Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

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 1 CLASS PROPHECY CONT. Here we are, back in the big city and I feel strangely drawn toward that building with the sign advertising Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Guess I'll have to go in and get hep to the latest dance steps, the rhumba preferably. Who Instructs the rhumba in this studio, I asked? I do, echoed a blonde bundle of pep. Well, are my eyes deceiving me, or is that Betty Sorensen; or shall I say the former Betty Sorensen. Yes, the former Betty Sorensen is correct. To get the story straight Betty narrated as follows: I took the advice of one of my high school teachers and went west. I have always liked to dance, and consequently I ended up in one of Artie's studios. (Artie she says.) There, of course, I met Artie and, well you guessed the rest. We have been toying with the Idea of changing the studio's name to Artie and Betty's, but I prefer to remain in the background and let Artie take all the credit. We talked about many things, and eventually the conversation drifted to high school days and what had happened to the old gang. I briefed her as best as I could, but couldn't seem to recall what happened to the Doht twins. I had no more than mentioned their name when my crystal ball began to cloud up, shake, and give off steam. Looks like we're in for another long journey. Here we ar6 back to the pleasant environment of Nebraska farm life and to be more specific, the Doht Twins Ranch. Marlin decided to be an author, wrote four successful books, and bought a share in Marvin's ranch with the royalties received from his latest book. The Influence of Women on the Male. Marvin, on the other hand, began farming after graduation and now is considered one of the most successful young ranchers in the area. As to marital status, Marvin says he is about to take the fatal step. Marlin says he is running out of topics to write on and possibly marriage would be a new and exciting theme. Well, however this turns out I am sure it will be for the best. The crystal ball is clouding up and I must leave. Good ridance! See you in my crystal balllit SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 19U-8 the Seniors of 1951 started out with seventeen Freshmen, four girls and thirteen boys. When they started back in 1950, thdre were only sixteen because Loren Gatzemeyer did not return to school. The class elected the following officers early this term: President, Howard Diedrichsen; Vice president. Marlin Doht; Secretary-treasurer, Betty Jane Block; News reporter, Jeannette Bassett. The sponsors of the class were Mr. and Mrs. Yunek. The four Senior girls were members of Girls Glee and Pep Club. The Seniors who play in the high school band are Myron Munderloh and Norman Jeppson. The Seniors who went out for football were Marlin Doht, LeRoy Fredrickson, Donald Peterson; those who went out for basketball were, in addition to those previously mentioned, Howard Diedrichsen and Orin Abendroth. The student body elected Peggy Buchholz Queen, and Marlin Doht King of Color Day of 1950. The class chose as their colors, blue and gold; their flower. Carnation; and their motto, We'll find a way or make one.

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Claes, do make this our last will and testament consisting of our estate, both real and personal. We divide and bequeath to our under-classmen (whom we hope will use them to prosper and guide them as they head into the future) for their own use and benefit forever. We do withhold from them the legal right to dispose of these things in any manner. I, Donald Petersen, bequeath my ability to drive to Jack Gardes. He can surely keep up the good work of burning the weeds off the roads with the car as I did. I, Jeannette Bassett, bequeath my ability to get along with John to Cynthia Buchholz. Maybe they won't be fighting all the time then. I, Betty Sorensen, bequeath my pep and spirit to Jolene Kolell. She can keep up the good school spirit for the rest of her school years. I, Peggy Buchholz Krusemark, bequeath all my old boyfriends to any- one who can use them. I picked out the one I want, the rest are yours. I, Betty Jane Block, bequeath Lester to no one. I want him all to my-self so every one keep their hands off. I, Marlin Doht, bequeath my good looks to Deraid Bargnann. I hope he puts them to good use, because I had a lot of fun with them. I, Ernest Venner, bequeath my shortness to Mr. Koehn. Next year every one can look down to Mr. Koehn Instead of always looking up to him. I, Myron Hermelbracht, bequeath my ability to ride a horse to Bur- hoop. Maybe he won't have to miss so much school because of a broken arm from falling off his horse. I, Marvin Doht, bequeath my height and muscles to Dicky Bargmann. Maybe he can become as good an athlete as I was. I, Le Roy Fredriokaon, bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to LaNel Russman. That way he can make school exciting for all the rest of the students who find it dull. I, Howard Diedrichsen, bequeath my red pick-up to LeeRoy Peterson. Then he won't have to walk to school. I, Orln Abendroth, bequeath my red hair to Lester Wegner. I wonder if it will still make him good looking or will the red hair make him unattractive. I, Duane Paulsen, bequeath my quietness to Dean Kjeldgaard. Maybe if he wouldn't talk so much he could keep out of trouble. I, Norman Jeppson, bequeath my glasses to Elaine KJeldgaard. I think she could use them so she won't take any more steps with her. I, Myron Munderloh, bequeath myself to Delolae Gatzemeyer. I hope she will take me. I, Warren Sorensen,bequeath my smile to William Meyer. Then he will have a smile and brains and what more could anyone want. We, the Senior Class, will our happy memories and gratefulness to the teachers and students of Bancroft High who have put up with us for the last four years. Subscribed, sealed, published, and declared by the Senior Class of Bancroft High School, in the State of Nebraska. We have made this will in the presence of witnesses and fully authorize our class President's signature.