Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

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SENIOR CLASS WILL I, John Bassett, bequeath my ability to drive a car to Jack Gardes. Maybe Jack won't have to wreck his car again. I, Orlan Meske, bequeath my late hours to Harlan Russman, who is still to young to be out. I, Vernon Persson, bequeath my ability to get along with the girls to Dean Kjeldgaard. Maybe he won't be a lone wolf in the future. I, Reynard Brehmer, bequeath my broad shoulders to Robert Raasch. Maybe his coat will fit better. I, George Gatzemeyer, bequeath my height to Lola Peterson. Maybe then we won't have to worry about her disappearing with the waste paper. I, Keith Oberhelman, bequeath some of my size to the football squad of 52 so they may keep on winning games. I, Melburne Johnson, bequeath my big blood shot eyes to Donald Luedert. Maybe they will help him make up for lost time. I, Elaine Kjelgaard, bequeath my ability to play soft ball to Marian Lase. Maybe then Marian will be another big league player. I, Harold Sorensen, bequeath my ability to take out girls to Lester Wegner. Maybe then Lester won’t have to be so shy. I, Deraid Bargmann, bequeath some of my weight to Dick Bargmann, this should even the score. I, Janet Schilling, bequeath my cheer leading ability to Marian Brehmer. Maybe she'll learn the words to the yells. I, Marcile Samson, bequeath Lester Wegner to no one because I want him myself. I, Marlene Munderloh, bequeath my ability in declam to Lola Peterson so she can keep up the good work. I, William Meyer, bequeath my height to Duane Beutler so he can look down on his classmates instead of up. I, Marilyn Lutjen, bequeath my ability to drive to Norma Block who 1 think could use it. I, Arlene Hermelbracht, bequeath my ability to feed calves to Betty Gatzemeyer so maybe she will have some blue ribbon winners. I, Janice Kessinger, Dequeath my ability of riding horses to Roger Flock. Maybe that will shake some weigpt off. I, Melvin Geisler, bequeath my ability of running to Wayne Mielke. Maybe he will be able to catch Roger at noon. I, Myron Heise, bequeath my ability to catch passes to Paul Leiiger. Maybe then Paul will go out for football next year. I, Marvin Gatzemeyer, bequeath my personality to the future Seniors, so they will have no trouble in getting along with the teachers next year. I, Cynthia Buchholz, bequeath my ability to do office work to Anita Bray so she can keep up the good work. I, Wesley Kolell, bequeath the West Point girls to no one because I want them myself. We the Senior Class, do make this our last will and testament and will the above to our underclassmen to do with as they see fit. Signed and sealed in the presence of witnesses by our class President.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We re back in the Corn-Husker state. As often as I've seen the Capitol, we went again. Myron Heise also had the same idea. Mike enjoyed his high school football so much that he is now coach at the University of Nebraska. Myron wants to support the University with enough boys for a football squad. Crowel has grown considerably since I last saw It (unless it's my spy glass). We made a landing to find out. We got a list of all the residences around the town, and who do you suppose we founa, Cynthia Buchholz. She and Jack are enjoying a happy wedded life on their farm. Mr. and Mrs. Shemat are about to have another visitor, Oh, no, cries Cynny, Another one of those agents? Yes, that's what it was. Driving a 1958 Cadillac, Vem Persson was about to make a sale. Vernon only turned out to be a Fuller Brush Man, driving his wife's car. Do I hear the mooing of a cow way up here? It seems impossible but Arlene Hermelbracht married a handsome young lad from Hartington and can’t get used to living in town, so plays her FrenchHom for the sound of a cow. Back to Bancroft we fly. John Bassett is still living in this old town. He and Diane have settled down and are running a chicken hatchery, buying grade A” eggs. John says his former classmates deserted Bancroft so he’d try to keep it up. Keith Oberhelman hasn't deserted though. He's making Millions on his farm near Bancroft. Keith married a girl from Lyons and has three sons to help him spend some of it. Tonight is a night to celebrate. The WNAX Bohemian Band is playing in Bancroft, we must go. Melbume Johnson is star Trumpet player for them. Johnson has decided to be a bachelor. It's amazing how anyone can get so chubby without a cook. Gee, but that sure was a short night 1 In the fall of 1948 the Seniors of '52 started out with twenty-nine Freshmen, twelve girls and seventeen boys. In 1951 twenty-three Seniors enrolled including a new member, Orlan Meske. Donald Larson left in die middle of the first semester leaving only twenty-two. The class elected the following officers early in the year: President, William Meyers; Vice President, Reynard Brehmer; Secretary, Cynthia Buchholz. The sponsors of the class were Mr. and Mrs. Yunek. The Senior girls were well represented in all activities. Janet Schilling was one of the cheerleaders. The Seniors who play in the high school band are: Cynthia Buchholz, Arlene Hermelbracht, George Gatzemeyer, Janice Kessinger, Elaine Kjeldgaard, Marilyn Lutjen, and Melbume Johnson. Reynard Brehmer, Marvin Gatzemeyer, Melvin Geisler, Myron Heise, Wesley Kolell, and Harold Sorensen went out for football. When basketball season rolled around George Gatzemeyer and Keith Oberhelman were added to the roster. John Bassett was student manager for both football and basketball. The student body elected Cynthia Buchholz and Reynard Brehmer King and Queen of Color Day and Marclle Samson and Wesley Kolell Senior attendants. The class chose as their colors, maroon and white: their flower, white rose; and their motto, Conduct and courage lead to honor .

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SENIOR HOROSCOPE NAME NICKNAME AMBITION FAVORITE PASTIME SAYING John Bud Television and Radio Amateur radio Ah shut upl Cynthia Mouse To many a Marine Jack S. Go on Deraid Pee Wee To be a mechanic Eating Shut up! Arlene Hemmy Teacher Day dreaming I don't know Reynard Rey Retire Janice K. Well now I wouldn't say that Wesley Wesser To be a card shark Playing cards What do you mean? Harold Pete To own a cream station Sports Oh Beans! Marcile Blondie Ballet Dancer Flirting Phooie!! William Woodie Engineer Vacationing What for?? Marvin Marv Successful farmer Marlene Let's go! Vernon Vern Millionaire Women Nuts Melvin Sleep To be a success Speeding Watch it! Marlene Forgetful Artist Marvin Don't Janice Jan Cowgirl Winking I ain't worried Marilyn Lutj Teacher Driving Really ?? Orland Sandy Admiral in the Navy School teachers Wait and see boy Elaine Lane Career Woman Men Agony George Flopper Raising Pure-bred cattle Janice D Hey wait a minute Myron Mike To be a coach Athletics Okay Janet Jan Get married Writing letters Oh go on Keith Gunner Farmer Teasing I Don't believe it Melbume Johnson Marine Sergeant Car conversation I haven't got it