Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

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So m e O utstanclincj ontribution Ron Mockey and Lyle Soenksen - Logon Volley Conference Football 28 Cliff Schilling - Logan Volley Conference Football Basketball, Shrine All- Star Gome Tom Larsen - Logan Valley Conference Basketball Alan Gatzemeyer - Mile Tom Nelson - Science Award, Valedictorian Melvin Vogt - Superior Plus at Wayne Music Contest Dennis Miller - W.S.T.C. Science Fair Mr. Tushla - 100th Basketball Victory Mary Gatzemeyer - Girls' State, American Legion Oratorical Contest Dennis Engelbart - Boys' State, Citizenship Award Cyrena Grone - Homemaker of Tomorrow

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The 440 yd. Dosh Alan Gatzemeyer, Cliff Schilling, Tom Nelson, and Richard Ronnenkamp qualified for the State Track Meet, making the track season a success. Alan finished second in the Mile Run at the State Track Meet. Cliff ran the 440 Dash, but failed to place. Tom Nelson and Richard Ronnenkamp, along with Cliff and Alan ran in the Mile Relay, but failed to place. On the whole, the twenty-one members of the '63 track squad did the best in several years. The Mile Relay Team won two trophies during the track season, one at the Logan Valley Track Meet and the other at the Cuming County Track Meet. The Cuming County Track Meet was the first to be held in about seven years. The 880 Relay Team did fairly well this season, by winning two third-place ribbons. We had a total of nine lettermen this year. They were the members of the 880 Relay Team: Tom Larsen, Allen Cook, Dennis Engelbart, and Joe Liang; the members of the Mile Relay Team: Cliff Schilling, Alan Gatzemeyer, Tom Nelson, and Richard Ronnenkamp; and Robert Cook, running the 880 Run. Cliff finishing - Mile Relay

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f ctivi tied During the post yeor the students of Bancroft High have enjoyed both working and playing together. The annual Christmas dance was held in the school gymnasium with a large crowd attending. Everyone danced the night away, after which Santa arrived and distributed our gifts, from under the tree. The girls, in particular, enjoyed sitting on Santa's lap and chatting with him. Cheers for victory could be heard at basketball, football, volleyball gomes and at track meets. Our team's victories encouraged everyone's attendance and co-operation at games. The seasons ended triumphantly, both for the boys who participated in sports and the cheering squad. Recognition to those who participated in sports or helped the team to victory by cheering, was presented at the athletic banquet. A delicious meal was enjoyed by everyone, after which the awards were presented. A movie, Deep Sea Diving, was later viewed by all. On May 11, the big night arrived. This was the night extra special to the seniors, as they were the honored guests of the junior class at the banquet. The juniors enthusiastically decorated the gymnasium to fit the theme. Evening in Paris. The sophomore class proved to be able waitresses and waiters. They also presented a fashion show of the latest Paris fashions, a can-can dance, and several French songs. Later that evening the entire student body attended the prom. We could hove danced all night to the lively music of the band; but it hod to come to an end, all too soon. Everyone enjoyed having fire drills, especially on warm days when we could all get a little fresh air and sunshine. For some strange reason, it always took us a little longer to get back upstairs than it did coming out. The fresh air was just too inviting to resist, and we all wanted to stay outside, but the teachers had different ideas. Shouting and cheers could be heard during noon hour on any game day. Both grade and high school students participated in the pep rallies. The pep band helped encourage enthusiasm, and outdoor rallies were always a success. The entire school joined together in cheers, chants, and songs which helped lead our boys to victory. Everyone enthusiastically raked leaves and picked up litter, on clean up day. Each class was assigned a portion of the school lawn, which they cleaned to their fullest ability. When finished, we were given cookies and milk as a reward for the clean and spotless lawn we left behind. The 1963 school year came to a complete close when the high school students journeyed to Dead Timber. The trip was mode in a cattle truck, which was cool and breezy. Everyone furnished his own dinner, after which we played ball, hiked, or found other entertainment to keep us busy the rest of the afternoon. Everyone returned home safe, but WETI These are only a few of the fun filled times, we, the students of BHS have experienced together. May we always remember them.