Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1970 volume:

THE BULLDOG 1970 AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL BANCROFT, NEBRASKA ANNUAL STAFF Editor--Connie Lutjen Assistant Editor--Jack Waite Editing Editor--Karmen Tonjes Business Managers--Sandy Wegner Sharon Witt Staff Members—Nancy Neel, Joan Petersen, Judy Russman, Nancy Hermelbracht, Linda Redding, Dixie Graff, Dotty Andersen, Nancy Waite, Vicki Hermelbracht, Carol Meyer, Barb Beutler, Marlys Liefert. PHOTOGRAPHY Tom Ribers--Sioux City, Iowa Genelle Studios—Sioux City, Iowa Ted Huettmann—Wisner News Chronicle Wisner, Nebraska Sioux City Journal—Sioux City, Iowa West Point Republican--West Point, Nebrask Dedication We, The Annual Staff Of 1970, Dedicate This Annual In Memory Of A Fellow Student And Friend, John D. Bring. 2 ORGANIZATIONS Publications — Annual Staff ANNUAL STAFF. FRONT ROW: Jack Waite—Assistant Editor, Connie Lutjen--Editor, Mrs. Renander______ Advisor. SECOND ROW: Nancy Neel, Joan Petersen, Judy Russman, Nancy Hermelbracht, Nancy Gerch Linda Redding, Karmen Tonjes, Dotty Anderson, Nancy Waite. BACK ROW: Dixie Graff, Carol Meyer Barb Beutler, Sandy Wegner, Sharon Witt, Vicki Hermelbracht, Marlys Leifert. BHS Bits And Pieces PAPER STAFF. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Renander--Advisor, Karen Ross--Editor, Mr. Pease —Advisor. BACK ROW: Nancy Gerch, Judy Russman, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Rodney Zwygart, Nancy Geisler, Nancy Logan Valley Champs DRAMATICS STUDENTS. FRONT ROW: Vicki Hermelbracht, Karmen Tonjes, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Dan Marr, Jay Copple, Marjean Vogt, Roger Englebart, Mona Carey, John Ortmann. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Schilling--Assistant Director, Dixie Graff, Bev Kubic, Roxanne Metzger, Karen Ross, Susie Buchholz, Mr. Albrecht--Director, Mr. Matthesen. BACK ROW: Linda Redding, Mary Low Vogt, Judy Russman, Nancy Waite, Carina Pagels, Jo Lynn Miller, Sandy Marr, Paula Andersen, Connie Lutjen. The Declam Team took first place at the Conference Declam Contest at Decatur. Mr. Richard Albrecht—Director Superior Ratings. Twenty-three students out lor dramatics made this year one to be proud of. With the earnest help of Mr. Albrecht, Mrs. Schilling, and Mr. Matthesen, our practice teacher, we earned a total of 43 points to take the Logan Valley Conference trophy. Carma Pagels was also chosen Best Actress at the Decatur Contest. The Clocks , oral interpretation of drama, received a superior rating at Wayne. B-Club B-CLUB. FRONT ROW: Brad Buchholz, Glen Rodick, Jack Waite, Cliff Gatzemeyer, Rod Tietz, Todd Si-monsen, Galen Petersen, Doug Echtenkamp, Larry Lill, Delmar Soil, Chuck Tietz. SECOND ROW: Robert Ronnenkamp, Rodney Zwygart, Randy Miller, Gardell Petersen, Jay Copple, Robert Roth, Dan Marr, Rock Sorensen, Brian Buchholz, Cliff Heise, Mr. Rabe--Sponsor. BACK ROW: John Venner, Rick Brehmer, Joe Bring, Glenn Newell, Jeffry Bring, Randy Bray, Robert Lutjen, Gaylin Elsasser, Mike Kummerfeld. B-CLUB OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Doug Echtenkamp--Vice-President, Jay Copple--President, Chuck Tietz--Secretary-Treasurer. BACK ROW: Mr. Rabe--Sponsor, Rodney Zwygart--News Reporter. Pep-Club PEP-CLUB. FRONT ROW: Barb Beutler, Maryls Leifert, Connie Lutjen, Becky Schilling, Carina Pagels, Nancy Gerch, Nancy Hermelbracht, Jo Lynn Miller. SECOND ROW: Kris Larsen, Melanie Munderloh, Marsha Mohl, Sharon Witt, Lanelle Metzger, Karemn Tonjes, Holly Tonjes, Marjean Vogt, Mona Carey, Sandy