Bayard High School - Tiger Yearbook (Bayard, NE)

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This is the year 1973; I'm just a worn out school teacher who decided to go on a nice long vacation. I had decided to see what had become of my classmates of 1953. I left McCook by train for Scottsbluff where I found Delores Boyer happily married to Joe. From there, I went to the Lincoln Hotel where I found Marlene Bauer as a hostess. Then I happened to bump into Leonard Nichols who said he had a big wheat farm up on Good Streak. He said Alice Watson was home taking care of the nine Little Bucks. From Scottsbluff, I journeyed to Bayard where I found Norma Eirich as secretary to the mayor, George Wallesen. She informed me that Ray Hein had gone to Florida to raise sugarcane. Boarding the bus, I traveled to Lincoln, where I found Joan Warrick secretary to the Lt. Governor, Marvin McNeice. Taking a plane to Nebraska City, I found Shirley Abeyta, a famous bathroom designer. She said Myona Rice was married and was raising Little Halls. Traveling to Alliance, I found Frank Reyes singing over KCOW trying to outdo Duke Whitfield. I also found Melvin Kleim as sports announcer over the same station. They informed me that Richard Schumacher was cartoonist for the Alliance Times Herald. Leaving Alliance, I traveled to Chadron where I saw Marjorie Heintz who was a news reporter for the Hays Springs Annual Bulletin. She told me that Bill Stein-brecker and Leo Rusch v ere attending Chadron State Teachers' College where they were working towards their Master's Degree in Education. Journeying on to Hot Springs, I met Dorothy Robertson who was taking a course in art. Ed Eafoya had also moved his shoe repair shop to Hot Springs and was getting rich by repairing shoes for the mountain climbers. Going on to Yellowstone Park, I attended a theatre which I found to be managed by Bob MacDonald. Playing at the theatre was The Football Queen starring Dorothy Kramer. Delores Lundgren and Norma Weber were also at Yellowstone feeding the bears during vacation. They were teachers at Peru Prep. Flying to Hollywood, I happened to get on a jet plane piloted by Louise Pieper, and Lillian Huber was the stewardess. Lillian is still flirting with all the men. When we landed. Bill Huck met me. He had just returned from Africa where he had been teaching wise cracks to the natives. Bill took me to dine at the Brown Derby, now owned and managed by Wally Wallesen and Robert Nuss. Ruby Rodriguez was the star entertainer. Traveling to Reno, Nevada, I accidentally met Eleanor Williams cruising around in her new Limousine. She struck it rich giving advice to the lovelorn. Giving me the fastest ride I'd ever taken, we went to the hospital to see Doris Krueger, who was head nurse. Along the Royal Gorge, I found Dick Anderson about to push Lorraine Shimp off the bridge because his undertaking business was shy a body. Going through Camp Carson, Colorado, I saw Helen McGinley, the secretary to Major General Lee Feather. After a nice chat and a tour of the Boy Scout Camp of Lee's, I journeyed on to Denver to see Esther Thompson. She was teaching music to a group of summer school students. Barbara Rystrom was also visiting her. She is now the vocal music teacher at the Boulder High School. Getting a little weary from traveling, I knew I should get a little rest so I went to Redington, Much to my surprise, more classmates were there. I was the guest of Loren Petersen. He owns a dude ranch. He was trying to teach Donna Richter and Shirley Reitz how to ride trick horses for a rodeo. Seems like their husbands insisted they learn. After a couple of weeks relaxation, I returned to McCook, through with my vacation, which I enjoyed very much. Much to my surprise, I found Richard Michal with Jack Leikam. They own and run the M.T.C.S. (Model T Cab Service). Keeping their books was the able and lovely Janet Bauer. Returning to my second grade class in McCook, I had a wonderful time thinking about my visit with my classmates of 1953. PROFESSOR ALVERA LAEGER

