Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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 Varsity Football Squad-(Front Row) G.Bullington , M.Robak , G.Volnek , T.Souders , K.Bobert , R.Joseph, T.Miller, R.Ziola , (Middle Row) J.Torczon , R.Leininger , M.Miller , J.Rogers , S.Gembol, R.Ernst, M.Wagner , M.Rayman , S.Gerhold , W.John-son . (Back Row) Coach J.Rood, Coach 0.Schofield, M.Nyffeler , K.Prochaska , L.Kobus , C.Langan , D.O'Donnell, T.Walters , J.Klug , Coach D.Luebbe, Coach D.Shanahan. ( denotes lettermen) Columbus Reigned As Big Ten Champs Football Schedule CHS Opponent 0 Omaha Bryan 20 13 Beatrice 7 15 Millard 13 13 Grand Island 14 26 Hastings 28 6 Ralston 14 27 Fremont 7 6 Norfolk 20 6 Papillion 34 13 Big Ten Play-off 27 At CHS, football became more than just a game, more than a short period of time to prove one's abilities and to gain personal status. It became a way of life: a life of blood and sweat, of aches and pains, of frayed nerves and racked brains, a dedicated life of personal sacrifice for the good of the team. This sacrifice encompassed everyone: the faithful fans, the screaming booster club, the worrying parents, but most of all those who performed on the field and the coaches whose minds continually plotted strategy. What was their reward? The Big Ten Championship. The reward came when tri-captains Brian Gaver, Tom Heiser and Mike Rayman met at midfield to receive the Big Ten trophy following the 27-13 triumph over North Platte. Columbus received the honor of representing the East Big Ten in the championship game when they upset second ranked Norfolk 20-7. CHS dominated the championship game which was highlighted by Heiser’s 93-yard touchdown sprint. Five CHS gridsters received special recognition. Gaver, Heiser, Larry Kobus, Tom Krumland and Mike Wagner received All-Conference honors. Heiser was also chosen for All-State’s second team. 24

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 As part of his routine, gymnast Dennis Brandenburg applied strength and co Letterman Bill Luckey practiced his ordination to form an iron-cross on the rings. handstand before a meet. Skill to Produce Winning Season Jim Baldwin demonstrated his ability as he scissored the horse during his performance at a home gymnastics meet. 23 Coach Ron Beck checked the schedule of the up-coming gymnastics meets.

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Varsity Football Squad-(Front Row) T.Moore , R.Burrows , R.Porter, B.Wertz , D.Mohrman . D.McNair, D.Wurdinger . (Middle Row) B.Speicher , B.Deyke , B.Tuma , J.Drueppel . T.Heiser , S.Mason, S.Trofholz . Kim Prochaska, (Back Row) Coach L.Neese, D.Athey , D.Soulliere , B.Dostal , B.Gaver , T.Krumland . R.Oberg . J.Rae , D.Hellbusch , Coach D.Butt. ( denotes lettermen)(Not pictured: S.Wielgus , D.Kobza ) for Second Time in Discoverer History Members of the football team and the coaches triumphantly headed for the lock er room after a Big Ten championship victory over North Platte. 25 Jim Drueppel strained to break a tackle during the championship game.