Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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Girl’s track has successful season; rates 5th at State Columbus high girl's track team had a successful season although they had only one senior team member. Susie Heiser lead the team; running the low hurdles in her best time of 10.7 and at State she placed 5th in the same event. Kathy Gerber repeated her State Class A Title and received a gold medal in the 440 with a time of 58.6. She also won the Big Ten title with a time of 59.3. Joyce Bonk, another strong runner, was always in a neck to neck battle with Susie Heiser in the low hurdles and the 50 yard dash. Underclassman Judy Kozial was the CHS leader in the 100 and 220. She placed 3rd in the 220 and 5th in the 100 at State. Relay units of 440 and 880 gave the team valuable points in winning meets. The 440 consisted of Susie Heiser. Joni Heiser. Joyce Bonk and Judy Kozial placed 4th at State with a time of 50.6 which broke the school record. 1. Edging out fellow competitor Is sophomore Judy Kozial. 2. Shooting out of the blocks is Susie Heiser. the lone senior track member. 3. Joni Heiser slows down as she hands off to the sprinting Judy Kozial. 4. Neck to neck racing is seen throughout the season between Susie Heiser and Joyce Bonk. 5. JudyKozial breaks the tape with a look of satisfaction. 6. Chalking up another victory is the Class A State champ in the 440. Kathy Gerber.

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GIRLS TRACK SCHEDULE Lakeview Triangular 1st Grand Island Dual 2nd Columbus Triangular 1st G.l. Northwest Invitational 1st Doane Meet 1st Apollo Meet 2nd Big Ten Meet 3rd District Meet 3rd State Meet 5th 1

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Linksmen demonstrate best campaign ever in 12 years ' Overall, this is the best team in 12 years at CHS. commented coach Bart Bartholomew of this year's successful golf campaign. The team, led by seniors Ron Ernst. Ron Strickler and Mike Krum-land. led the linksmen to their best showing in years. Coach Bartholomew also stated that Strickler was one of the best in thestate. Highlighting the season were 1st places at the Beatrice Invitational and the Apollo Conference. Underclassman Jeff Morris scored steadily and showed great potential for upcoming years. At district action Strickler was the lone qualifier for the state meet.