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 344 7t ill Shirley Abeyta wills her twirler's uniform to Mr. Butts. Dick Anderson wills his trips to the office to whoever wants them. Janet Bauer wills her big saxophone to Bobby Libsack. Marlene Bauer wills her expelled days and hooky playing to Mary Pieper. Delores Boyer wills her shyness to Fanny Verges—use it well! Norma Eirich wills her voice to Tracy Nelson. Raymond Hein wills his quietness to Roger Korell. Marjorie Heintz wills her ability to get out of school early to Dick Marker. Lillian Huber wills to Toots what is left of the Olds. Bill Huck wills his ability to get into mischief to Larry Fricke. Lee Feather wills to John Hageman his hunting ability. Melvin Kleim wills his jug to Ralph Shamba Langhofer. Dorothy Kramer wills her natural brown hair to Barbara Splittgerber. Doris Krueger wills to Vonnie Buchhammer her driving ability. Alvera Laeger wills her giggle to Miss Billing. Jack Leikam wills to Marlene Bangert his vocabulary of good words. Delores Lundgren wills her height to Jack Huck. Bob MacDonald wills his way with the women to Ted Dunder. Helen McGinley wills her big clarinet to Ronnie Leis. Marvin McNeice wills his big feet to Mary Richter. Richard Michal wills to Knepper his superb singing voice. Leonard Nichols wills to Robert Bond his ability to bother girls. Robert Nuss wills his gum chewing in study hall to whoever wants it. Loren Petersen wills his lariat to Mr. Trout—he may need it! Louise Pieper wills her speed in walking and talking to Mr. Christian. Frank Reyes wills to Jack Reifschneider his dancing ability. Shirley Reitz wills Shatz to Doris Hood. Myona Rice wills her ability to be good in classes to Maureen Walker. Donna Richter wills her cheerleading ability to Eileen Eirich. Dorothy Robertson wills her love for Larry Fricke to Betty Durnal. Ruby Rodriguez wills to Angelo Karampelas her smart cracks in Biology. Leo Rusch wills all of his women troubles to Spitty Huck. Barbara Rystrom wills her peg leg to Mr. Knepper. Richard Schumacher wills to Jack Benton his good English grades. Lorraine Shimp wills her secretarial job to the sucker that gets it. Bill Steinbricker wills his red long-johns to Mr. Kissling. Edward Tafoya wills his English book and everything ip it to Jerry George. Esther Thompson wills her lost teeth to whoever can find them. George Wallesen wills his dancing ability to Barbara Splittgerber. Wally Wallesen wills his bow legs to Mr. Trout. Joan Warrick wills her cigarette lighter willed to her by Bill Otte to Carol Bowden. Alice Watson wills her ability to go to sleep in study hall to Erla Stewart. Norma Weber wills her ability in bookkeeping to John Randall. Eleanor Williams wills her student council job to anyone who wants it. The Annual Staff wills the job of putting out next year's annual to the Junior Class. We, the aforementioned do hereby relinquish all claims to the foregoing articles. THE SENIOR CLASS of 1953

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Melvin Kleim student Council 2-3; Annual Staff 4; Basketball 1 2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; B Club 2-3-4; All Conference Football 4; Football Co-Captain 4; NASS 4; Athletic Tradition 4; County Government 3; Class President 4; Class Vice President 2. Delores Boyer Pep Club 1-2-3-4; GAA 12-3-4; GAA Tourney 1-2-3-4. Doris Krueger Band 1-2-3-4; Chorus 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Pep Club Secretary 4; GAA 1-2-3-4; GAA Tourney 2-3; Vocal Clinic 2-3-4; Band Clinic 2-3; Quarter Note Club 2-3-4. Raymond Hein Physical Education 1; FFA Member 4. Leonard Nichols FFA 2-3-4; Basketball 1 -2-3-4; Track 1-2; Band 3; Physical Education 1; State FFA Wheat Con. 3. Marjorie Heintz Vocal Clinic 2-3-4; Band Clinic 3; GAA Tourney 1-2-3; GAA 1-2-3; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Sandburr 4; Quarter Note Club 3-4; Love Is Too Much Trouble 3.