Wegner, Susan Buchholz, Vicki Hermelbracht. THIRD ROW: Miss Paula Buskirk--Sponsor, Shirley Beckmann, Sara Graig, Nancy Geisler, Roxanne Metzger, Dixie Graff, Karen Ross, Mary Leitow, Beverly Kubic, Carol Meyer, Pam Tietz, Sharon Bechmann, Mary Lou Vogt. BACK ROW: Connie Brehmer, Linda Redding, Nancy Neel, Paula Anderson, Judy Russman, Bev Van Kirk, Connie Hermelbracht, Nancy Waite, Dotty Anderson, Joan Petersen, Jan Sorenson, Colleen Russman. PEP-CLUB OFFICERS. FRONT ROW: Sandy Wegner--Vice-President, Jan Sornsen—President. BACK ROW: Dixie Graff—Historian, Pam Tietz--Secretary-Treasurer, Roxanne Metzger—Historian. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS: Jo Lynn Miller, Barb Beutler, Marlys Leifert, Nancy Hermelbracht. Music Boy's Glee MADRIGAL. FRONT ROW: Jan Sorensen, Rick Brehmer, Mary Lou Vogt, Dan Marr, Bev Kirk, Dudley Ronnenkamp. BACK ROW: Bev Kubic, Chuck Tietz, Karen Ross, Jack Waite, Connie Hermeltfracht, Jay Copple. The Madrgal received a superior rating at Contest. Concert Band Marching Band The Bancroft Music Department was very active under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Headlee. The big event for the year was the Music Contest at Wayne. Superior Ratings were: Girl's Glee; John Venner, Trumpet Solo; Clarinet Trio; Mary Lou Vogt, Voice Solo; Girls Trio; Madrigal; Boys Quartet; Mixed Quartet. Excellent Ratings were; Mark Carey, Trumpet Solo; Carol Meyer, Horn Solo; Marlon Vogt, Trombone Solo; Trumpet Trio; Mona Carey, Piano Solo; Chorus; Boys Glee; Band. During the year many concerts were given, including a Pops Concert which was something new for the music students. The Pep Band played for all the home Basketball and Football games and even for some of the away games. Mr. Headlee was assisted for a few weeks by a practice teacher, Mrs. Joyce Sokol. The town's people, the students and everyone enjoyed the hard work of Mr. Headlee and all of the music students over the year. Football BANCROFT BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Mr. Randy 01son--Asst. Coach, Tim Ronnenkamp, Joel Bring, John Zwygart, Gaylin Elssasser, Rodney Zwygart, Mike Kummerfeld, Rick Brehmer, Brad Heise, Mr. Bob Rabe--Coach. SECOND ROW: Marlon Vogt, Bob Lutjen, Bob Ronnenkamp, Randy Miller, Brad Buchholz, Cliff Heise, Jeff Bring, Mark Pagels. THIRD ROW: John Venner--Student Manager, Mark Carey, Dan Marr, Larry Lill, Rod Tietz, Jay Copple, Chuck Tietz, Delmer Soil, Glenn Newell, Ralph Newell. BACK ROW: Rock Sorensen--Student Manager, Mark Neitz, Doug Echtenkamp, Jack Waite, Galen Petersen, Todd Simonsen, Cliff Gatzemeyer, Bob Roth, Brian Buchholz, Randy Bray, Student Manager. SENIOR FOOTBALL STARS. FRONT ROW: Mr. Randy Olson—Asst. Coach, Mike Kummerfield, Brad Buchholz, Cliff Gatzemeyer, Chuck.Tietz, Mr. Bob Rabe—Coach. BACK ROW: Randy Miller, Doug Echtenkamp, Galen Petersen, Rod Zwygart, Jay Copple. The football squad this year won 3 and gave up 5. Rod Zwygart was the total offensive leader and the outstanding offensive player. Doug Echtenkamp was the leading tackier and the outstanding defensive player. Honorable Mention for the all conference team were: Galen Petersen, Bob Lutjen and Bob Roth. Captains were Jay Copple, Galen Petersen and Rod Zwygart. There were 25 letter-men, 14 are returning next year. Logan Valley Champs BANCROFT BULLDOGS. FRONT ROW: Randy Miller, Chuck Tietz, Doug Echtenkamp, Rod Tietz, Galen Petersen, Mr. Bob Tushla— Coach. SECOND ROW: Rick Brehmer, Rod Zwygart, Bob Roth, Rock Sorensen, Todd Simonsen, John Zwygart, Cliff Heise, Delmer