Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

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The first day of the school year found eight girls and ten boys enrolling in the junior class. We were later joined by Joe Liang, direct from Japan and other parts of the orient. Dennis Engelbart was elected our leader for the third consecutive year. Cheryl Gatzemeyer served as his assistant. Our records and banking were handled by Mary Gatzemeyer. Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Echtenkamp were our leaders and guiding lights for the year. The hours in the classroom were spent studying such courses as English, American history, mathematics, chemistry, office practice, shorthand, home economics, and shop. On November 20, the juniors turned actors when we presented a three-act comedy, Stars In Their Eyes. Color Day festivities found our class represented by Cheryl Gatzemeyer and Roger Mohl. County Government Day, April 11, taught us about politics and our local government. Mary Gatzemeyer and Dennis Engelbart were our Girls' and Boys' Staters for the session in June. Lettermen representing our class on the gridiron were Roger Mohl, Lauren Daberkow, Dennis Carlson, Dennis Engelbart, Dick Ronnenkamp, and Lyle Soenksen. Dennis Engelbart, Dick Ronnenkamp, and Roger Mohl lettered on the basketball court. Track lettermen were Allen Cook, Dennis Engelbart, Joe Liang, and Dick Ronnenkamp. Mary Lynn Elsasser and Cheryl Gatzemeyer lead cheers for the boys throughout the year. Hi-point of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet held on May 11. The theme of the event was Evening In Paris. The banquet and its preparation were enjoyed by all.

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juniors Freddie Siebrandt Mary Gatzemeyer Judy Block 1 6 Lyle Soenksen Richard Ronnenkamp Melvin Vogt

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Mary Bring David Newell Kathy Deer Five girls and six boys started the 1962-63 year as sophomores. At the first class meeting, we elected the.following officers: President, Carlene Nolting; Vice President, Eddie Raasch; and Secretary-Treasurer, Marjean Fuller. Mrs. Cora Barnes was appointed os the class sponsor. We were happy to have Mary Bring join us during the second semester. Our activities were many and varied this yeor. We tried to enrich our treasury by selling candy early in the year. With some of this money, we had a fall picnic for the freshmen. We also held a gym party where piping hot pizzas were the main attraction. Various members participated in football, basketball, track, pep club, girls' glee, mixed chorus, dramatics, library, and office work. Alice Neel, Carlene Nolting, and Marilyn Ruehling were chosen as junior cheerleaders. Robert Cook was on the first-ten basketball squad. The sophomores did academic work in some of the following classes: English 10, world history, biology, typing, mathematics II, and physical education. Alice Neel Edward Raasch Franklyn Allen Vogt