Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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Snowball candidates were chosen for their participation in school activities. They were BACK ROW: Tom Sackett. Doug Rice, Mike Whetstone. Al Haney, Scott Swartz, Brian Thalken; FRONT ROW: Kathi Miles. Kim Keeshan, Lynn Strehle, Traci Grubaugh, Jaye Stone and Jan Moore. BELOW: New King and Queen, Doug Rice and Kathi Miles, pose on a love seat in the Commons. The furniture newly bought by Stu-Co. made its debut at the dance. Snowball 19

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Snowball goes disco Snowball 1979-80, sponsored by Stu-Co, was held Dec. 21 in the cafeteria. Coronation was at 10:00 as Doug Rice and Kathi Miles were crowned King and Queen. There was no band this year. The disco-like atmosphere included a D.J. playing tapes. Mari Lincoln said, “The special effects were really neat.” Attendance was small. “There weren’t many people there because of the games,” remarked Mary Kunes. Blinking lights on the Christmas tree in the commons complimented the new furniture, which consisted of chairs, love-seats, and couches. Tired couples could relax in comfort when they put to use the furniture, which was purchased by Stu-Co. Queen candidates were Traci Grubaugh, Kim Keeshan, Kathi Miles, Jan Moore, Lynn Strehle, and Jaye Stone. King candidates were Al Haney. Doug Rice. Tom Sackett, Scott Swartz, Brian Thalken, and Mike Whetstone. Disco lights flashed and the D.J. played tapes of such groups as The Bee Gees, The Village People. Foreigner. The Cars, plus many other groups. Monica Mullens. John Anderson, and other couples enjoyed the music and the mood. Pam Thomsen and Mr. Dixon count gate receipts at the Student Council-sponsored dance. Gary Podraza and Michelea Spegel sample the refreshments in the Commons. 18 Student Lite

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Game highlights Homecoming The changing times were reflected this year at the CHS Homecoming festivities. Differing from previous years, the dance took place at the Elks Country Club. The theme also reflected the change in time; instead of a regular “Wizard of Oz” theme, the Booster Club chose a theme based on the more modern version of the story, “The Wiz.” To help portray the theme, decorations of the Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Toto, and Dorothy surrounded the crowded dance floor and a yellow brick road was provided so King and Queen could “Ease on down” to their thrones. Climaxing Spirit Week activities were the crownings of Mike Rambour and Maureen Lannan as Homecoming King and Queen for 1979-1980. Their crowning highlighted the halftime of a come-from-behind Columbus win over Norfolk, ending in a score of 10-7. The Homecoming Candidates were announced at a convocation in the Auditorium on October 12. Although Teachers’ Convention shortened Spirit Week, many activities were still held. Monday was the day when students wore odd colors. It was called, simply, “Clash Day.” Tuesday, designated “T-Shirt and Tennis Shoes Day,” honored what Homecoming Candidates included. BACK ROW: Lynn Gellerman, Bob Dohmen, Mike Rambour. Ken Arment; SECOND ROW: Jeff Moore. Maureen Lannan. Jan Barton. Mike Mancuso: FRONT ROW. Denise Micek. Traci Larson. Jamie McNair, and Susan Justice. BELOW: Footballers Mike Giannou, Leroy Krueger. Curt Peterson. Mark Stockman. Dean Franzen, Scott Swartz, and Art Wiese ride in the Homecoming parade. many people wore anyway. Wednesday saw a change in many faces as students and faculty wore glasses and hats to school. On Wednesday something was returned to Spirit Week’s schedule as VICA purchased a car for a car bash, and charged a quarter for each strike. Thursday brought the Homecoming Parade which included the Marching Band, Booster Club, and Candidates as well as the Football, Girls’ Swim, and Volleyball teams. Following the parade was the CHS Victory Bell. A Pep Rally in Frankfurt Square climaxed the parade. The game and dance Friday night ended this week’s activities. This year's band, Strider, from Lincoln, rocked student dancers until past midnight. Todd Thalken and date dance to one of the slow ones.” Slow dancing seemed to become more popular this year. 20 Student Life