Soli. The varsity was led into action by Coach Bob Tushla and Asst. Coach Randy Olson headed the B-Team. The Bancroft Bulldogs had a good season this year with a record of 15 wins against 4 losses. The team won the Rosalie Invitational Championship, took top place in the Logan Valley Tournament and were the Conference Champs with a 7-0 record. Six players lettered. They are: Rod Tietz, Galen Petersen, Doug Echtenkamp, Chuck Tietz, and Rod Zwygart. Petersen had the best field goal percentage with 50%. Doug Echtenkamp led in free throws with 74%. Rod Tietz made the most points, 311, and played the most quarters, a total of 74. Petersen had the most offensive and defensive rebounds, 89 offensive and 139 defensive. Bulldog Baseball BASEBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Rock Sorensen, Bob Lutjen, John Zwygart, Rick Brehmer, Randy Bray, Tim Ronnenkamp, Jeffry Bring. BACK ROW: Mr. Bob Rabe—Coach, Doug Echtenkamp, Rod Zwygart, Chuck Tietz, Bob Roth, Rod Tietz, Todd Simonsen, Jay Copple, Glen Rodick, Galen Petersen. SENIOR PLAYERS: Doug Echtenkamp, Rod Zwygart, Galen Petersen, Jay Copple, Chuch Tietz. The Baseball team was defeated by Wayne in the semi-final of the District Tournament 4-1, thus giving Bancroft a 7-4 record this year. Todd Simonsen proved to be the most consistant hitter this year and had 2 home runs. Rock Sorensen had the best pitching record 4 wins, 1 loss. Doug Echtenkamp had a 3-3 record. Track — Boy's Track season was long and hard for the boys as well as for Coach Olson but it turned out to be quite gratifying. During the various meets, four track records were broken. One squad member, Joe Bring went to the State Track meet and placed 7th in the two mile. Randy Miller was voted track team captain and most valuable player. Outstanding players voted were: Juniors—Joe Bring, Sophomores--Todd Simonsen, and Freshmen--Marlon Vogt. 26 And Girl's Girl's Track was started at Bancroft this year. Many girl's participated in the sport under the coaching of Mr. Echtenkamp. Marsha Mohl was our top girl, taking first place in the discus at the Conference meet. The school has a very promising future in girls track. The uniforms were purchased by the Bancroft Pep-Club. 27 Girl's Volleyball GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: Jo Lynn Miller, Marsha Mohl, Lanelle Metzger, Holly Tonjes, Mona Carey, Vicki Hermelbracht, Beverly Kubic, Carina Pagels. SECOND ROW: Nancy Gerch, Judy Russman, Nancy Hermelbracht, Mary Lou Vogt, Dotty Anderson, Nancy Waite, Connie Lutjen, Mr. Bob Rabe—Coach. Bancroft has started its first girl's volleyball team. Mr. Bob Rabe was given the honorable position of coach, with 15 girls participating. The uniforms were the girl's track suits which were purchased by the Pep-club. The team won 3 matches and lost 4. They placed 4th in the Logan Valley Tournament. Connie Lutjen was the team captain and Carma Pagels was the leading scorer, setting the school record at 10 points in a row. Thfe top players were: Carma Pagels, Dotty Andersen, Connie Lutjen, Nancy Gerch, Marsha Mohl, Bev Kubic, and Lanelle Metzger. The varsity was given much support by the other players. A CTIVITIES Going Orange Is Going Great The night before Homecoming, the B-Club and Pep-Club planned a pep rally downtown and a bonfire at the park. A snake dance was led by the cheerleaders. The B-Club brought an old car which represented our opponent, Homer Unfortunately we lost our Homecoming game, 0-22. During the pep rally several of the teachers gave speeches and lent their enthusiasm in