Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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“How Great Thou Art” theme carries out 1974 graduation How Great Thou Art” was the theme that laid the foundation for the 1974 baccalaureate program held on May 19. The service began with an invocation given by Mike Krum-land and a scripture reading by Dave McWilliams. Mr. Kurt Hild gave the sermon entitled, “Two Choices. Several musical selections were presented by the trio of Jeani Jones. Grace Rathkamp and Conny Saalfeld. In closing, the senior class small group led the audience in singing How Great Thou Art,” followed by a bendiction from Jim Loseke. Graduation was held in the CHS gym on May 20 with a total of 152 graduating seniors. The Rev. Ahlenius opened the ceremony with the invocation. Mr. James Sterup presented the class and Mr. Stewart Abel, assisted by Phil Peppier, presented the diplomas to the class of 74. Guest speaker for the night was Dr. Philip Heckman, president of Doane College. The clarinet quartet offered a musical selection followed by a benediction from the Rev. Ahlenius.

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1. Lifting the heavy load for the crew is Myron Placek while Mr. Dean Dartman serves as an able instructor for prom decorations. 2. Mike Murray and Kim Prochaska rest their weary feet in the water fountain. 3. Relaxing at the romantic sidewalk cafe is Jan Ahls-trom and her date Mike Morris. 4 Prom couples warm up to the hot numbers that Spider and the Crabs provide. 5. Signs of weariness and exhaustion show up in the faces of Doug Wurdmger. Anita Saalfeld. Joy Nikolite and Cam Medlar. 6. The band cools down the fast pace with a slower dance.

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1. Brad Busier receives his diploma from school board member Stewart Abel. 2. Graduation speaker. Dr. Philip Heckman, gives the class of '74 a little advice. 3. Mr. Kurt Hild delivers the Baccalaureate sermon. 4. The Class of '74 makes their last walk together at CHS. 5. Smiling with approval is Brad Tank after receiving his diploma. 6. Opening the Baccalaureate ceremony is Mike Krumland with the invocation.