Bancroft High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Bancroft, NE)

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Left Matt's Done .. Who's next? ftactice pays off It was always one of my goals to make All-State, commented LeEtta Suhr, That one stuck in my mind. Having this goal and practicing many hours a week paid off LeEtta began playing the drums in the fifth grade. While looking back she contributes much of her talent to her band director Charlene Brown. When asked why she chose the drums for her instrument she replied, I thought they were so cool on the radio! LeEtta tried out for All-State Band last year and did not make it, but she didn't let this discourage her. On October 13 of this year LeEtta gave it another shot. Her one and a half hour practices everyday, and help from B-R Band director Mr. Dennis Eggerling. showed the judges she was one of the six best drummers to audition. She added that her nerves were a little on edge I get all sick to my stomach and want to cry. LeEtta's experiences began on November 19 with a trip to Aurora Nebraska with Mr. Eg- gerling. She stayed with a host family. The band consisted of 165 members and was directed by Mr. James Croft from Florida State University The thing she liked most was the 9Vi hours of rehearsals over the three day period. LeEtta enjoyed this time most because, the band was good and everyone cared. LeEtta played the cymbals, the snare drum, and even sang a little. She said the hardest thing was working with other drummers On Sunday there was a concert from the concert band, chorus, orchestra, jazz band, and jazz choir. Two thousand of the states best musicians performed for two and one half hours. LeEtta's parents and grandma and grandpa lucious attended. One of her future goals is to minor in music With this she'd like to perform in an orchestra or play in a jazz band Another goal would be to play in a rock band and follow the lead of my idol, Dave Smith. she said. How Do You Get Kids Out For Onp-Act? UNIQUE” Up On Them Excellent and superior ... we must be talking about the Bancroft-Ro-salie football team, right? Not this time! We are talking about the awesome One-Act play entitled Up Periscope.” Being unique in 1987 seemed to be Miss Peterson's plan. She wrote and directed the play which is truly unique for a school teacher. The play was portrayed by a non-conformist coming into a small town and trying to change it. The students of B-R showed enthusiasm in more numbers this year. This was the first time B-R ever had to take a bus to a One-Act contest. That's unique!! Cast members were: Jami Ahlers, Kelly Bar-tling, Tim Flock, Michael Glissman, Angie Gatze-meyer. Matt Gatze-meyer, Melissa Karash, Karin Meyer, Michele Morgan, Chad Sie-brandt, Kevin White, Jason Slaughter, Cris Dee Waite, Rhonda Bon-neau, Shanan Nelson, Sonja Warnock, Le Etta Suhr 19

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Best Of The Best Right: Deb Bonsoll helps Jim get ready for the high tide. First row from left to right: Cris Dee Waite. Angela Wortman, Dawn Klintworth. Kellee Brehmer. Jeremy Nelson. Anita Anthony. Rachel Beineke. Mandy VanKirk. Joel Macklin. Second Row: Robert Krieg, Billy VanKirk, Julie Gee. Amy Erickson, Amy Pullen. Anna Severans, Brook Simonsen. Ryan Reis, Ryan Grone. Lisa Slaughter. Third row: Mr. Dennis Eggerling. Kelly Bartling. LeEtta Suhr. Julie Meyer. Danelle Kai. Sandy Abendroth, Jason Macklin. Jim Hermelbracht, Aaron Reis. Barry Konicek. Chris Bonsall. Jason Beineke. Marching And Pep Band Rock B-R The Bancroft-Rosalie band room saw a few changes again in 1987-88. New instructor Dennis Eggerling was one such change. Mr. Eggerling, or Doc as he came to be known, was well-received by the 33 band members. He's a stud with class, said Jason Macklin. From August into cold December, the musical group spent many hours practicing their marching maneuvers. They traveled to Allen to march in the Allen Homecoming Parade, and to Lincoln to where they received 2nd place. B-R competed at the Pershing Auditorium, too, receiving a III. (But they felt they did better than that!) The concert at Christmas kept the band in tune and entertained audiences with holiday songs. Three seniors led this group at pep rallies and ball games with numerous versions of Panther Pride, Rockin' Robin, and Louie Louie. ”We all like Rockin' Robin said Michael Gliss-man, it's fun to play. the Star City Parade . Finest Of The Fine Arts 18

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Above Right: Steve. Jerry. Julie and Tina take time out of their busy art class to pose for the camera. Far Right Sjuts and the bench wonder who gave him the ball? Right: Ryan relaxes while he blows his horn. 20