smashing Homer. The Band led by Mr. Headlee also gave their support. The Pep-Club girls were assigned to various committees to get the decorating done. The gym was decorated in the traditional Orange and Black , with the theme Going Orange is Going Great . A dance was held after the game for all students and faculty. The High School students of BHS voted Jay Copple and Connie Lutjen as the Homecoming King and Queen. Each class elected their attendants. They are: Senior attendants, Galen Petersen and Jan Sorensen. Junior attendants, Becky Schilling and Rick Brehmer. Sophomore attendants, Jeffry Bring and Kris Larsen. Freshmen attendants, Nancy Hermelbracht and Glenn Newell. The Homecoming Royalty was announced at the half-time activities. The band, under the direction of Mr. Ken Headlee, played and marched. Mr. Richard Albrecht announced the Royalty. Miss Buskirk, the Pep-club sponsor presented the attendants with their flowers. Last year's King and Queen crowned the new King and Queen. Dale Ruehling crowned Jay and Debbie Wegner crowned Connie and presented her with a dozen roses from the Pep-club. After this, the attendants and the King and Queen rode around the field in convertables while the band played. Aunt Cathie's Cat The Juniors chose Aunt Cathie's Cat an exciting mystery comedy for their class play. It was directed by Richard Albrecht. Student directors were Becky Schilling and Carma Pagels. The cast members put a lot of hard work and effort into making the play the success that it was. A matinee was given in the afternoon with performances both that evening and the following night. Many laughs and shivers kept the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the three funfilled acts. The Seniors served lunch after both evening Absolutely Murder The Senior Class Play was directed by the class sponsor, Mr. Daryle Urwiler. Mary Lou Vogt was the student director. The play was a mystery-comedy which turned out a great success. Many hours of work and sacrafice were put out by the seniors in producing their last class play. A matinee was given for the student body before the final performance so that all the unexpected mistakes could hopefully be worked out. The actors recieved many laughs through the play and sent tingles up the spines of the audience. Members of the class sold tickets around town and in the country. The junior class sold lunch after the final performance. Paris By Night the theme for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Pro: was beautifully carried out by the Junior Class. The gymnasium turned into a street in Paris, highlighted on one end by the Arc d Triomph and on the other the Eiffel Tower. A fountain just beneath the Eiffel Tower proved to be a main attraction for all. Tiny sidewalk cafes along the street completed the Parisien mood. A delicious meal was served by sophomores, Dixie Graff, Kris Larsen, Jo Lynn Miller, Bob Lutjen, John Zwygart, and Jeff Bring. The program consisted of their talents, as well as the reading of the Senior Will and Prophecy, and a talk by speaker Mr. Headlee. The Seven Sons furnished the music for the dance afterwards and proved to be a very good combo. Athletic Banquet We're the Champs was the theme for the Athletic Banquet which was held April 17. Awards were given in football and basketball, as well as Pep Club. Honorable mention was made for volleyball, boys and girls track and baseball. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the coming year's Varsity Cheerleaders by Miss Busk irk. The Banquet was followed by a spring dance. 