shelter
3pm – Dairyland Drive-In then “Tooling Main”
5pm – Summer Outdoor Concert @ The Kirkbride (actual concert starts at 6pm)
544 Foundation 