36 A DMINISTRA TION Administration SUPERINTENDENT MR. K.J. ECHTENKAMP Mr. Echtenkamp has taught at Bancroft for the past 17 yesrs. This year he taught Physics along with his many duties as superintendent of our school. This is Mr. Echtenkamp's last year, he plans to move to Norfolk as Business Manager and Placement Director of Northeast Nebraska Technical College. We owe many thanks to him for all his hard work and years of dedication to our school. PRINCIPAL MR. ROBERT D. TUSHLA Along with his position as principal, Mr. Tushla taught math and was the head basketball coach of Bancroft High School. He will returning next year to fill these positions at our school. His dedication and hard has helped to make our school one of which we are all proud. BOARD OF EDUCATION Our board members have been faithful workers in Bancroft. They are: Myron Tonjes, he has served three years on the board; Glenn Meyer, one year; Leland Mackey, two years; Curtis Graff, two years; Fritze Venner, four years; Roy Sorensen, twelve years. 38 Faculty MRS. MERLE RENANDER— Home Ec Typing Publications MR. KENNETH HEADLEE— Music MR. DARYLE URWILER— Commercial Guidance Counselor MR. RANDALL OLSON— Industrial Arts Ass. Basketball Coach Ass. Football Coach Jr. High Basketball Coach Track Coach MRS. GLENN SCHILLING— English Speech MR. RICHARD ALBRECHT— French American History World History MR. ROBER RABE— English Drivers Education Physical Education Football Coach Girl's Volleyball Coach Baseball Coach MR. WALTER PEASE— Science Publications MRS. JOE ALEXANDER— Social Studies Librarian 40 School Personnel 42 SENIORS Seniors JAY COPPLE, PRESIDENT Class Song: Let There Be Peace On Earth Class Motto: Walk While You Have The Light Lest Darkness Come Upon You DOUG ECHTENKAMP, VICE-PRESIDENT Class Flowers: White Carnations Tipped In Blue MR. DARYLE URWILER, SPONSOR Class Colors: Navy Blue And White 44 PAM TIETZ, SECRETARY-TREASURER RODNEY ZWYGART, NEWS REPORTER BRAD BUCHHOLZ MIKE KUMMERFELD SANDY MARR CLIFF GATZEMEYER CONNIE HERMELBRACHT BETTY LEIMER MARY LEITOW CONNIE LUTJEN RANDY MILLER GALEN PETERSEN GARDELL PETERSEN CHUCK TIETZ JAN SORENSEN BEV VAN KIRK MARY LOU VOGT Sneak Days Here's where we stayed. And another. Some of the girls' rooms. A boy's room. Bus Rides Canoe rides All had a steak dinner. The dance was crowded-- but entertaining! The girls served breakfast. The Seniors spent two eventful days at Lake Okaboji, Iowa. They were sponsored by Mrs. Schilling and Mr. Urwiler and his wife. During the two days the Seniors toured a fish hatchery, the Coke bottling co., and Aalf Clothing Manufactory. They went to a dance on the boat nEmpress, took canoe rides at the motel, had fun on the midway, had an airplane ride, and had lots of fun together at the hotel and on the bus. Juniors JUNIOR CLASS. FRONT ROW: Nancy Neel, Judy Russman, Joe Bring, Sharon Witt, Carma Pagels, Paula Anderson, Joan Petersen, Nancy Gerch, Linda Redding. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Joe Alexander--Sponser, Karen Ross, Dudley Ronnenkamp, Rock Sorensen, Larry Lill, Becky Schilling, Sandy Wegner, Rick Brehmer, Mr. Richard Albrecht--Spnoser. BACK ROW: Fred Bassett, Cliff Heise, Karmen Tonjes, Jack Waite, Rod Tietz, Dan Marr, John Ortmann, Randy Bray, Susie Buchholz. The Juniors launched their 1969-70 school year with a total of twenty-five members. Soon they were spinning into orbit with the whirlwind of activities that naturally accompany the Junior year. To make sure we were kept on course, the class officers elected were: Dudley Ronnenkamp--President, Karmen Tonjes--Vice President, Rod Tietz--Secretary, Becky Schilling--Treasurer, and Dan Marr--News Reporter. Attendants were Becky Schilling and Rick Brehmer. Carma Pagels, Nancy Gerch, and Becky Schilling represented us as varsity cheerleaders during the year. Aunt Cathie's Cat was a great success as the Junior Class Play. In the spring Karmen Tonjes and Rod Tietz were named Girl and Boy Staters. Alternates were Judy Russman, and John Ortmann. Junior letterman announced at the Athletic Banquet were: Rod Tietz, Rock Sorensen, Rick Brehmer, Joe Bring, Jack Waite, Larry Lill, Cliff Heise, Dan Marr, and Randy Bray. 53 Sophomores SOPHOMORE CLASS. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Schilling--Sponsor, Sara Craig, Nancy Geisler, Vicki Hermel-bracht, Kris Larsen, Jo Lynn Miller, Dixie Graff, Nancy Waite. SECOND ROW: John Zwygart, Jeffry Bring, Beverly Kubik, Robert Ronnenkamp, Melanie Munderloh, Gaylin Elsasser, Robert Lutjen. THIRD ROW: Glen Rodick, Roger Engelbart, Robert Roth, Todd Simonsen, Clifford Novak, Mona Carey, Marlin Munderloh. The Sophomore Class started the year off with a bang. We gave the Freshman a welcome party, and, in return, we got a thank-you party. Leading our class through the year was President Bev Kubik assisted by Vice President Dixie Graff, and Vicki Hermelbracht as Secretary-Treasurer. Tod Simonsen was News Reporter. JoLynn Miller represented our class as a Junior Cheerleader. Our class elected Kris Larsen and Jeff Bring as our class attendents. Congratulations to these three classmates for their achievements. Seven boys ventured out for track while four girls tried their hand at it. JoLynn Miller and Bev Kubic were Letter women . Freshmen FRESHMEN CLASS. FRONT ROW: John Venner, Iwan Heise, Dotty Anderson, Chuck Redding, Nancy Hermelbracht, Bradley Heise, Connie Brehmer, Coleen Russman. SECOND ROW: Mr. Pease--Sponsor, Tom Bassett, Carol Meyer, Ralph Newell, Shirley Bechmann, Marlon Vogt, Glenn Newell, Genevra Munderloh, Tim Ronnenkamp. THIRD ROW: Mark Pagels, Marsha Mohl, Barb Beutler, Lowell Lase, Marlys Leifert, Sharon Beckmann, Lanelle Metzger, Mark Carey, Brian Munderloh. BACK ROW: Mark Nietz, Brian Buchholz, Holly Tonjes, Marjean Vogt, Delmar Soil, Ardean Albus, Lonnie Leitow, Arlan Petersen, Steven Novak. Thirty-four students ventured into BHS causing a population explosion. We elected as our leaders: Mark Pagels—President, Marlys Leifert--Vice President, Delmer Soil—Secretary-Treasurer, Marlon Vogt—News Reporter. Our class sponsor was Mr. Walter Pease. We were proud to have four boys letter in football: Glenn Newell, Brian Buchholz, Delmer Soil, and John Venner. We were also proud of three of our girls chosen as Junior Cheerleaders: Nancy Hermelbracht, Barb Beutler, and Marlys Leifert. The class chose as their Homecoming attendants, Nancy Hermelbracht and Glenn Newell. Several members of our class went out for track. At the end of the year we all enjoyed our class outing at Blue Lake. 57 Jr. High Basketball JR. HIGH BASKETBALL. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Lonny Hermelbracht, Ronald Anderson, David Soil, Douglas Doht, Steven Sorensen, Rex Smith, Chris Copple, Jeffrey Konicek, Scott Russman, Merlyn Vogt. Eighth Grade EIGHTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Diane Heise, Larry Gerch, Curt Zuhlke, Marvin Greenfield, Rex Smith, James Marr, Mrs. Sandquist, Teacher. SECOND ROW: Scott Russman, Beverly Schilling, Kimberly Larsen, Nancy Bring, John Vogt. BACK ROW: Sandra Petersen, Chris Copple, Douglas Doht, David Soil, Steven Sorensen, Jean Doht. Seventh Grade SEVENTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Susan Venner, Patty Larsen, Stanley Novak, Debra Van Kirk, Maurice Plambeck, Lonnie Hermelbracht. Ronald Anderson, Patricia Beutler, Mrs. Cooper, Teacher. SECOND ROW: Merlyn Vogt, Elizabeth Bring, Milon Mackey, Kristine Mackey, Kristin Macklin, Sue Ann Ronnenkamp, Karlene Carlson, Dale Olson, Douglas Munderloh. BACK ROW: Jeffrey Konicek, Nancy Petersen, Kevin Tonjes, Trudy Jeppson, David Marr, Mick Samuelson, Trudy Wiig, Patricia Hultquist, Catherine Novak. Sixth Grade SIXTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Jean Zimmerman, Tommy Marr, Todd Munderloh, Janny Copple, Tim Tushla, Pam Wegner, Terry Anderson, Miss Jones, Teacher. SECOND ROW: James Larsen, Christine Mackey, David Abendroth, Debbie Hultquist, Scott Doht, Charles Hermelbracht. BACK ROW: Cynthia Mohl, Diane Bechman, Bill Schilling, Nolan Flock, Glenda Cooper, Charles Dietrich. 59 Fifth Grade FIFTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: Terence Marr, Bradley Konicek, Thomas Tushla, Mark Hultquist, Cindy Schwedhlem, Miss Casey, Teacher. SECOND ROW: Thomas Lutjen, Michael Wegner, Brenda Larsen, Teresa Russman, Randall Mackey, Tami Lynn Doht. THIRD ROW: Rosemary Ann Abendroth, Peggy Anderson, Michelle Roth, Nyla Jean Jeppsen, Donald Larsen, Colette Flock. Fourth Grade FOURTH GRADE. FRONT ROW: David Hultquist, Rodney Heise, Diane Marr, Kaylene Beckman, Danny Heise, Betty Anderson, John Tietz, Michael Beutler, Mrs. Wingett, Teacher. BACK ROW: Terry Bargmann, Jerry Bring, Jean Graff, Aaron Buchholz, Jerry Larsen, Penny Simonsen, Jeffrey Munderloh, Kevin Mackey, Nathan Bray. 60 Third Grade THIRD GRADE. FRONT ROW: Scott Urwiler, Annette Mohl, Richard Lutjen, Mark Russman, Mrs. Halsey, Teacher. BACK ROW: Scott Newell, Daniel Abendroth, Roy Carlson, Kevin Schwedhelm, Jaccie Muller. Second Grade SECOND GRADE. FRONT ROW: Terri Larsen, Jeffrey Hultquist, Debbie Heise, Connie Larsen, Melanie Flock, Jerry Bargmann, Kimberly Bargmann, Curtis Buchholz, Mrs. Meirgaard, Teacher. BACK ROW: Richard Marr, Alan Jeppson, Carla Abendroth, Paula Simonsen, Linda Samuelson, Teresa Wegner, Marla Rae Vogt, Kellee Konicek. 61 First Grade FIRST GRADE. FRONT ROW: Michael Hermelbracht, Stacey Hermelbracht, Tammie Buchholz, Laurie Meyer, Gregory Bargmann, Robert Anderson, Miss Steinhoff, Teacher. BACK ROW: Renee Flock, Carter Urwiler, Leslie Wiig, Pamela Echtenkamp, William Graff, Wade Petersen, Douglas Edwards and Sammy Bruno, not pictured. Kindergarten KINDERGARTEN. FRONT ROW: Patti Daberkow, Clark Petersen, Pam Beutler, Jean Venner, Tom Hultquist, Dawn Urwiler, Miss Buskirk, Teacher. BACK ROW: Marty Marr, Tom Johnson, Steve Niermann, Connie Beutler, Danny Larsen, Chuck Muller, Debra Bassett. 62 This School Year Is Over The flag is down. The crowded halls- are empty for the summer. THEY SUPPORTED US; LET’S SUPPORT THEM HANSEN WELDING SHORTY’S BAR Bancroft, Nebraska Marlin Ruth, Proprietors GEORGE CANARSKY TRACTOR SERVICE Bancroft. Nebraska LEOBUCHHOLZ Dekalb Seed Corn and Sorghum FREEZE KING Soft Ice Cream, Sandwiches Pop MELE’S BARBERSHOP Pender. Nebraska Phone 972-4461 PENDER VETERINARY CLINIC Drs. Reppert, Gabel, and Lanz THE PENDER CLINIC Drs. Muffly. Martin, and Mabie SPORTSMAN S INC. Sioux City, Iowa 51101 LYONS MIRROR-SUN. LYONS, NEBR. Northeast Nebr, Leading Newspaper VENNER GRINDING SERVICE Molasses Blending and Mixing Bancroft, Nebraska PENDER LIVESTOCK SALES CO. 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